Root [ROM RELEASE] Project Elite

[actngrezy]

I have been working on this actually for awhile now. Finally neared completion and had some testers test it. Its called Project Elite. I wanted to have a rom with speed,performance but some of the features that alot of people enjoy having. I wasnt going to release this orginally until I gave it to some testers and according to the testers its very very fast, stable, and it does exactly what it was meant to do which was very pleasing to hear. Thank you to everyone in the droid community its def a great community to be apart of and everyoen is really helpful. Enough of that hear it is!!


Features

• Based off frg22d
• Removed amazon,protips,soundrecorder
• removed goggles,facebook,twitter,chrome to phone (download from market
• Slayher kernel v 1.6 (credit to slayher)
• enabled overclocking on boot w/ interactive governor for kernel (if you use a different kernel chevys,p3 the governor will auto switch to ondemand on boot. If for some reason it doesnt run the script cpudemand
• Enabled compcache but user must enable with a script (user preference)
• Increased wifi scan (battery saver)
• Decreased ring delay
• Droid x video player (plays avi,divix files)
• Cleaned up some system files. Removed unnecessary scripts
• Black mms (extra setting w led light change)
• Adds block by default
• Hq recording tweak
• All sound files ringtones,notifications compressed and optimized
• hotkeys = (hold power and x to reboot to recovery) (hold power and r to reboot phone) credit to pete
• Updated music mod to 1.8 by elliot stocker (removed stock music player)
• Newest voice search
• newest deskclock apk (allows for set alarm command)
• Newest quich search app
• Black gtalk (credit to bowers)
• Black gmail (credit to bowers)
• Added droid 2 keyboard (credit to invisible)
• Dalvik heapsize increased (helps with redraw from launcher)
• added htc calibration tool (calibrate touch screen for more accurate touching)
• Added download manager crutch lite
• Added super user 2.3.5
• added dspmanager v 14
• Added google voice w widgets
• Adb runs as root automatically
• Added spare parts

Scripts

• backupapps = backs up all application for when wiping
• restorebackup = restores your apps that were backuped up after wiping
• Aggmem = changes task killer to aggressive
• Block ads = blocks all adds
• Cpuinfo = shows cpuinfo (credit to pete)
• cpudemand = if you load a kernel other then slayher you can run this to make sure your governor switched to ondemand
• Chkrec = people who use clockwork can run this to check and make sure their recovery is still there to help not get caught in a bootloop (credit to CEnnis)
• compcache start = enables compcache (have to run script upon a reboot)(credit to slayher)
• compcache stop = disables
• compcache stats = shows compcache statistics
• fixperm = fixes permissions of all scripts
• switchboot = switch boot animation with one on root of sdcard (credit to pete)
• switchmms = switch mms.apk with one on yoru sdcard (credit to pete)
• switchmusic = switch music player with one on your sdcard (credit to pete)
• a2sdauto = apps 2 sd system installs apps to place of choice
• a2sdon = apps install to sdcard
• a2sdoff = apps install to internal storage
• rb = reboot phone
• rr = reboot to recovery
• zipalign = zipaligns all apks (run in recovery if framework is not zipaligned or if you dont know if framework is zipaligned) (credit to pete)

Here it is


Project Elite version 1 Download

ProjectElitev1.zip

Installation Instructions

Sprecovery:
1.download to root of sdcard
2.rename to update.zip
3.reboot into recovery
4.click install
5.allow install
6.then install again
7.Reboot

Clockwork:
1.Place on sdcard
2.Go to Install from sd
3.Select the file on your sdcard and install
4.reboot

For review of roms and what people think check out following link
[ROM Release] PROJECT ELITE!! - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum


Themes in next few posts below (also ported theme by their respected themers right below)

Ported Themes

Galaxy s theme
elitegalaxys.zip

For add ons screenshots visit here
[ROM Release] PROJECT ELITE!! - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum

Evolution theme
evotheme.zip

For add ons and screenshots visit here
[ROM Release] PROJECT ELITE!! - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum
http://www.mediafire.com/file/f6ozun7k9d1ut2n/evotheme.zip


Cold Fusion by kookahdoo (thanks to kookahdoo for porting this over!)
http://droid-themes.com/kookahdoo/Cold%20Fusion/Cold_Fusion_Proj_Elite_V1.0.8.zip

For pics of cold fusion by kookahahdoo visit here
[Release][Theme] Cold Fusion for multiple ROMs

BnB by Bowers (thanks to bowers for porting over)
http://www.4shared.com/file/i23zEd2X...lacknBold.html

For other add ons for BnB Project elite and pics visit Bowers offical thread
(Theme) Black N Bold for Project Elite - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum

I have some special thanks to people. I want to give a great thank you to Girluvsdroid, Liquid (I personally switch between lfy and project elite and liquid has helped me so much with different questions),Tapout27 , Huskerkate, ZeroBarrier, Se7venLC, House of Snipes, Bowers, cerealkiller, chevycam94 and of course mwhartman.
Without these people Project Elite would not have got to where it is and I thank you, Now lets hope some others can enjoy this rom as well! Also thanks to the droid community!



***** ROM Reviews *****

Review by SoDroid

Spoiler

Review - Project Elite


Installation & Set up
I flashed the ROM and signed in to Google via the market. I had no apps restore. I downloaded TiBU and restored my backed up apps and data. There is not much customization to be done so I was up and running in about 40 minutes from start to finish. I am using the Slayher 1000LV 1.6 kernel and thebowers

 

[actngrezy]

Reserved

 

[nathan312]

Had a problem..I wiped D&C like always..

Had to sign in, and used the slide out keyboard. When typing in my password, which has letters and numbers and so forth, it has that problem Liquid had with 1.5 (I think it was 1.5); where when you press ALT, it messes up and won't go back to standard letters (like it is before you press ALT).

Could just be my phone...

 

[actngrezy]

Had a problem..I wiped D&C like always..

Had to sign in, and used the slide out keyboard. When typing in my password, which has letters and numbers and so forth, it has that problem Liquid had with 1.5 (I think it was 1.5); where when you press ALT, it messes up and won't go back to standard letters (like it is before you press ALT).

Could just be my phone...

Its from the droid2 keyboard. Some have reported that with the droid2 keyboard it does something to the physical keyboard. Next release I will most likley remove the d2 keyboard and have it as an addon. If you still haven't signed in you can bypass the setup screen and go into accounts and setting and log into your gmail account with the soft keyboard. In order to use physical keyboard you have to get use to pressing alt again as well as the shit button to get it to go back to normal letters.
other then that did you get it up and running?

 

[inssane]

In order to use physical keyboard you have to get use to pressing alt again as well as the shit button to get it to go back to normal letters.

What's the shit button?

I may load it now - but I need sleep. I will check it out.
I didn't read ALL the features, but that being said, for a ROM to work for me, there needs to be UD8 type settings.
The 'assign home key' - with any app I like on a long press, is a MUST now for me.

 

[bmkindoll]

Just installed this ROM with the Galaxy S theme and am loving it. Boy you werent lying when you said it was quick!! Thanks a lot.

 

[actngrezy]

What's the shit button?

I may load it now - but I need sleep. I will check it out.
I didn't read ALL the features, but that being said, for a ROM to work for me, there needs to be UD8 type settings.
The 'assign home key' - with any app I like on a long press, is a MUST now for me.

Whoops I meant shift. Sorry

 

[UBRocked]

What's the shit button?

I may load it now - but I need sleep. I will check it out.
I didn't read ALL the features, but that being said, for a ROM to work for me, there needs to be UD8 type settings.
The 'assign home key' - with any app I like on a long press, is a MUST now for me.

Whoops I meant shift. Sorry

^^^ That's funny!

actngrezy, I have added a poll and added you to the http://androidforums.com/droid-roms/133709-rom-rating-system-rrs-complete-rom-rating-index-rri.html

Thanks for sharing your work here!

 

[y0bailey]

Once the Droid 2 keyboard is removed I might have a new favorite ROM!

 

[nathan312]

Well that sucks man! I REALLY liked the keyboard!...Good thing I only use the hardware keyboard...well, barely lol.

 

[inssane]

Hmmm - Here is my first impression mini review:

Market was "downloading" (restoring) all of my market apps and stuck on DL. When I tried canceling the DL to reinstall, the Market FC'd and basically, I can't do anything in the Market.
What is TW Launcher? It's similar to ADW, but it looks like it's for blind people.

(Not the ROM's fault, but what's up with these crappy themes. The Market isn't even themed with the GalaxyS)

Other than scripts, I think the the CM6 styled settings is becoming the standard - or at least scripts that can be run via point and click - this is required to keep up with the Jones'. Having to slide out the keyboard and hold X while holding power simiply saves you the step of pulling the battery. Other ROMs have the reboot into recovery built right in to the hold power function, because we can't always use two hands (giggity) to hold two buttons.

Felt quick, but nothing mindblowing. That stock Slayher kernel is fast, but get's hot just as fast.

I wanted to try it a bit more, but that Market issue right out of the gate is a big no no for me. Just causes endless headaches. I can't restore T. BU if it's stuck in DL and nomally I cancel and restart the DL, but that didn't happen, so yeah.

Otherwise nice ROM - I wish I could have given it more time.

Nick
Not for me just yet

 

[ramos]

i was just about to download... that is very disappointing to hear. guess ill just wait and get more reviews before i try

 

[actngrezy]

Hmmm - Here is my first impression mini review:

Market was "downloading" (restoring) all of my market apps and stuck on DL. When I tried canceling the DL to reinstall, the Market FC'd and basically, I can't do anything in the Market.
What is TW Launcher? It's similar to ADW, but it looks like it's for blind people.

(Not the ROM's fault, but what's up with these crappy themes. The Market isn't even themed with the GalaxyS)

Other than scripts, I think the the CM6 styled settings is becoming the standard - or at least scripts that can be run via point and click - this is required to keep up with the Jones'. Having to slide out the keyboard and hold X while holding power simiply saves you the step of pulling the battery. Other ROMs have the reboot into recovery built right in to the hold power function, because we can't always use two hands (giggity) to hold two buttons.

Felt quick, but nothing mindblowing. That stock Slayher kernel is fast, but get's hot just as fast.

I wanted to try it a bit more, but that Market issue right out of the gate is a big no no for me. Just causes endless headaches. I can't restore T. BU if it's stuck in DL and nomally I cancel and restart the DL, but that didn't happen, so yeah.

Otherwise nice ROM - I wish I could have given it more time.

Nick
Not for me just yet

Sorry for your issue with the market. thats the first i have heard of this. most are saying the market restores their apps really fast. the power reboot option in the menu button is goin to be a future release and the power and hold x button is basically so you dont have to pull battery incase your loading themes or stuck in loop or whatever might be the case.

Twlauncher is the galaxy s launcher. its rather slow imo but i like how its setup. I'm hoping to implement the cm6 style settings in future as well. actually I would like a gui interface for scripts but thats all in the future. we will see if everything pans out and maybe you can give it another shot a little later down the road. but thanks for trying it out anyway.

 

[actngrezy]

i was just about to download... that is very disappointing to hear. guess ill just wait and get more reviews before i try

if you would like more reviews there are about 15 pages of reviews here.
[ROM Release] PROJECT ELITE!! - Droid Forum - Verizon Droid & the Motorola Droid Forum

 

[JakeJB]

Hey guys, just thought I would throw in my .02... I have been on Project Elite for a couple days now, coming from UD 8.0, and to be honest, after trying half a dozen different Roms, didn't think that it could get any better than UD8, but I was wrong! Elite is amazing! it doesn't have near the customization options that UD8 has, but it is very very fast right out of the box! If you're one of those who doesn't want to download and install a kernel requiring setcpu, this is for you! I have read the reviews about keyboard problems, but I had none... (just slide it closed, and used the touchscreen) This is the first Rom I have tried that gave me no problems with my Swype beta... Installed easy, and works like a charm! I installed the evolution theme, and am loving it... Great for my liking... I also downloaded the newest Slayher 1.2 Ghz LV Kernel, and even Oc'd to 1200 it runs flawlessly! I have never had an FC, and every transition is smooth as glass! battery seems to be as good or better than anything I have used to this point as well! My only want is a few more themes, and customization options, and maybe a few cool wallpapers... I'm sure that's all headed our way though! *****

So there's my .02

 

[actngrezy]

Hey guys, just thought I would throw in my .02... I have been on Project Elite for a couple days now, coming from UD 8.0, and to be honest, after trying half a dozen different Roms, didn't think that it could get any better than UD8, but I was wrong! Elite is amazing! it doesn't have near the customization options that UD8 has, but it is very very fast right out of the box! If you're one of those who doesn't want to download and install a kernel requiring setcpu, this is for you! I have read the reviews about keyboard problems, but I had none... (just slide it closed, and used the touchscreen) This is the first Rom I have tried that gave me no problems with my Swype beta... Installed easy, and works like a charm! I installed the evolution theme, and am loving it... Great for my liking... I also downloaded the newest Slayher 1.2 Ghz LV Kernel, and even Oc'd to 1200 it runs flawlessly! I have never had an FC, and every transition is smooth as glass! battery seems to be as good or better than anything I have used to this point as well! My only want is a few more themes, and customization options, and maybe a few cool wallpapers... I'm sure that's all headed our way though! *****

So there's my .02

First off thanks for the great review. Second you can bet that more customizations will be coming in future releases for sure. And third a few themers are porting their respected themes as we speak. Carlsz28,s was posted today over at droidforums and 928droids black glass is being worked on. If you have any theme requests shoot the themer a pm about the theme I know bgill55 said if there are enough requests he will port incogntio and invertigo over. Hopefully the rom will continue to grow and more theme will be. Ported.
Thanks again

 

[JakeJB]

First off thanks for the great review. Second you can bet that more customizations will be coming in future releases for sure. And third a few themers are porting their respected themes as we speak. Carlsz28,s was posted today over at droidforums and 928droids black glass is being worked on. If you have any theme requests shoot the themer a pm about the theme I know bgill55 said if there are enough requests he will port incogntio and invertigo over. Hopefully the rom will continue to grow and more theme will be. Ported.
Thanks again

That sounds great! Been waiting for the 928 theme, and will flash it as soon as it arrives! Had a couple questions about a preferred script app? Suggestions? Also, any chance of seeing a rotary lock screen, and lock screen music player controls in the future? I couldn't be more pleased so far! Thanks so much for everything! Donations are on the way!

 

[muab]

It is interesting to see how a ROM takes off on different forums. It seems to depend very much upon a few of the acknowledged smart guys on the forum trying a given ROM and giving a quick thumb's up to suddenly launch a ROM to the heights...likewise, a lukewarm review or two can make a particular ROM pretty unpopular on a given forum, while "one forum over" the same ROM is the "shit du jour" if you will pardon my expression.

I see that this ROM is receiving RAVE reviews on other forums and is seen as "the next big thing" by a lot of users.

But, it seems that unless it gets some pretty quick traction here on this forum with a couple of the acknowledged power geeks it could kind of stumble along without much of a following.

 

[JakeJB]

It is interesting to see how a ROM takes off on different forums. It seems to depend very much upon a few of the acknowledged smart guys on the forum trying a given ROM and giving a quick thumb's up to suddenly launch a ROM to the heights...likewise, a lukewarm review or two can make a particular ROM pretty unpopular on a given forum, while "one forum over" the same ROM is the "shit du jour" if you will pardon my expression.

I see that this ROM is receiving RAVE reviews on other forums and is seen as "the next big thing" by a lot of users.

But, it seems that unless it gets some pretty quick traction here on this forum with a couple of the acknowledged power geeks it could kind of stumble along without much of a following.

+1

come on Big Dogs, give it a look!

 

[Theshape]

Well the physical keyboard killed it for me with this rom. MAYbe will try if fixed!

 

[inssane]

Everyone complains about the keyboard, just install the HTC ime keyboard.
Duh

 

[JakeJB]

Currently using swype myself, so the keyboard is a non-issue...
plenty of options out there to replace it... Easy fix...

 

[GirLuvsDroid]

As most of you know, I do ROM testing for several developers, including Pete, Liquid and now actngrezy. I tested this ROM prior to release and I can tell you that it's fast screen-to-screen and app-to-app. I have about 124 apps, as well as a VERY heavy Sweeter Home 2 setup. I judge all ROMs by how well they handle my SH2 theme (I was unable to Run UD-xTreme 8.0 because of the lag, bitmap errors and FCs on my setup) and this ROM did a phenomenal job! The new Swype beta also installed and ran flawlessly. And I love getting back to a ROM that allows me to run slayher kernels on interactive mode without SetCPU. Keep up the great work Greg!

 

[vincentp]

I think I'm going to give this one a try. Sapphire is giving me all sorts of slowdown, redraw and performance problems.

 

[PennState]

Will be trying this tonight...