[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] seeARMS:
News

1/31/11: v0.1 is released; initial beta.

-A JS3-based ROM with a focus on simplicity, stability, speed, and battery life.

Hello XDA.

I wanted to create a ROM on the latest firmware with an emphasis on simplicity, stability, and speed, and battery life. I wanted to be able to customize the ROM without the use of extra software, gimmicks, or any unnecessary tool. I wanted it to be as close to the stock ROM as possible (in terms of appearance, not performance), with only the bloatware removed, and a few key applications added. I also wanted it to be blazing fast without sacrificing battery life. :)

So, I started working on seeARMS' XWJS3. This ROM gives users the choice of installing their preferred kernel, modem, bootanimation, etc, and using either a wipe / non wipe version (and soon: themes, applications, everything) simply by deleting and renaming a few files.

Using a handful of shell scripts, this ROM checks for, say, the SpeedMod kernel (named "speedmod") in your SD card. If it's found, it installs the speedmod kernel. If you prefer Super Optimized Kernel, that's alright: leave the file named "sok" and delete the other kernels. This ROM will automatically install whichever kernel you choose, without the need to use additional tools or software.

Note before proceeding: This is the initial BETA release, so there are bound to be bugs. I've been running this build for a few days and everything's been fine, but that isn't to say it's completely bug-free. Have a backup on hand in case anything goes wrong.

Also, read the first few posts before asking a question, as I'll try to address everything I can. When you are posting a question/problem, please include the logfile located at "seearms/log/seearms.log" (if it exists). If it doesn't exist, please say so.

Alright, so now that that's done, heres the index:

1. Download and Installation Instructions

2. Changelog, To-Do

3. FAQ and Common Problems

4. Screenshots, Media, User Comments

Current Kernels: SpeedMod K12T-T1, Super Optimized 4.7.2, Advanced Voodoo v666.1+2.

Current modems: JL2, JPY

Current addons: Nexus Bootanimation, Wipe

Features

Based on XWJS3 (v2.2.1) [Latest firmware; fast, battery efficient]

Choice of SpeedMod, Super Optimized, Advanced Voodoo kernel [All have Voodoo sound, sharpness + color, BLN, faster, better battery!]

Created an error-checking script which prevents battery drain and force closes [Ensures the installation goes smoothly]

WiFi Firmware Version Fix [Better battery life]

Circle Battery Mod installed by Default

3 Launchers - Gingerbread, Stock, Launcher Pro

3 Keyboards - Gingerbread, Stock, Multi-Language Swype

Fully deodexed [Easily Themable]

Fully zipaligned [Better RAM Usage]

Fully updated Google Apps (YouTube, Flash, Market, Gmail, Maps)

Latest Su and Busybox [Preinstalled, no extra effort required]

All protected apps in market visible - modified build.prop

Big APN list, which allows instant internet + MMS access

Stock AOSP Lockscreen

Backlight Notifications

Removed startup + shutdown sounds

Phone Ascending Ringtone Fixed

Modified Applications

+ Gingerbread Keyboard

+ Launcher Pro

+ MIUI Music Player

+ SGS Info, Toolbox, Tools

+ Swype 2.15 Multi-Language

- Press Reader

- Write and Go

- MiniDiary

- AllShare

- Buddies Now

- Android Books

- ThinkDroid

- Aldiko eBook

- Layar

- FileIndex, Telegraaf, Samsung Shortcut from stock JS3