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For those who have tried, is the CM7 alpha worth replacing the stock Glacier ROM? What are the benefits over the current stock HTC Sense ROM? What's missing or not quite there?
Wrong Section, good question though
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
Cm7 nightlies - no longer CM7 alpha
It's true that this is probably the wrong section and I'm a noob too but before they bring in the new rules about minimum postings in the developer section, I'll throw in my ten cents.
Background:
US T-Mobile version of Mytouch4G and had no reason to be unhappy with the stock Rom but just love to scratch an itch and see what happens.
In the pursuit of seeing what happens I successfully rooted the phone to the point of permanent S=off (but not complete unlock as I have no need for that yet)
and over the course of the last few weeks systematically installed and tested three of the froyo builds/ports available on this forum.
Each have their strengths and weakness which are clearly listed so I wont catalogue the details I'll just say the following:
It's a lotta lotta fun! there was a geek in me waiting to get out and I finally see what the true potential is with this platform (android) - It's probably unlimited.
Aside from the philosophical point of wanting to have the freedom to do whatever with and put whatever you want on the device, that rooting facilitates (I’m a veteran of two generation of iphones), there is also that practical point that rooting does unlock the full potential of the device available right now which includes a host of apps already on the market only for rooted devices.
I don’t want to go into all those possibilities here because they are covered in detail in any google search but let’s just say that once you’re on the other side of the proverbial fence, the grass really is greener.
I know I’m being vague at this point, but let me continue a little longer.
Having also owned a number of windows based htc devices through 2005-2008 I’m no stranger to htc sense and some of the useful little gadgets that they seem to have evolved to a fairly decent level in android and I’ll say this:
Take away the surface veneer which is not as bad in the MT4G as in some others (bloatware) and you find that the meat and potatoes of the platform/operating system is all android.
And it runs MUCH better without the crap. – forget about overclocking (which helps and is fun) loose the veneer and the device flies.
And what you lose in the process – a couple of apps – you replace immediately with comparable ones for free down at the market.
So – phone runs better, can do more, has a host of better looking ui’s and themes that all the talented developers on this forum are constantly pushing out – then what about the risks?
I haven’t had a single hitch – not one.
I’m as impulsive as the next guy but I just took it steady with the information overload – carefully rooted the phone and from there, flashing one rom after another has become no more complicated than booting into recovery – case closed.
It’s become second nature.
And I’ve had to do a double take once or twice when something didn’t play out exactly as described but I’ve discovered that I had overlooked a detail here and there and it’s an easy fix.
Point being that there are constant warnings and disclaimers for obvious reasons, but my device at least has turned out to be very hardy – no scares here.
So finally, I’ve been eyeing developments in the gingerbread camp like everyone else and I’ve been wary of the alpha builds because my zero level of expertise keeps me from playing in that league and I see early this morning that an official CM7 release is out for my model the glacier.
At first I run I into problems flashing Clockworkmod to 3.0 and even try to flash the rom and boot from 2.5 with the predictable conclusion of a stuck boot loop all the while not really knowing what to expect from this ginger hype and whether it’s really worth the trouble of leaving my now very stable cooked froyo rom.
Someone then creates the thread a few lines up describing how to simply use rom manager to install the update for CWM 3.0 and at 2am I’m on my way.
I flash the rom and install the additional google apps and what do I find?
GINGERBREAD IS **** HOT!
Nuff said.
I won’t be overclocking it as a rule but I get 2805 on quadrant – previous high being in the 2500’s (each chip is actually different so I’ve heard that everyones score will vary)
The device has no lags, splutters, and runs quite literally incredibly.
and the look and feel of gingerbread? – I’ll add to what I said earlier – it’s amazing – it’s a moving graphical, visual feast.
It will seriously rain on apple’s parade when this thing hits the main stream and I think quite honestly that it’s the greatest mobile device operating system ever created.
I know I’m gushing but it really is that good and considerably more impressive than froyo while having the same core navigation and other functionality.
I won’t be going back.
I won’t endorse taking risks with your device but I’ll say it’s worth taking a look.
A few afterthoughts for those asking the questions:
There is a brand new version of the market packaged with the 20110115 version of the larger gapps file floating around on this forum – it also rocks!
Although most apps available on the market have not yet been updated for gb 2.3, they all work so far on my machine with one or two unimportant exeptions.
I’ve replaced all sense functionality with free apps off the market – no loss there.
The device runs smoothly and all functionality is tested and working in the latest release - great job guys doing the work here.
Long and the short of it being …it’s all good.
hope that helps.
Definitely worth a flash to try yourself. I mean it's CyanogenMod so how could it not be good?
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk
matkam said:
For those who have tried, is the CM7 alpha worth replacing the stock Glacier ROM? What are the benefits over the current stock HTC Sense ROM? What's missing or not quite there?
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You would be very surprised at how extremely stable these roms are. I've been running them for a few weeks now and they're definitely stable enough to be your daily driver.
The main thing to consider is that Sense is a highly customized ROM while CyanogenMod is based on Pure Google with some additional configurations available.
Try it out, it's pretty easy to go back if you don't like it. For a while there I was nandroiding back and forth between Sense and CM6 about twice a week, lol.
CM7 some after thoughts
Continuing from my earlier post, I thought I would head off a few questions about observable differences in gingerbread - well the CM7 incarnation:
Android market loads and populates faster.
The wireless radio picks up signals/networks faster and connects gracefully and quickly.
All aspects of the functionality of the whole system and each individual app seems to be smoother and more efficient.
Youtube no longer has that annoying glitch coming out of landscape.
My new 16bg class 6 mini sdhc card finally works and no longer gives me the blank card or damaged card bull crap every time I unmount or remount from usb mode – didn’t expect that one and had resigned myself to going back to the stock 8gb card it shipped with.
The app drawer pops out at you in what seems like 3d while leaving the background wallpaper intact. – so the app drawer just floats while you scroll through it.
Every aspect of the device and systems are customizable – I mean everything – probably in part due to the efforts of the CM7 team.
The stock gingerbread phone dialer app is changed for the better and is obviously one of many enhancements including the ability to program your sip (voip) settings straight into the phone doing away with third party apps altogether to make or receive calls (if you’re into voip)
You’ll have to dig around to find the .apk for the stock car/navigation mode app and I solved that riddle by downloading the free android app(car home) from the market and also installing a third party app (car mode control) which is used to launch it – I’ve been lazy and haven’t investigated yet whether it’s actually necessary to have the go between, but it works.
and swype, if you want it, can be downloaded direct from the guys that developed it at the beta.swype page (wasn't allowed to post the link) - by simply registering to test the latest beta, which is better than in the stock MT4G rom.
Someone report the first post to have this moved.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Whosdaman said:
Someone report the first post to have this moved.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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Didn't realize it had to be reported. I always assumed that because you're a mod you can do whatever the hell you want.
Well in your case just pick current RC fork from repository and use it normally you don't have to wait for the SR fork. Unless you are dev I don't see why you would want to flash it every night unless you understand basic and even in that case weekly might be fine. I been there done that as flashing new rom everyday as it came down the pipe I tried few CM7A few times let the dev do more work as ill make that my rom when SR is out, ATM have IGv1.1.6 as I flashed it this afternoon.
matkam said:
For those who have tried, is the CM7 alpha worth replacing the stock Glacier ROM? What are the benefits over the current stock HTC Sense ROM? What's missing or not quite there?
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If you thought your phone was fast out of the box, this is faster. If you thought it was a bit laggy (like me), it's like getting a brand new phone.
Also, having better experiences with CM7 GB on MT4G than I ever did on my Nexus S. This is saying a lot.
ZeroSX said:
Also, having better experiences with CM7 GB on MT4G than I ever did on my Nexus S. This is saying a lot.
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Same for me. Such a smoother experience all around.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using Tapatalk
I just flashed & I must say it is a much smoother expericence. I love it & its not even a stable build.
matkam said:
For those who have tried, is the CM7 alpha worth replacing the stock Glacier ROM? What are the benefits over the current stock HTC Sense ROM? What's missing or not quite there?
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Is this your first Android phone? Have you ever played with a Pure Google Experience Android phone? If you're nervous about the CM7 builds, try CM6. Easier to flash since you don't need to manually flash the recovery and it will give you a feel for CyanogenMod and the Pure Android feel.
Think of the G2, that comes with plain Android right out of the box. Go to a T-mobile store and poke around with it to see if you like it.
I simply cannot stand the HTC Sense stuff... Personal preference.
I had CM6.1 for a couple weeks and I am VERY happy with it. I am waiting another week or so to start using the CM7 builds just because I have been too busy with other stuff.
neuralboy said:
It's true that this is probably the wrong section and I'm a noob too but before they bring in the new rules about minimum postings in the developer section, I'll throw in my ten cents.
Background:
US T-Mobile version of Mytouch4G and had no reason to be unhappy with the stock Rom but just love to scratch an itch and see what happens.
In the pursuit of seeing what happens I successfully rooted the phone to the point of permanent S=off (but not complete unlock as I have no need for that yet)
and over the course of the last few weeks systematically installed and tested three of the froyo builds/ports available on this forum.
Each have their strengths and weakness which are clearly listed so I wont catalogue the details I'll just say the following:
It's a lotta lotta fun! there was a geek in me waiting to get out and I finally see what the true potential is with this platform (android) - It's probably unlimited.
Aside from the philosophical point of wanting to have the freedom to do whatever with and put whatever you want on the device, that rooting facilitates (I’m a veteran of two generation of iphones), there is also that practical point that rooting does unlock the full potential of the device available right now which includes a host of apps already on the market only for rooted devices.
I don’t want to go into all those possibilities here because they are covered in detail in any google search but let’s just say that once you’re on the other side of the proverbial fence, the grass really is greener.
I know I’m being vague at this point, but let me continue a little longer.
Having also owned a number of windows based htc devices through 2005-2008 I’m no stranger to htc sense and some of the useful little gadgets that they seem to have evolved to a fairly decent level in android and I’ll say this:
Take away the surface veneer which is not as bad in the MT4G as in some others (bloatware) and you find that the meat and potatoes of the platform/operating system is all android.
And it runs MUCH better without the crap. – forget about overclocking (which helps and is fun) loose the veneer and the device flies.
And what you lose in the process – a couple of apps – you replace immediately with comparable ones for free down at the market.
So – phone runs better, can do more, has a host of better looking ui’s and themes that all the talented developers on this forum are constantly pushing out – then what about the risks?
I haven’t had a single hitch – not one.
I’m as impulsive as the next guy but I just took it steady with the information overload – carefully rooted the phone and from there, flashing one rom after another has become no more complicated than booting into recovery – case closed.
It’s become second nature.
And I’ve had to do a double take once or twice when something didn’t play out exactly as described but I’ve discovered that I had overlooked a detail here and there and it’s an easy fix.
Point being that there are constant warnings and disclaimers for obvious reasons, but my device at least has turned out to be very hardy – no scares here.
So finally, I’ve been eyeing developments in the gingerbread camp like everyone else and I’ve been wary of the alpha builds because my zero level of expertise keeps me from playing in that league and I see early this morning that an official CM7 release is out for my model the glacier.
At first I run I into problems flashing Clockworkmod to 3.0 and even try to flash the rom and boot from 2.5 with the predictable conclusion of a stuck boot loop all the while not really knowing what to expect from this ginger hype and whether it’s really worth the trouble of leaving my now very stable cooked froyo rom.
Someone then creates the thread a few lines up describing how to simply use rom manager to install the update for CWM 3.0 and at 2am I’m on my way.
I flash the rom and install the additional google apps and what do I find?
GINGERBREAD IS **** HOT!
Nuff said.
I won’t be overclocking it as a rule but I get 2805 on quadrant – previous high being in the 2500’s (each chip is actually different so I’ve heard that everyones score will vary)
The device has no lags, splutters, and runs quite literally incredibly.
and the look and feel of gingerbread? – I’ll add to what I said earlier – it’s amazing – it’s a moving graphical, visual feast.
It will seriously rain on apple’s parade when this thing hits the main stream and I think quite honestly that it’s the greatest mobile device operating system ever created.
I know I’m gushing but it really is that good and considerably more impressive than froyo while having the same core navigation and other functionality.
I won’t be going back.
I won’t endorse taking risks with your device but I’ll say it’s worth taking a look.
A few afterthoughts for those asking the questions:
There is a brand new version of the market packaged with the 20110115 version of the larger gapps file floating around on this forum – it also rocks!
Although most apps available on the market have not yet been updated for gb 2.3, they all work so far on my machine with one or two unimportant exeptions.
I’ve replaced all sense functionality with free apps off the market – no loss there.
The device runs smoothly and all functionality is tested and working in the latest release - great job guys doing the work here.
Long and the short of it being …it’s all good.
hope that helps.
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Where did you see a link for an official CM7 release for this phone?!?!
Q.Entity said:
I simply cannot stand the HTC Sense stuff... Personal preference.
I had CM6.1 for a couple weeks and I am VERY happy with it. I am waiting another week or so to start using the CM7 builds just because I have been too busy with other stuff.
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You know that's how I felt when I bought the phone. I kept thinking about returning it for a G2 just to get plain Android. Ironically, by the time I finally rooted my phone and flashed CM6, Sense had grown on me to the point that I kept nandroiding back and using it by choice. Ha!
Now I've been on cm7 for a few days and I'm pretty happy with it.
CM7 official nightlies
I can't post a link out but the link to the CM7 builds is usually towards the top of the mytouch 4G Android Developement forum page.
It's constantly being updated and it looks like the latest build takes care of a number of little issues including swype, google car home and maybe the apps pack too
To those voting not to flash, have you tried CM7? What's keeping you from being happy with it?
I just flashed it myself and am pretty happy with it. The experience is much more consistent than the stock Sense ROM, gingerbread is really fast/smooth, and CM7 adds a lot of options for customization. Wifi isn't working though.
matkam said:
To those voting not to flash, have you tried CM7? What's keeping you from being happy with it?
I just flashed it myself and am pretty happy with it. The experience is much more consistent than the stock Sense ROM, gingerbread is really fast/smooth, and CM7 adds a lot of options for customization. Wifi isn't working though.
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Reboot for wifi to work.
BTW, CM7 is slick as an iced glacier.
Sent from my HTC Glacier using XDA App
neuralboy said:
GINGERBREAD IS **** HOT!
Nuff said.
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This has got to be the biggest fanboism i've every heard on any forum. Gingerbread is not that different from FroYo. It looks the same it feels. it acts the same.
To the OP If you want to flash the most current baked variant of Android then by all means flash away. If not FroYo will serve your needs just fine.
I want to start the ball rolling!
Hey,
So now we have a cracked bootloader, so why we aren't port cyanogen to our tabs?
The Nook have Cyanogen, and its architecture is pretty the same as gen8
the only difference i know is that our toucscreens are connected by an USB Controller..
but the cyanogen source is open! so a dev can change it and get it to us
I'm not a developer, but why developers aren't port cyanogen mod
i just don't understand it.
We'll see Gingerbread (2.3.3) on our Tablets
Maybe Sauron could think about Gingerbread/Cyanogen in a Future release of Urukdroid?..
I hope we get, finally , a working port at our tabs ( Luisivan`s HC Port just doesn't worked because the problem with the touchscreen )
Lennb said:
Hey,
I'm not a developer, but why developers aren't port cyanogen mod
i just don't understand it.
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Well, firstly the bootloader hack was only posted 3 days ago. I am no developer either, but I would imagine it takes longer than that to port anything.
Secondly, the developers here on XDA are all people with real lives, doing this stuff in their spare time for their (and our) benefit. They don't get paid for it, and we have no right to expect/demand anything from them.
Thirdly, changing 1 byte in the stock recovery is a far cry from creating a custom recovery, which again takes time, energy and knowledge.
Don't misunderstand, I'm not flaming you here, just saying that a degree of patience might be come in handy right now. These things will come when the devs have the time to look into it.
Until then, just enjoy the huge benefits their hard work has already given us compared to stock.
sorry...
I don't want to insult any devs.., you did a great job
when i did this ↑↑↑↑↑ i am very sorry.
Yeah fisha i know what you mean, but i get angry when i think of the fact, that every damn android device gets an rom/hack/update. Even the oldest android device in the world has an honeycomb rom!
and we - owners of ones of the best android devices - stay at dark!
(okey we have a little bit of light and i thank sauron/artadat/silentrazor so much for that )
This upset me extremly! This is the only problem i had with Archos Products!
I was so happy, when i was heard that Archos Gen8 has an own Xda Forum in January
(Archosfans Forum is horror)
I just want to know that you guys :
Xda developers are the best android developers in the world
But we have to do something about the archos problem...
I do understand, the problem is just that the Archos isn't a very popular device. More people have the Nook etc, so more devs involved. There is some useful stuff on Archosfans, but much less in the way of development, that's true.
To be honest, when I bought my 101 in December, I thought I'd be waiting much longer to get to this stage....it will happen, just give it time. Or, do what I'm doing and start reading up on Android development, get your feet wet with some basic stuff, and who knows, you might be the one that brings us the next big thing!
Yeah i'm lucky about this too
I want it but i'm german i think you've already noticed that^^
And there're dont good german android development stuff
you're american?
I think that a future hypothetic Cyanogen port to archos will leave us without the GREAT archos video player and all the codec stuff they have on CLOSED development... so, we gotta wait and see the performance of our tablet with a "generic" set of codecs, for example...
Anyway... I'm very excited for the latest news of the recovery crack and happy to know that finally we are in position to have a CM port for archos ... with CW Recovery and all the stuff most android devices already have...
Yes,I am also deep wish and appreciated that Devepoler in ARCHOS Gen8 XDA forum could update more custom ROMs in the near future which will make the ARCHOS GEN8 more popular than before.
For example:There are many Dev. updated the custom ROMs of Huawei IDEOS u8150 in XDA forum(refer to : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970832 ) and users are very happy to upgrade and enjoy the updated custom ROMs everyday!!
I don't know many things about rom cooking, but if someone can teach me how to do i would be happy to do a custom rom for our Archos
lechuckthepirate said:
I think that a future hypothetic Cyanogen port to archos will leave us without the GREAT archos video player and all the codec stuff they have on CLOSED development... so, we gotta wait and see the performance of our tablet with a "generic" set of codecs, for example...
Anyway... I'm very excited for the latest news of the recovery crack and happy to know that finally we are in position to have a CM port for archos ... with CW Recovery and all the stuff most android devices already have...
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Honestly, I have started using VitalPlayer. It plays AC3 and has a better sync between audio and video when using an OC kernel. So if we have to move to another Mod which loses us the stock player, its not that great a loss.
cdelta01 said:
Honestly, I have started using VitalPlayer. It plays AC3 and has a better sync between audio and video when using an OC kernel. So if we have to move to another Mod which loses us the stock player, its not that great a loss.
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YEEES! There are better players for music and videos out in Market ( VitalPlayer,Rockplayer and Player Plus )
I Will "do" an rom on my 101 even if the codecs got lost
Then you haven't tried to play 720p videos.
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Then you haven't tried to play 720p videos.
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Oh i have works perfectly with other players too
720p works on VitalPlayer for sure. I have no issues with that.
I'm looking for CM on our Archos too!!
Did somebody here tried this?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.p...nMod_for_Sholes#Prepare_the_Build_Environment
It's a tutorial for how to build a CyanogenMod for a device, maybe with some adaptation we could use it to try to port Cyanogen, no?
eagleofdeath13 said:
Did somebody here tried this?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.p...nMod_for_Sholes#Prepare_the_Build_Environment
It's a tutorial for how to build a CyanogenMod for a device, maybe with some adaptation we could use it to try to port Cyanogen, no?
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I dont know, but probably no
Im not a dev and i dont want to brick my archos^^
but thank you to find this
Maybe one day i'll try this (i really love Cyanogen, so i want it on my Archos ^^)
eagleofdeath13 said:
Maybe one day i'll try this (i really love Cyanogen, so i want it on my Archos ^^)
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Thats good i hope there would be more of you
I'm working on my own os, going to combine CM with the stock os... I'll keep you updated
Thanks you very much, and if you need som beta-tester
Hey everybody!
At first, i appologise if there is similar thread already, but i didint see it in last two days that i'm reading this section...
i was thinking in getting one, but i have some small question(s)...
I read here and on net that the build quality, screen, response, etc... quite good, so thats ok...
But, i see that it has locked bootloader! Does it means, like in motorola milestone, that you cannot have custom kernel??? Or itsmagic script/proof of concept is fixing that? So you CAN have custom kernel? Because i see that there is custom rom(s)...
And, all in all, would you recommend it? What are the biggest flaws by you??
Thx
Sent from my Milestone
After owning the 32gb version for about two weeks now, I have to say that the tablet is an excellent bargain. It will do all that you want. Yes, currently its a little glitchy, but the upcoming patches/updates will cure most of the issues.
If the locked bootloader is a concern, well, I wouldnt sweat it. This tablet is still relatively new on the market. In six months, I am sure either acer will unlock or one of the dev's will.
My personal opinion is that the device doesn't need to be unlocked right now. The OS works as stated and will only get better with the updates.
I too would like the unlocked bootloader only because I would like the ability to reload the stock operating system in the event an app pooches it, or make a backup image of my tablet for restoration purposes. Right now in order to reload to stock takes a bit of "massaging" code with the chance of corrupting checksums on files which could prevent updates from acer actually working.
I have to say, that I really enjoy the a500, plays movies, ebooks, surfs the net, has plenty of storage and the ability to add more storage, has a full functioning usb port and has hdmi out......totally awesome, better than a laptop!
I will say this though, before you purchase any tablet, take them for a test drive and then choose the one that suits your needs.
This device is a must buy...if you ignore a few bugs .....which would definately be fixed in the next update....you don't get a usb 2.0 that easily on any device...
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App
Although its boot loader is locked but it runs relatively stock honeycomb compared to other tabs hence it gives optimum performance already .
Sent from my A500 using Tapatalk
im really satisfied with my iconia a500 right now...no regrets at all...
To answer the original question: yes, itsmagic does get around the locked bootloader. There's still an element of complexity added by the bootloader, but nothing too difficult.
Acer though still haven't released the kernel source (illegally I might add) so there are no custom kernels fully working yet.
The hardware itself is excellent though.
Ok, so all in all, except few software flaws/bugs, device is worth buying!
Thx to everyone
Sent from my Milestone
The full USB port is THE point in my opinion - the full connectivity HC 3.1 will bring can be used without adapter or even a dock. The tab itself could be a bit smaller and lighter, but is quite ok this way. One point: the microfone is really bad - everything above approx. 3.5 kHz is just cut-off
I just ordered myself one a few days ago, should be getting it today
But well, to the point: I've been reading lots of reviews on it, trying to research all the negatives it has to it and all that. And so far apparently the largest issue people complain about is lack of Exchange support out-of-the-box, ie. not much.
Since I don't use Exchange anyways that doesn't affect me in the least. What most drew me to A500 is the full-size USB host port on it. Apparently it's the only 10" tablet at the moment with such, and atleast to me that's a really big advantage A500 has over the others. There's simply so many situations where being able to pop a USB stick or portable HDD on it will be a godsend. Besides, being able to pop in a regular USB keyboard when you're planning do to a lot of typing is quite a nice feature, too Bluetooth keyboards are still so rare and damn expensive.
Lets put it like this I had to stop reading negative reviews because it made me experience bugs lol
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hazard99 said:
Lets put it like this I had to stop reading negative reviews because it made me experience bugs lol
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How true....I second that man!
Sent from my XT720 using XDA App
If you go to my website (in signature) you can now access beta testing! I have opened it as my weebly pro account expired and it was expensive :/. So you can head over there and get v1.2 BETA for your kindle! Under members, no testers exist as everyone can be a tester and report bugs and/or issues they have. Also, I have a question: Should I include kernel 3.0 in the next release of my rom? I'm thinking of making 2 builds, 1 with 3.0 Kernel, and 1 with the current kernel. I say this because the current kernel, yes has no hardware acceleration; but kernel 3.0 has A LOT more bugs. Please post your opinion here and I will be sure to consider! Thank you for all of my donors who got me where I am. Donations are appreciated as I can pump builds for devices faster, especially as now I support FOUR devices.
Thanks again,
~ BiteBlaze via XDA Developers
I would suggest going with your two build idea since you have a great opportunity to be on the ground floor of this new kernel as it is a turning point in Kindle Fire roms. Also, hi, lol, sorry I went dark for awhile there, got crazy busy in classes and I wasn't able to do much more than post on the forums, my apologies.
The two versions idea sounds good, it'll be fun to try out
I second the 2 kernels idea.
Btw what is the change log for 1.2? I tried looking but couldn't find it. Is it significantly better than 1.1 or just marginally? I am on 1.1 and having this urge to beta test 1.2 but 1.1 has been so good so far and don't wish to leave this one
To flash or not to flash?
Sent from my Kindle Fire using XDA
Changelog (beta does not have all of this yet): New features on v1.2
1. New Soft Keys (stock soft keys are now blue and reflective)
2. New Lockscreen color (has a blue glow)
3. Flashable Mods (for soft keys and other things)
4. Updated Apps
5. Integrated Google Apps (single flash rom!)
6. Better CPU app
7. Graphic Improvements
8. Bug Fixes
9. Modified build.prop
10. Few other minor things
ETA: now - 4/17
v1.2 is going to be groundbreaking in the progress of ReloadedROM™
Cheers.
yes try kernel 3.0.
if nothing else it will be fun testing.
thanks
steve
I would be happy to test your builds I ran the first two you put out They seemed fine to me although I am a little leary on kernel 3.0 as it is still pretty buggy closer but buggy nontheless. Im not knocking hashcode hes doing an awsome job with his kernel development and will probably change the kindle as we know it exspecially related to hwa issues of cm9. Anyway wouldnt mind doing a flash or two what you have done has been stable so far
lovejoy777 said:
yes try kernel 3.0.
if nothing else it will be fun testing.
thanks
steve
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+1 flashaholic here!
just posted in dev thread but thought i'd put it out here as well
nice job blaze working very smooth
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Nice job! Thank you for opening up the testing. Two hours since flash and so far and so good.
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Running smooth on 1.2, looks like kernel might have some progress soon, then maybe another beta with the new 3.0?
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Hey guys.
I've been using ics on my kindle for a few months now. And the only thing missing to improve on it is hardware acceleration.
Would the new kernel fix it? Is it the same one that hashcode is working on?
Thanks!
yes & yes
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I'm far from being an authority on this matter, as I am NEW to the Kindle Fire and flashing ROM's, but I like the idea of offering two builds with the different Kernels.
The best way to get a stable Kernel is to have as many people as possible using it IMHO, so this would be a good way since you have one of the more popular CM9 ROM's out there.
Keep up the good work!
Thank you for ur efforts Biteblaze. When do u expect the ROM based on the new kernel?
Totally appreciate the effort on this rom - definitely my fav.
Has anyone tired 1.2 with hashcode's 3.0 kernel yet?
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Is there a way to go back to the grey soft keys in v1.2?
And great work! First time for me that Google Play downloaded my v1.1 apps automatically upon first boot.
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BiteBlaze! Awesome work on the KF! just started mucking around with my second KF and your rom is by far the best one I have loaded to date! 2 builds also sounds like a great idea. hopefully it won't turn into a real mess for you to support though.
Keep up the great work and I sent you a donation as well!
Seriously great work here!
THANKS!
/hades
Hi guys,
Havent been on here for a long long while. Just bought a tab 2 as i was frustrated with the ipad. I have no idea where to start though with customsations etc.
Will need to root it i know, but can someone recommend a clean and smooth rom? dont want to flash it too much. Just general use really, transfer docs, browsing etc would ideally like something with flash still capable, but speed and smoothness is the most important thing for me.
Any advice would be appreciated.
many thanks
Aokp build 4 or cm10 from www.teamhacksung.org
I use cm10 as more updates but aokp is more customizable
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Try CM9 it works very well without glitches in CM10. I try all the roms and end up back on cm9 every time.
Good luck
bark777 said:
Try CM9 it works very well without glitches in CM10. I try all the roms and end up back on cm9 every time.
Good luck
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Other than a problem introduced by myself, I haven't had any problems with the AOSP JB builds.
go to the android development forum, read up the stickies first
you have 7 inch or 10.1 ?
root
flash may not be available on jb
AOKP build 4 , much more control over the ROM than say CM9/10. You choose what you want and how you want it. AOKP is more suited to the tab IMO as CyanogenMod has to cater for much more devices. Constant builds and updates. Id say AOKP is for advanced users :laugh:
If you like to twiddle with your devices thats the ROM for you.If you dont , then go for CM10.
If your not that bothered go for AOSP Loads of ROMs to choose from , no way of saying the "best" as it dosent exist. Its a personal choice and to be honest they are all pretty much the samething, just some slighty more customisable than others.
If you want a "Stock" experience go for anything that "RomsWell" builds as its generally stable and all the bloat/crap has been removed.
Search the forums for your specific device and check out the official threads for each ROM. If you don't know what to do ASK in the threads and people will help you out no problems as we are all mostly friendly and helpful to each other.
First thing you should be thinking about is do you want "root" access ( full control over the ROM) ? Search for your device and make sure you understand what's to be done and you have to correct tools to do it. Read it again, you be surprised how many people mess it up and then make posts for help lol.
Once you are more confident with Android , try all the ROMs out , wont cost you a penny and you can see for yourself then but say good bye to your warranty as it will be void as soon as you mess with your tab. If you read up on things you wont have any problems at all.
Good luck and have fun.
Not my thread but this is a good post above. Im a new user just reading and learning and this sort of post helps me alot.
Thank you
We all start somewhere and its what the forums for , So I'm glad to help.
Thanks :highfive:
No need to root, I've rooted the crap out of my phones, but have never felt the need to do the same with my tab2. And It's perfectly fine.
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I agree with the above commenter.
Usually I root all of my devices, but with the Tab2 I haven't felt the need to.
To be honest I have quite a few of the different Home Replacement Apps and haven't even installed one of them on it.
Runs great out of the box! Just download a few apps to get you started!
One thing I did have to do though is a full hard reset after a few days of owning it, as it was buggy and slow, but ever since I did that, it has been perfect!
I can't wait to see the progress that the official JB release brings!
The only reason i root mine is because of pdroid, feels naked without it