yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Rui-Cruz:
My vote is for option 1 as well..but I`m happy with any as it is great to finally be able to use 2.1 as my daily Rom.

Any updates on your timeline? No pressure, just would be really nice to know if I should sit up and wait tonight...Allthough I guess I should sit up anyway in support to the dev that probably works his ass off trying to make us happy...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
I'm guessing you might as well go to bed, It seems nathan is doing other things.

Will stay up anyway to watch olympic skating :eek:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
3.0 Beta 4 is done.

I'll upload when I get home tonight - night out now... sorry people!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
Excellent, one more reason to stay up longer
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Fisgaz:
looks like we'll have a try at that tomorrow, yeah!

thanks!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] simondadiamond:
Im soo glad we dont live in the same time zones :D lol :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Walto:
have fun.. hope complete rom ain't so far now for everyone. your work is really worth of waiting :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] llvllaster:
@nprussell

will be also a fix for unlock pattern in your next release.? :rolleyes:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bonesy:
Can i install htc twitter on this?or is it a no go?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Flame-R:
np, im going to send you a market to get free apps, that you have to pay for.

just inbox me when you start uploading the ROM!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
3.0 Beta 4 is back to it's 2.1 style roots.

I've just had a problem with it on my night out though, so I'm working again.;

After 7u or 8 beers :|
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] simondadiamond:
Lol, i hope ya drink a lot ... if not good luck workin :P
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Do not offer/request/promote any warez please. It is strictly forbidden.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] 13oots2:
Was wondering why we didn't ALL get an invite for those beers;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
we just need to wait. It is sounding very good though.

lets hope the beers enhanced your android mind.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] f_squalll:
Thanks for your work

Thanks a lot for all the efforts you invest into that rom.

I much appreciate it like many people in that forum.

That's the reason why I made a donation (8KG175545P702152J).

It's an excellent idea to release both lite and full Sense versions :)

Keep up the good work!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
Got a hangover today? ;) Sorted out those problems with the update?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
give the guy a break, you lot are worse than women
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Waza_Be:
Maybe there women in this thread :p
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Smirge:
if there is then i have one question :

Why the *** are they out of the kitchen!!??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] sedinix:
So I have another q for you. Why you leave your cave ?

:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Beta 4 public coming later today - 100% definite :)

I have decided that there will be one final mini-beta for the donators after people have tested beta 4.

The reason being, I have reverted back to the Villain 2.1 build, due to its overall reliability.

TBH though, Vanillain 1.1 is the build I'm most proud of... That's also coming today.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ptm:
I've been enjoying your ROM a lot. Its a nice, fast, fairly stable effort. Good work.

I have dropped you a small donation for your efforts. Perhaps, it will buy you Somemore beers, or indeed, a decent hangover remedy ;-)

Ref:5FK901570E375912E

ptm
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
Rightly so about Vanillain, i have tested the 3.0 Beta and Vanillain 1.0 is much better imo

only thing i miss is the HTC sync with outlook, vanilain 1.1 should be awsome
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] burgess_boy:
Top Rom, can't believe how fast it is for a 2.1 Rom, was just wondering if there was any chance of installing the new dialer or does it affect the speed of the rom
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
Beta 4 will have all sense widgets working?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Internet problems; It'll be up later.

Definitely later today though.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] msoek:
great rom

SUPER !

ref. 7D961857UK548764X

THX, Marco
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] happybob:
great rom

hello small donation money short this week donation #05K18310G2736000U doing great work :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Hurtcake:
Looking forward to it :D

Ref: 6VV98999BR399743B
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Noonski:
Temper temper, And No foul language please this site is rated rated for the ages 12 and up so we'd like to keep that rating.

Don't do it again, it wasn't an impressive first post.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kevinof:
Nathan,

Is there any way get the 2.1 email client instead (or as well as) the Htc one. I prefer the 2.1 version as you can select multiple emails for deletion etc. The htc version sucks.

thanks. BTW - $25/83282901DX051592G. Keep up the great work.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] yanchik:
sorry:rolleyes:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kevin8622:
Made a donation from France ;)

Ref. 68X34608J6588852T
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] henky92:
definatly excited for b4,

wish I could spare a few bucks:(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
i think i must be refreshing my page every 5 minutes haha, eager or what? lol:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] simondadiamond:
same lolol
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
Me3 ;) Watching curling on the TV, and hoping i'm not staying up for no reason:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
hahah awwh, i have every faith in our awesome cook! id say 11.59 itl be up lol
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] morphen:
Just flashed Beta 3...

my hero is stuck on the "glowing" HTC screen after flashing.

I've wiped before installing..

any reason for this?

btw, also donated :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] sagams:
I have the same problem. When jumps back to the search screen, if press home key, i can hear directions from google navigation.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ritdaw:
Thought id say thanks again as this Rom is almost enough for me to switch.

Things outstanding for me are:

Protected apps in market missing

Exchange support not working in mail app (will investigate further tomorrow)

Gmail push requiring manual sync
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] twistedelegance:
can you please include the original HTC calendar?? the android original one is really ugly, and HTC calendar widget is the best out there...

For those smissing various HTC widgets you can get the .apk from every 2.1 rom and install them manually.. Of course you need to have the original HTC apk installed to have them working properly.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] plun:
My findings :)

- MyBackupPro gone from Market, paid app.

(I managed to fix this with Titanium Backup and restored my SMS, call history etc..)

- Barcode Scanner gives FC

- Network location is a mess.....

- GoogleNav, no map

- morelocale 2 must be used for my language (Swedish)

Thanks for the rom anyway !!! :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] fabioccoelho:
Can u include more ringtones, notifications and alarms sounds?

Thanks.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Some questions answered again:

1. (and the important one)... ALL Future updates will be no-wipe, incremental patches whenever possible, including 1.1b/1.2, whatever it turns out to be.

2. The Network location is a problem for some people only. Those experiencing the problem, simply flash NetLoc from the first post in this thread: CKDroid NetLoc fix

3. The HTC keyboard is laggy. Turn off the haptic feedback, which helps. This is why 1.0 opted for the stock android keyboard... it doesn't lag.

4. I can't figure out the google maps issue. It's odd. I'm wondering if it can't find the map in navigation itself, causing it to bottom out. I'll keep working on this. For all of you Brits experiencing the same problem, this is a priority to me, as I'm England, and I want the Google Nav WORKING. Stick with me on this, I'll sort it.

and finally...

1.1b will be delayed. Instead, I'll release it as 1.2 over the next couple of days once I'm happy I've ironed out a lot of the issues people are having.

Keep reporting the problems people, I appreciate all of the feedback, whether it be positive or negative! I'm glad a good percentage of you like it - I'm happy to use it as my main rom despite the issues, and I'll be working on it pretty constantly when not at the day job.

Thanks again all.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] xavi_7_77:
You could arrange for version 1.2 the problem of updating the mail gmail?

Thank you!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kayceejayh:
Yeah - it's got a few bugs, but kudos to you for getting Sense working well on 2.1. Modaco IS fantastic, but it's not 2.1. Can't wait to play with the new releases.

K
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I'm working on the Google Mail problem as we speak.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Sporkman:
ill keep an eye on this rom thx for the hard work
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] marianne2:
could please also take a look at exchange?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jclei:
Best Sense UI ROM since Modaco. Big thanks to the developer, Ive flashed to it and have to say it is lightening fast.

Once calendar and music widgets come in version 1.2 ill be more than happy.

One thing Ive noticed, When you select View options in your contacts (in my case to hide all contacts on my SIM card) and close, when you come back they reappear, i.e the option doesnt appear to save. Very very minor issue, just something I have noticed in my use

Overall, Awesome work!! - Ill be donating..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I'll look into exchange problem.

I'm running 1.1b test on my phone right now, and all of the HTC stuff is there now (Calendar, Twitter & associated widgets). Still haven't fixed the NAV/OpenGL yet. They're priority for 1.2

In fact, I'll upload the 1.1a rom, so people can use the new widgets.

Important: The rom I'm uploading now requires a wipe (again), this is the last one that will. All future update will be no-wipe.

CHANGELOG:

Added HTC Calendar + Widget

Added HTC Twitter + Widget

Everything else pretty much remains the same. If you DO NOT want the calendar or Twitter, ignore this update... It's not necessary.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ronny4321:
Looks great. Does it or will it have Esmertec Jbed Java program?

thanks in advance
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] xavi_7_77:
Thank you!

Very good job, whenever I like this rom
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Waza_Be:
Please tweet when it's done.. it's really easier to follow tweeter than this huge forum!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] lozfromcorby:
not sure if its been reported, or maybe its just a problem on my phone, but Goggles keeps force closing when I take a picture.

it's not major problem, so i'm sticking with this rom!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ChrisShUK:
Same here :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jonnie_stew:
heya

great rom, very smooth

One thing i have noticed coming from Modaco 3.1 is that HSPDA data doesnt seem to work any more.

Sitting in the same location, on modaco the data symbol appears as an H, whereas on this rom it only appears as 3G.

Im on Tmobile UK

A minor gripe, but would be nice if it could be sorted

Also on a side note, would it be possible to have a version without all the additional software such as the USB mount apps? I try to keep my phone as empty as possible, so not being able to choose to uninstall these is putting me off keeping this ROM as a permanent feature of my Hero.

Thanks for all your hard work :D

Jonnie
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] JTopaz:
I have just flashed this rom onto my Hero, 2.1 is looking hot!

Everything is working fine for me. I've found it to be a bit choppy/laggy in places. You can definitely live with it though.

I'd quite like to know how to sync my contacts from gmail into the people app. I used to be able to go to groups and sync it that way? HTC/google seem to have taken this feature out. Any ideas?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
happens sometimes,

take the battery out and reboot.. usually works if not do a nandroid recover.. wipe the phone, then flash new rom.. try that :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] morphen:
removed battery, worked like a charm :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] imanel:
Mine took about 4 minutes before it run, but it does... So maybe try to eat something waiting for run? ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
Just flashed new beta 4, all seems ok. Great work, very fast!

;) waiting it, my F5 key is hot :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
Thought beta 4 was going to be a public releasee?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
I was joking :) , i'm waiting it and yes, it will be public
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
nearly died then lol =p
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] georgeskydiver:
When I use Google map or Google Nav.

the satellite signal will stop after few minute.

have to turn off and one to make it working again.

is it only me or ....

thanks for the Rom though

had donated

Confirmation number:27C0049785289713M
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jbrucks:
I have the same problem with Google Nav, the satelite signal will stop randomly. I did upgrade to the most current google maps from the market.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] hillbilly99:
Don't think the dev is posting it today. Too late now
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
It is really no problem that he dont post it today, it will be here tomorrow then... But its alittle sad he keeps us having false hope ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] hillbilly99:
Yupp... but why the h*ll are we all still out of bed? We should get our beauty-sleep and be ready to rock the world with the new ROM tomorrow :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] simondadiamond:
Remember when we were kids, and we just couldn't fall asleep on Christmas Eve, because we knew Santa was coming ... yea it's kind of like this LOL
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Whilst I am indeed flattered at the thought of being compared to Santa, the fact remains, I am having problems with my internet connection.

Due to its appalling upload speed, it can take 3 hours to upload 100mb. If the wireless drops off in that time, which it inevitably does, then I'm buggered.

Still, I apologise for continually getting your hopes up this week. I can confirm that both roms are done, and I'm trying to upload any minute. Will take hours though.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Stojko:
Thanks for the update! :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
As long as you give us so nice updates i'm happy.. If there are anything i can do to help you get the roms out just scream
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bartolo777:
Hi totally new to the forum looking foward to the beta
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mltsui:
No need to apologize as you're already a donator. Appreciate your job. Well done! ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] taipan541:
waiting waiting waiting.. ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] reinert:
new

does evrything gets deleted from 2.1 to 3 ? i dont want to install all the items agan :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Konradwalsh:
Ah... then use titanium backup..

Titanium Backup

http://tech-n-life.com/index.php/2010/02/the-most-essential-app-for-android-titanium-backup/
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] buffon2102:
can I use it for my HTC Magic 32A?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] adeg1974:
New beta

Hi,

This new version is just fantastic, marvellous work. I am using the Hero as my main mobile and synced with Exchange, the new mail and calendar apps are perfect. Thanks a lot, a small donation on it's way 7K958186XJ794514V.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] MrYiff:
No, this is for the Hero only
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Can't wait to see the change list for Beta 4 :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] deepinside88:
is the beta 4 now only for donators? =) sry 4 this question
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Well if you read post 1 then it would seem that way, however I believe that beta 4 will be for everyone (public) and then a beta 4.5 will come out just for donators before the final release of VillainRom 3.0.

Based on what Nathan said a few pages back.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] deepinside88:
thank you very much
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Rui-Cruz:
Is the new version out? . I`ve donated , but havent seen any link here or in my mail . Just wondering? 5317-4660-3820-6801
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Not yet Nathan has had trouble with his internet.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
4.0 Beta 4 is up. See post #1

Sorry again that it's taken so long.

IMPORTANT - I need some hardcore testing done on this one guys.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Will have it flashed by 1:30pm at the latest, will download now ready for my lunch break to hit.

Edit: is it the 4shared link yeah Villan3-4?

Just to double check :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Yeah, that's the one!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] piotrreq:
I'm downloading :D

P.S. The links to 3v3 version are rather misleading
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Yeah thats what I hit as well.

Nathan will flash this as soon as I can but will be lunch time by the latest, then will test away.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] lozfromcorby:
I'll give this one a whirl! I've been using 2.1 since released so this is my first try at 3.0!

One thing, does the OpenGL work in this one yet? I haven't really find myself in need of it (as I say, I've been using 2.1 happily without it!) but! I came across a new music player "3" (cubed) by RockOn and it needs it to work. Once the problem is fixed, you should totally make it the default Music player. It's really cool & free!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Further to Nathan's post (1).

As this is now based on 2.1 I am guessing (could be very very wrong here) that Google Nav and gallery 3d will now not be working.

However I will confirm this once I am able to test, download is at about 60% now.

Unless Nathan can shed a light on this now, however he has said he was unable to do a full test.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
What's so good about it? You have me interested now :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] j2kquest:
Beta

Can anyone confirm Beta 4 is the one thats up, the megaupload link says test3 and is the same filesize as the beta 3 rom

Cheers

<edit that>

My bad seen the link thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Beta 4 is up its the link at the bottom of post 1 (its 4shared and the file is called "Villain3-4.zip")
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] loki6666:
yes, go to the end of first post!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] lozfromcorby:
it uses like a really nice 3d cube ui, roll it left and write to search by letter and up and down for album covers. can queue songs too. it just seem really nice...dare i say it....ituneish :/
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] andready:
Great job, nprussell

what is the difference between these 2 ROM's: VillainROM 3.0 and Vanillain 1.1?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] corvus:
Megaupload Link

Here you get a megaupload link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9LZT7TAL

Corvus.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] paulb42:
... and a RapidShare one.

http://rapidshare.com/files/354189062/villain3-4.zip

;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] j2kquest:
Thanks for the mirrors guys
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Has anyone successfully flashed this yet, I see people are having trouble with the other rom.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] joopsg:
Cannot open package dude.

Cannot flash..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] usjon:
Tried flashing this now, it says the file is bad. :confused:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] loki6666:
i try now... just booting the first time...

booted up well. now rebooting it. I installed the one from the "4Shared"-downloadlink !
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Think there was a problem with the signing of these .zip files.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Installed, reconfiguring my settings.

Initial reactions:

:( Teeter has gone again

:( Lock screen is straight bar and not curved again

:( Lost boot sounds

:( Java FC'd on reboot

:( messaging FC'd on reboot as well.

:( Messages won't send.

:) I like the Villain boot screen

:) Fast and all Widgets I've tried thus far work happily

:) Voicemail shows up immediately

:) Pictures add to contacts (though zooms in on face alot) without a problem

:) Favorites add without a glitch

To test,

Will have to test the market when I get home

everything else.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kevinof:
Just flashed. All working so far. Now restoring my text messges and apps.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Jonashero:
hxxp://****valdres.com/villain3-4.zip

Fast mirror.

Testing now :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] loki6666:
how do u do this?

-------------------

cannot get my data connection to work.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Booting now

___

- After first boot voice control app force closed as soon as it booted up

- it told me I had a backup on my sd card and do I want to restore it? Very confused but said yes

- Calendar storage force closed (maybe due to backup being restored?)

- gives you choice of home or sense again (set sense to default)

- no set-up added gmail account manually

REBOOT

-Seems fast enough

- Downloading My Backup Pro to restore backup now

- after reboot market seems to work fine (at one download at a time) and 3g is now connecting

-
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kevinof:
Spoke too soon. Can't sync google contacts. Calendar and mail show up in the sync settings but no contacts.

This is a major no for me - have to go back to previous if I can't get this working.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] luckgod:
Chinese(ZF) characters not appear :mad:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] piluco:
I thought and I hoped that as donor was also up to me to me the link to be able to unload the version 4
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] alsheron:
Feedback

I flashed this, moving from Modacos 1.5 based 3.2 rom because I love the Tweet widget but hate sense (dumb, I know).... Followed all the instructions to the letter and have to say:

1) Interface seems very laggy compared to Vannilain (the one previous to the new update that I tried). After rebooting post-install, when I press the Home button it asked me whether I wanted to use "Home" or "HTC Sense". Obvious what that is, but not seen it before in any other ROM.

2) Apps and the interface in general take about 1-3 seconds after touch to even begin to launch. Way slower than other ROMS in this regard - again this is not negative criticism - just feedback. I know a lot of work and effort went into this and I definitely appreciate it. Probably just need a Nexus One!

3) I've seen this before, but under Settings > Language and Keyboard, there are two identical entries for "Android Keyboard" Neither of them lets me turn off Haptic feedback on the keyboard as advised and the setting in Spare Parts hasn't turned it off either.

3) I've experienced a few crashes: Browser, for one, seems v buggy - the rest I cant remember.

4) Nav launcher doesn't work. Browser crashes when trying to download something.

Generally good, but I think I'll wait for another stability update or for HTC to get their act together and release an official 2.1 Sense rom that can be hacked by tech gurus like nprussel! I'm sure it's the sources of these ROMS that's the cause of their varying instability(?). This ROM is just a bit too flaky for my liking.