[Blackberry_Lou]

Credits:

Unrevoked - koush - Cyanogen - ejhart - football - rmk40 - ihtfp69 - Adrynalyne - chainsDD - manup456 - ghostrida - SoCalMiles - deficitism – XDA - AndroidCentral

Pre-Release updates from this point forward will first go out to anyone who donates as a thank you for your support. These updates will be announced on twitter so follow me to stay up to date with Redemption Rom news. After 24 hrs I will then post the download links here on Android Central



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Summary:

More is not always better. My goal is to slim this Rom down as much as possible focus on performance and keep it lookin pretty . Overall performance is directly impacted by the removal of bloatware, zipaligned apk's and overclocked underolted kernel. This is how I like my rom it may not necessarily be how everyone likes it but the beauty of Android is options. By removing the bloatware adding custom apps and baking the theme right into the Rom I think you'll find that it saves a lot of steps and time.

If there was any one release I would want you to download it would be Redemption Rom 2.0. Trust me it's worth wiping and starting from square one it's by far the most complete release focussed on performance and the most aesthetically pleasing Sense Rom I've seen to date (I know I say this every time lol). Main Theme credit goes to manup456, ghostrida, SoCalMiles and deficitism

Rom:

8/26 Official OTA Release Build Number 3.21.605.1
football XDA - Provided RUU



Themes:

ghostrida

 XDA - Increible Port
manup456
 XDA - Original Theme rEVOlution
SoCalMiles/deficitism XDA - INCredble REVOlution (Themed Sexy Rosie)

Kernels:

Stock HTC Kernel - Default
Coming Soon: Custom Redemption Rom Kernel by Adrynalyne

Features:

• Built from latest Source: 2.6.32.15-gb7b01d1

• Overclocked to 1.15ghz
• 
Undervolted, however runs at stock voltage at higher than 998mhz
• 
Deadline scheduler used
• CFQ and Anticipatory Schedulers enabled, but not used by default

• All governors enabled, including Interactive with Ondemand set as active default

• USB Wireless Tether enabled
• Supports latest Wifi Tether

• Faster default boot speed
• Tun support included via module

Change Logs: Read

Current Version:

2.0.4 Features:

• Based off 8/26 Official OTA Release Build Number 3.21.605.1 fully deodexed, zip aligned & slimmed
• Stock HTC Kernel
• /data/app functionality (provides easy removal of apps without using recovery)
• Bash Shell support (for use with Terminal Emulator)
• Default VM Heap Size 32M
• 3 in 1 Reboot Power Button Mod -Options: 1. Normal Reboot 2. Reboot Recovery 3. Reboot Bootloader
• Baked in manup456 rEVOlution themed framework and select themed apps (INC badging)
• Baked in INCredble REVOlution themed “Sexy Rosie”
• Modded Settings Widget/removed hotspot from list not needed (hotspot app removed)
• Modded Rosie added custom graphics
• Removed annoying Verizon "Droid" boot up sound
• Cleaned up CityID Framework left behind after apk removedNEW
• Themed HTC Music app/widget (Reads internal memory also has Lockscreen music controls)NEW
• Evo MMS app (Removes voicemail icon from app drawer)NEW
• Evo Camera app (Includes on screen shutter)NEW
• Baked in CyanogenMod Live Wallpapers
• Redemption Rom wallpapers to "HTC Wallpapers" menu for easy application
• Baked in DSP Manager - Headset/Phone Speaker EQ (found in cm6)
• Gmail updated to v2.3
• Superuser 2.3.6.1
• BusyBox 1.18.0
• BusyBox Installer 3.2.2 (updating purposes only) /data/app
• Spare Parts 2.2
• Rom Manager 2.0.2.6 /data/app
• Chrome To Phone 2.1.0 /data/app
• ES Files Explorer 1.4.5
• Google Voice 0.4.1.26
• Baked in Wireless Tether 2.0.5 pre9 (Latest Version) /data/app
• Baked in Android Terminal Emulator 1.0.17 /data/app
• CacheMate for Root Users 2.3.2 /data/app
• Flash v10.1.95.1 Includes latest Adobe security fixes
• XDA 1.2.1 /data/app
• Barcode Scanner 3.5 /data/app
• Weather Forecast 13.2 /data/app
• City Caller ID 1.0.20 9(free CityID like caller ID) /data/app
• Trillian 1.0.0.87 (multi-chat client includes Facebook chat) data/app
• Moved QuickOffice and PDFviewer to /data/app (For easy Removal)NEW
• Backup Assistant provided via flashable zip file (Easy install without adb) "See Downloads"NEW
• Circle Battery Icon/w percentage provided via flashable zip white/multi colored versions "See Downloads"

Custom Wallpapers:

[Blackberry_Lou]

Requirements:

1. Nandroid Backup
2. Rooted
3. ClockworkMod Recovery
4. 2.xx Radio -
5. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
6. Wipe Cache
7. Wipe Dalvik Cache

Installation:

1. Flash Rom via Rom Manager or ClockworkMod Recovery
2. Let phone complete full boot and load homescreen
3. Reboot into recovery
4. Flash Circle Battery Icon (Optional)
5. Flash Custom Kernel of Choice (Optional)

Stock Apps Removed:

VZW_MyVerizon.apk, VZW_Skype.apk, VzNav.apk, VVM.apk, CityID.apk, com.htc.StockWidget.apk, Stock.apk, WifiRouter.apk, MagicSmokeWallpapers.apk, VisualizationWallpapers.apk, LiveWallpapers.apk, HtcFootprintsWidget.apk, HtcFootprints.apk, HtcMusic.apk, com.htc.MusicWidget.apk, amazonmp3.apk, teeter.apk, GenieWidget.apk,com.htc.FMRadioWidget.apk, HtcFMRadio.apk, HTcLockscreen.apk, CDROM.ISO

Disclaimer:

As with any Rom or Mod flash you are taking matters into your own hands I will not be held responsible for any bricked devices or be held responsible for the injuries you may inflict on others if this were to happen.

Donations:

There's has been a few people that have asked me about donations so I added the link in my signature. The Redemption Rom from it's inception has been my personal endeavor to get the most ascetically pleasing, stable and fast Rom possible for my day to day use. I was so pleased with the outcome that I wanted to share it with the community. I did not create all this content. I've pieced together some of the best additions to the Android community as well as provided my own content. On the one hand this project is a hobby and I find it very enjoyable but it does take A LOT of time to do everything you see here. If you feel that my work warrants a donation by all means feel free it will help keep me caffeinated on those all nighters but by no means are you obligated in any way. At the end of the day I find satisfaction in the feedback from all of you that enjoy my work, so thank you for using my Rom!

Downloads:

Redemption Rom v2.0.4 MD5: e5c2e46585f2eac92a14d46e48fde6bf


Optional Installs:

HTC Locksreen, EVO Camera & MMS Apps - (Included in v2.0.4) - Flashable

Themed HTC Music app & widget - (Included in v2.0.4) - Flashable

Backup Assistant - Flashable

Circle Battery Icon w/Percentage: (White) - Flashable

Circle Battery Icon w/Percentage: (Multi-Color) - Flashable

Removed Apps: (Must be installed using ADB in Recovery)


Previous RR Versions:

Redemption Rom v2.0.3 MD5: b1b4b3d9e8c91b97f4e14ecc28e17e9b
- Stock HTC Kernel
Redemption Rom v2.0.2:
- Stock HTC Kernel

[Blackberry_Lou]

Reserved for future use again

[doctorlove316]

I'm going to have to load this beast up tonight when I get home from work. Lookin' good.

[SuperJonCA]

Have you fixed the internal memory problem yet, lou? I need the music app to recognize the internal memory. A rom that doesn't do this isn't using an integral part of the phone.

[Blackberry_Lou]

Have you fixed the internal memory problem yet, lou? I need the music app to recognize the internal memory. A rom that doesn't do this isn't using an integral part of the phone.

There actually isn't anything wrong with the Rom reading internal memory in the emmc. The issue has to do with the 3rd party music app I used Music Mod 1.8 which is also found on CyanogenMod. Most 3rd party media applications don't read what's in emmc koush has modded the media scanner for cm6 to enable this I just haven't gotten around to including it in this Rom yet.

As I told you on XDA easy fix would be to adb push the stock HTC music app/widget found in the "removed apps" zip I provided from recovery to /system/app and you're golden those will read the music you have stored on the phone memory crisis averted .

[SuperJonCA]

There actually isn't anything wrong with the Rom reading internal memory in the emmc. The issue has to do with the 3rd party music app I used Music Mod 1.8 which is also found on CyanogenMod. Most 3rd party media applications don't read what's in emmc koush has modded the media scanner for cm6 to enable this I just havern't gotten around to including it in this Rom yet.

As I told you on XDA easy fix would be to adb push the stock HTC music app/widget found in the "removed apps" zip I provided from recovery to /system/app and you're golden those will read the music your have stored on the phone memory crisis averted .

Royally sorry, lou. I just got that question answered earlier on xda.

[rbrogers8]

I have everything ready to do this and have rooted using unrevoked. My question is, when it says "flash kernel of your choice" what exactly does this mean? Don't want to start this and not be fully prepared. I tried searching but couldn't find much info on this part. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Blackberry_Lou]

Royally sorry, lou. I just got that question answered earlier on xda.

hahaha no worries my friend enjoy the Rom!

[Blackberry_Lou]

I have everything ready to do this and have rooted using unrevoked. My question is, when it says "flash kernel of your choice" what exactly does this mean? Don't want to start this and not be fully prepared. I tried searching but couldn't find much info on this part. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If you wanted to load a custom kernel other than the stock kernel that the Rom has that would be the point at which you would flash it. The stock kernel on this Rom is very good it should be more than sufficient for you. I use it in combination with SetCPU and the performance is great as well as battery life.

[rbrogers8]

Thanks Lou, going to flash it now.

[GooTz66]

Just loaded it up tonight and so far so good. Running it with KiNgxKernal BFS #4.

One question though, what is the .apk for the Weather Forecast app so I can remove?

UPDATE: Nevermind uninstalled it.

[Blackberry_Lou]

Just loaded it up tonight and so far so good. Running it with KiNgxKernal BFS #4.

One question though, what is the .apk for the Weather Forecast app so I can remove?

all you have to do is go into manage applications and delete from there it's located in /data/app so you don't have to be in recovery to remove it.

[GooTz66]

all you have to do is go into manage applications and delete from there it's located in /data/app so you don't have to be in recovery to remove it.

Yeah went in there right after I posted that comment and realized I could delete from within manage applications. Thanks!

[salvikid01]

what does
Wipe Cache
Wipe Dalvik Cache

exactly mean? :/
noob sorry!!
email me at
thnx

[Upstreammiami]

i have a problem backup assistance wont work ?

[kborer22]

why would you use backup assistant? You can download Titanium backup from the market (for your apps, including save points in games), and your contacts will be backed up via your gmail account.....

any comments on the rom so far? Considering flashing this, want to know what the people think!

[bearmacerick]

This is my first ROM, but at first glance, it looks pretty nice. Does know if the wiimote IME program will work with this ROM?

[galactor]

If you wanted to load a custom kernel other than the stock kernel that the Rom has that would be the point at which you would flash it. The stock kernel on this Rom is very good it should be more than sufficient for you. I use it in combination with SetCPU and the performance is great as well as battery life.

I know you listed the custom kernel option as future work, but was wondering if you have you done any comparison (performance or battery) against the stock sense 2.2. Based on the feature list it seems you streamlined the rom pretty good, which is great. I like "pretty" without sacrificing performance so wanted to know how does it feel (i.e., speed) compared to stock. Thanks for the work!

[Blackberry_Lou]

I know you listed the custom kernel option as future work, but was wondering if you have you done any comparison (performance or battery) against the stock sense 2.2. Based on the feature list it seems you streamlined the rom pretty good, which is great. I like "pretty" without sacrificing performance so wanted to know how does it feel (i.e., speed) compared to stock. Thanks for the work!

As far as speed this Rom performs better than stock mainly due to the zip-aligned apk's which optimizes ram usage and the removal of what most would consider the stock sense bloat. The included Spare Parts app lets you speed up window transitions so things open almost instantly. Using this Rom in conjunction with SetCPU to enable "OnDemand" as well as set up profiles to underclock the processor when the screen is off will allow you to get much better battery life which is already good out of the box.

[GooTz66]

As far as speed this Rom performs better than stock mainly due to the zip-aligned apk's which optimizes ram usage and the removal of what most would consider the stock sense bloat. The included Spare Parts app lets you speed up window transitions so things open almost instantly. Using this Rom in conjunction with SetCPU to enable "OnDemand" as well as set up profiles to underclock the processor when the screen is off will allow you to get much better battery life which is already good out of the box.

I am getting quadrant score of 1250-1350 with this ROM and Kingxklick BFS #4 with setcpu to ondemand with 245 min and 1075 max.

Is this about what you are getting?

[galactor]

As far as speed this Rom performs better than stock mainly due to the zip-aligned apk's which optimizes ram usage and the removal of what most would consider the stock sense bloat. The included Spare Parts app lets you speed up window transitions so things open almost instantly. Using this Rom in conjunction with SetCPU to enable "OnDemand" as well as set up profiles to underclock the processor when the screen is off will allow you to get much better battery life which is already good out of the box.

Thanks for the feedback. I'll give it a try some time this week.

[Blackberry_Lou]

I am getting quadrant score of 1250-1350 with this ROM and Kingxklick BFS #4 with setcpu to ondemand with 245 min and 1075 max.

Is this about what you are getting?

There was a time when Quadrant score used to mean something to me however those days are gone. That's not to say that Quadrant doesn't tell you something about certain aspects of a ROMs performance but honestly I've run Roms that have produced scores over 1800 on the incredible but the UI felt "choppy" so high Quadrant score doesn't = Smooth. Trust me when I tell you that you won't notice a difference in your day to day use with a Quadrant score of 100 - 150 points less than another Rom it's all about quality in the build. It's best to stick to the stock kernel as closely as possible especially if it's a good one which it is in this case. This minimizes problems you could run into down the road. Just my $.02 take it for what you will

[bearmacerick]

I have what is probably a stupid / noob question. I have loaded the ROM. I'm up and running fine. I prefer the stock HTC music app. I know that the answer to this is to adb push the apk from that removed app list to the system/app folder. My problem is that adb push won't work for me. I go to cmd, adb shell, and type

adb push HtcMusic.apk /system/app

and it says sh: adb: command not found



Anybody got any ideas? I have tried searching and I just haven't found an answer. Thanks in advance!

[Blackberry_Lou]

I have what is probably a stupid / noob question. I have loaded the ROM. I'm up and running fine. I prefer the stock HTC music app. I know that the answer to this is to adb push the apk from that removed app list to the system/app folder. My problem is that adb push won't work for me. I go to cmd, adb shell, and type

adb push HtcMusic.apk /system/app

and it says sh: adb: command not found



Anybody got any ideas? I have tried searching and I just haven't found an answer. Thanks in advance!

Ok here are the steps to get you rockin to your favorite tunes:
1. Place HtcMusic.apk and com.htc.MusicWidget.apk in your sdk "tools" folder
2. Boot into Recovery
3. Under mounts and storage select "mount system"
4. adb push HtcMusic.apk /system/app (now hit enter)
5. adb push com.htc.MusicWidget.apk /system/app (now hit enter)

If you want to remove Music Mod

6. adb shell
7. rm /system/app/MusicMod.apk (now hit enter)
8. Go back to the phone and select "unmount system"
9. Back to the main menu and select (reboot)
10. Rock out to your tunes with the HTC music player