yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Initflashfiles.dat

Ok, last time!

In your previous post you where asking why after removing the two packages the backup directory is still there. I told you, you had to modify initflashfiles.dat, that's exactly what BEAST is telling you now as well!

You are turning the words my friend!

Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] kdskamal:
No, I m not :)

My last 3-4posts depict the problem I was having with the backup folder which was/is auto-created after every hard reset even if there are no apps at all associated with it.

So, since there are no apps(namely, smsbackup and pim backup) in my ROM, the backup folder should not get created. But, sadly, it is created :rolleyes:

And I ain't turning my words. All i put forward to you, my friend, was the example of pocket rar, which is still duplicating itself if the path is changed to \start menu\programs\utilities. Otherwise, it is not duplicated. Indeed strange, isn't?

fla242 also pointed out in his post,

Anyway, I would whole heartly thank you. I have learnt a lot from you and your nice ROM kitchen. Infact, I ll releasing a ROM pretty soon(may be, today) :)

Thank you launrentius!

Warm regards :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Hi again,

Ok, I apologize for what I sayed!

Today I don't have time because I'm on my work right now and this evening I'm invited for a party.

Tomorrow I will help you out on this backup folder!

Greetings,

Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] simonsalo:
Maximizing program memory

Is it possible to swing the balance of storage memory to program memory? I would dearly love a 50 / 30 mix if it is possible?

Simon
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] kdskamal:
Regarding 50MB of storage memory, this is not possible in g3 universal(and obviously not in g4 universal)

Regarding 30MB of RAM, the max I was able to reach was ~28MB.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Tadeusz:
Newbie questions in cooking

Hi Leo,

I just have donated, double as I have promised. You certainly deserve more.

Now, I am new in cooking. (do not cook in real kitchen neither). I would like to get some guidance. Let me ask some questions:

1. To prepare my blend of apps in the system, I should place chosen OEMs in the OEM folder, right?

2. What is the purpose of Sys folder? There are some apps which I actually want to have in my ROM, like Office and WinLive. Does this folder contain apps which are installed by default, so I do not need to put OEMs for those apps in OEM folder?

3. I know that you've been involved in preparing 802g setting for Uni's WLAN. I can see OEM802G.rar file in additional OEMs folder. Can I unpack it to OEM folder in Dev package safely? I do not need WPA, I usually log to open hotspots.

4. Is there any way to change the proportion of storage memory and program memory. I would like to change the balance in favor of program memory. I use 4GB SD so I usually put all additional programs and other staff on SD or extended rom.

5. I am using Ivans ROM v.4 now with open Exteded rom. I have some programs installed in Extended rom, like Skype and TCPMP. The free space in Ext.rom is about 3MB now. Is it safe to start changing the rom using your tools? I know that you are using Extended rom to install some other staff like Cyberon Speed Dial (I am using it, but have it in the uni memory). Maybe I should clean Extended rom before uploading a new one?

6. Should I get my own UUID. How I am gone use it?

7. I need VoIP on board. I can see that Sys folder has Voip catalog. Assuming that answer for question 2 is yes, should I put VoIP OEM in the OEM folder anyway?

Leo, I hope that you will finish the VC project with your friends. But then, maybe you will be interested in opening a new one: VoIP. There is a problem with it which concerns people using other devices as well. I run commercial VoIP system and would like to see it solved. I could provide you with free, open VoIP accounts for testing and debevelopment and some backup from network side as well. Maybe this could be solved at last.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Cooking

Hi Tadeusz,

Thank you for the donation!

You ask a lot off question's which I can not answer in ones! I would recommended you to start cooking the default rom. As soon as you handle this I will support you further!

In the documentation dir of the kitchen you find some usefull links to threads about cooking rom's and building OEM's. On the moment I don't have so many time because I'm at work and this evening I'm having a party.

I will be back to you soon, feel free to pm. me!

Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Tadeusz:
Yes, I know, but at least question no 5. Should I clean my Extende rom before uploading a new one?

I am afraid of the situation some others got into. The Ext. rom filled with some staff could be the reason?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] kdskamal:
Let me answer that(if my friend does not mind:))Just before flashing, if you delete the ms.nbf file, then, contents of your current extended rom of your universal won't get changed :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Optika:
Using this ROM for 5 days.

Had a problem with BT

Uni wont connect to anything automaticaly. Had to delete BT device and then add new device.

How do i make connection automatic.

On other ROMs did not have this problem.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsoifun:
It's good idea to make your own ROM but sometimes you really need to know what to install. For example I don't need MIDLET, INTERNETSHARING, Map24 and CyBERON (last two I can uninstall after flashing, of course), WMPLAYER and some other. I wonder how to remove them? I can see how to remove OFFICУ for example but with those above it's not clear.

What have noticed from this ROM: it shows sign U, when I'm connected to 3G service (doesn't bother but seems 3G sign is much better).

Video calling: When I try to make video call it shows INCOMING VOICE CALL and signal is coming as it would be when someone really calls you. Unless you press ANSWER it won't make video call.Video call was working only for out calls and in quite strange way - I couldn't see the other side, while they saw me...Incoming video does not work - orange starts blinking but now phone does not show the name of calling party. When you press red button it shows who called.

In voice call: Sometimes after hanging up it shows CONNECTED although call was finished.

Otherwise quite quick on boot and THANKS LAURENTIUS AND OTHERS FOR GOOD AND STABLE ROM I'VE EXPERIENCED SO FAR!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Iinitflashfiles.dat

Hi kdskamal,

Today I had to go back to default kitchen again because Im busy with Videocall. Look what I found in initflashfiles.dat! :D

;==========================================================================

; Laurentius26 - WinRAR v.

;==========================================================================

Directory("\Windows\Start Menu\Programs"):-File("Pocket RAR.lnk","\Windows\Pocket RAR.lnk")

;==========================================================================

; End: WinRAR

;==========================================================================

So I think I need to correct myself because I didn't do anything wrong!

I redownloaded the kitchen just to be sure!

Warm regards to you to my friend!

Leo :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Balam_Ak_Ab:
Universal O2 don't load OS

Hi

I install ths rom, I cooking the default rom, but When I ake the reset Hard works, fine, but, When I use the soft reset, the device stay in the splash screen. Don't load the OS, make Hard reset, and nothing, only splashscreen. How can I do to install this rom and work fine?. I have to use Mtty two times, (I use not kitchen rom, and the same) for install Jwrightmcps's rom, This is my original rom, and works again my Universal O2. I want to use this roms, but always happend this (well two times with kitchen and not kitchen version). I have some afraid, what I kill my device. What I do wrong?. My device, have something wrong?. Please help me. I want cooking with this rom, I Think, this rom, is great. (I don't use videocall, but I read is very fast). Please help Laurentius.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsoifun:
Although not quite clear which ROM you've tried to flash sugest that you make default ROM then put your device into bootloader mode - look in wiki how to make it. It could be that your kitchen rom wasn"t completed correctly, then you've tried to Jwrightmcps rom and got stuck of course.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] shlomki:
Update on video call development status:

Here
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsoifun:
Thanks Shlomki!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Balam_Ak_Ab:
Hi

I always use the bootloader mode to flash the rom, and I use the default rom(I don't modify anything), and works the first time, after the hard reset, but if I make a soft reset, the system stay in the splashscreen. Some idea? I want to use this kitchen rom or the normal version rom(but twice, Ihave the same problem).

Exists another idea. What can I do?

Another question, what happened, if I flash a rom and the process is not ended?, because The light is missing, or another thing (I hope this never happens). I can upload again? or the device is kill?

Thanks for your answers.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsoifun:
look here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Universal_Resets - bootloader mode. If something goes wrong (light goes away, not complete flashing by any other reasons) I put into bootloader mode, then connect to USB and usually after that I've got no problems. Hold those buttons and watch the screen
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] calvin42:
maybe I found a bug

if you want to disable the "advanced USB to PC Connection" in Settings/Connections an error pops up:

Failed to disale RNDIS to use Serial.

any ideas?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Jwrightmcps rom

Hi,

You can't use Jwrightmcps's rom as source for the kitchen because he took out all *.rgu files which are necassary to build rom!

Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Jwrightmcps rom

double post, sorry!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Balam_Ak_Ab:
Hi

Then what rom I flash before for I can use after your kitchen?. Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Extended Rom

Hi tsoifun,

Some answers:

If you don't like Cyberon or Map24 you have three options:

1). Remove the Extended Rom (ms_.nbf) from directory c:\dev_uni\tools\

2). Replace the Extended Rom with an empty one.

3). Modify the Extended Rom to your own habbits.

For modifying you need two tools:

-HTC64_Extended_ROM_Tool.exe

-WinImage 8.0 or higher

Decode 'ms_.nbf' with 'HTC64_Extended_ROM_Tool.exe' too:

-ms_.fat

You will have:

-ms_.fat

-nk.prj

-ms_.nbf

Open the 'ms_.fat' with 'WinImage', now you can delete, inject or extract cab's in the Extended_Rom!

If you do, then you need to modify config.txt in the 'ms_.fat' file too!

After finishing, you need too convert back 'ms_.fat' to 'ms_.nbf' using the 'HTC64_Extended_Rom tool' again. (Klick on 'Encode' and select the 'nk.prj)

Looks complicated isn't :D

Goodluck,

Leo :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsoifun:
Leo, thanks for the answer! I've flashed for the moment your ROM with video V7.2. You may noticed my post in other thread. Is it possibleto insert into your kitchen new video, which are used for V7.2?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ZorgX:
how can I injected .mui and .dll into the ROM?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] DanT:
I am trying to get into this ROM building but am getting a bit confused with a couple of things and would like some advice.

I am fine adding and deleting files from OEM but was wandering if I can do the same to files in SYS. I want to take out Powerpoint and onenote as well as useless tones and tsk files. Can I just delete the relevent files and then build the rom or do I have to adjust the registry?

I have managed to decode the default.hv but am unclear where I go from here after I have adjusted registry items? I have checked out Buzz's forum that has a good guide but it is just confusing me. I am unsure therefore if this is beyond my level and I should leave the registry alone?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] grayme:
You can delete them yes.

What I do is delete them and any files I can see are definitely linked to them (like shortcuts) and then build the ROM with the SK Tools OEM.

I run SK Tools and see what registry entries is says are linked to deleted files and amend them on the PC, building a clean ROM after.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] grayme:
Has anyone else got experience of using this ROM with Wisbar Advance 2?

I love the ROM, it does everything I want it to (unlike other new ones that unfortunately do silly things like wouldn't turn off), but WA2 doesn't have the running program icons as it should on the top bar.

Maybe it is because I copy across the settings from prior ROMs into the windows folder, but this hasn't been an issue before.

I'll try another hard reset and ROM build too, hopefully I don't have to go back to Helmi's.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ZorgX:
i try to injected the new .mui into \DEV_UNI\SYS\Base_Lang_0409\**.***.0409.mui folder but it didn`t work :S
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] QC_MDA:
Hi Laurentius26,

Please excuse my newbieness but why would you remove Windows Live? On another note, I'm using v6 of your ROM and my Windows Live Mail wont sync properly. I only get the mail that's in my inbox, not my folders. Any ideas?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] QC_MDA:
Hi Laurentius26,

Please excuse my newbieness but why would you remove Windows Live? On another note, I'm using v6 of your ROM and my Windows Live Mail wont sync properly. I only get the mail that's in my inbox, not my folders. Any ideas?

__________________

QC (Newbie)

HTC Universal (T-Mobile UK)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] QC_MDA:
I've solved this now. I neglected to select the folders for sync'ing in the 'manage folders' options. DOH!!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ultravox:
Working OK over-here.

Before I was with JW ROM, and some skins (non vga) caused some crashes.

Cheers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Wegah:
how to get out the "orig. midget" from start splash screen?

THNAKS
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Wegah:
DEL my post
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ZorgX:
all the **.***.0409.mui and **.***.dll folder has only imageinfo.bin,imageinfo.txt and S*** in \temp\dump\. And if I injected dll and .mui ,Run CreateRom.cmd with or without radio 1.15. open nk.nbf (--->nk.fat-->os.nb-(Extract Dump.bat)-->dump ) all the orginal fil are in **.***.0409.mui and **.***.dll folder and no new
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] grayme:
Seems fine on the pure untouched kitchen ROM so it was something I removed in my customising :o.

Back to square one for me with this kitchen!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] coolala2:
How to update OEM for Video Call

Hello,

can anybody explain how to update the oem´s for video calls.

Sorry, but there is no documentation anyway.

Greetings

Ralf
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] fla242:
You want to updtate theses packages with what ?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] the_frenchie:
Hi and thank you for this topic...

Actually I am cooking for the first time, and I downloaded your OEM but I am looking for OEM_L26_VideoTEL and I have not seen it :confused: ... Have you shared it? Where is it?

thank you so much.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] fla242:
Perhaps the answer is here with an error...

when leo said :

The "as one oem" is perhaps : OEM_L26_Dialerskin

leo can you confirm ?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Dialerskin

Hi,

Yes they were rebundled into one OEM, "OEM_L26_Dialerskin"

You will need to remove the others from the OEM Dir and replace with the one above.

Cheers,

Beast
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] golden_#1®:
Hi Leo

Thanx alots for your ROM , ive already installed yours after testing J's 3.2 version with radio 1.15 for the past month .

after a little browsing into your rom i found that there is little little diffrence between both ROM's speed , J'S its little more rapidly , but yours have beautiful theme and icons , i will try the other functions and tell u what maybe is better to change for ur next ROM .

thanx alot for your great work ;)

btw: can you attach the Chess game ? cuz i have nightly challenge with my ppc :p
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] golden_#1®:
Hi again

after testing your ROM pal i have a few problems

first , the ( call ) button is not working at all , the same for the hardware button (Green ) aka ( call ) theyare both not working to dial a number

wheni have to call i have to press (video ) and then click *ok to confirm that a video call is not availble in my provider

the second problem is that i think the programs page file is increasing while im not opening a new programs im losing a few megas .

The J's 3.2 rom is more faster for the phone functions like pressing and responding .

finaly , can you please include or attach the smart dialing option ?

cuz its lots easer then opening the contact list :)

thanx again and lots of sharing your rom with us

waiting your newest work dude
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Dial Pad

Hi,

This will fix your phonepad response and button issues.

HKLM\Security\Phone\Skin\Enabled 0

You will need the two smartdialing dlls from Hermes Wm6 along with the registry entries for it to work properly, otherwise keypad response will be slow again (ridiculously so) these will be included in the next Rom release.

Cheers,

Beast
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] marco3254:
hi... BEAST...when new rom??? i'm free today......
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] golden_#1®:
Still waiting your new ROM pal ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] homa:
Bootscreen

I'm stuck at the bootscreen, but I'm not requesting help here, I'll work-around this reading the appropriate thread.

My only question:

Isn't neccessary to check the number of FREE SECTORs after the ROM is built?

It was at xplode's Blue Angel WM5 ROM, and being negative meant unbootable ROM. I'm getting negative (ie. 0xf...) values even with "videocall update" packages, that's why I'm asking.

(I want to exclude some packages, apart from that this ROM is the BEST!)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Laurentius26:
Well....

I never checked the free sectors.

Offcourse you can't add to many packages!

If you add packages be careful with changing modules, they can cause not boot.

A tip: I always empty the .dsm before I build ROM.

Hope this helps.

Regards,

Leo
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Hash123:
Deleted.. sory :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] bigboolean:
Hey does anyone know how I can use my Wii remote after I pair it to my tablet? I'm running CM11 and I actually paired it but it keep flashing and then I download the Wiimote android app from Google Play but it couldn't find my paired Wii remote. Do you guys have any suggestions? Your help is appreciated.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skynet00:
Just wondering what ASUS apps people are replacing and what they're replacing them with.

e.g.

Launcher

Browser

Keyboard

Dialer

Contacts

Calendar

SMS messenger

Flashlight

Camera

Music

Gallery

So far for me,

Launcher -> Nova

Browser -> Naked

Keyboard -> Google keyboard (what happened to the AOSP keyboard on F-droid?); Asus keyboard takes up way too much room.

SMS -> Messenger (google)

Music -> Gonemad Music Player
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavin19:
Clock > Clock (from Android M) - mainly because of the ability to dismiss upcoming alarms

Launcher > Nova

Keyboard > It was Swiftkey but I just switched back to the ASUS keyboard because I like having the num keys available without long press. You can tweak the DPI/Res in the 'App Settings' module for Xposed to get the size down so it's not as tall

SMS > Messenger/Hangouts

Music > Shuttle

Video > ES Media Player (part of ES File Explorer) handles pretty much everything although I keep either VLC/KMPlayer on hand for whatever doesn't play

File Explorer > ES File Explorer

Gallery > QuickPic

Calendar > Google Calendar

Notes > Google Keep

Weather > BBC Weather

Email > Inbox
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle25:
Launcher > Nova

Keyboard > Swiftkey (you can enable numrow in settings)

Music > Poweramp

Video > Plex/MX Player

File Explorer > ES File Explorer
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gontie:
Transparent Weather Clock for the weather.

Acalendar+ for the calendar.

Cm Browser for Browser.

All the rest remains the default applications or keyboard which is quiet great.

What i miss is ES file Explorer because writing to SD card is only possible thought the buildin explorer.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gavin19:
Works for me, although that might be due to being rooted?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kanagawaben:
I am using the google keyboard (both for English and Japanese) but the ASUS keyboard on short setting (it has short, normal and tall) is actually only a few millimetres taller.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ycavan:
Keyboard -> Swype & Dragon, I bought this a while ago and still use it w/ all of my phones
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dan8541:
Keyboard = SwiftKey

Calendar =Google calendar

Notes =Evernote

Music = rocket player

Launcher = Google now

Browser = Chrome

Dialer and contacts =simpler

Gallery = Google Photos

Sms = textra

Email = Gmail for personal, Cloud Magic for work.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaysus145:
I'd love to replace the contacts app with the Google one, but I am not so sure that is possible.

---------- Post added at 02:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------

ES File Explorer write to SDcard works for me as well... I just had to grant some sort of permission in the Asus File manager when promoted.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Toronadian:
Launcher - Nova Launcher, using a setup I followed from MyColorScreen

Browser - Chrome

Keyboard - Swiftkey, though have considered switching back to default Asus keyboard

Flashlight - PowerToggles on my home screen

Music - Google Play Music

Gallery - Photos (though I believe that's already on the phone, just not using the Asus Gallery app)
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jlewisnj:
They fixed the SD card access in the last OTA.. You just have to give write permission to ES file explorer the first time, I use it as my main file manager also..
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kanagawaben:
I use gmail for gmail, but use the stock mail for my other mail accounts. I prefer the stock one actually. I was using Google calendar for a while but went back to the stock - Google one is better looking, but functionality is same and the stock one displays the actual day and date on the icon, rather than always 31.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trotter516:
Browser > Chrome

Keyboard > Swiftkey

SMS messenger > Hangouts/FB Messenger

Email > Yahoo app, Gmail app

Launcher > originally went with ADW but switched back to ZenUI after adjusting the DPI to get five icons across
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Minim3:
Launcher = Nova

Browser = Stock, works good, although I also use Dolphin

Keyboard = Both Touchpal and Swype (love my swipe keyboard)

Dialer = True Caller

Contacts = True Caller

Calendar = DigiCal

SMS messenger = ChompSMS

Flashlight = stock

Camera = stock

Music = JetAudio/Maven

Gallery = QuickPic