yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
Some Things To Add

here are some things that should be added to OP:

Extracting and odin build

xvf ODIN_FILE.tar.md5

NOTE:.md5 is optional

Rebuilding

$ tar -H ustar -c amss boot.img csc.rfs recovery.img system.rfs >ODIN_FILE.tar
$ md5sum -t ODIN_FILE.tar >>ODIN_FILE.tar (signing the file)
$ mv ODIN_FILE.tar ODIN_FILE.tar.md5

Of course,u Have to put the name of ur file in place of ODIN_FILE

Mounting rfs(on linux)

mkdir system_mount
$ mount -o loop system.rfs system_mount
$ cp /folder/application.apk system_mount/app/ (adding aplications)
$ rm system_mount/app/application.apk (removing applications)
$ cp /folder/application.apk system_mount/app/application.apk (replacing aplications)
$ umount system_mount
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] blaqkarma:
hope the OP could catch up..... theres a lot more in building custom ROM as simple as ur tuts is....
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] inciongd:
Blaq, maybe you could make a guide on how you made Poseidon's ROM. If you did it feature by feature, it could help a lot of people. I am willing to help you out in making guides.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] dante0927:
rotation animation

can we put the rotation animation inside custom rom?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
By rotation animation do you mean the Rotating DIaler and such things?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kemistry01:
I think he meant the animation when you rotate your screen like that of the iphone. Is that right dante?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jjfoxph:
good idea..how bout it blaq...now everyone's cookin :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rahulkumar2048:
where to add the zImage??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
pack the zImage into a boot image and put in in ur rom

edit the updater-script with correct boot partition,or u will brick fone ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] dante0927:
yes.this is wat i wan to say
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Well, If you have the .so files, replace them in /system/lib.

Else, you will have to re-build the .so file!

Not everybody's daily Job (:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Please Help. Im stuck at Setting up the Kitchen. It keeps throwing me an error.

I run cygwin.bat. Navigate to the Kitchen Folder. But when i execute "./menu" i get the following Error . Here is the Error Log

./menu Line 46 : chmod: command not found.

scripts/check_install_dir: line 13: grep: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 12: chmod: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 13: chmod: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 14: chmod: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 15: chmod: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 16: rm: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 17: rm: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 18: rm: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 19: rm: command not found

scripts/init_kitchen: line 20: rm: command not found

scripts/check_binaries: line 22: clear: command not found

Welcome to the HTC Android Kitchen

please wait

Error: The application 'clear' is not installed. The Kitchen will not function properly without it.

Can someone point me in the Right Direction ??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Where have you stored the Kitchen? Store it in any Prime location..like C:\Kitchen.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
And, Try downloading a newer version of the Kitchen :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] dante0927:
can use galaxy s2 .so file?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
No. No WAYS!!!!!

You need to port it. The .so is differant.

And, Please dont ask me how to port it.

It is gonna take real time to reverse-engineer the .so , I believe.

If there is any other METHOD, Me the first one to tell you!

If you get to know, You tell me.

:: BUT DONT USE S2 FILES::

If you do so, You will be bored of seeing the same boot animation again and again.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] dante0927:
ok.thx for ur comment
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
I tried with a newer version of Kitchen and the Kitchen location is C:\Kitchen. But still the problem persists ...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
You extracted the Kitchen using Winzip WITHOUT a lossy compression?

And, Can you see the options of the Kitchen? /-:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Yes i can see all the Options. But its giving me the same Error. How do i proceed ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
If You can see al the options, just proceed. Ignore the error and USE the option..Do report back to me.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Alas I Created my own Rom . Apparently there was problem with cygwin installation. Re-installed it and everything worked fine. Thanks for the help Rohan. And just curious as to how the best roms for SGSL are done . Using the same method ? or are there any other methods which give better results(ROM's).
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Slynightdark:
Hey, I'm trying again to make a custom rom with KPQ as base, but it doesn't let me extract system.rfs! I tried 7zip, winrar and MagicISO and anyone can do it. Can you help me please? It's driving me crazy
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
Easiest option wud be to mount system.rfs under linux

And for windows,MagicISO does work.Tried it once!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Step-1 : Open MAGICISO

Step-2 : Locate system.rfs

Step-3 : Open It

Step 4- You can see folders like vendor,xBin and all.

Step-5 : Select all the files and drag-and-drop them to you desired folder.

** Make sure you have your folders opened in the background.

Step-6 : Sip some coffee while your files are being copied

step-7 : ???

Step-8 : PROFITT!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] rahulkumar2048:
well thanks for the guide rohan!!

i was able to boot my first custom rom!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Slynightdark:
Well, I'm already working on a new rom, I already have system extracted and I'm adding scripts and so on, thanks for this guide, it helped me for beginning ;)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
You're Welcome :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Wow! Waiting for you ROM.

And, DO tell me if I could help you :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
Hey I have a few uncleared concepts here--

I basically understood everything in you guide it is very informative and useful --

Now here is my question --

1)The Kitchen asks to create a fake zImage to be created.. now I have to select yes there or the Kitchen does not work.. ( Is this OK? )

2)After reading all the posts I conclude that the updater - script should not be made to update script .. but when I select the root option-- when enabling root it installs the Super User app but it cannot modify the script since it is updater script and not update script-- ( Now will this enable root priviledges ? )

Well.. these are the only two things I would need to clarify-- and since this is the first time I am trying my hand at developing something.. I am trying to clear all my doubts--

So thanks in advance ... :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
You will get the root permissions possibly. That's what happened to me.

And, Select a Yes...That zImage will delete itself after the ROM is cooked :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ashlucifer90:
Im having trouble opening the Kitchen using the batch file.Please help.:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
One of the Reasons for that to happen might be improper installation of Cgwin. Same thing happened to me as well but after correct installation it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ashlucifer90:
i installed it in C: ...what about you? and evn d kitchen is in C:/ ..what shud i do?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
An extremely useful post ! Thanks !
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Both are present in C:\ (Cygwin and Kitchen). Just make sure you have installed cygwin as given in the guide below

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15607748&postcount=5230

This is the Original dsixda Kitchen Thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633246
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ashlucifer90:
I really appreciate your help! Thank You..:) { i hit the thanks button :) }
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sidzy:
Hi rohann...

First of all thanks for such a wonderful thread. I finished creating a basic custom rom with your help. I have the output as a .zip file. i was wondering if i can test it on an android emulator rather than testing it on my phone. Is that possible ? If you have any information on that please help me out.

And also i wanted to know how to add scripts and improve the overall performance of the rom. If you have any links to that information plz share :)

Thanks a lot .. I really appreciate your work :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Hi Sid ,

Even i wanted to try the same. Googled a bit and found this ...

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/test-rom-before-flash-31617/

I did everything as told there but it doesn't boot. Stays at the ANDROID screen forever. Anyone care to help ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
Test it on your phone the android emulator is a sort of hassle .. Just take a Nandroid Backup
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
Add scripts to system/etc/init.d ...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] OrbitalDroid:
Hi ! I want to "cook" my own ROM but the files for Cygwin etc are not available anymore... Can anyone help me with this, please ?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] krhyan2:
helpful guide.. thanks
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Please read the 6th post . Link to all the required files present there.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
I am on my phone un fortunately..could anybody check if the links are working!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
None of the links are working ...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] itsme12345:
Can any one help me with the update script to updater script converter for sl i9003, the amend script converted by kitchen dosent accept to install the zip in CW. currently i am copying the meta folder of others custom rom, i want to modify my mods accordingly pls help me here.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
Dont mess with the Updater script options in the Kitchen... Just copy the META-INF folder from another ROM..

You can edit the ui_print .. Rest leave it as it is ..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] RonnYap:
Half right, half wrong..not all updater scripts can be match with cRom although can be flash...;)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
I told him not to mess with the updater script option in Kitchen. Because kitchen makes it into Amend then again converts to Edify. So that can cause errors. Its best to take meta inf of another ROM..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] luiseteyo:
Hey there, I installed cygwin from local directory, it was installed very quickly, I tried to open the Cygwin icon but nothing happens... why can be this happening?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mdaamir1989:
Just check if ur installation matches this ..

http://xdaforums.com/show...postcount=5230

If not , then there is ur problem. Install Cygwin as shown in the tutorial.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] BassBlaster:
Hey Bangalorerohan I made a rom and have followed all your steps, i've also copied the META-INF from another rom. I've done everything. But now I installed the zip on my phone it worked perfectly. But now when I boot I don't hear the PowerOn sound and I don't see my custom bootanimation, and also the phone gets stuck in a bootloop. I tried numerous times with different META-INF's but no difference. Any suggestions? :confused::confused: Otherwise, Very excellent tutorial! Your tut made it easy as hell to make a rom :D now just gotta get it to work ;).
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Let me see. :/

The ROM booted for you once atleast?

Then, It went on bootloops?

If yes, You messed up something inside.

If it is getting stuck on bootloop from the very beginning..

Tell me what all you added to the ROM :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Adi_Pat:
First, Follow to guide as it is. Once the ROM boots then make changes one by one...

Practise makes Perfect ;)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] BassBlaster:
Yeah I think one of the tweaks i've added in the rom could be causing it... and no the bootloop happens from the beginning, I never actually booted into the rom.

Here's the list of stuff I did to the rom:

Beats Audio

Xloud

Deodexed

Rooted + Busybox

Universal Adrenaline Shot

HTC Sense Live Wallpaper

Galaxy S2 Live Wallpapers

Camera Button Hack + Higher Audio Quality

Bravia Engine

Galaxy S2 Keyboard

Custom Ringtones (House + Dubstep)

Custom Notification Sounds

Custom Alarm Sounds

Anim Mod (Dangerous - Use With Care!!)

Xperia S Home Launcher

Xperia S Widgets

Xperia S Apps

ICS Theme with ICS Styled Settings

Zipaligned for extra speed

Edited Boot Animation

Modded YouTube HD (720p WiFi + 3G)

EXT4 Format

Opera Web Browser (GPU Rendering)

Latest Market (Google Play)

TW FM Radio (Not Removed)

Samsung Apps (Not Removed)

UI GPU Rendering

TweakZV6 (init.d Tweaks)

SD Card Performance Tweaks

Better VM Management

Solid Explorer

Edit: I think it might be Universal Adrenaline Shot... gonna add all tweaks but that one and see if it boots...

Edit2: Tried removing both Universal Adrenaline Shot and TweakZV6 but still bootloop... remaking rom from scratch

Edit3: Remade rom from scratch with NO TWEAKS just apps but STILL bootloop?!?! >:(
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] :
Do one thing,

Start from scratch and just prepare a de-odexed ROM.

Then, Start adding features to it.

Like, All the .apks should be added first. Call is the test version 2

Then, All Scripts.

And, keep the stock firmware-res.apk, systemUI.apk and TWLauncher.apk
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ddave11:
Hi guys, I was wondering if there was any apps that don't require root in order to change the to the next track using the volume keys. Its annoying that sony did not add this as an option since I used to be able to do this on my C905. To be more specific I want to be able to skip to the next track with the volume keys when the screen is off and I'm running Spotify.

Thanks and feedback would be appreciated.
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ddave11:
bump

42 views and no one has anything to say. I can't be the only person frustrated about this issue????
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Cat_On_Droid:
There was an application to do this, the but doesn't support the latest firmware update. After a few weeks it should be compatible
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] general_z:
Wouldn't it be better to use the volume keys for volume? :)
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] Cat_On_Droid:
And L AND R for change track
[Xperia Play Themes and Apps] ddave11:
I'm familiar with the l and r mod but that requires root also don't you have to set the mode to music antime you want it to do that. Power amp says it has the option to change the track with the volume keys but I couldn't get it to work can anyone else get that working?
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pphillips001:
Hi,

I just wanted to let you guys know that I've released a new free live wallpaper onto the android market, amazon (pending approval) and slideme.

I wrote it originally for personal use (I couldn't find one like it) but my friends and family twisted my arm to release it into the wild.

Link Time Flies LW in my signature below for android market.

I hope you like it and if you do, a kind rating and comment would be most welcome.

Thanks,

Paul
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Dirk:
Looks really good! Thanks for your work.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] pphillips001:
Cheers, thanks for checking it out. You are most welcome. I'll keep adding more functionality when I can think of things to add!

Regards,

Paul
[Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking] Magpir:
sorry wrong forum

refer here

HTC HD7 , whopping 3.5 hours 3G usage on 50% charge today!
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maopost:
I updated to 7720 and machine becomes even slower.

Here is a list of problems that I have (not only in 7720 version, some of them exist in official OS too)

1. Two alarms set at the same time will halt the system. The only solution is re-starting the machine.

2. Can NOT "answer" call when system is in sleep mode. No re-start needed but clicking the power button to light the screen first.

3. Noise in the alert during a new email comes in.

4. System acts very slowly in some xbox-live games. (Ex. PES 2011, it looks like need more memory)

5. Machine always shown a new voice mail in my mailbox, even my voice box is empty. I have not find any solution for this yet.

My question is, does MS take care of WP7 seriously?
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maopost:
1. Do we need the battery percentage number?

Yes, we do. Click setting --> battery --> scroll down to the end to see the little precious number.

2. Do we need to turn on/off wiki, 3G data?

Yes, we do. Setting --> wifi--> on/off and setting --> data -> on/off

I did NOT understand how MS claims this is a productivity lift as using a WP7 phone.

Educated me please.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iconata:
my answer is ...................... go jump off a roof to solve all your problems :D by "machine" i suppose you he mean the MOBILE PHONE.. but why machine..? it's not like it is a car or something.. nevermind.. about your problem... if you really have updated to build 7220 (which actually is not a OFFICIAL or any LEAKED build) then the problem you're facing will be because of that build.. however.. if your build number is a typo, then your build should be 7720 and i would suggest you to reinstall the software and see if there's any improvment.. i havent updated to 7720 i'm still on 7712 but everything is working like a charm.. and the answer to your last question.. YES!! Microsoft is REALLY taking care of the windows phone development.. the only problem is they follow Apple's footsteps.. making your phone better with bitesizes :)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theusername:
Troll...... Listen up.

1st This is the wrong section to be posting in.

2nd Im willing to bet the problems that your having are more of user error issues that anything else.

If you dont like WP7, sell your phone and get a new one with a differnt OS. Problem sloved.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maopost:
I am not native English speaker. So the machine in my dictionary means mobile phone.

my problem is not only in 7720 build. I hope i can say it works like a charm.

unfortunately it does not.

anyway, thank you for your inputs.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maopost:
Should I sell my self and get a new life if i do not like?

tell me where i speak speak out? call MS or complaint on BBB? i do not have MR. gate's number. tell you something, you sounds like my dear communist party leader.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theusername:
This is a development thread, you should be posting in the general or questions section. I know english is your second languge, but I do think you should be able to read well enough to figure that out. And if you have a terrible life change it up, dont just sit there complaining. So the same goes for your phone, if you dont like your OS change to a different one.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adiliyo:
my focus on 7720 exhibits NONE of those issues. i would say it's either your phone specifically, your sofware (reload it) or you.

msft has been the most proactive in listening to their consumer base compared to any of the other mobile OS providers.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] npoe:
I can't speak about the games but I don't have any of the other problems with my WP7 build 7712.

The last one is an issue with either your carrier or your SIM.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tai4de2:
A lot of the promise of WP7 is to eliminate the need for some of the obsessive low-level tweaking and constant tinkering needed to get the most from a mobile phone.

In other words, why do you actually want to constantly be turning off wi-fi and 3G data? Probably because other phones and previous experience tells you that you have to do those things in order to prolong your battery life. Same with battery meters.

With WP7 I no longer feel the need to know the exact percentage of battery remaining. The user experience is optimized to focus on productivity and not on obsessive details. I am very happy to have tiles with my loved ones, apps I use a lot, facebook updates, and inboxes on my home screen instead of having to clutter it up with gauges and switches.

If you really can't live without those things, I suggest Android. Again I'll say that they're only necessary to overcome traditional shortcomings of other mobile platforms.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kearnychan:
The first is indeed a big problem, android has a good deal.Hope to solve the problem ms
[Windows Phone 7 General] Magpir:
running Mango RTM:

today i changed my old sim card to a new one

the old one is a iphone 3G sim card ( smaller gold plate)

the new one ( seems bigger gold plate)

and i got this

6PM - 9PM on 50 % charge continousl surfing web on browser on 3G.

THis is something i never had even on nodo...

can someone explain?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Magpir:
anyway found something here which may explain it

http://forums.precentral.net/palm-pre-pre-plus/266015-micro-sim-causing-extra-battery-drain.html

seems my old sim which was used on the iphone 3G is trying to identify the HD7 as an iphone?
[Windows Phone 7 General] andrewkeith5:
I'm confused...what are you asking?
[Windows Phone 7 General] Magpir:
How is this possible? Hd7 not supposed to last more than 3hours on full charge
[Windows Phone 7 General] sure haven't:
I don't get it either... is this a sarcastic thread?

I don't have an HD7, but the phone I have usually lasts the entire day. Slightly less if I stream youtube for my 45 min commute to work.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Strike_Eagle:
I can easily do the test over Mango tomorrow.

I have HD7 with T-Mobile HSDPA.

But during the work i have done over my mango HD7, look like the HD7 has slightly more battery time after the firmware update from HTC, and also the new features / tweak from Mango.

I mean, when i was on Nodo, my Schubert usually died after about 8 hours of Light Surfing in class for research, and a little apps around it.

From 7h in the morning to 2, 2h30PM, and most of the time i could not finish my work before my phone died.

After Mango, i feel there are something really different with Nodo. School works increase by times, i do more searching stuffs on the phone than ever before, like 50% more, 3G like all the time, from IE, to Amazon Kindle, Adobe Reader... and my Schubert even last longer than Nodo Standard about 30-40 mins.

My settings almost are default, Remember Location = On, Push mail = On, Automatic Find Updates = On, Auto Update Social Network = on.

I will go out tomorrow and give a little more detail on Mango battery Juice.
[Windows Phone 7 General] lbp775:
Like Magpir said, it probably had more to do with switching SIM cards. Although Mango probably helped a little.

I saw the same when I switched cards. The guy who switched it out for me told me that the old cards were inefficient in staying locked on to the 3g network. My phone would continually switch between 3g and 2g which drains the battery much quicker.
[Windows Phone 7 General] eric12341:
I can generally get about 3.5 to 4 hours out of my Arrive over 3G and this is with streaming music. it all depends on the signal strength, if it's really strong the phonewont use any extra energy to decode the signals from the towers. if there is a weak signal or a busted tower then the phone will try its best to retain the signal and transfer data which can cause overheating and rapid battery drain. I can share my experience with this as the tower in my hometown's busted so my speeds are slow and my battery doesn't even last 2 hours in this case.
[Windows Phone 7 General] aquanaut88:
Not surprising really. Battery life on 7720.68 (HD7) improved significantly after using the built-in Connection Setup app. I saw this tip in another thread and can verify it worked on my HD7. Yesterday I went from 5:30am to 11pm on a single charge with exchange pushmail(as items arrive), wifi and bluetooth always on and 3G (Taiwan GSM), 30 minutes gps logging, 30 minutes web browsing, 60 minutes zune and 15 minutes talk time. Battery is stock and already 7-months old. MS & HTC got this one right -- I think WP7 has a very bright future. Cheers