[Bruno Martins]

Hello everyone.

In this thread you'll find all my cooked ROMs for both G11i (the first version based on MT6513 chipset without 3G support) and G11i Pro (the newer version based on MT6573 chipset with 3G support) smartphones. You should be able to get it from my G11i and G11i Pro 4shared folder! You can bookmark this link. :D/> The password to access the folder is bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.com.

My review of G11i: G11i Dual SIM
My review of G11i Pro: G11i Pro Dual SIM with 3G support

Read this post to find out how to flash recovery and update to custom ROMs.

My Android custom ROMs (please beware that ROMs are not interchangeable between G11i and G11i Pro):

Version history - G11i (non-3G version):

V1.0MOD (20-09-2011):

• Based on official V1 ROM
• Custom changes (by BM):
  
  • Removed annoying boot animation sound
  • Removed all Chinese applications (Chinese IME, etc)
  • Replaced Launcher2 by ADW.Launcher EX (v1.3.3.1)
  • Fixed network location bug (location couldn’t be acquired over Wi-Fi networks)
  • Updated Google Maps to the latest version available (v5.10.0 ownhere/Brut.all mod)
  • Updated Gmail to the latest version available (v2.3.5)
  • Updated Android Market to the latest version available (v3.1.3)
  • Updated YouTube to the latest version available (v2.2.16)
  • Added Android Music Player (v3.0)
  • Added Fancy Widget Pro (v1.0.8)
  • Added ES File Explorer (v1.6.0.6) and ES Task Manager (v1.2.0)
  • Busybox (v1.19.0) installed
  • SuperUser rights (no need to root phone with third party applications) are properly set
  • Added battery percentage (in steps of 1%) display
  • Enabled CRT-effect animation on screen off
  • Integrated RAM optimizer / ROM speed booster script by Juwell
  • Added AdFree hosts to system hosts file (blocks ads in several applications or games, for example Angry Birds)

Version history - G11i Pro (3G version):

V1.0MOD (15-10-2011):

• Based on official V1 ROM
• Custom changes (by BM):
  • Removed boot animation sound
  • Removed all Chinese applications (Chinese IME, etc)
  • Replaced Launcher2 by ADW.Launcher EX (v1.3.3.1)
  • Updated to the latest MediaTek baseband (MAUI.11AMD.W11.19.SP.V1.F6, 2011/08/10 16:04)
  • Fixed network location bug (location couldn’t be acquired over Wi-Fi networks)
  • Updated Google Maps to the latest version available (v5.10.1 ownhere/Brut.all mod)
  • Updated Gmail to the latest version available (v2.3.5.2)
  • Updated Android Market to the latest version available (v3.1.5)
  • Updated YouTube to the latest version available (v2.2.16)
  • Added Android Music Player (v4.0.1)
  • Added Fancy Widget Pro (v1.0.8)
  • Added ES File Explorer (v1.6.0.7) and ES Task Manager (v1.2.0)
  • Busybox (v1.19.0) installed
  • SuperUser rights are properly set (no need to root phone with third party applications)
  • Added battery percentage (in steps of 1%) display
  • Enabled CRT-effect animation on screen off
  • Integrated RAM optimizer / ROM speed booster script by Juwell
  • Updated APN list (apns-conf.xml)
  • Added AdFree hosts to system hosts file (blocks ads in several applications or games, for example Angry Birds)

V1.1MOD (06-11-2011):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  
  • Updated Busybox (v1.19.2)
  • Updated Superuser application (v3.0.6) and su binary (v3.0.3)
  • Added Facebook (v1.7.2)
  • Added stock Email application, to allow the user to configure non Google mail accounts
  • Updated Android Market to the latest version available (v3.3.11)
  • Updated Google Maps to the latest version available (v5.11.0 ownhere/Brut.all mod)
  • Updated Fancy Widgets Pro (v3.4.3)
  • Changed lock screen interface
  • Disabled aee debugger daemon in an effort to keep userdata partition free of core dumps
  • Moved some applications from /system/app to /data/app, thus providing the possibility to be easily removed by the user

V2.0MOD (14-12-2011):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  • Ported framework from another MT6573 based device - this brings some improvements in stability and new features (discover by yourself)
  • Ported ICS transition animations
  • Added TeslaLED (v3.0.2) including CM7 Receiver – this replaces the stock torch application - many thanks to the developer for all support
  • Added reboot to recovery option to power menu
  • Updated Busybox (v1.19.3)
  • Updated Superuser application (v3.0.7)
  • Updated Android Market to the latest version available (v3.3.12)
  • Updated Google Maps to the latest version available (v6.0.2)
  • Updated Android Music Player (v4.0.9)
  • Updated ES File Explorer (v1.6.0.8)
  • Updated ADW.Launcher EX (v1.3.3.55)
  • Updated Facebook (v1.8.0)
  • Integrated battery charging bug fix
  • Updated APN settings for Portuguese network providers

V2.1MOD (01-01-2012):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  
  • Fixed Android Market problem while downloading paid applications / games
  • Added some build.prop tweaks to improve pictures and video quality, increase touch responsiveness and improve battery life
  • Mock location disabled by default
  • Background data enabled by default
  • Updated Android Market to the latest version available (v3.4.4)
  • Updated Google Maps to the latest version available (v6.0.3)
  • Updated ES File Explorer (v1.6.1.0)
  • Updated Facebook (v1.8.1)

V2.2MOD (12-01-2012):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  
  • Fixed contact number formatting (numbers will now show without dashes when a non-US locale is set)
  • Added gps.conf based on European servers
  • Proximity sensor can now be calibrated again (under Settings / Display)
  • Reverted to ADW.Launcher (v1.3.6)
  • Removed Fancy Widgets

V3.0MOD (27-01-2012):

• Based on official Android 2.3.5 ROM
  • Huge improvement: SIM2 will be reachable even if there's an active data connection established on SIM1. The data connection will be immediately dropped when a new call is incoming from SIM2 and the download will be automatically resumed after the call is over
  • Battery consumption was drastically reduced
  • Improvements in terms of speed and memory management can be easily noticed
  • Includes the new MediaTek baseband (MAUI.11AMD.W11.37.SP.V6, 2011/10/29 13:22) as well as new MT6620 drivers
• Custom changes (by BM):
  
  • Fixed contact number formatting (numbers will now show without dashes when a non-US locale is set)
  • Fixed the bug related to the association of caller identification (CID) with contacts, due to country code prefixes (more information)
  • Added reboot to recovery option to power menu
  • Fixed reboot activity (there was a huge bug that was causing the phone to recover from an unexpected crash)
  • Cosmetic changes to the stock theme (ported some icons, buttons and dialog layouts from the previous framework)
  • New network bars icons which now also show the network mode being used (UMTS or GSM for SIM1)
  • Removed ADW.Launcher and reverted to the stock Launcher
  • Applied all the tweaks used on the previous ROMs
  • Updated Android Music Player (v4.1.512)

V3.1MOD (05-02-2012):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  • Lock screen wallpaper is now changed when user changes system wallpaper (applies to all lock screens except type 2)
  • Fixed lock screen type 1 layout (thanks to ViNtalik)
  • Fully updated APN settings list
  • Fixed some Bluetooth incompatibilities and updated system app in order to implement Phone Book Access Protocol (PBAP)
  • Used new fancy Gingerbread style battery icons

V3.2MOD (01-03-2012):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  • Added LED notification support (thanks to savyol and bumbon4ik)
  • Updated ES File Explorer (v1.6.1.2) and ES Task Manager (v1.3.0)
  • Updated YouTube to the latest version available (v2.4.4)
  • Added ext2 filesystem support (thanks to casacristo)
  • Added Curlock, an application to configure the lockscreen style (developed by michfood)
  • Added Extra settings menu to easily access Curlock and MediaTek engineering mode
  • Fixed in-call SIM card color matching in Phone system application
  • Disabled Dalvik verify-bytecode (alternative to ROM odexing)

V3.3MOD (31-03-2012):

• Custom changes (by BM):
  • Framework patched with added support to PDroid Privacy Protection (v1.32)
  • Integrated the latest AGPS patch
  • Updated Google Play Store (formerly known as Android Market) to the latest version available (v3.5.15)
  • Updated Google Play Music (formerly known as Google Music) to the latest version available (v4.1.513)
  • Updated ES File Explorer (v1.6.1.3)
  • Enabled G-Sensor calibration under display settings
  • Updated hosts list (AdFree hosts)
• Additional notes:
  • This new ROM update comes in two flavors: a full update (like all the previous ones) and a differential update (that is meant for those that already have the previous ROM installed and don’t want to clear userdata)

Feel free to post your comments. I hope you like it! ;)/>

Here are the passwords to extract the protected files (applies only from V2.0MOD ROM to V3.1MOD ROM):

• G11i Pro Android 2.3.4 V2.0MOD by BM.7z - bruno_$%#Wvwve"#%c22_martins
• G11i Pro Android 2.3.4 V2.1MOD by BM.7z - bruno_[$}@!32£&56,:*_martins
• G11i Pro Android 2.3.4 V2.2MOD by BM.7z - bruno_~*#2º%"!44}?«|_martins
• G11i Pro Android 2.3.5 V3.0MOD by BM.7z - bruno_,;º´2%§=}9(|«|_martins
• G11i Pro Android 2.3.5 V3.1MOD by BM.7z - bruno_#5{[+´´2='?)|\_martins

[Bruno Martins]

Tutorials:

How to enter into recovery mode:

With G11i / G11i Pro turned off, press and hold VOL. DOWN key and turn on the phone. The splash logo will appear and you should release all keys... "Recovery mode" will appear in the bottom left of the screen.

Navigation under recovery mode:

• Original recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, an image with a triangle and an android will appear. You should now press back to enter the menu. Navigation is made using volume keys (menu up with VOL. UP and menu down with VOL. DOWN) and menu key to apply the action.
• Custom recovery mode: As soon as the splash logo disappears, ClockworkMod Recovery menu will appear. Navigation is made using volume keys (menu up with VOL. UP and menu down with VOL. DOWN) and power button or search key to apply the action.

Flashing a new ROM via the SD card method (update.zip):

Follow this guide to know more about ClockworkMod Recovery and how to flash a custom ROM.

How to flash my custom recovery:

Download G11i / G11i Pro custom recovery from my 4shared folder and follow my MT65x3 flashing tutorial.

[Bruno Martins]

Unofficial programs working on G11i / G11i Pro:

• Adobe Flash Player v10.2 for devices with ARMv6 processors

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BItQMu33mrQ/Tpgut0mymLI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/Uuc3MB8fNqs/s640/Untitled-1.jpg

• Skype v2.7.0.907 with audio routing fixed by theo0so (to apply the fix just go to Advanced settings / Sound settings and enable Use MODE_IN_CALL option)

[fok3r]

Hi Bruno before questions , big thanks for you old DX900 ROMs and thanks for your reviews.
1 Question (and noob one) this phone dont have 3G right ? (3G only necesarry for video calls?)
2 does google maps uses internal gps chip or need internet conection in this case isnt 3G necesary?
3 its better wait for new version of G11 with 3G or you can advise for other similar phone on same site .

Thanks and sorry for any incontinence and my bad english.

[Bruno Martins]

The actual G11i version does not support 3G because it is MT6513 based. The new version of G11i, based on MT6573, will obviously support 3G. 3G must be used for video calls, but can also allow you to get broadband data connection.

Google maps relies on internet connection, so it's advised to have a 3G connection. If you like G11i, my advice is to wait for the release of the new version. I will support it for a long time because this is for me the best Chinese clone ever built. Great GSM reception, good quality of materials, everything working out of the box... just perfect!

[fok3r]

Ho man, I hope that wil be ready soon , buyer waiting :)/>
I'm gonna buy and see what hapen its ready to sell on site now, how can i aply your discont Bruno ?

[Bruno Martins]

I forgot to mention about the discount for G11i, but you should send an e-mail to Jeremy (jeremy@etowalk.com). He will send you the PayPal invoice with the discount. ;)/>

EDIT: I've spoken with Jeremy from Etotalk and they will accept my voucher code: bm-sreviews-special. You can apply to get 5 USD discount. It's not that much, but it's better than nothing.

[fok3r]

With discount or not I'm gonna buy today :(/> , does your cooked ROM will work on new G11i Pro?
Is there any way we can bypass our contry tax , or etotalk can help us to declare cheaper phone if its get stuck on alfandega?
Thanks

[Bruno Martins]

No, it will be a different ROM because baseband will change. But don't worry, I will release the new custom ROM as soon as I have my G11i Pro.

[Selcal]

I have ordered one as well, looking forward to it! It'll be great with your support :)/>.

[Firehawk]

What about the screen protector and leather case that etotalk offers with the phones - any good? What's your experience with protectors?

[Bruno Martins]

Honestly, I don't like screen protectors because there are always minor imperfections when looking into the display. By the time I bought HD9, I got an original leather case for HTC HD2. Always used it inside the case, so I had no scratches on the display.

My opinion is that you should look for the accessories on eBay or something like that, in order to know what you're really buying. I'm not saying that the accessories sold by Etotalk are not good, don't take me wrong... but you don't actually see any images of the product, do you?

[Selcal]

I ordered a protector and leather case/sleeve, mostly because I was curious, like you. If you have the patience, I'll tell you what they're like when I receive them :)/>.

[Firehawk]

Thanks - I will wait until some people have one.

I'm also interested in the behavior of the phone if you have an 3G/EDGE connection open and somebody tries to call you.

[Bruno Martins]

Firehawk, on 27 September 2011 - 11:14 AM, said:

I'm also interested in the behavior of the phone if you have an 3G/EDGE connection open and somebody tries to call you.

The behaviour should be the same as HD958: data connection is dropped in order to receive the call (in both SIM cards) and is automatically re-established after the end of call.