yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ales100i:
Do we have any info on the roms, that nprussell promised yesterday?

Thanks in advance

Edit: Yust recived nprussell twitter updates, that we can expect vanilla in an hour or so ;) We are gonna flash again, yeaah!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] havocnl:
Thanx for the reply! Sounds great!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] petsasj:
Twitter says Vanillain, not Vanilla - big difference there ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Vanillain - JIT vanilla rom based on ASOP

Villain 5.3 - No information yet :)

Mystery ROM - No information yet
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ales100i:
Vanillan is vanilla, yes, that what i meant....about mistery rom, you can find info on his developer blog....it's a MyTouch slide port, and next week we can expect Samsung Touchwiz port :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
I knew what it was I just didn't think it was public information :D

Oh well, surprise over.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ales100i:
I was pretty sure surprise was MyTouch when i saw his post over at Chpoubs thread on monday, so no surprise for me ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] petsasj:
Can any of the Devs confirm that this is aknowledged by nathan?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] trebiani:
i'll try the new Vanillain ROM - maybe it's faster and more stable without all this fancy stuff ;-)

i've read it's based on AOSP (Android Open Source Project) but where comes the linux kernel and hardware drivers - from the Sprint leak?

with the 1.5 original firmware i can use my hero more than 2 days with normal usage. with the 2.1er VillainRom 5.2 i have to reload at least every(!) night (same usage).
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] havocnl:
One other thing i had noticed with this rom, that is probably related to the nature of the port.

In the (multilingual) MCR when selecting a contact i has the opportunity to call the home number and sms the mobile number.

In Villain i can also send a sms to a home number. Could this be a bug related to the display (and recognition) of non-USA format numbers?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] vido.ardes:
I can text landline numbers here in the UK. An automated text-to-speech reads it out when someone answers the phone
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mr.bang:
where are htc wallpaper? into Rosie.apk or com.htc.resource.apk??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] masterxiter:
I don't think this is a bug, because there are home phones that are able to receive and send sms's. Mostly, people don't use this (at least i and people i know don't) but the service is there. And i receive sms's from the phone operator.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dalet11:
When 5.3 comes out? I thought last night ..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
I think there has been another problem that has caused a further delay. It will be out when its ready.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] summer_dell:
im waiting patiently for 5.3 :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] havocnl:
It's ready when it's ready! ;-)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
Relax :)

It's coming very soon. It's not so much that there's been a problem... I just keep getting ready to release it, then remembering things I wanted to look at fixing. That process then takes a couple of days due to me having PC access once every two days.

I'll have my laptop later which is capable of uploading the ROM, but no Ubuntu... so I'll upload Vanillain tonight and work on Villain tomorrow.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] masterxiter:
Off topic:

lol, you sound like 3dRealms.

"Dnf will be out when it's ready" lol :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] marinierb:
About this Vanillain, if it's going to be based on AOSP 2.1, as rumour would have it, will it have functioning BlueTooth audio during calls? I really love AOSP, but none of the existing ASOP 2.1 ROMs have working A2DP.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
Hi Nathan will villainrom have JIT as standard
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nprussell:
If, and only if I make it more stable. Right now, it crashes sense a little too often for my tastes.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ermacwins:
does divx work from the samsung port?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
Excellent we will wait or it in the future then. Is it noticeably faster?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mcduck1:
Yep it is. Hopefully in the future of this rom (Hey htc, fix sense!)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
How so? Will scrolling be faster or load times?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Bornin:
And YES!!, again a delay at HTC.

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-confirms-another-delay-to-hero-upgrade-684928#ixzz0lkEhOCjS

Give it up for Nathan everybody :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] masterxiter:
Lol, "Come and check back on this story in June, when we'll probably be able to tell you the upgrade is coming in December."
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] trebiani:
what does "anyone owning an HTC Hero will receive an initial preparatory update" mean? closing backdoors?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] shields398:
will Vanillain have JIT?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] DarthD:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6253576&postcount=2946

1 page back is the answer :D i believe i read earlier that in the beginning it will be for donaters only
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mantrajt:
OMG!!! All sites are now talking about Android 2.2 and we don´t even have 2.1....Nathan give us some more hope!!!!!!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Kuki2000:
erm ok, first off I´m a total newbie to the custom Roms like the VillainRom. But I want to try something new :) so one question that I got, is it possible to send files via blue-tooth with the VillainROM?

I´m sure i will find the answer somewhere in this thread, but nearly 300 sites to read is hard when English is not your native language.

Thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jUsT2eXy:
Short answer = yes

long answer = Android 2.1 brings with it bluetooth file sharing capabilities.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
Yes it will
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mzover:
thks.....good ROM
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Kuki2000:
Ok, that was quick :) Thanks !
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
I like villainrom is it worth trying vanillain later though?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Deeko1:
What a shock! Not! I'm actually thinking of flogging my Hero and getting a Legend - I love the 2.1 ROMs but hate the poor battery life!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] hamstermerc:
Is anyone just getting nothing when they go to the villianROM . co . uk site? Need to re-download villianrom and I just get a blank page. Is it down?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] madduckuk:
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/villianROM.co.uk

good website for these situations, bookmark it :D

edit: and yes it seems a touch titsup at the mo
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Danltn:
Get an extended battery, I have a 3000mAh battery rather than the stock 1350mAh one and the runtime is amazing. It makes the phone slightly thicker but I prefer it that way, feels better in my (large) hand.

There's a link in the other section to buy them, mine was only £14.99 with free shipping.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dglockitt:
Battery Sucks - Literally

Love this ROM but the battery is killing me. I can barely get 10 hours. Finding myself having to turn of WIFI and Mobile Internet, just to be able to make a phone call if I have to. Hope the upgrade will perform a bit better.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] raecarter82:
The pros far outweigh the find though? I bought another battery so I have a back up I felt the extra expenditure was worth it
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] vido.ardes:
villianrom.co.uk is down, but villainrom.co.uk is just fine!

(read it twice, you'll get it ;))
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Danltn:
You typo'd villain mate.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dglockitt:
Battery Sucks - Literally

The thought of having to walking around with an extra battery is not appealing to me. To be honest I was never impressed with the battery on this phone even with the stock rom. I suppose it's just a fact of life with these phones, even the desire, I have seen people complaining about the battery life.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] haychau:
I think you'll find even the iPhone has crappy battery life, since these phones have evolved so fast and battery technology is too slow to keep up. We should be seeing some new batteries soon based on what some scientists are discovering with bacteria and nano technology.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mantrajt:
high hopes?

Waiting for update hoping it brings us some loading app speed. Just saw Incredible video review and felt absolutely jealous.

I know our Heroes can go faster since Sense is the same.

Sent from my Hero using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] mxines:
Vanillain?

Is vanillain going out today?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] A Dustman:
I'm having an issue with my location for the stock weather app, I can't seem to get it set to Calgary. It keeps saying current location and the wrong temperature. I've tried everything i can think of, but nothing seems to work. Any idea on how to fix this?

Google maps location works just fine, it's just the weather, which i use a lot.

EDIT: Nevermind, I got it fixed!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] liorry:
I think the Htciqagent apk running in the background is causing major battery drain. Anyone knows if I can delete it?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] pahildo:
Do you know what is does??? or do anyone know what the Htciqangent does??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Uqbar:
... but wasn't a new release due a few days ago?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] liorry:
Have no idea... that's why I asked if I can delete it :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Uqbar:
Back it up (pull), delete and see.

If it breaks your phone services, push it back in. (I'm kidding, of course!)

In my opinion, major battery savings should come from the kernel and/or the general power management setup. Application should be taken into account only if they also eat, say, 80% of the CPU cycles ...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] nortynort:
Thanks. Better safe than sorry :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Decaux:
Im additcted to new shiney stuff, great job russel and team

To keep up with my 1:1 ration of stupid questions per post, can i try out themes made for 4beta2 with this ROM without wipeing anything?

I know someone posted the ROMs are based on different things, but that damned battery icon...

Also, is there usually a conflict between user made ROMs and themes?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] claudefrog:
Only issue I have at the minute is with Friendstream, won't update.....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] craig0r:
I apologize if this answer is less than informative, but why not just try it? Do a nandroid backup first in case it breaks things.

I'm not sure exactly what you mean by your second question. ROMs very from version to version and cook to cook. For example, I made a bootscreen that runs fine in cupcake (Modaco, anyway) but not in any eclair releases. That would require me, the themer, to fix the theme. (Which I'll do once we have a more final 2.1 update.) But as always, it never hurts to try, as long as you've got a nandroid :D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dipje:
For all the people wanting different languages for the keyboard, this apparently works (for me), but ofcourse only for the HTC keyboard, by using the method described halfway down the page at:

http://ostebaronen.dk/changing-htc_ime-language-to-danish/

(The part where they start to talk about com.htc.android.htcime_preferences.xml).

That tricked has worked for me so far on any ROM where the HTC_IME would only show english, or wasn't installed at all.

Secondly, about the 0031 / +31 (yeah, I'm dutch) calling issue: I exported my google contacts into a google.csv file (make sure to 'select all' when you're exporting), then I used 'search & replace' to change the phonenumbers. I always use +31 +30 +49 notation, so a few search&replace actions to change these to 0031 0030 0049 worked for me. Then I deleted _all_ my google contacts, and after that imported my modified google.csv file again.

I'm not sure what information is lost (groups apparently are saved), but I doubt things like contact-pictures will be kept with a method like this. Also, for people not syncing with google (but with Exchange for contacts, an example) this is useless. For me it worked enough anyway.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] pulser_g2:
I don't think the themes can be applied, as I think a theme update.zip is just a different version of Rosie (I may well be wrong, since I don't bother with themes. I'll use ones people make, but I'm more interested in the dev side)

As for bootscreens, I'm sure you're aware the format changed for 2.1 into the new zip files... I think this will stay though, as I doubt HTC would change it being as it works well :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] aziz831:
I love the theme on this Rom...and its super fast

Two issues i want to address...friend stream widget doesnt work...possibly cuz no friend stream app in the Rom...wma files do not show or play in the music player.

And the new mail widgets available in legend rom not available.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] pulser_g2:
Thanks. I think it could be built into the dialer, but you may be right with build.prop. I'll have a look later...

EDIT: Did you change anything that was to do with DMAgent/SMD between builds? People on the new one report the old issue, but I don't see it on yesterday's release...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] simemu:
What about STK ????

I use my program "SIM-EMU" with several phone numbers and I need this program to change between them.

Please include it as comes in Legend's roms.

Thanks.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] craig0r:
Ah yeah, I don't know much about Rosie themes either, but there's one way to find out for sure ;)

And yeah, I'm aware that the bootscreen format has changed, but I decided when the first 2.1 ROMs started hitting the boards that I wasn't going to bother until we had an official 2.1 ROM. Although this latest one is pretty close. I'll probably look into updating it in a couple days, as I'm going to be pretty busy today and tomorrow. (So if anyone's interested in the uber-oldschool "cylon eye" bootscreen from the fledgeling days of Android, sit tight!)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] craig0r:
This sort of thing could be very difficult. The Legend is a GSM phone, so it's ROM is natively GSM. THIS ROM is ported from a CDMA Hero, and CDMA devices don't use SIM cards. This ROM has been hacked/forced to work on GSM, but it's really not supposed to. You may want to go back to a Legend ROM, or just wait until we have an actual GSM release from HTC, which I don't think will be a very long wait at all. Hopefully. . .
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Redpizzi:
sorry if this has been asked before. i only get internet for 2 mins before it crashes, so having trouble reading 200 posts...

When i use USB internet sharing - the phone reboots after 2 mins

at the moment i have just managed to get anetshare working...

so will report any problems with that..

Thanks you
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] StrongOneX:
Why flash this when the official RUU will be released at April 2nd??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ashes:
Don't flash it .... you are not obligated.

Wait for the Official update, and then flash it.

Why are you so bored reading this thread after all ?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Redpizzi:
because this rom looks really good - and why not flash it - always good to have a play with something new....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bahaddin:
VillainROM 5.0 don't install.Where I'm wrong.Waiting 20 minutes bootscreen.

do not have any dialogue from
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Gr3m1in:
Because HTC are notorious for never releasing hero updates on schedule, until I have the RUU for 2.1 in my hands then I don't believe it, we have heard the 2.1 update has been coming for a long time already so the belief it WILL come then isnt widely held

There has been no actual evidence of this anyway only rumour and a few posts of supposed emails suggesting the date, no hard proof
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] e.japonica:
i need mirror T_T...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] MartijnGP:
I actually like the theme. It's only the colored thingies in the notifications bar. The sync icon is the worst. They should be normal black and what icons, then it's perfect.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] foxmeister:
To be fair, HTC have never really publicly committed to a particular schedule, so it's difficult for them to miss it! ;)

That being said, I do agree that I'll believe the April 2nd date when the day passes and I've an official 2.1 update from HTC - not that I'll be applying it of course, because I expect to be flashing Villian 6.0 (or whatever version) based on the official update shortly after it becomes available!

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] liorry:
haha yeah, if it breaks my phone I'll have to reflash everything... maybe if VillainROM 5.3 will be out today, I'll remove the file and try, if it works I'll know I can remove it, if not, I'll flash 5.3 :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Uqbar:
Actually it's not that way. To pull an apk back in the flash you just need a suitable recovery rom, like RA-Hero.

But, again, I was kidding in the first part and serious in the second one of my post.

It's unlikely that they have a APK just to drain the battery ... it's not Windows ...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] liorry:
haha yeah... it isn't Windows :)

I'll wait for the 5.3 update and try deleting it... I'll let you know what happens :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Deeko1:
Yeah - I've been looking at that recently. Does the new back cover stick out much at all!?

BTW - thanks to blueflash over on the general forum, I downgraded my radio to 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.08.29 and my battery life is much much better. It went from 56% at 20:16 (when I flashed) to 50% at 07:56. Contrast this to 98% at 23:01 to 83% at 07:56 the night before. As you can see - a much bigger drop over a shorter period with the lastest ROM!

Worth a try!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] xavier2k3:
Does GPS still function properly without needing to reboot?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] daniel_owen_uk:
Loving this so far, big thanks to the development team.

Haven't got GPS to lock yet, but not sat outside for too long.

Keyboard is fantastic can't believe how well the voice recognition works :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] lohtse:
is apps2sd working and is this rom rooted???

If I back up data etc on my hero via spbbackup will the backup work??

regards

Lohtse
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Zida2k:
hey pps what does full wipe mean actually ????
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] dglockitt:
Google Navigation

Just updated google maps and removed Brut Maps...Can't believe how good navigation now works! Even connecting to satelites from inside my home now! and that green bar at the top that always said "Unnamed Road" is now working with the correct street name. It's Brilliant good going Google.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] angerfist2009:
Ok quick question for anyone who has this rom.

Did it take long to fully reboot after installing??

I have been sitting more then 10 minutes on the htc screen is this normal??
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] colonel_lp:
my observations on battery life... i changed from optimum to strict preset in autokiller, and my battery life has almost doubled...

i now get 40+ hours with little playing around... before it was about 20 hrs...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] angerfist2009:
Anyone got an answer to my question?

I loaded this rom more 20 mins ago and it still has not rebooted still on htc screen this cant be right?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Chances are its because you didn't do a full wipe....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] angerfist2009:
Ok ill try that so thanks.

Reason i didnt wipe is cause i didnt any time before figured it be ok :p .
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Smallguy17:
Im still on VillanROM 3.3 and I was wondering if I could do the upcoming 5.3 update without a wipe?

I really don't want to set up the whole phone again before the official ROM comes out and Villan or Modaco makes a ROM from that release :(

How much better is the 5.2/(upcoming 5.3)?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Completely different base, you will need to wipe if wanting to go from villain rom 3 series to any other series.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Smallguy17:
Yeah, I was afraid I had to....

The worst thing about the 3.3 has to be the massive lag in the music player :S

But thanks for the answer :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] havocnl:
Use MyBackup(Pro) or Titanium Backup to backup your data and more importantly your settings!

Then wipe and flash. Just use the software to reset your settings and your done!
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Smallguy17:
I have a problem with the root access. When it comes to the "SU Request" page where you allow root access it just sits there and does nothing :S

So I can't use titanium :S
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
you need to turn on "usb debugging"
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] BigD18t:
is there a fix for the answering machine not showing up ? twice ive had messages now and it doesnt tell me.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] xavier2k3:
Can confirm a reboot solves autokiller from app menu not working after upgrading to latest version.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] baldric:
keyboard

Hi,

I installed better keyboard, but it never shows up, how can ui remove the laggy modded one that included?

Thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] robinjives:
Does anyone have a problem when trying to connect to the Apple AirPort Extreme router? I can see the SSID and when I try to connect it fails at Obtaining the IP Address.

I have faced the same problem with the stock 1.5 ROM, BeHero 1.3.2 and Legendary 1.3.5.

A solution to this would be really great, I can connect with my Laptop without any problem.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jUsT2eXy:
go to messages..in the field where you type hold down the white area select input then better keyboard

Sent from my Hero using the XDA mobile application
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] trebiani:
look at this:

http://www.heise.de/newsticker/meldung/Android-laeuft-auf-dem-iPhone-984450.html

well, it's german - but Android running on the iPhone! great!!! ;-)

english video
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] HomerSp:
I really don't see what this has to do with Villain...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Lennyuk:
Absolutely nothing at all....
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] trebiani:
well - a cool custom rom! maybe we'll see a VillainiPhone ROM one day?

.... and sorry for this offtopic post! thougt it might shorten the time while waiting for the 5.3! usb-debugging questions every second page are getting boring ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] jocaferlo:
I use Airport Extreme at home and I hadn't any problem with any ROM when I connect my Hero.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] furrypotato:
First make sure the keyboard is enabled in Settings>Keyboard

Then long press on somewhere you can type into and you should get 'Input Options' come up. click on it and then it will let you select which keyboard you want to use.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] beerbr:
Can possible to install Footprint on this version of ROM?

Thanks in advance.

Beer.