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[Motorola Photon 4G] couponfork:
I'm an avid MIUI fan, got the Photon last week (got rid of my Nexus S 4G), I'm just curious, the MIUI for the Nexus S 4G was extremely unstable. How does MIUI for the Photon compare to stock? How is the stability and battery life?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Works:

Phone

Data

Wifi

GPS

Camera

Muic

Themes

Wifi Tether

USB Tether

Youtube

Not so much:

Video playback (Netflix)

Camcoder (camera Illusion works somewhat from what I have been told)

Not working:

4G

I use it as a daily driver....have since I started working on this rom back in Feb. Overall, it seems to get better with each release. I would recommend using the Aroma installation (though you may need to flash CM9 or some other ICS rom first to get the libs needed for the Aroma installer to work properly...DO NOT WIPE before flashing...please), as it has less issues...I'm better at building it, honestly.

Battery life has been really good for me. I will say this: GPS is a battery killer...will drain you dead very quickly. I usually keep it off unless I'm using it...same with BT and Wifi. No sense in having those processes running and scanning for compatible devices all day.

:)
[Motorola Photon 4G] couponfork:
Thank you for such a quick response. All of the things not working are not important to me so that is a definite bonus. Another question I had, I know with the Nexus S 4G on MIUI that there was no ability to do SMS split, therefor any text over 160 chars become symbols. Is that the case with the Photon as well? Also I didn't notice MMS on the list of working/not working, is MMS functional?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
MMS works. I've had no issues with the split of sms, but I don't often do huge sms transmits...
[Motorola Photon 4G] couponfork:
Alrighty, thank you so much for the information/time. I'll post my results with SMS split after I get the chance to unlock/root/flash.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Anytime! I'm always active on the threads I biuld for, so if you have any questions, let me know. Cheers!
[Motorola Photon 4G] naturecannon:
Finally unlocked my Photon......just installed this rom and loving it!! Although I do have a few questions. Searched this thread and may have overlooked the topic.

How do I get rid of the foreign language that is here and there in rom??

Also how do I get rid of the "raoming fees" notification?

EDIT: is language due to standard version? I just noticed a few more versions on jokersax. Hmmm......Aroma 0r 6.1?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
There is a non Chinese lock screen posted on jokersax.com :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] armyranger251:
I got it working I've had a couple of reboots but I'm goin to keep it on and see how it acts after everything settles down
[Motorola Photon 4G] bytethegroove:
Changelog preview of MIUI 2.5.25

Recommended updates this week:

1. Improve the loading speed of the Albums in MIUI Gallery. Viewing of pictures in albums load up to 5 times faster than previously. The first time you open the app it will re-cache files so please give it a few minutes to do this.

2. Improvement to T9 search efficiency and overall memory footprint and space used for database reduced significantly.

3. New night mode. 50% improvement.

4. Text editor to add magnifying glass function. Long press text to have it appear in the magnified view. Function derivived from IOS.

5. System security layer using JINSHANSecurity provider. Providing Anti-Virus security to ensure the system stays clean and secured.

6. MI-ONE camera zoom functionality improved

Finally a new version of the traffic monitoring application will be included this week.

Full change log on Friday as usual.

enjoy!

peace

byte
[Motorola Photon 4G] dxl880517:
Thanks! So will the new build be based on 0.6.9?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
I'm working on that right now. It's borking a LOT. There are at least 4 libs that don't work with MIUI at all from 0.6.9 build, which brings the total number to 7 in the last 4 releases of CM9. Also, I'm running into some fun when I did get it booting...it was LIGHTNING fast, but every other app I tried immediately FCed...LOL

I'll get it figured out :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Actually, we're going to skip right over 0.6.9 and go right to 0.6.9.1 :) I have it built. Just have to finish a couple things, test it, then it will be uploaded
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
2.5.18 based on 0.6.9.1 CM9 will be up in about 20 minutes on Jokersax.com. Please...use Torrent version if at all possible. The server is really overloaded from having the first release of CM9 in almost 3 weeks, so it will help to keep things from messing up if we use torrent

CHANGELOG:

Based on 0.6.9.1

Chinese removed from Lockscreen

Tweaked prop option.

Gapps updated to latest Jokersax version :)

Preferred Kernel is the Standard (that's the one built for 0.6.9.1

Cheers!

---------- Post added at 10:18 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:02 PM ----------

LINK UP ON JOKERSAX.COM Cheers!
[Motorola Photon 4G] naturecannon:
Running 2.5.18 and its like having a brand new photon. Enjoy the rom very much.

one problem with many versions of this rom.....I get roaming fees in the status bar with no 3g unless I go to Mobile networks/ system select/ and choose home only. I have data roaming enabled. How do I get data roaming with this from and anyone else having this issue?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
LOL! "Roaming Fees" in the status bar is what comes up when you are roaming. I'm a sarcastic prick, which is why it comes up that way. I set it up that way :)

If you used the "forced roaming" ril, you will have this almost constantly, as this will push you onto the Verizon network.
[Motorola Photon 4G] dianoga7:
If there were some kind of feed for new releases I could set my server up to automatically download and help seed new torrents.

Alternatively I could set it up to scrape the pertinent pages every hour or so for new magnet links and go that way. Maybe I'll look into that option.
[Motorola Photon 4G] naturecannon:
I guess what I am trying to say is "automatic" is a guaranteed data killer for me no matter where I am. Only receive emails/Gmail.

. "Home only" is the only option that gives me data.

Never had a roaming issue on stock from. Is there another setting I need to tweak?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Did you use the Aroma installer version? If so, did you choose standard Ril or Forced Roam Ril? If you used Forced Roam, you will need to reinstall and choose the standard Ril.
[Motorola Photon 4G] bricky23:
Also make sure you check to enable data when roaming in network settings
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
DROP!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
I'm going to be setting up a new thread so that I can keep the OP updated. Spleef has been VERY busy building other roms at this time. Link will be up shortly :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] naturecannon:
Aroma forced roam and tweaked cdma. I will do as u suggest.

Thanks for your help and awesome work. Very impressed with rom besides few minor issues and picky install due to ones custom choices and device.

Well worth it. I will visit you button tomorrow and drop some in the bucket.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Yeah...forced roam can be a killer...I know Joker had some issues with that one and Sprint (apparently, they don't like having to pay Verizon for us to use their network the majority of the time...LOL).

It's a pretty solid rom. It's been my fav since I started working on it in Feb. I have helped with builds of almost every other ICS rom for Photon or Atrix (save for CM9....Joker builds that source, so not much tweaking I can really do to that), but always come back to this one :)

I appreciate it :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
NEW MIUI PHOTON Thread

MIUI.us wanted me to have a standardized OP for their official releases. I needed to re-do the thread so that I have access to the OP rather than have to rely on Spleef to have to constantly update it for me. :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] ubuntunerd:
please check out this icon pack I put together for miui v4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673722
[Motorola Photon 4G] spleef:
going to get this one locked please guys post in the new thread .....

please lock her down.....thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] Moscow Desire:
Thread Closed and re-directed

At the request of the rom Devs involved in this project, All new posts are now requested to post at this link....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1673601

As this is a combined effort, it makes sense to post where all Devs involved can deal with any issues in one place.

Thanks for understanding.

Your friendly neighborhood Moderator...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
Long story short my nexus got sent to warranty by accident/someone else's mistake.. before I could flash factory rom and lock bootloader.

I'm pissed off and worried. The problem was that the charging jack gives issues. At times it charges properly, other times it thinks its through USB. Once a charger is connected after rebooting, the phone thinks the charger is always connected even after you remove the charger.

Will they look at this and say its a software problem (even though its not) and send it back with a voided warranty? Or will they change the part without checking software or even better send me a refurb right away? Or will I just get it unfixed where I can flash to factory then send back?

I really don't know what to do. So far its been 9 days since it was sent.

For those wondering I'm in Toronto.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shoman24v:
Did you try a different cable at least?

I have a random HTC cable that is bad (I think) says it's charging via USB when It's on AC, it even charges at USB speed. My original cable was loosing connection so I ordered a new one from Amazon for $6.99 (spend over $25 to get free ship)

http://www.amazon.com/Mediabridge--...8TIK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1331187364&sr=8-5

In my honest opinion, rooting a phone shouldn't affect hardware like your USB port. My cable went bad from dropping my phone from my desk to my chair mat cause my chair would catch the cord and pull the phone. New cable fits nice and tight ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nikulogical:
I know for a fact its faulty hardware. It's actually a common issue with this phone http://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=23789
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] avelasqu:
Is there a way to customize the Contact: SMS and Email Notifications within the Contacts application or is a 3rd app needed?

I know there is a section for Ringtone, but what about SMS and Email?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] melinton:
Im not sure even 3rd party apps can do it..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] one5:
Email notifications come from Gmail or the Email app so custom notifications are not possible. I think Handcent SMS has the option to assign a contact a custom ringtone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Aviator747:
Ya, I was there was a way to have a custom sound for each notification. Email, text, etc...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] flipq88:
For emails i dont think so, for text you can use a 3rdparty sms like gosms or handcent, or you can use ringo https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.electricpocket.ringo

Sent from Flip's SGS2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thecolorifix:
It would be a bit of work but you could get Gmail label notifier and make labels for different contacts and then assign specific sounds to the labels.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Dark Nightmare:
How to Change tones

The phone is capable of doing it by itself without the need of a third party app, simply go into the app you wish to change the notification tone for example gmail.

1. Open app>menu button>more> then go into settings

2. Choose which account if you have multiple accounts or just select your account then go all the way to the bottom where it says labels to notify and choose your inbox. It's set to default by default which is the notification set generally in your phones settings.

3. Choose whatever notification tone you want, be it a custom one you added yourself into the notifications folder on your internal or sd card memory or ones that are on the phone by default and voila! You're set.

Example 2 SMS app (default since I use that one)

1. Open app (obviously)>menu button>settings

2. scroll all the way to the bottom and choose "select ringtone", it's set at default just like the default on gmail, changing this doesn't change your default, only changes the tone for sms app.

Have fun changing your notification tones to be able to differentiate different forms of mail, same method works for fb messenger etc, only app I haven't found a way to change the tone is yahoo mail, but that's unique so I have no need to change it.

Hope this helps.^_^
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] H4xz3n:
Hi there I am installing this rom, and I am just wondering what I am supposed to do with the REMOVE CRT ON/OFF file that is included, sorry there isn't much explained about it.

Cheers
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jazzmoe76:
I could be wrong, bit I think that was a patch for older builds of the rom. I believe it is fixed in the newest versions. If you receive calls and your screen stays black, then run it. If not, don't bother.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] H4xz3n:
Cheers will do thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] silverwind:
Hi,

I am planning to root my EVO 3D GSM this weekend.

However, just this morning I received the notification from HTC that there is an update relating to security fix via OTA. It said that my current stock rom 1.22.707.3 will be updated to 1.22.707.4.

Should I update it before unlocking and rooting?

Thanks in advance :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Pete1612:
Hey, I'm searching for the best Radio Modem for the T989 since I have constandly data loss on my phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iLeopard:
Please search next time, really its not that hard:

Hard to say which one is the best. What you could do is test all of the compatible ones and see which one works best for YOU.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426001&highlight=modem
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Hi, so there is a problem which occurred few days ago.

I charged my phone till 100% and went to uni. When I came back, my phone's battery was dead. so from then it began. Now all the time my battery drains in about than 2 hours. In addition to that, the back of the phone is really hot all the time (especially at the top). Are there any problems with processor?

Here is a picture of battery usage:

By the way, I did not make or receive any calls in these few hours.

Has anyone faced this kind of a problem? How can I fix my phone? Can it be a virus? Would Factory data reset solve this issue? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] republicano:
there is a fault somewhere, the system and the dialer was 70% of your battery, the screen is usually the component that consumes the most, but that was only 2%,

im at 2 hours, display 50% usage, 99% remaining .

you need to tell us what rom and programs you have running, try get advance task killer to see what programs you got running in the background or a battery program from market,seems like you phone is running at full clock the whole time hence the heat,the battery should be fine.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jzmtl:
In battery stats, press the graph on top to enlarge that, and take a screenshot.

The back where camera is is where heat from CPU comes out, sounds like something is seriously cranking it there.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grishm:
background apps

there may be some apps that run in background..

if you have any kind of battery saver app.. try uninstalling that..

i had faced similar prob.. i removed all such apps.. including the one's i didnt use at all...

now i have a much better battery..

P.S. i have a unrooted phone with default ROM & kernal.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bpivk:
Wipe the phone and test if the problem is gone. This sounds like a wakelock. You can use Better Battery Stats to check for wakelocks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
Watchdog from the market is also useful - if there's a rogue app eating your CPU, it'll find it and you can kill it manually. The lite version is more than good enough.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warrez:
i fail to notice that there isnt mention of better battery stats here? and ive seen this kind of issue many time where the phone heats up like pocket heater... usually its problem with hardware... if it doesnt get fix by wipe&flash or looking at better battery stats then next thing should be looking for hardware malfunction
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] B3311:
10 char:) ----
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] santhoshar:
I have noticed the same problem for my SGS2 also. Sometimes, on topside of the mobile was getting extremely hot, and battery draining quickly. My Mobile is not rooted and my android version is 2.3.4. Hopefully once ICS installed, may be this problem will be eliminated.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Even when I am charging my phone when it's on, it is not charging up, it is discharging..

I can't connect my phone to my pc anyhow right now even via Kies, so I cannot post screenshots of Watchdog or anything.

I'll try to fix that and update you with the details.

I do not want to wipe all the data, so that's why I'm looking for an alternative solution.

If I won't be able to find one - then I'll have to stick to this one ( Wiping all the data out..)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
This is bad enough I would recommend re-flashing a stock ROM, and a full wipe.

In my opinion, it will probably be much easier to do this, and re-set everything back up, than it is to try to track down what is causing this behavior.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Well, I would do so now if my phone would connect to my laptop via usb. and I could back up everything, but it doesn't. And.. How am I supposed to re-flash it when the computer doesn't recognise my phone?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Sorry, I totally stopped reading after the first sentence. Missed you saying the phone won't connect to your computer. Why won't it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandip.banik:
Try This,hope this helps!

If your PC is not recognizing your phone, uninstall KIES, restart your PC, download the offline USB drivers from here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956

install the drivers,and again restart your PC, and connect your phone,guess this should do it! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Like I would know. Even Kies doesn't recognise my phone. And I can't connect to a computer even using Kies Air.

I'll try this. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Ok, I just tried it, but it did not work.

I am frustrated..

Edit:

Ok, I'm adding some pictures. Maybe that would help.

As you see, Watchdog didn't find anything and, as I said, it is discharging even when I'm trying to charge it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mcjim113:
Is there anyway you can get better battery stats on the phone to see if you have a wakelock? As the phone is quite obviously not going to sleep. Dialer seems very high seeing as you stated you had not used the phone :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
Maybe I should rephrase. What happens when you connect the phone to the computer via usb?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
How do you expect me to get better battery stats? My phone is even discharging when I charge it. I can charge it up to 100% when my phone is off. And then the battery would drain in about 2 hours or so.

Literally, nothing. There's not even a tray icon saying that some device has been connected, or that sound when you connect anything via usb. Other usb drives (e.g. External Hdd, usb stick) work just fine..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mcjim113:
There is a program called better battery stats it can give info on wakelocks, whether it's a program or process or kernel related, google for it you will find it. When you do post the results and we can try to help. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jzmtl:
Better battery stats is the name of an app. Your phone is not going into sleep, and BBS tells you which app is preventing your phone from doing it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
This sounds like the USB port on the phone is fried, and could be related to the massive battery drain. Possibly some moisture got in the port or something. Could have also damaged the battery control chip.

In any case, even if Kies isn't working, and you don't have the Samsung drivers installed, your computer should STILL react when you plug it in. and as you said, other USB devices work on your computer. So it sounds like a hardware failure on your phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Oh god.. I feel like a retard now. :D

I didn't think "Better battery stats" is an app name.

But this app is £1.74..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ctomgee:
It's somewhere here on xda free for xda users.

EDIT: ah, in fact, in the link from jzmtl above is to the app's thread, and the .apk is attached.

EDIT 2: Mcjim113 actually linked the apk directly below.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mcjim113:
The Link is here

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=896036&d=1328893129
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sandip.banik:
i might as well agree with him ..

The same kind of thing had happened to me, not to the USB port,but to the circuit board,there was some liquid in there and my battery was draining like crazy.say around 7hours..one cycle..i took it to the Samsung Service Centre,and i literally threatened them(in India,a lil bit is necessary, :p )..so they replaced the entire circuit board..the phone works like charm..

My suggestion would be, try this as well,

go to "settings--> applications--> Development--> TICK USB DEBUGGING" and then try connecting the USB..

if this does not work, id suggest u to revert to stock firmware,(hope ur not rooted,since ur USB is not readable)..use the USB JIG,to reset the counter and visit the Samsung Service Centre!

All the BEST! :) :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t4d15:
Ok, I was fiddling with those battery saving apps and some task managers. I cleared cache, killed all the processes and stuff. And now it's not getting hot anymore and the battery life seems to be pretty fair. But I still can't connect my phone to a computer.

I tried this, but it doesn't work. :/

When I plug the phone into the computer via usb, the phone is charging, but there is no response from a computer. It just does not react to my phone..

And well, yes, I have rooted my phone. :/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warrez:
try above first... if it doesnt work.. seriously do a full wipe and reflash.. if u want to backup some of ur datas/folders...

download dropbox apps from market and make new or sign into ur existing account then just upload freakin everything u want to backup (official dropbox apps doesnt support full folder sync/upload so use apps like foldersync it works with dropbox account)

and as for reflashing.. if u cnat get odin to detect ur phone.. u can use dropbox to flash..

first upload the rom into dropbox later download it into ur SGS2 then flash it via CWM

i know this is quite a roundway to do it.. but i cant think of better ideas right now...

PS. if u dont have CWM from my brain ur pretty much screwed

EDIT: lol u posted while i was writing.. anyhow.. i had the same problem yesterday when some of water got into my usb socket and the phone would charge but doesnt recognize that its connected to computer.. what i did was dry it (since i got water in it) and waited few hours plugged it into ANOTHER USB PORT from computer and voila worked
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahibunlimited:
U can also flash ur phone using mobile odin(u don't need to use a computer and it's done by a app in phone)

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