yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Android Development] CBung:
flashed the gapps upgrade and still have the message "Your device isn't compatible with this version."

edit: I just tried using the google maps website in the browser, and i still get force close (which i posted about a few versions ago in this thread) in my browser when zooming out of my address. No one else having any problems with maps eh?
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
You need to wipe data on play store and Google services framework apps then flash. If that fails factory reset and reflash.
[Vibrant Android Development] chaotic646:
I cant get a GPS lock, is this a known issue and if so is there an easy fix? I wiped completely x3 and formatted system before I flashed. Using kernel that came with this rom.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Read the thread, the answers lay within.
[Vibrant Android Development] chaotic646:
I'd rather switch to a rom that works right than read through 116 pages. Thanks for the help.
[Vibrant Android Development] CBung:
Thanks, that worked. For anyone who wants to know, I'll translate the developer speak: I used titanium backup, clicked those two apps and theres a wipe data button, then rebooted into recovery and flashed the gapps_update zip only (not the full one) and that worked for me, I was able to go to the store and install the map app, hoorah.
[Vibrant Android Development] renardk764:
Digging the slim wallpaper. Kudos to whomever created it.
[Vibrant Android Development] Hung0702:
You will be missed dearly.
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Also you can wipe app data in settings/app ;)

Big thanks to Kufikugel. He has been handling all the graphics on SlimRoms (AFAIK) so hit his thanks button and buy him a beer if you can ;)
[Vibrant Android Development] Mostdef:
does anybody notice that everytime i take a picture and send thru mms and the picture went side way. my buddy said everytime i send him a picture it went sideway too. Is there any way i can fix this?
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Test and see if it happens when you take a picture in portrait mode and landscape. I'm on PA but mines cool as long as I take a picture in landscape.
[Vibrant Android Development] lotherius:
Great ROM. Just upgraded my friend's Vibrant from one of the early SlimICS beta versions to this. Awesome customizations on this Rom.

I sold this phone to him last year, to upgrade to the g2x. Now I wish I could have this phone back. Nothing like this Rom on the g2x. I can only hope that after arcee is done with the new LG source drop, that there will be some way to build slim for the g2x.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
F5,F5,F5,.. charge your superphones up because The next big thing is happening. Thanks to Yosup my boy!!:cowboy:
[Vibrant Android Development] Neebx:
What is happening?
[Vibrant Android Development] FZero68:
2.9 Is live that's what! Good job.
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
In a more general note, "thats why community means more than hardware". For more than a year I am thinking to sell my Vibrant but most of the times I'm stopped at my heels because theres hardly any other phone with so much customization and continuous support out there... So sure most new phone have better screens, better CPUs but what good is in those if they only use only half of their capabilites due to a sucky OS. I'm still in love with my vibrant because it still offers new things, if I'm to customize its chassis I would *actually* get a new phone for all intents and purposes.

...community is everything and thank god for our devs.
[Vibrant Android Development] FZero68:
Why do I lose haptic feedback when I do these updates? Same thing happened with 2.8. Then when I flash the kernel separately, I flashed Semaphore 2.5sv when I was on 2.8 it comes back. That's really weird.
[Vibrant Android Development] phenom69:
hey, when upgrading from 2.8, which one do I flash? md5sum t959 2.9 zip or t959 2.9 zip?
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Ok guys just woke up 2.9 is live (about a hour ago lol). A lot of work went in to the Navbar (Kufikugel you da man!) pleas read the changelog before making asking why something doesn't work :p.

Cheers
[Vibrant Android Development] BungleMX:
woow finally we have transparency to Statusbar, can't wait for sunday to update.

I'm still on 2.3 becouse of its excelent behaviour, but this feature change its all :D
[Vibrant Android Development] svavrek:
Enlighten us... :D
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
Self-explanitory bro. 2.9 rocks shizz. Please thank and buy PRB and Krarvind some ice cold PBR's hehe please. GPS should work much better also :cool:
[Vibrant Android Development] dmathis:
Sorry I'm going to miss this. I've just made the move to the galaxy note II. Loving that big screen and fast processor. Not much in the way of customization yet, as the stock image just became available. Any thoughts on doing a port for the sgh-t889?
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
I don't think the other person who answered was being a smart ass. The answer to your question was on the first page (I think even the first post), where usually most pertinent thing are posted (or on the dev's main page - there's also a link on the first post on the first page).

The reality is, many people (read: the vast majority) have been unable to get consistent GPS locks since GB/ICS.

There has been extensive work done on building kernels to overcome this software driven problem (the amazing work done by Mr Psycho and his Subzero kernels almost fixed the problem for me, but not quite). However, most people have GPS issues when moving beyond Froyo, even people like me that have done the full hardware fix (including soldering and stuff that most people don't want to even attempt with their phone).

I'm back on Froyo 2.2 and my GPS is rock solid, locks quickly and very accurate (down to below 10ft).

Whilst I loved the ICS/JB look and the ROM's are arguably faster, I rely a lot on GPS so for me the compromise was finding the best Froyo 2.2 ROM and kernel (Fishman's rework of Axura - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1787267) and the Bali 1.2X kernel, which I run stock speeds, conservative and noop with a -50 undervolt across all frequencies).

To add some ICS look, I installed the free version of the Holo Launcher, which essentially makes my phone look and operate like ICS - it's a very close looking match, and still retains much of the very cool icons and drop-downs of the Axura ROM.

Good luck to you!

---------- Post added at 08:00 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:57 AM ----------

Assuming you mean everything stock with your comment about GPS?

So, does it work or is it still hit and miss?

As you know Doug, like many I've long hoped for a solid ICS/JB GPS capable ROM that doesn't take minutes to find a lock and/or requires regular reboots to find birds. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
I will never promise working GPS on SGS1 variants since their GPS sucks. However I think past few releases with some coaxing with agps data (gpsaid, gps status can help you with that) should get it working correctly, or as good as they can. But will take some time on your end to set up.

Cheers
[Vibrant Android Development] davidbauer:
Are there two different donation accounts or just one for both? Please send link
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Each DM has a donation button (found in xda) and the Site has a slimroms donate which basically goes to up keeping of the Site and helping expand.
[Vibrant Android Development] davidbauer:
Went back to 2.6 from 2.8 because youtube would auto update from prev version 2.6 would not. And locksreen media widget ie pocketcast music compressed to top. Any thoughts ty
[Vibrant Android Development] iecg23:
Mirrors

Can anyone post a mirror of the Slim-T959-2.9.0-OFFICIAL. It is taking an eternity to download form slimroms.net
[Vibrant Android Development] G00DFe77a:
Is there a guide on what needs to be set up? I don't mind taking the time to set it up, but need some guidance on what are good values to try out. I tried just about every gps guide out there and gps still fails to lock most of the time.
[Vibrant Android Development] Fasst2001:
Does anyone else have problems with the gapps not remaining after you upgrade? I thought they were supposed to be backed up when you upgrade now, but each time I upgrade (now to 2.9) I have to reinstall the gapps package. I noticed when I just installed 2.9 and had to go back to recovery to flash gapps, when it was done it said "BACkUP DISABLED" on the screen. I'm assuming this is why I'm having to reflash gapps every time. I came from 2.8 and it also did this when I upgraded from 2.7 to 2.8. I flashed the main gapps package as well as the 2.8 gapps update package and got everything back, but I had to set up all my accounts again. Just wondering if I'm doing something wrong or need to enable something somewhere for it to backup the gapps on upgrade. Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
I added a mirror to T959 on the site, rest devices will come later

I just use GPSAid (paid) but I'm sure free would work just as well.

Did you wipe before flashing the zip?
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
Frickin Clean Flash

To all, format data/factory reset then format system. I takes a few minutes to reconfigure all your apps and data. Fundamental basics when flashing
[Vibrant Android Development] Fasst2001:
Not a full wipe (that always sounds funny no matter how many times I say it...lol). I wiped cache and dalvik and then flashed the 2.9 update. Maybe it's time for a full wipe for the next update. No worries though, everything is working great. I was just wondering why I was having to flash the gapps again and setup my accounts.
[Vibrant Android Development] drizze99:
For all those complaining about lag, you are spoiled by the /datadata partition that is no longer used. This ROM with the /datadata partition flat out flies and is smooth as butter. This ROM without /datadata partition is STILL better than a stock ROM. There is no doubt that the /datadata partition makes a difference in how a ROM performs. Due to the size of JellyBean, /datadata had to be removed.

Even with the "so called" lag, this ROM is the best out there and I have tried them all. There are trade-offs and you either accept them or move on. If you want a ROM that is less laggy then you go with one with the /datadata partition and deal with the "low disk space" warning and your apps periodically force closing.

Tweak your setting and find your happy place. You should be able to find something that makes you warm and fuzzy inside. If not, move on. Coming here and complaining won't get you that far because we all have the same ROM and same phone. Take the initiative and play around with the settings and if your bork your phone, wipe and flash again!

To those of you like the idea of a smaller font and smaller icons but have OCD like me that the lock screen is off center, try setting your LCD density from 182 to 200. Thats where I found my happy place.
[Vibrant Android Development] bobofosho123:
Why is it that everything appears smaller in this rom, including everything from the notification bar to the general interface? Is there anyway to fix this? Thanks.

-bobofosho123
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Ugh.....see post above yours^^^

sent from my magic box to yours
[Vibrant Android Development] iKoolkid:
I have two downloaded apps.

Check out the Hellybean nightlies Here and here and the Devil Kernel for ICS here and Jelly Bean here for the Galaxy S and variants.
[Vibrant Android Development] scaldaferri:
Can´t see my externa SD

Hello Guys

I´ve just installed this rom and it´s awsome. But I have a problem, when I plug into my PC usb, I can´t see my external SD Card. Using the root browser, everything is ok.

Some ideias?
[Vibrant Android Development] nht48823:
i agree i flashed this rom last night I tried the settings to get it to look normal for some reason everything looked small...i was on hellybean I wanted to see how is the battery on this rom, but the fonts and icon were too small I switched back to hellybean. however, the screen looked very bright i liked that a lot. after initial lag then lag went away. i really liked the rom I just didnt like how everything looked small. also the log in screen needs to be centered. I am sure it's in early stages.
[Vibrant Android Development] Me2995:
http://www.slimroms.com/apps/faq/#anchor-1-0
[Vibrant Android Development] iKoolkid:
Just use the build prop editor to edit the line containing the LCD density, make it 240, like hellybean

Check out the Hellybean nightlies Here and here and the Devil Kernel for ICS here and Jelly Bean here for the Galaxy S and variants.
[Vibrant Android Development] Waldos:
drizze99, I am Agree with you 100%

This ROM is incredible :good:

The thing that some ppl call "lag" is something that happens to all of the ROM based 100% on CM10 structure. Some of them change /data section to /datadata section and has some improvement, but can cause FC and the Low disk Space Warning.

As pawitp said:

I made a complete WIPE, I install ~30 apps via TB WITH data (

Seriously, awesome this part

), and apply the custom kernel options that krarvind put in his device. The best smooth experience in JB.
[Vibrant Android Development] Hung0702:
How do I adjust read ahead values with devil kernel?

Also, don't belittle the lag I'm experiencing. I installed the 8/5 release of HellyBean and did not experience any lag after 70-80 small apps (no games). There must be a reason why I and a great number of fellow users are encountering such lag and denying/downplaying it certainly isn't going to help solve the problem.
[Vibrant Android Development] drizze99:
I am going to do some experimenting tonight and see if there is a "solution" to the lag. Helly Bean has the /datadata partition doesn't it?

As for the kernel settings, open the Semaphore app and all of your kernel tweaks are right there for you to play with!! Start with kravind's recommendations and go from there....
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
HB kernel does solve the slow NAND lag problem but no support from krarvind if you do change. You cannot mess with Read Ahead value on any of Derteufel's kernels.

Edit: Note you might need to factory reset for HB kernel to work right. Also Doing this will decrease your /system partition ~ 100MB so take that in consideration before hand.
[Vibrant Android Development] Hung0702:
You're right! HB does use a /datadata partition.

Hmm, do you feel that changing the read ahead values remedies your lag (if you experienced any)? I might consider using a Semaphore kernel but I like Devil kernel so much. I guess I'll make sure swap just to see how they different with regards to read ahead values.
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Yes it did for me. 1024 or 3072 works best.
[Vibrant Android Development] drizze99:
I was going to play with a bunch of different settings but one thing I have noticed is that if you let this ROM "settle in" it becomes snappier and snappier. Right now I am using the phone and I am not experiencing any lag like I was earlier this afternoon. This is just an observation... Before I go "messing" with a bunch of things, i think I am going to let the ROM settle in overnight and see how it performs tomorrow.
[Vibrant Android Development] iKoolkid:
Dont try and flash the HB kernel, it bootlooped me, and when it was succesful, had a lot of problems
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Did you wipe? lol Thats the kernel I usually use apart from "micro" lags runs just fine.
[Vibrant Android Development] iKoolkid:
Yeah, what did you do and which kernel version, I had problems.

Check out the Hellybean nightlies Here and here and the Devil Kernel for ICS here and Jelly Bean here for the Galaxy S and variants.
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Lol I've used every HB kernel from 1.0.4 to 1.1.3. Each might have a feature or something not working but nothing big. Mind you those links you posted are not HB kernels thats found http://rootaxbox.no-ip.org/derteufel/Helly_Bean/kernel/
[Vibrant Android Development] Hung0702:
Made to switch (revert, I guess) to Semaphore and increased the read-ahead value. Definitely a smoother experience. Lag is not completely gone, but it was nearly unusable in its previous state. Sad that I don't get to use the perfect Voodoo color calibrated settings I had, but I can get close enough with this kernel. Thanks for the advice!
[Vibrant Android Development] silvercrown266:
In my experience with JB roms, GPS only work with the Devil Kernel.

Ive used AOkp, PA and Slim running stock kernel and gps is erratic at best.

But flashing a Devil kernel i always have a proper working gps and it works All the time.

Fyi i used Sygic gps app. And it doesnt fail me. I notice too that if i use google maps it takes longer time to lock.

If i really need to use google nav i would usually use sygic till i get a lock and open google nav and it would lock instantly and it would work flawlessly all throughout.

Whatever gps stuff are on the devil kernel works... at least on my vibe.

Stock Slim is the smoothest of all JB roms. You notice it specially if your browsing. Everything is smooth and loading much faster compared to other roms. If not only for gps... Slim and Devil kernel combo works for me. A little bit sluggish compared to stock slim but still a little smoother and faster than the other JB roms.
[Vibrant Android Development] Moronig:
Don't you have to reboot after using GPS, because the GpsLocationProvider keeps a wakelock, which drains the battery pretty fast? I usually have to reboot before using GPS, then wait a while for a lock, then reboot after so my battery lasts the rest of the day. I pretty much only use it on extreme cases.
[Vibrant Android Development] krarvind:
donate me one and i will get slim up and running there.
[Vibrant Android Development] silvercrown266:
No reboots needed. I leave gps and wifi on all day but i off data. I only on it when i really need it. For me its always the data that drains the battery.

I do have my own way of keeping my phone slick and fast.

I would do a reboot every 2 or 3 days just to refresh the system.

And i would wipe cache, dalvik and check permission every week or 2x a week depending really on my usage.

With devil kernel i never use any fix to make gps work.

With other kernels i would usually do the yagf2 and the xperia fix, but success is very limited.

I use gps everday and to me the difference in performance between kernels in terms of gps is very clear.

I rule out the Roms because i flash different roms whenever theres new versions.

And its Any rom and a devil kernel combo makes gps work.

Try testing your gps by clipping your vibrant in your dash while driving and actually using it..

Not inside the house or in the window or in the porch.
[Vibrant Android Development] thaniks:
Devil's Kernel

New to this ROM. Could someone let me know where to download Devil's kernel and how to install it?
[Vibrant Android Development] davidbauer:
Can't get music to play in play store help
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
IIRC, it has been said that this ROM runs better with semaphore or stock (built from sema source) but if you feel you need the devil in your life, here you go

New kernel 1.8.1 at http://rootaxbox.no-ip.org/derteufel/jellybean/

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[Vibrant Android Development] awong6687:
Circle Battery Mod

Hello,

I just upgraded to 2.9 and it is awesome. Keep up the good work. One thing I noticed with 2.8 and this version is that if I chose any of the circle mod battery icons it seems to be voomed in and doesn't fit in my statusbar properly. Not sure if this is how it is suppose to be, but I would really like to use it if possible. I am on a T959 and using LCD density of 182. I have attached a screenshot. Not a big deal but if an easy fix let me know.

Thanks,
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
I'll bet the farm that it's your green theme causing issues. Mines on point
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
Yup its probably the theme.
[Vibrant Android Development] awong6687:
Totally forgot I even put that theme on. Once I turned it off it worked. Thanks for the reply
[Vibrant Android Development] nitin kumar:
I HAVE FLASHED SLIM BEAN FROM STOCK 2.1 FOLLOWED http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=849028

BUT I DONT GET MOBILE NETWORK SIGNAL....WHAT CAN I DO KNOW....HAD ANYONE FACE THE SAME....???

PLZ HELP ASAP.
[Vibrant Android Development] snc74:
Flash kb5 modem. Reboot. Wait. Use.

Sent from Tony Stark hand held device!
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
If you followed instructions to you would've been fine. Flash a aosp zipped módem and you'll be fine
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
Can someone explain how the add-ons work? For example I've installed the "Google now" add on and installed everything except -well- google now. Now I have a bunch of apps I don't need (dialer et al) and seemingly there's no simple way to remove them either.

Is there something special I must do to install the add-ons apart from flashing it/them? Because there's something that I seem to miss...

Any help would be dully appreciated
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
If you just want Gnow just flash Srec Gnow zip. That should flash the app with all the necessary libs
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
I don't seem to find the latest gnow (4.1.2) can you please link me? Also by installing the whole srec package it should had installed gnow but it didn't (why's that?) . Lastly is there a script to remove srec if I need to? (again I don't seem to find it)

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] dmathis:
I'd love to, but I'm still trying to explain to the wife why I needed this one, lol.
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
If and when CM had the source for that device and you want to be a tester let me know :p.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Google now is just the added voice functions and cards to the search bar. I don't know what it is you are looking for??? There isn't an app icon named Google now.

I approve this message.
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
I get no cards. Google voice searches Google... I need the latest srec gnow zip but it doesn't seem to be anywhere to be found. If anyone has it, please share. Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
Please use the full slim apps from slimroms.net format data/factory reset and the format system, then flash 2.9 then slim gapps.. I always use the real dark slim gapps and it works well : http://www.slimroms.net/index.php/d...0-gapps/697-the-real-dark-slim-2-9-aio-addons edit: you must have a Google acct on your phone and accept 2 Permissions it asks for...One is mobile feeds or something to that effect
[Vibrant Android Development] Stevethegreat:
Thanks, I'd try it.

BTW this is a bit irrelevant to the above but before doing it I would like to gather some opinions first.

If I revert to stock and the wish to go to slim bean then it would mean a slew of in-between steps.

Can I avoid all these by simply flashing this rom's kernel and then install the rom by using the incorporated CWM recovery? So in two stops I can go directly from 2.1 to 4.1.2 .

This should work right, or would it brick my phone?
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougfresh:
Dude sometimes I blast 10+ roms to test SB a week..Last please
[Vibrant Android Development] prbassplayer:
There's more than one way to do the math but there is a reason we have instructions. Don't whine if something doesn't work.