Root [ROM] DroidSmith_Force - Beta

[sonicbluemustang]

I can confirm that SDcamelion is safe to remove

So what the heck is it anyway?

 

[jimsmith80]

So what the heck is it anyway?

I wish I could tell you. I removed it from my phone and have not had any adverse effects. I did not look into what it does any further than that. My guess would be that it is similar to the sdloger that was on boost/sprint gingerbread builds. Which was effectively spyware.

 

[jimsmith80]

Its removal actually freed up a good amount of memory

 

[donjuro]

I'll have to freeze it and see for my self.

 

[jimsmith80]

I'm pulling it from the next build

 

[jimsmith80]

Do you guys want to see an updated ICS Droidsmith, or would you guys rather I tear into the jellybean update when it drops?

 

[bcrichster]

JB

 

[Golono]

I agree, wait for Jellybean. Boost Mobile already lists the Force as having Android 4.1 on their site. The update will probably be rolling out in a few days.

 

[donjuro]

I see no adverse effects by freezing sdcardchameleon, but no improvement in memory and not really sure if there's any noticeable improvement. Either way, if it doesn't break anything and I don't need it, I think I'd rather uninstall it.

 

[jimsmith80]

I agree, wait for Jellybean. Boost Mobile already lists the Force as having Android 4.1 on their site. The update will probably be rolling out in a few days.

Sweet that was what I was thinking, but thought I'd ask.

 

[jimsmith80]

Not with voicemail. I did lose camera and had to reflash

That's really odd. Sorry I don't have an explanation at this point, but I do have a force now so diaging future issues n will be much easier

 

[jimsmith80]

Once jb is pushed we will need to start requesting that ZTE release the kernel source. We could mod the avid source for ICS, but job uses kernel 3.4. I've seen older kernels running back ports on jb, but nothing is better than having the correct sources.

 

[Golono]

We could drown them in e-mails requesting the kernel source. Though, I have heard that their past kernel sources had issues which is why they pulled them. Never know until you try, though.

 

[sonicbluemustang]

Its removal actually freed up a good amount of memory

Removed it and it freed up 40mb ram.

 

[donjuro]

I seen no increase in ram

 

[jimsmith80]

Add enterprise management client to the list of item that should be removed. Google it for more information

 

[jimsmith80]

I'm going to do one last ICS build tonight. Something to hold us over until I get a hold of the jb update

 

[jimsmith80]

OK won't be ready tonight lol. ICS is a pita

 

[jimsmith80]

Version 0.3.5 is up. init.d is now enabled in the kernels ramdisk as it should be. I have also added an init.d script so that both cpu cores are running at the same time. MiFiles has been added as a root file browser. Let me know what you think

 

[donjuro]

Is it safe to flash it over a previously flashed build?

 

[jimsmith80]

Is it safe to flash it over a previously flashed build?

It should be fine. I would recommend making a current nandroid, while the system, install the new version, and then use nandroid manager to restore apps and data.

 

[redjama]

Just added this to The All Things Root guide.

 

[jimsmith80]

Just added this to The All Things Root guide.

Thank you sir.

 

[redjama]

Not a problem. Easier if everything is in one spot.

 

[donjuro]

So you make a backup, wipe/factory reset, install zip, then use an app called nandroid manager to restore my apps?