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[Updated 19/12] MoDaCo Custom ROM for Blackstone 1.08.12.17 - IE6(!), CF3.5, UC, 1.19 based + more

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Update 19/12/08

Version 1.08.12.18 of 'additions' uploaded (download via AppToDate)... changes:

- PIMbackup now in ROM
- Shortcut to Task Manager added to programs menu

Introduction

So here's a custom WWE (English) ROM rom for the Blackstone, created it for my own use to try out IE6 and thought y'all might like to have a play!

It's based on the 1.19 Asian ROM.

Changes...

- Added IE6 Mobile!
- Changed IE6 Mobile default search to Google
- Added official MS build of Flash Lite
- Added .net CF 3.5
- Added Remote Desktop Mobile
- Added AppToDate
- Added Batti (with main battery meter disabled)
- Added Donate
- Added 'Blackstone Additions' performance tuning (AppToDate compatible)
- Added Business Card Reader from Euro ROMs
- Added RSSHub from Euro ROMs
- Added MoDaCo News and MoDaCo Podcast to RSS Hub defaults
- Added Google Map from Euro ROMs
- Added TouchResponse (uninstallable)
- Removed Windows Update
- Removed Welcome Center
- Removed MS Sample Music
- Removed .net CF 2.0
- Using JBlend JVM
- Changed Opera 9.5 and skin to be uninstallable

- UC Compatible

Known issues:

None as yet :) Be aware that if you are on T-Mobile, the auto config puts in a proxy that screws a number of things up. Immediately after completing the wizard, hit up settings -> connections -> connections and disable the proxy!

Changes for next build

- Updated GoogleMaps
- Updated AppToDate
- Facebook upload (subject to working out how!)

Update format:

Custom RUU - ensure you have HardSPL installed from here first! You can also install by extracting the EXE with WinRAR (PC) / Betterzip (MAC), renaming ruu_signed.nbh to BLACIMG.NBH, placing it in the root of your storage card then turning on your device with the volume button held down. Handy for mac users like myself... :(

Included:

- OS ONLY, no splash or radio

Feedback welcome :rolleyes:

Hats off to everyone who made this possible, olipro, cmonex and all who contribute to the chef's toolset.

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DOWNLOAD LINK: (Please do not post this link elsewhere or mirror, so I can track downloads)

http://tinyurl.com/b...co-1-08-12-17-3

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Screenies or it didn't happen!

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*adds*

:rolleyes:

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Dec 18 2008, 22:42, said:

*adds*

:rolleyes:

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great modaco, thank you very much :)


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Any chance we can have a download of IE without the ROM update ?


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It needs to be cooked into the ROM i'm afraid...

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Any chance of a lighter ROM version, without things like RSS Hub, Bati, etc.  basically, without anything that can be installed at a preference level, but including those that MUST be cooked into the ROM???  Then links to the CABs for the other apps?

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Yeah, maybe if there's enough interest in the ROM!

Gonna add PIMBackup via additions to the main ROM, trying to work out how to get facebook upload working?

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It is pretty 'lite', there's not a lot of additional stuff besides Batti... i'm interested bearing in mind that the HD has tons of ROM what the motivation is for Lite ROMs?

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I could make Batti / RSShub uninstallable in the main ROM?

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Thanks very much Paul

Will give this a spin later :rolleyes:

So I went to the Doctors yesterday. He said, "What appears to be the problem?". I said, "I keep having this dream, night after night, beautiful girls keep rushing towards me and I keep pushing them away." He said, "How can I help?" I said: "Break my arms."

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Dec 19 2008, 09:08, said:

It is pretty 'lite', there's not a lot of additional stuff besides Batti... i'm interested bearing in mind that the HD has tons of ROM what the motivation is for Lite ROMs?

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WOW great release !!!

Ill tested it and works great !!!

The Lite version is not only for more ROM but also to install only the stuff i real need and for speed... and speed we need (Incl ATI drivers)!!


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Are there drivers for the HD yet then?

I'm compiling a list of things for next release, so post here! :rolleyes:

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Does anyone have any preference around JBlend Java vs Jbed Java?

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Dec 19 2008, 09:09, said:

I could make Batti / RSShub uninstallable in the main ROM?

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Yes please, make them uninstallable.  As we can all appreciate the beuty of Win Mob is that we can customise as much as we like, and you can't account for personal taste...so as customisable as possible!

As for JBlend Java or Jbed Java...personally no preference

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Darn, just when i've installed everything I need, you come with another great ROM .. can't resist the urge to try out IE6

Thnx a lot man, ... another couple of hours busy with my Omnia! :(

Great job! :rolleyes:

edit; HD i meant ofcourse :)

Edited by Compuse, 19 December 2008 - 06:53 PM.


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Hey guys,

looks like some real good work gone in to this...

On another hand is there any room for some extra "cooking" as am now starting to use the MSN on the HD and was wondering if there is a way to add the front camera to the program for use as the "web cam"?

Keep up the good cooking guys!!!!

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great list of things for the ROM, but I'm kinda new in the ROMs , here is a question , should I decide to switch back to the default setting can I do that after installing this ROM. Reason I'm asking is that I'm afraid that my carrier would void the warranty on the phone if they know that the default HTC ROM has been messed with....thanks in advance :rolleyes:


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Got the ROM installed, went without a hitch. Its fast and responsive and very well put together.

I've not used Batti before but I actually quite like it.

I have to say IE6 is an improvement on the previous version but its not a patch on Opera 9.5 still, but as long as I have to have it, it may as well be IE6.

Compared to my old Orange ROM I've noticed that MP4 videos play A LOT faster with Album, they're actually watchable compared to freezing the device up.

Thanks again Paul :rolleyes:

Edited by kurtfhouse, 20 December 2008 - 01:10 PM.

So I went to the Doctors yesterday. He said, "What appears to be the problem?". I said, "I keep having this dream, night after night, beautiful girls keep rushing towards me and I keep pushing them away." He said, "How can I help?" I said: "Break my arms."

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brilliant - a new rom for my HD! and just when i thought i had evertything i needed!

does this include:
video-from-storage-card tweak SD Tuneup?
freeze-fix from HTC?
TCPMPversion that works?
pRSSReaderfrom google, which seems to be more functional than HTC's own RSSHub

thanks!





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