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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Flash only the ROM to test please to rule out GApps. What version of GApps did you use with this?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] KURDKiNG:
Evrything works fine but seetings force close when we try to put a lockscreen password
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Gthunders:
Well the update still does not have flashlight as a option for the powe menu please add a fix zip at least thanks keep up the solid work!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HamidHelal:
I used, ops provided GApps (My modified BaNks Dynamic GApps (26Jan2016) with the keyboard libraries removed)

Well, sorted now all and Now working.

1. Previous Recovery was TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery for virtually partitioned ROMs

Now

TWRP 3.x recovery for virtually partitioned ROMs

2. Flash ROM only and works well.

3. Flash GApps of ops link (My modified BaNks Dynamic GApps (26Jan2016) with the keyboard libraries removed) --- Not worked. :rolleyes:

then try with open_gapps-arm-6.0-micro-20160422 -- and works

:o:good::good::good:

Thanks for everything..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Glad you got it working... I did mention that BaNks was only supporting TWRP 3.X and up, I'm fairly certain.

I'll remove the TWRP 2.8.7.0 link, and suggest to use only bryan's for now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Gthunders:
Got glitchy audio tear when using desktop or android browser modes. When powering off then plugging in the charger instead of showing the batterys time left for charging it goes back to the android boot screen. Then when i press the power button the screen is non responsive to touch. Your build from 0320 worked just fine followed all your instructions before and now
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Correct, there is no flashlight power menu option... Bigger fish to fry right now, mate.

Clean flash

(/system, /data (not "internal storage"), /cache and /dalvik)? This "update" is a rebased ROM... you

must clean flash

if coming from any previous version, and I dare say any previous non-"celox" version, too...

I have asked for some very specific items when reporting issues, but this sounds like you are on the 0421 version, not 0422... :confused: I hope to have an updated version soon here to address a few things, so hang in there.

As a side note, there may be a problem that I'm looking into with PIN unlock. Stay tuned... ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Gthunders:
Ok no its 422 zip bud
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] buachiea:
This is a little embarrassing but how do I go about flashing the repartition? Do I repartition the internal drive then flash TWRP? Sorry, this is my first time working with an s2 and I've never really had to deal with this before :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Gthunders:
Butch you need to go back to the android development section and either look for the tutorials or find out what version of android your on and look on how to begin flashing from there. This isnt the thread for that type of question. Your to post experience with the rom or credit and thank Daniel aka NSD for the contribution of his shares or work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Thanks, but it's fine. At least it's not some complaint without logs or info... You can call me Dan. ;)

No problem, we were all noob once. You need to follow the steps in the OP to prepare your device for the ROM. You need a special recovery version made to work with "virtual repartitioned" ROMs.

Read the OP (Post #1).

Read [MENTION=4057370]vincom[/MENTION]'s Skrocket 1 Stop Reference, linked in my signature. This is the Hercules, sure, but aside from the rotation sensor, the two devices are pretty much identical. Vincom has put a lot of time and effort into making (and updating) his guide for us. Thank him while you are there. ;)

Read the OP again. Yes, again.

When you are confident enough to proceed, dive in! ;) No rush...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
New build

OK, there were some issues with our system/core repo that I've sorted. Maybe no one but me noticed, but PIN unlock doesn't work on the 0422 version...

There is an updated version in Post #2 which needs some flashing. Seems very good on my device: CandySiX-celox-2.1-OFFICIAL-0424zip
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HamidHelal:
Nice to see you re-organize the post 1 and 2.

I like it. Thanks for your very good job.

:good::good::good::good:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Any feedback on the last build? 18 downloads from a day ago and not a peep. Well, I had some BSOD (Black Screen of Death) issues on Skyrocket, so I made a new build. The 0424 version has been taken down, sorry.

Here is a new version you can clean flash, but wipe /system, /cache and /dalvik before flashing. There should be no need to wipe /data:

CandySiX-celox-2.1-OFFICIAL-0425zip

I've been running this build all day to test and it seems it's a keeper this time...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
It's been a little while, and although the flashlight isn't an option in the power menu, you can place a flashlight shortcut either on the lock screen, or replace one of the stock lock screen icons with a custom one in Settings > Candy interface > Lock screen > Bottom shortcuts.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Gthunders:
Thanks dan i'll give it a test today along with the new build and report back any findings.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] wkkrle:
VIDEO

make video for us boie plz we r noob same error parti :confused:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] davebert0:
Just wanted to let people who are planning to install the Feb 21 3.0 TWRP recovery. You should flash the latest April 25th ROM first, the ROM install script will not install with the new 3.0 TWRP version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Would you please substantiate this claim with examples? If there's an issue I will certainly look into it.

I don't have a Hercules, but I do have a Skyrocket, and aside from the rotation sensor and native carrier branding, it's essentially the same device. I have been clean flashing my latest builds on my fully wiped device with TWRP 3.0, and I've had no issues. I have been flashing Pico Open GApps too. Play Store works, and all my apps restore too.

As an aside, is the photo orientation OK on photos taken with the stock camera (Camera2)? My photos came out rotated 90 degrees CCW, but in my latest test build I have a fixed version of Camera2. CameraZoom FX, A Better Camera and Google Camera seem fine; it was only affecting the native 8660 camera package. Just curious how the Herc is doing...

EDIT: Post a recovery log from a failed ROM install here please.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] davebert0:
Sorry Dan I did not copy the error message at the time. I flashed the 3.O TWRP first than did the usual wiping the /system, /data, /cache, and internal storage. When I tried to flash 425 ROM I got a message about needing the recovery that supports VP. So I flashed your TWRP back and the new ROM flashed with no problem. I will try to reproduce the error tomorrow.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
New build

New build is up in Post #2...

Main updates include:

Volume QS tile

QS Tile haptic feedback

Keyguard charging current on/off switch (on the lock screen)

Off-mode charging fixes

More...

See Settings > About phone > Changelog for a full list of updates.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] knickle:
Disclaimer: This is my very very very very first ROM flash.

I'm coming from an official Samsung Jellybean build (4.1.2), and I just flashed the latest Candy 6 build. I'm stuck on a loading screen with four spinny animated circles. It's been like this for almost 40 minutes. I am guessing that something isn't right.

I'm wondering if some of the instructions are incomplete and I've missed a step. There is no mention of wiping Dalvik, but in other posts in this thread I've seen you mention it. There's also a mention of if setting Internal Storage to Ext4, but in the official instructions you don't mention it.

Anywho, twrp 3.0 accepted the latest build and Open Gapps (pico) from what I can tell. I'm not sure what else I need to do. I'll try playing around to see if I can sort it out on my own, but any feedback would be helpful.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] juni12:
Make sure you're following the steps properly, because you can't skip any. Did you verify that you unmount the MicroSD storage after flashing the files, and selected the internal storage as well?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Sorry to hear you're having trouble. Jelly Bean? Wow! And welcome...

The Dalvik cache wipe is normally only needed for for switching ROMs or dirty flashing, or if you have Force Close (FC) issues. It was not included in the original instructions in the OP because formatting /data fully also wipes /data/dalvik-cache...

*** Did you flash TWRP v3.0 for Virtually Partitioned ROMs in Post #2 before flashing the ROM?

If I were you, I'd take to Odin and flash the factory ICS image linked in the OP FAQ/Notes, step 8.2 with it. Then flash an "official" version of TWRP, format everything, and continue with step 7 of the Installation Steps in the OP.

The boot animation should last 10 minutes tops... If you're stuck at the boot animation, try to connect your device to your PC and see if you can run an adb shell, maybe even a logcat. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, then head on over to [MENTION=4057370]vincom[/MENTION]'s Skyrocket 1 Stop Reference thread, linked in my signature, and read, read, read. I have links also in my sig for adb and logcat steps...

Let us know how you make out. Patience and attention to detail will get you there... maybe with some help from myself or someone else who's succeeded in getting CandySiX on their Hercules. ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] davebert0:
I have tried to reflash the 425 and 428 ROM today with 3.0 TWRP and did not the error message both ROM flashed with no issues. I can confirm that the camera is working properly with the 428 version.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vincom:
ics? why not jb
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Good question... Nevermind. Got my versions out of order... LOL

4.3 was JB, but for some reason I was thinking it was earlier than that

We're only on the sixth version of Android since the devices shipped with Gingerbread 2.3.X. ?

What version of Hercules stock ROM is this one I've linked in the OP?

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24438995911974216
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vincom:
lol, i thought u knew something about ics and were keeping it a secret
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] knickle:
Thanks for the reply! I decided to restore my nandroid backup of my old OS and I was successful, My device is 100% back to where I started. That gives me some confidence to give this another shot.

There is one step I might have missed, and that was disabling MTP. Perhaps this threw things off. I will try it again.

BTW, I did the flash with bryan2894's virtual partition version of TWRP 3.0. I used the .tar file and wrote it with ODIN.

Question: Do I need to "mount" anything after setting up the files systems on the partitions? Edit: maybe I should rephrase that. lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] knickle:
Finally Success!

I did a few extra things this time, such as a factory reset before installing the candy 6 zip, and after installing Gapps. I also did a Format Data, and I pulled my external SD card prior to booting.

One of the instructions that did confuse me was: 14. Reboot Recovery and wipe /system again. On my initial attempts of this step I only did a standard wipe of /system. On my last attempt I went through the repair/change steps for /system again and wiped it. Could you clarify this step? I'm wondering if this was my error.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
My guess is it was turning off MTP before trying to format /data... That extra /system wipe is just in case, and could probably be removed. I never determined whether it was necessary or not but it can't hurt.

EDIT: If MTP is enabled, you should be unable to properly format the internal storage, but I'm not 100% sure TWRP is coded to work around this and unmount it for you when necessary. You need to do the advanced /data format where you type "yes" at the prompt to make sure you are formatting and wiping /data/media/0 as well. "/data/media/0" is the new "Internal SD" space that doesn't get wiped when you do a factory reset (basic wipe of a ROM's /data). Hopefully that's not too confusing...

The most important thing to note is that when formatting and resizing all the partitions, it should complete with zero errors. If you get errors, reboot back to recovery from the TWRP menu and try it again, making especially sure that you don't have MTP or other partitions it complains about mounted and therefore "in use" so to speak.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] knickle:
Thanks for your work on this ROM and all your help and suggestions.

I've been testing Candy 6 a bit and I've come across a few issues, but the one that stands out the most is the speaker phone. It's pretty bad and causing all kinds of noise on the other end. I called TELUS this morning with the speaker phone and their voice IVR system kept saying that they didn't understand me, when I hadn't even said anything. I think I've rounded it down to the microphone picking up the speaker and retransmitting itself, causing an audio echo on the other end. There aren't any noise cancelling options I can find to prevent this.

Thoughts?

Edit: I did some additional testing with a friend and he was getting echo when he spoke. When I spoke it sounded very garbled, and impossible to understand.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
New build is up in Post #2

CandySiX-celox-2.2-OFFICIAL-0504.zip

Full changelog is in the ROM About phone menu, but here is a quick list of updates:

Auto hide fast scroll bar in manage apps screen

Keyguard charging current switch

Lockscreen Rotation control

Status bar color battery color customizations

Android 6.0.1_r30

Many other updates
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HamidHelal:
Thanks , Flashing... :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
Thanks for the great ROM. Had a little trouble but managed to get the 0504 installed on my 2nd try. I think this is a known issue but I want to verify. Is wifi hotspot broken on this? Is there any workaround?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kangaroobix:
What are the steps for updating this rom? Is it simply flashing the new zip? All the gapps will be preserved (no need to reflash them)? I'm asking because I can't remember and this is for a distant friend who doesn't know much about flashing roms.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
It should work fine if your carrier permits it. I don't have a Herc or T-Mo, so I'll let someone else answer who does. :)

It depends on which version they are coming from. On the 25 April 2016 build or newer (check in About phone), you should be able to wipe /cache and /Dalvik and dirty flash. Any "standard" GApps should remain unless you flashed custom dark or transparent ones, in which case they won't. Custom /system mods will be lost too.

If you get into trouble with misbehaving apps or other issues, then clean flash the ROM and GApps.

If you continue to have issues, then full wipe /system, /cache, /data and /Dalvik and flash the ROM and GApps afterwards.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
New build is up in Post #2

You should be able to dirty flash this on top of the last build. As an added bonus, this also has android-6.0.1_r42 merged and includes the May 1, 2016 security patches.

Sure, it's pretty soon after the last build but I was updating my bacon build and decided to apply the latest updates to my celox build too...

CandySiX-celox-2.3-OFFICIAL-0507.zip is available in Post #2

Enjoy!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iampatricktan:
Hi nice rom! I just wondering if theres a way to make the drawer background transparent and disable the search box located on the top of the screen?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
You'd need a different launcher for that. I use Nova...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iampatricktan:
thanks for the reply. Btw what is the best config for kernel auditor to make phone faster cuz it sometimes it lagz?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Maybe someone else here can answer that. I pretty much use the default setup, but there are several choices when it comes to governors and I/O schedulers. I haven't experimented much with them on the celox platform tbh.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Liboicl:
I had posted before about how I had to rename e2fsck to mount my sdcard because it was always in use when the system booted. That fix no longer works on the more recent builds. I get this message from logcat

E vold : public:179_97 failed to mount /dev/block/vold/public:179_97: Invalid argument

Upon looking at dmesg I get more details.

[ 89.899597] EXT4-fs (mmcblk1p1): mounted filesystem with ordered data mode. Opts: nomblk_io_submit,errors=remount-ro
[ 89.901214] SELinux: mount invalid. Same superblock, different security settings for (dev mmcblk1p1, type ext4)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] yaseenarafath:
[6.0.1_r42] what's that r42 stands for?????
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
I don't know what you're trying to do here. Copy the data off your ExternalSD card to a PC. Format the card (long format) to FAT, and then re-insert it into your device.

When the ROM detects it, select to format as Portable Storage, not Internal. You should be able to format this card and then transfer your files back after.

That's Google's upstream AOSP tag numbering, which gets updated and merged fairly regularly.

So you're coming from an entirely different ROM... [emoji14]
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
Yes, my previous working Wifi hotspot was on a completely different ROM but it still means that the issue isn't likely carrier related. I think I will try the unofficial CM13 ROM for celox and see how that goes.

I really like this ROM though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Well, I need logs to see what's going on. Was this other ROM based on Android M?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
no JB
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Wow, that's a long ways back, now isn't it?

Some more questions for you:

You updated your radio? If so, to what version?

And you are using Bryan's 3.0 TWRP Virtual Partitioned recovery, correct?

What carrier are you on? (Carrier and plan)

What APN setting are you using?

Is mobile data working properly for you?

I need info and logs here to help. Logcat Xtreme can filter to get a radio log as well as a logcat. A dmesg log would be helpful, but for any of these, try to clear the logcat before enabling the hotspot feature to make it easier to find the important parts. You might want to disable the hotspot and re-enable it for each log capture, stopping the log recording right after you try to connect with a client and it fails.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
I tried the CM13 celox ROM and the wifi hotpot worked but I like this ROM a lot better. Where are the logs stored?

1) I don't remember updating my radio and I didn't make any modifications to it since the ROM was installed.

2) Yes

3)I'm on Mobilicity which is Rogers Canada.

4) I tried all of them (2.4GHz 5Ghz - WPK2 on or no security) but my devices don't see the AP

5) Yes mobile data is fine
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
I'm also wondering if there is anyway to get/install one of the Dark or Black CM13 themes installed like PitchBlack or Dark materials to get the dark Google Now Launcher, menus, App drawer etc?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
See my signature for how to logcat... I use Logcat Xtreme and there are filters built in for logcat, dmesg, radio, etc. You can try to get a separate log using each of those filters, one a time while turning on the hotspot. Then open them up, and post their contents on Pastebin.com or Hasteb.in and put the links to the pastes back here for me and whoever else to look at.

It works for me on AT&T... APN settings are in the Mobile data section and have to do with your carrier. Go to Settings > Cellular networks > Access Point Names. Note your current APN settings and post them here for safekeeping and to help others. Something may be in the APN settings in CM that is not in Candy.

What APN are you using? Try clicking the button to create a new one and set it according to the guide here. See if that helps.

CandySiX does not support CMTE themes (CM Theme Engine), but this ROM includes RRO Layers. Look in the App Drawer for Layers Manager, or there is a QS Tile named Themes. There are a lot to choose from. I have run Material Glass quite often but now I'm using Grounge.

You also can find a Light/Dark mode switch for the ROM and settings in Settings > Candy interface > Display > Theme.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Liboicl:
I am trying to use my ext4 formatted card. I have no interest in changing it to FAT. I tried reformatting the card to ext4 again and it still has the same issue. It seems to be due to a change in the SELinux policies between the older versions and the current one. It worked fine on the 0125 build, after disabling the fsck. I haven't checked which version first had this issue, but when I have some extra time I will find the exact build version where this was first introduced.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NoSpamDan:
Maybe I didn't explain clearly enough. Format the card as FAT in a computer, and then put it in your device to let Android format it as Portable or Internal for you. I believe it defaults to ext4, but you shouldn't have to mess about with fsck or any of that... I never had any issues with my 32GB Samsung Class 10 MicroSD...

Did you format the card like I said? I formatted mine several times when bringing up M on this platform, and did not have to change anything going from the last base to this most recent one.

Why would you disable the fsck? My guess is that your card's filesystem is corrupted or damaged. If you have not, copy off your files and format the card.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] fearles2k:
Thanks for all your help.

I will try out what you suggested and get some logs. My APN settings seem to be the same as on that page:

http://yourmobile.ca/apn-settings/#1443575379113-8994cbb1-11e7

AM I wrong in assuming that the wifi Hotspot should be up even if there is no data connection? The issue is that my macbook pro and ipad don't even see the ssid, but I guess the logs will speak the truth. With the 5GHz setting it doesn't even turn on: it just gives on error next to the button but the 2.4GHz moves the button to on and doesn't display the error. I noticed that the other wifi hotspots such as CM13 don't have the 2.4/5 option.

I also got Bluetooth tethering to work with the iPad so that I can Hearthstone on the train (since the Hercules doesn't have enough muscle to run HS). I had a Nexus 5 previously but the screen and digitizer broke and likely isn't work replacing anymore so I am holding out for something else.

I played around with the layers and basically found some nice dark ones but you have to be careful because some of the app skins cause the UI to constantly crash. I mostly want the dark because it saves battery on the AMOLED screen.