yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
Please rest assured the new Biffmod is currently being actively tested. There have been a ton of builds, kernel changes, OTA updates included, major additions to CMParts.apk...

I have been testing performance of different configurations too. I read some discussions on JIT, and I think it may be better for us to leave it off on our devices. Even with the extra 1MB of free RAM we found, we are too constrained to effectively use JIT (and perhaps compcache). Need to test more...

Here are screenshots to prove I'm not lying :)

I'd like to show CMParts, but it might ruin the surprise...
[G1 Android Development] burritoboy9984:
Quick question I forgot to ask earlier. I can't for the life of me figure out how to change the number of home screens. I looked through all the options, and when I hit menu on the home screen, it doesn't show edit. What am I missing?

Thanks!

-Erik
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
You can't change the number of home screens using the stock launcher that is included in this rom. You have to either get adw launcher or launcher pro (or some others) to do that. They decided to keep the stock luancher because they wanted to keep the rom as close to original froyo as possible without all the extra bloat features/apps and they also feel that it is more stable then the others.
[G1 Android Development] burritoboy9984:
Ah, thx :)

-Erik
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
It's also that much more ram available.
[G1 Android Development] tsheeley:
Sweet. I love setting up and tweaking new builds... so can't wait.
[G1 Android Development] dominilaos:
havn't posted here in a minute, but from my last update till now..

this rom is still running super fast :), very stable, has been my daily driver since released. i am using 2.0, not 2.0.1. no lag, a few forceclosures but nothing i can complain about. can't wait for 2.1 to come out. i have never been stuck on a rom for this long since super d!!
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
Oh I never really knew that those other launchers use more memory. Will it depend on the amount of features being used in these launchers? For example if I decide to use launcher pro and turn of all the animations and set it to the lowest priority of memory usage would it be still a significant memory usage?
[G1 Android Development] sparksco:
Wow, what do you mean by stuck on this rom? Like you haven't flashed a rom for a month? You know there are other roms out there to try, I won't name any because I'm not saying that Biffmod is a bad rom to use by any means. But seriously, there is no way that I would stay on one rom for a month without updating to something better!
[G1 Android Development] sparksco:
Just out of curiousity if maybe you have already thought about this? You can pretty much bet that over half the people that download and flash these roms are going to use adw or launcherpro as soon as they can download and install it. Since you are using apps2ext partition for everything that downloads and installs from the market, then that means that those launcers will be installed on the ext partition right? Personally I think that all launchers should be installed in the /system/app/ to run better and faster. So once you download and install whatever launcher you want, it probably will not run as good. Perhaps it would be better to include more than one launcher in the /system/app for people to choose from. Just food for thought for the biffmod devs.
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
I don't *know* that either, but more complex programs tend to be bigger and use more memory.

With the mytouch, the first thing I do on any rom is turn off as much of the extra/animation **** as I possible can to make it run quicker. I'm GLAD this rom has the stock launcher.
[G1 Android Development] metalfangs:
I've been on this rom for over a month as well. I have no reason to quote "Update to something better" because everything works and it works well. I'll just say this, I think my phone has a crush on Biff.
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
It does sound like a good idea when you put it that way but they are trying to keep it str8 froyo. I personally don't use any of the other launchers because their extra features are not needed for me, but the idea is pretty relevant for some users who would prefer the other launchers.
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
Some roms include lots of extra flash and gadgets and goodies, and some roms are more clean and light and fast. This rom is in the second category. If you want gadgets and goodies, go to CM6.

There's nothing right or wrong about doing it either way, it's all preference. For me, I use Navi and Pandora all the time so I need something LEAN and FAST. For others who mostly text, web, play games, facebook, etc, they won't be slowed down as much by extra goodies.

It's all about taking the right tool for the task at hand. You wouldn't go hiking in high heels any more than you would wear jeans at a wedding.
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
Yeah I get what you are saying, I'm like you I rather my rom be LEAN as well and I always try to turn of as much useless things as I can (Like animations as you stated early in previous post) and I even change my network setting to use 2g only to save battery.
[G1 Android Development] legend221:
Biffmod is a great Rom, if you want something lean and fast then Id recommend you trying out the Rom on my signature.

After that come back to this one for comparison if necessary :D
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
Is there a link because all I see it the pic there, or are you talking about the OTA rom by ezterry?
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
He is talking about the OTA Rom by ezterry...but the cool thing is, is ezterry is now part of the BiffModSquad and he is helping making BiffMod perfect. so get ready for 2.1. Very Soon. Thanks for all your support.
[G1 Android Development] captaincrook:
ezterry: Using your kernel on this rom yields unsatisfactory swap/compcache usage, as in its almost NOT using any of it. Should I mess with minfree and swappiness or is this something thats known?
[G1 Android Development] metalfangs:
Good to hear! Ezterry has been my go-to android guy for quite some time now.
[G1 Android Development] legend221:
Hey Captain.

Might want to ask him that on his thread located here
[G1 Android Development] ezterry:
If you are talking about my newer kernel: http://github.com/ezterry/kernel-bi...5679e0ccf83fd4ebe203a19e1c2ded7c4e14#comments

(the next question is how much swap do you have.. It certainly works with swap but it favors loading a program when you ask it rather than waiting forever on your SD card)
[G1 Android Development] XxKOLOHExX:
There is a script that allows you to remove the original built in Launcher. In your terminal you can easily type

su

remove_launcher stock

and it will remove the Launcher2.apk

Then you can set the launcher you prefer to default
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
STUPID QUESTION:

It looks like apps2ext is built into this rom - is it an option that I can turn off or am I forced to partition my sd card?
[G1 Android Development] XxKOLOHExX:
Apps2ext is built in but you don't have to use it or partition your sdcard to flash this rom :D
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
Ok cool, thanks. I dunno wtf how many apps you all are running that you run out of space, lol. When my app drawer gets two pages long I go nuts deleting a bunch of ****.
[G1 Android Development] dominilaos:
Sparksco, I have used plenty of roms, from donut, to eclair, to froyo. I use to flash 2-3 times a week and havnt found another rom that has pleased me more then biffmod. I use my phone daily, I need it to be responsive and stable. This is the only rom I have used for more then a week and a half.

I have not tried your rom out, but hey I might give it a shot when I transition to biffmod 2.1. Just right now I do not have the time to sit, reflash, and setup my phone again due to my work schedule of 9 to 14 hours work days.

Thanks for your input sparksco.
[G1 Android Development] XxKOLOHExX:
LOL thats me to lol :P but I love the options to have the apps on ext just because I can haha :P
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
To me the only advantage would be to not have to reinstall a bunch of **** every time I flash, but I guess that's what mybackuppro is for.
[G1 Android Development] XxKOLOHExX:
True and true lol :D
[G1 Android Development] captaincrook:
I was using the kernel posted here. My swap/compcache took forever to go above 5MB+ which I found strange and stuff never seemed to stick in the background. I have a 32MB setup for swap.

I can stick with pershoot's but you're more in tune with the community so I'd favor your stuff.
[G1 Android Development] captaincrook:
Thanks, I'll keep my eyes on it.

EDIT: Sorry for double I'm in a rush.
[G1 Android Development] d0rf3n:
Biffmod Nightlies?

Hey, following the developments here and there. Awesome work guys! ;)

Gonna flash and fix a bit with biffmod again today I thought. :D

Just wondering, been seeing talks about nightlies but havent found anything else but mentions. Are there any nightly builds out there that we can get to anywhere?

Once again nice work, really fun and interesting to follow. Thanks!:cool:
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
noob question: how would we go and remove a theme? do we just reflash the rom 2.0.1 to return back to the normal settings and icons.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
The best thing to do is make a backup before you flash it, then you can restore if you dont like the theme. Other than that, a no-wipe flash of the original would probably restore the old theme. I've never tried it though. Let us know if it works. :)
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
ive tried flashing the normal theme after and all it does is reset everything best bet is to todo back ups before flashing themes
[G1 Android Development] sparksco:
That's not true anymore. The system on Sparksmod roms is only 52mb, smaller than CM6. The total size of the rom is 74mb. So the other 22mb (the goodies) of data is automatically installed on the ext partition. So what category is that? Both! Since Biffmod devs are posting their links on my page here you go: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=753893
[G1 Android Development] XxKOLOHExX:
Dude take that URL and shove it up arsenal... This debacle and little spat you have with us can be taken into PM's no one needs to deal with this... Your worse than a 2 year old, At least a 2 year old knows when to shut it...
[G1 Android Development] dominilaos:
I'm a Biffmod follower :)

... Lol
[G1 Android Development] HellRazorGod:
How long more ? Patience is killing me :P
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
were all waiting
[G1 Android Development] sisterchick:
Themes vs Stock

Depends on what the original theme does/did to your system. If it just changed the settings.apk and framework.apk, pushing those to the phone from the stock ROM (or reflashing the stock ROM) will "untheme" your phone. And of course, you should always wipe cache before you reboot.

If a theme or metamorph changed the icons of other applications that are not part of the ROM, those won't get undone.

The REVO Green, Blue and Orange Slice themes just change settings and framework. Later today I'll try to post a link to a BiffMod original theme to flash back to stock without reinstalling the ROM.
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
thanks for posting this new file people sure would like it. and kudos for the great themes you've made.
[G1 Android Development] sisterchick:
BiffMod 2.01 Stock Theme

Here's a flashable zip for BiffMod 2.01 to revert back to stock system.apk and framework-res.apk if you have applied a theme.
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
thank you for this file
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
Status Update

Tonight will see our first internal release candidate. We have made alot of progress over the last couple of weeks. If the stars align, we could have a release on Sunday. If not, sometime next week. No guarantees though, we won't release it unless its fully tested and runs well.

We are in need of another tester. Need to have a MT3G phone, sorry G1 peeps. We need someone experienced who can hit the ground running. Send me a PM and tell me some stuff that convinces me you aren't a noob. :)

Speaking of new team members, due to sisterchick's insanely awesome themes, we are adding her to the team whether she likes it or not! Welcome sisterchick! *applause*
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
im so down for this.

Edit: never mind im some what of a noob only skills i dont have is knowing how to use adb. but i do own a mytouch.
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
I have a basic grasp of adb but I'm good with tech and learn quickly. PM me if you want me to give this rom a shot.
[G1 Android Development] sisterchick:
THANKS!!

Very cool! I'm honored!! Can't wait to give it a whirl.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
I typed that last message when I was walking out the door at work, so I probably should have qualified my statement better. I didn't mean you had to be some kind of all-world developer. Just a good tester.

At a minimum you should have a computer that you connect to your phone over USB, know what 'adb logcat' is, preferably know what 'fastboot erase' is, and be willing to spend the time to actually test the ROM. (not just install it and say 'yep, it works!')

So if you meet the above requirements, and own a MT3G, send me a PM. I will send you an older one of our updates and a simple test/request.
[G1 Android Development] metalfangs:
Thanks sisterchick

Thank you for this, and also for the great themes.
[G1 Android Development] TmobileDash12:
Wow

biffmod squad keeps getting better and better. love your roms, looking forward to 2.1 :]
[G1 Android Development] microb0i:
Is biffmod (or any froyo rom for that matter) faster than SuperD (or whichever is the fastest Donut rom)?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, tried looking for an answer all day, and will also post in superd thread.
[G1 Android Development] TmobileDash12:
biffmod has a lot more features [since it is froyo, 2.2.1]. superd is donut, 1.6.

Since donut has less features, and superd is really light, it will be faster.

however, biffmod is optimized to run extremely smooth, some don't notice the difference.

try both of them, it's a matter of preference.

[in case you're wondering, I choose biffmod ;] ]
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Thats a very good answer TmobileDash, lol thanks for the support.

Just to wet everybodys lips, we are in the final test phases of BiffMod2.1 you should see it very soon. get ready to be blown away again.
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
Nice! I've been wanting to try BiffMod but I keep hearing that updates are coming so I've been waiting.
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
It's the best froyo rom I've used you won't be let down.
[G1 Android Development] malaeus:
i cant even get the damn phone part to work. i cant send or receive calls. and YES i updated to 2.22.23 radio. everything else is ok, but when i dial a number, it just ignores it. and when i receive calls.. well.... it doesnt even show me the call.... it never actually goes to in call screen, and if i cant get this to work in 5 minutes, im out of a job, as i have missed half a days of calls...
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
Restore your backup...
[G1 Android Development] malaeus:
did that, i think the phone is just messed up.. i dont know whats up...
[G1 Android Development] BookCase:
I love the excitement but hate to wait. lol Reading this always gets me excited but, I am very impatient. I can't wait but, I must. :eek:
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Trust me BookCase its going to be worth the wait the new things we have added are going to make this Rom stand out from the others. The new and improved BiffMod Parts (formally known as Cyanogen parts) is twice as good. still has the cyanogen stuff but we add a lot of great things to it, including the ability to change your CPU frequency...No need for SetCPU anymore. Been running our newest build (nightly) all day and yeah I am falling in love with my G1 all over again. Should be out very soon.
[G1 Android Development] lil-devil:
Hey does anyone have any problems with the GPS? Everytime I use it, it either takes like 10~20 min before it finds my location or the phone crashes and reboots
[G1 Android Development] tsheeley:
Oooooohhhhh.... sexy. :D :cool:
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Oh yes, very Sexy...it is. You guys are going to love this build. Maybe I will make a video just to show you all the new stuff before it gets released.
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
id like to see a video and im sure alot of people who use this rom would love it.
[G1 Android Development] Inceptron:
+1 for the video

If its as fast as Sparksmod then you get some $$$ from me, as well as me switching to BiffMod :D
[G1 Android Development] nakeman:
Okay... i am praying it will be released in next day morning while opening my eyes... (dreaming...:p)
[G1 Android Development] TmobileDash12:
Please show me proof that Sparksmod is faster.

I find that hard to believe. Don't get me wrong, sparksmod is great and all, but biffmod=BEAST
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
I rather wait till the rom is actually released instead of knowing about all the features and still not being able to experience them. I'm already anixious for the release, can't take much more lol
[G1 Android Development] tsheeley:
Ditto. Keep it a surprise until the drop date. It's like getting a new toy... I never read the instructions after the initial setup. Poking around is half the fun.
[G1 Android Development] ezterry:
Kernel update for those using my kernel:

http://goo.gl/qFJO

Both EBI0 and EBI1 builds ready to go
[G1 Android Development] budlowe:
Those of you that don't want the video don't have to watch it... ;)

I recently got a Class 6 SD card but have been waiting for this new release to put it in because I plan to pretty much start from scratch. That, and I just ordered a replacement battery (G1) in the hopes that all of these things combined with breathe a little more life into my phone.
[G1 Android Development] Inceptron:
When going back to home it usually lagged when reloading the shortcuts+widgets. Even with home locked in memory. Im not sure, but maybe I had swap on (on a class 2 card..), or maybe I should try a newer kernel this time. I'll try it again, and post back.

ezterry's official AOSP felt faster than Biff. I was on biff, then ezterry's, then sparks now. Sparks seems like its slowing down, after a day of use.

Edit: I guess it is as fast..I think it was just home reloading that made it seem slow to me. Good thing I can just get a different one :) I hope 2.1 is going to be even better.
[G1 Android Development] fonix232:
Just one fast question:

Do stock live wallpapers work with this ROM?
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Well Here is the video as I promised its is brought to you by a member of BiffModSquad (jacsonmoore3) Thank you kind sir for the video. I have been sick and didnt want to be coughing through the entire video. lol anyways enjoy the speed and all the great features on video of course you will still have to wait a little bit till the Full version is released trust me though not much longer its almost done.

BiffMod V2.1 RC1 Features Video
[G1 Android Development] Phateless:
Nice, looks good. I'm looking forward to seeing how fast it is, as speed and stability are my main concerns.
[G1 Android Development] biglo:
Hope the new release will be faster and smoother, tried going back to 1.6 but the lack of features and incompatible apps makes it unusable for me.
[G1 Android Development] BookCase:
Awesome!! Love the new features in "Settings"..can't wait to try it out..Hope the new release includes the skeleton porn! :p
[G1 Android Development] budlowe:
Cool, thanks! My battery just arrived today, so tomorrow I should be ready to start fresh and see how things go...
[G1 Android Development] ratchet789:
loved the video cant wait for the rom to come out
[G1 Android Development] JeezyMT3G:
ROM is AMAZING ..had a hard time debating on this or the TMUS Remix..but this rom had CM custumization and the speed of TMUS..This is a Win Win :D

but one little issue..my camera FC ive tryd different kernels and fix_permissions and nothing..and the wierd thing is when i to go Titanium Backup i see camera1 and camera2 why is that?? could that be causing the issue??

Let me know Thnx

and keep up the AMAZING work :)
[G1 Android Development] StreetGuru:
Nice video, I like the integration of OC into the settings, good idea. If i can make one request/suggestion, can you please, please, integrate the new status bar with the power widget controls from CM6.1? This would be a must for me. Have an option like in CM to enable/disable it for those who don't need it or want it but for those like me that absolutely love it this would be a game changer.
[G1 Android Development] loukvlav:
As far as I understand, you guys are developing stuff to extend the CM6.1 base rom.

I hope your testing goes further than just how fast the drawer opens or how fast the screens slide and you also look into more sensitive and vital stuff like memory leaks and identify potential problems that your custom parts may cause.

I am among the many waiting for this to come out, but I would also like to know if the testing phase is done by people who have actually studied the android platform and go deeper that the eye can see.

Thanks for this. Hope 2.1 will be the next milestone!
[G1 Android Development] dominilaos:
Big ups to the above post. Very well said. I hope for the same :)
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
Yes everything you get with CM 6.1 is in BiffMod 2.1. I really like the new notification bar so it isnt going anywhere. lol

Trust me when i say this BiffModSquad is comprised of the best and brightest minds in the business (minus cyanogen and his team and a few others who really dont dev for the G1 anymore...lol) All of us have been working on the G1 for a very long time and have not left the g1 we are sticking with the G1. Each member of the team specializes in different things but we all understand each part of android, because we have been working on it for a while. WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE DOING!!!!! We might get complaints because, "oh you havent released something in a month" the reason is cause we dont want to release something that has issues we find the issues and try to fix them before the release and if we dont fix it then we dont release until we do. if something doesnt work we go to the next idea. All BiffMod Roms have been put through the ringer and tested to the fullest. If you look back in the history of the BiffModSquad you will notice that we work hard to make it the best rom and we dont spare nothing to do it. We work hard and long to bring the community the best Froyo Rom out there. So to sum it all up The BiffModSquad knows what they are doing and we release awesome and wonderful pieces of work. V2.1 will be the Rom that you flash and be like damn I didnt know my G1/MT3G could do this or be this powerful still. I hope that answers your question / statement.
[G1 Android Development] jamal8820:
This is a great rom, very speedy. But the only problem i encountered was that it did something weird to my sd card. Now i cant delete or add anything on to it, and i cant format it either. Ive tried on all three computers and i was going to try formatting it with a camera, but i couldnt find the adapter it came with. Somebody please help. my last resort is going to best buy and getting another one.
[G1 Android Development] Ohsaka:
I wouldn't blame the ROM for that. It sounds like the sd card went bad. Go on newegg.com and find yourself a good class 6 sd card...
[G1 Android Development] Royalknight6190:
I couldnt have said it better myself. 2.1 is still going strong over here. cant wait to release. lol oh probably getting all the vulchers hungry talking like this. So I shall stop. lol :D
[G1 Android Development] sisterchick:
Wish List

I agree. I like that feature. The plan is for the upcoming BiffMod 2.1 to include the new dropdown power control widget!
[G1 Android Development] dominilaos:
what is the estimated time of release for biffmod 2.1?