[pixelrider]

Updated 06/13/2012 FrankenTAB v1.1.2

FrankenTAB aims to pick up where the gtab-devs left off with the Froyo based VEGAn-TAB 1.00 b5.1.1 (our v001a is a direct port of b5.1.1 to BL 1.2 with a clemsyn kernel). The current build is a heavily modified Brilliant Corners 1.3.1 base (advanced version of VEGAn-TAB 1.00 b5.1.1), with an overclockable (1.6ghz) & undervoltable kernel from the Clemsyn universal Froyo Skype Fix.

1) This MOD is based on Roebeets' Brilliant Corners ROM for the GTablet. See the description for Brilliant Corners for more info.

2) I am using the latest kernel and WIFI drivers (Skype/SOD/PPP fixes) from Clemsyn, all thanks for the speed of this ROM should go to him.... not me. This ROM is overclockable (to 1.6Ghz) and undervoltable via SetCPU (Get it from XDA if you are a member, or from the market if you want to support the developer)

3) Jcp171, Cobey, and Sharpe351 have been a huge help to me with FrankenTAB. Much thanks goes out to them for their continued help and support.

4) I got the blessing from GoJimi to include the newest version of VTL Launcher in our rom (v1.7.5 - This is NOT on the market yet). I would suggest that you drop in over at http://vegantab.gojimi.com/ to see what's going on with the OFFICIAL VEGAn-TAB ROM, which is based on GINGERBREAD, and show your support for further development of VTL Launcher by purchasing the release version from the Android Market or via a donation on the VT-Labs / VEGAn-TAB website.

INSTALLATION NOTES:

Before attempting to install this ROM, please understand how to use NVFlash (Roebeets thread) to restore your system should something go wrong.

You will ABSOLUTELY need to do a data wipe / factory reset with CWM BEFORE install. I also recommend formatting your sdcard and wiping the dalvik cache before install. my current procedure is:

1) NVFlash to version a 1.2 bootloader base image including CWM
2) Perform my wipes in CWM (data / cache / Dalvik / Format SD)
3) Mount the Tablet via USB from inside CWM / Copy all the needed files to the tablet
4) Install the Rom in CWM
5) Reboot

In more extreme cases a tougher wipe may be necessary:

0) MAKE BACKUPS OF WHAT YOU WANT TO KEEP
1) boot into CWM and format your sd card to 4096/0 then back to 2048/0 (this has cleared some of the problems for some people)
2) format dalvik cache
2a) -skip this step the first time you try, but it may end up being necessary- NVFlash back to a stock 1.2 setup that includes NVFlash (if you are on windows, I posted my NVFlash folder link (HERE) that has a few batch files for stock or CWM recovery)
3) wipe data / factory reset (in CWM)
4) -my method- format /system & /data (by doing this, it basically makes blank, formatted partitions)
4a) wipe dalvik cache again! especially if you let your system fully boot after the NVFlash - CLEAR THAT CRAP OUTTA THERE!!!
5) mount usb and copy over the zip file to the root of your internal sd card (which should be empty after part 1 - if not repeat step 1)
6) install zip from sd card
7) Reboot.

MAJOR RELEASE NOTE: The version 1.1.0 release is a full installation package with a completely new base. As such, please make a backup of your data just in case a full wipe becomes necessary during your upgrade process. I highly recommend a fresh start, but since we are upgrading the kernel, a wipe of the dalvik cache is mandatory at the very least.

APPLICATION COMPATIBILITY: KNOWN ISSUES as of release v1.1.0

(Thanks to Jcp171, Cobey, and EVERYONE for helping work through the app testing):

General Apps:

1. Market: Working properly with the standard market fix... slightly limited before the fix.

2. Skype: working. I have been using it for a while now and it seems to work like a champ.

E-mail:

1. Default E-mail: Works great, but being a non-Gingerbread ROM, Secure Corporate E-Mail setups may not work (Mine does not because of lack of appropriate security suppprt)

File Managers:

1. ES File Manager: Ran fine, was able to give file manager root. UPDATE: You can just long-press the STAR icon to get to the root directory. (THANKS bdds13!)

2. iFileManager: Works fine, but is just a basic file manager. For root access use ES file explorer or root explorer.

Utilities:

1. Anreboot: Fine for reboots, but DO NOT USE THIS TO REBOOT INTO RECOVERY. It will likely only ever reboot into recovery forcing you to NVFlash the device to get it working again.

Games:

1. Plants Vs Zombies: (Doesn't work)Loaded and got all the way into the first level but quickly crashed. Will crash at some point either loading or trying to play. At the most it's extremely unstable...

2. Gem Spinner II: Not functional

3. Game compatibility with several games improved (Cut the rope now works) by removing the undervolt and returning voltages to default levels (still at 1.6ghz). May vary tab to tab... (Note: Even lowering the speed to 1ghz did not change Plants vs Zombies or Gem Spinners non-functional statuses...)

Any other apps we tested worked. Please let us know if you find an app with a problem and we can make sure to confirm the issue to help Pix out.


CHANGELOG:

v1.1.2
- FrankenTAB v1.0.9 REBOOT - Fixed some problems that popped up in the 1.1.1 release
- Based on Advent VEGA Firmware v1.09
- Kernel - clemsyn 2.6.32.9 (MM061 #128) - 1.6GHz OC/UV/SOD protection/Skype fix/PPP support
- Updated to latest Market (Google Play) along with some of the other Google Apps.


v1.1.1

- Based on Advent VEGA Firmware v1.09 / FrankenTAB v1.0.9
- Kernel - clemsyn 2.6.32.9 (MM061 #128) - 1.6GHz OC/UV/SOD protection/Skype fix/PPP support
- Updated to latest Market (Google Play) along with some of the other Google Apps.


v1.1.0 - Buggy Release - Pulled

- Based on Advent VEGA Firmware v1.10
- Kernel - clemsyn 2.6.32.9 (MM061 #128) - 1.6GHz OC/UV/SOD protection/Skype fix/PPP support
- Updated to latest Market (Google Play) along with some of the other Google Apps.
- New wallpaper

v1.0.9

- Updated Kernel to clemsyn 2.6.32.9 (MM061 #128) - 1.6GHz OC/UV/SOD protection/Skype fix/PPP support
- Build Prop tweaks.
- System tweaks
- This is a FULL install
- Final version to be based on Advent VEGA Firmware v1.09

v1.0.2

FT 1.0.2 with default kernel at 1.6ghz:

Smart Bench:4857/2263
Quadrant:3456

FT with NEW 1.6ghz SOD fix by Clemsyn applied

Smart Bench:5022/2381
Quadrant:3416

- ADB works fine
- Market still requires the market fix, but more apps show up now (back to the olympus settings)
- Revised graphics in framework-res.apk
- Incorporated build.prop tweaks by JCP and the rest of the community - THANKS FOR THE HELP
- Most other features from v1.0.0 remain the same in this release.

v1.0.1
- POSSIBLE ADB ISSUE - TO BE CORRECTED IN 1.0.2
- Incorporated build.prop tweaks by JCP and the rest of the community - THANKS FOR THE HELP
- Returned to the default android font
- Most other features from v1.0.0 remain the same in this release.

v1.0.0
- Incorporated the G-Sensor Fix to allow games and apps to read the orientation of the tablet correctly.
- Most features from RC1 have stayed the same in the OFFICIAL release.
- Added the most up-to-date (and working) version of the Android Terminal Emulator (by jackpal)


v1.0.0 RC1
- Reworked more icons - Icons were picked & modified from Froyo, GB, HC & ICS
- Added new basic boot animation
- Added new default wallpaper (working on a wallpaper picker app to include more)

v004b
- Replaced our custom launcher with VTL Launcher 1.7.5 from gojimi (thanks again)
- Removed ASUS Water LWP (was broken by skype kernel)
- Removed nexus prime bootanimation
- Minor Build Prop changes (still @ LCD Density of 160)
- Reworked framework-res.apk (thanks to the UOT Kitchen)

• Reworked lock screen sliders
  
• Reworked color scheme
  
• Changed fonts for a different look

v004a
- Modified boot.img to fix install error that bdds13 was having (needs to be tested)
- Added new 2nd boot logo
- Added new bootanimation.zip (nexus prime - possible slowdown issue here)
- Minor Build Prop change to test market compatibility (olympus device prop - still @ LCD Density of 160)

DOWNLOADS:

Grab FrankenTABv112 FULL from HERE
If you try it out and it doesn't work or your house burns down, or your cat turns into a zombie, IT'S NOT MY FAULT!!!
FULL INSTALL - 122 MB DOWNLOAD


OLDER DOWNLOADS:

Grab FrankenTABv109 FULL from HERE
FULL INSTALL - 107.6 MB DOWNLOAD

Grab FrankenTABv100 FULL from HERE

Grab FrankenTABv101 UPDATE from HERE
UPDATE ONLY - REQUIRES v1.0.0 TO BE INSTALLED FIRST - 9.78 MB DOWNLOAD

Grab FrankenTABv102 UPDATE from HERE
UPDATE ONLY - REQUIRES v1.0.1 TO BE INSTALLED FIRST- 9.76 MB DOWNLOAD

SPECIAL ADDITIONS:

"I have included 1.6 ghz, Skype fix, PPP. With PPP, I had to upgrade the wifi drivers to get it to build so not sure SOD fix will hold but please test for me thanks." - Clemsyn

Clemsyn has asked us to test his latest kernel build for froyo with SOD protection, Skype fix, and PPP support. Grab the download and let the testing begin. If it goes well I will incorporate it into the v1.1.0 release of FrankenTAB. UPDATE 02/08/2012 - This will be the new default kernel in the v1.1.0 release - all tests confirm this to be an excellent release from clemsyn.


Grab FrankenTABv001a from HERE
- v001a is based on VeganTAB 5.1.1 just ported to the 1.2 BL with clemsyns kernel and a market update. (Still seems to be fairly popular - I will continue to support v001a as best I can for those looking for the classic VEGAN experience on the 1.2 boot loader.)


Custom Windows NVFLASH package available. FOR BOOTLOADER v1.2 ONLY Grab it from HERE

featuring:

- TnT v1.2-5699 base image
- boot logo (birds image) replacement
- EXPERIMENTAL format package included
- DOCUMENTATION.txt to try to make sense of things for people



SCREENSHOTS:

 boot.jpg (66.96K)
Number of downloads: 789

 2011.11.25-18.25.10.jpeg (139.5K)
Number of downloads: 857

 2011.11.25-18.25.27.jpeg (73.88K)
Number of downloads: 819

 2011.11.25-18.26.05.jpeg (131.54K)
Number of downloads: 751

This post has been edited by pixelrider: 13 June 2012 - 07:34 PM

[FenDogz]

I'm digging the name.

[MisterTedster]

Is bluetooth hid built in?

[Tab_Modder]

Nice to see this pixelrider. Going to install tomorrow

Sent from my HERO200 using Tapatalk

[Mp4]

very cool , hope to see some reviews on this soon
+1

[pixelrider]

MisterTedster, on 13 October 2011 - 09:04 PM, said:

Is bluetooth hid built in?

To be honest.... I don't know. Like I said I cobbled this together in about an hour. I don't even have a Bluetooth device to test with.

I will try to work out any issues I come across over the next few days. In the mean time my advice would be to try out anything you want to do with it (after reading the original threads) and see if it works.

I am currently having trouble with my Amazon market where it wont log me in. Everything else has worked well so far.

[sharpe351]

Nice. I guess I have a reason to drop my version of BC then. I have a little bit more tweaking to do. I'm having trouble trying to include clemsyn's kernal.

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

This post has been edited by sharpe351: 14 October 2011 - 05:44 PM

[pixelrider]

sharpe351, on 14 October 2011 - 05:24 PM, said:

Nice. I guess I have a reason to drop my version of BC then. I have a little bit more tweaking to do. I'm having trouble trying to include clemsyn's kernal.

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

I didn't take too long doing this, but now I am looking at starting the next FrankenTAB on maybe and AOSP 2.2 build or a Malata ROM (also kinda like the old Zpad clean rom....) I still have a few things to work out before I move on though.

[sharpe351]

pixelrider, on 14 October 2011 - 05:58 PM, said:

I didn't take too long doing this, but now I am looking at starting the next FrankenTAB on maybe and AOSP 2.2 build or a Malata ROM (also kinda like the old Zpad clean rom....) I still have a few things to work out before I move on though.

Can you PM me on how to integrate the kernal?

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

[pixelrider]

Ill see what I can do. got a lot of stuff going on at home tonight though.

[sharpe351]

pixelrider, on 14 October 2011 - 07:24 PM, said:

Ill see what I can do. got a lot of stuff going on at home tonight though.

Thanks Pix. I appreciate it.

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

[Cobey]

Attempted to give it a whirl, but couldn't get it to boot past the Tegra II splash screen. Made three attempts with the same result.

[sharpe351]

Ok, I'm in the flashing mood... I guess I'll beat it up and see where I can get.... Let you know what I find tomorrow.

*edit* Couldn't wait.... I gotta say I really like it. I also found that my UOT file that I built for Brilliant Corners (aka- Brilliant Comb) works on your ROM as well. Find it in my sig or in the theme section. I did have to change the LCD density to 140. 120 is way too small for this tab. I'm also assuming that hardware acceleration is working? I installed a few extra apps, like my launcher (not a fan of VTL--deleted), Quick Office (jacked from Clemsyn's ROM) and Titanium Backup (should be a mandatory system app). I mean, this ROM is one that I had to mess with very little. Some, I felt like I had to rebuild it before I flashed it for the first time.

This post has been edited by sharpe351: 18 October 2011 - 03:10 PM

[bgddyal]

market place isnt all there .. its missing facebook apps

[sharpe351]

bgddyal, on 18 October 2011 - 12:30 AM, said:

market place isnt all there .. its missing facebook apps

Edit the build.prop file for the LCD_density to 160. It is set to 120 at default. Your apps should show back up.

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

[Menz]

since this is a mix of all good FROYO ROMs.... does Plants vs Zombies work here???

[sharpe351]

Pix, I really like this ROM. Works smooth, free flowing. Fast with very few issues. Just the way I like it. Had to change the kernal to Clemsyn's first SkypeBT kernal. Was having some strange issues.

Current OC settings: 1.472Ghz high, 912Mhz low with setting for sleep 1Ghz high, 812Mhz low. All voltages throughout the spectrum are set to -50mv below stock. No heat issues. Battery lasts 10hrs with heavy use. I don't think Wifi ever turns off.

This ROM will be my official new daily driver.

sent from my Gtablet with Clemsyn Kernal using Tapatalk

This post has been edited by sharpe351: 18 October 2011 - 03:12 PM

[pixelrider]

Menz: I dont know about PvZ.... dont play it. if you feel frisky, give it a flash and see what works. The kernel I used is the one from clems' C&Cv8 combo, so if it plays there, is "SHOULD" play here. YMMV

Sharpe: I am planning to mess with my settings this week and may release a new version this weekend if things work out right. I think I will drop back to the base launcher and let people just install their preferred launcher on their own. I just happen to love VT. I also use the newer version from the vegan ginger rom, but he hasnt released it for free so I wont go there either. As a matter of fact, I didn't mean to put the 1.6 version in this release, because I didnt ask gojimi for permission. (SORRY MAN)



I am also looking into the differences (if any) between Vegan b5.1.1 and Brilliant Corners since BC is the evolution of b5.1.1. I think this may just become a stripped and optimized BC before all is said and done with. (name change to Sharp Corners? J/K) lets see what happens this week, and go from there.

[pixelrider]

Sharpe, is that the release he did that you and I both commented on, the one I said he beet me to the punch? If so, that is one of the things I am going to be messing with. I am running that release kernel over BC right now, and have had phenomenal results so far. I am going to look into maybe using BC as a start only because it is the Froyo evolutionary path for Vegan as opposed to the Ginger path that gojimi took the official Vegan release down. I am staying away from Ginger for now since there are still too many things that dont seem to quite work.

As much as I love the work (real work...not the hacking and hoping I am doing) that Roebeet has put into BC, I feel there may still be some things left to build upon. That , I think, will be my goal for the next couple of days (weeks?).

[sharpe351]

pixelrider, on 18 October 2011 - 01:35 PM, said:

Sharpe, is that the release he did that you and I both commented on, the one I said he beet me to the punch? If so, that is one of the things I am going to be messing with. I am running that release kernel over BC right now, and have had phenomenal results so far. I am going to look into maybe using BC as a start only because it is the Froyo evolutionary path for Vegan as opposed to the Ginger path that gojimi took the official Vegan release down. I am staying away from Ginger for now since there are still too many things that dont seem to quite work.

As much as I love the work (real work...not the hacking and hoping I am doing) that Roebeet has put into BC, I feel there may still be some things left to build upon. That , I think, will be my goal for the next couple of days (weeks?).

I don't think that's it. I am referring to the SkypeBT kernal that is located in Dave's SOD thread. Basically the first release. That one works great for me.

I will PM you the Launcher I modded from BC and see if you like it. The install is a little hokey, but it works every time. It is dead reliable and simple. I will send along instructions to install in the PM.

An "updated" version for BC would be great, and I think Roebeet would appreciate the gesture. No ROM is perfect. IMHO they all need changes to tailor them to the user.

-Mike

This post has been edited by sharpe351: 18 October 2011 - 02:27 PM