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[G1 Android Development] _zygo_:
Missing texts

I don't think this has been resolved. I still miss about a third of my texts with the CM5 ROMs from the beginning test versions through 5.08 stable ( I know I am missing them because I miss about a third of my Google Voice transcribed voicemail messages. I see the GV app notice, but texts are hit and miss.) I know it was a tracker issue before, but I haven't kept up with it. I always do a complete factory reset between versions and include an SD reformat. I don't use swap or apps2SD. The issue occurs after a flash and before loading any apps. I read a post about the messenger service being stopped due to low memory, but I can't remember if a log proved this or not. Flashing back to 4.2.15.1 resolves the issue 100%. It's the only issue I seem to have with the ROM (other than grouping calls in call log.) As I receive texts for work, missing one text can be critical. Luckily, 4.2.15.1 is a great ROM and I don't really seem to be missing anything by not using a 2.1-based ROM.
[G1 Android Development] mark manning:
Not sure what this guys problems are, but i haven't had a missed text since 5.0.7 T5

I get all of my texts just fine
[G1 Android Development] g1junky:
yeah same here
[G1 Android Development] Tiggles:
How can install HTC_IME, the donut keyboard?
[G1 Android Development] xl DIGITAL lx:
CM 5.0.8 has been a very good rom so far. I had one problem and that was a proxy issue that had been on for Wi-Fi also. Luckily I fixed that and everything works great.
[G1 Android Development] answr:
bummer =/

maybe i should not take it to a full charge anymore cuz

thats the only times it happens to me too
[G1 Android Development] jimmyhawk:
Same here no text issues
[G1 Android Development] tnpapadakos:
i use this one

themed, but very nice
[G1 Android Development] FatBoyExtraordinaire:
Anywhere to see pics of how it's themed? I'm intrigued.
[G1 Android Development] xguntherc:
i saw a CM 6 for dream on twitter somewhere.. test 0
[G1 Android Development] aha27:
anderweb (http://jbthemes.com/anderweb/) links to here:

http://developer.android.com/reference/android/app/Activity.html#ConfigurationChanges

and says "The “Keep launcher in memory” option (ADWSettings/System preferences/System persistent) uses an Activity property clearly discouraged by google, but some users find it useful" - i scanned that page but didn't find anything.

for me compcache alone doesn't work.

does anyone know what spare parts' "keep launcher in memory" does when using adw.launcher?
[G1 Android Development] sauudmir:
I've used compcache and launcher in memory both at the same time but they don't work properly ... i still took time for the icons to come on the home screen but then i tried the compcache alone and still it didn't anything ... now i'm using launcher in memory alone and it works for me so far ... i don't knw what effect it does for the other users but i'm keeping the launcher in memory alone.
[G1 Android Development] rgawenda:
I'd love to have missed some. My ISP (Vodafone) has just sent me an SPAM message asking if I have already tried to use the google services with my android phone (1 year after getting it from them)
[G1 Android Development] cain martinez:
Iget gapps forceclosing I wipe I fix permissions and nothing is there's a fix
[G1 Android Development] cybernetus:
Hey tnpapadakos, thanks for this fix :-)

Works great on my Phone. :D
[G1 Android Development] mark manning:
try reflashing the gapps, also make sure google backup is disabled before u flash
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
I have "keep launcher in memory" set. I found NOT using CC and using 32MB swap with 60 Swappiness, instead, works really well on my MT3G. I do not have launcher reloads now.

NOTE: I use Swapper2, which is free in the Market, to enable swap. I also use a swap FILE rather than a partition. You can use a partition, but...well, it requires partitioning : ) Plus, if this setup doesn't work for you, you can just uninstall Swapper2 and delete the swap file. Easier than re-partitioning.
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
Here is the link to the original (non-themed) HTC_IME keyboard.
[G1 Android Development] xler8:
I am also unable to get a GPS lock. I've checked a couple apps with no success. Google maps was more accurate with GPS off then on and continually searching. I tried disabling GPS, reboot, enable GPS, reboot - but no change.

Just got myTouch from ebay last week. I believe I did have GPS lock with stock 1.5 fw before I updated it to CM 5.08-DS. I haven't tried any ROMs aside from this.

--

Black MyTouch, 32B, T-Mobile branded, network unlocked

CyanogenMod 5.08-DS, full wipe before install

2GB generic microSD card, all fat32

AMON RA 1.7.0G

Radio: 2.22.23.02

Hboot: 1.33.0006 (SAPP30000)

Carrier: Cincinnati Bell Wireless
[G1 Android Development] firefly6240:
you might try using the autokiller or taskiller app, they tend to free up enough ram to at least lessen the reloads.

also disabling widgets helps.

and a smaller number of screens should help (I have 5 with very few reloads, but having only 3 might help)

also you might try a cache cleaning app.
[G1 Android Development] firefly6240:
also I do notice reloads quite often coming from the browser, the new one on 2.1 seems to use more ram than the old one.

if this is where you see the most reloads, you could try a different browser,

also I do notice that rebooting helps alot.
[G1 Android Development] kraftey:
I still experience frequent "lagging" in maps. Like in the older versions of cyanogenmod where in every application it just wouldn't load anything for 10-20 seconds and then download everything fine--I'm getting that in google maps now. Is it just me? I've been noticing this issue for a long time now but it's been getting on my nerves more and more.
[G1 Android Development] narynan:
Well something locked up on me 1/2 way through the update and says,

E: Can't find update script

Installation aborted.

Press Home+Back to reboot.

What did I do wrong?
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
tried to flash a zip that is not a flashable zip

_some_ of the files in a true flashable zip

Archive: update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed.zip
signed by SignApk
Length Date Time Name
--------- ---------- ----- ----
47647 2008-02-28 21:33 META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
47700 2008-02-28 21:33 META-INF/CERT.SF
1714 2008-02-28 21:33 META-INF/CERT.RSA
255908 2008-02-28 21:33 META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
3607 2010-06-20 11:22 META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script

or, the "older" format

Archive: FR-2634-MPH-s90c5d114_S.zip
Length Date Time Name
--------- ---------- ----- ----
380 2008-02-29 02:33 META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
433 2008-02-29 02:33 META-INF/CERT.SF
1714 2008-02-29 02:33 META-INF/CERT.RSA
238 2008-02-29 02:33 META-INF/com/google/android/update-script
[G1 Android Development] narynan:
Care to point me in the right direction? Because I dont know where I am going to find something like that.

Heres what I get directly.

Installing from sdcard...

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Verifying update package...

Installing update... (Progress Bar is bout at 50% at this point)

E: Can't find update script

Installation aborted.

Press Home+Back to reboot.
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
basically, if you open the zip you should see a folder called META-INF

this contains the signatures, and update script(s)

it would help if you detailed what you are actually trying to flash

a signature would also prove very useful

to start with just list the basics

Phone

SPL

Radio

recovery

then later your ROM, along with any 'extras'

when you get into the swing of things 'link' to them ( use an url shortener to save chars )

helps people see your 'setup', so they can help you better, and it can also help someone else if they see some useful extra in your sig ;)
[G1 Android Development] narynan:
I'll get a sig going after I reply.

SOOOO. I am on http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/DangerSPL_and_CM_5_for_Dream

Right now and am following the steps provided. I think ... i might have passed over the recovery step. Im not sure, because, really, Im not sure what I should be looking for on my phone to know if this is something that happened.

I do know this

I am working on my Tmobile G1. Rooted, with Radio 2.22.23.02 and Danger SPL on it. So we can start there. And, Im pretty danged sure I got the Amon1.7 on there too. But again... I dont really know.
[G1 Android Development] amitabhishek:
Might be a corrupted zip; check md5 checksum.
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
ok, kewl

if you reboot your phone, and keep hold of home, you should end up in recovery

if you have RA 1.7 it will tell you at the bottom

Personally I use linux, and 'straight adb'

but if you not used to command line stuff then Android Commander

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=597098

well help you out

that should walk you through adb install etc

( actually, this is probably a better adb guide )

this will be useful for putting files on your sd card

you need

get

update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed.zip

and

gapps-ds-ERE36B-signed.zip

onto your SDcard

providing you have adb and android commander installed you should be able to do that quite easily

but from a command prompt ( while phone is in recovery, and usb attached )

adb shell mount /sdcard
adb push <local file> /sdcard/

or, in RA17 use the usb-mount option, and drag and drop them onto the sd

then you just need to use the flash zip option and select update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed.zip, then when thats done the gapps

with a reboot you should be all CM5'd up :)

, but if you don't see RA 1.7 .... then we need to flash that via fastboot

reboot phone holding camera button, you should see skateboards :)

and 1.33.2005 ( the dangerSPL )

if you do all is good

from command prompt

fastboot flash recovery [URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=4647751&postcount=1"]recovery<version>.img[/URL]

reboot with home + end + menu, then hold home

NB, recovery<version>.img should be on the pc ( and use full path it )

no skateboards or 1.33.2005 ?

then you don't have Danger and need to go back and do that again ( be sure to follow the instructions to the letter )

hope that helps
[G1 Android Development] narynan:
Sp that appears to be a starting problem, I never got ra on there somehow. Which is weird cause im sitting here staring at the DL'd zip for it. Ok. Lets start with getting that on there, cause it seems to be pretty key.
[G1 Android Development] narynan:
Alright, got the recovery going and managed to install both the

update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed.zip

and

gapps-ds-ERE36B-signed.zip

Now im starting at the android on his CM skateboard, with a blue X. But we've been looking at each other for awhile. Anything Else I need to know?

EDIT

It looks like Im all jacked up and good to go! Thank you so so much. Ill post feedback about the ROM in awhile.
[G1 Android Development] styllballyn:
quick question..

Why am I getting double notifications with SMS/MMS?

I get the plain looking white envelope and I get the black smiley quote looking box in my status bar. I also get alerts for both. When i check the msg, the black smiley disappears but the white envelope always stays there. When I drop the status bar it tells me I have unread messages (which I dont). How do I get rid of the white envelope/double alert?

I am not using chomp, handcent or any other sms/mms handler. Simply whatever came stock with this Rom.
[G1 Android Development] matrixfan321:
What's the facebook apk I should use for the G1 so sync is not broken?
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
1.1.0

or

the modified market version found here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=678345

or

the market version, and 'patch' with fb option

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=679572
[G1 Android Development] chief2842:
I get the same as well.
[G1 Android Development] chief2842:
Hey fire any clue to why the LWP's still are giving me problems whenever I go back and forth from my browser to my homescreen?
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
besides issues with low memory?
[G1 Android Development] chief2842:
Is that what it is because I am also noticing that the phone rebbots itself sometimes as well.
[G1 Android Development] Firerat:
errm, I suppose it could be related,

maybe the kernel's omm is a lil buggy* and is killing something 'critical' which causes the softboot, not saying it is that, but it would fit.

* or something critical is not flagged as being critical, so can end up getting killed

I saw mention of some 'hot fixes' for cm5.0.8 in the pipeline, it could be that this is addressed by that.

I don't seem to be suffering the reboots,

but I don't miss configure setcpu ( too much of an under/over clock could also cause problems, but more likely freezing than rebooting)

Also I'm using a slightly later kernel, but that was to get round a different issue ( which I haven't confirmed as global yet )
[G1 Android Development] Nickyschelfaut:
Well, started with android, and your rom, i am just soooo happy with it!

just got one problem!, flashed your rom and the google add on. and everything works on wifi(maps, market e.d)

except the browser!

when i use opera mini, it works like a charm, but the google multi touch brwser really doesn't work.

well it worked, for round 4 hours, but now it's broke, re-flashing rom and add on, didn't help so i don't know what to do now..
[G1 Android Development] chief2842:
Yea I miss the setcpu as well thanks for your reply.
[G1 Android Development] Nickyschelfaut:
tried re flashing with some wifi patch i found, also did'nt work, i just want to use that google browser..
[G1 Android Development] kefs:
Hey folks.. I've spent the last few days reading this thread and everything else about 5.0.8, and i'm finally ready to upgrade my Magic 32A from 4.2.15.1, but with all of the hotfixes, I want to make sure I have my setup order straight.. Can anyone confirm my steps?

My setup..

Running RA1.5.2H (should i upgrade my recovery? is it necessary?)

SD card has ext4 swap partition, and i am using apps2sd currently..

ok.. so steps i have are as follows:

1) Nandroid Backup

2) Wipe data/factory reset

3) Wipe Dalvik Cache

4) Wipe SD:ext partition

5) Install from zip in the following order:

i) update-cm-5.0.8-DS-signed.zip

ii) gapps-ds-ERE36B-signed.zip

iii) bc-5.0.8-ebi1-signed.zip (briancook's kernel update)

reboot (twice?)

iiii) cm-5.0.8-DS-fontfix-signed.zip

iiiii) audiofix.zip

6) reboot and re-set everything up

Anything else needed? or not needed? I'm not worried about the stock keyboard issue..

Thanks all in advance! :)

-kefs
[G1 Android Development] Nickyschelfaut:
Well, did reflash again, without APNdroid, and it worked. when i reinstalled APNdroid, and pushed the button, the browser ****s up again.

so APNdroid is ****ing up my browser haha,
[G1 Android Development] xPreSiDenT:
been using 5.0.8 for the last few days, and I'm loving it! Thanks to all whose hard work makes this possible!! posted one or two problems a few days back but noone replied. :| After a few days of use Ive noticed some other problems too.

The phone softboots itself sometimes, very rare but it happens. Happened to me twice ever since I flashed this. Not a huge problem and seems fixes are on the way.

Apart from that, the soft keyboard, touchscreen etc doesnt work well sometimes. After using the fone for a day or two(or maybe even more) without reboot, the touchscreen calibration seems to get all messed up. A reboot fixes the issue.

Games and programs that use graphics get messed up and jumbled, kinda like when you when you try in incompatible resolution with a display. This only happens if you go in a game menu that uses the android framework menus(or whatever theyre called) and go back to the game. This also seems to happen randomly(sometimes it does sometimes it doesnt).

I flashed the rom after full wipe, on a G1 with the latest ra_dream recovery and the latest radio, one ext and no swap partition. I do use swapper 2 though.
[G1 Android Development] thricemin:
If this is already this fast then I can't wait to see how fast 2.2 will be :-D
[G1 Android Development] chief2842:
I've been getting them on the regular name
[G1 Android Development] ad505:
Severe Battery Drain on G1

I have searched this thread tirelessly trying to find an absolute answer on how to fix the battery drain on my G1. I was not having any issues when I was running the Superbad Roms, but got excited to see a stable CM 2.1 build, so I flashed it. I love the ROM so much, but the battery drain is killing it for me. I tried re-calibrating the battery many times. I let it die, recharged it, wiped the battery stats and dalvik cache, still with no luck on keeping a charge throughout the day. I get about 7hrs of standby time before the phone dies. I also took HTC's advice by charging the phone til the LED is green, powering off and charging it til the LED is green, then turning it back on, charging til light is green again. After doing this, I rebooted into recovery and wiped the battery stats/dalvik cache. I still have the tremendous battery drain issue. I can go back to a superbad build and see no issues with the battery. Does anyone know of a TRUE FIX for this? It's killing me, not being able to use my phone for the things it's intended for, because it dies after a few hours. I would love to keep running cm 5.0.8 because it is by far the best.

Thanks for all your help!
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
Just to clarify, when I did this (and my battery drain is now non-existent), I drained it completely til it shut off. Then, I turned it on (yup, it'll still turn on). It got as far as the launcher even, then punked out again. Then, I turned it on AGAIN (yup, still got some juice). This time, it punked out at the CM boot screen. Then, it wouldn't turn on at all. So, I knew I had a complete battery drain.

Then, I did as you did. Plugged in and charged until green. Turned on, still plugged in, charged until green. Turned off, still plugged in, charged until green. Then, I let it sit for 6 hours plugged in overnight. <-- Important, as the battery takes some time to normalize (it can read 92% as full).

Then, still plugged in, I rebooted to recovery, wiped bat stats, and rebooted...still plugged in. I let it boot completely into the OS, still plugged in, and let it settle for a good 20 minutes. THEN, I unplugged it.

"Notable Notes":

1. I have a 1st Gen MT3G running 5.0.8 DS (of which I did not upgrade from test4, but did a full wipe and reinstalled apps via Titanium Backup). BUT, my wife runs this same setup on her G1.

2. I DO use a Task Killer, but I do NOT have it set to AUTO kill; it is only there for manual needs (Task Killers in 2.1 have proven to be worse on the OS and battery; in 1.6, they were needed).

3. Also, I have SetCPU installed and set to 160Mhz(min)/576Mhz(max). These settings can be gained by using the "autodetect settings" feature, then adjusting the minimum up to 160Mhz. Going below 160Mhz can cause issues. These settings allow for a speedy phone, but also allow the phone to rest when it needs to (which also saved battery life). I do NOT use the profiles. (I cannot remember who recommended this to me, but thank you to whomever did. It helped greatly). SetCPU is available on XDA for free here.

4. I do NOT use CompCache, but DO have launcher set to be kept in memory. I only use 5 screens.

5. I use Swapper2 (free in Market) to create a 32MB Swap file (not partition) with 60 swappiness. This, and #4, help greatly with launcher lag problems...at least in my experience. Also, using a swap FILE is helpful because it can easily be deleted...rather than repartitioning, etc. (NOTE: If you reboot, you must re-enable swap via Swapper2, even if you have it set to enable upon boot.)

#4 & 5 do not necessarily pertain to battery, but I like to give my full setup, just in case. They are also disputable measures amongst members; it works for some and doesn't for others. All of our setups are different, but this works for myself.

Hope this helps some. I know the battery drain issue can be infuriating.
[G1 Android Development] mr2011:
I had the same issues. I know this isn't really a fix, but I just wiped/factory reset :( and wiped dalvik, then reapplied gapps, and double notifications went away :). Sorry I couldn't find anything more applicable.
[G1 Android Development] ad505:
Thank you SO MUCH for this reply, I will try this tonight when I get home. I'm crossing my fingers that this freakin works.

If anyone else has anything else to add/suggest, I am ALL EARS!

Thanks again!
[G1 Android Development] hal_9000:
Any fix for the battery issue yet?

With my Magic, when I was using XROM 1.0 (Android 2.01) I used to drain a 50% or 60% of the battery for a day (morning to night) with WiFi turned on and with phone almost all the time in sleep mode.

Now with CM 5.0.8 I got my battery about at 10% after 14 hours of the same use: WiFi on and phone in sleep mode almost all the time.
[G1 Android Development] sl1k1:
Read the quote above your post..Why do you keep WiFi running all the time?
[G1 Android Development] hal_9000:
Because if not I would not receive notifications of new mail?

Anyway, that's not the matter. If you read my previous post entirely you can see that with previous ROM WiFi was on too, and the battery drain was normal while with CM 5.0.8 is huge. So "turn off WiFi" is not an answer.
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
No prob at all. Just passing along knowledge that I accumulated over time.

Make sure to do all the steps (Especially the multiple power-ons 'til it's dead. Then KEEPING IT PLUGGED IN until the end of it all. Again, I left mine charging overnight. Those are VERY important steps).

I'd also HIGHLY suggest grabbing the DONATE version of "Titanium Backup." Download the FREE version from the Market (only version on the Market), then go online and send him the donation via his site and PayPal. You'll get a license pretty soon in your e-mail. I can't tell you how much this app is worth it! Backs up not only your apps, but the data that goes along with it (like games scores, app prefs, etc.). I'm not a a huge app buyer, but it's amazing.

Also, it goes without saying...NANDROID BACKUP FIRST! :D Good luck, my friend.
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
Um, why wouldn't you get e-mail without WiFi? Don't you have a data plan?
[G1 Android Development] hal_9000:
No, I don't. So whenever I have WiFi available I use it. Anyway if I save battery on WiFi but spend it on 3G, what's the gain?

But leaving that apart, all these things are workarounds. If before my battery lasted more and now less, there must be something on CM 5.0.8 making that happens. What I would like to know is what is that something and how to fix it.
[G1 Android Development] pepe3r:
Hehehe, haven't you heard about spanish mobile providers? Here you can't have a data plan unless you're rich :D (Well, it's not big deal, but they are expensive, and slow, by the way)
[G1 Android Development] sl1k1:
Its been a know issue since 5.0.7 for most people..I haven't noticed a battery problem using the right settings and re-calibrating the battery..Just wait till this weekend because Cyanogen is going to release an update..And hopefully there is improved battery life.
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
OK, question answered. Fair enough. In retrospect, mention those things in your initial posts. Details are always helpful.

Well, we know how to fix it - there are posts after posts of this, including my previous one - but none are certain of what caused it (Although, the general consensus is that in upgrading, the battery stats get calibrated wrong). So, my advice is that, rather than wanting to know exactly what it is (which I am certain Cyan is working on), take the advice of others and just fix it for now.

A fix or a workaround; just semantics. If you don't want to use it, that's fine and your choice. But there is a fix and it's been outlined (numerous times). If all else fails, you can revert to whatever ROM you were previously using...and return 5.0.8 for a full refund :rolleyes:
[G1 Android Development] my_former_self:
Whoa...that sucks.