Root [ROM] ApeX V2.0.0 Release Candidate (RC1) (6/6/2011)

[cjcross22]

So people will see fabs post first and not mine..

ApeX 2.0 for Droid X Gingerbread (.596 OTA) has finally reached the Release Candidate landmark! While this new build leans much more towards AOSP than previous versions, the same philosophy remains. Build a fast, clean, reliable ROM that is enjoyable to use, and customizeable.

Requirements

• You must be on .596 OTA or a .596 based ROM
• Kernel must be 2.6.32.9-g34b306d
  qgd748@il93lnxdroid09 #1
• Baseband must be BP_C_01.09.12P

Disclaimer

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.

Additional Credits
I would like to especially thank kejar31 for teaching me his secret sauce technique for compiling AOSP apps for the Blur Framework. I'd like to thank jrummy16 and drod2169 for helping me on Gtalk and troubleshooting some issues, and _Mycahya_ for helping me fix some of the theming!

Of course, credits to P3Droid, Team Black Hat, MyDroidWorld for the Gingerbread leaks, the CyanogenMod team for many of the apps, Google for many more apps, and all the nice brave people on Twitter for testing this for me, helping me squash bugs, and submitting beautiful wallpapers!

If I left anyone out, please let me know so I can properly credit you!

Features

• Android 2.3.3 based on the Gingerbread OTA (4.5.596)
• Almost all apps replaced with AOSP/CM7 counterparts including Dialer/Contacts
• 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!
• Quadrant "Turbo" Mode for mad scores
• Witty Protips (ApeX Blurbs)

Screenshots

Scripts

1. poweroverwhelming : activate Quadrant "turbo" mode
2. sys : mount system r/w and r/o

Things to know

• Market apps are removed (Gmail, Maps, Voice Search, etc). Remember to re-enable Gmail sync in your account settings after downloading it.
• On the first boot, choose Launcher and set it to default (don't click Setup)
• Only add your Google account via 'My Accounts' app, the others don't work (but must be there or the app doesn't work)
• 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.

Installation Instructions

1. Meet all the requirements listed at the top of the post
2. Wipe data/cache, dalvik cache
3. Flash Apex

LINK

Also available in ROM manager

Apex V2.0.0 RC 1
Mirror (Mediafire)

1e26bc374e2fe672ce8976081b62666f Fabolous_ApeX_2-0_RC1.zip

If you enjoy my work, consider buying me a beer

Donations FabDroid

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Here's a quick port of the REVOlution theme by manup456 for Apex 2.0

Just flash in recovery, no need to wipe anything.

LINK

Also available in ROM manager

Fabolous_ApeX_2-0_REVOlution.zip

eebf9f7cd6aa853cad67353f9e44d19a *Fabolous_ApeX_2-0_REVOlution.zip

 

[cougar214]

sweet. Now to just wait for some Apex themes to be ported over and I'm gonna try this bad boy out.

 

[Android_LIFE]

RC1 is out!

[ROM] ApeX V2.0.0 Release Candidate (RC1) (6/6/2011))

Anyone rolling this yet?!?

Me.

 

[cjcross22]

You don't like all the green cougar?

Downloading now...

 

[cjcross22]

Me.

How is it?

Reboots? FC's? As good as previous Apex versions?

 

[Aggie12]

Me.

care to share your experience with it thus far?

 

[cougar214]

lol. No cross. I am NOT a big fan of green. My colors are black and blue my friend. I think I may have gotten beat up too much as a kid but that's beside the point.

 

[Steven58]

lol. No cross. I am NOT a big fan of green. My colors are black and blue my friend. I think I may have gotten beat up too much as a kid but that's beside the point.

Agreed. I like the stock theme too much and I love the Gblur widgets. As much as I love Faboulos and his work, I love the blur for my phone, at this point.

 

[Android_LIFE]

I just installed it.
I am definitely a big fan of having nearly zero blur on the X.
The phone itself has always proven to run smoother and battery life improves as well with having all the garbage not trying to launch in the background.
You don't have anything to lose especially since one can SBF back to .340

 

[Xeneize480]

I believe this rom still have some bugs ... I am keep waiting!!

 

[cjcross22]

Yeah I have always liked how Apex looked, even though the GB is growing on me..

I am going to have to try out Apex though, I can always flash back...

 

[Android_LIFE]

I believe this rom still have some bugs ... I am keep waiting!!

This is not a final version.
Its RC1

 

[Android_LIFE]

I am going to have to try out Apex though, I can always flash back...

Exactly.
Also, Once RC2 is ready, its all a breeze to upgrade.

My main reason for installing ApeX 2.0 RC1 besides disliking a bloated stock OS, is to actually try and discover something that needs a fix.
Every person that reports in an issue/bug etc, helps speed up the release of the next version.

 

[cougar214]

Agreed. I like the stock theme too much and I love the Gblur widgets. As much as I love Faboulos and his work, I love the blur for my phone, at this point.

Says the little green guy holding a light up stick......lol

 

[cjcross22]

Exactly.
Also, Once RC2 is ready, its all a breeze to upgrade.

My main reason for installing ApeX 2.0 RC1 besides disliking a bloated stock OS, is to actually try and discover something that needs a fix.
Every person that reports in an issue/bug etc, helps speed up the release of the next version.

Agreed.

The sooner the final version is out the better. Apex FTW.

 

[aaronstrong]

Just installed hopefully battery life is good on it.

 

[Android_LIFE]

Just installed hopefully battery life is good on it.

I suggest wiping battery stats once you have a full battery charge.

 

[JrzDroid]

adding RC1 to the Official Thread

Can we get some early reviews? Usually Apex has outstanding battery life
thats what I'm really interested in. Also, I've beocme fond of the stock blur colors, someone port it

 

[bouchigo]

adding RC1 to the Official Thread

Can we get some early reviews? Usually Apex has outstanding battery life
thats what I'm really interested in. Also, I've beocme fond of the stock blur colors, someone port it

Good luck on that port, I for one don't like stock DX GB colors

 

[Bugly]

Good luck on that port, I for one don't like stock DX GB colors

always has to be one in the crowd.....lol

 

[Android_LIFE]

A gift straight from Fabolous himself for ApeX 2.0 RC1
REVOlution Anyone?
(Port of the REVOlution theme by manup456 for Apex 2.0 )

[THEME] REVOlution for Apex 2.0 RC1

 

[Android_LIFE]

Good luck on that port, I for one don't like stock DX GB colors

I really like the stock colors...... In The Notification Bar!
I for one cannot understand what made Moto go with making all the settings menus etc black text on a white background.... wh what WHAAAAAAAAAT??????

 

[SimsDelt]

Does HDMI out work with this?

 

[trophynuts]

i agree with some that i really like the Blur colors and layout. Once the final version of Apex drops i'll give it a shot just to say i did, but i'll probably either go back to stock unless someone comes out with a stock theme to slap on it. Or if Fab gives you the ability to add Blur back in. ....


sent from the airport at 4:55 a.m......

 

[bouchigo]

I really like the stock colors...... In The Notification Bar!
I for one cannot understand what made Moto go with making all the settings menus etc black text on a white background.... wh what WHAAAAAAAAAT??????

I can live with the notification bar blue, don't know about the icon blue, but definitely not the black text on white background.