[ROM][2012.06.20] AlterROM Redux v1.0.1 [4.67-Senseless][AROMA]

AlterROM Redux (Codename: CHIMERA) is a custom Android ROM for the HTC Evo 4G (Supersonic) which aims for optimal speed, rock solid stability and a high level of customization. Based on a highly optimized version of the 4.67 OTA update, but with most of the SenseUI removed, AlterROM gives you the stability of stock without all of the overhead of Sense 1.0. Utilizing the powerful AROMA Installer, AlterROM gives you the power to choose exactly which modifications you would like in your ROM when you flash, from alternative launchers to custom kernels and everything in-between. AlterROM aims to allow you to make your phone truly yours!

Features
> Advanced Power Menu
> Hacked Hotspot
> CRT Animations
> Native Screenshot
> Transparency added to Settings
> Transparency (70% white) added to Notifications/Quick Settings
> Apps2SD & Dalvik2SD enabled
> Nano, sysro/sysrw installed
> Enabled SIP over 3G/4G
> FroYo EPST for access to all ##DATA# Settings
> Performance Tweaks
> 7-Tab Browser
> Standard & Extended Quick Settings with Battery Bar integrated
> 1% Battery Icon (GB Stock) for Standard & Extended Quick Settings
> Touches of green (glows, etc.)
> Deodex (Odex option via AlterScript)
> Add/Remove Software feature in Installer
> Volume Key mods (Volume Rocker & Volume Wake)
> Incremental-style updates for AlterROM users
> OTA Updates through ROM Manager

ROM Options
> Root Method (Superuser, SuperSU)
> Launcher (GO Launcher EX, ADW.Launcher, Launcher Pro, AOSP (Gingerbread), Holo Launcher (ICS))
> Quick Settings (Standard, Extended)
> Battery Indicator (Battery Bar, 1% Stock Icon)
> Fonts (DroidSans (Gingerbread), Roboto (ICS))
> Audio Enhancement (DSP Manager, Beats Audio, Sony XLoud)
> Kernel (Underworld, Classic, Lionfish (Stock))
> Superior Battery Charging
> Optional Applications (Stock, Google, Third-Party)
> Dex Type (Deodex, Odex)

Known Bugs
> Some default homescreen shortcuts for alternative launchers do not work on Odex setup. Re-add from App Drawer to fix.

REPORTING BUGS
You can report bugs in this thread or via PM and I will handle them as soon as I can. I am very active on this thread, so bug reports usually result in quick fixes or updates to AlterROM. Please supply the following information, when submitting a bug:

1) Detailed description of the bug/issue (verbosity is awesome!)
2) Prop files (saved in /sdcard/AlterROM/setup) or AROMA Log ('Save Log' option at end of Installation Process)
3) Other mods made that alter the default setup (such as any third-party scripts or init.d/build.prop tweaks)
4) logcat, dmesg and last_kmesg, as needed (See this thread for instructions)

Special Thanks to (in no particular order):
tommytomatoe | Papa Smurf151 | ca1ne | GruesomeWolf & Team Nocturnal | swagstr | SteelH | PvyParts | freeza | detcup4evr | RockoDev | XxXPachaXxX
The Beta Testers: 88exp88, NxNW, Psichi, volk9029, wudstock54
... all users of the original AlterROM
... & anyone else I've left out (let me know and I'll add you)!

Thank you all for helping me to make AlterROM what it is today! You rock!

Contributing to the AlterROM Project
I do this for the sheer joy that comes from hacking the Android platform, so if you like this ROM, click the "Thanks" button. You can also contribute by submitting bug reports and suggestions or creating themes/mods for AlterROM (see post #2). If you wish to contribute further and help me keep my equipment going, you can donate here.

Downloads, Installation Instructions & More

Installation Instructions
1) Backup Apps/Settings & Do a Nandroid backup
2) If coming from another ROM (even the original AlterROM), Wipe all through recovery
3) Flash update zip & follow on-screen instructions
4) Reboot
5) Give the ROM a few minutes to settle on first boot. Depending on how many optional apps you've installed it can take some time for the everything to startup and the performance to normalize. Be patient.
6) Enjoy!

DOWNLOADS

ROMS:
> AlterROM Redux v1.0.0 - md5: 8b1c3bafbe4bc10ff84d3e6b96b0e646 | Mirror 1 (Dev-Host)
> AlterROM Redux v1.0.1 - md5: cfaa14af9568c8ddf32915939ec1ef9b
> AlterROM Redux v1.0.2 (patch) - md5: aa400e40d08208f63fef154470d6ba8d

THEMES:
> Coming Soon...

MODS:
> 50% Transparent Black Settings: Deodex | Odex

Recent Quick Fixes
*These are quick fixes that I've posted throughout the thread to resolve current issues, between fix releases.
>Stocks Fix: Deodex | Odex *Fixes FC issue with Stocks app on version 1.0.0

AlterScript
*Included in AlterROM Redux as of v1.0.1

AlterScript is a script created to maintain AlterROM. It is still a W.I.P. and some features (such as Odex) are experimental. Always make sure you have a good NANDroid backup before doing any system wide changes. Use at your own risk. YMMV.

For best results, it's recommended to run AlterScript through ADB, rather than directly on the device. Not sure why, but the Odex option will occasionally freeze the phone. Nothing is damaged, but it requires a battery pull (or adb reboot) to recover.

Location on AlterROM: /sdcard/AlterROM/scripts/
Download Latest Version: Current in AlterROM Redux v1.0.1*

Options:

• Odex AlterROM (Experimental)
  
  If you odex AlterROM, you'll need to immediately reboot to recovery and wipe cache and dalvik-cache. Script will reboot device upon completion. Also, you will need to reodex after every version or mod flash and possibly clean install some version.​
• Re-optimize Performance
  
  This will re-optimize performance settings to AlterROM defaults. Nothing more, nothing less.​
• Cleanup AlterROM
  
  Coming soon...​

smatherlee said:

Got any screen shots?

Sent from my Evo

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Attached some to the OP. Note that the background is not the default, as I have not figured out how to set that in GO Launcher EX by cooking, and the Lockscreen shown is the default GO Locker, which is not installed in my initial release. ROM comes with the standard Android lockscreen.

I wanted this rom to be as stripped and customizable as possible from flash.

shinesthru said:

Nice to see Go Launcher Ex get some love baked in.

Sent from my PC36100 using XDA

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Thanks. TBH, I played around with other launchers (LauncherPro & ADW.Launcher), but I liked GO Launcher EX the best. This is actually my first time using it at all.

I like Sense, but I can't theme to save my life, yet... wanted a little more than stock and to give more freedom to the users.

smatherlee said:

Thanks, downloading now

Sent from my Evo

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Awesome! Let me know what you think.

KoKoMaster said:

holy crap. i just made the same rom but used tommytomatoe's optimized 4.67 ruu based rom and launcher pro. senseless is the way to go. i was thinking about posting it for the public but now i dont think its even worth it.

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IMO, you could still release your ROM. Tommytomatoe's base is a LOT more optimized than mine is right now. I thought about using it myself, but decided it would be more beneficial for me to learn what was done.

Febby said:

Nicely done, Did you remove every possible sense related item (Without breaking the ROM of course)? I been wanting one like that which can give the most possible AOSP like experience. Going to give this a try.

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Yes, as far as I can tell. I left in the Music, Calculator, Sound Recorder and Weather apps (maybe a couple others that are Sense themed), because they looked better with the ROM than some of the market alternatives that I found.

I have plans to try to theme everything I can to fit more with the default look of GO Launcher EX, but I'm still very new to theming.

Febby said:

I only noticed one issue so far with the Kernel I think... The wifi drops completely and then reconnects. Not sure why. I've tried other ROM's using this base and that didn't happen. Gonna flash LionFish kernel to see if it still happens.

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Thanks for the heads up. My ISP is having a fail moment right now, but I'll look into it when my connection is back.

Sent from my Altered EVO 4G using XDA Premium.

Febby said:

No problem, I also flashed the anthrax kernel but the issues seems to keep happening. It might not be a kernel issue but something else within? I'm no dev so haha, I'm sorry. =) Maybe I can try getting a log but I wouldn't be so sure what to look for.


EDIT: I added a two different logs during the moment the WIFI disconnects. Hope that helps.

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Found a permissions issue in my update-script for the Wireless N fix. It's been fixed and OP has been updated with fresh download link, as well as md5 hash. I tested for a good 30 minutes without network drops or packet loss.