Boston Mania: October 2010

Oct 31, 2010

Cyanogen Mod 6.1 (Froyo) on Boston (video)

For testing...
Tools:
android-sdk_r07-windows.zip
Oficial Rom 2.1:
Optimus 2.1 oficial rom
A88 2.1 oficial rom
Updates for 2.2:
update-cm-6-11032010-Z71-signed.zip
gapps-mdpi-tiny-20101020-signed.zip
Recovery:
clockwork-z71.img
Original recovery (if you need to solve some brick problems):
recovery.rar
Thanks...

Penetrate App

Penetrate for Android (thanks to Diogo Ferreira) maps network names and mac addresses into the default keys of known routers:

SpeedTouch, Thomson, Orange, DMax, BBox, Infinitum, Otenet, Cyta (dictionaries needed, click here! put the thomson folder on /sdcard/)
DLink
Pirelli Discus

You can download Penetrate on Android Market, or scan the following QR code:

or Download here

Oct 30, 2010

Boston unlock and upgrade to 2.1 with CMLeclair1.2C

With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Optimus/Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890, Motorola XT502) and install CMLeclair 1.2C (by c.martinez.lozano) ROM 2.1 (eclair)

-You may loose the warranty on your device-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post

Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!

All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com

Requirements

Hardware requirements:
-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)
Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!!

-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit
-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)

Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:
Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2
Firmware CMLeclair 1.2C
Upgrade tool for windows 32bits (rut)
Upgrade tool for windows 64bits (sut)
Drivers for windows 32 & 64 bits

Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)

PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2

Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where
install [B]RUT_V1_2_2[B]. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it
Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0
Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)
In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.
The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone
Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.
Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).
The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.
From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.
Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.
When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.

Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6

PART 2: Installing CMLeclair 1.2C

Unpack the file CMLeclair.rar
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new CMLeclair .nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.

Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLeclair1.2C to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.
Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.
Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.
Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.
Always in CMLeclair1.2C you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.

FINISH!!!

Oct 29, 2010

CyanogenMod-z71 on git

CyanogenMod is a ROM for Android devices. It still doesn't have support for Commtiva's z71 devices (known as Optimus Boston, Orange Boston, Gigabyte Gsmart G1305, Motorola XT502, Apanda A60, Vibo A688, Chinavision Excalibur, Muchtel A1, Wellcom A88, Commtiva Z71, Cincinnati Bell Blaze,...). This tree intends to be a "testing tree" for building CyanogenMod with z71 support, until CyanogenMod has it. It is possible that you don't want this at all, but instead want CyanogenMod. If that's the case, check
http://github.com/CyanogenMod/android
http://github.com/marado/android/
http://github.com/rmcc/android_device_commtiva_z71

Oct 25, 2010

CyanogenMod 6 Android 2.2.1 for Boston

...For soon :) thanks to BUGabundo for the screenshots...
Developer says: " Its done when its done. "

Oct 23, 2010

ClockworkMod recovery v2.5.1.0 for Boston

Support Updates.zip and Backup/Restore :)

fastboot flash recovery clockwordrecovery.img
fastboot reboot

Download: clockwork-z71.img

Oct 22, 2010

New Orange Boston Rom 2.1

Orange official rom 2.1 - F0X-226C-0-4016-A01.nb0

Download: http://uploading.com/files/7177a586/orange_boston_2.1.zip/
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Oct 19, 2010

New Boston Clone - Malaysia Spice mi-300

Official Rom 2.1 - Download: http://uploading.com/files/2d728341/MI-300-Eclair-Software-Updater-Tool.zip/

Oct 16, 2010

CMLeclair Version 1.2

CMLeclair Version 1.2 (thanks to CML)

ChangeLog:
-Modified Theme and many apps to improve the visual aspect.
-Freed-rom space both in full and in clean.
-Updated the app and superuser
-Froyo-gallery (like the 1.5.2, but with blue theme in keeping with the rom). -Improved memory management.(In my opinion is more fluid than the 1.1 but do not expect miracles).
-Updated LauncherPro.
-Updated QuickSystemInfo
-Modified the wallpapers of launcherpro so you can select my original rom if you want to use it again).
-Added Portuguese and English to CMLMod (thanks RCosta).
-Included CMLMod performance section where you can manage the use of the line cpu to your needs (what teams will remain when you restart).
-Fixed error when installing the keyboard HTC_IME
-Rom-property-house, using the 1.5.2 libraries and other roms which are not of our boston.
-Now you are well kept sound settings screen, etc. (which happened to me and some complained).
-In principle navigator reboots solved .. if it continues to reboot may be by heat (low cpu CMLMod).
-Fixed some crashes that occurred in the PIN entry screen.
I do not remember most the rest find out X-D
In short, at least my phone is 100% stable, but I do not suffer from overheating as others, I rarely warms my cell phone, and with this version I was never restarted.

Download:
Clean Version - http://uploading.com/files/d16ecmc9/CMLEclair1.2.L.rar/
With extras Version - http://uploading.com/files/6adb5645/CMLEclair1.2.C.rar/

NEW VERSION 1.3: http://boston-mania.blogspot.com/2010/11/cmleclair13-rom-21-w800mhz-option.html

FiretrapMod1.2 Vanilla and Sugar

Version 1.2 ChangeLog: (Thanks to Firetrap)
- 1.2 Revised recovery and with many alterations
- Scaling OnDemand to 122Mhz
- Add alarm clock Plus V2
- Removed the Astro
- Add RootExplorer 2.1.12
- Gallery every magazine, now much more fluid, corrected the HR's with the clock.
- Updated Maps
- Sync with Google Syncro revised, much more fluid.
- Add the Touchpall to have option of choice (with dictionaries)
- Changed the sounds of the notifications (those already irritated that we hear from the Apanda)
- Removed the Default Launcher
- Add adw Launcher 1.1.5
- Dalvick entire cache was reviewed and kept in flash memory with the same App2SD
- Fixed bug in the 1.1 boot
- Improvement in battery life
- Wifi drivers updated
- Performance Improvement (See ScreenShot)

Firetrap SugarDownload:
http://uploading.com/files/6d2d34f5/firetrapSugar1.2.rar/

Firetrap Vanilla Download:
http://uploading.com/files/bf4b3778/firetrapVanilla1.2.rar/

Oct 15, 2010

Angry Birds Full (Free) - Best Android Game :D

Angry Birds Full Free
Download: http://www.getjar.com/angry-birds

Oct 10, 2010

Firetrap Mod 1.1 Vanilla and Sugar

(Thanks FiretrapMod Team for your great work)

Vanilla 1.1 firetrap

The vanilla version is cleaner and more fluid version this version is recommended for those looking for performance and independence can install whatever you want, this is true to the original with the theme of origin.

ChangeLog:

- Added mkyaffs2image
- Busybox
- HTC (IME keyboard HTC)
- Setup Wizard to choose the language
- Increased the speed to 1.5 Mbps HSDPA
- The date appears as dd-mm-yyyy
- Dalvick = 24m
- Removed the apps Optimus
- Added the App2SD
- Removed the bookmarks optimus
- APNs for all worldwide networks
- Boot.img (kernel 600MHZ stable and fixed bugs wifi)
- Removed the alarm clock
- Recovery 2.1 (by nandroid Kong) -> with nandroid and fix app2Sd
- Added superuser 2.3.6.1
- Added search Button
- Added voice search
- Added google googles
- Solved the problem of not giving certain mp3 player
- Changed the horrible browser icon of optimus

THE BUTTON THAT WAS BEFORE THE INTERNET ACCESS IS NOW LOOKING FOR, SEARCH BY SELECTING TEXT ONCE, GOING TO PRESS SEARCH BY VOICE

Download: (NEW VERSION 1.2)

firetrap Sugar 1.1

Sugar is the version that is bad for teeth LOLOLL already has some essential applications installed this without harming the performance of ROM, contains the custom theme.

ChangeLog:

- ROOT updated
- Added mkyaffs2image
- Busybox
- FlashPlayer Lite
- Flashplugin
- HTC (IME keyboard HTC)
- Setup Wizard to choose the language
- Increased the speed to 1.5 Mbps HSDPA
- The date appears as dd-mm-yyyy
- Dalvick = 24m
- Removed the apps Optimus
- Facebook updated
- Added the App2SD
- Removed the bookmarks optimus
- APNs for all worldwide networks
- Boot.img (kernel 600MHZ stable and fixed bugs wifi)
- Removed the alarm clock
- Added bar notifications.
- Recovery 2.1 (by nandroid Kong) -> with nandroid and fix app2Sd
- Added superuser 2.3.6.1
- Added wifi thether
- Added search Bhutan
- Added voice search
- Added google googles
- Added the new theme bar with notifications in black (and minimal theme xda 2AoQuadrado).
- Solved the problem of not giving certain mp3 player
- Changed the horrible broswer icon of optimus

THE BUTTON THAT WAS BEFORE THE INTERNET ACCESS IS NOW LOOKING FOR, SEARCH BY SELECTING TEXT ONCE, GOING TO PRESS SEARCH BY VOICE

Download: (NEW VERSION 1.2)

"Agradecimentos: firetrapMOD team (palobo,fx2908,2AoQuadrado,powerSpire)
Mykos - foi um optimo beta Tester pois reportou bugs importantes e com descrições minuciosas e preciosas"

Oct 9, 2010

Motorola XT502 GRECO Official Rom 2.1

GRE-221C-0-7009-A01.zip

Driver: Moto USB
http://www.motorola.com/staticfi ... ivers_bit_4.7.1.zip

Upgrade Tool: SUTL3Moto_v1.0.1
http://u.115.com/file/f5371edd19

Rom Download:
http://u.115.com/file/f52909ca61 or http://www.4shared.com/file/gpK5nLVn/GRE-221C-0-7009-A01.html

Oct 6, 2010

Update TWGoGo SOEZ1.0 new mirror

Update TWGoGo SOEZ1.0 new mirror
(windself , sorry about the incorrect version number... used google translator from chinese)

Download:
TWGoGo SOEZ 1.0 600MHz-115

TWGoGo SOEZ 1.0 480MHz-115

Oct 4, 2010

bbarao Optimus 2.1 Rom - Mod2 - Root, 600Mhz...

ChangeLog:
- Root
- CPU a 600Mhz
- Recovery do Kong (App2SD, Nandroid, ..)
- Market Fix
- Demos removed
- Youtube Fix
- Other minor fixes

Download: http://uploading.com/files/38ccc61b/bbarao-optimus21-r2.zip/

Oct 3, 2010

TESTTELMoD is now TWGoGo SOEZ1.0

ChangeLog:
- Rom 2.19F and 2.25D integrated into one...
. Interface and icons update
. Has ROOT
. Smart dialing
. LauncherPro0.8.0.0
. Astro File Manager
. The alarm clock switch from DeskClock
. Barnacle WiFi Tether (can be phone into a wireless card)
. BarCodeScanner barcode scanner
. FlashLigth (the camera as a torch-light)
. System Information Pro (to check cell phone information, kill process, clear cache)
. MountUSB desktop tools to mount SD
. Note Everything replace notebooks and voice notes
. Boot Control Desktop Tools
. More key Desktop switches
. UltimateVR Replace Sound Recorder
. DTG Full
. RootExplorer
. Facebook 1.3.2
. Google MAP 4.5.1

Download:
TWGoGo SOEZ 1.0 600MHz

TWGoGo SOEZ 1.0 480MHz

Update CMLeclair 1.1

CMLeclair Version 1.1

-Modified Theme.
-Updated Maps.
-Updated LauncherPRO.
-Updated RootExplorer.
-Added FancyWidget (with RootExplorer you can delete)
-Removed all languages TouchPal least English, Spanish and Portuguese.
-Significantly improved performance, is more fluid, and no longer eats memory.
-Added android keyboard with voice search.
-The search for HTC voice and keyboard works.

Download: (New Version 1.2)

Oct 1, 2010

Adding VPN connections to Android

Android platform included support for PPTP, L2TP and IPSec-based VPN connections.
This article will give an overview of where to find the settings governing VPN connections, what connection settings are required, and how to install and select certificates.
VPN settings are located in the Settings menu under Settings --> Wireless Controls --> VPN Settings:
Android Donut VPN Settings

The following types of VPN connection are supported:

Point to Point Tunnelling Protocol (PPTP)
Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol (L2TP)
Layer 2 Tunnelling Protocol with IPSec Pre-Shared Key
Certificate based IPSec VPN with optional L2TP shared secret

PPTP

Adding a PPTP-based VPN connection requires only that an identifying name be entered for the connection, and the name or IP address of the VPN server:
Android Donut VPN Settings

DNS Search domains can be entered, to identify 'domain.com' as sitting 'behind' the VPN and to use the remote DNS servers on that network when searching for entries within the specified domain.
Once saved, the VPN connection will be listed:
Android Donut VPN Settings

Tapping and holding on the entry for the connection will display a context menu allowing you to initiate the connection, edit it or remove it:
Android Donut VPN Settings

Initiating the connection will prompt you to enter your username and password:
Android Donut VPN Settings

L2TP

Adding an L2TP-based connection is almost identical, except that you can select to use a shared secret and configure the details of that secret:
Android Donut VPN Settings

L2TP / IPSec PSK

The IPSec Pre-Shared Key L2TP-based VPN requires the same settings, but also allows for an IPSec key to be configured:
Android Donut VPN Settings

L2TP / IPSec CRT

Certificate-based VPN connections require that server and user certificates be installed on the device. These need to be exported from the VPN server in .DER format and copied onto the device. These can be loaded from the SD memory card, or can be downloaded via the browser.
ADDENDUM - whilst I found on the unit used to create this article originally that DER certificate files were required, if you find that opening your certificate in the web browser simply downloads the text content of the file, try using CRT format files instead.
When installing the certificate, you will be prompted to enter a name to identify it:
Android Donut VPN Settings

If you are prompted to enter a password before you can import the certificate:
Android Donut VPN Settings

this implies that the 'Secure Storage' feature has been enabled on the device. This is configured within Settings --> Security:
Android Donut VPN Settings

Once the certificate has been installed, when creating the VPN connection, the certificate will appear in the list of available certificates:
Android Donut VPN Settings

with the name you entered to identify it.
Your VPN connection has now been configured. For details on troubleshooting mobile VPN connections, read this article: http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/troubleshooting-mobile-vpn-connections
For details on how to tunnel VNC via SSH on Android, read this article - http://blog.brightpointuk.co.uk/connect-ssh-vpn-vnc-android-device