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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
It looks like there is still some incredible things being done in here. I have been doing a little exploring with the ICS craze, but still have this sweet ROM on nandroid. I've been picking up the nuggets when they get dropped so I can be current when I get back on this ROM. It has been, hands down, the best experience with GB I've had. I can't wait until official ICS is here because I know you guys will make it better. Can't say thanks enough!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Is it tough looking at that fugly green and orange?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Lol. I hear that. I have been running one that has been themed allot blue, black and white, so fortunately, I'm not seeing most of the fugly. I have also been able to adopt some of the greatness I got from in here and apply your, and pjjohn's themed apps that you guys themed so great.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
What ICS ROM has been the most stable for you? What issues have you had with things not working, etc?

I have been trying to talk myself into just flashing one to see how it looks and feels. Maybe see what some themed icons will look like on it...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I have been using Majjah74's goodness the longest. The latest update (2.3) has been very stable for me. I know there are allot of reports of some things not working, but, I haven't ran into anything not working that I use. The only complaint I have is you and Strongsteve aren't there.... Lol. Really, I feel Majjah74 has done a great job on his ROM. The only"real" complaint I have is sometimes my download all files app doesn't allow me to select another destination other than the default download folder. The menu pulls down and I have 4 empty boxes that don't respond to touch.

Edit: I haven't tried the latest FC15 builds yet. I am unsure which one to test first.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I personally really like the feel of ICS allot. I also know if something goes wrong, I can always restore the best GB ROM ever...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Well, I spoke to soon I suppose. It looks like Majjah74 is now uploading the newest FC15 ROM. I'm going to have to check it out now. I'm just glad I didn't test one of the other yet.. Lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Is there any concerns on flashing a certain modem or kernel before flashing the ROM? Have you had problems restoring your data?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Man that Market looks nice Steve! You really added some nice touches!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I used rogue FC07 when I flashed over. But I am reading that is risky to flash a ROM with. I am reading it is safe to flash from GB to ICS using FB21. The only real recommendation I would have is while on GB, lock on with your GPS and leave GPS on while flashing over to ICS. This has been a successful workaround for those with GPS issues. Doing this step before flashing ICS will keep you from having to nandroid back to GB to lock onto GPS and then back to ICS if you happen to be one that gets GPS issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Thanks, I flashed Blend 2.3 and played for a bit. Maybe I'm being a bit of a fuddy duddy, but I really did not find a reason to stay on ICS. For the time being I'm happy with GB. I will move with Odexed Blue.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
There's nothing wrong with that. what you guys have going in here

Is a very good thing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
HUZZAH!!!! You guys have no idea how much i love the market you made =D!!!!!!!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Haha.. cool!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Definitely the best, with the extra touches of blue!

So SS are we the last two on GB?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Probably so.. I havent even loaded an ICS rom yet.

Guys.. make sure you have the market that I just recently put up.. If you get a blue splash screen when it loads, that is not the latest. I backed off the blue just a little bit because the black fit better.

I am, by no means, a flashaholic. I am, however, a perfectionist.

So.. with that being said.. I don't like to change things, I like to simply improve them. There is a huge difference. I am not really sure about a new ICS rom yet. WHEN a FINAL OTA appears, and if nobody makes one that is odexed, I am all over it. I have to have it odexed, working, optimized, and blue.

Samsung seems to be keeping to that fugly green and orange mess.. which, IMO, is just simply pukey.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Steve, I am surprised you haven't downloaded one of the leaks just for the purpose of seeing the differences of where images are and such. There are a lot more XML and .9 pngs and it seems like they changed where they put some things. Anyhow, looking forward to your ICS ROM and this is always the go to ROM right here
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mpcdata:
Not the last 2. I'm not loading ICS till it is done here.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Compudizzal:
Still hanging in there also.. I have the same drive as SS. must all work and blue. I'm just no code guy.. I do hardware electronic repair.

Pimped out Epic by SS
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magick72:
I have not even loaded a different rom since coming to SS's version 3-4 months ago.. I convinced my wife to let me load it on her phone and she is happy as can be also. No ICS for me unless SS puts it out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Awesome guys!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ashevillemike:
I haven't loaded any other rom since I loaded this one. I have been really busy lately so I just catch up on reading the posts here every couple of days. With the excellent rom and support here I don't even read those other forums anymore. I will probably be the last person running ss's rom!

Many thanks again to Steve, John, and everyone else who helps out here. You guys are the best!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magick72:
Which kernel us everyone using? Stock or something else?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Stock
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Ive been on this rom for soooo long now...still super happy with it and unless Steve and Paul make an ICS rom ill be staying here. Also im on the stock kernel that came with the latest el29.

P.S. FC15 modem is slightly slower than FC14 for me here in Queens, NY.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
Hi guys. Each time I go back to EL29 and then Nandroid back to my favorite GB Rom, I come here and check out the updates to add to my backup. I missed a couple recently. My favorite ICS Rom is Agat's. It's lightly themed with Tiffany84's stuff. Just the dialer, status bar, and MMS are themed blue. Smart to only use Odin to switch back and forth between GB and ICS. The bricking issue appears to be narrowed down to some formatting differences so it's not wise to do a full wipe with the ICS kernels we have now but I haven't seen any reports of problems using Calkulin's format all zip. To get rid of the fugly, I use Apex launcher and apply icons from my favorite ADW themes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
This is definitely at the top of the Gingerbread food chain. I still go back to this ROM if I am going to be away from my laptop for a while. Fast, stable, looks great and great on battery
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Can you guys tell me whay you like about the ICS ROMs over GB? What you don't like? Just curious of differences.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
My guess is that the OTA is probably about a month away. If I go and load one up, I am going to start wanting to work on it and that would just be a waste at this point. I really dont think I will be able to do anything different than any of the other rom makers other than odex it. I have my secrets on how to odex the system framework.. so if they can't get that script to work, I will be back in business.. haha.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Can you link what ROM exactly you ODINED to go to ICS? When coming back to EL29 from ICS do you also ODIN, before using your nandroid to restore this ROM? Or can you safely jump from ICS to GB and GB to ICS nandroids.

That sucks about bricking on full wipes, as that is pretty normal practice. Sounds like once you go ICS, it is safest to stay on ICS. Once on ICS is it safe to do a full wipe for another ICS ROM, without fear of bricking?

I must have got lucky the other day jumping to ICS Blend ROM and then coming back to Odexed Blue. I used Calkulin's Format All but kept data intact using the modified version.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
"thumbs up" I'm sure your Odex would run better anyhow!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AestenD:
I haven't looked at that Odex script (no point, since why leave your Odex greatness Steve). But I imagine it doesn't strip out the redundant classes.dex. therefore, Odex yes. size optimized no. Not to mention, with manual Odex, you can Odex anything you want. Just have to move the lib files sometimes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I was thinking, with your help, we can really optimize all of the system apks with the new build. I will show you how to strip out the extra languages. We can leave just US English and everything will be a lot lighter.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Will do my best to help, I know I have a lot to learn yet. Haven't had the time lately. Probably should learn that diff app too.

If we don't have to rush and I can learn along the way I think we can do whatever you want.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] haxxorcist:
I just realized that I couldn't remember the last time I charged my phone and...

admittedly, that's with pretty light use. about 3hrs screen time, but only a half hour short of 2 full days.

SS rom of course, with rogue EL29 kernel, and FC14 modem.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AestenD:
I'm a heavy user, but I also have been having good results with the fc14 modem. Stock el26 kernel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Compudizzal:
same setup here..

Been running the same setup here.. I will stay till SS and the team ODEX ICS with GOODNESS:cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dverrette:
All this blue fits me perfectly, thanks Steve!

Question, I purchased the premium XDA app so how do I get your blue version and your updated market?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Good to see there is a following!

Check your PM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dverrette:
Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dverrette:
Is this the right version?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Go to settings, display style, xda free

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Hey steve when you get the chance can you point me to that diff tutorial you had im gonna sit down sat and sunday and read it through a few times. maybe i can start helping ;D

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I would start by reading through these guides and downloading these tools

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=916814
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hwydrifter:
Will any modem work with this Roman or just the one listed ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
You can use any of the Epic Touch modems.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
You can use any Epic 4g Touch modem like Steve said. I've had very good battery with EL29, great speeds and battery with FC14 and better speeds with FC18. =D but I live in NYC. You should try those three first as they seem to have worked well for a few people.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I loaded up FC18 today just to have a look around. The BOOTPATHCLASS is different as are many, many other things. I can't say I was very impressed.

NOTE TO SELF:

Bootpathclass is now..

/system/framework/core.jar:/system/framework/core-junit.jar:/system/framework/bouncycastle.jar:/system/framework/ext.jar:/system/framework/framework.jar:/system/framework/framework2.jar:/system/framework/android.policy.jar:/system/framework/services.jar:/system/framework/apache-xml.jar:/system/framework/filterfw.jar:/system/framework/sechardware.jar:/system/framework/wimax.jar

Need to know for odexing system/framework

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
And aren't images in different spots as well? I thought I saw over 2000 in framework res.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
just thought id give you guys a review of FC18 modem.

After a few days of use i noticed it killed my battery REALLYY fast and any phone use would make the phone really hot (120° F or hotter).

Going to flash FC 22 now but FC14 is the best ive had here in Queens, NY.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Thanks, sounds like it's getting worse instead of better
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
XD speed was a few kb better but the heating up was too much. FC22 doeant seem to be heating up though

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Beta version of Tapatalk 2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1552763
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
That needs some theming! Show us your stuff!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Yes it does! Maybe I will have time this weekend lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Time for me to start reading those tuts =D!!!!!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Do any of you also have a tablet? And if so do you find it useful in addition to your phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Not me. I just do not understand the need. Use phone or laptop. Seems like tablets are just a gimmick .. imho

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Seems like they don't do anything different than a phone, other than a bigger screen for games or video.

I do use an app that is like a DVR that records my shows that would be nice on a tablet.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magick72:
I have an ASUS Transformer Tablet. I purchased it before I got the Galaxy 2. I was using it when I was at the hospital so much with my wife. Watching movies, surfing the web, reading books. I don't use it as much since getting the SG2, but I do use it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Think if I got one it would mostly be for shows/movies, maybe some browsing
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
i would buy it to play games and stuff at home lol....btw do you guys know of any android tablets that use pen pressure? like for drawing and stuff

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Ok, you got me... I would probably play a game or two also hehe. Not sure about ones that use pen pressure..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dverrette:
The Samsung Note comes with a Pen(Stylus) for drawing.

http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxynote/mobile/benefit.html?type=find
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I have FC22 loaded and am going to slowly begin working
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AestenD:
Here's hoping any further leaks/ota doesn't change things to much lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Back on EL29..

Titanium wouldn't restore my apps.. I will try again soon.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I think it is suggested not to restore from GB to ICS. I could be wrong, but I think it causes issues. When I went from GB to ICS, I locked onto GPS(because some were reporting issues with GPS on ICS without using this method), used the free app appbak from the market to save a list of apps installed. Done a nandroid backup (of this awesome ROM) and made the switch to ICS. Once on ICS I went to the market and installed appbak and titanium. Appbak keeps a list of installed apps that you can click on and it takes you straight to the market link of that app. Some of the apps I have have backup options built into the app, but for those apps that don't, I either just reset them back up, or, restored data only from titanium. I hope this helps...

Edit: I have been able to push some of the themed apps from this ROM onto the ICS ROM minus the odex files.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Yeah I always used AppBak when I tested on the OG Epic. It takes you straight to install screen for each app. Its a nice time saver for clean installs
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Did you install just the stock version?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Absolutely a great time saver. The other great thing about it is that sometimes I would forget the name of that really sweet app and wouldn't be able to think of what to search the market to find it again. I would have have to wait until I stumbled across it again.

Sometimes the apps names change from market to install and when you try to search the name of the app in market that you are failure with, you can't find it because the market name is something else.

But appbak keeps a nice list for us that can't remember names that well.. Lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Masterface7:
I use applist backup but it sounds like it does the same thing

I have a galaxy tab 7.7 and i use it all the time. I could see how it is not for everybody though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magick72:
Another app backup program I have been using is called App Monster. Works great..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Something else I noticed when browsing my folders was that I have an "App Manager" folder. I am pretty sure its ROM Toolbox Pro that adds it. Inside there is a "System apps" and "data apps" folder. Every app I have ever installed is backed up in there and when I select one it goes straight to package installer. It has been so convenient that I haven't been using a separate app backup app of any kind lately. I am pretty sure ROM Toolbox Pro is adding it but if someone else who has the app can confirm that you have that folder I would appreciate it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Funny story..

I had deodexed stock FC22 loaded up. I made some edits to some jars. Then I started doing some odexing to the framework.. Well.. bricked my phone. :eek:

First time brick for me.. took it Sprint, got a new one (reburb) ugh.. restored EL29 nandroid. Odexing ICS framework is going to be a challenge.. sigh.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
All of these bricks from people who know what they are doing is making me nervous! I am getting scared to even flash anything at all!:p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I saw your post on this in another thread a while back and looked on mine too set if I had that. Sure enough it's there and does what you said it does. I noticed I don't see that folder in root explorer, but it's there in the Astro app. Like you though, I don't know where it came from, but it's pretty sweet.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rbtrucking:
Same here!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Same....thats why i havent tried to flash ics (plus this rom is beast lol).....and i have no time for anything....thought id have time to read this weekend but nope....2 weddings, crap at work, stupid amount of errands....plus planning my own wedding lol...sad thing is ill be either selling my phone or giving it away in may because im moving to canada and its usless there.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Crap.. are we losing our ftp? Damn sorry to see you go. I may just work off the odexed stock and odex the three jars I will mod.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
Actually in Root Explorer I think you have to select "SD Card" then you may find the App Manager folder because SD is actually internal and external is SD if I am thinking of the right app...lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
I am starting to theme the new Gmail app

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
Vending 3.5.15

I made a change to my blue Market

the permissions text was a dark grey and hard to see so I changed it to blue..

Also, I left the app deodexed so it can be taken to any of the roms

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/47814275/Vending.apk

Push to system/app

Odex first if you know how
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Uck!! That sucks! Sorry to hear that!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Thank you StrongSteve. As always, It looks great
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Na you guys wont lose your ftp lol XD.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
New handcent today

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] carnagecjb:
So...

I think I've found a bug...

I was running the version prior to the current when I found it, but I am still experiencing it on the most current.

When I set my haptic feedback to be "always on", and then use the toggle in the statusbar to switch the phone from audible to silent, nothing vibrates. (The icon indicates that it should be on vibrate, it just doesn't.)

This is not the behavior on stock, so I'm guessing that one of the mods changed something..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
New Handcent

Here is a shot of my newly themed Handcent SMS. I think its just Paul and I left but if you want it, let me know.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Haptic has nothing to do with vibration notifs. go into setteings>sound and turn vib always on

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
im still here lol but i dont use handcent XD. i really like what you did with the stock messaging app so im staying on that

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] pjjohn73:
Here is the latest Market odexed if anyone wants it.

http://db.tt/xdzFLuYJ

SS, sorry I haven't got them icons to you yet..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] carnagecjb:
See, that's the thing. Vibrations are already marked as being always on.

I miss-spoke when I said haptic, but the problem does exist, for me, at least...

When the phone is on silent, I get no vibrations for notification...

Sent from me and my phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
My phone vibrates when on silent.. hmm..

In any case, I probably wont be doing anything new with EL29. Waiting for official OTA of ICS to drop.

My goals for the new ICS will be the exact same as this one.

Edit.. also FYI a new QuickPic available today and I have already themed it. QuickPic will be included in/if I post an ICS rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] R1ptide:
Add another user to the list of those still using your rom ;)

As of right now I see no need in dealing with the hassle associated with the leaked ICS roms and am waiting for the official one to get pushed.

This gingerbread rom does everything I want it to do and it does it very well.

---------- Post added at 11:30 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:28 AM ----------

On a side note, I updated to the latest 2/20 and the smilies in the stock messaging app went back to the normal ones instead of the androids. Any way to get the androids back?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] strongsteve:
take a stock framework-res and pull out the emoticons from drawable-hdpi and put them in the Mms.apk drawable-hdpi. I think that I went back to the blue smileys in that mms.apk if I can recall. I use handcent so I honest would have to check.

Ok.. they should be this
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AestenD:
Exact same is what we want! Your blue is the **** Steve!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
What are your vibration settings at?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
Starting to read through the guide you gave me Steve. It looks amazing =D!!!! I'm going to learn so much lol.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ffkip911:
@SS - could you drop an update (or full release) of your EL29. I know there have been quite a few theming changes since your last full release ---- just to start from a fresh slate?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mavd5831:
That would actually be nice Steve =D.

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