yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Photon 4G] dragontology:
No... he actually doesn't.

He says the latest CWM recovery is 5.0.2.7. Yet I have 5.5.0.4, and have for five months. That's the only recovery he lists. To be fair, in the topic he links to, that recovery *is* the latest recovery available. It hasn't been updated in months, either. Development on the recovery continued, but that topic's author did not keep up with it.

He also lists a bunch of ROMs. One was discontinued, and the topic was deleted. Although I sent him a PM stating that the link was no good, he left it in for weeks. The list of ROMs has not been updated in two months; in fact, he lists no JB ROMs, of which there are currently 6 or 7, depending on how you count (7 includes two CM10's, Joker's and somebody else).

I mean him no disrespect, but his latest information is over two months out of date.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Well, in Loki's defense, he has been really busy as of late. He also is a bit disappointed with some things that happened with XDA, so I know he hasn't been on here as much either. He's good people, and someone who I really looked up to when I started in Android stuff(and still do). A LOT of the work he does goes largely uncredited or unnoticed.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
+1,000,000,000,000,000 :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
To add to it....any of you who like Ubuntop, Deblur, Debloat, you can thank HIM. He's the one who devved these items. A LOT of his work was stolen directly with NO credit given at all and nobody in XD stood up for him.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
To be honest, I wasn't aware of this but thanks for the info, seriously! I know this tends to happen a lot on open sourced work but still, its bullsh*t and peeps deserve credit, especially when credit is due!!

But that's the problem with people, instead some find it easier to just repackage someone else's work and call it their own! F*cked up if you ask me!

I wondered why we hadn't seen much from him these days.... I guess now I know :/
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Then he applied for Rec Dev and they denied him, which I was AMAZED by, as he does work that almost nobody else does....very disappointed.

I don't apply for rec dev, as as I do port work and don't think I yet deserve it. He most definitely DID and DOES.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kevets:
That's a bunch of crap. He's as good as anyone I've seen here.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Good? That's the understatement if ever I have seen one. Believe me...anyone who has talked to him knows just how kick a$$ he is. His work is unlike that of anyone else. One of the best compliments I've had on Android was having him tell me he was impressed by my work. :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
Yea Loki is the man, I haven't looked at the stickies in a while so I didn't know he was a little bit behind.

As far as recoveries go the romracer 5.0.2.7 was the first, and jokers v3 and v4 are a little further along, and then you have TWRP. Which is awesome and what I've been using for a while. You can flash up to 10 zips at a time and it's all touch screen.

I'm just waiting for ya'll to figure out aroma for these jb builds! :beer:

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho
[Motorola Photon 4G] tayzer522:
I searched and couldn't find anything on this issue, but attempting to play music with my bluetooth headphones connected, my phone reboots every time. When I was on Paranoid it worked just fine, but I jumped over to CNA for the working MMS. Anyone else having this problem?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
If u get me a log cat, I'll be able to fix...
[Motorola Photon 4G] tayzer522:
I can't seem to get a log cat to pull. Here's my steps:

1. Turn Bluetooth and headset on, it connects.

2. Go to Music, as soon as I launch it, the phone reboots.

3. Once the phone reboots, trying to launch ANY app causes it to reboot again, except this time it sticks at the M logo bootscreen and doesn't boot until I pull the battery and wipe Dalvik.

4. When I go back into aLogcat, nothing is there.

Could it be that whatever fixed the MMS issue is now borking BT (God knows why the two would impact each other...)?

Like I said, with Paranoid I had no issues with BT, but MMS wasn't working for me so I jumped to CNA.
[Motorola Photon 4G] knjng:
sorry for asking this, but after i read until finish, i could'nt find is this work on GSM or CDMA.. or maybe both of them ?

thanks for the answer. :good:
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Its not MMS fix. It most likely is something in framework jar which isn't touched for MMS fix. I don't have any BT music devices...so telling me a procedure doesn't help me fix it unfortunately.

Log cat doesn't work from apps. Need to do it using ADB (via android SDK).
[Motorola Photon 4G] tayzer522:
I'm at work so I can't do it now, but if I have time tonight (between getting a new fridge and raising a 9 week old puppy) I'll try to get a log cat.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Thank you :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] evillase:
Th3Bill thanks for the port, works great. i flashed from recovery-v4 then went back to v3 to flash gapps. I haven't tried too much, but so far most apps are working that i have installed.

I did try the sprint update PRL it calls (actually dials and calls) a verizon number. So i don't think it is fully working yet. I'm going to hazard the Profile update isn't either.

Thanks again for the port, first rom I installed on my photon to get away from 2.3.4 stock rom. Made me like my phone again.
[Motorola Photon 4G] praful:
I've managed to fix most of my previous issues, but I have no idea how to get around this...

The ringtones folder has all the ringtones present in it. Any idea how to fix this? :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
Hate to say it, but I'd guess that that's a result of you flashing over CM10 and not doing a fresh/clean install of this rom.

I haven't experienced that issue since using CM10...
[Motorola Photon 4G] praful:
Nope did a fresh install for 3.3.0 this time. Wiped out Cache/System/Data/Dalvik and only then flashed the latest version. I had this issue with 3.1.0 as well.

PS: I'm using jokers V3 recovery.
[Motorola Photon 4G] popeye331:
i had this happen if i remember i just flashed rom and gapps with no wipe, or wiped cache and dalvik, either way i flashed both twice, sorry i can't remember exactly.
[Motorola Photon 4G] dre89:
That's the media issue we were talking about yesterday. Still haven't tracked down what the cause is after multiple reflashes and lots of head scratching
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
That is because this is a forced roaming ril. We still haven't figured out a home sprint ril that works with Sprint CDMA and gives data. :(

Did you have it set to Home or Automatic? If Automatic...maybe try it with it set to Home...
[Motorola Photon 4G] tony442:
Just figured I'd share again after three days I've gotten the fastest 3G speeds since I got this phone the longest battery life... Thanks for an amazing port Bill! :thumbup::D:thumbup:
[Motorola Photon 4G] tayzer522:
I must be doing something wrong with my logcat because this is all I get:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

Any ideas?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
do this first

sudo ./adb kill-server

sudo ./adb start-server

THEN

./adb logcat -C

(do this from the platform-tools folder) :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] tayzer522:
At this point, it says "- waiting for device-", is this when I should try connecting my headphones and all that jazz?

I also found that standard 3.5mm headphones don't work either...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
Been having the Bluetooth issue but as soon as I t connects the whole system Ui restarts
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Ok....rather than everyone REPORTING the issue of Bluetooth (which has now been reported about 20 times)....can someone actually Logcat it for me? I am not going to spend all day flashing each rom so that I can debug each issue. I am on MIUI right now, and don't plan to flash over to this just to debug it. If someone would get me a logcat of the error and subsequent reboot, I will try to fix it....if not, I am not sure what to tell you all.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
Sorry I tried to do a log cat from the phone with alogcat but after the reboot the log cat was blank
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
Log cat apps don't work on Jelly Bean ROMs for whatever reason.

Th3Bill, I'm gonna try and recreate this Bluetooth issue everyone keeps having. If it does happen for me, I'll get a log cat of it...

**Update**

Sorry its taking a minute to get this logcat. I had to leave to get the vehicle inspected but I'm back at home now.

Before that I could easily run a logcat, but actually saving it is a whole other issue. Trying to figure out why it won't actually save it and instead just gives me a blank .txt file...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
Ahh didn't know that. Since I'm at work Im not able to do it from the computer but I temporarily fixed it by restoring a 3.0.1 cna backup and updating again
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
Th3Bill,

Here is the logcat for the Bluetooth issue. Hopefully this helps! Took me a little bit to get it working correctly on Windows 7 but I got it figured out! Linux is sooo much easier lol

Anyway, here ya go!

http://db.tt/oyWsrocu

What I did, step for step while getting logcat info, is I connected to my Bluetooth speaker I have. Waited a minute while it was paired, then turned off Bluetooth. Within moments after turning off Bluetooth, the device reboots. I let it reboot and than ended the logcat...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
it usually reboots for me a few seconds after pairing but since i was trying to get a logcat before noticing you posted one it rebooted after trying to turn it off as well.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
One way to get an on device logcat is to just use Terminal Emulator and do pretty much the same commands you would do in adb on a computer. The only problem with doing them this way, on device that is, you can't get the info during a reboot cycle because obviously the app can't run while the device is off/rebooting!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
thanks for the tip. that should be useful whenever an app or menu is crashing
[Motorola Photon 4G] evillase:
I tried again with it set to Home and it called sprint then hung up. Not real sure if it did anything.

I'm not too worried about it though:)
[Motorola Photon 4G] dragontology:
Back to the subject of recoveries... I just flashed Joker's v3 recovery... lo and behold it's the one I've been using all along. They are the same file size in Windows, even. I guess it's the same file.

So recovery isn't to blame for my (our?) problems with CNA 3.3.0 if Joker's v3 works... as that's what I've used. Now I know what to call it around here.

I've just spent the better part of an hour trying to figure out how to flash. I got tied up in some RSD stuff. Only when I realized that was the wrong direction did I start to make some progress. Haha. Everyone have a good laugh, I don't mind, it was a genuine blonde moment. I'm laughing -- because I didn't brick.

Well, nobody says anything bad about TWRP so I'm gonna try that.

//edit: Damn that was easy. Now I feel really dumb. And damn that recovery looks good. Looks and acts better than my first couple cell phones. Got me thinking. What if some fancy bootloader came with a basic media player, Solitaire, and calendar -- what I'm thinking is, iPod 1st generation ROM. We'd have come full circle. Well, sort of. Better make it a Creative Zen firmware or something non-Apple. Anyway, that would be rad.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Rangerbry:
I belive the missing Media bug is related to SDcard. Had mine vanish on me then realized i had just installed the card awhile ago.

SD card had a ringtone music notification folders on it but no media in them i deleted those folders from card rebooted ben fine two days now.

Might have something todo with how it treats SD card looked in system properties and it shows my SD card as Internal Storage and not as a SDcard.

-Bryan
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
3.3.2 build is Up on Jokersax.com. Apparently there were a few borking apps causing problems. Need to Full wipe to get benefit of this build...

GSM afterflash is also up. Flash rom, then GSM fix, then reboot.
[Motorola Photon 4G] tony442:
Is it worth the flash if everything is working? I've been nothing but happy with 3.3.0 and would honestly like to stay if the benefits of 3.3.2 aren't that pertinent
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
Thanks for the updates man! Much appreciated!

Also, you did get the logcat of the Bluetooth issue everyone complained so much about, right?

Anyway, if you need anything else, lemme know!
[Motorola Photon 4G] AndroidLover813:
Quick question, I'm currently on sprint but I want to use another network like t-mobile and use this Rom. How do I go about doing that? I'm currently rooted but that's it. Thanks
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jleeblanch:
Th3Bill, I FINALLY figured out why certain media items weren't showing in the Gallery, or why some people's music isn't showing in their Music apps, ringtones possible missing, etc!

Turns out, Rom Manager, a specific version to be exact (version 5.0.1.3), was placing a .nomedia file in the root of the sdcard, whether internal or external (depending on ones settings) and in turn hiding all media files from apps and such!

The fix? Locate this .nomedia file at the root of either the internal or external sdcard and DELETE IT!!

Then go to Settings/Apps/All and find Media Storage and clear "data".

Next, check to see what version of Rom Manager is currently installed. If its version 5.0.1.3, either update or delete it!

Now reboot and you should be good to go!

There is an article on RootzWiki talking about this and it also mentions briefly on the Play Store something about a .nomedia file bug.

Just a heads up for everyone because I know A LOT of people have been complaining about this lack of media issue for a while now! If that .nomedia file isn't deleted, this is an issue that'll carry over to ANY rom you use!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Equalizir:
You can't, not with a Photon.
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
Yes you can.

If you are able to unlock, android version 2.3.4 NOT the latest update, you should be able to unlock.

Once unlocked and have a custom recovery, romracers, jokers, or TWRP, make a back up. Flash whatever ROM you want, usually twice, then flashed the KDDI radio zip from halfevildruid's thread on here.

You "should" then be able to put in your t-mo sim card and be good to go when you boot up

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1664212

(HOW-TO) UPDATED 6-21-2012 Unlock GSM for domestic carriers on Photon

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho

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One more thing, this ROM boots soo fast now. I love it. Thanks for all the hard work th3bill, this thing is running so smoith

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho
[Motorola Photon 4G] dragontology:
That all makes sense, but I have no .nomedia file on either SD card. I haven't had the problem since leaving CNA 3.3.0 for CM10 and then Paranoid (now back to CNA 3.3.2) though.
[Motorola Photon 4G] popeye331:
I found it under the folder data in android and also in storage/sdcard 1
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
Quick question, does anybody use autobrightness? If so how do you set it up. I've tried using the notification toggles but it doesn't seem to be working right. I found a setting in the interface menu but I don't have a clue how to set it up. Any help is appreciated

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
Go to settings > display > brightness and tick the auto brightness box
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
Do the soft keys light up? I tried CNA 3.3.0 and my favorite keyboard kept freezing my phone all the time. I used TWRP Recovery 2.2.0 to install it and tried doing Factory Reset butt still did the same thing.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
No they don't only if you don't use auto brightness and even then they sometimes stop lighting up

Not sure about the keyboard maybe it just doesn't play well with JB or this ROM
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
What about AOKP Build 9 having the Soft Keys lit up?

Also, I am starting to get sick of XDA Forums because it's becoming really slow. Can barely get the forums to update my Roms because it constantly loads and when I hit refresh, the forums pop up lightning fast and then it goes blank cause I refreshed it... *Pulls hair out*
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
Uh, yea tried that and it doesn't work. Didn't change at all when I go from a lighted room to a dark one

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho
[Motorola Photon 4G] probi115:
how do I get the theme that is in the screenshots?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Jaemostoriginal:
Guess it doesn't work then
[Motorola Photon 4G] sdw79:
I really want to try this rom but I get download error everytime I try to download gapps V3?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Go to epinter's Atrix CM10 and download his....Gapps are pretty universal, so it should work just fine :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] sdw79:
Nevermind my sd card was full.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Equalizir:
I like how you said "should"be able to use a t-mobile sim card.
[Motorola Photon 4G] praful:
Just updated to 3.3.2. I still see only one ringtone :(
[Motorola Photon 4G] mrmellies:
You have to find and delete the .nomedia file. Read man. Read.
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
The keyboard I use is SwiftKey 3, the Purchased version... And using Jokersaxs CM10 works fine with this. Only problem I see was with CNA. =(
[Motorola Photon 4G] praful:
Already read! :p

There are no .nomedia files in the media folder! And no they aren't hidden either.
[Motorola Photon 4G] FC809:
Mind sharing links of what you been reading?
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
Is this stable for everyday use? I hope so. :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] tommyb_:
i think all the JB roms are more stable than all ICS builds. but yes id say its stable enough for everyday...well atleast im using it as a daily
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
Can I flash this over CM9?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
It sends...no receive yet...still working on it, tommy....just wanting to pitch out what I am finding to be a pretty nice rom. Been on battery since 8am and still had 50% 15 mins ago when I plugged it in so I could use wifi tether without killing my battery. MUCH better than my other JB builds so far :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
It's working...a bit jumpy when you take the pic. If you notice it being laggy, do this

Open camera

Press Home

Long Press Home and swipe away camera

Do that 4 or 5 times...it should smoothen it up a lot. Not sure why that does it, but it's worked well for me
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
I can add Root Browser(free) or any free and WORKING on JB file manager. I can't and won't put in any paid apps...some guys make their money on android, and I don't want to take that from them :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
I am away from my nice, stable internet connection, so I can't really do source or try it until I get back where I have it...LOL!

I know about the Sprint ones. I unchecked those while I was trying to figure out why APNs disappeared. I forgot that I had unchecked EVERYTHING in the build.prop when I put this together...LOL!
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
I would end up just removing the camera apk and replacing it with Videocam and Camera Illusion Pro. :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
No. CM10 yes, but CM9 might leave behind data bits and pieces or apps that are not compatible with CM10 at this time and will seriously affect the stability of your system.

Also, if you use Ti Backup, be sure to make certain that the app you're restoring IS JB compatible, as restoring one that isn't will bork (or can bork) your installed rom...
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
Alright, thanks Th3Bill. I did a Nandroid but I am waiting to flash it but first gotta charge my battery. :D

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Broke my Droid X with the hillbilly way to charge the battery. =/ Don't wanna break this one either.
[Motorola Photon 4G] mrmellies:
And I would never ask to do so. I was speaking of the free variants. Es, or root browser work for me. My personal fave is rom toolbox. But I paid for it as each and everyone of you should. Sorry if I was misunderstood. Just want a root browser baked in my jelly. Awesome work sir, I commend you and your efforts and hope your vacay is fabuloso!
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
You can always flash while it's plugged into the wall.... :)

Just don't flash while plugged into PC
[Motorola Photon 4G] mrmellies:
OK.... off topic but I must ask... hillbilly way? Please elaborate. This is intriguing.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
I've got the APK for Root Browser on my PC. I'll work it into next update. :)

Vaca has been awesome....winding down though. You wouldn't think a month could go so fast, but it does... :(
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
The hillbilly way is if you recently SBF'd and all of a sudden your Photon dies on you. And you can't get it to SBF because of the dreaded. "Battery too low to flash".

You take an old USB cable, cut it or splice it showing the Red and Black wires. Then stripping those wires baring the copper wires. Twist them up SEPERATELY and then attached the Red and Black wires to the Positive and Negative side of the battery and then put the battery back in. It will charge it so you will be able to SBF again and fix your phone. I don't recommend you doing this for longer than 15 minutes because it will damage your battery. :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] misfitdeluxe:
I really appreciate all the time you guys donate to provide us with these free ROMs. Thank you for all your hard work!

Sure would be appreciated if we could also have full specs in the OPs to go with these releases. There are several awesome Moto Photon JB ROMs to choose from, and because they are ALL awesome, it makes it extremely difficult to choose one. It doesn't help that the descriptions in the OPs are somewhat vague and generalized. Maybe you guys could start posting new ROMs and explain in the OP what it is about your new ROM that sets it apart from the rest? Maybe tell us what features we can we look forward to? Just a thought.

I think that sort of thing could really help us make an better educated choice, rather than just flashing everything you throw at us.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Or for like 15 bucks on amazon, get an external charger by Anker...LOL :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] :
LOL, never thought of that! You said this has Aroma right?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Th3Bill:
Oh...so after I spend hours downloading the bits I need to make a build, do edits, test, fix, resest, upload, link and maintain, I am now supposed to be putting together instruction manuals too?

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but the last I checked this is a DEVELOPMENT forum, not a software store. I try to keep helpful OPs, but being that I am on summer vacation with my kids, I have been a bit preoccupied with my family instead of hand-feeding information that is readily available via a GOOGLE SEARCH.

I will update my OPs once I am not on vacation and am back to my usual schedule with good, useful internet access. Till then, either be patient, or do some searching on your own...this shouldn't be expected to fall 100% on me for everyone here to use a given rom.
[Motorola Photon 4G] bullfrog527:
I'm using SwiftKey just fine bro, what exactly is the issue?

CodeNamed JellyBean MoPho