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[G1 Android Development] buzzdroidx:
Stability?

It should be obvious by now that some stability issues are very relative to alot of variables. Once again having widgets themes various apps all make up stability issues, not to mention sdcards and the other base software we all use.

Cyanogen himself has stated when or what build numbers represent stable and expirimental. And once again, being here should tell you that you are subject to testing and trials and possibly unstable roms. We thought you would grasp this by now. It's a given here, so to ***** about it or complain just doesn't cut it here. This rom runs fine for some of us and other have issues, but it is stable on alot of hardware here. anyway thats a whole 2 cents worth to ponder and remember. BTW it runs excellent on my setup...
[G1 Android Development] jubeh:
You guys shouldn't really place so much attention to cyanogen's versioning. The guy might make the best android out there, but he's got absolutely no regard for version name/number coherence.

You'll find stable and unstable releases both under the stable branch, as he only released the experimental branch really for about three releases back when we first made a lot of noise about his versioning and it's been pretty much unused ever since.

A real stable release has been thoroughly tested and deemed stable, even if it's not cutting edge, and that's where his problem is, the stable branch should actually be the very short one (few releases) and things are only moved to stable after they've been proven to work fine coming from experimental.

So, no, cyanogen makes the best android, but he needs to hire somebody to help with labelling releases.

Anyway, if you're having google partner setup or google apps force closes problems, here's what I posted earlier to fix it:
[G1 Android Development] reg442:
im sorry, for the misunderstanding i just thought since naguz had so much too say about this current build that he him self could do better or help build what he says is a stable rom with NO problems.. i guess he isn't a developer @ all....im just a tire salesman that is fortunite enough to have been flashing cy's builds from 4.1.999 and had little to no complaints @ all and i have a very high traffic phone..
[G1 Android Development] raerae28:
Is there a forum post on the MT gallery stuff. I am missing something because I open gallery and there is no swipe (in portrait mode - havent tried Landscape mode), and then i looked for an app called MT Gallery and nothing there either.

I am sure I am just missing the jist of this. Anyone can tell me what I am supposed to be looking for to change?
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
I eat multi-touch bugs for breakfast!

That's a crash caused by corrupt data. Probably because you've restored the old browser data. The browser has changed, so you should wipe that out.. Just don't use backup for root users. That app has caused nothing but trouble for me. I don't get why people use it..

As for your stability remarks, there is absolutely no excuse for those. You may contemplate on that on your own, in your own spare time. Not because I don't like seeing it, or because some other guy is tired of your complaining, but because it simply doesn't make sense making such remarks on:

Something that is open source,

Something that's done in someone's spare time,

Something you don't pay support for, etc.

Come on, let's be realistic now....

If you really want to make this better, such as myself and others around here, then just dig into the tracker. The more of us there, the merrier! I admit I know almost nothing about programming for Android, but I do what I can. I find this rewarding. If not, then good luck in finding your build of choice. I'd probably go for Amon_RA's or Dwang's.

At this point I'd like to stop, and thank Steve and Wysie for accepting my suggestion for haptic feedback in dialer! YAY YAY YAY!

I'm sure it wasn't me, this was probably coming anyway, but I'm as happy as a puppy, ever since I saw it working in this build. :):):)

As for my issues.. there are none, and so far this is rock solid (just like most of the others in 4.2 branch) Now see that subject again..

Now can we please get back on topic.

Bring on the boot loops, Google apps FCs, broken SD cards, Linux EXT partitions, and that guy who wants to use the soft keyboard in recovery... Sheeesh!
[G1 Android Development] DOHCtor:
Is there anyway to keep the native Google Talk app in memory?
[G1 Android Development] blakestimac:
flashing the defanged base rom did the trick for me so far. no FCs, reboots. pretty smooth.
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Be that as it may, I've deliberately broke my google apps a few times to see what all the fuss is about. It is true, defanged base works the best, BUT flashing that didn't fix the problem. I've tried my best to erase any trace of data and cache for all the Google apps, but the only thing that fixed it was a good old wipe. I have cleared Google traces from:

/data

/cache

/system/sd/dalvik-cache

So, there is something I've missed for sure.. I mean, after all, this is Linux, a proper change in the right place will always fix it.. I guess I just haven't found it yet... and I've done my homework.. for a B-, obviously :P
[G1 Android Development] BopChie:
when i have issues i usually

1.totally delete my ext partition and re create it (in parted)

2.wipe data/factory reset

3.flash base then flash cm

if still get some FC's then try fix_permissions
[G1 Android Development] Sgt.EddieWinslow:
anyone else have the issue where the android market isn't showing up?
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Hello, have you totally missed the 3 posts right before yours???

What does that mean 'Isn't showing up'? Won't start, or isn't in the Launcher?
[G1 Android Development] Sgt.EddieWinslow:
sorry didn't see anything stating that

i have no icon and its not in the app drawer anywhere
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Wasn't looking for the obvious advice, but thanks...

BTW, wiping the whole EXT isn't necessary (I don't like reinstalling apps). Just wipe Dalvik-cache, and you should be good to go. If apps are crashing, fix_permissions should fix that one, so re-install should not be needed, if you are already wiping /DATA and /CACHE (a.k.a factory reset).
[G1 Android Development] pityr:
This is what I do and have had very few issues. I keep the base image and 2 or 3 CM images on my card just in case. Of course I have a nandroid backup but I like to start fresh if Im gonna do it :) Tmo has the Mobile Backup app so my contacts (most important data) is safe.
[G1 Android Development] gtrplr71:
this is a good practice to ensure u don't have problems but google severs have all you contact data or you can use contact2 sim which will move contacts to your sim card
[G1 Android Development] bassbox:
Thats how i did it on my german g1

and now my browser app opens, starts loading the default webpage and then closes (not error message, just closes) no adb by the hand, any hints ? i gonna try now if another safari browser from market works...

//EDIT

same with Dolphin Browser , Opera works ... so just fully removing the default browser and reinstalling it wont help i guess :/
[G1 Android Development] victor.buciuc:
Check your apn.
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
You should be able to grab a log using the terminal app. Something like "logcat -df /sdcard/browser_crash.txt". Post the relevant bits here... This doesn't sound like your regular browser issue, but something else may be killing it.
[G1 Android Development] bassbox:
(HTMLViewer starts loading and then closes too (gets started when trying to open the .txt with linda file manager))

here ya go: http://docs.google.com/View?id=dchg6gg9_26dbfqjgcc
[G1 Android Development] prophetjinn:
I had this same issue last night! I couldn't sign in with my gmail account. I reflashed a hero rom i already signed in with, data working fine. when i continue without a gmail sign in, data works fine. But the google setup messes up and i can't finish signing in cuz data won't log me in. I ended up reflashing an old cyan backup i had laying around in my computer and updated it. I'm going to try reformating you sd card when i get off of work.
[G1 Android Development] BopChie:
sorry, just what i have done... i have had poor luck with updating and keeping apps intact doing the above.
[G1 Android Development] Hayzie:
I have installed this the other day and received Force Closed on some apps and some went missing.

Went back to my previous ROM to start over and installed Cyan's mod today using the 'defanged' rom first. Everything went very smoothly and now I am having no problems.

:)
[G1 Android Development] envaderx:
cm 4.2.11.1 / rooting issues

Thanks a bunch for this link Psycho. I was able to get CM recovery back on my g1, but now I have an entirely bigger issue. Once I was able to get the recovery back on I was able to flash my phone back to rc29 to reroot. Here's the issue. I followed CM instructions to the T. Flashed back to rc29, rooted by typing telnetd...., put cm recovery 1.4 back on with telnet, booted into cm recover, installed drc83_base_defanged then cm 4.2.11.1, did the radio update, when it boots back up it goes back into cm recovery like he said it might, I did a reboot now it sits at the second screen, I see g1 flash really quick then nothing. I haven't even seen the android loading screen. I literally spent all day off and on at work and now at home trying to get this thing working again so any help would be greatly appreciated. Sorry for the lash outs earlier

I followed these instructions to the T up till hard spl

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
I/DEBUG ( 494): *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** *** ***
I/DEBUG ( 494): Build fingerprint: 'tmobile/kila/dream/trout:1.6/DRC83/14721:user/ota-rel-keys,release-keys'

I think you used the incorrect base (See recent posts by jubeh). Get the 'defanged base', it is linked to in the Cyanogen Wiki. I think you will have to start from scratch, though you may try it first without wiping. If it doesn't work, wipe.. Hope this helps.
[G1 Android Development] envaderx:
So I have a new update. I wiped and installed signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721 and went back to cm 4.2.8.1 and i'm up and working. something with 4.2.11.1 that just will not work with me.
[G1 Android Development] vivek_golecha:
Was using Cyanogen ROM for very long so just wanted to check the latest manup rom and now i am not able to flash any cyan rom....gets stuck on G1 screen.....wiped....flashed 100 times....partitioned the sd n no of times.....

Any Suggestions....????
[G1 Android Development] wettems35:
one of the problems ive been having lately is that im not receiving any mms. I receive the text but it always says "the media content was not included due to a picture resolution or message size restriction"
[G1 Android Development] Chosen_on184:
flash the base rom then cyan rom ... refer to first post .. wiki page for all the files you need
[G1 Android Development] javon27:
When was the last time you used cyan? If it was prior to 4.1.99 then you need to read the first post which basically states:

1. At least wipe data and dalvik-cache

2. flash an htc base image: the defanged one works best

3. flash the most recent CM: 4.2.11.1 has been the best so far since i can remember

4. have a nice day ;)

Edit: actually, since you're coming from another rom, you're gonna have to do this anyways... lol

Edit2: Since I'm posting, might as well say that after flashing 11.1 over 10.1 without wiping, and then flashing the bfs, my phone is really flying! I had one acore crash in the dialer, but even that is loading faster now.

One suggestion: I like wysie's dialer, but the contacts tab is very slow. This is due to the app having to load all the contact pictures. If you're like me, and don't have that many contact pics anyways, just disable it in preferences. This speeds up the contacts list considerably.

P.S. I wasn't trying to be cynical; I honestly was trying to be helpful.
[G1 Android Development] thenameismax:
browser

has anyone noticed the zoom issues with the latest update? Seems a little buggy to me. Sometimes when I zoom out it zooms in. Or when I zoom in it zooms out.
[G1 Android Development] zizicici:
The VPN is still not working with v.4.4.11.1 .....

Any advice please? Thanks!
[G1 Android Development] smuvman:
messaing

go to custom agent in messaging and make sure u dont have iphone chosen. i did and i got the same error. hope it helps.
[G1 Android Development] merdely:
Back to 4.2.5 again

After I last posted, 4.2.10.1 started slowing down on me over time (< 24 hours). This morning, I woke up at 8:43 to call into my daily conference call at 8:45. With 4.2.5, I press Menu, unlock, press Call, Press Favorites, touch the stored number and press Call Work. I'm connected before 8:44. But with 4.2.10.1 running over 12+ hours, that whole process took 2 minutes. It should not take 2 minutes to initiate a call, so something is wrong.

My update process:

o wget to download the update-4.2.11.1.zip file and MD5 file.

o Run md5sum -c md5file to verify.

o Reboot to AmonRa recovery image.

o Backup 4.2.5 with nandroid

o Flash to 4.2.11.1

o Fix App to UID mismatches

o Clear /system/sd/dalvik-cache from console

o Reboot

It just seemed sluggish.

So, I installed "CM 4.2.11.1 BFS-313 boot.img with ext fix" from daproy. Still very sluggish.

So, I reverted to my last nandroid of 4.2.5. Zippy as hell again.

I wonder if I should wipe my phone and install 'signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip' and install 4.2.11.1 and start over.

Thoughts?

So, I tried updating to 4.2.11.1 on top of my beloved 4.2.5
[G1 Android Development] wettems35:
i actually did. thanks for the heads up. ill see if it fixes the problem!
[G1 Android Development] question.com:
the rom was running great for me until like 2 hours ago. i woke up the phone from sleep, and it said the sd card was corrupted. i repaired the ext, and fix permissions. funny thing only apps that use data keep FC. im gonna back up my sd, then format, and re flash. lets see how it goes.
[G1 Android Development] mark925:
Just confirmed that VPN isn't working with 4.2.11.1.
[G1 Android Development] idbl_fanatic:
Also using battery like crazy!!
[G1 Android Development] javon27:
Definitely start over, but with the "defanged" version located at wiki.cyanogenmod.com. If you use 'signed-dream_devphone_userdebug-ota-14721.zip', you'll have nothing but issues. and then, flash the bfs boot img on top if you feel so inclined.
[G1 Android Development] Ace42:
How is G1 and MT3G batt life?
[G1 Android Development] flashfox:
Agreed... I can no longer get one day of battery use even when using a good 1700 mAh battery. Nothing really changed (3G, BT, no new apps) apart from the new ROM builds. I first suspected the battery so I used a backup one with similar results. Perhaps some of the new Éclair based enhancements place a higher demand on the battery? BTW, I do have a 2300 mAh battery with an ugly blister-cover. I normally use this one when on the road. I now wonder if this needs to become my new "standard" battery? (lol)
[G1 Android Development] thedominator:
It eats up my battery a bit more than previous Roms..
[G1 Android Development] badmonopoly:
Do you mean that if you flash just this cm version with it that you will have problems or any versions?

Several releases ago I flashed CM over the official rom and have been doing CM updates and that other rom based on CM with no problems whatsoever.
[G1 Android Development] docsparks:
I flashed my phone in this process, to ensure to what I believe, is the correct way to set this up.

Coming from a funky running previous version, and wanting stability..

Powered down phone. Rebooted into recovery.

Nandroid back up.

USB Toggle to computer, transfer nandroid to computer.

Deleted everything off SD card. Formatted in Windows.

Un-USB Toggle [in recovery]

wiped everything, twice.

reboot, back into recovery.

wipe everything again.

Partition phone using the built in partition setup.

96mb swap, 512mb second partition.

upgraded ext 2 to 3, upgraded ext3 to 4

flashed OTA update, dont restart,

flashed latest CM, rebooted back into recovery

rebooted again, set up phone.

has been perfect.

--

on other phone, did the exact same thing, but with the 4.2.10 build of cyan.

the few days later the 4.2.11.1 came out, and i just straight flashed over that, and then when back into the phone, ran fix_permissions and deleted and resetup all my widgets, and that phone is also running 100% awesome.

Hope this helps someone.
[G1 Android Development] psguardian:
Did you by chance forget to flash the HTC DRC83 Defanged Base img BEFORE the CyanogenMod img? make sure not to skip any steps in the flashing guide on the wiki.

~psguardian
[G1 Android Development] iGoOsE76:
awesome work once again... no problems here....
[G1 Android Development] vincom2:
This occasionally happens to me with notifications from swift. Not all the time though.
[G1 Android Development] tangtc465:
Always Flash is running

Is anyone have this message Always Flash is running. This occured when I openned Market or Internet. It maybe harmless but how can I disable that message? CyanogenMod-4.2.9.1

It looks like that from Version 4.2.9.1 and later run stable.

Thanks.
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Battery life is fine on my phone. As far as I see, this particular build doesn't use any more battery than any other from the 4.2 branch. Charged and left idle for 4-5 hours, battery still showed 99%.. This means no background tasks are eating the battery, the CPU is laying low, and all is well.

If you see this drastic drain, search the XDA for battery (re)calibration. There's a thread dedicated to it, this is a wrong place for the discussion. Nevertheless, as each CM build comes out, there's always at least a few mentions of this so-called problem, though it really doesn't have much to do with the mod itself.

Known issue, look for more info it in the tracker. (So far the only solution is to downgrade) It's being worked on though...

http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=855
[G1 Android Development] tnpapadakos:
flash, 2.0, and cyanogenmod

cyan, do you have any idea if and when adobe releases flash 10 for android (http://forums.adobe.com/message/2418004#2418004) in 2010, because it is for 2.0, do you think you will be able to backport it or include it in your ROM? i know its speculative, but what do you need for this to be possible?
[G1 Android Development] bassbox:
wiped, used defanged base (i used some other the try before , also linked in that guide (when coming from an older cm version), flashed recent cm

boots fine, and now all the apps wont close... they stay open doing nothing..

browser pretends to load a site, hangs there for ever...

market pretends to show me the eula, stay there for ever..

gmail pretends to show me a email, stays there for ever..

:/
[G1 Android Development] adisa:
cyanogen, i moved over to android (htc dream) from windows mobile and i have been missing some key features of windows mobile phones, i 'll be glad if you can add them to your feature Rom mod, they are.

1. Ability to read documents files out of the box.

2. Ability to read pdf files out of the box.

3. probably add resumable download manager app (working adisata winmobile download manager, IDM for desktops)

4. Add an out of the box java support for Dream / G1

I have have also been thinking if you/someone can write an app that acts as a virtual sim card manager/slot or emulator, such that several a sim cards can be cloned to it and the user can actually switch/change sims/network/carrier without physically removing a current physical sim from the phone's sim card slot.

This may also pave the way for an android Rom mod that will be capable of dual network standby (like some samsung phones have). i believe all these and more from android developers will make android an a better OS.
[G1 Android Development] Riel:
Well it worked ... and then it didn't :) and now it works again ;)
[G1 Android Development] bryant_16:
I have gotten myself a new battery, can I just delete away the batterystats.bin file? Will something wrong happen if I do that?
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Including full support for 1. and 2. would be piracy at the moment and we don't like that ;). You can use Documents To Go free version from the Market. If you like it, you'd have to buy the full version.

3. is a good idea, so +1 on that!

Anyhow, any feature requests you might have would be better to post in the bug tracker. You will get the reply first hand, on whether it is possible or not.

http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/
[G1 Android Development] oreoOozZz:
Couple days later and still working perfectly, quick as ever.
[G1 Android Development] prettyboy85712:
Just make sure you have a full charge before you delete it and then reboot. That's it.
[G1 Android Development] bryant_16:
Okay but now it is not charging, the battery life keeps going down...
[G1 Android Development] prettyboy85712:
Then you've got other issues. Deleting the batterystats.bin wouldn't cause that because it gets rebuilt after you reboot.
[G1 Android Development] bryant_16:
As in at the notification window, it says it is charging (the battery bar) but the status keep on decreasing..
[G1 Android Development] prettyboy85712:
Something is causing a drain...a newly installed app or widget? Worst case you could wipe and reflash.
[G1 Android Development] vkelman:
Cyanogen Updater does not find updates

Hi! My Android Dev Phone 1 is on 4.2.9.1 and Cyanogen Updater does not show any available ROM updates. What's wrong?
[G1 Android Development] bryant_16:
Initially it was okay with the previous battery, this new battery then has this problem. Is it the battery fault?
[G1 Android Development] ZilverZurfarn:
Why not ask (and search, in reverse order) in the CyanogenMod Updater thread? ;)

/Mats
[G1 Android Development] Morrolan:
I saw a post about 4.2.10.1 regarding the IM app not being installed. I completely reformatted my SD card before installing 4.2.11.1 and the IM does not appear in my launcher. However, IM keeps showing up in Task Manager. Is the app really gone or was it just removed from the launcher? Is there a way to remove it from the phone or bring it back to the launcher?
[G1 Android Development] skrki:
Hi there,

Sorry, can you please stop this little private discussion, that is totally unrelated to the CM? We've talked, and talked, and talked some more, about battery calibration, and that is ALL you can do about it. That's as far as software goes. I doubt anybody here knows if your battery is faulty or not, so....

Google says:

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Battery Calibration

Post your questions here (just one of the threads I found):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=585914

Thanks! :)
[G1 Android Development] geppo1975:
hi all...

today i was constricted to apply the 10MB ram hack to my g1....It run latest CM and after few days from flash it becomes slow and to use it i must reboot every few hours.I hope this hack give back my g1 the speed that cm rom always had and hope also Cyanogen fix this essues that torments his last release....Sorry Cyano (and thanks for your work!)and sorry all for my english....
[G1 Android Development] vkelman:
Sorry, I didn't know it exists. Anyway, I already found an answer in Cyanogen MOD comments: it's a bug in CM Updater. I changed its settings it to display all ROMs and it started to show 4.2.11. Updating now. Hopefully, a new fixed version of CM Updater will be released soon.