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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
It is not anything you did as this has been a dam frustration with me the whole week!

I deleted and updated apps and also changed kernals to no avail !!

Its the dam OTA update using data in background & made my phone a hot unstable mess!

Dam them! %&**#++:":"(!;::;;!;:?-:&'/%/%/

FFFF kkkkk iiiii NNNNNN BBBB+++aa***ssssttttaaarr.dddss!!!!

I did both fixes here and will see how it goes today as I just did this.

I crashed my phone stuck a splash screen.

So I went to goto recovery mode and clear all cache: main and davlik and battery stats

Got it goin normal now. Will post later if fixed.

I used this thread and also deleted the update with "root browser light" but U can use other browsers.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30205683

I also installed a zip file to use in recovery mode, but not shure if still installwd since I cleared the cache.

Not shure why my phone crash first browser then messaging then whole phone when I was switching scripts in recovery mode.

The second file I tried that is said to work was " update-disable-ota.zip" in recovery mode.

But I think the app apk file is good enough.

I think some state the apk not work only because they didnt restart if they place in the system /app folder.

I did that and also installed normal way by clickiling on it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
I am not shure wich app did the trick but so far my phone is back to normal :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
I'm not sure if it's necessary for me considering I have NOT received a message for updating to ICS. I am hesitant to use that option if I am not receiving update notifications.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
It took 2 or more days for the update to finish downloading before it finally says it has update,

as it uses your data slowly draining your battery.

to check if this is the case for shure, go into the cache with root access in a file explorer ,

see if you see a file or part file with a long name stating update in it.

Another tip on the data battery drain is the unit being warm all the time even when off.

If you turn off your data in the dropdown toggles, and it cools down and acts normal, then you issue is data.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] faxvouy:
Jimsmith94 Thanks so much!

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I'm sorry I was replying to davidstjones. I didn't see your post before. Btw thanks again
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
The simple solution for ota update notification nag is when you receive it tap "More info" then pull the battery and wait a couple minutes. Replace the battery and the nag is gone. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
U R correct of course but it still knows you haven't updated.

So I have to assume your phone will still be comumicating that its not updated,

so it will be accepting data to resend file and/or nag notifications again, and again,

All while using your data & battery power.

So either the file is redownloaded, or not, BUT EITHER WAY,

IT IS STILL sitting in your cache!...AND hogging up your precious memory!

With the steps I chose, I can check right now my updates and it will say I am updated,

and Sprint won't bother me again,

But I can't say that for you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
Not sure about that. I hadn't been bothered again in over two weeks... I'd think if it was communicating that I wasn't updated then it would continue bothering me. Either way I'm on Sbrissen's aosp jellybean now and in love. Oh the joys of flashing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
I can't wait till calkulin makes a jelly bean rom. going to stick with 3.0 till them.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yellowman82:
Don't think that is going to happen since caulk is no longer with us anymore he has moved to at&t and is with the HTC one x phone I think.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
OMG WHAT U HAVE JELLYBEAN!!

Tell us how u like it and how is the battery life??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
The latest alpha 5 is downright amazing. Voltages are tweakable now as well, battery life is no longer a concern at all. It is daily driver product. Only a couple of bugs that aren't of any real signifiance to me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davidstjohn1:
CALKULIN moved on to a different carrier. We will not see anymore development here from him on Sprint. And i personally wish he wouldn't have left but he did leave us with a great gingerbread Rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rtm7369:
wow ... another carrier ... Im really new too the smart phone stuff, however, I have gathered from the forums this guy was pretty awesome ..

now I need too find a good rom too use .. been pouring over everything and not sure which direction too head in ... might have too find

a willing soul too give me the low down on doing my own stuff .. doesnt seem too hard for a 20 yr. unix veteran too pick up and hit the ground

running ...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wickedchaos:
Keep getting the update nag. Since Calk split, anyone have any idea as to what is a better rom? Also how do I get the update to push thru?? Sorry I havent been at this for long and still have trouble somewhat.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
So after uninstalling my Juice Defender, I continued to look for a possible reason as to why I am getting horrible battery life all of a sudden. Nothing has helped.. Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
does anyone know how to get to the tegrak profile it says its included in op but kand find it or is it something i have to download.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I can't recall exactly but I think it's in the Removed Apps folder on SD. I'm not sure how they're utilized. FYI, Tegrak won't work correctly with the kernel baked into this rom anyway.

As a general rule:

SetCPU - Custom Kernel

Tegrak - Stock Kernel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
cant find removed apps folder:confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I'll check for you when I get back in front of my PC later on.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
Screenshot of roam control error still not working after binary update.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Ok, not on this rom at the moment but there should be a Tegrak folder on external SD (sorry not removed apps). I'm not sure how it's supposed to get used however.

If you still can't find it, it can be extracted from the rom zip file you downloaded. It's beneath the SDcard folder in the zip file.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Ok i found it now gotta find out how to use it. Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JordanMitch:
Has anyone else's battery life been horrible lately?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] marksedge:
Whats your current set up romversion .kernal ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Running all the way it came flash it didnt change anything. Overnight im loosing 10-15% when it 2-3% its not alot but its something. Also if i use pandore for maybe 1/2hr ill loose about 60%.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
OMG this happened to me & I solved my issue as it had all to do with the update.

Just go back 2 pages and read what I did and you can be happy again.

I also had to also get off stock EL29 & back to gunslinger kernal with tweaks,

Which to me is best solution performance/battery compromise and never had that update nag with it.

Forget stock EL29 just go with this rom/kernal combo & run tDunham tweaks best solution.http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26881549&postcount=10845
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] budeone:
Yes, just terrible.. I have tried different kernels and still cant get the battery like I used to.

No idea what is going on.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
I'm back in this rom (which is one of my faves) and I rarely get bad battery.. check and make sure you don't have any background apps running... I loaded this rom up yesterday and this is my battery stats so far... running gunslinger with Tad's 1.2 aggressive tweaks... for the first day not too bad....

My name is Duce and I'm a flash - a - holic
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
This gunslinger your talking about is it the one that came with the rom if not how can i get it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
Yes its the included one... I am undervolted -75 using the script in the op...

My name is Duce and I'm a flash - a - holic

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Almost about to die

P.s. I don't know why my pics are not showing ...

My name is Duce and I'm a flash - a - holic
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Might be OTA update trying to download inn the background.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Hey another question i see u put 1.2 for tads tweaks i have 1.1 aggressive were did u get 1.2

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Have u updated your tweaks to 1.2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Yes there is a v1.2. I don't have access to the link right now but you might be able to find it by using the thread search option up above.

Edit: Search works from a pc browser the best.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
I did your tweak with the reference from Maxx134 post and it only helped a little bit. The UV tweaks from both OP and your tweaks TD are just run from the SD Card in Recovery? I am on a Rogue kernel that came with Calk 3.0 when I put it onto my phone. I'm think of switching to Gunslinger assuming:

1- It runs on this ROM? (I'm asking for reassurance.)

And one other thing:

2- Which of your 3 tweaks is which? Is the aggressive tweak a 100 UV or a 75 UV, etc.

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
1.2 is for custom kernels(like gunslinger ) and I believe 1.1 is for stock kernels (el29)... I think td's tweaks are on page 1105 or a couple pages before.. just have to find it.. it needs to be added to the op tho IMO..

My name is Duce and I'm a flash - a - holic
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
The 1.2 tweaks are here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27279574&postcount=10923

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Yes, these are for this rom.

A = Aggressive

M = Moderate

F = Fast

Aggressive is best battery savings. Read the posts, undervolting is not included.

Edit: These will not make a lot of difference for everyone and is not a miracle battery thing. On Gingerbread roms, the best way to find the best battery is to find the right modem/kernel combination. There is no setting that works the same for everyone. The 1.4.1 Gunslinger kernel that comes with Calk 3.0 ROM is not necessarily the best kernel overall, some phones don't like it. I've never had an issue with it but the next guy will say the phone is very laggy while running it. I've had the best luck running an older kernel and modem combination. You will have to experiment and not expect immediate results because it takes several charge cycles for a kernel to settle in battery wise. Also, if you're having problems doesn't mean you don't have other issues that may not even be related to them ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
What do u mean by modem i know what kernel is
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
The modem is the phone radio or Baseband. It is software that your phone uses to communication with the cell towers for both data and regular cellular communications. Modems are independent of ROMs and do not get replaced by flashing a ROM. Battery life and cell signal greatly rely on how well your phone can keep a good signal with the nearest tower. There should be a pretty old list with links for modems on the OP of this thread. For a complete list of modems and kernels, ICS and GB, search Xda for the Modem Repository and Kernel Repository.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Samsung_Epic_4G_Touch

The list I believe td to be talking about can be found in the above link. There is a whole section for kernels, modems, ROM's and plenty of other information.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
Where would xda be without Td... he is the go to guru

My name is Duce and I'm a flash - a - holic
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
Did U see/try those latest modems? Wow

I am on FE14 now it is my best so far, but now I have to check:

FE16

FF18

FG20..! !
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Im using fh13 and i dont go into roaming nomore my signal is good now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
I've heard good things for FH13. I might run it. What kernel are you using? I'm just on the rogue kernel that came with Calk 3.0.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Im using what ever the rom came with the only thing i changed was the modem to fh13 i was on el29 and i was getting bad signal and going into roaming now im good.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
Ok I will be loading that onto my phone. Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
There is now a FH 23 !!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Really were did u see that at?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
If you click on the Blazer link in my sig (which you can't see from the mobile app btw), the bottom of that page is the Kernel & Modem Repository links. Or you can search for those keywords on your own. All Kernels & Modems are posted on those 2 threads.

Here are the threads:

Rwilco22's Repositories

Modem: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1764210

Kernels: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1662295
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
So far on FH23, hard to tell for speed if better,

but the 4G has not dropped were all others would!

so untill I check GPS lock time,

I would say at least equal if not better than the FE14 I was on which was my best so far.

EDIT: ok, GPS lock time was very impressive,

Combined with superior 4G performance,

I have to say it is best modem yet.

Still have to compare to FH13..

My testing mainly deals with signal strength while using data.

I test in super low signal area where phone would occasionally drop to 1x without 4G.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] K.0.0.L.:
I don't know why but I keep coming back to this rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Disable OTA updates

This is supposed to disable OTA updates. It is fotakill.apk in a flashable. This will clear cache and install fotakill. If the update notification is still present after reboot, select update and you should be good to go. There are several threads about OTA updates. Here is one of the current ones:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1832496
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yaeger:
You're using FH23 om this gb rom?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You can use any modem on GB, even the ones released for ICS. The kernels are specific though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
Yes and it's running fantastic on it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JordanMitch:
Android 2.3.6

2.6.35.14-rogue_ET-1.4.1+

Caulkins.E4GT.ROM.v3.0
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] marksedge:
Flash blazer tweaks into this exact set up ...works for me ...i ranned the same kernel on blazer 4.1 and had great battery life..

Zip is found here dont know exactly what page tho
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I posted those here a while back:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27725234&postcount=11057

Edit: Ah a bonus. Check out all the other threads referred to in that post too. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Croathlete:
Thanks for the recommendation on the Desperado kernel. I've had terrible battery life since moving to 3.0 and even the tweaks didn't really help. Switching to Desperado made a big difference for me. :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JordanMitch:
Thank you both for your replies, Tdunham just to clairify. Do i flash both the Blazer.4.1_Tweaks_Stock.zip and the Rogue v1.3.0 Desperado (ZIP) or only the desperado?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
You don't have to flash the kernel at all. However, I recommend trying different kernels to see which one performs best for you. I picked Desperado as an example. I would even try some of the stock kernels to see what the difference is too. Every phone will react a little differently. Don't forget to give it a few charge cycles to best judge final battery performance after flashing a different kernel.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
Not shure if the desparado kernel is an EL kenel as I think its older kernal,but also,

My kernal benchmarks I tested it being slower than stock EL29 & EL13,

Although the in actual use you may or may not notice too much.

You havent also ruled out the posibility that your intitial issue of battery could have been an OTA update.

Changing the Kernal would have erased the cache and also being different kernal not recognised for an OTA update helps.

I noticed changing kernal from EL13 back to gunslinger helped temporarily but my issue was resolved finnally with that fix that posted last page.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Croathlete:
I had flashed the disable OTA zip, so that probably wasn't an issue. I'm not noticing any difference in speed. Truthfully, I just need something to hold me over until the next JB test build comes out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
Benchmark app score probably rated grafic difference wich would not play an issue in usual use.

I would assume main difference woud be menus and so you just need to make shire your theme is good for the kernal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JordanMitch:
Thanks, im gonna flash flashing desperado now should i wipe cache before i do this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Croathlete:
The install script will wipe both caches automatically.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoMatt:
Well, after cruising along for months on Gingerbread Blazer ROM, a couple weeks ago I ventured into ICS land. Things were unstable on Blazer ICS, so I switched to re-Calked (super smooth and awesome, thanks TD and Van), but things got more unstable with lots of random shutdowns and reboots, after which the battery would be at 0% (from half or full).

So, I nuked everything, wiped the phone, storage and sd card, and went back to Calk 3.0 gingerbread. This ROM flies and is what I want the phone to be, but I'm still getting lots of force closes and random shutdowns. After these shutdowns the battery shows 0%, but quickly (within seconds) charges to 50% or more.

Any ideas? All flashing / wiping has been done from recovery. I haven't used ODIN in months. I always use Calk's format All between ROMS.

Thanks for any help. I need my phone to be super stable and reliable for work. It seems odd that a clean install of this ROM comes with FC's and random shtudowns.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Have you tried you tried a different battery yet?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoMatt:
No, I certainly haven't. I'll order one. Think that would have an effect on system stability?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Could be. An OEM battery should run about $10-$20. Could be a flakey power button, hard to say. But if it's happening on both GB and ICS I guess you can't really blame ICS.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rstone703:
You need to ODIN back to stock GB rom if you have changed to ICS rom and wish to come back to GB. The stock rom comes with CWM which you can then flash back to Calk 3.0. It worked great for me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Same here, but more important is not to restore any data from apps after switching back to gb . Restoring apps from a program like Titanium B/A can create problems afterwards if that data is restored. Its safer to do a fresh d/l from play store after reverting back from ics to gb. Stored app data is the main culprit when issues arise after reverting back to gb.

Pp.

Sent from my ginger infused Mayan calculator.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoMatt:
Thanks, all good tips. I'll try to ODIN a stock ROM and see what happens. New battery comes Thursday so we'll see if that changes anything.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maxx134:
I agree apps can play huge role in both stability and battery drain.

Also finding this latesest modem good on battery so this FH23 is the best modem

I havr tried so far...

I have tried a few & made notes I will post results another time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rstone703:
What I did was backup my apps using My Backup free and go to the SD folder (es explorer) where it backed up my APKs and manually install the apps. It still take a long time but its a much easier process. I hope this helps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BHurst:
I have a notice to update to fh13. It is 11mb. I already ran the no update zip. How do I get rid of this notice and update?

Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rigel1326:
I also got the update notice but found a file to flash in recovery to disable. Right now I have the rogue that this came with. What recovery is recommended safe for el29?

Update notice still coming back
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
I am currently mobile right now but there is an application I used to get rid of that notification.

I will look for it later when I get home but that might not be for a few hours. File was called "FOTAkill.apk" If you wanted to do a search for it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rigel1326:
Installed that file changed permissions. Hopefully it will stay gone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
Back on this rom.. tried all the ics/jb over the last few weeks and they just don't come close.. stability wise, battery wise , nothing... OK the bells and whistles are nice but if you can't go the while day using them wats the point? Using the stock el29 kernel but might switch back to the gunslinger... will see how the battery life goes...

My name is Duce and I'm a flash-a-holic....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
The default music player only shows an empty quick list when I open it. There's no way for me too pull up my entire library. I have to search for everything. Any fix for this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] marksedge:
Cloud skipper is a dope music player off the market ...try it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
Yeah I have ubermusic which is downright beautiful, but I like lockscreen controls so the native music player is a bonus. I figured it out, I had to move my music files to the internal storage...which is kinda wonky if your ask me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] marksedge:
Cloud skipper has a better lock screen control than stock.. check it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Croathlete:
Just a heads up, and this is probably not true for everyone, but my phone would not go into a deep sleep with moderate tweaks (1.2) applied. I flashed the stock tweaks and my phone instantly went back to deep sleep. Any ideas?

EDIT: Scratch that. Phone went back to not sleeping. BBS says that location manager service is keeping the phone awake. Any ideas on how to prevent this wake lock?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gatesmarch123:
I'm using blazer's 4.1 tweaks and whenever I reboot my phone for whatever reason, the battery drops significantly. Just now it went from 44 to 14 just from a quick reboot. Anyone else experiencing this? I'm also using gunslinger kernel if that makes any difference.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] marksedge:
Thats a normal problem on any rom ...its a bummer
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Croathlete:
It was 1Weather. Battery life back to normal.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
Got tired of the bad battery on ics /jb so im back to calks .. Just can't beat this rom with td 's 1.2 tweaks ... They need to get either A. Better kernels or B. They need to get some tweaks over there on the ics side cuz that's a deal breaker for me.. Wats the point of having a phone if you have to charge it multiple times during the day...

My name is Duce and I'm a flash-a-holic....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LuCkyCn:
I keep coming back to this ROM. The battery life is amazing... but the only thing that is missing are the themes for it. Does anyone have the overstew theme for this rom? I'm looking for the 2.9.2 one :)

Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] customz123:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1322272
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] arehm:
What are TD's 1.2 tweaks? I agree, I ran the Blu Kuban and loved everything but the battery life. I came back here as a not quit as cool functional phone after 12 hours off the charger beats a cool and dead one every day.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crkdslider:
Back on this ROM from Paranoid Android 2.+

Had a few technicalities with it but this ROM is great.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] duce415:
This is why I stay on calks gb...

My name is Duce and I'm a flash-a-holic....