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[Droid Eris Android Development] HaRdC0r3:
hey zach i ran into a small problem....I used your zipalign_apks script and your framework-res.apk wasn't zipalign and i ran into force close city....now im stuck at the three androids on the skateboard......so i zipaligned all the rest of my apks i added to system manually and repackaged your zip and flashed it and BAM my phone works again....BTW i really love you're work and I greatly appreciate it.....a donation in on the way after i get paid
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Ok good to know, I'll look to zipalign all apk before any future releases...

Glad my work and time is useful to others!
[Droid Eris Android Development] BAttitude7689:
can this rom be used on metro?
[Droid Eris Android Development] PiperCub49:
Hey guys,

Problem here. I'm on 4.6.5 now and it was working fine for quite a while, but now I can't download or update any apps. I've tried using the 2.2 market .apk but that did what it always does, giving me the "download unsuccessful" notification. I've tried switching between 3G and wifi and did a reboot, but still no dice.

Any advice?

Happy Thanksgiving to all! :)

Thanks,

PC49
[Droid Eris Android Development] Helgaiden:
Can the CFS v8 kernel be flashed onto this ROM? My friend went from Kaosfroyo to this but loved the battery life the CFSv8 kernel gave her when used with kaosfroyo and wants that as well with this ROM. Just wanna make sure it all work though, she was having issues wih Kaosfroyo and wans everything to work like i KNOw this ROM dos, but with that good battery life.

Im also curious since i use this ROM as well with MetroPCS. More battery life would be awesome but would flashing a new kernel screw up any of my MMS, APN, etc settings configured for Metro?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
The CFS kernel should be fine.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Hmm... maybe try wiping dalvik cache?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Helgaiden:
what about for me putting this onto my MetroPCS provisioned phone? It wont do anything to IPtables or change any of that important stuff to make it work on Metro right?
[Droid Eris Android Development] PiperCub49:
Sorry, Zack. No luck. I've also tried clearing the cache and logging out of and then back into Talk, which HTC recommends. Still nothing. :(
[Droid Eris Android Development] Haxcid:
xyplayer would not play them. They just show up as unsupported media type. They are a standard .wma file created by our exchange server. I am talking to the exchange admin ( my boss... lol) to see if Microsoft did anything when they moved us over to Exchange 2010 and Lync. I think they changed the compression routine.

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[Droid Eris Android Development] d08speed3:
Been trying 2.2 roms for 2 weeks now and they've came along way but STILL... NOTHING can compare to the quality, speed, performance and battery life of xtrROM :) Used my phone hardcore today and got 21hrs of intense battery life with 11% left.
[Droid Eris Android Development] VA_Joe:
I completely agree with d08.

I've tried both Nonsensikal and FroShedYo and was checking for any new updates before coming back to xtrRom.

I really like the widgets on the notification bar in 2.2 but can't ignore the slight lag when I know how responsive it can be.
[Droid Eris Android Development] metlcat:
Just wanted to say thanks for your work. I was rooted in place for a couple months until this afternoon. I flashed this ROM and I'm really liking it. I should have done it sooner.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Remove Clock from Status bar.

First off, I want to say (after coming from CelbFroyo and Nonsensikal) that I love the speed and responsiveness of this rom. And being able to do PRL updates is a big plus too ;)

But, one thing I miss the most is the ability to remove the clock from the status bar (Cyanogen's mods have an option for this). Any way to ditch the clock?

Cheers!
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
Noob ?

Ok, I have the ROM working but....where did all my programs go? Do I have to reinstall everything? If so, that is a drag...but my Eris is SUPER fast now....Thanks!
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
New Rom flash = Downloaded Programs Gone.

Assuming you mean the ones downloaded from the market...

The best thing i've found to do is run Titanium Backup before flashing a new rom, and using batch mode to do a backup of all user apps+data. This makes it real easy to get everything back after a flash. .

Unless it's a no-wipe updated, your programs will be gone every time you flash a new rom.

Sorry. :(
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
Thanks!!! I suppose what I could do is restore the original nandbackup, then do the titanium backup, then reflash the new rom? With the Titanium backup, do you have to manually recover EACH app?

thanks
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
There is a batch option to restore ALL apps. But i'd be very afraid to try that method when changing roms since it will probably try to restore EVERY system app with a backup (even the ones that had been updated or changed in the new rom).

I do a batch backup, but manual restore of each program.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
Thank you !!

One more quick question - since I installed Launcher pro and the new ROM, my email notification shows "7" when there are no new emails. I have deleted the account repeatedly, and checked the email account settings. Any suggestions?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Funny, but i've run into this problem a few times myself. Unfortunatly, I can't give a "this fixes it every time" answer. But, usually, a combination of restarting LauncherPro (under "Preferences") and rebooting the phone clears it up.

Cheers!
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
Thanks!! A simple on off reboot right?

Well, I hope someday I can contribute something intelligent here...but I doubt it. haha
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Right, either power off - power on, or reboot through "quick boot" application.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
so i used setcpu to overclock and now the darn phone is unstable - can't even dial down the speed - suggestions on how to bypass / undo my setcpu settings and gain control of setcpu to dial the speed back down to where it was stable?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
I'm digging WAY back on this one, but I recall reading in another forum somewhere that SetCPU stores its config information in a directory on the SD card.

If you have Amon's recovery, you can turn on "USB-MS" and plug your phone into a PC/MAC and browse your SD card for it.

Good luck!
[Droid Eris Android Development] thecoard:
For some reason, market apps aren't installing. I'm not using apps2sd, but whenever I download something it stays downloading, never installing.

Help?
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
Thanks again - and another question - can't get my new email sound notifications to work anymore - do you have that issue also? It was nice to have an audible notification when I got new email - any suggestions? I love the new ROM's speed but this is an annoyance...
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
I agree and u can just delete the setCPU folder on the sdcard
[Droid Eris Android Development] Haxcid:
just wanted to let you know zach, a while back I mentioned WMA files were not working. I wiped everything including the SD card and did a fresh install and WMA are now working again.

As always great work.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Anybody have any suggestions on this? I've tried metamorph (ugh, did nasty things to the phone) and XUltimate ( no-go, didn't do anything, failed.).

Thanks again.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Funny :rolleyes: With all the ROM swapping we do funny things happen that can only be fixed by a full wipe and clean... :confused:
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Did you already search the forum? I thought I recall a way to do this maybe on the Hero forum?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
I have done numerous searches, but always looking for "Xtrrom" options. I will try some digging around today for Hero-related instructions. Anything in particular I should be searching for with regard to framework/version (I.E. i've found options for editing files to do the "dissapearing clock" trick, but it only seems to apply to AOSP 2.2 or Cyanogen mods). My biggest problem is translating the instructions I have found into something useable on an HTC framework rom.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Well, thought I had it

Here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=670984&highlight=remove+clock

Or here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6603481&postcount=77

But, to no avail. Both options cause boot-loop. These are the only things I could find in the Hero section.

:(
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
When this happens to me, I hit cancel and then magically the program installs. My downloads always freeze at 100% download though. Responding to the question about market downloads freezing up.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
I had the same problem. Eventually I did a Dalvik/Data wipe and re-flashed the rom. Haven't had the problem since (but probably will now...).
[Droid Eris Android Development] thetingster:
Has anyone had problems running Wireless Tether on the latest xtrROM?
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Do you mean 4.7? I tried that version, and both the built-in wireless tether and Barnacle didn't work. Once I went back to 4.6.5 everything was good in the tether world again.
[Droid Eris Android Development] jongin:
I use PDANet with no problems.
[Droid Eris Android Development] thetingster:
I am having problems with 4.6.5. with the wifi tethering app, just doesn't want to connect. the SSID can be seen for the device but nothing will connect. Don't get it.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Are you running Zanfur's kernel? I know I had trouble with tethering running DecafuctsCFSV9 (although, to be perfectly honest, it could have been my "experimentation" with the gscripts that borked it).

With a clean load of 4.6.5 (and no extra gscripts), the tether app preloaded in the rom works perfectly for me.

Hope this helps.
[Droid Eris Android Development] thetingster:
Ya I still could not get the wifi tether app to work. I have wiped everything and re-flashing 4.6.5 now. Will try again.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Odd... is there any error message? Any system restore with ti backup from a froyo rom?

I have also heard (after saving your wanted files first) that wiping your SD card can fix odd bugs...

good luck
[Droid Eris Android Development] nujackk:
Is it me or are all the contact pics in low res.

Is there a way to change this ?
[Droid Eris Android Development] deezy111:
I've been searching the forums for a long time and I'm curious if there is a flashable zip to change the circle battery back to the stock look. I have search but have not found anything. Thanks.
[Droid Eris Android Development] deezy111:
Ok I found a easy battery changer that anyone can use with multiple battery type. I used the UOT Kitchen.

http://circle.glx.nl/

It is extremely easy and makes a flashable zip for you. Hopefully this helps anyone else that runs into the same problems.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Thanks for sharing :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
I have not figured out what triggers it bit usually see the photos look low res untilled a call (or something.?.?.) from that contact comes in and then it seems better...

Anyone else?
[Droid Eris Android Development] PiperCub49:
I'm trying to do some trouble shooting here. Launcher Pro keeps rebooting on me about every fifth time I hit the home button, even more often if I spend large amounts of time in a program. That sounds like a memory problem, but I have already turned my homescreen caches off. Maybe I should change my memory usage preset? I'm not sure as to what this does though, so I'm looking for some advice.

BTW, I've already reflashed with all of the wipes.

Thanks,

PC49
[Droid Eris Android Development] HaRdC0r3:
if you're getting home screen redraws then make a new file in /data call local.prop and inside the file type ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=1 it forces the launcher to stay in memory....also modify the memory usage settings....like change the preset to light and the cachetype to compressed. also check build as needed and check prevent force close...that should help but that file local.prop should make the difference.
[Droid Eris Android Development] nujackk:
Actually for me it's when the call comes in where it looks really bad. The pics I uploaded to gmail look better then what i'm seeing. They always looked fine on xtrsense.
[Droid Eris Android Development] nujackk:
Yeah i saw something about this in the Faq for launcher pro. It is a memory problem. And there are some settings they suggest changing to solve it. One of the main one's I remember was to lower your number of screens and docks. Also check the keep in memory so it is less likely to be killed in low memory situations
[Droid Eris Android Development] tree_noob:
Any plans for future updates xtr, or are you pretty much at perfection on this?

Thanks!
[Droid Eris Android Development] PiperCub49:
Nujackk and HaRdC0r3,

Thanks to both of you. I went down to three screens, which is just fine for me, made a couple more adjustments, and now I am all set!

-PC49
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
There are a few minor things but I have been having less and less time to dedicate to the project so updates will be few and slow...

Additionally I use ASOP/Cyanogen vanilla 2.1 ROMs as my daily driver these days so the limited time I do have has been tweaking them :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] HaRdC0r3:
Hey Zach wrong thread but any updates to the aosp vanilla rom you and tenzo were working on?...or what's the fastest rom available?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
IMO the pure ASOP 2.1 ROM is the fastest using the BSF kernel Canop built for us :D. The 2.2 ROMs may post a faster number on a performance index but when you are "using" the ROM and just time how fast say the camera opens the 2.1 ASOP out performs 2.2; on my phone at least.

I have a few updates but nothing of major substance... more customized configuration to my personal likings so I had not planned on officially releasing them...

If you are interested let me know in a PM and I can send in email or something...
[Droid Eris Android Development] d08speed3:
Zach anyway you can maybe incorporate if you can the new UI animations like "Bouch" :) in the next XtrROM update?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Man I am behind! what is "Bouch"? :o
[Droid Eris Android Development] d08speed3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6A9M8mOkJg

Workshed has the flashables for his ROMs. Bounch, flip and flying. Am jealous :/ I just LOVE XtrROM...

and I meant bounch hahahahaha!!! Damn tap tap gingerbread keyboard ;)
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
Kernel options

Anybody done any comparative tests of the various kernel options running on this ROM (BFS/CFS V7,8,9)?
[Droid Eris Android Development] gersto:
I just want to say the xtrROM extended the usability of my Droid Eris beyond what i ever expected. Although i'm sad to hear we will probably not see any more updates you made one fine ROM. I can only imagine how many owners are happy as clams that SOMEONE was willing to take up the mantle and offer us a ROM more fitting to our phones than what HTC was willing to do.

I am planning on trying a CyanogenMOD or even the Vanilla ROM you and tenzomonkey have been working on.

So far i have 1 question regarding the xtrROM, and i will probably have more as i play with either ROMs. I LOVED the new lock sc reen graphics in xtrROM. Is there a way to pull that out and replace the vanilla one with this? If so, how would I do that?
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Thanks for the kind words and I am glad to have helped fellow Eris users :D

The xtrROM lockscreen will only work with HTC framework ROMs... not ASOP or CyanogenMod...
[Droid Eris Android Development] jpzsports:
I'm currently on xtrSense (and loving it), but I'm interested in trying ADW EX or LauncherPro. Rather than running them over Sense and adding lag, I was considering going with xtrROM. Couple questions:

1. Zach, in regards to the clear lockscreen you said:

"It is my personal favorite and since I make the ROM I get to pick. To update the lockscreen go to the Photos app - select the photo you want - select the Set as option - and then select lockscreen. "

So if I just select a photo for the lockscreen, does it default back to normal? And is the lockscreen the same as in xtrSense?

2. I like the SMS preview at the bottom of the xtrSense lockscreen. Is that also in xtrROM?

3. Is there a gScript to return to the original battery icon?

4. Is the dialer the same, in that you can start typing a name and it shows the contact?

Thanks
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
1. So if I just select a photo for the lockscreen, does it default back to normal? And is the lockscreen the same as in xtrSense?

In functionality yes however the pull down bar graphic (back block instead of the "HTC Arc") will be different so it will not look exactly the same.

2. I like the SMS preview at the bottom of the xtrSense lockscreen. Is that also in xtrROM?

Yes

3. Is there a gScript to return to the original battery icon?

No

4. Is the dialer the same, in that you can start typing a name and it shows the contact?

Yes - only difference with the dialer is the dark buttons.

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All that said I would actually recommend that you just run ADW EX or LauncherPro on your current xtrSENSE setup. It does not run "over" the sense interface but will run "in place of" the sense interface and any speed differences between xtrSENSE and xtrROM would be negligible if at all ;)
[Droid Eris Android Development] gersto:
You're welcome.

Darn, ah well not a huge deal, just that lockscreen gave it a nice polished look :-)
[Droid Eris Android Development] jpzsports:
Awesome! I didn't know that. Is that only apply to xtrSense or in the case of all Sense android phones? Some people have said that you shouldn't run a launcher over Sense because it'll be a memory hog, but if in this case it runs in the place of sense, then I will stick with my current ROM and try out some new launchers to switch things up :)

Thanks!
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
I beleive this to be true for ALL sense android phones... Basically when you set another "home" applicaton as your default instead of HTC Sense the sense UI does not start. the actually application name for HTC Sense is Rosie.apk and you can see that it is not part of your running applications/processes if you are using another "home" application such as LauncherPro...

Enjoy! :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] Noobstorm:
I heard good things about this Rom.

Which Rom is faster? This or kaosfroyo?
[Droid Eris Android Development] rxfilr:
Have not tried Kaosfroyo, but the XtrRom by far has been blazing fast and turned an old Eris to a brand new android phone for me. My contract ran out in July but I'm not upgrading until this guy (eris) cant run anymore. Hats of ter Zach for a magnificent build.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Capt. Napalm:
I agree completely. After trying CELBFroyo, KaosFroyo, NonSensikal and Vanilla AOSP, XtrRom is absolutely the fastest i've used. Zach is a real wizard.

Now, if only I can get that pesky clock on the statusbar removed... ;)
[Droid Eris Android Development] dvm1961:
Very Nice ROM

I have been using another custom ROM for a few months and was happy, but out of curiosity thought I would try this. WOW, this is way faster and my battery life is amazing. I am very impressed, thank you! I am so pleased that I may try the Sense version! I never though I would go back to Sense, but if it can be this fast, I will.

What do you use to switch between ROMs? For the time being, I think I will use nand backups and just wipe and restore when I want to switch. Any better ideas?
[Droid Eris Android Development] lp4261:
The two are very different. One is a 2.1 rom, the other is a 2.2 rom. They both come with advantages/disadvantages. If you love HTC sense and stability, go with this rom. It's a good one.
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
If you are a frequent "switcher" between this and a full Sense ROM then your easiest solution would be to use xtrSENSE and just run the default home launcher instead of HTC Sense (go to Settings-Applicaitons-Manage applications-select HTC Sense from the list-clear defaults-press the home button and select Home as the default option). This will be perceivably as fast as xtrROM which just has all the HTC Sense user interface and widget components physically removed plus a number of graphic changes, keyboard options, etc to offer a more "Vanilla" experience.

If you want the full experience of both ROMs then a nand backup/restore is the best option in my opinion.

Thanks for the kind words and enjoy! :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
I fully agree that 2.1 and 2.2 both and advantages and disadvantages and the best choice will depend on how you personally use your phone. Thanks for the kind words! :D

Just to be clear, although built on the HTC framework and not ASOP/CyanogenMod, xtrROM does not have the HTC Sense user interface and widgets. xtrROM "feels" more like a Vanilla ROM due to graphic changes and some of the included applications. xtrSENSE does have the full HTC Sense UI ;)

One of the nice things about this community forum is that it is easy to try both!

Happy hunting...
[Droid Eris Android Development] ramserver:
the launcherpro keeps saying its gonna expire in 1 day, is there a way pass this?
[Droid Eris Android Development] dansjeep:
LauncherPro expired

My v4.6 Eris was getting slow, so I did a clean install and now it tells me launcherpro has expired and takes me to the browser to launcherpro.com, but all there is is a blank screen.

I flashed 4.6.5 just now and I get the same problem.

Am I doing something wrong, or is there a trick I need to learn???

dan
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
Ill look to get a version out that does not have LP included to resolve this issue
[Droid Eris Android Development] doogald:
I'm not sure if it's too late for you, but this is a known issue with LP. Lifehacker posted a workaround yesterday: http://lifehacker.com/5727669/how-to-stop-launcherpro-from-bricking-your-phone
[Droid Eris Android Development] zach.xtr:
All,

Sorry to not have a new version of xtrROM up yet but I am having issues connecting to my hosting provider :(

Once I have these resolved I intended to post xtrROM5.0 beta:

- removed LauncherPro (just get it form the market)

- FULLY odex to free up even more internal memory

- new boot animation (old one took up to much space which I needed for system app .odex files)

- replaced the DroidX keyboard with the standard vanilla ASOP as it has a better built in user dictionary

- a few theme improvements

- new market

- maybe a few other things I forgot... :rolleyes:
[Droid Eris Android Development] brock350:
Great...looking forward to the newest one..have been running your rom since I rooted. keep up the good work
[Droid Eris Android Development] nathanirwin311:
Can't wait to try 5.0 out! Now i will be checking the forum like 20x per day :)
[Droid Eris Android Development] elitenls:
Thank you Zach. I keep trying other ROMs (Froyo) and keep coming back to yours. I like Sense ... hell, it's why I bought this phone. So, until February 10th, I'll probably just stick with yours. :)

Keep up the good work!
[Droid Eris Android Development] lp4261:
My apologies, Zach. I thought I was in the xtrsense thread. My bad. Looking forward to 5.0!