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3 hours to Froyo

The beast is about to get its hands dirty with a 'somewhat official' Froyo announcement up at samsung-firmware.webs.com. No one expected it to come so early and we were barely getting used to our Eclair tweaks. This build seems to be a test build and its called JP1, but we'll take it anyways. ... Tock goes my clock (no pun intended)

The beast now walks with me

Samsung Galaxy S This mighty beast is the latest addition to my Smartphone Library. Well, its been a couple of weeks actually, which also explains why there's been no new ROMs coming for the HTC Diamond (which I still have - actually my wife does now). A day into the purchase and I rooted this beastly android wonder and also put up a custom ROM on it and managed to pull the charts down with ...

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1J)

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1J) About the ROM Version: RaL.GT1J XIP/SYS Build: 23568 (6.5.5) Release Date: May 05, 2010 Free Program Memory: 54.42 MB (at bootup - without Titanium running) (52.26 MB with Titanium) Pagepool: 8 MB Applications in this ROM: (new/updated apps in green) Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode) PHM Registry 0.70 Gen.Y. DualBoot loade...

Windows Phone 7 Series – Why so serious?

And so it's finally here. Call it late, call it timely, call it your mother-in-law, it's here. Well, not quite here yet, but we figure it's going to be out soon enough. What we do know for one is that MS wasn't shitting our faces with mock primers all this while. And indeed there's been some thought (serious or otherwise) into this new coming ... Needless to say, they've come up with a humdin...

iPad – Naming Disaster #2 for Apple

With over 2 million jokes flooding tweets, forums, blogs, technology & news sites, the iPad has become the worlds hottest funny name ever. A "kink" in the armor of Mr. Right, Steve Jobs, needless to say, they've gone with a disaster of a name twice over now. The first time around with iPhone 3GS (someone really put the stopper on your branding thinktank) and now with iPad, they've hit the skie...

Dual Boot Android & WinMo on Diamond/Touch Pro (VGA)

We've had this coming for a while now and have thrown out our devices like a village bicycle to makes the best of what XDA developers give us. The latest bit of scoop (a little late into its arrival @ Surffin today) is that Android and WinMo will co-exist on the same device. And whats more, there will be a boot-up option to select the OS of choice. Of course, not all features are function...

PS3 Hacked!! Sony to cross-sell Toothbrushes

After 3 years the PS3 has finally been hacked!!! I'd say it's finally music to the ears of most avid gamers, well at least the cheap ones, who hate sucking their wallets up for each game. Is it ready for game backups? Well not as yet, at least not entirely so, as our friendly neighborhood hacker 'geohot' (aka George Hotz) has figured the entire system inside out and is working his way up (so...

My next purchase – Nexus One OR HD2?

There are so many vigor filled claimants in the Smartphone market today, each claimimg superiority over the other in their top five or six self made basic feature sets that a Smartphone of this day and age should apparently spoil its users with. The question here is - Has anyone asked the user what they really want? But yes, one would argue that there are numerous usability design and experienc...

Pop & Whoosh!

This block commences the start of a new series of geek-o-garb sessions ...... With no serious intention to keep you informed, entertained and pepped up as we walk on, I start this day. The M&M on the side doesn't really mean anything. Don't bother trying to figure that out. During the course of my typical day, I'm mostly clueless about my doings. While the rest of my real world time goes...

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1J)

Posted By: Abhi on May 5, 2010 in General, ROM - Comments: No Comments »

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1J)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1J
XIP/SYS Build: 23568 (6.5.5)
Release Date: May 05, 2010
Free Program Memory: 54.42 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)
(52.26 MB with Titanium)
Pagepool: 8 MB

Applications in this ROM: (new/updated apps in green)

Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
PHM Registry 0.70
Gen.Y. DualBoot loader Only (with ElCondor’s Theme)
OMarket 1.2 (updated)
Lockscreen fixed (FINALLY)
Updated video drivers (neos2007 v3 with opengl)
Dark Ninja (HTC) Desire Taskbar
Skyfire 1.5
MSN Money (works)
MSN Weather(works)
Codec & DRM support (divx, mkv etc should work now with Divx Player, Coreplayer etc.)
New MS Keyboard
Arkswitch 1.1
Google Maps 4.1 with Voice Search
Long Press End Key (works now)
Wi-fi Router
ralphusion icon pack (beta)
Opera Mini 5
Titanium Notification
FingerKbd 2
Youtube 2.6
New Comm Manager
FlashLight
Marketplace 1.2 (with install-to-Storage-Card in settings)
Facebook 1.2
Titanium Weather with Radar
Arcsoft MMS (5_2_0_47)
Streaming Media
SensorSDK 4
BsB G-Config
Media Toolkit
Touch Response
Ryon WM Dialer Skin
FM Radio
Fullscreen Player
BsB STaskManager (courtesy makeveral & recommended by bankai)
Leo Calculator
Leo Connection Setup (with latest operator config)
QuickGPS
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
RAM Sweeper
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown

Apps not included in this ROM: (apps removed in red)

Sense 2.1 (never was a fan)
Advanced Taskmanager
Aluke’s taskbar theme
BsB Linterna
EzInput 2.1
Opera 10 beta 3
Advanced Config
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Pocket RAR 3.90
Diamond Tweak
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred canvas (or Qilin from post #2)
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Fixes & Core Updates (from GT1i)

Fixed Lockscreen Delay (FINALLY)
Fixed Lockscreen Answer/Ignore key delay (FINALLY)
Beam is disabled (unchecked) by default. You can enable it as required.
Extremely fast ROM (haven’t benched it yet, but it should give good results)
Consistent, Stable and decent battery life

Key Features & Change log (from previous ROMs)

Added some apps (see app list)
Complete Unattended Installation (post flashing). No Screen Alignment, No Password screen till the 2nd boot
Customization choice on 2nd boot using XDAUC (timezone, font (trebuchet), sim contacts, key vibrate, Gen.Y.Boot, Rearrange shortcuts into folders etc.)
UC is open to the user. You can choose to not go through these customizations.
Choice of 4 column start menu in UC
Choice of threaded sms in UC
Choice of keyboard vibration in UC (Note: Saying No will not install Touch Response)
Fixed Key Vibrate with introduction of Touch Response (Settings-System) and added it as UC
Fixed Youtube link in Opera (now opens the video in streaming media player)
Fixed/Changed Import button in Titanium to Open (Opera Mini & Mobile 10′s favorites structure has changed a little since 9.7. I’ve included IE and Opera as browsers with no option for import in either)
Fixed Lock Screen issue

Known Issues & Fixes

If Opera Mini 5 does not connect, change Protocol from Socket to HTTP in Settings-Advanced
Stuck on with FB2 for this release as well despite the showing on the poll (favoring Ezinput).

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1J from Multiupload

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

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ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1G)

Posted By: Abhi on March 8, 2010 in ROM - Comments: No Comments »

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1G)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1G
XIP/SYS Build: 23544 (6.5.5)
Release Date: Mar 8, 2010
Free Program Memory: 59.23 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)
(57.18 MB with Titanium)

Applications in this ROM: (new apps in green)

Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
PHM Registry 0.70
Gen.Y. DualBoot loader Only (with ElCondor’s Theme)
Google Maps 4 with Buzz
Opera 10 beta 3
Facebook 1.2
New MS Keyboard
MSN Money
MSN Weather
Titanium Weather with Radar
Arcsoft MMS (updated to 5_2_0_47)
Streaming Media
SensorSDK 4
BsB G-Config
Media Toolkit
Touch Response
Ryon WM Dialer Skin
Long Press End Key
Youtube
FM Radio
Fullscreen Player
BsB STaskManager (courtesy makeveral & recommended by bankai)
Leo Calculator
Leo Connection Setup (with latest operator config)
Marketplace
OpnMarket
QuickGPS
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
Aluke’s taskbar theme (uninstallable)
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown

Apps not included in this ROM: (apps removed in red)

Sense 2.1 (never was a fan)
Advanced Taskmanager
EzInput 2.1 (too buggy)
Advanced Config
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Pocket RAR 3.90
Diamond Tweak
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred canvas (or Qilin from post #2)
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Key Features & Change log (from previous ROMs)

Added some apps (see app list)
Complete Unattended Installation (post flashing). No Screen Alignment, No Password screen till the 2nd boot
Customization choice on 2nd boot using XDAUC (timezone, sim contacts, key vibrate, Gen.Y.Boot, Rearrange shortcuts into folders etc.)
UC is open to the user. You can choose to not go through these customizations.
Choice of 4 column start menu in UC
Choice of threaded sms in UC
Choice of keyboard vibration in UC (Note: Saying No will not install Touch Response)
Fixed Key Vibrate with introduction of Touch Response (Settings-System) and added it as UC
Fixed Youtube link in Opera 10 (now opens the video in streaming media player)
Fixed/Changed Import button in Titanium to Open (Opera Mobile 10′s favorites structure has changed a little since 9.7. I’ve included IE and Opera as browsers with no option for import in either)
Fixed Lock Screen issue (Used Tommy’s fix which has updated .cpr files. Hard Button & Soft keys both work now. Check post #2 for workarounds in case problem persists)

Fixes & Core Updates (from GT1F)

Much Improved RAM (now boasts 59.23 MB free RAM without Titanium and about 57.18 with Titanium) i.e. about 4.6MB more than GT1F
Fixed Home Screen Wallpaper Alignment Issues
Extremely fast ROM (haven’t benched it yet, but it should give good results)
Consistent, Stable and strong battery life

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1G from Mediafire

Mirrors:
4shared: coming soon…

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

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ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1F)

Posted By: Abhi on February 13, 2010 in Mobile, ROM - Comments: 1 Comment »

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1F)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1F
XIP/SYS Build: 23529 (6.5.5)
Release Date: Feb 13, 2010
Free Program Memory: 54.44 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)

Applications in this ROM: (new apps in green)

Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
Opera 10 beta 2
PHM Registry 0.70
Gen.Y. DualBoot loader only (with ElCondor’s Theme for the loader

Google Maps 4 with Buzz
Arcsoft MMS (updated to 5_2_0_47)
Streaming Media
SensorSDK 4
BsB G-Config
Media Toolkit
Touch Response
Ryon WM Dialer Skin
Long Press End Key
Youtube
FM Radio
Fullscreen Player
BsB STaskManager (courtesy makeveral & recommended by bankai)
Leo Calculator
Leo Connection Setup (with latest operator config)
Marketplace (pre-downloaded)
OpnMarket
QuickGPS
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
Aluke’s taskbar theme (uninstallable)
Facebook 1.1
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown

Apps not included in this ROM: (apps removed in red)

Sense 2.1 (never was a fan)
Advanced Taskmanager
Advanced Config
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Pocket RAR 3.90
Diamond Tweak
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred canvas (or Qilin from post #2)
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Key Features & Change log (from previous ROMs)

Added some apps (see app list)
Customization choice on 2nd boot using XDAUC (timezone, sim contacts, key vibrate, Gen.Y.Boot, Rearrange shortcuts into folders etc.)
UC is open to the user. You can choose to not go through these customizations.
Choice of 4 column start menu in UC
Choice of threaded sms in UC
Choice of keyboard vibration in UC (Note: Saying No will not install Touch Response)
Fixed Lock Screen issue (Used MindFrost’s fix which has updated .cpr files. Hard Button & Soft keys both work now. Still not 100%. Check post #2 for workarounds in case problem persists)
Added Ezinput SIP menu (Start-System-EZ21Settings)

Fixes & Core Updates (from GT1e)

More free RAM (about 2.5MB more than GT1e) Too little?? I’ll push for more in the next release
Extremely fast ROM (haven’t benched it yet, but it should give good results)
Consistent and strong battery life
Fixed Auto-Rotate in Opera (album pending)
Fixed Key Vibrate with introduction of Touch Response (Settings-System) and added it as UC
Fixed Youtube link in Opera 10 (now opens the video in streaming media player)
Fixed/Changed Import button in Titanium to Open (Opera Mobile 10′s favorites structure has changed a little since 9.7. I’ve included IE and Opera as browsers with no option for import in either)

Some odd issues (reported in other forums) for this new build (23529):

After Flashing during first bootup, the screen freezes on the align screen

Some minor crashes have been reported

Note: I haven’t observed any of these in my ROM. Please do report in case you do.

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1F from Mediafire

Issues with EzInput & Language Files?
Click here to download the same RaL.GT1F minus EzInput from Mediafire
(Note: This build has the old MS keyboard and not the new one)

Mirrors:
4shared:
RaL.GT1F
OR
RaL.GT1F (no ezinput)

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

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ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1e)

Posted By: Abhi on February 2, 2010 in Mobile, ROM - Comments: No Comments »

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1e)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1e
XIP/SYS Build: 23518
Release Date: Feb 02, 2010
Free Program Memory: 52.78 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)

Applications in this ROM:

Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
Opera 10 beta
PHM Registry 0.70
Gen.Y. DualBoot loader only (with ElCondor’s Theme for the loader)
Advanced Config
Arcsoft MMS
Youtube
FM Radio
Fullscreen Player
BsB STaskManager (courtesy makeveral & recommended by bankai)
Leo Calculator
Leo Connection Setup (with latest operator configs)
Marketplace (pre-downloaded)
OpnMarket
QuickGPS
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
Aluke’s taskbar theme (uninstallable)
Facebook 1.1
Google Maps 3.2.1.17
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown

Apps not included in this ROM:

Sense 2.1 (never was a fan)
Advanced Taskmanager
Pocket RAR 3.90
Diamond Tweak
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred canvas (or Qilin from post #2)
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Change log (from previous ROMs)

Added some apps (see app list)
Customization choice on 2nd boot using XDAUC (timezone, sim contacts, Gen.Y.Boot, Rearrange shortcuts into folders etc.)
Kept this open to the User. You can choose to not go through these customizations.
Fixed Lock Screen issue (Used MindFrost’s fix which has updated .cpr files. Hard Button & Soft keys both work now. Still not 100%. Check post #2 for workarounds in case problem persists)
Added Ezinput SIP menu (Start-System-EZ21Settings)
Added support for Ezinput additional language (haven’t included the language packs. You will need to add them separately)

Fixes & Core Updates (from GT1d)

More free RAM (about 1.5MB more) Too little?? I’ll push for more in the next release
Extremely fast ROM (haven’t benched it yet, but it should give good results)
Battery life better than GT1d
Double icons for Keylock, USB2PC removed
Latest Leo Provider Settings included. (second boot)
Far more stable and much much faster than the previous ROM

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1e from 4shared

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

You can follow the proceeds of this thread at XDA (here)

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ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1d)

Posted By: Abhi on January 27, 2010 in Mobile, ROM - Comments: No Comments »

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1d)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1d
XIP/SYS Build: 23518
Release Date: Jan 26, 2010
Program Memory: 51.17 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)

Applications in this ROM:
Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
Opera 10 beta
Advanced Taskmanager
Pocket RAR 3.90
PHM Registry 0.70
Marketplace (pre-downloaded)
OpnMarket
QuickGPS
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
Aluke’s taskbar theme
Facebook 1.1
Google Maps 3.2.1.17
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown
Diamond Tweak

Apps not included in this ROM:
Arcsoft MMS (memory hogger over time. Is available as a cab in XDA)
Sense 2.1 (never was a fan)
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred dialer
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Change log (from GT1c)

Added some apps (see app list)
Custom Settings option on 2nd boot using XDAUC (timezone, sim contacts, key vibrate etc.)
Folder Creation & Menu Items Reorder option at 2nd boot
Fixed Lock Screen issue (Used Tommy’s fix which has updated .cpr files. Hard Button & Soft keys both work now. Still not 100%. Check post #2 for workarounds in case problem persists)
Added Ezinput SIP menu (Start-System-EZ21Settings)
Added support for Ezinput additional language (haven’t included the language packs. You will need to add them separatel

Fixes & Updates (previous ROMs)

Battery lasts much longer
poutlook doesn’t crash anymore
Provider settings (Auto Connection Manager) fixed. Shows up at second boot
Far more stable and much faster than the previous ROM

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1d from 4shared

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

You can follow the proceeds of this thread at XDA (here)

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ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1c)

Posted By: Abhi on January 21, 2010 in Mobile, ROM - Comments: No Comments »

The ROM is based on the already clean, fast and stable l3v5y’s kitchen and a special mention goes to him. I’ve put up a few speed tweaks to further increase the speed of this ROM, added some enhancements like auto date/time picker from Cell site. I’ll be working on more mods and enhancements with future builds.

ralphusion Lite ROM (RaL.GT1c)

About the ROM
Version: RaL.GT1c
XIP/SYS Build: 23518
Release Date: Jan 20, 2010
Program Memory: 50.27 MB (at bootup – without Titanium running)

Applications in this ROM:
Office Mobile 2010 (with new outlook conversation mode)
Opera 10 beta
Advanced Taskmanager
Pocket RAR 3.90
PHM Registry 0.70
Marketplace (pre-downloaded)
Chome Editor
AmarullzGreenBlack theme (with ralphusion custom background)
Aluke’s taskbar theme
Facebook 1.1
Google Maps 3.2.1.17
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Teeter
Slide2Shutdown
Diamond Tweak

Apps not included in this ROM:
Sense 2.1 (never was a fan of manila)
Windows Live
Skybox
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0 (too buggy with current build)
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred dialer
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Fixes & Updates

Battery lasts much longer than in previous builds
poutlook doesn’t crash anymore
Provider settings (Auto Connection Manager) fixed. Shows up at second boot
Should be far more stable and much faster than the previous ROM

Download:
Click here to download RaL.GT1c from Mediafire.

Mirrors:
Hotfile: download

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

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ralphusion Sense ROM (8014Ral.J)

Posted By: Abhi on January 3, 2010 in Mobile, ROM - Comments: No Comments »

ralphusion Sense ROM (8014Ral.J)

About the ROM:
Version: 8014Ral.J
XIP/SYS Build: 28014
Release Date: Jan 03, 2010
Program Memory: 50.14 MB (at bootup – without Sense running)

Applications in this ROM:
Pocket RAR 3.90
PHM Registry 0.70
Marketplace (pre-downloaded)
eNatives ShowcaseSuite 1.1.0
BsB Black theme
AmarullzGreenBlack theme
Aluke’s taskbar theme
Facebook 1.1
Google Maps 3.2.1.17
RAM Sweeper
BsB Linterna
BsB Black Dialer Skin
Teeter

Apps not included in this ROM:
Windows Live
Skybox
Chome Editor
Dialer Tachi (or others) <=you can install your own preferred dialer
… some more apps to keep this ROM clean

Known Bugs

Battery seems to drain a little faster than in previous builds (feedback here would be appreciated)
Found the occassional crashing of poutlook while using a Gmail account
Sense 2.1 doesn’t load after a soft reset (Workaround: Disable Sense from Home-Items, soft reset and then renable Sense after bootup)
Provider settings (gprs, mms etc) won’t load. Seems like a broken package. I’ll try and fix this in the next release

Download:
Click here to download 8014Ral.J from Mediafire

TO AVOID SYSTEM CRASHES, ALWAYS REMEMBER TO USE MTTY BEFORE FLASHING

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