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This was my first time putting anything on a phone, and it went surprisingly easy. (with a lot of reading on xda) The cog and firebird development forum are clogged so I thought I'd at least give a little info back in a better spot.
Here is what worked for me.
Flashed rom with cognition 3.04 using CWM
Flashed Kernel with firebird 3 v8. using SGS kernel flasher
Worked amazing, but my friends all heard echos and horrible calling on their end
installed a the JK4 modem using cwm and I can not find one problem with the set up. And it actually makes great phone calls on both sides.
Now I get a 9 satellite GPS lock in 4 seconds according to sgs tools. Compare that to 30 seconds before with stock.
I have a quadrant score consistently at 1550. (800 or so before in stock config)
I bump charged the battery and erased the battery file. I am getting over 16 hours of moderate use before I drop below 30 percent. (with the original firebird and cognition 3.01 I was lucky to get 11 hours before I got a battery shut down. )
Phone makes great phone call.
So overall Cog 3, firebird2 and the jk4 are a flawless combination for me.
The only strange thing was when I flash a modem, my phone wouldn't send outgoing texts for 10 min, then it magically started working normally. I was a bit worried, but now I know not to panic.
i did about the same, with similar results!
i was running cognition 2 before, so i disabled the voodoo lagfix and used ODIN to flash the stock eclair 2.1 rom. went smoothly.
then i rooted the phone and installed cognition 3.04 using CWM. no problem there. i used it for about a day and noticed a better battery life then i'd had before and a nice speed improvement.
after reading up on the firebird kernel, i installed firebird 2 v0.5, again using CWM. i honestly hadn't used cognition without firebird long enough to tell any huge differences, but i've generally been very pleased with firebird.
i've just updated firebird to v0.8. haven't had any issues so far, but i haven't tested it heavily either.
my battery life has been superb and my phone is so much snappier. feels like a new phone, even after using cognition 2 for awhile. i haven't had any problems with call noise, either.
I can't remember but do you lose bluetooth functionality using firebird 2? I thought I read that somewhere...
Hmmm I been using just Cog 3.04 and although It responded great overall, the battery life sucked for me, that was my reason for switching to other roms. Might have to go back and try it out..
I updated directly from Cognition 2.3b8 to 3.04 via Rom Manager becuase I cannot use ODIN, the used CWM to update the kernel. Just rebooted and all seems normal. Will se how the modem works before I update to JK4, like rob ben did.
How I know that I have firebird 2 on board?
how was the battery life before jk4? maybe that's my problem.
flintdragon said:
I can't remember but do you lose bluetooth functionality using firebird 2? I thought I read that somewhere...
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Unfortunately yes. You can connect a bluetooth to the phone just fine, but the only thing you will hear is static.
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Unfortunately yes. You can connect a bluetooth to the phone just fine, but the only thing you will hear is static.
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Thanks, I appreciate your answer. I was about to flash it but I really need bluetooth in my car. Need to keep both hands on the steering wheel!
The battery is going good so far with firebird 2 and cog 3.04. I have the phone on standy for two hours so far and it only dropped 2%.
Cognition 3.04 worth it? I flashed it once and noticed that the home button didnt work in the Contacts
Where can I find this JK4 modem to flash? I'm using Darky's ROM but the reception is really bad.
I'm still really happy with it. With heavy use I need to charge each night. But today it was pretty low use and I am sitting at 52 percent. The home button works fine for me in contacts. I think amount of use is a subjective term, but for my needs I am perfectly happy with this set up the way it is..
That being said, I'm sure I will try a few other roms just because I like to tinker with things.
Thanks for the info
Been trying different modems and such with little luck
If you find something that works for you, let me know. I might just switch from Darky's with the other problems it is giving me.
Besieged said:
Where can I find this JK4 modem to flash? I'm using Darky's ROM but the reception is really bad.
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Ask and ye shall receive.
Also, most modems are located here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835272
And here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=876391&highlight=firmware
Just make sure they're clockwork flashable, if you're gonna use clockworkmod. The attached jk4 modem is.
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how was the battery life before jk4? maybe that's my problem.
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I stay with jk4 for 2 days, the battery was bad. Last night I change strategy. Moved out of Firebird by flashing the original kernel of Cog 3.04 and changing the modem to jj4. I want to try the apparent consensus I found through this forum that if you have a cappy rom, which Cog 3.04 seems to be (after all is based on the Rogers Cappy), stay with a cappy kernel and a cappy modem. So far I can report that I lost BLN and Voodoo sound management capabilities but I gained bluetooth back. Will tested and if I change to another configuration I will report back.
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Thanks, I appreciate your answer. I was about to flash it but I really need bluetooth in my car. Need to keep both hands on the steering wheel!
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See my post above: original Cog 3.04 + I897 modem (like jj4, ji6, etc) will give you back the bluetooth. Sound quality and battery life yet to be tested on my end, but seems encouraging based on my first two hours of having this combination.
i'm running phoenix 4.5 w/speed mod kernel T and i'm getting 30-35 hours out of a charge.
Tintillo said:
I stay with jk4 for 2 days, the battery was bad. Last night I change strategy. Moved out of Firebird by flashing the original kernel of Cog 3.04 and changing the modem to jj4. I want to try the apparent consensus I found through this forum that if you have a cappy rom, which Cog 3.04 seems to be (after all is based on the Rogers Cappy), stay with a cappy kernel and a cappy modem. So far I can report that I lost BLN and Voodoo sound management capabilities but I gained bluetooth back. Will tested and if I change to another configuration I will report back.
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48 hours of testing: Cog 3.04 with its original kernel + I897UCJJ4 modem is working smooth. So far 27 hours with no charge and at 44% battery. This, after I recalibrate the battery without erasing the battery stats. Only challenge, is that it will randomly lag with certain apps, which it was not the case with firebird.
Phoenix Rising 4.1 W/Speedmod Kernal K12T-500hz
I am new to flashing roms but have tried about 6 different roms and variations. The above is like lightning and so far (2 days) 100% stable. I run on GSM only with WIFI off unless I need it, 60 to 80 emails a day. 89% battery after 6 hrs use so far today! Seems like the best so far and it flies!
This is for the people who think the new EP1F and EP1H radio does't work well
The EE4 radio's will work on any GingerBread ROM
EE4 Radio
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I want...
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And......there goes my incentive to go back to froyo. Thanks so much kejar!!
Cool. Downloading now....
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This is for the people who think the new EP1F and EP1H radio does't work well
The EE4 radio's will work on any GingerBread ROM
EE4 Radio
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Kejar u r a genius...
Hmm... The call quality is good. However When doing the speed tests, I noticed the upload speed much greater than the Download speeds......
EE4 radio on EP1H
praveen1789 said:
Hmm... The call quality is good. However When doing the speed tests, I noticed the upload speed much greater than the Download speeds......
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Unfortunately the speed test app doesn't work properly on GB roms so those results are most likely inaccurate. Try going to www.speakeasy.net and clicking on the speed test from the phone's browser.
After several runs through opera on speakeasy.net I'm consistently getting 15-17 down but still only ~1 up. Though it's much later at night so internet congestion is less than it was when I was testing earlier today, the EE4 radios do indeed appear to be somewhat faster. I haven't made any phone calls since I just flashed this a few minutes ago, the only thing I've tested is 4G data speed.
Interestingly, I seem to be getting better speeds by several mbps through opera than the stock GC 1.8 browser. Can someone else confirm this isn't just my connection flaking?
Does anyone else want this because of a crackling hiss and pop during phone calls on EP1X?
Yeah, I will give that a try.....
One other thing I noticed is, My phone is getting a bit heated. Current temperature is at 41 'C. I will keep monitoring the temperature tonight and see if its a temporary issue as I've been doing lot of speedtests now....
I was getting 7mbps down with the ep1f radios, but now getting 13 down wither ee4. Tested with speakeasy.
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cmdrfrog said:
Does anyone else want this because of a crackling hiss and pop during phone calls on EP1X?
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Yup. This is the reason why I want it, and so far it's working like a charm. Thanks Kejar.
Does the file need to be renamed before flashing?
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Does the file need to be renamed before flashing?
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No just unzipped
I'd like to see some comparison between the GB radios, and this one. Everyone that flashed this, post up some before and after numbers if you could.
Thanks,
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Thanks it worked. We'll see how it works
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OK...so when I did the speed test on speakeasy through the phone browser I got 13 mbps (EE4 radio), and did it one more time to test and still got 13. I just did a test again but with wifi tether 3.1 b1 (w/infrastructure) on my computer and got 21 mbps (tested 5 times). I dont know whats going on.....
Thanks for all of the hard work kejar, I love gummycharged. How can we go back to the EE4 from the EP1F? Is it something we unzip and flash through odin, or can it be done through recovery?
Thanks!
unzip and flash through odin.
radio battery life
I'm running GB Eclipse 1.2 with baseband/radio EP1F , and I'm wondering if this'll improve battery life? Anyone notice improved battery life for this setup?
Seems to have helped mine somewhat. At work I am in a basement and before I was at -105 dBm. After flashing this I am at -90dBm. 4G Will not make it down here though
Hey all,
I still conisder myself a n00b when it comes to all this, although I've somehow managed to get GB on my phone via Odin (the only software I know how to use!) from the dev section
Here's what I have right now:
Baseband version: T959VUVKG4
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-T5959VUVKG4-CL385158
Since the upgrade, the phone's been a lot faster, battery life has increased almost two-fold and overall the phone seemed to perform better. Only issue was the extremely low wifi calling.
In the past month or so, my phone has turned for the worst. Random reboots, even during calls, slow, buggy, programs closing, dropping calls etc. Overall, its a real piece of crap!
Ultimately, I`d like to know the EASIEST way to put GB on the phone, with the most reliable ROM and modem out there. I dont need anything fancy shmancy...just something rock solid, with good call reception, and, because T-Mobile sucks, I need WiFi calling to work properly.
All I really know how to use is Odin. Can anyone help?
Well...if you read any thread....any GB ROM u flash sucks ass with wifi. sorry
On a side note, some people have been getting improved wifi with the kj3 modem flash over kj1 ROM.
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You should try FBis251's ext4 starter thread :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16762954
After following all the steps you can flash any GB rom you'd like
I know starting over is a pain in the arse, but take it from me it's DEFINITELY worth it. I'm running Valhalla 1.32 OC/UV and getting quads well over 3000 (not that it means anything ) and my phone has never been smoother. Plus switching between roms is much easier. No more factory resets
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Yes, much easier after you read FB's starter thread. I've proudly flashed 3 or for times since adding a ROM with CWM. I'm running BSGS4G and dsexton's adrenaline shot and have no problems.
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Honestly, as of now, I would go for either KH2, KI3, or KJ3. Those seemed to be the most stable of the GB releases.
Now for your issues:
Random Reboots: If you have a task killer, remove it and never touch it again. Android doesn't need a task killer. It kills necessary apps and causes your phone to reboot. I've been there before.
Voodoo: Make sure you have drhonk's custom GB kernel. Follow those instructions (for the parts that say adb, just reboot to recovery by using volume up, volume down, and power). Having the custom GB kernel will give you Voodoo support = lagfix = faster phone.
Speed: Be sure to let your dalvik cache rebuild every time you flash a ROM or do anything that wipes it. If it is not rebuilt, your phone WILL be laggy. Give your ROM 15 minutes to rebuild the dalvik cache, then start tinkering with it. To wipe your dalvik cache manually, you can go to CWM > Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache.
Bugs: Flash the newer GBs, like the ones I mentioned above, and it'll probably be better. WiFi still sucks regardless on all GB builds.
Dropped Calls: I'm assuming you came from stock KD1, and your signal was perfectly fine then? If that's the case, look for the KD1 modem on this forum and flash. That should fix up your reception issues.
I use Valhalla 1.1 with Dolphin Mini browser,
Adrenaline shot XIX and KJ1 modem.
You can ask me how to do anything, i will answer you.
Sent from me.
Well since you are on KG4 you should have the GB bootloaders so you should be alright to flash any GB rom using CWM. It sounds way trickier than it is. It is really just as easy as Odin.
Now unfortunately as mentioned above... The low Wifi signal is a problem with GB on our phone. If Wifi calling is a MUST... you will be better off on Froyo until an official update is released with improved wifi... but then you lose all the goodies of GB (battery life, speed, etc)
From what I have gathered on here in seems KI3 seems to work with helping peoples wifi signal but it is still not the same as froyo.
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Well since you are on KG4 you should have the GB bootloaders so you should be alright to flash any GB rom using CWM. It sounds way trickier than it is. It is really just as easy as Odin.
Now unfortunately as mentioned above... The low Wifi signal is a problem with GB on our phone. If Wifi calling is a MUST... you will be better off on Froyo until an official update is released with improved wifi... but then you lose all the goodies of GB (battery life, speed, etc)
From what I have gathered on here in seems KI3 seems to work with helping peoples wifi signal but it is still not the same as froyo.
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Exactly right. I'm using Valhalla 1.3.2(I highly recommend this ROM) with the ki3 modem and my wifi reception is as good as it will get on GB. I just wish Samsung would release that darn kernal for GB already so the devs can fix it ;P
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Since you're already on kg4 with bootloaders just odin flash a root to it then get dr honk kernel with.voodoo.
thats for the tips guys!
My main issue with the wifi calling is not the wifi signal (its decent actually), its just the VOLUME of the wifi calling....it works, but I cant actually hear the person! I dont think this has to do with the wifi signal quality.
I appreciate all the tips...if someone would like to help me, step by step (you can PM me if you want), because all this stuff is confusing!
Yes a noob to Android and yes, first post
Before my quick question I have to say thank you to M0D1441 for this ROM (and his contributors - it is absolutely amazing, and by far - the best ROM out there for Galaxy Skyrocket I727 users.
Flashed this Rom from stock I727R Rom last week and have had huge success with it and cannot wait for the update to this Beta 7.
However, since flashing the UCLD2 radio I notice significant slower speeds compared to whatever the stock was using. I have followed all procedures correctly, am able to auto switchover from LTE and HSPA+ and have had no issues with this ROM that anyone else has reported other than significantly slower speeds.
Max down on HSPA+ has been between 5 - 7 Mbs with upload at 0.2-0.56 Mbs and LTE down: 16-22Mbs (which is not bad) but have full bars and 2.78 up.
Even my home WiFi (802.11n) connection suffers from this new radio with dowload @ 18Mbs and up @ 0.56 compared to stock ROM speeds at least 38.6Mbs down and 3.7Mbs up.
My speeds with all connections with stock radio were, at bare minimum, double to what I am getting now.
I have flashed the UCLD2 radio a few times following procedures and still no change in speeds. I have read nightmare stories about switching back to older radios on the I727R and am nervous to do so.
Wondering if other Rogers users have experienced the same issue and if need be, what radio change to?
What was stock radio on Rogers I727R and is it compatible with the NexusMod ICS Zero Beta 7?
Is/can this UCLD2 radio be not fully compatible for Rogers customers in Canada?
Thanks a million in advance!
I'm on att and I haven't noticed a drop in speed I know its not Rodgers but I can't imagine its all that different
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I noticed huge drop in speed wifi to think modem just not good with all iPhones
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xxsicknessxx said:
I noticed huge drop in speed wifi to think modem just not good with all iPhones
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Huh? iPhones?
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sKiNz-PouNdeR said:
Yes a noob to Android and yes, first post
Before my quick question I have to say thank you to M0D1441 for this ROM (and his contributors - it is absolutely amazing, and by far - the best ROM out there for Galaxy Skyrocket I727 users.
Flashed this Rom from stock I727R Rom last week and have had huge success with it and cannot wait for the update to this Beta 7.
However, since flashing the UCLD2 radio I notice significant slower speeds compared to whatever the stock was using. I have followed all procedures correctly, am able to auto switchover from LTE and HSPA+ and have had no issues with this ROM that anyone else has reported other than significantly slower speeds.
Max down on HSPA+ has been between 5 - 7 Mbs with upload at 0.2-0.56 Mbs and LTE down: 16-22Mbs (which is not bad) but have full bars and 2.78 up.
Even my home WiFi (802.11n) connection suffers from this new radio with dowload @ 18Mbs and up @ 0.56 compared to stock ROM speeds at least 38.6Mbs down and 3.7Mbs up.
My speeds with all connections with stock radio were, at bare minimum, double to what I am getting now.
I have flashed the UCLD2 radio a few times following procedures and still no change in speeds. I have read nightmare stories about switching back to older radios on the I727R and am nervous to do so.
Wondering if other Rogers users have experienced the same issue and if need be, what radio change to?
What was stock radio on Rogers I727R and is it compatible with the NexusMod ICS Zero Beta 7?
Is/can this UCLD2 radio be not fully compatible for Rogers customers in Canada?
Thanks a million in advance!
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Keep in mind the modem is for AT&T, so not surprised you're seeing slower speeds on Rogers. Also, the modem, a.k.a. Radio has no affect on Wifi as Wifi is part of the kernel.
Bottom line, your experience is more than likely going to be a "best effort" at best; think of it like trying to install a Ford part on your Chevy car.
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Keep in mind the modem is for AT&T, so not surprised you're seeing slower speeds on Rogers. Also, the modem, a.k.a. Radio has no affect on Wifi as Wifi is part of the kernel.
Bottom line, your experience is more than likely going to be a "best effort" at best; think of it like trying to install a Ford part on your Chevy car.
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Thanks for your input. Yes, I figured this radio may only indeed be for AT&T but it is such a great modem/radio. My battery life is far superior with the UCDL2 as opposed to the stock KJ7 radio. Guess it's a toss between speed or bat life
As for WiFi, I realize this radio should have no effect on it but it is definitely slower with the UCLD2 modem. Strange - I will have to try and get this under the microscope and see how/if/what is effecting it.
This may be a dumb question (sorry) but can you use the stock radio with any ICS ROM or is that just going to cause nightmare issues?
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I noticed huge drop in speed wifi to think modem just not good with all iPhones
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Ummmm....what? iPhones? What are those?
I am not on LTE but with this ROM and modem I've been getting the best speeds I've ever gotten.
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I am not on LTE but with this ROM and modem I've been getting the best speeds I've ever gotten.
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Wow. Really? That's what I figured would happen for me but... not happening. The only thing I did not do was install busybox but I can't imagine that would make any difference to the radio.
I just want to make sure i am not damaging my phone by using this modem. maybe it just needs some settling time but it has been almost a week.
What kind of speeds are you getting?
I've had trouble with both leaked radios. Went back to GB/GB radio until a new leak shows up(hopefully rogers leak)
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I've had trouble with both leaked radios. Went back to GB/GB radio until a new leak shows up(hopefully rogers leak)
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Ha, when pigs fly... but I'm secretly.hoping right along with ya bud
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I've had trouble with both leaked radios. Went back to GB/GB radio until a new leak shows up(hopefully rogers leak)
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I totally hear ya. However, I have noticed something interesting which completely makes sense. After having the modem settle for a week now I have noticed that my daytime speeds on HSPA+ are slower compared to daytime. Now, Daytime on average is 9.51Mbs down and 1.27Mbs up (which is actually not bad) compared to night (after 9pm) getting an average 13.72Mbs down and 2.73Mbs up. I can't really complain as this seems the norm for GTA on Rogers.
LTE daytime speeds have now been an average of 23.7Mbs down and 3.78Mbs up compared to night time speeds of 31.2Mps down and 5.71up. And, this is on the outskirts of LTE in the East end!
However, my Wi-Fi speeds still suffer. My LTE speeds are far exceeding anything I get through my 802.11n router which maybe something in the Kernel which I will check out.
So really, I can no longer complain Guess it just took some time to settle in the device.
As for the Rogers ICS, according to this article: http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-reveals-us-ice-cream-sandwich-update-list , " The big picture is that if you've got a Galaxy Tab or Galaxy S II-class phone, chances are you're in line for an ICS update later in the year."
Ouch! Yet no announcement has been officially been made for North America. And, don't forget Rogers will need to test and ram it full of their bloatware before we see it!
sKiNz-PouNdeR said:
I totally hear ya. However, I have noticed something interesting which completely makes sense. After having the modem settle for a week now I have noticed that my daytime speeds on HSPA+ are slower compared to daytime. Now, Daytime on average is 9.51Mbs down and 1.27Mbs up (which is actually not bad) compared to night (after 9pm) getting an average 13.72Mbs down and 2.73Mbs up. I can't really complain as this seems the norm for GTA on Rogers.
LTE daytime speeds have now been an average of 23.7Mbs down and 3.78Mbs up compared to night time speeds of 31.2Mps down and 5.71up. And, this is on the outskirts of LTE in the East end!
However, my Wi-Fi speeds still suffer. My LTE speeds are far exceeding anything I get through my 802.11n router which maybe something in the Kernel which I will check out.
So really, I can no longer complain Guess it just took some time to settle in the device.
As for the Rogers ICS, according to this article: http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-reveals-us-ice-cream-sandwich-update-list , " The big picture is that if you've got a Galaxy Tab or Galaxy S II-class phone, chances are you're in line for an ICS update later in the year."
Ouch! Yet no announcement has been officially been made for North America. And, don't forget Rogers will need to test and ram it full of their bloatware before we see it!
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Try LeeC's UCLA3 modem ported for ICS. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567213
It says UCAL4, but it is 3. I found UCLD to be unreliable, and LeeC's fix is wonderful.
Good luck !
Thanks. I am going to give that one a try and see how it performs this weekend. Thanks for the link!
I just got my G2x from my Optimus V and I'd like to flash a new ROM. I've already rooted it. What ROM is stable and as close to pure Android as possible? I hate all the bloatware that come on these phones from the carriers. I've been reading through all the ROMs in the Dev section but my head is spinning.
If you want super pure, your best bet is probably to stick with stock, since the G2x came with vanilla Android. Use Titanium Backup to freeze/uninstall all the bloat you want gone.
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CM7.2 Official with Faux v50 Kernel. I back the OC down from 1.5 to 1.2 and its suber stable and fast. To help make it even more responsive I use Auto Memory Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lim.android.automemman) set to Aggressive. I've also used Weapon G2x but prefer CM7.2
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CM7.2 Official with Faux v50 Kernel. I back the OC down from 1.5 to 1.2 and its suber stable and fast. To help make it even more responsive I use Auto Memory Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lim.android.automemman) set to Aggressive. I've also used Weapon G2x but prefer CM7.2
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Thanks, I actually flashed 7.2 a few minutes before I read your post How do I flash the new Kernel?
EDIT: Nevermind, got Faux 050 flashed
bg1906 said:
CM7.2 Official with Faux v50 Kernel. I back the OC down from 1.5 to 1.2 and its suber stable and fast. To help make it even more responsive I use Auto Memory Manager (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lim.android.automemman) set to Aggressive. I've also used Weapon G2x but prefer CM7.2
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CM7.2 (really any CM7 based Rom) is the way to go. Stay away from ICS if you just want everything to work since Nvidia iz not releasing drivers needed for hardware acceleration on the G2x.
Few things to watch out for...
1. Memory managers/app killers are generally a bad idea for stability/battery life
2. Watch what baseband you are on. March2012 has broken bluetooth calling. You may need owain's baseband fix to patch an incompatible rom with your baseband.
3. Some CM7 users have better luck with Morfic's Trinity kernels vs Faux.
4. Lots of overclocking will likely result in stability probs regardless of your Rom/kernel combo (beware of undervolting too)
5. Stock 2.3.4 is now a viable option for stablity. + u could even overclock with Faux's 014b kernel for rooted stock.
6. Read the forums!
Get comfortable with making backups in CWM (oh you shouldn't use CWM Touch - or ROM Manager to flash anything - CWM 5.0.2.0 is fine) That way u can expriment, but restore back if it all starts going to shjt.
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CM7.2 (really any CM7 based Rom) is the way to go. Stay away from ICS if you just want everything to work since Nvidia iz not releasing drivers needed for hardware acceleration on the G2x.
Few things to watch out for...
1. Memory managers/app killers are generally a bad idea for stability/battery life
2. Watch what baseband you are on. March2012 has broken bluetooth calling. You may need owain's baseband fix to patch an incompatible rom with your baseband.
3. Some CM7 users have better luck with Morfic's Trinity kernels vs Faux.
4. Lots of overclocking will likely result in stability probs regardless of your Rom/kernel combo (beware of undervolting too)
5. Stock 2.3.4 is now a viable option for stablity. + u could even overclock with Faux's 014b kernel for rooted stock.
6. Read the forums!
Get comfortable with making backups in CWM (oh you shouldn't use CWM Touch - or ROM Manager to flash anything - CWM 5.0.2.0 is fine) That way u can expriment, but restore back if it all starts going to shjt.
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Yup, I've been reading a lot and saw some of the things you've mentioned, but thanks for the ideas.
I haven't touched basebands, should I do anything with them?
I'm on 7.2 Stable, do I need a new kernel to OC/UC? I can't seem to get it to work as nothing comes up when I'm in the CM menus.
I'm familiar with nAndroind backups as I did them religiously on my last Optimus V phone.
EDIT: Nevermind, I flashed Faux 050 now and can OC/UV now.
Looks like you are doing fine. Congrats on figuring out how to flash a Rom/kernel.
Faux 050 stable and CM7 based Temasek rom is what I've been running for weeks now. If you don't have obnoxious static during phone calls (sounds like loud popping) - you don't have a baseband/rom compatibility issue. The baseband is just the firmware that controls the various radios in the device. Some have reported clearer calls and quicker GPS with the new (March 2012) baseband, but the hassle of upgrading to it is - well - a hassle. Also, If you use like to use bluetooth for calls, you need to NOT upgrade...
I am on the new baseband (I don't have blueteeth) and I'll sometimes need to flash the compatibility fix that enables you to run the new baseband with roms designed for the old baseband (or now, for roms/basebands on our international cousin the LG P990). Check owain's Domination thread for his "baseband fix", it will probably come in handy since some roms authors are not clear about whether their rom is for the new or old baseband.
You would just flash the fix through CWM after flashing a Rom, if you find that you have the call sound static...
You might also need a free app called "Get Ril" to fix your Radio Interface Layer. It automatically checks for compatibility and will automatically apply the RIL it detects that you would need if your calling sound has static.
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If you are comfortable with backing-up and restoring Nandroids, don't be afraid to at least sample some of the ICS builds. IMHO we have some awesome developers making the best of things considering the massive handicap that is presented by Nvidia withholding the drivers. ICS is getting more stable all the time. Fixes are now being incorporated that address memory-bleed issues, data-dropping, browser rotation crashes, missing APNs, and various stability improvements. Still probably not "daily driver" for most people, but you could be your own judge...
hairycheapo said:
Looks like you are doing fine. Congrats on figuring out how to flash a Rom/kernel.
Faux 050 stable and CM7 based Temasek rom is what I've been running for weeks now. If you don't have obnoxious static during phone calls (sounds like loud popping) - you don't have a baseband/rom compatibility issue. The baseband is just the firmware that controls the various radios in the device. Some have reported clearer calls and quicker GPS with the new (March 2012) baseband, but the hassle of upgrading to it is - well - a hassle. Also, If you use like to use bluetooth for calls, you need to NOT upgrade...
I am on the new baseband (I don't have blueteeth) and I'll sometimes need to flash the compatibility fix that enables you to run the new baseband with roms designed for the old baseband (or now, for roms/basebands on our international cousin the LG P990). Check owain's Domination thread for his "baseband fix", it will probably come in handy since some roms authors are not clear about whether their rom is for the new or old baseband.
You would just flash the fix through CWM after flashing a Rom, if you find that you have the call sound static...
You might also need a free app called "Get Ril" to fix your Radio Interface Layer. It automatically checks for compatibility and will automatically apply the RIL it detects that you would need if your calling sound has static.
---------- Post added at 01:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:18 AM ----------
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If you are comfortable with backing-up and restoring Nandroids, don't be afraid to at least sample some of the ICS builds. IMHO we have some awesome developers making the best of things considering the massive handicap that is presented by Nvidia withholding the drivers. ICS is getting more stable all the time. Fixes are now being incorporated that address memory-bleed issues, data-dropping, browser rotation crashes, missing APNs, and various stability improvements. Still probably not "daily driver" for most people, but you could be your own judge...
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Things seem to be going well with CM7.2+Faux050. I'm waiting till the end of the month for my Virgin Mobile month to end before I start up with T-mobile $30/month plan so I won't know if calls are clear for now. I'll try gVoice sometime soon just to test it though.
EDIT: Once I'm sure this ROM/Kernel is stable I'll do a nAndroid backup and play around with some of the ICS ROMs.
Superorb said:
Things seem to be going well with CM7.2+Faux050. I'm waiting till the end of the month for my Virgin Mobile month to end before I start up with T-mobile $30/month plan so I won't know if calls are clear for now. I'll try gVoice sometime soon just to test it though.
EDIT: Once I'm sure this ROM/Kernel is stable I'll do a nAndroid backup and play around with some of the ICS ROMs.
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I sometimes use GrooveIP with google voice. U 2? Mine works ok and I am thinking of cutting back the number of T-Mobile minutes I pay for each month. Let me know how internet calling works for you...
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I sometimes use GrooveIP with google voice. U 2? Mine works ok and I am thinking of cutting back the number of T-Mobile minutes I pay for each month. Let me know how internet calling works for you...
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I use GrooveIP on my other phone where it doesn't work on 3G b/c VM service is so ridiculously slow. It should work on 4G though, but I won't be able to test until the end of the month.
Gotcha. Be aware too that T-Mobile's "4G" is really more like 3G in most places. I see speeds between 2-5 Mb/s. I really only use my GrooveIP at home on my relatively fast Wi-Fi so I am not going to be the best person to talk to about how well it all works on T-Mobile's data network at our "4G" speeds.
Anyhow, its been good chatting. I gotta get some sleep now. Night...
hairycheapo said:
Gotcha. Be aware too that T-Mobile's "4G" is really more like 3G in most places. I see speeds between 2-5 Mb/s. I really only use my GrooveIP at home on my relatively fast Wi-Fi so I am not going to be the best person to talk to about how well it all works on T-Mobile's data network at our "4G" speeds.
Anyhow, its been good chatting. I gotta get some sleep now. Night...
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Well, when you come from 100-140kbps 2-5mbps is screaming fast! As long as data is reliable inside buildings around town I'll be a happy camper. It's late here too, but I can't stop playing with my new phone
I spoke too soon... Battery was at 50% a minute ago and now it's stuck on 100%. Tried rebooting and wiping battery stats but no good.
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CM7.2 (really any CM7 based Rom) is the way to go. Stay away from ICS if you just want everything to work since Nvidia iz not releasing drivers needed for hardware acceleration on the G2x.
Few things to watch out for...
1. Memory managers/app killers are generally a bad idea for stability/battery life
2. Watch what baseband you are on. March2012 has broken bluetooth calling. You may need owain's baseband fix to patch an incompatible rom with your baseband.
3. Some CM7 users have better luck with Morfic's Trinity kernels vs Faux.
4. Lots of overclocking will likely result in stability probs regardless of your Rom/kernel combo (beware of undervolting too)
5. Stock 2.3.4 is now a viable option for stablity. + u could even overclock with Faux's 014b kernel for rooted stock.
6. Read the forums!
Get comfortable with making backups in CWM (oh you shouldn't use CWM Touch - or ROM Manager to flash anything - CWM 5.0.2.0 is fine) That way u can expriment, but restore back if it all starts going to shjt.
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What's wrong with CWM Touch? I've been using it for the past few months with no problems whatsoever.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
FatalityBoyZahy said:
What's wrong with CWM Touch? I've been using it for the past few months with no problems whatsoever.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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There were some problems flashing some things with Touch. I can't remember which right now. Maybe Trinity kernels?
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What's wrong with CWM Touch? I've been using it for the past few months with no problems whatsoever.
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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It's the lack of proper ext4 support.
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There were some problems flashing some things with Touch. I can't remember which right now. Maybe Trinity kernels?
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