yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
SteelH, I always flash your rom and then delete a bunch of files that I don't use or need. I'm on MetroPCS so none of the Sprint stuff works for me, for example. But your ROMs are great so I usually just accept that I have to do it.

1) If i just open the .zip file and delete all those .apks using 7Zip before I flash the rom, will it flash without any problems even if there are (about 100+) items missing that are included in the manifest file?

2) if I drop .apks in the /data and /system/app/ folders of the .zip file, will those flash and install fine as well, even though they're not included in the manifest file? I've always replaced existing files in the .zip with my own custom ones (weather screen, fusion.apk, systemui.apk, etc) but never dropped in completely new files.

Looking to flash 2.62 tonight but wanted to figure this out before I start messing with things.

thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] theimpaler747:
Yes, removing items or adding them to the zip with 7zip before you flash will have them install correctly.
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
2 questions. has anyone gotten the Sprint bootanimation to work and is there a way to get the carrier name (Sprint) back on the lockscreen in place of SteelRom? This is the best rom imo...been running each version from the beginning but im not a fan of any customizations no matter how trivial or insignificant
[HTC EVO 3D] viddywell:
You can change the lock text by editing the file at: system\customize\lock_carrier.txt

I use mine as a "If found call xxx" note
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
Thanks man! Now if i can just get the sprint 3d bootanimation to work....

EDIT... renamed Sprint_bootanimation.zip to bootanimation.zip and moved to system/media folder. still cant get downanimation to work though
[HTC EVO 3D] Showtime7:
Love this rom, but changing sense themes makes it difficult to read information on the drop-down menu. Anyone know how to return to stock (non-transparent) drop-down menu?

I'd also like to get rid of the green glow behind the pop up menus...
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
To get rid of the drop down use a systemui.APk that wasn't modded from v2.4
[HTC EVO 3D] joshk89:
Dl link isn't working for me.
[HTC EVO 3D] jjenrette76:
I just switched to this Rom from CM7 and I like the simplicity of it. I however can't get a simple 5.3 video to play I received in an email. It played while on CM7 but not now...any help?
[HTC EVO 3D] polo79:
Its probably a sense limitation not the rom.

I also just want to say that I think its awesome we have the option for a no ext 4 rom. I believe I have been having Mega issues with ext 4. Its been a complete nightmare. Hope this works!

Edit: I flashed the turn off crt anims zip and lost my "phone app" . Anyone else? Is there a fix? Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
I have an issue and a question.

issue: since I installed the rom (2.62) (wiped everything twice, flashed rom with ext4 format feature), google contacts refuses to sync (synced upon installation, that's it). it keeps saying sync has a problem and will be back soon. htc facebook for sense the live feed keeps trying to sync and continually syncs but never gets the data. I manually deselect it so it will stop trying to sync, but when I reboot, it's back on, trying to sync.

any idea what's causing the above?

question: how do we use the TV-Out feature? i've asked more than once and gotten no responses. on another thread the dev said to use a headphone jack with RCA plugs. I used the one from my TV. one headphone plug with 3 lines, 3 plugs on the other end (yellow, red, white). I played a video on the phone and all three plugs were putting out sound, neither of them was putting out video...

any help on this?

thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] JakedGr8:
I tried installing the 2.62 no ext4 zip file and it said that the package was invalid and it didn't install? Any thoughts anyone?
[HTC EVO 3D] sw10475:
For TV out it uses the micro USB but you need an mhl adapter, the output is 720P.
[HTC EVO 3D] polo79:
Does anyone have a flashable zip to turn off crt on/off animations? if it only turned off the "screen on" animation would be even better. The one by steelh breaks the phone app. thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] sw99:
Don't think that's correct, as that (full display via MHL) existed before the TV out feature was added.

I've been curious about this feature too.
[HTC EVO 3D] sw10475:
Edit:

As I re-read your post I realized mine sounded like ramblings. I think the tv out just gives you more settings but you will need the mhl to actually watch it on a hdtv.
[HTC EVO 3D] leoiden:
love this rom awesome bro looking forward to your updates!!
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
just an update here...fresh install of 2.62 and rom is smoth as silk with zero issues except frequent apps does not show up under app drawer...no big deal.

Also wondering of others have the same issue with non-stock kernels... mwalt2's stock mkernel with dimmed capacitive light works great, however, bcnice20's bcblend kernel and tiamet's 1.03 sence kernel both with oc enabled make this rom fly, but i experience a reboot and lockup on bootanimation when battery hits 100% while charging and starts to discharge on both. This happens with or without setcpu and cashes have been cleared upon their install.
[HTC EVO 3D] stylz3:
I updated my gmail through the market and now my notification icon is back to stock. is't there anyway we change it and get the color notification icon that comes with this rom?
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
The missing frequent apps is a result of disabling htc's spyware/logging/etc. It is not a kernel issue.

I'll do that in my next update. Until then u can swap out the PNG in the older APK with the new one.
[HTC EVO 3D] R32_Rocky:
Now I have to wonder about this. Are the TV out settings under Display, for use with the MHL adapter via the micro UBS port, or is it for use with the headphones jack to the TV? I hope it is for the MHL adapter, as in the accessory forum on here, there has been a long going discussion on the picture quality through MHL. Some get sharp video, others get blurry video. It used to be thought it was the actual MHL adapter, the cheaper ones (and the T-Mobile one for the Sensation) perhaps not having as good a signal as the more expensive HTC cable. But it has been argued that is not the case. So, I am hoping that as the TV out setting has 2 different NTSC settings (M & J), perhaps that might be the fix?
[HTC EVO 3D] aFoodStampBaby:
Nice ROM. Snappy no lag for me I underclocked it so I'm saving tons on battery juice and its still fast. I would like it if you got rid of some of that bloatware. Also can you implement the 8mm cam I think that would be nice. Well keep up the great work.. Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] sw10475:
Of everything I have read on the 3d hardware I have not heard of the headphone jack being able to output video. I do have the cables to do that, so I checked and there is only audio. I will be ordering an MHL adapter from newegg to see how that works.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
You can get rid of any bloatware you want yourself. Just use something like root explorer and delete the apks for the apps you don't want and reboot. Alternatively, you can delete the apks directly from the ROM zipfile using winrar or 7zip prior to flashing.

If there were such a thing as a working 8MP cam, I would do it.
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Titanium Backup Pro will let you freeze any app. I use that method to first make sure there isn't any problem with removing an app before I actually decide to remove it. You can also use TB to uninstall the app after you make a backup, so you can always reinstall later if you want to or need to.
[HTC EVO 3D] theimpaler747:
Any chance of the ability to over clock in this rom's kernel for next version?
[HTC EVO 3D] huytrang90:
You can try the tiaman kernel with configurator from smoking.
[HTC EVO 3D] sgt. slaughter:
im still trying to tackle the idea of making a 5MP sensor turn into a 8MP sensor without physically replacing it.....

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doubt it man, SteelH keeps it clean and stock for most part here.

There are a few kernels around but to be honest it is something the EVO3D is lacking as not many have taken the task of pushing out kernels like we got with Net and the Evo4G.

Right now the Sensation has at least one kernel that has been pushed out and updated more than anything else and looks to be real solid. Maybe someone can toss that guy a 3D as itd allow him to port it over much easier since he can test it.
[HTC EVO 3D] theimpaler747:
Yeah, I asked because there's not really a strong kernel for us really....
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
SteelH, can you please give some insight into the following. i've already asked before and got no replies.

since I installed 2.62 (wiped data, dalvik, cache x 2) I'm having synching issues.

Google's Sync contacts always says "Sync is experiencing problems. It will be back shortly." and has been like that since I flashed the rom, October 1, 3:42am.

Facebook for HTC Sense's Sync live feed is always trying to sync and doesn't stop. it doesn't give an error but also doesn't actually sync. last sync time was October 1, 4:11am. I uncheck the live feed sync, and after every reboot it's checked again and trying to sync endlessly.

any suggestions? what files can I move around/reflash/modify that would control these functions?

thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
I haven't seen anyone else report this issue, which tells me either no one else is syncing their Google account or it's not a rom issue.
[HTC EVO 3D] d0cx:
No problems here with Google syncing. I have an Google Apps account syncing without issues (Push Email, Contacts, Calendar).

I don't use the "Facebook for HTC Sense" widget nor any other Friend Stream crap so I wouldn't know about that.
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
that's why the second part of my question asked if you could tell me which files control the google sync of contacts and the facebook sync of live feed so I may fix it. I deleted some files from the rom that I (thought) I didn't use and perhaps one of them is causing this.

since you are the foremost expert on all things android, I was hoping you could tell me what to fix.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
AccountSyncManager.apk

CSPeopleSyncService.apk

GoogleContactsSyncAdapter.apk

GoogleCalendarSyncAdapter.apk

WeatherSyncProvider.apk
[HTC EVO 3D] Westfire:
I kind of miss the bubbles on the lock screen, did you just edit the lock screen apk? Thanks man!
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
Made no difference. I wiped cache and dalvik and pushed those 5 apks through adb. Google contacts still won't sync. Anything else that could affect its ability to sync?

On the upside I was able to get Facebook for HTC sense to sync live feed.

Thanks for the help.
[HTC EVO 3D] meatgel:
You should make a list of what you pulled out. It might be easier than somebody guessing what may be missing. The SteelROM I flash is half the size of what Steel builds, so I get that you modified it ... it would just be easier if you said what you modified.
[HTC EVO 3D] chillenandy321:
Could you make a list of what you pulled out? I would like to pull a few things as well.. Thanks :)
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Just curious, wouldn't it be safer to just use TB to freeze the apps you don't want running? That way, if something gets borked, you can just defrost everything and start again from the top, freezing one app at a time until you see what finally breaks things.

That's what I've been doing all along, and I'm just curious why no one else does that.
[HTC EVO 3D] meatgel:
I've attached a text file of the APKs I remove from system/app. I can't guarantee that this is good for everybody, but it works for me since Steel started putting this ROM out. I also use a modded sysUI and I theme as much as I can. I'm not good at decompiling or anything, so must of it is topical, I guess.
[HTC EVO 3D] Max_Pain:
I removed about 100 .apks from my rom. I use widgetlocker and launcherpro, so all the sense widgets and most of the sense apps are gone. I'm also on metropcs, so all of the sprint stuff is gone. and then on top of that I removed a LOT of apps that people typically use but I dont (TTS, voice search, voice dialer, and many more).

my list of removed apks would be a little extensive. whereas I expect the applications involved in updating/synching the google contacts should be few.

I'll keep looking. I would appreciate some direction if you have any idea where to start. just don't want to (or have the time) to reflash the rom and start removing .apks one by one.
[HTC EVO 3D] triscuit1983:
That's withing the Idlescreen_Base.apk and it's the Lockscreen_shortcut.m10 file you have to edit. You could just use the Idlescreen_Base.apk from a stock rooted ROM to get it back, instead of editing stuff.
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
This rom was nearly perfect, until I enabled the recent apps in notification pull-down using post 1535...now it IS perfect! :p

Thanks Steel! :)
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
+1 I have never understood the hate for the recent apps pulldown... it's so much easier while multitasking than having to hold the home button for a few seconds to get to recent apps!
[HTC EVO 3D] planet_x69:
Its like the color of your background screen, each user has a particular preference...i don't care either way...

I prefer to just touch the home button and not do a pull down...the good thing is with the ability to add it back you get your choice of both...
[HTC EVO 3D] R32_Rocky:
At this moment, so far the Tiamet Sense 1.03 kernel is working just fine for me in this Rom. I am using System Tuner Pro to control it.
[HTC EVO 3D] theimpaler747:
Mind linking me? I'm pretty busy but I'd like to check it out. Thank you so much!
[HTC EVO 3D] ERHSAII:
Impaler, if you're asking about the Tiamat kernel, its currently on page 2 of the Evo 3D forum. Make sure to select the sense version, because it also offers an AOSP version. I'm using the kernel now and loving it with this rom. :)
[HTC EVO 3D] huytrang90:
There are many places in xda, but try this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18153227&postcount=1206
[HTC EVO 3D] R32_Rocky:
Thank you for posting that link, it is the right one. I had to go scrounging to find the Sense one when I first got it, and did not have the link handy any longer, sorry.

Over in LeoIsRight's XRON Rom post, MisFit posted a link to Ziggy's kernel. I am using it right now and it seems to work good too. But don't bother with it right now, as it has been reported to have a problem:

If the phone is off, and you get a call, you get a black screen. And you cannot use the phone until it stops ringing.

Can't say if this is true, as I hardly get any calls. But I am going back to the Tiamet kernel for now.
[HTC EVO 3D] meslowlos:
Is Tiamet better than Bcblend?
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
True! Happened twice in a row using Ziggy's kernel. Back to Bcblend.
[HTC EVO 3D] wardfan220:
*EDIT* Nevermind, I actually did a search and found someone else who had fixed it, lmao. Sorry

hmm, the restore boot animation isn't working for me. I'm actually trying to add a custom one but it always stays the same. Any ideas? I'm putting the bootanimation.zip in the system/customize/resources folder.
[HTC EVO 3D] R32_Rocky:
Yep, the Ziggy fails with phone call problems. What ever happened to Netarchy though? He was a legend with the original 4G.

So far, at least, the Tiamet Sense_1.03 has been flawless for me in this ROM. I use System Tuner Pro to set the speeds and governor. And when set to 1.78Ghz and using lagfree, smartassV2, and performance governors, I got some really great scores in Quad, CF, AnTuTu, Linpack, and both Nenamark 3D benchmarks! So I have finally settled on my daily use ROM! Thank you SteelH!
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
For whatever reason, the folder to put bootanimations on this ROM is system/media
[HTC EVO 3D] leoiden:
when in the heck will there be an update

love this rom
[HTC EVO 3D] sgt. slaughter:
Net said hes been swamped school and work lately. said its just taking lil longer than he expected and when he gets time hell be diving in and going nuts agian.
[HTC EVO 3D] sw10475:
Just thought I would drop in one last time to say, thanks for the awesome rom, always ran like a champ for me. But my 3D is going away soon so I won't be able to run it anymore.

Thanks again Steel.
[HTC EVO 3D] F.T.P.:
Awesome job as always on the ROM...Quick question regarding the panorama camera setting...is it possible to make it for a 180 degree view as opposed to the 360 degree...what could I edit to change that...thanks again for everything!
[HTC EVO 3D] Perfecteagle:
I've been using this ROM for a while now, and I just recently flashed the most recent version. (2.6.2?) For some reason my camera is not functioning (both front and back) and it causes all apps to freeze that call it up. In addition to that, something that doesn't really affect usage but IS kinda annoying, HTC Sense force closes one time every time I restart the phone. Anything I can do to fix this?
[HTC EVO 3D] theimpaler747:
Reflash the rom, wipe dalvik and cache. If that doesn't work, full wipe and flash.
[HTC EVO 3D] troyboytn:
try clearing caches in recovery. if that doesnt work youre gonna need to a complete wipe and reflash
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Steel's probably really busy with working with Warm and all.

Hopefully there'll be an update this week...
[HTC EVO 3D] Androidious:
Honeycomb Batt Mod 2.01

Here's the honeycomb battery mod for SteelH's 2.01 ROM. Just download the file to u'r sd card, flash, and reboot and you'll be up and running. For those of you wanting a screenie, here ya go ;)

Sorry took so long, busy day at work today.

Download the file here
[HTC EVO 3D] brol1k:
You need the all in one zip no hboot it has the updated pri and stuff.

3vo fre3vo'd
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
If and when I do, I promise to make a flashable zip to take them out.
[HTC EVO 3D] alnzbail:
man with this rom and my mod idea, if i can get it off the ground, which i am getting help with, it is going to be great. any theme dev wanting to help hit me up
[HTC EVO 3D] MRFERRARI23:
Can you or someone please link to it thanks Guy's
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
Look HERE.
[HTC EVO 3D] GadgetMonger:
Just tried to do a data restore (##3282#), but it didn't take. Got to the part where the phone is supposed to reboot, but it didn't. So I rebooted it manually to see if that would work. No go. Anyone else?
[HTC EVO 3D] alnzbail:
N e one like this??? This is a mod done to SteelH rom that's why I posted it if steel want me to.remove this let me know
[HTC EVO 3D] ticklemepinks:
can someone post the mirror.apk
[HTC EVO 3D] meatgel:
From what I understand, it was part of the old camera.apk and wasn't separate. The new camera. apk doesn't include it.
[HTC EVO 3D] MRFERRARI23:
Thanks it ended up that I didn't need it and all I had to do was update them through the phone!! Btw really liking the rom and battery life seems really good!!! Btw what's the scribble app that's installed on here?? Where is that able to be used? I thought that was interesting when I saw that in manage apps
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
I believe that's part of the native screen shot function.

Locked & Loaded

" Shooter on Deck"
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
That is correct. MySketcher.apk. In 2.3.3 ROMs, XDA devs cooked it in. In 2.3.4, HTC added it to stock.
[HTC EVO 3D] MRFERRARI23:
What does it exactly do Or is it only used for the screen capture???
[HTC EVO 3D] bwcorvus:
Really confused here, i'm on 2.01 and i have mirror in my apps drawer :confused:.
[HTC EVO 3D] avenger666:
maybe you didnt really erase everything?
[HTC EVO 3D] GadgetMonger:
Anyone? Working for you? Not working? Already been discussed? Anything helps... :p
[HTC EVO 3D] MRFERRARI23:
Can you please post your sprint lovers icons zip so I can always have them in case I try something else and want to revert back? Thanks much appreciated and loving your rom might not ever switch lol
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
Say what? You must be asking in the wrong thread. This is SteelROM, not sprint lovers. I didn't get anything from that ROM.
[HTC EVO 3D] MRFERRARI23:
No I'm not in the wrong thread lol I'm using your rom I thought your icons were sprint lovers icons anyway can you post a zip file of the icons you use in the notification bar please ?
[HTC EVO 3D] wardfan220:
Yeah, it took me a bit to find that through all the posts. Finally got it, thanks though.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
v2.63 up..
[HTC EVO 3D] justforflashing:
Where you updated Google + vs2.0, has anyone experienced FC's when selecting the people app? This has been a big issue with about 95% of the ROMS so far? Just wanna see before I flash!
[HTC EVO 3D] WillJitsu:
I am unable to flash 2.63 through recovery. It keeps saying that it's bad. I downloaded it twice and had the same results both times. Anyone else seeing this?
[HTC EVO 3D] justforflashing:
Same here...downloaded twice and failed both times.
[HTC EVO 3D] hypersonicx:
same here

E:\ Cant open /tmp/sideload/package.zip
[HTC EVO 3D] justforflashing:
Hopefully a new update will be up soon? I see you removed the google + v2...thanks a million. That is a headache. Cant wait til you get it back up! :D
[HTC EVO 3D] leoiden:
i cannot find the download link

anybody care to directs me please?
[HTC EVO 3D] chillenandy321:
Hi Steel great work on this rom!! Could you possibly make a new CRT Animation off zip again updated? Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] cniels01:
I believe Steel pulled the link. I am sure it will be up soon.
[HTC EVO 3D] aFoodStampBaby:
Can I flash over the last update? Or should I just wipe everything then flash?
[HTC EVO 3D] cniels01:
It is always safest to to wipe everything, however you can always try downloading Steel's version without the Ext4 Data Tweaks and flash over the top and see how it goes.
[HTC EVO 3D] aFoodStampBaby:
Does the latest update 2.63 have the ext 4 tweaks?
[HTC EVO 3D] planet_x69:
It does. He also releases it without the ext-4 on data...so the flash won't wipe data as well.
[HTC EVO 3D] justforflashing:
Yo Steel...did you leave the SuperUser 3.04 in your revision? TONS of FC issues with it. Can you revert it back to 3.02 so we can unistall updates if it ever updates automatically?

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Still not installing bro! Same as before...bad install????
[HTC EVO 3D] chlehqls:
Bad install here too.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
It installs just fine. The zips are not signed, so turn OFF signature verification.

If you have trouble with superuser, just swap out the apk in /system/app/ before you flash.
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
im getting that error too. ???:confused:

E:Can't open /tmp/..............
[HTC EVO 3D] justforflashing:
Gets to opening update package and fails. Says file is bad. Install aborted. This is with sigs off and/or on. Tried bothways just for the heck of it??? I dunno...
[HTC EVO 3D] Rydah:
yes, same here. no matter what i do... think twrp 1.1.1 has an issue though.

and, please change your avatar, lol its fooling me thinking that your Steel.
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
I wiped my data partition when I installed 2.6 or what ever the first version to include the ext 4 tweaks. Now, my question is this. If the ext 4 tweaks were already applied to my data partition with the previous install, will the ext 4 tweaks still be there if I install the alternate version of 2.6.3 that doesn't wipe the data partition??
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
Which version?

So long as you don't wipe your data partition, yes.
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
Just tried to install the alternate 2.6.3 rom and I'm getting the same error as everyone else is. I am using TWRP 1.1.1 for recovery. Can all the rest of the people that have gotten the install error list what recovery you use. I see in Steelh's signature he is still using TWRP 1.0.3 so it may be a problem with the 1.1.1 recovery.

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OK, just flashed back to TWRP 1.0.3 and it didn't make a difference. Still getting this error:

E:Can't open /tmp/sideload/package.zip

(bad)

So it isn't the new version of TWRP causing it. I was installing the Alternate no ext 4 tweaks version of 2.6.3 and received this error. I'll wait to see if a fix comes out. Thanks for all your hard work Steelh. Love your rom and your dedication to it.
[HTC EVO 3D] SteelH:
No data tweaks v2.63 updated link posted