yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
You should probably do a clean install from scratch. Problem solved. ;)

And next time freeze unwanted apps....don't uninstall them. Then you can unfreeze if things are messed up. :)

Battery problems? No matter the rom or android version.... >>>> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2461864
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Decimus Meridius:
see , now im probably gonna come off as a Jerk, and trust me I do mean to be one. did you bother searching?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2141541

im sure you'll find more of what your looking for by using the search function. You've been asking people to help you but you turn your nose up at the help you are getting and expect people to bend over backwards to package everything up for you so you dont have to do anything. the Dev has a million other things going on (yes, i subscribe to his G+ forum) and the people here would be more responsive if you tried searching first and were actually appreciative of the help they did provide. Frankly i dont care if you do anything with this post nor will I respond.

Good day.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Cl3Kener:
Hey Everyone,

Well, LiquidSmooth has decided to completely scrap their old project and rebuild everything from the start. It doesn't look like there will be any more 4.3 ROMs and I assume they won't have everything back together until Kit Kat (Android 4.4) comes out. Anyhow, I decided to fix up my 4.2.2 build to contain the latest 4.2.2 Uber kernel instead of the lite kernel from before. With this new kernel a clean install is recommended because the kernel policy changes may keep your phone from sleeping. If you decide you like your data check your battery life and see if you phone is sleeping. If not, make sure to clean install and you should be good to go. Use TWRP 2.5.0.0 if you decide to install a 4.2.2 from a 4.3 ROM.

I've updated the installation instruction to remind you all that you must let the ROM settle for about 5-10 minutes after flashing. If you fail to do this your phone will most likely overheat and reboot on you now that it can OC. I'm remind you so that I don't have 15 people write that they had RRs after installing. If you do decide to write here I expect that other users will kindly quote me and say "Make sure to Read or at least search the thread before posting!"

Enjoy the new update and hang tight for 4.4 because that might be the next Liquid Build I am able to do for you all!

Cheers!

Cl3Kener
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercho:
OP - Thanks for the ROM. I super noob questions. I really enjoy the black interface I used on my bro's s2 (slimroms) so I wanted one too.

I have updated before a while back when I had the s1 (from 2.0 to ics) but i didn't learn anything because i followed some easy instructions.

is there an easy step buy step for this one too? I don't know all the names like "TWRP". I search to dl it but it keeps leading to the galaxy s4 and can't even dl it. the only thing i know now is how to use odin3 and flash from sdcard. everything else im noob.

thanks OP.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercho:
Okay I think I am starting to understand a bit. First I can't find TWRP 2.6.1.0.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bikeryder007:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=45148923&postcount=1050
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] camocritters:
issue i had .. solved

any music i would play if running with the screen locked and dark .. when i would unlock phone would reboot .. every time not random :p

if i paused than unlocked .. it's fine....

i disabled acid and re tested and that was it..

I'm sure it has not happened to anyone ..

my install was from scratch.. complete wipe.. both internal and external = No OS so i "odin - rolled to stock than re rooted etc etc flashed this ROM - - 1st.. i've done this before... this is the 100% fresh way to install

anyway now working fine minus Acid audio.. so if anyone gets reboots from a screen lock with audio running ..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
No it happened to me to I could not for the life of me figure out why it happened now I kno might have to flash again

GS2 T989

REVOLTED GS²™ 4.3

OKJ/UBER
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] camocritters:
no diff

i just removed acid ... did not notice a diff in sound quality .. but i also have just stock headphones...

UPDATE ... must just be something wrong with my "FLASH" it still reboots if it is asleep and i don't pause audio first before waking .. although i have been doing these for awhile and take ALL if not more of the extensive steps to start fresh .. who knows maybe my download was tweaked..

anyway scratched it .. and starting over
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Cl3Kener:
Hey Everyone,

Truth be told I kept my word and didn't build another 4.3.1 ROM. Instead I managed to upgrade the sources to 4.3.1 and I got it to compile for my nicely. :) Team Liquid has decided to reserve the 3.0 series for Kit Kat apparently so they dropped back down to 2.12 now which is why you'll noticed the upgrade says 2.12. It seems that this build is running better than the past build so it's worth the upgrade. Cant' promise that everything is fixed but this is a step in the right directions. Here is the link (or you can use the mirror on the OP when it's up here in a second) http://goo.im/devs/Cl3Kener/LiquidSmooth/Black-Liquid-v2.12-20131012-Cl3Kener-Hercules.zip

Cheers!

Cl3Kener
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iwebsource:
I'll give it a shot.

I've stayed on 20130923 since it has been very stable and good battery life. Build 20130927 I had really poor battery life and ran into a number of issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HarajukaXay:
boot loop

maybe its just me but is anyone else having this problem? I am using the twrp 2.6.1.0 as it states I wiped everything flashed rom and gapps phone boots then restarts then go through the app update process then reboots and back to boot loop ive done this atleast 5 times no change
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] phakeorama:
slow charging

Dirty flashed to newest build and experienced super slow charging went back to last build and everything is fine. Weird.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Individ3:
Sad to see this thread has dropped to page 3! I suppose it is so stable that there are no issues to post about ;)

Anyhow, I was wondering if there were going to be any new updates for the 4.3 version? I've been running the 4.2.2 as a DD for a long time and love it (I've also been updating my Kernel with every new UBER update).

In a few weeks however, I will be jumping over to a Note 3 and my wife will be taking my T989; so I wanted to start fresh and install the latest stable 4.3 ROM from CIKener for her. If this one is not the latest (or most stable), does anyone else have a better suggestion?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wvuravens-fan:
I have been using carbon by iamthefrost as my dd for while now. 4.3.1 is stable.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] secure_6:
Are you using 4.3 or 4.2.2?

sent from my Sammy GSII
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] discostu1:
I clean flashed to the 1012 build but so far after 1 day it's pretty buggy. I'm getting lots of FC on gapps, exchange services, messenger and more. I even had a couple RRs. Will there be a future less buggy version, or is this ROM dead until Team Liquid comes out with 4.4, because I can't wait for that.

EDIT: Also, the gallery causes RRs constantly. As in, every second time you do anything in the gallery the phone crashes. And I've tried fixing permissions multiple times.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] msg1285:
Charging problems

I have looked through this thread and the kernal thread and don't see this issue listed.

I have used the same charger on my phone for years with no issue, it is a samsung 800ma standard charger non-usb. Now that charger or any other charger wont charge the phone properly and when the phone is turned of it actully drains my battery. I have tried 5 differnt chargers and cables and the only thing that works is a charger for a S3.

I know all the deal about cheap usb cables and what not, but the chargers I have always used now don't seem to work. Yes some of them are samsung usb cable and charger.

Has anyone else expericned or more importantly found a fix.?

using 4.2.2
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sumflipnol:
Updating System Apps

I'm on the latest 4.2.2 ROM with TWRP 2.5.0.0. I noticed that Google Search is still on a previous version, so I tried updating it through the Play Store. The update failed because it was "Incompatible".

So I ended up downloading the Google Search apk (from somewhere in xda), but when I tried to install the app, I got the message "An existing package by the same name with a conflicting signature is already installed." Then I used Root App Delete to try deleting Google Search in the /system/app folder, but it doesn't actually uninstall (it just disables it). I also tried putting the new apk in /system/app, but I get the error "Permission denied".

Does anyone know how I can update Google Search? Or maybe even any system app? I've never had a problem like this before.

Thanks.

P.S. Other than that, I'm liking the ROM so far (I haven't flashed a phone since April..... I've obviously missed a lot since then lol)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] meekrawb:
Use a root file browser to delete the apk from system/app and reboot. Then install it from the play store.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sumflipnol:
That's what I did. I used ES File Explorer (with the Root Explorer enabled) to delete it. It appears as having been deleted, but the Play Store still senses that it's there. And true enough, after a reboot, I can see it in the App Manager, which says it's just "Disabled".

I'm still looking for solutions on Google, but thank you for the prompt response.:good:

P.S. I just noticed that my sig is ancient...........:eek:

***Edit***

Got it. I used this method (if anyone's interested).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bonetweeter122:
Same hear... 1012 build and 2.6.1.0.. Even tried without gapps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RobertVanHagar:
This ROM kicks some major butt!

Smooth and Fast! I'm using 4.2.2 with TWRP 2.6.1.0. Been able to update apps without any problem. Waiting for the next stable version! Keep up the good work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Cl3Kener:
Hey Everyone!

So 4.3.x was just too buggy so I removed all of the ROMs from the OP. This thread will now be only for 4.2.2 until I attempt to build a 4e (.4 LiquidSmooth in the future. :) What I recommend for you is to download the latest 4.2.2 and flash my latest Uber 4.2.2 kernel found http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2230064 for best results.

I also have found a way to optimize Black Liquid even further!!! All of the 4.4 and "ART" hype (which is replacing dalvik in the future and lowers memory usage by programs) has got me looking into odexing. I happened upon this Universal Odexing script that works with my Black Liquid 4.2.2 ROM. I just odexed everything including my frameworks without a single hitch using this very script http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2390162. (If you don't know what that means follow the link and it will tell you) Just follow the instructions, flash the script in recovery, and then open your terminal and enter "su" followed by "dexo -h" to see the lists of commands.

I really like this script because it is pretty simple to use. The only tricky thing about this script is that "dexo -all" doesn't actually do "all" of the things. You also will need to run "dexo -dat" to odex your data partition (dexo -all only does your entire system partition). If you don't want to free up your system enough to run "dexo -all" I would recommend just pairing the commands "dexo -dat" and "dexo -sys" (only odexes system apps and not framework) together and that should boost your performance too!!!! Make sure that you run "dexo -h" first to make sure that you have enough space to run dexo -dat and dexo -sys before you do anything though because you do not want to run out of space on your system or data partitions!!! Also DO NOT FORGET TO MAKE A BACKUP before you do ANYTHING ELSE!!!! YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE TO REINSTALL EVERYTHING!!!!

I would not normally share something like this (especially because this Black Liquid ROM works almost flawlessly!) but I really do feel it helped boost my overall performance and ram usage so it would be a "sin" on my part (as a developer) for not sharing this tidbit with you so that you can also boost your performance (and battery (according to most advocates of odexing), I haven't had my ROM odexed for long enough to find that out yet) .

Hope you find this post informational and helpful! If you do want to find my "buggy" 4.3 Liquid Smooth ROMs they can still be found on Goo.im.

Cheers!

Cl3Kener

PS This script seems to work on almost any ROM except for already Odexed ROMs and 4.4 ROMs so you are welcome to try and share your results with others on the various ROM threads in the forum and other forums if you find success with a ROM you are running. Make sure to thank the OP of the script though before you download! :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
Hey [MENTION=672878]c13[/MENTION]kener does mess with theming n other scripts on ur phone I mean I'll try it out myself becauee I'm on 4.3 fat halo))) slim which I wish u would update because the one I'm on is solidAF but I was just wondering
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DaveT5M:
thank you for this sharing !

I would like to know if you've shared, in portion or total, some of your recommanded kernel tweaks ( uber and this rom combined ) ?

Dave
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] I opus l:
Just want to show some love for my new DD. Was on Hellybean for the longest which I think was great but a touch buggy. Then 4.3.1 and the SD mounting dove me nuts. Moved to Beanstalk. Same deal. Was eager to get rid of the problem so jumped to 4.4. I give the all the credit in the world to the developers working on 4.4, but battery life sucks.

I said screw it and was determined to find the best 4.2.2. Black Liquid is it. End of discussion ( for my phone ). GPS, phone calls, camera, and especially battery life, are all there. Chet Thank You
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
I feel u I'm gonna prolly roll bakc to this or hellybean
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
You're finding out like I have. I've tried several 4.3/4.4 ROMs and nothing performs as well and is as bug free as android 4.2.2. It's nice to have the latest but when it comes down to it, if the performance level isn't there then what's the point? I like everything in working order, slick & quick.

Edit: Funny how the next day we get SlimKat and it works beautifully, LOL. Not as stable as 4.2, but so close with that ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercho:
Thanks again Cl3Kener for the ROM!:good::good::good:

So I finally have time to flash this.....with problems.....I did it twice. (TWRP 2.6.1.0 - the uber 4.2.2 version)

First:

Flashed it......stuck on "Liquid Smooth" animation screen (after first reboot from flash) for 15 minutes. I powered off it and turn it back on and still stuck. then power off it again and let it reboot, then finally out of no wheres starts to update itself and let me setup afterward. Success flash with big problem; could not let me connect to network. Even with a different sim card (works on different phone). So I thought something went bad so did it again today.

Second attempt:

Flashed it......stuck on "Liquid Smooth" animation screen again. This time I let it sit for longer time (30 minutes). I came back after 30min and still on the screen. So I powered it off and into recovery and wipe data/cache. When the wipe was a success, i choose to reboot system and it says "are you sure" "the system doesn't contain an os". This is where I am right now.

My thoughts after the first flash: It was awesome, settings are so flexible. It had things I thought about a long time ago that it should of have such as adjustable row and columns, opacity adjustment..... I actually think this rom is too much for the phone. lol. It was fast but wasn't really smooth and it was a battery hogger.

So I think my S2 can't install this ROM. I am going to return to stock and look for a different black stable theme. Any suggestions anyone (preferably 4.1 and stable; since my old Vibrant was 4.1 ICS and was very stable with no problems).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
I tried Carbon recently by [MENTION=4811580]I Am The Frost[/MENTION] and found it to be a great ROM as I like dark themes also. However it is 4.3, but very stable IMHO. Reason I'm not using it now is because of Beanstalk. It's also loaded with nice features. Give it a shot and before you setup your Google account and restore apps, maybe just try it a bit and see.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercho:
Can you share a link to it? I can't find it through his profile.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2340718

Bookmark the S2 forums this way so you can see all the ROMs & discussions:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s2-tmobile
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
for some strange reason I've had trouble booting these newer 4.2.2 or 4.4.2 roms they never boot so I'm going to try this & see what happens

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so I flash kitkat gapps
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
Come on man smh

snt frm a carbonized GS²
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
well it's stuck on the boot animation now swear can't get this thing to boot all the way up pissed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
PISSED **** STUCK ON LIQUID SMOOTH what can be done cause this has happened on the new 4.2.2 4.4.2 ROMS CM11 & Beanstalk
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hatememarkz:
Odin bakc to stokc then reroot n flash only option u pretty much got

snt frm a carbonized GS²
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
That's doing too much never have to do that all you do is go get a ROM that works & flash it phone back on...But I want to try this new ROM want to see what's up with this ROM kinda tired of staying on PAC nightly 4.3.1 but most of the newer kit kat ROMS don't boot
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Cl3Kener:
Setting this OP straight!

Dear very lost and confused users,

I apologize for not posting sooner. The last 10-15 posts have been off the wall and I'm now going to set things straight for you.

[MENTION=5339011]supercho[/MENTION] I appreciate the level of detail you put into your post. If shows that you are trying to help me which I appreciate.

However! PLEASE READ THE OP BEFORE YOU FLASH!!! It says "NOTE: Please use TWRP 2.5.0.0 for 4.2.2 if you want best results

" No where does it say to use 2.6.1.0. If you actually use the correct version of TWRP (2.5.0.0) mention in RED on the OP then you will be able to flash this ROM.

2.6.1.0 doesn't work with this ROM because 2.6.1.0 is for SElinux containing ROMs. This is Pre-SELinux and therefore does not work with anything 2.6.1.0. The same goes for TouchWiz based 4.1.2 ROM. They don't have SELinux so you have to drop back to 2.5.0.0 to flash them.

[MENTION=4681400]astonmartin214[/MENTION] Being a trained Herc doctor I'm positive that I have the correct diagnosis for your problem. I could be one of three things.

1) The fact that 4.2.2 AND 4.4.2 don't work on your phone show that it is quite possible you don't have the latest firmware. You probably still have the old firmware from ICS or GB days. The easiest way to fix this is to ODIN back to JB 4.1.2 Stock. Here is how http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226886

2) If you do remember updating firmware 10 months ago then you've probably suffered severe data corruption. If this is the case you'll also need to odin back to stock. Also keep in mind that you should backup your internal sdcard and wipe it before doing so.

3) You're using the wrong recovery to flash things and/or your recovery itself is corrupt and doesn't flash correctly. Again Odin back to stock.

Thank you [MENTION=4863096]hatememarkz[/MENTION] you are correct odin is more than likely his only good option right now.

[MENTION=4681400]astonmartin214[/MENTION] you obviously don't understand the complexity of the issue. There are about 26 different partitions inside your phone. Custom ROMs usually only touch about 7 or 8 of them. Firmware, radio, etc are on other partitions and the only safe way to update them is via download mode using odin. By following http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226886 you will be able to upgrade all of these partitions to the latest thus allowing you phone to run anything from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2. If you don't do that you'll probably never be able to get them to boot. Odining also fixes data corruption and then when you reinstall your recovery you can make sure to install the correct version.

Here is something to keep in mind in the future as well, the path of less resistance is not usually the best way. It may be the easiest way but it not necessarily the best way. For example, my creating this ROM I wasted hours learning how to make LINARO toolchains specific to this device. Then I compiled the ROM with it and now the thing is fast, smooth, and bulletproof. Just think if I had said "That's doing too much" "I should never have to do that to get a ROM that works" Food for thought.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gabriel1946:
Haha had to clear it all up.. my question is im on 2.6.3.1 twrp and 4.2.2 roms amd 4.1 roms work perfectly.. is it one of the fixes they did from 2.6.1.0 to 2.6 3.1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
it was my recovery I was on TWRP 2.1.2 then finally updated to TWRP 2.6.3.1 so I flashed kit kat CM11 it booted & worked

then I flashed Liquid Smooth stuck on boot animation now so don't know what the issue it
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gabriel1946:
Weird im on the same one and I can flash this or any 4.2.2 rom no problem i just tested flashing a 4.1 tw rom to a 4.3 rom back to this rom not one hitch.. except some data not being completely erased had to erase myself in order to restore apps but it booted up fine.. sorry buddy
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JNMM:
Wow read the op. You need to use twrp 2.5.0 for 4.2.2 ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gabriel1946:
Im on 2.6.3.1 and havent had one issue. . So I really dnt think u must be on 2.5.0 altho if ur trying to trouble shoot it would be a good idea.. also I odin flashed my twrp .tar file so it seems maybe that is the key idk everyone keeps saying u must be on this recovery for specific roms but from my experience 2.6.3 is universal and hasnt hitched once
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JNMM:
Read what Chester said or don't ask questions at all
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
NAW I know that why would I need to read the OP when I have newer version of TWRP so it should work since i"m on a newer twrp but I'm going to odin that version of twrp & see what happens
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astonmartin214:
FINALLY got it to boot

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Okay home button doesn't work & keyboard force closes
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] gabriel1946:
Strange I usually have a bunch of problems I usually have to trouble shoot my way of but I've never had those issues.. Just to be sure u wipe your data and cache, install the rom than reboot and you run into these problems? Your not flashing a gapps package are you? You don't need one with this rom its built in.. How did you get it to boot up?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] supercho:
Thanks CI3Kener, but the only reason I installed 2.6.1 prior to flashing the 4.3 is because I swear I read a post on this thread where a user used 2.6.1 with 4.3 and according to him was stable so I gave it a shot. But I will give it a shot again a while later. thanks!