[ROM] Liberation v3.0 [Updated 01/06/2012]

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Liberation

"Free yourself from your carrier"
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Features:

  • [ROM Base] HTC Droid Incredible 4.08.605.2
  • Android 2.3.4
  • De-bloated
  • Deodexed
  • Battery percentage
  • 4-in-1 advanced power menu
  • Removed E911 location icon
  • Red scrollbar and overscroll glow to complement the Incredible's looks
  • Zip-aligned for optimal memory management
  • CDROM.ISO removed (prevents that annoying Verizon install prompt when connected via USB)
  • Uses edify script, will flash in Clockwork Recovery 2.x and 3.x.

Removed Apps:
  • Adobe Flash Player (install from Android Market if you want it)
  • Adobe Reader (install from Android Market if you want it)
  • Amazon MP3 (install from Android Market if you want it)
  • CityID (annoying 3rd party bloatware)
  • Facebook (install from Android Market if you want it)
  • Slacker Radio (install from Android Market if you want it)
  • QuickOffice (for those who want a free Office reader, try Documents to Go from the Android Market)
  • Verizon Bloatware (My Verizon, VCAST App Store, Verizon Navigator, Verizon Skype, Verizon Backup; most can be installed via Android Market)
  • Youtube (install from Android Market if you want it)
Downloads:

Changelog:


  • v3.0 (January 6, 2012)
    • Based on the latest official RUU - 4.08.605.2 (Android 2.3.4)
    • Red scrollbar and overscroll glow to complement the Incredible's looks

  • v2.0 (September 20, 2011)
    • Based on the latest official RUU - 4.06.605.3 (Android 2.3.4)
    • System hardware information corrected in about phone (bug with official OTA)
    • Removed Sprint section/tile from Market, replaced with Verizon (bug with official OTA)
    • Only 688MB available to user (see explanation in FAQ)
    • No longer patched to block Android Market malware (Android 2.2.2 and above are immune by default)

  • v1.1 (June 25, 2011)
    • Added battery percentage meter.
    • More efficient compression (smaller file size)

  • v1.0 (May 19, 2011)
    • Initial Release based on November OTA (3.21.605.1)
 
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FAQ:
Q: What was the difference between the standard and enhanced versions of Liberation?
A: In simple terms, Liberation Enhanced was deodexed, while the standard version was not. However, since the Gingerbread update, HTC has deodexed the /system/app folder, but has left framework odexed. I've decided to just deodex everything instead of having two separate versions with minimal differences in available storage, but vast differences in customization.

Q: Why is the Android Market outdated!?
A: If I insert the latest market, it won't update on its own, meaning more work for you. The version of the market I'm using is outdated, but auto updates. It will update in the background the first time that you run it, and should be updated within 2-5 minutes depending on your connection. You'll need to exit and re-launch the Market for the update to take effect.

Q: Some of my Google Apps (such as Gmail) are an old version, but don't show up on the Market as installed or needing an update. How do I fix this?
A: This is a bug or "feature" of the stock ROM, I'm not sure which. However, it as a very easy fix. Simply open Gmail from the Android Market. From there, scroll down to "Developer Info" and select "View Applications." This will display all of Google's apps in the market. Scroll down and update every app that shows as needing an update (they'll all display correctly from here). You may also want to disable automatic updates from here.

Q: Why isn't <insert app here> removed, I consider it to be bloat!
A: HTC did their best to put together an experience utilizing their Sense software. I left that intact as every user will get something out of it. Some use Friend Stream. Some use only Facebook/Twitter/Flickr. There is no perfect combination as every user wants something different. My goal was to present a stock experience without the carrier bloat. There are ways for you to remove unwanted apps yourself if you'd like.

Q: Why aren't there any screen shots?
A: It's a stock ROM. I've done nothing to differentiate this ROM in appearance from what your carrier/OEM ships.
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How to customize Liberation BEFORE you flash:

Materials

  • Windows - 7-ZIP
  • Linux - nothing
  • Mac OS X - nothing (note, I have not done this on Mac OS X, so I cannot support this OS)
Steps

  1. Download the above mentioned file(s) for Windows. You can use a different archive manager if you'd like, but my guide is based on using 7-ZIP.
  2. On your desktop, create a folder named "Test." You can name it whatever you want, but I'll be referring to it as "Test" in this guide. If you are new at this, you need to follow the guide to the letter.
  3. Find your downloaded ROM and extract it to the Test folder. The easiest way to do this on Windows is to open the ROM, highlight all of the folders/files (CTRL-A), copy (CTRL-C), then open the Test folder and paste (CTRL-V). Give it a minute to extract the contents.
  4. Once you complete step three, modify the ROM to your hearts content (see details below). Once complete, proceed to step five.
  5. Open the Test folder and highlight everything (CTRL-A). Right click and select "Add to Archive." This will open 7-ZIP's archive manager. On Linux or Mac OS X, just right-click (or equivalent) and select "Compress."
  6. In the options menu that comes up, leave everything at default except the following. The filename should be Test.zip (change Test to whatever you want). Archive format should be zip. Compression level should be ultra. That's it.
  7. Once done, you can copy this zip to your SD card and flash as normal. Keep in mind that I am not responsible for any changes that you made in this ROM, so make sure you Nandroid BEFORE you flash.
Specific Modifications (using the above instructions):
  • Ringtones - While the ROM is unzipped, open the test folder and look for /system/media/audio. Within this folder you'll see several more folders (Ringtones, Alarms, Notifications). Any should files you put here will show up in the system when you go to change your ringtone (or whatever corresponds to the folder). The benefits to this modification include; no storage space used up in internal, phone, or SD storage; ringtone works even if SD is USB mounted, no errors when the SD card corrupts or is in use. The ringtones (alarms/notifications) are stored in a partition that does NOT count towards your file storage :)
  • Replacement "stock" applications - If you use a differnent web browser (like Dolphin HD or Firefox), or a different SMS/MMS program (like Handcent or Chomp), then it is recommended that you remove the stock applications before flashing. This prevents conflicts, slowdown, memory usage, and the annoying popup where you have to constantly re-choose your default application. In these examples, you are looking for /system/app/browser.apk and mms.apk.
  • Add/Remove apps you don't want - Navigate to /system/app, and remove any APK files that you don't want. If you don't know what app it is, do NOT remove it
  • Modify Bootup Animation/Sound - Navigate to the /system/customize/resource/ folder. In there, you will see two files; VZW_bootanimation.zip an VZW_Droid.mp3. These files are the bootup animation and "Droid" noise. Simply delete the MP3 if you want a silent bootup. It really is that easy. Replace the ZIP File with another zipped animation (must give it the same name) to replace the animation with one of your own. NOTE: Make sure you verify compatibility. If unsure, don't do it.
 
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May 19, 2011 at 8:37 PM
I agree.

I would love to see a ROM of yours based off of the Gingerbread Leak.

Nothing Special is the fastest and most stable ROM out. Hands Down.

I use it as my Daily Driver in a business setting and its perfect.
 
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rosser725 said:
This seems like a cool idea. Looking forward to the download links.

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Liberation is uploading right now, should be available in a few minutes. Enhanced is still cooking, might be another 30 minutes or so. As for the "cool idea," this is actually just a renamed update to an existing ROM. See below.

tincbtrar said:
I agree.

I would love to see a ROM of yours based off of the Gingerbread Leak.

Nothing Special is the fastest and most stable ROM out. Hands Down.

I use it as my Daily Driver in a business setting and its perfect.
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I'm cooking Liberation Enhanced right now, then I'll immediately start playing with the leak. We've seen a few developers upload flashable versions already. I can't commit that I'll release anything on this leak at this point. Let me play with it some and then I'll comment on it.
 
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I'm liking some of the changes. Reboot time (after initial flash) is insanely fast. HTC Car Panel now works in both portrait/landscape, however, most other apps still don't. Feels smoother than 2.2 (and I just did clean flashes of all of my ROMs, it's definitely smoother).

Let me know what you think, but so far, feels good for a beta. I'll make it my daily driver for the next few days and see what happens.
 
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May 19, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Downloading the beta now. Already a few out there, but I know you put out good work, and it's the slimmest so far. Fingers crossed, already put the new radio on. This is great! Long live the Incredible!
 
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May 19, 2011 at 10:12 PM
Will definatly give this a try when I get home.

Only thing that stinks is the cool mods (Pulldown Toggles, EVO Camera, ETC) wont work with the beta correct? Those pulldown toggles are amazing for me (Flashlight, Bluetooth and Sounds - especially)

Once that gets sorted out Ill be using your beta. Until then maybe ill flash Liberation for fun.

Great work sir.
 
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May 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM
BrettApple said:
Downloading the beta now. Already a few out there, but I know you put out good work, and it's the slimmest so far. Fingers crossed, already put the new radio on. This is great! Long live the Incredible!
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Just an FYI, it works fine with the existing radio. I won't be pushing users to update radio/hboot/etc. until the official release comes out.

tincbtrar said:
Will definatly give this a try when I get home.

Only thing that stinks is the cool mods (Pulldown Toggles, EVO Camera, ETC) wont work with the beta correct? Those pulldown toggles are amazing for me (Flashlight, Bluetooth and Sounds - especially)

Once that gets sorted out Ill be using your beta. Until then maybe ill flash Liberation for fun.

Great work sir.
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I'm going to work on getting an Evo camera working for it. As for flashing Liberation, it's just Nothing Special under a new name (and the minor change of Car Home switched for Car Panel). All of the mods you used on NS will work here :)

cabjmb said:
Is 2.0 deodexed?

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Yes.
 
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