[ROM] *Update* Sense(less) rEVOlution 2.0 Inc-EVO Hybrid Jan 19, 2011

[HeyItsLou]

This will be the home for Senseless rEVOlution. I'm starting a new thread because the current Redemptive rEVOlution thread has over 5000 posts and it's hard enough to keep track of things for that Rom.

Summary:

Senseless rEVOlution is an Incredible/EVO hybrid with all of Sense stripped away with only the necessary parts left in tact for those who use alternative launchers such as ADW (which is used by default due to it's Open Source licensing) and Launcher Pro. This Rom is based off of my current Rom Redemptive rEVOlution.​

Features & Change Log:

See my current Redemptive rEVOlution thread for a feature list for the base Rom & current Change Log http://bit.ly/gxoxSt​

Is this an AOSP Rom?

NO this is not an AOSP Rom. Even though I've stripped away most of Sense it's still based on Htc Sense thus you can only use kernels and themes based on HTC Sense.​

Why don't I just use Redemptive rEVOlution and install my favorite alternative Launcher?

If you find yourself using an alternative Launcher then you're not using 90% of the Sense apps so why have them installed on your system taking up precious space and and in many cases these apps are "actively syncing" information and using your precious Ram. The benefit of using Senseless rEVOlution is these apps are removed for you thus saving Space and Ram which in turn will increase overall speed and battery life.​

Can I use themes made for Redemptive rEVOlution?

Absolutely! Thats another benefit of this Rom because it's using the exact same framework as Redemptive rEVOlution you can continue to use your favorite theme that you've been using on Redemptive rEVOlution. (Themer's rejoice! No porting will have to be done for this project)​

Parts of Sense that have been removed:

• Backup Assistant (available via flashable zip in "Sensless" folder on your SD Card)
• Plugin Manager
• Rosie
• App Sharing
• Widget Download Manager
• Weather Widget
• Htc Friend Stream Widget (Friend Stream has to stay to sync Facebook contacts)
• Htc News Reader & Widget
• Htc Music Widget
• Htc FM Radio & Widget
• Htc Add Program Widget
• Htc Bookmark Widget
• Htc Calculator Widget
• Htc Contacts Widget
• Htc Copyright
• Htc Mail Widget
• Htc Messages Widget
• Htc Photo Widget
• Htc Profiles Widget
• Htc Ringtone Widget
• Htc Settings Widget
• Htc Sync Widget
• Htc Weather Wallpaper
• Htc Twitter Widget
• Deleted all HTC Wallpapers

Bugs:

Selecting Friend Stream will prompt a Force Close​

Installation:

• Place HBoot .92 on Root of SD Card then boot into bootloader when asked if you want to update select Yes after update when asked if you want to reboot phone select Yes.
• Flash Senseless rEVOlution via Rom Manager or by using Clockwork Mod Recovery.
• All Optional Content is in the "Redemptive" folder which is pushed to your SD card during install. This folder contains various Mods that can be flashed just like a Rom using Rom Manager or by using Clockwork Mod Recovery.

Disclaimer:

As with any Rom or Mod flash you are taking matters into your own hands I will not be held responsible for any bricked devices or be held responsible for the injuries you may inflict on others if this were to happen.​

Restoring Apps/Data:

This install will format your system. If you want to back up your apps with titanium fine but just do the apps not the data. This is my recommendation if you back up data and then have problems don't say I didn't warn you. Also please don't argue with me about the Rom wiping the system I'm the developer and this is the way I feel will provide the best non glitchy experience. As a result I can spend less time trouble shooting and more time working on the next release....Thanks guys for everything...Lou​

Downloads:

HBoot .92 REQUIRED
http://www.multiupload.com/AWPY93YE51

Senseless rEVOlution 2.0
md5sum: 131cf208ff0df78d07db8f36d243f549
http://www.multiupload.com/KZT5ZM0IEH
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[HeyItsLou]

Reserved

Reserved for future use.

 

[jbdan]

Sweet!

/ten

 

[AndrewGL]

Nice!!! Waiting for the download link =)

 

[dscribe]

Woot! Let's do this!

 

[omgi0wn]

Haha sweet!! Can't wait to see it!! When you said there were themes that could be used on this that were intended for Redemptive rEVOluton, will they actually work? Aren't most themes made for sense?

 

[mp3sum]

Am I just missing the download link, like that tricky thang where I have to agree to turning over my first born and clicking "here"?

 

[UnknownPleasures]

Now this is something I am excited for.

 

[dscribe]

Haha sweet!! Can't wait to see it!! When you said there were themes that could be used on this that were intended for Redemptive rEVOluton, will they actually work? Aren't most themes made for sense?

The Rosie won't be themed since rosie isn't going to be present but all themed apps and framework including status bar stuff will still get themed just fine. Remember this rom isn't 100% Senseless, just 98%.

 

[dscribe]

Am I just missing the download link, like that tricky thang where I have to agree to turning over my first born and clicking "here"?

No, you are not just missing it.
I'm pretty sure Lou does not want your child.
Patience is a virtue.

 

[alphatectz]

All I have to say is Woot. Great job Lou. Now have to make a decision on which to flash once I have root again. But your the man. No your better then the man.

 

[spence341]

I think I sense an AOSP Rom in the works from Lou as well...

I do have a question on the Theme part though. Some of the themes contain the apps that you are pulling out. If we are going to try this out and flash a theme, should we be pulling those out of the ZIP before flashing?

 

[byrong]

Sweet! I've been eagerly awaiting this!

Sent from my ADR6300 using Tapatalk

 

[omgi0wn]

You said that you've removed friendsteam. Is it possible to add it back so that we can sync our facebook contacts?

 

[mattyg151]

All I have to say is Woot. Great job Lou. Now have to make a decision on which to flash once I have root again. But your the man. No your better then the man.

do i detect a man crush???????

 

[s197]

Lou,

Will this incorporate the vanilla android keyboard?

 

[ncwildcat]

You said that you've removed friendsteam. Is it possible to add it back so that we can sync our facebook contacts?

He said in the OP that Friendstream was still intact, the widget was all that was removed. I do this on all roms because I don't use friendstream, except for facebook contact pic sync.

 

[spence341]

You said that you've removed friendsteam. Is it possible to add it back so that we can sync our facebook contacts?

The OP states that only the widget is removed because Facebook is required to sync contacts. You will still be able to sync those contact if I read it correctly.

 

[HeyItsLou]

I think I sense an AOSP Rom in the works from Lou as well...

I do have a question on the Theme part though. Some of the themes contain the apps that you are pulling out. If we are going to try this out and flash a theme, should we be pulling those out of the ZIP before flashing?

Very good point. It won't hurt to install them however if they rely on the "Rosie" to run then it will just be wasting precious system space so I would rip them out of the zip with an archiver.

 

[HeyItsLou]

The OP states that only the widget is removed because Facebook is required to sync contacts. You will still be able to sync those contact if I read it correctly.

Yes you are correct Facebook contacts sync flawlessly however if you try to open Friendstream it will prompt a force close.