ARCHIVED: [DEAD ROM] ThundeROM V1.8.3 4/5/2011

[iadubber]

I'm up and running! Thanks for all the tips and tricks!

I got one error the first time I tried. Error line 98 copying to SD card. I figured the card was about full and that was the case. I removed a bunch of music and tried again with success.

 

[KSmithInNY]

I got the same thing. Uninstalling it fixed it. I also had to uninstall quick boot to get an update. This may be an issue with preinstalled apps.

It will happen with any app that we compressed and signed. This causes the app to have a smaller footprint and use less resources. It's not a problem because for the 6 months you use the phone and don't update those apps (because those apps aren't updated often) you enjoy the additional space it gives you.

To prevent confusion, in the next version which is currently being tested we stopped doing this. There are also some reorganization which will give a person doing a fresh flash 160mb on first boot so you will not be losing the space by us not compressing.

 

[forum_user_99]

Sprint logo on start up stays, crickets chirping during start up is gone. Yes you're running Thunder Rom, the only other rom for this phone is a black theme. Additionally in the other rom, titled nROM, while, in some versions of nROM, sprint id is disabled, the icon is still to the right of the apps tray. Thunder rom, unless you have changed the background, also has the android central android as the background and on the lock screen. There are a LOT of changes in thunder rom but the easiest way to tell if its thunder is if sprint id is to the right of the apps or not. If not its Thunder rom.

Thanks. This confirms that I am running Thunder ROM. Loving it. Great Work guys.

Will install this one on the second phone this weekend.

 

[kalex]

It will happen with any app that we compressed and signed. This causes the app to have a smaller footprint and use less resources. It's not a problem because for the 6 months you use the phone and don't update those apps (because those apps aren't updated often) you enjoy the additional space it gives you.

To prevent confusion, in the next version which is currently being tested we stopped doing this. There are also some reorganization which will give a person doing a fresh flash 160mb on first boot so you will not be losing the space by us not compressing.

Thanks for the TIP. I got the same error and was about to post it. This thread is my go to thread so I checked it before posting it

 

[matrixceccano]

you can only have the theme? for optimus one?

 

[ccrs8]

I just installed ThundeROM 1.4, upgrading from 1.3. I wiped dalvik and cache but not data per the instructions. Now all of my shortcuts and widgets are missing from my screens. All my programs are still installed and accessible via the launcher and all my settings are still there, I just have 5 blank screens (other than the google search bar at the top and a weather and news widget on the first left of center screen). Is this a byproduct of the new launcher?

Anyway, not that big of a deal, just wasn't aware that was going to happen and wanted to let the devs know in case they also were not aware that would happen.

 

[ccrs8]

Another thing I noticed after upgrading to 1.4 is that the Hotspot Widget does not seem to work. When I add it to my desktop, instead of seeing the bar at the top of the widget that tells you if it is on or off, it is just a blank grey box. Pressing it does nothing. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it from the market, but it does the same thing. Going in to my wireless settings and trying to enable the portable wifi hotspot there gives me a "network is unavailable" error after thinking for about 5 seconds. 3g data and wifi do work independently, so I think it is an issue with the tethering itself.

EDIT: I don't mean to come across as ungrateful. It's a great ROM that I will continue to use, I just wanted to give my feedback as it looks like I'm one of the first to install 1.4 since you released it only about an hour ago.

EDIT 2: rebooting the phone cleared this up

 

[ccrs8]

Another thing I noticed after upgrading to 1.4 is that the Hotspot Widget does not seem to work. When I add it to my desktop, instead of seeing the bar at the top of the widget that tells you if it is on or off, it is just a blank grey box. Pressing it does nothing. I uninstalled it and reinstalled it from the market, but it does the same thing. Going in to my wireless settings and trying to enable the portable wifi hotspot there gives me a "network is unavailable" error after thinking for about 5 seconds. 3g data and wifi do work independently, so I think it is an issue with the tethering itself.

Actually, after further testing, it appears to be a general issue with widgets. The google search bar is unresponsive and two other widgets I added (calendar, NPR streaming widget) also don't pull data or respond to tapping them.

EDIT: rebooting the phone cleared this up.

 

[Fajo]

Actually, after further testing, it appears to be a general issue with widgets. The google search bar is unresponsive and two other widgets I added (calendar, NPR streaming widget) also don't pull data or respond to tapping them.

Must be something with your phone. I just upgraded did a DV Cac and normal cac wipe upgraded and everything works just fine.. This was sent from the wireless teather using my laptop.

 

[KSmithInNY]

Must be something with your phone. I just upgraded did a DV Cac and normal cac wipe upgraded and everything works just fine.. This was sent from the wireless teather using my laptop.

Ditto ... sent from my laptop wireless connected to My Optimus S running ThundeROM v1.4

 

[ccrs8]

Must be something with your phone. I just upgraded did a DV Cac and normal cac wipe upgraded and everything works just fine.. This was sent from the wireless teather using my laptop.

Well, I did what I do with any computer when I experience problems and rebooted, and it looks like all of these issues cleared up. The issues I was experiencing were all observed directly after installing the ROM after the very first boot up. Restarting the phone cleared them all up. The only issue that I'm not sure about is the issue with the missing desktop icons, as I re-added them before I rebooted. Perhaps they would have shown up if I rebooted before re-adding them.

Anyway, sorry for any alarm I caused!

 

[captmeach7]

Does Swype still work with the Gingerbread keyboard?

 

[kalex]

When in doubt - reboot

 

[KSmithInNY]

Does Swype still work with the Gingerbread keyboard?

We did not touch swype.

 

[kalex]

The only issue that I'm not sure about is the issue with the missing desktop icons, as I re-added them before I rebooted. Perhaps they would have shown up if I rebooted before re-adding them.
Anyway, sorry for any alarm I caused!

I can confirm that mine didn't make it either. I did first boot followed by second reboot. None of my icons, widgets, folders made it through the flash. I think it has to do with launcher replacement. V1.4 ROM uses gingerbread launcher and older versions used another type. not a big deal. I like new animations and effects though. Nice job


Alex

 

[KSmithInNY]

I can confirm that mine didn't make it either. I did first boot followed by second reboot. None of my icons, widgets, folders made it through the flash. I think it has to do with launcher replacement. V1.4 ROM uses gingerbread launcher and older versions used another type. not a big deal. I like new animations and effects though. Nice job


Alex

Alex is correct, widgets don't transfer with launchers. Same as if you download any launcher from the market, you need to add the widgets back.

 

[randyist]

The Greatest weekend ever

Thank you guys for such hard work. I don't know how you can come up with such awesome roms, so quickly - probably because ya'll geniuses ! .. It's nice to have the best of the best working on a phone that I now really enjoy using. Thank you!!!!!

 

[randyist]

I also give you guys (Kevin) much credit for putting up with RIDICULOUS questions, and bug claims. This Rom is by far the most stable Rom i've ever run on any platform.

 

[basketthis]

Can't wait to try the new one. I think I've convinced someone else to convert as well. Quick trip to best buy for a sd card and then onto thunder rom 1.4!

 

[ltrz]

i dig it. dig the how "ADD TO HOME SCREEN" on long press comes up.( on a angle/corner swoop.)
also in wallpapers the way the screen comes up i personally like it. (half screen slide/choppy effect) (have no idea how to explain it lol)
but im sure some people are going to think there is a issue there. but its diff and i like it. (unless its not to be like that and i happen to like mistakes..i dunno) lol..same with when in text. opening a text screen (to write or open previous convos) its comes from the left side (quick open close effect)
also the way gingerbread keyboard comes from mid screen and drops down. like it.

nice work on the update!