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[Galaxy S II Android Development] Chef_Tony:
Ok let me rephrase my previous post: this is not the place to generally discuss, whether this device can be bricked or not. Also, this Rom alone does not generally brick phones. So not everybody using this Rom will be affected by the risk of bricking.

And you might receive more help with your bricked unit on the general section or with a new post in Q& A because this thread is only visited by people using this Rom or interested in the Rom, while the more general sections are visited by all the Sgs2 XDA users. Also senior XDA geniuses like intratech or Chainfire might see it and be able to help, while nobody would search in Rom threads for problems like that.

Sorry if my previous post was misunderstood, it was not meant as a warning from my moderator position, but just an idea to keep the thread Rom related and get your issue more attention.

I am actually glad you brought this up and warn people about it. That information of course is important for this thread.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Roger00:
wrll as I use this Rom thats why I mentioned it, I didnt intend for it to develope into a discussion, only one post warning of the danger was my intention. Im sending my device to be jtaged tomorrow so no worries. But as from now I will never post to the forum again.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Erlanderterv:
I think you should re-consider this. I for one have found your previous posts of interest. Don't let a few rash posts cause this.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] vgbvictor:
the ROM is ok, but the problem I have is that I don't have the access to the microSD, neither to the outside SD, I just can see the files from the inside memory of the SG2.

Thanks for your anticipate answer.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mightyox:
Have you tried: /emmc

You can map it to /sdcard/external_sd (use the search).

This ROM is the best, not just OK. I tried many...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Batskoning:
Ota B3..? :D

I love to see the toggles work..
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
@Faryabb - will you be keeping Codeworkx kernel as default due to the issues with the latest Siyah kernel?

At least this way those who like to factory reset their rom everytime for a clean install (including myself) will be safe and then we can flash our prefered kernel.

Only a suggestion of course as you are the Master Rom Maker :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Erlanderterv:
Battery Life

Well since I have been reading this thread since Day 1 I knew that battery life was not an issue.

But after flashing yesterday I had terrible battery life and I had to work out why. I was loosing 5% per hour overnight.

Before flashing i rooted with CF-Root-SGS2-XX-OXA-LPS-v5.4-CWM5.zip and forgot to flash back with a stock kernel.

Have now flashed with XWLP8 kernel and have been off charge for over an hour and the battery is still 100%.

I think there is a lesson in this somewhere!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] obicom:
The final version 3.1 of Siyah kernel is published and (I hope) the 'brick' issue should never come up in this version.

Therefore Faryabb could implement the new release (no beta, no rc version).
[Galaxy S II Android Development] MAG88:
+ 1

Sent from my SGS2 powered by F1 GALAXYNEXUS and Siyahkernel
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
+ 2
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Don't discuss it here discuss it in siyah kernel thread as this ROM didn't caused this. I hope you understand.

Try taking out the battery then put the usb in it then put the battery back in and see if it even connects to the PC.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hornedfiend:
I haven't had any issues after flashing the siyah 3.1 rc6 and wiping my device. Right now I'm on final 3.1 and everything looks great, including battery life.

I hope the new B3 is out soon, because this has got to be the best rom I've ever tested on my device and I'm finally settling on something with my S2 :)

I've also installed the "notification toggles" app from the play store and it's feature complete now (cm9 quick toggles were all that this rom was missing):)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Toxic17:
Be aware that the EMMC and SDCARD mounts may change. this is due to nightly CM9 change.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] N!co:
Is there any way to record video in avi format instead of 3gp?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Gonna change mounts in B3 too.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] superleeds27:
How close are we to B3?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
I think I might be noticing a bit of a battery drain too and I may have done the same thing you have to cause it ... Did you flash the XWLP8 kernel and then reflash the rom to fix it? .. would it be possible to get a screenshot of ur 'About Phone' screen? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
for those that wanted call recording.

you might want to check out

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1222368
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Erlanderterv:
So far I've only flashed the XWLP8 kernel without reflaching the rom. Battery after 4 hours 29 minutes is 99%

I will probably re-flash the rom tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
Hi Guys I've been using this ROM and it works great now on B2 , I notice that when I go to landscape mode in Music player ( the built in one ) to see album art cover flow and then I can't return back to portrait mode by just re rotate the device , have to click home button and open the music player again and then it turns to portrait mode , anyone have this issue ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Just use another music player.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
Thank you for your inputs but I prefer the built in , it's very nice and clean interface will try to find another solution .
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
Thanks for that mate .. I'll try and flash the XWLP7 Kernel when I get home from work and see if it makes a difference.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Mr.Greg:
Try to clear data on music player in settings/app.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
Whilst we are on the topic of music players ... I really like the look and feel of the Google Play Music app, but I just cant find an easy way to create playlists, which is rather frustrating!! For some reason it doesn't let you multi-select songs to add!

Does anyone know of an easy way to create a play list on Google Play Music app?

Thanks.

P.S. I'm in the UK, so we don't actually have the Google Play Music service, just the app that came with this rom.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
New Google Apps are released! :D http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120422-signed.zip
[Galaxy S II Android Development] superleeds27:
Any idea whats changed?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Nope, not a single clue. :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
it doesnt matter...its NEW...and shiny!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] mzeshanhakeem:
gapps changelog:

22 April:

APKs and libs updated to 4.0.4 versions where available

Google Play Store's APK renamed from Vending.apk (Gingerbread standard) to Phonesky.apk (ICS standard)

Google Play Store updated to 3.5.16

Gmail removed as it is now available in the Google Play Store
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
Just tried but still the same :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] gaui:
They have to fix their framework, Google Services Framework (gsf). Some wakelocks there.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Is Siyah 3.1 working well ?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
Any ETA for Build 3? :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] gaui:
Yes, very well. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Will start compiling it in 2-3 hours but expect the release today. Can 2-3 people test latest Siyah for me?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
im on the latest siyah, seem to be having no issues here.

battery life is fine, performance good.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
Excellent news.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Zamrock:
Also on Siyah 3.1 Final, everything is running smooth, been one it for 4 hours now, no complaints at all
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Michael2207:
I changed the kernel from Siyah 3.1rc6 to N.E.A.K. 2.0.3 yesterday and N.E.A.K. is performing way better than Siyah batteryconsumption wise. I'm on battery since 8 o clock this morning and it just hit 90%. So that is 10% during 7 hours. With Siyah's kernel I could only dream of that. Responsiveness and speed seem the same to me, so no difference there.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
As most of the users change the kernel, should i keep CM as default?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] assaf.bm:
As people are changing between different Kernels you can make it easy on you and keep it as you have it, or if you want to change then just have a small survey asking which one.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Toxic17:
I suppose for stability yes it would be best to keep it the same, however i guess if gokhanmoral will support your ROM then you could add this in.

Dont forget though there are nearly daily updates with Siyah and the SDCARD/EMMC mount point have changed since 3.1.

BTW i have just loaded Siyah 3.1 and the latest GApps with your ROM now. So far so good!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cosmyjtg:
+1

Yes, you should keep it the same.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
@faryaab

Just found this comment in xasenit affects f1 rom

gokhanmoral:

"I have uploaded fixed rc6 (with old base, not korean)

you can use it if you are on hydrogen or any other aokp rom that uses old mounting points.

Yes the only difference between 3.1 and rc6 is the mount points and they both are based on i9100 update4 sources.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
It's a 'yes' from me :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
It looks like there is some mounting problems with Siyah and there is still a risk of a brick so for now i'm staying with the latest CM kernel. Will see and change in B4.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
Excellent news...if you'd like some one to test it with the new NEAK kernel I'd be more than happy to help ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
I'm using it..but had a problem with existing apps.

I think for general users you should keep the cm kernel.

I'm currently dual booting roms... so I kinda need siyah...isn't an issue for me to flash siyah
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Michael2207:
Good for you. Do what is best in your eyes. Users who still want another kernel can flash it themselves. It's not like it's hard to do ;-) Looking forward to B3 though! :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Now Google Apps, Should I include the full version that comes with Nexus devices or should I just include the GAPPS we get from goo.im ? As most of the Google Apps don't work in all countries. (For example Play Music Service doesn't work in the UK)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] assaf.bm:
+1
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cosmyjtg:
You should include the GAPPS we get from goo.im ! :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] noope_br:
I in Siyah 3.1. And don t ve any problem just the mount point. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] assaf.bm:
Use the one from goo.im as it will support more users.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Publicglutton:
You could make both versions available , so peeps can choose which to install themselves....;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] hornedfiend:
I mostly think you should include the goo gapps by default and have the Nexus one as a cwm flashable zip.

By the way, been using siyah kernel since this morning and I must say that it behaves much better than rc6, including way better battery like (I don't know if that's my feeling, or there's an actual improvement towards that).
[Galaxy S II Android Development] manosf23:
Yeah I believe you should leave CM as default and if someone wants another kernel he can flash it in his device :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Publicglutton:
+1 Yep agree.....This would be the best option...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
i think EVERYTHING should be a flashable zip.

goo apps

mods

toggles

everything
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
The thing is that all the Nexus apps are downloadable from the Play Store. ( For example: Play Music, Play Books, Maps, Play Movies, Google Earth & Google drive)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] superleeds27:
Agreed. Blank base then flashable things on top.

That way its easir to update the base

Edit:I like basic Google Apps. Calender, Play Store.

I dont use the other items such as Voice search etc
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
So I should only include Google Apps which we get from Goo.im, as they are the most minimal ones.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] manosf23:
Well not for anyone, I think... For example I can't download Play music or Play books, maybe they aren't supported in my country... And I really like the Play music app...
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
What's the point if the service won't even work in your Country.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] superleeds27:
Yeah. If people want others they can grab tehm from the market etc
[Galaxy S II Android Development] manosf23:
Well you're right:D:D

But when I said I like Play music app I meant how the app looks like and how it blends with the ICS.. Thats all
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Toxic17:
dont think it was a problem more than Siyah was coming into line with CM9s nightly Build that changed the mounting points the other way round. it had many users confused....

if it aint broke, dont fix it! ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] adz63:
I think u should add the full gapps. Then if anyone don't want them they can delete via titanium. I delete tons of stuff that's not needed like live wallpaper picker. The Live wallpapers news n weather etc

sent from f1 galaxynexus rom. on the s2
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
I should include any GAPPS or not ? As the goo.im ones are already flashable but if you guys insist i will include them in the build.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] SRgustavo:
Is normal this battery usage? I'm with default kernel.. 3hs of usage.

Enviado desde mi GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
Please use the full Google Apps package , as some of the apps are not available in Google play store in every country , but users still want to use it such as google earth , play music.....
[Galaxy S II Android Development] superleeds27:
Add the basic apps to the ROM

Have a flashable zip with the extras in.

Simple!

Why bloat the ROM up.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cosmyjtg:
Really you shouldn't include anything. If people want others they can grab them from play store.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Final! No GAPPS in the ROM as they are already available as flashable and it also creates confusion for the users coming from CM. As CM users are used to flash the GAPPS so they will ask many time on the thread "Where can I get Google Apps?".
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cosmyjtg:
The best option ! ;)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Publicglutton:
Yep sounds good to me....:D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
I think this ROM is the most community friendly then any ROM in the forums! :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] obicom:
@Faryaab

Please add all Gapps .. I guess all of this are included on a original Google Nexus?!

If we want to stay close to the Nexus ... you should add the same Google apps.

-- Edit --

Ok, I see, I am to late -... decision is already done.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
That's good , please provide the link of the lastest Gapps in your post when you finally release the B3 :) :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
Really looking forward to tonight's release...will get my phone charged ready and my apps and data backed up too :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Toxic17:
absolutely!, I was on CM9 for some time but found the nightly build were not so nightly, then it would be weekly but they would introduce so many changes that they broke features. all I see in the CM9 thread now is rants of the Mounting point changes.

If you stay true to the AOSP with only Minor changes it make life so much easier.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Publicglutton:
Chill out my friend , it's not hard to add GAPPS yourself and links have been and will be provided for download.....;)

Please remember this ROM thread has a super friendly and helpful reputation to maintain.....:D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
That's fine with me, it's not difficult to flash gapps.

Is there a download link for the latest package of full nexus apps? If so, would it be possible to also provide a link for these?

I know you have mentioned that they are available through the play store, which is true, but things like play music aren't available in the UK, and I (probably some others too) prefer to use play music as a stand alone player as it is plain and simple and not so resource hogging.

If there isn't a download link to the full package then not to worry, I'll just download the latest .apk from somewhere.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] AndyCosmos:
+1 from me for Play Music Player
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nayyarsheikh:
Keep it simple and anyone needing add ons can make it as they want dont make any major changes as everyone has their own likings and disliking so you give them optional add ons

Dont you go to school better talk to your dad about it hahahahahahaha
[Galaxy S II Android Development] erikalara:
Hello there

that sounds great! How about adding ROM Control and the 15 toggle mod then?

That would make it S.L.E.E.K....if you care to have a female sayso :-)

Ciaoo Erika
[Galaxy S II Android Development] waduk00:
Sim toolkit

Not working sim toolkit
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
I think i should exclude it as it also doesn't work on CM/AOKP.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] totomasz:
Express my opinion so stfu kid!
[Galaxy S II Android Development] buster041284:
Come on people try keep this thread clean too many threads wid this type of thing
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bartoloandre98:
Hmm if he adds the rom control it defeats the purpose of this rom and what did u mean by "if you care to have a female exactly?"

Sent from my SGS2 powered by OxygenICS by Adamg
[Galaxy S II Android Development] erikalara:
female say-so=an opinion from a girl (with a taste for looks)

I think that a nip & tuck here and there to beautify it and/or make it more functional wouldn't hurt. But that's my opinion..

Bye for now, Erika
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
i can understand people wanting these extra mods, but the whole idea behind the project...is to supply a nexus rom...not a modded nexus rom.

i think the mods should be a flashable zip for people to customize as they see fit.

but the base a standard google rom
[Galaxy S II Android Development] sam razzy:
i tried this... its awesome.. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] waduk00:
Why don't you try meke it work?, since no working on ICS 4.04 yet, Me and I beloive a lot other people will realy apreciate it
[Galaxy S II Android Development] cosmyjtg:
Totally agree :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Guinhu:
WOW Now you got me excited, like really!!! :D Can't wait to try it!

And THANKS for the awesome job! :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Wait till you guys see the 16-04-12 build! :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] bartoloandre98:
I see what you did there.....

Yh mods are cool etc but the philosophy of this rom is to be as close to stock as possible, the Google nexus way with a little bit of sauce for performance,making it unique in its on way.If you want rom control and/mods you can try other roms like hydrogenics which is excellent, westcrips aokp,dragon aokp,these are all based on aokp having the rom control,or else you can try cyanogen mod 9 having similar bit different mods/options or d4 rom which is based on it.

IF YOU WANT SPEED THIS IS IT

Sent from my SGS2 powered by F1 Galaxy Nexus rom
[Galaxy S II Android Development] rajarshi10:
Why? What is extra special in that build? :confused:
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
wooo,

think im becoming a "flash addict" i get excited over new updates to my roms
[Galaxy S II Android Development] nayyarsheikh:
I'm also waiting for it!! :D :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
Yeah, what this guy said ....

I have always only ever installed official roms but I'm getting kind of bored of touchwiz now and the idea of having stock android, as well as an added performance boost and battery life, is quite appealing and I am heavily considering installing this ROM.

But as NZed has already questioned, I too would like to know how this ROM differs exactly from the CyanogenMod9 ROM or any of the other AOSP ROMS before I go ahead and install it?

Thanks.

P.S. Even though I have yet to install it, I would still like to thank you for the work you have put into this ROM, much appreciated :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Compiling the build. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Will give Play Music as an Addon.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
Is that a long task? :-)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
Its a really long task, just pray that I don't get any compiling errors or any issues in the build or the build will have to be delayed till tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] kersey:
Am crossing everything that the compiling goes well :p
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
Play Music APK -

http://www.mediafire.com/?2q4x7xo3xwz9t8u

http://www.mediafire.com/?zynwzk9wcz3onnz

may work, i just did some google and found this apk
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
Thanks.

Yeah finding a link isn't too difficult, just gota make sure it's the latest build. I just thought that if there was a link for the full package that is regularly updated (much like the goo gapps) then it'd just be easier. :)
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Batskoning:
Will Play Music work in the netherlands..? :D
[Galaxy S II Android Development] zee54:
The Google Play Music service is only available in the US, but you can still use the app as just a simple music player, without all the music streaming features.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Guinhu:
I'm just crossing my fingers. I hope it's going to be OK.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ZonyX:
How about if you get that modded market store that can change your country...

Then you'd be able to say ur in the US... and then download it.

I also signed up to play music using tor :) made it think I was in the US
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
Don't you need a US credit card and address? I use 7digital to buy music, and Musixmatch to play it.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ferraridave:
Hi all, haven't flashed the rom yet, waiting for build 3 then I'm going to flash and will also do some mods hopefully, but have a query regarding flashing.

I'm coming from a KI3 Sammy rom, with CWM, the old version bootloader, and the latest speedmod kernel, I've heard the ICS PIT is different to the gingerbread one, so can I just wipe & flash, or do I need to flash a stock ICS rom first to change the partitions?

The rom easily looks to be the best available bar none, so really looking forward to B3, and thanks Faryaab you're doing an excellent job mate, this one's gonna be for keeps I think.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
I flashed from a Sammy rom just with a full wipe.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ferraridave:
Gingerbread or ICS though?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] steve17360:
Gingerbread.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ferraridave:
Cheers Steve, I know it says it's OK on the first post, just wanted to make sure because the PIT is different, well I think it is, can anyone confirm?
[Galaxy S II Android Development] Faryaab:
PIT is the same for the Galaxy S II. Don't forget to wipe the device before flashing.
[Galaxy S II Android Development] ferraridave:
Thanks Faryaab, can't wait to flash now.