[SEARCH] SOSA HQ + Dev Search! (Pix - 4/21/12) - HTC EVO 3D

Welcome to SOSA HQ for the E3D, though our roms will be featured in the development section, this will be home to all SOSA news, links and info (which will stay up to date with our website once it is built). So to get a few things out of the way:
1. What is SOSA (the name/rom/team)
- SOSA stands for "Supreme OS Android" and is soon to be the greatest AOSP rom provider in the android community. The goal is to create a fully functional (freeza pointed this out, 4G AND 3D not gonna happen, and this will not be 4.0 based so don't ask lol) android environment that houses performance, visual elegance and superb functionality in order to add much needed flair to the overall system and user approval. Our team is not a bunch of geniuses who eat Java, sleep C++ and crap XML, but rather a group of people that love android and aspire to exceed the knowledge of the typical user. We want to contribute to the community in the best way possible.
2. Why AOSP.?
- For one, the forums are loaded with sense roms, second we don't have to put up with HTC's crappy overloaded UI, and 3 AOSP is the way Android should be, raw, sleek and OEM skinless.
3. How many people will you allow on the team.?
- As many of you that wanna join as long as you show a commitment to this.!
4. How do I know if I am officially on the team.?
- once we establish an email/gtalk communication route and I send you the project goals email, you're in .
5. I have more questions, how can I ask.?
- pm/Gmail/gtalk me at [email protected]
Bookmark and subscribe to this to stay updated.! Currently, we need the following things on the team:
1. Devs (can't have enough)
2. Media team
- wallpaper maker(s)
- boot anim. Maker(s)
- audio producer(s) (notifications, etc.)
- Xllusion is supplying us with a live wallpaper suite.!
3. Web designer(s)
4. Social Media director(s)
5. Maybe more I can't think of.!
Thanks for your support.!
Team SOSA
Update: April 20th
Pics: Rom features part one.!
Let me begin by saying I want to be a rom Dev and not a chef. I don't wanna just load an rom w/ apps and call it a rom. Though the apps featured in the pics below will be in the rom, this is just giving a preview of some cosmetic changes that I feel need to be made along with some apps that will be a nice touch. Comment and tell me otherwise if they will not or give your professional opinion. Thank you.!
PICTURES w/ DESCRIPTIONS and concepts
1. Clocks:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I've kinda always disliked the stock clock on the AOSP roms, so Im loading the rom with these three clocks instead. They offer a more visually appealing presentation and cater to both the digital and analog clock user.
2. Live Wallpapers
Xllusion is providing us with live wallpapers. They are customizable and dont strain the life out of your battery!
Media Center:
Before anyone asks, no RealPlayer wont be in this rom. This is to provide a concept of what I would like to be our Media Center on the Rom itself. Rather than have a gallery, music player and video player, its better to just have one app that houses all three (this will have to be built and may not be included on the first release depending on the time frame). Also, it will shave a couple megabytes off of the ROM. I also plan on combining the Dialer, Contacts and Messages into one, a couple "tool" apps (i.e. calculator, calender, etc.) into one in order to really downsize. My goal Rom size is 70MB (80 MB max) packed. This will take time but it can be done
Here again I say I am NOT a chef-style dev-in-training who just wants to give you a ROM packed with non-stock apps, but the AOSP roms are admittedly bland in visual appeal so these few minor changes will add to the user experience in the positive way. I have contacted all creators of these apps (minus minimal clock's dev) and have complete consent of the developer to use them (and have filed my emails for proof).
small update, but a good one nonetheless

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I want to join in as a learner. I want to make a Tom.but I have to know how. Even if ota theming .
If someone can take me under their wing ill learn
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Threevo said:
I want to join in as a learner. I want to make a Tom.but I have to know how. Even if ota theming .
If someone can take me under their wing ill learn
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I'm a learner too but I know some basic decompiling and smali editing, and the stuff I'm implementing doesn't require too much work.! So welcome aboard once I get some experienced devs on the team
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ognimnella said:
I'm a learner too but I know some basic decompiling and smali editing, and the stuff I'm implementing doesn't require too much work.! So welcome aboard once I get some experienced devs on the team
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Thanks there mate. You got any clues in were I can start learning?
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I'll join the bandwagon. I know ROM development to a degree. I've made a couple test ROMs for E3D and OG Evo but never actually released any. Don't know **** about compiling kernels though, haha. I use Windows and Linux. Once we get a professional environment running, you'd have my phone number for 24/7 assistance.
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Threevo said:
Thanks there mate. You got any clues in were I can start learning?
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If you wanna learn the theme part some guides in the stickys that work well in the theme section..
I would play with GIMP since it's free and works well for themes..
Also some kitchens are out that help to work on things..
Apktool is a must.. Along with Notepad ++
Also need SDK

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reaper24 said:
If you wanna learn the theme part some guides in the stickys that work well in the theme section..
I would play with GIMP since it's free and works well for themes..
Also some kitchens are out that help to work on things..
Apktool is a must.. Along with Notepad ++
Also need SDK
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Thanks there reaper! How about for the rom development itself?
Sorry for the questions I'm just motivated to create a rom
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Threevo said:
Thanks there reaper! How about for the rom development itself?
Sorry for the questions I'm just motivated to create a rom
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Depends on what your wanting to do if you wanna pull bloat that part is easy.. If you wanna keep sense in that is easy too.. To make sense less you will need to do some reading on what needs to be edited..
Theme part it's self takes alot of time... Smali edits can be a pain at times because it can be a long log of stuff..
XML is easier to edit and read..
The dev section has info on how to do alot of stuff just need to read some of the guides on things..
I don't play with kernels since I prefer to keep things close to stock and not over clock..
Also I will find that guys kitchen which works well for new folks who wanna learn the very basics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5626300#post5626300
Read that also if your on windows you will need CYGWIN installed then the kitchen the guide explains how to do it..
Works well for the basic..
Apktool is used to decompile apk files and to edit xml or smali or 9.png files then you can recompile when done.. You will need to resign em .. On most tho you can save the orignal sig
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

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reaper24 said:
Depends on what your wanting to do if you wanna pull bloat that part is easy.. If you wanna keep sense in that is easy too.. To make sense less you will need to do some reading on what needs to be edited..
Theme part it's self takes alot of time... Smali edits can be a pain at times because it can be a long log of stuff..
XML is easier to edit and read..
The dev section has info on how to do alot of stuff just need to read some of the guides on things..
I don't play with kernels since I prefer to keep things close to stock and not over clock..
Also I will find that guys kitchen which works well for new folks who wanna learn the very basics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5626300#post5626300
Read that also if your on windows you will need CYGWIN installed then the kitchen the guide explains how to do it..
Works well for the basic..
Apktool is used to decompile apk files and to edit xml or smali or 9.png files then you can recompile when done.. You will need to resign em .. On most tho you can save the orignal sig
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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Thanks there mate!
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Threevo said:
Thanks there mate!
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If you have anymore questions feel free to ask I will do what I can to find a answer ..

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reaper24 said:
Depends on what your wanting to do if you wanna pull bloat that part is easy.. If you wanna keep sense in that is easy too.. To make sense less you will need to do some reading on what needs to be edited..
Theme part it's self takes alot of time... Smali edits can be a pain at times because it can be a long log of stuff..
XML is easier to edit and read..
The dev section has info on how to do alot of stuff just need to read some of the guides on things..
I don't play with kernels since I prefer to keep things close to stock and not over clock..
Also I will find that guys kitchen which works well for new folks who wanna learn the very basics
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5626300#post5626300
Read that also if your on windows you will need CYGWIN installed then the kitchen the guide explains how to do it..
Works well for the basic..
Apktool is used to decompile apk files and to edit xml or smali or 9.png files then you can recompile when done.. You will need to resign em .. On most tho you can save the orignal sig
http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/
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Agreed, smali is a pain buts its pretty much the heart of the app itself. And once we get a real stable rom out there, we will need to set up communication routes (Gmail, gtalk, numbers, etc.) Amongst one another. I think for now though gtalk an email is fine, doesn't require much and is very easy to keep in touch with it. Thx for support ppl
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Not much experience here, did a little ROM for the glacier(mytouch4g) so if you need spare hands, and another learner... Count me in...
Gtalk= [email protected]
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powduh09 said:
Not much experience here, did a little ROM for the glacier(mytouch4g) so if you need spare hands, and another learner... Count me in...
Gtalk= [email protected]
sent from my downgraded hboot 1.50 3vo running ZR3D injected with anthrax... s-off HTC, thanks to the real developers, I now have control of my device again
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I love mt4g's UI.! That's a separate project of mine though, lot of kernel issues and no booting.! :-\ … but otoh welcome aboard, we are all learners and if you guys like YouTube vids, I can link u to sum developer vids.! If u prefer reading I can give u a couple "for dummies" epub books and u can use an app like aldiko reader to do ur reading, I'm here to help in any way I can
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ognimnella said:
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I love mt4g's UI.! That's a separate project of mine though, lot of kernel issues and no booting.! :-\ … but otoh welcome aboard, we are all learners and if you guys like YouTube vids, I can link u to sum developer vids.! If u prefer reading I can give u a couple "for dummies" epub books and u can use an app like aldiko reader to do ur reading, I'm here to help in any way I can
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Videos and reading links please .
Im really commuted to learning.
Gmail: [email protected]
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ognimnella said:
Hey guys,
I wanna tackle a rom, give the 3vo (or E3D that feel calling it the 3vo is tacky) a new rom, but i cant build it myself. I have the concept, proof that the features can be implemented, and all of my ideas formulated well. I need a team, though. any takers? All are welcome!
Thanks
P.S. this rom will be AOSP!
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send me a pm and let me know what you're trying to do and i'll see what i can do. im a busy person though.

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t3project said:
send me a pm and let me know what you're trying to do and i'll see what i can do. im a busy person though.
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Lol your pretty good with things I remember your theme layouts for CM7 back in the day.

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ognimnella said:
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I love mt4g's UI.! That's a separate project of mine though, lot of kernel issues and no booting.! :-\ … but otoh welcome aboard, we are all learners and if you guys like YouTube vids, I can link u to sum developer vids.! If u prefer reading I can give u a couple "for dummies" epub books and u can use an app like aldiko reader to do ur reading, I'm here to help in any way I can
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Yea, my Rom was based on an official Rom with original sense UI off a Canadian glacier, which was known as a panache... Check it out if you want... I don't have a link handy, but its called elite sense... Also, I'll take some of that teaching material... Videos and reading... I'm definitely into learning more about android os...
sent from my downgraded hboot 1.50 3vo running ZR3D injected with anthrax... s-off HTC, thanks to the real developers, I now have control of my device again

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t3project said:
send me a pm and let me know what you're trying to do and i'll see what i can do. im a busy person though.
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@op^
This is one offer you shouldn't pass up.
Also not much dev experience but I have Networking and Pc experience if there's anything I can do let me know
[email protected]
#Root_Hack-Mod*Always\

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powduh09 said:
Yea, my Rom was based on an official Rom with original sense UI off a Canadian glacier, which was known as a panache... Check it out if you want... I don't have a link handy, but its called elite sense... Also, I'll take some of that teaching material... Videos and reading... I'm definitely into learning more about android os...
sent from my downgraded hboot 1.50 3vo running ZR3D injected with anthrax... s-off HTC, thanks to the real developers, I now have control of my device again
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I think I saw it lol. I spent at least half an hour digging through the glacier forums to find a stock 2.3.4 (Sense 2.1.1) rom.!
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