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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
Odd though because i use my phone all the time to tether in my office etc... and i know i always get 10dwn/3up ....now im 1/1 at most. I came from BB....maybe im running 4.04 radios or whatever... ill flash the latest ones and see what happens

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I have(had) the latest radio installed. Anyone think of any reason for signal degradation after this install? Again, im not talking bars here, talking actual download speeds and signal strength.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blame2:
Did the 4g issue occur when you were running stock?

Did you run the 4.0.4 ota update from Verizon before you rooted and flashed a new ROM ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AGeleff:
I seem to be the only person having these 4G struggles and it's quite troublesome. I don't want to go back to stock. =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blame2:
Well some people were having problems with the gnex signal earlier in the year. But I think most of those issues were worked out in the manufacturing and software.

Did you buy the phone new? Did you have this problem when you were running stock?

I've been on 4g for the last few hours no problem...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AGeleff:
Think my 4G issues are hardware related and not related to any ROM flashing. After flashing back to stock 4.0.4 that I left Best Buy with, I'm still experiencing terrible 4G connectivity. I don't know what I should do, but I made a thread chronicling my latest adventures, if anyone's curious.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30458806#post30458806

Muzzy, before I go ahead and call Verizon/Samsung and look dumb, are you positive there are no radio changes within your ROM? :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johnhimm:
Radios are separate from ROM files.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Nope. No radios in the ROM. Nothing changed radio-wise when you flashed another ROM. I confirmed from your screen shot you're running the latest radio. I'm sorry for things not going smoothly for you with your new phone. We'll save your seat when you get the hardware squared away. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thebigshuck2:
My wife and I had what sounds like the same problems with dropping 4G, 3G, and WiFi signals. It's a hardware problem based on everything I've seen in various forums. We returned both phones for new ones running the exact same software and radios and don't have any problems at all. Do yourself a favor and keep trying until you get one that works.

And once you get one that works, come back to this ROM, it's been great from the moment I first downloaded it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AGeleff:
Well, I've got new hardware. Rooted & unlocked and getting ready to flash the ROM once again.

Good to know! Just walked in the door with my new Nexus. Things seem MUCH better than they were last night.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Great! I'm glad you were able to swap it out without a problem. Hopefully things will do the way they should have the first time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demill66:
Voice Dialer

Ok, this is might sound a bit odd, I know. I noticed that in the last version of the ROM (I think it was 8/14??), the voice dialer accessed by bluetooth was similar to the voice search screen. It had a dark screen with a little circle (I think it was red) in the middle and a mic in the circle. This was a departure from the previous versions of voice dialer (the black screen, square in the middle, the words "voice dialer" at top left, mic on the left, and a list of examples on the right). This voice dialer has returned in the current version (8/17 ROM). Did anyone else note the change? Was there a different voice dialer that somehow made it into the last ROM, or did I somehow access another program via my bluetooth? As I said, odd... BTW - I have never installed alternate dialers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
I had integrated apps a little differently with 0814 than 0810 or 0817. I'd like to go back to it as it's quicker but it introduced some bugs on me. I think that might have been an older copy of the file in 0814 and the current dialer is the newer one. I'm at work right now but I'll take a look when I get home. I'm pretty sure it's one of the GAPPs files which is why it would be different in the first place.

Edit: Hmm. It appears to be the same version voice dialer apk in both ROM versions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AGeleff:
Finally flashed and working well! :D

Will keep this thread marked and notate anything I come across. Thanks for all of the support, Muzzy! You've been unreal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Yeah! Fantastic. You're very welcome. I'm glad you finally get to enjoy it.

Also, dang, very nice home screen. Well done.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackjer:
Ive used Google Wallet at Home Depot 5 or 6 times without issue. Also, ive used it at mcdonalds.

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Muzzy,

What are the nfc fixes that are in the 8/17 build? Im on one of the original builds before gapps was baked in. Google wallet is working fine, but I just want to make sure im not missing some NFC bug or something.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
I had things I couldn't explain with 0814 such as the EQ presets not being present although all the files were in place, etc. Someone mentioned that NFC settings were missing and NFC didn't seem to be working. At that point I was already cleaning things up for 0817. I'll be honest, I suppose I never confirmed it was actually broken in 0814 but merely confirmed it worked in 0817.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackjer:
Thanks for the reply. Ill stay on the current build since its running flawlessly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
I think there is less reason to go from 0810 to 0817 than from 0814 to 0817 so that's probably a good call.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thefatalepic:
That icon never works for me after flashing a ROM. It is either missing or it is there but does not work at all. Restarting always fixes this for me. And it's just that first time... like the phone needs an extra reboot to clear things up or something.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackjer:
You could try removing your battery and SIM card as well for a minute, then reinsert and reboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
This may have been answered earlier but with the soft key mod, back/home/recent/search, there's no way to use the 3 vertical dot menu button is there?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ncvikingx97:
I have tried multiple Roms, and launchers, and I still for some reason get launcher stutter. No idea why.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
gave that a shot to no avail. hmm

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Also just tried going back to 4.04 radio to see if it made a difference (it didnt). I guess im going to have to restore and see if it goes back to normal after.

I doubt something happened to VZW tower in the time it took me to flash this rom, but i really dont know what could be causing these issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andrew025:
There's a lot of factors that affect data speeds, the rom isn't really one of them.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grenwar:
Anybody having issues trying to send an MMS? I've flashed this build twice now both times I have wiped as well. Texts can go through but not any MMS stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blackjer:
My launcher is smooth.

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None whatsoever. Are you clean flashing by using the superwipe script that is referenced in the OP?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grenwar:
Yes I've been using the superwipe script =/ weird...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ncvikingx97:
That is why I am concerned. I might just erase everything from the phone, and flash back then
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
I understand that and I've been trying all sorts of things. I just finished restoring my gnex and my data speeds are back to normal.

Maybe it's something with 4.2? BC I just went from 1/1 to 10+/3+ in the exact same spot.

The only main difference I can think of is the jump from 4.1 to 4.2.

Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Howie Dub:
I think it should be a stock feature :) It wouldn't change the look and would make it easier to change the brightness in sunlight. I hate using auto brightness b/c I've heard that it drains the battery and it flickers too much when I move the phone and the angle adjusts. I think it's an aokp mod and have seen it in a few other ROMs (Xenon, Liquid, etc). Not sure if it's a separate flashable mod.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wartickler:
I agree!

I also have noticed the difference as have others. However, for me it doesn't matter because I have mad geek cred for running 4.2.1 on my toro!

The fact is that I actually haven't seen any difference in either my torrent download speeds or in the behavior of the phone. I have fewer bars and so it psychs me out a little...but I'm not worried about it. The battery life is awesome and the ROM is perfect. There are a whole bunch of valuable mods being churned out and everyone here is super-respectful and has mad skillz.

People with knowledge and experience are telling us that there shouldn't be any reason to blame the ROM (which doesn't mean there isn't a reason BTW. I'm a developer myself and I know that there can ALWAYS be a reason that my code is actually the one to blame) so I accept it unless I want to go through the trouble of proving it....

and contributing a fix

. My enjoyment of the ROM and the benefits I gain from using it (for free!) are in stark contrast to any issues that the ROM may have

If the difference in values on your antenna measurements are what's keeping you from enjoying this outstanding ROM...

...just sayin'.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grenwar:
Hmm any thoughts? Should I just continue wiping and reinstalling again?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I would fix permissions, clear data in messaging etc, first.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
It doesn't sound like something that would be easily flashable. At least not in a one size fits all type of a MOD.

This is a hard one to nail down. Tiny actually showed in a post the code comparison that shows the db range assigned to each signal bar which does nothing but change how the signal is reflected by bars changed between 4.1.2 and 4.2 yet people are finding an actual signal difference. I don't use data in the house but I do live in a fringe area for Verizon. I pretty much have to stand on my toes while watching the sway of the trees to make sure I get enough signal to make calls in the house. I can still make calls with 4.2 even though the signal shows lower my db readings seem about the same. I know that isn't the case for everyone though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SparkyXI:
Hey Muzz...

So a quick question. Is it possible that a ROM could physically burn up a USB port? I mean, my USB port literally burned up on two of the leads while it was plugged in - ruined the charging cable and the port itself.

Mind you, I'm not laying blame AT ALL on the ROM. I'm just trying to troubleshoot potential issues and hopefully the chance of saving the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donnyp1:
I'm content with my 4g speeds with this rom. This is in Tulsa, Ok
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
There are TONs of posts all over the interwebs of people with Galaxy Nexus phones that say they're charging but they're not even plugged in. The pins have gone astray and cause this. I'll guess that your problem was the pins shorted power to chassis ground and caused actual heat damage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grenwar:
I just cleared cache, dalvik, fixed permissions through recovery, and still no luck. =/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
I think you may misunderstand where I'm coming from. I don't blame muzzy, nor am I *****ing. In fact I'm thankful for all his hard work, but I'd still like to try and figure out why I'm losing signal going from a 4.1 rom to a 4.2 one.

I've been looking around other places and it appears that this is a legit situation. Is there anything that can be done about it? I'm not sure, but I'm certainly not going to be afraid to ask around.

Overall muzzys ROM is solid. Comparing it to my n4 the gap has been reduced in terms of fluidity and over all responsiveness, which is why I'm eager to figure this problem out. I use my gnex more as a modem than anything else at this point, so connection speed is crucial.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tacosrdelicioso:
The possible reason was stated when 4.2 was still pretty fresh. All the new binaries and libs might actually be causing lower dBm without all new radios alongside
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mb3030:
If that's the case, I may not see this resolved unless vzw releases a 4.2 radio then?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wartickler:
Whoops!

w3rd! My bad yo! I totally get where you are coming from. Until I got a car dock for my toro I was using it as a modem for my OG so I could still use navigation in the car. I was thrilled because the gNex got 4g and the OG could connect via wifi. Very FAST! I definitely understand the importance of having a good signal in that use case. :o
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tiny4579:
That may be a good theory, but as the radlio interface layer didn't change from 4.1 to 4.2 and the only cell radio related change was how the dbm is reported as far as number of signal bars, I seriously doubt it. Signal is dependent on so many other factors and my actual dbm from 4.1 to 4.2 didn't change at all - meaning that through checking signal different times in different places the signal varied by only a few dbm indicating the ROM didn't really have an effect. To acccurately test a difference, multiple signal checks over an interval in the same location and then averaging the dbm value and repeating for both 4.1 and 4.2 would be needed.

All 4.0.4 did for radios as this same complaint about signal happened with ICS was hike up how the LTE reported signal and inflate the number of bars.

Now I can't comment on data connection speed as it's influenced by various factors in addition to signal strength such as local tower connection. However I agree speeds on 3g feel slower and that may be due to calibrations as my speeds seem to feel a bit slower on 3g. We really won't know for sure until a factory image for Verizon is released on 4.2.

I didn't start this thread here for nothing:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2017405&highlight=poor+signal
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tacosrdelicioso:
Good stuff, I'm still using imm76k 4.0.4 radios. no drops on these ones for me. The newer ones seemed to cause instability of my radios and more battery eatage. Much speculation seemed to point to the 1x radios being greedy on them. So ive just stuck with the old
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Test ROM uploaded with volume steps modified. Rather than everything having 30 steps, the steps are simply doubled. This still gives sliders like music 30 steps however, but gives 'voice calls' a more reasonable 10 steps which is up from the stock value of 5. This is simply to see if there is a difference in voice call volume with steps reduced for those who have experienced a drop in voice call levels.

http://tinyw.in/sUUt
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techspecs:
Downloading now (with my shiny new goo.im sponsor permissions) and will report back. Thank you for chasing a dragon!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SparkyXI:
That's exactly my first thought of it. Oddly enough, exactly a week before my phone went wacky, I replaced my co-worker's USB ribbon cable because of just what you described. I try to keep an eye on that too on my own phone, but I must have missed it. I can't see it now because it's charred. Luckily the phone turns on and seems to work as it should. I'm finding an increase in GPS lock time and some data issues. My fear is that the increased temperature for the short amount of time did damage to other parts of the phone. When it happened, the phone shut down - probably because of the high-temp failsafe.

Thanks for the vote of confidence.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
That's kind of scary actually. Good thing it didn't cause a fire. I'd be looking to make some calls about that one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SparkyXI:
Yeah, maybe. I didn't buy it from VZW, so I somehow doubt they'll be of much help...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b.huss2:
I guess no response means no. I've done this framework edit before a while back on ICS ROMs but not on JB framework. I keep my alarm on all the time but can't stand the status bar icon. I understand if no one can do the mod, just thought I'd ask.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Sorry about that. I didn't have an answer and I didn't think a response to that effect was helpful. The add-in notification toggles having an icon drove me nuts but the alarm one never did. I have this bad habit of shutting mine off if I was getting out of bed before it went off. I need the icon to know if I did that rather than going into the alarm settings.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techspecs:
I once bought a used ps2 off ebay in college. It arrived with the internal battery dead. I called Sony. The guy did some stuff in his system and not only did they send me a new battery, the battery was in my brand new ps2. And they overnighted it for my "trouble". Never hurts to ask.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adbFreedom:
I can do it for you when I get a chance. I just found out I have another baby on the way so between the wife's morning sickness, work, doctor's appointments etc I have not had any PC time lately lol. The easiest way would be to replace the stat_sys_alarm.png in systemui.apk\drawable-xhdpi with a transparent png but I'm sure I can find where it is called on and modify the width and height to 0.0 DPI to eliminate it completely. If you get around to it let me know, otherwise I could do it tomorrow for you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b.huss2:
Thanks for the response guys. I need to get familiar with JB framework edits. I'll look into it myself first and maybe hit you guys up if I have problems.

Congrats on the new baby!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
If VZW isn't any help - try giving Samsung a ring. I know they're not the same department, but I have a Samsung LCD TV that I purchased about 3 years ago from a local Best Buy. About a year ago, it just stopped working - a fuse or something had blown inside and prevented the darned thing from turning on. I gave Samsung a call and despite the thing being 2 years out of warranty, they sent a repairman TO MY HOUSE the VERY next day to fix it, with no cost at all to me. I realize this might not be a typical response, but I've always heard good things about Samsung's customer service. I would highly recommend seeing if they'll do anything for you, especially since your issue seems to be documented fairly widely across the web.

Congratulations!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ajj915:
I had the same thing happen to my TV. It actually was a recall. Sorry to be off topic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SparkyXI:
Thanks, y'all. I have a message into both Sammy and VZW on Twitter. Let's see how they handle it. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcp770:
I see an update...:)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gorillabiscuit:
Update installed.... I do like the extra volume control, but you're right on 10... 30 is too many. I'll report if anything wonky happens but I doubt it... this thread is less problems and more pining for updates... I'm super excited when I have a release a few days newer than the last... even if it's for cosmetics.

not to sound too needy... but is there any way to incorporate a T9 dialer? I have no idea why Google didn't choose to go with that from the start. I mean, my old Palm Treo running WinMo 6.1 had a T9 dialer... the add-on posted earlier in this thread has worked great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pypen:
Both. Auto brightness would be fine. The manual slider even better.

I think there is an XML file in the framework apk (as far as I remember) for the auto brightness steps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Auto-brightness is doable (it's just a simple array edit), but I've never been able to figure out how to actually change the value range on the manual slider. If you or someone else wanted to point me in the right direction I'd be very happy to give it a look-see.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Wartickler:
Congratulations!!

woot! Did I miss the announcement? Everyone else seemed to ignore that rather nonchalantly! CONGRATS!

(:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ba_hamilton:
Things like that wouldn't happen if you spent more time on this rom and less time on other things :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veloslave:
exDialer FTW. Give it a try... works great with MMuzzy's ROMs (every one of them) and really has a lot of other features.

Between that MMuzzy and Nova Launcher... MY GNEX ROCKS!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adbFreedom:
Thank you guys very much!

LOL!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Flomaster:
Zomg thank you for this info. I now have a dark themed dailer and contacts with t9 and speed dial.

sent from my G-nex via Tapacrap
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hogowner:
Guys..am I missing something? How do you get the "steps" on volume?..

Sent from my "Blazing" fast Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Flomaster:
Flash the newest build or illnanagameguys mod. It automatically makes the change.

With the newest build instead of 30 steps for ring volume it's now 10 instead of the stock 5 steps.

sent from my G-nex via Tapacrap
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mmuzzy:
Congrats!

Steps is referring to the total clicks on the slider between mute and full volume, that's all. Now call volume is 10 clicks while music is 30 for instance.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cds36:
Are these the correct radios build everyone's on?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcp770:
Yup that's them
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] u89taper:
Dirty flashed (wiped cache and dalvik) 12/11 build on top of 11/22. Everything seems to running smoothly.

Thank you again!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bravac:
On quick settings control panel, is there a way to add a 3g / 4 G toggle?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Amin Sabet:
If I want the stock volume steps, can I flash kmagameguy's stock volume steps and scroll zip over the latest version of this ROM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] techspecs:
Yep
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcavoya:
Another option is Go Contacts EX. Like exDialer, it includes a T9 dialer and works great with MMuzzy's ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mcampbell:
I've never used that app; is it just another "view" into the existing contacts? (I.e., it doesn't keep its own database of contacts, right?)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] willyjay:
Congrats Bro!

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Here's a stock T9 dialer, and a dark(er) contacts/dialer (i'm using the dark currently)

stock T9

http://www.mediafire.com/?r35evgwb5bnzr30

dark T9

http://www.mediafire.com/?xi1j7c6b4ufpf5q
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gorillabiscuit:
Thanks... I'm speaking more to the fact that Google missed the mark in not including a T9 dialer. I've been flashing an added T9 dialer for my own functionality, but Mmuzzy's ROM, IMHO, is like what stock should have been... which is why I asked if it's hard to just incorporate one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] willyjay:
Ah, missed that part that you already had one....my bad.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gorillabiscuit:
No worries man... Always interested in an extra MOD to add to my crack flashing folder...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jbdavies:
Sooo... I'm not sure if this is a radio thing or not. But I've been having data connectivity problems. 3G/4G/WiFi. It will say I have a good connection, sometimes full bars, but every once in a while (several times a day) it will just stop sending and receiving data. That lasts anywhere from 30sec to 1min. The send/receive arrows will blink on and off, but nothing happens.

I've never had this problem until 4.2.X. I'm on the same radios too (most recent, I believe).

Thoughts?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gorillabiscuit:
I've had that problem with other ROMs like Factory or Xylon, but not Mmuzzy's... I'd try wiping cache and dalvik, or just starting fresh with a superwipe...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] anothamexican:
Can someone please help me with this. I would like the circle mod 1 percent mod in my navigation bar but I can't determine if I can flash it with the latest build in the OP since it was designed for the 11/29 build. If I can, which of the two can I flash 30 or 42?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BlaJod:
Here's my radio version I515.09 V.FF02 / I515.FG02, if you notice mine is .09 or your's is .10, did you flash these radios from a certain place. Am i not up to date on mine or what? I'm on the 12/8 build of Mmuzzy.