[ROM][WWE][SenseUI] XevRev 1.0b2 - [WM6.5 28014/21889] - Release: Dec 17, 2010

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Welcome to XevRev Vogue Series!

If you have never flashed a custom ROM onto your phone before, you must unlock your phone! Instructions can be found here!

This is for CDMA based Touch (Vogue) phones! GSM phones (this means your Touch has a SIM card) are not compatible and flashing this ROM onto a GSM could render your phone permanently disabled!

This is the first release of XevRev, based on WM6.5 28014 and 21889 with XPR compression. You will notice the similarities to NuVogue because NuAngel and I are real-life friends who share our knowledge on cooking.

The basic methodology of my ROM's is to create a suitable "OEM" replacement ROM. That means there will be a focus on stability, usability and ease of use; along with an "out-of-box" experience that should require no major adjustment once flashed. This also means that the ROM will feature a very trim set of "stock" applications. I want to enjoy using my phone, and any tweak or change I make needs to make my experience more enjoyable and simple.

One of the main points of XevRev's core builds will be the focus on SenseUI. 1.0 will utilize the same SenseUI 2.0.2016.3224 packages found in NuVogue 8. There will be no focus on Titanium due to the ridiculous amount of tweaking and (imo) "garbage" applications required to make it work flawlessly with little hassle.

XevRev will only be released with carrier specific builds. I have developed XevRev with Verizon in mind, but I would hope that the other builds are just as stable and capable. The main reason for a focus on carrier specific builds is that it seems to get programming/roaming update working (at least on Verizon). This means you can program your phone without flashing back to a stock carrier ROM like some people have had to, or manually updating PRL files. It also means you won't have to update your PRL after using some REALLY old carrier cabs (which just REALLY ticked me off).

I will now explain how XevRev development will move forward for the short term. XevRev will not be developed like many roms, and will not receive a "major" release every build (example with NuVogue 1,2,3, etc). Instead, it will receive minor updates addressing issues with the current software, then major releases that add new features.

1.0 series

This series will focus on getting the basics right. There will be ZERO focus on GPS features in 1.0 because of my inability to test them because of letting Verizon's customizations run. *edit* 1/21/11 - I have obtained my new XV6900.

What is on the XevRev 1.0 to-do list:

• Adding MightyMike and Juggalo_x's tethering fix to beta 2! TOP PRIORITY!
• Setting the following registry values to be default out-of-box:

  • Getting nueSIPDefault or another SIP Default software to make Swype primary keyboard.
  • Disabling WM built in word suggestion.
  • Disabling Swype's built-in auto suggestion.
  • Removing Music tab from SenseUI
  • Removing Programs tab from SenseUI

• Removing Wi-Fi options from com manager.
• Finding a fresher default sound system to drop in.
• Finding the "Verizon Train" sound effect for messaging. This is only for myself and not for the main build, just so I can bug my buddy to hell and back with it! lol Found it on my new Touch Pro2. Muhuhahaha!
• Making Opera the browser that will load from SenseUI Home screen.
• Making about:blank he default page that will load from SenseUI Internet screen.
• Replacing Earth with Opera logo in SenseUI Internet Screen.
• Possibly replacing HTC Mega theme with a different theme.
• Possibly cooking in SBP Time (demo).
• Possibly replacing ArcSoft Messaging client with another SMS client.
• Possibly removing nuePerformance.
• Possibly add an auto home screen lock that doesn't completely @#$% me off.
• Possibly add in EZ Input. ADDED IN 1.0 BETA 2!
• Possibly remove Total Commander since it is a power user feature.
• Fixing the weather update on the home screen. COMING IN 1.0 FINAL.
• Remove any modules that are not doing anything at all!

What is on the XevRev 2.0 to-do list:

• Porting CDMA Phone Canvas to QVGA.
• Making Youtube app function.
• More to come...

XevRev 1.0 features!

System

• XPR compressed ROM. This is the best compression to use on Vogue, and provides faster loading and better loading performance then no compression at all, and faster overall speed vs LZX.
• SenseUI 2.0.2016.3224 based mostly on Mega Ext TMO_UK_1.33.110.2 package, along with crazy4tricks's Manila SenseUI 2.0.2016.3224 package.
• HTC Default M2D theme.
• HTC Vogue Dialer with working program codes on Verizon Wireless (*228 PRL update and phone programing should work 100%).
• xTask 2.3b4, with task icons pre-disabled. I picked this task manager for ease of use.
• nuePerformance - for boot benchmarking.
• nueSIPDefault - for setting SIP input to a different keyboard during boot.
• ArcSoft Messaging 5.2.2.64

Imaging

• HTC Vogue Camera app from PPCk (if anyone has anything newer that works, please let me know!).
• HTC Album 3.0.1918.2223.

Input

• Swype Keyboard 3.9.22.22(apparently) with Baly23's Touch like skin cooked in. Original WVGA Swype theme has been removed to save space! Keyboard loads much faster then when installing manually, but may still be too laggy for some (looking for feedback). Please donate to Baly23 for this wonderful QVGA skin!
• EZ Touch Input from HTC Mega! This package shouldn't be as buggy as the old one found in PPCK. I have discovered no bugs with it.

Internet

• Opera Mobile 10
• IETools
• Microsoft MyPhone 1.06.2718.0001
• MySquare 1.3beta3.1
• HTC Facebook 1.0.07.1

Productivity

• Microsoft Office 2010

Utility

• HTC Calculator from PPCk.
• frNotepad 1.4.3.
• SpbScreenshot - for reporting bugs on XevRev.
• Pocket RAR - Supports ZIP and RAR, so why have anything else?
• Foxit PDF Reader - Picked over Adobe Reader because of Adobe's own software being filled with security holes.
• Total Commander - Popular Registry Editor
• .NET CF 3.5 cooked in.
• Mortscript COMING IN 1.0 FINAL!

Games

• Solitar
• Bubblebreaker

Carriers

• Verizon Wireless
• Sprint PCS
• Alltel
• Telus (CA)
• Bell (CA)
• Cellular South
• Cricket COMING IN 1.0 FINAL!

Noticeable things you will find missing from this ROM

• Codes folder - I have removed this from my dev builds, because for whatever reason, it would prevent my phone from receiving PRL updates from Verzion's *228.
• Gobs of games - Seriously, how often do you play these things? I drive around to places, I don't take a bus. If I did, I would take my Nintendo DS instead of playing on my Vogue.
• Carepackages *poke's NuAngel* - Takes too much space up in the rom, plan and simple. You can delete it, but the space is never freed up.
• Crappy default themes from PPCK - Seriously, how old is some of this stuff? I want my phone to feel fresh, not dated. Replacing the default theme is a high priority.
• SenseUI themes found here - Many of these themes are based on the dated look of Sense 1.0, and they are just ugly. Instead look in this thread for Sense 2.0 themes. Unsure how many are optimized for QVGA.
• Manila 2D Customizer (M2DC) 0.29.235. This is not compatible with this build of Manila 2D 2.0.

Screenshots of XevRev (Beta 2):

28014 Series





21889 Series

Changes between 1.0b1 and 1.0b2

Added Build #81+
-Added MightyMike and Juggalo_x's tethering fix. I'd rather be safe then sorry. Not sure how well this fix still works.
-Added aGPS Confirmation package from HTC Mega. I don't know why I forgot this. Please test GPS features and give feedback!
-Added EZ Touch package from HTC Mega, seems to be working great! Perhaps this will fix whatever bug people talked about with the PPCK package found in NuVogue. If you want this as the default SIP, remember to set it in nueSIP!

Download Links for XevRev!

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XevRev 1.0 Beta 2 download urls:

21889 Series

Sprint PCS (Build #84)
Verizon Wireless (Build #81)
Telus (Build #88)
Alltel (Build #92)
Bell Canada (Build #86)
Cellular South (Build #90)

28014 Series

Sprint PCS (Build #83)
Verizon Wireless (Build #82)
Telus (Build #87)
Alltel (Build #91)
Bell Canada (Build #85)
Cellular South (Build #89)

*edit 01-Sept-2012*
If any links are dead or do not work, please private message me and I will fix them! All link to new domain name now.

If you want another carrier other then the ones listed above, simply request it and I will build both flavors for that carrier. I may release a generic one in the future after beta testing is completed.

Have fun and good night everyone!

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I look forward to everyone's input. Development of XevRev started 09/24/2010, it was almost to the point of release in early November, but I've been busy with my new job! I hope everyone enjoys the fruits of my efforts.

I am considering a Paypal donation link, but I'll leave that for another day, along with the first screenshots.

Are both 28014 and 21889 equally stable? I know that 28014 is 6.5.3 and 21889 is 6.5 but was just wondering if they are equally stable lol.

Bell #80 doesn't work...please.

Originally Posted by Barogi44

Are both 28014 and 21889 equally stable? I know that 28014 is 6.5.3 and 21889 is 6.5 but was just wondering if they are equally stable lol.

my testing with 21889 has been that it's as stable as the 28014 build. i would like feedback on 21889 to see if others find it stable.

The manila packages I'm using are from the HTC Mega, and that ran on 21889 which is why I thought to try it. SenseUI feels much faster with this build, but it's not as thumb friendly with task managers and hitting the start button. My new Touch Pro2 uses 21887. so I'm wagering that the builds in that series are stable.

As for build 80, I will fix it when I get home later. Is the link wrong or is the file corrupted somehow?

*edit* Fixed those links. Should be good to go.

I am uploading Beta 2 builds tonight. In addition to the builds I have previously done, I will be adding South Cellular. My upload speed is currently crap, so I may have to upload the rest in the morning after I get access to a cable connect.

I have uploaded pics from the beta 2 Verizon builds. I couldn't snap pics of Swype and Touch Input for whatever reason.

Beta 2 will add what has been listed above previously, I think the biggest is a much newer EZ Touch package then what everyone was used to in NuVogue, in addition to the aGPS prompt (GPS should work fine after this on all GPS enabled phones). I also added the tethering fix just in case, I need to do some file checks to see if the default PPCK files are already hacked or not (or I might just as in the IRC chatroom when I have time).

I'll make sure the uploads and links are posted (correctly) before I head to work tomorrow afternoon (EST -5 GMT).

If the testing of beta 2 goes well, then I will make my next release the true 1.0 and start working on some real improvements (Like getting Youtube to work, and adding QuickGPS).

Testers, please give me input on the following:

1. Swype Experience
2. Touch Input Experience (Beta 2)
3. Can your phone be programed and receive PRL updates on your carrier (I have confirmed this working on Verizon only!)?
4. TouchFLO Experience
5. Dialer Experience (particularly on non Verizon, and on all 28014 builds!)
6. 21889 Stability
7. GPS Experience (Beta 2 only please)
8. xTask Experience
9. Any repeatable crashing on any build!

I recommend everyone to reboot your phone after your first boot with XevRev. This will particularly increase performance in 28014 builds (for whatever reason). Thanks everyone for giving my new rom a shot!

Sorry havent been around for a while, been moving. Will install this and test as soon as i can find my cables (hehe).

XevRev 1.0 beta 2 Released! 12/17/2010!

Changes between 1.0b1 and 1.0b2

Added Build #81+
-Added MightyMike and Juggalo_x's tethering fix. I'd rather be safe then sorry. Not sure how well this fix still works.
-Added aGPS Confirmation package from HTC Mega. I don't know why I forgot this. Please test GPS features and give feedback!
-Added EZ Touch package from HTC Mega, seems to be working great! Perhaps this will fix whatever bug people talked about with the PPCK package found in NuVogue. If you want this as the default SIP, remember to set it in nueSIP!

Remember to reboot your phone once after initial flash to get the best performance, especially with 28014 builds!