[HTC Inspire 4G] gtg465x:
Inspired Ace

About:

Inspired Ace is a clean, fast, and stable no frills Gingerbread Sense ROM tailored specifically for the Inspire 4G. It's based on the latest official HTC Sense 2.1 Gingerbread release for the Desire HD, but it's meant to feel like an official update to Gingerbread for the Inspire 4G. If you like flashy ROMs, this probably isn't for you. Nevertheless, I will make some cool addons available in the future.

Features:

-Based on the latest official unbranded Desire HD ROM - RUU 2.36.405.8 (Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread w/ Sense 2.1)

-Kernel from the latest official Desire HD ROM - RUU 2.36.405.8

-Rooted (unsecured boot.img, su, and Superuser.apk)

-Busybox (including run-parts init.d script support), Nano (text editor), and Bash (command shell)

-Fully deodexed, carefully png optimized, and zipaligned

-Added Voice Dialer

-Removed the following third party apps that can be found in the Market: Adobe Reader, Amazon MP3, Facebook, SoundHound Free, and Twitter

-Removed HTC Locations (it's not free... monthly fee)

-Latest Google apps

-HSUPA enabled

-Option to install non-market apps

-Wireless tethering via HTC Wi-Fi Hotspot

-Percentage display on battery icon with 1% accuracy

-Base ROM fixes/improvements

Fixed Adobe Flash compatibility with Opera Mobile

Disabled HTC bug reporting and feedback (it uses a lot of data and battery)

Improved home screen scrolling smoothness

Improved WiFi performance

ROM Manager support

-OTA updates and notifications

-ROM Manager is preinstalled to /data/app (you can remove it easily if you want)

-Addons available through ROM Manager:

Disable arrow keys on keyboard

Disable battery percent display

Enable ad blocking

Enable AOSP lock screen

Enable CRT screen on/off animations (thanks to capychimp)

Enable overscroll glow (HTC green or AOSP yellow)

Install HTC Locations/Car Panel

Inspire 4G specific tweaks/configurations:

-Proper audio configuration files for the Inspire 4G

-Proper network settings and APNs for the Inspire 4G

-Automatic carrier selection on first boot (if you're on AT&T)

-H+ icon enabled in the status bar

-Inspire style 5 bar signal indicator

-GPS configured for North America

-Date, time, and temperature set to US format

-Device name, ua strings, and other identifiers set to Inspire 4G

-Cleaned up international websites in bookmarks and HTC News

-Cleaned up international cities in HTC World Clock and HTC Weather

-Cleaned up international companies in HTC Stocks

-Cleaned up all languages except US English and Spanish in Settings

v1.0 Stable Changelog:

-Bumped to stable release status

-Should fix FCs some were experiencing when answering calls

Update - 5/2/11:

-Fixed an issue with the CRT screen on/off animations addon that forced you to unlock the phone before answering an incoming call. Just reinstall the addon from ROM Manager to get the fixed version.

v1.0.1 Changelog:

-Cleaned up the build prop and added several AT&T specific configurations

See here

-Text is no longer hidden when typing in the search box at google.com

Clean installation or factory data reset required (sorry)

Temporary workaround instructions below

-Market is now debranded

My apps is shown instead of the AT&T section

Clean installation or factory data reset required (sorry)

-Updated Google Maps

Full package only (not contained in the update)

Temporary workaround to fix hidden text at google.com:

1) In the browser address bar, type "about:debug" without quotes and press enter.

2) Select Menu > More > Settings > UAString > iPhone

3) Go back and do "about:debug" in the address bar again to disable debug mode.

Update - 5/5/11:

-Added a "RIL Flasher" section in ROM Manager that lets you choose between several different RILs. Matching your radio with its corresponding RIL is good practice and may improve radio performance for some. If you're happy with your radio performance there's probably no need to do this, but I decided to make it easy if you have the itch. You can of course use the RIL Flasher on other ROMs as well.

Full, Clean Installation Instructions:

Note: This is a Gingerbread release and thus requires Clockwork Recovery 3.x.x.x. A few have reported flashing issues with recent versions of CWR, so if you have issues try rolling back to 3.0.2.5 or 3.0.0.6.

1. Download ROM Manager from the Market.

2. Go to "Download ROM", select my section (gtg465x), and select the latest release.

3. When you get to the "Installation Type" prompt, select "Full".

4. Select your addons and follow the on screen prompts.

5. When you get to the "ROM Pre-Installation" prompt, select "Wipe Data and Cache". You can uncheck "Wipe Dalvik" as it's included in "Wipe Data and Cache".

6. Press OK and hold your breath.

v1.0 RC1 or v1.0 Stable - v1.0.1 Upgrade Instructions:

1. In ROM Manager go to "Download ROM", select my section (gtg465x), and select v1.0.1.

2. When you get to the "Installation Type" prompt, select the appropriate update.

3. You don't need to reselect your previously installed addons. They will remain in place.

4. When you get to the "ROM Pre-Installation" prompt, make sure everything is unchecked. None of those tasks are required.

5. Press OK and hold your breath.

A note about installing addons:

ROM Manager automatically selects wipe dalvik when you're trying to install addons. You can uncheck that. Not necessary.

----Direct download link for experienced members who want to flash manually----

update-inspired-ace-1.0.1-full.zip (217MB)

md5: a49f193c809bf14a079b27a93e08501b

I do this for fun so you shouldn't feel any obligation to donate, but here's a link if you want to. Donations of any amount are very much appreciated.

Huge thanks to the following for donating: Scott_S, cortez.i