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[Epic 4G Android Development] sidgallup:
Yeah i'm able to put the phone into flash mode, would this guide work for a Sprint Epic 4g ? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1052813

Just asking because it says "Samsung Epic 4g" but im not sure if it's actually the same phone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] iamterence:
Yeah man, you're good to go. Just follow that guide and get back up and running.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sidgallup:
Yeah, worked smoothly and now i have it running on FC09 perfectly, thanks a lot.

However i just noticed that the reason why i couldn't boot into recovery was that the camera button is busted, anyone could give me any hint about any other methods for rooting, installing recovery that do NOT require a working camera button? i've tried flashing CWM with Odin but that requires that 3 button combination.

Any help appreciated.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
You Odin cwm in download mode make sure reboot is not checked. As soon as the phone attempts to boot give it the commands adb reboot recovery sometimes cwm won't stick after it boots. Or download terminal emulator and type su to get permission then type reboot recovery you have to be rooted for that method. Also you can adb reboot recovery while the phone is on by enabling USB debugging. Last two methods only are useful if cwm stuck when the system booted.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AndyYan:
Personal opinion: Odin flash the FC19 tar. What differs from FC09 is that recovery will stick. If you can't find the Odin-able CWM, I'll send you one.

Then every time you want to go to recovery, make sure phone is on, and run "reboot recovery" in a terminal emulator on the phone (make sure you get root), or connect to PC and "adb reboot recovery".

Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
Anyone know where I can get an APK of google talk? This hangout sh!t is for the birds and must go, post haste.
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
Here you go ---> http://db.tt/CVxMiE7a
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
Anytime.
[Epic 4G Android Development] xfilemanx:
I was just looking around the slimrom web page and didn't see the Epic 4g listed...I was gonna play with the weekly release and some addons but didn't see our phone :eek:

So I take it Unjustified Dev makes these here for us?

I get the feeling my noobness is showing :o

Anyway....thanx Unjustified.....love these slim roms......wish I had time to figure out how make these.....
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
That's because they won't make our Epic 4g officially supported. Unjustified started the first one, then Effsi built, now I build and maintain them. Follow the link in my sig to my dev host to download. Slim Bean 6.0 is the latest that I've built and haven't built 6.5 yet because it was just released and I like to wait for an official code freeze.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TPMJB:
Ya know, Slim 6 has been functioning fine for me (cept the aforementioned bluetooth issue), but it seems my battery life is pretty terrible compared to 4.0. It used to be I didn't have to charge my phone every day, but now I'll frequently find the need to charge it before I go to bed, or it'll die on me. Anyone else noticing less battery life?

I have the Epic 4G Touch battery in mine, since it holds more juice.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
If you don't have to charge/ swap your battery every 8 hours. You're not touching it enough. Having said that, From the minute I leave in the morning until my first swap is at least 8 hours. I make it home on the second. My phone spends a lot of it's day with the screen on, and it plays MP3's all day long, every day. And a couple times a day I actually use it as a phone. If anything I noticed an increase in life with the release of 6. Usually, you need look no further than a rogue app sucking it down on you. Facebook jumps to mind. As does Google talk (myself I run that one all day). Turn off what you don' need, and look for changes you made since switching from 5 to 6 (or 4 what have you).

Hey anyone know how I can uninstall this hangout garbage?
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
Use a root explorer app and then goto /system/app. Long press on the apk and hit delete. That should take care of Hangout.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
I tried that with whatever the stock slim explorer is. It didn't go away even after I restarted. I'll try with a different app. Actually, I just remembered: I did it with the SLIMCIZER or whatever the name of that is in system settings..

EDIT: ANy idea what the name of the hangouts apk is? I can't find it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
I have no idea what the apk is called. I don't use either one and gtalk is set not to update which is why I still had the original apk.

EDIT: I actually use root explorer for all my needs but you should be able to use slimsizer if you find out what the apk is called.
[Epic 4G Android Development] boruko:
Find a post by Unjust. He has a link to BT fix that works in his sig. If you don't get sigs, I posted the link earlier in this forum. Follow what augmentor mentioned: shut down the apps you don't use (make v6 look like your v4).

- b
[Epic 4G Android Development] nikon120:
My devhost in my signature should also have Unjust's BT fix if you have trouble locating it elsewhere.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
Thank you every one for answering eachothers questions and helping each other out. I've been busy as of late. Just a f.y.i. I added a donate button so if anyone feels the need to say thanks in another way other than hitting the thanks button then make a donation, anything is appreciated. Just letting ya guys know the button is there.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Lol I want one too getting a bank account soon can't wait.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
I've had mine for over a year but it RARELY gets used :(
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Do I know you? What have you done with Texas Epic 4G? You both make nice banners:)
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
TexasEpic4G got a GS3 for Father's Day and became TexasLTE :p
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
He he he I'm building Domination for the Verizon version
[Epic 4G Android Development] titanreign:
Is this ROM halo aware ?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Yes,slim reasons they have to stay small yet a ROM that is , is almost done building.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
COOL ! Maybe sumone will build it for Sprint GS3 ... ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Maybe I'll do one for you I can't support 6 phones lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] titanreign:
I would like to add in that a little mention that this rom replaces clockworkmod with that twrp thing would have been appreciated.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
*WARNING* Crying Detected
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
Lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] TPMJB:
My V6 is exactly like my V4. I don't use anything. I'd stay on V4 if the text wasn't so small.

And I was having trouble renaming the BT file with ES File explorer, even though it seemed to have root privilege.

Edit: Flashing Unjust's fix now.
[Epic 4G Android Development] titanreign:
Thanks for your constructive input.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
Change the DPI by changing the number after ro.sf.lcd_density in build.prop using a file explorer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] boruko:
So I've been getting random (by my definition) notifications. I've set a calendar event to repeat every day, and another every week. So every other time I turn the screen on I get that sound and a vibration. I've not documented it very well... I'll come back with more details later.

Anyone else noticed this? Nothing super significant, just silly and somewhat annoying lol

Lovin' v6 D, per usual.

- b
[Epic 4G Android Development] JurKZ:
Phone gets super slow am I the only one?

On a fresh install this ROM works great for me. Now after having it for a few weeks it is running super laggy. I tried clearing the cache and dalvic cache and that worked for a little bit. I just tried wiping it again with the same result.

I have had the same problems with CM10 so I do not know if it is just my phone, my apps installed or just an inherent problem with the android base that everyone is building on top of.

I would appreciate anyone else's experience or input on this matter. I do not have a huge amount of apps installed and I have even reformatted my SD card. Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
None, but I'm right there with you. Ver batim you are describing my issue. Complete reset/ wipe whenever 6 came out. Now it just runs like sh!t.

On another note: This damn hangouts crapola that I cannot get rid of? If I am not charging, almost full battery the screen flickers so hard it shuts off the display (but the capacitive buttons are still lit.) I have to power button to turn shut the display and buttons off, then try my luck again. Like I say, if I'm full battery or plugged in I haven't seen it happen. Hate hate HATE that stupid hangouts thing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
On hangout,

have you been able to find the apk and delete, not uninstall but delete. You would also have to wipe data and cache to get rid of it completely. Plus any left over files.

On lag,

I experienced the lag with every cm10 based ROM except this one. And with that, I have come to a conclusion, with much research and testing. Watching and modifying and I do mean lots of modifying with ever ROM. It is the signal. I have spent many many hours watching and reprogramming to find this out. You may think you have full bars so it can't be the problem. Trust me it is. For some reason (beyond me, even on WiFi) if it does not get a clear signal, everything will lag. I found it best if you are only getting 2-3 bars. With 2-3 bars, everything works great but if you go above or below that mark, that is where the serious lag happens. I have fixed mine to a certain point. Here is a sample of what I did for starters,:

Need some kind of root file explorer.

I use Root Explorer.

Go to /system/etc/.

Find sysctl.conf and rename it sysctl.conf.bak.

Reboot to recovery. Wipe cache and dalvik.

Reboot.

That should take care of most of the lag.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
Tried initially to uninstall, then realized I had to delete the apk. really couldn't find it. Think I'm about at a new scrub mile point. When it goes sideways again, I'll try that rename thing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
Lol.

If you can do what I described above you should be fine.

If you can find a root file explorer, it would show you the new icon associated with the new apk.
[Epic 4G Android Development] JurKZ:
Well to me it doesn't seem to be affected by signal because even when I get crap signal sometimes on rare occasion the phone will run just fine for a second or two then it is back to the same antics. I can't seem to narrow it down to a specific app but and it doesn't seem to be a memory issue but something is really causing slowdowns. Like I said it is not just Slim I get the same issue with CM10. It might just be crap old hardware that is giving up the ghost.
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
For me, after a lot of watching and testing it appears to be signal based. I have crappy signal most of the time which causes the lag. Trying to process info coming in at an extremely low rate.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
People that are having lag, how often are you turning the phone off and on? If the phone is left on for more then a few days it will start to get laggy, I reboot mine atleast once or twice a week.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
I want you to try domination and tell me what you think note thats minimal speed havent used my linaro branch yet I was waiting for feedback from users
[Epic 4G Android Development] niteNarmor:
I reboot mine at least once a week.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nikon120:
Regarding lag with Slim. I attribute that to the lack of available RAM on our old devices. Ice Cream Sandwich & JellyBean are larger resource hogs than Eclair/Froyo/Gingerbread. JellyBean is moreso than ICS, but nevertheless the lack of available RAM is what I believe ends up causing the lag.

I average ~15MB-75MB free RAM. It all depends what apps/process are cached or running. It's a shame though that the Settings app eats anywhere from 30MB-90MB when opened.

AOKP M6 ran like a champ for me for 8 months. I'd reboot it once a week for good measure.

Slim 5 got laggy after 2 weeks.

Slim 6 is hit or miss with lag spikes.

Carbon was great for a week, but then non-stop lag regardless of CPU settings.

Domination (May version) was the same as Carbon for me.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
If I'm wrong but didhiy kernel has big mem . I have the devil kernel on my phone by DerTeufel creator of hellybean it enables 403mb of ram and I have like 130mb free when waking my device from none use its like 250mb. You need an app to enable it. Try domination now that was my test but still used linaro 4.7 my regular builds use 4.8.
[Epic 4G Android Development] iamterence:
I've been on Helly Bean for almost a month/month and a half now with no serious lag spikes that I've noticed. Then again, I only use my phone for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram so it doesn't get much intensive usage. Could be the ROM, or it could be me.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dps33:
Every tiem I go to messaging I get warning " cannot download now, try again later" I never had this issue before with Slim 6. Is there a settign that I am missing? Messeging does work but intermittent or very slow in gettign or sendign messages.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
Clear data in messaging. Also could be network related.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffreyjicha:
Okay so currently i'm on the most recent build of PACman, and I looked at the NS4G post in this thread, so my question is could I flash any kernel that supports NS4G modems?
[Epic 4G Android Development] razortooth:
I have installed minimum apps possible. Recently I installed Facebook app on my phone. But then it became super laggy.

Yesterday I uninstalled the FB app, and my phone is as smooth as butter again.

This ROM is really smooth. I think lag depends on the apps you are using.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nikon120:
Yes if you are gonna use that modem. You would need to flash the blob swap file, IIRC.

You will also need to swap phone.apk & settings.apk from the NS4G version of this ROM (From their dev forum), IIRC again. ;)

---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:14 AM ----------

There is a difference between using and installed. Many people have apps installed that they use occasionally, but said app likes to start processes randomly or remain cached. So both used apps and installed apps play a big role in lag and battery drain.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nikon120:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2060483

Use the Slim file manager with root access to backup your phone and settings apk files. Then move the NS4G versions to /system/apps. See if you have the same issue you had. You may be able to get away with just the phone apk swap.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dps33:
Thanks for the info. So do I need to download this full ROM and then extract apk from this ROM and mvoe it to mine? Or is there a separate phone.apk available?
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffreyjicha:
Doing the apk swap will give you roaming with the NS4G modem. ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
The only bad thing is if slim added a feature and theirs didnt have that feature you will miss out on it and also if they removed something and you used theirs you would get a force close trying to access the missing feature. That's really the only thing,
[Epic 4G Android Development] JurKZ:
I reboot at least once a day.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
Sometimes, several times in one day.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nathan951:
So I tried the Bluetooth_Fix_Epicmdt.zip but I still get weird BT issues where it will turn off, back on, then won't reconnect...

Any other ideas?

Thanks again!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
well since this is a busy thread who has usb otg cable I'm adding it back to the epic 4g . Also I know a guy who has his version of slim with halo [MENTION=5054186]DynamicN[/MENTION] if you want to chat with him.

say hello halo https://github.com/DennisBold/frameworks_base/commits/jb4.2

heres the sync code repo init -u git://github.com/DennisBold/platform_manifest.git -b jb4.2
[Epic 4G Android Development] boruko:
Don't extract the Crespo NS4G ROM. Just copy(cut)/paste phone and settings.apk (NS4G) onto desktop and then delete/replace into Dynamic's build. Make sure that they're both the same build. NS4G v6= Epic v6. So far there's nothing extra or less between the two besides roaming, which I critically need and now have. I'm running effsi's Nitest0308 kernel and his modem swap with LF2 NS4G modem = silky smooth.

I had trouble when I extracted both zips onto my desktop just to copy/paste. It corrupted the files and would not flash properly once I zipped Dynamic's build. Hope this helps!

- b
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffreyjicha:
I also had problems doing what you did, so now when I need to zip something, I use an app called zarchiver that zips stuff so files will flash correctly.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Ill take a look at ns4g source for roaming and see if I can get a full ns4g source made
[Epic 4G Android Development] justan00b:
Man this ROM rocks! I'm on v6 right now and no issues, totally sweet. Can't say thanks enough for the hard work. So nice to have loyal Epic 4G Devs! :cool:
[Epic 4G Android Development] AndyYan:
Wish we could have loyal users (I'm looking at you [MENTION=3938519]TexasLTE[/MENTION] :D :D :D )
[Epic 4G Android Development] iamterence:
Although I'm pretty much a ghost here, my loyalty remains with the OGE4G for a few more months until my upgrade is due in September :D Definitely looking to get a Nexus device, as I love me some AOSP, and I probably have the most boring usage habits for my phone lol.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
I got SGS3 for Father's Day ( I was sitting on upgrade for several months and wasn't gonna turn down a gift ;) ) ... and I got tired of Unjust & Effsi getting mad at me all the time for bugging them with non-stop questions and requests :rolleyes: :p :D:D:D:D
[Epic 4G Android Development] AndyYan:
Actually I'm also getting (supposedly) a Nexus 4 this July.

But E4G and my other devices will not retire easily, E4G will still be flashed for fun and provide emergency communication (I normally use China Mobile and China Unicom, but when signal loses for both, usually China Telecom backs me up), IncS will continue to play music and XMP will act as a 3G hotspot...

What will become of your E4G after September?

Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] iamterence:
Definitely looking into either getting a GNex or a Nexus 4, whichever will be possible. Honestly not a big fan of all the phones coming out with these big ass screens and whatnot, and with the OEM skins and stuff. I'm a fairly simple guy who just sends texts, checks Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram lol.

After I upgrade, I'm most likely gonna use this phone to learn how to truly develop and see where that takes me. I wished I could've dev'd more for this phone, but between my laptop breaking and fear of bricking, I couldn't do too much.

I'm also looking into the LG Optimus G as well, but I've been hearing some bad stuff about it, with battery life and performance. Doesn't matter though, as long as I can root it and throw on an AOSP build, it should be good.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AndyYan:
Seriously you still consider a Galaxy Nexus? LOL that only defeats Nexus 4 with its 720p screen. In fact, there are 2 things that bugs me in Nexus 4...

1) Hell, why does it use a 1280x768 screen? That doesn't look wide at all, and when it has nav bar enabled, the screen ratio only reminds me of the last-gen Android devices with 800x480 screen. Yes, 1280/768 = 800/480. SH!T.

2) Still an S4 Pro? I know it's still strong these days, but not after 3 years, huh? This is gonna be my university phone and I expect it to have at least a Snapdragon 600 to push it through at least 3 years. But for the money I have now, no S600 phones are available aside from LG Optimus G Pro (which lacks support up to now) and Xiaomi Mi2S (I HAAAAAAAAAATE MIUI!!!) Any suggestions (non CDMA phones)?

About the Optimus G... I heard there's a software mod that can turn this thing into a REAL Nexus 4 (i.e. you can use all its ROMs, baseband, etc.) so why not check it out?
[Epic 4G Android Development] AuGmENTor:
I have to start thinking about what I'll upgrade to next year. I never go with the newest thing out there (as is evidenced by my still using this dinosaur!), but I do want to at least upgrade the specs so whatever it is is a lil faster. Don't care about big screens, and while I love my slide out kb, I doubt that's in the cards for my next upgrade.

Something that is definitely happening is: Sprint is going bye bye. My God, they suck so bad, and after 10 years of paying soooo much money for absolute sh!t service, I'm going with I think Tmobile, who has wifi calling now (to supplement what I'm sure it their sh!tty service lol). For the same money, I can get 3 phones on their plan.

But my Epic will stay flashed to slim, and connected only to wifi so my 7 year old and play with it (and become a flashaholic like his dad).

Rant Complete.
[Epic 4G Android Development] AndyYan:
+1 for considering a non-CDMA carrier, maybe you should somehow wait for the next Nexus?

Sent from HTC Incredible S @ CM10.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Did that stop me from building them I would have never knew of Domination ,Slim , Root-box ,etc . You turned me into a building machine yet I've calmed down and started to actually develop with [MENTION=2974991]owain94[/MENTION] . I've learned so much :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] boruko:
Oh what wonderful talks of the future! My plan is up in September as well, though I'll be toughin' it through with Sprint. I would like the S4, but we'll see what actually happens... I don't really have a backup idea lol So on a "sidenote," I was in an indepth convo with the lady last night and I saw this:

(attached file)

Lol outta the blue that just popped up. Nothin' big cuz I'm pretty sure I can tell time haha but thought it was interesting.

Thoughts?

EDIT - hope no one saw that lol

- b
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
Well my fascinate just broke and I really want an epic 4g again idk i need a motherboard is $11 but the epic 4g i want is $45 . I have the money for both so if I have both phones working I will be very happy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fair-Used-S...1005692725?pt=Cell_Phones&hash=item20d4981f35
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
OR ...U could get a SGS3 at Best Buy for $50 if you're eligible for upgrade already :p ( just saying' ;) )
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
My phone isnt on and if it was I would flash it to cricket or boost. :( Now im phoneless and yes some words do make sense that you make up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TPMJB:
Contract?
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffreyjicha:
Or if you're eligible for upgrade, you can get an SGS3 for $0.00 on Sprint's website.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Unjustified Dev:
[MENTION=1517034]Effsi[/MENTION] I bet you were laughing when I said my fascinate isn't working . Hhahaha buying that mobo for it soon. It shall live again :angel:
[Epic 4G Android Development] TexasLTE:
I don't see free upgrade on Sprint site :confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffreyjicha:
Oops. I saw the price, but I didn't click to see that they took $100 off for bringing a number to Sprint. So my bad lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] DynamicN:
Slim Bean 7.0 should be right around the corner.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nathan951:
Will the Bluetooth be fixed in this update?

Thanks

Nathan