yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] entropyman:
I'm willing to download the new ROM and test, but I don't know if I'm a good candidate or not. I was on DC1 and had audio problems every once in a great while. Then moved to DC 2.05 and it was terrible, so I moved back to DC1 (which is much faster) and I am pretty much fine again.

So can I help test or do I need to move to DC2.0.7.2 with the TrevE or Eris fixes and see if it still happens before I can help?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
thanks jus10. thats exactly what i have done.

and everyone should test this that have had the audio issue. i can use all the testers i can.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] askwhy:
I finally had time to try your new test ROM and follow your suggested steps. Worked fine for me.

Wipe > Flash > Boot > Sign-In > Wait > Add Music Widget > Play Music > Press End (Sleep, Music Still Playing) > Press Menu (Once, Wake to Lockscreen) > Press Pause (Stop Music) > Press End (Sleep, Music Not Playing) > Wait 15m > Test Call to Phone (Skype) = No Sudden Audio Issue

Any reason not to just stay on this ROM for the time being? Anything too critical missing that you can think of? As long as Google Voice can dial out properly (still need to test) and the audio doesn't decide to go kaput nearly every time an important client calls, I am going to be pretty easy to please.

Thanks for putting this test together Avalaunch! I sure hope you get some more testers and some more positive feedback.

EDIT: Nope, just FYI, it doesn't dial out through GV -- maybe some piece from Eris that is causing that? The pre-Sprint-leak 2.1s all had that problem too. I am going to nandroid back for now, but will keep an eye out to see what happens. Cheers!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
very very good. stay on it for now if you want. as i stated it is a test rom so i have not done any fine tuning at all. im not going to support anything (such as gvoice) that comes up issue wise. but hey if it works just use it. im working on my blur rom and this update.zip for the new fix. i just need some more people telling me it works and i will make it. thanks for the help! hopefully before tonight there will be more positive comments on the test.

come on people it wont take 10 minutes to test this :cool:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tbuilt:
Audio test

Hello

I have run this test;

Wipe > Flash > Boot > Sign-In > Wait > Add Music Widget > Play Music > Press End (Sleep, Music Still Playing) > Press Menu (Once, Wake to Lockscreen) > Press Pause (Stop Music) > Press End (Sleep, Music Not Playing) > Wait 15m > Test Call to Phone

I have not received the audio issue as yet. I had the issue with EVERY rom I have tried. (which is just about every one available)

I hope this continues to work. I love the 2.1 and I don't have any issues except for the audio. Thank you for all your hard work. The only thing I miss in this rom is the voicemail
[Hero CDMA Android Development] entropyman:
I have run the test multiple times without losing audio.

I should note that I've had only minor problems on DCv1, major problems (almost can't complete a call) on DCv2.0.5, and not a single problem on DCv2.0.7.2 with the Eris fix applied.

Thanks to everyone who helped to put this together --especially Avalaunch!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
use what works for you. i will be making the old zips obsolete as soon as i get 15+ people telling me this works. so we have 4 people verify it works. keep em coming!

thanks for testing
[Hero CDMA Android Development] grahamarends:
Test Results

Everything as far as audio goes is good for me.

Other issues:

No wifi.

App Market has Verizon VCast instead of downloads (very very minor)

Excited for a more stable working 2.1

Thank you!

Graham

PRL 60663
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
5. thank you
[Hero CDMA Android Development] netlon:
works

+ 1. thanks... !
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
ok folks. so after more investigation into the issue with nothing found. i had a customer come into best buy today with a stock 1.5 and they had the audio issue. although i couldnt debug it like i want due to best buys STRICT policies i was able to copy down all their software info while i prepped the exchange. the issue was not near as bad as ours though. they couldnt get audio but there was no lag with dialer or anything. they had the 1.7 pri and 03 prl.

now with that said. i do not have any idea what on earth is causing it. i wish i could say something else but there isnt anything to say. the only information i can provide is to continue using a fix that works for you. if you get the issue every once in awhile im sorry but i have done everything in my power to fix it to the best of my ability. there have been hundreds of verifications that the fixes work well day to day. and over 20k views of this thread. as of tonight im going to leave the issue alone. i know some people have verified that the new test rom works properly, now i have to narrow down the files that fix it. i will get to this later but as for this weekend i have alot to do. so just use what works for now. i will do one last fix with the test rom files for people it works for. and it has been fun! :D everyone has learned alot and thats the point of open source.

so thanks to everyone who helped. and lets just try to push threw for now until the official update. then if we still have the issue lets complain to sprint and hope they fix it :D. i guess this thread has helped alot of people. on april 3rd no one had fix. as of april 24th, 99% of people have a fix :cool:
[Hero CDMA Android Development] askwhy:
So be it -- and thanks again for all your help! It seems that one or another of the attempted fixes have, for most people, yielded good results. Your work was not in vain.

If it is indeed the same issue starting to crop up on Stock 1.5 phones, that tells us some things. For one, it tells us that the issue is not limited to a problem in the new kernel(s), or perhaps is not entirely dependent on the kernel version at all (even though kernel changes clearly affected the issue). It also suggest the problem is likely tied to something else that many of us have in common that got changed or updated. In regards to that last point, it would be helpful to confirm that this issue was *not* present anywhere when the phone was first launched, and to discuss what we might have in common that has changed since.

Can anyone turn up some *early* references to this problem -- anywhere? When did it first show up, and where?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] robchaos:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5176152&postcount=54, and its starting to surface with the eris guys using their leaked 2.1 also. Unfortunately that leads me to believe that no frankenrom made of bits from hero and eris leaks will work because they both have the same problem. :(. Thanks for the work though avalaunch. You are very dedicated to trying to help people fix their problem and that is good.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Grimpenguin:
Does not work on Eris.. tried all 3 updates while using EvilEris 1.1, and official 2.1 root, but the phone won't even get past the bootscreen. (Left it there for ~1 hour for each patch)

Would love if someone could fix this issue for the Droid Eris because Eris users are also experiencing this problem with 2.1, and right now I've reverted back to 1.5 because I can't make phonecalls without headphones or putting it on speakerphone.. :(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] abcdfv:
Alright, my girlfriend's Hero coming straight from Fresh 1.1 to DC 2.07.2 does not have the audio problem. Mine coming from an Eris ROM did though.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] robchaos:
Yeah....its not gonna work for the eris....This is a Hero rom. It required much porting to get the eris rom to work with the hero kernel.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sshogunss:
*edit...even after unrooting my hero the mic still does not works. seems to be a hardware issue I will have to take into sprint.

I have never had this issue with someone not hearing me until today. I have been using mostly Fresh 2.0d since its release. I have tried both fixes on Fresh and Damage roms with no luck. I even just installed Fresh 1.1 and I still cannot hear my voice on my other phone (blackberry). I can hear the number tones on the blackberry when I push them on the hero, but nothing from the microphone. I can not even use voice search as there is no sound input from microphone.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DR.mobbfigga:
have wifi problem.

I have no audio issues but i cant turn on my wifi, what do i use for that? im currently running aloysuis 2.0.5b.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] xanadu1979:
Use the AudioFixRC from the first post in this thread. You'll lose your trackball light, but everything else works, including wifi.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Tremendoleo:
AudioFIXEris

Just loaded the AudioFixEris zip over Damage 2.07.2 and it seems to have fixed the audio loss issue. I did lose the trackball light though. Anyone have a fix to reenable the trackball led?

Great job to everyone on this board. It's awesome.

Thanks

Leo
[Hero CDMA Android Development] lexcell:
After one week of pure hell with the audio problems and doing about 20 battery pulls a day, I tried every other fix and landed finally of applying AudioFixRC on my installed Ic3Rom v2.0.4 and Wham! FIXED! I'm in love with my Hero again, well at least until my Evo comes in soon.

Trackball light is gone but wi-Fi works perfectly. Who cares about that dam light anyway? lol. Exhange the trackball light for a 2.1 rom I will do anyday without question.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
good good. glad i could help. Im glad everyones having good things to say.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] stevecaldwell:
I'm running Fresh 2.0d on my Cell South Hero and had the issue with phone call audio loss. I copied the flipz audio update.zip and flashed it and the issue seems to be fixed. I will report back if it breaks again, but my trackball light and wifi are working.

thanks yall.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] abcdfv:
Installed with Linda. So far so good. I hated having to reboot my phone because audio wasn't working.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] doojer:
Is this something you guys feel everyone running these ROMs should flash, regardless of whether or not they've experienced the issue?

I haven't had the issue, but I also haven't played around with music or ringtones yet. Just curious if this is being looked at as a preventative measure, or if it's something that should be done once we find we have the issue....
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sfox:
I still have the issue after applying the fix. It took a little doing to recreate it again, but after a dozen or so calls, turning speaker off and on, playing music, etc....it failed again...back to 1.5 I guess :(

I really LOVE the 2.1 ROMs and thank everyone involved in producing them, I hope they are working again soon.

S
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jedikcc:
I applied the update.zip this morning. so far so good (although I've only received a couple of calls so far). Thanks Avalaunch for all of the work researching this & Flipz for the update.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] skeith223:
I installed this fix and I am still getting no sound, on reboot works fine but after a while the sounds still goes away...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Diplomat2387:
Installing the fix u just posted at 1:26p...Will test it out and report back here with the result..
[Hero CDMA Android Development] slim06:
works for me i made several calls, abt 25 including a 4hr call.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] skeith223:
Installed the fix will test today and report back tonight....Thanks...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] mrinehart93:
So, I've never had a problem without having sound, but I just ./adb pushed these files to my phone in /system/app. What was the problem in the first place? Losing audio during calls?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] DanWalker:
Mine is doing it right now, I have not rebooted. Is there anything I can do to help get you guys any info. I applied the fix this morning at 10 am and just now had an issue. I downloaded the new update from the first post but if there is a way to provide any needed info I want to help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] skeith223:
After making a few calls and listening to music when someone calls you they cant here you and you cant hear them unless you reboot your phone, Im hearing that all phones are not affected bbut both of mine are and it doesnt do it all the time its after making a few calls and then recieving some calls is when you cant hear the caller...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] skeith223:
Theres a more recent update on page one that people are testing for today but you will lose your trackball light for now,they said the trackball fix will be coming later...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] ElAguila:
Would removing the HtcMusic.apk and com.htc.MusicWidget.apk get rid of the issue? I am not saying that if it does that people should be forced to use a 3rd party app. I am just wondering if the issue is related to those 2 files. I haven't had the issue yet but it would be nice to know that it wouldn't happen if we use a 3rd party app(I do but I know others like the stock music app and widget).
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chaos67731:
I am downloading the update for Fresh rite now, I will just flash over what I have and tell you how it goes!

Also,

1) I am ok with the track ball not working.

2) I am very willing to try taking out the music apps to fix the problem, I am sure there are other 3rd party apps that work just as well.

Thanks for the update.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] wiszmaster:
I came across a situation where the camera did not work unless rebooted (2.05) .... was just black screen. I did not get a chance to check if audio was working during this time. Next person to have the audio issue, please check your camera and see if it'll load.

This mornings release help up longer, but still caused the audio blackout.

Leaving for the airport in a few minutes for a 2wk work trip to London .. will not be able to test much during this trip (sprint CDMA).

Looking forward to a working 2.x release upon return.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] MrWeeks:
didnt wipe as suggested flashed the dc fix and cant get passed boot screen
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rlaxton:
Same here stuck at "HTC quietly brilliant"

removed batt after 15min, rebooted

still stuck at same screen for 13min so far, edit- after 30min still stuck, going to wipe cache <- no change

-going to reflash
[Hero CDMA Android Development] MrWeeks:
i wiped everything and flashed the DC2v5fix and everything is golden so far havent tested the audio yet but at least it booted
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rlaxton:
good to hear. I don't want to have to re-do everything however:(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chaos67731:
Tried the file by flipzmode to fix the sound, No luck.. the sound went out with out making a call, but only on text. I was still able to hear phone calls.

Now I am flashing the Fresh rom from post one to see if that helps.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] stevecaldwell:
does anyone have the audio fix working on their cellular south hero yet?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] saintirish:
Help, I'm confused here. Do you have to run BOTH of these updates??

I ran the ERIS one on top of my Fresh 2.0d ROM last night and it completely semi-bricked my phone. I had to reflash the entire ROM again. Should I have started with the RC and then done the ERIS? I started with the Eris because I have had the problem before on 2.1 ROMs. Did I read that wrong?

I tried the Fresh fix, but I still have the audio issue quite often. It usually happens while I'm using bt. Sorry for asking such a noob type set of questions, but I find the directions by the OP to be a little confusing. I just want this damn audio problem to go away. It happens at the most inopportune times. Please help.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] collegedude10:
I have DC 2.0.7.2 with the audio issue...

I flashed the ERIS version and it would freeze during boot. Flashed the RC and it booted right up. will let you know tomorrow if it worked, with the audio issue
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
how is it confusing. no offense to you but it says PICK ONE. in bold. dont worry about anything else. just DL one and try it. if it doesnt work try another and flash it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] saintirish:
What am I doing wrong. I've tried both Eris and RC now, and both of them have completely locked my phone and I'll have to completely reflash the ROM. Does this happen to anyone else?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rezrez12:
I'm willing to test for you. Your Eris audiofix worked for a while, but now my phone won't recognize on my bluetooth on my car at all. Then I have to reboot my phone for it to work.

I'm going back to 1.5 for the time being while we figure all this out.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Otterski:
I've had this problem with Fresh 2.0d, and DC 2.7.02. I found RC worked for a little while on DC 2.7.02, but then voicemail stopped playing messages, and eventually stopped running altogether. The phone also started rebooting, and I experienced extreme latency with any action. Anytime I flash the ERIS fix, I have to reflash my ROM as it renders my phone unable to boot. I've successfully flashed RC over a failed flash of ERIS on DC 2.8, I will report on functionality over the next few days.

It should be noted that DC 2.8 contains a "possible audio fix," which I assume is one of these. I found that my alarm is unable to be turned off in the morning, which was one effect I experienced flashing RC on DC 2.7.02. The battery drain also seems significant. Though, these may be issues related with DC and not the audio fix. I just thought the fact that I'd experienced very similar issues as a result of applying an audio fix to be rather suspect. I also am new to DC and may be confusing quirks with that ROM as products of the audio fix. I'd previously only used Fresh, but I wasn't able to apply any audio fixes while running Fresh.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tbuilt:
Hey Guys,

I had issue with the audio fixes as well. After being frustrated with all of this, I flashed DC 2.7.02 and then the Eris audio fix before booting the phone. It took awhile for the phone to boot up but I have since then had no audio issue or any other issue. I have tried this with DC roms, 2.0d and Aloysius roms with no problems. So if all else fails, try installing this way. I hope maybe will help out.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rezrez12:
Question???

So, I've tested almost every 2.1 rom out there with both the audio rc fix as well as the Eris fix.

My problem is that they seem to work fine with no audio loss except when I connect to the bluetooth in my car. At that point the audio is not heard through the speakers but the phone is connected. While on that same call I can disconnect from the bluetooth and hear the conversation via the headpiece.

Is this the same audio issue that everyone else is having or does this stem from something else??

Thanks!

Rez
[Hero CDMA Android Development] tbuilt:
I remember reading in one of the posts about some folks having the same issue with car bluetooth. I'm sorry i don't remember which post because it was awhile ago, but the issues were similar to yours. I use my bluetooth through my GPS and I don't have an issue, however when I pair my bluetooth headset, I have to scan many times for it to connect, and once it is connected the functionality is limited to talk only. (no redial or voice dial) In short, I think it may depend on the bluetooth unit you are connecting to. It seems to be hit or miss.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] blumail:
I have the same problem you have :(
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
these patches shouldnt effect BT. i use BT for calls and media 24/7 and no issues at all.

tell me a rom that doesnt effect your alls bt and i can mix together a patch for it.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] rezrez12:
The only roms that don't affect my bt are 1.5 based roms like Fresh, and basically all 1.5 roms. All the new 2.1 roms I have used have caused some sort of bluetooth problem.

Thanks Again!!

Rez
[Hero CDMA Android Development] yellowbean:
I have the same issue with my car's BT. I don't remember getting it on the original DC ROM based on the eris leak, and the problem is slightly improved with these patches but recurs frequently. If I get it, I have to hang up, go to airplane mode and back, and it usually works the 2nd time. Really hope it's fixed in the official 2.1 whenever that arrives.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jedikcc:
Has anyone made any progress on this issue? It seems to have gotten worse with DC2.08.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] sfox:
Mine was terrible with DC2.08..flashed the RC fix and it's been better...I try and reboot once a day though to prevent it from coming back. Before I flashed the fix, DC2.08 had my phone completely unusable as a phone.

S
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
well i have absolutely no idea what dc 2.08 is made out of. friendstream required a certain framework file to run and idk where he got it from. i will update the fixes with BT files that work but thats all i can do. and since my bt is perfect i know the roms are causing this because these updates dont change bt files. or as someone else has stated, it may be what your connecting to.

but anyways i need to talk to treve or damage and see what they did and ill update accordingly.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] jedikcc:
Thank God for what you've done already. If it wasn't for your work on this, I'd be running 1.5 by now.
[Hero CDMA Android Development] zenstitution:
Flashed the eris fix over zens mt slide 0.9.2, stuck at htc screen for about 10min, after i get the line in logcat:

smd port open success [v1.1.2.12231200]
[Hero CDMA Android Development] riggsandroid:
Applying this fix breaks the DConfig program included in DC2.0.8. At least on first boot. I'll see about applying some changes once it is fully booted. Just thought you'd like to know.

I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'batteryinfo' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'power' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'entropy' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'SurfaceFlinger' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'usagestats' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'telephony.registry' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'netstat' died
I/ServiceManager( 51): service 'clipboard' died
D/HtcBootAnimation( 108): SurfaceFlinger died, exiting...
E/installd( 58): eof
E/installd( 58): failed to read size
I/installd( 58): closing connection
I/Zygote ( 55): Exit zygote because system server (99) has terminated
[Hero CDMA Android Development] aisseleacim03:
So is it safe to install this fix if one is runnig dc2.08.1 yes or no.

It has been recommended to me in another forum but after reading this I am not so sure...
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
after reading what?
[Hero CDMA Android Development] Avalaunchmods:
alright i have been realll busy so im sorry i havnt kept up with the audio fix. i honestly thought the 2.1 would be released friday (lmfao) so i hoped this would disappear. but anyways since it wont release till mid june with the evo prolly ill go on and clean up the first page to make it simpler.

im currently working on an fix with the oc kernel and one with the right stuff for dcconfig stuff.

and theres nothing in these fixes that could hurt you. so backup and try em both. i have mixed results with the new dc rom. but anyways bare with me.

edit-----and now due some godly power, toast has .29 working with OC. this also means he can tweak the kernel now and maybe put an end to the driver restart. hope and pray!
[Hero CDMA Android Development] chizzy58:
if by chance "toast has .29 working with OC. this also means he can tweak the kernel now and maybe put an end to the driver restart. hope and pray"

pulls through, could u point me to the instructions on how to "flash" this onto my phone? i have my coworkers hero rooted...but thats all i know right now (dont have the phone with me). is it a matter of loading this onto the phone through the sdk?

Thanks!