yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AmbroseAI:
TricH, just flashed 3.0. I had been plagued with the issues others have posted about with some of the other roms, so I decided to go back to yours. So far, it is trouble free and feels very snappy. I also enjoy your green color - too much blue out there for my taste! Keep up the great work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
Thank you so much! Finally got to flash v2.3 yesterday and when I woke up this morning I saw v3.0!

Will be flashing as soon as it downloads and will report back.

BTW: v2.3 is butter smooth. Great battery life too.

Will report back. ...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] M49MuM.357:
Will try it out, thanks for your hard work :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Thank you! Great feedback. I wanna here more discussion like this going on guys
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AmbroseAI:
My Impressions

Icon colors - I agree. I really like TricH's green colors, but you're right about this.

5 vs. 4 reception bars - I'm fine either way

Percentage inside the battery icon - Yes +1000

Adding keyboards - I like the gingerbread keyboard too, but Go Keyboard is my daily driver. I think TricH is right to leave this choice to the individual user, otherwise he'd be including a whole bunch of kb's that most people don't want. On the other hand, does anyone use the Sammy keyboard? Most people I know don't like it and never use it. It could go away IMO.

Finally, my reception is just the same as with the other roms out there. Checked it with Network Signal App from the Market.

Again, thanks for the great rom, TricH!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Challenger:
+1 on the battery percentage. I flashed 3.0 about an hour ago, and its been smooth so far:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
The Network Signal App is a great app. Just downloaded it.

You're right about the keyboard, that is just personal preference. I'll try out the keyboard you're using and see how it is.

Battery percentage would be stellar!

Reception bars...although cosmetic, to me it just looks cooler and gives it a unique feel to the interface. Psychological but still haha. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
I dont know about you guys but i am having fantastic battery life so far
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
Same here! I'm a XPLANE game fanatic and play it all day (the game drains a lot of battery!)...therefore, I'm very familiar of the stock battery lives depreciation.

So far I'm amazed on how good the battery life is! I can definitely tell.

Kudos! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] _Ascetic:
My biggest thing is battery life and signal, how does the new v3.0 compare to Beast Mod 2.5 in these aspects?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] x1tyme:
No Signal

Hey Dev.

I just flashed 3.0, but I have no signal. Keep ask me to insert sim card.

Any input? I tired to flash the rom twice already.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Well i can guarentee you it is not the rom. Try taking out the sim and re entering
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] x1tyme:
Nvm. I got signals back, weird stuff.....:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AmbroseAI:
Check over in Mr. X's kernel thread. Some other people were having this problem with his Synergy kernel. This is what he said:

"That may be from the kernel HZ tweak i did redownload the kernel and flash it ive reverted it."

So I would suggest re-downloading the Synergy kernel from Mr X's thread and reflash.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Thanks for the feedback guys. lets keep it going
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Call_Me_Creep:
Hey TricH,

thanks for this nice rom.

I do have a problem that I can't get it fix.

I was at work and tried to connect my phone to the computer and it did not work.

So when I came home, tried the same, it does not shows my sd card on my computer.

It also does not shows my USB Debugging which is enable in the phone

Thanks for your feedback
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meek420:
awesome 3.0

Battery life...AMAZING!

RAM usages...AMAZING!

I cant BLN to function correctly with your rom yet, any ideas? I would love built in battery guage.

Predictive text doesn't work unless you use swipe keyboard..any clue?

Fantastic ROM! Keep up the good work man
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
DL the Gingerbread Keyboard for Android 2.3 or Go Keyboard

Those are the two best keyboards IMO available for Android.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
I'm glad you guys are liking it! I am taking all your suggestions into consideration
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
I'm trying to drain the battery but it's so darn good it barely budges! BATTERY LIFE IS AMAZING! Been playing games and YouTube for the past few hours. Trying to drain to cycle the battery but it won't let me! :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
I'm going to add that as a warning in the op
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] _Ascetic:
I'm sorry but I don't know what you were thinking with those installation instructions, maybe your script within the zip didn't work or something, but, All my stuff from the other rom is still here, I'm getting an option from two launchers every time I hit home and the rom is running stupid slow, like 6-10 seconds after I press something...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Then do a manual factory reset
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kennyp987:
Running great with jugs kernel here....great theme btw simply awesome
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] _Ascetic:
I did now, formatted /system, wipe cache, wipe data all that good stuff then re installed. And it seems to be running a bit smoother but I still have two launchers (which i think is a feature) and then I also have all my old apps still..... And my old wall paper...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
If you follow the directions exactly as listed, you shouldn't have a problem.

As for the launcher, all you have to do is just check the box and select which you want to use as default. Simple as that.

Although you may not have to, just try this anyway to ensure you wipe out everything for a fresh clean install. (Thanks to TricH)

Do a factory reset from recovery mode. It will say wipe data/factory reset

Flash the Rom

Advanced/wipe dalvic cache

Advanced/fix permissions

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RIGHT ON! LOL it's so true...I went to dinner at 15% thinking...I should be able to drain this sucker....however, it's still alive....

Simply fantastic...I've never had this luxury before....;)

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Update worth nothing:

RECEPTION INSIDE ELEVATOR.

Excellent reception! I used to NEVER get reception inside of my elevator, but I just noticed that it stays connected from the 1st to the top floor! I would make people jealous the next time I'm on a phone call and talking all the way through while inside the elevator because everyones phone always gets disconnected all the time, guaranteed. Well usually until now. HAHA! Next time I'm about to walk into an elevator packed with people, I'll make a call for giggles. If you don't believe me, I'll call one of y'alls LOL.

RECEPTION WHERE I NEVER GOT IT! DEEP PARKING GARAGE.

I was also in an underground parking garage (like one of those so deep and under heavy concrete where you don't see the light of day) today where you'll never get reception, EVER, yet although it showed no bars the 4G icon was still there so I decided to send a text to check if it would go through and it did! Then when I went in the building where I do get reception, it connected instantly! Literally like a split second later it was connected at full bars...no other phones I've ever owned was that quick to connect. Pretty freakin' amazing.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HRodMusic:
iunlock, do you live in seattle? out of curiosity, what data speeds are u getting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iunlock:
I live in Honolulu. It shows Seattle because that was one of the selections of the closest servers when running the speed test.

However, I'm very familiar with Seattle and WA has some of the fastest speeds in the nation.

My good buddy in Bellevue (in factoria area near the T-Mobile corporate building at a thai restaurant) peaked over 20Mbps! No joke I've seen it on his SGSII.

I've noticed great speeds in Lynnwood (especially Alderwood Mall Area), Downtown Seattle, Mill Creek, Renton, Downtown Tacoma and of course Bellevue! (I travel a lot to the west coast on business.)

Where do you live? I see your profile says Seattle, but you know how it is when people ask where you're from. What speeds are you hitting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lilman573:
Hey TricH, this rom is awesome man. I was kind of pissed with this phone, i couldn't get more than 5 hours out of the battery!!! V2.3 was awesome, and i flashed 3.0 last night. Working GREAT as of right now! My battery has barely moved since i took it off the charger 3 hours ago!

On another note, i experienced the same as that guy in terms of stuff being left over from the previous rom. When i originally installed v2.2 i still had stuff left over from the stock rom (wall paper and a few random settings). When i went from v2.3-V3.0 same thing. Didn't really matter to me anyway, as i wanted the background and settings!

Thanks +1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bakihanna:
Ok for people that are having problems with installing.This is how i do a fresh install never had a single problem

boot into recovery

wipe data/reset factory

wipe data/cache

mount / storage

format data

format cache

advance

wipe delvik

fix permission

flash rom

rebbot wait 10-15 min sign in reboot and set up. Rom working great here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikeyinid:
Use bitly. It tracks DL's also. ive tried every possible link and 45+ minute times on all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jjday7:
I used multiupload today and it downloaded in 2 minutes. Comcast
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikeyinid:
Finally got the update downloaded. Very smooth. We need a new kernel without the 1.8 slot, its unusable. Good job TricH.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Underclock and u will see it running way better
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ikm19:
Could you please add your rom to rom manager. Its gone be easy to download on go..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sn0warmy:
TricH, does your ROM have additional settings toggle buttons in the notification drop down menu like Juggernaut does? I'd like to give your ROM a try but having those additional settings toggles readily available in the drop down are huge for me.

Thanks for the hard work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
It has wifi. Bluetooth. GPS. Silent. And auto rotation. The usual. I would suggest trying this rom. Hehe
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jjday7:
This rom seems to run great but is there a plan to add crt or any way of getting it ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Crt is coming in next update. Expect a mid week update
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jjday7:
Great. Im so glad we are getting some good developers over here.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RaverX3X:
thanks for updateing the op and getting back to me much abbliged nice rom keep up the good work :P
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sn0warmy:
If you throw Airplane Mode in there you'll have a deal my friend! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
For airplane mode all you do is hold the power button down until the power menu comes up and press flight mode
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jjday7:
Just out of curiosity. What are the "Multiple visual changes" from 1.0 to 1.1? Haven't tried 1.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Alot of things like pop up menu. Text selector. Etc. Pretty much everything u find in framework
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ikm19:
the rom is not as FLUID as beastrom so for a while i would stick with it...

plus it also has crap like tmobile backup which i really hate. I don't know why tmobile did put that first place when we can backup our contacts with gmail.

I like Go Launcher so i decided to install on your rom, the performance of go launcher on every rom i have tested is perfect but for your rom it was running jerky wasn't happy with that too.

I didn't even found any speed boost in data either, may be its tmobile fault ;)

Be cool dude not always all feedbacks are positive. plus also respect the members who uses your rom no one is asking you a favor to create a rom if you dislike something just simple ignore.

Thanks for your work but the rom wasn't my taste.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
That's alright. But did you try to underclock from 1.8 to 1.7?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ikm19:
yes i did with setcpu to save some battery ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
As you all probably know, Synergy 0.02 is out. I will be updating with that for the mid week update. But please, just flash it through cwm if you want it now. thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] -Mr. X-:
Wanted to stop in and say hello, I as well as the rest of the Team Synergy kernel-devs are happy to see you use our kernel :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
I edited the installation directions in the op
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] barondebxl:
Would battery life take a hit if i flash the bullet kernel?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Hehe. Wifi on the whole time. I will upload another pic at the end of the day
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] taker888:
Do this rom support fast dormancy. Idk if its a rom feature or phone option but I would like to disable fast dormancy but its not allowed on this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wtang:
To all the people who are seeing their wallpaper and stuff from a previous ROM carrying over when they flash a new ROM, I think it's Google doing this. If you select the option in Settings to have Google back up your settings on their servers, then Google will restore your settings on your new phone/ROM. I think this Google backup setting is enabled/checked by default so if you don't want it you have to uncheck it.

This is why I think this is the cause. When I first flashed a new ROM I decided not to sign in to my Google account during the initial boot up. When the Android finished booting up and displayed the home screen, it did not have my old wallpaper. Then I manually added my Google account and rebooted. After the 2nd boot up, suddenly my old wallpaper was back! So I don't think the problem is the wipe not doing a complete clean out... it's Google restoring your settings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] skypagers:
I install the 3.0 version but I have problem with the market.I was trying to download The app newegg and bestbuy but it keep saying that your device is not compatible could someone help me on this problem
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] parusia:
Just go to settings/applications/manage applications/market/clear cache/clear data. And you will be set.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] skypagers:
I find out what was the problem with my market it was causing the problem because I had change the screen resolution that's why it causing the problem thanks for the

reply
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Just to let you guys know i will be releasing updates to this rom and release other roms a day or two earlier on droid-tech.net. So if you want to get early releases head over there and register!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] parusia:
Already register.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jdom58:
Hi TricH, were would I find the Voice Talk apk? can't seem to find it anywhere, thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Its in the rom, look on the last page of apps. Green Icon that says Voice Talk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jdom58:
Oh I know it's in the ROM on my phone but my wife wanted the most stock looking ROM on her phone so I installed Eaglesblood on hers and it was missing in that app. I went looking for the apk to copy it but couldn't find one named Voice talk.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] x1tyme:
Great job...

Hey T.

Getting back to you with battery result. After flash your rom I didn't charge it 100%, but around 67-70%.. use it all night. My hourly usage 19Hrs..7% left.when I check this morning.

+1. This will be my main rom.

FYi. You left out Gmail, Google maps..I was wondering why I don't recieve any email. :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Sign in with the Samsung email and Google maps is on the market. Not everyone uses Google maps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AmbroseAI:
Thanks TricH! Just registered. (different nym tho...)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
http://webchat.freenode.net?channels=Bombaridier&uio=d4

Please come join me on IRC!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iloveandroid16:
Check this thread out please.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345099
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] OrrinS1189:
yea!

I like when devs have chats on features!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1_enthusiast:
not to be a **** but is this worth the time flashing from 2.3? i flash too much and getting tire of flashing and restoring files
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Honestly, if you can stand not having the insane battery in 3.0 then i would stay on 2.3 until my next release :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1_enthusiast:
battery is not a problem for me since i got the power skin but if its more smooth then i would definitely interested
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dorksturhh:
is it necessary to factory reset everytime?

i have 2.3 right now

getting tired of restoring all the apps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
The updater script will wipe it for you. I suggest backing up with titanium backup then it wont be such a hastle when updates come out
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1_enthusiast:
can you tell me the option to use with titanium back up? i'm new to that software.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Download the app from the market. Go to backup/restore. Menu>batch. Backup all user data.

Anyone have any pics of battery life? I am uploading mine in a bit
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Here is a example of the insane battery. As you can see I have had wifi on pretty much the entire day
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meek420:
dude..i'm a newb to ROMS and I know to use Titanium Backup....do a batch backup for all user data... I even do apps and settings...almost plug and play when you flash a new rom

... Just saying
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JaylanPHNX:
Make sure you buy the full version, otherwise you can't restore in one batch. Once you've got it open, hit menu, batch, backup all apps & data. After flashing, go to market, download titanium, then batch, restore user apps and data. The only thing you have to redo is joining contacts and setting ringtones.

Sent from my beastly Galaxy S 2.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] G1_enthusiast:
all user apps? or all system data?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
User apps. No need to do system apps since they are already in the rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] floot_roops:
Initial Impressions

This is the first "real" custom ROM I have tried (i.e. I was using a rooted stock for a couple of weeks as I am new to rooting and applying custom work).

I flashed 2.3 just a couple of days ago only to see 3.0 put out the following day. I flashed 3.0 this morning.

As promised by you, TricH, this is extremely smooth and the whole user interface feels lighter and faster. Menus, transitions, opening applications... it all seems to start instantly.

I had just gotten through the calibration cycle for the battery with 2.3 yesterday, and I didn't use it a whole lot after that until I flashed 3.0 this morning, so I can't yet comment on typical battery life. However, from what I saw just with the drain cycle after using Battery Calibration, it is HARD to get this thing to empty out. I kept wifi/gps/bluetooth on at all times, I left it streaming light data over wifi overnight (basically left Google Music running without the screen on or sound on while I slept, just to force the battery to empty out a little faster while idle), but it still lasted as long as I had been getting on Stock WITH Juice Defender.

I'm now trying a full drain on 3.0, but this will take a while since I haven't been using my phone much today. It's been 8 hours and I'm down to 60%. Wifi/GPS/Bluetooth on. This week, when I'm actually using the phone and am not just at home, I will try and provide battery feedback. I work in a building with poor cell reception (but blanketed in Wifi), and that's what usually kills my battery, so we'll see how that goes.

A few observations:

I like the changes you've made to the menu colors. I know some others wanted the multicolor menu back, but I like the black and green. It's a simple, clean look that evokes memories of terminal screens. It seems like ICS is similar to this, but with blue, but I like this green better. I also like the stock TW icons.

The power-off menu expansion is nice, particularly the reboot menu (mostly for the reboot into recovery). However, I don't seem to be able to get "screenshot" to work. I find that pressing it exits the menu but no capture is taken. I don't think this is really an issue since the "home key + power button" still works for screenshots, but I did notice it.

Also, something that's not an issue, but I was curious about: in your screenshots, sometimes your data/cell strength indicators are white, sometimes green. I've noticed this happening with both 2.3 and 3.0, but I can't seem to figure out what triggers either color state. To clarify, I don't mean grayed-out, but actually white, as in you can still tell that three out of four bars are lit up, just in white instead of gray. Screenshots included below, just a couple of minutes apart -- I think I opened the gallery in between, but that's it. Does this color change indicate anything?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] TricH:
Thank you so much for the feedback. When the icons are white your phone is establishing a better connection with Google as they are aosp icons
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] barondebxl:
I can comfirm that battery life on this rom is incredible. I had 19% when i flashed the rom 3 hours ago, ive been browsing the web, set up the phone and did all the benchmarks and im at 18%. Thats incredible really.hows is that even possible?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] OrrinS1189:
BATTERY

I'm getting similar results!:D

FINALLY! I remember when I got this phone it was dead in 4 hours with NO use. hahahahahaha
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tweak.:
Yeah, didn't you say you even exchanged phones at one point?

Bomb + Bullet kernel has still been the best for battery life for me (I got like, 30 hours with pretty heavy use, should've taken a screen)

One thing I can say to you TricH, try and keep it simple... as you have been. It's cool that you try and update around what everyone wants in the threads, infact, very commendable. But one thing I like about this ROM is the simplicity.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BOMBSHOP:
I also can confirm the crazy battery life, before 3.0 I want able to make it to the night with moderate to heavy use, since then i've been blown away! I had 40% left before I started watching a movie on it late last night. And I only maxed at 12Mbps now over 14 in Tampa

Sent from my beast that keeps getting better
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] childspsongs:
Cant download

My phone is not letting me download either on data or wifi. Says download uncuccessful. Any clues?

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Sorry, let me specify that i am trying to download the ROM. :-)