[ROM][4/15/11]Blackhole[4.4]

[sonofskywalker3]

Thanks to Adrynalyn and his mystery source, we now have a new Froyo drop: EC01. No more bastardized hybrids, this is a pure EC01 rom, Deodexed, Debinged, and given the Blackhole overhaul.

Features:
Includes the latest EC01 mods by Sbrissen (No Full Batt popup, Reboot options, Clock Options, Acc Batt., 6 Lockscreens, Music controls, AOSP Phone answer)
Lockscreen is now changed through the "LockScreen Settings" application.
Standalone version includes Gallery, Music Player, Video Player, Browser, Calendar, Calculator, etc.

At this point I don't believe there will be any more Rom Manager releases, but I will be working on the ACS release as soon as I can find some time.

This is a Clockworkmod 2.x (green or red) flash, if you have Clockworkmod 3.x installed (orange) check out this link for an odin file to restore Red Cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=556634&d=1301538947

Still having some problems with the neverending bootloop if you wipe /data so DON'T! If you're coming from stock or Superclean, or an older Blackhole rom there is no need. If you're coming from AOSP you should be fine too. If you're coming from Kaosinate or MIUI then you'll probably need to flash or odin back to stock before flashing this, but I haven't tested. After this rom is flashed do not wipe /data.

MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP

Now that all that's out of the way, enjoy the release of Blackhole 4.4!

Thanks to Adrynalyn and his mystery source, we now have a new Froyo drop: EC01. No more bastardized hybrids, this is a pure EC01 rom, Deodexed, Debinged, and given the Blackhole overhaul.

Features:
Includes the latest EC01 mods by Sbrissen (No Full Batt popup, Reboot options, Clock Options, Acc Batt., 6 Lockscreens, Music controls, AOSP Phone answer)
Lockscreen is now changed through the "LockScreen Settings" application.
Standalone version includes Gallery, Music Player, Video Player, Browser, Calendar, Calculator, etc.

At this point I don't believe there will be any more Rom Manager releases, but I will be working on the ACS release as soon as I can find some time.

This is a Clockworkmod 2.x (green or red) flash, if you have Clockworkmod 3.x installed (orange) check out this link for an odin file to restore Red Cwm: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=556634&d=1301538947

Still having some problems with the neverending bootloop if you wipe /data so DON'T! If you're coming from stock or Superclean, or an older Blackhole rom there is no need. If you're coming from AOSP you should be fine too. If you're coming from Kaosinate or MIUI then you'll probably need to flash or odin back to stock before flashing this, but I haven't tested. After this rom is flashed do not wipe /data.

Edit: Thanks to GizmoDroid I have made changes to the install script that successfully allow you to wipe /data before or after this rom is flashed.

MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP

Now that all that's out of the way, enjoy the release of Blackhole 4.4!

www.androiddoes.net/~sonofskywalker3/Fascinate/Rom/Blackhole_Fascinate_4.4SA.zip

And for everyone, coming soon: A whole new way to Build-Your-Own-Rom. Stay tuned.

 

[davezaff]

Looking forward to it. Thanks for all you do.

 

[xenoaurora]

Cant wait, love your work!

 

[kidserious]

That's what I wanted to hear!!! But, I need to know how to flash back to a previous version of CWM recovery via rom manager. I flashed the 3.0 before I knew the problems it would cause. What do I need to do to be able to snag Blackhole 4.3? Thanks for any help.

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[Jrex]

Running BH 4.2 and love it, waiting anxiously for your newest build! Love your work man!

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[dricacho]

WHOA....I thought Blackhole was done. Been keeping an eye on the other forum and it was dead for almost a month.

 

[sonofskywalker3]

Yeah, between my life and their host its been hard to find time for this, but I'm glad to be working on the fascinate again. As crappy as samsung is, at least they're not suing us (sony) or bricking our phones for using unauthorized software (3ds). As far as the clockwork revert, I'll have files and instructions in the linked post tomorrow.

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[dricacho]

It feels as though perhaps EB16 could be the last update for this phone. Do you think this phone will ever see Gingerbread? I haven't read this anywhere, just personal gut feeling. What is your take on this?

 

[kidserious]

Yeah, between my life and their host its been hard to find time for this, but I'm glad to be working on the fascinate again. As crappy as samsung is, at least they're not suing us (sony) or bricking our phones for using unauthorized software (3ds). As far as the clockwork revert, I'll have files and instructions in the linked post tomorrow.

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Awesome!! Thanks SOS3 for all that you do. We love your roms. Maybe a dumb question but is 4.3 gonna have adryn's new EB16 working voodoo as one of the choices for the kernel?

 

[chrisexv6]

It feels as though perhaps EB16 could be the last update for this phone. Do you think this phone will ever see Gingerbread? I haven't read this anywhere, just personal gut feeling. What is your take on this?

Ned a little more info.

Will this phone see Gingerbread from Samsung or the people that actually know how to program?

I think getting Froyo was a big step because it was sooooo much different than 2.1. Difference between 2.2 and higher arent as huge, and 2.2+ is based on 2.2, so chances are we'll get there someday, with or without the "official" label.

 

[dmasjz45]

It feels as though perhaps EB16 could be the last update for this phone. Do you think this phone will ever see Gingerbread? I haven't read this anywhere, just personal gut feeling. What is your take on this?

You do know kaos is on the verge of releasing what we all expect to be a stable version of gb right?

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[SeatownGST]

Hopefully there will be some really close version tracking since there's been such a flurry of software tweaks for this phone!!!

thanks devs for your efforts!! I was a blackhole fanatic when I rooted since the update portal was so easy!!

 

[avhokie]

Sweet! I was wonder if 4.21 was the end of the line for Blackhole. Looking forward to your next release!

 

[phooky]

For those who aren't good at reading between the lines, sonofskywaker3 is trying to tell us that the Blackhole 4.3 rom is currently available for VIP members at the link in the OP.

Enjoy!

Thanks for a great rom!

 

[sonofskywalker3]

It feels as though perhaps EB16 could be the last update for this phone. Do you think this phone will ever see Gingerbread? I haven't read this anywhere, just personal gut feeling. What is your take on this?

See Below:

Ned a little more info.

Will this phone see Gingerbread from Samsung or the people that actually know how to program?

I think getting Froyo was a big step because it was sooooo much different than 2.1. Difference between 2.2 and higher arent as huge, and 2.2+ is based on 2.2, so chances are we'll get there someday, with or without the "official" label.

Like chrisexv6 says, Official Gingerbread from Samsung? I doubt it. That being said if there ever is a Gingerbread Rom, official or not, based on the Touchwiz Framework I'll update Blackhole to it, However I have no plans to make a CM7 version, or an AOSP version, simply because I'm starting to have trouble finding time to work on things, and I don't want the current project to suffer like it did when I spent all my time trying to get a vibrant version working. I'm sticking with stock Rom Modification for the Fascinate.

However, Gingerbread Roms based on AOSP or CM will be available and stable because of the work of great devs like Kaos, JT, Adrynalyn, and others.

You do know kaos is on the verge of releasing what we all expect to be a stable version of gb right?

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Agreed. It's an exciting time. I'm pretty happy with my Froyo for now tho

 

[sonofskywalker3]

Download link is now up in OP.

 

[Legato525]

Great news. Will the eb16 kernels work fine with black hole?

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[Mean Sixteen]

Anyone else not able to click in the link?

Edit: I should add I am on xda app.

Sent through mental telepathy

 

[yutzyscott]

Anyone else not able to click in the link?

Edit: I should add I am on xda app.

Sent through mental telepathy

Press menu then browser from within the thread in the xda app.

I am noticing that my signal strength is still as low as it would be with t-mobile as my service provider. Anyone know why these roms have worse antenna than the stock eb01 when we are using the same radio? I am a driver and my phone is dropping a lot of calls where it used to have full signal (like in my house). If anyone can help me fix this it would be greatly appreciated. Note:do not tell me to dial *228, I am not a noob.


My phone thinks its smarter than me

 

[yutzyscott]

If you have the red voodoo recovery as well as the rom manager 3.0 (orange) then you can download the addons for this from rom manager then press cancel when it prompts you for the install. Manually reboot into the red recovery and select install .zip from sd card/choose .zip/clockworkmod/androiddoes.net/sonofskywalker3/fascinate/ then find the corresponding downloaded file such as boot animation or app or theme and manually flash each, one at a time.

note: you do not need to reboot and start over after flashing each individual file. Flash all the files you want then reboot.



My phone thinks its smarter than me