2.2 Alpha 1(Froyo) ROM - Features and Workarounds

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

2.2 Alpha 1 - Features/Issues/Benefits

The 2.2 Alpha 1 ROM by Stephen Hyde is very good.

It is however ALPHA and therefore has features/problems.

This thread is designed to make it easy to choose if 2.2 is right for you, and help you find a quick fix to your problem.

And also to stop people from

• Trawling through 24 pages of posts
  
  
• Asking the same questions over and over.
  
  
  
  
  
  EDIT : There is also a wiki page
  http://wiki.modaco.com/index.php/ZTE_Blade_2.2

  
  
  Here is the main Thread http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...al-froyo-build/
  
  Features/Issues

  • Seems to Unlock the Phone for ANY network - FEATURE!
    
  • The default screen density (LCD density) is set to 160 this makes icons appear very small - FIXABLE
    
  • The Dialer app doesn't sleep properly and consumes a fair amount of Battery (seee 'settings->about phone->battery use) - FIXABLE
    
  • The Calender App force Closes - WORKAROUND
    
  • Superuser does not work from clean install - FIXABLE
    
  • non-standard Icons when at 240 density
    
  • Some users cannot download from Market - FIXABLE (Google Talk)
    
  • FM RADIO sound on earphone switches off after a few seconds
    
  • Phone goes on silent mode (when you turn it upside Down) - FEATURE and also turn off / on - able
    
  • Windows ADB needs hack .inf file for USB Drivers - FIXABLE
    
  • A-GPS is offline in this build.
    
  • Keyboard does not vibrate - OTHER KEYBOARDS WORK
    
  • Network name is showing as the host network for virtual providers (e.g. O2 for GiffGaff)
    
  • Tiny dialer in 160 density mode - FIXABLE
    
  • Only 2 Locales can be used en_US and zn_CN - FIXABLE
    
  • Bluetooth Start-up not working - FIXABLE
    
  • MP3 notifications do not play - no sound
    
  • Ambient light sensor is not active
    
  • Automatic brightness adjustment options are missing
    
  • Key lights do not work
    
  • Missing Calculator APP - MARKET CAN FIX THIS
    
  • Missing clock/alarm APP - MARKET CAN FIX THIS
    
  • No Sound in TV Catchup
    
  • Air Control game crashes after a few seconds
    
    • Much faster ROM
      
    • LED Notification fixed (continues to flash even when the when screen is off)
      
    • More stable Wifi
      
    • 3D performance - huge boost - Neocore 37-38.5
      
    • Built in Wifi hotspot tethering (infrastructure mode)
      
    • Move APP to SD (if app supports it Angry birds,Dropbox,Snesoid,Titanium backu, etc...)
      
    • 270 degree rotation
      
    • Phone goes on silent mode (when you turn it upside Down) - one mans bug is another mans feature
      
      
      These have mostly been gathered from the main Thread
      http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blad...al-froyo-build/
      
      
      Default screen density (LCD density) is set to 160
      

      
      

      This is only a BUG if you don't like it - try it first.
      
      
      You can just change the
      build.prop
      files in
      /System
      in the ZIP
      BEFORE
      you install the ROM.
      
      
      If you have already installed you have 2 choices
      • Use ADB to Change the File
        
        
      • Install Superuser and use a Market APP
        
        

        • adb pull /system/build.prop
          
          
        • Edit the build.prop file value ro.sf.lcd_density=160 to 240
          
          
        • adb remount
          
          
        • adb push build.prop /system/build.prop
          
          
        Use an APP to do it

        [*]
        First get
        SUPER USER
        - see below
        [*]
        Then Download LcdDensity App
        http://www.appbrain.com/app/lcddensity-for....n3o.lcddensity
        [*]
        Change the Value to 240

        The Dialer app doesn't sleep properly and consumes a fair amount of Battery

        (see 'settings->about phone->battery use) to see the problem

        [*]
        Go into Settings
        [*]
        Go into Sound
        [*]
        UNCHECK: Turn to mute

        Calender App force Closes

        Workround HACK for Calendar
        Ok you have to re-apply it each time you
        re-boot
        .

        [*]
        Stop the Calendar Sync in Accounts (uncheck it)
        [*]
        In Manage Applications, delete cache and force stop all THREE Calender Entries
        [*]
        Open The Calendar from your APP Drawer
        [*]
        The APP force closes - leave it there for about 5 seconds (you will see it load in the background) then close it
        [*]
        Re-open the Calendar APP - It opens fine (DONT SCROLL AT ALL)
        [*]
        Now RE-Enable Calendar SYNC in Accounts
        [*]
        WAIT - until it syncs
        You can now Add any widgets etc.

        Superuser does not work from clean install

        There is an APK for this
        Info here
        http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
        http://blog.23corner.com/tag/universalandroot/
        http://blog.23corner.com/2010/08/30/univer...eta-5/#more-407
        Download
        http://bit.ly/9wAKC5
        OR you can do it manually with
        adb shell chmod 04755 /system/bin/su

        Some users cannot download from Market

        Logging into the TALK application (google talk) fixes this.
        Also trying it before you go on Wifi can help

        Windows ADB needs hack .inf file for USB Drivers

        DeviceIDs changed for ADB Windows-Drivers in this build.
        tocixxx hacked the .inf file for this release.
        Use adb.exe supplied in this rar
        Hacked USB Drivers - Win7 -
        http://netload.in/dateiSZdQwcvglR/usb_driver.rar.htm
        64bit user may need to hack a bit more
        1. Open 'android_winusb.inf' with notepad
        2. Go to the first section with 'Orange San Francisco 2.2'
        3. Delete the leading ';' on the two lines (second and third line following 'Orange San Francisco 2.2')
        4. Go to the second section with 'Orange San Francisco 2.2'
        5. Delete the leading ';' on the three lines (second, third, and fourth line following this 'Orange San Francisco 2.2')
        6. Save the file
        When prompted for ZTE driver, point to this directory and you should be good

        Keyboard does not vibrate

        The HTC IMI Keyboard - works with 2.2 - get it here
        http://android.modaco.com/index.php?act=at...st&id=65212

        Tiny dialer in 160 density mode

        The lock screen is fine on mine, but dialer looks small. IF you like the rest then just use "Dialer one" from the app store as it scales fine.
        For other apps that dont go full screen, get "Spare Parts" from the Market and untick compatability mode.

        Only 2 Locales can be used en_US and zn_CN

        Only 2 Locales can be used en_US and zn_CN.
        They are defined in /system/etc/customize/default.xml
        Delete this file
        reboot
        and you can choose any locale you want to.

        Bluetooth Start-up not working

        There is a problem in the setup of the Bluetooth profiles on startup, but you can fix it very easy
        type following commands
        adb shell
        cd /system/etc/bluetooth
        chmod 644 *
        reboot

        Phone Sound goes on MUTE when upside down

        This can be turned off: Settings > Sounds > untick "Turn to mute".

Edited November 25, 2010 by StevenHarperUK

[Guest zerosignull]

Looking good.

has anyone tried the stock dialer to c if it fixes the battery drain issue?

AGPS is fixable. someone posted a fix in the other thread.

update the system\etc\gps.conf' file to read:

NTP_SERVER=xtra1.gpsonextra.net

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin


# DEBUG LEVELS: 0 - none, 1 - Error, 2 - Warning, 3 - Info

#			   4 - Debug, 5 - Verbose

DEBUG_LEVEL = 1


# Intermediate position report, 1=enable, 0=disable

INTERMEDIATE_POS=1


# Accuracy threshold for intermediate positions

# less accurate positions are ignored, 0 for passing all positions

ACCURACY_THRES=2500


################################

##### AGPS server settings #####

################################


# FOR SUPL SUPPORT, set the following

# SUPL_HOST=supl.host.com or IP

# SUPL_PORT=1234

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276


# FOR C2K PDE SUPPORT, set the following

# C2K_HOST=c2k.pde.com or IP

# C2K_PORT=1234


################################

# EXTRA SETTINGS

################################


# Wiper (wifi positioning), 1=enable, 0=disable

ENABLE_WIPER=1


#################################

##### AGPS Carrier settings #####

#################################

CURRENT_CARRIER=common

DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE

DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE


# TRUE for "User Plane", FALSE for "Control Plane"

DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRU

Edited October 26, 2010 by zerosignull

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

I tried that and I was permanently in Leeds - so I reverted and it fixed it.

Anyone else confirm that it does/doesn't work - Ill update if so.

[Guest]

^ Can somebody turn that into an update.zip to apply through Clockwork Mod Recovery?

[Guest meinnit]

Nice post. I gave up on 2.2 after seeing a few bugs mentioned so it's nice to see a list of them all on one page with possible solutions :P This is definetly work if it's kept to to date.

[Guest popoyaya]

someone on the froyo thread posted an update.zip with standard icons for 240 density. works, i'm using it!

would be great if all the fixes were rolled into one update.zip

Edited October 26, 2010 by popoyaya

[Guest MDCFan]

This one should be integrated with lcd density, icon, a-gps, locale, superuser, busybox, deskclock and calculator fixes.

Not tested, because I don't have phone ATM.

Links:

http://rapidshare.com/files/427336836/update-froyo.zip

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMX0CQW2

http://www.zshare.net/download/82015240e002d3ea/

Edited October 26, 2010 by MDCFan

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

This one should be integrated with lcd density, icons, locales, superuser, busybox, deskclock and calculator fixes.

Not tested, because I don't have phone ATM.

Links:

http://rapidshare.com/files/427336836/update-froyo.zip

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMX0CQW2

http://www.zshare.net/download/82015240e002d3ea/

Nice : This thread is to guide users of Alpha 1 - These MAY work - However I am reluctant to point users at Zips from upload sites as the main ROM - especially without CRC's

[Guest MDCFan]

Nice : This thread is to guide users of Alpha 1 - These MAY work - However I am reluctant to point users at Zips from upload sites as the main ROM - especially without CRC's

MD5 hash:

update-froyo.zip 4b68c87d8275d65ce1fe8248e5fa7531

I think somebody should test it first as I don't have phone ATM.

Edited October 26, 2010 by MDCFan

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

MD5 hash:

update-froyo.zip 4b68c87d8275d65ce1fe8248e5fa7531

I think somebody should test it first as I don't have phone ATM.

agreed - someone who really knows how to make sure its not infected in any way

[Guest robot1000]

Calendar fix is only temporary as it reverts back to force closes after restarting the phone

[Guest fluxcapacitor]

HTC_IME force closes for me?

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

Calendar fix is only temporary as it reverts back to force closes after restarting the phone

Yeh the post says that - it also labels it as WORKAROUND

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

HTC_IME force closes for me?

The 2.1 one does - did you specifically try the on Linked Above?

[Guest fluxcapacitor]

The 2.1 one does - did you specifically try the on Linked Above?

Yep i downloaded the one from above, which is what worked fine for me on 2.1 as well but now it force closes :P

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

Yep i downloaded the one from above, which is what worked fine for me on 2.1 as well but now it force closes :P

Damn I Grabbed it at work today - Its working on my phone now - I must have linked to the wrong one - 1 sec

- Can you try this

http://www.hallerud.se/htc_ime_jonasl_hires_27.zip - from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

Edited October 26, 2010 by StevenHarperUK

[Guest fluxcapacitor]

This one should be integrated with lcd density, icon, a-gps, locale, superuser, busybox, deskclock and calculator fixes.

Not tested, because I don't have phone ATM.

Links:

http://rapidshare.com/files/427336836/update-froyo.zip

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PMX0CQW2

http://www.zshare.net/download/82015240e002d3ea/

I just tried this. It failed to install.

@ can't symlink /system/xbin/nc

Failure at line 234

symlink busybox SYSTEM:xbin/nc

installation aborted

[Guest Brins0]

Damn I Grabbed it at work today - Its working on my phone now - I must have linked to the wrong one - 1 sec

- Can you try this

http://www.hallerud.se/htc_ime_jonasl_hires_27.zip - from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=624416

I've just tried this too, and the keyboard never appears when I tap on a text entry field.

I can get into the settings menu for it just fine, and it appears in the "input method" menu though...

[Guest JingleManSweep]

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Edited October 27, 2010 by JingleManSweep

[Guest flash2004]

Nice post, especially if it is kept updated :P

Good work ! Keep it up !

[Guest StevenHarperUK]

These Attached files work.

I have them on my 2.2 - I did not however install Clicker_hi.apk, I just did the Main HTC_IME_hi_blade.apk

2.2_HTC_IME.zip

[Guest cliche guevara]

Can someone post a screenshot to show what the display looks like at a density of 160? Thanks.

[Guest lovelldr]

This one should be integrated with lcd density, icon, a-gps, locale, superuser, busybox, deskclock and calculator fixes.

Not tested, because I don't have phone ATM.

What is the fix for busybox? Tried looking in original thread and couldn't see :P

[Guest MDCFan]

What is the fix for busybox? Tried looking in original thread and couldn't see :P

I've just added busybox binary and symlinks from r4 ROM.

I just tried this. It failed to install.

@ can't symlink /system/xbin/nc

Failure at line 234

symlink busybox SYSTEM:xbin/nc

installation aborted

Try to open zip file and delete "nc" file from /system/xbin folder.

Edited October 27, 2010 by MDCFan

[Guest Nymins]

The Neocore benchmarks are confusing me.

Running Sebs r4 (not r5) rom, I never drop below 38fps with sound on. With it off, I get about 1-2 fps more.

I would have thought 2.2 would boost the fps even more? Or is it just CPU improvements?