[APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

Thanks to yozgatg over at XDA for this

"Posts that do not contribute to progress are not useful because they make it complicated to find relevant information for people who can help."

I think that project has deserved its own thread now.

Before we start, my thanks go out to sztupy and 6Fg8 for their amazing tools, without them this port wouldn't have been possible. Another big thanks goes to ChainFire for his amazing CFC GUI which saves alot of storage space.
Also thanks go out to xbmod for his work on the VGA port of the new manila which served as an inspiration for this port.

While xbmod's vga port was a great feat, it did have some shortcomings since it was based on a beta version. We have all waited a long time for a new version, but since xbmod wasn't able to continue his work, I decided to give it a shot myself. This port was not easy, alot of hours have been spent trying to port the layout to VGA. But it's finally getting ready to be released.
This release will not be perfect, the first release will also have limited landscape support, but the new v2.1 manila is a great improvement in terms of stability and performance that make it worthwile.

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/1292/genymanila.jpg

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Main new features of v2.1 over v2.0:
- New add push page dialog: you can enter your own push page manually, no longer needed to first add it as a bookmark to opera (see screenshot below)
> Also, now a warning will pop up when enabling push page (extra data transfer etc.)
- New messaging screen: thumbnails have been removed to create more space for the messages themselves (see screenshot below)
- Calendar auto-adapts to regional settings: calendar now starts on monday if your regional settings are right (see screenshot below)
- Complete facebook integration: no more connection errors
- 6 more program icons available in start menu/programs tab (+ it's adjustable, so you can even get more/less)
- WM6.1 & WM6.5 compatible!
- Numbers / web links in SMS messages are now pressable
> clicking on a number will open a new screen where you can add to contacts, make a call or send SMS
> clicking on a link will open the web browser

Please read through the progress report before reporting any bugs! (only report bugs that are not yet known)


WM6.1 Build 21000+ recommended
All WM6.5 builds should work fine

Requirements:
Included in CAB/OEM
- AudioManager: required for searching and playing music (included in htc stock rom)
> requires DRMMiddleWare
- AudioBooster: required for the AudioBooster link in the music tab (included in htc stock rom)
- EnlargeStartMenu (new version): required for Manila Start Menu
- HTC EmailSetupWizard: required for the mail setup link in settings and the mail tab
- PushInternetEngine: required for push internet
- FaceBookEngine: required for facebook integration
- NewContactCard: required for the edit contact link
> Requires ContactUtilityEngine
- HTCSharedModules: required for Manila & Haptic Feedback
> Haptic Feedback requires DShow from Topaz/Rhodium
> Topaz/Rhodium TouchFlo MUI file(WM6.1 only): required for extra options in TouchFlo settings
- SensorSDKv4: required for Manila auto rotation*
- Album v3 (or newer) and MediaToolkit: required choosing contact picture and settings wallpaper
> Album requires HTCScroll (v1 or newer) and ResourceProxy

NOT Included in CAB/OEM
- Arcsoft MMS: required for "Send Contact by Message" link
- Tachi/Topaz or Rhodium dialer: required for dialing out from the manila contact page
- Google Maps v3.x: required for pinpointing a location that's saved in a contact's info
- Tachi/Topaz or Rhodium VolumeControl: required to enable/disable single volume control

* The g-sensor settings switch in v2.1 requires a new build of SensorSDKv4 (1914+), atm these new builds are not compatible with our devices. (Auto-rotation cannot be turned off via manila g-sensor settings)

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Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

What's this SMS issue about?
- ActiveSync confirmed to be working fine
- Microsoft MyPhone confirmed to be working fine

Manila v2.1 (and newer versions like v2.5) are not compatible with the way PIMBackup restores your contacts. If u do use PIMBackup, you'll most likely face an issue when sending 2 messages after one another to the same person (the first message will be sent, but when u press send after your 2nd message, you'll get a message saying "Text Message cannot be sent"). Those who are using ActiveSync should not experience any problems.

here's the final word on the SMS Issue (taken from Dutty's thread):

Quote:
Regarding manila v2.1 with sms I think one user who had probs sending and recieving through manila interface as narrowed it down to unicode in contacts so probably htc changed few stuff,

So backing up ur old contacts and using manila v2.1 could give u the sms bug before, probably explained why some user who doesnt get like me as I use activesyc to back up all contacts.
so basicly, if u have ever restored contacts from pimbackup, you will most probably get the sms bug (even if u use pimbackup, then activesync, then delete contacts and use activesync to restore contacts)

if u have never used pimbackup, you're good to go
if you did, like me, you will probably have to delete and re-add all your contacts (i tried this out, and basicly i deleted a contact, re-added his number, and voila, sms issue is gone)

I have the Manila Start Menu now and i can't acces windows settings? Where is it?
Go to the settings tab and press all settings, voila you're there.

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

nice release but going to have to wait until this becomes more stable before i put it up to everyday use... hell i hate tf3d2 because of the unstability that it brings to the device...... just my opinion but hopefully there will be everything available that we need and not have vital missing files for the port that no one has :sad:

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

NRGz28 at ppcgeeks just released his new version of the ENERGY rom with this active. its avail for the diamond & the touch pro fyi

i flashed last nite & its been working great so far. i think its a good start with alot of potential.

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

just a fyi for you guys. If you load this make sure you don't load any of your files that change touchflo like no bars and changing of icons. I did this and it took me forever to get my phone to work again. I couldn't do anything and my screen was locked. This is stated on the original post from xda but I didn't listen.

this is a great addition though. Runs nice and smooth.

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

I too am going to install this to see what it's all about. I just finished reading the xda thread.

worst case, i'll just run a hard reset.

--------- New Post Merged on 7/8/2009 at 04:23:53 --------

after running it for a few minutes, it's a ram hog. with a fresh softreset my phone sat idle with 53% ram use. i navigated thru several tabs and launced opera, and closed it. my ram usage was 55%.

This definately has potential. I noticed all the icons, text, and other parts of tf3d was sharper and more crisp. it was very eye pleasing.

the facebook integration was EXCELLENT!!!! no more connection fail b.s.

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

does this only work on flashed roms?

Re: [APP][VGA][05AUG09]GenY Manila v21 VGA CFC (TF3Dv21386580)
 

no. some have got it to work on a sprint stock rom.

however, i would not install it on a stock TP, since this program is using a newer version of manila and optomized for tf3d2. you could run into file association issues and have freezes or non-responses.

if you do install this on a stock rom, back everything up first.