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

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
Code:
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
unlock.png
about.png


phone.png
launcher2.png


music.png
dsp.png


browser.png
quadrant.png


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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Downloading now!

Since I am coming from Apex 2.0 Beta I'm guessing I can just flash the deoxed .596 zip right over it (since it is .591 based) and just wipe data and install 2.0RC?

Or do I really need to SBF again?

Yeah, as long as you're on baseband .12P, all you need to do is flash the .596 deodexed zip to get the new kernel and you're set to flash Apex.
 
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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
Code:
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
unlock.png
about.png


phone.png
launcher2.png


music.png
dsp.png


browser.png
quadrant.png



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

So Fab mind elaborating on that Quad score. Is that photoshop or real? If's it's real are you overclocked
 
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Just to let everyone know how the past 12 hrs have been with ApeX 2.0 RC1....
I am absolutely in love with a near blurless and STABLE environment on my DX.
After combining ADW EX with RC1, everything so far has been buttery smooth. :D

And here's the best part so far...
Battery life.
I've been using my phone nonstop today since 10am Central time (that's when I took it off charger):
Browser, Plume, Market, My-Cast Weather, Camera, Amazon Android Appstore, Power Amp, Google Music app, downloaded Adfree update so that it was current etc, Gmail, setup lightflow, tested Netflix to confirm working, took some screenshots with ScreenShot ER, And even a level on Plants vs. Zombies...
All that, and 5 hours off charger and I'm still at 80%.
 
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