yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kathi17:
Great chart! My suggestion would be to try to keep different builds together if possible. For example, Hero builds next to each other, Rogers next to each other, etc., so we can compare the type of rom we are most interested in more easily.

Thanks for the chart, we really need something like this!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Sorting in a different order will be in a future update.

Currently they are being sorted by the date they where last updated so you can easily see what has been updted.

Many people have also asked for searching. I will look into this but it's hard getting for major stuff.

Thanks

Simon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rayman0625:
That's not Defconis hero build. Defconi did not make a build, Jbourne and Diaztradeinc made the SuperHero beta build.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Thanks and Updated!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Ask and ye shall receive..... not everything though.

Newly added functionality:

1. You can now sort by:

* Release Date

* Base OS

* Last Updated

2. Display only builds for the specified base build OS version.

Hope this helps.

Still looking at search functionality.

Thanks for your support.

Simon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dladu:
Really good sorting feature, helps compare ROMS of certain types a lot easier. It's nice seeing the database update and proves to be a useful tool. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Thanks.

I'm looking into providing search functions as well, but thats a little more involved.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kingdruid:
Please add a known to brick column if there are reports of bricks using a specific version. Maybe have it count up on how many incidents.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
As far as I understand, the bricking is related to the new SPL and not the build. If this is different I will add some information.

Anyone heard of bricking related to specific builds?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Chahk:
Nope. None of the builds can brick the G1. At worst - they will loop on the 2nd splash image continuously. This of course is easily resolved by wiping the data or re-flashing the ROM (or both). As long as either Recovery or Fastboot consoles work (Home+Power or Camera+Power) the phone is not "bricked".

The only reason the new HBOOT SPL bricked phones is because you could no longer access either of the consoles. In any case, there were comparatively few devices impacted, mostly because of incompatibilities between the baseband (radio) version and the new SPL.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
People! I need help finding out which ROMs support Flash!

Is it all the Hero builds ?

Reply here, PM me or email me at simonnwalker@gmail.com

Thanks

Simon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kingdruid:
Thanks guys. Sorry there must have been some confusion on my part.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Not getting much feedback from you guys.

Please keep the info coming so I can keep the database up to date.

Thanks

S
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
New Summary View!

New Summary View!

I have been asked by many people for a quicj and easy view of the Android ROM Database Information. I created the Summary view to do just this. It's very quick to load and it will fit nicely on the screen of your

T-Mobile G1 / HTC Dream.

The Summary view makes it real easy to keep track of the latest releases without displaying all the ROM Build information and because it loads so quick you can just add a bookmark on your phone and v iew it each day.

Youe can view it at http://www.simonwalkerphotos.com/android
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kobz1973:
good work .....

;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
JAB v10.0 is now alive and kicking.

The next stable release (I hope) is available for your viewing pleasure at the JAB Web Site. Head over to www.simonwalkerphotos.com/android and check out the latest updates.

* A new summary view is available that fits nicely on your G1 screen.

* More sorting options have also been added.

* Many behind the scenes updated getting ready for developer access.

and finally....I'VE BEEN CLONED....This is my claim to fame.

Someone actually ripped my information almost word for word and created ANOTHER ROM database.

Thanks @savant, your a real gem :D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Holy Macaroni Batman, it’s a novel. LOL

Never realized it would generate such a lengthy and touchy response.

Guess I hit a nerve.

Be sure to check out his site as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Fixed some of the builds that did not save the Base OS assignment causing the sorting to not work correctly.

Thanks all for the feedback and support.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ccyrowski:
Thanks for including me in your database!!!!!! :)

Need any additional information?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Lots of screen shots now added.

Thanks for all your feedback.

Please send me more screens......The more we have, the easier it is to decide. Always remember to specify which build the screens are from!

Thanks

Simon

http://www.simonwalkerphotos.com/android
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
JAB has now moved to it's own domain.

Yo can find it at http://www.androidspin.com

Di you know I now have:

Easy to read summary views.

RSS Feed.

Multiple Screen Shots of most builds.

It just keeps getting better.

Check it out now at http://www.androidspin.com

Thanks

Simon
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] androidmonkey:
Why such a complex site for something as simple as a spreadsheet of ROM builds? Seems a bit overkill.

Simple = Better
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
It might have been a spreadsheet a couple of months ago but its now a fairly complex database that takes a lot of maintenance. The site is always growing as people ask for more.

If you want simple then link directly to the summary page or use the RSS feed.

Thanks for the negative feedback for all my hard work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jay652:
I thought the same thing. And of course, another disadvantage is that it is only editable by one person. So, I made a Google Doc spreadsheet that can be edited like a wiki by anyone, with just one click. Here it is: http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=tAs2qa3xlveMKSI2BLcUI7g.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] androidmonkey:
Excellent idea. SimonWalker probably hates it, since he thinks he "owns" the information.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Oh....LOL....I see....you must be related to the guy who just took my information and copied it....word for word.....! It was the word for word copy that I was pissed about not the fact that someone else created a database of ROMs. I guess you (or he) will never understand that.

I can't beleive someone is still pondering over that.

Well, whatever turns you on.

It still amazes me the mind sets of some people on XDA, always looking for ways to start verbal fights or bash someone.

Android ROM information is free for anyone.

Everyone is free to create their own version of it.

I've never claimed any ownership to this information.

I created the information to help out the Android community, NOT to claim ownership of it.

A Wiki would be awesome for this.

The problem is you cant create different views easily or RSS feeds of the latest updates.

If you do find ways to do all this in a Google Docs spreadsheet...GREAT!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mianosm:
A database is usually a collection of tables, to reduce redundancy and increase usability of information/presentation.

I like the google spreadsheet best so far, however neither are easy to read or manage, and won't get any better as things continue to get bigger and more choices get thrown in the mix.

You guys are acting like girls in this thread though, highly entertaining, thanks! : )
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
I fully agree....

Please lets keep this thread on track and not comment about she said, he said, etc.

I've been a culprit also defending myself, but that will cease or I’ll direct PM if I have an issue with someone’s comments.

I just want to provide a service for the Android Community.

I totally agree that a shared system that anyone can update would be PERFECT for this type of information.

I thought about opening up the data maintenance application for my database to anyone but I’m worried about people not keeping things on track and malicious activity.

I’m open to ideas if anyone has any suggestions.

I still keep thinking about opening up the data maintenance to the ROM developers so each developer can update their own ROM information only.

Again, any feedback from the developers would be welcome.

The Spreadsheet is nice that anyone can update it but I still prefer my summary view and the RSS feed as a quick and easy way of keeping you up to date on releases.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jay652:
I'm not sure if I'm "the guy" you're referring to, but I gave you your due credit, admitted that I was building off of your idea, and even linked to your website in my thread. I also admitted that your database was certainly more of a "database" -- easier to rearrange cells based on viewing preference, etc.

I did not copy your information word-for-word. I used some of the build components you had, left others out, and added some of my own. And I did this for only one ROM, to serve as an example. Obviously, if we're detailing the same ROM, the data is going to look nearly identical.

I am by no means affiliated with the person who posted that comment, nor do I agree with it in its entirety. I will, however, say that while I threw a Google Doc together for the good of the community, you actually have some monetary interests at heart. Of course, your database is directing traffic to your new website, where you are not only asking for donations, but selling ad space. Which is fine, of course -- it's the internet -- just don't hide behind the facade of selflessness.

In any case, I still stand behind the statement that your database is thorough, useful, easy to manipulate. My one issue with it -- which is what motivated me to make the Doc -- is that users can't edit it. And let's be honest, there's no way you can possibly keep up with the near-daily updates of each and every ROM.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] androidmonkey:
Well said...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phuthanvinh:
This is so silly, why everyone is fighting like a kid over a stupid thing? if you don't like the site, then don't bother to reply with a negative feedback. Please respect other people hard work so they can respect you and your hard work. If you don't think someone work is good enough, go create a better one. SimonNWalker, great job, keep it up. Keep focusing on what you need to do, ignore all the negative comments.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Thanks for the feedback.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Thank you all :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
AndroidSPIN Developer Site Sign Up !

YAY!!!!

This is fun :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jaaronmoody:
This is a great plan. Maybe you could also include the necessary resources like spl's, radios, recovery images, sdk's, handy scripts, etc... in a general section with basic warnings, suggestions, and how-to's. If this works well, then maybe the devs can take back their forum (this one) :p once again, great idea, and much luck on the development.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
All this and more will be there.

It will be a single resource to get everything you need to upgrade your Android phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SimonNWalker:
Developers:

We still need your help.

Please read the post at www.androidspin.com for the new AndroidSPIN site we are developing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] maubig:
Your site rocks! Very nicely done. Layout is good with all ROMs and themes in one place including screen caps and the like. I encourage participation by all who cook with passion (ROMs that is)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] beagz:
Are you interested in hosting Skinned keyboards, Music players and the like? Or do you just want to keep it limited to ROMs and full THEMES?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] smsrat84:
This sounds like a really great idea! Not only will it help Developers, but everyone supporting them also! Can't wait for this. This is SICK!:eek:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ogwilson:
Awesome site. I hope that we can use this as a central repository to find everything we need in the future. Another big thing could be ratings and reviews, to give visitors a quick sense of the kind of experience they'll step into upon using the roms/themes/mods (granted they haven't already made their mind up about a particular rom and developer beforehand).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] raydekok:
in dutch but all about androidspin http://www.androidworld.nl/5300/een-overzicht-van-alle-custom-roms-voor-android/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ccyrowski:
I support this, though I'll still post on xda etc... Perhaps the most intriguing part is that if enough people use it, and the HOW-TO section is displayed prominently enough, it will reduce the number of questions that could just be searched. :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Seenochino:
once its set up maybe you can wrap the site into an apk with ability to select one of the rom devs for updates... (i run cm roms, i select him as a fav dev in your apk and your apk notifies me when he updates a rom on your site)

might be complicated but it would be cool.
[General Questions and Answers] GreenRogue:
I know about the lame BS that version recently pulled, preventing a flashed Sprint HTC touch pro from being used on the Verizon Network. However, if I currently own a smartphone already (Samsung i760) is it possible to get it's ID and set it as the new Sprint HTC's ID (somewhere in the phone's ROM or something before it's flashed over) ? Obviously I have no experience with flashing a phone or anything, but I am a pretty nerdy/technical person, so I figured with the right guide, I can do it, if it is at all, possible. I'm on my dad's family share plan, and I don't want to pay more, to go solo with sprint, just for a good phone. Also, I do enjoy verizon's coverage, I just am sick of the "phone crippling" that they, oh so much, love to do. Any help/advice/insight, would be much appreciated, thanks guys!
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
I have installed igo 8 and changed some things in the system file, but everytime when i start igo i get the message:

failed to open file:

ui_igo8\480_640\loading.bmp

exithing application

The phone i have is the HTC Touch Pro, the system file in igo 8 is:

[folders]

app="Opslagkaart/iGO8"

[device]

sdcard_dsk_num=7

[interface]

skin="ui_igo8"

resolution_dir="480_640"

maxzoom2d=6000000

minzoom2D=80

show_exit=1

[rawdisplay]

highres=0

screen_x=480

screen_y=640

class="landscape"

driver="GDI"

[map]

2dheadup=1

[3d_config]

roadsign_lines_per_screen=24

resolution_dir="480_640"

[sound]

mute_os_key=1

[timezone]

sync_os_timezone=0

reset_os_timezone=0

[debug]

sound_q_length=200

queue_length=200

disable_outlookpoi=1

show_oneway=1

show_speed_limit=1

skip_eula=1

enable_roadshadow=1

[msdn]

enabled=0
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] LBCta:
The first thing iGO 8 does when you run it is show the loading screen. Is your "[folders] app=" line pointed to the right directory of where iGO is installed on your phone? Where is: Opslagkaart?

I have it installed on my SD card and my setting is:

[folders]

app="%SDCARD%/iGO8"

All I have in my sys.txt is [folders], [interface] and [timezone], running version 8.0.0.49545. Everything works great for me.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
thanks for your request!

opslagkaart is the same as SDCARD, its a Dutch word.

So my folder must be:

[folders]

app="Opslagkaart/iGO8"

I changed de sys.txt file as you said but it doesn't work eighter.

So any other possibility's ?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] LondonTownGuy:
app="Internal Storage/iGO8"

[interface]

maxzoom2d=6000000

show_exit=1

skin="ui_igo8"

resolution_dir="240_320"

vga=1

[device]

sdcard_dsk_num=7

[rawdisplay]

class="portrait"

[map]

2dheadup=1

[msnd]

enabled=0

[timezone]

sync_os_timezone=0

reset_os_timezone=0

[debug]

sound_q_length=200

queue_length=200

disable_outlookpoi=0

show_oneway=1

show_speed_limit=1

skip_eula=1

enable_roadshadow=1

Here is a working sys text for my touch diamond,

I think you need to use the 240x320 directory 640x480 is not supported.

Also the high res is for touch hd.

You can try this sys text but change the storage card as per your device sd card ( first line) and leave the rest as is.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] telegraph0000:
add vga=1 to [interface]

or

open up yor data file and see if it has a folder with that resolution. If not, update your data file.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
Oke, again thanks for your answers, but stil doesn't work!

I copied the sys.txt file from Londontownguy to my system file and it seems to work............... seems!

when i start the igo8.exe i got the startsceen, then the system go back to the igo8 directory and nothing, the system stand still.

When i start the .exe file again i got the message:

previous instance of iGO8 has not finished exiting yet.

please try again in a few seconds or soft-reset your device.

something in the sys.txt file is still wrong?
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] LondonTownGuy:
This is baffling maybe something is missing in your files, maybe try

app="%Opslagkaart%/iGO8" ie with the percentage marks as previous poster quoted
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
I tried the marks % in the folder app=/%Opslagkaart%/IGO8, but guess not working............

what seems to be simple...............:confused:

i realy dont know anymore.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] sc00basteve:
Just stopping by

I was just reading through cause I'm hoping to give this app a try.

Not to nitpick if it's just a typo but I believe he recommended using:

app=%Opslagkaart%/IGO8

and NOT app=/%Opslagkaart%/IGO8

Single character can mess it up, you know.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] LondonTownGuy:
app="%Opslagkaart%/iGO8" try also with the " " added, unless there is another difference with the raphael and diamond I thought it was only the sd card. It took me ages to get compile the right sys text I kept getting the same errors. My sys text works on latest 8.3 and also 8.0. Maybe there are some other files missing.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] eurorpeen:
Wait

Wait wait !

In french, we have a sentence : "Ne pas mettre la charrue avant les boeufs"

Your error message only tell us that igo don't find a file.

First thing : how do you installed igo ?

I could see two things in your case :

- maybe there is another ini file in the main memory, program files folder, of your device and the one on storage card is not used

- maybe the link on the start menu that you use try to go to another folder than storagecard\igo8

Try to run igo directly from the folder on your storage card by launching the app from file explorer.

Kinds regards
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] freco:
Your data.zip (or your skin file) has not the apropriate files for touch pro resolution.

Try a diferent data.zip that works with your iGO8 version.

If you accidentaly choose a skin that does not work with touch pro when you last run iGO8, and after restart does not start anymore, just go to \Storage Card(..whatever)\iGO8\Contents\Skin\ and delete it. It will start with the default skin.

Good luck.

Edit. My sys.txt has nothing related to 640x480 or 480x640.

[folders]

app="%SDCARD%/iGO8"

[interface]

maxzoom2d=6000000

show_exit=1

[rawdisplay]

screen_x=

screen_y=

[tts]

tts_buffer=131072

announce_exit_directions=1

tts_logics=3

priority="HIGH"

always_say_road_names=1

announce_street_name=1

skip_exit_numbers=0

[3d]

show_guidance_strip=1

show_guidance_arrows=1

guidancearrow_first_size=1.5

guidancearrow_first_alpha=24

guidancearrow_second_size=0.8

guidancearrow_second_alpha=12

[map]

3d_scale_carmodel=1

3dcarsizemin=2500

3dcarsizemax=4000

3dcarsizemul=30000

[roundaboutcam]

enabled=0

centery=20

[dynamiccompressor]

compressor=1

ratio=9

gain=9

[sound]

ding=0

queue_length=200

mute_os_key=1

[debug]

sound_q_length=200

tts_min_ready_wav= 1

tts_getaway_time=100

tts_expected_engine_delay=400
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
Thanks for your reaction freco;)

i tried your sugestions, but the directory content was already empty!

In copied your sys.txt to mine and started the aplication and get the following message:

Program application database cannot be found. Please insert original application SD card.

The sys.txt file begins with:

[folders]

app=%Opslagkaart(stand for SDCARD)%/iGO8, is this the sentence where it goes wrong?

Jena
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] freco:
Folder Content should not be empty. It has to contain the following folders,

Building -> (files to see buildings on the map, can be empty though)

Dem -> (file to see mountains etc, can be empty though)

Lang -> (Language files)

Map -> (Map files)

Poi -> (Poi files)

Scheme -> (Color Shemes)

Speedcam -> (Speedcam database)

Voice -> (Voise files)

Skin (optional)

Maybe that 's the main problem. If you open a file explorer what is the path to iGO8 folder? Try to write this path at app=

This works fine for me too

[folders]

app="/Storage Card/iGO8"
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
freco,

I tried again your suggestions, and i thought i was a step closer? but ........

The folder content has the folders you named, so....

the path to igo8 folder i looked for and i make a change for that.

And i must say he starts when i dubbel click the igo8.exe, but then he return to the folder where igo8. exe is and nothing happen further.

need i say more..............:eek:
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] freco:
Did you run iGO8 setup? ;) Returning back to explorer means does not start.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] techkills:
i cant get igo8 to work on my Fuze either! its driving me insane. it looks like it is about to open up fine and then it just shuts off. i have tried everything u guys have suggested here, please let me know if you find a solution.

thank you =/
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] telegraph0000:
sent you a pm
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] Pinraiser:
what do you mean with, did you run iGO8 setup?

I copied the whole iGO8 directory to my HTC touch pro SD card and double clicked on the iGO8.exe file (and offcourse i changed the system.txt file)
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] freco:
Check your PM.