yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] anomalya:
EMBRYO 7 install

Just finished my download(s) (~ 1hr.+)

Used latest TWRP to flash, booted successfully, no problems so far...

Seemed pretty straightforward. That or maybe I just got lucky. Here's what I did:

1) Nandroid EMBRYO 6.11 with TWRP.

2) Advance Wipe (system, data, cache, dalvik). Reboot recovery.

3) Flashed EMBRYO 7 (md5-verified).

4) Rebooted recovery again to be sure (and because TWRP, for some reason, won't let you flash anything else in the same session afterward).

5) Flashed preload partition zip.

6) Rebooted system. Waited ~ 2-3 mins. for bootanimation/system apps to load...and then out comes: EMBRYO 7 in all its orangey glory!

Can't speak for the Nandroid woes 'til I'm done playing with 7. Will have to try the stock theme to see what it looks like. Though 7 is tempting, might have to go back to 6.11 until PDroid and Xposed comes back (that is, if Mohan will grace us with more 7 updates).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] unibombz:
here are some screens, I tried with the toggle preload on with system to see if it made a difference, still errored

I tried it again, guess I won't have a phone for a few days till I can figure out how to restore my nandroid, sort of important those work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ganja_guru:
You can recover the SMS from the Nandroid backup using nandroid manager from the play store.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] unibombz:
That's good to know, Thank you. I just don't feel like spending hours re-doing every ROM if you change back and forth... never had any issues with any of my backups before the preload changed with embryo, what it changed for recovery not to restore nandroids I am not sure, I am trying to figure that out. Perhaps CWM itself needs a update?

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A sigh of relief everyone. I want to note now here for those using CWM6 ( version dependent ) It seems when you make a nandroid backup with CWM, it dates the backup, but it uses special characters ( [ ] )

To restore my nandroid I had to delete the square brackets CWM uses in its naming of your backup folder. For anyone having troubles with this in the future please ONCE you make a nandroid, RENAME the backup folder !

Sorry for all the post regarding, sometimes it takes some bouncing off one another to find the solution. Happy Embryo'ing :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mindmajick:
Anyone else try the stock theme?

I kept getting systemui FC'S when trying to use it.

Other than that.. this rom is pretty awesome. I still liked the blue theme on the previous version best though... just my opinion :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] EQ811977:
Same here. System ui forcecloses. I dont think it is the blue theme but can't say for sure. I think it is the bone stock Ucmc1 just like the update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] anomalya:
Same here. My status bar has disappeared too as a result. But then again, I flashed the zip late after everything else. Maybe I should have flashed it before ROM boot.

I've tried clearing systemui cache with TiBU - but still the same. Anyone have any ideas before last resort to reflash?

Hmm. Full-wiped and reflashed 7. Flashed stock theme before ROM boot - but then, still the same: systemUI FCs and status bar goes missing. Guess we're all the oompa-loompa brigade for now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mindmajick:
It is the bone stock theme. I looked in the apks. Still slightly better than Orange for me though (if I can get it to work)

I initially tried a dirty flash and then tried it with a clean install with same effect both times

Edit: fixed it with a rewipe/reflash :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] EQ811977:
Did you lose rom customizer in settings?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mindmajick:
Sorry.. Dunno. I'm back on the original ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] berniesteven:
Flashed about 4 hours ago. Was out with wife so it just sat for couple of hours. Just did a tibu restore. All is good so far. Latest twrp.

SGH-I727 - Peace
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] unibombz:
Up on embryo7 , I'll try the stock theme zip before I go back to 6.11 for you guys see if I get the same things you guys are.

After flashing Stock-Theme.zip, I have 'System UI FC' Also no system task bar, as well ROM customizer , call settings, system widgets, under SETTINGS, has disappeared. Figure I test it before I get back on 6.11

As well tested some of the voice commands with the camera, phone, alarm, music, and none of them seem to be working, not that important, would be a cool feature to see :)

ROM is blazing fast as always, thanks mohan !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] daviebeach:
+1

From my Skyrocket running Embryo 7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] RK:
I am on the latest version, and yes, now I just restore apps without data and then restore the data for very few apps that absolutely need a data restore.

Also, I posted a thread in the Themes and Apps section with a multi DPI dialer for embryo (I posted apps for 182, 190, 200, 210 and 220 DPI). I was going to make other TW EMBRYO apps like launcher for multiple DPI settings but I dont know if the demand is enough. If you guys want them, let me know.

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Having shelled out $6.50 already for TIBU I am hesitant to spend another 10 bucks on AT..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Last I heard there was no working accuweather widget that was transparent for the skyrocket. If you found one that works on twiz can you lead me to it? I have tried 3 different ones! So far still running solid with no reboots!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skyrockets:
I did, and then I tried again without restoring and both had the same end outcome. I always restored with Mohan's other ROM's int e past and never had a problem.

Crashes and stuck on cymbaline boot screen are two different things though...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mauix:
Yeah because my knowledge should be measured by the number of posts.

It is not rockect science. A bunch of us are having the same problem with this ROM. And not having it with the stock one (or any other ROM)

A bunch of you are not having any problems, which means the rom/kernel can't handle one or more of the applications (or features) we (the ones with the problem) are using. As simple as that. Without that problem, this ROM would be the best out there, and I really want to use it.

I don't understand why the slightest hint of criticism is considered the biggest offense in the world. Are you guys that insecure? There is a problem with the ROM and pointing it out is with the finality that it gets fixed (and not for MY benefit, but for the developer's). When I make a mistake in my work, I want people to tell me so I can correct it, I don't get offended or anything. But carry on with your panties in a bunch.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
I think mohan knows the issues and will fix them when and if he can. He does this on his own time and to the benefit of all of us. We should all respect his work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mauix:
Right, and I do. And can't thank him enough.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] AndroidGee209:
i dont think there will be anymore updates. .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dakpluto:
An app that doesn't like a kernel change from stock doesn't mean the ROM or kernel is broken. When you blanket and just say it has to be an issue with the ROM or kernel, you insult the developer who did nothing wrong by a bad coded app not working. Unless you have proof of an error or substantial info to post, you should really stop now
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mtdew:
Well we see your attention span is no good now I said you have 100 posts and none of them showed an aptitude for this.

That means I went through your post history I don't measure numbers but knowledge.

There are apps that don't work on tw or sense stock from time to time do you fault Samsung or htc? Probably not you fault the app dev. This is open source software so there are god knows how many variations, hardware configs, and features out there it's not easy to build an app that runs on everything.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Cmon guys stay on topic, insulting each other does nothing for the development of the Rom. You're going to get the thread locked and we won't have anymore embryo 7.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] berniesteven:
My 2 cents. Couple of versions back, there was an app that caused the rom to crash. Mohan and I contacted the app dev and BASED ON THE LOGCAT the app dev was able to correct the problem. In short, without the log I would have blamed the rom, when in fact it was an app. Now, both are better.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] daihung1:
I've used an older version of accuweather widget that is partially transparent. However, the 100% transparent one in Embryo 6.x is much nicer. I wonder if there is a way to extract it and put it on 7. I don't use the TW launcher for one major reason. There is a major bug in the talkback feature while using the TW launcher. If you enable anything under accessibility, the phone yells at you when you scroll or opening a folder. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind using the TW launcher and the TW accuweather widget.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
I wasn't aware embryo6 had the transparent widget and I was on it for months lol. I'll pull it from there. Thanks for the heads up, it should work fine on 7.

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Exactly, I'm installing 1 app per day and doing a backup of the previous version and looking for a crash. So far I'm 5 apps in and no issues. Ill keep you all updated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Will pdroid be added to this? Or should I just go with 6.10? Seems that 6.11 and 7 both have a lot of bugs left to be worked out.

Anyone having long term issues with 6.10? Need a long term reliable daily driver. I also had boot loop issues with 6.11 but I was also nandroiding back and forth at the time.

In a nut shell, what is the latest fully reliable version of embryo?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] deezhemi:
7 is fully reliable for me and many others. I personally have 0 boot loops, 0 random reboots, 0 issues what-so-ever. 6 is based on a leak with some binaries from the Rogers official release. 7 is based entirely on the AT&T official release.

That being said, if you like the features of 6.10 and can live with any issues you may find, then stick with that :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] daihung1:
I switch back and forth between 6.10 and 7. I've also experience boot loop issues on 6.11 and 7. For 7, I get boot loops only after I try to restore from a backup and the backup wouldn't boot. For now, i'm reverted back to 6.10 and using Cymbaline R03 kernal and I have no boot loop issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Hmm, I wounder if we could get a show of hands from those with boot loop issues. Did you ever nandroid restore 6.11 or 7? Anybody get boot loops having never nandroided?

Mine also seemed pretty reliable until I switched back to my old rom to get some data off it. Could not deal with an unreliable rom at the time so just decided to wait for an update.

Really sucks that PDroid is not available for 7, that is basically a must for me and why I want to go with embryo.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] deezhemi:
Did you use the newest TWRP or CWM? TWRP seems to backup the "Preload" partition. I have backed-up, tried out an AOSP based ROM then restored Embryo 7.

You can also try to flash the "Preload fix" from the Embryo 6 thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Yep, newest TWRP. After switching back to embryo is when it seems the issues started. Tried it a few times and don't remember any issues with a fresh install, only after restoring it.

I did try the preload fix but didn't seem to do any good for me. This was all with 6.11, never tried 7 as it seemed too unreliable for me to waste my time from reading the thread. Was waiting for an update but seems it will never come.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mohan_kr:
Been super busy..sorry not tracking much....

Again beating a dead horse...zip up / data/log....if you run into issues..

I have been running 7 uninterrupted for weeks now (no changes)...Most of the issues appear to be restoring from TIBU or some borked configuration..its easy just set all config to default and monitor..and of course..a crash leaves a lot of info in log folder ...zip it up and provide it so someone can look at it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
So far I an still crash free. I moved away from the Orange to the stock, but I don't think that matters. I guess 3rd times a charm! Only issue I have is that the Wi-Fi and signal bars aren't changing to the color I select. An I the only one, or are the options there and non functional? Not a deal breaker, but of the options there I wanna use it lol. Embryo is the only Rom for me, I love twiz!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] specter07:
So far I flashed with no issues using TWRP. Booted in about 2 minutes with no issues. Been running for the last 6 hours without issues.

One problem I have (also had this in Embryo 6) is that I am not able to get the weather on the lock screen to work. I have it set up in settings -> rom customizer -> locks screen but still says unable to display weather data. If you have any solutions it would really help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] rnaplus:
Can only change text signal colors.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vroomr:
Does anyone else have issues installing this Rom from twrp?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] berniesteven:
Not using latest version of twrp.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vroomr:
2.5. Just installed today ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bearclaw7380:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2236937

S4 package which includes launcher and widgets. Combined with this ROM it may make it a little more sweeter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] nbnion:
from what I understand its not the original s4, it's a mod but not s4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bearclaw7380:
Either way it cause bootloops when flashed using this rom or stock. Only works with cm based roms.

Sent from my RM-820_nam_att_100 using Board Express
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vexille:
So I don't consider myself an expert I've messed with enough ROMs to kinda know the ropes...

I've read and reread the instructions and what I can't find are the actual downloads. There's a bunch of quotes for downloads, etc. but no links.

Is there a more "streamlined" instruction set somewhere?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ctalcant:
Read t where it says instructions. Right below that is the links to the "full wipe ROM". Word of advice. Read every word, every instruction.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Is there any chance that PDroid will be patched into 7? Sadly that is a deal breaker for me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
How many times is this going to be asked?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Didn't get an answer the first time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
I'm not trying to be a douche I swear, I was certain the op stated no pdroid but don't quote me on that. No timeline for adding it either. If it's a deal breaker then I think you're stuck with E6 or a CM based Rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
In the OP he said that he would try to get to the PDroid patch done later.

I was simply wondering if this was still the plan or if development had truly stopped on Embryo 7.

I don't have the time I used to to play rom roulette, so trying to narrow down the rom I want to focus on be it 6 or 7 now before I really start putting effort into making it my daily driver.

Generally takes me a week or 2 to get a rom fully setup, tested and trustworthy. lot of time to waste on something that won't work for me long term. Course once setup I generally run that rom until either a major update comes out or I get a new phone (I am still on a debloated GB rom for example right now).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mtdew:
Just stay on GB
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
I broke the rom (been having a lot of glitches recently and the firewall has been acting funny) lol. So got to start over no matter what, perfect chance to upgrade.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] icenight89:
This rom has issues with partition corruption. If it fails to boot and u insist on using this rom like I did u my first odin back stock 2.3.5, and reboot into stock recovery before completely boot. Then perform factory reset and allow to boot. Then odin back twrp 2.5 and install this rom. Boot loop issue will disappear.

On another note is has been quite some time since I used a stock rom, frankly because I hate green. But I needed tethering, exchange and extreme stability for my new job, plus good battery and undervolt support (I know some of u have reservations about how effective it is but I like it.) In combination with that blue statusbar remake posted earlier this rom was the clear choice. After the initial boot loop issue (redid install 6 times) I am quite happy.

U went out with a bang mohan, and will be missed. This rom will probably serve indefinitely unless we get a superlite 4.2 based on oem (yeah rite lol...) or I get my new phone. The later will probably come first
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skyrockets:
nevermind
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] notfuzzi:
Is anyone else having the issue with the paid version of swiftkey where it's reverting back to the Samsung keyboard on reboot?

http://support.swiftkey.net/knowledgebase/articles/122554-default-keyboard-reset-on-every-restart-or-reboot-
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] specter07:
Go into settings > language and input > and set SwiftKey to default keyboard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] notfuzzi:
Yeah I'm doing that. But every time I reboot the phone it reverts back to the Samsung keyboard as the default keyboard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] daihung1:
Have you ever try backing up this rom, flash something else, and restore back to this rom and get stuck in bootloops? I have that happened to me. If it doesn't happens to you then your method of odin back to stock really works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Jack45:
So, you're making the two required selections?

Settings, Language and input, check SwiftKey AND click on Default, then select SwiftKey?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] notfuzzi:
Yes. According to the swiftkey post, it is a problem with 4.1 that a paid keyboard isn't loaded when the phone is booted and picks the default keyboard.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] specter07:
I have swiftkey and don't have this issue. Mine is on default and has stayed as default even after reboots
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] rkub:
This is actually a problem for some people. I had the same problem in the beginning when I set up my rom. To fix just uninstall or freeze in TiBu. No more problems after that. Hope this helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] clutz2516:
I also have this issue. What do I freeze in TiBu? Stock keyboard?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bradthemarsh:
If it's a problem that the paid apps aren't loaded in time, I wonder if one of two workarounds might work.

1. Converting Swiftkey to a system app- if that would move it to the system position and therefore be available at boot.

Or

2. Using a cracked apk of it, if that would make it not be considered a paid app and therefore be available at boot. I'm not condoning piracy, but if you already paid for it then it would technically be a backup copy of your own app.

What do you guys think?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] robcore:
Both are somewhat workable ideas, id also recommend simply uninstalling the unused keyboard so the system has no other option to fall back on!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] rkub:
Just checked and it's Samsung Keyboard 1.0

Freezing it does that same thing but leaves it there in case you want to use it again later...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] notfuzzi:
I just froze the Samsung keyboard and rebooted and it stayed on Swiftkey! Yay! I knew I could make an apk out of Swiftkey with TiBU but I wouldn't get updates that way. This way I get to keep Swiftkey attached to the market.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] seniar:
This would be a very nice addition to this Rom

http://androidandme.com/2013/06/news/paranoid-androids-halo-multi-tasking-feature-open-sourced/
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mtdew:
First off no.

Second halo is open source, touchwiz however is far from it.

In short it will never work... Ever.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bearclaw7380:
Yea dew but I'm sure mohan would have fun trying. Since he pretty much turned tw into a hybrid aokp ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mtdew:
It's not just some app this is integrated into the framework as I understand it so without touchwiz sources I don't see how you would pull that off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skyrockets:
Didn't work for me. I was setting up the phone after I wiped with the stock recovery, and it crashed and restarted and got stuck on the cymbaline screen again.

I reverted back to 6.11, I'm tired of the crashes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] icenight89:
To be completely honest after i got stuck on the cymbaline boot logo for the upteenth time i flash stock RUXMAY (Rogers ICS) and to my surprise It stuck on the rogers boot logo as well. I had to reboot into the recovery twice and format data before it would boot. Then i flashed 2.3.5 and performed yet another factory reset, then proceeded to flash twrp, ucmc1 and then embryo 7.

So in total I odin'd 4.0.4 twice, factory reset twice, 2.3.5 once, factory reset once more then embryo, and no issues since then.

Quite a lengthy process, but i came to the conclusion that something drastic like this was necessary after reading that someone got rid of the boot hang issue completely by performing efsck from adb... it was in a completely different thread in general i believe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skyrockets:
One possible difference is that I ODINed back CWM (after stock recovery), and not twrp... not sure if that would make any difference at all or not.

maybe when I have more time I'll try again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Texas_Ace:
Is there not a way to do a full wipe/repartition easier then that? I always like to start off with as fresh a base as possible before switching roms. Give it the best possible chance of working.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] specter07:
I didn't have any boot issues. Booted first time for me.

Used TWRP

factory reset x2

wiped system x2

Wipe cache x2

Wipe dalvik x2

Factory reset x1

Flash ROM

Rom booted in about 2 minutes.