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[HTC Inspire 4G] fpltdc:
Help with SMS not receiving

Hello from Afghanistan! Currently working here as a contractor and I have an AWCC simcard. I have spotty WiFi access at best, and I apologize if I cannot do a more thorough search on the web regarding my problem. I can send SMS text messages to my wife in the US, and she has an Inspire running Absolution as well. She is on the AT&T GoPhone service and has never had problems sending or receiving text messages from either the US or internationally until now. She receives the text messages I send from my phone but when she replies, I do not get them but she still gets charged for the texts and according to AT&T, they were successfully sent. I have considered reverting to a stock ROM just to check if it will make a difference, but I do not at the moment have the ability to download the necessary files. I have tried the AWCC tech support and I was in no uncertain terms told that the problem does not lie on their end since I can send and my wife receives the SMS. I have also considered just buying another phone here but will hold off until I get more definitive answers. I did go into the phone info using the *#*#4636#*#* and the SMSC number is at first blank until I hit the refresh button and then it shows up. I assume it is correct as it has the correct country code (93). I am getting desperate and frustrated with the whole thing and I am in dire need of anyone's assistance.
[HTC Inspire 4G] joedeuce:
I would have her use a friends phone that is stock (doesnt matter brand, just make sure it is at&t) and send an sms, or have the friend do it, just to rule out at&t first. Heck, if you trust me, send me a pm with your number and I'll send you an sms.

Inspire 4G // Redemption
[HTC Inspire 4G] fpltdc:
Might not be the phone after all...

It seems that this wireless carrier has a problem with SMS receiving a my co-worker has a local phone using the same company's simcard that will only send but not receive SMS messages either. There is another carrier for which I will get the simcard later today and see if there is any difference. Failing that, I will consider switching to postpaid when I go back to the US for a short break. International roaming will kill me but at least the SMS should work both ways and for emergency phone calls as well. Regular calls will probably be through Skype or Google chat.

Thanks, Joedeuce, for the text but I didn't get it either. I have tried to get help from the Afghan wireless carrier's customer service but I either can't get through at all or if I do, the help is non-existent, if not rude, arrogant, and defiant in proclaiming the fault lies not with them. Sometimes makes me wonder why we are even here in the first place, but this is not the forum for discussions such as that.
[HTC Inspire 4G] otlinex:
Is there a version of Absolution (or a similar not ICS rom) that is still getting updates? If not, is there anything I can do to update Absolution? Like an updated kernel or apps or bug fixes?

Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks! :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pick_A_Name:
What's wrong with Abso? What bugs are you referring to? We left it because we felt it was "done". As far as other GB ROM's still being updated, I believe Black Ice is still updated as well as Cyanogen Mod.
[HTC Inspire 4G] otlinex:
Thanks for responding!

There is nothing wrong with Absolution, I use it almost exclusively for its speed, stability, and cleanliness. I was just curious if there were updates available. I agree it is good as is, but every time Abso is updated, I like it even more. :)

I was mostly just looking for recommendations on what others have done to keep Absolution up to date. I'm not as knowledgeable as most people here, so I don't know if updating the kernel or radio is worthwhile? I will definitely check out Black Ice too, thanks for the heads up.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pick_A_Name:
Changing the radio is something you do only if you are having issues. Flashing the radio is the one time with an HTC device that you can brick your phone. So if you aren't having reception or data rate issues, then I'd leave it alone. The kernel that comes with Abso is very

Mature. If there aren't issues, then there's no reason to update or for you to flash. I'm curious as to why you are sticking to Gingerbread. Have you tried our ICS ROM Redemption? Even without source it's very solid. It's so solid I left it on my inspire when my wife took it!

Running Gubment Cheeze A1.6 on this semi-large Note
[HTC Inspire 4G] 1ChesterD:
Have to agree with pan on Red. Have used all 4 roms-Ascension, Abso,Mel and Red, and never been disappointed. Currently running the latest Red, and it's rock solid stable, smooth, and fast. Give it a try. And if my wife had gone for a cross-upgrade, she would have gotten the inspire with Red.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
You did mention in an earlier post that you have hundreds of apps. Wonder if one is staying open or just a lot running at one time.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
According to WD, I have it set to show app count and it shows 31 right now.

Saved and Texan by the grace of God, Redneck by choice.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ladiesgod:
Has anyone had any luck with another radio set up than the one recommended? I'm getting crappy data speeds with that one. The ROM is AWESOME.
[HTC Inspire 4G] thoffland:
Ok, so I was looking at the dev thread and noticed the quadrant scores and thought I'd see what my phone would do at 1.5. Using oc/uv beater I changed it to 1577... or whatever that number is and it froze. I pulled the battery a couple of times to see if I could change it but after a reboot it loads the rom then freezes anytime I do anything ie: trying to remove oc/uv app, change settings etc.

I'm U/V'd -25... not sure why this would happen unless I did something wrong that I'm unaware of.

I'm reflashing 1.1 now, but for future reference is there a way out of this?
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
Did you use temp it perm activate? If you used temp it should revert to default on reboot
[HTC Inspire 4G] thoffland:
Yes, I permed it... and started kicking myself immediately. I'm almost done with a tibu restore now, I'm going to do it again and see what happens with a temp activate. I know I've oc'd to 1.6 - 1.8 on ninja. Maybe it was the u/v?? Could be the difference in kernels too I suppose... but thats getting way beyond my knowledge.

FWIW after a fresh install at stock settings quadrant was 2256, at 1.3 it was 2882, at 1.5 it froze again. I may try another kernel just to play with it... it's not important to me, but fun to know.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Quadrant scores are useless, that's why I said I ran one for giggles... The UV can definitely affect it. For example, smitty has no problems at -100, where my phone does best at -25. Each phone is different there unfortunately. What kernel were you using?
[HTC Inspire 4G] thoffland:
I was using the default MIUI kernel. I might try LordMods and see if there's a difference. I'm just curious, it's interesting to know what it's capable of, but as far as functionality goes, this rom does it all for me. Even after freezing it up, I was looking forward to a fresh flashing of Absolution! (and I'd just flashed 1.1 this morning!) :eek:
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
If you feel like a useful experiment;), flash the TalonAce 1.0.6 non Miui and report back. I think some issues users are having might be resolved by going backward on the kernel until we move forward to the next base. :p Either way, report back your results!
[HTC Inspire 4G] drewdown757:
Anybody having issues sending and receiving mms messages? When I send, it just keeps saying "sending" and when I receive one it asks me to download but never does.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
On wifi? Or network data? Do you have anything restricting your network data connection?
[HTC Inspire 4G] thoffland:
No problem. Ill do it this weekend if not tomorrow and let you know. I flashed the lordmod 8 bfs on the drive home to fix gps. Ill test that too.

Update:

These were all done without undervolting.

On Talon ACE 1.0.8 MIUI

OC'd at 1.5 it froze

On LordMod 8.0 BFS

OC'd at 1.5 did not freeze

On Talon ACE 1.0.6 (non MIUI)

OC'd at 1.5 it froze

I did run 1 quadrant on each at stock, 1.3 and 1.5, but the results vary from each and I only ran one at each OC setting so I can't show any definitive results from those. Did not test 1.4 on any of them, but if you want more info just let me know what you want me to do.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
Feel free to try other combinations. I have found that what is recommended has worked the best for me, but this tends to be region-based. We have team members from coast to coast and this one has been the winner.

I'm sure you already know this, but when you do flash different radios, make sure the radio flash file is not corrupted. If it is, that could brick your phone. Always a great idea to check the files MD5 sum before flashing. If not sure how to flash a radio, read the radio thread at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106324. Remember to wait about 20 minutes or so to let the combination settle before testing. Also, if you check out henrybravo's post number 149 at http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14608827&postcount=149 you will find an excellent way to test out your radio.

Good luck and please be careful.
[HTC Inspire 4G] lacer4576:
So this isn't a ROM issue, but I am hoping somebody can help. When I used to open the calender it would open to a month view, which I loved. But now it opens into agenda view, which is useless for me. any ideas?

Thanks

- sent from my Inspire
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
The standard way the calendar opens is in month view and has been confirmed to do it that way. Not sure why it isn't for you. Do you have another calendar app or any other kind of app that might interact with the calendar? The only thought I have is to reflash doing a full wipe, including formatting system and see if that makes a difference.
[HTC Inspire 4G] drewdown757:
Nevermind...got it figured out, Im used to turning my mobile network off cuz I'm always on wifi...turned it back on and my mms messages sent immediately, thanks!
[HTC Inspire 4G] (((Pipo 79))):
+1 And want to access facebook for example connected via 3G or not takes a lot, I always like I have turned off the data network and send or receive mms sending to or reaches the connected and disconnected to the network automatically, I return to the Android Revolution and no problem with the connection
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Sense based roms turn on data for mms, even if you have turned network data off. Cm7 based roms do not pull network data if you turn it off. If you are connected to wifi, the only network data that will be used is for mms, so there is no need to turn off the network connection.
[HTC Inspire 4G] (((Pipo 79))):
I understand, but the fact is that when I disconnect the wi fi and active data, this does not connect ever !!!!! remain in the sending mms twitter or FB l never connected, as if just looking to stay but never connected network, radio and probe using the kernel that will ARHD full and there is no way, I'm newbie but it seems that m ARHD is based the same in sense 3.0., by the way congrats, great rom.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
I am glad you like it! This is not, in any way based on Sense. This is an asop based ROM. Totally different. If you turn network data off on an asop based ROM, it is off. Sense never really turns your network data off.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Reinaldo33897:
Has anyone had issues with text messages not being sent? I text a lot with my wife but now she says she is not getting half my text messages. This is an awesome ROM but this is myissue with it any ideas?
[HTC Inspire 4G] lacer4576:
I have a calender widget, but it did it before I installed that. Its not that big of a deal, not worth a wipe.

how do you exclude folders from showing in gallery? Such add music album art? I can't even seem to access the menu, when I click menu it tries to select a folder. I had quickpic, but I like the picassa sync feature in stock gallery.

Thanks!

- sent from my Inspire!
[HTC Inspire 4G] ekziled420:
i really want to use this rom but i got one small hangup... whenever i install this rom and load up then reboot... when i hold power to bring up the menu it kind of stutters when its coming into view, been looking around and couldnt find anyone else with the same problem. overclocking does not seem to effect it either any help would be greatly appreciated.

great looking rom everything else is smooth
[HTC Inspire 4G] lacer4576:
I have this as well. Still think this is a fantastic ROM. I would welcome a fix but the stutter hasn't caused any issues for me.

Fyi

- sent from my Inspire!
[HTC Inspire 4G] (((Pipo 79))):
I do not like, I love this rom, but if m gives 3G network failures and use that equal or wi fi, then that limits me to use the ARHD, I wish I could seek some solution to our problem without thinking because I prefer this, the visual effects and convenience of downloading mods from the same phone I was hooked to this Rom, hard work and congratulations.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
The stiffer on the power button menu us due to the animation style. Due to issues with android the only way to fix it right now is to use anther set of transitions. It will not cause any issues its just an animation interpreter issue. Hope its fixed in ICS
[HTC Inspire 4G] oregrain:
GPS still doesn't work for me. I've tried this patch. I've tried the fixes in the Tools. I've flashed to the new version. No matter what I try, I can't get a location. (Actually, with this patch I get an obscure location in a different state.)
[HTC Inspire 4G] dyne2199:
I get an almost instant lock on 9 - 11 sats with my method, so try this:

1. Grab 2 apps from the Market if you don't have them already on your phone: Fasterfix and GPS Status. (If you already have them on the phone and have already used them, clear app data from both apps, then reboot.)

2. Open Fasterfix, allow it Root permissions, and select North America, then press Go. Once the server is set, close the app and go outside where you have a good, clear view of the sky.

3. Open GPS Status and do the following:

Click Menu

Choose Tools

Click Manage A-GPS state

Click Reset

Let it work for a little bit until where you see "Fix/Sats" gets a fix on anywhere from 4-9 (or more) satellites. It will display your Latitude and Longitude. At that point, you should be good to go.

4. Open Google Maps and give it enough time to get a lock on you. Once it locks, click on the Navigation icon that is above your location on the map and see if it gives your address. I do this to check for margin-of-error accuracy.

5. If you still get weird locations when using an app like SpeedTest, (it once thought Kansas had my closest server, even though Cincinnati is only 23 miles away), make sure you allow location sharing, just to "reset" the location where Google thinks you are.

This always seems to work for me, so I'm hoping this gets you in the right direction.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Five seconds to lock using this. :D

Sent from my Inspire 4G
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Unfortunately there is no way to exclude folders in the stock gallery. I use quickpic personally.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Thank you for that! I am running the TalonAce 1.0.9 non miui right now and have been very pleased with the results.
[HTC Inspire 4G] oFUNGUSo:
loving absolution so far!

question though......anyone able to get facebook push to work? i think the only rom ive had facebook push work on was MIUI. i like this rom more than miui....but i also really like facebook push notifications

edit.....nevermind. i just discovered that there was an update for facebook even though the market didnt show an update available.....and now push works. my life is complete.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Glad it worked for you. I don't use Facebook much anymore. As long as I get my google+ notifications, I'm good. Lol
[HTC Inspire 4G] Slipstreamwfc:
I'm really liking how fast this ROM is, but I can't get the market to work, keeps FC'ing, also gmail doesn't sync (syncs contacts and calendar but fails syncing mail).

I followed the installation instructions exactly as provided, so I opened the Market, added my google account, turned off google sync, turned it back on, didn't work (didn't sync and Market kept FC)

Restarted, same problem.

Went into recovery, did factory reset, cleared cache and Dalvik Cache again, didn't work.

Did factory reset, cleared cache and Dalvik and formated my SD and re-flashed, was able to get google to sync, but market still was FC.

So did the whole thing again and reflashed, google sync issue came back and still market FC.

I also tried 3 different google accounts.

Never had an issue with any other ROMs.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Nick281051:
Anyone having data drops with lords kernel?
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
Sounds like a bad download... Or something you restored from tibu. I would download fresh, and start over. :(
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
I was on bfs. Switched to cfs last night. So far so good
[HTC Inspire 4G] Nick281051:
I'll try that, I've been having to reboot and its annoying
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
That it is. Cfs doesn't seem to have the issue. That's what the testers are running on the new build. No reports of any problems with it dropping yet.
[HTC Inspire 4G] oFUNGUSo:
im encountering an odd semi-issue with the music player.

when music is playing, and I use the power button to turn screen on and off, i get an interruption/click in the music. sounds almost like a CD skipping due to being scratched. also, if i re-enter the music app while music is playing it happens. I played with it for a while and its not just sometimes. It happens every single time i touch the power button while music is playing, and every time i leave and then re-enter the music app.

not a huge deal but i thought i'd mention it. thoughts?
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
That is a new one to me. But I use player pro. I will look into it. Seems I remember reading that it is a Cm7 issue, but we will see. Thanks for the heads up!
[HTC Inspire 4G] redwardson:
I have same issue but figured it was from oc'ing and uv'ing. Not too worried about it though. My music in the headset does that as well every few minutes.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
Same results for me also
[HTC Inspire 4G] Slipstreamwfc:
Thanks for the help.

Tired a fresh download, both the original download and the new one are giving me the same MD5 checksum (zip file extracts with no problems also, no corrupted files)

I flashed this new one but still having the FC :(

I guess I'll wait for a new release of this ROM.

EDIT:

This is getting weird, I just tried another ROM (BBMod Rom v1.4.3b) which is also CM7 based and I used the TalonACE v1.0.8 version, and I'm having the exact same FC on the market (google syncs fine with this one though)

EDIT 2:

Alright, found a weird workaround, if I disable data transfer over mobile networks and disable my wireless connection, then open the market and wait for it to show me a connection error, I can make it work by turning on the wireless again and then simply hitting the "retry" button. The problem comes back if I close the market and open it again without disabling WiFi/data transfers.

Gmail still fails to sync for me, it worked under BBmod though.
[HTC Inspire 4G] misterbbq:
how do i change the font? i flashed the pumpkin theme and i seem to be stuck with that font regardless of what other theme i choose. also tried downloading the 'revert' app and flashed it. still fontified!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pick_A_Name:
Actually I believe there is a way. Some folders have a file called ".nomedia" in them. If you copy that file to the folder you want it to skip, it should work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] NunHugger:
The all in one revert should take care of it.

sent using a phone.
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
Also If you just make a .personal or a .whatever it will skip anything with the .
[HTC Inspire 4G] ashies7:
The revert should of fixed it. Since it didn't, try font switcher, then you can change fonts as you please. ... and terribly sorry!
[HTC Inspire 4G] misterbbq:
font switcher did the trick! thanks. i already had font changer but that didn't do the trick for some reason.
[HTC Inspire 4G] joshua54:
I'm wondering how to get the icons for the pumkin theme:) I downloaded the icon pack zip from the theme thread but not really sure how to install..do I flash in recovery or in bootloader? Thanks for the info! I love this rom and all that comes along with it!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] PMad:
Ok, so I had the newest MIUI.us ROM installed on my phone, and I loved it, but it was having some huge issues that wouldnt resolve unless i rolled back some of my customizations, which i didnt want to do! I wanted those customizations, so i finally decided after a few months to try something new.

I first installed the rom Android Revolution HD and didnt like it... It was horribly stock, and i dont like that at all. It came with this zip file that i could use in CWM to format and setup the partitions. So i used it, and it was kind of a nice little tool but when deciding to give Absolution a try, i used it to prepare my phone for this rom. The filename of that tool is Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe.zip, and it was created FOR android revolution. So I dont know if that tool has any part of whats going on now.

Currently with Absolution, i'm getting a LOT of crashes! Mostly on the lock screen. Sometimes it will vibrate, and it will not stop! At all! I had to pull the battery as fast as i could before my wife discovered the new toy! So thats the main problem. I'm currently preparing the phone for a full wipe (without that superwipe file) and im going to reinstall everything and see what happens. But aside from that, any ideas on the crashes

Also, because of that super wipe, my phone is in EXT4, should it be in ext3? And is there supposed to be 3 partitions?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Nick281051:
Try wiping and re flashing
[HTC Inspire 4G] cwhitney24:
Being in ext4 is where you should be. :) this is what is should look like.

I got your 10 char right here
[HTC Inspire 4G] ashies7:
At this time, they are only home screen replacements.. so just extract the zip file, and using something like adw launcher replace the icons. Hope you enjoy them!!
[HTC Inspire 4G] wingcook:
Unable to connect to exchange server

When trying to connect to an Exchange server using the built in email, I am not able to connect. The message just states "connect connect to server". I have all the SSL options turned on. Another phone with this rom connects with no problem. Is there a way to update the SSL without re-flashing the ROM?

Thanks,
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
I don't use exchange, so I can't answer that sorry
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Is anyone experiencing their phone switching to UMTS and staying till you reboot or disable the radio via the *#*#4636#*#* menu?
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsmitty166:
Wyatt radio and ril?.what kernel?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
26.10.04.04_M default ril and kernel.
[HTC Inspire 4G] sicmadek:
I have been noticing mine hanging on 3g a lot when i come back home from being out and about. When i reboot or toggle airplane mode im back on h.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Swisser:
no video camera

Is anyone else experiencing an issue where there is no video camera app after flashing this rom?
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
If its working on another phone running the same ROM, reflashing is about the only option.
[HTC Inspire 4G] rasroygbiv:
It is part of the camera app.
[HTC Inspire 4G] joshua54:
Thank u!!:)
[HTC Inspire 4G] wingcook:
Dang. I was afraid you were going to say that....

Oh well...
[HTC Inspire 4G] ashies7:
No problem!! This was my first time really making a theme. Glad you are liking it!
[HTC Inspire 4G] gio22:
That would be more of a radio/ril issue, not a ROM issue.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cwhitney24:
Yeah like gio said its releated to the radio/ril not the ROM...O and att's "wonderful" service.

I got your 10 char right here
[HTC Inspire 4G] Tx Redneck:
Since I'm experiencing similar issues, does this mean reflashing the radio is the solution or to return to stock and re-root w/ the desired radio to start fresh?

Is it also possible that it's a market/location issue?