yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G General] klownin816:
I thought about that. I recently flashed some battery themes and had issues with my phone after. I did a clean install this time around and will probably leave it like that for now. It's a little annoying but I can live with it. I'm sure we may see that option again in the future. Plus I do like the dialer :)
[Epic 4G General] tmillz:
Does anyone know if the video artifact bug can be fixed by using a better than stock sd card?
[Epic 4G General] djjroc007:
ICS themed Pandora

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/yakitori/198676-ice-cream-sandwich-themed-pandora.html
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
I tried to theme it before but couldn't get it to install thanks a lot looks awesome :D

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0 :sly:
[Epic 4G General] stocksja:
Hey guys,

I know Google Backup isn't supposed to be working, but I set it up on the first install (Alpha 0) before realizing that it was broken. I checked better battery stats last night because I was getting poor battery life and had a substantial wakelock from *backup* (Android System). After disabling google backup in system setting/backup & reset, I have significantly better battery life. Just thought I would share in case anyone else is having the same issue. Oh and I'm on Alpha 3.
[Epic 4G General] WBaumgartner:
Finally got brave and flashed CM9 tonight, and everything seems to be ok so far. Quick question, though: Does ES File explorer work ok with this, or can anyone suggest one? Thanks, and thanks to the devs for an excellent rom!
[Epic 4G General] MДЯCЦSДИT:
Es file explorer works perfect.
[Epic 4G General] xopher.hunter:
Made the switch to cm9 as my daily. anyone check out the new picture widget? I usually used the picture frame before but now there is an awesome photostream that works on any launcher, you can choose a single album or all your recent pictures. Its really a nice addition. Its called photo gallery in the widgets

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G
[Epic 4G General] wtogami:
CM9 alpha4 for Samsung Epic 4G released

Epic CM Team Blog: CM9 alpha4 for Samsung Epic 4G released
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
nice

10char
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Both my KGBlues and Biggoron's Holoom themes have been updated for Alpha 4 in the Themes subforum.
[Epic 4G General] Trail Snail:
How do I focus my camera in CM9? I am running A4, but in all the alphas so far I have been unable to focus. The little focus box on the screen never turns from red to green and all my pictures are just a little blurry.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Red means it's focused.... I just took 32 beautiful pictures of the snowfall last night. You just have to have a very steady hand. I find it has like a 1-2 second delay.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
deep in The heart of Texas :D

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0 :sly:

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[Epic 4G General] kryptoniteman:
Use the on screen camera button....the physical almost always causes a shake
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
+a kajillion. I always thought I wanted a dedicated camera button until I realized this. It's nice so you have other 're/boot' options that go along with it, but for actually taking pictures, I think it does more harm than good.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Taken with the camera button on the side of the phone.

Violent Bank Museum in Colonial Heights, VA. General Robert E. Lee's head quarters for a brief period during civil war.

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
The south shall rise again! Hahaha

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0 :sly:
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Its a cool place to take a tour of. A lot of period weapons. They do demonstrations a few times a year. Saw a steam powered gatlin gun fire about 50 rounds.

But back on topic. People ask me all the time how does your phone take awesome pictures and mine doesn't. Like my wifes evo shift doesn't take as good of pictures..

Sent from my CM9 Epic 4G.
[Epic 4G General] saramon:
Not sure if it has been mentioned, but changing the file sec_jack.kl HEADSETHOOK to 248 will let you use the button on your headsets. Need to change it and reboot. Missed that from cm7 it was automatically set as that...
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
When did it rise the first time? LOL
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
@speedin - That's a really good picture.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Thanks, I take all my pictures with my phone. It's all a matter of having a steady hand. Don't forget it's a 2 stage button. Stage 1 lightly press it till the box goes red and focuses. Stage 2 without letting go of the button from stage 1 press all the way down to take the picture. I usually try to wait 2-3 seconds before moving the phone as I seem to have found a tiny delay.

Another random picture i just took zoomed all the way in.

Like i said random, but focused just right.
[Epic 4G General] 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 General] Ragnar:
What did the instructions from the cm team specifically say?
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
It looks like the one listed with the Epic is larger and released the same date. I would flash the onle listed with the Epic download if you are using an Epic You should always stick to the one specifically listed for our phone.
[Epic 4G General] majjhima:
Remapping camera button to play music

On the topic of the physical camera button, I was recently looking for a way to remap it to play or pause music without unlocking my phone. This helps when driving or walking down the street with the phone in my pocket. A quick search found these two threads which were very helpful in figuring out how to do it:

* [Q] Customize camera button function

* [GUIDE] How to Remap Hardkey Actions || Custom App Launching

I'm currently running CM9 Alpha3 (though, looking forward to upgrading to 4) and all I did was edit the file /system/usr/keylayout/s3c-keypad.kl and changed:

-key 46 CAMERA
+key 46 MEDIA_PLAY_PAUSE WAKE

This is similar to the change mentioned in a post earlier today:

I tried this to see if the phone button on my stereo Plantronics headset would pause music, but it didn't work. Anyone know what the key number is for the call (phone) button on a bluetooth headset is or an app or tool to see the keycodes of buttons when you press them?

---------- Post added at 08:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:39 PM ----------

More searching found the answer to part of my previous question.

Thanks to this thread: [Q] Capture key code from hardware key press [SOLVED]

I found the keytest apk to get the scan code of my headset buttons. In fact, this app shows that the mute button when pressed halfway should be MEDIA_PAUSE and all the way, MEDIA_STOP and MEDIA_PLAY alternately. However, it doesn't actually seem to work. The volume and skip buttons do work, though. Any ideas?
[Epic 4G General] majjhima:
Using "getevent -il" from the terminal to list the input devices I found that the bluetooth headset is /dev/input/event11 and uses AVRCP. So, I updated the /system/usr/keylayout/AVRCP.kl file to change:

-key 201 MEDIA_PAUSE WAKE
+key 201 MEDIA_PLAY_PAUSE WAKE

After rebooting my headset can now quickly pause and play my music! :D
[Epic 4G General] WBaumgartner:
For those of you that are having issues with screen rotation (like me), check out an app called Orientation Control. It allows you to manually orient your screen through 270 degrees and works flawlessly on my phone. Unfortunately, it doesn't fix the auto rotation problem. Costs $1.49, to me its worth it.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Even after going to a TW ROM to calibrate your display, you still have problems rotating?
[Epic 4G General] WBaumgartner:
Yup. Won't auto rotate no matter what I do. Can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. Other than that, this rom is performing exceptionally well.

Edit: Reflashed CM9 A4, toggled settings, still no autorotate. Soft flashed EL30, calibrated, rebooted, toggled settings, working perfectly.
[Epic 4G General] MeetFace:
Hey Kenny, one thing that people may/may not realize that could potentially save a little battery.

If I'm not mistaken, Google Talk signs in automagically when you set up your accounts (and for every account). I make sure after each flash (I typically wipe to start fresh), that I go in and sign out of Google Talk so it's not polling 24/7. FWIW
[Epic 4G General] jdelano:
DUDE !!! thanks for that, I just checked my phone and I was logged into g-talk.

I had forgot all about that.
[Epic 4G General] MeetFace:
Hehe...only reason I remembered is b/c I had forgotten as well. Fortunately I use GTalk on a daily basis, so inevitably I'll miss a message and it will forward to my phone.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Thanks MF, will add it to the OP.
[Epic 4G General] nimitz87:
I have a stupid question, when I'm on the phone with the headset to my ear how can I set it to automatically turn off/on the display?

like when I take the phone away from my ear and have it turn on the screen?

:o

thanks

Chad
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
That is supposed to be automatically set. The proximity sensor turns off the display when it is near your face on a call and then will turn on the display when you move it away from your face like if you need to use the keypad or something. Are you saying yours is not working like that?
[Epic 4G General] nimitz87:
nope mine does not work only way to turn my screen on when I take the phone away from my face is to slide the keyboard out.

I also hang up on people with my face, move apps/widgets very annoying.

Chad
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Sounds like you should either try a reflash after redownloading in case it is a bad download, or Odin back to El30 and start fresh to see if that makes it work correctly.
[Epic 4G General] Ragnar:
Tip sharing thread. Here's a tip stop reading some of the threads because they cause tension and stress, while reading some of the crap some of these people ask and say.
[Epic 4G General] dimitri0610:
Excellent Work

Alpha4 has proven to only work exceptionally. Everything flows well and runs smoothly. I suggest to make the switch to cm9 alpha4 for everyone. The only thing is that I would advise to to go back to stock before attempting this change.
[Epic 4G General] nimitz87:
tried a reflash, new download, odin back to EL30? I'm not on EL30 anything or ever have been.

Chad
[Epic 4G General] Ragnar:
he is suggesting to Odin back to fully original stock, then reroot and start all over again.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Yes, that is the only way to make sure you didn't pick up some bad data along the way.
[Epic 4G General] Devtodi:
Sorry, off topic. Please discuss in dev forum. :p
[Epic 4G General] Ragnar:
LMAO.....
[Epic 4G General] DCRocks:
Yah, I agree!! ROFL!!!
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Turning off the LED pulse notification light has made a significant difference in my battery life. About the same usage as yesterday and today i got a 3 more hours of battery life.

I'd advise everyone to try it and see what results you get. Did not help that "mmc_delayed_wake" under kernel wakelocks though. Idk exactly what is causing that.
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
For those who liked the Black Infinitum theme for the i9000 I have a port in the themes section.

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Here is something I ran across I thought would be worth posting. Let me know if I should put some of this in the OP.

Originally Posted by Xinlitik

Here's a list of things I've found that improve my CM9 experience. Feel free to add any you've found.

Swype beta: register at this link and download the installer.

http://beta.swype.com/

Black contacts/market: flashable zips. I personally thought the vanilla contacts looked out of place b/c darker themes are nicer on the epic. I have not tried the market one yet.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1443765

Circle battery Mod: flash this zip to get the snazzy-looking concentric circles.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494616

V6 Supercharger++: These are some tweaks that made my CM9 run very smoothly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1474006

Shadow Kernel: This is an excellent, stable kernel if you are interested in voodoo color and overclocking.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1473201

Note: If you flash any of these, particularly the kernel, make sure to report bugs in the kernel/related thread and not the CM9 thread.
[Epic 4G General] xtrezpasor:
All the forum links won't work for me... just an fyi
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Fixed...thanks man!
[Epic 4G General] xtrezpasor:
No problem! Thanks for including my battery mod.
[Epic 4G General] Ragnar:
There is a patched apk for Chrome browser which you can download and install for the latest version of Chrome that works with ICS and you don't have to do any build props. Here is the link but read before using as this just like the build prop posted affect the android market.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1515900
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
The Epic-MTD CM9 got back to me and since CWM 5.5 is actually integrated into CM9, themes will break the nandroid process. Only the simplest of mods like the battery icon will survive a backup and restore without getting stuck at the boot animation. They also apologized saying this will not be fixed. I guess we will have to wait for the built-in theme installer to be added.

I really appreciate them even taking the time to look at it. Thanks CM9 team!
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Those that are interested in the Black Infinitum theme Razer came out with a blue version and I ported it. Found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517599

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0
[Epic 4G General] suzukisandy:
"App not installed" error after flashing CM9 alpha 4

On the CM9 Install page, it directs you to the 20120215 gapps build, but I could never get these to work after flashing CM9 alpha 4. It came up with the above mentioned error. Only after downloading the gapps-ics-20120224-signed.zip file, wiping cache, system, and data, flashing alpha 4 and then gapps did it finally work.

Not sure if anyone else had this issue, but I'm finally glad to be running alpha 4. Alpha 3 didn't have the battery percentage feature working. Thanks to the devs for an amazing ROM!
[Epic 4G General] Ragnar:
when playing you tube video I get the common tearing everyone speaks about, also playing videos made on with the phone itself. But funny thing is if I play the same YouTube video using SkyFire browser it plays perfectly. I wonder why that is? But for people looking to play You Tube and it play flawless try that.
[Epic 4G General] suzukisandy:
Also had to flash Stealth kernel for alpha 4.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Thanks Ed. I think I will add that one to the OP.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Alpha 5 is out!
[Epic 4G General] piscesjoey:
Good looking, will flash it when I get home!

Samsung Epic 4G powered by CM7
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
My KGBlues theme for CM9 has also been edited for Alpha 5...enjoy:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1499740
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
Btw after flashing alpha 5 i couldn't get 100mhz to stick. After playing with voltage control (with stock CM kernel) . I found that setting the i/o scheduler to deadline and CPU governor to ondemand. I got 100mhz to stick again.

Sent from a CM9 powered Epic.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Mine defaults to 200 Mhz minimum but my phone still goes to 100 Mhz without a problem. But yeah, the setting won't stick. Will try your method.
[Epic 4G General] Speedin07si:
I've been trying different stuff ever since i flashed. I never had that problem before. But it's definitely sticking at 100mhz now.

Sent from a CM9 powered Epic.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Deadline didn't do it for me. I had to change the i/o scheduler to Noop.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Looks like the updated Chrome is working.
[Epic 4G General] vita10gy:
I tried searching, and found nothing for sym, and 4923483 things for .com button, so I apologize if this has been mentioned 234 times.

I stumbled on the fact that if you hold function and hit sym (in an attempt to press .com) you get the "old" style app switcher, which generally comes up a great deal faster than the ICS way.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Just tried that....cool.
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
Very cool
[Epic 4G General] ac16313:
I hit that thanks button, that's a cool tip :)

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Anybody else getting much better battery life on Alpha 5. I got my phone to run at 100Mhz and stick and think that helped a lot. Got 58% left with 2 and 1/2 hours screen time so far.
[Epic 4G General] adamdelozier:
I have been smashing my head against my computer for days trying to find the keymapping the .com button. Just when I think I am close, its back to the drawing board. I have pulled apart the zips of a butt load of ROMS, googled my arse off and even dug through samsungs source code. I give up! At least for now. Tomorrow's another day! There HAS to be a way to map the damn thing! Aaaaaarrrrrrrgggghhhhhh!
[Epic 4G General] wscott9903:
little help, please...

So around alpha 2 I disabled my boot animation, and now on alpha 5 it says it has a pretty cool boot animation, but i can't for the life of me find where to "re-activate" my boot animation.

Can someone help shed some light for me?
[Epic 4G General] DCRocks:
can try this...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23031272&postcount=152

saw it in the main CM9 thread..
[Epic 4G General] wscott9903:
Holy re-post Batman... thanx for that. I only searched this thread... (imma get so much hate for that, lol).

---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:24 PM ----------

WOO-HOO...
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
I am not a fan of the new bootani so took it out of alpha 4 system\media and used root explorer to replace the new one.
[Epic 4G General] wtogami:
Epic CM Team Blog: Flashable Bootanimations for Epic 4G
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Anyone try the new FB15 modem on CM9 yet?

http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?5005-Samsung-Epic-4g-FB15-TAR
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
That's intresting :-)

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0
[Epic 4G General] suzukisandy:
Much improved battery life on CM9 alpha 5

Currently running Stealth kernel alpha 4, set performance to conservative and set 100MHz. Charged to 100% and reset battery stats in recovery. Running on 3G/wifi for 4 hours and battery indicator shows 87%. The back of the phone is stone cold whereas with prior alphas, it'd get hot enough to where I'd have to remove the cover and let it vent for awhile, but I'm not sure if this was due to updates or anything else.

MANY THANKS to the amazing devs working on the CM9 team!!!
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Zeinzu flashed the FB15 modem and did not see any difference, neither did Adamdelozier. I really don't think they did any work on the modem...just chabged the number to match the build.
[Epic 4G General] Valorous17:
Quick question, does anyone know if beautiful widgets still causes battery drain issues?
[Epic 4G General] ÜBER™:
Not if you keep the refresh for weather a big amount like every 4 or 5 hours..I have mine on 18...cuz I culd care less. :)

Sent From My SPH-D700 Running Android 4.0
[Epic 4G General] jdelano:
+1 on Goron's post.

As an alternative; you can use Fancy Widgets. It has a setting to only update when you unlock the phone. You can turn automatic updating off completely. I use this app for weather strictly for that option!
[Epic 4G General] XxLostSoulxX:
So doesn't BW you can change it to were it refreshes upon opening screen, or change when it updates like every 5 10 mins or hours. different settings as well. depends on how you use it
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Yes. There are a variety of settings that work better with it. It is usually the location and weather checks that eat up battery.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Has anyone found the secret to making 100 Mhz stick everytime even through reboots? I fought it this morning and could not get it into 100 Mhz. Got frustrated, rebooted, checked before going into standby and the SOB was at 100 Mhz. I know if I reboot again it will probably be at 200 Mhz again. Currently running Shadowkernel.
[Epic 4G General] mookiemoo:
speed dial???

does anyone know if they are addressing the lack of speed dial options for the phone as well as the facebook syncing?
[Epic 4G General] kobby2k6:
Facebook sync is face book's fault and they need to update their app for ics...I use an app called "HaxSync" to sync Facebook contacts.

For the speed dialing I have created "direct dial" contact shortcuts folder on my homescreen for speed dialing ( not the best way but it works for me)...examples below...
[Epic 4G General] klownin816:
I use Animated Widget Contact Pro as my speed dial alternative. Works great and looks cool. The pictures and video don't do it justice. Give the free one a try first :)

Free:

https://market.android.com/details?...wxLDEwMiwiY29tLm1vYmlsaXR5Zmxvdy5hd2lkZ2V0Il0.

Pro Version: $3.99

https://market.android.com/details?...DEsImNvbS5tb2JpbGl0eWZsb3cuYXdpZGdldC5wcm8iXQ..
[Epic 4G General] ivcesar:
hey guys well alpha 5 is amazing but one problem my phone laggs really really bad at time to the point i have to restart the phone any tips on this?
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Set up your phone in the developer's options so that holding the back key completely shuts down apps you are done with. Grab something like memory booster lite to see how much RAM you have left and which ornery apps refuse to get out of memory.
[Epic 4G General] XxLostSoulxX:
Change the I/0 Scheduler & Governor combo
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Yeah, been through all the combinations. It works until a reboot (save as boot settings was chosen in VC and in Performance settings) and with the same settings suddenly it don't go to 100Mhz. I have 2 boots in a row where it is working so feeling lucky at the moment....seems to have a mind of its own.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
I did the exact same thing, created a folder on my main screen with direct dial contacts in there.

And what options do you have chosen that is actually sticking through boot? Next question would be when you save boot settings, do you choose the init.d script or the startup service?

At least, I'm assuming you're doing this through voltage control, but let me know if that's not right.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Yes. I have deadline and ondemand right now. Voltage Control still shows 200 as minimum even though it is going to 100. I chose the default setting, not init.d script. I didn't think they were working with CM9 yet. And in settings of CM9 Performance I selected 100 Mhz minimum (hit it 3 times to be sure) and save settings on boot. I plugged in the charger and rebooted since charge always runs at 100 Mhz when 100 Mhz is working. I checked it after rebooting and it runs at 100. Mhz. I always reboot with a charge cord on now and it seems to be sticking. Booting without it and it jumps to 200Mhz. Only have 2 days of data so far so YMMV.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
Cool, thanks for the info. It's interesting you noted how it seems to stick when you reboot with a charger in, but not when you don't.
[Epic 4G General] XxLostSoulxX:
I never save as boot settings wait till it all loads and choose my profile. I use vr | ondemand or conservative
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
That doesn't work for me. There are times I reboot without a charge cord and there is no combination that will get it to go to 100 Mhz. I like to reboot every morning after a full charge so will see if Day 3 it still sticks.
[Epic 4G General] hayzooos:
You know, I was thinking about something like this. I have TB auto run at 4:00am each morning, and I know one of the options after it's done is to reboot. Maybe I'll try that and see if that helps anything.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
I notice that over time especially after using the browser that mamory drops some and can't be recovered and the phone lags just a little so got in the habit of rebooting every morning while on the charger and pulling it off when Spare Parts says it's full, not the lockscreen.