yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] monkeyberry:
thanks Shelnes

think i got a little confused coz of the timeline he posted

"16/02/10 - Beta Wave 4 Released for Donators only."
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
That was an estimated time. On one of the latest pages in this thread the dev says it's going to be a bit late. First page isn't 100% updated
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
Google Contact Sync

hi all

this app for PC allows you to put your facebook contact pictures on to your google contacts. then when you sync your google contacts to your Androphone, you will get the pictures directly linked to your contacts without the need of another sync on the phone.

i've not tried yet but tonight i'll be able to give you e report over this app. :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Whats the app called? sounds like a useful workaround
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
I think he's thinking about this one. It's by the dev of Klaxon alarmclock.

There is also a facebook apps that does that. It's quite popular and works fine. Some of my frieds use it and are satisfied with it. You can take a look at it --> here
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
the name is in the title of my post ;)

Google Contact Sync

regards :)

the link to dl the last version of this app : http://www.mediafire.com/?m34vntu3tnz
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
i've tested this app : Google Contact Sync, and it's working very great!

for those who have facebook sync problems to link FB pictures to their google contacts, it's a very good alternative!!!

(sorry for my english, it's been a while i've not writen this language :p)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Your English looks perfect to me there.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
thanks to U Lennyuk :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] wizkid6000:
Yo man, the speed of this ROM is incredible! soooo fast! Not had any forcecloses as of yet, from everyday use. One!!!!!! Major!!!!! Problem!!!! LOLZ, i was late to work this morning because the alarm app froze on me and i fell back asleep whilst i thaught it was just snoozing. Ya bugger! :D

Anymore issues i will report as soon as they happen man but everything is brilliant!, using K-9 instead of gmail as that pushes, think you should get rid of Gmail and just use that if theres syncin issues. For now anyways whilst you fix it.

As i was typing the Alarm clock app forced closed on me again, anyone got any awsome work arounds????

Keep up the good work, expect a donation comming your way soon!

Edit: Also one thing has been bugging me, why when i press menu do i get a quick flash of my screen then the lock screen. Kinda bugs me, can't remember if my hero did this before but i don't think my G1 ever did, Anyone help enlighten me?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
Hi all

As a sound engineer, I offer my skills to create sound or ringtones for your precious.

just tell me what you want. however i cant garanty a delay but if i promise to do it, I will :D

As i'm an Andronoob, it's the only way for me to participate activly to this forum ;)

thank to Nathan for is fuc.. great job :p
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
Any news on the coming update? Will it be released today?

Edit: The fact that Nathan isn't answering gives me a good feeling. He's probably doing his thing (on

OUR

:D dev phone???)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Munkozz:
Waiting for beta 4... I was already tired from a large number of unstable assemblies ...

Excuse me for my English. I'm from 4pda.ru. Also try to collect the firmware, so far without success ...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dbdbdb2:
there is a minumun amount to donate to receive futures updates?

sorry for my english.. :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
You don't have to donate to get this rom, the final version will be free.

Nathan is just offering those that have kindly donated to him a chance to test the version before it is fully ready for release.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
I don't know about getting the beta updates but as far as I know all future updates aren't being charged for. The beta updates are a closed as a thanks to those who donated/helped out (at least I hope the latter remains as I'm still skint :( ).
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dbdbdb2:
I've donated 1 USD.. hehe
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Whilst I'm sure every donation is gratefully appreciated, I'm taking this opportunity to:

<golfclap>
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
Hahaha... :D +1
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
mwah, I think Nathan wouldn't complain if he'd get 1000 X $1.= :p
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
so you guys PAY to be guinea pigs and the final 'Complete' Rom is Free?

never underestimate how Geeky people can be

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
No, I quite concur, however it was obvious from the question and following statement that the lowest possible donation was made so as to gain access to the beta. That shows the reverse of any respect for the work done.

I could have done that. I've got the funds to be able to do that. However I'd rather donate a couple of pints, £5 and if I can afford it more to say thanks, I offered to become a beta tester to try and help out to show how grateful I am while my funding is short.

What he did is just rude IMHO which is why I <golfclap>'d him.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I've just got in from Cumbria. I'm really tired but will still be working on the rom.

For the record; I really appreciate any donation, regardless of the amount. As I say in the first post, everyone that's sent a donation will be getting the closed beta access, as my way of saying thank you.

Dev Hero arrives tomorrow btw ;)

PS - I lol'd at the golfclap.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dbdbdb2:
the intention of my dontation is not 'pay' for futures betas...

in fact, my first question is about how much I have to pay to continue using the ROM..

IMHO, this is the best 2.x ROM.. and I think Nathan was charged when it was ready.

Later, I realise that it will be free.. and since I have never used PayPal, I just donated 1 USD as a thank for this great ROM and also register PayPal (and test a payment)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Then I must appologise. However as both a dev(not here) and a beta tester you must be able to see why your question and statement (especially the haha) would be seriously misleading as to your intentions.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ulbi:
I have flashed the beta 3 on my Hero and tried the mobile phone via Bluetooth with my

link to the original Opel speakerphone. It connects and disconnects after a few short

Seconds again. Is there still a bug?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Hurtcake:
Donated $10 :)

Is there any particular reason you have two apps for "phone", "people" and "messages"?

Oh, i recommend "Root Explorer" for anyone who wants to remove preinstalled apps. (its a payed app), This way you dont have to go through the terminal.

Oh, when i remove one of the widgets i dont need, some "false"-lines appear in the HTC-Widget menu.

(Would have posted an image, but new users must be verified first :p)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Yes, the reason for 2 apps is so people can customise their own device to their own personal preference/if there are any issues with 1 then the other can become default (at least that has been my view thus far Nathan may well have another reason). Also some features currently work in one of the 2 apps but not the other, however once brought into effect by one they then show in the other (such as pictures for contacts, though can't atm remember which works and which says there are no pics, however once the one that works has updated the other sees the pic)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
No, ;) people pay to say thanks, they get to be guinea pigs as a bonus. TBH despite the issues (and I've said this every beta which are all better than the current open release) I'd rather be on the beta than not (and I am one of the lucky ones to be on the beta without having donated thus far, which will change as and when I can afford to)

P.S. Remember Nathan it's my birthday tomorrow (hint hint. But seriously keep up the good work and take your time with it, you've been doing a brilliant job with this, just need mms working so people don't think I'm being rude tomorrow morning LOL)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] 13oots2:
Happy Birthday, may your Android be bug fee:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] 13oots2:
Sorry it took me so long, have had very busy few days. Here is a picture of my "grubby" Hero with 3000mAh battery fitted. :eek:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
arg this is ugly...and not very convenient...:(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] 13oots2:
To me battery life is far more important than looks, a flat battery is lost business.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] X-Ter:
This is a great rom, I can't believe how fast it is! :)

There's a problem with the alarm though, the screen doesn't turn on while its ringing :S
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
If someone calls me the phone stops ringing as soon as i pick it up. This makes me miss some calls. Any way to turn this option off?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] thieum la fouine:
I realy understand your view as i'm a very big user of the music player (more than 3 hours a day on hight level...), but a slim phone is more handy than a "fat" one.

i just wonder why constructors still making short time batteries !!!

For me, Sony Ericsson has better batteries than all the other but their last phones are a little bit crappy!!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Exactly the same situation as me

Happy Birthday Dude
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Cheers 13oots2 and LennyUK going to be a good one I'm sure. Just hoping no-one text's me atm LOL.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] haruryu:
donated 5$

thank you for your hard work!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] barryallott:
My alarm clock just wont work. Each day it flashes the led at the correct time but no sound. The sound comes about 6 mins later but sense has completely crashed and so I cannot disable the alarm resulting in me pulling the battery to reboot the phone.

Can anyone reproduce this? got a work around?

I have the latest radio but dont run any overclock.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Just purchase Alarming Alarm Clock from the market, best app I have purchased.

And has a really nice night clock
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Sorry, bit of a busy day, however the solution is suggested earlier in this thread (I've just been told I should ban myself from "doing this" on my birthday :S **** it's not even 10 am and I'm in trouble with the missus already, maybe I should take back my last post LOL)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Morning all,

(Happy Birthday Akirain)

The Dev Hero has arrived; so I'm in the process of rooting.

Once that's done and I've had some breakfast, some relentless testing will commence!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
This is happening for me 2 :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Good morning Nathan

Thanks and gratz on the Dev Hero. A hearty breakfast I trust. :D I skipped mine as we're having Calamari for lunch (squid for anyone who doesn't know) and then I'm meant to be being taken out to dinner tonight :D

edit: yep, out for Chinese :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] J-Zeus:
Hi Nathan,

Not pushing but just a thought...would it be best to get BETA 4 out ASAP...thatway you'll have feedback over the weekend:rolleyes:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
Whahaha, that´s a very good attempt, i am with Jesus here:cool:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
I'm sure he will release it when he is good and ready :)

But until then I am in the waiting party to see what has changed.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Well I COULD release it now, but it's hardly any different to beta 3... so it's pointless really.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Do you know what your going to fix etc for Beta 4? or you just seeing what happens as you go?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I know what I'm trying to fix, but I'm not going to say just yet... as I don't want to get hopes up this time around! :)

Give me some time, you'll get beta 4 today. ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] davecore:
Good news for the Hero ;-)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] alain.duchateau:
Thanks !

For your hard work, this rom is the best 2.1 for Hero !

Many thanks !
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
No rush im ok with beta 3 for now :)

Enjoy it, don't stress this time remember this is also a day off work for you as well.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Piercy0812:
yeah a day off, make sure you do what you love and do some coding lol, i know that feeling.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mustumasti:
I like your enthusiasm, hope to see Stable Version 3 soon :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
Hope your work goes nice today :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
I am no DEV but a lot of people out there will have liked and benefited from my advice.

My Question to you is... Would it be wrong to place a donate link here to keep my advice coming? My laptop is dying and at the moment I can't afford a new one.

PM me your views... Thanks

Simples answer YES it would be wrong hey lets all ask for money for giving advice on the internet and the recession will be over in NO time.

Devs actually GIVE something they CREATED worth buying.

_________
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
Agree! You said it - in a good and polite way!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] TheAshMan:
PM stands for Private Message if you didn't know....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] piotrreq:
I've just donated - confirmation number 6L86378927555814F
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
And BEGGING means BEGGING privately or openly
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
well done for posting completely off topic. if someone asks for a pm don't go public.

and yes your right which is why its a question and not a donate button I was after peoples views not money.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
yeah nice comeback ..........................right

develop something and then come back
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] drygmasken:
Everybody behave...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
you need to chill out
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Sporkman:
is this for GSM only or will it work on a sprint hero ??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Calm folks, pretty please.

Anyway; update - Nearly done.

It's bootlooping atm, so I just need to figure out the cause of that.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
gsm only

ten char
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Fisgaz:
almost there =D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
Take your time ;) So looking forward to it :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jbrucks:
Beta 4

I do Network Troubleshooting, often I find that if I take a break, and come back I can see the problem more clearly. Anyway have a Guinness you deserve it!

P.S. I did donate not sure if PayPal gave you my email address, anyway I guess you can PM me.

Josh

Confirmation number:	8WA76595A61562318
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nu1mlock:
I'm sorry if this has been asked before, but I read that this ROM is for GSM Hero's only.

What does that mean exactly? If I flash this ROM to mine (bought in Sweden), will I only be able to use GSM networks, or will it still work with 3G (UMTS/HSDPA) networks?

Thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ICEM4N99:
NO, you will be able to use UMTS/HSDPA.

There's another "Hero" (made by Sprint, an american carrier) which uses the CDMA instead of the GSM networks. Not sure why, but the ROMs seem to be incompatible between them (GSM ROM in Sprint Hero will not work, and CDMA ROM in GSM Hero -your hero, neither)

I hope this help
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I know it's taking longer than expected, but I passed out from exhaustion last night during yet another boot loop.

The dilemma that I appear to be faced with is this:

Option 1: Similar to the earlier builds, we can have a SLOWISH, yet pretty much every widget/sense app will work

Option 2: Similar to previous betas... will be extremely fast, but several workarounds.

I can't seem to get the balance just right.

What would you prefer?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
I vote for 2.

speed speed speed
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Konradwalsh:
Option one
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] hinz:
I'm for Option 1,

....unless it's really slow (slower than 2.1, then I wouldn't mind option 2)

what i'm saying is that while fast is great, there's no point if the features you need aren't there.

It makes the overall experience poor if you have to use workarounds which most of the time don't work as well as the originals.. just my 2 cents
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
Or you could upload them both :rolleyes:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nigelpwilson:
Yeah both sounds like a good idea to me ? :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
The faster build is 99% done, so I actually COULD upload both.

I'll label the fast build as Villain LITE.

Now, I was supposed to get these up yesterday, but I ended up passing out from tiredness. I'm not around this morning as I have to fix my car :(

Anyway, I'm fairly confident I can get both builds up today at least!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Oh - the SLOWER build won't be any slower than 2.1. It should actually be quicker.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
in that case I'll go for the slower full optioned one
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] HippoEmily:
I vote Option 1.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] piotrreq:
IMHO - this is still beta, not stable release so You should make one build with more features. In this way You'll get more feedback and the stable release will be very fast and functional. You are only one person, and You can't do it all. So better don't try to do too much :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kevinlow:
so do i ... thanks :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] folgui:
Hi.

Both are good to try and then choice what one you prefer, but i know developing two similar versions is a lot of work / difficulty. Nathan, you decide ;)

Personally, if option 1 is not very slow, I prefer it.

Thanks.

Regards, folgui.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
In that case I would say that is a job well done. I didn't find 2.1 a bad build at all so if you have improved that then you will deserve a little something from me next week when I finally after all the crap I have been through get a pay day :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] J-Zeus:
Option 1 for me ( as is is at least as fast as 2.1 ) - you'll get better feedback and super spinny speeds can come later:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
did you get the calender working Nathan?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
I'm more than happy to try and beta both. Only major issues I have with 3 is the sms not working properly and the market (via wifi if that makes any difference) vendor FC's when I try and download anything. Else as I've said before the rest appears to be working perfectly (at least for my uses)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] alpha124:
I would prefer option 2. :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] abu_121:
Option 1 for me, 2.1 was a real good build personally. :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
I think it would be a great idea to have both options availiable and market one as VillianRom Lite (or whatever) that way people can choose what they want from the rom.

Fully functional or fast with the basics
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
* Waiting for mail from Nathan :eek:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
wow finally got my wifi to connect on beta 3 :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] gmmorris:
Then definitely 1.

We need usable phones.... if the speed is not the best, but still good - then thats OK if we have the features we need :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Fisgaz:
option 1

Confirmation number:

1VV412626R4836240

10$
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] georgeskydiver:
using BETA 3 right now, all things work great, but little bit slow.

also the Chinese working fine and Chinese input is also fine.

just can not as its' original use chinese to search in phone function...

Bluetooth headphone working good. this is important for me.

it still great.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] paulb42:
Count me in as another vote for option 1 - there are other ROMs around for ultra-fast, yours seems to be the fullest-featured.

And if the option 1 ROM is faster than the 2.1, then "SLOWISH" is certainly not the right word ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] MerXury13:
Option 1: I miss my Widget:(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] drygmasken:
The HTC widgets I don't use much.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Like I said everyone likes things done differently, so giving both options will be the only way to please everyone.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] htb2050:
When will you make beta 4 public? and do you have any plans to integrate custom kernels into your roms?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dready75:
Someone does encounter this problem?

- Bug in the Configuration Wizard installation when we have to choose the network (wireless or 3G => 3G is not available)

- No pre-configured APN

- No 3G connection (unless the APN is configured manually)

On the network Bouygues Telecom (France)

Note that I have exactly the same problem on Chpoubs 1.9 ROM
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Romdan:
I didn't recieve my download link for beta 4. Another vote for option 1.:)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
No one has a download link for beta 4 yet.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] C-T-S:
One more vote for option 1

It's better to make a beta with full option, not with out them :-)

Thanks for your work,

Christian
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] yan74s:
Same problem, with the same operator in the same country.

And with the same roms.

Try to wipe&install 2 or 3 times.

Sometimes it makes it going well.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Simc13:
Vote for option 1
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
I vote for option 1 , full sense :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] spacecat:
i say focus on Vanillain its the best one you have done imo
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dready75:
I read somewhere about selecting systems options :

Phone app : *#*#4636#*#*

and selecting "WCDMA Preffered"

It can be also done by this app : Akkuinfo

But have no idea if it's working, not tested
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] wrameerez:
Speed please !

The basic functions must be usable in terms of seed before the fancy widgets.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] alain.duchateau:
Option 1

Speed, Speed UP ! this phone is perfect when is interface is fluid :-)

Thx for your work, we are a group of belgian users, we love your work !
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] llvllaster:
The unlock pattern doesn't work. Any idea how to unlock my HERO :D

ps: the touch sensitive is very bad on pattern screen.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] yan74s:
The code opens "phone & battery settings" : WCDMA is already selected (under modaco 3.2, I didn't test with others ROM)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Wrong thread this is Villain not Modaco
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] X-Ter:
You'll have to do the unlock thing very very quickly.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] cstenager:
Option 1

I also vote for option 1

(and the problem with unlock is described as not working !)

Quote:

NOT WORKING/Workarounds/Advice:

- REQUIRE UNLOCK PATTERN NOT WORKING- DO NOT USE.