[ROM] Reborn ROM v2.1 5/13/11

[Nick7]

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[info]This ROM is a combination of some of the greatest features of ThundeROM and nROM to create one high performance ROM that is very reliable.[/info]

Standard Disclaimer:

We are not responsible for your device, SD cards, thermonuclear war, or the current economic crisis. Please do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, we are simply making them available. - Steve Kondik

Requirements:
Your phone must be rooted, have a custom recovery. No exceptions.

Features/Changelog:

v2.1
+Technical
	- changed up the tweaks99 script and build.prop to improve battery life.
	- removed noIQpatch. Too many people had problems with it.

v2
+ Technical
	- picasticks v7 kernel - thanks picasticks
	- changed governer to ondemand
+ Visual
	- added themed notification power widget - thanks JsChiSurf (for the mod) and 96blkgsr (for porting advice)
	- increased transition speeds - thanks k0nane (for the script)
	- removed usb debugging notification - thanks jholm7 (for the tip)
	- gps, music notification, and hot spot icons changed
	- added boot animation
	- network name changed to "Reborn ROM"
	- themed genie widget
	- removed vm button in dialer and made call button larger. Long press 1 for voice mail
+ Application
	- removed file expert. We recommend that you download it from the market for free
	- power control application for controlling some toggles - thanks JsChiSurf
	- removed spare parts because transition speed is set to fast by default
+ Other
	- fixed ringtone being silent after fresh flash
	- named ROM. Nameless ROM was already taken
	- noIQagent.zip now pushed to SD card
	- fixed missing widgets in LG launcher on fresh flash
	- set up wizard on fresh flash
	
v1
+ Base
	- Built off latest source for LGVM670 ([URL="http://www.lg.com/global/support/opensource/opensource.jsp"]source[/URL])
	- removed bloatware
+ Technical
	- hosts file to block ads in apps
	- busybox
	- sysrw & sysro commands
	- zipalign at boot
	- PNG Optimized
	- dalvik cache to cache mod
	- gumbo script - [URL="http://forum.androidcentral.com/members/1663.html"]Thanks gbhil[/URL] (some values based off our existing work, some based off [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12205635&postcount=1"]franciscofranco's work[/URL])
	- many build.prop edits (some values based off our existing work, some based off [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12205635&postcount=1"]franciscofranco's work[/URL])
+ Kernel
	- picasticks v7 kernel -[URL="http://forum.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/76953-kernel-picasticks-oc-kernel-built-lg-source-optimus-v.html"]Thanks Picasticks[/URL]
	- overclocked @ 748 MHz w/ interactive governor on boot
	- able to be OC'ed up to 864 if your phone can handle it
+ Visual
	- custom notification icons for SMS/MMS, Email, Gmail, Gtalk, calendar
	- custom dialer
	- hybrid theme of ThundeROM and nROM
	- 10 HTC wallpapers (CDMA Hero)
	- 8 Android Central wallpapers - [URL="http://forum.androidcentral.com/wallpapers-ringtones-themes/12470-scodoublets-random-droid-wallpaper-emporium.html"]Thanks scodoublet[/URL]
+ Application
	- LG launcher - espresso themed
	- File Expert file manager - [URL="https://market.android.com/details?id=xcxin.filexpert&feature=search_result"]Thanks Geek Software Technology Inc.[/URL]
	- HTC IME mod keyboard -[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6180259&postcount=1"]Thanks gogol[/URL]
	- wifi tether v2.0.8 - [URL="http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether"]Thanks Harry and team[/URL]
	- music mod music player - [URL="http://development.piratemedia.tv/author/admin/"]Thanks Eliot Stocker[/URL]
	- terminal emulator ([URL="https://github.com/jackpal/Android-Terminal-Emulator"]source[/URL]) - [URL="https://github.com/jackpal/Android-Terminal-Emulator/wiki"]Thanks Jack Palevich[/URL]
	- TWS fix application - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11076756&postcount=1"]Thanks lotus22[/URL]
	- app widget picker ([URL="http://code.google.com/p/scrollablecontacts/source/browse/#svn%2Fappwidgetpicker%2Ftrunk"]source[/URL]) - [URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8107962&postcount=1"]Thanks boombuler[/URL]
	- Spare parts - [URL="http://forum.androidcentral.com/members/1663.html"]Thanks gbhil[/URL]
	- updated Gapp
	- alarm clock to replace deskclock
	- modded email client - EAS bypass
+ Other
	- tweaks script build.prop editor ([URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9718502&postcount=1"]Thanks ruigui[/URL])
	- reboot mod
	- voice control button mapped to call
	- only power button wakes phone

Instructions to use Reborn ROM:
*MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP BEFORE FLASHING. THIS IS NOT AN OPTION.*

*For best results, make sure you have a full charge before flashing.*

1. Download RebornROM for the Optimus V. Do not open it, do not extract it, do not rename it.
2. Place on root of sdcard
2. Reboot to recovery.
3. Wipe data,cache,dalvik
4. Flash Reborn ROM.
5. Reboot and enjoy!

Known Bugs specific to this ROM:

• Our launcher doesn't play nice with different LCD density's because the PNG's do not scale. Default density is 160. If you'd like to change your density you need to use a different launcher/home replacement. This is not something we are looking into changing.

Reporting an issue
If you identify an issue that's not already listed in the bugs section above please do the following. If you have not done the following we will simply point you back to this section so please help us help you.
PLEASE DO NOT REPORT GENEREAL ANDROID/SPRINT/FROYO/LG BUGS.

• If you are running a custom kernel do not report the issue until you have gone back to the kernel provided with the ROM, and can duplicate the issue.
• If you are running a task killer/battery saver/app smasher etc etc.... do not report the issue until you have removed the task killer, rebooted your phone, and can duplicate the issue.
• If you are having an issue with any app that you download from the market or any other source, please do not report the issue to us. There is a very good chance this has little or nothing to do with the ROM and everything to do with that specific app. You should check to see if others on similar ROM's are having an issue with that app. Check to see if the app dev has a bugs list. check to see if the app is compatible with your version of Android. Email the app dev to see if they are aware. Uninstall and reinstall the app. etc... etc... etc...
• If you are not on our newest version of the ROM AND did not do a full wipe prior to flashing, do not report an issue until you have done so.
• Do not use this thread as your personal help forum. We understand you may have questions about things that are unrelated to the ROM but you want them answered quick so you post them in here. These types of questions will be moved out of the thread, which requires us to manually intervene, please save us the time. You will notice that the same people who are active in this thread are active in every Optimus thread. Post your question outside of this thread, in the general area for assistance.
  EX: How do I mount or unmount my SD card when i connect to a PC? This is a legitimate question, but has nothing to do with the ROM.
• Duplicate the issue. If you don't know how it happened or how to do it again, neither do we lol
• Have you rebooted your phone and after reboot can duplicate the issue? If not please do.
• Post very detailed instructions on how to duplicate the issue, for example:
  -Click Menu > Settings > Display
  -Un-check "Auto Rotate Screen" then the phone punches me in the face

Credits & Thanks:
- Many credits are given in the changelog. Please take a moment and read them.
- The AndroidCentral Family
- Beezy and KSmithInNY for their work on ThundeROM

Donations:
Not expected but humbly accepted.

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[Nick7]

[tip]

---!---General Tips/FAQ's/How-To's---!---​

Editing your build.prop (JIT, HW ACC, Stagefright):
1. Open terminal emulator, provided in the ROM.
Note: This should be done using the terminal emulator app on the phone, not through ADB/CMD.
2. Type "su" into terminal emulator and allow it to have super user permission
3. Type "sh tweaks" into the emulator
4. Follow the prompt.

Using Wireless Tethering:
Option A)
1. Open the wireless tethering app, provided with the ROM
2. Tap on the screen where it says "press to start tethering"
Option B)
1. Download "Hotspot Widget" from the market.
2. Long press any open spot on any of your home screen and select to add widget, then select hotspot widget.
3. Pressing this widget will now create a wireless network.

How to get Visual Voice-mail:
1. Download Google voice from the market
2. When you first launch this app you will be asked to sign in with your Gmail account. If you don't already have a Google voice account this will allow you to make one. If you only want Google voice for visual voice-mail, thats an option as well.

---!---Launcher Tips/FAQ's/How-To's---!---​

Changing to 5 or 7 home screens:
1. From your home screen, press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
2. Select home settings and change it to 5 or 7 home screens depending on your preference.

Adding or deleting Categories to your app drawer:
1. From your home screen open the app drawer by pressing the up arrow on the launcher.
2. While in the app drawer, press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
3. Select Add Category or delete category depending on what you want to do.
Note: The 2 primary categories, applications and downloads, cannot be deleted.

Moving applications to different categories:
1. From your home screen open the app drawer by pressing the up arrow on the launcher.
2. While in the app drawer, press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
3. Select Rename move item
4. Press and move any item you want into any category you want.
When finished:
2. Press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
3. Select done

Renaming Categories in your app drawer:
1. From your home screen open the app drawer by pressing the up arrow on the launcher.
2. While in the app drawer, press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
3. Select Rename Category.
Note: The 2 primary categories, applications and downloads, can be renamed.

Deleting applications right from your app drawer:
1. From your home screen open the app drawer by pressing the up arrow on the launcher.
2. While in the app drawer, press the physical menu button on the bottom of your phone. Should look like 4 squares.
3. Select uninstall
Note: Only applications located in data/app are eligible to be uninstalled this way.

Changing icons on your launcher:
1. From your home screen open the app drawer by pressing the up arrow on the launcher.
2. While in the app drawer, long press on the app you'd like to add to the launcher. The phone will slightly vibrate and take you to your home screen
3. Drag the icon you've been long pressing onto the slot on the launcher you'd like it to go.
4. Once on the spot, lift finger.[/tip]

 

[thexxoffspring]

Screen doesn't rotate

 

[overthinkingme]

Thanks for this, can't wait to try!

Sent from my VM670 using Tapatalk

 

[Kreatur3]

I assume they would, but wanted to confirm that your themes you made for the S rom would work here? Also your S rom uses the pica kernel I believe. Does this one use the pica v kernel?

Nvm on kernel. Missed it in the information.

 

[RavenSEAL]

Awesome! Can't wait to try it out! i been waiting for an official port!

Will report once i get home and try it out!

 

[KSmithInNY]

Anxious to hear feedback. We're excited to be supporting more phones

 

[Kreatur3]

We are excited to get another great option for a ROM! I am flashing it now so will report my feedback once I know how it affects and runs on my phone.

Thoughts. (early) dig the unlock only coming up with power button.
Love the transparency. I tried getting it to work when using UOT but kept failing on me.

 

[KSmithInNY]

We are excited to get another great option for a ROM! I am flashing it now so will report my feedback once I know how it affects and runs on my phone.

Make sure it's a full wipe please.

 

[Kreatur3]

Make sure it's a full wipe please.

Yup, thanks for the reminder. I ALWAYS do every wipe option when putting on a new rom so as to avoid any conflicts that might arise. Even when the Dev says it isn't necessarily necessary I still always do it.

Edit: I flashed it with CWMA .6 figured I'd post since I'm sure someone or other will ask. (not that they will read this) haha.

 

[thexxoffspring]

Ok I reflashed and rotation works. The hard keys don't turn on the screen whichis kinda a pain but oh well

 

[jmel]

Ok I reflashed and rotation works. The hard keys don't turn on the screen whichis kinda a pain but oh well

But he stated that in the first post...

 

[Kreatur3]

Ok I reflashed and rotation works. The hard keys don't turn on the screen whichis kinda a pain but oh well

My rotation isn't working on the home screen but does on all apps and app drawer. Don't really care about homescreen not rotating.
The power button being the only thing to bring up unlock screen is cool imo but I keep trying to hit home so will take me a bit to get used to lol.

 

[thexxoffspring]

But he stated that in the first post...

My bad

 

[krowley3]

Thanks for sharing this ROM with us. Everything is working great so far.

*Edit: The only thing that I have noticed is that in the OP you state that there is a TWS fix application included, but it is not running at boot. Not a big deal but thought I would let you know. I installed with a full wipe and everything else is flawless for me. Thanks again.

 

[mmarz]

My rotation isn't working on the home screen but does on all apps and app drawer. Don't really care about homescreen not rotating.
The power button being the only thing to bring up unlock screen is cool imo but I keep trying to hit home so will take me a bit to get used to lol.

I usually remap the side "voice" button to the power button and let it wake the phone. That makes single handed wake and off, easy to do with my thumb.

 

[Kreatur3]

Weird issue. After installing this rom/kernel it wouldnt recognize my second partition for links2sd. I know there have been issues in the past with pica and ext so tried flashing over the Bumblebee kernel (which is what I normally use) and same issue. Thought maybe my sd card was going bad so restored my backup of rodimus/bumblebee and everything is working fine again.

Yes, I did a full wipe of every option in the CWMA .6 version menu structure.

 

[00damedash]

NICE ROM!!!!! but i been dying 2 kno how 2 get that power menu

 

[vee]

I usually remap the side "voice" button to the power button and let it wake the phone. That makes single handed wake and off, easy to do with my thumb.

Is there an easy way to remap voice key to do that?

About the rom, flashed it with full wipe with no issues, lovin it so far. Gotta say, I hope I don't run into any issues with this rom, this is possibly the best theme based rom i've used, and I've used a lot. Will update later.

 

[cole2kb]

Flash after wiped, I keep getting "The process android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." Over and over. Thoughts?

Elaboration: This happened after I restored my SMS backup from Titanium Backup (I like to save text messages.) I am coming down from 2.3.3, didn't think about it being an issue but I assume this is what the problem is.

Last edit: Seems to be fine after I wiped and flashed again, not going to try restoring my SMS again. Oh well, not a big deal in the grand scheme of things, although if anyone can think of a way to restore them that would be awesome.