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Root [Boost Mobile] [ROM] Warp OEM 2.70
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mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
Tonight's update is... there will be no more updates! The final version is built - all updates included and features tested. I just loaded it on my dev unit and so far everything is kittens and rainbows 
As long as everything checks out with the team, we're all ready for the launch date
That said, I'd like to take some time here to thank all five members of the beta testing team - bob-st, rickpcb, sb43, theminor19 and TimeofDeath. I know I've done this a few times via PM, but the time and effort you guys have put in seriously bears public mention. Everybody, three cheers for these guys!
arty:
And now, for some info on the ROM itself.
What can you expect from version 2.00? Speed. Stability. And most of all - features. In fact, many features and techniques here are unique to this ROM - you won't find them anywhere else
You all know this version has the extended power menu, and it has swap enabled this time around, and all that jazz... but the differences between this release and its predecessor go deeper than that. Some of the exclusive features include:
PowerNap
This is an original script which kicks into gear when your screen goes black. As your device enters its sleep state, this script activates and ramps your CPU maximum speed down to its minimum value, essentially forcing a more consistent, lower power usage than normal. Upon receiving a screen-on event, the script rapidly shifts your CPU back to its normal maximum setting to get all the power back to your fingertips before you even miss it. It's a little gem of a script, and you won't find it in any other Gingerbread-based Warp ROM.
pre-selected system settings
You know how it goes. You clean-install a new ROM, only to find you have to redo all your system settings, since the default Android ones usually aren't quite the best for our purposes. With WOEM 2.00, that all changes. Right out of the box, you're able to install non-market apps, automatic brightness is selected to conserve power when able, and WiFi now defaults to off, as it was in the older firmware versions - before Boost decided to off as much of their network traffic as possible to local networks by pre-enabling Wifi.
one heck of a modded settings menu
Gone is the old black-and-white drab of the default Android settings menu icons. Say hello to the new colorized cousin of that eyesore we're all familiar with. And Warp OEM doesn't stop there! Also ready to greet you are a plethora of new options, all integrated directly into the menu. Need to adjust your CPU speeds? Maybe you'd like to see what those speeds have been doing recently. Or perhaps you'd like to change the layout of your notification toggles. You can do all this - and more - without ever leaving the settings menu. Now there's a feature you won't find on any other Gingerbread-based Warp ROM.
built-in USB tethering
WOEM 2.00 supports tethering your PC or laptop to the internet through your Warp using a regular USB cable. On the Windows machine used for testing, no drivers were needed, no settings were necessary. Simply plug in your phone, and Windows detects your new "internet sharing device" automatically.
USB automounting
Another Warp OEM exclusive! You no longer need to do a two- or sometimes three-step process to access your Warp's internal storage via your computer. Activate the automounting feature, and when you connect your Warp to your PC it will mount itself with zero user intervention. Pure simplicity.
pre-loaded VM swapfile
Most modern, custom Gingerbread Warp ROMs come with the swap feature to give the device extra space in which to operate. Doing so requires setting up a swapfile of a pre-defined size, which is partially responsible for the extra-long time of the infamous first boot. In Warp OEM 2.00, the responsibility of creating this file has been offloaded to the installer script, which allows for an even faster first boot time.
platform verification protection
As an added safety measure, the Warp OEM 2.00 installer script also verifies you're installing on an actual Warp before continuing the install. That in itself may be nothing new, since some ROMs already do this, however each custom recovery returns different identifiers when performing this check. To allow for this, ROMs which perform this verification are forced to adapt to this condition, usually in one of two ways: 1) The dev will make a version bundled with CWM or with TWRP and you install the one you like, or, 2) the dev bundles the ROM with whichever recovery that allows the ROM to install properly, then you have to flash back to your preference afterward. At best this bloats the final ROM size, or at worst forces the user through some extra steps to get their phone the way they want it - or already had it. In contrast, the focus behind Warp OEM is on being as efficient and streamlined as possible, and to that end it contains an advanced installer-script which intelligently identifies which custom recovery you're using and adapts itself accordingly. This allows it to require no certain recovery to ensure a successful installation, saving ROM space, download time, and simplifying the installation process.
So... there you have it. A basic summary of just some of what makes Warp OEM, Warp OEM. I know parts of this were already common knowledge for those who have been following development for any length of time, but for the newcomers to the project, I figured a semi-rehash wouldn't hurt
I'm not trying to build unnecessary excitement here or anything like that, but I figured I may as well give you guys something to hold you over until the testers are done!
Oh, and the OP is also newly updated to reflect the changes made and steps taken, etc. Check out that OP and see a benchmark of Warp OEM's trademark speed for yourself!
Goodnight, all
As long as everything checks out with the team, we're all ready for the launch date
That said, I'd like to take some time here to thank all five members of the beta testing team - bob-st, rickpcb, sb43, theminor19 and TimeofDeath. I know I've done this a few times via PM, but the time and effort you guys have put in seriously bears public mention. Everybody, three cheers for these guys!
arty:And now, for some info on the ROM itself.
What can you expect from version 2.00? Speed. Stability. And most of all - features. In fact, many features and techniques here are unique to this ROM - you won't find them anywhere else
You all know this version has the extended power menu, and it has swap enabled this time around, and all that jazz... but the differences between this release and its predecessor go deeper than that. Some of the exclusive features include:
PowerNap
This is an original script which kicks into gear when your screen goes black. As your device enters its sleep state, this script activates and ramps your CPU maximum speed down to its minimum value, essentially forcing a more consistent, lower power usage than normal. Upon receiving a screen-on event, the script rapidly shifts your CPU back to its normal maximum setting to get all the power back to your fingertips before you even miss it. It's a little gem of a script, and you won't find it in any other Gingerbread-based Warp ROM.
pre-selected system settings
You know how it goes. You clean-install a new ROM, only to find you have to redo all your system settings, since the default Android ones usually aren't quite the best for our purposes. With WOEM 2.00, that all changes. Right out of the box, you're able to install non-market apps, automatic brightness is selected to conserve power when able, and WiFi now defaults to off, as it was in the older firmware versions - before Boost decided to off as much of their network traffic as possible to local networks by pre-enabling Wifi.
one heck of a modded settings menu
Gone is the old black-and-white drab of the default Android settings menu icons. Say hello to the new colorized cousin of that eyesore we're all familiar with. And Warp OEM doesn't stop there! Also ready to greet you are a plethora of new options, all integrated directly into the menu. Need to adjust your CPU speeds? Maybe you'd like to see what those speeds have been doing recently. Or perhaps you'd like to change the layout of your notification toggles. You can do all this - and more - without ever leaving the settings menu. Now there's a feature you won't find on any other Gingerbread-based Warp ROM.
built-in USB tethering
WOEM 2.00 supports tethering your PC or laptop to the internet through your Warp using a regular USB cable. On the Windows machine used for testing, no drivers were needed, no settings were necessary. Simply plug in your phone, and Windows detects your new "internet sharing device" automatically.
USB automounting
Another Warp OEM exclusive! You no longer need to do a two- or sometimes three-step process to access your Warp's internal storage via your computer. Activate the automounting feature, and when you connect your Warp to your PC it will mount itself with zero user intervention. Pure simplicity.
pre-loaded VM swapfile
Most modern, custom Gingerbread Warp ROMs come with the swap feature to give the device extra space in which to operate. Doing so requires setting up a swapfile of a pre-defined size, which is partially responsible for the extra-long time of the infamous first boot. In Warp OEM 2.00, the responsibility of creating this file has been offloaded to the installer script, which allows for an even faster first boot time.
platform verification protection
As an added safety measure, the Warp OEM 2.00 installer script also verifies you're installing on an actual Warp before continuing the install. That in itself may be nothing new, since some ROMs already do this, however each custom recovery returns different identifiers when performing this check. To allow for this, ROMs which perform this verification are forced to adapt to this condition, usually in one of two ways: 1) The dev will make a version bundled with CWM or with TWRP and you install the one you like, or, 2) the dev bundles the ROM with whichever recovery that allows the ROM to install properly, then you have to flash back to your preference afterward. At best this bloats the final ROM size, or at worst forces the user through some extra steps to get their phone the way they want it - or already had it. In contrast, the focus behind Warp OEM is on being as efficient and streamlined as possible, and to that end it contains an advanced installer-script which intelligently identifies which custom recovery you're using and adapts itself accordingly. This allows it to require no certain recovery to ensure a successful installation, saving ROM space, download time, and simplifying the installation process.
So... there you have it. A basic summary of just some of what makes Warp OEM, Warp OEM. I know parts of this were already common knowledge for those who have been following development for any length of time, but for the newcomers to the project, I figured a semi-rehash wouldn't hurt
I'm not trying to build unnecessary excitement here or anything like that, but I figured I may as well give you guys something to hold you over until the testers are done!
Oh, and the OP is also newly updated to reflect the changes made and steps taken, etc. Check out that OP and see a benchmark of Warp OEM's trademark speed for yourself!
Goodnight, all
LilBit
Extreme Android User
I swore I wouldn't leave noobVIII.II for anything other than JB, But, after reading, and following along with this thread, I WANT IT!!!! I will flash this rom and give it the torture test. If it is benchmarking at 6089, I can probably get those numbers even higher, My phone also has some of the best benchmarks around here as well, on several different roms. I'm excited all over again!!!
Thanks for all your hard work Mercury!! Plus the sound packs, and everything else you have done for the warp community. Can't wait to try it out!!!
Thanks for all your hard work Mercury!! Plus the sound packs, and everything else you have done for the warp community. Can't wait to try it out!!!
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
I agree with Lilbit, Im looking forward to installing this and checking it out myself and and with a 6000 base for a benchmark let the games begin lol.
Great job guys and kudos Merc........
Thanks, guys
I'm looking forward to your input! Keep in mind it is still only a release candidate, and there will almost assuredly be bugs that we didn't catch.I'm learning that this is a process best done in steps: build, test as much as one person can and fix bugs, rebuild, bring in backup for testing, test as much as we 6 can, fix bugs, rebuild, release, test as much as a community can, fix bugs, rebuild...
You get the idea lol
Just until things get settled, make a backup. Backup. BACKUP. You've been warned lol
jeffbortnichak
Newbie
So im lost.... is this ready? Is there a flashable im not seeing? I cant wait!
rickpcb
Android Enthusiast
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
The final Release Candidate is built and ready to go, but I'm just waiting for the testers (and myself too!) to get done abusing it some more.
Friday is the anticipated release date... It will be well worth the wait
Well said
sb43
Android Expert
aFTER i HAD THE ONE HICCUP, i RE FLASHED IT, AND NOT A PROBLEM ONE....idk???? Runng smooth on my end. I like everything about it, the look, the speed... Ran it hard today, Large Pic texts, browsers running and Power Amp, good battery, no FC's, not even a lag. Go to Me!!The final Release Candidate is built and ready to go, but I'm just waiting for the testers (and myself too!) to get done abusing it some more.
Well said
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
So I just got back from a concert, walked in the door, and realized something. IT'S FRIDAY. Now, there was something I had to do today... something big. But what? Feed the dog? No, that can't be it. This is the twenty-first century, after all. They feed themselves, now, right? Right? Hmm... Milk the cows? ...no, I don't think I live on a farm yet... *looks out window* Nope, still not a farm... Hmm... What could it be? OH YEAH! It's ROM day! So, without grand flowing words or any other form of ado, I bring you:
WARP OEM 2.00 RC1
Enjoy! Any and all feedback is welcome!
BUT... before you all go flashing, remember to backup! This is only a release candidate, and there are a few known issues which I'm about to update in the OP.
So have fun and let me know what you think!
BUT... before you all go flashing, remember to backup! This is only a release candidate, and there are a few known issues which I'm about to update in the OP.
So have fun and let me know what you think!
Doc
Android Expert
Great news man dling it now and will run over the weekend and let you know...........
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
jeffbortnichak
Newbie
I flashed it and it saved all my apps... sweet.... only thing i notice is when u long press on main screen to add apps or widget it fails....anyone else have this problem? Ftl launcher light has stopped unexpectedly and where can i find settings? I see when u press the bottom button to the right of the home button theres a settings option but it doesnr do anything when pressed
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
Yep, wiping /data and restoring apps manually is recommended, but not required
Settings is available in your applications drawer, and also by pressing the 'menu' key then tapping the 'Settings' item.
So far as the widgets issue, I just tried it on both my Warps and it works for me, but I'll have the testers try it out too.
jeffbortnichak
Newbie
Yeah theres no settings in my app drawer for some reason
TimeofDeath
Member
If your issue is not listed in the known issues portion of the op, reboot first, if that doesnt do it reflash. This Rom was tested thoroughly so if its not in the op its more then likely just your device. The key here is to actually read the OP!
rickpcb
Android Enthusiast
If your issue is not listed in the known issues portion of the op, reboot first, if that doesnt do it reflash. This Rom was tested thoroughly so if its not in the op its more then likely just your device. The key here is to actually read the OP!
Ditto... this rom has been thoroughly tested. Flashing over another rom without wiping data produced varying results, but flashing updates without wiping maintained all settings and apps. For your first install I recommend a factory reset then log in to play store and reload your apps from there.
Merc, congratulations on releasing this ROM. I know that it has been a long journey with a lot of work involved
And since your major payback is gonna be a thank you from us WARPed people I would just like to be one of the many that says THANKYOU!!!!
This is the BEST rom I have ever used on my phone.
mercury0x000d
The ultra-modern operator
Let me double-check when I get home later tonight. It's possible I had a bad upload lol