Presenting... Velocity V1.2! "See! We weren't lying!"
Velocity is a free Android 2.2.2 Froyo ROM built for the LG Ally which greatly extends the speed and capabilities of your phone.
Code:
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
* Your warranty is now void.
*
* I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
* thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
* do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
* before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
* you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
The Velocity team is comprised of Trident, Savoxis, death2all110, and Getitnowmarketing with a lot of theming help from J2Cool. Thats not to minimize how many folks actually contribute to this project. We thank you ALL.
Features:
* Android 2.2.2 Froyo Base
* Fully zipaligned and deodexed system
* Init.d boot sequence
* Full sysctl support using sysctl.conf
* Huge gallery of static wallpapers
* Tons of tweaks to increase performance and battery life
* Google DNS for a faster and safer online experience
* System audio from the Droid X
* Longer duration between wifi scans
* Increased Dalvik VM heapsize
* Ads blocked by default in apps and browser
* Velocity boot animation redone by J2Cool
* Velocity initlogo redone by J2Cool
* System mounted as read/write at all times
* ADB shell runs as root by default
* True Bash shell in Terminal Emulator
* Stagefright enabled
* HW acceleration enabled
* ADWLauncher built into framework as default launcher
* Velocity Toolkit accessible through settings
* Disabled 3G Mobile Hotspot
* Reboot and recovery options in power menu
* Boot sound during boot animation (disabled by default)
* SysCtl.conf support
* GPS fix
* Automatic Dalvik2Cache
* Battery reports in 1% increments
* Heavily modified ramdisk
* New 2.6.32.39
* HoneyComb influenced theme
* Very fast and responsive!
Tools and Utilities:
* Bash
* Busybox
* Nano Text Editor
* SQLite3
Applications:
* Velocity Toolkit
* DSP Manager
* Google Music
* Google Plus
* Google Docs
* Gingerbread Keyboard
* ADWLauncher
* OI File Manager (built from source)
* Notepad (built from source)
* Sound Recorder (built from source)
* Velocity Tips widget (built from source)
* CyanogenMod Messaging app
* Trident's Camcorder application (also available in the Market!)
* Trident's Flashlight application
* Wired Tether & Wireless Tether (built from source with extensive changes required for LG)
-- Support was added for AP (infastructure mode) so now devices like Android phones & Archos can connect that couldn't in previously in Ad-Hoc mode.
-- A magic Samsung FW was also found that was needed for this.
-- These apps are free to use and not trackable to carrier tethering plans and caps so tether away.
Velocity Toolkit features:
* View ROM changelog
* CPU Settings - Set min/max frequency and governor
* Includes Terminal Emulator
* Includes Spare Parts
* Block and allow advertisements
* Enable and disable stagefright
* Enable and disabled boot sound
* Clear cache
* Clear dalvik-cache
* Clear battery statistics
* Enable uber quadrant
* Remove system applications
* Change application install location
* Change dalvik heap size
Kernel Notes:
* Overclockable to 864mhz (if phone supports it)
* Added Interactive & Smartass Governor
* Synced up from 2.6.32.9 to 2.6.32.39 with Linux mainline
* Uses USB gadget drivers vs. USB function drivers.
* Compatibilty with RNDIS wired tether and Supports AP mode wifi-tether (requires included tethering applications)
* Uses BFQ as default I/O scheduler
* Ext4 and NFS support built in
* Added tun.ko and cifs.ko as modules
-- See here for guide to using CFIS
Scripts:
All the Velocity scripts have been carefully packaged into one powerful menu-driven package, allowing you to easilly access individual features without having to remember confusing syntax. A new OTA updating system has been incorporated in the script so new features can be added and bugs can be squashed easily and quickly. Just type "velocity" in a rooted terminal and we do the rest! Script Features and FAQS!
Instructions:
- First time flashing Velocity to your Ally (or coming from an Eclair ROM)?
1. If you have not already done so, you must apply 2.2.1 Froyo officially using this guide before you can use this ROM
2. If you have not already done so, root your device and install GNM's amonra style recovery
3. Preform a Nandroid backup!
4. Wipe all userdata
5. Install the ROM
Please Verify MD5 to avoid a bad flash, also if you want to upload and mirror let me know the link and I will add another, these mirrors are both personal servers of mine that are not used to high load.
Known Issues:
Gmail dark apk didn't get installed properly, you will need to download gmail from the market to fix.
I know this release has been a log time coming and you have all been very patient with its development. I have spent a lot of time with this release to allow it to stand up to the test of time. Though versions past this are not expected. I will continue to support the Velocity Scripts as best I can, and if necessary I will implement minor patches using the scripts. It has been a pleasure working with and for you. I am glad to see other projects sprouting up and I am excited to see what lies ahead for this phone which was once considered past its time.
Donations:
Like what we've done? Help keep us going with coffee and beer (mostly beer)! All support is greatly appreciated.
Device(s): Motorola Droid Bionic 2.3.4
LG Ally 2.2.1- Velocity v1.2
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What do you mean by wipe all userdata because in the recovery they took off that option. Or in other words what is being wiped when you wipe all userdata
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Originally Posted by tigersfan1
What do you mean by wipe all userdata because in the recovery they took off that option. Or in other words what is being wiped when you wipe all userdata
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Originally Posted by tigersfan1
I wont lose stuff on my sd card through right? What is the difference between wiping user data and wiping data, cache and dalvik cache
If you wipe data, cache and dalvik cache you'll be fine. I think the difference is from older RA recoveries displaying user data vs data. Same difference bud. Flash away!
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You guys are "the man!" - um, well, I guess it would be "the MEN!"
I'm looking forward to trying this! Can't decide if I want to wait until tomorrow or do it tonight. Are GMail and the flashable zip the only things you're likely to add between now and then, or might there be others?
THANK YOU!!
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Question about Trident's Camcorder - related issue?
When I use CamScanner to scan a document, the camera in the ally will focus in to crisp clarity, but in an instant before the picture gets taken, the focus "moves past" the point of clarity. It usually looks like it focuses, gets clear, than backs off a little. This ends up with a fuzzy image for the document.
I am wondering if, since there is mention of Trident's Camcorder, the 'regular' camera software might also be affected by this 1.2 update, and perhaps fix the above issue?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Zoandroid
You guys are "the man!" - um, well, I guess it would be "the MEN!"
I'm looking forward to trying this! Can't decide if I want to wait until tomorrow or do it tonight. Are GMail and the flashable zip the only things you're likely to add between now and then, or might there be others?
THANK YOU!!
That *should* be the only update, unless there is some glaring issue I missed. Also please be careful when using script themes (make a backup) until I get verification that they all work. I cant test them myself but I will get my guys on it asap
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What are the chances that the Framework.res gets uploaded to the Kitchen for themes? I made one for v1.1 that i love, kinda hard to give that up... but from what i've seen i liked the 1.2 theme.
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Originally Posted by gaetawoo
What are the chances that the Framework.res gets uploaded to the Kitchen for themes? I made one for v1.1 that i love, kinda hard to give that up... but from what i've seen i liked the 1.2 theme.
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Originally Posted by jmartino5920
Hey Savoxis,
Is the Scripts server down sir?
EDIT: Nevermind, it's fine.
This ROM is Famazing!
Thanks,
jmar
One of the mirrors is down (awesomazing.com) until I get my internet turned on, I was going to go offsite with all the mirrors, but unfortunatly the GIT server is housed on awesomazing, so I cant even add or change content until I get the internet turned back on, sorry guys. it MAY be back online around the 5th, but I have ALOT of other bills more important than comcast
The Following User Says Thank You to savoxis For This Useful Post:
savoxis and j2cool2012, the look of velocity 1.2 is exquisite! amazing amazing look and theme you've made. wish it would live on in future android phones, i'm itching for the day to upgrade from my ally, but what you guys have done is something i would love to take with me.
It's been an amazing journey with you guys. Being a tester is an honor, and I just want to say thank you for all of this. Even though this is the LAST Velocity more than likely, it has some great competition. I hope to build a ROM of my own some day and I wish you all good luck with this ROM. On a side note, I will have a video of a special app I've been porting along with J2cool that I think you guys will enjoy. Here's a hint: No more needing to wipe to change ROMs Now get to flashing :P
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Just an FYI to all, v1.2 does not come with a calendar app (at least, there wasn't in mine) so you'll have to download one or flash the stock. Also, the Messaging app that it comes with from Cyanogen, while completely awesome. Does not receive audio recordings correctly. It translates the AMR file that you get from someone into a Q... crap i forgot.. Q something.. it's a qualcomm file format that android hates. so if you want MMS to work correctly, you need to use the stock app.. which sucks, but it works.
UPDATE:
QCP is the file format. It's strange, if i send an audio recording to myself, it saves correctly as an amr. but if i get it from my wife who is using stock messaging, my messaging app translates it into qcp. anyways, this was an identical problem as what velocity 1.1 had, and I told death2all all about it. The only way to fix it was to flash the stock messaging app. I'm trying to confirm whether that is still the correct fix here.
UPDATE2:
Yes, by changing the messaging app back to stock, the audio recording sent to me works fine now.
Last edited by gaetawoo; September 29th, 2011 at 06:46 PM.
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as i was perusing through the install apps, i saw adobe flash 10... couldn't open it and could get flash to work on browser... was it just a try? or is there really a way to get it work?
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Wow... StormDroid and Velocity 1.2 back to back! I feel like I'm in Ally heaven. Now I have a choice to make, which is difficult for me because I lack the ability to make decisions between things I like, ie: i'm still hungry because I couldn't decide what to make for breakfast.
Once again thank you savoxis and the entire Velocity team for your hard work. I would have smashed my phone into a thousand pieces and bought something else by now if I didn't have the exquisite software you guys have provided for it... can't thank you enough.
You can expect some beer money from me in the near future.
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Originally Posted by gaetawoo
as i was perusing through the install apps, i saw adobe flash 10... couldn't open it and could get flash to work on browser... was it just a try? or is there really a way to get it work?
It's a hacked adobe flash player for arm6 processors. It's far from perfect, but some sites work. Try using different browsers, it might work.
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Originally Posted by gaetawoo
Just an FYI to all, v1.2 does not come with a calendar app (at least, there wasn't in mine) so you'll have to download one or flash the stock.
The calendar function is very essential for me, so can you please answer a question for me? I use aftermarket calendar apps ("PimlicalA" and also Calendar Snooze) to access my Google Calendar and handle reminder alarms, but I had thought that the stock calendar was a necessity in order for the aftermarket calendar apps to work. Can I simply run those apps with no 'stock' calendar at all and continue on as things have been for me reminder alarm-wise?
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Originally Posted by gaetawoo
i'm guessing since ADWlauncher is built into the framework, it can't be safely uninstalled, right? I am a Launcher Pro user so I have that loaded up.
IIRC, when I first switched from using Launcher Pro to ADW, I did have them both installed at the same time, in case I wanted to switch back. I just had to select that ADW was now going to be primary, and Launcher Pro sat quietly on the sideline. So you can likely do the opposite, I would think.
Awesome work on another amazing rom and for that I thank the velocity team. Got the calander back from a backup from titanium I made and everything looks great so far, loving the theme.
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[ROM] Velocity V1.2 | LG Ally | Android 2.2.2 Froyo | Sexy | Sleek | Stable
