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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edgarhighman:
I've been doing backups/restores to get my phone working good (had issues with a kernel) and try out things.

I've been deleting backups as I fix something that wasn't working, or made a newer backup.

I have 3 backups, but even though I'm deleting old backups, I keep having less and less space each time I do a new restore and delete the Older backup.

What files are being left behind? Before each restore I do a Wipe data/cache and wipe dalvik cache.

My file browser says: 11.4gb SD card (internal came w/ phone, microsd slot is empty) is that normal? and my space available is 8.5gb. It was 10gb 2 days ago 9gb yesterday, and 8gb today.

I have under Browse/misc a file named (no extension shown) with

name size

61064 451mb

system.ext4.tar 451mb

data.ext4.tar 183mb

data.ext4.tar 182mb

54864 176mb

data.ext4.tar 172mb

13639 159mb

46172 159mb

system.ext4.tar 159mb

system.ext4.tar 159mb

18741 151mb

75504 139mb

those are the big files, then they drop to 8mb. What are they? Are they necessary for my backups to restore? is it for programs?

Cool I just noticed I can FTP files over wifi. (just like ADB push via usb?)

in my SDcard (internal, part of phone) there is:

Galnet-MIUI-1.11.9.zip 107mb (rom)

ZedomaxOCv1.zip 6.9mb (causes bootloop whenever I install it =-/ )

voice-talk.zip 6.4mb (voice stuff from default android SGS2! But FC's when I use it..... sigh, came from Unnamed 1.3.1's mods under his posted ROM)

zImage 5.7mb (this is a kernel right? necessary? I don't know which, but current one i'm guessing)

update.zip 1.3mb <-- whats this? Necessary?

What is a good microSD card that works (no crash) in our phone? I heard there were levels and sizes. haven't looked up what that means yet, but preferably something that doesn't crash.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edgarhighman:
where's it going?
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] htcmodteam:
Been on a search and can't find anything. I've downloaded a bronze theme for smartkeyboard has anyone got a theme in bronze so everything matches. As my black doesn't look right. Hope you can help

Cheers john
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaestreetss:
I don't remember what forum I had seen it on but on ice they were supposed to replace our stock browser with a Google chrome browser. I wonder what happened.??
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frutelaken:
I believe the stock browser on ICS is the Chrome equivalent for Android. It should sync bookmarks and whatnot with your desktop Chrome browser.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

Greetz
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shockem:
Sounds about right. It syncs everything.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
yup. the ics browser is the chrome equivalent for mobile. it does sync all your stuff with the chrome browser.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
I like my phone to be protected really well.....Have a look :P

1. Official Samsung Flip Case

2. Cheap S-Curve TPU case from eBay --> I bought this extra CHEAP case so I can experiment and cut it to fit the Flip Case. It's not the best cutting job, but it will do the job for now :)

3. Home made Phone Sock

I guess I will use this set up until the flip case dies, by then I will start using the Nillkin TPU Case.

ps. I really like the Nillkin ones...they are thin and fits the GNote really well
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] tamarian:
Great job. I'm still waiting for my TPU case to arrive so I can try this. Instead of the sock, I'll try a tiny short strip of velcro to keep the flip shot.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] RavenY2K3:
You beat me to it lol.

I was thinking about doing this, for the exact same reason as yourself. Just a quick question, does the cover fold all the way back like it would without the TPU case installed?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
yeah, it does. the cover can bend all the way down to the edge of the tpu cover.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
just did something similar. cut side off the tpu gel case, stretched the gel case to fit the slightly thicker flip case back cover.

it works, but the tpu case loses some of its rigidity when you cut it, it wont stick as well to the phone.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] tamarian:
I think the best way is to avoid cutting near the corner. Instead of cutting the gel case to suit the flip cover, cut some of the leather flap to make it shorter/narrower, then you cut the gel case to fit it (just below the volume rocker. Here's a pic:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
doing it that way would then cause the the flip cover to lose some durability.

by cutting the tpu case to fit the flip case as is, you still leave 1.5cm of gel case around the corners, which is enough for the phone to hold the case on. the only point of weakness lies in the flip case making the phone's rear thicker. by cutting one side of the tpu case and having to wrap it around a thicker phone will kinda distort the tpu case a little.

its not enough to make it fall off that easily, at least not now. but its not as rigid compared to tpu case uncut and i'd expect it to become a little loose with wear and tear.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Vulpix:
Yo, sup dawg, I herd you like cases, so I put a case in your case so you can put another case while you using a case in a case.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
hehe...this is actually a good idea too...:o
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
you do realize that a lot of cases out there are cases in cases, right?

For example OtterBox
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
lol, for my motorola atrix, i had the ballistic hardcore case. you get the core plastic+tpu case with screen protector integrated, and then a silicone skin that can fit on the outside, and then a beltclip/screen guard. when you run the inner case and silicone skin together, the device is water-resistant.

but honestly, i dont see why people think what we're doing is silly.

the flip cover is good for protecting the screen, but doesnt protect the corners. protecting the corners is important because statistically, if you were to drop your phone, its 90+% more likely to land on a corner first than flat on its face. the vibrations of the drop are then going to transfer into the device's internals, which can do a bit of damage, hence you need protection for the corners.

the tpu case is good for protecting the device itself but offers no real protection from the screen aside from preventing it from getting damaged if it were to land flat face down. if your screen were to land on a corner of a table, you'd be screwed.

by combining the cases, you get the best of both worlds protection wise.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
maybe because they are not poor like me :p
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] RavenY2K3:
I'm with you on this, Considering I paid more for this phone than I paid for my Galaxy Tab 10.1 3G (coz I couldn't wait for it to be officially released lol) I'm gonna protect the hell out of this thing.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
i agree there.

about 6 months ago i bought my motorola atrix for $500. to me, spending $40 on a ballistic hardcore case is cheap insurance for a $500 phone.

and a few weeks ago i spent $800 on my galaxy note (now some places are selling it for $600), to me, $30 is cheap insurance to ensure it continues running well. although i would prefer another ballistic hardcore case, i dont think ballistic have any plans for the note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
yeah...there aren't that many good Case Company that have plans for our Note :(
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] inurb:
I wish casemate would make a tough case for the note. I loved them for my gs and gs II. They had a thin flexible silicone sleeve that went around the phone then a hard outer shell that went around the silicone.

great freaking case.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
I should be updating this post to Quadruple Protection...because I have just put the Skinomi Carbon Fibre Skin on it this Friday. :p

and I must say the skinomi skin is Great!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
one particular advantage about the way i have it set up...

the friction of the tpu gel case means it doesnt slide, meaning i can use the flip cover as a stand.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] DMax99:
Nice....Is that the S-Curve TPU?

Do you find the unlock button hard to press?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] Souai:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140637892999&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:AU:1123

the case i bought was this one.

it is slightly harder to press the power button, but thats mainly because of the way im using the case. the phone is slightly thicker when you use the samsung flip cover, so the gel case has to be stretched a little. on the case, theres a slightly softer rubber/plastic gap for the power button which works well normally, but since the case is stretched a little, it is slightly off center for the power button. not enough to cause problems, but enough to notice a bit of a difference.

but overall, i'd say it works well. gel case + screen protector + flip cover = ready to take this thing when i go paintballing!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] itster2:
First off i would like to thank all devs for their hard work!

When are we going to have roms that don't soft reset on their own? everyone is making roms based on calks and they all soft reset when installing software needed and like to use.

for instance i cant install my backup pro on calks roms, but the free my backup works. when installing launcher 7 on his roms, it soft resets during calls.

why can't we have someone use the stock rom, root it, remove ciq, add tethering and so forth so we don't have issues.

i know the default response is "don't download them if you don't like them". We are here to have fun and test stuff but these roms soft reset after stating their roms are a finished product.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SocialReject:
We?

I've been through just about every ROM in the development section and have never had a problem.

Sent from the future.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bluefire118:
+1

Drunk Browsing :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Drybonz:
I have been running Calkulin's since I got my device... no issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
this thread comers off as sorta disrespectful to a dev who works hard on them. imo
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sqb33:
Wow
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfkstaag:
Wow.

You don't get to use "thank you" as an excuse to start bashing the work here. It doesn't matter if the wonderful devs "state their ROM is a finished product" or not. They don't owe you, me, XDA or anyone else a goddamn thing. Frankly, if they want to intentionally put in boot loops for giggles, that's their right and you don't get to say a thing about it. They're doing it for free; entirely for free so that folks like you and I might be able to enjoy an improved user experience on our $600 phones.

Why can't "we" have "stable ROMs?" Because you haven't spent a couple hundred hours programming one for us so we can bash every single problem it has.

Either get working on that or, please, kindly shut the **** up.

Thank you! :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jmejiaa:
Let me know when you create one, OR when you start paying the DEV to work for you and you.

Till then, kindly stfu .
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spitefulrain:
My Backup Pro works perfect for me on all versions of calk's rom. Sounds like your phone just sucks. I have had 0 reboots unless using the OLD lockscreen mod (before the most recent update), or because of the LOS repair daemon.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Henri Blanche:
Snowflakes

Yeah, no stability issues here and I've tried several ROM's. That said it seems like our phones are like snowflakes. No two seem to be exactly the same. For example, I have never experienced LoS (knock on wood) but obviously this is a significant problem for lots of folks. And some phones can be under and overclocked more than others. Weird.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 12MaNy:
Wtf are you talking about? Lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hypersonicx:
I can understand where the OP is coming from. When I was on the Evo 3D and every other phone on my signature, when the dev said there rom was complete it was finished and stable.

On this phone, it was a different story. I was also one of the phone Epic users who phone would reboot on EVERY SINGLE rom and that was with no custom launcher and no overclock. It would just hot reboot randomly by it self on every rom.

The OP is correct to a certain extent that EVERY rom on here is built off Culks work so what every problem Culks rom had the other roms had the same problem. So of course my phone was hot rebooting on every rom.

This seemed to have been fixed with the EK02 stock rom became available because now that im on Calks 2.0 rom I havnt had a hot reboot ever since.

To the OP go ahead and install the EK Rom / Radio / Kernal and your hot reboots should go away. If your having reboots from using custom launcher then I dont have a solution for that.

As for MyBackUp Pro it always worked on every rom so I dont know what to say there.

Good luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Vegasden:
First off, why point fingers at roms when it could, in fact, be the app that is causing the issue? I've been running Caulkin's Rom since his first issue and have yet to have a single reboot.

Any backup program can cause issues depending upon what you're restoring. If you're trying to restore any system settings you're setting yourself up for problems. Even restoring some apps with data can cause issues as file structures may change as roms are updated.

So, do yourself a favor before you start pointing fingers at devs and roms. Don't take the lazy way out just once. Do a full wipe, install all your apps fresh from the market and see what happens. I highly doubt you'll see any reboots at all.

.....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] poppygt:
Starburst and Venum have been perfect for me. Sometimes I swear its the device, mine won't overclock at all and playing with voltages causes more problems than it solves on my device. Stock kernel seems to solve all my problems though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dchibro:
Seriously, I have to back the other responses here. The day you have a ROM that works perfectly for YOU is the day you compile it yourself. Until then, be happy that these guys spend any of their valuable free time contributing something that makes all of our lives more enjoyable. If you can't do that, then kindly find the door.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shiftr182:
I havent had a problem with any rom. No reboots at all. Overclocked, underclocked or stock, havent had a problem. Perhaps the problem isnt the phone, but whats behind it.....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HappyFillmore:
Ignorance is bliss.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VECTUS:
Just so the op knows, I am working on a fully stock rom with no mods or tweaks... Just added apps (I posted a thread over in Q and A for what people wanted in a stock rom).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nubsors:
QFT - The non programming user base needs to get some perspective about the fact that they are contributing nothing so therefore have no say in any aspect of development. Such is life.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] itster2:
hypersonicx and venum,

thank you for your response.

all others,

no comment
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] docangle:
I have noticed that with EK02 if you have too many apps on your SD Card (APP2SD) you will start to get Hot Reboots! This did not happen with EG02.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zorachus:
For the record Calk's 1.5a + Rogue 1.1.1 kernel has been rock solid stable as a mountain. Been on this for three weeks and afraid to upgrade to anything else. Zero reboots. Zero crashes. Zero freezes. Zero LOS.

As the fruit guys say " it just works " :)

My opinion on back up programs for phones. Lol never used them never would. I install a fresh clean ROM, and then I download my favorite apps from scratch again. Why do I need to install a backup of an app ? Sounds like possible issues. Just do a total fresh clean install of everything and be 100% sure.

Like Ripley famously said in Aliens " Nuke it from orbit, its the only way to be sure "

Sprint Galaxy S2 w/ Calk's 1.5a + ICS 1.6
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VECTUS:
Op would you pm me so you dont get flamed more than you already have been. I have some questions for you...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crzchn:
I am a little disheartened at some of the responses to the OP.

I understand the difference in being [Samsung and having a bunch of people getting paid to make a ROM and Kernel] and the [people working unpaid, by themselves, to make something faster and more transparent]. I am an advocate for Anarchism so I fully endorse anything open source and created because of a pure curiosity and passion.

However, we cannot deny there are bugs in these machines simply because it might hurt the feelings of the creators.

I used to be a photographer and if I lived in my own delusion without listening to peoples opinions about my work I would have never gotten better. It does not mean that every criticism is correct, but that I listened to each one and was honest with myself if it was true or not. And I did not care how hard someone thought I worked mostly because I enjoyed it so much.

So, I have installed ever ROM on my phone and have always found some issue that has led me back to stock. I cannot say whether it was from unclear install directions (in fact, clear installation instruction are lacking for most ROMs like what do I wipe, etc. Special thanks to QBKING77 for his videos) or if it was a bug from the build itself. But there is no ROM out right now that works like the stock phone. (Yes, I know stock has CIQ, but I can live with that for now as a trade off for stability).

With each install my phone was completely wiped, factory reset, etc. But yet I had issues with apps behaving inconsistently and call + data issues. The positives were battery life, speed, and root.

My opinion...I feel that the hacking could be focused better like getting one kernel and one ROM working perfectly using all the minds that are currently split into different projects. Forget the bells and whistles until the user experience is stable.

Anyway, this is just all philosophy, so cool yer jets. I don't mind people coming back with a thought out response but it concerns me if someone would tell me to shutthef*ck up.

Peace, love, creativity.

P.S. Feel free to use my photographic work for anything:

https://picasaweb.google.com/113449280935158277907
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] IA-32e:
Learn how to root, remove CIQ and add tethering to ROM's yourself. Problem solved. Until then you are in no position to complain about anything.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rpassmore:
As you stated, there is constructive and nonconstructive criticism. Yours was much much more constructive.

OP states that all roms soft reset on their own.

my phone never resets. Perhaps its his phone, or the apps.

I've used starburst, and now blazer, and neither gave me issues like the OP is stating. The only issue I've ever had (which seemed to be fixed and is now coming back) is an issue with sending txts through the default messaging app and using google voice. But I think this is an issue between sprint/google, not the rom.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crzchn:
Listen, I do not care how clearly some one expresses themselves. I take the time to find out what it is they are exactly unhappy about.

And you go on to say you have no problems but then list all the problems you have been having? Those issue you experience are the same ones I do when I leave stock ROM. So obviously the OPs complaints have some merit.

---------- Post added at 11:58 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:51 AM ----------

This is so childish. There is a point to having end users without dev experience use and report about these ROMs. It is called bug tracking. It is called beta testers.

I have a feeling there is a weird sort of self fulfilling prophecy happening here. These ROMs and Kernels are not as bug free as stock. Period. And I cannot say I even notice them "flying" as others report.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jerdog:
Closing this thread - clearly not helpful and blaming developers for something that is most likely beyond their control.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] bigoload:
I use my Flyer to sketch and take notes a lot. Thanks to Quill and its palm-rejection technology, it makes my life much easier. And I gotta love HC for getting rid of the hard buttons as well. But just when I thought my note taking tablet was immune to palm-rejection and the hard button, the notification bar pops up and sometimes the home button is triggered when I move my palm lower as I write. This is starting to irritate me at times. If only there was a way to move that dam thing to the top of the screen...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Heuser1:
Hey everyone,

I have had the infuse roughly since it was released. Never really had any call isuues or anything. Lately however, about 90% of my calls end up dropping. Also, when i try to end a call, the phone kind of freezes and shows that the call has not ended, but it should have. The phone symbol shows up at the top or the status bar stays green... I have no idea what this could be attributed to. I have used different roms and never had an issue. My most recent rom is the Max Q Rom and everyhing was working fine then after a few weeks this calling and ending calls situation started. Tried reflashing the Rom, but problem is still present, dont really think it is Rom related.

Anyone have any input? I cannot seem to figure it out and my phone as a phone has become virtually unusable...

Thanks for any and all help!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] koriotto:
Have never heard of that.... still have you tried a data and cache wipe in cmw? then install a rom on a fresh device? I know you will have to back up all your stuff but may be the answer.

Also try another modem may help. Im not sure since ive never experienced that but give it a try.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Erik_T:
I can relate. I had the same exact issue a few days ago. I just flashed and didn't look back.. though I probably will eventually. Try Mitra, very good. I loved it. Experimenting with Caty's rom now. Good luck. Wipe/factory reset, wipe dalvik and fix permissions. Then flash. Let it sit for 10-15 before you start using it. Make sure it settles and gets used to, "it's native infuse guts," as EXPERIMENT put it.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] PlayStation:
SG Tab 8.9 accessories are hard to come by. I have been in search for a case/pouch for a while and I could not even source for the official cases. So the other day I came across a Chinese made case for 8.9 and picked it as there is absolutely no other choice in my location. Turns out that the case is fit for the purpose. The idea is borrowed from Ipad2 Smart Cover but who cares for concepts as long as the case does the job? ;)

The (Smart***)case is same as the ones found in this following website. I picked the Grey one...... :p

http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...-Cover-Stand-Case-Cover-Skin-wholesalers.html
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] goenieg:
I had the same, but really didn't like it. There's a lot of extra rubber on the side, with no purpose at all.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] cmtrion:
same here - ok for a minimum of protection in a pouch or bag.

But the quality is poor. I am very content with the blurex. Good Quality, reasonable price, stable and no unnescessary cover around the display.

http://www.amazon.com/BLUREX-Leather-Multi-Angle-Samsung-GT-P7310/dp/B005LH6RPE
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] SmittyRN:
Your Blurex case; when you open the cover, does it fold back flat against the bottom? Mine didn't, it stayed open at about a 20 degree angle. I didn't know if it was a design problem or isolated issue, so I sent it back and tried the Vipertek. The Vipertek doesn't have a problem folding back flat.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] cmtrion:
no, same here, 10 Degree tilt.

But I give it some time, i am sure it will come down ;)

Is the vipertek of the same quality? So, this might be the better choice.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] SmittyRN:
Same quality build, perfect fit. The cover even closes easier, and it folds back flat. Much happier.
[Galaxy Tab 8.9 Accessories] AshamanMokum:
SmittyRN can you post a link to your case please ?