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[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
MikeyMike, ChanceM and others...

I have 4 Cappy's in the house... in fact I just had ATT replace all four because they had very poor GPS.

Once I got the replacement phones in I took them to S7.

The first 2 I did when the first build was out and they worked very very well.

The second 2 cappy's I pulled to S7 after build #2 and kernel #3 had been released.

The first 2 phones got updated with the build #2 update and the kernels... up to #3... as those releases became available, but the second two cappy's, the ones with problems, were flashed on the same day with the update build and kernels.

The Problem is that the last two phones had been working fine for a few days and then... no cell signal.

I tried to put kernel #4 onto them, hoping it would help but it did not.

I have used the same flashing process for each phone... to the best of my recollection!

The only thing I question is that, (for the problem phones,) after I flashed S7 build#1, I booted and then immediately went into recovery to update to build #2, and kernel updates... then I set up the phone. (On the first 2 phones I did build #1, set up the phones then applied the updates much later as they were released.)

In diagnosis, the ONLY time I can get a cell signal on the last 2 phones is:

A. When they are in range of our microcell

B. When I connect them to a WiFi AP.

I have attempted reboots and flipping Airplane mode to get them to see a cell signal, but nothing seems to work now. (Another side effect seems to be day-late SMS txt messages.)

I am ready to reflash and I am considering flashing modems, but I have not yet done a modem flash and just thought I would ask here for suggestions before moving forward.

PS. This is a major problem I have to address, not just an astetics thing. That said, I LOVE S7. Donations headed your way again!
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Kernels don't deal with cell signal, modems due.

Modem's are extremely easy to flash. It wouldn't be a bad idea to start there - trying to find the best modem for your area.

I recall a modem map that shows what modem works better in certain places. Search around and you will probably find it.

And once you find a modem that works, think about doing the 850 modem dance. Helps drastically. :)
[Captivate Android Development] vinceldub:
Using new swype now thanks.. Also had to clear cache paeration as well though thanks so much
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I have looked and only found a Modem Ref thread.... no map.

Guess I am going to have to try each. Please suggest 3 for me to start with? I read through... scanned really.... I am looking now in our pages here because I thought Mikey had suggested one.

If I find it I will edit it in here... I will also post what modem we are on with the build #2 for S7... just to keep others from having to read back.

Lord knows I can't keep up with the speed of this thread!

Thanx!

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
All modems depend on use and where you live.

I am on JVO and love it. But then again I am based out of California.

Lots of people get good use out of the old UGJL2, while others use JK4. It is really a matter of preference.

But for a start, go with any 2011 modems or ones based for Gingerbread, not Froyo.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
So, you really think it is not that I did a bad flash on these 2 phones? But my logic says, if the other 2 phones are golden, why wouldn't the other 2 be good, as well?

If it was a modem issue, wouldn't it impact the first 2 phones?

Thanx!

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Not every phone is the same. For instance, I bought two captivates - same day, same hour, same store. One has great GPS, one doesn't. You kinda see where I am heading?

If you think it's a bad flash, well go redownload the ROM and reflash. Simple enough. Or try to redo the GB bootloaders.

And if neither of that works, well you better head your way over to the modem thread. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
ut oh!

This is where inexperience on my part creates real challenges.

I look on the weebly page to find what modem S7 has, and I see that:

Kernel update 4 actually did change the modem, right?

So, I guess it is fair to say that Kernels don't impact cell signal, however, that does not mean that one of our S7 "kernel updates" won't package a new modem in them?!?!

Also, I am still stuck with the logic that all 4 phones are now on kernel 4 update which should mean we are sportin' modem JVP?

Why would 2 our of 4 not work well when the others do?

Thanx!
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Sounds good.

Is there any indicators that my GB bootloaders are bad? Is there a way to know if I should go all the way back to that step?

Thanx again.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
No, you see. The Kernel "JVP" updates just the Kernel. I am still on JVO Modem.

Sent from my Cappy; using my fingers to push some buttons.

It's a possibility. Not to be ruled out, and to be honest it doesn't take that long.... 10-15 minutes at the most.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
OH SNAP!

So that is NOT the modem. Is that what you are saying?

Thanx!
[Captivate Android Development] killerxtreme:
Ok, sorry for all the questions.however this actually just started happening like moments ago. When I unlock my phone the home button starts freaking out, blinks and the phone vibrates with each blink. I've got nothing running and restarting the device spent fix it.

s7 #2 kernal4..
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
I uploaded that from my phone and then edited it on the computer... check out that post again. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
S7 is JV6 modem according to Home screen.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
No, the kernel base is JVP but the modem is not changed. You can check the modem in aboit phone. Serendipity default might have been JV9, can't remember

Edit beaten sorry.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Sorry to be so dense.

I looked again.... and again, but I missed the point you are obviously trying to make for me. Please expand?

Is it JVO that you are trying to point out?
[Captivate Android Development] twvance:
JVP aint a modem, it's an android firmware base. I believe the stock modem for S7 is JV9 or something like that.

EDIT: I didn't see everyone else's responses, sorry for the unnecessary post.

Sent from a phone inside a phone inside a KFC inside a McDonald's.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Kernel #4 (or any kernel for that matter) does not change the modem.

Thus kernel updates won't package modems in them.

___________________________

If I were you, just go start from scratch on those two phones. Redo the GB loaders, reflash Serendipity, update Kernels to #4.1.

And then take it from there. If signal is still an issue, it's modems.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
It's always an educating visit here.

Thank you, all, as I get to the bottom of the issue.

zeddock

PS. REFLASHING build #1, which will wipe. I will see how one of the phones behave and then consider other options.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Better idea, go download Build#2. Wipe, install, wipe again.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
On the weebly site I only see kernel #4.

Isn't 4.1 just in QC for you guys right now? Or is the listed 4.0 linked to the 4.1 kernel with the small fix that Chance, (I think,) made a few pages back?

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
First page, third post... That's where Chance keeps us up to date on kernels. :)

And plus, it's nicer to stay on the newest one, rather than lag behind. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Nuts!

First attempt to fix the problem:

REFLASHED S7 build #1.

No Signal.

I think I am going to redo the loaders seeing this.

As I understand it, I have to start from step 1, even though I am on GB bootloaders.

Back in a minute...
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
I don't use exchange on my phone, so I can't help you with that. Regular email works just fine for me.

All of the kernels are available on the 3rd post in this thread. Yes, you flash them from recovery.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Cool. Thanx.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Why are you reflashing Build #1?

Go out and get Build #2.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Dog-gone it!

I am trying to look reasonably intelligent but you keep baffling me! <laughs>

When you say wipe here, you mean an ODIN Master clear? or a CWM reset?

(When I said wipe, I meant the flash was going to wipe stuff, which is different than the S7 updates, which do not wipe stuff.)

FIX ME! The phone is secondary.

Again, thanx.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Also don't flash when plugged in. That causes no signal
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Odin Master Clear doesn't work on Gingerbread (at least not for me).

I just go into Settings > Privacy > Factory Data Reset. But you can also go into CWM.

Also what Joe said:

That's very true. I have flashed with it plugged and it worked, but other times it didn't. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
You mean don't have it plugged in to USB for power OR computer connection when you go into the CWM Recovery screen to select the S7 zip file on the SDCARD for flashing. Correct?

I don't think I did that, but that could be it!

thanx.

PS. Have to go see green lantern now, so I may not return for a while. I know you all await my return with baited breath!

Good thing there are 2 phones working right now so I can hit XDA if I must, on my travels.

Father's Day means doing what your kids want you to do... and to like it! Hehehehe
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Saw it Friday. I thought it was really good but it got bad reviews. Either way its worth it to see at the movies.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Neither. Don't have anything connected to the phone via USB during the S7 install, or any install for that matter - except when it's needed (Odin, Sideloading, etc).

P.S. It's a good movie :)
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
So there are issues with S7 using Titanium Backup?
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Depends what you are coming from.

Reinstalling Apps? Fine.

Reinstalling System Data? Depends.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
None that I have experienced! Just don't restore system data and you should be fine. However, I heard some having battery drain, or fc's!
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
yeah i want to reinstall apps and app data...but the TB says it cant access the root, which is ridiculous cause i am rooted and running S7
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
i guess what I would try is:

see if you have superuser, or install from market

then reload tibu
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
As long as you don't reinstall any system data you will be fine.

Just go into Superuser > Apps > Titanium Backup > Forget

Go back into TiBu and it should ask you to grant Super User rights again.
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
there is no apps listed in SU
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Well, because I had it on the phone and didn't realize the 1 st page was a better place to look than the weebly site.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Tibu > Menu Button > More > Clean Up Dalvik Cache.

Then

Tibu > Problems? > Upgrade Superuser
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
i open tibu and it is stuck right away on asking for root rights...but it lets me hit the menu key and hit the clear cache but, then it is now stuck on both root rights and clearing cache...
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
If i threw it against the wall really hard at least i would know what the problem was =)
[Captivate Android Development] killerxtreme:
Ok updated to kernel 4.1 uh it stopped doing it for now.. Tough since I'm not at home.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Just go and uninstall Tibu, clear your cache's and Dalvik via CWM, and reinstall and you should be good, and hahahahahaha on your other post :p
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
now it lets me in TIBU i updated busy box and superuser still does not show any apps...tried cleaing the cache through tibu again but it just loops on please wait while it tries to clear cache...
[Captivate Android Development] vietn95:
is there a way we can use the tweaks app on kernel 4.1?
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
I downloaded a root checker and it says my phone does not "look" rooted because:

"standard su binary location /system/bin/su:no file or directory"

"standard su binary location /system/xbin/su:no file or directory"

"standard su binary location /system/sbin/su:no file or directory"

what does that mean and how can i fix it?
[Captivate Android Development] NISMOFO:
Serendipity VII looks like a totally different type of install vs. Serendipity 6.4 since 6.4 was only gingerbread themed and not a true 2.2? I would need to start my install process starting from step 1 if coming from serendipity 6.4, correct?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] d_gritza:
Thats right. You need to install the gb bootloaders and then install S7. 6.4 did not require anything gb. I believe the instructions are on the website!

S7 is supet stable for me. Highly recommended.
[Captivate Android Development] killerxtreme:
I take that back, now instead of just being the home button when coming out of a lock screen it's any random button at any random time that seems to being pressed interrupting what it is I'm doing. Anyone with a solution? I'll likely format and reflash when I get home.
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
@jaymz77: put up a screen shot of your about phone screen. It sounds like you are running stock gingerbread and didn't continue with the steps after the break on the instructions. I did the same thing for about five minutes.

Edit: so make sure you do steps 13-16 as well.

Sent from my extremely awesome Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Can I combine this with the flashing of a theme? I'd like to flash the Blue Medley theme (a less violent shade of blue) and try out your mod, bryman, along with those tweaks. If I can combine them all, in what order should I flash them?
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Emergency =S!! For some reason with this Rom my voicemail doesn't work! It gives me an error saying USSD Code Running.... Then says UNKNOWN APPLICATION and totally closes the dialer! I need to access my voicemail it's very important! Is there fix for this rom??
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
Try to reflash. However, the berserk home button is indicative of a bad phone. Same thing happened to me, so I called AT&T and got a replacement.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Green Lantern was OK. I guess I am getting old. I liked the acting of the main characters.

Bad guy was trying to act like John Malcavich I think.

Did GL fly to the GL planet just to ask if he could fly back to defend earth? I missed something there.

Anyway, starting to flash Build#2. We will see soo.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Hey everyone does your Voicemail work on the phone? Like when you press 1 does it go straight to your voicemail with serendipity? I need to know cause i might have to re-flash my phone...ugh
[Captivate Android Development] oldhouseye:
home button and back button

Thanks, MikeyMike01, for this cool ROM.

Been on this ROM for about two weeks now. Everything worked great, except the Home/Back buttons.

I tried to search through the forum but haven't seen anyone having the same problem as mine: the home/back buttons are triggered by themselves, without touching them. Sometimes the home button was triggered so rapidly that it looks like a blinking eye.

This happens randomly but fairly frequently. It's kind of annoying when you are reading an e-book and next moment you are kicked back to home screen, or the library screen (back button triggered).

Information that might be helpful:

* Started with Serendipity VII Build 2 with kernel build 3, then 4.1. followed the installation instructions step-by-step with the kernel 3 + build 2, then used Boot to Recovery to install kernel 4.1;

* Also tried Apex 4.1 from another thread, it has the same problem, but seems less frequently;

* Was using Titanium Backup to restore some of my apps and data, when I found this problem, I flashed the phone again completely and this time, didn't even install Titanium Backup;

* didn't have this problem when I was on Froyo, so I assumed that this is not my phone's problem.

Unfortunately, I'm a newbie and don't know how to export the logcat. If you wouldn't mind, please give me a few hints where I can find how to log what is going on in my phone's brain and extract it into a file.

----

Well, just found out that "killerxtreme" seems having the same problem: freaking out buttons :)

killerxtreme, I think reflashing won't help. I've done that from scratch with Build 2 + Kernel 3. Now I'm on kernel 4.1 and still have the same problem.
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
@pittsm of coarse i did that stupid =) weird... when i downloaded that file it was a 7z zip file that didn't have a rom in it...now i am re-downloading what i thought was the same link and i am getting the .rom now...thanks allot!
[Captivate Android Development] ATT Intruder:
Yes.
[Captivate Android Development] killerxtreme:
I've had S7 for a week or so now, and it just started out of nowhere..

If I call AT&T for a replacement do I need to flash it to stock or something? Or what do I say/do..
[Captivate Android Development] dc5ftw:
does anyone here have any problem when charging their phone? no im not talking about the charging bug when u reach 100% and it drop. mine phone has been on the charger in the past 3 hours and it only reach 77%. i already did the battery calibration too. actually its been at 77% in the past 20 mins or so. ughhhhhhhh
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Baseband is the modem.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It's in /system/xbin, and symlinked to /system/bin.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Are you using Google Voice or the horrible AT&T one?

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Try charging while off?

Try wiping batt stats, then charging?

Well I'm 21 so that could be why I liked it and you didn't. :p

Let us know how it goes.
[Captivate Android Development] bryman27:
No, it replaces the SystemUI.apk so you would have the stock Serendipity pulldown and wifi icons and signal bars. I'll post a Blue Medley version in that thread in a minute.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Bryman, you are truly awesome! :)
[Captivate Android Development] jaymz77:
Is there any way to import my contacts/mms's/and phone history from 2.2 to S7 from a previous TiBu without jacking up S7?
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
I'm Canadian and Im using Rogers voicemail:

Edit: I just realized it's a speed dial problem whenever i press a speed dial and try to press call it gives me USSD Code Running then it closes the dialer =S
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
Call them and tell them about the buttons going crazy. They should send u a new phone. Just restore your phone to whatever it shipped with-eclair or froyo.

Sent from my Serendipity VII powered Cappy using telekenisis
[Captivate Android Development] toneflem:
Try the app "syncmypix" i was having this problem and this solved it for me
[Captivate Android Development] NISMOFO:
Thanks, I just wanted to confirm those instructions did in fact apply to my situation. Thanks. I guess I need to flash back to JF6 2.1 as ususal and then begin at step 1?
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I went back step by step looking for a cell signal along the way. I did not get a cell signal until I reverted back to stock using Odin3 One Click, I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0.

I am doing a Master Clear through ODIN now because neither the Privacy Reset, or reformat, or the CWM Wipe worked.... and so far Master Clear is not happening either!

zeddock

EDIT: ODIN One Click MASTER CLEAR now happening... not sure that it will remove everything yet though.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
OK. Everything is gone now. Still get cell signal.

Now going through steps for GB bootloaders.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] Jaeden09:
Been using the rom a while and just two complaints.

1: I re-installed the AOS E-mail client. Back when I was on Darky's 9.3, it was an exchange server, and had all my folders listed. Now it just updates once an hour, and only list the inbox, sent, trash, and draft folders. Is there anyway to get it set up to list all my folders and be an exchange, instead of hourly update?

2: If I attempt to send a text message and it fails (Lose signal or anything along those lines), on other roms, if you long press on the failed message, it had a "resend" or "retry" option. On S7, the only option I can figure out to do is copy message text, paste it, and then send it as a new message. Would it be possible to get a quick/simple fix for this?

Thanks again guys. Just trying to point out the little things I notice to make this rom even more beastmode than it already is.

- Adam
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
And just to let you know, I'm watching ever post you put to make sure it works correctly;).
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Hehehehe....

Well... prolly good you are as I have no cell signal after the reorient step. I had a signal on each step up until this point.

I guess I will go ahead and flash S7 build #2 just to see if it makes a difference, but doesn't this suggest I have a problem?

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Yes, I don't know how much help I will be, but after, if you still have no signal, try some modems.

And if you don't have any luck, go start your own thread about your problem.
[Captivate Android Development] rootmepls:
When this first came out I was getting no signal or dropped on connect. Switched to JK4 and smooth sailing since then. AT&T still sucks but I can make and receive calls.
[Captivate Android Development] ChanceM:
Both if these things work.

1. The one in the kitchen syncs all my folders on exchange and pushes.

2. Press the red symbol and then send.

ChanceM

Sent from a Serendipity Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I did each and every step without cell signal.

Then changed modem to JK4.... which on the list shows as being pretty old... 2010 modem.

I GOT CELL SIGNAL!!!

So, it certainly was a modem issue.... and different from phone to phone!

I will now try other more modern modems to see what happens.

Thanx again for the help!

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Like I said from the beginning ;)
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Yes! You did say that.

It must be frustrating..... not that you are right all of the time <laughing> but that different phones exhibit different behaviors with the same modems, Rom's and kernels.

Makes me more thankful for our devs QC.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Haha yes, I know what you mean.

If I were you, I'd just fish around the Gingerbread based modems first off, then move off into the others.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Donation Sent (Unique Transaction ID #9BF5091093850670J)

Thanx again.

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Thanks dude it means a lot! :)
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
So far, I have tried these modems:

jk4

jq1

jvk

jvo

Then back to jk4 because it was the ONLY one to give me ANY signal.

I am in Western MD.

Do you think with these result I should suspect that I have a bad phone and get it replaced?

Thanx, in advance,

zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
It's a possibility. If I were you, I'd call and see if they would replace them.

And if they do, you gotta restore them via Kies to make sure they don't know that you were trying to unleash the beast on your phone :p

I mean what's the harm and trying to get a new phone? :rolleyes: