yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
0.2.5 Released (preview for 0.3.0)

This is a preview build for 0.3.0. Not everything is 100% but I'd like to have a larger test audience and show everyone what I've been up to. Testing has been very stable, but there are a few features to add and back end changes to make before I release as official 0.3.0.

Also, please follow @Xbones_dev on twitter and add us to your Google+ Circles!

Please check out our website at http://xbones.org

Download links: (Changelog below)

Current Version: 0.2.5 (preview for 0.3.0)

0.2.5 Download | Gapps

* 0.2.5 Requires a new gapps package. This new package is now the Standardized package. We will no longer be building custom gapps packages.

* 0.2.5 Requires a full wipe

Changelog

0.2.5: (preview for 0.3.0)

* Introduce Welcome to Crossbones app. This app shows changes between ROM versions and other information about Crossbones. Expect this app to be expanded before official release of 0.3.0

* Update kernel with more governor and scheduler selections

* Added a Torch LED Flashlight. Longpress Search button or use app icon to activate

* Included a basic File Manager

* Added support for goo-inside.me OTA updates and included app

* ROM Manager OTA updates are now fixed and working

* New gapps are now the standard gapps package. Crossbones gapps are obsolete and are no longer maintained

* Minor bugfixes and typo corrections
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
[ROM-CRESPO4G] [AOSP] [ICS] Crossbones v0.2.5 (0.3.0 preview) [3/3]

So hows the preview coming along?
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] dscatto:
Wow! Sounds like you've been busy!!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
Been using it since late last night. So far so good.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Rally187:
when i try to flash 2.5 it says failed getprop("ro.product.device").... error in /sdcard/crossbones-0.2.5-cresp-IML74K.ZIP (status 7) installation aborted. what am i doing wrong ive redownloaded twice now
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Sounds like its not a complete download. Just make sure you wipe Everything, install Rom/Gapps in the same session. Just in case here's a Dropbox link for Rom - http://db.tt/vmqcytay GApps - http://db.tt/YKHcXDDZ
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] rp076:
Same happened to me as well. So after several unsuccessful download attempts I finally got a good download. So I wiped all, flashed rom, flashed gapps then reboot. Goes thru boot animation with no problems then when it tries to start set up wizard keeps force closing. Have tried several times with no success....:confused:
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Found the issue. Sorry fellas, if you dont mind try ONE more time from OP or dropbox links in previous post.

Here is ROM (updated in OP) 0.2.5, Gapps
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] rp076:
Finally, Now she's up & running! :) running nice & smooth so far. Really nice ;)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Good News!!!

Wanted to share this awesome post. :eek:
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] rp076:
:) cool beans..really likin this so far. Smooth as butta! Crossbones & Goo app are a nice touch too
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Thank you sir. You'll see a lot more happen with those two apps in the near future.

One cool thing about the goo app is that it will alert you of updates as soon as they come out the oven :D

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] rp076:
And that's awesome! Cuz evertyhings better fresh out tha oven :D Thanks for all the work you guys do
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] blueluck77:
Is there a way to remove the other language packs? I really like this ROM but the keyboard icon that pops up when the keyboard is active drives me crazy (stupid I know). I dont mind removing them from the phone itself, I just couldnt figure out how. :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Well, the keyboard notification is part of ICS instead of press and hold/select input method. the language package can be removed by a file explorer/system/app, apk's are openwnn.apk and pinyin.apk (i think) is the other.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
Market not allowing purchase on preview build? Or is it just me...
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
Never mind, I guess I needed to accept new market terms. Works now.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] v3rk:
This was the ROM that convinced me ics was ready for prime time.

Started running the new build last night and everything was smooth out of the box. surprising because stock kernels usually run like crap for me. I was extremely tempted to keep running it but missed trinity colors too much. Fantastic effort there.

Only one minor gripe, I get the red screen border that happened on earlier builds for a couple roms. Really loving it and excited to see where it goes!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
The kernel included is not stock. It'd actually s pretty modified custom kernel only included with Crossbones ROMs.

The only time I get the red border is when I use google chrome. Other than that, no red border.

Thanks for the support!

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] v3rk:
Thank you for your hard work :-D

And sorry, maybe "baked" was a better term than stock. I remember reading from an earlier update that this kernel was being compiled by a mysterious dev. He's certainly mysteriously good ;-)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
:p yea the "mysterious developer" who initially created our kernel is a damn good programmer. Since then, I've been slowly maintaining it by adding more options for schedulers and governors.

One day I will add the ability to overclock the CPU, but until I get the code stable, stock frequencies are fine. (I do have a kernel build with overclocking features but it makes the phone feel slower overall. Of course that was experimental code). IMO, the kernel doesn't need overclocking as its blazing fast if tuned right...but people do like the option to unnecessarily drain their battery :D

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] ryanguhr:
Maybe I am missing something, as this seemed to work in a previous version. But, why does 4G tether not work for me? Whenever I enable the hotspot, it immediately reverts back to 3G. Is there a fix I am missing? Other than that... amazing ROM!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
That is normal. Its how the proprietary wimax binaries work from sprint. If you enable wifi ap when you're on 4g, the phone goes back on 3g.

If you want to tether using 4g, the only way is to use USB tethering. Works wonders.

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mordan:
Hello and thanks for your work so far, this might actually be a silly question but does the latest version have notification bar toggles? I'm asking cause I tried in the past version 2.0 and either the toggles where not there or I couldn't find them. Any info will be helpful, thanks in advance :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
No, I am creating my own version of the notification bar toggles which should hopefully make it into next release (or the one after). I have been busy with life (my baby is almost here) so I haven't had much time to work on the ROM recently. Also I've been doing some work for Goo-Inside.me as I owe them big time for everything they have given to this project (buildbot, file hosting, website hosting, etc).

My idea is simple yet elegant. Nothing fancy but super functional. I think everyone will love them once they are complete. If not, oh well, that's why you have the ability to choose what to install on your device :D

Sorry to everyone for lack of updates but having a girlfriend who is ready to give birth any day makes life a little hectic. I'm hoping everyone understands.

Thanks
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Milly7:
I understand first hand. Wait until your child is born lol... My son was born on February 4th 2012 and I barely have time to flash now, let alone dev... lmao
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Congratulations on your newborn son! Children are a blessing, nothing compares in the slightest bit.

Enjoy every moment, they grow up fast. :)

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mordan:
I totally understand too :) I've been happily married for a year now, children are a blessing we might have one on the way too :D But it's pretty soon to tell ...I'll keep you updated, and: CONGRATULATIONS! I sincerely hope that your baby is healthy cause that's the most important.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] ryanguhr:
Ok, sounds good. Is there a way to USB tether to my A200 then? I know I can use my Nexus as a USB flash drive.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jsonger121:
WE WANT v.3.0!!!!! ........or at least i do lol
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Pasvane:
Hello all, thanks for this great rom.. I have one problem. The app Draw sommeting crasht after i start. Somme one same problem?

Sorry for my bad english
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
That's a new one.

Make sure you wipe /system, /data, and /cache before flashing the rom and/or gapps.

If you do not wipe /data or /cache you will have files hanging around from a past install which will cause much disorder.

Sent from Crossbones ROM only Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] snandlal:
...Well said
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] chada618:
will the "search button to multitask mod" work on this rom? Tried asking in that thread to no avail. thanks
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
I have no idea, I've never even heard of it. You can try it or give me more info like the other thread so I could see if it wold be compatible.

Sent from Crossbones ROM on my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] chada618:
hey thanks for the reply! here think the link to the MOD...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1472074
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] ryanguhr:
I am not sure if this is a bug or if the phone is lagging, but about 90% of the time when I receive a phone call, one or both of these things will happen:

1) The screen will not activate until after 3 or 4 rings, making it very hard to answer a call, and sometimes I even miss it entirely.

2) The caller ID doesn't work. I will have whoever in my contact book, but there name nor there picture will show, just the number.

Is there a fix for this, or is this something to do with ICS in general?
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
I have similar issues. Not as bad as missing a call but there is a delay on matching numbers from my phone book.

Call comes in, my bt goes off, 2sec later ringer on phone goes off, 1-2 sec later screen comes on. 3-5 sec later call id number changes to name in phone book.

The above process varies from day to day.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Hopefully the 4.0.4 update will fix this. I'll be releasing updated builds soon.

Sent from Crossbones ROM on my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Update

Version 0.3.0 Released:

This is just an update to Android 4.0.4_r1.1 which fixes quite a few bugs in Ice Cream Sandwich. I recently had a baby and have been very consumed with that, but I do promise that new features will be coming to the ROM soon.

Download links:

0.3.0 Download | Gapps

Changelog

0.3.0:

* Update to Android 4.0.4_r1.1
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] v3rk:
Running now, pleased to see no slowdowns after underclocking to 800mhz (something I can't say about most roms). Everything is smooth so far, thanks for the update!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
Running for 2 days now. No issues yet.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Kudo88:
Can't Overclock after update...

Like the Title says .. i cant overclock my nexus S after the 0.3.0 crossbones update .. is this an issue or with intent .. O.o :confused:

thanks XD ..
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Im not sure where the title says this but, the kernel that I build does not have support for overclocking.

Stock Max frequency is 1000mhz
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Kudo88:
i see ...

but it was possible to overclock until yesterday .. from 1ghz to 1.46ghz

.. :confused:
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
You must have flashed a different kernel. The Crossbones kernel for the Nexus S had never had overclocking.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Kudo88:
i have the matr1x kernel

flashed on my device XD

i think i have to flash in again ..
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Yes, all ROMs come with a kernel. If you want a custom kernel, you would need to flash it after the ROM. Keep in mind that we do not give support to 3rd party kernels as we have no control over what they can do to your device.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
* Fixed an issue with flashing on latest version of TWRP

Current Version: 0.3.1

0.3.1 Download | Gapps
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Willo13B:
Just flashed 0.3.1 with the newest TWRP and booted up no probs...this is good stuff. The only problem I'm having is coming out of apps that force the display into landscape mode the home screen will not rotate back into portrait mode (forces me to lock/unlock to get back to portrait). I looked around auto-rotate was enabled and couldn't find any other setting that could affect this (or maybe I'm stupid and missing something).

Besides that kink, smooth sailin' :D

Edit: searched the thread and saw a post with a similar situation (sensor not working) back in Jan my apologies if this is a known issue
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Is this a specific app or all apps? I'm trying to replicate the issue.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
I would also like to know what app triggered this (or if its more than one app), how frequently it happens, etc. Any specific detail you can go e us the better. If you can attach a logcat to your post, please do (unless you've flashed another kernel over or have applied some other non-supported mod).

If its something we can all replicate, it will be much easier to fix.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Willo13B:
First app that introduced the prob was airport mania 2 BUT in trying to take care if all variables I redownloaded the rom and gapps, triple wiped everything and its working fine now. Maybe a bad download or a bad flash...
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] rp076:
Nice rom..quick & smooth like butta! ;) Great work!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Let us know if you have any more issues. Thanks.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mikegleave13:
Thought I'd see what all the fuss is about. Nice rom! I love notification toggles but I can't seem to get as good of battery life with roms that include them.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Version 0.4.1 Released!

ROM: 0.4.1 Download

Optional: Gapps

Changelog:

0.4.1

* Added Quick Settings to Notification bar!

* Update to Android 4.0.4_r2.1

* Fix screen flash bug when turning screen on/off
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jgreene1014:
Looking forward to flashing this evening! I have be on a flashing binge for the last 4 months or so but Crossbones was always stable and smooth! Looking forward to trying again with all the updates I missed!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Killasmoke:
Nice update keep up the good work
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] v3rk:
can anyone comment on the performance of the stock kernel with the new update? was the bugfix for the screen flash kernel related?
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
The kernel included with this ROM is definitely not stock. It's modified for speed, stability, and battery life.

The bugfix for the screen flash was not kernel related, it was framework related:

https://github.com/Crossbones/andro...mmit/670304e1e08087f5d981cc2883fc4665af2902f0
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jgreene1014:
as always with crossbones..... smooth as butter, no problems to report. I tend not to pay attention to battery stats until a rom settles in for a few days and I calibrate the battery but battery life seems to be normal to better than normal with stock kernel. (I tend to use Trinity 132 and matriix 20.5 to give you a better idea of what I am comparing to)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] v3rk:
oh i know that! i've been following this rom since its beginnings.

sorry, when i say stock kernel i mean the kernel that comes baked in with the rom. thanks for replying :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Ahh, my mistake then :p

Thank's for supporting Crossbones :D
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
just downloaded your rom, and in less than 20 seconds I might add.

Gotta love the work internet connection.

I'll let you know how it is after I flash it. I expect good things!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Has anyone clicked on the widget text in the QuickSettings drop down from the notification bar? Might be handy ;)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
Yea that was pretty cool. Too bad I paid for a widget to do all that for me....

So far so good. Ran this rom all weekend. No major issues to report. Had one reboot this morning but I was switching batteries around and got a deadish one.

Other than that its been working great. Talked a friend into letting me Root her Nexus, guess who"s rom got installed first?!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] QuasarZ:
Awesome work. One question, is there a way to get the volume rocker to wake the phone?

Thanks!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
still going good a week later!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mcluvin1065:
Update???
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Jamin13:
When it happens.

|Trolling with a smile|
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] apacho01:
OK something odd has been happening every two weeks or so. I will start getting sms messages all in the same thread with no name. when ever I try to reply it doesnt have a valid recipent to send to. Seems to have been fixed after a soft reset. just wondering if anyone else has seen this on this rom...
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Both my wife and I have been getting these messages over the past few days. Upon Googling it, we find out that a bunch of customers with the ns4g are getting these messages. IMO, its sprint upgrading their towers...or that's what I hope is going on.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] dscatto:
It's code for us getting JB today! Well, one can hope right, lol! :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Public test releases of Crossbones 2.0 (Jellybean) are available from the following link.

http://goo.im/devs/crossbones/test_releases

Standard JB gapps from goo.im work perfectly.

This release does not include a custom kernel at this point, but there is an optional download available on the mirror which is the Crossbones kernel updated for Jellybean.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] DMardroid:
Just gave the 2.0 JB Test build a test run. Everything seems to be working

Wifi

4g

BT

GPS

Mms (no go on pictures text tho)

flash in stock browser

Camera, video recording

Netflix

Wifi tether

:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

Solid. Smooth. Buttery!

Well done :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
No go on picture MMS eh?

I thought I took care of that, will definitely look into it and make a new build once its fixed :)
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] wmdunn:
Picture MMS were working fine on my install.

Edit ... I did use a custom kernel (trinity).
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
I do not use the custom crossbones kernel on my phone, just the stock kernel that Google/Samsung provides and do not have any issue with MMS.

I do not believe a kernel would affect MMS, but I would try to update the prl and profile.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] dscatto:
New binaries are out! Does this mean new/updated version of Crossbones? Hmmm...me thinks, yes! Can't wait! :D
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
Yep, once I have some time to update everything, I'll push out Crossbones 2.1 out to everyone as it's definitely ready. Hopefully this weekend won't be insane and I'll have the time :)

It will ship with the stock Samsung/Google kernel until our kernel is ready to be included.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] DMardroid:
Anyone dive in to the 1st JB version?

http://xbones.org/rom/sprint-nexus-s-4g/

Its ready :thumbup:
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
^^^ 1. Read the thread. 2. We are trying to host servers. 3. Did you try the ROM?

I keep catching crap, instead of concentrating on Development over the COMPLETELY optional donation for Crossbones project, so I'm removing the link to have better focus on ROM.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] ZiggSVO:
going to have to give this a try
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] AllGamer:
that is indeed the case
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] G1toEVO4G:
Any custom Kernel confirmed working with this ? Need my voodoo colors
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] mwielgosz:
I appreciate your concern and moderation techniques. Not many MODs take the time to actually watch their forums and maintain some kind of organization. Putting ROM threads that were not created by the developer of the ROM into the General category makes sense. A lot of users take advantage of posting a ROM somewhere first and try to get donations, simply improve their account standing, or boost their "thanks" numbers. Users that do this take advantage of the developer's hard work, which I do not believe is fair.

In our case, I asked jta462 (OP of this thread) to maintain the thread for this ROM over here at XDA. I simply do not have the time to be checking forums all day long. Jta462 IS the reason why I was able to develop this ROM. Because of his substantial contributions, I insisted that he put up a donate link to himself. Users of this ROM need to know that without him, this ROM would never have existed; and he deserves respect and appreciation from everyone for that fact.

I just wanted to really say thank you Allgamer for keeping your threads in check. How you moderate is only fair to developers.

Now to everyone:

Can we please keep on topic of Crossbones ROM development? Please, no more comments about jta462's donation link or how Allgamer handle's his moderation. Posting about issues with the ROM, troubleshooting, and helping each other out is why we are here in the first place. Let's not allow politics and bull**** get in the way of a good thing.

Thank you
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] jta462:
Glados 2.1 ran nicely. But I only ran for a day. Just make sure the kernel is up to date for 4.0.3. Btw, We are currently working to get a kernel built for this specific ROM though.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Killasmoke:
Custom kernel for this Rom!! That would be great & don't mind the people giving you flax just do your thing thanks to you & Rom Dev Mwielgosz appreciate your work
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] G1toEVO4G:
Thanks for your reply , will flash now.

---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:22 PM ----------

Can't seem to find glados 2.1 4.0.3 , anyone want to hook me up with a link ?
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] shane6374:
Yeah, I have a Nexus now. I couldn't pass up free for such a good phone with strong development.

Edit: I encourage people to vote this rom back up to 5 stars. It's a good rom that shouldn't be penalized because the OP isn't the actual developer of the rom. The fact that he's on the team and did lots of testing should be enough.
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] Killasmoke:
I got mines for free in September at best buy the only thing that I miss from the epic 4g is camera & 720p video other than that Nexus all the way & if Sprint gets the Galaxy NEXUS I'm most likely getting also or maybe the Nexus Tablet! ; ) this Rom is in the top 2 best all its missing is camera effects! & that's no biggie its not important
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] fergie716:
Hey guys I made my LunarUICS Theme for this ROM. Haven't tested ut but should work fine. I added it to post #2 of my Themes/Mods/Guides thread here. Check it out for download and screen shots

Thanks for the ROM guys!
[Nexus S 4G Android Development] neo_x22000:
unable to downloads app from market...

Sent from my Nexus S 4G