SC 2.9.2 (from the ROM thread)
FAQ
Q: What is superclean?
A: Superclean is a Samsung based rom, that was not built from source. Roms of this nature are typically copy and paste, zipped moddifications of OEM roms. This is no exception and I make no allegations to anything other than that.
Q: Why not source built?
A: As awesome as a source built, or aosp rom is, not everything is working yet. The folks working on aosp are far smarter than me. So while I can build roms from source, I myself lack the required knowledge to fix that which is broken, and Samsung went too far off the reservation for me to do much with it.
Q: I thought jt1134 made the superclean roms?
A: Quite true. Once he started working on aosp full time, he handed the reigns to me, as he didn;'t have the time to keep maintaining it. However, what started as a continuation from his work, ported to DL09 Eclair, has now taken a life and direction of its own, since EB01.
Q: Is superclean just a stripped rom?
A: Yes, and no. I stripped A LOT of touchwiz apps from it, modified the touchwiz framework, and replaced the launcher with that from Gingerbread. This aint no sippin' tea. Once the touchwiz apps were removed, I removed A LOT of the verizon framework, and some of the Samsung framework (drm). Then, modifications were made to current apps and framework, by me and other folks in the community. Bing has been removed, and completely eradicated. Visual voice mail, has been eradicated, and the dialer even has a proper working voice mail button (mapped to google voice). The car dock has all working functions, minus Bing. Unlike the original car dock with EB01, this one even has a car dock dialer.
Q: Is superclean based on EB01?
A: Not entirely. Since 2.6, it has been a mixture. EA15, and EB16 are test roms meant for USCC. In many ways, they are superior, but we cannot use them directly. So I parted them out.
Most apps were EB16. This includes the bluetooth functions. All hardware, touchwiz, maps, and obex framework is from EB16. The rest of the framework is from EB01. The car dock application is from EA15.
Many of the audio libs are from EB16, as well as some audio configurations kept in /system/etc.
Q: What files have been modified for extra/better functionality in superclean?
A: As of 2.8:
Framework.jar
Android.policy.jar
Framwork-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
CarCradle.apk
Settings.apk
Browser.apk
Camera.apk
Mms.apk
Google apps were updated, as well as a few added. The rom is deodexed, allowing for mods and themes, while saving space. It is zipaligned, which can lower ram useage of apps.
Q: How is battery life?
A: Battery life is a mixed bag. Some find it awesome, some find it horrible. This is currently out of my hands. All Froyo versions and roms currently have their issues with keeping the phone from sleeping. While I made not have these issues, many do, and it cannot be denied that there is a problem somewhere. There is no one direct cause that I have found, as of yet.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn off GPS when not in use.
Open/close Maps.
Turn off auto rotate when not in use.
Try DL09 modem.
Q: Why does my GPS suck?
A: Samsung decided to change some things for the GPS in Froyo. I don't have the specifics, but in short, it doesn't work quite as well as it did for DL09. There is no longer a gpssetup app, although ephemeris data is still beuing pulled. I myself don't have too much issue, but some do.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn on GPS from Settings, not QuickPanel, at least for the first time.
Make sure Google Location services is enabled.
Try to lock on, while outside.
Download GPS Aids from the market.
Q: Why can't I get my MMS while connected to wifi?
A: Make sure Data is still enabled in Quick Panel. When MMS is received, your connection will use 3G to download it, and 3G alone. If you miss it the first time, chances are it will never download.
Q: I cannot send and/or receive text messages?
A: You need AT LEAST, a DL09 modem with this rom.
Q: I installed a theme, and now the phone crashes and <insert function> no longer works?
A: I encourage folks to use themes, but I cannot support them. Please discuss this with the theme owner. Thanks!
Q: My phone goes to sleep, only to never wake up!
A: I'd love to take credit for this, but cannot. This seems to be a common Froyo bug. I have been unable to track it down, but it seems to happen MUCH less frequently to those who do NOT restore with Titanium backup. So I've little doubt its a rogue app(s) out there.
Q: I cannot use the back button in Contacts!
A: Try recreating your Contacts shortcut.
Q: I need an app you removed, where do I get it?
A: I include patches with my rom, in a list. If you don't see something, let me know, and I will do my best to get it to you.
