Custom ROM for A7HTV2: Android 2.2 (7HTV2_22.22)

[nenufar]

JIT optimization are real on this version or 7htv2 not support it ?

[birdiebnl]

Just installed 22.11.

That is an old version. I cannot edit the first post of this topic, but there is a newer version, 22.20. And soon a 22.21 version. See this post.

[birdiebnl]

JIT optimization are real on this version or 7htv2 not support it ?

JIT optimization is in this one, but also included in the Eclair 21.04 custom ROM (and maybe in the 2011.16, i'm not sure).

[birdiebnl]

Still cannot update the first post... A new ROM.

7htv2_22.21 17 june 2011

Patched the webkit, so the Android browser doesn't crash anymore on the Google Mobile page.
Also nice to know is that somehow USB Mass Storage is kind of working, see this youtube movie.
Market needs the "market fix", see below.
For fullscreen and adhoc use ROMSettings.

Download : 7htv2_22.21 (multiupload)

7htv2_22.20 12 June 2011

Froyo ROM for Archos 7 HT V2, based on several other RK2818 Android Froyo ROMs. (still the old A7HTV2 kernel )
Supports ROMSettings for fullscreen operation and AdHoc WLAN. (ROMSettings)
In this Froyo ROM I've made a patch so that the problem with Apps only installing if the device is mounted to the PC is gone (Angry Birds and Aldiko e.g.). Now all applications are installed on Internal memory.
Included Launcher is ADW.Launcher.
Slide lock can be unlocked by sliding, but also with menu button (Short slide of the power switch to the left)
Also got rid of that annoying package scanner.

Download : 7htv2_22.20 (multiupload)

This 7htv2_22.20 and 7htv2_22.21 ROM still needs the "market fix":

1) start the market, sing in to your Google account, and wait a little while (I wait until the new Market update is downloaded, you can see this in Settings->Applications->Manage Applications, under the Downloaded section.)
2) After this go to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications
3) Clear the cache of the Market. (Not the data!)
4) Clear the data of the Google Framework Services
5) Reboot (I recommend doing this by resetting the device with a needle, as it seems the device is more stable after one reset) and go to Market, it should work and show you all apps. If not just repeat step 1 till 5.

Note step 1) If your market the first time keeps "loading", just force close it (Settings->Applications->Manage Applications) and start again.

[AlexArchos]

Hi,

I think the question has not been asked:
which causes the folder "Snapshots" on the memory card? This Folder is there since froyo. There are thousands of log files in it. Various File Explorer crashes when viewing. I don't think it is spyware. Any ideas?

Thank you

[dms05]

I had looked at this before and tried it without success. However your confirmation of it's ability caused me to try again and I discovered it only works with 32 bit Windows (I was trying on my W7 64 bit machine with Administrator rights) but after swopping to an older 32 bit XP SP3 the process was quick and painless.

Thanks for this addition. i didn't know it and will add it to the wiki.

I can confirm it is working on 64 bits Windows 7. Probably has to do with the drivers. I've installed the Amd64 drivers coming with RKAndroidBatchUpgrader, RK2818_v1.23(on my intel platform). Otherwise i had a real problem, don't have any 32 bits windows running.

I've retried the installation using the amd64 drivers (I had tried before) and still couldn't get my W7 64 bit machine to recognise my Archos. Switching to a netbook running XP solved the problems with the XP driver. Maybe it's my W7 64 bit installation!

I now have v22.20 running well with lots of apps installed. Is it possible to bulk save these so I can upgrade to the very latest version and reinstall them all?

Many thanks.

[birdiebnl]

I now have v22.20 running well with lots of apps installed.

Well, only thing really changed in 22.21 is the browser crashes. If you're using Opera, i wouldn't bother upgrading. To answer your question, I think TitaniumBackup can do the job?

[birdiebnl]

which causes the folder "Snapshots" on the memory card? This Folder is there since froyo. There are thousands of log files in it. Various File Explorer crashes when viewing. I don't think it is spyware. Any ideas?

It seems to be something with a profiler. I cannot find very much info on this. It can be disabled, i'm currently testing what happens when disabling this.

[dms05]

I now have v22.20 running well with lots of apps installed.

Well, only thing really changed in 22.21 is the browser crashes. If you're using Opera, i wouldn't bother upgrading. To answer your question, I think TitaniumBackup can do the job?

Thanks for both answers! I'll give Titanium Backup a if I need it.

[akcron]

Just installed 22.11.

That is an old version. I cannot edit the first post of this topic, but there is a newer version, 22.20. And soon a 22.21 version. See this post.

Thanks m8 just installed 22.21. Great job loving it keep up the good work you should send this to Archos to show them what there tablet can do. Again great job

[birdiebnl]

which causes the folder "Snapshots" on the memory card? This Folder is there since froyo. There are thousands of log files in it. Various File Explorer crashes when viewing. I don't think it is spyware. Any ideas?

It seems to be something with a profiler. I cannot find very much info on this. It can be disabled, i'm currently testing what happens when disabling this.

Device seems more smoother and responsive. But it can be the placebo effect... At least not thousands of snapshot files...

[kalioon]

outstanding stuff birdiebnl. thanks for all your hard work.

Updated to 20.21 and its awsome, one issue tho. If i use the videoplayer, the menu bar vanishes, and there is no way to get it back. the only way out of the video player is a power off. Am i missing something?

edit: sorry being a fool. the app has a return button....... thanks again

[birdiebnl]

one issue tho. If i use the videoplayer, the menu bar vanishes, and there is no way to get it back. the only way out of the video player is a power off. Am i missing something?

In the VideoPlayer you tap the screen somewhere, and then there is one button, see the photo below, which brings it back.



Edit: I see you figured out yourself...

[Seetroll]

Great work! Runs smooth and fast. The only problem I have is that if I tap the calendar button, it seems that mail starts up...

[neo120]

birdiebnl, is it possible, to do the google contact app inside your rom please ?

[birdiebnl]

The only problem I have is that if I tap the calendar button, it seems that mail starts up...

That's weird, if i tap the calendar button, the calendar shows up, but no calendars! Will look into this one, don't know if other froyo roms have a working calendar. Someone know? And ifso, which ROM, so i can get a clue why it isn't working.

birdiebnl, is it possible, to do the google contact app inside your rom please ?

I will take a look.

[neo120]

So I have a very big problem. I flashed the new rom. Now the USB storage connecting not work. The explorer not work to see not the SD card and crash by internal card. How can I flash now another rom ?

[dms05]

The only problem I have is that if I tap the calendar button, it seems that mail starts up...

That's weird, if i tap the calendar button, the calendar shows up, but no calendars! Will look into this one, don't know if other froyo roms have a working calendar. Someone know? And ifso, which ROM, so i can get a clue why it isn't working.

birdiebnl, is it possible, to do the google contact app inside your rom please ?

I will take a look.

I also have the same problem with Calendar data not loading. It was OK in v22.07 but not working in v22.20.

[dms05]

So I have a very big problem. I flashed the new rom. Now the USB storage connecting not work. The explorer not work to see not the SD card and crash by internal card. How can I flash now another rom ?

I had the same problem. Look on the previou page of this thread for the answer.

[neo120]

My english is not wo well. Can you give me a solution please, what you do.