[ROM] Harmonia 1.9 Froyo (Aphrodite+Picasticks) 12June12
Updated 12June12
Harmonia, daughter of Aphrodite, is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord.
This is the love child of the Aphrodite Rom series and Picasticks' Kernel, like any child she a mixture of her parents, we (Picasticks and I) took the best parts of the Aphrodite roms and mated it to the Picasticks kernel, the result is Harmonia. Being the next generation, I felt it deserved a next generational name.
About the Aphrodite Family:
The idea is pretty much a bare rom, based on the stock rom, but with updates/tweaks/and things that should have been included but weren't, that you add your themes and such to, You won't find any bloat, what is here is here because it needs to be and not much more. I do provide some theming elements and extras (see post #2) however they are optional. This allows you to create the phone you want without anything you don't want or need. Just a lean, mean phone, your way.
Options are in post #2
Warning
While I do all I can to ensure these work properly, but things do happen, so use it at your own risk.
Latest Download and Install:
If you are not running an older version, in recovery, make sure to "Wipe data/factory reset" and in advanced, "wipe Dalvik Cache".
This is highly recommended for all to avoid problems.
(warning this wipes your phone, make backups first, see below for tips on doing this)
Options and extras are located in post 2.
Download
http://www.vmroms.com/index.php?topic=5.0[/URL
Still uses the same statusbars.
[URL=https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=3OSuaKNxXyDzW9J14zEMvh3YgOGmn2d3xonnRNzpxxe4M8kvOF20diKc6MC&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0b9dcb01a9b6dc564e45f62871326a5e]Donate here if you feel inclined to brighten my day.
Changes:
Added Goo.Im updater information (not compatible yet)
Fixed WIfi
Fixed Installer, no more black screens for those on newer phones
Speed up installer
Fixed Network location
Added Harmonia Updater (removable through settings)
Added VMroms app (removable through settings)
Updated Superuser
Updated Play
Added a small boot Animation (very lightweight)
Rom Info
Google Play
Vmroms app
Small boot animation (lightweight)
AWESOME battery life!!
New installer, one of the rare Froyo roms with the newer Edify code to work with the newer recoveries.
Picasticks kernel (with OV based Ramdisk)
Mvdalvik, this gives you 170megs of storage space (about 40 more than previously available)
Time without signal fix (Thanks Obijohn!)
Power Button Reboot option (Thanks Obijohn!)
Optimized drivers
Internal wipe gone
Wifi hotspot built into menu system
Init.d support built-in
Updated email (from 2.2.2)
Updated MMS (from 2.2.2)
Updated Gmail
Swype!
Speed tweaks
Malware patch
Activate app.
CPU set to interactive, max speed is 864 (requires an overclock utility to exceed stock speeds)
De-branded (not themed) and cleared of junk.
New startup animations, wallpaper and logos (see post #2 for options)
Removed all but one ringtone (I renamed Guitar_Trip to Anthem so nothing breaks, saves 400k) Media pack available (see post #2 for options).
Removed alternate languages. Language pack available (see post #2).
Important Notes
Fixed flashing issues!!!!! (Let's hope)
This is NOT overclocked. You need an overclock utility for that.
The Activate shortcut auto deletes from the desktop on first boot, this
is expected.
This will take up to 5 minutes to boot the first time, sit back and enjoy the
show.
Double check your ringtones if you restore that info as they have changed.
Important Google apps info:
Many are removed, however those that pose installation issues
(Search) or config hassles (Gmail auto-sync) have been left in.
No wasted space or the need to wait for updates.
The only Google apps included are Gmail, mail, market search and voice dialer and search, all of which are up to date.
If you want Maps, install Maps, if you Street View, install Street View, etc.. If it is easily grabbed from the market, I removed it. Maps and a few other things are available as flashable zips to restore them, see post 2.
CPU overclock recommended settings:
I wouldn't recommend going below 400mhz, we are finding it
simply isn't efficient. If you tend to just listen to music and surf,
400 should be your baseline. Those who use navigation, play
videos and/or Angry Birds, you may find 600 better as a minimum.
If you find your phone getting warm during use, raising the
baseline may actually help. No, I did not write that backwards,
it's due to how the processor works. See this thread for more information:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/73290-optimus-v-battery-drain-optimization-tests-part-2-a.html
I owe a great deal to Picasticks, BigSuperSquid, Obijohn, RevolutionRed, Takenover83, Mmmark111 and Marzz, be it directly or indirectly, this rom wouldn't be here or as good without them all.
Updated 12June12
Harmonia, daughter of Aphrodite, is the immortal goddess of harmony and concord.
This is the love child of the Aphrodite Rom series and Picasticks' Kernel, like any child she a mixture of her parents, we (Picasticks and I) took the best parts of the Aphrodite roms and mated it to the Picasticks kernel, the result is Harmonia. Being the next generation, I felt it deserved a next generational name.
About the Aphrodite Family:
The idea is pretty much a bare rom, based on the stock rom, but with updates/tweaks/and things that should have been included but weren't, that you add your themes and such to, You won't find any bloat, what is here is here because it needs to be and not much more. I do provide some theming elements and extras (see post #2) however they are optional. This allows you to create the phone you want without anything you don't want or need. Just a lean, mean phone, your way.
Options are in post #2
Warning
While I do all I can to ensure these work properly, but things do happen, so use it at your own risk.
Latest Download and Install:
If you are not running an older version, in recovery, make sure to "Wipe data/factory reset" and in advanced, "wipe Dalvik Cache".
This is highly recommended for all to avoid problems.
(warning this wipes your phone, make backups first, see below for tips on doing this)
Options and extras are located in post 2.
Download
http://www.vmroms.com/index.php?topic=5.0[/URL
Still uses the same statusbars.
[URL=https://www.paypal.com/us/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_flow&SESSION=3OSuaKNxXyDzW9J14zEMvh3YgOGmn2d3xonnRNzpxxe4M8kvOF20diKc6MC&dispatch=5885d80a13c0db1f8e263663d3faee8d0b9dcb01a9b6dc564e45f62871326a5e]Donate here if you feel inclined to brighten my day.
Changes:
Added Goo.Im updater information (not compatible yet)
Fixed WIfi
Fixed Installer, no more black screens for those on newer phones
Speed up installer
Fixed Network location
Added Harmonia Updater (removable through settings)
Added VMroms app (removable through settings)
Updated Superuser
Updated Play
Added a small boot Animation (very lightweight)
Rom Info
Google Play
Vmroms app
Small boot animation (lightweight)
AWESOME battery life!!
New installer, one of the rare Froyo roms with the newer Edify code to work with the newer recoveries.
Picasticks kernel (with OV based Ramdisk)
Mvdalvik, this gives you 170megs of storage space (about 40 more than previously available)
Time without signal fix (Thanks Obijohn!)
Power Button Reboot option (Thanks Obijohn!)
Optimized drivers
Internal wipe gone
Wifi hotspot built into menu system
Init.d support built-in
Updated email (from 2.2.2)
Updated MMS (from 2.2.2)
Updated Gmail
Swype!
Speed tweaks
Malware patch
Activate app.
CPU set to interactive, max speed is 864 (requires an overclock utility to exceed stock speeds)
De-branded (not themed) and cleared of junk.
New startup animations, wallpaper and logos (see post #2 for options)
Removed all but one ringtone (I renamed Guitar_Trip to Anthem so nothing breaks, saves 400k) Media pack available (see post #2 for options).
Removed alternate languages. Language pack available (see post #2).
Important Notes
Fixed flashing issues!!!!! (Let's hope)
This is NOT overclocked. You need an overclock utility for that.
The Activate shortcut auto deletes from the desktop on first boot, this
is expected.
This will take up to 5 minutes to boot the first time, sit back and enjoy the
show.
Double check your ringtones if you restore that info as they have changed.
Important Google apps info:
Many are removed, however those that pose installation issues
(Search) or config hassles (Gmail auto-sync) have been left in.
No wasted space or the need to wait for updates.
The only Google apps included are Gmail, mail, market search and voice dialer and search, all of which are up to date.
If you want Maps, install Maps, if you Street View, install Street View, etc.. If it is easily grabbed from the market, I removed it. Maps and a few other things are available as flashable zips to restore them, see post 2.
CPU overclock recommended settings:
I wouldn't recommend going below 400mhz, we are finding it
simply isn't efficient. If you tend to just listen to music and surf,
400 should be your baseline. Those who use navigation, play
videos and/or Angry Birds, you may find 600 better as a minimum.
If you find your phone getting warm during use, raising the
baseline may actually help. No, I did not write that backwards,
it's due to how the processor works. See this thread for more information:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/optimus-v-rooting-roms-hacks/73290-optimus-v-battery-drain-optimization-tests-part-2-a.html
I owe a great deal to Picasticks, BigSuperSquid, Obijohn, RevolutionRed, Takenover83, Mmmark111 and Marzz, be it directly or indirectly, this rom wouldn't be here or as good without them all.
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