yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] papikev:
This is off topic,so my apologies in advance. I don't know why this thread is not voted 5 stars. It should be. The dev doesn't ask for it to be, this is just m2c. Great developer + respectable thread + great roms (not even mentioning great interaction with the users) = 5 stars. Sorry for the OT Dennis, just had to say it. No need to respond, just my thoughts on it.
[HTC Sensation] citizeninsane89:
Is it possible to disable HALO?
[HTC Sensation] testuser0072:
Indeed off topic...however hard not to agree :) For me Dennis is the best developer ever, I regularly read this thread :)

Yeah...will be nice to see any option to disable this feature without brutal killing ;)
[HTC Sensation] citizeninsane89:
Found out how to disable HALO.

Double tap the HALO then drag it up.
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Actually I'm finding that Sultan's kernel might be the culprit. His latest R24 seems to not play nicely with your ROM. Keeping the Albino, your ROM runs fine.

I'll let him know and maybe you guys can figure it out?

Just saw there's a new build. Will download but reading some other posts just wanted to confirm...do I have to do a clean install?
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
I am running R24b5 and the rom runs fine, just halo is a bit laggy but that is already known.

:)
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Sultan's Kernel is brilliant -and I was meant to tell you guys this but I might have forgotten. Sultan's kernel is best with zRAM as the ROM complains of low memory at kernel level.

I'll compile a version of his kernel that can better support the ROM if Android1234557 let's me. (Not inline)

Also, you can try without a clean flash but I don't know if something will FC on you, so I recommend a clean flash.

That annoyed me too. I may be able to add a check box to disable Halo in it's entirety, I may slowly add that through the builds as it's a lot to do. I'll also need to work on making it smoother and fixing a few other things; mainly camera auto focus.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] popo007:
I have a problem with latest beta build of sultan kernel (r24b6). I min freq always go back 918MHz. My phone running hot even the screen is off, but with the stable build no problems, running smooth.

Btw, I love the Halo feature. :good:
[HTC Sensation] haifish9999:
Using latest version and seem to be fine, everything worked . I'm never get hot with hard used for a longtime ( using 1 scrips to control CPU freq/temperature).
[HTC Sensation] ninjasalad:
Android1-7 mentioned how mp decision and min freq are bugged, try the newest stable or use b5. Although from reading his thread it sounds like the stable version is not working to great with slimbean
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Thanks for the heads up! I'll give things a look over myself and see if I can find the anything
[HTC Sensation] testuser0072:
SlimGapps 4.2.2 build 6.x updated.

Changes:

- New Google Calendar changed a bit and now is toggleable.

- New Gmail 4.5 with changed interface (toggleable)

Because currently Google push this new version Gmail to Play Store, we can't download older, but if someone like old interface always can use SlimGapps version 6 Jun 2013 (see 2nd post). Dennis please update your links :)
[HTC Sensation] popo007:
While installing any app, I can't click install. anybody experience this? That part of the screen is working. I already tried to rotate the screen and no luck. I can't install any app on my phone :(
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Second post FAQ

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
That happened to me and rebooting did the trick :)
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
Try using 02june version.

The most stable version that I ever try
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
You really don't need to reboot. It's a bug with Halo, one of the PA's teams "minor-flaws".

Double tap and drag Halo to the red circle to close it, then you can easily install your application. And to open Halo again, tap the blueish icon in the notification draw.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
The current version is the most stable due to memory leak fixes and so on. If it's not stable enough with Halo, just disable Halo by double tapping and dragging to the red circle. The ROM should work fine from then on

I know the current release is less than perfect but as it is with all new features, it takes time and logs to fix things. I'm working on fixing the application lag and other Halo bugs but if you really don't want to use the current version with Halo. I'll compile the ROM without Halo.
[HTC Sensation] Firen:
Hi DennisBold, i´m using the current build with pdroid and halo. Except for the installation apk bug and a glitchy cameravideo, everthing works fine. Atleast for me. I dirty flashed from the previous build( yeah i know, but it works for the moment). I just want to say thanks for the great rom.
[HTC Sensation] klausel:
Search Button mapping

Hi guys,

Anyone got the Search key Button mapping working?

All the other hard Buttons are working fine.

Any advise?

Thx
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
I have nothing against dirty flashing, it'll just be harder when it comes to debugging or troubleshooting a problem

I've figured out and fixed the APK bug. Ironically, you can fix it now by replacing an APK.

http://184.173.234.188/SlimBean/Test/PackageInstaller.apk

Copy the file to your folder that contains ADB

adb root
adb shell
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
rm -rf /system/app/PackageInstaller.apk
exit
adb push PackageInstaller.apk /system/app/

Reboot, and bug fixed.

I think I know the problem with the Camera Auto Focus so it should be fixed soon.

It looks like a code bug. Once I fix it, I'll let you know.
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
I mean do disrespect sir...

It just I really love the 2June version

Stable and suitable for me..

And I haven't have any single annoying problem..

I have use this halo version.

But you know better that I do..

Sorry if I offended you in any way
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
No need to apologise. You said nothing wrong. And you're probably older than me (so I should be saying sorry to you). The ROM is stable as there are less memory problems, and more fixes. Any bugs in the June 2nd build are fixed in this build, and I was simply asking if you or anyone else wants a build without Halo as it'll probably work better

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] citizeninsane89:
I would gladly accept a halo free version.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Sure. I'll have a build ready as soon as possible

Also, Halo will be included in all future versions of the ROM but until it's fully stable or until I can get a disable halo check box, I'll compile a non halo version every two weeks or every major build (build 7, build 8 etc)

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] qpqpqp:
What is the difference between Gapps made by Testuser0072 and the regular Google Apps?
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
TestUser's Google Apps are updated and are an edited version of Slim Google apps.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] PunishersiN:
the slibean rom very well work.. not problem...I recommend this rom...
[HTC Sensation] citizeninsane89:
Thank you for your hard work.

Will it be the 6.5 build?
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
Mr Dennis, I love this rom, thanks a lot for your effort. Having halo is awesome, and all sensation users owe you for it :D Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Yeah, of course

Thanks!

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
[MENTION=4732064]DennisBold[/MENTION] I find the Halo circle, a bit big, compared to other rom i tried, do you know something to do to reduce the size ?

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
I accidentally used the xhdpi images. I need to swap it with hdpi, which will be done soon!

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
Another bug (which seems to be) it's when I want to install an APK file, when i click on the "Install" button, indeed i can't click on it, only the cancel button

I hope you understood me :)
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
http://184.173.234.188/SlimBean/Test/PackageInstaller.apk

Copy the file to your folder that contains ADB

adb root
adb shell
busybox mount -o remount,rw /system
rm -rf /system/app/PackageInstaller.apk
exit
adb push PackageInstaller.apk /system/app/

Reboot, and bug fixed.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
Thanks Dennis, it worked :)
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
So I did a full wipe and then installed the 14/6 ROM, but still no data going over WiFi when the screen is off.

Tried the thing with the battery saving off, but that also makes no difference. Also no difference with the min/max CPU.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
May I get your firmware/hboot and if you're not using a stock kernel, the kernel?

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
I applied a theme (Jelly Bean Extreme) and now my halo circle has a "normal" size :)
[HTC Sensation] rdmay20:
yes please, would love a normal slimbean without pdroid and halo.

thank you!
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
I flashed another kernel, different from sultan (it's a buttery kernel from a dev who was banned from xda, so can't say the name...) and halo is working very very well. Almost no lag! With sultan it works horribly compared to now. :D

I did a complete clean install with the kernel flashed right after the rom and gapps, with no reboot in between.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
I assume DK?

I'm using Sultan's -no lag for me (I guess it depends on the setup). It's good to know all works fine. :good:

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
Yes.

First time I flashed the rom, halo didn't work too well. The circle almost never come out with the green text box when notifications arrived, the window took long to appear.. it had now it's working like in the PA demo videos, flawlessly! videos, flawlessly! :D

I tried that dev's PA port with halo, and its very very smooth, but I can't live with slim's settings! Too good to be true now that you have included halo.

All my admiration and love to you!
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
It takes at most 24 hours for a ROM to set itself up properly and once that's done there's less of a strain on resources so everything works faster however I'm glad it worked out for you with his kernel. Unfortunately I can't recommended him or include his kernel due to him being banned (and all his code/kangs respectively). Thanks for telling me though.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] Azyrael:
I am using your Rom now for 2 days and I am never changing back to vipers. Works perfect, without any problem and looks good. Well done dude :)
[HTC Sensation] acidglory:
Ure great Denis...wait the autofocus..patiently waiting here.gud job!
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
A version without Halo has been added to the second post.

Now; no more updates until I've fixed the camera. That's most important right now
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
Funy thing is that someone who was using CM10 also had the same problem. But I was using CM10 and didn't have the problem.

Kernel: 3.0.80-ChronicKernel-linaro-gaea2874-dirtydennis@XSi-L4 #1

S-OFF

FIRMWARE 3.33 (universal)

HBOOT-1.27.1100

Radio-11.24A.3504.31_M

Edit: Notifications don't come in when screen is off.

I've tested this by sending an e-mail (Gmail) to myself on my laptop.

Same goes for whatsapp and facebook.

EDIT2:

Flashed the latest stable kernel from Sultan (Sultan r24 2013-06-11 with Aroma AND the bcm4329 WiFi driver).

Not 100% sure if the problem is solved now.
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Is the APK fixed in this version or do we still need to do the ADB trick?
[HTC Sensation] zhh:
Hello After I Install this ROM i can'not install any app from SD card.....the install button is untouchable
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Look 4 posts up for fix.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Sorry for the late reply. Needed to catch up on sleep.

Haven't had the problems myself. I'm using Sultan's kernel 24b5 Aroma No BCM-, with everything under clocked. Notifications come in fine and WiFi is always on.

What frequency does your WiFi operate in? If you can use 5GHz, force the connection to that. If you're in a different WiFi region try changing the WiFi region settings in Interface > WiFi.

Lastly, if you use Quiet Hours, try disabling it

Sorry if this isn't much help, but I'll need a logcat to track down the problem further

You only need the fix if you're using Halo, the PackageInstaller obscures touches on the install button as something (halo) is drawn over it. The fix just disables that

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
Thanks for your reply :)

Did some more testing... with the screen off sending a message using whatsapp and hotmail (nowadays called outlook) are received but notifications in Gmail are not working.

But even with the screen on Gmail app doesn't get the message pushed... so it seems the scope of the problem is down to only the Gmail app.

I'll try clearing the data and reinstalling it.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
It's worth checking your settings.

In Settings click Google under accounts, then click your e-mail. Make sure GMail is checked.

In GMail, Menu > Settings > Your E-Mail > Inbox Sound & Vibrate > Check Notify for every message

While in GMail, click Manage Labels and change your Sync settings for each label depending on what you prefer

Let me know if it works or not?
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
Checked everything a second time.

Force close, delete cache, delete data and uninstall on Gmail app.

Reinstalled Gmail app from the Play Store.

Rechecked settings.

Seems to be ok now :)

Halo works fine as well by the way. Keep on the solid work :)
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
the latest build has slim logo on lockscreen ...

is it intentional?
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
Dennis, it's everybody's own choice ofcourse, but I do believe that Sultan's kernel makes your ROM even better then it already is :)
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
It wasn't intentional. I'll correct it next build

I am looking into making the slim lock screen handle and wallpaper a choice in settings.

I like Sultan's kernel too. I highly recommend using it but I did run into a problem compiling it inline last time and I'll try again once I get more time; and it's a weird bug considering Albinoman's kernel shouldn't be too different from Sultan's.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
ok, will wait for next build :D

Btw

for me Sultan kernel is great but I have problem with battery..

it is better to use stock kernel for better battery life.. for me
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
If you don't mind playing around; try OC the kernel to 1.5GHz, and undervolting by -50 or -70. Underclock the GPU and anything else. Battery lasts more almost an entire day for me with light to medium usage.

Then again, if it isn't broken, don't fix it.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
ok, thanks, done..

now I'll just wait how the battery perform
[HTC Sensation] leo31:
okay i can say this rom has a great battery performance, but im gonna change it to the other rom. this rom is verry laggy, sometimes when i open a new incoming message, screen start to freeze and the messaging application force closed. sometimes when i want to type something with the default keyboard, it didnt show. then i must reboot my phone. this rom is great, but i dont feel comfort with it.
[HTC Sensation] papikev:
edit post: nevermind the log, early morning here and mistake was on my end, sorry.
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
Since most of us here don't have this problem...

Standard questions:

Did you do a FULL WIPE before flashing this ROM? If not, do that first and try again.

See if the lag is still there after a Full Wipe and reinstall of the ROM BEFORE you install any apps.

If you still have lag without any non-standard apps installed, then try flashing Sultan kernel after installation of the ROM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2035897).
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
I understand, the ROM has gotten a little buggy with the introduction of Halo, and various Slim edits. Most of it is due to the kernels being, well, bad for a lack of a better word. Your setup plays a huge role. I have severely under-clocked and undervolted my setup so I know if (and when) it lags that's it's due to that; however I haven't gotten extreme lag where it's necessary to reboot or change my setup. Also remember the first 24 hours your phone will lag and it's recommended to let the ROM settle in.

I recommend Albinoman's CM10.1, Frankinstine's AOKP, Elelinux AOKP or Hellmanor's PAC Man if you want to swap, and I hope you find what you're looking for.

They all have some great features that are worth trying.
[HTC Sensation] pmalav40:
So finally got entry to a development forum.

Here I want report a bug.

When I open app from halo say twitter and then if I want to attach an image then whole my galley starts flickering. I can't see anything and even if gallery starts normally then I can't attach image. Nothing happens after selecting image to attach. But can attach image to twitter when its opened normally from app launcher.Also today I failed to open .txt attachment file from email app(was open in halo) in ES file text editor, ES was giving me error. But from ES file explorer(opened from app launcher normally) I was able to open the file. So its halo that's causing the problem I guess.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
It's more or less the hardware drivers for the display that causes the flickering. In other words, a kernel issue that should be fixed in theory by updating to the latest Ville C2 source and editing to compile for the Sensation.

As far as the applications go, Halo needs tweaking.

For example, on my phone. Google Play Music doesn't display the track seeking bar using Halo.

https://photos-6.dropbox.com/t/0/AA...G/z4XUK1W18Dh0hd3uealLOoiQdL-fs7eYm0J2XS4iKoY

It works fine in the app.

https://photos-2.dropbox.com/t/0/A...G/76tAGaOzYaQ5hHUIOGLOX3N8pf9EfrdDfNRtuwjcgfo

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Oops, I don't know if I did something wrong but now, at the lockscreen, I can't swipe to get the camera anymore. I used to get the camera by swiping to the left (as in all JB ROMs I've tried), but now I can't. Did I mess something up or did I discover a bug? FYI, full wipe and putting Humpty back together again...:laugh:
[HTC Sensation] Firen:
Camera is disabled by default. You can enable it in the userinterface(don't know how it's called in the englischer interface)->lockscreen->widgets.

Then you should have the camera back :)
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
Go in slim settings, the Lockscreen scroll down and you'll see "Activate/Enable camere in lockscreen "
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Thanks guys! *Whew* I thought I was going nuts! :laugh:
[HTC Sensation] papikev:
Hi Dennis, here's a couple of battery screen shots just as a little show of support and proof that your latest build is still awesome (no pdroid/halo version). No problems here at all. On Sultan's kernel. Great work.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
You guys offer faster support than me! Many thanks for that. :good:

I'll have to delay any builds for a few days (two or three max) as I really need my phone. I may build a few test builds, but I won't be able to test them myself (sorry). I'll go straight back to testing first chance I get.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Brilliant! Thanks for the share. :laugh: ;)
[HTC Sensation] Flow:
I've noticed a funny thing in the camera app.

Open the camera app in portrait mode, you'll see that all shapes are too slim.

Turn your device 90 degrees, in landscape everything is normal again.

Turn back 90 degrees, now suddenly in portrait shapes are ok as well.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
That might be something to do with the hardware trees or just a small bug in the camera application. There's no real reason it should happen. I'll look into it before I compile a test build later on today or tomorrow.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] XeloOw:
Don't forget to use HDPI images for Halo ^^

Good luck for building :)
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
I'd be crazy to forget; I'll commit the HDPI images and merge upstream.

Sent from my HTC
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Take all the time you need to develop an awesome ROM.

But could you hurry it up a little? LOL! :laugh:

JK! Hahaha!!! Thanks for all your hard work in keeping the ROM updated and fresh. It's a flashoholic's dream! LOL!
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
A test build is compiling. I messed with the Camera a bit so I'm not sure if auto-focus during video works or not, or if Flow's bug is fixed. I'll need you guys (or girls) to let me know about that. I've also replaced the HDPI/MDPI images, renamed 99kernel to 99z_kernel (as Sultan's kernel Aroma installer doesn't auto-remove 99kernel, and yes I've double checked that). Also, upstream changes and of course the package installer fix (hopefully, ADB enabled by default too).

Hopefully that should help for now.

----EDIT----

Download Link: http://184.173.234.188/SlimBean/Test/SlimBean-DennisBold-EXP-Thursday20June2013-0852PM-BST.zip

MD5SUM: 910178357157102C786C0537292C281D
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
Thanks Dennis!

RE: 'droid 1-7's Sultan kernel...you sure about that? Removing 99kernel was one of the point he made in his posts. And from my personal experience, 99kernel is indeed gone when I flash his kernel over anything based upon Albino's kernel...I just checked my init.d and sure enough the only thing in there is 99z_kernel...and I KNOW I didn't manually delete it.
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Strange. It must be that I flash beta as opposed to stable releases. Although, I figured the Aroma installer would remove the 99kernel even in a beta release. Anyway, there's no harm in changing the file name.
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
You're right and I'm not from what version he made that mod to remove 99kernel. But as you say, no harm so the point is moot.

RE: You're new test build...what improvements should we see (be testing for) exactly so we can give the most accurate of feedbacks?

Also, does it need a clean install or is dirty sufficient?

Thanks again!!! :good:
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
If you guys don't mind here's the list of what needs testing:

Video Camera Auto-Focus / Flow's camera bug

Halo - HDPI Images, they should be smaller. A simple look over should suffice.

Lag, there should be little (or no) lag with ROM -Sultan's kernel advised

Any other issues you guys have

There's a checkbox to disable Halo; and that of course needs testing.

Clean flash advised, but a dirty flash will work just as well.
[HTC Sensation] TheKaser:
Is it just me that likes the big halo circle? i like it displaying my contacts' pictures bigger when being notified :D
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
The Halo circle/ring is meant to be non-intrusive. The old images weren't scaled properly, and were just a tad intrusive.

You can always change your screen DPI for a bigger Halo ring, but I think reversing the commit would be counter productive.
[HTC Sensation] Incredible_Culp:
[MENTION=4732064]DennisBold[/MENTION]

when i enable halo, and that 'ring' thing in the notification drop down menu is pressed, i get system UI FC

i thought it was something i deleted prior to install so i clean wiped everything and didnt touch the roms' apps or anything. I didnt even flash my gapps

so when the fresh rom is installed and i enable halo again, and drop down the drawer then press that circle thing, it still FC's -- anybody else get this?

it wont stop, and the only way to make it stop is clean wipe -- ive been doing experiments for an hour now lol -- so im now reverting to my back-up
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
You've got excellent timing. I was going over the SystemUI code for Halo; I've got a null pointer which needs correcting. That would be what's causing the FCs when you enable Halo.
[HTC Sensation] Incredible_Culp:
i seee.. nice

thank ya sir -- ill wait to update then :p
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
Oh no.. I'm in the middle of flashing now....

hahahahaha
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Sorry. It is a test build though.
[HTC Sensation] spiderio:
Installed successfully..

where's the option to enable HALO?

my system running fine...
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
It's in Settings > Interface > Halo. SystemUI will crash when you enable it.
[HTC Sensation] 69gm:
So as long as we don't enable Halo, it should be okay...for now? It does feel faster!
[HTC Sensation] DennisBold:
Yeah, I'm reverting the disable Halo checkbox commits to see if it fixes anything.