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[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
Text notifications have been working on my device with B4pre8 - which B4 are you using? Did you verify md5? Although it is less likely that a md5 mismatched download would still flash correctly enough to boot up, it isn't impossible...

If the md5 matches, maybe it was a bad flash (even if the file is good, a one-off glitch can occur on rare occasions)? Or, if you flashed over a previous version, perhaps there is bad data that isn't interacting well with the newer beta...

Re-flashing might correct the issue, and if it doesn't, then a clean install (wipe data and re-flash again) may do the trick... if you don't want to go that route just yet, provide a detailed description of your current installation process (rom version, settings that were changed, etc.), and we'll see if any other suggestions come to mind
[Epic 4G Android Development] x.data:
well after a few reboots the notifications were still not working, but then the process crashed, and now they are coming up fine. odd..

thanks though. but yeah im using the newest pre beta 4, not much changed from standard settings.
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
It sounds like the process was choking on some bad data (no idea where from) - the crash and restart potentially could have caused said data to be purged and replaced (for lack of a better description). If it happens again, running logcat while a friend sends texts may be helpful - we can go into more detail about that if it becomes necessary.

Regardless, I'm glad to hear that it started working correctly for you :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] jlc403:
Bluetooth broken...need advice

Hi all...basically, I can't get my phone to repair with my car since the individualized MAC address for CM9 was implemented. It was working perfectly in CM9 Beta 1 and 2.

I can't get it to work at all now.

I cannot see other devices and nothing can discover me. The bluetooth radio seems to be turning on and off effectively based upon the fact that the BT address turns on and off in status.

I am running STOCK CM9beta4pre8 with FC19modem.

I tried going back to stock EC05. now I can't get bluetooth to pair....everything else in the phone is working perfectly.

It seems to be too much of a coincidence that the flash from beta 2 to beta 3 or B3 to B4 (don't remember which) broke the radio.

Is it tied to the modem at all? Would a radio flash change anything?

Any ideas? Might need to bring it in as the radio might have gone bad...

Thanks for the help!

-Josh
[Epic 4G Android Development] colema19:
problem viewing MMS?

I'm on CM9b3 and I seem to be having an odd problem viewing a received mms. My search results seem to center around sending problems, so...

I received a standard picture message, and the message I think has been handled fine, but when I hit the play button, it flashes the image up on the screen and then immediately returns back to the message list. Is there a fix for this?

Thank you!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayzooos:
This may not be an error at all. What device was the picture coming from? I know sometimes when an MMS is sent, it's sent almost like a slideshow, even if just one picture. This would cause the picture to show for 3-4 seconds, and then take you back to the message like you stated.

Just something to think about depending on who originated the message, and what device they were sending it from.
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
I tested this to and from work today. With the phone plugged into the car charger, I had no Bluetooth issues whatsoever. Previously without the charger connected, I could expect a few drops within that short period of time. Thanks for looking into it!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Marvlet:
No theme, running stock. Thought maybe bad download but after redownload same issue.
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
Have you tried a clean install? Your existing data may be borked, and it might be data that is not overwritten during the flash... this is the only way I can think of to restore that to what it is supposed to be
[Epic 4G Android Development] wtogami:
CM9 beta4 Release Notes

Epic CM Blog: CM9 beta4 Release Notes

CM9 beta4 is contains mainly new features merged into CM9 since beta3 like Lockscreen Weather/Calendar and a new option to disable the IME switcher. We also added CIFS and FUSE to kernel and fixed some minor bugs. See the changelog within for more details.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
You guys are truly AWESOME. En Route to install ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] M3shuggah:
Hey guys, are there any show stopper bugs from using this on a daily basis?

I know many of you are using this and have been using this, but I don't root for myself - I root my girlfriend's phone. She doesn't have the technical ability nor the patience for a phone that only works some of the time.

Right now I have her on the stable CyanogenMod 7 version, but I'd like her to get used to ICS so she can use Google Chrome.
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
My experience is mostly problem free. Only tiny bugs here and there. I've never had a random reboot or freeze since beta 2. The only force close I've had has been fixed on the latest release. And my battery life with moderate use is more than acceptable. My 1800 mah battery takes me 15-20 hours daily. I'd put it on my wife's phone if her Heroc could run it :p
[Epic 4G Android Development] M3shuggah:
Great news. I've been wanting to give her this ROM for at least a month now but have hesitated on doing it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rafosky:
:D:D:D WAIT NO MORE, You wont regret it!!!!!!!! This ROM is truly awesome. It have been my daily ROM since beta 1 and it's keep getting better:D:D:D

:cool::cool::cool:My Epic 4g it's a totally new phone with this ROM:cool::cool::cool:
[Epic 4G Android Development] Zeinzu:
Is this build any different than Pre8? Just wanna know if I should bother downloading again or not.

Sent from my SPH-D700 CM9 ANDROID 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
I'm running it and can't tell the difference from pre 8. But why not try? It only takes 5-10 minutes :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] Zeinzu:
No, it doesn't. Sprint's service cut out where I am right now and I've been roaming half the day. Before that happened I managed to download and install Pre8. I would like to update and don't mind the hella slow download but it wouldn't be worth my time if this is just Pre8 renamed and repackaged. This is why I'm asking the "developers" if there are any differences. I don't need to know what they are. I just need to know if the builds are identical or if there are changes.

Sent from my SPH-D700 CM9 ANDROID 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
Sorry to hear that. I was making a wifi assumption.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Zeinzu:
You have no idea how much I wish I had wifi at my gf's house...

Sent from my SPH-D700 CM9 ANDROID 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] Marvlet:
Clean install did the trick. Thanks! Completely forgot to try that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
It's looking slow at work so I'm going to give b4 an intsall. Just hope nobody needs me urgently!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Devtodi:
Can I install over beta 3 by simply clearing caches? Do I need to wipe data? And it looks like the same gapps, yes?
[Epic 4G Android Development] MikeEx:
yes

no

Don't flash gapps unless its newer or you have wiped data. Might cause purchasing issues.
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
My 4G is significantly slower on b4. I used to be around 4 Mbps. Could this be a modem issue? I'm on EL30.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Devtodi:
Done and done. Thanks. Looks sweet. I will love CM9 forever until I get my GS3.:D
[Epic 4G Android Development] kbeason:
"Add-on Boot Animation Remover" did not work, from this page:

http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/02/flashable-bootanimations-for-epic-4g.html

Also, I updated from beta3 without wiping, but I did use Titanium Backup and created a update.zip and flashed it. When I booted into beta4 all my settings and apps are still there, it's like nothing has changed! Is this normal? I checked Settings->About Phone and confirmed I'm running beta4 now.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MeetFace:
Yes normal behavior if you didn't wipe data
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
Yes, settings migrate from beta3 to beta4 so long as you don't wipe data.

Am going to try the animations fix from February, now I am curious. :D

*edit: @meetface, ha ha blam: same answer! (Sync must be off for me, tapa wasn't showing your post at all!?!)

sent from today's Android 4.0.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] M3shuggah:
Okay I installed beta4, but I have a question: If you append the 1/X messages in the Messages App, is there a way for the X/X to be appended to the beginning of the messages and not the end?

I guess I am just used to seeing it at the beginning. It looks very weird for a word to be cutoff. Ex: Sett(1/2) ings. (2/2).
[Epic 4G Android Development] b16flybye:
What are the benefits to CM9 on our device? CM7 gingerbread has seemed sub par for the epic. I ran CM9 and I enjoyed its difference, but I still question what the hype is all about.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dante of the Inferno:
In general, it's because CM9 is the only way the Epic 4G is getting Android 4.X, along with ICS versions of Google Play apps. If the question is why there is hype around CM9, then you should question what you like about ICS at all.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rafosky:
CM9 beta4 for Epic 4G Release Notes says:

Release Notes

If you have trouble with auto rotation after enabling the settings in the Customization Guide, try calibrating your sensors with the temporary FC09 sdcard utility.

Does this mean that I will have to do the "calibrating" thing again if I flash beta4?:confused::confused::confused: Because right now it's working with beta3...
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
It means you may; thankfully that process only takes a few minutes.

OS that will NEVER be released to SG1 + Beta = you may have to do a thing or two more than once.

small price really :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rafosky:
:D:D:DIt's ok. It's a price that I'm willing to pay, and like you said, just take a few minutes. I'm just asking since I'm not a pro. Thank for your quick response;););)
[Epic 4G Android Development] colema19:
I meant to update my original message, but the 5 minute posting limit caused me to foget to come back to it. Yeah, I found that my exact behavior was reported as an issue already, I assume that must be what I'm seeing.

Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] kbeason:
I can't get any owner info to display on lockscreen. I put two alpha words less than 7 chars each in the field but I don't see them.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Generalhead:
I had no problems getting owner info to display. I entered my name followed by my email address. It displays right under the clock and date and alarm info.
[Epic 4G Android Development] kbeason:
Nevermind, it shows up now. Yay!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ladams00:
Keep it up Warren! beta4 is running nicely on top of beta3 :) I'll have another donation for your group next week :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] hotpocketdeath:
I only needed to calibrate once when I first installed Beta3. I haven't needed to do it again with Beta 4 or with any of the pre-releases.
[Epic 4G Android Development] wtogami:
FWIW I've never had to do this myself.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Systom:
my MMS pictures no longer auto-load in text messages, it pops up but I have to click a download button in order for it to load, is there any fix for this or should I just reflash?

things I've noticed about beta4 as well as far as themes go, previously with CM9 Themes, my phone would not fully theme, primarily the power button menu, which does theme now which is awesome.
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
B4 initially was working really well. I installed on top of b3 and had no problems but now I think I might have found some sort of bug. This morning my phone started giving me the error "contacts has stopped working" so that means I cannot use my phone app. I did a permissions fix and rebooted and as soon as it booted up it gave me the same error. I tried opening it multiple times but to no avail. I just did a full wipe and fresh install and again as soon as I boot up I get the "contacts has stopped working" error so for the time being I cannot use the phone app.
[Epic 4G Android Development] CapsLockKey:
I ran into that problem as well with one of the pre Beta 4's. A reboot of the phone fixed it. Hasn't happen again since so far.
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
I wish it were as easy as that. Unfortunately I've gone as far as doing a fresh install with the same results.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Andy_nu:
try downloading/ transferring it with a different cable, a file might of got corrupt during the download
[Epic 4G Android Development] Ragnar:
Have you tried clearing data for contacts and dialer?

Sent from a phone...
[Epic 4G Android Development] Jesse6749:
I flashed this over beta3 last night and so far no problems, it is running a smooth as butter. :D :D :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] Gust30:
The CM9 team is amazing!! Been bouncing between CM9 and AOKP. Just installed Beta 4 over pre 8..,.I think that I have found my daily!!! Thanks again CM9!! Your work is awesome!!!!

My Android 4.04 Epic 4G!! WHAT!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] racosta201045:
Apollo music really bites...this interface is not what I need...Album art is all mixed up..seems like the EQ quality went down dramatically...and themes are so bad.....But the ROM is smooth...I flashed the Shadow kernel and up'd the cpu...Perfect combo..
[Epic 4G Android Development] shouck886:
On page 262, I posted about lack of txt notification sounds on Pre8. I just looked through & didn't see a reply, but I can verify that Beta 3, doesn't happen. Beta 4, it does. If I'm IN the thread that should be causing a notification ding, I get no sound. If I'm ANYWHERE else, home, FB, etc, it dings.

I did a fresh install of Beta 4, wiping data, cache, and dalvik, all twice, flashed Beta 4, gapps, and the issue is there on the first boot. I haven't gone back to Beta 3, but when I went back to Beta 3 from Pre 8, it was fixed.

A few pages back, I saw someone with a similar issue, and it crashed & then all of a sudden started working. It's not crashing for me, and it's definitely not dinging when I get a txt.

Otherwise, the CM9 team has brought me back from the Motorola Admiral! Thanks everyone, loving ICS on the epic!
[Epic 4G Android Development] faheem5:
i have the same issue.. if in the txt thread.. no sound notification.. outside of txt thread or application.. sound notification works for incoming texts
[Epic 4G Android Development] amateurhack:
Thanks to all the devs. This is wonderful.

Thanks particularly for returning to the larger icons in the notification drawer. Makes it easier to see what you are doing when you have brightness all the way down and you are trying to change it in bright sunlight and wearing sunglasses. =) It's a small thing, but oh so helpful.

Keep up the great work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TechnoGeezer:
Hate to ask, but did you check the md5 of the file you flashed? Perhaps a bad DL or file corruption during transfer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
That one didn't cross my mind. Reason being it worked perfectly on my initial flash over b3 but then stopped working a few hours later. I will give it a look when I can get to a computer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Generalhead:
Might be better to download MD5 Checker from the play store so that you can make sure the file on your phone is not corrupt.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
I have had bad downloads/flashes that seem to work well until they don't. I have had weird things like missing recovery, messaging app FCs and other things that were fixed by a new download and flash. Should always try that first. For extreme errors an odin and clean install. Then if your error is still there, report the bug.
[Epic 4G Android Development] rickyq12:
Hey guys, I'm currently on Beta 2...I know that if I'm just 'updating' to a new build...all I have to do is flash right over without wiping.

But, skipping Beta 3 and going to Beta 4...can I just flash the new build with out wiping anything?

Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
Yes, just flash.........also, if you haven't got it already, try flashing GApps 429 right after flashing beta4.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DonToolBag:
Flashed last night, this version is running absolutely fantastic. Seems snappier and speedier than previous builds - but that is purely an anecdotal observation. I've been using these beta's as my daily drivers and they have been working fantastic.

I read a lot of people that have other problems listed here from time to time that I never experience. And I notice a lot of people due backups of text messages, app. data, etc. If possible, just start with a clean wipe, and due an app restore and bring it back to life from there. I never do any restore of data, just leave everything on my SD card. And I seem to get kinda "lucky" in not having any other issues. (Also, I do use Google Voice for texting, so that solves my problem of restoring messages.)

Thanks again for this release, loving it!

DTB
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Quick question to all

Battery lasts 5 to 6 hours (both stock 1500ma and anker 1800ma) with light to moderate use. Historically, id get 9 to 10 hours with the same use.

Also, when the phone is plugged in and charging, it won't actually take a charge if its being used. I can plug it in at work and stream pandora (with the screen off), and the battery will not only continue to discharge, but will get hot (110+ degrees). Same happens if I'm plugged in and reading the news...battery will continue to slightly discharge and heat up. I tried a reflash with no success. This happened for the week that I was running alpha 3 (before I flashed 4).

Battery use chart is showing android os has used 40% of my bat so far today (off charger for 2 hours, down to 72% with no use).

I was having similar problems with my last rom (peoples 2.2), but not nearly as bad.

Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Android Development] epicnoob66:
Download better battery stats
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
My friend just had a similar issue with one of his chargers - if he was doing anything at all while plugged in, the battery would not charge. When it got warm from being connected, it would actually start to drain faster than it could charge.

He then pointed out that he was using the charger for his bluetooth, so I checked the power ratings. His stock charger is rated at 700ma, but the BT charger only put out 180ma. The problem went away when he switched to the properly rated charger.

So, what is the output of the charger you are using? The voltage will be the same for any device that can charge via USB (5V), but the amperage varies. Our phones need a charger rated at around 700ma, or 0.7a
[Epic 4G Android Development] sockaplaya22:
Aokp vs cm9

Trying to decide whether I should flash Cm9 4 or Aokp 38 ... suggestions?
[Epic 4G Android Development] amateurhack:
I think I would flash one, give it a spin for a couple days, and then do the same with the other. It all comes down to what you like.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ÜBER™:
Its really personal preference. Aokp has a lot more cherry picks and customization. While Cm9 has minimal tweaks. They tend to be cautious about adding too many things at once. Less room for error. Try both see which you like best. Flash one play around set your phone up. Make a nandriod and flash the other. See which fits you best.
[Epic 4G Android Development] StoneRyno:
Sounds like one or more misbehaving apps. Use the previously mentioned better battery stats to see what is keeping the device awake (wake locks). Other tools that may be helpful are cpu spy and systempanel lite (shows active apps, active processes/services, and cached apps along with cpu time app type amount of RAM used all wrapped up in a nice GUI).
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
If it is your charger, then you'll be wasting time - check the charger first.

Then follow these other excellent suggestions if the charger isn't the culprit :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] ninja_unmatched:
I tried to upgrade from 3 to 4 and gmail and playstore just FC while google as an option as an account to add disappeared. Just restored for now...
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
Try reflashing and before rebooting flash the latest gapps. Reboot and see what happens. If that doesn't work, a fresh install with a data wipe ought to fix it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] epicnoob66:
flash the gaps again
[Epic 4G Android Development] danipoak:
I'm on AOKP right now since I have been having problems with CM9. Honestly I'm anxious to get CM9 working again. AOKP is stable but I really like the feel of CM9 better.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Great idea! It's downloaded.

In the few hours I've been running it, it seems that the following two are at the top of the list by a wide margin:

PowerManagerService

Deleted_Wake_Locks

In the first few hours (before I swapped batteries for a charged one) deleted_wake_locks was showing 50.6%, and powermanagerservice was at 40.5%

With a fully charged battery in for the last hour, powermanagerservice is 86.7% and deleted_wake_locks is at 17%

Just because someone mentioned it, I'm only using stock samsung chargers that have always worked in the past. My battery is still dropping by about 15% per hour with very light use.

Anyone have any ideas? :confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] RandoShadow:
I just upgraded from Beta 3 to beta 4pre3 and now I can not copy/paste into the text messaging or anytime I try to paste text
[Epic 4G Android Development] propjockey:
I just tested this to double check and copy/paste works fine for me inside messaging as well as pasteing from text copied outside of messaging.
[Epic 4G Android Development] RandoShadow:
I guess I will re-flash and try again
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
I think powermanagerservice is a wake lock that will always be present when the phone is connected to a charger - the phone does not sleep while charging, and that service is a part of the reason (it's more of a symptom - the reason has to do with the fact that the charging system is "intelligent" - it uses software to monitor the battery status, to determine when it is fully charged and so forth, instead of old-school charging methods that would over-charge the battery if you didn't unplug in time)

I'm not sure about the deleted_wake_locks...

How old is your battery? I've been having similar battery drain (not quite as bad, but enough to notice), and I have eliminated all excessive wake locks, and disabled unnecessary synchronizations, etc... my battery is as old as the Epic (got mine the week Sprint released it) - perhaps we both just have old, worn out batteries?
[Epic 4G Android Development] rickyq12:
Which Kernel is recommended for the new build?

Went through the release notes but didn't see any links for kernels.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Speedin07si:
The kernel that comes w/ the rom.

Sent from My Epic Ice Cream Sandwich With Sprinkles!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] rickyq12:
OK cool, thanks. Just wanted to make sure.

I take it as the kernel was updated from the last 2 builds, correct?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
I run two batteries: the original, and a brand new 1800ma Anker.

One of the other symptoms I'm having is the excessive heat when the phone is plugged in and I'm streaming pandora or actively browsing the internet. The battery won't take a charge (but it doesn't discharge...it just stays static at the % it was when plugged in), and the battery temp rockets to 110+ degrees. I've been doing this at work for over a year, and only started having this problem recently.