I think this could be fine
I'm testing it and it's really great!
Go flashing Gingerbread on your Hero guys!
Note: Please reboot after any flash you do. This is very important.
How to flash Cronos Roms:
1. Wipe
2. Flash ROM
3. Boot to full ROM.
4. reboot to Recovery.
5. Flash Hot Fix (If any)
6. Boot to ROM.
7. Reboot to Recovery.
8. flash kernel (If any updates)
9. reboot to ROM.
10. Reboot to Recovery.
11. Flash GAPPS
12. Reboot.
Ok to enable Buggy On/Off animations in this build:
1. SpareParts: Enable both and put on Normal.
2. Menu -> Settings -> Display -> Animation = Show All.
3. CM Extra -> Display -> Rotate 180 = enable.
4. CM Extra -> Display -> Rotate Screen On and Off = enable.
This should work. If not reboot.
Release Notes
08 June 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.2.4
Updated CM Extra to latest.
Updated to latest Sources. (AOSP + CM).
Added DSPManager.
Added ThemeChooser.
Added Notification Bar Widgets back.
Added WiFi Boost.
DeOdexed Compile.
04 June 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.2.3_P1
Support for Vector Maps.
Fixed corrupted boot animation.
This is an update Patch ONLY (No wipes needed!)
03 June 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.2.3
Fixed JNI Bug.
Cleaned a Bogus htc core framework permissions entry.
02 June 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.2.2
Fixed libwebcore exception.
Updated to latest Android 2.3.4 Sources.
Tweaked Build Environment.
Added new EVO kernel, compiled with my private optimized toolchain.
Changed kernel configuration to drain less battery.
Fixed SDCARD issue: Corrupting Filesystems.
Enabled Screen On and Off.
23 May 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.2.1
Tweak audio APIs for better compatibility.
Fixed draw texture when loadTexture() is called.
Performance of toHex() improved.
sdcard improve insertion notification on Gingerbread.
Ninepatch tweaks for better interop
Switch to SkSafeUnref for better portability
Fixed Bogus WiFi Garbage in xml's from an old patch of mine.
Updated to latest AOSP Sources.
Better Bluetooth Support.
Lock home in mem included.
27 April 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.1.0
Fixed SU.
Reverted toolchain back to 4.4.3.
27 April 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.1.0
Updated to latest AOSP/CM sources.
3G/WiFi priority Fixed.
Added Cronos Wallpaper collections to default Launcher.
Added more DalvikVM Heap jumps in CM Extra
Changed WiFi Policy to not disconnect while in sleep mode.
Tweaked lowmemorykiller configurations in init.rc and hero.init.rc
Enabled more kernel options to stabilize Battery usage.
Enabled android powertop support.
Added VM dirty_writeback_centisecs.
Better libsensors (Sensor Sensitivity)
Re-written a lot for liblights:
Changed notifications alert blinks.
22 April 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.1.0
Reworked on my private 4.4.4 toolchain.
Sources have been fully compiled on my 4.4.4 toolchain.
Included Orriginal HTC Hero Battery Calculation.
Tweaked GPS. (Let me know how it is going.)
Tweaked Brightness Stability.
RGB Reverted.
Included latest "Leaked" Music Player.
Removed MIUI Camera.
Added Default Camera.
Included EVO3 Kernel:
Tweaked Cronos Governor Configuration.
Tweaked Kernel lowmemorykiller.c
Changed strict init.rc lowmemorykiller configuration.
Will not kill as fast anymore.
Better memory utilization.
10 April 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.0.1
Added Default Phone App with In call menu.
Repatched EGL.
This is an update patch only! No wipes of any kind needed.
09 April 2011 | Cronos Ginger 2.0.0
Resampler optimization routines properly patch.
TextView.setText memleak fixed.
SW renderer of Stagefright move on to draw stage after the initialization.
Fixed isValid() Software EGL Rendering seg fault.
Default WiFi sleep policy added.
Added sdcard tweaks.
Removed Default Camera.
Removed Default Music Player.
Added MIUI Camera.
Added MIUI Music Player.
Changed some compile optimizations.
Faster GUI Animations.
Updated to latest CM Extra. (By CM Team)
Integrated latest CM source updates. (By CM Team)
23 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.5
TextView.setText memleak fixed.
OOM Error encoding images
Fixed contact data updating
Release Notes
21 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.4
Fixed Launcher Menu (more) Replication Bug.
Bugs: Heavy Graphics Load System Crash. (Library Exception)
20 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.3
AccessibilityManagerService death notifications proper clean up.
Removed dead store : core/java/android/os/BatteryStats.java Patch2.
Improved shutdown speed.
revert PIXEL_FORMAT_RGB_565 (By Nadlabak)
Improved Camera preview format.
Gralloc Mem Leak Fix.
17 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.2
Updated to latest source updates
Included New EVO kernel.
Added cifs module.
Compiled it deodexed now.
Changed some compile optimizations.
Bug fixes of DRM framework
Removed dead code with no other effect than consuming battery life.
float values equality checks : core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java.
Updated to latest CM Extra.
Removed dead store : core/java/android/os/BatteryStats.java
frameworks/base: Fix for force close during rapid FF of cetain midi clips
Runtime inclusion of services in the SystemServer with overlays
Fixed memory leak in PreferenceScreen.
Removed strict lowmemorykiller configuration.
Should be nicer to battery life.
14 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.0 Patch 1
Reverted init.d scripts.
Reverted gps.
Added new EVO3 Kernel. (Changed some configurations)
Fixed A2SD for some users.
13 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.0
Updated to latest Sources.
Added new EVO3 Kernel.
Fixed Volume Key handling. (nadlabak)
Added DSPManager Again.
Patched libfreetype for better rendering of fonts.
Changed animation speeds to be a bit slower. (Nicer to look at)
And if you want your "theme chooser" app more complete, let's enjoy this web page
Take care...
Buzz.
And here we are...... only for you my two different main desktop with HoneyBread Theme....
The first one is under Zeam Launcher, the second under HeLauncher (pretty nice, it has Sense, Froyo or Ginger syle..... my SenseLike is cool eheheh)
Than... Honeybread with Mr.Home launcher
Last edited by TheBuzz; June 13th, 2011 at 06:45 AM.
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I just discovered some problem, I try to call my phone that can't receive telephone song. moreover the call turned to message. After I try more times also can't change event. Would you tell me how to setup.
Updated to version 1.5.0:
Fixed USB Tethering.
Smoother GUI.
Removed memory reservation for phone app.
Left green charge led activated on 90%.
Fixed: Charge low % Bug?.
Since Freeyo is updating this all the time, I've removed the version number from the title Buzz. I'll also update the links/changelog in the OP as he goes.
Last edited by Xyro; February 26th, 2011 at 03:45 PM.
Seems to be pretty smooth, fast and lightweight. However i have noticed some bugs and a few FC's and the new voice search feature is AMAZING...when its working, seems to get stuck sometimes.
Impressed with the rom and gingerbread.
I did notice on the Cronos Project site that they offer some pretty cool boot loader animations.
I understand that one does not apply these as .zip but to place it in an internal folder on the sdcard.
Also i read somewhere that the folder to place the file in may change depending on the rom.
I want to DL one but can someone please clarify where i would place the boot loader file with Cronos ? and do i un-zip the file and place the contents in that folder or just place the .zip file in there?
Have you figured out what to do with the SetCPU app since the 2.3 roms seems to come with some sort of a CPU govner in the CM settings>preformance>CPU settings.
I haven't loaded it yet because im not sure how it will affect everything.
Really sorry guys, I was away for a week
In my opinion, the 1.6.0 version (Android 2.3.3 based) was pretty nice. Stable and fast. With Zeam Launcher it works good
Now I'm going to flash the 1.7.0 release.
Cronos Ginger is the best Gingerbread ROM for Hero now.
p.s.: from 1.3.0 to 1.4.0 and to 1.5.0 and 1.6.0 I've NEVER wipe data... just only one time a wipe dalvik and everything was perfect!
Last edited by TheBuzz; March 5th, 2011 at 04:33 AM.
Flashing 1.7.0 before a wipe dalvik cache and a wipe cache, flashing the lastest gapps...... every contacts, sms, mms, wifi settings and everything else were not erase!!!! I've got the same phone, with every data but with the new release! Sounds good!
Damnit Xyro a new patch already!!!!!! i cant keep up man...lol, i barely have time to tweak everything before i gotta wipe and reflash...lol
5 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.8.0
Fresh full clean Sources (Again..)
Fixed Battery Icon
Fixed WiFi/3G Bug.
Unlocked Android 2.3 Audio effects for Music Player.
Removed DSPManager.
Patched libfreetype for better rendering of fonts.
CM Extra updated to latest version.
Flashing 1.7.0 before a wipe dalvik cache and a wipe cache, flashing the lastest gapps...... every contacts, sms, mms, wifi settings and everything else were not erase!!!! I've got the same phone, with every data but with the new release! Sounds good!
So i would Flash the new release first and then just wipe dalvik?
or
Wipe dalvik and then flash?
And just dalvik? not cache?
this should help in not having to re-tweak everything...hm wish i knew this earlier
Right,i know how to flash but what I was wondering was the process if your coming from another version off the same rom.like the buzz said so that I don't have to re-tweak everything
That's what I said in my post If you wanted to do a full wipe, you'd do a factory reset along with the other wipes too. Without that factory reset, you're only wiping the two cahces and don't lose any data.
Boot to recovery, nand/nand + ext backup, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache, flash the zip and reboot.
Also, make sure to repeat the process for every zip you flash; you should be rebooting between each one.
With 1.8.0 release is VERY RACCOMANDED to wipe data/factory reset because there's a lot of changes and applications can crush.
With old versions I had NO PROBLEMS flashing without wipping
The 1.8.0 is amazing!
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I've not really had any stability issues in a while now, compared to 2.2.
13 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.0
Updated to latest Sources.
Added new EVO3 Kernel.
Fixed Volume Key handling. (nadlabak)
Added DSPManager Again.
Patched libfreetype for better rendering of fonts.
Changed animation speeds to be a bit slower. (Nicer to look at)
seems to be working great. Never could get the screen on/off animations to work but now works great and i have actually noticed that since i have not installed the SetCpu app and let the kernel and gingerbread do their job, my battery life has gone way up and my phone is still running very fast.
Mind you this is from only a few days between flashes.
How have all of your battery life been with this rom?
And are you using SetCpu with it as well?
I've been using one called CPUBoost recently. It comes with a widget you can toggle to switch the phone between two speeds, so I have it at about 600ish normally and up to 710 when I press the widget.
17 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.2
Updated to latest source updates
Included New EVO kernel.
Added cifs module.
Compiled it deodexed now.
Changed some compile optimizations.
Bug fixes of DRM framework
Removed dead code with no other effect than consuming battery life.
float values equality checks : core/java/android/webkit/WebView.java.
Updated to latest CM Extra.
Removed dead store : core/java/android/os/BatteryStats.java
frameworks/base: Fix for force close during rapid FF of cetain midi clips
Runtime inclusion of services in the SystemServer with overlays
Fixed memory leak in PreferenceScreen.
Removed strict lowmemorykiller configuration.
Should be nicer to battery life.
14 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.0 Patch 1
Reverted init.d scripts.
Reverted gps.
Added new EVO3 Kernel. (Changed some configurations)
Fixed A2SD for some users
Fast, stable, pretty nice! Flash it guys! I love it!
How to flash Cronos Roms:
1. Wipe
2. Flash ROM
3. Boot to full ROM.
4. reboot to Recovery.
5. Flash Hot Fix (If any)
6. Boot to ROM.
7. Reboot to Recovery.
8. flash kernel (If any updates)
9. reboot to ROM.
10. Reboot to Recovery.
11. Flash GAPPS
12. Reboot.
Ok to enable Buggy On/Off animations in this build:
1. SpareParts: Enable both and put on Normal.
2. Menu -> Settings -> Display -> Animation = Show All.
3. CM Extra -> Display -> Rotate 180 = enable.
4. CM Extra -> Display -> Rotate Screen On and Off = enable.
This should work. If not reboot.
Release Notes
20 Mar 2011 | Cronos Ginger 1.9.3
AccessibilityManagerService death notifications proper clean up.
Removed dead store : core/java/android/os/BatteryStats.java Patch2.
Improved shutdown speed.
revert PIXEL_FORMAT_RGB_565 (By Nadlabak)
Improved Camera preview format.
Gralloc Mem Leak Fix.
No need to make a new thread for each version Buzz. If we did that we'd probably fill up the whole all things root page, at the rate freeyo is releasing them :P I brought that post over to this thread.
No need to make a new thread for each version Buzz. If we did that we'd probably fill up the whole all things root page, at the rate freeyo is releasing them :P I brought that post over to this thread.
oooook Xyro, sorry This is really true eheheh
Please change the main thread name in ".....2.3.3" and not "....2.3.2", just for a correct information
I would like to upload some screenshots (for a more complete information) but I've got some problems with the size of my *.png files. Now I try to resize them with photoshop.
oooook Xyro, sorry This is really true eheheh
Please change the main thread name in ".....2.3.3" and not "....2.3.2", just for a correct information
I would like to upload some screenshots (for a more complete information) but I've got some problems with the size of my *.png files. Now I try to resize them with photoshop.
Well spotted
You could also host them on an image sharing site and link them here, rather than uploading them to AF. That way the file size shouldn't be a problem.
EDIT: Never mind, I see you've already added them.
Ahh will give it a try!
Bit of a noob question here but; how did you change the colours of the icons in the notification bar, buzz?
In Cronos ROMs there's a theme chooser application with three different themes. They're different expecially in the main colours.
-Default ORANGE
-Blue
-Green
Here there are two screenshot about it
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You can flash it over your ROM without any kind of wipe... it's a complete ROM but..... it has just two files modified..... not a very important and big change on it
And...... if you want...... Here you can download a "Radio Update" the version is "63.18.55.06SU_6.35.17.03"
..........please note that i've updated the first answer with a lot of information for everybody who came here for his first time..........
Hope You'll like it... there are many different screenshots
Last edited by TheBuzz; March 21st, 2011 at 06:34 PM.
You're not using the cronos governor? The more recent schedulers (cronos/villain/smartass) seem to speed up/slow down on demand like the one you're using, but they seem to be quicker to react when I use them.
You're not using the cronos governor? The more recent schedulers (cronos/villain/smartass) seem to speed up/slow down on demand like the one you're using, but they seem to be quicker to react when I use them.
I don't know exactly what's governor... what's his function, what's the difference about cronos, ondemand, performance... :P ehmmm.... ooopppsss
Default settings, on reboot, are Cronos, 352/614, everytime.
The governor is responsible for telling the processor what speed to run at. You set the min/max, but the governor is the one that changes it within the min/max. Different governors are more battery friendly, like on-demand, which only runs things quickly when you need it. Some keep things running at full speed all the time, like the performance governor.
However all the custom ROM devs make their own, and it's generally the best idea to go with the one they made. These governors are newer, and are capable of running in a battery friendly way without any noticeable drop in performance, giving you the best of both worlds
So Cronos is your best bet on this ROM.
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Right this 1.9.4 updates causes a weird white line to come down every time I press the lock button, looks like a film cut. Any reason? How can I get rid?
Also the radio, do you install it before the ROM? After it? Before Gapps?
It's an animation that was introduced in gingerbread - it's supposed to look like an old CRT TV turning off, although it doesn't perform too well on our phones. Go to CM settings, Display settings and disable the screen on and off animations.
It doesn't really matter I don't think, given that the radio is unaffected by any other type file you flash. I would do it after everything else. It's important to remember, as I'm assuming this is your first radio flash, that it won't behave the same as normal flashes. The phone will reboot and then flash the radio, where you'll see an image of an arrow coming out of a box towards a phone on your screen. Also be aware that if you lose power/pull the battery during a radio flash, you could brick your phone. So make sure you're charged up
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[ROM] : HTC Hero Cronos Ginger 2.2.4 (Android 2.3.3)
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