Root [ROM BETA] Bugless Beast V0.4 Android 2.2 FRF84B (Fully Deodexed)

[ChampD1012]

First off, I used EasyRoot to root my Droid. My only two issues so far is the fact that I cannot backup the BB v0.4 w/ Froyo I have and Adobe Flash is not working. It tries and then ends up resetting itself back to BB v0.4 and informs me that the Recovery failed in ROM Manager. Is there anything I can do to resolve this? And is there anything I can do to get Adobe Flash working on my phone?

I am using Motorola Droid btw.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[SoDroid]

Double post, sorry.

 

[SoDroid]

Go into rom manager, flash SPRecovery at the bottom, then flash Clockworkmod again. Should fix the problem, Clockwork just needs to be reflashed.

And follow this link to download flash player. DL beta 3. Use astro to install it. Note: you may have to uninstall whatever flash player you tried to load first.

 

[ChampD1012]

The link did not work on my Droid. Can you explain how to use astro to install? The flash recovery you request worked to backup my ROM. Thanks for that.

 

[ChampD1012]

The link did not work on my Droid. Can you explain how to use astro to install? The flash recovery you request worked to backup my ROM. Thanks for that.

 

[SoDroid]

The link did not work on my Droid. Can you explain how to use astro to install? The flash recovery you request worked to backup my ROM. Thanks for that.

To get Flash Player on your Droid, click this link to download the apk, then follow the steps below:

1) Download Astro from Market. (Used to explore files)
2) Open Astro, navigate to where the file was saved (probably in 'downloads')
3) Click the apk, titled 'com.adobe.flash'
4) Click 'Open App Manager'
5) Click 'Install'

That's it. It should work, if it doesn't just post your results here.

Edit: Forgot to mention, if you go to a website with flash content, it will be represented with a green arrow. To play the content, click the arrow.

 

[ChampD1012]

I haven't seen the green arrow. But websites that would give the ? doesn't anymore. That's all I care about.

My last curious questions is, can I update the Kernel and keep the bugless beast rom on? Or do I have to something else.

 

[SoDroid]

I haven't seen the green arrow. But websites that would give the ? doesn't anymore. That's all I care about.

My last curious questions is, can I update the Kernel and keep the bugless beast rom on? Or do I have to something else.

Yes, always flash the kernel on top of the rom. Make sure you pick a froyo kernel, this thread put together by GirlLuvsDroid is very helpful.

I have had great luck with the Chevy's kernels and P3's kernels, I would suggest trying those two 'sets' of kernels first.

There are 2 things to consider when choosing a kernel:

1) The voltage (from low to high)- Ultra low, low, medium/standard, Increasing.

2) The speed - Ranges from 600mhz to 1.4ghz.

The lower the voltage, the more difficult it is for the phone to maintain stability. Also, the higher the speed, the more likely you are to incur instability. (Also, the lower the voltage, the less battery it will use).

If you choose a kernel that's too fast in speed or too low in voltage, you may suffer bootloops.

Bootloops are ok. If that happens, just pull your battery, put in back in and go into recovery and flash a different kernel until one works. Due to the potential for bootloops, I would download a number of kernels onto your SD card. That way if one gives you the loops, you can just flash another one. Save at least 3. And if none of the kernels work, you can go back to your previous backup.

And remember, always make a backup before experimenting!

 

[stewart1champ]

Watermark'D v3.0 Bugless Beast v0.4 has been released!
For version 3.0, you need to give big ups to PapaDroid. He sent me correctly edited files [clock, notifications, etc], I just added them and proper images back. I really appreciate the help.

**Also, the watermarking on the top bar, is near transparent, as with all Watermark'D themes.

 

[ChampD1012]

Yes, always flash the kernel on top of the rom. Make sure you pick a froyo kernel, this thread put together by GirlLuvsDroid is very helpful.

I have had great luck with the Chevy's kernels and P3's kernels, I would suggest trying those two 'sets' of kernels first.

There are 2 things to consider when choosing a kernel:

1) The voltage (from low to high)- Ultra low, low, medium/standard, Increasing.

2) The speed - Ranges from 600mhz to 1.4ghz.

The lower the voltage, the more difficult it is for the phone to maintain stability. Also, the higher the speed, the more likely you are to incur instability. (Also, the lower the voltage, the less battery it will use).

If you choose a kernel that's too fast in speed or too low in voltage, you may suffer bootloops.

Bootloops are ok. If that happens, just pull your battery, put in back in and go into recovery and flash a different kernel until one works. Due to the potential for bootloops, I would download a number of kernels onto your SD card. That way if one gives you the loops, you can just flash another one. Save at least 3. And if none of the kernels work, you can go back to your previous backup.

And remember, always make a backup before experimenting!

Thanks for all the info. I appreciate your help. Is it necessary to wipe data and cache when you change the kernel? I did that when i updated to Chevy ULV 1.2 and the market didn't remember my free downloads (which might make sense since its a different kernel) and I couldn't find Visual Voicemail. I switched to Google Voice to replace it. I guess I will save 2.99 a month for that.

 

[SoDroid]

Google voice is definitely better! But no, you do not wipe anything when applying a kernel or theme. Only wipe when applying a new rom. Even that is not required as long as the OS version (1.5,1.6, 2.1, 2.2, etc) is the same, although it is highly recommended.

If you want your data back, you can restore your backup, then flash the kernel. Just a thought.

I also run the Chevy ULV 1.2. Its a great kernel! You're fortunate, there are a lot of droids that cannot handle a ULV kernel.

Now you need a theme (unless you like the look of vanilla Android). I suggest checking out Stewart1Champ's Watermark'd theme and 928Droid's Black Glass theme. Both are really great themes!

 

[ChampD1012]

Google voice is definitely better! But no, you do not wipe anything when applying a kernel or theme. Only wipe when applying a new rom. Even that is not required as long as the OS version (1.5,1.6, 2.1, 2.2, etc) is the same, although it is highly recommended.

If you want your data back, you can restore your backup, then flash the kernel. Just a thought.

I also run the Chevy ULV 1.2. Its a great kernel! You're fortunate, there are a lot of droids that cannot handle a ULV kernel.

Now you need a theme (unless you like the look of vanilla Android). I suggest checking out Stewart1Champ's Watermark'd theme and 928Droid's Black Glass theme. Both are really great themes!

I ended up reverting back with all my stuff and flashing the kernel. I normally use launcher pro for my customization. I will definitely look into these themes.

 

[miijin]

Anyone having problems with the gallery? It's ungodly slow and sometimes completely freezes. Any ideas?

 

[miijin]

Anyone having problems with the gallery? It's ungodly slow and sometimes completely freezes. Any ideas?

Once I load the gallery the entire phone becomes sluggish and un responsive.. I usually have to reboot after that

 

[Gazooo]

Man that is the only knock I have on BB. I use the Gallery a lot and it is just brutally slow. I really can't wait for BB V5, hopefully that is rectified.

After my life slows down this week I am going to try a diff ROM, mostly because of the Gallery issue and well just to check another one out.

 

[djkeller3]

Man that is the only knock I have on BB. I use the Gallery a lot and it is just brutally slow. I really can't wait for BB V5, hopefully that is rectified.

After my life slows down this week I am going to try a diff ROM, mostly because of the Gallery issue and well just to check another one out.

Lithium Mod v.1.0.12 is what I've been using for the last week or so, and is the only one I've found to be consistently fast in all things; particularly when going back to homescreens when exiting a resource hog app. I've flashed most ROMS out there, and this one is so close to perfect, it may as well be.

Lithium Mod V.1.0.12
Chevy's 1.2 Ghz kernel, medium voltage
Alternate Dark theme

Doesn't get any better than this (right now).

 

[Gazooo]

Lithium Mod v.1.0.12 is what I've been using for the last week or so, and is the only one I've found to be consistently fast in all things; particularly when going back to homescreens when exiting a resource hog app. I've flashed most ROMS out there, and this one is so close to perfect, it may as well be.

Lithium Mod V.1.0.12
Chevy's 1.2 Ghz kernel, medium voltage
Alternate Dark theme

Doesn't get any better than this (right now).

Thx man, I think I will go with that one, why not.....

 

[ramos]

just got the update fire froyo. what should I be doing to make your go away?

 

[LoBatt]

just got the update fire froyo. what should I be doing to make your go away?

Go to Pete's web site, Peter Alfonso, and get the patch.

 

[ramos]

thanks

 

[Dabrador]

I restarted my phone today by turning it off and pulling the battery. When I restarted, I got a very different boot animation. I used to have the Droid X eye (I think that's what it was) appear during boot up. This time, the word ANDROID appeared as the boot animation. It was a light blue color (pretty cool actually).

Anyone else have this different boot animation on bbv.4?

 

[digdug1]

i have all but given up on bb v0.5

 

[riffdex]

Same. Might just need to start looking for a new rom.

 

[meek_reese]

i have all but given up on bb v0.5

Pete tweeted the other day that he hasn't lost the love for the moto droid, and that .5 is coming sometime. I guess he is super busy learning more about the Android OS and how it works on other phones as well. Not to mention "real life" stuff like his GF, job, and school and other responsibilities LOL

Admittedly, I have switched to CyanogenMod RC3 until BB .5 comes out. I get antsy when I don't update my ROMs. I'm sure once Pete gets back I will jump on BB .5

 

[johnlgalt]

He's also looking into building a ROM from AOSP as well, not to mention working on other phones too, so it is understandable that we haven't seen an update recently.