yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G Android Development] || Acer ||:
What was that? xP And maybe you're right, but I've been hearing that it's because CM9 as a whole is "alpha". Who cares? lol. Like you said, it's just a word.

Btw, just flashed CM9 and loving it! :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
They don't "blatantly have nothing to do with each other" - in fact, they may subtly yet directly affect each other. You don't know, neither do the devs (actually, they might know), but they don't want to waste time chasing a bug until they're certain it exists in their original code instead of your modifications to their code.

But I suppose you're the type who could brick his phone and try to get it replaced under warranty... do you also complain to Burger King when your order is wrong at McDonald's? ;)

It will not be RC until it is, well, a good candidate for release, which won't happen until there are no more place-holder stubs in settings, etc. Many features have not been programmed, so it isn't a finished product - the label of alpha, beta and RC don't have as much to do with smooth performance as you might think, they're more about how much of the rom is functional (smooth performance becomes a side-affect of proper coding... but a feature that has not been programmed has no performance)
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayzooos:
Just wanted to report that battery life is MUCH improved on alpha 4, well done devs, well done.

On a side note, the only time I seem to have any issues with GPS is if I use it to get somewhere, exit out of the app, turn GPS off. Then when I'm leaving, I have a hard time getting a lock (it'll see 8 sats for example, but won't lock). The only thing I've found as a 'fix' is rebooting the phone.

I used to have this happen on some of the EC05 TW ROMs, but didn't have it happen on anything EI22, CM7 or CM9 until now. I've only used GPS once on alpha 4, and that's what I had to do. I've been using the EI22 modem since it came out, including when I was on the EC05 ROMs I mentioned before.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ehuebl:
i had some issues with g+ ( no fc's tho) so i used titanium to uninstall g+ then installed from market. things seemed to work okay after that... don't know if that is a good thing to do or not...ymmv. e.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Paris6906:
Question:

If i do a back up of an earlier build of CM9 can i use that back up to restore data on a newer build?

I looked through the forum and didn't see anything that answered this.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayzooos:
Going from alpha to alpha? Sure. However, since Alpha 0 or 1, whichever I started with, I haven't wiped data once. Just cache and dalvik. I did start with wiping everything though when first moving to CM9 from CM7. Only restored data on a few apps, and no ill effects to mention so far.
[Epic 4G Android Development] brooksyx:
You don't have to delete data when updating. Just wipe cache and dalvick cache and then install latest update. (On alpha 4 make sure to install the latest gapps as well).
[Epic 4G Android Development] Paris6906:
Thanks for the help. updating to alpha 4 right now. :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] kamgrn:
thanks! that worked for me. i downloaded from different mirrors this time .. odd tho, why do you think it worked with different downloads?

and for others asking about GPS, mine is working fantabulous on Alpha 4!
[Epic 4G Android Development] RyleyinSTL:
G Apps re-flashing for A4 is discussed here and you can download it here. All this is linked in the OP.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
My GPS works flawlessly through areas with no signal, no 3G no 4G. Sprint Telenav plows through. It used to freeze up in no signal areas on early GB leaks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] RyleyinSTL:
From what I can tell the notification LED is still causing wake lock but at a greatly reduced rate. Perhaps a reduction of 75%. So if I have a notification blinking for an hour it only keeps the phone awake for around 10 minutes. This time also seems to be corresponding with the MMC wake lock time...or I'm crazy.

Anyone else seeing this?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayzooos:
Can't say I've experienced the same thing, but I haven't been actively testing it either. However, that would make sense, as I did see that was what they were trying to accomplish. From what I read, their fix wasn't going to completely rid the issue, only greatly improve it.

Something about setting the timing of the LED closer to what it is based on EL30 stock.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
The 3G signal may be weak around here. Kernels containing GPS_Fix were the only things that had my GPS performing well. I don't know the reason -- it's only observation and testing.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] k0nane:
Except... the GPS fix had nothing to do with the kernel...? :confused:

The "GPS fix" was a swapout of gpsd (a file that lives on the ROM side of things) for the version found on the Fascinate. The version in CM is completely different - doesn't touch any of Samsung's code - and works properly.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
Then it may have been the ROM I was using. I just want my driving directions to work consistently with alpha 4 stock, like everyone else. Maybe I have a weird setting or another app is interfering. Hopefully, someone with more experience knows the answer. I've only been flashing ROMs for less than 2 months.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
BTW, my battery is greatly improved.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] RyleyinSTL:
To bad CM9 seems to be negatively effected by the LED. Sounds like they have also included an option to disable it. I will try that as well and see if it completely removes the wake lock issue.

The LED wake lock would explain why I seem to get poor battery life during the night v/s the day being as I'm not clearing notifications at night.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
The actual changelog states it reduced the wakelock by 71%.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Shinydude100:
Under Development options, show screen flash updates could give someone a seizure, I think if there's an indirect health risk involved, it should be noted, and you all should be aware.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mrjeff22:
The same test showed that turning off the LED reduced this by 97%
[Epic 4G Android Development] silkassassain:
where on my sd card do I put my ringtones and notifications so my phone will recognize them
[Epic 4G Android Development] || Acer ||:
Also wondering this. My music seems like it wants to disappear a lot.

Sent from my Samsung Epic using CM7!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
In reference to your gps issues.... I just upgraded to the EL30 modem for the hell of it. And well gps has no change still locks on multiple satellites within seconds. Sooo its not a modem issue.

I'll test telenav when my daughter wakes up.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DeeODoubleD:
Show Password

I have always hated the default being "show password" on these phones. It should be defaulted to not show the password. So I reallllly disliked it when the new Alpha4 build has that default as well (while I understand is Google/Android software). However, I know the talent these developers have can change a simple default. I don't EVER like my password to show. It is too easy these days to view another person's screen. I worked in IT and I used to do it all the time. It wouldn't be as bad if I could hold home and back out and change the default and then set up google. In alpha3 I could, but now I'm forced to log in with my password showing.

I know this seems a small thing, but I just wanted to post my opinion. I haven't been flamed for speaking my mind in a while, so here we go. :D

Workaround: At least I can skip it and go back later... didn't see that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
This is a known bug that is being worked out in the Bug Tracker (see my sig). I'm doing some testing to see if it has to deal with the files being .mp3s vs .ogg, or if it's related to the files being stored on the SDCARD vs system/media.

I don't think it has anything to do with ogg vs mp3. I think it's all to do with SDCARD vs internal. Though, I placed some files on the internal and they disappeared after reboot.
[Epic 4G Android Development] djjroc007:
From the first day I got this phone, last May, I created a "notifications" folder, and a "ringtones" folder on the root of my sd card. Took all the ringtones I had previously downloaded, mostly mp3 and wav files, that I had on my blackberry, and put them in there. Have never had a problem with the phone recognizing them.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stkiswr:
Battery is great on alpha 4. I am using the built in performance setting for 200/1000 interactive and it's running extremely well. Calls, texts, mainly on my wifi and an extended battery. I am impressed
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
So have I, until CM7 & 9. See the bug list link in my sig.

Which ext battery you running?
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
There was a random jump... I never plugged it in.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
1800mah battery, Alpha 4
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
Read the earlier posts ;-)

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Orbiting234:
My notification LED doesn't work at all now on alpha4 regardless of pulse notification setting.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
You didn't plug in to a computer for something like a file transfer? There is a green area showing charging below your jump.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Ragnar:
Mine never shows password but the phone does give me the option to click on show passwords and an option to remember this choice always. So I am thinking at some point you choose to show password and to remember. Which means you are restoring data somewhere which is restoring those settings. Try wiping all user data and start fresh. Cause its you and your phone and you just insinuated that these developers aren't bright enough to figure something out that really its maybe you need to figure out how to properly use your device.

Edit: I mean this in the most positive way, to maybe get you to figure out what you may have done with your device. Not trying to be condescending or anything. Reason I am clarifying is because people here take things the wrong way.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
shenanigans!
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
Thanks. I'll stick with EI22. My problem isn't the initial finding and locking the sats, my problem is losing GPS signal several times while I'm driving.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ÜBER™:
I get that too my phones been off the charger all day and it shows charging in the stats what happens is it will drain quickly then once it stops it starts to replenish it back to its orginal state or to an accurate state rather...

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0 :sly:
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
He may forgot that it charges when connected through pc.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
No. It would not jump like that. My phone was not plugged in at all.
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
Then why is there a green line where the jump is which indicates charhing Unless its an absoulute bug simulating. A charge
[Epic 4G Android Development] InfDaMarvel:
Bugs like that exist. Happens to be after flashing sometimes.

If you have bad GPS try something other than Google maps. If you have the same results its probably your signal. Interference differse.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stkiswr:
I bought the Hyperion 3500 off amazon. I had a gorilla gadgets 3500 and it was awful, they even send me a replacement. It was just as bad. Best thing they did was refund it! Bought the Hyperion based on reviews I read on xda and am very satisfied. I still believe seidio makes the best batteries but this one is doing very well
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
Well must be the area your in.... Just went for a drive telenav worked flawlessly. Never skipped a beat. Now google maps on the other hand was slightly laggy.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Grommish:
I wonder if the charging circuit is recalibrating and adjusting the "read" voltage (like when batt jumps after a rom change). The batt monitor may be coded to show green for any positive voltage and not actually checking the charging state.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Epicnole:
gapps

Question on gapps, I am running gapps_ics_4.0.3_v9.zip, do I still need to update gapps to gapps 20120215? Which is newer?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Domminater:
I'm on alpha 0, and I tried to wipe cache and dalvik then flash alpha 4, and I got meta inf can't update binary?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Orion78:
Google Search kept force closing on me after alpha 4 install. It would open and as soon as I started typing it would force close. Not sure if it was posted, if so I appologize... but if anyone else has this problem, just go into titanbackup and just wipe data.. Seemed to have fixed my issue..
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Whoa! Are you saying CM9 charges itself without a charger? LOL. That is a weird phenomenom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] fromchaos0646:
this is not relevant to my original question. but thank you anyways.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
The jump was after I reflashed cm9 because I messed something up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
Please don't post the identical question in multiple threads b/c you are impatient

[redhanded]http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=22763361&postcount=429[/redhanded]
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
Is there a way to do a delete all of e-mail from the trash folder?

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
I curious as to what CPU and governor settings all y'all are using?

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] bigdbag:
Getting horrendous battery life... anyone else getting the same?
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
You need to provide more information when posting biz like that...just helping you save face a little bit.

Get Better Battery stats (free on XDA), see if you have any wake-locks. What battery are you using (assuming stock with those stats)? Were you playing anything crazy for 3 hours? What is your favorite color?

There was one individual who mentioned he had the Android backup wake-locking his device, he disabled it and it fixed it for him.

You on alpha 0,1,2,3,4?
[Epic 4G Android Development] bigdbag:
Sigh I suppose I shouldn't have been lazy on my phone when I posted it :D

According to BBS I really don't have anything that's keeping my phone awake. I'm using stock battery, and only really played music for about 30 minutes and browsed using Chrome for about 20 minutes, plus a few calls. I've had wifi on most of the day, as I've been in my building.

On Alpha 4.

I was kind of posting just to see if people were indeed getting poor/good battery life. Otherwise it'd be on my end with a wakelock issue or other.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
I've had sub-par battery life since flashing CM9. After flashing alpha 4 yesterday though, it was a complete turn-around.

Although, besides screen-time, Android System takes up the next most battery life according to the stock battery stats, so I'm not sure what is keeping it awake. I do have LED notifications turned off.
[Epic 4G Android Development] aestil:
This is exactly what I've been expereiencing. Alpha 4 better than previous alphas, still have sub-par battery life, Android System huge % of that and an annoyingly high 'wake time' based on Android System considering I leave my phone doing pretty much nothing.

Anecdotally, I put it in airplane mode last night and only lost around 4-6% battery overnight [about 7 hours]. in the next 6 hours lost about 50% battery life. Hardly any use of the phone.

CM9 is looking beautiful, but I will likely go back to the rock solid, insanely good battery life, and super quick performance of CM7.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stkiswr:
Mine runs great. Although I did Odin el30 and modem prior to moving to cm9. Dunno of that is a difference but my battery is great. Basically just made my phone super.
[Epic 4G Android Development] silkassassain:
Thanks I thought I was ****ing up somewhere lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] shmag18:
Anybody know what happened to the blue compass arrow in google maps?? Is it just me?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
I have a red compass arrow..... Always have.

You have to move the map in a way other then north but it comes up and works.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
I just went out. Again, in front of the address, the GPS indicated that I was 2.7 miles away. This is with 8 sats in use. Again, I lost driving directions 3 times. The wifi and GPS issue was the reason I rooted my phone so I would love to know what I'm doing wrong and what I can do to fix it. Thanks.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
If nothing else go back to stock gingerbread see what happens. If you still get issues take it to sprint or call and complain. May be a defect in your radio.

It definitely isn't a rom issue may want to try different area's of the forum. Someone who doesn't check CM9 might have more insight.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stkiswr:
Working flawless here.

I dunno if its related but is there any idea if u should be on el30 w this? Just throwing it out there. I haven't had any issues a lot of people are posting
[Epic 4G Android Development] richse:
Do we need to wipe when going from alpha3 to alpha4?
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
I don't think it's the radio because it worked perfectly on Froyo as well as with other ROMs. I had other issues with Froyo but the wifi and GPS were always good.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] stkiswr:
Its always recommended to wipe...but I just wiped cache and dalvik and flashed, then flashed the new gapps. Deleted what I wanted afterwards.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nastypup:
A few people said that both modems worked the same.

Cyanogen Mod 9.4, stock kernel, EI22. I like my Ice Cream Sandwich!
[Epic 4G Android Development] richse:
With alpha4 the status page says the % battery icon works now. Do they mean the icon in the status bar? Mine still doesn't have a % showing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
Meaning this

The numbers between my cell signal and battery icon.

Go to into settings> interface settings> system settings> notification bar. Make sure your battery is set to Percentage and not Icon.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] socos25:
I am noticing something interesting. Even though voltage control is showing my phone going into a deep sleep, if I look at Android OS, it shows my awake time as a lot more and shows this as my biggest battery drain. This is running complete stock. Anyone else seeing this same thing?
[Epic 4G Android Development] whoopass20:
Battery

Yep... my battery is getting decimated, too.

4 or 5 phone calls since a full battery. I'm draining at about 12% an hour!
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
Are you on the kernel this comes with?
[Epic 4G Android Development] whoopass20:
I switched to Samurai Tanto for Alpha4 right after I upgraded.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
As the op says, dont post issues if not on the kernel this comes with. Try reflashing the rom and going without a custom kernel for a day.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
Then your report is pointless in this thread.... Sadly I'm not sorry. It's been said over and over.... If your using a different kernel post issues in the kernel's thread not here. When will people learn....

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
Stock is worse with battery drainage so yea... unless you can prove otherwise. But again if your not stock go t that thread.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Decad3nce:
Yes we can prove otherwise, check gerrit/issue tracker and our blog. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
I tested stock and samurai. I saw better battery on stock. I am just giving my experience. Custom kernels were better but it changed around on a4. Now stock is better.
[Epic 4G Android Development] seoulseek80:
I used both and honestly both have been draining the **** out of the battery. I dont hold allegiance to either so my answer is not biased. I love trying new kernels and roms out but I've been sticking with cm9
[Epic 4G Android Development] funktron:
Not sure if this affected you or not, but when I downloaded a CM9 rom off the epicCM site, I got one mirror that delivered what appeared to be a bad file or d/l. It was only 60MB. The proper one is 120MB. Worked fine after that. I don't remember which link was which or what exactly my error was though...

But you may want to look into that...

Epic CM9 via Tapatalk
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
Well I tested em all and stock performs great in a lot of areas don't get me wrong but doesn't provide as good as battery on others is all. I'm sure once its out of "alpha" stage it will be fine and if it incorporated Voodoo Color then yeah id stay stock. OC/UV would be nice as well as an option for those who want to. But of course would stay stock upon bootup unless changed otherwise
[Epic 4G Android Development] whoopass20:
Jeez

Sorry, everyone. My apologies for making *one* post in this thread, but there was no need to get all butthurt.

Is there a way to reinstall the stock Alpha4 kernel without reflashing?

My mistake for not reading all eleventy-billion pages of this thread.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MДЯCЦSДИT:
When you reflash you keep your apps and data still.
[Epic 4G Android Development] chrishighs:
That is a big number of pages there. You could always try reading the very first post in every thread, it is generally the most important, and constantly updated. It says something like:

Do not report bugs if it has anything to do with:

Non-standard CM9 kernels
[Epic 4G Android Development] Xinlitik:
Just reflash alpha 4 to restore the stock kernel. It doesnt wipe any data...
[Epic 4G Android Development] gizmoneil:
is there will Max support
[Epic 4G Android Development] zanderman112:
The mystical phone fairies did not accept your offerings.

Read the blog.... its in the OP.

I am Z.
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
?????????????????????? Could re state that a little more clearer?
[Epic 4G Android Development] brooksyx:
I'm guessing he means is there 4g wimax support. If that is your question then yes there is.
[Epic 4G Android Development] XxLostSoulxX:
For a while now, and doesn't anyone read before posting? Go to epiccm.blogspot.com and read a bit then post.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ac16313:
Apparently not even one, since it says in the very first post...

So does the automatic download of your apps only happen on the first boot? Since I forgot to download and flash gapps on first boot on A4.

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Epic 4G Android Development] UberPinguin:
Updated the 'reserved' post on the first page.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
CONGRATZ !!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] brooksyx:
Nice! glad all of our donations paid off. Can't wait to start getting more builds of this. How long does it take to build the epic cm9 with that rig anyways?

edit: to answer my own question about 16 to 18 mins (posted on the google plus page.)
[Epic 4G Android Development] shmag18:
no, i meant when you click on the target it usually showed your location with a blue arrow instead of a dot. and if you turned, it turned with you. its gone in cm9, never saw it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Vizzo:
Ok, I was gonna say something... but then I didn't.