[UPDATES] Vortex ROM V3 by Andrewwelton [Updated 08/29/09]

I take no credit for this ROM it was built by Andrewwelton from PPCGeeks. Neither Wckediden, nor Andrewwelton, nor PPCGeeks are responsible for your device in any way shape or form.

Original thread:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?p=1025995#post1025995

Introducing, Vortex ROM by Andrewwelton
This ROM is Windows Mobile 6.5
Current Sys Version- 23016
This ROM contains the following:
PIM Backup
1-Calc Light
10 Button Glossy Comm Manager
PocketRAR
USB To PC Popup
Total Commander
PHM Regedit
Iolite Long End Key
HTC Album 2.5
Opera 9.7 Beta
Audio Manager
Easy Contact 1.1
Rhodium Sounds
Iolite Task Manager
Advanced Config
FingerKeyboard 2.1 Utak3er AND Iolite Keyboard
rpereira's Black Carbon
Smartlock 1.7b
*Optional*
reStart
Titanium Weather 4.2 (NOTE, This may not install correctly, if you get an Unauthorized error, uninstall and install manualy, and use the fix from the sharing folder named TitaniumWeather.rar If you dont have this error, PLEASE let me know!)
Showcase

If the Tiermann Auto Installer does not load automatically, Open Task Manager and select it from there.

This is a relatively clean ROM. Memory Usage in task manager listed at 28 - 33%!
PLEASE NOTE: I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF THIS BREAKS YOUR DEVICE
First boot may or may not take a while, be patient!

Download your Carrier from here:

http://www.4shared.com/dir/17556063/fb6e99a2/sharing.html

Please feel free to leave any criticisms you may have.

Thanks to the following:
PPCKitchens.org - For BuildOS
Whosdaman - Without him, this ROM would never have been
ali3nfr3ak - Too much to list
Rozenthal - Fingerkeyboard 2.1 Utak3er Version
Ibrythill - Titanium Theme
Showaco - Titanium Plugins
vin255764 - Opera 9.7 Beta 1
Codybear - For his amazingly useful FAQ
rpereira - Black Carbon
brack - For giving feedback
Anyone I Missed, I apologise

--------- New Post Merged on 7/8/2009 at 03:02:44 --------

Just downloaded this ROM today, will test and report back.

[Andrewwelton]

Thank you raybond for posting this, glad to see my ROM is getting some exposure and spreading around.
Just so everyone is aware, I plan to be releaseing V3 later this weekend. If everything goes according to plan, V3 will have all, if not most known bugs hammered out.

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by Andrewwelton

Thank you raybond for posting this, glad to see my ROM is getting some exposure and spreading around.
Just so everyone is aware, I plan to be releaseing V3 later this weekend. If everything goes according to plan, V3 will have all, if not most known bugs hammered out.

nice to have the developer here of this rom :) love to see peole expanding to new horizins :) if you want to make and update your own thread just let us know and we can get that all done for you...... otherwise we will keep up to date for you.

[raybond25]

Like I said in the first post I've been using this today and initial reaction is good, battery life is decent, runs real snappy, low memory usage. I am a fan and will definitely keep track of all future developments. :)

[Andrewwelton]

I think it may just be easier if raybond updated the thread. (Easier on me :P)
I have this ROM posted on xda as well, and I just dont want to have to maintain 3 separate threads on 3 different boards.

Also, a quick update, I'm currently working on changing icons, however I'm running into problems, only one icon changed BUT the icon that changed looks very very good imo :D I really want to release V3 today so keep your eyes peeled :)

Finally, Titanium Weather is an optional install. If you want it, you can install it. It is causing too many problems.

[raybond25]

Originally Posted by Andrewwelton

I think it may just be easier if raybond updated the thread. (Easier on me :P)
I have this ROM posted on xda as well, and I just dont want to have to maintain 3 separate threads on 3 different boards.

Also, a quick update, I'm currently working on changing icons, however I'm running into problems, only one icon changed BUT the icon that changed looks very very good imo :D I really want to release V3 today so keep your eyes peeled :)

Finally, Titanium Weather is an optional install. If you want it, you can install it. It is causing too many problems.

Yeah, I've got no problem with updating this thread whatsoever. Can't wait to load up V3 :)

[Andrewwelton]

Well after a huge problem with corrupt images (ugh) that issue has finally been solved. Custom icons are in and working.
Later today I will be uploading GPS TEST versions to see if GPS will work now.
(Sprint/Bell/Verizon)
If you want to try, be sure to let me know!

--------- New Post Merged on 10/8/2009 at 10:20:47 --------

PLEASE NOTE - THE FOLLOWING ARE FOR TESTING THE GPS, THESE ARE NOT THE FINAL

Since I cant post links yet, can a mod or someone get the links from my ppcgeeks thread and post them?

PLEASE POST WHETHER GPS WORKS OR NOT FOR YOU! IF IT DOESN'T DONT FORGET TO TRY YOUR CARRIERS GPS SPECIFIC FIXES.
THANKS, AND ENJOY

[elboriyorker]

Hey andrew we have a system here, that if you are the developer of the rom.You can create another thread in this section so you can provide support and able to edit and such.I will make changes to your title.

[Andrewwelton]

Thanks for the info. :)

[raybond25]

Originally Posted by elboriyorker

Hey andrew we have a system here, that if you are the developer of the rom.You can create another thread in this section so you can provide support and able to edit and such.I will make changes to your title.

We'd already discussed this and I agreed to keep this thread up to date instead of Andrew trying to keep track of threads here, at xda, and at ppcgeeks.

Here are the links for the GPS Test if anyone wants to give it a try.

BELL:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124127167/90437753/Vortex_V3_BELL_GPS_TEST.html

SPRINT:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124127183/9ad9ec4/Vortex_V3_SPRINT_GPS_TEST.html

VERIZON:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124129222/66dc8fb2/Vortex_V3_VERIZON_GPS_TEST.html

[elboriyorker]

Originally Posted by raybond25

We'd already discussed this and I agreed to keep this thread up to date instead of Andrew trying to keep track of threads here, at xda, and at ppcgeeks.

Here are the links for the GPS Test if anyone wants to give it a try.

BELL:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124127167/90437753/Vortex_V3_BELL_GPS_TEST.html

SPRINT:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124127183/9ad9ec4/Vortex_V3_SPRINT_GPS_TEST.html

VERIZON:

http://www.4shared.com/file/124129222/66dc8fb2/Vortex_V3_VERIZON_GPS_TEST.html

i understand that it just an incentive i give to the rom developers.Its his call either way..send me a pm i want to leave the thread clean for support

[Andrewwelton]

Update on V3 Progress....

Trying hard to get GPS to work, but it's very time consuming, especially when my kitchen was spewing corrupted builds left and right. Now its not corrupting, but GPS still isnt working. I'll keep working on it as much as I can, but time will be limited because I just got a job that is mon-fri 5-9, and sat 9-5.
But I promise you guys, V3 WILL come, and ALL problems will be fixed! :D

[Andrewwelton]

I was bored this morning so I made a teaser for V3 while playing in photoshop. V3 is close, just waiting to hear back on something. If we are lucky, V3 will have some packages from the Leo included in, so keep your fingers crossed and hopefully I hear back soon! Also, I just want to say thanks for all your support so far with this ROM. I guarantee that I will continue development for the vogue to the best of my ability until I get a new phone (which probably wont be until 2011, as thats when my contract is up.) You guys are the greatest!

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by Andrewwelton

I was bored this morning so I made a teaser for V3 while playing in photoshop. V3 is close, just waiting to hear back on something. If we are lucky, V3 will have some packages from the Leo included in, so keep your fingers crossed and hopefully I hear back soon! Also, I just want to say thanks for all your support so far with this ROM. I guarantee that I will continue development for the vogue to the best of my ability until I get a new phone (which probably wont be until 2011, as thats when my contract is up.) You guys are the greatest!

very nice and i now my buddy has been using this and loves it :) he just saw this and messaged me sstoked for new version hahaha

[Andrewwelton]

Haha, glad to see someones happy about the news! I certainly am too, since GPS is working :)

Who is this person anyways? Just wondering :P

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by Andrewwelton

Haha, glad to see someones happy about the news! I certainly am too, since GPS is working :)

Who is this person anyways? Just wondering :P

vortex is a chef and he does pretty damn nice work..... he is just like any other chef and has to start somewhere before the name is known...... every rom released at one time was by a so called no one ion the cooking world.

[Andrewwelton]

Ok, I'm done waiting and I cant make you guys wait anymore :P
So, right now I am going to start my V3 Bell build. If it works, boots etc etc I will start the other builds.
DO NOT Expect them to be uploaded tonight.
I'm tired, just got home from work. I'll probably just build them and pack them, and if theres time make a sexy new front page picture to showcase the v3. Builds will be uploaded tomorrow probably sometime after 7PM est because I gotta work tomorrow too.

But hey, at least theres a release date now haha

[D/\SH]

Originally Posted by Andrewwelton

Ok, I'm done waiting and I cant make you guys wait anymore :P
So, right now I am going to start my V3 Bell build. If it works, boots etc etc I will start the other builds.
DO NOT Expect them to be uploaded tonight.
I'm tired, just got home from work. I'll probably just build them and pack them, and if theres time make a sexy new front page picture to showcase the v3. Builds will be uploaded tomorrow probably sometime after 7PM est because I gotta work tomorrow too.

But hey, at least theres a release date now haha

sweet!! cant wait! and if you need somewhere to host or someone to upload for ya i got a premium rapidshare account as well as a premium mediafire i could use as mirrors or primaries for you.... if you want the info to the mediafire one or something just let me know... nice way to keep track of how many times it was downloaded.

[Andrewwelton]

V3 is now available, get your carrier here

http://www.4shared.com/dir/17556063/fb6e99a2/sharing.html

raybond can update the thread whenever he gets online.

Enjoy guys!

[raybond25]

updated first post, about to flash. will report back on quality after tomorrow.