EDIT: The answers to this post convinced me to cancel this offer and just work on it myself, so forget the donation offer.
I would love to see someone who knows what they are doing make a truly bare bones Rom from one of the 2.2.2 releases. I don't want any tweaking, I just want it stripped bare of anything that isn't absolutely necessary. The app drawer would ideally have nothing but:
Camera
Contacts
Market (the older version that works cleanly)
Phone
Settings
If it isn't too much trouble, root it and include
Superuser
Busybox
And anything that absolutely has to be installed to make all the rest work, but nothing else.
It should be stable at a screen density of 200, which I need to use maps without my glasses. Yes, I will install Maps at some point, I just don't want it pre-installed.
We'll download the versions of everything else as we need them and choose the apps we want.
I bought the phone on a $50 deal. I'll happily donate that much to the person who makes a stable, stripped Rom. If the thing runs for three days with no bizarre behavior, I'll call it stable, because at this point I'm lucky to get a day. If that sounds cheap, this isn't really developing, it's stripping a stock Rom down to the bare essentials, which should be a snap for some of you.
I know I could buy one of the utilities and remove apps I don't want, but I just don't think it is the same as starting out clean - besides, that would require installing another piece of software, wouldn't it? Kind of defeating the whole purpose, wouldn't you say?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=922217
This is the Streak Android Development FORUM.
Please DO NOT POST in HERE Unless it is to do with DEVELOPMENT.
IE Hacks, Mods, Fixes, Reference, and Tutorials go in the Dev Section
If you have a PROBLEM IT does not count as DEVELOPMENT.
If you have a QUESTION IT does not count as DEVELOPMENT.
We have other Forums for those.
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Honestly:
1: install a rom, either custom, or stock
1a: if stock, root the rom
2:install root explorer
3:rip all the APK's you don't want out of /system/app/*
*as for running stable at a DPI of 200 or greater, if the actual phone is used, it simply won't be stable. If calls aren't made too often, you might consider it stable *enough* to use. You might wait for good builds of Gingerbread to come out, they don't seem to have stability issues at higher DPI's, but aren't as stable in general.
sorry to burst your bubble, topics like this shouldn't be in here.
The phone is just not going to be stable at 200? That bites.
As for the rest, I'm not sure what can be safely "ripped out" so I'm quite willing to pay someone else to do it.
Sorry if this is the wrong location. I'll report it to the mods to be moved.
Eh, im running at 200dpi right now live, if the phone is used, normally you can complete calls, but I've had it FC before accepting a call, which sucks, after the phone.apk fc'd the other day, it did the usual RIL reboot, and said no sim momentarily, after it showed signal, it didn't receive messages till a full reboot. As for what APK's can be removed, anything that you KNOW what it goes to ie. Acuweather / amazon / quickoffice, etc. Can be removed or the extension can be renamed.
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA App
Been running at 240 dpi for a couple weeks now and it's more stable then 200, just as important is that noone designs their apps around 200 but everyone does for 240.
If you want a highly specific customization on a stock rom you're better off just doing it yourself. Just remove apps from /system/app and reboot and it'll be gone.
You should ONLY remove apps that appear in the app drawer though, there are many other apks that arnt visible and they're required for system stability.
If you start removing apks that arnt visible on the app drawer you'll prob end up with a brick or at least breaking many system functions.
Here's a quick list of the apps I yanked from a 351 ROM. Please note that the Stage UI is in this list. BEFORE removing the Stage UI, install a launcher app, like LauncherPro, ADW, or GoLauncher.
Code:
Volume in drive F has no label.
Volume Serial Number is E654-9CCE
Directory of F:\Android\ROM\Dell Streak\Root Apps\backup
07/25/2011 04:27 PM <DIR> .
07/25/2011 04:27 PM <DIR> ..
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 663,794 amazonmp3.apk
05/16/2011 02:33 PM 742,957 BooksStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:47 PM 1,075,313 ContactsStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 14,176,603 copilot.apk
05/16/2011 02:47 PM 16,187 DellSettingsProvider_2.2.2.apk
05/16/2011 02:38 PM 297,658 EmailStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 3,044,229 evernote.apk
05/16/2011 02:38 PM 10,379,661 HomeStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 352,046 MusicStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 3,252,365 Napster-Tablet.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 876,463 NeroDellSync_1.0.10.9.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 1,170,093 NewsStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 2,865,160 oovoo.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 2,137,150 PageOnce.apk
05/16/2011 02:39 PM 368,139 PicturesStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 267,863 RadioStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 603,995 RoxioNow_1.0.1.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 2,675,236 SocialStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:34 PM 7,527,456 StageLauncher-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:40 PM 213,942 VideoStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:41 PM 446,069 WebStageWidget-release_Stage_C-1992-2011-03-08_12-30.apk
05/16/2011 02:58 PM 9,423,236 ZinioReader.apk
24 File(s) 63,374,335 bytes
2 Dir(s) 104,305,381,376 bytes free
I kept the following: Amazon Kindle, Arcade by Kongregate, Facebook, TuneIn Radio, Twitter, and YouTube. Of those, I could have realistically deleted Facebook and Twitter. Facebook because I access Facebook through Opera Mobile, and Twitter because I don't use it at all.
rule of thumb: if it's listed on the android market, it's safe to remove
Just to point out, Manii's advice is the sensible way to go. I'm not a big fan of sensible.
I absolutely loathe the Stage UI, which is why I ripped everything Stage UI related out along with the apps included in the ROM.
Launcher's a launcher, as long as you have at least 1 it doesnt really matter which as long as it works
All right, I'm convinced. I just loaded a fresh install of 354 and started renaming apk files. So far so good.
So to make it official, I rescind my foolish offer.
TheManii said:
Been running at 240 dpi for a couple weeks now and it's more stable then 200, just as important is that noone designs their apps around 200 but everyone does for 240.
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What dialer do you use with 240? The stock dialer is readable and functional but looks strange at 240.
Still the stock one
If i ever get around to it i might try getting the stock nexus one 2.2.2 one on it. But it's rather low priority right now
Got this phone and I'm pretty satisfied but of course battery OVERdraining issue is something i would like to avoid..
I have one question for all for you - is there an app which would turn on and off Wifi/Mobile data every hour...or every 30 minutes keeping them on for 2 minutes for example - which is, in my case, enough for syncing.
Additional feature like putting it into sleep mode/turning off that option of scheduled syncing during the night is more than welcomed.
I have previously found some schedulers but you need to schedule each event separately which is non sense in my opinion...One event for ON, one for OFF for each 30 minutes is too much..
Check out .....
LEAN DROID ......
It will work pretty well if u get to know how to use this
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teqtic.leandata
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If u want something like scheduling settings and stuff ... then u Shud try this
Tasker
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.dinglisch.android.taskerm
Thanks man....i have tried to use tasker but i cannot set anything...i dont know if a problem is in my understanding of the tool but it is too complicated...
Watch a video in YouTube on how to use Tasker ! U will understand
Everytime I send a picture through SMS. A new folder called .fallback gets created in my gallery. I do know that the folder is hidden under file manager and under LG_apps/advanced/ I posted a pic. But everytime I delete this, it reappears when I send a pic SMS. It's quite annoying and I don't wanna have to see duplicates of pics.
https://www.reddit.com/r/lgv20/comments/5akfx8/fallback_gallery/
looks like its a standard issue for some.
probably a att thing, as i dont see this issue happening on the sprint variant.
but we didnt get a gallery app by default, everything was google, google photos etc.
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http://www.howtogeek.com/93507/prevent-a-media-directory-from-appearing-in-android-gallery/
this may help at least visually, so your not seeing the extra files being added.
but the only thing i could think of is pull the stock gallery apk from my rom or a diffrent variant and try it.
probably tied to the variants version.
hallo, my phone galaxy grand prime is so slow and lag although i have only whatsapp and hotspotshield and i disabled most of app i do not use like map and i use gmail only, but it always slow and lag, what i can do to make it faster? change rom or anything like that? i do not want buy new one i do not want give them my money i only use whatsapp and gmail
Flash kitkat stock firmware
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Sitting ->choices of devlopers ->limet the amount of processes that are playing in the backgroung --> and choose : no process
As title states, I installed the 630 gpu plugin from the magisk repo, something interesting that I noticed though is if you go into developer options and hit "use gpu for screen composition" the whole screen goes black. A force reboot fixes it but does anyone know exactly why this does this?
Phone is 6T Tmobile, running international .17 no other mods. Magisk is version 20 on latest twrp 20.
why are you installing the plugin in the first place? I can't see how it would be beneficial - our gpu drivers are already up to date and optimised for thia specific phone model.
If you don't know, ask.. So I emailed the dev of that module. Will report back if I get an answer.
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Oh and I believe that functionally forces GPU to render 2D elements like UI, instead of having CPU do it. Which is probably a bad idea as OS's have been in existence for dozens of years and they're still letting CPU handle those so there must be a reason. Probably about load spreading and saving the GPU for the real deal; hardcore gaming [emoji109]
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About the module:
"Most of the flagships have the latest drivers. But many dont.
Like for example, many Custom ROMs for Poco still have v3xx drivers. It just for those who don't have the latest drivers. That is it!"
About the functionality:
"Yeah. That's correct. That might also draw more power is what I think.."
So you see? Don't just install stuff on your phone if you don't know what it does. OnePlus is a quick updater so this Magisk module is pointless on our device.
Kudos to Manuel Pinto for supporting our Poco friends!
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Hello there,
The module is intended only for those that who aren't on the latest GPU driver. The module has v415 GPU Driver. If you have the same or maybe a newer version then this module is pointless.
However there are a lot of Device + ROMs that are still using old drivers (this module is intended for them).
It's my mistake that I should have made it clear in the description about all these things, but as other people were forcing me to push it to Magisk ASAP, I did it in a hurry by skipping the Description for the Magisk Module.
Sorry everybody!
I'll maybe push an update ASAP (I need some time)!
Also, huge thanks to @Timmmmaaahh for reaching out to me on email for the clarification for a fellow user.
Feel free to reach out to me if in doubt.
Thanks!
Timmmmaaahh said:
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About the module:
"Most of the flagships have the latest drivers. But many dont.
Like for example, many Custom ROMs for Poco still have v3xx drivers. It just for those who don't have the latest drivers. That is it!"
OnePlus is a quick updater so this Magisk module is pointless on our device.
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Just had a look into some info with AIDA64:
The current driver of the OOS kernel is, according to aida, actually version 324 all the way back from 2018. So technically the module could apply for fajita as well.
BUT: I don't see any benefit of doing so right now. Tested the module, it breaks camera usage in 3rd party apps for me and I don't notice a performance difference and doubt whether there are major improvements in efficiency or performance that would be noticeable.
Again, it doesn't seem worth it right now although it would be cool if we also had the latest Adreno drivers.
Good lookin out everyone!
And yeah I tried it because I was like what's the worst that can happen? A soft brick? Oh noooo. That's never happened to me before....
But yeah everything else on my phone works perfect with it installed, I just noticed when I flipped that toggle that it killed the screen but all gestures were still working and my girlfriend and I had a good laugh about it., She loves watching me experiment and brick my 6T.
But it doesn't break anything for me so far but I am a pretty barebones user. Just Marco gcam and snapchat hahaha.
But thanks all!
Well I took the time to install the module on my phone and here are some things people should be aware of. I am on OOS Beta 16 and the module installs just fine but here is what I was able to find:
* Any other launcher besides the OnePlus launcher crashes and doesn't respond. (Nova launcher did work but I didn't use it for very long.)
* The phone would randomly crash and reboot, as soon as I removed it I didn't experience any issues afterwards. YouTube would crash the phone for me when using this module.
* Video playback on Firefox or any browser would appear black, showing no video output at all but audio was still available.
* I ended going on the GitHub link for the module and the author said in one of the posts that he'll be making it an Android 10 only module since there are current issues on pie. While that happens, he'll see if he can fix up any known issues.
*The screen would sometimes go black for some unknown reason. For example when editing the name of an application in the OnePlus launcher, the second you press a keyboard key the screen will go black but after you type again where the keyboard would be it comes back up. Definitely one the more serious issues as well.
My advice to anyone wanting to install this is to make sure you're on either Android 10 OOS or (Preferred) on a Android 10 Custom ROM. OOS Pie just doesn't seem compatible with this module. It isn't worth the upgrade, I would pass and wait for any updates to come through for it.