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Thanks to Kallt_kaffe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700669 for his build : all you want is working very good...
I use the latest DZO kernell http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D or the modify file by Kallt_kaffe himself http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660158 with the the Loserskater NBH editor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689812 for choice the good panel for our phone
what is fully good in this build :
- phone of course... and very very fast
- battery : you have to use last kernel of DZO...
- Wifi : no problem
- BT : no problem
- MMS : you can receive and send
- GPS with Igo : a bit slower after first installation
- GPS with Navigon : very fast
- synchronize data ok
- market (I think full but I'm not sure)
- live wallpapers
- and more and more...
I installed in nand.
I use it with ADW launcher : very beautiful and fast !!
I think you have to do all Kallt_kaffe advise for his build work well...
THANKS for them !!
Hope it works for all of Polaris users.
AND you can now upgrade your radio with this version 1.65.38.14
See the thread for this new version here...
Cheers.
manu33xtro said:
Thanks to Kallt_kaffe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=700669 for his build : all you want is working very good...
I use the latest DZO kernell http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D or the modify file by Kallt_kaffe himself http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=660158 with the the Loserskater NBH editor http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=689812 for choice the good panel for our phone
what is fully good in this build :
- phone of course... Sometimes a bit slower when you want to make a call or in a call end (maybe Eclair or kernel... I have make a lot of test but not sure for the results...)
- battery : I don't know why but sometimes I see 30% and a few minutes after my phone is completly discharge !!
- Wifi
- BT : not yet for carkit
- MMS : you can receive and send
- GPS with Igo : a bit slower after first installation but if you use odex file, It's much better
- synchronize data
- market (I think full but I'm not sure)
- live wallpapers
I installed in nand and modify userinit.sh for enable automatic odexing.
I use it with launcherpro : very beautiful and fast !!
I think you have to do all Kallt_kaffe advise for his build work well...
Maybe just one (big ?) problem : I lose sometimes network ! just few minutes but when you want to call... It's a problem : you have to wait few seconds to have a new good signal...
THANKS for them !!
Hope it works for all of Polaris users.
Cheers.
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I can recommend it, too. For me, it's faster than Myn's Eclair RLS1. By the way, I managed to connect to my car kit successfully out-of-the-box with the latest kernel (.NBH). It experiences some slowdowns when running memory intensive applications and you switch back to, for example, Home Screen, but it's really good.
Congratulations to kallt_kaffe.
Nice!!
Its the same speed level as myns eclair rls 1.
For me its more stable than myns, but maby i made crap ;D
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The behavior when stressed is different from myns.. i got these lack untill the homescreen apears too. But overall it looks more stable.
How can i get these dots in the corner to switch home screens?
Can i change the way the middle button(all apps) behaves? In myns there is full screen and all apps are flying in, in this build the slider goes up, but it "feels" a bit small compared to myn :/
(and a offtopic question: nexusmod wallpaper from market dosnt work. is there a nexus like live wallpaper? Cant find the orginal one, i think its not in the market)
This is the only build working Wifi/BT for my Pola100, with PAIPO Zimage of 26/03/2010 !!!
It's a GREAT BUILD ... Maybe a bit slower than Myn's Eclair, but works perfectly!!!
Only a question:
- When I try to install "LAUNCHERPRO" ... AFTER installing nothing change on "Home" Screen. Nothing.
How Installing Launcherpro correctly ?
(My installation is on SD with Haret, Not NAND).
Please any help is appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
SuperJMN said:
I can recommend it, too. For me, it's faster than Myn's Eclair RLS1. By the way, I managed to connect to my car kit successfully out-of-the-box with the latest kernel (.NBH). It experiences some slowdowns when running memory intensive applications and you switch back to, for example, Home Screen, but it's really good.
Congratulations to kallt_kaffe.
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I use this version of rom with a brand new battery. I use it about 2 houres, approx. 15 minutes of talk time and small WIFI and the battery is 70 percent. Is there any way increase uptime?
Hi, can you tell me which version of nbh and zImage do you use?
Use latest nbh and wait same days. The dzo kernel recalibrate the battery use.
The power drain is a quite big problem for our device :-(
I think you have to press one time on power button and a toolbox is coming to make your choice for launcherpro.
Cheers.
foxct2005 said:
This is the only build working Wifi/BT for my Pola100, with PAIPO Zimage of 26/03/2010 !!!
It's a GREAT BUILD ... Maybe a bit slower than Myn's Eclair, but works perfectly!!!
Only a question:
- When I try to install "LAUNCHERPRO" ... AFTER installing nothing change on "Home" Screen. Nothing.
How Installing Launcherpro correctly ?
(My installation is on SD with Haret, Not NAND).
Please any help is appreciated.
Thanks in Advance.
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Hi SuperJMN,
Well I tryed to connect with my audio car : It's ok but no sound, I grew just a breath !!!
Do you have a kit included in the car or like a radio ?
Thanks.
Cheers.
SuperJMN said:
I can recommend it, too. For me, it's faster than Myn's Eclair RLS1. By the way, I managed to connect to my car kit successfully out-of-the-box with the latest kernel (.NBH). It experiences some slowdowns when running memory intensive applications and you switch back to, for example, Home Screen, but it's really good.
Congratulations to kallt_kaffe.
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I think you should install launcherpro...
dertester123 said:
Nice!!
Its the same speed level as myns eclair rls 1.
For me its more stable than myns, but maby i made crap ;D
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The behavior when stressed is different from myns.. i got these lack untill the homescreen apears too. But overall it looks more stable.
How can i get these dots in the corner to switch home screens?
Can i change the way the middle button(all apps) behaves? In myns there is full screen and all apps are flying in, in this build the slider goes up, but it "feels" a bit small compared to myn :/
(and a offtopic question: nexusmod wallpaper from market dosnt work. is there a nexus like live wallpaper? Cant find the orginal one, i think its not in the market)
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Faster than newest Warm Donuts newest Android RLS5?
Hey guys,
is this android version fastern than Warm Donuts RLS 5?
thanks...
manu33xtro said:
Hi SuperJMN,
Well I tryed to connect with my audio car : It's ok but no sound, I grew just a breath !!!
Do you have a kit included in the car or like a radio ?
Thanks.
Cheers.
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Manu33xtro, now that you mention it, I connected the car audio but I didn't test it. I'll have to make some tests to see if it works properly. It's a Parrot CK3100-LCD.
New build : Cm5.0.8
Maybe yes but you should test it...
And now Kallt_kaffe has release a new build port of CM5.0.8 : I will test it right now
Cheers.
Pr3d1ction said:
Hey guys,
is this android version fastern than Warm Donuts RLS 5?
thanks...
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manu33xtro said:
Maybe yes but you should test it...
And now Kallt_kaffe has release a new build port of CM5.0.8 : I will test it right now
Cheers.
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i'm so curious about it !!
Hi,
What version of IGO you are using? Where did you get 320x240 version? I have found modified data.gro, but still not perfect.
Usnig this build since RL2. Some remarks:
- overclocked with Rogue tools to 450 MHz -> runs smoother. But phone must be charged every day.
- cant understand the logic how calls end. Some times it ends exactly after caller disconnects. Sometimes no, disconnects after some time.
- WiFi on/off. My network has hidden SSID. WiFi turns on, but don't connects to network. I have to go Settings -> WiFi settings, and then phone connects to network
- GPS works, but sometimes looses satelites. Can be fixed with phone restart.
- Battery on RL3 stuck on 100%
Phone working, SMS working, battery life is ok for me.
Update:
with RLS5 looks like phone don't charges -> stuck on 15%
Leryan said:
Hi,
What version of IGO you are using? Where did you get 320x240 version? I have found modified data.gro, but still not perfect.
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Hi,
where did you find the data.gro file on your phone?!?!
Data.gro is located: /data/data/com.navngo.igo.javaclient/data.gro
I can send you pm with link to modified file tomorrow.
Try it right now : much better than RSL3b... I will post my test later (after more test...)
chourmovs said:
i'm so curious about it !!
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The last version : 139242 (look at PPCWAREZ). But like you, the data.gro is not perfect and I find IGO a bit slower and lose sometimes the GPS position ! I will try with the CM5.0.8.
- I doesn't use overclocking
- same effect for calls but i think it's better with this last build : I wait to do more tests
- Wifi works good !?! I see all networks... Maybe with the last kernel ??
- same for us, the battery life must be better : DZO know this problem
Leryan said:
Hi,
What version of IGO you are using? Where did you get 320x240 version? I have found modified data.gro, but still not perfect.
Usnig this build since RL2. Some remarks:
- overclocked with Rogue tools to 450 MHz -> runs smoother. But phone must be charged every day.
- cant understand the logic how calls end. Some times it ends exactly after caller disconnects. Sometimes no, disconnects after some time.
- WiFi on/off. My network has hidden SSID. WiFi turns on, but don't connects to network. I have to go Settings -> WiFi settings, and then phone connects to network
- GPS works, but sometimes looses satelites. Can be fixed with phone restart.
- Battery on RL3 stuck on 100%
Phone working, SMS working, battery life is ok for me.
Update:
with RLS5 looks like phone don't charges -> stuck on 15%
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You have to use root explorer or apk like this to replace the file...
Leryan said:
Data.gro is located: /data/data/com.navngo.igo.javaclient/data.gro
I can send you pm with link to modified file tomorrow.
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Phone charged - left the phone charging over the night.
But when i connected charger, al least for 1/2 an hour, battery level stay at 15%. Maybe battery fallen below the critical level.
WiFi is working ok, when connected But when I turn it on, i have to go Settings -> WiFi settings. Otherwise nothing happens.
Update.
dzo released a new kernel, flashing right now
Leryan said:
Phone charged - left the phone charging over the night.
But when i connected charger, al least for 1/2 an hour, battery level stay at 15%. Maybe battery fallen below the critical level.
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that's a classical eclair's build issue
Be patient, try some reboot and connect/deconnect your charger and after some charging/decharging cycle, battery accuracy will be better
slow..compare to incumbus, even after set cpu speed to 450
LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPA for I5800 EUROPE (November 2010) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
Please feel free to discuss about JPA firmware
Ciao
Just installed and restoring my apps. No bugs found yet.....
Compared to JP8 (the firmware I was using befor):
- Standard SMS is fully functional, but because of the beter groups sms functionality I will use Handcent again.
- Video (tested with an Divx file) is working again.
- Less lagtime.
But sill no good flash player....
Quite stable firmware. Most likely the official release coming soon.
Some bugs,
- the application file size displayed as number without the respective "Mb" or "Kb" unit. Ex. 4 megabytes displayed as "4".
- proximity sensor not working. When phone lifted off the ear, the screen display won't resumed back to dial pad. Probably not the sensor but some setting to be corrected.
- GPS still need small adjustment
- Powering off still take quite some time
- At times, the phone will be sluggish for no obvious reason ( but not common)
- 2.2 JIT built-into this release? Seems like not much speed improvement. I get an initialisation failed when i do adb shell dalvikvm -help
I am about to upgrade this on my i5801 (Asia), any suggestions? Please?
Last time I upgraded with I5800XXJP9 ## and used it, then after a restart my phone never started. I again had to install I5801DDJG6 # !
just fully charged my galaxy 3 and after 1h doing nothing with phone my battery have only 80%
I have some bugs:
- when somebody is calling the phone freezing, and the network is restarting, and i don't know who called me
- i don't can exit from Contacts, just with the Home button
- the phone don't receive the text messages
before i update to I5800XXJPA not hard reset the phone maybe this make the problems maybe not, i don't know
/Sorry my bad English/
Installed JPA. No problems found.
mobile9999 said:
- GPS still need small adjustment
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any suggestion for gpsfix of this jpa firmware?
the only way is rooting (with superoneclick, z4root and others didn't seem to work) and then use fasterfix ?
i have also a galaxy s and I used SGS tools to fix that (plus lbstestmode). does it work on galaxy 3 ?
thanks
ps: jpa is a good fw in my opinion
abibibi said:
any suggestion for gpsfix of this jpa firmware?
the only way is rooting (with superoneclick, z4root and others didn't seem to work) and then use fasterfix ?
i have also a galaxy s and I used SGS tools to fix that (plus lbstestmode). does it work on galaxy 3 ?
thanks
ps: jpa is a good fw in my opinion
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JPA works fine until now. 2 hours of testing. No wifi drop error, no freezing.
No GPS though..
I'm exactly in your position, got an SGS too, so if u find out anything pls send a PM.
Thanks.
If you are in the europe region, most likely you don't have to fix the gps.conf. Just run the gpssetup2 and finetune some of the parameters. Else, you have to get rooted and use fasterfix or edit gps.conf manually.
Not too sure about the SGS tools.
abibibi said:
any suggestion for gpsfix of this jpa firmware?
the only way is rooting (with superoneclick, z4root and others didn't seem to work) and then use fasterfix ?
i have also a galaxy s and I used SGS tools to fix that (plus lbstestmode). does it work on galaxy 3 ?
thanks
ps: jpa is a good fw in my opinion
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I noticed a very critical issue with this JPA release. The phone will become unstable or hang when loading more memory intense apps. For example, i tried loading a trace.txt file, after exit, the phone became sluggish and not responsive.
If you are normal usage, probably not a concern.
try hard reset again. I encountered this before, after hard reset, set the APN entry right, it will be alright.
Diesel1017 said:
I have some bugs:
- when somebody is calling the phone freezing, and the network is restarting, and i don't know who called me
- i don't can exit from Contacts, just with the Home button
- the phone don't receive the text messages
before i update to I5800XXJPA not hard reset the phone maybe this make the problems maybe not, i don't know
/Sorry my bad English/
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mobile9999 said:
If you are in the europe region, most likely you don't have to fix the gps.conf. Just run the gpssetup2 and finetune some of the parameters. Else, you have to get rooted and use fasterfix or edit gps.conf manually.
Not too sure about the SGS tools.
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You got any idea how to finetune it ?
i tried
Dail: *#*#3214789650#*#* --> settings --> Parameter Settings --> SSL --> I disabled it and changed it to Google Server. After that I changed Start mode to "Cold Start" and restarted the device.
Again dialed *#*#3214789650#*#* --> Commands --> Get positions, and wait 30 sec for an fix.
Back to settings --> Parameter Settings --> Start mode --> and changed it back to Hot Start. Restart device again.
i installed GPS Test and it got connected to satellites but is the a navigation software i can use ? I have iGO Amigo in my SGS 800*480, but on 400*240 i didn't find anything.
airpd said:
You got any idea how to finetune it ?
i tried
Dail: *#*#3214789650#*#* --> settings --> Parameter Settings --> SSL --> I disabled it and changed it to Google Server. After that I changed Start mode to "Cold Start" and restarted the device.
Again dialed *#*#3214789650#*#* --> Commands --> Get positions, and wait 30 sec for an fix.
Back to settings --> Parameter Settings --> Start mode --> and changed it back to Hot Start. Restart device again.
i installed GPS Test and it got connected to satellites but is the a navigation software i can use ? I have iGO Amigo in my SGS 800*480, but on 400*240 i didn't find anything.
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Yes I did change with this secret code, but I must switch off and on the phone with enabled GPS - then it works fine. But it takes time to switch off and on the phone. Any suggestions ? I've tryed also OCTY application and others.
One day after installed:
battery at 80%
problem on restoring apps from Titanium backup
sms works ok
wifi works ok
good speed
gps buggy like always
stable
Can anyone confirm that proximity sensor still sucks? I mean sittuation when we finish call...
abibibi said:
any suggestion for gpsfix of this jpa firmware?
the only way is rooting (with superoneclick, z4root and others didn't seem to work) and then use fasterfix ?
i have also a galaxy s and I used SGS tools to fix that (plus lbstestmode). does it work on galaxy 3 ?
thanks
ps: jpa is a good fw in my opinion
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is it better / faster / more stable than JP9 ?
airpd said:
i installed GPS Test and it got connected to satellites but is the a navigation software i can use ? I have iGO Amigo in my SGS 800*480, but on 400*240 i didn't find anything.
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Hi, i use Ndrive, it is good on my opinion. Almost a perfect replacement for the iGo.
Ok noob alert..just a prelude I've done alot of searching and reading, and *think I have some answers, but if some kind soul were to take a quick look and maybe verify what I've found, I'd be eternally grateful. I used to have a LG Optimus and easily rooted/upgraded to CM7 by reading this forum and didn't have to ask any questions.
Now I've gone and signed up for WIND (Canada) and picked up an XT720. It's my budget and I'm not overly concerned about whether or not I have ICS immediately. I'd rather have something stable and $$ saving.
OK so I'm noticing a serious difference in the way the XT720 handles the WIFI/mobile data situation compared to the LG: it doesn't. First off, there's no easy way to turn off mobile data. Secondly, enabling WIFI gets me a connection to my router, yes, but browsers and apps that require a connection just refuse to use the WIFI unless: 1. there is 3G data connection - in other words, it ain't using WIFI 2. I put the phone in Airplane Mode, and turn WIFI back on. Great, but now no phone calls or SMS. Not a viable workaround. Option 3 involves hard resetting the phone with a battery pull which sometimes works and sometimes doesn't.
From scouring around various sites, this seems to have been a common problem with 2.1 and this model of phone. And thus the workarounds I tried were also employed by others.
From what I know of all versions custom ROMs etc from 2.2 onward for other models of phones, though, this wasn't an issue, and also in 2.2 and onward you can switch off Mobile Data which will force the WIFI connection if turned on.
So is this something that I will see an improvement on if I install say CM 6.3 onward or whatever? I'll get the ability to turn off mobile data, right? And then there theoretically shouldn't be a conflict, right?
That's my biggest issue. I don't get enough 3G signal in my house to just use the mobile data connection, I absolutely have to be able to use WIFI and receive phone calls/texts at the same time, so if custom roms aren't going to help me, I'd best return the phone.
Some other things I'm curious about:
- do most of the normal functions of the phone work with CM 6.3? HD recording, camera, HDMI out etc? Anything I've missed?
- I see quite a bit of talk about people running out of RAM and using sd swapping etc is this a common problem? Even with about 20 or so apps and CM7 on my LG Optimus I was still able to maintain about 110 mb RAM free at all times by judicious use of installing apps on SD card...will I be ok?
- Probably the biggest question before I root/install...most of the guides I'm reading talk about installing various stock sbfs etc etc...I'm coming in from a WIND stock rom so I don't *THINK* I need to do this, right? I should be nandroid'ing, Open Recovery, flash custom rom....right?
Here's my specs
Xt720 Wind Canada
s/w STR_U2_05.1F.2
f/w 2.1-update1
f/w config GAS_NA_NAWIND_P012
Baseband 3GSMEPU91A_U_91.075EI
kernel 2.6.29-omap1
I realize that some of this is covered in other threads. To be honest tho some respondents/contributors aren't English first language and I just want to make sure I haven't misunderstood anything. Anyone who has done similar to what I'm trying to do, especially coming from a WIND perspective, lemme know your thoughts, please and thanks alot!
acrobat69 said:
Now I've gone and signed up for WIND (Canada) and picked up an XT720. It's my budget and I'm not overly concerned about whether or not I have ICS immediately. I'd rather have something stable and $$ saving.
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I've picked up the XT720 myself from Wind a few days ago at the clearance price ($150 outright, no plan). They even told me there are no guarantees with the phone with its stock ROM and seemed glad to hear that I was gonna use it with a custom ROM. I knew what I was getting into and the only reason I still bought the phone is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300246
We are extremely lucky to get Gingearbread on our phones, so don't even think of ICS at this moment. As you noticed already the stock 2.1 is useless and I flashed mine the 1st day.
acrobat69 said:
That's my biggest issue. I don't get enough 3G signal in my house to just use the mobile data connection, I absolutely have to be able to use WIFI and receive phone calls/texts at the same time, so if custom roms aren't going to help me, I'd best return the phone.
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The ROM I linked above (the only 2.3, actually CM 7.1 available for XT720) works as you'd expect with wifi and 3g, that is it uses wifi when connected to both. Any decent ROM will do that.
acrobat69 said:
- do most of the normal functions of the phone work with CM 6.3? HD recording, camera, HDMI out etc? Anything I've missed?
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HD recording - not yet (you don't lose much anyway, the camcorder quality would be crappy, check reviews with the stock OS)
camera - yes (pretty good quality)
HDMI - not yet (I'm guessing it will be fixed very soon, the devs are working on exactly this)
everything else - yes
acrobat69 said:
- I see quite a bit of talk about people running out of RAM and using sd swapping etc is this a common problem? Even with about 20 or so apps and CM7 on my LG Optimus I was still able to maintain about 110 mb RAM free at all times by judicious use of installing apps on SD card...will I be ok?
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This one is tricky, the phone only has about 225mb usable RAM, there's not much multi-tasking you can do with that amount but it's workable. There are some performance tweaks you can do (overclocking, CM settings, V6 SuperCharger, etc.) to make it decent. Moving apps on sd card is a good idea in order to save storage space on the phone (another limited resource at only 174mb) but has nothing to do with RAM.
acrobat69 said:
- Probably the biggest question before I root/install...most of the guides I'm reading talk about installing various stock sbfs etc etc...I'm coming in from a WIND stock rom so I don't *THINK* I need to do this, right? I should be nandroid'ing, Open Recovery, flash custom rom....right?
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I've been wondering the same thing, what's up with all the SBFs people are talking about left and right? The answer is don't worry about them, you don't need any SBF. They are just that, stock ROMs, all 2.1. You would only need one (the Wind version) if you wanted to take the phone back for servicing and wanted to return to the original non-rooted state. Apparently even if you take a full nandroid backup with your stock ROM now and restore it later, the phone will still be rooted and this is where a stock SBF would help. I'm not gonna bother, even if I do take it back (highly doubt it, with the custom ROM it's a very good phone for $150 outright), I'm just gonna restore my stock nandroid backup.
So what you need is:
1. root the phone (personally I used SuperOneClick, google for the latest version)
2. install OpenRecovery: http://modmymobile.com/forums/563-m.../531599-open-recovery-v1-46-11-21-2010-a.html
I can send you the file you need if you pm your email address. I HATE it when I have to register on some forum just to get 1 stupid file. And you absolutely CANNOT get that stupid file anywhere else on the face of the Earth/internet.
3. install this mod for OpenRecovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242259
4. go to the ROM's thread, dl the latest build linked in the 1st post, copy the zip file to your sdcard\openrecovery\updates, reboot into recovery mode, apply update, format data&cache, reboot. Done. Enjoy!
BuddyBud said:
2. install OpenRecovery: http://modmymobile.com/forums/563-m.../531599-open-recovery-v1-46-11-21-2010-a.html
I can send you the file you need if you pm your email address. I HATE it when I have to register on some forum just to get 1 stupid file. And you absolutely CANNOT get that stupid file anywhere else on the face of the Earth/internet.
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There's an OpenRecovery apk floating around here to install ther OR bootstrap, no need to register at ModMyMobile.
:Edit:
Woodrube has it attached to this thread. Install the apk from the sdcard, reboot, then run the apk & install OR. (Now you can switch out the OR files with Mioze's modded OR)
here you go
I knew that thread would come in handy one of these days. Plus Buddy and Acro there are other handy APKs in there too.
Mioze actually have all the necessary Open Recovery files linked in his CM6.3 topic
that's the most updated version
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to James and everyone who has responded so far - even going so far as to direct link me to files I'll need? You guys are the best!!.
I really appreciate the encouragement. I think tonight's the night.
I'll try and log my procedures and steps and make note of anything I run into for future noobs like me I might be able to help..that's how community works, right?
Wish me luck!
Good luck
One more tip: If you find that Market keeps crashing after you flash fjfalcon's ROM, flash this updated Google Apps package - gapps-gb-20111216 (dl link here).
It worked for me. Put the zip file on the sdcard right next to the ROM file and flash it just like the ROM file.
PS: Who's James?
Ah BuddyBud sorry, there is another Canadian Wind guy named Biker Bob (real name James) who was posting about his experiences in another thread, and I mixed the two of you up..
About to try this...couple questions
Has anyone watched/used Reverend's tutorial video? Results?
I don't need to unlock the phone first, right? Please tell me no, I just got it! lol
The Revs videos are a good reference & if you are talking about a sim unlock that's not necessary.
Yes Revs videos are good to show.a visual of what you should do. Don't worry about it. I know it is scary the first time but once you do it, it will become second nature. Don't forget to wipe cache, dalvik and factory reset. If you bootloop, that is probably why.
No you don't need to be unlocked. That just deals with carriers and not ROMs.
Im on the edge of the decision precipice..am not too nervous about doing this, as in fact I'm pretty technically proficient..it just seemed that this process was a bit more convoluted than the one I picked up on easily for the LG.
Decisions decisions...6.3 or go all the way to 7.1
I think I need stability...and I'm not sure I want to get into a whole bunch of swapping locations etc. I noticed The Reverend mentioned he didn't bother with swaps. Mind you, I don't even think he made an ext partition either, which boggles my mind, I was almost sure you had to make at least one for any custom ROM. I might be showing just how little I know here! lol
Is it just that 7.1 is more of an ongoing thing, or by now are most of the +/- s of both pretty much on par? I know, I should be reading all 78 pages of the damn thread, right??
Oh boy, I just read through the Bravo thread...and the LED notification sounds SOOO tempting. No LED notification bugged the hell outta me on the LG. Hmmmm...
Ok...have settled on the ROM in this thread (Bravo):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332410
I just want to make sure of one thing...the VERY helpful steps that you all have outlined ie BuddyBuds...they stay the same up to step 4 (ROM + update) no matter what ROM I choose, pretty much.
Brians instructions are just a slight bit confusing in that Im not sure if I have to apply just the most recent update for LED ie v1.6...or if I have to install ALL the updates from the start on up (I think there are 4 of them). To me it would seem logical that each new version would be cumulative ie include the stuff from previous versions...but I just want to make sure!
One more thing..I didnt notice any mention of gapps in the download in that thread (nor did I see a gapps apk in the files I unzipped, but might have missed it..)...if not, Ill need to apply that too, right..any special version to useÉ
Ok so...
I went with Brian's BRAVO. I followed some of the steps provided in this thread, coupled with Reverand's video. I used his OpenRecovery install method (ie original from the Dexter build, copy new over top that) because I've never installed OpenRecovery before and it just seemed confusing on other threads.
To root, I used UltimateAndroot, in order to have the ability to unroot the machine (you'll see why...)
The first thing I checked, of course, was the pull down power/status bar to see about turning off various connections (ie Wifi, Bluetooth, Refresh, Mobile Data, etc). Unlike other 2.2 Froyo's I've used, specifically..LG..there is no pull down/status bar. Damn. Went thru every Setting imaginable, but won't work. This isn't looking great.
Next thing I tested was my 3G/Wifi issue. To my dismay...the issue remains. Browser and apps are still trying to use 3G first and foremost, as far as I can see. How do I know? Because if I leave Data Network Settting to "Allowed", browser/apps work, and *seem to be using the WiFi, but the second the 3G signal fades or is dropped, I get connection issues, and WiFi is still on. If I turn Data Network Setting to "Not Allowed", it might/might not use the WiFi for a bit and then pretty consistently stop. When I mean "stop", I mean the phone is still showing connected to WiFi yet there are data connection errors on all browsers/apps that need data etc. Sometimes, if the 3G signal returns, I get the pop-up asking me to Allow the data, and if I say yes it works for a bit (but then, because of the 3G signal issue, it cuts out again).
The fix - again - turn on Airplane mode, which disconnects all connections, turn on WiFi, then go back into Call Settings and search for the Home Network again. This is crazy, I can't do this every time, and eventually it craps out again and I have to do it all over.
The other really frustrating thing is I powered it down to do a full recharge overnight...when I booted back up it didn't find my Home Network at all and I had to rescan for it. Testing that out, sure enough, rebooting the phone I have to reselect the Network. Argh.
Any thoughts? The whole necessity of being able to turn 3G data off is so I can avoid this very problem. Basically, I walk in my front door, turn off data over the mobile network, and let my WiFi do it all while I'm home. I wish I could do this as effectively as with my LG on 2.2 (and later, CM7)
acrobat69 said:
Ok...have settled on the ROM in this thread (Bravo):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332410
I just want to make sure of one thing...the VERY helpful steps that you all have outlined ie BuddyBuds...they stay the same up to step 4 (ROM + update) no matter what ROM I choose, pretty much.
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Once you get to step 4 inn Buddy's list check out this. It will explain it a little bit better. Brought someone back from the brink on this thread. Where is says Dexter, just replace that with Bravo.
Brians instructions are just a slight bit confusing in that Im not sure if I have to apply just the most recent update for LED ie v1.6...or if I have to install ALL the updates from the start on up (I think there are 4 of them). To me it would seem logical that each new version would be cumulative ie include the stuff from previous versions...but I just want to make sure!
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Per Brian's OP the v1.9 has all the patches.
v1.9,A new Nandroid IMG backup,All patches included(20111217).
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One more thing..I didnt notice any mention of gapps in the download in that thread (nor did I see a gapps apk in the files I unzipped, but might have missed it..)...if not, Ill need to apply that too, right..any special version to useÉ
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Gapps is for CM builds. Bravo is a 2.2 build.
Side note: If you are going to partition it is up to you. I and a few other don't but it is really a personal preference. When I did, I used MiniTool Partition Wizard and it worked like a charm.
A few things though:
1: Your partitions must be set up this way---> Fat then EXT2/3 then Swap (if you choose-I don't and never did-requires you to fastboot a custom kernel and since this is your first experience, I would not suggest it)
2: Sizes. Many noobs will set their EXT2/3 partition to 1gb. That is way too big and you are just wasting space. I find that somewhere between 350-400mb is more than enough.
3: Do not convert your Ext partition to EXT4 unless the ROM you choose supports it. If/when the time comes, use MZ's open recovery utility to do it and not GPArted or MiniTool. The creat a Hugefile that has to be deleted and is a PITA.
4: If you do decide to partition, you will have to boot up fully, then go into your root explorer and in the SD-ext, you will need to create a folder called App (not apps-no S) so it will look like this sdcard/sdext/app. Then reboot and your apps will auto-install there.
Sorry for the long post and good luck.
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acrobat69 said:
Any thoughts? The whole necessity of being able to turn 3G data off is so I can avoid this very problem. Basically, I walk in my front door, turn off data over the mobile network, and let my WiFi do it all while I'm home. I wish I could do this as effectively as with my LG on 2.2 (and later, CM7)
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Once you click on WIFI it should take over as your primary source of data. Not sure why unless I think I might have figured it out. Go into settings>wireless>tick your WIFI and once your router pops up leave it alone and hit your menu button. Set your WIFI sleep policy to NEVER and I bet that takes care of it. Pretty sure that is toggling off your WIFI when 3g is present.
Other solution is Widgetsoid and Elixir both have a widget to toggle off data (so does Beautiful widgets too for that matter). You can use those but I really think the above solution should work for you.
Woodrube said:
Per Brian's OP the v1.9 has all the patches.
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Ah, figured..however when I go into LED Notification, it says "revision 1.6" (or some wording to that effect) at the bottom. Maybe that's just an error, but I just used that to gauge whether or not I had installed the latest revisions etc.
LED Notification works for text messages. I haven't seen it work for calls yet, but maybe I'm doing something wrong. I call the phone, the screen lights up that there's a call, and then ultimately closes when noone answers it. It was at this point that I'd assume the LED notification would come on. Screen is out, so LED, right?
Woodrube said:
Gapps is for CM builds. Bravo is a 2.2 build.
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Ok I guess I goofed then, because I tried to update with Gapps after I installed Bravo. One thing I noticed is that I wasn't prompted to sign up/into my Google accounts or set up the phone when I rebooted following the Bravo ROM + Gapps install..that had always happened on my LG when I did CM installs...your explanation makes sense!
But...isn't CM6 basically 2.2 and Bravo basically 2.2? Or maybe I misread that.
At any rate, the real reason I updated Gapps is because I wanted the "new" Market look. I don't like the old one very much, really like the My Apps function. Is there way I can just patch this in to Bravo?
Woodrube said:
Side note: If you are going to partition it is up to you. I and a few other don't but it is really a personal preference.
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Why do people partition? I did it on my LG, but never used it. Partitioning has nothing to do with installing user apps to the SD card, right? I can do that anyways, true?
Speaking of which..in CM there is the ability to set the default install location. I searched to find something similar in Bravo, to no avail. Is there a way to do this?
Wait...I think you just gave me the answer to both these questions...duh me..
Woodrube said:
4: If you do decide to partition, you will have to boot up fully, then go into your root explorer and in the SD-ext, you will need to create a folder called App (not apps-no S) so it will look like this sdcard/sdext/app. Then reboot and your apps will auto-install there.
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I guess I do in fact want to partition, then. I can't imagine how one wouldn't want to, I mean you don't want apps clogging up internal memory, right?
Woodrube said:
Sorry for the long post and good luck.
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Never apologize for long posts...I'm the worst at it and I love pouring over every single last detail. I'm sure there are lurkers who appreciate also, I know I really did when learning on my LG. Thanks a million!!
Woodrube said:
Once you click on WIFI it should take over as your primary source of data. Not sure why unless I think I might have figured it out. Go into settings>wireless>tick your WIFI and once your router pops up leave it alone and hit your menu button. Set your WIFI sleep policy to NEVER and I bet that takes care of it. Pretty sure that is toggling off your WIFI when 3g is present.
Other solution is Widgetsoid and Elixir both have a widget to toggle off data (so does Beautiful widgets too for that matter). You can use those but I really think the above solution should work for you.
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DOHHHHH!!!! I knew I had forgotten something about past settings that made my LG work so well.. I have modified the Wi-Fi sleep policy and hopefully it will work better now! One constant in all the issues I was having, now that you've mentioned this, is that the screen was sleeping/timing out while things were going on. I'd bring it back up, and be all "like, wtf" when my browser wouldn't work or apps that were downloading hung, etc. Mind you, it probably should have reconnected by itself, but whatever, if it doesn't, there's no harm in using Never Sleep for WiFi. I'm not that much of a stickler for battery usage. I go to bed, I charge the phone, I wake up, repeat. I don't need 4 days battery life and if I ever am in a situation where I do, I'm camping or somewhere remote ie no WiFi hence this doesn't apply as I'd just toggle WiFi off completely anyways.
You're right, I could use a Widget to manage my connections and I managed to grab Beautiful when it was 10 cents..but those reside on the screen and I would love to get that pull-down bar back, just so handy to drag down no matter what app/screen you're in...I know, I'm picky
You know what? I got a Notification Toggle app on my PC at home that I'll upload here tonight. I just remembered it while I was at lunch. It is from an older ROM so not sure it will work but worth a try. Usual directions. Push it to /system/apps reboot. It should be just what you are looking for if it works. Might not though so you'll just have to see.
CM6 is 2.2 and so is Bravo only Bravo was made from the official Korean update that was handed down and Mioze has created the CM6 from source. So yes they are both 2.2 but very different.
Edit: I have the latest Market.apk too. It is floating around here somewhere but I can't find in for some reason. I'll upload them tonight.
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Decisions decisions...6.3 or go all the way to 7.1
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try them both first, then see which one you want to use as your daily driver.
i personally like the 6.3 better because it runs the fastest even on stock speed 720 Mhz
you can use Open Recovery to do a full backup, and switch back and forth between 7.1 and 6.3 until you decide which one you like best
7.1 has more themes to choose from and is more up to date, but... less free resources vs. 6.3 which is indirectly related to why it feels less quick than 6.3
7.1 feels similar to the speed you get on the stock ROM from Wind, 6.3 feels like a brand new device
Pantech Vega
I am trying build Pantech SKY Vega Racer2 IM-A830 A800 Android4 ICS multi language custom ROM
, have fix bootup SIM active change language and SMS send problem. I need some help get the phone dail, system UI XML native language translation.
1 Telephone answering phoned normal.
2, normal SMS carrier SMS you want to delete this phone number, with no word limit 360 SMS test.
3, gps normal, Star Search soon.
4, the data connection is used normally.
5, wifi network is normal, just brushing, use encryption for the first time sometimes to switch several times, post full normal.
6, nfc normal.
7, usb connect the computer to recognize 830s, the various operations everything is normal.
8, Bluetooth unconditional test unknown whether normal.
9, and other assorted features full normal, not that unusual, especially the quick switch.
10 mobile signal reception ability did not improve to the same as before, a common problem of the Pantech signal not compare cottage, this may be a hardware problem.
11, usb transfer the hdmi line wireless is no longer out signal, normally put online video on TV.
Conclusion: Comprehensive online user 830l, s, k three machines through brush rom, there is no essential difference between
picture look here: zqhjohn.tumblr.com
i also plan to get the A830 but was wondering if it can be used in other countries? is the 3G/ GSM compatible with HK/ China mobile networks?
BTW where did you get your?
thanks
Enabe EDGE 2G Data support in SKY A830S ,K
zqhjohn.tumblr.com/post/33703805519/enabe-edge-2g-data-support-in-sky-a830s
Up
Sent from my IM-A810K using xda app-developers app
Pantech Official PC Suite download link
c724062.r62.cf2.rackcdn.com/PantechPCSuite_1.1.1.3437.exe
A800S version 219 - 221 OTA update flash zip.
flash this zip from CWM recovery, only use for 219 version.
http://www.kuaipan.cn/file/id_68433827051077638.htm
the A850 looks really cool with those specs!
hoping to get my hands on an A840 though :fingers-crossed:
update IM-A840 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and Nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen, pics look http://zqhjohn.tumblr.com/post/35043114763/update-im-a840s-rom-have-full-screen-mod-automatic
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5
update IM-A830 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen,
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5
new A810K released, have fix SMS. english only http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=102856&uk=252605960
My vegaRacer2 will arrive in few hours
link to your ROM
zqhjohn said:
update IM-A830 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen,
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5
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i would gladly like to try your rom...i have racer 2 a830s...do you have a link?:fingers-crossed:
the hide on screen button is wicked!and i believe this rom has the sms fix also...hope i can try your rom!
if you Android4 ICS have battery Consume too fast problem , try flash old 1.46_Baseband
modem .copy to storage and install zip from Recovery, download link
chupi_24 said:
i would gladly like to try your rom...i have racer 2 a830s...do you have a link?:fingers-crossed:
the hide on screen button is wicked!and i believe this rom has the sms fix also...hope i can try your rom!
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what is your phone version?
zqhjohn said:
Pantech Vega
I am trying build Pantech SKY Vega Racer2 IM-A830 A800 Android4 ICS multi language custom ROM
, have fix bootup SIM active change language and SMS send problem. I need some help get the phone dail, system UI XML native language translation.
1 Telephone answering phoned normal.
2, normal SMS carrier SMS you want to delete this phone number, with no word limit 360 SMS test.
3, gps normal, Star Search soon.
4, the data connection is used normally.
5, wifi network is normal, just brushing, use encryption for the first time sometimes to switch several times, post full normal.
6, nfc normal.
7, usb connect the computer to recognize 830s, the various operations everything is normal.
8, Bluetooth unconditional test unknown whether normal.
9, and other assorted features full normal, not that unusual, especially the quick switch.
10 mobile signal reception ability did not improve to the same as before, a common problem of the Pantech signal not compare cottage, this may be a hardware problem.
11, usb transfer the hdmi line wireless is no longer out signal, normally put online video on TV.
Conclusion: Comprehensive online user 830l, s, k three machines through brush rom, there is no essential difference between
picture look here: zqhjohn.tumblr.com
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where can i download multi language rom for these models?
i have sky a800s and i cant send sms more than 80 bytes....i have tried go sms pro,handcent,pansi sms but none of these worked.
Same error from all these three apps : MESSAGE NOT SENT :
It really sucks.....please help me !
zqhjohn said:
A800S version 219 - 221 OTA update flash zip.
flash this zip from CWM recovery, only use for 219 version.
http://www.kuaipan.cn/file/id_68433827051077638.htm
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Is it jelly bean or ics, and what about sms problem, is it fixed
Sent from my IM-A830L using xda app-developers app
zqhjohn said:
if you Android4 ICS have battery Consume too fast problem , try flash old 1.46_Baseband
modem .copy to storage and install zip from Recovery, download link
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A friend of mine is having difficulty with a800s giving really low battery life so Can you provide link for 1.46_baseband modem, and also tell me how to flash recovery as mine is with stock android recovery and it is not giving me the option to install Zip from sdcard. Please provide help on urgent bases
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plz give 1.46_baseband modem link
LineArc said:
A friend of mine is having difficulty with a800s giving really low battery life so Can you provide link for 1.46_baseband modem, and also tell me how to flash recovery as mine is with stock android recovery and it is not giving me the option to install Zip from sdcard. Please provide help on urgent bases
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I also having this problem in my phone. plz give 1.46_baseband modem link. Thanks
I was doing searches and could not find any info or direction so I am lost as to what to do.
I have an Infuse which originally came from Canada running on Rogers and now I run it on Straight Talk - which should have nothing to do with the problem but I thought it might be important.
I downloaded GPSFIX and GPS STATUS and both say no GPS fix and I get the Searching For GPS in the android notification bar.
Google Maps seems to know my location but the Navigation (or any other GPS program) or Trapster never get a fix (Glob Traffic same thing)
Any ideas? I reload and try a new ROM weekly ( Scott's roms) and have no other issues except for this GPS thing.
Thanks. I appreciate any suggestions.
madpb said:
I was doing searches and could not find any info or direction so I am lost as to what to do.
I have an Infuse which originally came from Canada running on Rogers and now I run it on Straight Talk - which should have nothing to do with the problem but I thought it might be important.
I downloaded GPSFIX and GPS STATUS and both say no GPS fix and I get the Searching For GPS in the android notification bar.
Google Maps seems to know my location but the Navigation (or any other GPS program) or Trapster never get a fix (Glob Traffic same thing)
Any ideas? I reload and try a new ROM weekly ( Scott's roms) and have no other issues except for this GPS thing.
Thanks. I appreciate any suggestions.
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I suggest u to re flash your rom and make sure to do a clean flash:
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
format system (some says it's not necessary i do always before flash)
install rom
install gapps
Hope u'll be fine after that
FLASHMINATOR said:
I suggest u to re flash your rom and make sure to do a clean flash:
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
format system (some says it's not necessary i do always before flash)
install rom
install gapps
Hope u'll be fine after that
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I have done this already but I am going to do it again tonight and install Unofficial CM10.1 - 3/16/2013 tonight and let you know
Thanks
madpb said:
I have done this already but I am going to do it again tonight and install Unofficial CM10.1 - 3/16/2013 tonight and let you know
Thanks
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i will suggest u this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005016. Been switching from CM10 to paranoid to liquid smooth etc etc... I used to run slim ics and slim bean is TOTALLY AMAZING. just give a try hope your gps will be ok mine it is
FLASHMINATOR said:
i will suggest u this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2005016. Been switching from CM10 to paranoid to liquid smooth etc etc... I used to run slim ics and slim bean is TOTALLY AMAZING. just give a try hope your gps will be ok mine it is
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it is nice..but no GPS for me. something is wrong with this phone
Also, this rom has no way to add other email accounts like yahoo or Exchange server so I will need to switch.
madpb said:
it is nice..but no GPS for me. something is wrong with this phone
Also, this rom has no way to add other email accounts like yahoo or Exchange server so I will need to switch.
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U can just flash the extras
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U can just flash the extras
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I flashed the extras. Thanks. I can get exchange email now. Cannot get Photosphere to work but that is not a biggie.
The biggie is still no GPS but only in Google Maps does it seem to know where I am but no other program can get a location like
Navigation, Trapster, Glob all do not work at all.
Any more ideas.??
madpb said:
I flashed the extras. Thanks. I can get exchange email now. Cannot get Photosphere to work but that is not a biggie.
The biggie is still no GPS but only in Google Maps does it seem to know where I am but no other program can get a location like
Navigation, Trapster, Glob all do not work at all.
Any more ideas.??
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This might be related, maybe it will help you out. I am running CM10 and was noticing that sometimes my phone can't seem get location information to feed to my news & weather widget and stuff. After fiddling with it a little bit, I noticed that this happens if I reboot the phone and then let it sit there before I start messing with it. What I do to get it working is reboot it, wait for the splash/spinny loady screens to display, and then IMMEDIATELY unlock it, like as soon as the swipe-to-unlock icon appears. Then I set it down and let it finish doing its startup stuff, maybe swiping between screens to keep it awake and the screen on and whatever, and 9 times out of 10, the problem's fixed! I have no idea why this works.