yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gatorstew:
You're def not the only newbie. I'm somewhat of a newbie myself but I've flashed TDJ's ROMs countless times so I kind of know what to do and expect. But someone new coming into this forum and reading the OP may be thrown off as you were. Assumptions shouldn't have to be made though. When I flashed his ROM for the first time, I read the OP twice. Then figured I needed to search for the link to the Super.wipe since it wasn't provided (before it was stickied). But that's just me being OCD.

Step 6 needs to be omitted, or a link needs to be provided. It's that simple for continuity's sake.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Indian9990:
Just downloaded the ROM..checked the box to restore my apps associated with my google account..and it ate up a lot of data haha..woops..

Anyways,

Love the ROM the only thing is I wish the original TW launcher had resizeable widgets. I am using APEX launcher from TDJ's other ROM because it has resizeable widgets and also folders look much nicer. I also flashed Blaze Radio without any issues :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mylenthes:
OK I fixed GPS by using the GPS test and I just left it and watched and after 1:30 it fixed. Now it fixes instantly.

Anyway I have a question. Is it possible to get the default 4x4 touchwiz launcher, and is it possible to change the toggles to green or remove it and have default?

Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sbig79:
Thanks Akim1220, setting the animation scale to at least 1.0x works, now i have the CRT animation. It seems that 0.5x it goes off, at least for me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jwleonhart:
Im checking out ChicagoRomRemix now.. I felt like this rom is just so bloated with stuff. I'm more into the minimalist. If I have any problems with that rom I will switch back, but it's giving me an unkown baseband version so i'm not sure what it's running wether it be UCLE2 or whatever... any suggestions to find out that info. I would like to know if I could apply the circle battery mod to that rom as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thederekjay:
I did change the toggles to the more touchwiz look

:: DARKSIDE ::

"I am turned into a sort of machine for observing facts and grinding out conclusions..."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Akim1220:
heh guess i got ahead of myself :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RushAOZ:
Simple reflash fixed my sensitivity issue. Must've been some app I installed :-/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 80centjack:
Here comes a noob question-- will the themes that worked with TDJ's previous 4.0.3 ROM work with this, or will that screw things up? TIA
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] suaverc118:
My battery is at 80% with the phone being unplugged for hour and 26 minutes :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jr_718:
I wouldn't when I tried to uninstall certain apps I ended up having problem with the launcher Derek said not to uninstall anything I think some of the apps are tied to the launcher.. so becareful. But to each his own.. you can try and let us know. Backup before going crazy.. I'm not a fan of themeing..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Towle:
I actually contacted T-Mobile when the only signal I could get was while roaming. They said they don't charge for it, but were going to start limiting how much you can do.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 80centjack:
Thanks for the tip. I don't do crazy theming, but I do like the AOSP look with the blue-ish colors and vanilla dialer, etc... I will probably just wait for a flash-a-holic to try it out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BlackThirteen:
I can see how you might interpret that - that was my running two thoughts together. I am aware of the no reboot in the 4.0.4 release:) That was just my thoughts on what I see/saw when using/reverting EvolutionB3.

Apologies for any confusion - I try to make sure what I say is in the correct thread...odd, I know :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jr_718:
Yeah.. everyone's phone use is different..have you tried calibrating your battery.. also try *#2263# for 2g select GSM.. select (5) 850/1900 for 3g select WCDMA select(3) 1700.. hope that helps. To go back select menu select back until you select automatic to go back to 4g.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kangelov:
< and many many others >

Hey guys, the data roaming issue is caused by the LC8 radio. Problem isn't that you are roaming, problem is that for some reason the radio isn't able to reliably recognize your carrier as the SIM one. It occurs for as long as the LC8 radio is flashed, even if it is a GB ROM driving it! Allowing data roaming is fine, but then what if you truly happend to be roaming for real while you are happily listening to Pandora?

If you can, grab the TELUS KJ3 radio with the stripped RILs for ICS (not the GB one, careful which one you get!) and problem will go away. In my situation here it is every bit as good as the LC8 one. Speed-wise and reliability-wise there is no difference at least as far as I can tell.

Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BlackThirteen:
Well, indeed all phones are different...and the odd part is...didn't start off with this issue, but seems to have occurred recently. Strange.

And yes, I used the Darkside cache wipe as well - not *only* because it's recommended, but because, well...it's just that awesome in general.

Like I said - odd that's occurring now. Must experiment further, I suppose. Appreciate the response though - nice to know someone reads what I've said.:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] suaverc118:
I've never had to do that before :( what exactly does that do??? Does it make my signal slower too? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
I hope your not abandoning the T-Mobile darkside ics rom. :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jr_718:
Basically if your using 4g your battery drains faster.. if you use 3/2g it drains a little less.. am just saying you can switch to 4/3/2g since you say ur battery is drain ed faster than anything I've ever seen..its just weird..calibration might be your answer..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jasontx:
Instagram does work. Screen is weird for me too, scrolling and touches seem a little off. I'm going to have to reflash to try and fix it, I'm sure it's something I did.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScreamingSkulls:
Just flashed and all went smooth as it always does. Never ever have I had an issue, well I spend a lot of time reading so maybe that makes me successful. :p

Anyways, TDJ, I been trying to make that video I promised you but I'm a perfectionist and I could never get clear up close video and after doing some research I needs some Macro lenses so I order a set today. Should have them in a few days but dammit I swear I'll have you a piece of art soon.

Grabbed the app "Quicker" and as always you were right on. Nice app, of course after you tossed Rom Toolbox Pro how could anyone doubt your endorsements. I think it's time you charge these companies for a %.

OK so back to the Rom:

- No Echo

- GPS locked on fast and accurate to my living room

- Instagram works so PLEASE DO NOT ASK IF IT DOES a million times

- Bluetooth, connect and usage with jawbone and laptop works flawless

- Battery life -

PEOPLE oh please PEOPLE understand

you just flashed a rom and restored so battery life will take a few cycles to give you a good reading.

- Ive ran through about 25 apps all restored from Rom Toolbox Pro WITHOUT DATA and have had no foreclosed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Digital1325:
Just saw this now. Wasn't sure if you were planning on going back to the ATT base or not since I loved your Evo 1 a lot (had better battery life than the stock one, and was FAR less buggy than the T-Mobile one). I'm not on T-Mobile so the lack of WiFi calling is actually more of a plus to me. Thanks again for all of your work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thederekjay:
I'm not. But its real hard to split my time between both. Right now this is the better base and needs a little more work. Once you take out all the att junk, its not a bad rom at all. I hope that the T-Mobile official base is as good if not better than this. Just nice to have a good ICS base. Just need to nail down a few small issues and we will 99%

:: DARKSIDE ::

"I am turned into a sort of machine for observing facts and grinding out conclusions..."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thederekjay:
Deep down inside, I always like the att details better than tmo. Fpr example the lockscreen and such. The issue comes down to stability and tmo for obvious reasons are more stable on this device, in terms of official releases not leaks. Bit IMHO this is the most stable full functional base to date.

:: DARKSIDE ::

"I am turned into a sort of machine for observing facts and grinding out conclusions..."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] expl0it4:
I'm down. Going to flash later. These att leaks have been far more stable than the t-mo.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mylenthes:
So that will be in the next update?

What about the 4x4 grid touchwiz launcher, can you make that a downloadable add on or something?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Indian9990:
Resizeable widgets on the tw launcher would be sweet, but I'm sure that's hard to do. I thought it was a function of TW5 but I guess not.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dungtran88:
OK I tried all 3 radio with a full wipe and everything. I still get some echo and lots of noises when using speakerphone. Any other suggestion?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rancidm:
I am pretty happy with this rom as long as everything is working im good. I like the apex look but but tw is fine..I dont plan on loading theme since it has to be loaded everytime we load a new rom updated rom. maybe incorporate the aosp theme into the next rom ?

so a themed version and a non version , do away with theme updates? mayby thats to much work ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hpaulus:
Any mods that doesnt affect others stuff
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zarin1480:
So, June 12, Telus in Canada is slated to release their ICS for the 989D. Will this "official" ICS be useable for roms for your t-mobile phones if you don't get an official from them? I'd be happy to flash back to stock to get that update and send it off to you when that happens if it helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bobbymokie:
If you're following the OP instructions properly and are still having those issues then you got me. Why don't you run through the entire setup process, something is amiss
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gatorstew:
Or better yet, post here step by step what you're doing (maybe that's what you meant - if so, sorry). I've seen on here when someone is having a problem, there is a step amiss like you mentioned or something done wrong, in the wrong order, etc. Go through the entire process again taking notes of what you did and then report back those exact steps here - every step - how long you waited to reboot, etc. Details, details...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScreamingSkulls:
First off I'm not flaming anyone but for the love of god please stop whining. Here is your full list on what needs to be done and what it actually means for the newbies here.....

Regarding restoring apps with data if it is a MUST!

IF and I say it very loudly, MUST restore with data after you are done and IF you have any issues with force closing of an app then you can run the wipe.cache from within your Recovery Mode. The zip file for that is located here at the very very bottom of the tdj post. Again this is NOT suggested but if it's a must and you HAVE ISSUES with force closing apps after your restore then try to run it. It will wipe your cache partition and fix permissions which helps a lot of times.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26194736&postcount=1

.......Now for those complaining that tdj needs to do this and do that understand you are getting a service for free and even if you have donated, you have provided very little funds compared to the time and skill he has done with this rom and any other rom or tool in the past. I'm sure he is very thankful for those who have so know that what I say does not reflect his feelings. If you feel the need to direct a "newbie" to a detailed layout on how to flash feel free to link them to this post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] joeyrey:
Just out of curiousity.. Do you guys let the phone sit for 10 minutes from when u reboot from recovery? Or 10 after it shows the setup screen?

I wait 10 after i see the setup screen just to be sure and have had no problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dungtran88:
I flash the ROM more than 10 times already. Goes through the process slowly and thoroughly. I did not restore any apps nor flash any themes. After went through the setup, I called my gf(10miles away) to test my speakers. She still said that every time she talked, she can head noises feedback. I've been flashing ROMS since G1. So this time I'm pretty sure that I went through the instructions thoroughly. Thx for helping anyway. Greatly appreciated.

---------- Post added at 09:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:04 PM ----------

I usually wait 10 to 15mins after the setup screen show up just to be safe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScreamingSkulls:
10. Let device sit for 10min without touching SERIOUSLY, do not touch it. The 10 minutes starts after your google welcome screen comes up. Start your timer then. I'm sure your wondering "why wait", well to simply put it the rom and kernel are getting settled and doing things in the background. Once the 10 minutes have passed reboot your phone again.

Added that part to my post above.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gatorstew:
Only one I've tried that works flawlessly is Phoenix6's AOSP theme with 1% battery MOD. You can find it in the themes/apps section.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Akim1220:
Question about step 12.

If we should not restore data and only the apps, is there anyway of getting saved data back? there are several apps that i use that have info that i would need.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gatorstew:
Cool thing with this most recent ROM (beta5) is that when I did my final reboot and then signed into my google account it automatically began downloading my apps from the Store. It seemed like it was downloading all my active apps on this phone or something.

So between that automatic process and manually restoring Apex settings and desktops, it was a flawless upgrade from my other Darkside ROM. Might have taken 10min tops. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Akim1220:
same thing happened for me too but it did not dl all the apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rod3:
There is a check box within the start-up wizard that asks if you would like to restore from your Google Account. If checked, this should restore your apps, just not your data.

Be aware though, that unless you are on WIFI, this can eat up a sizable chunk of data.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScreamingSkulls:
IF and I say it very loudly, MUST restore with data after you are done and IF you have any issues with force closing of an app then you can run the wipe.cache from within your Recovery Mode. The zip file for that is located here at the very very bottom of the tdj post. Again this is NOT suggested but if it's a must and you HAVE ISSUES with force closing apps after your restore then try to run it. It will wipe your cache partition and fix permissions which helps a lot of times.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26194736&postcount=1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] carnage017:
umm dont know if this was asked before, but i always backup my apps with titanium, and it always detects the apps so i can restore.. but this time it didnt.... any thoughts?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ScreamingSkulls:
Open TB and click menu button (bottom left button, next to home) and choose "batch" then scroll down to restore and it should allow you to restore all your apps you have backed up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rod3:
I think what he is asking is that titanium is not detecting his backups. In that case, in TB, click menu/preferences/backup folder location.

This should allow you to remap to your correct backup folder.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] joeyrey:
Also did you recently 'search' an app in titanium? Open titanium, press the search button on ur phone, and hit 'clear' then 'apply', and see if that works.. Sometimes if u search an app on titanium, close it, and reopen it: itll only show that one app and confuse you..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dave2metz:
Has anyone tried the new UVDLE Radio on this rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jr_718:
Yes.. its good.. wifi connects quicker and signal is better.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] IGKID:
I was using the Tmo SGH-T989 VK1 ICS MODIFIED RADIO before and now have switched to UVDLE Flashable Modem/Radio (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1666988) and my signal has increased incredibly. Also my speeds and connection to wifi has increased. I would suggest TJ to look into it.

Location: Queens, New York
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
I'm using, its my new choice for a radio for this rom

Sent from the Darkside, ICS style
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] BRKotucs:
Indeed! Out of all the radios I've tried this is by far the best one. It has given me better signal and it doesn't drop out like others did.

I've been running stock since yesterday and it feels great btw. Keeping it for a couple of days I think until I get bored of GB...lol

Houston, Tx.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bigburpsx3:
How are you changing radios? Are you reflashing the entire ROM or just going into recovery, flashing the new radio, going a darkside cache wipe, and rebooting?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Indian9990:
Just download radio.

Boot into recovery

Flash the radio

Reboot :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kiladubz:
you're not pulling off the system folder? i thought you had to pull off the RILs or you wouldn't get a signal? Could be wrong

edit: Nevermind, dont see a system folder in the zip. should be good to go.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Akim1220:
no need to do a super wipe before flashing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Galactic2:
NO! Then you'd have to flash the rom and setup everything again.

Reboot into recovery, flash the radio and reboot.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Akim1220:
that's what i figured but just wanted to make sure. thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hiz99:
can i flash pheonix's AOSP theme on top of the 15 togle mod?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mistic99:
This ROM auto superwipes. Just be sure to backup first
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Lantek23:
Yes you can

Sent from T-Mobile's galaxy S II running ICS
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] camf3xu:
bout to try this out :]

ive been on beastmod foreverrr lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hpaulus:
How do o install the radios..... any reference?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jr_718:
Download it saved to your sdcard reboot into recovery flash like you would regular rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kcbboy:
Ok my facebook contacts synced but the photos do not show. Is that a fault of facebook or something with the rom? Also when I change fonts a few things do not change. The font in the browser stays the same and so does the font in chompSMS and the app is set to use whatever the current system font is but it still does not change.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android_Guy:
Something weird has happened twice now...

(condensed version) So I install ROM / Radio and every thing is fine (followed instructions to a "T") I get widgets and screens set up and I am happy...reboot rom with no issues. Then, today phone was getting a tad bit slower, so I reboot. Get Samsung logo....then darkside Vader screen....then...nothing. Black screen...no Galaxy S II animation. Just hangs on black screen. :eek::confused:

2nd time this has happened to me was this afternoon. Same circumstances happened with beta04 update. Everything is fine for like 3-4 days...then I reboot one day and its like something got corrupted. Really bizarre...and reflash wipes everything so I lost a couple awesome R-rated MMS messages that I am afraid to ask girl to resend :(

Sucks because I really like the ROM, but now I find myself backing up SMS / phone calls out of paranoia. Anyone else have this happen or have a clue WTF is causing this? (Searched thread but found nothing)

EDIT: Just flashed UVDLE Radio/Modem and ROM seems to run smoother and data speeds are a hair better...i dunno...try it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hpaulus:
Kcbboy use this app FACEBOOK SYNC the best one
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kiladubz:
Are you restoring apps with data? ive been running Beta5 Rom for the last couple days with no issues whatsoever. or are you Nand advanced restoring after flashing Rom? Super wipe is built in, so everytime you reflash you start from scratch. Sounds weird man worst case scenario i would back everything up, then format internal sd and external sd then just throw all files back in.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] noellenchris:
To all having issues:

What hasn't been mentioned is how are you restoring your apps. Please include how you do this to help troubleshoot.

1. Restore apps via (insert your favorite backup program) and apps only, do not restore data.

2. DON'T restore GAPPS or core google apps (gmail, maps etc.)

3. Look at all your apps that your restoring, as some apps don't restore well. Only select the apps that are not on the Google Play Store etc.

4. Let Google Play redownload apps via WiFi or whatever connection you choose.

5. DO NOT, repeat DO NOT restore system settings or apps. (If you do an advanced restore via CWM or whatever and only restore DATA, it will cause issues coming from other beta's or other builds or previous versions. It will replace core apks and screw up settings.

My point is, do it the hard way cause if you don't you will spend countless hours flashing and posting about bugs that you've created.

For the people with ECHO's, do you have a case on your phone? Some case's will cause echo's, so try it without the case and see if that helps..

Noellenchris
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] thederekjay:
Been running it since I got my hands on the Odin package. No noticeable difference for me. Will update op when I get some time...

:: DARKSIDE ::

"I am turned into a sort of machine for observing facts and grinding out conclusions..."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tester420:
Indeed, You should be sorry for saying this! What if you are told to write letters and post them instead of email? Or go to a post office or elsewhere and send a telegram instead of texting or IM?

Seriously, were you high or something when making those comments? Perhaps you live in some back woods where you use same roads and shop for things at the only available mall within 100 mile radius of your shack.

Do realize that many of us live in places like NYC and other major metropolitan areas and we don't necessarily find using paper maps as efficient as we explore new places and things to do?

Not to rip you here but the best you could have done is to keep these kind of thoughts to yourself!

This compass reversed indication is indeed a PIA as I found out struggling while driving.

Hopefully we'll have a resolution soon?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] evanladoux:
I had the opposite result.

On the Blaze, my download is 32Mbps.

On UVDLE. 5Mbps.

Location: San Francisco
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dungtran88:
Any other possible solution for the ECHO and noises when on speaker? I use everything stock, test every radio, did NOT restore any apps. Still whenever I put someone on speakerphone they hear echo&noises when they talk.