Current dev concentrates to Nightly updates 'cause already decided to wait stable ICS port. Now running #263 (newest version, November 17th 2011) with its stock kernel: 2.6.35.14.
Installed ICS theme and live wallpaper and visual output seems quite flawless.
tiistai 20. joulukuuta 2011
lauantai 19. marraskuuta 2011
Lazy dev
I've noticed that lately my dev has been lazy, mainly swapping to newer CM Nightly ver. Currently running #259 (Nov 13rd 2011) with CM own kernel. Average battery duration is between 36 and 48 hours with average usage.
Still waiting ICS port from CyanogenMod. One day, one day it'll be The Day.
Still waiting ICS port from CyanogenMod. One day, one day it'll be The Day.
sunnuntai 23. lokakuuta 2011
Feeling and posting lazy
I'd like to apologize to my readers being too lazy to post my DZ dev flow.
Currently running Cyanogenmod's Nightly 237 (10222011) with its own kernel (2.6.35.14).
In overall level new 2.3.7 base looks and works smooth. I tried also newest Tiamat's kernel but battery usage was better with CM's own kernel. Still unfortunately battery duration has decreased a bit from previous base, 2.3.5.
But still I like new candy and smooth working base and waiting new ICS port like winning in weekly lottery.
Currently running Cyanogenmod's Nightly 237 (10222011) with its own kernel (2.6.35.14).
In overall level new 2.3.7 base looks and works smooth. I tried also newest Tiamat's kernel but battery usage was better with CM's own kernel. Still unfortunately battery duration has decreased a bit from previous base, 2.3.5.
But still I like new candy and smooth working base and waiting new ICS port like winning in weekly lottery.
maanantai 29. elokuuta 2011
Updated CM Nightly and Tiamat's kernel
Updated CyanogenMod Nightly custom ROM from #153 to #177 and Tiamat's kernel from 1.04 to 1.10. Decided to flash ROM without full wipe (just wipe cache and dalvik cache) instead of losing all personal data and installed applications.
Nothing to lose 'cause I took first Nandroid backup and relied that it would work smoothly. Other matter which supported my decision was that during update base would stay same (2.3.5).
After Nandroid backup and flashing earlier mentioned currently newest (Aug 23rd) Nightly and Tiamat's kernel, noticed that my DZ was operating without any negative issues.
Even though I promised at last post that this post would be Juice'd, still decided to not add it here. In spite of not using Juice, I got appr. 6 days battery duration.
Nothing to lose 'cause I took first Nandroid backup and relied that it would work smoothly. Other matter which supported my decision was that during update base would stay same (2.3.5).
After Nandroid backup and flashing earlier mentioned currently newest (Aug 23rd) Nightly and Tiamat's kernel, noticed that my DZ was operating without any negative issues.
Even though I promised at last post that this post would be Juice'd, still decided to not add it here. In spite of not using Juice, I got appr. 6 days battery duration.
sunnuntai 7. elokuuta 2011
A bit more battery duration improvements
Google'd a bit and tried few tricks and had 96+ hours duration and still not yet touched to idle, min and max cpu clocks.
Briefly how I've used my DZ during four days:
- few calls and messages daily
- several mail sync daily
- few Facebook checks daily
I keep this post short cause main idea was post next battery duration test results. So specific duration:
4 days 25 min 25 s and 12% left. This with stock battery (1350mAh).
Next post should be Juice'd.
Briefly how I've used my DZ during four days:
- few calls and messages daily
- several mail sync daily
- few Facebook checks daily
I keep this post short cause main idea was post next battery duration test results. So specific duration:
4 days 25 min 25 s and 12% left. This with stock battery (1350mAh).
Next post should be Juice'd.
torstai 4. elokuuta 2011
Newest CM nightly [August 2nd 2011]
After using Cyanogenmod Vision 7.03 (Stable) for a while, I decided to change current custom ROM to newer, more adjustable and editable CM Nightly alternative. CM Nightly's version was 157.
I decided to use full wipe before installing new custom ROM just for avoiding any stability or other workaround issues. After installing newer custom ROM, I installed Tiamat's 1.04 kernel.
After using using battery calibration app and installing all essential applications, I charged battery and tried to get some stats for battery duration. First test results showed 50+ hours duration. It was reasonable when considering that only used tweaks were based on screen brightness level and powersave mode.
Next step is install UltimateJuice for tweaking CPU clock levels (idle/min/max) to get final improvements. Also planning to replace stock battery (1350mAh) to Mugen Extended Battery (1800mAh).
Next post provides newest stats of improved battery duration.
I decided to use full wipe before installing new custom ROM just for avoiding any stability or other workaround issues. After installing newer custom ROM, I installed Tiamat's 1.04 kernel.
After using using battery calibration app and installing all essential applications, I charged battery and tried to get some stats for battery duration. First test results showed 50+ hours duration. It was reasonable when considering that only used tweaks were based on screen brightness level and powersave mode.
Next step is install UltimateJuice for tweaking CPU clock levels (idle/min/max) to get final improvements. Also planning to replace stock battery (1350mAh) to Mugen Extended Battery (1800mAh).
Next post provides newest stats of improved battery duration.
maanantai 25. heinäkuuta 2011
Optimizing battery life
After using Cyanogenmod 7.03 (stable) custom rom, I've noticed that battery life isn't so gorgeous. Decided to tweak battery duration as high as possible. R&D process started from XDA dev forums. After few hours research, founded two tips:
1. Calibrate battery via Battery Calibration app (removes batterystats.bin and creates new one), highly recommended to proceed after installing custom rom
2. Install custom kernel, which allows to optimized governor (aims to provide ample performance for responsiveness while keeping power consumption in check)
I installed following custom kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180071
Battery calibration app can be found from here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration
Protip! Custom kernel (.zip) must install as custom rom. Full wipe is recommended but not obligatory. If custom kernel doesn't work properly, re-install with full wipe.
REMEMBER BACKUPS VIA NANDROID!
New dev posts in near future.
1. Calibrate battery via Battery Calibration app (removes batterystats.bin and creates new one), highly recommended to proceed after installing custom rom
2. Install custom kernel, which allows to optimized governor (aims to provide ample performance for responsiveness while keeping power consumption in check)
I installed following custom kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180071
Battery calibration app can be found from here: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration
Protip! Custom kernel (.zip) must install as custom rom. Full wipe is recommended but not obligatory. If custom kernel doesn't work properly, re-install with full wipe.
REMEMBER BACKUPS VIA NANDROID!
New dev posts in near future.
tiistai 12. heinäkuuta 2011
Rooting Desire Z
After deciding not to wait official Gingerbread release via OTA, I followed root instructions from XDA developers' forum (found here: http://tinyurl.com/zeta-root ). Instructions had several steps and required few softwares and additional files to download. Main root process structure was following:
Required:
1. Temp root via ADB.
2. Downgrade to stock RUU (RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5).
3. Perm root via ADB (Clockworkmod, SuperCID, secu-flag off & an Unlocked HBOOT-ENG).
Optional:
4. Install custom ROM (Cyanogenmod Stable 7, 7.03 Vision signed)
Whole process took around one hour (including earlier mentioned required file downloading and installation).
Even though I was beginner with Android tweaking, I succeeded instead of bricking my DZ.
More dev posts coming in near future.
Required:
1. Temp root via ADB.
2. Downgrade to stock RUU (RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5).
3. Perm root via ADB (Clockworkmod, SuperCID, secu-flag off & an Unlocked HBOOT-ENG).
Optional:
4. Install custom ROM (Cyanogenmod Stable 7, 7.03 Vision signed)
Whole process took around one hour (including earlier mentioned required file downloading and installation).
Even though I was beginner with Android tweaking, I succeeded instead of bricking my DZ.
More dev posts coming in near future.
keskiviikko 1. kesäkuuta 2011
User experiences
Earlier smart phone was Nokia N97, which had also touch screen and external qwerty keyboard. Earlier mentioned requirements were also prerequisites for choosing first HTC model.
Current personal user experiences in brief (Desire Z's pros and cons):
+ Android (Froyo 2.2) is workable and stable operating system.
+ God expandability and formability.
+ Accurate screen (Multi-touch tech vs. Nokia N97)
+ Efficiency: CPU (800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 Snapdragon), 512MB RAM and 1.5GB Flash storage capasity.
+ Flash support.
+ MS Exchange support.
+ Other?
- Camera's excellence (vs. Nokia N8)
- Stock applications' functionality (however possible to use replacements).
- Other?
Current personal user experiences in brief (Desire Z's pros and cons):
+ Android (Froyo 2.2) is workable and stable operating system.
+ God expandability and formability.
+ Accurate screen (Multi-touch tech vs. Nokia N97)
+ Efficiency: CPU (800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 Snapdragon), 512MB RAM and 1.5GB Flash storage capasity.
+ Flash support.
+ MS Exchange support.
+ Other?
- Camera's excellence (vs. Nokia N8)
- Stock applications' functionality (however possible to use replacements).
- Other?
First Android
After long consideration I decided to buy first HTC smart phone. I decided to buy HTC Desire Z mainly by following reasons:
- Android
- External qwerty keyboard
- Versatile features
I bought phone without operator locking from Finland (home country). Price was 399 euro. Also updated my current operator contract with following service: Mobile internet connection (0,5MB/s, 1 GB transfer/month) with special offer: 1,9€/month.
- Android
- External qwerty keyboard
- Versatile features
I bought phone without operator locking from Finland (home country). Price was 399 euro. Also updated my current operator contract with following service: Mobile internet connection (0,5MB/s, 1 GB transfer/month) with special offer: 1,9€/month.
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