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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Install the update right over your current v4.

Although if you've flashed anything else that has changed the framework-res you'll lose that mod.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
going to test this out..

heres what i did: flashed v4, then v5, then advanced restore data, then reboot. applied v6 supercharger and chainfire and rebooted.. no fc's so far.

**su issues still persist after reboot. anyone else?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
As i said, you can just flash the update right over the ROM. This should allow you to keep all your current mods, except for any that have edited the framework-res.

But if you want to go ahead and reflash everything, that's your call. Was trying to make things easier for everyone by doing flashable updates. =)
[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
Flashed from V4 to V5 this morning, so far no issues. SU'd once without issue, I'll report if I run into it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
SU'd once? I don't understand.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Wondering about the su issues? What su issues?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Race2Speed:
Enjoying the rom. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
After a reboot su says it's out of date and then have to update and allow root apps permission again
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Thanks for letting me know... I had planned on adding SU 3.0 to the ROM anyway. Probably on the next update.
[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
Just mean that I've used the su command once since flashing. I haven't had any issues with super user since flashing the rom or update ...only an occasional reboot which is par for the leaked rom I understand. Thanks for your work on this!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Yeah, the random reboots seem to be a GB issue... I'm thinking the new voltage on the clock is messing things up. Seems to be lower than Froyo builds. I'm going to keep playing with setcpu\tegrak and see if i can maybe find a config to prevent reboots. We'll see how it goes.
[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
Is v5 supposed to be only 4.2MB?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Yes, you'll be flashing the updates directly over the ROM from now on.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
So there's no need to backup my apps or clear the battery stats?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
No need to clear anything... should just be able to flash the update and done.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Not the rom... I have no problems being heard. And this is the first I've heard of this issue.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] PAulyhoffman:
Update 5 seems to be working great.

Thanks for the Non-wiping updates!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
No problem... =)

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[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
Quick question, what version of Talk did you use in this? Do you have flashable zip?

This is the only ROM that correctly displays the video camera in my avatar instead of the speaker.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Check here... you need the lib files for this to work.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16962235&postcount=1

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[Epic 4G Android Development] AndrewZorn:
After using this for a bit, I feel like it might be the slowest ROM I've flashed to my Epic. Stuttering everywhere. Might try a reflash later.

I'm not sure if it's the ROM, but I also cannot data roam. I have the appropriate options enabled. Whenever the phone roams, I get a "lost data connection because you have left the home network" alert and cannot use data... not even 1x.
[Epic 4G Android Development] :
You might want to reinstall the rom doing full wipe/clean flash. I've been on this Rom for a couple of days now and it's running great. No reboots at all unless there's a theme installed.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I use roam control so I can tell you first hand that my roaming works... might try an odin, then flash.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Also, you're not being very specific about what you're doing when it gives you that error. Some apps don't take well to having the network connction changed in mid use.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] rckozma:
Might also be the PRL you are running, what PRL do you have?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
lol @ this...

Seems to be a PEBKAC issue...
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Few more changes for v5...

superuser.apk and binaries - version 3 (Will be testing this to see how su takes via CWM update)

build.prop edits

init.d scripts

S.A.S v9.5?

Input? Anyone? Will be compiling a final v5 release this evening with a few more minor changes if i don't get any input. =)
[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
Could you remove any memory tweak so we can use our own?

GPS fix - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1283904

Similar tweaks that are included in the Simply ASOP 4 rom (check the init.d folder in there)

Also check this thread out : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1266715

and this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18021594&postcount=184
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
As for the GPS fix... Not sure i'll be adding it because i've had no issues with GPS, but i'll test it out and see how it goes.

Also, i won't be removing any RAM tweaks from the init.d folder. If you're knowledgeable enough to know that you don't like the scripts i've put in place, you can use root explorer to remove them, and add any others that you want. This ROM is made for everyone, so i can't leave out the guys\gals who don't know about init.d scripts, and what they do... As i said, i'm going for stable, and these have proven to be more stable for myself. Your results may vary.

I do appreciate the suggestions... and although i can't promise these mods will be implemented, i will test them out and see how they run.
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
I know the point is stock, but if you could work in a more useful battery icon, that would be awesome. Don't have to go crazy with 600 options, just adding the % on the current would be a big step up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Not sure where the 600 options is coming from... They're improvements on performance, and hopefully an overall experience. I'm sorry i couldn't work in the % icon right away, as i'm not too concerned with cosmetic appeal, as you might read in my OP.

But now that i know that all epic users want is % mod, then i'll def have to change up the whole ROM.

Thanks for letting me know that's all i had to do to make this device perfect! =)

Edit: Sorry if i sound like a ****... Just trying my best to make this a ROM that all users can enjoy.

Edit2: and i will be putting the % mod in... as the current mod doesn't work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] :
@hoffman is there any type of audio mods you can incorporate into the Rom. By audio mods I mean a mod that will make music being played through headsets more crisp and clear
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Didn't really plan on adding things people might not want. Trying to keep it as basic as possible. I'll see what i can come up with and get back to you here in the thread.
[Epic 4G Android Development] titosapien:
Can you put a link for ASOP Lock screens? That would be awesome, dont care for the rest of lock screens:D
[Epic 4G Android Development] VaduXa:
Random Reboots

When the application VLC Remote spotted Random Reboots
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I planned on doing this... will post the files up in a different thread later.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] InfDaMarvel:
Might as well put all the cosmetic mods in one posted in the theme section. Crtoff,overscroll, and aosp lock.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
What? Lol

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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Not a bad idea...

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[Epic 4G Android Development] QMaverick:
I would love a battery percentage mod....other than that, great work!
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
I meant some of the battery mods are like 80 different things you can flash, some with an app to configure your battery icon 600 different ways, which is pretty overkill to me.

IMO adding the percent is more functional than it is cosmetic. Being able to see you're at 27% vs 42% without pixel counting is hardly trivial. Battery % mods are always one of the first things out of the shoot when a new phone/release is made.

You didn't ask what's the #1 feature you look for in a rom, you asked what this one was missing, and as far as I can tell you nailed it, every important mod is there, and we didn't have to install some half baked theme that renders half the phone unusable to get it. The only thing I dislike about stock is the almost worthless battery icon.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I hear ya.. and again... sorry if I sounded like a ****. Just been so busy with baby... doing this ROM, and my own web dev work, that I've been a little testy. I'll see if I can get the battery mod working and get back to you here in the thread.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
Well, don't kill yourself trying. It was just an idea of what else you could add.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cheema:
I agree with the battery mod. I generally have a *strong* distaste for third party themes. But a battery mod that shows percent of battery left, provides useful information to the user. If one can be added here in this ROM, that would be a wonderful thing to have.
[Epic 4G Android Development] QMaverick:
Just to be clear: I am loving this ROM...most people go overboard with theming, and you haven't. With a quick install of Launcher Pro, I am good to go, and my phone is just the way I want it.

I was just pointing out the battery mod (like the others) because it's one of the core reasons I bother installing custom ROMs.

Also (and from what I have read, this might not be posible), if you can fix hardware keyboard responsiveness, I would be a happy man! :-)

Keep up the good work! v5 is probably the most stable Epic ROM I have used thus far for EH17.
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
Don't think there's anything he can do about the KB.

I agree on the stability and implication that this rom is nice and clean. For whatever reason is seems like we have to often choose between a rom that looks normal, but doesn't have many nice mods, and one that has the mods, but also has some god awful blue on blue on blue theme with some horrendous font that doesn't even fit in the allotted space in most places. (Luckily the font is always easy enough to change, but still.)

But, I digress, because we're lucky to get what we have, and if I don't like it, I should figure out how to make my own rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I appreciate all the positive feedback... like I said, I'm really doing this for me. But if there are just a few people (as it seems there are) who like the basics without all the flashy wows that comes with a lot of roms, then I'm more than happy to provide. I'm going to work on the battery mod, and a few more things... but since there's no source (which will be my next endeavor come time for official GB to drop), there's only so much I can do, and I feel development of this ROM may be coming to an end soon. Will keep trying to make things happen without in the meantime, and for all those that support... thanks again. =)

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[Epic 4G Android Development] babcocca:
My Optimized Experience

Hoff,

Your rom is my favorite. It has been the easiest to get the best optimized experience that I enjoy in my phone. In order to do that I took several steps.

In 7-zip, I removed several items from /system/app

musicplayer.apk - functionality replaced by ES File

videoplayer.apk - functionality replaced by ES File

your 3.1.3 market.apk - replaced by the latest 3.1.5 market

launcher2.apk - replaced by zeam - renamed to launcher2

maps.apk - functionality replaced by TeleNav / Lookout (added post install)

street.apk

Superuser.apk - replaced with 3.0 version

dlna.apk - replaced by playon (which i have - not suitable for everybody)

thinkofffice - replace with Docs (google)

(next time I will remove browser.apk as well - replace with opera or the upcomin chrome for android)

swype - functionality replaced with touchpal

I flashed this modified v4.

I immediately flashed v5 without rebooting.

I then added the following apks.

Adobe AIR v3.0.0.408.apk

Adobe Flash Player 11.0 v11.0.1.152.apk

Allrecipes v1.1.0.apk

Amazon Kindle v3.1.0.30.apk

Amazon v1.1.6.apk

Appstore vrelease-1.15.apk

aTrackDog v3.19.apk

B&N Nook v2.7.2.12.apk

Brightest Flashlight Free v1.9.0.apk

CLapp v1.70.apk

Cut The Rope v1.0.0.apk

ES File Explorer v1.6.0.3.apk

Facebook v1.7.1.apk

Google Voice v0.4.2.36.apk

Hotmail v7.8.2.44.9150.apk

JuiceDefender v3.5.6.apk

Lookout v6.7.apk

Mantano Reader v1.2.4.apk

News & Weather for small screens v1.3.04.apk

Opera Mobile v11.10.1109081720.apk

PlayOn v1.14.apk

Pulse v2.4.3.apk

SNesoid v2.2.4.apk

Super Manager v2.3.8.apk

TeleNav GPS Navigator v6.2.6201511.apk

TouchPal Keyboard v4.8.apk

TuneIn Radio Pro v4.2.apk

WiFi Buddy v0.9.5-beta.apk

Yelp v2.8.7.apk

This setup has worked awesome for me and I find that these apps are best in class for their categories.

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Oh.. I also only got the SU 3 replace issue only on the first boot... Its been awesome rom since then.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Nice setup... but still going for simple and basic.

As far as su-3 goes, I've not been able to get it working in the rom without updating it through the superuser.apk itself (even though it doesn't stay loaded), and the plusKernel reloads the older version on pretty much every boot. I'm going to pick apart the kernel as soon as I get my *nix box running to get the right binaries loaded that way. May be a bit, as I only have parts and don't feel like building a box right now. Lol but will get this donefor sure. Would def be a first I believe in the epic 4G (original). Lol. =) stay posted!

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[Epic 4G Android Development] JohnCorleone:
Wow, good taste in apps. I can't wait to finish my testing so I can get this ROM on my phone. I am really looking forward to trying it out. OP, your hard work for the community is appreciated.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Well thanks "tester" means a lot coming from a fellow user of great roms... I've been around since the hero, and have been loving the android scene since.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] gface2k:
Dude you saved my phones life. I was ready to smash the $#!+ out of it, I refused to go back to Froyo because i want GB. So far no random resets and the battery life is the best I've had in a while.
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
It will randomly reboot, but that's no one's fault (except Samsung's).
[Epic 4G Android Development] QMaverick:
Yup, random reboots will happen, but they seem less frequent with this ROM
[Epic 4G Android Development] Hasseo:
I'm not getting random reboots, but random turnoffs as in, well, it turns off then doesn't turn back on :/

Also, I just had my first force closure on me; HandicentSMS which 1) deleted all of my pref then I changed them back then they got deleted again so I uninstalled then reinstalled and now it's 2) force closing on me... so not good :X. Gonna update to v5 to see what happens.
[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
This is the most stable gingerbread rom I've used. My phone is running very smooth on the latest v5 with little to no reboots. Thanks for the hard work op.
[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
How is everyone's battery life? Mine is terrible.

I wonder what the is cause?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Flash anything over the rom?

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[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
about 3% per hour drain on normal usage
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
That's a good thing, right? Lol

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[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
Journaling on, that's it. I think I might need to clear the stats from the battery.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I never disabled journaling, though.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Did you try odin to EH17, then wipe and flash ROM?

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[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
Yes sir very good!
[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
Oh. I got force closes once after a battery pull. Thought that was the reason.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
What's the reason for the battery pull? =\

I've yet to find myself having to do this...

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[Epic 4G Android Development] Amd4life:
Will this rom work with e22?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
?? I don't understand...

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[Epic 4G Android Development] InfDaMarvel:
eg22 is another gingerbead leak entirely. no
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
The EG22 modem? I think so.

It would replace an EG22 rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jbless:
Hoffman1984 Great ROM! Great battery life used in moderation. EXT4 stable once I odin'd EH17 then flashed. Two questions: Will you do the same for future leaks

(EI22)? And is there a gb keyboard app compatible with your ROM? Thanks for building a Great ROM!
[Epic 4G Android Development] klyang88:
Does this rom have overscroll glow? im on eh06 and dont wanna go through all the flashing to eh17 and stuff if it doesnt lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] Ragnar:
Android Market GB keyboard,download and install.
[Epic 4G Android Development] vita10gy:
Yes. It's orange.
[Epic 4G Android Development] klyang88:
Thanks! that helped me out lots
[Epic 4G Android Development] dieselg5:
Can you use the wireless hotspot app free of charge on this rom?
[Epic 4G Android Development] younggangsta_s:
The phone locked up. I couldn't power it down without pulling the battery.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jbless:
Thanks! Wasn't sure if the standard download would cooperate.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Zerox20:
Hows everybody's reboots with the v6 script? So Far I barely got any after running it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
ive had 0 reboots with this latest rom flash, does it have the v6 script?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
v6 script? You mean supercharge v6? I haven't released a v6 for the ROM yet, and haven't tried using supercharger script.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I plan on doing the same for the next GB release... trying to find parts so I can put this *nix box together and make the kernel edits once the build is released.

Otherwise it will be strictly RFS with minimul performance and batt tweaks fo a bit.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] InfDaMarvel:
I sent you a message hoffman
[Epic 4G Android Development] a_c_s:
Really liking this ROM so far... hopefully the SU issues will get resolved soon

(zip fix preferably), but appear to be an issue with some other ROMs as well... only other thing I've noticed, and I apologize if it was discussed earlier in the thread and I missed it, but I am getting those annoying 9016 texts when a vmail comes in... is there a patch for that which works on this ROM? It's usually something the chefs clean up automatically and it's been forever since I've even seen this issue on my phone, but it may have been overlooked in the build...

In any case, any help in terms of the 9016 issue would be greatly appreciated... other than that, great work on the build, especially for stock... I have tons more RAM operational than I can ever recall...
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
I think the SU issue is related to the rooted kernel. As soon as i get some time and finish building my *nix box, i'll be addressing this issue.

As far as the 9016 issue goes, sprint voicemail recieves its notificatinos via text message. Stock MMS ignores these messages, so i may be stuck theming a stock mms.apk. We'll see how it goes. Not too sure i can edit the stock app to block messages from 9016 from showing up in the list, but that will be another option to explore, i guess.

Keep watching, as i may have some free time over the weekend. (Being a new dad is a busy life!) lol

EDIT: The thought just hit me that i could possibly be include a preconfigured app to blacklist the 9016 in the mean time. Hm... Maybe!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Yes... It works.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Replied...
[Epic 4G Android Development] Triptic:
Does this have the lag found in the physical keyboard?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Ree$e:
My phone loves this Rom. I only had one reboot and that's due to running my hotspot for 8hrs.
[Epic 4G Android Development] rumi409:
Android System Killing Battery Life

Not sure if anyone else is having this issue but, the Android System is killing my battery life. Its consuming 66% of the battery. I lose about 10% every hour. I haven't installed any system tweaks. I'm still on the EC05 Radio. Any suggestions? :confused:

Rebooting:

Initially, I didn't get any reboots. Now I get about 3-4 per battery charge cycle (full to empty).

Installed Programs:

LauncherPro

CNN

AutoKiller

Flash

Flashlight
[Epic 4G Android Development] yochaigal:
I have the same battery life issues.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bazidl:
I find that the keyboard is very responsive with this rom...I don't have any lag or dropped letters
[Epic 4G Android Development] bazidl:
Try flashing the EH17 modem and also recalibrating the battery
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Odin, then flash...

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[Epic 4G Android Development] rumi409:
Thanks. Odined EH17, re-flashed rom. The battery is a lot better (so far). Will update after a couple of days. :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] yochaigal:
Heimdall of EH17 modem, reset battery stats - seems a lot better. No reflash.

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] TRZN:
I'm getting a ton of random reboots all day long, I think I'm going to go back to the EC05 for the time being until something more stable with gingerbread gets worked out.

The other gingerbread ROM that I tried did the same thing and had way too much theming which made some apps not even work, gay. I will wait for an update to yours however, good work without all the extra unneeded crap - I love it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] :
Did you install a theme over this rom?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
EH17 AOSP Lockscreen and Launcher can be found in themes. =)

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[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
Do you have auto sync on? I turn auto sync off and configure apps like email to poll. I did start to get the reboots after a few days. I wouldn't be too concered about the 66% as long as the 10% drain goes down less than 5 since its relative.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hoffman1984:
Not quite sure I get what you mean... sync and pull are pretty much the same thing. Process sits idle in RAM until the timer kicks on to sync or pull. Unless you mean an exchange push, in which case the process sits idle listening for a server push.

Let me know...

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[Epic 4G Android Development] smader12:
I'm talking about background vs auto sync. In my experience some accounts using auto sync for things like contacts and calendar check for updates every minute--including exchange. I've gotten the best battery life by turning auto sync off and letting my email app poll every 1/2 hour. So I have background data on and auto sync off.