UPDATE - see here for an EP4D update - Tweaked 1.5.
Over the last month or two I decided I would take a crack at learning some things, and so far it seems to have progressed nicely. Given the sorts of things that I tried to figure out, posting something that summarizes the culmination of said learnings seemed appropriate. If nothing else, I figured some would find it nice to have a little more variety as far as ROM choices are concerned. That being said, what is posted here is essentially stock EP4D, with some bells and whistles thrown in - and a pretty face thanks to stranula. Thanks also go out to skydeaner on IRC and gunnermike53 for offering up some server space for files.
I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS (GOOD OR BAD) AS A RESULT OF FLASHING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLASH WHAT IS POSTED HERE! As an additional disclaimer - I still feel as if I am pretty new to all of this, but this has worked for me and a few others that were kind enough to try. That being said, as always YMMV.
I'm not entirely sure what the best way is to set this all up, but here's a look at what I did to get to this point. I started with the deodexed/zipaligned EP4D posted here, then attempted a debloat. then attempted a debloat. I haven't done much of that sort if thing prior to this, but it seems to have gone okay (and I welcome suggestions on what else should be or what should not have been removed). That being said, in case there is something missing that you wanted I included a .zip of all the deodexed /system/app apks in the download section at the bottom of this post. Then, using the work done on Infinity, GummyCharged, and Eclipse as examples, as well as various guides found on xda and information found through repeated Google searches, I began my attempts at modifiying a number of files. This was quite the learning process (smali is equal parts comprehensible and baffling), and while I am unsure if the methods I ended up using were the best choice, the end result was they worked, so I was happy. See the changelog in post 2 below for a list of the ends such modifications achieved.
If there is anything you would like to see (or wish wasn't there) on this list, let me know. I can't promise I'll do anything about it, but such requests keep me motivated and learning - and thats the whole reason this ROM came about in the first place (it all started with figuring out how to modify the power menu).
You will need to have either CWM (version 5.0.2.7 can be found here, but earlier versions like 4.0.1.4 will work fine as well) already on your phone or ODIN already on your computer, and I would strongly recommend doing a data wipe/factory reset within CWM before flashing either of the CWM .zips (that's what I've been doing at least and I have had no problems).
Also - I am no longer bundling my repacked kernel in anything, as I have found the 0130 PBJ kernel to be far superior. If you choose to use the repacked kernel, MAKE SURE voodoo lagfix is completely disabled (i.e. /data, /dbdata, /cache, and /system all need to be rfs, i.e. NOT ext4) BEFORE flashing!!! For those interested, the experimental repacked kernel is essentially JUST THE STOCK EP4D kernel - with 2 edits that deal with how adb interacts with the phone and speeding up the media scan at bootup. That being said, go with the PBJ kernel. Seriously.
MY GENERAL RECOMMENDATION:
ODIN back to stock EP4D BEFORE you flash anything. It just makes for far fewer problems.
CWM Installation instructions:
- Backup your current setup/data
- Download file and place on sdcard
- Boot into CWM recovery
- If flashing full ROM package, wipe data/factory reset (Recommended - not necessary depending on your situation I suppose)
- If flashing v1.1 patch, make sure to ALREADY BE ON v1.0 and wipe cache/dalvik (again, just my recommendation)
- If flashing v1.4 patch, make sure to ALREADY BE ON v1.1 and wipe cache/dalvik (again, just my recommendation)
- If flashing experimental kernel - you better not be ext4!
- I recommend mounting /system (so it should say "unmount" after system)
- Install the .zip you put on your sdcard
ODIN Installation instructions:
- Download file on to computer and unzip it (w/ 7-zip or the like)
- Put phone into download mode
- Connect phone to computer (assuming all is well with the drivers)
- Open ODIN (I have been using 1.83)
- Place the .tar.md5 file in PDA!
- Flash away
---DOWNLOAD LINKS - CWM---
TweakStock v1.4 PATCH ONLY
NOTE: You MUST be on TweakStock v1.1 for this to work, AND YOU MUST BE DEODEXED! It only includes the files modified since the 1.1 release. This needs to be flashed in CWM recovery, and I would recommend wiping cache/dalvik before flashing.
md5: E6D4305801ED32CCEB96A065C790CBE3
TweakStock v1.4 ROM only
md5: F520054CB26FCA57DD09F5C9FCFB4DEE
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel
NOTE: This includes the 0130 version of PBJ kernel - thanks go to imnuts!
md5: 1C46736F3619A241AD6C707BCBEE4203
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel & ext4 conversion
NOTE: For those wanting ext4, this will convert your partitions. Thanks to imnuts for the necessary conversion tools!
NOTE2: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA! Also, if you are already ext4, there is no need to use this version.
md5: 6152D0ACDE5470716D73B96CD6C2500F
---DOWNLOAD LINKS - ODIN---
TweakStock v1.4 ROM only
NOTE: This includes ONLY the ROM - no kernel, recovery, or modems.
NOTE 2: There was a minor bug in SystemUI... need to flash the v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix in Extras to fix it.
NOTE 3: If you want the semi-alterable power menu mod, you'll need to flash the v1.4 Power Menu Mod found in Extras
md5: 75514827A6814DF1EBFBDCFB04537FCA
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel
NOTE: This includes the 0130 PBJ kernel, but NO modems or recovery.
NOTE 2: There was a minor bug in SystemUI... need to flash the v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix in Extras to fix it.
NOTE 3: If you want the semi-alterable power menu mod, you'll need to flash the v1.4 Power Menu Mod found in Extras
md5: 2E292B5BF37242521716AE9468E9092C
---EXTRAS---
v1.4 Power Menu Mod
NOTE: For those that would rather have the option of the full or recently shortened power menu
md5: 85DECD03A589CCA65BD8222F727BE419
v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix
NOTE: This fixes some odd behavior with the data quickpanel toggle.
md5: 6CBD8C9ECD9AA241CC3FE42557F9B20B
Circle battery mod
For those that might want a different battery look - this comes from the other black and blue battery option by stranula. Flash in CWM.
md5: BFD80CB1AD84356102BA972F054FE6E2
Original battery mod
For those that might not like the different battery look and want to go back to what it was originally. Flash in CWM.
md5: 62297CEFBE3E1BEE7E1582F8A18D585D
EP4D Deodexed System Apps
NOTE: This is NOT CWM flashable!
md5: 5A33FF377816C1D53C4631AEEE0B1525
Empty CWM file
NOTE: This is to flash system apps from the above file ONLY - simply take whatever apps you want to flash from the above .zip and put them in the app folder that can be found in the system folder in the empty cwm file .zip. Also, if you select an app that is already on your phone, it WILL overwrite it. What does that matter? If it was modded or themed... well, it won't be any more. It'll be stock. You've been warned.
md5: 8DA8ACE9D5851D5109697C7F867B3B17
-------------------------------------------------------
---OLD DOWNLOAD LINKS---
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.1 - CWM---
TweakStock v1.1 PATCH ONLY
NOTE: You MUST be on TweakStock v1.0 for this to work. It only includes the files modified since that initial release. This needs to be flashed in CWM recovery, and I would recommend wiping cache/dalvik before flashing.
md5: 1E1AC5B92EEF89203D676023771D594E
TweakStock v1.1 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: You MUST be rfs for this. If you are ext4, you WILL have problems.
md5: E91CDC369BE52FF6FFE855C01301E482
TweakStock v1.1
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel.
md5: 3B2995088AF46F7BDD7B0EE1DF7DF3F6
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.1 - ODIN---
TweakStock v1.1
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel or recovery, but it does include the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 8F4A63DBF7471D3D19019403EBDB479B
TweakStock v1.1 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: This also includes the latest recovery 5.0.2.7 found here, as well as the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 235558C71037CAF00041E8BA29840536
---EXTRAS v1.1---
A Different Boot Animation
NOTE: This is simply the boot animation for the Samsung Stratosphere - and was something I had available. I tried it and it worked, so for those that are tired of the Droid Eye here's an option for something different. This must be flashed in CWM, and it will .bak your existing bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg in /system/media if you want to go back to the eye.
md5: 6ACAFD869453260562D3D464C294F0F5
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.0 - CWM---
TweakStock v1.0
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel.
md5: F1456D8A99F3AE645C42E2DFAED700E1
TweakStock v1.0 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: You MUST be rfs for this. If you are ext4, you WILL have problems.
md5: 7FFADB4A01DB76D2EF3BCB11858150E5
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.0 - ODIN---
NOTE: I very briefly tested these, but I could have missed something - let me know if there are problems.
TweakStock v1.0
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel or recovery, but it does include the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: F1C6CABC67927F960888B92E76378944
TweakStock v1.0 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: This also includes the latest recovery 5.0.2.7 found here, as well as the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 418AF686668C87785569CF9345C92EAB
Let me know if there are any problems.
Over the last month or two I decided I would take a crack at learning some things, and so far it seems to have progressed nicely. Given the sorts of things that I tried to figure out, posting something that summarizes the culmination of said learnings seemed appropriate. If nothing else, I figured some would find it nice to have a little more variety as far as ROM choices are concerned. That being said, what is posted here is essentially stock EP4D, with some bells and whistles thrown in - and a pretty face thanks to stranula. Thanks also go out to skydeaner on IRC and gunnermike53 for offering up some server space for files.
I AM IN NO WAY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT HAPPENS (GOOD OR BAD) AS A RESULT OF FLASHING OR ATTEMPTING TO FLASH WHAT IS POSTED HERE! As an additional disclaimer - I still feel as if I am pretty new to all of this, but this has worked for me and a few others that were kind enough to try. That being said, as always YMMV.
I'm not entirely sure what the best way is to set this all up, but here's a look at what I did to get to this point. I started with the deodexed/zipaligned EP4D posted here, then attempted a debloat. then attempted a debloat. I haven't done much of that sort if thing prior to this, but it seems to have gone okay (and I welcome suggestions on what else should be or what should not have been removed). That being said, in case there is something missing that you wanted I included a .zip of all the deodexed /system/app apks in the download section at the bottom of this post. Then, using the work done on Infinity, GummyCharged, and Eclipse as examples, as well as various guides found on xda and information found through repeated Google searches, I began my attempts at modifiying a number of files. This was quite the learning process (smali is equal parts comprehensible and baffling), and while I am unsure if the methods I ended up using were the best choice, the end result was they worked, so I was happy. See the changelog in post 2 below for a list of the ends such modifications achieved.
If there is anything you would like to see (or wish wasn't there) on this list, let me know. I can't promise I'll do anything about it, but such requests keep me motivated and learning - and thats the whole reason this ROM came about in the first place (it all started with figuring out how to modify the power menu).
You will need to have either CWM (version 5.0.2.7 can be found here, but earlier versions like 4.0.1.4 will work fine as well) already on your phone or ODIN already on your computer, and I would strongly recommend doing a data wipe/factory reset within CWM before flashing either of the CWM .zips (that's what I've been doing at least and I have had no problems).
Also - I am no longer bundling my repacked kernel in anything, as I have found the 0130 PBJ kernel to be far superior. If you choose to use the repacked kernel, MAKE SURE voodoo lagfix is completely disabled (i.e. /data, /dbdata, /cache, and /system all need to be rfs, i.e. NOT ext4) BEFORE flashing!!! For those interested, the experimental repacked kernel is essentially JUST THE STOCK EP4D kernel - with 2 edits that deal with how adb interacts with the phone and speeding up the media scan at bootup. That being said, go with the PBJ kernel. Seriously.
MY GENERAL RECOMMENDATION:
ODIN back to stock EP4D BEFORE you flash anything. It just makes for far fewer problems.
CWM Installation instructions:
- Backup your current setup/data
- Download file and place on sdcard
- Boot into CWM recovery
- If flashing full ROM package, wipe data/factory reset (Recommended - not necessary depending on your situation I suppose)
- If flashing v1.1 patch, make sure to ALREADY BE ON v1.0 and wipe cache/dalvik (again, just my recommendation)
- If flashing v1.4 patch, make sure to ALREADY BE ON v1.1 and wipe cache/dalvik (again, just my recommendation)
- If flashing experimental kernel - you better not be ext4!
- I recommend mounting /system (so it should say "unmount" after system)
- Install the .zip you put on your sdcard
ODIN Installation instructions:
- Download file on to computer and unzip it (w/ 7-zip or the like)
- Put phone into download mode
- Connect phone to computer (assuming all is well with the drivers)
- Open ODIN (I have been using 1.83)
- Place the .tar.md5 file in PDA!
- Flash away
---DOWNLOAD LINKS - CWM---
TweakStock v1.4 PATCH ONLY
NOTE: You MUST be on TweakStock v1.1 for this to work, AND YOU MUST BE DEODEXED! It only includes the files modified since the 1.1 release. This needs to be flashed in CWM recovery, and I would recommend wiping cache/dalvik before flashing.
md5: E6D4305801ED32CCEB96A065C790CBE3
TweakStock v1.4 ROM only
md5: F520054CB26FCA57DD09F5C9FCFB4DEE
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel
NOTE: This includes the 0130 version of PBJ kernel - thanks go to imnuts!
md5: 1C46736F3619A241AD6C707BCBEE4203
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel & ext4 conversion
NOTE: For those wanting ext4, this will convert your partitions. Thanks to imnuts for the necessary conversion tools!
NOTE2: THIS WILL WIPE YOUR DATA! Also, if you are already ext4, there is no need to use this version.
md5: 6152D0ACDE5470716D73B96CD6C2500F
---DOWNLOAD LINKS - ODIN---
TweakStock v1.4 ROM only
NOTE: This includes ONLY the ROM - no kernel, recovery, or modems.
NOTE 2: There was a minor bug in SystemUI... need to flash the v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix in Extras to fix it.
NOTE 3: If you want the semi-alterable power menu mod, you'll need to flash the v1.4 Power Menu Mod found in Extras
md5: 75514827A6814DF1EBFBDCFB04537FCA
TweakStock v1.4 w/ PBJ kernel
NOTE: This includes the 0130 PBJ kernel, but NO modems or recovery.
NOTE 2: There was a minor bug in SystemUI... need to flash the v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix in Extras to fix it.
NOTE 3: If you want the semi-alterable power menu mod, you'll need to flash the v1.4 Power Menu Mod found in Extras
md5: 2E292B5BF37242521716AE9468E9092C
---EXTRAS---
v1.4 Power Menu Mod
NOTE: For those that would rather have the option of the full or recently shortened power menu
md5: 85DECD03A589CCA65BD8222F727BE419
v1.4 SystemUI.apk minor bug fix
NOTE: This fixes some odd behavior with the data quickpanel toggle.
md5: 6CBD8C9ECD9AA241CC3FE42557F9B20B
Circle battery mod
For those that might want a different battery look - this comes from the other black and blue battery option by stranula. Flash in CWM.
md5: BFD80CB1AD84356102BA972F054FE6E2
Original battery mod
For those that might not like the different battery look and want to go back to what it was originally. Flash in CWM.
md5: 62297CEFBE3E1BEE7E1582F8A18D585D
EP4D Deodexed System Apps
NOTE: This is NOT CWM flashable!
md5: 5A33FF377816C1D53C4631AEEE0B1525
Empty CWM file
NOTE: This is to flash system apps from the above file ONLY - simply take whatever apps you want to flash from the above .zip and put them in the app folder that can be found in the system folder in the empty cwm file .zip. Also, if you select an app that is already on your phone, it WILL overwrite it. What does that matter? If it was modded or themed... well, it won't be any more. It'll be stock. You've been warned.
md5: 8DA8ACE9D5851D5109697C7F867B3B17
-------------------------------------------------------
---OLD DOWNLOAD LINKS---
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.1 - CWM---
TweakStock v1.1 PATCH ONLY
NOTE: You MUST be on TweakStock v1.0 for this to work. It only includes the files modified since that initial release. This needs to be flashed in CWM recovery, and I would recommend wiping cache/dalvik before flashing.
md5: 1E1AC5B92EEF89203D676023771D594E
TweakStock v1.1 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: You MUST be rfs for this. If you are ext4, you WILL have problems.
md5: E91CDC369BE52FF6FFE855C01301E482
TweakStock v1.1
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel.
md5: 3B2995088AF46F7BDD7B0EE1DF7DF3F6
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.1 - ODIN---
TweakStock v1.1
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel or recovery, but it does include the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 8F4A63DBF7471D3D19019403EBDB479B
TweakStock v1.1 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: This also includes the latest recovery 5.0.2.7 found here, as well as the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 235558C71037CAF00041E8BA29840536
---EXTRAS v1.1---
A Different Boot Animation
NOTE: This is simply the boot animation for the Samsung Stratosphere - and was something I had available. I tried it and it worked, so for those that are tired of the Droid Eye here's an option for something different. This must be flashed in CWM, and it will .bak your existing bootsamsung.qmg and bootsamsungloop.qmg in /system/media if you want to go back to the eye.
md5: 6ACAFD869453260562D3D464C294F0F5
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.0 - CWM---
TweakStock v1.0
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel.
md5: F1456D8A99F3AE645C42E2DFAED700E1
TweakStock v1.0 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: You MUST be rfs for this. If you are ext4, you WILL have problems.
md5: 7FFADB4A01DB76D2EF3BCB11858150E5
---DOWNLOAD LINKS v1.0 - ODIN---
NOTE: I very briefly tested these, but I could have missed something - let me know if there are problems.
TweakStock v1.0
NOTE: This does NOT include a kernel or recovery, but it does include the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: F1C6CABC67927F960888B92E76378944
TweakStock v1.0 + experimental repacked EP4D kernel
NOTE: This also includes the latest recovery 5.0.2.7 found here, as well as the EP4D modems. This should also wipe your data.
md5: 418AF686668C87785569CF9345C92EAB
Let me know if there are any problems.
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