Hey all,
Figured this deserved a separate thread with a new bundle. There are definitely issues with this build, it's really just a preview of GingerBread.
Please read this entire post! FAQ
I have created a complete bundle of GingerBread with the newest kernel from GIT (Feb 28 / 1276), and the newest rootfs from GIT (Feb 24).
Directions:
1.
Download the full bundle (zip). (Updated Mar. 11 2011)
If instead you just want the
system.ext2 (zip) file (updated Mar. 11 2011) by itself...
2. Extract it. You’ll see a folder, GBX0A, copy its contents to the root of your SD card.
3. Go into the STARTUPS folder. Grab the appropriate startup.txt for your device, and move it to the root of the card
(or where you run haret.exe from. If you want to change the location of the build, put a rel_path= statement in the cmdline section of the startup.txt. Mine is located within two folders, so my rel_path=Androids/TP2Ref)
4. Click haret.exe on your phone thru File Explorer, Total Commander, etc.
5. Watch the boot process - you’ll see a section where you have to calibrate the screen - don’t forget to do this! Optionally, if you’ve already done this copy your ts-calibration file from your other build.
**This isn't working with 1276 (the newest kernel from GIT, which I've included). So, if you have a RHOD I have attached my ts-calibration file (rename to ts-calibration - remove the .txt extension). If not, use an older kernel from GIT (some have to use
1225) and generate the ts-calibration file. Thanks**
6. Profit! :D
Let it settle out on the first boot. Many have reported they had to reboot basically because it was so slow - I think if you let it sit for about 10 mins so the media scanner can go thru everything, etc. If you want adb in and watch the processes via top, you'll see why the phone seems so slow - there's lots of background processes cranking because this is the first boot ;).
Troubleshooting:
Please read the...
FAQ
If you have any issues with the kernel, feel free to change it:
There are some devices that are having issues with the newest kernels. Please see the
kernel autobuild service to get newer or archived kernels. Once you download a replacement kernel, go to where you run haret.exe from - remove your old zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz. Take the new zImage/modules-xxxxx.tar.gz and replace the old ones, same folder - where you run haret.exe from. Make sure the ‘zImage’ is named just that. Do not rename the modules file, do not extract it - should be in .tar.gz format.
In addition, I am using the newest rootfs from GIT - Feb. 10. There are other rootfs options, see
F22’s thread if you want to use more keys or move around the home button. Of course, there's always the
roofs autobuild service if you want "stock" rootfs images - F22 builds his off of these and modifies them ;).
Random issues can often be solved by forcing the system to create a new data.img. If you're worried about losing data, Titanium Backup works quite well. If you wish, you can rename the data.img to something else, and let the system create a new one - just to see if it resolves your problem.
Similarly, if you wish try formatting your SD card - I prefer to use the
HP Tool - do a full format, FAT32.
Obviously this build is Alpha, and there are going to be problems. The next post will address issues particular to this build -
PLEASE READ THESE before asking questions! Feel free to post questions in this thread, I will do my best to address them. Big thanks to stinebd for releasing the system image, and of course the other developers for their hard work on making these kernels available.
stinebd's original post HERE
Mar. 11 2011 Changelog