[DEV][ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 Lite

[shekhutanwar]

FlyROM is a customized ROM for HTC Explorer with Sense 4.0a Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3.
The Base Rom is My Own Port rom from HTC One V.
It includes lots of additional features which you will not find in stock roms.

#include
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*
* Submitting bug reports on nightly builds is the leading
* cause of male impotence.
*/

FEATURES

Lyapota's MusicBox with Full Beats Profiles and other Sound effects.
Viper4android Sound Mod.
Hide App Feature in App Drawer Menu.
Homescreen Rosie Menu Support of Wallpaper and Settings.
Rosie Tweaks includes 3D Homescreen, Increase No. of homescreens, Disable Wallpaper Scrolling.
Extended Quick Settings.
Advanced Power Menu.
Wireless ADB Support.
Long Press Volume Buttons to control music playback.
Sony Xloud Engine
Sony Bravia Engine 2
Google Now.

XDA:DevDB Information
FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 Lite Modded, a ROM for the HTC Pico (Explorer)

Contributors
shekhutanwar
ROM OS Version: 4.0.x Ice Cream Sandwich
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.0.x
Based On: HTC Sense 4.0 Lite

Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 4
Beta Release Date: 2013-05-16

Created 2013-11-16
Last Updated 2013-11-16

 

[shekhutanwar]

FlyROM v4 Refined



FlyROM v4 Refined Changelog:-

1. Compiled New Kernel 3.0.16
2. Overclocked CPU at 800 Mhz Support.
3. Default CPU Scaling Frequencies are set to 122-600 Mhz.
4. Default CPU Governor is ONDEMAND.
5. Ported Wi-fi Drivers From HTC One V.
6. Overclocked GPU at 220 MHz.
7. Sony Bravia Engine 2.
8. New Sony Xloud Mod.
9. Fixed Remaining Music Glitches.
10. Fully Fixed Random Reboots. Finally did it..
11. Updated Adreno 200 Libraries.
12. Removed AC!D Audio Mod.
13. Original Beats Audio.
14. Kept Noozxoide Equalizer for Bass Lovers.
15. Disabled Scrolling Cache.
16. Large Heap For Rosie. (User Interface)
17. Fixed Keyboard Lags.
18. Fixed Dialer Lags.
19. Fixed Slow Launch of Apps.
20. Fixed Bootloops.

FlyROM v5 Incredible Changelog:- Coming Soon
---------------------------------------
1. Updated Base to My One V port.
2. Compiled Kernel with Linaro Toolchain.
3. Added Viper4android Sound Mod,
4. Implemented Latest MusicBox 3 RC1.
5. Added Fly On Mod v4 Beta.
6. Added Adblocking Hybrid.
7. Added New Google Now.
8. Added Latest Sony Xloud Mod.
9. Added Latest Sony Bravia Engine 2.
Note: Includes all those features which is available in previous versions.

BUGS:-
None

CREDITS:-
@cute_prince for his Kernel source, guide and help.
einstein.frat for his awesome mods.

 

[shekhutanwar]

Instructions and Downloads

Minimum Requirements to Flash FlyROM:-
SD-EXT Partition with Size 512 MB. (Recommended Size 1 GB)

Instructions to Flash FlyROM:-
1. Copy FlyROM zip file to sd-card.
2. Reboot into Recovery.
3. Wipe Data/Factory reset.
4. Install zip from sd card and select the zip file and then select yes to Flash.
5. Reboot after installation completes.
6. Reboot after first bootup to make the FlyScript work completely.
7. Now Apply Patch 3 for Flyrom.

DONE! ENJOY

Downloads:-
Download Link 1 (Google Drive)
Download Link 2 (Dev host)


Note to Rom Makers:- You are not allowed to use any Mods from My Rom.

 

[shekhutanwar]

Sd-ext partitioning guide

GUIDE TO MAKE SD-EXT PARTITION
THIS GUIDE IS ONLY FOR THEM WHO IS INSTALLING FLYROM FIRST TIME OR HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THEIR SD-EXT PARTITION.

IMPORTANT:- PLEASE BACKUP YOUR SD CARD DATA BEFORE FOLLOWING THESE STEPS. PARTITIONING WILL FORMAT YOUR SD CARD.

Just Follow these steps:-
1.Make Sure there is no sd-ext partition exist in your sd-card.
2.If You have any sd-ext partition already made, then delete partition using Minitool partition wizard software or EaseUS Partition Master. Make only one partition as fat32 of full size(If your sd card is 2gb then use full space).
3.Click on apply setting in minitool partition or EaseUS.
4.Wait for your sd-card to be formatted.
5.Make sure your sd card is showing in My Computer and working.
6.Now you can insert your card in your htc explorer.

Next Step:-
1.Download A310e Recovery zip from HERE
2.extract the zip file anywhere in your pc.(Extract it on desktop or in any drive)
3.Reboot your phone in bootloader by pressing volume down + power key.
4.Connect USB Cable.
5.Select Fastboot in bootloader.(it will show FASTBOOT USB).
6.Run Recovery.bat in A310e recovery folder which you extracted.
7.When recovery is flashed. remove cable and switch off your phone.
8.Again start your phone by pressing volume down + power key.
9. Now select recovery

Final Step:-
1.Now in recovery select advanced option.
2.Now select partition sd card.
3.Select 1024 MB Size and 0 MB swap. Format it...
4.Wait for the formatting process to be completed.
5.Now check if everything gone right
---> Mount sd-ext in mounts and storage. if it mounts without any error. Finally You have made sd-ext partition successfully.
---> Now unmount sd-ext.
6.Now you can flash FlyROM or any other rom without any problems.(Remember to follow steps for flashing roms).

 

[shekhutanwar]

Patches

New Patch 3 for Flyrom:-

Features:-
1. Fixed UI Lags.
2. More Smoother Scrolling.
3. Increased Apps Performance and Smoothness.
4. Increased Vibration Feedback of Touch Keys.(thanks to @derefas)

Instruction For Flashing This Patch:-
1. Copy zip file to sd card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Install zip from sd card and select the PATCH 3 FOR FLYROM.ZIP and then select YES to flash.
4. Done. Reboot Now.

ONLY FOR FLYROM V4.

Download Link:-
Download Link 1 (Dev-Host)

Script to move apps and dalvik cache to sd-ext, Data on internal memory.
Download Flyscript

Instructions:-
Replace this script in the Flyrom zip (system/etc/init.d) and then flash the rom.

 

[DanceOff]

why build 2? When build 8 is out

 

[shekhutanwar]

why build 2? When build 3 is out <curious>

because build 2 was much better in terms of performance and smoothness... all features of build 3 is included in this...

 

[DanceOff]

because build 2 was much better in terms of performance and smoothness... all features of build 3 is included in this...

Build 8 is smoother

 

[akashpatel]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Does it degrade the life if sd card?
I have heard that using sd-ext degrades sd cards life

Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using Tapatalk 2

 

[mmk.dr]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Thanks for including MP Engine. But I just found out its compatible for only kernel 2.6. Read read.txt included in MP Engine folder.:thumbup:

 

[shekhutanwar]

Build 3 is smoother

Try yourself by flashing this rom...

 

[shekhutanwar]

Thanks for including MP Engine. But I just found out its compatible for only kernel 2.6. Read read.txt included in MP Engine folder.:thumbup:

Thats why i did not included it in my rom... but gave a option to use mpengine.

 

[shekhutanwar]

Does it degrade the life if sd card?
I have heard that using sd-ext degrades sd cards life

Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using Tapatalk 2

Use good quality sd cards like sandisk, kingston etc... they give 5 yrs warranty. And without sd-ext, u cannot use sense 4...

 

[shree alwaz]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Do we have any bugs??

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

 

[shekhutanwar]

Do we have any bugs??

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

Just read main post clearly... you will find all your answers.

 

[shree alwaz]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Just read main post clearly... you will find all your answers.

So it mean we have only bluetooth bug remain every thing is fine??

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

 

[shekhutanwar]

So it mean we have only bluetooth bug remain every thing is fine??

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

Bluetooth is working but bt headset doesnt work. File transfer through bluetooth is working...

 

[shree alwaz]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Hey I don't have any mount cache option in recovery. Instead I have unmount cache

P. S. – m using cm9.1built9.

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

 

[Parth_14]

Re: [ROM][SENSE][ICS] FlyROM HTC Sense 4.0 v1 [23 JAN 2013]

Hey I don't have any mount cache option in recovery. Instead I have unmount cache

P. S. – m using cm9.1built9.

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

:facepalm:
It means it is already mounted...now just mount sd ext and flash

 

[shekhutanwar]

Hey I don't have any mount cache option in recovery. Instead I have unmount cache

P. S. – m using cm9.1built9.

Typing in swift key3 from tiny explorer with ICS

if it shows unmount cache, then leave cache... it is already mounted.
Just select mount sd-ext by using power button and it will change into unmount sd-ext... now go back.
install zip from sd-card.
choose zip from sd card.
now select the zip file and select yes... follow the furthur steps.
Enjoy!