[ROM] FLB-Mod 1 (Based on Android 2.1)

[Guest dodo34]

T-mobile UK has deleted the 2.1 Firmware from there website because it has many bugs. why you make a mod for it ?

[Guest whackster]

T-mobile UK has deleted the 2.1 Firmware from there website because it has many bugs. why you make a mod for it ?

Because it still is the latest and most stable 2.1 firmware we have. And have no doubt in FLB-MOD where T-Mo have failed flibblesan has done a really amazing job!

Even when T-Mo release an new kernel (if they keep their promise), I'd still bet that FLB-MOD will be much better than what ever branded crap they provide B)

So if you want to try 2.1 on your Phone, I encourage you to use FLB-MOD. It's as simple as that. :lol:

[Guest Hermg]

Is the 85Mb internal memory RAM and not ROM, maybe? You can check ram with autokiller for example. If I kill all not necessary apps "free" shows me 1800 free mem, but autokiller about 25Mb. It's a little bit strange, of cause.

What you can see Mem: 107388 105336 2052 0 280 here

is the free ram memory

and not the internal memory.

Yes it is normal.

pulse has only around 107MB ram memory. and why then only 2MB is free?

what about rest of the "used" memory?

well maybe half of the memory that is shown as used it is used, and half of it is cached.

so that's why when you use some application, like system panel for example you can see something between 19-45MB free memory

or even if you kill all of the applications that stay in ram you could get even 50MB and more free.

But what you can see in settings like free memory is the memory that left unused buy the user. and that the memory of the userdata partition.

.....

Thanks for the quick replies.

I checked Autokiller, and it mentioned there was 20mb free after a fresh boot. Is this enough because swap will put unused things in the swapmemory when not used, or can it still cause the SMS issue?

Also thank you very much for the clear explanation totiadrenalin.

I've got a Class4 8gb flashcard, should be enough according to the pulse guide that was stickied.

[Guest MorganP]

Hm strange. I've just downloaded it and the checksum matches. Does it install ok?

At first wouldn't flash, then after a few retries it completed but kept force closing acore. It was getting late so I just kept with 1.7 non oc. I've tried a new download today and it verified ok so it must have been just my dodgy connection.

[Guest rulerofkaos]

I checked Autokiller, and it mentioned there was 20mb free after a fresh boot. Is this enough because swap will put unused things in the swapmemory when not used, or can it still cause the SMS issue?

I think I have no SMS issue with this amount of free ram, but who knows :lol:

[Guest totiadrenalin]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I checked Autokiller, and it mentioned there was 20mb free after a fresh boot. Is this enough because swap will put unused things in the swapmemory when not used, or can it still cause the SMS issue?

Also thank you very much for the clear explanation totiadrenalin.

I've got a Class4 8gb flashcard, should be enough according to the pulse guide that was stickied.

It's quite enough as I think so.

When I try to do all of this things whit the stock sdcard which is only class2 i get force close repeated on a second or two.

So when I bough this sdcard which is class6 I get way much better performances of the phone.

[Guest Otto222]

Terminal forces close on 1.7. Alot of launcher restarts/fc that 2.2 does not have. Apps running in the background will often restart, like Ebuddy. Not a problem on 2.2.

[Guest Daz555]

T-mobile UK has deleted the 2.1 Firmware from there website because it has many bugs. why you make a mod for it ?

To fix the bugs.

Edited September 30, 2010 by Daz555

[Guest Totyasrác]

I went from 1.6 to 1.7 and all of a suddon I'm very low on phone memory (after dalvik wipe). Did you de-odex the system files or make any other changes that could've caused this?

Either way, much <3. The OC 1.7 runs extremely smooth

Similar issue here - free space has been shortened with the upgrade. But after erasing some stuff (that I think arrived with the upgrade) I'm at 15MBs now (with v1.6 it was ~20) with everything (apps, Dalvik) on the phone. Good enough :lol:

[Guest InstantWater]

Finally, I've got my Pulse.

Here's that I've done:

Format memory card with Ubuntu 10.04 GParted:

128 SWAP

256 ext2

remain: fat32

CLOCKWORK:

WIN7 Driver: http://android.modaco.com/index.php?showto...t&p=1270466

http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=at...st&id=55224

Original T-mobile HU 2.1 -> NANDROID BACKUP

Download recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.4-pulse.zip ( http://flibblesan.co.uk/android/flbmod/rec...5.0.4-pulse.zip )

Extract the archive.

Put your device in bootloader mode - turn if off, then tap the powerbutton while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys

Run the bat file to install recovery.

INSTALLED BY WIN7 (I didn't wanted to google for 'fastboot' for Linux)

Download: http://flibblesan.co.uk/android/tre21rom-rooted-su.zip

Flashed by CW.

Started successfully. 1-2 FC @start

restarted normally

restarted to recovery

Tre 2.1 Rooted -> NANDROID BACKUP

WIPE data/cache/Dalvik

FLASH FLB-MOD 1.7 [flbmod_v1.7.zip]

WIPE data/cache/Dalvik

restarted normally

TouchPal HU install.

reboot to recovery

FLB-mod 1.7 + TouchPal HU -> NANDROID BACKUP

Vanilla for 1.7

reboot to normal mode

reboot to recovery

flash flbmod_v1.7_termfix.zip

reboot to normal mode

Start Terminal Emulator

Type to terminal:

su

a2sd lowmem-optimum

a2sd reswap

a2sd cachesd

restart automatically

su

a2sd check

[ ] Apps2SD is launching...

__ _____

| \ |

| | |

|__/ | Darktremor Apps2SD 2.7.5.1 (2010-09-22)

[ ] GetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox getprop

[ ] SetProp Command = /system/bin/toolbox setprop

[ ] Mount Point = /system/sd

[ ] Starting Apps2SD Check Program.

[ ] Checking for ext partition

Darktremor 2.7.5.1 Apps2SD Status Report

================================================================================

==

Legend: [✔]=Setting is correct

[‼]=Setting is correct, but not optimal.

[✖]=Setting is incorrect and needs to be fixed or option is not available.

================================================================================

==

Block Device - [✔] Found

- [✔] /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

EXT Partition - [✔] Mounted

Mount Point - [ ] /system/sd

Partition Type - [✔] EXT2

Support EXT2? - [✔] Yes

Support EXT3? - [✔] Yes

Support EXT4? - [✖] No

Apps - [ ] Linked to SD Card.

[ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.

[✔] Programs run from SD card

To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove

Private Apps - [ ] Linked to SD Card.

[ ] No Apps2SD Flag File not found.

[✔] Private Programs run from SD card

To run from internal storage, type a2sd remove

Dalvik Cache - [ ] Symbolically Linked.

[ ] Dalvik to SD flag file found.

[✔] Dalvik runs from SD card

To run from internal storage, type a2sd nocache

To run from /cache partition, type a2sd cachepart

Swap - [ ] Partition present.

[ ] No Swap flag file not found.

[✔] Swap starts.

To deactivate swap, type a2sd noswap

[ ] Note: Not all ROMS activate swap.

ZipAlign - [✔] Not running at boot.

To activate it, type a2sd zipalign

Dalvik Heap(MB) - [✔] 24m

Low Memory

Killer Settings - [✔] 1536,2048,4096,10240,12800,15360

Note: Values are in pages.

1 page = 4KB memory.

Values represent the following:

1st number = Foreground App

2nd number = Visible App

3rd number = Secondary Server

4th number = Hidden App

5th number = Content Provider

6th number = Empty App

[⁇] For a list of commands that you can use with Apps2SD

Type: a2sd help

NANDROID BACKUP again

Should I set anything else except OC+JIT?

I mean: swappiness, or anything.

Thanks

Edited September 30, 2010 by InstantWater

[Guest Richard_Arkless]

Should I set anything else except OC+JIT?

I mean: swappiness, or anything.

Thanks

yea do that and also enable swap using swapper2 as its the easiest way as it creates a swap file on your sd meaning you dont need to repartion your sd when you want to increase/decrease it

I am at 32mb and thats fine for me

Edited September 30, 2010 by Richard_Arkless

[Guest Ellia]

Any recommendations which a2sd lowmen features working the best with FLB oc and JIT enabled? Swap, cache and apps or on sd card.

4.8 is the linpack result :lol:.

[Guest totiadrenalin]

yea do that and also enable swap using swapper2 as its the easiest way as it creates a swap file on your sd meaning you dont need to repartion your sd when you want to increase/decrease it

I am at 32mb and thats fine for me

Yeah, that that way you will slowdown your pulse.

As it's much faster to cache data to real existing swap partition.

[Guest totiadrenalin]

Any recommendations which a2sd lowmen features working the best with FLB oc and JIT enabled? Swap, cache and apps or on sd card.

4.8 is the linpack result :lol:.

Nice result

I always use optimal.

But I can't recommend you anything it's your choice.

Try playing a beet.

Also try to play abbet with the dalvik heapsize.

B)

That way you can find the best combination that work for you.

B)

Edited September 30, 2010 by totiadrenalin

[Guest de_shepherd]

Aha, just read the CW thread again ... I'd sort of assumed that the info on latest version etc would be in the first couple of posts as is case in this thread ... but now spotted flib's Sep28 post about a new version.

I'll have to wait till I get home to try that out as I've not install the Pulse drivers on my work PC!

Ok, making progress .... intalled the latest CW (28sep version) and it now allows me to do a full wipe.

Nandroid restore didn't seem to work - completed but reboot landed me back in CW .... may try again later

Anyway, another full wipe and reinstall of 1.6a has worked.

Trying restore from ROM manager in this now - nope, reboots back into CW. I'll see if 1.7 installs next but at least I'm making progress!

Update ... 1.7 installed ok. Will try 1.7oc (which originally failed and started this saga!) later.

Edited September 30, 2010 by de_shepherd

[Guest TheSituation]

Just got 1.7 running looks class.

How do I uninstall the things I dont want which seem to come preloaded like wifi tethering, quick boot and superuser?

Edited September 30, 2010 by TheSituation

[Guest Richard_Arkless]

I think ive found a bug, for some reason whenever I send a bluetooth file, it fails 1/3 of the way, im not 100% as I didnt wipe when I flashed 1.7, it worked fine in 1.6

Is anyone else experiencing this issue

[Guest Krinyo]

Finally, I've got my Pulse.

Here's that I've done:

Format memory card with Ubuntu 10.04 GParted:

128 SWAP

256 ext2

remain: fat32

CLOCKWORK:

WIN7 Driver: http://android.modaco.com/index.php?showto...t&p=1270466

http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=at...st&id=55224

Original T-mobile HU 2.1 -> NANDROID BACKUP

Download recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.4-pulse.zip ( http://flibblesan.co.uk/android/flbmod/rec...5.0.4-pulse.zip )

Extract the archive.

Put your device in bootloader mode - turn if off, then tap the powerbutton while holding the 'Volume Down' and 'End (Red)' keys

Run the bat file to install recovery.

INSTALLED BY WIN7 (I didn't wanted to google for 'fastboot' for Linux)

Download: http://flibblesan.co.uk/android/tre21rom-rooted-su.zip

Flashed by CW.

Started successfully. 1-2 FC @start

restarted normally

restarted to recovery

Tre 2.1 Rooted -> NANDROID BACKUP

WIPE data/cache/Dalvik

FLASH FLB-MOD 1.7 [flbmod_v1.7.zip]

WIPE data/cache/Dalvik

restarted normally

TouchPal HU install.

reboot to recovery

FLB-mod 1.7 + TouchPal HU -> NANDROID BACKUP

Vanilla for 1.7

reboot to normal mode

reboot to recovery

flash flbmod_v1.7_termfix.zip

reboot to normal mode

Start Terminal Emulator

Type to terminal:

su

a2sd lowmem-optimum

a2sd reswap

a2sd cachesd

restart automatically

su

a2sd check

NANDROID BACKUP again

Should I set anything else except OC+JIT?

I mean: swappiness, or anything.

Thanks

Decent list and a perfect way to a cool Pulse. :lol:

Why don't you flashed the owerclocked 1.7 FLB at first? B) Pulse is pretty stable at 690 MHz. 30% more computing power... and try to enable JIT. I'm using it 36 hours now without any reboot, or problem.

[Guest AntonioPT]

Just got 1.7 running looks class.

How do I uninstall the things I dont want which seem to come preloaded like wifi tethering, quick boot and superuser?

If you uninstall superuser you will lose root access. That's one of the major advantages of using FLB-MOD.

My suggestion is to not uninstall anything. You never know if you need those apps someday, and they're not that big after all. (maybe 1-2mb total, and they are not installed on the same partition as your "normal" applications (the ones you installed), so it also doesn't occupy precious app installing space).

[Guest der_peter]

"Espresso framework text fix & APN fix"

Hi, what does the Espresso fix do and does i need it for standard v1.7 rom without oc?

[Guest AntonioPT]

"Espresso framework text fix & APN fix"

Hi, what does the Espresso fix do and does i need it for standard v1.7 rom without oc?

I think it's to fix some wrong text colors appearing in some programs. It's not essential, but I think it's recommended if you want to have a pretty Android :lol:

[Guest fredewis]

is there a google search update apk i cant find in market was anounce before?

[Guest jerryjerry]

When run Fix Permissions in ROM MANAGER 2.5.0.2, i got "AN error occurred while attaempting to run privileged command!"

Any solution? thanks!!

FLB1.7OC, UK Update.app reinstalled and full wipe before FLB1.7OC recovery.

LAst rom: flbmod_v2.0alpha3

Edited October 1, 2010 by jerryjerry

[Guest bohitomi]

My USB port is broked. The service fix it, but just for recharge!:/ So i cant install the recovery:( Can i do something trough wifi or bluetoth using without the usb? I realy need install recovery first for FLB?

i have the official HUN update 2.1

edit:

rom manager: "u must root your pfone to rom manager. superuser not found blablabla....."

can i root my phone without USB?

Edited October 1, 2010 by bohitomi

[Guest Ellia]

Flib, do you have changed the ringer sounds in v1.7 compare to v1.4?