[Vega Android Development] Higgsy:
Well I'm kind of in the mood after getting some good feeback from my Defy ROM, so seen as though v1.08 has been released by Advent - I thought I would try and get a release based on this out - try and liven up the vega section on XDA!

As I've said before - I aint no Dev and don't profess to be. I know a fair bit about Android, but I don't compile, what I can do, is put things together that make it easy for others.

As you can see I've marked this as a release candidate, so I'm open to suggestions of what else could be included/improved on, although this is meant to be an unbloated blank canvas for people to build on.

ROM Includes:

Advent v1.08 base

Flash (You may need to reinstall by browsing to /system/etc/shuttle_priv and reinstalling the app in there)

Launcherpro

Gapps (No Gmail - I don't use the app - download from the market if you want it)

High Res Gallery

Moduleap screen calibration app

ES File manager

New for RC2:

Included small notification bar

Custom Boot screen

Modaco USB Switcher (Host/Slave)

Optional Clockworkmod Recovery

Added stock taskmanager back in (even though I think its fairly poor)

My favourite part of this is the installer - I don't think you can get much simpler than this. I'm sorry to Mac and Linux users, but this is a windows installer package, I've never owned a mac (and probably never will) and have limited linux experience.

Install process:

This assumes you have already have the Vega nvflash/adb drivers installed.

1) Download Higgsy_Modded_v1.08_Vega_RC2.exe here

2) Make a backup of your current ROM using clockworkmod recovery (If you use it).

3) I Also advise a backup of your apps/app data via Titanium Backup.

4) Boot into nvflash recovery using the following method:

Disconnect power cable if connected

Power the Vega off

Reconnect the power cable

Hold the back button for 2 seconds

Keeping the back button held down, press and hold the power button for 2 secs

You should hear a "bing bong" from the PC - if so release the buttons

If you don't get a bing bong, disconnect power for 10 secs then reconnect and try the process again.

5)Once you are in nvflash mode execute the Higgsy_Modded_Vega_v1.08_RC1.exe you downloaded, once complete hit enter when the DOS window prompts you.

6)Wait 10 secs and then power on the device as normal.

Installation for Clockworkmod Package:

1)Download the Clockworkmod_Install.exe from here

2)Make sure your Vega is connected to your PC and you have USB debugging enabled on the device

3)Double click the Clockworkmod_Install.exe program and let it do its bit

4)Once the DOS window disappears then it all done.

5)I recommend a standard shutdown/cold boot after install (prob don't need this, but I like to do it anyways.

I had previously posted earlier that clockworkmod was giving black screen, I can now confirm that installing via the above method, has stopped this for me- I have done 3 reflashes/install clockwork/boot into clockwork/flash a zip/reboot/cold boot and it hasn't black screened me, I was probably trying to be a bit clever trying to integrate things I didn't need to, and to be fair its better as an optional extra anyway.

Further note from me on clockwork mod after someone reported BSOD:

Clockworkmod is hit and miss, I spent best part of a day testing/reflashing and in the end I got it to work without any issues, i.e. the usual BSOD after first cold boot after using clockworkmod. What I found prevented it earlier was after using clockwork mod to backup/restore/flash zip etc, was to reboot back into clockworkmod straight away and then just hit reboot in clockworkmod as soon as it loaded up, then if you cold boot after this it loaded up ok. I think the key thing if you are going to use clockwork, is take a recovery straight after setting everything up, then its not so much of a biggy if it does black screen.

Enjoy the ROM

Thanks go to the following:

Sorensiim@ for all my hosting

Paul@Modaco for the Recovery.img/app for the vega. and USB switcher (And indeed kicking of the whole vega scene) At the end of the day Modaco got me into android and for that I'm grateful.

Number22@XDA for High Res Gallery3D

Fede Carnales for Launcherpro, that is included in the rom.

Estrongs team for a great file explorer.

Advent for making the technology available at an affordable price/original firmware.

Anyone else who thinks they should be thanked.

Please don't post this on other forums without asking me first

Screens:

Addons, Patches, apks:

SpareParts.apk

Original Gallery3D (If you are getting force closes)

2D Gallery (If like me you think Gallery3D is a load of rubbish lol)

I recommend Wallaby for setting high res wallpaper - its small, simple, free and integrate into android nicely (option when selecting "wallpaper) QR: