[ Discontinued ][ v4.2 ][ 6.5.x / 6.5 / 6.1 ] Calkulin's Visual VGA Kitchen & ROMs

[meatgel]

[quote=Drybonz;620803]You should look into Sashimi, Meatgel, if you aren't already using it. I have a feeling you would like it.

http://www.winmo-experts.com/viewtop...t=4[/quote]


Now's a good time to learn this as I have a BASIC understanding of this kitchen and I can move up(?) now.

Thanks for the tip!

[jgatter]

CALCU,

I think I found out. After trying selection by selection, I think the problem is the VoIP. I hope I have helped somehow... I hope we can get that fixed.

Thanks

Originally Posted by jgatter

CALCU,

I just flashed again using the default selected manina and I am still with the same problem.

I'll list here what I am checking when building the kitchen, hopefully that will help us find out where the issue is.

[ajm144k]

im sorry calc, no offense to you but your kitchen has got to be the most annoying thing i have ever used regarding my phone. i have seriously tried building at least 20 roms, and every single time i get an 'already exists' error.

yes, i have searched and deleted the file from the oem folder i was trying to use. yes, i have looked through this thread. i found one post you made about a month and a half ago that said delete such and such file and it will fix it, but it didnt for me. sometimes i even get the already exist error and when i search my comp for the file it says already exists, my comp doesnt even find the file- not even one file, let alone 2.

i have absolutely no idea why the kitchen just cant build the rom!

[boggsie]

Originally Posted by meatgel

So, after building close to 78 roms ... some of which were actually good ... I learned (with calcu's help) how to get my cabs to run with the customizations. I deleted the initial flashes file and shortcusts, added the cabs I wanted and then added lines for those cabs in the config_operator.txt file. All of this is in the Sprint Carrier folder in OEMs.

I haven't learned how to add my own reg edits, though. I only do two, so I'm not pushing my luck. I love the rom I have now.

Hope that helps.

Registry entries can be a challenge. The big challenge is that on first boot (after hard reset or flash) a number of provxml files are executed to setup the phone for use. Some registry entries are written as part of this provxml.

So, while it is advantageous to have everything you wanted cooked into the rom, sometimes it isn't practical ... or isn't worth the effort and you should look at some method of installing those registry settings as part of User Configuration (SDAutoRun) or Sashimi.

Personally, I prefer putting these entries into cabs and installing them via User Configuration. The exception are the registry entries to skip the welcome, stylus calibration and time zone screens. This ensures that my phone boots and goes through my User Configuration script without human intervention.

Best regards,
-boggsie

[egriffin]

Originally Posted by meatgel

So, after building close to 78 roms ... some of which were actually good ... I learned (with calcu's help) how to get my cabs to run with the customizations. I deleted the initial flashes file and shortcusts, added the cabs I wanted and then added lines for those cabs in the config_operator.txt file. All of this is in the Sprint Carrier folder in OEMs.

I haven't learned how to add my own reg edits, though. I only do two, so I'm not pushing my luck. I love the rom I have now.

Hope that helps.

Hello meatgel, could you PM me with the particulars on how you add your cabs in the flash process. Also, if you have any idea on how to set up email accounts during the flash process, I'd love that info too. The email set up area in Calc's kitchen is greyed out so I can't add my info. Thanks in advance!

[boggsie]

Originally Posted by egriffin

Hello meatgel, could you PM me with the particulars on how you add your cabs in the flash process. Also, if you have any idea on how to set up email accounts during the flash process, I'd love that info too. The email set up area in Calc's kitchen is greyed out so I can't add my info. Thanks in advance!

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=51566

This post can get you started if you are looking at Exchange Server and specifically Mail2Web settings.

The User Configuration thread that sleuth255 started also has a ton of information on how to use provxml with SDAutoRun.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366333

... and finally, rstoyguy has a number of tutorial threads in his sig and I'm all but certain that he has started a thread about registry settings, including email.

Best regards,
-boggsie

[Drybonz]

Originally Posted by egriffin

Hello meatgel, could you PM me with the particulars on how you add your cabs in the flash process. Also, if you have any idea on how to set up email accounts during the flash process, I'd love that info too. The email set up area in Calc's kitchen is greyed out so I can't add my info. Thanks in advance!

Email accounts - SPB Backup
Cab Files - Sashimi
Reg entries - Sashimi
Other stuff - Sashimi

[egriffin]

Originally Posted by Drybonz

Email accounts - SPB Backup
Cab Files - Sashimi
Reg entries - Sashimi
Other stuff - Sashimi

It sounds like meatgel is allowing her cabs to install during the flashing process. I've used Sashimi in the past, but if it's possible I'd like the cab installation to begin without my input. I know, I'm lazy...what can I say! lol

[Drybonz]

Originally Posted by egriffin

It sounds like meatgel is allowing her cabs to install during the flashing process. I've used Sashimi in the past, but if it's possible I'd like the cab installation to begin without my input. I know, I'm lazy...what can I say! lol

There is a thread over at XDA about putting your email account info from the registry into a cab so that you can load it up that way. I played around with it for a couple days some time ago but could never get it to work. I got irritated with it and started using SPB backup. It works flawlessly and just involves clicking a few buttons.

[Calkulin]

Originally Posted by ajm144k

im sorry calc, no offense to you but your kitchen has got to be the most annoying thing i have ever used regarding my phone. i have seriously tried building at least 20 roms, and every single time i get an 'already exists' error.

yes, i have searched and deleted the file from the oem folder i was trying to use. yes, i have looked through this thread. i found one post you made about a month and a half ago that said delete such and such file and it will fix it, but it didnt for me. sometimes i even get the already exist error and when i search my comp for the file it says already exists, my comp doesnt even find the file- not even one file, let alone 2.

i have absolutely no idea why the kitchen just cant build the rom!

To start, the problem is not the kitchen, its whatever OEM you are inserting into the kitchen or you are just selecting 2 of the same. Second, any kitchen that uses BuildOS will give that error, so don't come saying my kitchen has annoying problem, when the problem is the user, not the kitchen. Third, either delete the duplicate file from your OEM or use BuildOS+packaging tools as that will ignore the 2nd duplicate when building the ROM if the problem is a inserted OEM or only select 1 of each when told to do so