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Root [ROM/CWM/OC-KERNEL] [OA]2.3.20-[FINAL] CRICKET+MPCS [Updated: 09/23/12]

Dsp manager wont work for ish no matter what I do.
screenshot app apparently taking different color screens. I would upload but browser keeps reloading.

Not much development here and this phone is making me pull my hair out, plus a couple throws against the wall and still working. My Motorola bravo came out before this phone and is still faster just mad it can't be flashed to cricket. Sorry for my rant just done with this phone.
 
idk3ither said:
Dsp manager wont work for ish no matter what I do.
screenshot app apparently taking different color screens. I would upload but browser keeps reloading.

Not much development here and this phone is making me pull my hair out, plus a couple throws against the wall and still working. My Motorola bravo came out before this phone and is still faster just mad it can't be flashed to cricket. Sorry for my rant just done with this phone.
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Go rant to a therapist, not on my thread pl0x thx...
 
note:fixed

i've noticed one odd issue lately: when listening to slacker radio, the music constantly sounds like it's lagging, like the phone isn't fast enough or something, i force closed most everything (except for non-app stuff needed for the phone to run) and the songs are still rather crackly, and laggy, any idea what could be going on?

i'm still using using the same sd card from when it was stock, and it was fine, then so don't think it's that

edit: the lag only seems to happen with cached stations, streaming over wifi plays fine, hmm...

edit: i think i figured it out: i haven't done much of anything in the votage control app that's installed with this rom, and i noticed that on the low end it's set for 196mhz, and considering the app is only using 10% cpu, it probably isn't enough to make the phone go up to full speed, but now that i've set the low end to 800mhz, it's playing perfectly again without any lag, yay, lol

so one question i guess, (since i have no idea at this point) does the stock rom just keep it at 800mhz 100% of the time or is there some feature built in that does the same kind of thing, that this app overrides?

(since it looks like i can't delete this post)
 
np6s4x said:
note:fixed

i've noticed one odd issue lately: when listening to slacker radio, the music constantly sounds like it's lagging, like the phone isn't fast enough or something, i force closed most everything (except for non-app stuff needed for the phone to run) and the songs are still rather crackly, and laggy, any idea what could be going on?

i'm still using using the same sd card from when it was stock, and it was fine, then so don't think it's that

edit: the lag only seems to happen with cached stations, streaming over wifi plays fine, hmm...

edit: i think i figured it out: i haven't done much of anything in the votage control app that's installed with this rom, and i noticed that on the low end it's set for 196mhz, and considering the app is only using 10% cpu, it probably isn't enough to make the phone go up to full speed, but now that i've set the low end to 800mhz, it's playing perfectly again without any lag, yay, lol

so one question i guess, (since i have no idea at this point) does the stock rom just keep it at 800mhz 100% of the time or is there some feature built in that does the same kind of thing, that this app overrides?

(since it looks like i can't delete this post)
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Stock system without a cpu controller will have a default cpu threshold and scaling, usually ranging down to 196Mhz. Thats why CPU control apps are good.
Try SetCPU, it has more options and the ability to set profiles for various functions.
Also, I wouldnt set the low-end scaling to 800. That means your phone will be forced @ 800Mhz 100% of the time which will kill your battery and heat up your phone unnecessarily. Try 320Min.
 
flashed it about an hour ago...have'nt really messed with it except i installed swype...i've become addicted to it ...

first thing that made me grin...NEW START UP ANIMATION.....WOOO... man ..i tried so many things to get a diff animated start up and was about to try cynagenmod just because of that ...but, i'm a family guy so camera is mandatory.

dig how the screen closes when i lock it....i have to get used to the menus..but, everything is so nice it's not gonna be a pain at all..i can tell it's going to be a constantly good experience .

THANK YOU :D i love it
 
This is the thread I've pretty much lived in while using/modding my Vitality, and I wanted to say thanks a TON to you guys for your support and hacking. I just picked up the cricket HTC One SV (like moving up to a star destroyer from a tie fighter) so I'm gonna go hang out in an pretty empty forum for now, :-D , but I really felt the need to say thank you all for your support. You guys have made a semi-junk phone work for me for far far longer than it really should have! o7

p.s.
I only say semi-junk in relation to what I've got now...the Vitality, for its price/hardware is actually a damned nice little piece of gear.
 
apps and even pandora ...when doing a search or skipping a song ...they'll occasionally give me an error ...BUT, not a fatal error....

and all it does is skip back to before i did the search/skip...my fone has become a parttime time travel machine

so it's a hiccup... no real issue like with the admire ++ rom that rebooted 10 times a day...

spb was nice...but, the admire can't afford the room.

and at one time i had up to 3/4 of empty space on the fone...and i forgot how..changed all the fonts and bricked it...that was a stable build till that..

i really feel like this is the most i can do..i'm basically done with my quest to find the best...

i just have to fight the urge and leave it alone.....lol... and at one time i even wanted to flush my admire because of the font thing...silly human..

:D:D:D


AND i forgot to mention in my first post .... i flashed this rom while driving to pick up my kids from school....that easy...and i still love it...even with the hiccups.... OHHH.....please post a pic of the OG OA wallpaper...i changed it and then wished i had held on to it a little longer just because it's cool
 
Definitely best ROM I ever used its my main had it for 4 months now and didn't find nothing better. Thanks for all your work Spz0!

Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2
 
Im loving this ROM!

Oh btw the busybox app is the only thing that is confusing to me, it says there is an update, should I install the the update and will it help my phone in anyway? Also if I want to am I safe to uninstall this app?
 
Anyways here are some screenshots
@OP feel free too add to the first post for previews if you wish.

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This my main and favorite ROM only problem is slow network and internet can you or somebody make a build.prop that make the wifi internet and network faster it would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!

Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2
 
Sorry, but build.prop tweaks will not make your 3G and WiFi faster. Build.prop tweaks will make your 3G and WiFi connection more consistent, but not faster. And you can't really magically make your 3G and/or WiFi faster. There are lots of different factors that play a role in the speeds. For 3G, it will depend on how many people are using the network, signal strength, carrier restraints, and the environment you're in. For WiFi, it depends on the service you are paying for from your Internet provider, the quality of your router, and again your environment.
 
your right in a way but wrong in others im no expert but tweaks work I definitely pimp my rom before and changed build.prop and got way better results if you dont think try out the killah rom and see be difference in internet,network and wifi

Sent from my SCH-R720 using Tapatalk 2
 
Sorry to inform you, but build.prop tweaks don't work. I have worked on the Admire long enough to know.

All these tweaks do to make your speeds consistent and resolve the DNS server faster, and that gives the effect of a boost in speeds when loading a webpage. However, if you download something, your download will take forever because, if you would actually *READ* my other post, there are a lot of OTHER things that play a role in your 3G and WiFi speeds. These alleged "speed tweaks" really have the placebo effect.

End of story.
 
Spz0 said:
[UPDATED 09/23/2012]
Check Post #2 for complete Changelog revisions and bug fixes.

New Changes:
Added a No Formatting version for users already on EXT4 File Systems that need to reflash the ROM and don't want to lose /data.
Revision 2.3.20
  • Updated APKs
  • Made final revisions


**Note to Themers:
You may not use my ROM or Kernel (That Includes STRIPPING COMPONENTS AND APKs)without my explicit consent!! Flashable themes to my rom are fine.

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OpenAndroid ROM 2.3
With OC Kernel+EXT4 Support​

Now Compatible with MetroPCS Admire!!

>>>ALL DOWNLOADS MOVED TO BOTTOM OF POST!!<<<​

What works:
  • Everything (MMS requires a "fix". Explained in instructions)
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Features include:
  • Android 2.3.6 OS
  • Overclock kernel @ 900Mhz (adjustable w/setcpu or other cpu scaling apps)
  • init.d support
  • EXT4 filesystem
  • Busybox runparts pre-installed
  • Pre-rooted
  • Bloatware Free
  • Deodexed
  • Mobile AP (hotspot) and USB Tethering**
  • Significant Battery Usage Improvements
  • Framework Performance Tweaks
  • Custom UI
  • Boot Animations Unlocked (..to /data/local/)
  • Camera Button Restoration
  • CRT off Animation Unlocked
  • Reboot/Recovery Power Options
  • Data Connectivity Performance Tweaks
  • Up-to-date Google Apps
  • ICS Gallery
  • ICS Music
  • Custom Phone.apk
  • Busybox Installer
  • Holo Launcher Integration

**Cricket actively blocks tethering

DISCLAIMER:
I am not responsible for bricked devices for any reason. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!!

NOTE:
IF YOUR PHONE DOESNT HANDLE THE OC EXT4 VERSION, THEN DOWNLOAD THE RFS VERSION LOCATED HERE!!>>>
http://androidforums.com/vitality-a...nal-lazy-cpu-userbase-updated-09-08-12-a.html


Installation: FOR CRICKET USERS
  • Download CWM5.0.2.8
  • Download OA2.3
  • Boot to Recovery
  • MAKE A BACKUP
  • Choose zip from SDCard
  • Choose CWM-5.0.2.8-Standalone.zip (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Go back to Main Menu (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Go to Advanced (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Choose Reboot Recovery (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Once rebooted, Choose Install zip from SDCard
  • Choose zip from SDCard
  • Flash OA ROM
  • Reboot (may reboot to recovery again. If so, just reboot again.)
  • Wait
    ***MMS FIX***
  • Once booted, start "ApnBackupAndRestore" (located in app drawer)
  • Choose "Restore APN"
  • Choose the supplied file (OpenVitality-MMS-Fix.xml)
  • Reboot
  • Profit!
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Installation: FOR METROPCS USERS
  • Download CWM5.0.2.8 (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Download OA2.3
  • Download OA-MPCS-MMS-Config-FIX.zip
  • Boot to Recovery
  • MAKE A BACKUP
  • Choose Install zip from SDCard
  • Choose CWM-5.0.2.8-Standalone.zip (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Go back to Main Menu (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Go to Advanced (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Choose Reboot Recovery (Skip if you already have 5.0.2.8 installed)
  • Once rebooted, Choose Install zip from SDCard
  • Choose zip from SDCard
  • Flash OA ROM
  • Once flashed, flash the MPCS-MMS-Config-fix.zip
  • Reboot (may reboot to recovery again. If so, just reboot again.)
  • Wait
  • Profit!
**note: if MMS does not work, start up APNBackupRestore (preloaded) and restore the APN OA-MetroPCS-APN-FIX.xml. Reboot.

Wanna go back to stock?
Remember that BACKUP you just made in CWM5.0.2.7 before you converted (You _did_ backup, right??)? Just install CWM-SuigintouLain.zip to revert back to CWM 5.0.2.7, reboot recovery, then restore that backup you made in Step 1.

Big thanks goes out to:
PlayfulGod, ShabbyPenguin, Requisite0, and most others at irc.irondust.net/#admire for their ears in my senseless bantering about mostly nonsense and jibberjabber. Thanks goes out to KageBeast for his help in testing out my MetroPCS fixes. :)




ROM FILES
Download CWM 5.0.28

Download OpenAndroid 2.3.20 ROM

Download OA-MPCS-MMS-Config-FIX.zip

***For use ONLY if you are already on an EXT4 File System!! (eg: need to reflash the ROM and don't want to lose /data)
Download OpenAndroid 2.3.20 ROM NO FORMATTING

EQ Settings Mod
My EQ Mods are no longer compatible with the new build -- they make no difference in sound.
BUT,
I have been working on modifying Beats Audio for the R720, and so far I have yet to crash any DSP manager I've installed.
People are welcome to try it, but be forwarned, there is no revert method yet!! So if you decide you dont like it, then you'll have to reflash the ROM, or restore from a backup.
Download OA-EQ-Boost-[Beats MOD-R720]-Spz0.zip


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I love your mod! It is working without any problems. Thanks for the good work!
I am new at all this. How does your mod compare to the admiral monster i thing it is called?
 
I'll chime in as a former vitality owner...this is pretty much the BEST rom out there for this phone. period. Tried a few, and this was the best performance/reliability/features hands down.

Of course don't expect miracles, as the phone itself is pretty limited, but this works a ton better than stock. IMHO.
 
xaker said:
Spz0 Hello!!! Help me please make new ROM for Admire. Give me please your contacts.
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You keep trying to ask people that haven't been in on in a while. It'd be easier to try and private him and hope he sees it
 
so i ha e been reading all is on the OA 2.3 the posts. i havent found an answer to.my problem yet. so here it is: I have 2 samsung admires for metro pcs. one is on the standard OS the other is on the OA 2.3. for some reason i cannot get the one thats on the OA 2.3 to run on the metro.network.the cdma says cricket only and automatic. how do i fix this.to.run on metro network? It previously ran on the metro.network but when i called to.change my service to that phone it would program but.doesnt work. Any help.of.suggestions PLS!!!
 
I'm pretty clueless on this stuff but managed to get my Vitality flashed and working with this ROM. Only problem is I'm using PagePlus and I have no service and don't know how to get it. *228 says programming failed, number shows as 999-999-9999, etc. Do I need to do something with an APN or something? Flashing back to stock backup for now.

From stock, all I had to do to activate on Pageplus was to call *22801. WIth this ROM, that number just gives me "no service", and *228 says it's programming but then fails.

Thanks.

edit: After a restore to the stock backup, then another round of updating to this ROM, it seems to be working now. Still no data or MMS but as far as I can tell that's an issue with PagePlus and this phone, I don't think anyone has found a fix.
 
hisgirl8185 said:
so i ha e been reading all is on the OA 2.3 the posts. i havent found an answer to.my problem yet. so here it is: I have 2 samsung admires for metro pcs. one is on the standard OS the other is on the OA 2.3. for some reason i cannot get the one thats on the OA 2.3 to run on the metro.network.the cdma says cricket only and automatic. how do i fix this.to.run on metro network? It previously ran on the metro.network but when i called to.change my service to that phone it would program but.doesnt work. Any help.of.suggestions PLS!!!
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I am having this issue as well. I flashed the OA2.3 EXT4 OC rom and the MPCS MMS fix, and did the apn restore with reboot twice. Can anyone help please?

Thanks in advance!
 
Hey! first of all.. i wanna thank you for the rom. I just have a few questions, sorry if it sounds stupid but i never have done this to my phone or any phone in that matter. Well, my phone is rooted, and im trying to understand how to do this by the way i am in metropcs, First of all should i wipe my phones data and everything before i install the rom? If so, where do i put the rom?, i don't see any files that say "sdcard" when i plug in my phone to the computer and look at the files, and aswell should i unzip the rom and other files? or just drag it into the folder as is? but ofcourse i need to install the CWM first right? im really confused.. if someone can tell me step by step on how to do it! i really appreciate it! or if they can make a video! i would understand it very easily that way aswell!! thank you!
 
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