[CLOSED THREAD] [ROM] Magnolia Final 1.3.2

sk806 · Dec 21, 2010

Hi all. Continuing my year of good luck, my house was mostly destroyed during flood following Hurricane Irene at the end of August. The good news is that I have always wanted to own waterfront property, but the bad news is that I have been a vagabond for the last month with 2 little kids and a very pregnant wife, so I have been WAY to crazy to think about smartphones, hence the lack of updates, communication, progress on the ROM.

Now, there is a silver lining - I am a music producer, and my main recording and post-production facility was completely destroyed by the same flood, so I will have a lot of time on my hands to make ROMs over the next few months while I rebuild my business. I am also settled into a temporary place with internet, so should be good to go. I have two Inc 1 ROMs 85-90% done: "Pure" Magnolia which is completely based on the most recent OTA GB update and incorporates some useful features without going to far out, and "Dirty" Magnolia, which is my port of the Inc 2 ROM I am also working on over in that forum. THis ROM has sense 2.1 plus a smattering of 3.0 features and, so far, is quite nice IMHO. I cannot tell for sure when I will be able to release these, but I will start new threads for each, so be on the lookout.

Finally, I want to say thanks for all of the support and understanding I have received throughout my rocky 2011, and it is my sincere hope that I can be the progressive, dependable developer that I hope I was before I got glaucoma back in April.

Anyway, the ROMs will be out when they're ready, and I look forward to sharing the with you.

I attach some photos of my home and studio for your viewing pleasure, and, yes, that's yours truly looking at the debris...

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Steve

sk806 · Dec 21, 2010

Changelog

B]Final 1.3.2[/B]

Battery fix from last version is now built into the ROM by default;
All Extras other than App Extras and Status Bar Icon hide/show zips have been stripped from the ROM itself and will be in post #3 as downloads;
[*}Added JSChiSurf's PowerWidgetControl app that allows a great deal of customization of the power control widgets (e.g., what the sound/vibrate button does, brightness increments, etc.);
Updated AppFolders to latest (1.5) version and themed it;
Both AppFolders and NoAppFolders Versions of Rosie mods have a 5-column app drawer by default now (4 colums will be available in post #3 shortly);
Updated Flashplayer to 10.2, with hulu patch that (usually) flashes when you flash the ROM (If it doesn't work, flash "Hulu_Patch.apk" in the Magnolia FOlder under App_Extras");
Updated Gmail, Maps, RomManager, Busybox Installer, Voice Search, Google Search and more.
Have refined what init.d scripts the ROM runs and the task killer tweak built into the kernel to achieve the best balance (IMHO) between performance and battery life;
Fixed some graphical issues in Rosie and Rosie remaps that were bothering me;
A LOT more that I can't remember right now...

B]Final 1.3.1[/B]

Fixed issue where flashing ROM deletes apps that are installed to SD card (e.g., Aldiko, Angry Birds);
Updated Flashplayer to most recent version (10.1.106.16);
Removed Hulu from data/app/ and made it an optional install in the Magnolia/App_Extras/ folder. Flashing Hulu.zip will give you working hulu with the most recent flash, plus it works with Adfree Android and survives reboots (at least it did for me and several others). The only drawback is that flash will not show up as an installed app in Market (whether or not you install Hulu);
Fixed FC issue with Adobe Reader;
Updated Gmail, Maps, RomManager, etc.
Cleaned up my updater-script and found some duplicates and other issues, so install should be smoother and performance better overall.
Got frustrated and tired, but I think it was worth it...

Final 1.3

Added Lockscreen Mod;
Replaced busybox version from last release and fixed/improved its interactions with the init.d scripts to make the ROM smoother and faster;
Aded hosts file that blocks ads and still allows hulu to work (I hope...);
Fixed some graphical issues in Rosie that were bugging me;
SLOWED DOWN (yeah, that's right) some animations to make the ROM feel smoother;
Updated Maps, Gmail and other apps;
Minor graphical and performance tweaks;
A lot more that is incredibly boring, but really makes the ROM work better

Final 1.2

Updated all amend scripts to edify standard so the ROM and add-ons flash with new clockwork recovery 3.x versions (and to stop being a fossil!);
Put in place functionality that will allow future versions to know which apps have been uninstalled and not to reinstall them;
Added init.d script functionality and several scripts that will clean up permissions on first boot, zipalign on every reboot, speed up SDCard read and generally make things run smoother and faster;
Fixed naf_rom_default_icons" rosie mod;
Fixed issue where camera wouldn't save videos as mp4s;
Fixed issue where android clock used when Vanilla Lockscreen option is implemented shows gibberish instead of date and mapped music key in same to HTC music, not the stock Android one;
Added option for 5-columns in both AppFolders and stock app drawer;
Added Conservative Color Notification Icons option;
Compressed some additional elements of the framework to make things faster (tell me what you think);
more animation tweaks (still stock, though );
Updated all apps (fingers crossed);
Minor graphical tweaks (including some new wallpapers);
More I am sure I forgot...

Final 1.1.1

Reverted back to latest stock HTC kernel;
Added Gscript Lite and seveal scipts to remove sense or uninstall unwanted system apps;

Final 1.1

24 custom Rosie right button mappings in the default icon flavor, with color and gingerbread flavors coming soon;
Fixed issue with kernel that caused sluggish behavior at times;
Got rid of ad blocking, as it was just too disruptive to browsing and any other avtivity that used the web (if you need ad blocking, just download "AdFree Android" from the market, it's free!);
Added Hulu and patched flash;
Added DSP Sound Manager;
Removed VZW BackUpServices from /data/app/, as it did not function well there, and put a flashable zip for this program in the "Magnolia" folder so users can flash to /system/app/ if they want to;
Included Gingerbread Icon Rosie in Magnolia folder;
Minor graphical and performance tweaks;
More I am sure I forgot...

Final 1.0

Fixed Gingerbread Keyboard & symbol
Fixed Voice Search
Added more options in "Magnolia" folder, including Vanilla Lockscreen option;
Made appdrawer (both AppFolders and Stock) semi-transparent;
Fixed MMS sometimes FCs;
Fixed camera shutter sound;
many graphical fixes/improvements;
Updated all apps (including Flash);
Updated to Ziggy's latest BFS build;
A lot more I can't remember;

RC3

Reengineered (see above) most APKs for smaller RAM footprint;
Added uncapped data mod;
Added ad-blocking host file;
Fixed Flickr sharing issue;
Added custom rosie launcher icons;
Switched to show clock & alarm as default;
Switched back to Ziggy's kernel, as I really really like them...
Updated various apps;
Probably lots more I forgot...

RC2

Customized FriendStream, Twitter and News Widgets to fit better with overall look of ROM;
Added Gingerbread keyboard;
Fixed problem with notification bar widgets where indicator lights didn't match state of toggle;
Fixed mismatched app drawer arrow animation when using standard app drawer;
Messed with the animations a bit more for smoother performance;
Updated NoAppFolders.zip in Magnolia folder to remap app drawer key and uninstall AppFolders;
Updated status bar icon show/hide .zips in magnolia folder to include the power widget fix noted above;
Moved some apps (VVM, Talk) back to /system/app/, as they weren't showing up properly for some users;
Updated all apps
Probably lots more, but it's late and my brain is fried...

sk806 · Dec 21, 2010

Add-ons and Extras

First, I would like to note that user Devildog8791 has made some incredible themes and mods for this ROM, including colored menus, colored notification icons, dialer and full themes. They can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=981760

Now for my stuff...

Using Gscript to Remove Apps or Desensitize

When you flash Magnolia and application called GScript Lite will be installed to your device while a folder called "gscript" will be pushed to your sdcard. This will allow you to uninstall apps that are cooked into /system/ (i.e., ordinarily not installable) and to remove sense altogether for use with ADW or another alternative launcher. To use, open GScript Lite, hit menu-->Add Script-->Load File, and choose your script. Please be careful, as this can really make you mad when you run the wrong script

. The Desensitize script will remove all HTC widgets, but not HTC apps, and install ADW Launcher.

Built-In Extras

When you flash Magnolia, a file called "Magnolia" is pushed to your sdcard. Within this folder are two subfolders: App_Extras and Statusbar_Extras. The App_Extras folders contains the following optional apps: EVO camera (same as regular camera, but with shutter button on-screen), WirelessRouter (Verizon's wireless tether app), wireless_tether (the free version of wireless tether), VZW Backup Assistant, and a patch for users who are experiencing problems with Hulu. All of these may be flashed as normal (backup first) except wireless_tether.apk, which you need to open using Astro or similar program.

Vanilla Lockscreens with Gestures

The following zip files will remove the standard HTC lockscreen that comes with the ROM and install JsChiSurf's Vanilla Lockscreens with Gestures Mod. Flashing this mod will give you the Vanilla 2-tab android lockscreen plus an application called "LockScreenSettings" with which you can create a 4-tab lockscreen with phone and messaging tabs, a rotary lockscreen and add gestures which allow you to open apps/activities while your phone is locked via gestures on the locked screen. Please see here for more info: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=919121

Screenshots:

Download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/App_Extras/Lockscreens.zip

Circle Batteries

Flashing these will give you a circle battery instead of the stock battery. There are two versions, a blue and a green:

Download Blue: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/Statusbar_Extras/Circle_Battery_Blue.zip

Download Green: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/Statusbar_Extras/Circle_Battery_Green.zip

Colored Notification/Statusbar Icons

This will change your default white statusbar and notifications icons into colored icons. THIS IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH DEVILDOG'S MAGNOLIA THEMES/MODS, but is a stand-alone mod.

Install: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/Statusbar_Extras/Color_Notifications_Only.zip

Uninstall: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/Statusbar_Extras/Remove_Color_Notifications_Only.zip

Stock Rosie Icons and Order

Flashing this will give you stock Rosie icons and ordering (apps, phone, browser):

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22769554/Rosie_Extras/reg_stock_rosie_icons.zip

Custom Rosie Right Button Remaps

As the title says, these will allow you to "map" the right button of you homescreen to an app other than browser (the ROM default). These also will allow users to (1) choose to use either Icons that go with the default ROM look and feel or color icons that add a bit more color to the ROM, (2) use the stock app drawer that comes with Sense, rather than the AppFolders program that comes with the ROM and (3) use a 4-column app drawer (AppFolders or Stock) rather than the ROM-default 5columns.

Here are screen shots of devices with the right button mapped to camera using the ROM default icons (L) and with the right button mapped to HTC Mail using the colored icons (M) and the stock app drawer open (R):

Zeesis · Dec 22, 2010

Been waiting patiently all day for this post to drop, Lovin SK rom cant wait to flash Magnolia.

Thanks for this Rom SK806 it definitely does look more refined/professional.

Looking forward to new right mapping buttons too!

Keep up the good work!

r2DoesInc · Dec 22, 2010

This is pretty. Sense is too gaudy. I like what you did with it

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Irieone · Dec 22, 2010

well done...... flashing now

Sent from my Droid Incredible

nuwave22 · Dec 22, 2010

Links not working get 404 error

sk806 · Dec 22, 2010

Sorry, can't post mirror now, as I'm getting on a plane. Anyone help out? Thanks!

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sk806 · Dec 22, 2010

r2DoesInc said:
This is pretty. Sense is too gaudy. I like what you did with it

Sent from my Htc Incredible using XDA App

Thanks!

Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

mightyjohn · Dec 22, 2010

Here's another link.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=S628S7SY

I loaded it about a half hour ago, and so far so good. I really like the look of the drop down widgets.

tarund · Dec 23, 2010

This is the fastest ROM I've used to date and it also fixed my constant 3G connection drop, which is awesome! Thank you very much for making such an awesome ROM.

Here is my feedback:

1) Google Talk is missing (had to find APK's to reinstall)
2) HTC built-in Visual Voicemail is missing (maybe provide an APK installer for people that use it?)
3) App Folders launcher is somewhat annoying and very slow. If possible for you to do, I would recommend removing App Folders and just utilize the stock All Apps option while keeping your transparency and modified Browser shortcut for the launcher.
4) A working Gingerbread keyboard is now available (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=875202) so that would be cool if you can include that as the default keyboard.

That's all I've noticed so far. I'll update as I use it more.

mightyjohn · Dec 23, 2010

I agree on all counts. I use ADW, so the app folder thing isnt that big of a deal though.

tarund said:
This is the fastest ROM I've used to date and it also fixed my constant 3G connection drop, which is awesome! Thank you very much for making such an awesome ROM.

Here is my feedback:

1) Google Talk is missing (had to find APK's to reinstall)
2) HTC built-in Visual Voicemail is missing (maybe provide an APK installer for people that use it?)
3) App Folders launcher is somewhat annoying and very slow. If possible for you to do, I would recommend removing App Folders and just utilize the stock All Apps option while keeping your transparency and modified Browser shortcut for the launcher.
4) A working Gingerbread keyboard is now available (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=875202) so that would be cool if you can include that as the default keyboard.

That's all I've noticed so far. I'll update as I use it more.

sk806 · Dec 24, 2010

tarund said:
This is the fastest ROM I've used to date and it also fixed my constant 3G connection drop, which is awesome! Thank you very much for making such an awesome ROM.

Here is my feedback:

1) Google Talk is missing (had to find APK's to reinstall)
2) HTC built-in Visual Voicemail is missing (maybe provide an APK installer for people that use it?)
3) App Folders launcher is somewhat annoying and very slow. If possible for you to do, I would recommend removing App Folders and just utilize the stock All Apps option while keeping your transparency and modified Browser shortcut for the launcher.
4) A working Gingerbread keyboard is now available (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=875202) so that would be cool if you can include that as the default keyboard.

That's all I've noticed so far. I'll update as I use it more.

Thanks for the input! I was thinking of making a non-appsfolders version. I guess I will now

I thought I had put VVM & Talk into /data/apps, but I guess not. Will fix that ASAP.

Steve

Emx333 · Dec 24, 2010

great rom, is there any chance you can theme the htc widgets though to match the rom. Doesn't have to be fully transparent, maybe semi would loook good.

sk806 · Dec 24, 2010

Emx333 said:
great rom, is there any chance you can theme the htc widgets though to match the rom. Doesn't have to be fully transparent, maybe semi would loook good.

Do you mean the list/item backgrounds? The buttons/headers/footers are already skinned...

Please let me know, and, if that's what you mean, I can take a stab at it!

Steve

tarund · Dec 24, 2010

sk806 said:
Thanks for the input! I was thinking of making a non-appsfolders version. I guess I will now

I thought I had put VVM & Talk into /data/apps, but I guess not. Will fix that ASAP.

Steve

Hey Steve,

I think the non-appsfolders version would be awesome. When I press MENU button and select All Apps, it is instant. With the Apps Folders app, it always says Loading for 1-2 seconds. I know, I know it's kind of ridiculous to whine about those seconds but another issue is that the Apps Folders app actually hides a few of my applications which is very weird. I don't know if anyone else has experienced that.

In regards to the VVM and Talk, I looked at the data/app folder and they are there but I'm not sure why they are not installed. Or maybe the Apps Folders app is the culprit?

If you need me to test your RC-Beta ROMS, let me know and I will happily do so because I love this ROM; so fast! And the fact my 3G signal is displaying accurately, that just makes me

Thanks Steve and anything I can you help with, let me know. I've never wanted to be this involved with any other ROM than this one or I wouldn't make such an effort...

Tarun

mkohn · Dec 24, 2010

Great ROM. Is there a changelog for this? Anything different from v.3?

SoCalSpecialist · Dec 24, 2010

is this rom using the dinc framework or evo's?

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sk806 · Dec 25, 2010

SoCalSpecialist said:
is this rom using the dinc framework or evo's?

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I am using the INC framework for now.

sk806 · Dec 25, 2010

mkohn said:
Great ROM. Is there a changelog for this? Anything different from v.3?

To answer your second question, yes...I didn't post a changelog because it was a new thread, but I probably should have. I will get one together sometime in the next day or so. I am in korea visiting family and it's the holidays, so I am a bit preoccupied. Plan for an update and changelog soon, though!

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