ApeX 2.0 for Droid X Gingerbread (.605 OTA) has finally reached the Release Candidate landmark! As always, the goals of the ROM are speed, stability, reliability, and simplicity of use. I feel that this version lives up to those goals admirably! Take it for a test yourself and see if you agree!
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Requirements
You must be on .602/.605 rooted or a .602/.605 based ROM
Kernel must be 2.6.32.9-g34b306d
tkwp86@ca25rhe81 #2
Baseband must be BP_C_01.09.13P
If you're on a .340 based ROM, read instructions below on how to use AIO to jump straight to ApeX
[HR][/HR] Disclaimer
Code:
As always, you must take responsibility for what you do to your own phone.
I have created this ROM and tested it to the best of my ability.
The instructions are written to make sure that users have success installing and using the ROM.
However, if anything goes wrong and your phone is damaged or rendered useless, I do not take any responsibility.
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Credits
Motorola - for building this great device and providing a decent Gingerbread base (.605)
Google - for Android, AOSP source code used to compile many apps in this ROM
CyanogenMod Team - for GB source code used to compile many apps in this ROM
SuperTeam - for Launcher2 source code
@team_black_hat and @p3droid - for all the work they do to acquire leaks and rooted GB builds
@kejar31 - for teaching me his secret sauce technique for compiling AOSP apps for the Blur Framework
@jrummy16 and @drod2169 - for providing answers to my many questions via Gtalk
@_Mycahya_ and @Mobile_Sensei - for helping me with some of the harder themeing in the ROM
Dr. Carpenter - for creating the Google boot logo
All my testers - for helping me make Apex great!
*Follow these guys on Twitter if you aren't already (links provided)!
*If I left anyone out, sorry! Please let me know so I can add you to the list!
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Changelog in RC4
Updated system base to .605
Fixed Market purchasing bug
Fixed bluetooth phone call volume bug and custom ringtones!
This required the return of Blur dialer and contacts. Fortunately, these apps bring good features as well.
Super Launcher2 brings amazing speed, customization, while retaining AOSP styling
True AOSP lockscreen sliders (less laggy than Blur sliders)
Updated Superuser 3.0 beta 3 app and binary (thanks @ChainsDD!)
Updated latest Market 3.1.3
Updated Terminal Emulator and OI File Manager
Fixed some signature errors -- Superuser, Market, Terminal Emulator, and File Manager can now be updated through Market
Other cool stuff
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Android 2.3.3 based on the Gingerbread OTA (4.5.605)
All apps replaced with AOSP/CM7 counterparts except dialer/contacts (compiled from source for DX, by me)
Stock Gingerbread Theme
Bloat and Market apps removed
Facebook for Android App syncs w/ Contacts!
DSP Manager (visual equalizer) for headphones, phone speaker, and BT
MusicMod with gesture controls
Dev Tools, Spare Parts, Terminal Emulator for fun tweakin'
ApeX wallpaper gallery with user submitted wallpapers!
Market apps are removed (Gmail, Maps, Voice Search, etc). Remember to re-enable Gmail sync in your account settings after downloading it.
Preset, Yahoo, Email, Motorola, and Corporate Sync in add accounts don't do anything.
Sync Facebook contacts using the official app
If you need to activate your phone, hold down the menu button at the activation screen to bring up the keyboard.
[HR][/HR] BUGS
Cannot add dialer or contacts to hotseat in new Launcher 2. Keep dialer in the default position for now, sorry!
[HR][/HR] Installation Instructions
Meet all the requirements listed at the top of the post
Wipe data/cache, dalvik cache (only wipe cache and dalvik if coming from RC3)
Flash Apex
For .340 (Froyo) users, download the Apex AIO file below. In recovery, format system, data, and cache. Then MOUNT SYSTEM, and install Apex AIO. You will be on .602 with new kernel, baseband, and of course, Apex. FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS WILL RESULT IN BRICK REQUIRING SBF.
Instructions - These apps are installable like any non-market application. This means you need to go into Settings, Applications, and make sure 'Unknown sources' is checked.
Download the desired file(s) to your sdcard, then use the file manager to click and install it. Some apps require additional steps, which will be detailed below.
Additional Steps for Keyboards (Multitouch, Swype)
-After installing either/both of these keyboards, go into Settings, Language & keyboard, and enable the downloaded keyboard(s). Then, tap and hold a text entry field, and select 'Input method' and select desired keyboard.
Additional Steps for Blur Home
-Blur Home will not work without removing Launcher2. Pay attention to these steps as failure to follow them can result in a missing launcher. After installing the Blur Home apk, fire up the Terminal Emulator and type the following:
Code:
su
sys -rw
mv /system/app/Launcher2.apk /system/app/Launcher2.bak
Hit home, wait a few seconds, and the Blur launcher will come up.
Last edited by Fabolous; October 9th, 2011 at 09:00 PM.
The Following User Says Thank You to Fabolous For This Useful Post:
the toolbox was easier to use for a beginner like myself..i have been flashing ROM's and sbfing and changing themes but I'm still a bit unfamiliar with the commands used to "tweak" in terminal emulator..like Apex 1.4.1 you had a short guide in the post..would you be able to PM me with some noob assistance
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Hells yeah, Fab. I've been on the CM7 train for a while now, but just went to .602 when I saw that you were updating apex. The dialer and camera are the only blur elements I really like over AOSP. Thanks!
The AIO file is up in the OP. Please read the directions carefully or you will have to SBF.
The AIO only works if you're on a .340 based ROM (i.e. Apex 1.4.1 and older, or some 2nd init ROMS that have not moved to the GB kernel yet, MIUI for example I think).
Just finished the flash. I wiped data-cache-dalvik and then flashed. When I rebooted the system all my apps and data were there, waiting for me, and running. That's not supposed to happen is it?
I know that there is the usual warning that someone is not responsible for what happens to your phone if you use their stuff. I think there needs to be a cut and paste apology for being a noob. That would save me tons of typing.
i dont think any 2init roms have moved to the gb kernel yet fab, and good work, always the best comes from you, i wonder if you will develop an apex 2init rom...
How did you get the keyboard figured out? I flashed back to rooted. 602 because I didn't care for the keyboard and my google calender wont sync...can't deal with that!
Nevermind, went back to OP :-)
Last edited by dragonbro; August 28th, 2011 at 10:16 PM.
Bugs I have noticed in 2 sec....
1) When an app is being DL'd it does not appear in the notification window
2) I cant connect to wi-fi
3) none of my apps will download
EDIT- A reboot solved the above issues
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Last edited by sx4dude2013; August 28th, 2011 at 11:27 PM.
I just upgraded from RC2 and so far it works great. One issue I am having is with swype. The advanced settings work fine for email, but not for text msg. I did not have this issue before the upgrade. Any ideas?
Texting with swype mysteriously started working fine this morning, no changes on my part.
Last edited by fyrmd; August 30th, 2011 at 10:06 AM.
Blur replacements for Email, Calendar, not as easily done as the other installable apps. It will require deletion of AOSP app, and perhaps of some app data too. Need to look into it more.
Just installed this today and for some reason when the phone is just sitting idle on my desk it boots into the clockworkmod recovery... I've been trying to find a trigger but to no avail. If anyone can help with this it would be greatly appreciated!
I SBF'd to .340, rooted, updated to .602 via the 2-part zip, wiped data/cache, installed the ApeX RC3 and restored user apps + data using TiBu.
How can I get the older Market back? I've tried installing the vending.apk file that I've used previously and it just causes the Market to FC afterward. I've also moved the file into system/app and changed permissions but that doesn't work either.
Edit: I pulled the vending.apk file from Gapps and moved it into system/app, changed permissions and it works fine.
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wifi not working. did battery pull and reboot; still not working.
When you say it is not working do you mean that the wifi does not start up when it is turned on in settings, or that the wifi is checked and icon is present and you have no reception?
When you say it is not working do you mean that the wifi does not start up when it is turned on in settings, or that the wifi is checked and icon is present and you have no reception?
i have full bars; it's just not connecting. also, my market isn't letting me do anything. i can't download apps at all..
I'm on RevNumber's unofficial CM4DX on the GB kernel ( yes the GB kernel has a working 2nd init due to the great work of CVPCS)(596 or 602) and I need to know if I need to flashback to my stock. 602 nandroid first and then install this or if I can go right over the top of the CM ROM.
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Originally Posted by SimsDelt
I'm on RevNumber's unofficial CM4DX on the GB kernel ( yes the GB kernel has a working 2nd init due to the great work of CVPCS)(596 or 602) and I need to know if I need to flashback to my stock. 602 nandroid first and then install this or if I can go right over the top of the CM ROM.
Just wipe data and cache. The script in ApeX will format system. Just make sure you are on the .13p radio.
Found a work around, using the widget to toggle 3g on and off. Is there a way to flash a file to get the normal battery icon back instead of that nasty ring?
Hey Fab, awesome work on the new ROM and the updater. Thank you very much. I only have a couple questions for now.
-Are contacts supposed to sync with facebook pictures, and if so how do I make that happen? I've looked all through my phone (i've synced contacts with facebook through the app, so now i have all fb info and phone numbers) but I can't get the pics to sync. No real biggie, i just know that it used to work a long time ago.
-also, when I try to change the static wallpaper to one of your other static wallpapers, nothing happens. If I change it to a live wallpaper and then try to change to a different static wallpaper, it changes it to the one of the matterhorn.
***update for point #1,
I started looking more into contacts settings and this is what I'm seeing, although I don't have an easy way to fix it.
--most contacts now sync with facebook pictures, however, the ones that were making me think that pics weren't syncing have somehow stored a different picture(usually an old fb pic) as the contacts pic. if you scroll to facebook info in the edit contacts of each person, you can then touch the fb pic and it will allow you to "use this picture". but you have to do it individually for all that this seems to effect. Is there any faster way of doing this?
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Last edited by bbuck002; August 30th, 2011 at 04:01 PM.
This question was asked above but I didn't see an answer...
Is there a way to disable the slide to unlock and keep a pattern unlock?
I'll make a file to disable this tonight.
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Originally Posted by bbuck002
***update for point #1,
I started looking more into contacts settings and this is what I'm seeing, although I don't have an easy way to fix it.
--most contacts now sync with facebook pictures, however, the ones that were making me think that pics weren't syncing have somehow stored a different picture(usually an old fb pic) as the contacts pic. if you scroll to facebook info in the edit contacts of each person, you can then touch the fb pic and it will allow you to "use this picture". but you have to do it individually for all that this seems to effect. Is there any faster way of doing this?
donation coming tomorrow after I get paid
Have you used syncmypix in the past? I think the Google picture always takes priority (that's what syncmypix does, sets Facebook pics as Google pic), so if you did that earlier, it will still use the old FB pic synced previously, even if they have a newer pic.
Or you could just run syncmypix every now and then
yeah, i used sync my pics like twice a long time ago. that app didn't seem to work for me. It would only sync like 20 pics at a time. is there a way for me to clear that so that I can reset it as fb default pic?
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