Root [ROM] ApeX V2.0.0 Beta (5/3/2011)

strungout420 · May 20, 2011

strungout420 said:
I'm not sure if this is possible, and I tried to find an answer, but I don't even know if I'm searching for the right stuff...

I want to replace the notification bar that comes with Apex, with the one from Moto's leaked GB. I liked it's color and different icons better...

Anyone know if this is possible, and if so, can direct me to a place where I can learn how to do this?

Ok, I figured it out. For those of you who don't know, start searching for how to edit the framework-res.apk and SystemUI.apk. There are tools that can help with this (like Ninjamorph), but I found it really easy to actually use the ADB command-line tool and get the files I needed to swap out. It worked pretty well actually.

On another note, this ROM isn't problematic at all. In fact, I've had it up for about 24 hours now, and it's pretty good. All my apps restored, I have Settings, battery life is good (lost maybe 20% over the course of eight hours), and this things is FAST. Just follow Fab's directions in the beginning and you'll be all set.

droidx · May 20, 2011

PACAnesFan said:
Anyone have a long GPS lock time? My GPS takes about 3-4 minutes to lock on within the Maps app.

i was having a problem with it as well, it worked for the first day or so, then it stopped, i had it turned on but it wouldnt lock on, gpstest just said it was off, is there any fix out now for the gps issue, i love the rom, but i get lost easily and i need my gps and navigation.

droidx · May 20, 2011

taknactn said:
I am without a phone now! Cannot get a good sbf at all. No idea why. Tried to get GB leak but now stuck on Bootloader err

use the guide http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/312755-gb-back-2-3-340-help.html

install rsd lite 4.9, get the Android 2.2.1 System Version 2.3.340 Full (VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01)

put the phone in the flashing mode, revert back.. i had the same problem trying to go from froyo .340 to gb .595 and i busted my phone up, for a second i thought i had a 200 paper weight, but i followed the guide and got my phone working, and on the apex rom that same day. so like they say, nobody leaves here with a bricked phone. i forget who says it.

johntsuei · May 20, 2011

If I may get someone to please shed some light on Apex 2.0 on my Motorola Milestone X.

System ver. 3.1.39.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US
2.2.1
Baseband ver. BP_C_02.06.00R
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.9-gace4441
qgd748@il93lnxdroid09 #4
Build number NTEL

Im on the Ntelos network. I am rooted.

Thanks

PACAnesFan · May 20, 2011

droidx said:
i was having a problem with it as well, it worked for the first day or so, then it stopped, i had it turned on but it wouldnt lock on, gpstest just said it was off, is there any fix out now for the gps issue, i love the rom, but i get lost easily and i need my gps and navigation.

I fixed the issue by downloading the app GPS Status. Within the app, you can download the GPS data. Set the option to download if the data is older then a day. This should fix the load time.

idle0095 · May 21, 2011

if i deleted the launcher2 will it let me use the GB launcher like I used on .588 GB leak?? I dont like the launcher2.

droidx · May 21, 2011

johntsuei said:
If I may get someone to please shed some light on Apex 2.0 on my Motorola Milestone X.

System ver. 3.1.39.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US
2.2.1
Baseband ver. BP_C_02.06.00R
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.9-gace4441
qgd748@il93lnxdroid09 #4
Build number NTEL

Im on the Ntelos network. I am rooted.

Thanks

follow the guide on the site, but before that, upgrade to froyo to .340, use z4root to root the phone, upgrade to .588 via the three step process, backup, install kernel update, apex 2 step one, boot. then reboot and install step two, reboot.....easy peasy. I think thats how you can do it, i have VZW so im not sure how your setup works.

droidx · May 21, 2011

PACAnesFan said:
I fixed the issue by downloading the app GPS Status. Within the app, you can download the GPS data. Set the option to download if the data is older then a day. This should fix the load time.

i just dl the app, but i dont see where you are talking about how to get this GPS data, im about to sbf back to .340 go back up, install apex and run this app again, hopefully my gps wont poop out on me again

MrJohnnySpot · May 23, 2011

My bad, I've been out of the scene a while and am getting back in now with GB.

Is the 3-step MDW process the one at this link: DroidX Gingerbread 2.3.3(4.5.588) Install Patch with Root ??

I'm on a leaked FroYo from a while back so I have to SBF back and want to make sure I know what the 3-step MDW is before I go and jump ahead with the link I found above.

MrJohnnySpot · May 24, 2011

Nevermind, That was the 3-step process, up and running on Apex 2.0 now, just getting started but sweet so far. THANKS!

Does anyone know if the 1.4.x themes will work on 2.0?

Fabolous · May 24, 2011

Do not flash any 1.4.x themes

jreed2560 · May 24, 2011

wow fab, rockin the yellow? Haha that'll teach you to build awesome ROMs!

xmike · May 24, 2011

Does this work with gb 595? Are there any themes? Thank you for the work Fab!

havensed · May 25, 2011

Does Netflix app with streaming work with Apex 2.0?

ad720 · May 25, 2011

havensed said:
Does Netflix app with streaming work with Apex 2.0?

Only after flashing the netflix.zip from jrummy. It's in a thread in this section somewhere.

MrJohnnySpot · May 25, 2011

Hmm, now I can't get into my "Settings", incl. WiFi, for my phone. I remember being able to get into them after I installed Apex, but then I used Titanium to restore a bunch of crap and had issues with syncing, so I restored my nand backup from after I finished installing Apex 2.0 and it didn't fix it. I think I restored some system settings Going to Wipe Data/Factory Reset and if needed will SBF back and reinstall everything today fresh and be careful about what I reinstall to try and avoid this again. Uf! Oh well, the joys of being unlocked from Moto's grips.

MrJohnnySpot · May 25, 2011

Same question as xmike, will this work on the 595 framework in lieu of 591?

bouchigo · May 25, 2011

MrJohnnySpot said:
Same question as xmike, will this work on the 595 framework in lieu of 591?

This is for .591, don't use it on .595.

MrJohnnySpot · May 25, 2011

Finally got it all up and running, was very selective with the apps I restored in TiBu, basically limiting it to only games and misc apps like RealCalc, Seesmic, Handcent, etc. But I did not include any of the google apps (gmail, youtube, maps, etc.) and that seems to have kept all in working order. Oh TiBu how you're awesome and so freaking horrible at the same time.

ANYWAYS, the ROM is smoking and I haven't even OC'd yet. Right now it's working great (just as Apex 1.3, 1.4.x were), so thank you very much Fab!

ad720 · May 25, 2011

ad720 said:
Only after flashing the netflix.zip from jrummy. It's in a thread in this section somewhere.

http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/338392-netflix-apex-beta-2-a.html

ad720 · May 25, 2011

ad720 said:
This may be another thing that I am just noticing since I went right from ApeX 1.4 to ApeX 2.0 and spent no time on stock GingerBlur but...

My battery life is poor. Like really poor. With the extended battery on ApeX 1.4 I could easily go 24-30 hours. Yesterday I took my phone off the charger at 7:30 am, had a very light day of usage, and by 9:30 I was seeing the 15% warning - which I had NEVER ever seen on any FroYo based rom. Nothing weird is sticking out in the battery manager.

Any ideas folks?

I wanted to update this. I have it figured out.

It's Words With Friends. I've gone all week without opening it and I am at 80% battery today at 5:50 pm and it came off the charger at 8:30 am. Nothing else has changed.

The battery life I apprecaited in Apex 1.4 is certainly here in 2.0.

JustJosh4 · May 26, 2011

Hey everyone, I searched and couldn't find anything about this. Has anyone figured out a way to make the weather widget work on the multimedia dock? I restored ClockWidget.apk and WeatherWidget.apk and no luck.

ad720 · May 26, 2011

JustJosh4 said:
Hey everyone, I searched and couldn't find anything about this. Has anyone figured out a way to make the weather widget work on the multimedia dock? I restored ClockWidget.apk and WeatherWidget.apk and no luck.

Did you try removing and replacing the widget?

JustJosh4 · May 26, 2011

ad720 said:
Did you try removing and replacing the widget?

Neither was included originally, and I used the Blur mass restore script to put them back on the phone. I'm not sure if there's another apk that it needs or what.

Fabolous · May 27, 2011

Blur widgets don't work without Blur home also installed.

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