Root Sholes 2.0.5 is out!

[Sitting Duck]

Just rooted for the 1st time and installed this ROM. So far I'm liking it. Everything seems to be faster.

BUT - Apparently, this ROM removes the Car Dock mode? Is there any way to get that back? I actually use that (as I have a car dock).

Go to SM Updater and re-flash the phone but step carefully through the screen where it gives you the option to disable the stock apps.

 

[cruud]

It is accurate. It's the reading from the battery sensor. You don't have to do anything additional.

Now, if you want the CPU temp also, you could flash Tas' kernel. However, you will lose Steve's fixes for a more responsive keyboard and brightness sensor.

I've got Listening on OMAP and AK, so I'm seeing CPU temp. I know the battery reading is accurate, but b/c the CPU temp hasn't changed much and I didn't install or flash anything extra I'm wondering if this CPU reading is accurate.

 

[Wisdom]

It is accurate. It's the reading from the battery sensor. You don't have to do anything additional.

Now, if you want the CPU temp also, you could flash Tas' kernel. However, you will lose Steve's fixes for a more responsive keyboard and brightness sensor.

Also, Sholes' kernel seems to be much more stable, as I've yet to have a FC or reboot at 1.2GHz, while running Tas' at 1.1GHz and browsing for more than 5 mins would always result in a reboot.

Just make sure you have it right in the settings. Uncheck the two boxes under the section "Tasmania_Droid Overdrive Settings". If you don't do this, you will get weird and inaccurate temp reading.

 

[Gunner]

@ Sitting Duck: Thanks, I'll do that. I take it I can say 'No' when it asks if I want to wipe data?

Out of curiosity, why did the Sholes team feel necessary to take the Car Mode out? I don't get what the benefit is there (other than just adding a bit of xtra free memory maybe).

 

[DjSmooth]

...Also, Sholes' kernel seems to be much more stable, as I've yet to have a FC...

You know I was just about to post that, it is Amazing not one FC even at 1.2 and my temp hags around 35c

 

[droidpcguru]

Out of curiosity, why did the Sholes team feel necessary to take the Car Mode out? I don't get what the benefit is there (other than just adding a bit of xtra free memory maybe).

I would say Sholes is just listening to their followers. There have been a lot of users complaining that they don't like the Car Dock Mode, some with troubles of it being unwantedly activated, etc. So, as a result, they give the OPTION to remove it, just like many of the other less-used apps(Amazon, Corporate Calendar, the stock buggy Email app, etc). None of these HAVE to be removed, as you can just deselect removal of them while installing the ROM.

 

[Sitting Duck]

I would say Sholes is just listening to their followers. There have been a lot of users complaining that they don't like the Car Dock Mode, some with troubles of it being unwantedly activated, etc. So, as a result, they give the OPTION to remove it, just like many of the other less-used apps(Amazon, Corporate Calendar, the stock buggy Email app, etc). None of these HAVE to be removed, as you can just deselect removal of them while installing the ROM.

What he said.

Select the option to NOT wipe data. I've reflashed a few times with Sholes trying different installation options.

 

[Le0_Br4zUc4]

I always have a hard time finding download link on the sholes website, can anyone post it up please?

 

[emdmao]

@ Sitting Duck: Thanks, I'll do that. I take it I can say 'No' when it asks if I want to wipe data?

Out of curiosity, why did the Sholes team feel necessary to take the Car Mode out? I don't get what the benefit is there (other than just adding a bit of xtra free memory maybe).

Keep your data, when you get to the screen with the options to remove corp email, email, etc. I think the option for Car Dock is on that list. Just scroll down and uncheck it.

 

[Gunner]

Does this ROM block OTA updates automatically? I've read conflicting info on that.

 

[spartan141]

yes it blocks ota

 

[Timaphillips]

anyone having problems with the screen dimming after using SM 2.0.5? my keyboard light isn't coming on either.

Go to Settings > Sound & Display > Brightness. Make sure "automatic brightness" box is checked. And if it is, uncheck it and recheck it.

I use the power widget and even though after installing the new ROM the auto brightness said it was turned on, turns out it wasn't. Toggle on/off fixes it.

 

[eeraider]

Interestingly, I am able to operate at 1000 MHz no problem on BB, yet, I have to keep it at 800 MHz for Sholes. The ROM is rock solid however. I can boot at 1 GHz and 1.1 GHz but as soon as an app gets processor heavy, I get a reboot.

Just thought that was unusual.

 

[audiorecon]

anybody else have issues when connecting Bluetooth devices? Mine resets often right on connect then everything is fine...

800 MHz Droid
Sholes 1.0.5

 

[JoeMustang]

So does wifi work or no?? It says on sholes something about 2.6 boots but no wifi?

 

[almahix]

ROM 2.0.5 oc'd 1000 w/launcher2... several spontaneous reboots and BT toggle fc'ing. Help!

 

[JoeMustang]

when i update to 2.05 do i need to re select all the 2.1 apps, and the milestone browser and all that stuff?

 

[rking]

if i go to settings and then accounts & sync, the system auto-resets... anyone else have this problem?

 

[Sitting Duck]

if i go to settings and then accounts & sync, the system auto-resets... anyone else have this problem?

It's caused by the removal of the stock Facebook app. Run SM Updater then re-flash the ROM selecting to leave the Facebook app installed.

 

[trekgraham]

Wifi works, sound, clock works, I'm @ 1ghz and seems fine

 

[rking]

It's caused by the removal of the stock Facebook app. Run SM Updater then re-flash the ROM selecting to leave the Facebook app installed.

thanks!

 

[cgf]

Does anyone notice a difference with the anti aliasing in the browser. I've used stock and milestone

What is the story with the browser. All of the Sholes releases give a really fuzzy font when scrolling or just touching the screen in the browser.

Otherwise, perfect ROM.

 

[Gunner]

Yeah I noticed that w/ the browser. I just assumed it's because we're using the Milestone browser and the aliasing is a result of the MT ability.

 

[Stolz25]

It's caused by the removal of the stock Facebook app. Run SM Updater then re-flash the ROM selecting to leave the Facebook app installed.

You don't have to re-flash. I just went to the market and downloaded the Facebook app and no more problem.

 

[snake_fist_gung_fu]

Interestingly, I am able to operate at 1000 MHz no problem on BB, yet, I have to keep it at 800 MHz for Sholes. The ROM is rock solid however. I can boot at 1 GHz and 1.1 GHz but as soon as an app gets processor heavy, I get a reboot.

Just thought that was unusual.

I have bumped mine up to 1.2GHz on sholes and have not seen a reboot yet. It get alot hotter at 1.2 though and I really like to keep my phone lower then 40C