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[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
if you have not yet try to redownload then try the flash again if you want
[Vibrant Android Development] mastewman:
I will try and redownload and try again... Thanks for everyone's help....
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
Any chance you could go back to the previous GPS files? Seems that no-one had issues with them, so why change?
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
the files I use in 2.50 no one got gps until the 3 file fix so I add them into 2.53

I just dont think I got everything set up exactly the same, but it is working well for most.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
You have a "special" version of 2.50. Wasn't released to the masses.

I approve this message.
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
So strange...I locked immediately on 2.5.0 (special version - thanks James) without flashing the GPS fix files.

Can I remove what you changed since my phone doesn't like?

I'd love to stick with PA especially when you build 4.2

Maybe i can buy you a case of beer to offer me a "special version" of 4.2 when you get it built and stable?

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
When I build 2.54 I will use the same gps files from the 2.50gps-fix that was not released.

Now I think I understand what you were talking about. Because I didn't know that was the one you had.

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[Vibrant Android Development] AgentFour20:
Wow . 2.53 is perfect . Its your ROM but why revert back 2.50 GPS files . Everyone's GPS is fine except this guy .
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
There is very few changes between the two, maybe not enough to notice I think mine might have been a little smoother with the other one. And it might just be some base change that I didn't do. Just going to look and see.

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[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
I tested my GPS today (running PA 2.53 - 360 w Semaphore 2.50sv) and booting with GPS already on, I got 8-9 locks with 10-11 birds in view (25ft accuracy). Turned off GPS and allowed allowed deep sleep and restarted GPS. I still had 10-11 birds in view but only locked onto 3-4 Z(still 25ft accuracy). Turned off GPS and phone went back into deep sleep. All this was done whilst in motion (driving)

The new ROM works for me other than the number of locks after a deep sleep being less.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Best battery life, peep this
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
Thanks very much for helping "this guy"...glad you felt the previous GPS files made for a smoother experience - I also feel that special 2.5.0 build that most others didn't get to try was smoother than 2.5.3.The build was not publicly released, so perhaps the "other guys" will benefit. ;)

And I don't see any of then offering yous case of beer.

:)
[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
you on default kernel and settings?

My deep sleep is TERRIBLE

I lose more % while the phone is inactive than i do while using it...
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
Did you get a gps lock after reboot?

If not some times it will cause wake locks.

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[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Using 360 with stock sema 2.50sv.

Use better battery stats app to see what's killing you. I'm also using interactive gov and sio.
[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
GPS is not a necessity for me, so its always off.

I have a GPS in the car if i need one.

I'm using the semaphore manager

Any other options checked?

I'm just now checking deep idle to check out if its any good.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
I have input boost on within interactive governor but that's it. When my phone is asleep it loses about 1% an hour.
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
Still like sam said find what is keeping it from ds. Better battery stat app, something is running and keeping the phone awake.

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[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
I selected Interactive and let my phone just sit down for ~hour and not a single % gone.

Impressive.

I've turned on Input boost as well just now.

I'll thank you guys tomorrow- ran out of thanks this morning thanking all of n00bs bible posts :P
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
In case you haven't seen FE & mopedrider have been working on a clean gps fix if it works as advertised that will be what I use. And I hope to have a fresh update by Tuesday.

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[Vibrant Android Development] nhc:
Hi,

Last night my battery was draining very fast when I was asleep foor 8 hours. About 60% gone.

I used BetteryBatteryStats and saw this thing "suspend_backoff" which was on for 6 h 57 m.

Any advice please?
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Not sure what that is, did the phone go in deep sleep?

I only dropped 1% in 8 hours.
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
Wow! I'm still on Semaphore 2.4.4 and that special 2.50 PA 360 build, using Smartass2 and lose about 2-3% per hour.

And isn't SmartassV2 better than interactive?

Do you have very few apps installed on your phone? I'm guessing that most people's issues are either not getting a GPS lock after booting, or some app churning away in the background.
[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
How do you turn on input boost? I've looked in Sema Manager and Android System but cannot find any reference to it.

Edit - Just noticed you are on stock, I'm on 360 could that be why i do not see it?

Thx in advance
[Vibrant Android Development] AgentFour20:
It's assessable through semaphore manager under governors .
[Vibrant Android Development] gregc2009:
A few versions ago, there was a 2g/3g data notification toggle that allowed a couple different options (2g/3g, 2g/auto, 2g/3g/auto) on how it operated and it worked superbly (for me anyways).

Now, there is a 2g data toggle, however, it has no affect on the data speed with no options.

Thank you for those that pointed out the governor settings. I was having horrible battery life, but after making the suggested changes, back to what it used to be.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
I am on the 360 version. If you press each of the governor's it gives you more tuning selections. I don't know if smartass is better or not. For me, interactive gives me better battery without loss of performance. I have about 45 apps in app drawer but I always use kill apps back, background processes at 3 and frequently go in settings>battery and force stop anything running there. I also have my WiFi set to never while sleeping. I try to use as many of Woodrube's better battery tips as possible. If you haven't read it, you should!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=20245857
[Vibrant Android Development] nhc:
Hi,

Did you set Deep Idle to "on" in Semaphore Manager and use "Lock Min freq to 100Mhz"?

Many thanks for your tips!

nhc
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
I can't use deep idle, it causes SOD for me. If you can use it without issue then it should improve battery. Yes I do have min freq lock 100mhz.
[Vibrant Android Development] Sugartibbs:
I got tired of going to the developer option, went with autokiller free set on strict, thinking of going with the pro version, though not sold on how much of an upgrade that is.
[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
After what seemed a lifetime on Bionix-FishmanMod/Bali, I finally flashed this Rom (almost forgot how to flash ROMs). Fabulous results. Now for several questions:

1. I enabled PA Colors, but find it not beneficial. How does one disable PA Colors?

2. Is there a flashable numeric battery level mod for the notification bar that works with this ROM? (NOT a widget, please).

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] brainwasher01:
You can change the battery in settings, system, status bar...

Sent from my SGH-T959 using Xparent SkyBlue Tapatalk 2
[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
Thx for the link Sam - useful tips.

I would like to share an app called Y-5, battery saver (free) it remembers WiFi cells that you have connected to in the past and automatically reconnects when it senses it's presence (does not auto connect to available but unknown signals. It only automatically connects to remembered cells, so if your visiting your mate's house it will autoimatically connect (provoded that you have previously manually connected) and hence save battery as the WiFi radio uses less power than the cell radio.

I have a question re placing WiFi to "never" when asleep - will this not use more battery as the phone is relying on the cell radio, which will use more juice, rather than the WiFi radio?
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
My WiFi is already connects to known networks. I try to turn it off when not in use.

When the phone is on WiFi, AFAIK it doesn't kill cell radio/data connection. If that was the case the phone would have to use WiFi to make calls and send SMS/MMS, which it does not.
[Vibrant Android Development] atlantiatech:
Two things:

1.) The download link for 2.53 360 is broken right now. Any alternative download links? (EDIT: It's back up, thanks thought).

2.) Which is best to try first? I am interested in what works best with GPS, (Gonna try the 360 version first).

Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
I thought WiFi did over-ride the data connection, but don't you still need cell radio for calls and text messaging, unless on a WiFi app or WiFi calling? I thought one of the reasons to connect to WiFi was that it saves the battery (as well as saving data of course).
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Well it does "override" internet data but you still require cell network for MMS/SMS packet data. Using WiFi calling just makes it so you don't use plan minutes and you are not connecting over cell network but the cell radio is still running.

Ultimately I feel that having WiFi turned off when sleeping, that's what setting it to "never" does, uses less battery.
[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
I'l give it a shot.

Thx for your input!
[Vibrant Android Development] atlantiatech:
Just installed pa_vibrantmtd-2.53-360 and I am impressed so far. The speed and newer UI feel great.

I am not having any luck with GPS though, I have 0 viewed and 0 locked as of this post. I am using GPS Test.

Considering the -360 release is suppose to have GPS fixes included, is there something else I need to do?

Edit: After reading back and rebooting I get locks now. I assume this is the same issue I had with the CM9 kernel. Usually I had to lock the GPS before deep sleep to get it to work.

It appears there are some fixes pending for the GPS (including some possible reflash options). Gonna re-read those posts and try to piece it together.

---------- Post added at 03:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:16 PM ----------

OK re-read the last two dozen forum responses, seems

There's 2.50 and 2.53. 2.50 + GPS fix files = 2.53, but some people report success with 2.50

Currently I have GPS but have to fire up GPS Test on boot to get it working (same as CM9). Is this "normal" for all Vibrants? Does anyone have a vibrant that doesn't need this?

Mine has always been a PIA (thanks, Samsung!) with GPS and roms, so I am just checking to see if anyone has a setup that doesn't need to be poked on boot.

For what it's worth my lock times are pretty good, ~ 30 seconds at best. (Edit: Make that 1 minute to 1:30 for lock, re-tested)
[Vibrant Android Development] AgentFour20:
My GPS works fine . No special tricks . Others have had better luck with 2.50 like Globespy (this guy) :p . Jrongi1 has some new GPS fixes come out in the next release that seem promising .
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
There was a 2.50-360 gps test build that some users have. After that there were some flashable GPS fix files posted for those that didn't flash the test build. These fixes were baked into 2.53-360 and stock I think.

However since then there has been some new progress with cm10 gps which is the base for PA. Jrongi said he would implement them in the next build.

Some users are reporting that a lock is required before deep sleep while others are not suffering from this. I hope this answers your questions.
[Vibrant Android Development] atlantiatech:
I'll wait for the next release. I don't use GPS that often, but when I do it's usually critical. Currently I can get a lock with some patience, so that's good enough for now.
[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
DOH!

Options, options, options...

So many options, so little time.

Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
I got them up with more than 15min to spare. LOL

I have a ICS gps rom set up but I will not release unless you try and cannot get stock or 360 version to work for you. (pm me for dl)

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[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Thanks for the new build however for me GPS is a no go after 2minutes. I didn't flash any files, just the ROM and used GPS test. I don't have angry GPS installed. Its not important to me, I just wanted to report my ?findings.

Thanks j.

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[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
still trying to figure out how to disable or "turn off" PA Colors in PA 2.53/360.

Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] Toast6977:
Choose a different mode?
[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
nope.
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
Be a little more detailed about what you have done and what you want.

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[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
I selected the PA Colors option in:

System Settings>ParanoidAndroid Settings>Launch>PA Colors. PA then asks to reboot so that PA Colors is then activated.

I would like to deactivate/disable/return to the default setting (or whatever the appropriate term is) so that PA Colors is no longer "on".
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
@al

Try Settings /pa settings / tools /reset properties

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[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
LOL - hey "that guy"! ;)

Seems like the new build has less luck with GPS locking for folks.

I'm still on the special unreleased version of 2.5.0 360 and the stock kernel it came with (Semaphore 2.4.4) and GPS is absolutely rock solid (had it down as low as 7ft accuracy when out with a clear sky) - just need to get a lock on boot (locks within 10-20 seconds) and after that I get locks every time within 30-45 seconds. Never had one single deep sleep issue with GPS on this ROM as long as I lock on first boot. There was something truly special about this build in terms of GPS - only jrongi knows! Strange that it can't be replicated in future builds.

IMO - there was something special about the GPS in that build - I'm a GPS nut (full hardware fix), and have lost count of the variations in ROMS/Kernels/Fix files etc that I've tried going back all the way to the ICS/Subzero days. The best was SZ#159 but even that had occasional issues after DS and required a boot.

Whilst some of the new additions to 2.5.4 seem nice (color), it's not worth me losing a phone that works to perfection, albeit a little less battery than my trusty old Axura/Bali setup - that thing went for 2-3 days with light use. I need to charge my phone every night with JB, but it's worth the trade-off.
[Vibrant Android Development] VVerevvolf:
I'm on 2.53 360 and Sema 2.5.0 (I think that is the stock kernel for PA 2.53) and my GPS works like yours - deep sleep not affected as long as I get a lock after a boot with GPS on and deep sleep does not kill GPS (only 20ft accuracy but that is fine with me).

I'm sticking with this built at the moment.

Thoroughly enjoying this ROM even more so now that GPS works quite well (for a Vibrant) - Great work jrongi!
[Vibrant Android Development] bgtvfr:
enable stock ui reboot
[Vibrant Android Development] al czervik:
Jackpot. That did it.

Thanks a lot.
[Vibrant Android Development] AgentFour20:
I just noticed Google+ is not in accounts sync. How can I get it back ? I'm not receiving my notifications .
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
+1 on this.

Also, the auto-time doesn't work and time zone has to be set manually.

This worked fine in 2.5.0

---------- Post added at 05:10 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:04 PM ----------

GPS is solid!

Just tried again after 4 hours of deep sleep, and locked 10 birds within 60 seconds to 13ft - that's from inside my house.

The build I am using is the 'special' one with the same GPS files from V2.5.0

Unfortunately you still must get a lock when you first boot the phone (GPSTest), and from there on it's rock solid.

Great work!
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Settings>accounts>Google then press Google+

???
[Vibrant Android Development] OldeCrow:
Share and tell:

I flashed this a couple days ago, had really really bad battery drain from one of the google services, I am on a prepaid card on my vibrant phone (it's my play phone now) so I thought maybe it was something trying to use data as the google service was eating 20+ % of my battery... on a hunch at lunch today I factory reset, reflashed the rom and flashed the ICS gapps instead of the jb gapps... no battery drain! network location was broken so I had to push the network location apk from the jb gapps and reboot. Now the phone works like normal no battery drain network location is working gps is working...

Not sure If I am the only one with this problem but figured it might help someone!
[Vibrant Android Development] OldeCrow:
False alarm:

even with ICS gapps the battery goes dead overnight, must have something to do with being prepaid without data even though wireless is connected and available... phone batttery life is normal without gapps installed at all, and reasonably normal with a normal sim card...
[Vibrant Android Development] Mostdef:
Im having major issue with WiFi on 2.53. When Im on Wifi and surf my browser every 2 min my wifi icon goes gray and Everytime I have to turn the Wifi OFF then wait 1 Min turn wifi back ON to get connect. Is there any way I can fix this issue?
[Vibrant Android Development] Tha Maxx:
Our new web site. =]

http://team360productions.weebly.com/paranoid-android.html
[Vibrant Android Development] RoxRedEye:
Don't mean to a bother but, I was thinking about picking up a Vibrant today. How's PA running on this device? Any major bugs? Thanks in advance.
[Vibrant Android Development] josh2020glacier:
It actually runs pretty good only real bug is same as all builds right now. GPS issues
[Vibrant Android Development] Globespy:
There's a special build using older GPS files on the 2.5.0 360 ROM that should make your GPS solid - the only caveat is that you must get a lock initially when booting the phone. After that you will always get a lock - at least I do, and it's extremely accurate.
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
I have prepaid as well and I am getting outstanding battery. Get the better battery stats app to narrow down the issue. I have also found that interactive governor and sio scheduler seem to give better battery without loss of performance.

???
[Vibrant Android Development] wendleburger:
What would I be doing wrong to not be able to get past a status 7 error trying to flash this coming from Slim Bean 3.0?

I did a full wipe (data/cache/dalvik/format system) and thought it would be pretty straightforward?

Not having much luck with this phone whichever way I turn at the moment :)

There is some more specific error description text there when it stops flashing, but it's kinda hard to read with the picture of a robot with his belly open in the way LOL :D

I can Nandroid back to Slim no probs, so nothing is too drastically broken...

Thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] yosup:
After you get the Status 7, maybe reboot to recovery and flash it again. SB & PA both use Semaphore, so this may not make a difference.

Alt: Flash a recent CM10 Nightly once. You may get a Status 0 error (no big deal). Reboot recovery to update to stock CM10 kernel. Then do your wiping and flashing from that kernel. This is the way I move between JB roms on my rig.
[Vibrant Android Development] wendleburger:
Thanks.

Reflashing definitely doesn't make a difference, tried it multiple times, both back-to-back and with a battery pull in between.

I'll try the CM10 flash in between I guess. Probably not today, I'm a bit over Android this morning :D
[Vibrant Android Development] smileyanz:
Have you thought it mite be a bad download, just a thought
[Vibrant Android Development] wendleburger:
Checked the file size and it matches, I could download it again I guess?
[Vibrant Android Development] smileyanz:
And before loading it go through everything again including fix permissions even if you think its pointless .
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
T-959

being that you are from AU do you have a TMoible T959 vibrant?
[Vibrant Android Development] wendleburger:
Fix permissions didn't help me either unfortunately. I think I'm stuck where I am LOL...

Both this ROM and CM10 I get bailed up on the status 7 error with a preamble of - assert failed getprop ("ro.build.product") and getprop ("ro.build.device")

Weird for sure.

Sorry to the OP for cluttering up this thread, too :)

---------- Post added at 11:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:12 AM ----------

Yes, I do! Thanks for asking, that is a very good question based on my location.

Cheapest decent Android phone on eBay at the time, we actually have 2 of them in my household...

We have very cheap "bring your own phone" plans here, so it's worthwhile doing so.

I like the Vibrant because it doesn't have the mechanical button on the front, that seems to be where cracked screens have begun to propagate on phones that I've owned :laugh:
[Vibrant Android Development] smileyanz:
And u have tried wugs tool kit"!
[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
been about an hour since pulled it off the charger

battery is at 88% with NO use

Android OS taking ~80% of the battery use

:l
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
Did you check better battery to see what is happening?

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[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
As usual figured something out :l

When i updated to 2.54, the SU permissions for Semaphore Manager were DENIED, so the default gov. and settings caused me to lose massive %.

Gave it permission to SU back and now I just lost 3% in 5 hours :l

Thanks, as always.
[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
Just noticed something awkward.

When I start up lets say Settings or Google Play, the notification bar changes color to fit the app?

I'm guessing its the option under SEttings>System> Status bar> General

Mine is on full black, yet my settings status bar is light blue pretty much hiding the time/battery/signal
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
In the pa settings there's a option to adjust some of those color settings, any chance you might have done something there?

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[Vibrant Android Development] xriderx66:
I let my cousin who is 6 play with my phone, and he did somehow make it reboot, so.. possibly.

I noticed theres a PA COLORS option, that may be it. Any way to reverse?

I selected Stock UI, and rebooted - no change
[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
Yeah that is PA colors, a couple pages back someone asked about it and eventually successfully changed it. I don't remember what he did to fix it. If you have a backup in pa tools, just revert to it.

???
[Vibrant Android Development] dogmatism:
Just tested, didn't give me signal - says cannot find a network, i installed devil's kernel jb - now working great. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] blizzardproof:
wait this ROM is compatible with devil kernel

Sent from my SGH-T959 w/ PA 2.53
[Vibrant Android Development] jrongi1:
settings /pa settings /tools /restore if you have a saved setting, reset if not.

Yes the latest devil kernel should be compatible.

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[Vibrant Android Development] samsgun357:
I can confirm devil kernel is compatible with the 360 version however it causes problems in video playback. In my experience it also shows as "unknown" under kernel version in about phone.

???
[Vibrant Android Development] blizzardproof:
what steps did you follow to install the devil kernal because im getting a boot loop

UPDATE : also my phone just booted into safe mode