yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
Well this explains it. You need to download and flash this zip, your recovery isn't updating with the method you chose: http://uber.oceighty.co/HERCULES/TWRP/download.php?file=TWRP_2.8.0.1_Hercules.zip

Then you should have no problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kepler1729:
Thank you so much! I have no idea why it wasn't updating earlier, but thanks!

BTW, ArtfulDodger, what is the theme you have used in that screenshot? It looks really nice!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
Good to hear it. The theme is Slim UI btw: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.screenlicious.slimui
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sagirfahmid3:
Sooooo, nobody is bothered by the fact that exporting contacts does not work in this rom? Anyone know of a fix?

(I guess I could manually pull contacts off the phone, but it's tedious >_<)

Edit: woohoo! 200th post!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
Making the low-power flash mode was much more complicated than it sounds. There are only preset flash modes available in our kernel's camera drivers, and none of them support automatic low-power flash for taking pictures, so I had to simulate a new flash mode by turning on the Torch for a short period of time when taking a picture. Getting the timings and other things right to accomplish this without breaking anything took me many hours of testing and wanting to throw the phone out the window.

I'm actually not even done working on it. Some of my pictures taken with low-power flash are coming out green :/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] obscuresword:
Here's my antutu score.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrleathers:
So there were drivers that supported auto low power flash pre kitkat? Just wondering why the problem didn't exist in JB. And as far as I know, you are the only one making any kind of headway with this. Then again, I don't dig around here or any where too much. Please don't throw your T989 out the window!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amarieistefan87:
Its not quite a awsome performace if your cell phone has stand by mode is 15%.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] KawaiiRobot:
Chalk up another confirmation on this.

On another note, this is the first ever custom rom I have installed and I am very happy with it. Thank you Sultan!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] obscuresword:
And another one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] coch:
Thanks a lot for this great ROM. Only issue I have is the "buttons" settings are acting weird ... If I set long press menu button to perform an action within the launcher I use ( Nova) the Nova setting is ignored. It might have to do with the fact that even without Nova, by default you have menu long press set to no action but long pressing it brings up the Google now search anywaus so there's something weird going on with the button settings.

Thanks again for the ROM, it brings back mass storage mode and for that I'm sold! I wonder why I kept reading that after JB mass storage mode wasn't possible cause Google removed it while in fact you've shown it is indeed possible. Stability of your ROM is also remarkable compared to other Recent ROMs I've been on lately. Couldn't find a good kk room since July builds for this device but you've changed all that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kulkat:
I had a similar issue.

I had 2 scenarios on 2 different phones.

1. There was some files in the external SD folder on the root of sd0. Once the files were deleted the external SD mounted.

2. Card wouldn't mount. I took the SD card out from the phone and ran a disk fix in windows. It fixed it and I was able mount the external SD.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
Glorious Empty Post

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrleathers:
Man, this really sucks bad!!!!!

Well thanks a ton for sharing such great work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
I'm done here until my next phone. The experience with the Hercules community as of late is leaving a very bad taste. Mostly good people around but bad apples are spoiling the whole bunch. Enough is enough. Thanks for everything you've done, nearly everyone here has appreciated it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tribalartgod:
Thank you for what you've done for this device. It is greatly appreciated. :) Feel free to PM me if you need a tester for anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] obscuresword:
Re: [ROM+KERNEL][4.4.4] Stable CyanogenMod 11 [October 11, 2014]

This is a bummer. Even though, I'm new I still would like to thank you for all the work you've done.

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:(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] skiboardty:
Thanks Sultan for the work you have done for this device - you have turned an aging phone into something I have been able to use as a daily driver for the last few months while waiting for my nexus 5 to be repaired.

The work you have done was definitely not without great appreciation from me, as well as several others that have posted in this thread in the past, I'm sure.

Wishing you all the best, thanks again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amarieistefan87:
Like all the good things lasts a little bit.

You stared very well with that rom.You continued to improve this month but you have stopped in the middle of the battle.

You ould be regreted.

Thank you for your work and when you are planning to make another herc rom ill be your honest and true tester.

My advice for the devs is :stop being such a " virgins" and put your work and soul for a good cause.And thats for Herc comunity.This goes out as well for some users in here.

You and Chet Kener should be together as a TEAM.

Thank you again and keep up the good work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] roblou56:
Another one bites the dust.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wrusry:
Sultanxda: Sorry to see you leave. It seems from you .sig that you are 17 years old. You did some very nice and impressive work here and I am very grateful. Seems like there was a blowup/misunderstanding with Chet. If I may be so bold as to offer unsolicited advice, I would recommend that you extend grace where you need to and move past it. It is a good life skill that will help you personally and professionally. I'm not picking sides or pointing fingers.

Regardless of what you do or don't do, best wishes!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Stryke_the_Orc:
Since development is halted, and this thread is turning into nothing more than a bash fest, thread is closed until such a time as development continues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
I've decided to re-open the thread and continue development :) There is also now a Google+ page (link in the OP) where you can derp around and talk about the ROM/kernel if you'd like.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] amarieistefan87:
Welcome back

That's what I'm talking about. Peace and good work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
Glad to see you back SultanXDA :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kepler1729:
Yay!

Yaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!!!

=D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] daring_guy:
:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sagirfahmid3:
Welcome back!

I...umm..must confess something...

I've been using WildKernel on my phone along with SlimKat since you left. It doesn't have undervolting though, which is a shame.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] KawaiiRobot:
Dreams... do come true...

Seriously, can't wait to see what you cook up!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikesincredible:
After 5 months from hiding' pulled out my sg2, loaded this ROM last night, sooooo tempted to put my iPhone away
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JukiCro:
thx for this and welcome back :)

can someone tell me how can I turn on reboot menu (recovery,fastboot,...) you know...I was on carbon last few months so I miss that:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
Its in the developers options menu, "advanced reboot" or something. Not 100% the same as carbon rom but close.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JukiCro:
yeah found it already, how I forgot to do that omg, but thx anyway:p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
Shiny :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] obscuresword:
I was using that too, but then I switch to LS lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jeimygirl:
Edit- fixed.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] twetiopeia:
clash of clans

is anyone experiencing crashing for Clash of Clans on this rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DarkMatter_74:
CoC is working fine for me.

Asphalt 8, on the other hand...

It isn't working on any of the 4.4.4 ROMs I've tried (including one it used to work on,) so it's likely Gameloft's doing.

EDIT: I take that back, it's crashing now. Was fine yesterday but now is crashing at runtime, just like Asphalt.

Sultan, here's the logcat:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/5uae7as4kldtg6n/logcat_and_device_info.zip?dl=0

EDIT: A reboot fixed CoC, it's working again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] crazydude10:
Does this rom have CM call recording enabled by default , if not could you please enable it ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Kissflow:
Thanks

Mr. developer, your work is magnificent. In stock system this device gives you feel hurt and disappointed by Samsung. With your system my ideas have changed. I am writing from El Salvador and from here my sincere congratulations and thanks for a great custom rom.

:o
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
New build uploaded with Asphalt 8 fixed and the infamous "Ok Google" sound bug fixed. Sound won't come out of both the speaker and headphones at the same time anymore :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
Was the bug with music fixed? When I am playing music through headphones and go to the home screen, the music either stops playing completely or starts playing through the phone speaker until I go to a different screen or open the notification bar or recent apps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sultanxda:
Music shouldn't play out of the speaker anymore when you go to the home screen.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
With the new build? I will try it tomorrow. Can it be dirty flashed?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cricketAC:
Last build, I could convert user apps to system apps. With this build I'm not able to. Apps like dashclock doesn't work without being a system app. Did you block this conversion?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Charwinger21:
Awesome.

Are you merging your code upstream? The main CM11 branch could really use that.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ulibube:
Signature verification failed

Latest Hercules TWRP 2.8.1.0 tells me "E:Zip signature verification failed: 1" when I try to flash the Nov. 9 or Oct. 30 ROM. The MD5 looks ok. I have wiped Dalvik, system, data, cache, Android Secure, and preload. I had flashed the latest Paranoid Android ROM on this phone before, using the same procedure, and had not run into this issue, so I'm not sure why this is happening.

Is the signature just invalid for some reason (then I'll disable the sig check), or am I seeing a different problem?

Edit: I am going to assume that the zip not being validly signed is intentional due to nothing of value being gained from going through the signing process. Installing it worked out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
Just download it again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ultra spikey:
Just flashed this on my old S2, booted up fine. I installed a couple apps, rebooted it and it does not want to start. I reflashed, rebooted, and still won't start. Just a black screen. Any thoughts?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] 8Fishes:
What's your recovery?

I think you need at least 2.7 TWRP and latest CWM to be able to flash KK.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cricketAC:
Anyone?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ultra spikey:
I was on CWM 6.0.3.1, then I updated it to the latest. Same result.

Then I tried to flash the latest Paranoid Android ROM, it is doing the same thing. Starts up fine after flash, go to reboot it and it never comes back up.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sajito:
May I ask you how you fixed that ok google bug? I've had a look in your github, but didn't find it.

Thank you
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iCUE220:
Can i update to this ROM from ICS or do I need to make special preparations?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] talksickisil:
You need to flash uvmc6 radio first and use a recent version of cwm or twrp
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Spud37:
Currently running Cyanogenmod 10.1.0 does upgrading to this one require a radio update or a upgrade to my recovery?

What is the last version of Cyanogenmod that I can install that doesn't need those updates?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] talksickisil:
On the Hercules you need a jellybean compatible radio to flash any jellybean or higher version of android. Flashing radio is very simple though. Just flash zip thru recovery like you would to flash a rom
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Spud37:
Really? I thought you would have to use Odin. Where can I find the right radio/TWRP Flash Compatible. Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] coch:
In this forum. There are threads for CWM and TWRP recoveries, and for Radios as well. Make sure you pick the correct radio depending on whether you're on T-Mobile or Telus, etc...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xjcrazed:
Been running this for a couple of weeks now and it has breathed new life into my phone. I finally decided to try a different OS because Jellybean was getting so sluggish. This works really well, and I have had no OS related problems.

Thanks! :D

Rob
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] md1008:
I don't know if it's been reported but Google maps is not working for me. No mods aside from enabled nav bar, no xposed etc. Waze maps however, works as expected so it's GPS is working
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jgreetham:
A-OK

I flashed this rom yesterday and thus far I am thrilled with it. It is faster and many things just work better.

Oh - I had to install twrp 2.8 and I'm not able to post the link yet but it was a real ***** finding a d/l site that didn't include all kinds of adware and such. It would not flash with the twrp 2.5 I had currently installed.

I have not tried google maps so can't confirm or deny its operation.

Well done, all who participated in the development.

Cheers,

Jim
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
Just get it from the official website. http://teamw.in
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] md1008:
Google maps appears to be a cyanogenmod bug, flashed official cm and still it doesn't work. I am kinda glad because waze is awesome
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] coch:
Can you elaborate as to what isn't working in Google Maps:

1) App not loading or crashing

2) App loads, but maps not loading

3) App and maps do load, but cannot find my location

4) etc...

I'm on the November 9 ROM and Google Map work fine for me. Dirty flashed over the October 30 ROM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
Google Maps works fine for me. Try installing a GPS configuration file as most KK ROMs don't have them already installed in the system anymore for some weird reason. There's threads in XDA on how to do this.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
For those of you with GPS issues, there is an app thats been made that will install the gps.conf file.

TopNTP

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2198319
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
I use this: http://derekgordon.com/gps-files/agps.patch.google.build.cwm.v3.1.zip

TWRP will install this just fine BTW.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] md1008:
Worked, great thank you! Sometimes I have to use the app again and reboot but at least it's a quick fix and works. Now I can use waze and be informed when a cop is up ahead :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
You noticed in that app there are four fields to set at the top. Maybe one of those is your issue. And I'm not sure if we should use the SSL setting or not, not sure if it has to do with our service provider or something else.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Charwinger21:
I'm having issues with call audio. It seems to cut out around once every 24 hours, with a reboot fixing it.

I'm working on grabbing a logcat for it, however I was just wondering if anyone has experienced a similar issue. It happens for me on this ROM, the PA ROM, and the official cyanogenmod ROM.

edit: I have a logcat of a working call and a logcat of a non-working call. Trying to spot the differences. Nothing stands out so far.

edit2: haven't found anything so far. Here are the logcats. Working logcat and non-working logcat.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kepler1729:
Do you use Snapchat or Hangouts Dialer?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Charwinger21:
Both, albeit the Hangouts dialer is currently uninstalled.

edit: just tested before opening snapchat (working), and after opening snapchat (broken). I can upload the logcat if it is wanted.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kepler1729:
This is an issue with KitKat as a whole; the only currently known workaround is to download Snapchat APK 5.0.32.3 and sideload it. Then just don't let it update in google play.

I don't think there is a currently known fix for the Hangouts issue.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] skiboardty:
I'm getting a crash using Messaging when trying to open an MMS after receiving multiple pictures in the same message (as a slideshow). Haven't been able to figure out a way to open the picture other than to have the sender resend the pictures as separate messages.

Is this a device/build specific issue or should it be reported via CMs bug tracker if it hasn't already?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
Funny you mention this, as this happened to me as well tonight after getting an audio MMS. Logcat only says "no such file" after checking it. I thought this bug was long gone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jaf5489:
Good news, it seems this was a bug with the CM Nightly in this release. It appears to have been fixed as of the 11/10 Nightly (http://www.cmxlog.com/11/hercules/).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] spikes525:
bluetooth

hi. thank's for your incredible work's..the only thing's don't work's for me is bluetooth. someone have any solution. i download the rom and the gapp at the same place.. i never touch the kernel... i don't know how.

thank's
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
This app solved the problem for me: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.textra
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] spikes525:
man its a text app. my trouble is bluetooth problem. the bluetoothe dosen't work
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
I wasn't talking about your problem, I was talking about mine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrleathers:
I'm using textra; I like the UI.

Good to know the problem has been fixed with CM as it has to be fixed using java. I posted a logcat about a week ago in sultans g+ community. I might ditch textra if the bug is fixed as tapping a text in the notification drawer attempts to open the stock app and not textra even if textra is designated as the default app.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ArtfulDodger:
Yeah that's what I posted above (link to Textra on Play), I like that app quite a bit already too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cricketAC:
Has anyone able to restore this ROM after backing it up via TWRP 2.8.0.1 . I tried it three times and every time it failed to restore the system partition. I had to start all over again. Doesn't happen with other ROMs. Is 2.8 not compatible with this? or do i have to do something else ? The format is still ext4 in the recovery if that helps.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DarkMatter_74:
You need TWRP 2.8.1.0, as far as I know. That's the one I use and I've had no problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
Sultan, any ROM updates coming :D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
XDA rule: don't ask for ETA's
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] astrikrace:
I've had issues writing emails in the gmail app. Every time I reply, forward, or try to start a new message it stops unexpectedly. Also setting dolphin browser to default still doesn't result in it being the default.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goldenpipes:
i'm fairly new to android how would I go about installing the fix from the nightly into this rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jaf5489:
I believe there's a way, but I personally don't know how. However, Sultan's updates to this ROM are based on the latest CM Nightly, so you'll have this fix once Sultan updates his ROM to the newest CM.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] goldenpipes:
Thanks for the reply. That's what I thought. I've switched to Textra SMS for the time being which is a really enjoyable UI.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] caspernetherlands:
CM Camera

Hello,

I have recently installed this ROM and no problems or any lags at all.

The only bug i am facing and i don't know why is with Camera.

It rotates the photo captures and video recorded to random position like by: 90, 180, 270 grades.

On preview mode of camera everything is good but the results ends up with random orentation.

Anyone else has faced with this bug ?

Any way i can fix this bug ?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jrc2:
ROM updated today! Please see AFS link in op to download.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] tb5...:
what is the correct install order and procedure for clean installing the stable version of this rom?

i've tried it a few times and always get a short samsung splash screen, then just black.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DarthRyu:
Netflix Jumbled Video,Black and White on Screen

I Installed this ROM on my phone about a few weeks ago and I am loving it cause it's very stable and makes the battery be more efficient as well, even on wi-fi! It doesn't drain fast like the stock rom or the other roms that I have tried.

I have an issue though: I love to watch Netflix on my phone and last night, while I was trying to watch something in the car, after the video loads up, it would appear black and white and be jumbled. It's strange cause I have never found that to be an issue when I used Netflix while using Paranoid Android. Does the ROM update solve this problem cause pretty much, it only affects Netflix. I watched Hulu, Viki and Crackle, and there was no issue with the video, just Netflix. I hope I hear from you guys soon.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] homebrew79:
I'm seeing that as well.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eric93se:
Anyone having trouble with the media scanner finding ringtones and notification sounds on the external SD card? After resetting the scanner and rebooting, it was able to find files but would not play an ogg file, it's listed but would not play.

I also tried switching over to viperaudio.

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Wipe everything except your external SD card. Then install the rom. Optionally you can install the kernel after the rom if you want to customize some of the options. If you use google apps then that should be the third on your list.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cricketAC:
Is CPU input boost enabled by default? It takes half a sec to go to the lockscreen when volume wake button is pressed or power button.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] caspernetherlands:
CM Camera

i did it, but still the problem remains, i have also faced this problem with latest official CM nighly.

I am confused why this should happend