yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
Right, and that's where I've always found it. However, when I go in there I only see 2 changeable options.. "Mode" and "Google Location Reporting". "Google Location Reporting" is just an on/off toggle. "Mode" gives you a choice to use GPS ONLY to determine location, use Wi-Fi and mobile networks ONLY to determine location, or use all 3 in conjunction to determine location. What I don't see is a way to actually turn GPS on or off. Waze is an open source (and social driven) mapping/navigation app, sort of like Google Maps. When I run it, it says it can't use GPS to determine my location. That indicates to me that GPS is off, but again, I can't find a way to turn it on (or verify if it's on or not).

Edit: By the way, having a Debian style android (as far as having a base OS and then adding what you want) wouldn't be too bad. The only issue would be that people would need to have an easy way to find the core functionality they are used to, and how to set it up. For instance, as I mentioned before I didn't realize the calendar app wasn't installed by default. It was no big deal because I was able to the Google calendar in the play store fairly easily. However, I since found out that the clock app (noticed when I tried to set my alarm) wasn't installed by default and a search in the play store did not turn up the default AOSP clock. I found a suitable replacement, but if someone really wanted the stock one I didn't see a convenient way to get it. It was the same with the calculator app.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
So have you tried selecting one of the modes that includes GPS and see if Waze works?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
Yes I did. The thing is though, Waze will still work without GPS (using wi-fi and the mobile network). It just won't be as accurate. It just gave me the warning the first time I started it up, but continued to load and run. I also had a weather widget giving me the same error about being unable to automatically determine my location, so I had to enter my location manually.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I'm not seeing how all this stuff isn't working for you, and isn't there by default cause for me everything is completely normal except what i say to remove
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
Not sure. Maybe I'll flash again. Should be good experience since I may be jumping in to help out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
Sorry I didn't get to post this weekend. I re-flashed and things are better. Although I still can't see an individual control for turning GPS on or off, it is indeed on and working now with both Google Maps and Waze. The other issue I had with some default apps not being there was user error on my part. When going through the Aroma install, I misread the action to take when selecting apps. I read it as "which apps do you want install", as opposed to "which apps do you want to remove". I selected most of them (when I originally flashed) thinking I was installing them, when in reality I was removing them. lol I correctly lef tthem unchecked this time, and everything is installed as it should be.

LTE is working great, and the Wi-Fi issue I was having on HTC Sense Roms (which is the reason I finally started looking into AOSP Roms) where I was consistently losing connectivity (well I showed connected but no data was passing) is not present in this Rom. My Wi-Fi connection has been rock solid. I also had random reboots fairly regularly on a couple of the Sense Roms I ran. I've been running this a few days and hadn't had a random reboot until yesterday. I was running Waze for navigation and it was on for a while. Navigation apps tend to make the phone get hot, so I think the reboot had more to do with that. While I miss a couple of the HTC Sense widgets I used regularly, I have duplicated most of the functionality (and look).

I started working an setting up my development environment. Hopefully I will have that working soon so I can start playing around with kernel stuff.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Neo:
Closed until Further Notice
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I love having the ability to save and view gifs and being able to zoom in on them too! Plus, photos zoom in closer than the standard gallery app as well.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lurien:
Great work here! Just flashed, working very well so far.. Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Big changes ahead...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
Man this is running smooth. Great work on it.. The only thing I haven't tried yet is the data hand off and also that gallery is awesome..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Thanks. If you think the first one was smooth, check out Build 2. I've never seen a CM ROM like this before :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Does anyone know how to get this to install with aroma? I always liked aroma, and think it'd be great to use one just for more uniqueness and maybe somethimg else later once it works.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ocarinaz64:
I'm curious, which toolchain did you use to build this with?

Also, are there any troubles with Wifi and/or modem? The last I heard the issues were still hit and miss for CM sources, though my own builds have been pretty good.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
As far as toolchain I have no idea actually. I just followed the instructions in the cm wiki, and used the one line in your guide to add the commits. That's all.

As far as WiFi, and Mobile data goes. I haven't seen even a hiccup, I've roamed, LTE, 3G, USB Tethering, everything. It all seems to work perfectly. Hand-Off is flawless too
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I keep seeing stuff using toolchains, I might use one once I know more about this area of android development
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmkarnai01:
New build working great so far. Running a Lil warm and battery is dropping a lil quicker then I like. Gonna change governor and that will probably fix that. Besides that connection is great all around. Both builds are very smooth.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Downloading new build now. I'll report any issues if I encounter any. Thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Thanks, I figured I'd keep Build 1 around just in case but I haven't ran Build 2 long. But I do run them as well, unlike some Devs who build something and don't even use it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bond32:
Getting frustrated with this phone... May end out breaking down to buy a new nexus 5. I have tried so many roms but seems at some point the phone will hang/freeze/reboot in some form of another. Last night I restored to stock, saw this morning you had posted build 2. So I updated to the new partition and trying it out.

So far seems all good. Thanks for keeping the dev work going!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Hey thanks. Ya know I really feel you there bud. I almost bought a Nexus 5 the other day because of this crap. The only thing that stopped me was figuring out how to build for myself on this. In hopes I could somehow figure it out and put an end to this performance/RR issue.

I'm trying lol. And am always up for any suggestions, mods anything to improve my build for all of us who want a CM based ROM that just works. And is ready to go from start-up so you don't even have to toy with many system settings cause it has all been preconfigured according to user demand.

That's how this CM is supposed to be. A community ROM for the common user. And above all beginner friendly. Nontechnical people deserve to have the same awesomeness us advanced users do without having to get confused.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
OK everyone. Next build says release version meaning its M8.

To that effect. Any suggestions on how I should go about this?

Odexed/Normal, ART or Dalvik, Add or remove some apps?

I want this to be right for everyone lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
On the topic of Nexus 5, I love mine. Hands down, best device I've ever owned. I still haven't even rooted it because stock is absolutely perfect for my needs. Besides, I still have my EVO to satisfy my flashing needs and this awesome ROM keeps it on par with my Nexus.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fizbanrapper:
Personally I prefer Dalvik until Xposed is updated to support ART (as far as I know they're still incompatible). I can always switch it back too, so not really a big deal either way I guess.

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What I'd like to see more than anything on this device is a quick way to convert OPL ROMs to NPL. I have no idea how to do it myself, but there are still quite a few ROMs out there that have nightly releases for this device, but I can't try them without a ridiculous amount of effort.

I had a feeling that the final 4.3 RUU was actually going to do more to kill (AOSP) development on this device than it would help it. Updates are great and the NPL is definitely a step forward, but I think it split a heard that was already thin and getting even thinner. I'd imagine it isn't encouraging to spend the time to develop or port a ROM, just to see that it only has 7 downloads.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
on the topic of taking time to develop a ROM that only gets like 7 DL's I totally agree. That's why I make sure to ask what people want rather than just building and sticking everyone with just what I want out of it. Otherwise it seems a little pointless to even post it for others.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmkarnai01:
I say at least for me, keep it simple. People can add the things they want into it. Make it a stable mofo with great speed and battery. If you build it, they will come.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
Everything is great with this ROM. With the exception of my battery life, I'm not sure of its something in my settings or just a bad battery. Other than that this thing flies.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nohllywd:
I love this rom. Everything works Great!!:)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmkarnai01:
I feel the same way. Version 1 I thought was better on battery.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Luna_Sky:
Is anyone experiencing any random reboots, freezes, or app FC..? I wish I would have never learned how to flash a rom... I am addicted. LOL!

I had to switch to stock rooted due to many of the custom ROMS causing serious problems (or problems that were persistent enough to drive me crazy) - I get that no ROM will be "perfect", but it would be awesome if this is running good so far.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I'm starting to think it is ART causing the drain. I've been holding out on Build 3 (M8) trying to get this figured out before uploading.

I just dont think ART and odex mix well lol. Smooth yes but possibly not worth it.

So ART or Odex? Apparently it's one or the other.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
Only thing you can do is try one back on dalvik
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I have ran each one of my builds personally, and to my exp I have seen no reboots, freezing, FCs, anything like that. And I promise, I abuse my system to try to make it blow up lol. If it can be broken, I can do it, and so far, no breaks at all even in data which seems to be the biggest problem with this phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
that's what i'm doing at the moment. i let it just sit for 10 hrs last night, and went from 77% to 58% on ART no Odex.

Now im trying the same on Dalvik to see how much of a difference i get.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Seriously though if I could get some help to get an Aroma Installer to actually extract to the system like normal I have some crazy plans. I can give the choices i want available like this ART - Dalvik issue. Make a choice for that, Odexed or not, easy. Launcher choices too. Then it would be completely user choice at install for everything like i want.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] hondafreak513:
I haven't seen a aroma installer on a cm or asop ROM yet..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lreyes:
Just read up on threads about aroma.[emoji12]
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
ART should work fine without the ROM being odexed. I thought CM built deodexed and works fine with ART? Unless I'm not understanding the issue?

And what problem are you having with extracting system with AROMA? The same syntax for the updater-script should work fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
You've got it mixed up bud. ART is seeming to have an issue while the system is odexed. ART seems to work fine otherwise, but may have a drainage issue.

And as far as Aroma is concerned, I make an installer with Lazy Aroma and everything seems to work fine up to the point where it is supposed to install the rom and it instantly ends. It says it did it but I know very well it's lying its face off. If i knew exactly what to change in the updater-script to fix this everything would be good
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Ah, so you're odexing the ROM after the fact? Yeah, that won't work with ART, for the same reason that deodexing the "old way" doesn't.

If you're using the update-binary from CM as your update-binary-installer, and you're using the "by-name" mount command (which you can get from CM updater-script), it should work fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Yeah I used that odex tool 1.2 (google it). Kinda figured it might be wonky with ART.

I can try but if i remember i did once already and the process still failed in the same way
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
If you want to post up a log from AROMA and your script I can take a look and see if anything jumps out at me. I don't really use AROMA but I downloaded the source last week and was trying to understand it a bit.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
ok here is what i have. It says Error status 0 in the log...View attachment updater-script.txt View attachment CM-AROMA-TEST2.zip.log.txt

i changed the updater-script to .txt so it would attach
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
Where's the updater-script for AROMA? The one you attached is the "regular" one. Or maybe all your stuff is in the aroma-config file?

Do you have a recovery log too, in case that sheds some light on the issue? The AROMA log is useless because it doesn't appear that the installation even begins.

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I should also confirm that you're using the update-binary/AROMA version I posted that supports touch for our device?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
oops... here.. View attachment aroma-config.txt
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
I posted another edit above your post. Also, I was reading here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25421348

Perhaps something there will help you as well.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Like i said i just ran Lazy Aroma and have tried to do some of the talked about changes in attempt to get it to actually extract the files.

what update-binary/AROMA version you posted? I'll go DL it right now and see if it makes any difference
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53632324

Did you upload the recovery log?

I feel like the aroma-config is never getting to the point of executing the updater-script. I don't know if that's a syntax issue or a version problem.

The more I read up on AROMA, the more I feel like I should start using it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Luna_Sky:
I gave in to the temptation.

Flashed this ROM to my phone (build 1) - figured I would give it a try, see how battery life and performance goes... Must admit that I am loving it so far! Have not experienced one random reboot, FC, lag, or anything like that which is saying a lot when it comes to my "luck" with custom roms. My data isn't working but that has nothing to do with the ROM as when I had it re-flashed to Page Plus, I don't think the 'flasher' did the data right... Meh. Download speeds through WiFi are excellent, seem a little bit better than before... Is that possible? Haha.

Still not sure of battery life just yet as my battery wasn't fully charged when I flashed it yesterday so haven't had a chance to test that part to the fullest potential... Excellent work here, LiquidSmokeX64 - eager to see where the future takes it. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
The data may be because you didn't follow [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]'s upgrade procedure. AND flash his Sense 5.0 ROM FIRST. And yes WiFi speed can be faster lol. I'm playing with some build.prop tweaks for better network speeds cause my signal at home is terrible
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Well in the last few days I've tried just about anything I can think of, even pulled the aroma out of Viper4G 4.0.0 (and made a couple nessesary switches of course) cause I know it works. Still nothing. I'll upload my whole META-INF folder soon. And might see if someone from Viper can help seeing as they got it to work on their ROM but I really starting to wonder if its a KitKat thing...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I have switched back to build one as well. Nothing wrong with build two, I just like the better battery life in build one.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Yeah I'm running build 3 cause it and build one are the same except 3 is the M8 we didn't get officially
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmkarnai01:
Running v3 and I've got to tell you, so far you have put out outstanding work. Smooth as silk and so far great battery life. Much thanks my friend! :thumbup::beer:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
I tried to flash build 3 but got an error. It didn't really say what the error was, just said install failed (in red).
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jmkarnai01:
Dirty flashed just fine over v1. Not sure what the problem could be.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
I assume this works with the new partition layout. I'm coming from Yankees Sense5 ROM. I guess it could be a bad download. I'll download again and try later.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Sounds like you've got the wrong recovery my friend. Did you go through the upgrade procedure correctly and have TWRP 2.7.1.0b?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Yes this is designed specifically for the new partition layout. As the title suggests
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I'm sure he didn't follow the upgrade procedure correctly. So many others have no issues at all so I have to assume user error
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Luna_Sky:
Ugh I jinxed myself! Over the last several hours, have had to force my phone down a few times because the entire thing froze and my WiFi has bugged out on me... Wifi will show it is on, but not connected to my home network so I go into the WiFi settings to manually connect it and, upon selecting my network and 'Connect', it will not connect... If I'm lucky, it will finally connect after multiple attempts. Any advice here, guys?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I'm assuming this has to have something to do wit your data issue as well. If not then I'm not sure. I have had not WiFi issues at all. Or mobile data. And I haven't made a build with the extra tweaks added in yet due to PC issues at the moment :(
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
That's probably it. I'm using 2.6.3.1b. As far as the upgrade procedure, which one are you referring to? I didn't really see anything on the first page.

Edit: I see a subsequent post referring to upgrading to the new partition layout. Is that the upgrade procedure you're talking about? If so, I did that long ago and have flashed 3 or 4 different ROMs that use the new layout. Based on your input, it's probably that I am using an older version of TWRP.

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Yep, I did see it. :) I'll update TWRP and try again.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Luna_Sky:
Okay, maybe I've done something wrong... You mentioned that I may not have followed [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]'s upgrade procedure followed by flashing his Sense 5.0 ROM FIRST... and you are correct as I thought if you upgraded to the new partition layout (Sense 5 and Android 4.3) using the 'official' RUU that was released by HTC a few months back, before they pulled it, then you were good to go OR you could follow an upgrade procedure like that one provided by CT if you weren't able to get the official RUU... Am I wrong?

I double checked that my HBOOT matched what was mentioned for the newer ROMs that were releasing since the Android 4.3/Sense 5 update and was under the impression that the RUU released by HTC was the new partition layout.. Everything "matched" so I figured I was good to go. :confused: *facepalm*

Oh and the mobile data problem is most likely related to the Page Plus flash that was done after I unlocked the bootloader and did S-OFF - it wouldn't work on the stock rom that I had on the phone during that process... We figured since 3G worked with my original flash to PP that this one would be fine and go smoothly, didn't think to test it before ending our "session" and don't have as much free time to schedule a flashing session with 'em again any time soon. The data problem, whatever may be the cause isn't a huge deal, though. :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Ok I'm just trying to help. I have no idea what PP is so I can't say anything as far as that goes.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
I figure based on your input it must be TWRP. So you know after installing TWRP 2.7.1.0b I had to do a full wipe (the one you have to say yes to) then wipe all the normal partitions, reboot recovery then flash the new ROM. Via sideload at that point but I didn't care lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Luna_Sky:
I appreciate the help, that's for sure... This is all new to me so I'm still learning as I go and always seem to be picking up on something new! I'm just lucky I didn't completely ruin both phones.. haha. :eek:

I decided to ride out the problems and aside from having 1 more freeze up at some point last night, things are working fine now... Since I used the official HTC RUU to update, I'm assuming that wouldn't have an impact on using this ROM or am I wrong?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] cirehawk:
Thanks for your help. I always put my ROMs on my sdcard, so no problem there.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
Honestly. I too used the RUU and had many issues afterwards. I had to go back, go to [MENTION=1162986]Captain_Throwback[/MENTION]'s Firmware thread (in original android development here) flash the recovery+firmware package, then the updated TWRP .IMG(2.7.1.0b) go to recovery, wipe everything hard use the one you have to confirm, the wipe everything again but with advanced wiped like normal, then reboot recovery, flash the sense 5.0 ROM also on the firmware thread, let it boot, run the activation tool in settings, and update both profile & PRL. Then after all that finally reboot to recovery and flash my CM11. After that its been smooth sailing.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
You have to wipe the sdcard in order for TWRP 2.7.1.0b to even use it as far as I know but I don't have one. I do everything using my internal storage or of course with ADB
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
With you being new at all this, I will help you out any way I can. I was new once too and know how confusing sometimes even scary it can be treading new ground. But I'm here to help. I don't just work on this device too by the way. I've done various things for many phones and a couple tablets. Never a full source built ROM like this, this is new to me lol. So yeah again any help you may need in this area there's a good chance I've done it and would be glad to help you not make all the mistakes learning like I did. Like I said before, I'm all about community and sharing knowledge with those who choose to learn
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bpaulien:
If you're referring to the external SDcard, I don't think you have to wipe it. At least I didn't, And haven't had any issues installing several different (sense as well as AOSP) ROMs from the external SDcard. I just did it with the RUU, And stuck the TWRP in and that's all I had to do. Didn't even lose S-OFF in the process.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Captain_Throwback:
The RUU should be the cleanest way to update. My firmware+recovery package just takes some of the items from the RUU and leaves out others. It was originally created because the RUU wasn't for public consumption, but RUU shouldn't have caused any issues. It's odd that it did for you, [MENTION=4390453]LiquidSmokeX64[/MENTION]. And no, external storage will not be affected by anything done to update the partition layout. Only internal "sd card" is deleted on the initial conversion.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] :
BTW. S-OFF is permanent except if you turn S back ON for some weird reason