yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Envynet:
This is probably a dumb question but I'll ask anyways. Would it be possible to have the latest update with the old kernel(no OC). I don't understand why but my battery life is fail on every OC rom I've tried and I have even used setcpu and overclock widget both and scaled it down to stock with the same negative effects.

This is one of the best 2.1 roms out for us hero users and I do remember awhile back zen you said that you would be adding toasts kernel but it would be optional. I'd hate to see everybody favor the OC kernel over complete stability. Is there a way I can change it out myself or a flashable zip?? Thanks for any info inadvance.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zenulator:
I planned on putting out the stock kernel I just haven't done it yet. Maybe tonight.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Envynet:
Awesome, thanks that will help me tremendously.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Decad3nce:
This is fairly simple to do in Linux:

Download these tools:

mkboot

extract

Extract all these files to your AndroidSDK/tools folder.

Now unzip ZenEXP-0.9.6.2, take the boot.img from it and place it in your AndroidSDK/tools folder.

Now run this command in terminal:

sudo ./extract-ramdisk.pl boot.img

The boot-ramdisk should now show up in your tools folder.

Now find a ROM that contains the regular kernel, download it and unzip, then take the boot.img from it and place it in your AndroidSDK/tools folder(you can overwrite the old boot.img, we don't need that anymore).

Now run this command in terminal:

sudo ./extract-kernel.pl boot.img

The boot-kernel should then show up in your tools folder.

Now run these commands in terminal:

sudo ./mkbootfs boot.img-ramdisk | gzip > ramdisk-boot
sudo ./mkbootimg --kernel boot.img-kernel --ramdisk ramdisk-boot --cmdline "no_console_suspend=1 console=null" -o newBoot.img --base 0x19200000

*Pro-tip: You don't need "sudo ./" if your in root access on linux.(i.e, you see the #)

And you should have a file called newBoot.img, take that and place it into ZenEXP where the original boot.img was, rename it to boot.img, zip and sign.

All you need to do. :D

EDIT: A really helpful guide can be found here

(hope I didn't forget anything)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
I've tried every battery savings tip - and with the latest Zen ROM I haven't used any of them and my battery life is better than ever. The one thing I do differently now is that I stay off of WiFi unless I'm plugged in, which I found was a major drain for me.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] CarbonKang:
Its draining my battery pretty good. I have only had my phone on for 4 hours and I'm at 20%. The update with the over-clocked feature is what is killing my phone. But it runs so fast I don't want to go a step backwards. lol I'm in a pickle. :p
[Hero CDMA Android Development] myke66:
this rom has been pretty much win since ive started using it, but im curious if anyone has had any 3g or signal issues? it seems that my phone sits at 1x alot and my signal strength is pretty bad. this is very different from other roms ive used.

i searched this thread but didnt see anything specific.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] neonjam:
Been answered before, but keep an eye on the actual about phone that lists the dbn - the bars aren't right. I'll see 1 or 2 bars at my store and we have a booster in the back room. The actual dbn reception is the same between any other rom as this one despite the bars displayed.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] idaho4045:
Re:

Zen is there a way you can fix the bars? for the signal cuz not gonna lie its a lil annoying love the rom just cant get over that lil detail lol if it wasn't such a important part it wouldn't be a big deal

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] myke66:
I figured that could be the case for the signal display, but my 3G is definitely having trouble staying connected. for example, it took about 5-6min for pandora to start up when i was driving around today the first time, on my way home it never actually started streaming music, and sat at 1x. This is opposite how its been since ive had the phone with almost immediate streamign and full 3g.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jb23fan:
Here is the dumbest question ever I am sure, but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to change the lockscreen wallpaper... Any help?

edit, got it, used astro file manager to find the file on my sd card, used picture viewer, hit menu, set as, and did lock screen, but i doubt anyone needed to know that but me..lol
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jayjay7411:
I will say I haven't used your ROM in a long while. Since fresh dropped fresh toast v2 to donaters. But I will say I am glad I came back!! This last version 9.6.2 is just sick!! Everything runs so fast and smooth! Honestly I. Say this ROM is complete I don't know what else you van add to surpass perfection :-) keep up your awesome work!!!!!

Thank-you for this amazing ROM

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] VinceOB:
Thats not the dumbest question dude, the one below is...You actually have a good question. I looked in the normal spot where its at and its not there...

Wow, really dude?? Did you even read the original post Zen made?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mcfarlan:
You can also select, Menu->myModes->Change your mode.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
I had the same problem with the rom but you can get realsignal app from the market which displays your actual signal strength for evdo and regular cdma coverage. The rom bars always show I have only 2 bars and the realsignal app shows all bars (realsignal app bars are in the notification box at the top always) which makes this rom more awesome in my eyes!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
Lock Screen

Hey Zen my only question would be if there is a way to get the vanilla lock screen on here... Reading through the thread I didnt find a answer.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] CarbonKang:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=667414

He did it..

Maybe just try it? If it doesn't work then you can just grab it from his rom?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
Thanks!! I plan to just grab it from his rom because I love the speed of my phone with zen's rom. Have you tested the rom? If not no biggy, I am looking for the lock screen apk as I type.:D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] wtphoto:
well zen I have to say nice work, I just flashed this for the first time as I am useally the one that has major issues with ports from other devices but I got sick of seeing the same thing over and over so I decided to give it a go and all I can say is wow this thing is fast and smooth. if we could get the people widget working this would be a perfect ROM.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] danaff37:
hey zen, do custom boot screens have to be the png/xml type to work on this rom? Can't get the gif types to work, gonna remake it later to the png/xml zip format, but it could just be something dumb I'm doing. I did erase the .zip, put in my bootscreen folder, and all I get us a black screen, no sound. But I know it's different framework so thee old style may not work anymore

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercado79:
I too ran into this yesterday and since there doesn't seem to be any fix in just yet, I decided to try out PodKast and BeyondPod. BeyondPod won. Very stable. Nice feature set and there are advanced options that allow syncing to Google Reader (it can handle text/audio/video RSS feeds). Streaming of podcasts seems to work better than Listen too. Very nice overall. PodKast on the other hand was very buggy. I wasn't even able to return to the app's home screen since hitting back would take me out of the app and there's no "home" button in the app itself. Weird.

Anyway, something to tie us over until Listen receives an update. Or not...I may just stick with BeyondPod.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mercado79:
I don't think this has the com.htc.bgp bug, but it may have the syncing issue. if you disable twitter sync, the rom may run better for you.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blhughes:
I was having this problem. I don't know if it's the ROM or something I'm running. After the phone had been on for a while it would get very slow - usually after I hadn't done anything with it for a while. I installed Advanced Task Killer and set it to aggressively kill tasks every hour. I haven't had the problem since.

By the way Zen, love the ROM! :D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
I'm currently running two HTC Mail widgets, the HTC Calendar widget, the HTC Newspaper widget, the HTC Weather widget, the Aurora search widget, and the Over Clock widget simultaneously. In addition I have 2 Twitter (HTC Peep and Official), Google, Exchange (mail, contacts, calendar), HTC FB sync apps applied. All simultaneously, and with no slow downs! And I'm feeling like a lucky punk ... :p
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
If you get this working, would you mind posting? I would love to have the vanilla lock screen. The sensitivity on the one now is not sensitive enough to touch. I find myself having to slide down twice to get it to unlock.

Can someone tell me how to stop auto rotate on the homescreens in this Rom?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] danaff37:
go under settiings, sound and display, and uncheck autorotate.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
that only works for the browser and other parts of the OS. I am trying to stop landscape on the homescreen. I guess since this is for the mytouch slide the option is turned on. I tried to search here and couldn't find anything. I'm sure it can be done.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] danaff37:
wow... I didn't try it I just assumed it would do it. That's kind of stupid.. lol
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Moguledyouth:
Menu Menu Unlock Fix?

I was wondering if anyone has gotten the Menu Menu Unlock fixed on this Rom? This is now my favorite rom BY FAR, but it seems it's lacking in the Mod department...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
It will auto rotate because thats how the rosie is for this rom....
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
I stopped mine by reverting back to the old Rosie.apk. I think it was 0.9.4.2 and prior, before Zen got it working.

EDIT: Yeah, I just looked. Pull the Rosie.apk out of the main 0.9.4.2 ROM.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
I have not been able to locate it, I will pm the person who made the rom and see if they can help in any way... I did notice that his vanilla lock screen is not clear which is what I am looking for... i tried uninstalling htc lock screen, I get the vanilla lock screen but it is all messed up... (must slide up instead of side to side) which I may settle for because this slide lock is not responsive at all!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
There is your answer... (not trying to be rude) :D:D
[Hero CDMA Android Development] craigbailey1986:
Off topic signals but how do I get that power control widget with weather off your page?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
The 4in1 widget? Update zips and instructions are under the bottom image on my theme post. Hit the link in my sig.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
Thanks for the help. Do I have to push this to the system folder or can I just install them like regular apk's?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
You'll have to dump it into an update.zip. You can't install it normally. I'd give you mine but mine is modded for my theme.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] MRagu:
Push .... system/app
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
Or that. Sorry, should've explained a little more.... :p
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Stramondroid:
I had this issue earlier. Do you think Avalaunches audio fix will be compatible for this rom?

What should I do?

I searched the thread, and only found the complaints about it. Mine are +1 to the others, Laggy dialpad when audio is dead, and happens after a phone call.

I read in another thread this is caused by the kernel resetting the audio drivers, and not being able to do so, it bogs the cpu down as well.

Thanks for any insight!

btw 29.9fps on neocore...fast as lightning!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
Thanks for the help, you too Ragu. I just pushed it and it's working great. This rom rocks!!!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] MRagu:
NP ...... ;)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Moguledyouth:
I've got a slight glitch, if I drag Mail from the app list and place it on my home screen, once a mail item (imap) comes in, the little green and white circle pops up over it signifying how many emails etc, which I like, however it never goes away even after I have opened the Mail app and closed it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Stramondroid:
Another thing, I noticed, but not until now is it an issue:

I was never able to connect the phone to my Exchange server, with which I am the admin. I know the settings are correct, because every other rom works, and I punch them in, and tada. It says error processing request.

Now I just thought this was intermittent, until I tried to setup SIPDROID, which I know for a fact that works, on all other roms, now this one will not register, its claiming a timeout. I think something is up with the net access. Yes I can access the net, FB sync works great, only other issue is the audio loss.

Thanks!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
This may not be applicable for you, but it took me a few tries before I could get Exchange setup - the problem I had was that in using the keypad to enter the required config data, the keypad obstructed my view of the SSL selection, which is the last config item and which I didn't see until I manually deselected / got rid of the keypad. After seeing and selecting SSL, all was good.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
I think that lockscreen might be clear because I am seeing the launcher while the screen is locked. I think he is removing all icons and then taking screen shots. As far as I know, you can only have clear or all black background. That's how it was on Fresh's rom at least. I really hope it's possible though.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] VinceOB:
Yea I wouldn't install any audio fix on the latest rom. The fix has already been fixed in the new kernel. Of course you need to be on the latest rom for the fix.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jayjay7411:
Is there a theme server for this to add to Zen updater?

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] kelmar13:
Works fine for me :confused:

Great ROM BTW, I thinks it's great!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zippy-man:
Re: [ROM] ZenEXP-0.9.6.2 New Expresso MT3G Slide Landscape Rosie. Overclocked.

Yes you need to go to the settings then manage themes then manage theme server then press menu and hit update featured theme servers

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] usaar33:
This rom does seem to have some serious bugs.

1) Both listen and finance are broken with the error.

2) Push gmail is not working.

3) Home screen doesn't obey auto-rotate preference (I disabled it and it still auto-rotates)
[Hero CDMA Android Development] :
Re: [ROM] ZenEXP-0.9.6.2 New Expresso MT3G Slide Landscape Rosie.

Check out previous page for screen rotation fix. It's not broken, that's the way it is.

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[Hero CDMA Android Development] bankaisnake:
does facebook sync work properly with this rom?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] usaar33:
I don't blame the ROM author, but it is definitely a bug that makes it hard to use this special rosie. HTC seems to have problems with auto-rotate preferences; the android 1.5 peep had this issue.

Either way, all of these issues should be listed on the first post. While the ROM is overall good, these issues are enough to make me not use it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Jjday7:
it's not a bug. This rom is from a mytouch slide 3g and that is a slider which needs landscape rotation. I requested the fix because of my own needs. I think there are plenty of people using it the way it is now.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] usaar33:
We're arguing semantics now, but I feel this qualifies as a bug. A bug is something that makes software behave in unintended ways.

If the user disables automatic rotation in the phone's settings, he expects that automatic rotation is disabled everywhere on his phone, including the homescreen.

Obviously users who have automatic rotation enabled are happy with this behavior.

I imagine most people would consider the following expected behavior:

1) Rotate homescreen if automatic rotation is enabled

2) Do not rotate homescreen if automatic rotation is disabled

If doing #2 is not possible, such behavior should be listed as a "known issue" in the ROM description. Other quirks in this ROM (issues with push gmail, google finance, google listen) should also listed in such a section. This way users who must have certain behaviors do not need to spend their time trying a ROM that doesn't fit their needs.

Again, this is overall a great ROM. But when bugs are known that will impact some users, it should be noted.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zippy-man:
//Begin Rant

Then dont use it we honestly dont care if you do. We are working on this and sharing for everyones benefit. We could choose to not share this at all and you would be screwed.

Honestly I do not understand how people come in here and complain about things that don't work and tell us that they wont use this rom.

If you dont like it then dont use it there is no need to talk trash about any rom.

Can you port Roms? Can you fix the problems that are not working? Can you do anything but flash different Roms? Doubt it

We are not getting paid to do this and YOU have not paid us so I am unsure why you think we owe you something.

To anyone Please post bugs if you find them or maybe a fix do not come in here complaining that something is not the way you like it or that something is not working. Take some time and try to fix it then come back and share.

People piss me off and make me not want to share any of the work i do for the community.

Also we are under no obligation to state anything in the first post. Flash it if you dont like it go flash something else or fix it for yourself

/End Rant

Seriously now i had to waste space with this post because some people are just morons.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] usaar33:
I am having a hard time understanding your anger.

While I have not yet developed Android software (though do plan on eventually), I have developed a variety of other open source software. I always made sure to list all reported issues in a "known issues section". This way potential users who knew those issues were showstoppers would not have to waste their time discovering it for themselves.

In no way am I talking trash (indeed I said in the post you quoted that it is a overall a good rom). I am simply noting there are legitimate issues. I spent a significant amount of time finding these showstoppers and learning that I could not use this ROM. Others did too.

I am not demanding a fix, nor do I expect one. I am simply requesting that the issues be listed on the top post. It is a very reasonable expectation in the open source community that known bugs be listed (indeed other ROMS on this board do). This is only fair to users; imagine how much time people would have wasted installing Android 2.1 ROMS w/out camera support had that bug not been noted. It is also better for the ROM author to list them; reputation can be hurt by buggy (even open source) software.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] atoz350:
Honestly, how silly would it be if the first page was updated with every little quirk that a ROM has with every app. What you are requesting makes no sense. If it doesn't work for you, try another ROM, or stay stock. Simple.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zippy-man:
I am pretty sure you can spend a few mins checking out the rom.

I spend Hours upon hours developing, wiping and flashing constantly for the benefit of other people.

You as a user can waste a few minutes of your time checking it out. We have better things to do like Fix Problems then to update forum posts.

Again realize that we are sharing this and do not have to for any reason.

Like I said thanks to all posting bugs they find it helps us realize they exist.

It is people that come in here and say "Well i don't like auto rotate Rosie I am not going to use this Rom anymore" "This is a major bug when are you going to fix it? I need it Now etc etc."

If anyone has a problem please post the bug that is all we need. If it is that important to you then attempt to fix it yourself and then enlighten us all how you did it.

No one is benefiting from you using this Rom so if you cant handle the way we do things then find yourself to another place it wont bother anyone.

The only thing you should be saying is thanks for sharing this rom and spending time on making it work on our heros or posting bugs.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] dhero1:
You're gonna lose this argument. There's only so much source code that the ROM cookers have access to - and given that the source for this base ROM has not been released yet, the only bugs that can be dealt with are those that make the base ROM act differently than it was designed to do. The base ROM for this build does landscape for all home screens, and does not present options to control that. Period. If it seriously concerns you (I for one can't understand what the problem may be - if you want portrait, keep your handset oriented that way ...) goto the MyTouch 3G Slide forum and have at 'em.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] atoz350:
zippy, I think some people forget that this is a developer forum where people share ideas on development. Lately its turned into just a source for customization. We need to get back to our roots where we share ideas to improve, instead of taking another's work, not offering insight.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] thatguythatdid:
WOW

what is going on here? I just have a question am i the only one who noticed that the containers around every app is now rectangle and not how they were when this rom first came out also the rosie seems smaller. I do love this rom for the most part so I'm not bashing or threatening not to use it just pointing it out
[Hero CDMA Android Development] oak25:
uggghhh FIGHT? but seriously if it wasnt for you guys i would of never rooted this damn thing.

on second note. this genius app it just flashes and goes away... a particular reason for that? i searched and read that you were going to put it in but i dont think you ever did.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] thatguythatdid:
Thats a good and bad thing. The good thing is that the roms run good enough that we don't have to worry about anything but customizations. bad thing is everyone is too picky. Go to a g1 or mytouch 32b and you'll really know some problems. Anyone bored enough to teach me how to make an update zip on windows 7 I got the general idea but the sha1 checksum is throwing me off.

P.S i'm broke and waiting for something real special before I verify my paypal account so this is one of those instances where if your gonna help me it will really have to be for good intention
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zippy-man:
I dont think anything has really changed in Rosie to cause those problems. I am not noticing anything different than it was when it came out maybe i am crazy

This is what it is supposed to look like:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Decad3nce:
Do a google search for Avabox by avalaunchmods, very useful tool box that comes with an update.zip signer.

And here's a guide on update-script syntax.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] thatguythatdid:
How come nonne of my searches showed me that page