[ROM] Feather v1.7 UPDATED WITH PATCHES 10/20/10[SENSE/Speed&Light Rom!]FIXED SYNC <3

NickkxNekro

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[ROM] Feather v1.7 UPDATED WITH PATCHES 10/20/10[SENSE/Speed&Light Rom!]FIXED SYNC <3



Feather
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1. Introduction
2. What's Included
3. Changelog
4. Buglist
5. Who is this ROM for?
6. Download Links
7. What is RIPPED from this rom?
8. Credit
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Suggested Settings for Optimal Performance |
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Rom: Feather v1.7 (Download)
Kernel: KingxKernel BFS number 5 (Download)
Launcher: LauncherPro (Download from Market or [Download Here]. If you're on a computer, please save the link instead of clicking it, it's a direct link to the APK file, and some browsers open it instead of downloading it)
Add-on Patches (install via zip in recovery):
Remove Bluetooth (Download)
Remove Sense [MUST install another launcher first, they're available in the market] (Download)
Baseband Version: 2.15.00.07.28
Extra Applications:
Advanced Task Killer
AdFree Android
SetCPU (Located on the Android Market, or here for members of XDA, which is free. [Download Here])
SetCPU Settings (must install additional kernel):
Min: 245Mhz
Max: 1.152Ghz
Scaling: ondemand
Set on boot
SetCPU Profile Settings
Enable
Screen Off - 245 max / 245 min, priority 50, on demand
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After all the roms being made and such, I felt that I should take it upon myself to create a rom to sort of give back to the community. Thus creating what will now be known as Feather.

Feather is a rom unlike any other, and you better hold onto your phone because of it. What Feather is, is, a rom that is built for speed and battery life. This is my first build, and I'm currently working on a v2.0 release. I was going to wait for then, but I just couldn't wait, sorry x]

Ever download a rom, then look at how many apps there are, and realize that, while some of them are "cool", that you'll probably never use them? The solution to that problem is found within Feather. I've ripped out everything but the bare essentials to keep your rom going, and, so far, it's been helping the hell out of my phone. Boot time is much faster than I've got off of any rom, and, best thing is, everything works out of the box. No need to ***** and complain about how your rom doesn't have camera, or that the wifi doesnt work. It's a (fast) rom, everything works because it's stock. So, tell me what you guys think. Obviously it's not perfect since this is (1) my first rom and (2) my first release.

This rom is:

1 - De-odexed
2 - Rooted
3 - ZipAligned
4 - Light
5 - Fast
6 - Using this as a stock rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808173


Changelog

v1.7 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Added in 3-in-1 reboot mod by default
- Fixed Syncing loop issue
- Better speed ups by removing un-needed defaults
- Various speed up tweaks

v1.5 FULL WIPE NEEDED
- Facebook Sync working!
- Added Calendar / Calendar Sync (you can remove the sync from the applications menu to prevent the Calendar sync process)
- Added Wireless Tether (seems standard now?)
- Removed setup.apk files (starts with clean slate. If you want to setup Syncing, go to settings->Accounts&Sync->Add Account)
- Has a boot animation ;D
- Cleaned up system files for better support of re-adding desired widgets and applications.

v1.0
- Initial Release

Code:
Buglist

v1.7 
Still working on receiving picture messages 

v1.5
MMS
[I]Syncing works, but is on never ending loop - Fixed in v1.7[/I]

v1.0
[I]Sync problems with facebook, google, and calendar [/I]- Fixed in v1.5
This Rom is made for those who do not use every single application on their own, but would rather install the ones they need to have a stronger / longer battery life, while maintaining speed and performance.

**For the v2.0 release, I'll have all of the removed apps uploaded so you are able to download and install the ones you need, so that you're able to keep the speed and performance up.


Feather ROM's and Patches​
Feather v1.7 Link​

It takes a lot of time to build roms, especially with everything I've got going on. If you appreciate it, please donate. I'm moving and have to look for work elsewhere, and still have rent to pay. Not expecting my rent to be payed haha, but having an extra dollar to take the girlfriend out is always nice. I know there's people out there worse than me, so I'm content and making due. Just saying, it would be much appreciated.



Remove Sense**
Removes sense functions, you MUST have another launcher installed BEFORE running this remove script. I suggest downloading LauncherPro from the market, or from this thread in the Suggested Settings section
>> Remove Sense Download Link
Remove Bluetooth**
Bluetooth has continuous running processes that go, despite whether or not bluetooth is turned ON or OFF. Download and install this to remove the services and application if you do not use bluetooth.
>>Remove Bluetooth Download Link

Add Bluetooth**
Feature to add back the bluetooth functionality after running the remove bluetooth script above. Suggest to keep this and the remove script on your SD card to easily switch back and forth for times when you do and don't need it.
>>Add Bluetooth Download Link

Add Text To Speech (for use with GPS, ect)**
As said above, this is used with the GPS services to provide turn by turn navigation directions. This is not needed, but if you'd like the application to read you the directions as you drive, download this app.
>>Add TTS Download Link

Add Voice Search Options**
Should give back the search key -> Google Search function. I was planning on doing something with this at a later date, but for those who prefer to have it as a Google Search key, here's the patch.
>>Restore Voice Search

Add Weather and Weather Syncing**
Sort of obvious, allows Weather to connect to the internet to pinpoint your location / give you exact weather details for your area.
**Run these through Recovery as usual

Stand-Alone Download Apps
Google Talk
YouTube
Download Packs
HTC Specials Download Package
Code:
[Included Apps[/b]
Flashlight.apk
Friendstream.apk (not needed, it's already installed. I put it in the pack on accident)
HtcFMRadio.apk
HTCFootprints.apk
HTCSetupWizard.apk (not really needed, but in there fi you want it lol)
HTCLocationPicker.apk*
HTCLocationService.apk*
HTCSyncWidget.apk
HTCTwitter.apk
HTCSoundRecorder.apk
HTCStreamPlayer.apk
HTCCopyright.apk (have no idea what that is, but its here)
HTCRingtoneTrimmer.apk 
HTCCarPanel.apk
*obviously they go together, since its the service and picker
>>HTC Special Apps download


Verizon Download Pack (install via app manager from market)
Code:
[b]Included Apps[/b]
VCast
Visual Voicemail
VzNavigator
VZW_MyVerizon
VZW_Skype
Verizon Backup Client*
Verizon Backup Service* 
VZW Installer
Vzw LBS Permission
*Need both to be able to use the app corrently
>> Verizon App Package Download <<


Widget Download Pack (install via App Manager)
Code:
 [b]Included Widgets*[/b]
[U]com.htc.FMRadioWidget[/u] [b]Requires FM Radio App[/b]
[U]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget[/U] [b]Requires Friend Stream App[/b]
com.htc.MusicWidget
[U]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget[/U] [b]Requires NewsReader App[/b]
[U]com.htc.StockWidget[/U] [b]Requires Stock App[/b]
[U]com.htc.TwitterWidget[/U] [B]Requires Twitter App[/B]
[U]com.htc.WeatherWidget[/U] [I][B]Requires multiple / all Weather Applications in order to run (Weather, WeatherAgentService, Weather Provider, and WeatherSyncProvider)[/B][/I]
GenieWidget
htcbookmarkwidget
[U]htcCalculatorWidget[/U] [B]Requires Calculator App[/B]
htcCalendarWidget
HtcClockWidget
htcContactWidgets
[U]HtcFootprintsWidget[/U] [B]Requires htcFootprints App[/B]
htcmailwidgets
htcMSGwidgets
HtcPhotoWidget
htcProfilesWidget
htcRingtoneWidget
htcSettingsWidgets
htcSyncWidget
*You MUST have the app installed in order to use the specified widget (obviously). The apps that are not in the stock version of this rom / that you must download are underlined.
>> Widgets Pack <<


What is ripped?
Pretty much everything. This includes:
Code:
[B]Applications[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Adobe Reader
[*]Amazonmp3
[*]Applications Provider
[*]AppSharing
[*]Calculator
[*]Calendar
[*]CalendarProvider
[*]CityID
[*]Facebook
[*]Flashlight
[*]Flickr
[*]Friendstream
[*]GoogleFeedback
[*]GooglePartnerSetup
[*]Mail
[*]NewsReader
[*]QuickOffice
[*]RSS
[*]SlackerRadio
[*]Stock
[*]Street
[*]Talk
[*]Teeter
[*]VoiceDialer
[*]VPNServices
[*]Weather
[*]WeatherAgentService
[*]WeatherProvider
[*]WeatherSyncProvider
[/LIST]
[B]Widgets[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]com.htc.FMRadioWidget
[*]com.htc.FriendStreamWidget
[*]com.htc.MusicWidget
[*]com.htc.NewsReaderWidget
[*]com.htc.StockWidget
[*]com.htc.TwitterWidget
[*]com.htc.weatherwidget
[*]geniewidget
[*]htcCalculatorWidget
[*]htcCalendarwidget
[*]HtcClockWidget
[*]HtcContactWidget
[*]HtcFootprintsWidget
[*]htcMailWidgets
[*]HtcMSGwidgets
[*]HtcPhotoWidget
[*]HtcProfilesWidget
[*]HTCRingtoneWidget
[*]htcSettingsWidget
[/LIST]
[B]Verizon Apps[/B]
[LIST=1]
[*]Vcast
[*]VVM
[*]VzNav
[*]NZW_MyVerizon
[*]VZW_Skype
[/LIST]
[B]All Wallpapers[/B]
Credits - Personally, I don't know everyone (by name / username) who's done something to make this happen, so bare with me. Obviously rmk40 for providing the rom | de-odexing the rom, unrevoked team, and whoever else.
 
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NickkxNekro

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No problem. Tell me what you think :D

Just a heads up, when you install it, it'll say Incredible, but then you'll get a black screen. Just let it sit for a minute and it'll go through. After that, boot times are a lot faster.
 

jasonb1985

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a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.

i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.
 

mrchambo

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thanks, nickkx...i think this is just what i've been looking for. looking foward to v 2.0, so i can pick and choose what i want to add back. this could rival my Ruby...

jc
 

bcgaynor82

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Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.

Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.

Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!
 

NickkxNekro

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a few weeks ago i ripped every piece out of my Virtuous rom that i do not use and was amazed at how much quicker and smoother the phone is. it boots up and shuts down noticeably quicker and just runs quicker and smoother. i have yet to see a single force close on it either.

i'm sure this rom is even faster and smoother than the one i'm running.
Haha, back yours up and install this one, then you tell me :]

I've got some big plans for v2.0. I'm fixing up some stuff right now with v1.0 (found some extra things I can get rid of, ect), but hopefully it'll be released soon.

@mrchambo

Glad you like it! Like I said, I've got some more tweaks I plan on doing to it, seems like it runs great so far.
 

mrchambo

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I agree re Sense...however, the vanilla email app is a pain as are some other vanilla/aosp apps. My daily and favorite to date is Ruby 1.1.4, smooth, compact and fast. i can remove most of the crap i don't want from it myself. but, anxious to try this alternative...

jc
 

NickkxNekro

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Sense-based, yes? May just want to consider updating the post with some details, as there are folks (like myself) who may only be interested in an AOSP / Vanilla ROM.

Despite removing a lot of the crap, which I definitely applaud, Sense is still running on the phone on top of the Android OS, which in itself takes some (if slight) resources away from speed/performance.

Anyway, it's always great to see a new player in the ROM game...I'll be watching where this one goes. Your minimalist approach definitely got my attention!
Your right, i'll update the post title.

Also, you're right about sense taking away some resources, but I'm fixing that. Currently I'm getting around 300mb of free ram while idling, which I think is impressive, so I don't see a real need to go vanilla. Plus, people like sense (the few and the proud xD), so I figured I'd keep it. Definitely keep your eye on this one though, have some big things planned for upcoming releases.
 

Ty07allstar

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Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?
 
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unreal2k

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Nick, what kernel would you recommend running? If we wanted to use LauncherPro instead of the stock Sense launcher is there anyway to get rid of the Sense launcher?
Add launcher pro apk in data/app preferably and delete the stock launcher apk from system/app.

Ah, and make sure the apk you put in doesn't have any spaces!
 

NickkxNekro

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is this based on the new OTA leak?
Yes, I listed it as the base rom.

@Ty07allstar

Currently, I'm running the stock kernel. Usually I run King's #5 kernel, but I'm busy editing the rom, so I haven't had time to flash it. I'm flashing it now, though, so I'll report back in a second.

Edit: I was overclocking using king's #5 kernel but I'm getting random closes with the browser.
 
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NickkxNekro

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Would like to see some screen shots

Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
It's regular sense..

Also, is the download working alright?

@mrchambo

I think megaupload might have messed up on the upload, same thing happened with me. I just reuploaded it and updated the main post. Sorry for that :/ Usually they're not too bad when uploading stuff. Maybe my connection ****** up when I was doing it. Who knows, but, it's updated and working, just checked it myself :D
 
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