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[G1 Android Development] Newbie16:
Is it possible to decrease the number of screens back to 3?

Are you also having issues with the power control widget? its always slowing my system down and making it freeze when switching back to the home screen when wifi is on.
[G1 Android Development] kevev:
A few people(including me) have the same problem. I don't know if it has been reported to Cyanogen. If not, go ahead and do it. I switched to another rom for the time being. Need my IM.
[G1 Android Development] mrmonto:
I don't use power widget. I've noticed that all widgets affect performance on my G1 (loading the home screen), so i tend not to use them. Do you have any insight as the proper way to wipe?
[G1 Android Development] mrmonto:
My question was not an installation question, if you would have taken the time to read it all. It was about wiping after you've already installed a recent cyan build. I haven't found that documented anywhere. There is no reason to be rude to users in the community, we're all here to help each other.
[G1 Android Development] djdarkknight96:
The only way to get only 3 screens is if you flash an advanced launcher update or addon....it lets you select how many home screens and whitch to use as main screen...it can be downloaded from the market "Free"...."Widgets"..I have 5 screens and every spot is coverd with widgets and my phone flies... i don't use compcache or linux swap just droidswap on the market with 40 swapness and 94 swap size....not using power contrl widget but when i did only issue i had was the brightness toggle was not working but on 4.2.12.2 it works fine!

hope that helps!
[G1 Android Development] .A.J.:
I too am curious of the answer to this. "I have a dream" and I always read people declare to use the defanged with little to no explanation as to why one should use that one instead of the signed dream devphone userdebug version that I have always used. I must add that I continue to use it because I never have the issues that others do. Every version of cyan's ROMs that I have installed (all since 4.2.5. or. 6) have worked as intended by cyanogen. If someone knowledgeable could kindly explain the difference between the two and what the pros and cons of each ones use is I would be greatful.

4.2.12.2 installed and is working flawlessly for me. I didn't even get the Java error while updating Adfree Android that had become the norm (though I'm not sure that was ever due to the ROMs).
[G1 Android Development] djdarkknight96:
I agree.....

The answer to you question is to go to recovery "reboot holding home and power" if using cm 1.4 recovery just select restore/factory reset then you HAVE TO FLASH HTC recovery update.zip (link is below) then new 4.2.12.2... sign in reboot 2 times and NANDROID! If using Ra-recovery go to wipe then select restore/factory reset, then folow the other steps to get rom updated...need any help PM me!

Hope that helps!

-Go to http://developer.htc.com/adp.html

-DL the 1.6 "recovery image" the file name is - signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip
[G1 Android Development] Newbie16:
That seems like a lot to do just to update (i'm new), so i'm guessing most people don't stay with the latest version? why is a hard reset needed each time?
[G1 Android Development] chaosan:
oh wow, do you have to flash the htc recovery every time upon wiping? I've just been wiping and then installing the latest cyan and its working for me.
[G1 Android Development] philosophics:
Alright so I started from the very beginning. Re rooted and all that fun junk now things seem to be back to normal.

Found out I had a 64mb ext2 and a 512 swap... HA! That's been corrected.

Other than the fact that I am now in the process of reinstalling everything...

IT'S A SNAPPY ONE!
[G1 Android Development] Newbie16:
My guess is that we *should* be able to get away without wiping anything and just applying the update, and the the wipe and recovery image only if we have trouble.
[G1 Android Development] :
These files are no longer located on HTC's developers page. They took them down some time back. You will need to either find someone that has them, or use the defanged version and use that. I am sure someone will be able to set you up with either one.
[G1 Android Development] xtony12:
i tried to update but this is what im getting now =/

I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): +++ "Pleased to meet you, we came to drop bombs o
n you!"
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): +++ Welcome to Android 1.6 / CyanogenMod-4.2.12.2

I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): --- Executing firstboot.sh
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): --- Checking filesystems
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): e2fsck 1.41.9 (22-Aug-2009)
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): /dev/block/mmcblk0p2: recovering journal
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): /dev/block/mmcblk0p2: clean, 78/128520 files, 507
32/514080 blocks
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): cp: cannot stat '/data/dalvik-cache/*': No such f
ile or directory
I//system/xbin/busybox( 48): +++ Apps-to-SD successfully enabled
I/logwrapper( 48): /system/xbin/busybox terminated by exit(0)
I/DEBUG ( 124): debuggerd: Dec 17 2009 21:34:52
E/flash_image( 130): error opening /data/recovery.img: No such file or director
y
I/vold ( 123): Android Volume Daemon version 2.0
D/AKMD ( 132): akmd 1.6.6 START
D/AKMD ( 132): library version: 1.2.1.1129
I/vold ( 123): New MMC card 'SU08G' (serial 1881576752) added @ /devices/pla
tform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:aaaa
I/vold ( 123): Disk (blkdev 179:0), 15523840 secs (7580 MB) 3 partitions
I/vold ( 123): New blkdev 179.0 on media SU08G, media path /devices/platform
/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:aaaa, Dpp 3
I/vold ( 123): Partition (blkdev 179:1), 13478472 secs (6581 MB) type 0xb
I/vold ( 123): New blkdev 179.1 on media SU08G, media path /devices/platform
/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:aaaa, Dpp 2
I/vold ( 123): Partition (blkdev 179:2), 1028160 secs (502 MB) type 0x83
I/vold ( 123): New blkdev 179.2 on media SU08G, media path /devices/platform
/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:aaaa, Dpp 1
I/vold ( 123): Partition (blkdev 179:3), 1012095 secs (494 MB) type 0x82
I/vold ( 123): New blkdev 179.3 on media SU08G, media path /devices/platform
/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:aaaa, Dpp 0
I/vold ( 123): Evaluating dev '/devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc1/mm
c1:aaaa/block/mmcblk0' for mountable filesystems for '/sdcard'
I/vold ( 123): Aborting start of /sdcard (bootstrap = 1)
I/vold ( 123): Volmgr not ready to handle device
D/vold ( 123): Bootstrapping complete
E/RIL Acoustic( 125): can't open /dev/htc-acoustic -1

someone please help
[G1 Android Development] linuxluver:
Reverted to CM v4.2.11.1

I ran CM v4.2.12.2 for several hours today. It seemed to be quite sluggish compared to the v4.2.11.1. It also seemed to be having trouble doing 3G data with Vodafone NZ's network.

I've restored to my backup of v4.2.11.1. I'll sit this one out and wait for the next update.

I've also found, after several iterations that - generally - a clean wipe and re-install of the rooted base then CM seems to produce a faster, more reliable install than updating via CyanogenMod Updater.

I thought maybe it was the number of apps (fresh install has very few), but restoring to v4.2.11.1 provides a system noticably more responsive than the same app set running on v4.2.12.2.

(My phone: 80+ apps using APS2SD on an HTC Magic 32B. CPU clocked to 528MHz using SetCPU for Root Users. Ext'l Storage: Class 6 8GB sdcard partitioned as 64MB swap, 512MB ext3, remainder FAT32)

I may ditch the APS2SD. I don't really need it.....and use the full 8.1GB on the sdcard for data.
[G1 Android Development] linuxluver:
No need to wipe recovery image

You don't need to wipe the recovery. It's the recovery, so it persists across ROM loads so you can recover if you need to. They are different things.

The nandroid backup backs up the recovery as well and restores it, too. But that is just a convenience as well as a precaution to ensure you have a recovery. Nandroid backing up the recovery too also allows you to restore the backup you took of your factory load on your phone back to put it back into un-rooted factory state, complete with default recovery from HTC. So in that respect is very useful. That's about the only time you alter the recovery and the ROM at the same time.

But you would only re-install / alter the recovery if you wanted to change to a new version or had somehow wiped it out...and you would NOT ordinarily do that (wipe it out). That would be like sinking your lifeboat along with your ship. No. Bad.
[G1 Android Development] samsci:
I am on a MT3G, but I don't even wipe the phone anymore. I just download the new release and install. Have had no issues.

This update is extremely fast. Best update I have seen so far.
[G1 Android Development] sunset73:
Hi, I am still able to get into recovery mode.. Did not know whether it has anything to do with my memory card.. Changed my memory card from 8GB Class 4 to 2GB (no class?), repartitioned sd and upgrade ext2 to ext3, upgraded to RA-1.51 recovery, reflashed 26i radio, wiped all the ext 3, factory data etc etc and got it to work..

Tried the above methods on my 8GB memory card.. it didnt work and experiencing boot loops. :(

Think ima stick with my 2GB memory card until I can find out what's wrong with my 8GB..

P/S: I still thought my phone lost root, and i had to re-do everything again !!
[G1 Android Development] samsci:
I am in the US, so not sure if it might be network related, but moving from 4.2.11.1 to 4.2.12.2 is much faster for me.

I also am running SetCPU and clocked at 528 MHZ. I run a Class 6 16 gb sd card with an ext3 and an using swappiness app. I actually run 126 apps on my phone off and on, so it runs hard at times.

With this ROM, so far, it has performance exceptionally well. 3G/Data/Wireless/USB all work great.

When I installed, I did not use the CMupdater, but rather the Amon Recovery to install the ROM. Did not wipe, just did a straight install. No issues and running faster than any other install ever has.
[G1 Android Development] brrrr:
I thot it was da service in my area...cuz I watch it go from 3g to 2g to edge then no service at all...but I guess it cud b da rom...any takers?
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
@People off topic (upgrading, wiping, etc):

Plz study the Wiki:

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page#Upgrading_from_4.1.99_or_higher:

and generally:

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page#How_do_I_upgrade_to_the_latest_CyanogenMod.3F

Reposting the links to HTC 1.6 Bases

**** You want this -> Defanged base 1.6 <- It is modded for working Maps :p ****

md5sum: 081379e9b525484bcd1ee42bd0031a4c

The "regular" defanged base is located in the Wiki (second link above)

Also available:

HTC ADP1 1.6 rooted base

HTC Dream "userdebug OTA 14721" 1.6 base

EDIT: Who cares what the difference is between the bases? If one doesn't work, try another one. That's the easiest solution, right?
[G1 Android Development] merdely:
4.2.12.2 is a screamer

Steve,

Thanks for 4.2.12.2. It's the fastest update yet!

---------------

Those having slowness, lag issues,

Wipe your phone and follow the instructions here using the DEFANGED base. It really made all the difference for me.
[G1 Android Development] carnegie0107:
Cyanogen, I really hope you are planning to add some of the improvements to the browser, like you hinted at.... I made a suggestion in that thread, and I wonder what people think about it. I know it would make me insanely happy to see this.
[G1 Android Development] zendick:
help no response yet

process com.google.process.gapps fc ALL THE TIME since 4.2.12, tried 4.2.12.2 then went back to DRD20 and then to 4.2.12.2 still happening any ideas?

What is latest mytouch base anyway (DRD20 or drc92)
[G1 Android Development] tnpapadakos:
do you mean the actual process of updating is extremely fast? or the rom itself? if the rom, tell me what you notice is fast or faster than 4.2.11.1

i too am on the mt3g ... i've been really happy with my phone since 11.1 and disabling comcache
[G1 Android Development] samsci:
Updating is about the same. Might be a bit quicker, but hard to tell. But the ROM itself is much quicker overall. Just heads and shoulders faster in performance.

Cyanogen did an excellent job on this update.

Edit: I used to get quite alot of random reboots. So far, have not had one random reboot. Also have noted when rebooting my phone, it appears to come up faster than before and much cleaner.
[G1 Android Development] fitofinsanity:
Incredible! I was having the same issues you were. After changing the values, I've got almost 3x speed boost for DL. My UL remains the same.

Before change:

224 kbps Down / 344 kbps Up

After change:

851 kbps Down / 341 kbps Up

I'm happy :)

So I lucked out and this little hack works great for me. My wifi speeds works the same as before. No problems like some people are having in the thread posted in the quote. If you do it, just back up your prop before you fool around!

Thanks Wagz!
[G1 Android Development] tnpapadakos:
just updated on your recommendation

thanks
[G1 Android Development] Goog1e Phone:
nvm...figured out the problem.
[G1 Android Development] JMVI:
um

Question, Since this is now 'legal' would it still void my warranty if i mod/root my g1 to cyanogen?
[G1 Android Development] daveid:
Sorry, I know this has been posted, but I didn't see an answer (and I read every post). Can the BFS Boot.img from 4.2.12.1 be used on .2? Not brave enough to give it a go yet, so was hoping for an answer first... Thanks.
[G1 Android Development] fitofinsanity:
The act of rooting voids your warranty. The mod being 'legal' just means it doesn't include the proprietary bits that Google owns e.g. Gmail app, YouTube app. Cyanogen found a way for you to keep those apps if you already own a Google experience phone.

If you need to use your warranty, you could always unroot your phone given it's not completely fubar. ;)
[G1 Android Development] red.Wood:
Yes, the "legal" term is because of the problems Cyan had with Google.
[G1 Android Development] adobrakic:
i have taskiller as a widget, and after this update, my g1 reboots automatically as the widget is loading. theres nothing i can do, since it reboots before i can try to uninstall taskiller.

is there a downgrade link to the previous cm?
[G1 Android Development] timal:
I tried it. It had the same click problem, so I reverted back.
[G1 Android Development] G1sanju:
The Defanged base is same as Htc 1.6, expect it does not try to replace your recovery and radio. I am not very fond of flashing radio and recovery again and again so I always use Defanged.

This is mentioned in the Cyanogen wiki.
[G1 Android Development] smithfb3:
Facebook for Android

When I went from CM4.2.11.1 to 4.2.12.2, I lost my Facebook Application. It's my fault, I became complacent and did not do a Nanoid backup and used the CM installer. I tried to re-install it and I was told unable to install Facebook 1.2.

Well I wiped, went back to CM4.2.10.1, reinstalled Facebook for android successfully and put in all the personal data I lose every time I wipe. I then did a Nanoid back-up and updated to 4.2.12.2 Using RA-dream-v1.5.2.

Everything works perfectly so far.

I just don't know why I lost Facebook app. Sorry I think for now on I'll download using CM updated, but actually perform the update my hand, using RA-dream-v1.5.2, after doing the Nanoid backup.

Update:

I have reverted back to CM4.2.11.1 for reasons unrelated to 4.2.12.2. I liked the theme I had and I do not think it will be updated anytime soon.
[G1 Android Development] NickDoughty:
can you use the 10 mb ram hack for cyanogen v4.2.12.2 ?
[G1 Android Development] xjjjay:
Need some help getting Maps to properly update. Followed the directions here, but I'm having trouble with editing packages.xml. I've tried the terminal commands, and after that attempting to update Maps gives me "installation unsuccessful." Reflashing the defanged base and CM doesn't fix it, gives me the same error. Tried editing packages.xml and ended up having to restore from backup. Could anybody please specify which lines to remove from packages.xml?

Thanks
[G1 Android Development] tnpapadakos:
yup, just did it after updating to 4.2.12.2

here's the link:

http://www.absolutelyandroid.com/10mb-ram-hack-for-cyanogenmod-version-4-2-12-2/
[G1 Android Development] volcomdesigns:
Total noob question here, so be prepared! lol

What are the audio resources for? What do they do?

What is it's use?
[G1 Android Development] red.Wood:
Lol, stuff like the clicker sound etc, they don't come in the update :)
[G1 Android Development] red.Wood:
This happens to me every once in a while, mostly after an update, when it happens there is no other remedy than to wipe and install everything again, never knew why it happened tho!
[G1 Android Development] fitofinsanity:
What worked for me was uninstalling the Maps.apk then install the new Maps from the market.

Open terminal

su
remount
cp /system/app/Maps.apk sdcard/ <---Copy the old one to your SD card just in case ;)
rm -r /system/app/Maps.apk

Then install the new one from the market.
[G1 Android Development] stellarman:
E: Failure at line 79

I am trying to reflash 4.2.12.2 that was working earlier today.

When I flash the update, it goes through the usual routine:

...

copying files...

deleting files...

copying files...

E: failure at line 79: copy_dir PACKAGE:data DATA:

Installation aborted.

I have what I thought was a good Nandroid backup, but it wasn't working through Recovery. So I tried re-installing that through Fastboot. All of the images reinstalled OK, except boot. Erasing and flashing boot says it is "sending 'boot' ... OK"

"writing 'boot' ... failed (Remote:image update error).

Currently, I can get into Fastboot or Recovery. Normal boot sticks at the G-1 screen forever -- requires battery pull to restart. But I can't seem to get the Nandroid backup to work, nor can I get the Update to flash.

Anyone have any suggestions for me? I am not a Noob, but this has me stumped.

Someone please give me a hand.
[G1 Android Development] xjjjay:
Just gives you a bunch of stock ringtones and notification tones. Cyan just packaged it separately so that it wouldn't add to the file size of every single update. You only need to download and install it once and it'll stick from update to update.
[G1 Android Development] red.Wood:
Unless you wipe your SDCard and don't put them back :) (just to clarify)
[G1 Android Development] xjjjay:
Thanks. I didn't think to do that cause I figured removing maps would cause everything to fall apart.

On a side note, how can you check if your linux-swap is working?
[G1 Android Development] fitofinsanity:
Use the free command in the terminal.
[G1 Android Development] xsameehx:
the process com.google.process.gapps force close

Okay, here is a total idoiotic question because it probably has been asked quite a few times but after trying to search & even trying read page by page of this 1044 page forum.

I'm still unable to find how to fix the the process com.google.process.gapps force close.

Most my google apps still work and I'm able to use gmail and google maps. The market I'm having diffculties I'm able to use the market but whenever I try to download or update I get the force close but it doesn't close the market but leaves my download or update hanging forever at starting download..

This problem started when after I updated from 4.1.9999 or whatever that ROM was and if I don't flash directly from it I always get this force close but I wipe and flash it does that force close.

I like being able to wipe my phone before installing a ROM update so I just to downgrade the ROM and flash directly to the new ROM update without problems but I'm unable to find the file :(

Does anyone know how I can solve this problem or have the 4.1.9999 or whatever ROM?
[G1 Android Development] jasimeii:
went from 11.1 to 12.2 and did a wipe/factory reset... when it booted, the instruction app FC and could not sync with google =(
[G1 Android Development] jschaffer:
Get native IM app back?

Hello, I personally preferred and used the native IM app. I don't like any of the other IM offerings in the market. Is there any way possible I can get the native IM client back? (I know it uses SMS, which is ok with me since I have unlimited anyhow.)

Thanks in advance for any help.
[G1 Android Development] davil124:
ok guys here is a problem that i am trying to figure out and i been searching but it seems that some people are facing the same problem but i can't find a solution to fix it. My friends G1 Market app, so the rest of the "Google" application (Gmail, Calendar, Market) does not work. As soon it opens, it immediately closes and goes to the home screen. Could anyone guide to fix this problem. thank you
[G1 Android Development] Janis:
Try hitting the CM wiki and DL the Defanged 1.6 to your SD & flashing that. If you have the radio and your recovery image, you can flash those, too. Of course, wiping helps.

Better yet, get a log from your PC as you boot, take a peek at it, and I bet you'll be able to guess what's getting you stuck on the G1 screen. And if you don't, someone in Q&A will. I'm all for isolating the problem and solving it rather than blanket "solutions." You learn more, do less, and are more likely not to get yourself into the same situation again. (It also works better in social situations.)

If you put your sd card in your pc, you can copy all your nands for a backup backup. Then try deleting the most recent, put the card back in your phone, and try flashing your next most recent. It will at least tell you if it's the backup file or the process that's wonky.

Since this isn't exactly ROM related, more nandroid or general flashing, it would be nice if you could continue this in Q&A. I'll hang out there if you're still stuck, as I'm sure others who follow this thread will do because they haven't donated cash, but pay their membership dues in volunteer time.;)
[G1 Android Development] TheShoura:
Everytime I hit the HOME key to exit an APP, I get a force close on something.process.acore

any noted bugs and/or fixes?

Using 4.2.12.2 on clean wipe coming from 4.2.9
[G1 Android Development] davil124:
so how do i actually fix it ?
[G1 Android Development] thegreatk:
Bug Found

After a clean install which I did 3 times just to verify, Market stops downloading properly after the second downloaded app. It did this to me all 3 times. Please verify anyone else
[G1 Android Development] jschaffer:
I can confirm. The 3rd install seems to just hang and sit their at downloading, but doing nothing.
[G1 Android Development] bornmw:
I respect Cyanogen ROM and the effort that he puts in it but I think that it's just can't be called stable -- even its 'stable' branches.

Do you guys know if there is any other customized ROM available that is more suited for every day use on G1?

I really don't need that new Eclaire stuff, just the stock/dev one with commandline extras, bluetooth obex, flac etc.

I loved the JF ones - they were both stable and fresh...
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
All that you need is linked to in my signature.

Please take the time to search, then log the issue (especially since you can reproduce it!), and possibly post it in the tracker. Bear in mind that CM doesn't touch Google apps, so you may get laughed at. I suggest posting/searching here first, this has been mentioned many times. See if your GTalk service is running, and check the log to make sure it isn't dying in the background. Anyway, this is a wild guess, nobody can really help you without the log.
[G1 Android Development] jaaronmoody:
i can make and receive phone calls, send and receive msgs, send and receive emails, i doesn't randomly crash or reboot, i get wifi and 3g reliably. My battery lasts all day with robust use. I can download and install from the market. the only consistent lag i have is right after a reboot when everything is still loading into memory. I reformatted, wiped, and installed 4.2.12.2 with no problems. What else do you want for stability. Its a phone with data and it works.