[ROM][OMG] Team Tiamat Xoom Rom 2.0.1 Manta Ray [OBSOLETE]
Team Tiamat Xoom Rom
First off a note from brd himself :
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigrushdog
First and foremost, I would like to thank my wife Christy for putting up with the 100+ hours it took me to get the storage framework working. I told her I would be taking a break after this and I am. It is likely that the coming OTA will render most of this rom unneeded. However, I just have this thing with pwning Motorola Also, I would like to thank Roach from the Transformer team for breaking the back of the smali roadblock. Also, I have to thank Dr1337 from #xoom for making me double check the MediaProvider.apk manifest I hope you guys enjoy this rom. Be sure to read the change log and follow all instuctions when flashing. Thanks
Bazar6 - For fixing up the icons left over from themeing.
And now the rom! Rom Features
This is a completely deodexed rom, based on the 3.2 wifi system image. However just because Google and Motorola haven't released 3.2 for the verizon xoom that doesn't mean we don't support it! Thats right. We support 3g devices on 3.2 before Google have even released it.
EPIC features
NATIVE 3G SUPPORT
SDCard support via mtp. NOTE: your sdcard will now be at /mnt/external1
Modified application permissions to allow applications that can write to /sdcard to write to /mnt/external1
USB OTG (On The Go) support. Your usb drives will now be mounted automatically under /mnt/usbOTG
Android media services scan both internal and MicroSD for media (Gallery, Music, etc)
Fast boot times. Your boot times are simply amazing with this rom!
Storage controls in the notification area and in the settings menu!
General Features
Powered by Tiamat Kernel Katana 2.0.0.
Pre rooted with su and Superuser
Pre-installed busybox and iwmulticall.
Desktop UA String
Modified battery images & animations.
Wi-Fi Ad-Hoc Mode
Quickboot
Estrongs File Explorer
Easy charging light controls
Advanced Features:
Init.d boot scripts enabled
OpenVPN binary and script - Credit CyanogenMod
Applications files (apk) located in /data/tiamat_first_boot_install will automatically be installed.
Applications are zipaligned on boot
Cron service
Important Notes : A MUST READ
Your microsd card is now mounted at /mnt/external1. You will also be able to access this via MTP.
Unless you are upgrading from 1.1 or an private beta, you will need to wipe.
If you're on a EURO 3G device, please note that this rom should install the correct build.prop for you, but you will still need to backup & push your telephony databases. See here.
We know about the layout changes in applications such as Settings. This is due to how we had to decompile framework-res.
Installation Instructions
Prerequisites: Clockworkmod Recovery (Recovery 3.2.0.0 R4C is still reccomended) and a MicroSD card for installation.
OPTIONAL, BUT RECCOMENDED: Backup your internal applications with Titanium backup
Download the 2.0 Rom and the 2.0.1, and place it on your external sdcard
Restart into Recovery
Perform a nandroid backup, and keep this safe!
Perform a factory reset within recovery (Wipe data / factory reset) NOTE: Only required if you're not on the 1.1 rom.
2.0.1 Release Notes
In this release, I have updated the maps application in /system/apps. This will bring maps up to the latest version, but unfortuantly will still not allow future updates from the market. However we are currently working on a fix for this that won't require users to wipe. (Hopefully, no promises).
Also, we listened to our users about the battery icons, and Nusince has drawn use some new ones that are very similar to the ones used in Rom v1.0/1.1 but have been redone to match the new resolution.
I have also included the build.prop installation script again so that the update will flash the correct build.prop, depending on the current one you have installed. So if you have a euro 3g Xoom, your 3g data connection should work perfectly.
You are also able to flash this directly over the top of the 2.0 rom, no need for a wipe or factory reset.
Last, but not least we have 3 new members to Tiamat Xoom. We welcome TDR, Steady Hawkin and lowtraxx to the team, so look forward to some interesting improvements!
Changelog
Version 2.0.1
Replaced the battery icons with new ones from Nusince
Updated the maps application. NOTE: This is just a temporary fix, and we are working on a permanent fix.
Fixed up the euro build.prop
Version 2.0
Rebased off the 3.2 wifi image.
3G Support on Android 3.2
sdcard is now at /mnt/external1 and is viewable via MTP
Any application that can write to /sdcard can now write to /mnt/external1
usbOTG drives now mount at /mnt/usbOTG and act identically to the sdcard.
Now comes with the Katana 2.0 stock GPU kernel.
/MicroSD and /usbOTG synlinks to their respective locations in /mnt
Automatically modprobe all kernel modules, apart from the wireless module.
New wallpaper & charging icons
Version 1.1
Storage framework completely overhauled based on Transformer Rom Prime 1.5 (thanks Roach)
System now gives storage control thru status bar icon and in Settings / Storage
Unmount MicroSD, remove, put in another one for working Hot Swap
Automatically mount USB Host storage (unmount still broke do to borked vold.fstab)
All Android media services scan both internal and MicroSD for media (Gallery, Music, etc)
new native Transformer file explorer accessable thru status bar to explore all mounted storage
Unfortunately, USB Mass Storage is still broke. (It's turning out to be far more complex than it should be)
Entire rom re-signed with test key due to manifest changes for storage port. All services work 100% (Google music beta, Market, etc)
Implemented a variety of init.d scripts with "Tiamat Control" flags
Enable features by moving flags (/data/tiamat_controls) in or out of "unused" folder
Enable or diasble charging light while device on
Enable or disable logging for better battery life
sysctl memory tweak
Cron service enabled for time based scripts (put Cron scripts in /data/cron)
Rom zip-aligned on boot (still insanely fast boot time)
Included up-to-date Maps.apk and Video.apk
Removed bloatware (Cordy.apk, dungeondefenders.apk, and stingrayquickoffice.apk)
Changed back to mostly stock icons
Removed the charging percent text from the pull up settings.
When charging, it will now alternate between the battery percentage in the middle and a charging symbol.
Version 1.0 - Update 3 (Busybox fix)
Fixed the dependency that the ramdisk had on busybox, specifically run-parts.
Version 1.0 - Update 2 (charging light)
Enabled the led charging light in the ramdisk as per popular request.
Version 1.0 - 3g fix
Fixed permissions in /system/bin. This was causing issues with 3g connections.
Replaced framework-res.apk with a less modified version. There is no SIP calling and sms now, but the activation screens work now.
Tips
Turning the charging light off
Using root explorer, or other file manager that gives you enough control, move the "enableChargingLight" file in /data/tiamat_controls into the directory /data/tiamat_controls/not_in_use
Automatically installing applications when you flash the rom:
In the zip file, under the directory "data" there is a directory called "tiamat_first_boot_install". You can place all of your apk files that you want installed when you first boot in there. This is useful for applications such as Thumb Keyboard and Titanium Backup
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These mod packs will only work for their specific rom version. I.E modpacks for 1.1 WILL NOT WORK on 2.0
Tiamat Xoom Rom v1.1 Mod Pack 1
Tiamat Xoom Rom v1.1 Mod Pack 1 Change Log
Added "Native Screenshot"!
You can now take screenshots with your Xoom. Enable the feature in Settings / Display. To take a screenshot, press and hold the "Recent Apps" button for about 4 seconds. You will get a popup indicating the shot was taken and asking if you would like to keep the service running. The shots can be found in /sdcard/screenshot.
Added "Power Button Reboot Options"
I grabbed this from my buddy Roach`, developer of Prime!1.5 Rom for Transformer. Although i plan on further enhancing this feature, it works for now Press and hold the Power button. Your menu will give the opportunity to power down or reboot into recovery or cancel. It's not bad for first time around. Later, we will have a full featured Shutdown Menu.
Added "Maps won't update" fix
Sorry about that one guys. And yes, to whoever posted it, I should have put Maps.apk in data/app. You get 10 Tiamat Points! Ok. This simply removes Maps.apk from system/app and installs the updated Maps.apk in data/app.
Added "Swype won't download" fix
Changes Browser UAString in framework-res.apk from modded Desktop default to Mobile default. This is needed to download Swype from their network. Install Mod Pack 1 first and reboot. Then go back into recovery and flash the Swype fix. One you have Swype up and running. Go back into recovery and flash Mod Pack 1 again if you wish to return to Desktop default UAString. If you wish to stay on Mobile default, no further action is needed.
NOTE: I apologize to themers out there, but this pack does contain a modified framework-res.apk. I had to add some strings for the reboot mod. You should be able to get away with just grabbing the resources.arcs and dropping into you're themed fw-res.
Alright, I know I'm not the only one that doesn't like apps i don't use. So this post is for you guys.
How to remove:
Remove the files from system/app with an app like root explorer AFTER you flash the rom
Use ADB and this command "adb rm /system/app/app.apk" AFTER you flash the rom
At this time, I would not recommand removing BEFORE flashing the rom, as it will break setupwizard (this can be disabled in the build.prop)
Below is a list of apps i have removed and what they are for:
BooksTablet.apk <Google Books>
Browser.apk <Internet Browser (If You Use Something Else)>
ChromeBookmarksSyncAdapter.apk <Chrome Bookmarks Sync>
EmailGoogle.apk <POP/IMAP Email Client>
FileManager.apk <IOFilemanager App, Needed by MicroSD Mount Popup>
GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk <Google Search Box>
HoloSpiralWallpaper.apk <Wallpapers>
HTMLViewer.apk <views shared (usually via bluetooth) html files> thanks blades
LatinImeGoogle.apk <Stock Keyboard (If You Use Something Else)>
Launcher2.apk <Stock Launcher (If You Use Something Else)>
LiveWallpapersPicker.apk <Live Wallpaper Selector>
MotoLocationProxy.apk <Unknown>
MotoModemUtil.apk <Unknown>
OneTimeInitializer.apk <Unkown>
Phone.apk <Phone App; Dialer Screen>
PicoTts.apk <Text to Speech, Needed by Google Navigator>
SetupWizard.apk <Setup Wizard When You First Start>
soundback.apk <Sound Feedback (Accessibility Option)>
SoundRecorder.apk <Records Audio Samples to Test Speech Recognition>
Street.apk <Streetview for Google Maps>
Talk.apk <Google Talk>
talkback.apk <Voice Feedback (Accessibility Option)>
TelephonyProvider.apk <Phone Sync>
TtsService.apk <Text to Speech, Needed by Google Navigator>
VideoEditorGoogle.apk <Video Editor>
VisualizationWallpapers.apk <Wallpapers>
VoiceSearch.apk <Voice Search>
Running it now and so far so good. Did have to wipe data but at least it feels like a fresh start.
2 things I have seen so far
1. Edit: No reboot needed just remove and reinsert the sdcard and its back.
Once I unmount the Sdcard I have to reboot to remount it.
2. This is the quickest boot time I have seen yet by far.
Having a good recovery makes the process of modifying, tweaking, maintaining, … more
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