yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
Let the probing continue!

So, last night I decided to test some things out with build 37 of AOKP and, if things work out, there may be a new Abduction 2.0 build coming out in the next few days. Still need help with some graphics work though, so if anyone is willing to help with that, then things will go much faster.

Really though, the only thing holding up releases at this point is some graphics work. Also, I'm looking for a new background to use for the ROM.....and I may have a competition soon for backgrounds and boot animations.....if I can figure out what to offer up for a prize lol
[Droid Incredible Android Development] hakarune:
I'm guessing you missed my post, but I had offered up help with the graphics if you need
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
Yea, I did miss it, sorry =/

The main thing I need is a wallpaper right now, and a boot animation. I have ideas on both, but I'm not good enough to make them lol

Eventually I'll need other graphics stuff done, but that's further down the road.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] hakarune:
I've never done a boot animation, but I could learn how quickly. As for graphics let me know what you need.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
Rather than copy and pasting the news on the new build, here's the link to the post on my site about whats been going on and whats to come: http://www.hanger84.net/?p=50
[Droid Incredible Android Development] eckwheet:
Your server down?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Batttie:
Main reason why I jumped off this ROM to CM9. Tired of 3rd party sites for "news" of new builds and having to register for sites whose servers are always down.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
My website does not require registering for anything. When a new, non-test build is released, I post it here. Android Passions is no more, so when I do any kind of release, I post it here and on my website, as well as other sites I have a thread on. All links to my ROM are through Drop Box, Android File Host, Dev-Host, and Goo.im....none of which require any registration.

Yes, a few months ago the 2.0+ versions of this ROM was exclusive to Android Passions, but for the past 2-3 months, downloads for this ROM have been made available here and on my personal website.

After Android Passions went down the last time, and then was changed to Mobile-Overload, a friend donated for me to buy my own website and part of that was that absolutely no registration would be required for access to anything related to my ROM on my own website.....which was my plan in the first place.

I chose to have my ROM exclusive to Android Passions when I first started out simple because the members there are the ones who taught me everything. But now that the site is gone, and I have learned a great deal on my own as well as from other folks not associated with Android Passions, I decided to no longer make this ROM exclusive to any one site. Since my website is also my blog, any kind of news or break through related to ROM will naturally be posted there.

I also choose to post my ROM on my site and other sites and update it first on my site and other sites due to the drastic increase in negativity that has become rampant on XDA over the passing months.

In summation, to put things simply. If you do not like the way I choose to release my ROM, or information regarding my ROM, then don't use it, or bother posting in this thread to complain about it. Those that have followed my ROM and this thread know where to find it, as well as anyone who looks at the first post in this thread. If you have a hard time finding, then that's a problem that only you have, as downloads of both version 1.8 and 2.0 continue to increase by 20+ downloads each week. So, if it is so difficult to find my ROM or download it, then by logic, the downloads would have become stagnant, and the number of downloads would have ceased to increase.

Anyway, thank you for wasting the time to complain about my ROM and personal website, have a good day.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Neo:
This is a prime example of why we no longer choose to post our work to many communities and seek other means of sharing our free work. I however do understand the frustration everyone had with Android Passions to which I was an Admin to at the time. The constant site going down and threads being lost lead to Abduction no longer being hosted their. Hanger, as stated before, was graciously donated to in order to create his own site and I too created AndroidRevolutions.com for which his roms will be hosted. Don't expect any threads lost or material non obtainable at either of the sites.

Good luck to you and your search for roms. It is however unfortunate that on top of the free time and dedication spent on releasing this stuff to the public, you had to complain about simply clicking a re-directing link to a cleaner, friendlier site in order to retrieve your free rom.

-Neo
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
And people wonder why devs get so frustrated and pissed off....well here's an small example. Although it was a mild and small complaint, I've gotten far worse on here, over gtalk, and on Android Passions. I enjoy tinkering with ROMs and making Abduction be the best it can be, but it's when people have nothing to say but constantly complain, that I just feel like giving up...and at times I have.

There has been a few times where I put a lot of work into a part of the ROM, only to have people complain non-stop about the hard work I put into it. Case and point: the ICS blue android lock screen mod. It's very disheartening....at that point I was ready to just trash the ROM and quit completely.

I've been seeing the same thing happen on the Rezound forums and all over XDA in general. Ok, so you don't like a certain aspect of the ROM...just ASK nicely if the dev would consider changing it. Instead, people just do nothing but complain about it none stop, get vulgar about it, or dump all over someone by kanging their work and doing a small little edit and claiming they did all the work.

Am I saying I'm a master of building ROMs? Hell no! Far from it. I simply took AOKP and added in my own little tweaks and mods that I wanted for my personal use and then released it for everyone to enjoy. But the further along I go, the deep I get into the more complicated workings of the ROM....such as adding HWA, changing the default lock screen, adding in scripts to optimize the ROM for speed, etc. I didn't do it to make everyone in the world happy.....I did it for me and a few friends that like what I have done.

And on that note, I'm seriously considering making a final release on this thread and then giving up on this project.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
It is unfortunate there are complainers out there. However, I think you will find them where ever you go. I certainly appreciate the excellent work you have done for my Dinc. Your 2.0 rom has been a DD for me for some time. I will probably be moving on to a new phone next month. I'll probably pass my Dinc on to my son. I was hoping to see the Dinc 4G, but it will likely be the Galaxy S3. Thanks for all of your hard work.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] withbloodskies:
@Neo & @Hanger

I never see the complaints, but I have seen stuff like this drive away great developers for the DInc.

I'm sorry you have to see the complaints, I myself don't use Abduction but its a nice alternative. If you love making roms then continue to do so and ignore the cry babies. Even make it where its on your site period. Some people will have to learn to deal with it, its life and they need to accept this.

I'm glad both of have gave us a nice ICS rom, possible a new Miui type rom (Lewa?) It was interesting to say the least.

So again thank you both for this and hope you choose to make your site first priority.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] brandonharrison10:
Thanks, Man!

When I first posted a tutorial over at Howard forums, I learned that Forum is a Greek word for catty jerks who may or may not have turned their minds to whine mode and the broken off the switch.

That being said, I like your rom. I love that you are focusing only on the Dinc! I have tried all kinds of custom ICs roms for my phone and yours is the most reliable daily driver I have been able to find. Not only that, but a lot of the fixes people post for CM9 or AOKP roms work just fine on yours so if I find something doesn't work, I can usually work it out.

Bottom line, you have people who support you, and there are folks out there that complain, but you have your fans too. I think Mr. Rogers once said, "Man this rom is cool and I can't wait for the next version!" I think he speaks for the whole neighborhood. Keep up the good work.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] OnceAMatrixMan:
I think eckwheet is right, I cannot get to the Site because it looks like the server is down.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
No, the site isn't down. You can always verify and check by going to: http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/hanger84.net
[Droid Incredible Android Development] McDastardly:
I guess you can't access it with a phone. This is what I get when trying to get to the site:

The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request. The script had an error or it did not produce any output. If there was an error, you should be able to see it in the error log
[Droid Incredible Android Development] demarcmj:
Most likely a small issue in the website code (the site is relatively new after all). Just request the desktop version of the site and it should be all good.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
I found the error and it's now resolved. The plugin for the mobile theme switcher isn't compatible with the newest version of WordPress.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] eckwheet:
Ya, my bad. Should have said I quickly looked only on mobile. Got too excited lol.

Seriously though, keep up what you do. Many of us appreciate your (free) time you spend sharing your knowledge with he rest of us who don't possess the talent you have. Anyway, there's always a bad Apple in the bunch.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Batttie:
Nor did I complain about your ROM or website, other than the mere fact that the site was "down" which you later confirmed. People are to sensitive. Just merely stating facts for new-comers of the thread who don't read the 88 pg worth of posts.

Now had you looked into why 2 people brought up the issue maybe you would have fixed it sooner than 5 hours, instead of going on a long rant to flame my short statement and thus "wasting your time"

I looked at the original post.... it says last updated 3-12-2012 V1.8..... also FYI nowhere is version 2.0+ linked within this thread... Also 1.85 or any other builds.... even you your site isn't referenced in the OP.

On that note I have been following this thread since its creations, signed up for Android Passions TWICE and was very impressed at the quality of this rom. While I won't argue about the downloads you receive I will point this out and I check the OP for channel logs and updates to see if I want to switch back, see if anything has changed in the last 3 months.... Compared to March the discussion about your ROM has considerably dropped, I even looked on the new site android revolutions and the post count is less than 20. So from your rant it appears that is what you would prefer is that no one talk about your ROM? Which is the point of the threads right? I understand that some are over the top and less helpful, but to discourage all conversation? Then why even post in XDA? Go somewhere else if your that unhappy here. Remove this thread and let those who wish follow you to the other sites. I like the community here, its got a set rules which are enforced, its active and pretty up to date. Its not the one stop fits all but there must have been a reason why you posted here to begin with?

Also sorry to hear people didn't like the little android lock mod, because I like that feature in your build, thought it was cute n different. Also would like to thank you because your port was one of the more stable Roms in the early ICS phase. You put together a lot of tweaks that was very helpful. Your Rom brought me to ICS, in which I can never go back to Froyo or GB. I also support many Devs, purchase there apps, ect.... but I never suck up like some do.

No I'm complaining, going on a rant or putting much into this post, its merely just facts for discussion and responding to a few points that were brought up.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] demarcmj:
1 person "brought up" the issue.

The other person used the minor issue as a platform to launch a complaint about the overall way the ROM is distributed.

To prevent this confusion in the future, you should Google "constructive criticism." I think you'll find it very enlightening.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] BluesHawk:
This ROM (v2.0a9) is still my daily so keep it up Hanger. I'm looking forward to new releases
[Droid Incredible Android Development] d00dr:
Cool story bro!

I would say this definitely qualifies as a rant with some complaints sprinkled in. You know, its people like you that chase great developers away from this site. If you're not happy with some features in a ROM, why don't you just go ahead and develop one yourself?

With that said, big ups to Hanger for creating such a fantastic ROM. Abduction has been my DD for a couple of months now and I still love it. Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to the Dinc. I look forward to your future releases and will more than likely be following you onto your next device. Much respect!
[Droid Incredible Android Development] OnceAMatrixMan:
Same here and I have always been able to access through my phone. :confused:
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
Btw, if anyone wants to chat with me about whats happening with Abduction and wants a peek at some of the things coming to the ROM, I'm in the Android Revolutions chat for awhile while I'm working on the test build for the next update and the surprise release of another version of Abduction.

http://androidrevolutions.com/chat/

Also, you don't HAVE to sign up for this site to use the chat either.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Neo:
Well I'm in lol
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
So, I have some AWESOME news....at least I think it is! Since I can't stop making more work for myself, here's a slight preview at something to come that's related to Abduction ICS: The 4th kind!

Also, me and Hakarune have been working on the boot animation tonight to get it perfected and my chin is still on the floor at how awesome this boot animation is turning out! I should have a test build ready in a few hours that I'll post here and on my site, as well as Android Revolutions! Also, keep in mind this will be a slightly rough test build, but mostly a small preview of the changes made to the rom.

*EDIT* Well, after pulling an all nighter, the new test build is just moments away from being ready. I'm going to do one more final, personal test and if nothing immediate sticks out, I'll be uploading it and posting the links here and on my blog......then probably get some sleep lol

Also, this final personal test will let me know what version to set it as.....since it's highly likely that this will FINALLY be a new 2.0+ build....now that AOKP supports it in part....well see how the kernel meshes with it.

*EDIT 2* SON OF A NUTCRACKER! I broke WiFi.....might take a bit to get it working again :(

*EDIT 3* Well, WiFi works now, making a couple build.prop tweaks, then uploading the new build.....HWA is partial, Chrome works, but Youtube is still broke. On a big plus though, the ROM is the fastest it's ever been....or at least is seems that way to me. I'll work on getting youtube working again after I get some sleep.

*EDIT 4* New test build is up! Here's the links:

http://www.androidfilehost.com/main...ction-ICS/Test-Roms/Abduction-ICS_V1.88a4.zip

http://goo.im/devs/Hanger84/Incredible/Abduction-ICS/Test-Roms/Abduction-ICS_V1.88a4.zip

Enjoy! I know there's a little graphics bug on the lock screen.....nothing major and nothing that will mess with being able to unlock the phone or change the lock screen options....I'll be working on it later today after I get some sleep.

Forgot to mention, I added in PureMotives battery tweaks. To enable them, go into ROM Control, check Enable start-up tweaks, and Enable sysctl. Later today when I work on the rom some more, I'm going to try to enable this by default.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] bobAbooE:
Just got it booted. Scrolling is nice and smooth, I love aokp but it seems the scrolling is someties stiff or something, this seems very smooth right now. Liked the boot animation and the wallpaper. The unlock screen is very nice, I like your last one too, this is a very nice upgrade. Looking forward to running this today.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] demarcmj:
Downloading now. Anything specific we should check out thats new in this version? I noticed you said "HWA is partial, Chrome works" yet this is still the 1.8X series, so that's intriguing... but I'm wondering what else we should look out for

As always... thanks for all the hard work.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] bobAbooE:
Not sure what kernel to use. HWA?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
This is great. Is this a new install, or can we flash (with cache and dalvik wipe) of 1.8x or 2.0x?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Neo:
OP and Changelog updated at Android Revolutions: http://androidrevolutions.com/topic/29-rom-abduction-ics-v188a4-v20a9-update-6222012/

MD5 to come soon for download verifications. - Neo
[Droid Incredible Android Development] demarcmj:
I'm using the HWA-enabled incredikernel (beta 2) and it seems to be working just fine.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
+1; also, I flashed this over AOKP m5 with a cache and dalvik wipe only. Everything seems to be working fine. The only issue I noted was the USB connected pops up at random times.

edit: I know evervolv and CM9 solved the issue of the dial pad disappearing during a phone call; is it possible to get that to work on this rom as it still has the disappearing dial pad. Thanks for your great work
[Droid Incredible Android Development] el6006:
Does this include gapps? I'm about ready to head back to Abduction.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] d00dr:
I haven't had a chance to flash it yet but, even if it doesn't, there's a link to the latest Gapps in the OP. Can't wait to give this a run!
[Droid Incredible Android Development] BluesHawk:
I'm digging the new ROM so far. I like the added features in ROM control. Any way we can get the blue lockscreen android available as an option again? I, apparently in the minority, liked it. Only slight (inconsequentially slight) complaint is that the new boot animation has sound but I like it
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
I can make a flashable addon for the blue android soon if you like. Also, I considered not adding the sound for the boot animation, but after the hard work Hakarune put into it, I felt it deserved a little flare. The other choice I had for the sound was going to be part of the intro of the X-File theme song lol

I'll see what I can do about setting up some kind of option to disable the boot sound. For now though, you can remove the sound file with Es File Explorer or Root Explorer. It's in the /system/media folder, the boot_sound.mp3 file.

If this Redbull kicks in soon, I'll be starting on a rebuild of 1.88 thats based on AOKP build 39. There will be full HWA in it and possibly a super awesome surprise in it....which a few folks know about. If I do get to it tonight, it won;t be build 1.88 anymore, but 2.1 instead. OR I may get started on Abduction: The 4th Kind tonight.

ALSO! I'm putting together a little poll/suggestion form on google docs that I hope folks will fill out. The more that do, the better I can make the ROM for everyone.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] bobAbooE:
You can also disable it under rom control, general ui.

Been rocking it all day. Besides the freezes from unplugging from the charger, running like a champ. Thanks!
[Droid Incredible Android Development] demarcmj:
You beat me to it. I was going to say just that.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
Ok, so here's the survey/poll/suggestions/comments gdoc: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dF8wVk5mbk12TWNramV2X1htUkN1NGc6MQ

Please help out and fill it in, it will help make Abduction a lot better and give me insight into what folks would like to see added, removed, or changed.....and it's easier for me to manage than checking 3 or 4 forums and reading through a ton of posts to find this information. Also adding it to the main post.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] OnceAMatrixMan:
This was kind of asked before but I did not see a reply. Can the new version be installed over 1.8a6? Is a HWA kernel required? Thanks!
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
I installed it over AOKP M5 with no issues.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
You can flash over, but as always...you might experience issues. And yes, a HWA kernel is required. You'll likely have major issues using a non-HWA kernel.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
I'm loving your update. In the OP it said chrome works. When I try to use it, however, I get an error message " Critical functionality required to run Chrome is missing' either your Chrome installation is incomplete, or not compatible with this version of android." I'm using the Beta 2 incredikernel. Any suggestions?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
That was a mistake on my part. You have to remove the Chrome.apk from /system/app and install it from the market, sorry. Next update I'm not going to include Chrome in the ROM.

On a side note....

I wanna thank all the folks that have encouraged me to keep working on this ROM and those that support it and use it.....you folks are AWESOME! Since I've publicly released Abduction ICS in March, there has been over 4600 downloads of it. That doesn't included version 2.0, or any releases I hosted from my DropBox. If I was able to get those numbers, it would likely be over 8000 downloads. To think in 3 months, there has been over 4600 verifiable downloads of my ROM is amazing!

What started off as a little project for only my phone and a couple friends has become much bigger than I thought it ever would be. I'm not a great dev like Joelz, Newtoroot, HeyItsLou, or some of the other fantastic devs out there...but I'm learning as I go. I hope the new version of Abduction becomes as popular. Anyways, I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has encouraged me and helped me along the way, and those that have been patiently awaiting new releases over the past couple of months.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] kevman8396:
Battery Life

Is there a kernel we can flash for this to increase the battery life on the ROM?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
I suggest Incredikernel HWA ICS beta 2. I'm hoping to include it in my next update/release of the ROM and in 4th Kind.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] kevman8396:
Where would I find that kernel? Would I just flash it in recovery as normal. Also, does it work with version 1.81 or also the latest you just released, the 1.88 build?
[Droid Incredible Android Development] jlokos:
No problem; i deleted it, installed it from market and it works. This is a great update. I was using the 2.0 as my DD. You have done a tremendous job with abduction. Keep up the great work.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
In that case, your gonna love the next update! lol
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Hanger84:
I'll get you the link as soon as I'm back at my computer. It should work on 1.81, but I'm not sure, I know it works with 1.88.
[Droid Incredible Android Development] Albinoman:
Just flashed this then installed my custom battery tweaks...this rom is awesome.