yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jugulator:
Decent ROM. Reasonable fast but,

Lot of force closes - many apps.

Unable to find location, even with NetLoc

Weather app not working (Is this why there is another World Weather App?); Weather clock shows the weather in Dublin, no matter which home location u select! Cannot select a city in the weather widget.

aNetshare not working - stuck at SU request screen
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] kkoouu:
Exchange error debug

Just want to help to solve the Exchange issue by adding some more info:

After entering the account informations account is correctly verified (OTA) and sync configuration is displayed ( one can choose to sync Mail,Contacts, Calendar).

No matter what combination of syncing Contacts,Mail,Calendar is used, when "Finish setup" is chosen, the error "Failed to create account, please try again later" is displayed.

Full logcat between pressing the button and the error is attached.

Errors (even without Calendar sync chosen):

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown URL content://calendar/eas_tracking

java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unknown URL content://calendar/easSyncInfo
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dolby71:
Yea, same here. Weather widget shows Jerusalem, and that's it.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] an0therus3r:
That's a know bug, android can't handle password policy.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] wizzra:
Great rom!

2.1 with Sense looks good!

I problem I have is that, the Super User application doesn't work.

Whenever an applications needs a super user permissions, it launches the SuperUser app, but than I get only a black screen.

Anyone knows how to fix this?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] FallDog:
can't use touch input chinese

i hope next version can use~~
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] wizzra:
Whenever a program needs a super user access it goes to the SuperUser permissions app that is included with the rom (and other roms), however when I run the app (or when a program asks for super user) i get a blank screen and than after a while Force Close..

that means I can't give/get super user permissions.. someone knows how to fix it ?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ritdaw:
Sounds like the mail app has changed then, server policy hasn't changed my end but changing to this rom results in the same error.

Wonder if its worth trying the mail app from the community hero 1.8 rather than espresso. It might be a different version?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] fengter:
thanks,that's so good,i like it.perfect
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] taz5176:
hi what bluetooth file transfer app u use? i tried medieval bt file transfer & encountered some bt layers errors when launching the bt app, not working for me.

im now reflashing the rom again to try. any tips?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] henky92:
going to flash now,

1.0 was too unstable for me I reflashed back to modaco after half an hour, I'll try this one and let you know how it goes:)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shark0807:
Seems to be a stable ROM except for the mail app. I have the same error as a previous poster, where when asking to sync, you get a "Failed to Create the account. Please Try Again Later" error.

Exchange seems to really have problems working in the 2.1 realm. In Hero21 Community after the initial sync the application goes through a loop of having to 'resync' the settings for Exchange, the Espresso hybrid has an infinite loop error where it will try to sync the mail, but instead drains your battery as it continues to try to retrieve it without success, and this one just doesn't seem to work at all.

Perhaps if I, and others, want to use exchange, we're going to have to wait for HTC's official release.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] alias_neo:
Thanks for the info, that's reason enough for me to stick with stock until I see a serious fix or something official from HTC.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I'll keep trying Exchange. No promises though, as unfortunately, it's just not that high a priority for me. :(

I do, however, have an idea I'll be testing tonight.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Just hang fire on the Apps2SD, I'll make it work for the next release. In fact, I'm fairly sure I have done it and it's working.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Carjigo:
hello, I'm testing the rom and it's pretty good, but on a restart 3d galery I disappeared, but did not work, any way to restore it?

thanks and greetings
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] vvaleta28:
Deverdad, I like fantastic rom much and rapidida compared with anyone, very good work, I wait for the definitive one with the changes that you could do, especially apps2sd that nuta muchisimo in the memory.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] JayCe98:
Another quick thing: by default, roaming is activated for data connections. Maybe it is better for our bills if default setting on a fresh install is deactivated ...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] sdamion:
Here is my convermation. Wann trie your rom thx

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[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] :
It finally worked, the htc widgets however appear twice. So I'll remain with V3pre.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Piercy0812:
i +1 this, think this is a good idea.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Piercy0812:
Best version so far imo Nathan.

As I think you already know:

apps2sd

mms

widget issues (removing all fixed it)

original contacts app (this is so I can remove the Facebook number sync like we discussed before)

gallery app

Other than that nice fast rom,nice interface. I would like to see roaming data off and handcent installed as default. great Rom :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
how can i sync my contact that i have to my gmail?

Why Google Sync Missing the Contacts option? in google sync i can choose only Gmail, Calendar, Picasa...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Every donator should now have the pre-release.

IF you do not, for any reason, please EMAIL me on: hondanate @ gmail.com

I can't keep up with my PMs, I received 38 yesterday, about a multitude of things.

Thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I have a feeling that today will be a good day for Villain dev :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] xdafalter:
One problem occurred sporadically with every Villain Rom on my Hero, incl. the 3.0Pre:

Ringtone volume on incoming calls is at max sometimes which is a no-go for me whilst having the device at my desk in the office :( Of course it's set to about 1/3 all the time... Also tried Toggle Setting Volume Control but no luck.

Anybody else experiencing this?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
@nprussell Ok with my contacts... in 3rd reboot the Contacts Option in Google Sync appear...

Now i miss all of my HTC widgets...

Nathan, i think that we have a lot of bug in this version...

Do you have any bugtracker or we can post you via twitter... #villain21bugs
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Piercy0812:
Just to confuse things more, last night i managed to send an mms from the default messages app. Now however i cant, the delivery report on the message didn't return but the picture was received. Now, its just looping round saying generic network failure. Strange eh?

:D Hope so, cant wait for the final version, it's looking good.

ps. loving the silent boot!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
try downloading "tone picker" in the market it is free and can control things like that.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Care to elaborate? :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
XAXAXAXAXA... in every reboot, i miss one more HTC widget
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
That means you were caught in the trap of them not being perfect first time round.

Options

1)retry Nathan's suggestions from his email

2) Reflash (without a wipe then if still not do a wipe)

3) just wait for the final release
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
Im here to report bugs... this is the point of betas right?

new bug...

in some contacts ( i think in contacts that is connected with facebook app) i have duplicate items...

not duplicate contacts just items in specific persons

can check?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
And I am just trying to help you fix that bug :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
Yeah my friend... i really dont mean something bad for you in my previews post... i just dont know english too much
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bram_smulders:
when do you release this nice rom into the wild?

I'm anxious to test it!

Gr.B
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ermacwins:
friday evening maybe
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I'm hoping Friday!

I just want to fix the major issues such as widget problems, etc & a couple of other small surprises before releasing.

I might be sending the donators a small update tomorrow though, so that they can demo it first.

It depends how much time I get free over next couple of days. Unfortunately, I'm working 10 hour days this week. :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ermacwins:
also please remember to add the camera 5mp fix if you havent already

i take it location is working?

does live wallpapers work?

man i you can release this b4 5p fri, i would really appreciate so i can test at work as theres not much work to do these days

is vanillian dead?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bram_smulders:
thnx for the quick update, dont rush yourself to much, and try to have spare time also, haha!

Gr. Bram
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
You have already posted this and a lot of your points were already answered.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
The camera fix "fixes" the camera.apk app, not the HTCcamera.apk.

The HTC camera works for most, and for those it doesn't work for, it crashes regardless of resolution.

Network Location works fine.

No, Live Wallpapers don't work, nor do I have any inclination to make them work - sorry.

It will not be released before 5pm, as I don't finish work until 6pm.

and finally....

No, Vanillain is not dead. Villain comes first though! ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Yeah, I was thinking the same mate.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
i have test all of nathans rom, and this 3pre its the most unstable...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Firstly @tron - that's not helpful. Not at all. If anything, it makes me think 'What's the point?'

The ROM should be more stable than previous versions, as it doesn't have as many FCs, crashes, etc. What do you think makes it unstable?

You cannot judge the stability of the ROM based on a couple of bugs.

Bugs/Stability are completely different.

If you're unhappy with it as it is, go back to your previous rom, and wait for the public release, which should address the main issues you've highlighted.

Again, I thank you for your donation, and I appreciate (most of) your feedback. However, please lay of the unhelpful negativity, it doesn't exactly spur me on to work solidly in my free time to improve it for you all.

@ two people that have PMd me...

In terms of donations, and making money - to the couple of people that have PMd me saying I'm just trying to make money out of it, I'm disgusted by this.

I asked for donations for a Dev Hero, which I subsequently bought just over a week ago or so. You all donated enough money for me to buy the dev hero, and I am so appreciative of this.

Unfortunately, my other Hero's screen (after it breaking) is no longer working. Thus, I am down to the one Hero again. If you guys hadn't have bought me a Hero, I wouldn't even have one now.

FYI - I haven't made a fortune. I've made £78 since I bought my dev Hero, which puts me about £150 away from another 2nd hand Hero. Yes, I am saving for a dev hero again :(

Please remember, that I am doing this for you guys now, not for myself.

I know there are some devs on the forum that are clearly doing it to make money, I am not. In a lot of ways, I regret the whole 'Beta for donators' thing.

Being TOTALLY honest, I made more in donations BEFORE I made the betas 'donator only'.

Anyway... gramatically poor rant over.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dolby71:
uhhh.. yes it is

stable

. it's a great release...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dolby71:
I think that's mainly because everyone who's interested in your project already donated, and right now there's no one left :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] paulb42:
A further update on the battery life issue I was/am having - it appear to be related to WiFi - it doesn't appear to be turning off when it should do (i.e. when the screen is off). Is anyone else having this problem and/or can suggest a fix?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Sorry to bore you all with that rant.

I'm receiving some incredibly rude PMs from some people who clearly don't understand that they haven't BOUGHT the rom from me.

The whole point was to reward existing donators, not to bring in a bunch of new people who are donating $0.01 just to get a hold of the betas.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] paulb42:
I'll second that - aside from a few small issues, which Nathan has already said he's working on (for those few of us who actually bother reading the thread....) the ROM is great.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dolby71:
yes, i realize that. bunch of retards. just remember that there are still lots of people here who do appreciate your work....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Lets just ignore the people who warrant being ignored and try to refocus on the positives here guys yeah?

No point clogging up this already massive thread with people now saying how good this ROM is (even though its very true).

If we just start arguing on here now it makes it even harder for people who don't like to read catch up.

Thanks :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Phanes:
@Nathan

Just get over the PM´s. Not really worth talk about them. There are plenty other 1.5 and 2.1 ROM´s they can flash on their Hero´s.

@all others

I think you guys do forget there is NO official released basis for Android 2.1 and all what happening here is because somebody (Nathan) is doing some dev work in his spare time. So, you guys are not satisfied? WHO the F.CK CARES?

Honestly? I haven´t had any major issue with the new ROM. My battery is lasting 68 hours with one load. You have double widgets? Get over it or try to make a new ROM yourself.

This behaviour is really disgusting!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Piercy0812:
bah ignore them, this rom is the most stable so far. the only beta i think wasn't as stable as the previous was beta 4, imo, was less stable than beta 3. I stuck with beta 3 and am now happy with pre-release.

As for donators, what muppets, its pretty lame people doing that, but most know your not doing it for profit, its also a decent way to limit numbers testing the betas/RC's

edit: lennyuk agreed.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] tron13:
NO NO NO nathan... i dont told you this for bad.

im sure that you make the best. Your rom its the best 2.1 rom and this is the reason that im here to help you finding bugs... If im not believe in you im dont lose my time with you...

i just told that, AT THE POINT the pre-release its VERY VERY BUGGY (for me it is, for dolby71 its OK... its only opinions...)

My previous rom its your nathan :)

i want to told you again... IM NOT HERE TO judge you. im here for help YOU, ME and all android guys. I really appriciate you and your work
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
I have to agree with what has already been posted, but I'll also elaborate.

Having beta tested every single one of Nathan's ROMs this is by far the most stable.

It's also one of the fastest and thus far despite me adding a fair bit of software that isn't already there by default, the only problem I've experienced at all with it is that it won't load copilot 8, not much of an issue as I know most of the places I want to go and can always borrow my father's tomtom.

To those complaining at Nathan re having bought this ROM/his time:

The dictionary definition of Donate:

1. To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute.

This does not mean you have any rights to anything whatsoever. You donated to help him get a hero/have a few beers as a way to support his development. He chose to allow you access to the beta ROMs as a thank you for that. I mean if you donated to the RSPCA would you expect them to report to you? Or the Red Cross for that matter, if you were flooded would you expect them to come and bail you out? Get real.

IF he'd held to his original argument you wouldn't be using the beta ROM at all, you'd still be on the last Release and only those who were in the BETA testing team would be using the 3.0 beta. You'd only be hearing the fun we are having so count yourselves lucky he wanted to say thank you for donating and allow you in on the fun. Believe me this has been a far more enjoyable beta test for me than some of the ones I've had to do. If you don't like the way he's doing things then go elsewhere and use a different ROM.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nikiforos:
Nathan,

I don't know if you consider this as a bug. I was listening to some music on the way home the other night, and then I visited some pages using the stock browser (did not bother to install the one which was suggested on this thread) when I got out of the bus tried to run the music app again but it crashed that time. It was a 5 minutes distance to home so I did not try for the 2nd time. Anyways, when I woke up the next morning I found my phone completely frozen. I don't know what lead to it but I suspect that this is due to the browser, and I was not able to reproduce it..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Cobbleswl:
I'm sorry if this upsets any body but i have been following this thread since it began, sat and waited for the each update which are great and now all I seem to see is how many people do nothing but complain about the rom or the fact that they think they should have some right to slate the rom or np himself! I think if there are not happy use something else or better start making there own rom 's if they know better.

If you have donated great but don't complain when he clearly states:

If you like my work, please consider making a small donation using the link below!

Not forcing any one by gun point!

Anyway sorry for the rant and np take a week off and relax! :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I couldn't possible take a full week off... I enjoy it so much.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mousse04:
No Nathan don't take a week off please...I'm a vanillain user and I'm waiting for your next release...:p

Of course, I'm joking!!!!

As everybody says, you did not buy this ROM. Nathan offers his services and his work and if, with your charity soul, you decide to give him some money, don't blame him for some bugs.

I think many people don't understand that his ROM is not an HTC ROM...If you test it you know that it will not be perfect...Otherwise, don't flash your hero with alternative ROM.

I've tested many 2.1 Roms and Nathan's ROM are the best so far.

Of course there are some bugs but everybody who uses his ROM should welcome him for his very good work.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dr3as:
Did you get my mail? dr3as84@***.com
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] djdavis:
I just wanna say real quick, after finally getting the widgets sorted, this rom is great!

it would be good if enabling jit worked on it though, when i tried it, the phone kept freezing, but otherwise,

thanks very much
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] genius.lizard2:
i'm waiting for 3 pre.dear nathan please tell about Futures.working list , ...

and did u add arabic\persian fonts, or can we add?

thanx
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
This ROM is great, Nathan. Only a few bugs, really. The strangest one for me, and I can't remember to have seen it mentioned in this thread, is that in market some apps can be updated to the newest version, while others don't want to update. Either the download doesn't show up, or it shows that I have insufficent storage. But that's not true. Got about 64MB free space. Strange - but I'll just have to live with a bit older version of the apps, since I really do like the ROM.:o
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
what apps are not upgrading, anything good?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] akirainblack:
Please correct me if I'm wrong, you used Titanium Backup to restore the apps.

At least that's the one that caused it for me. Appsaver allows you to back them up to SD

Yes any data is lost but it's worth the added work as I've had no issues since.

Also there may be issues with backup for root causing issues as well. Hope that helps.

Or please update me and I'll have a further look for you at what I was using as well and see if we can tie it down to a particular app.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] andready:
HTC Sense 2.1 Leaked For Droid Eris

Nathan have you see this???

http://www.androidguys.com/2010/03/03/htc-sense-21-leaked-droid-eris/

andready:)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] owt:
Hi all,

Try to use anetshare or wireless tether but no way. No route to host. Using beta ROM.

/olivier
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
FYI to all:

Due to the Droid Eris 2.1 leak, Villain 3.0 Public will be delayed until I've successfully ported it.

This should be a FAR better release.

I will of course add root & apps2SD.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Aafjes:
Thanks for your notification and I wish you all the best with your work!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
You're right! I used titanium backup to restore them. I came to think of this myself. Was so tired after work that my brain didn't work 100%. But htanks anyway :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shelnes:
Great news! :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] remeez:
All the best Nathan, if anyone can do a great job porting it, it will be you!!!

:)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Nathan awesome news, I hope you can spare some time to update us of your progress.

I heard on the grapevine that this leak was corrupt though? Is that going to cause big problems?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] vvaleta28:
very much like the idea of waiting for better rom for donors, would be good evidence. thanks.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
@ Lenny, it's been deliberately broken, and just needs a simple edit to fix.

It's not a problem!

The problem is, I don't have the time until Saturday to do it. :(
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Yeah I worked that one out when I read the eris thread :D

Well just get on it as soon as you can, does this mean we will not have working drivers for the current broken things or can they not be ported?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
I'll get the drivers working.

Tbh, I don't know the exact specs and hardware of the Eris, but I'm not worried about getting the drivers sorted.

My only concern is time.

Ideally, I'd go home from work ill and spend all day doing it, but I can't do that. I've just started a new job and I need to focus.

AHHH!!! I'm like a child with an attention disorder today. I WANT THIS ROM!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ermacwins:
so does that a saturday release or you will start working on a saturday? will there be lag while playing emu i.e pressing the screen on the snes emu lags like hell on 2.1 roms
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nuumuun:
lol ... i know how you feel. i just read about the leak and i'm very excited about the possibility of fixing some of the driver issues :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] opusheks:
Great news!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
RE - Current Villain OpenGL issue

jnwhiteh (you may have heard of him.. he's a HTC Hero legend), was looking at the logcat for me last night, and he had absolutely no idea what was causing the issue either.

There doesn't appear to be a specific cause. It actually LOADS the OpenGL driver successfully, then dies, with no particular reason give.

It literally pops up and says 'Killing'.