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[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] chvvkumar:
I was not talking about a complete Android hard reboot but just a cold reboot. I do understand there are various loaders but they all work from within WM.
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
Test versions that should fix busybox to work with the newer JAC kernels. -loop uses the loopback filesystem method (RyanZA style). The other one is for an ext partition on the external SD card.
[Vibrant Android Development] justanothercrowd:
Feel free to post direct links or links to the kernel thread.
[Vibrant Android Development] zimphishmonger:
For some reason, the convetr to ext4 command isnt working for me.

Just says "Tune2fs 1.41.6" then back at # prompt

GREAT RESOURCE - Deserves a sticky just for the conversion syntax

EDIT: Maybe not, it said mounted as an ext3 before, now it says ext4 :-)

EDIT2: SUCCESS!!!!! EXT4 gives a major boost to the Quadrant score - 1531. WAY better than the~1100 i was getting before. Stupid G1 didnt actually convert ext3 to ext4, even though it said it did. Thanks!
[Vibrant Android Development] MINUS Stl:
Not that I'm stressin over Quadrant scores, but I just dropped ~100 (previous was 1497) after flashing this. :p Ah well.
[Vibrant Android Development] zimphishmonger:
Hmmm, before applying this script, I was just using JAC's v5 kernel, which worked fine, but after applying the OP's script, I cant backup in Clockwork (again lol).

It doesnt seem to mount /data and /datadata, as it only backs up /system and errors out on the other two. Any idea why?

EDIT: The error is really random, Ive now had 2 successful backups, 2-3 that failed due to mount issues, and 2-3 that failed due to MD5 issues. I would like to narrow down the possibilities, and I attempted a restore to stock, rooted, and then used JAC's kernel, same issue occurs (did not use your newest script). That being said, I dont think its your script. (stumped)
[Vibrant Android Development] LovellKid:
When converting to ext4 it said "please run e2fsck on the filesystem"

EDIT: Ran "mount" and it shows same messages you do. So it worked :)
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
It's supposed to say that. Do it. :)

Glad it's working for some of you. As for nandroid, no idea. I'll install jac latest and check it out. Can't think of much I could have done to it though, I can't mod the ramdisk this way.
[Vibrant Android Development] LovellKid:
+1 on the nandroid, I went back and tried and couldnt. Also, tried to flash anamolous deodexed ROM and wouldnt. Gave errors e: cant mount /dev/block etc and failed. Could this be related?
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
I doubt it, my stuff doesn't run in recovery, at least I don't think it will. I've never seen it run. I'll look into it, but it sounds like the jac mod might have an issue with nandroid right now.

There was a similar issue on the g1 with cm6. I wonder if that fix will work here...
[Vibrant Android Development] The_Chrome_Coyote:
Could you also post the Just DATA, and revert scripts in this thread please :)

Also, what would be the proper flashing order for just data?

1. JAC init.d

2. reverse

3. Just data

Or do I have to flash init.d, apply kernel, then reboot and flash reverse then just data?
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
Added revert and data-only to the OP.

If you don't have any sd-ext hack installed right now:

1. JAC init.d

2. data-only ZIP

3. reboot to download mode and flash the JAC kernel

If you already have dc2sd installed:

1. Revert ZIP

2. JAC init.d ZIP

3. Data-only ZIP

4. reboot to download mode and flash the JAC kernel

If you already have the kernel and the JAC init.d:

1. Revert ZIP

2. Data-only ZIP
[Vibrant Android Development] zimphishmonger:
I am trying to revert this fix, so I can try the new hack involving a virtual EXT2 partition. I tried the revert, and I manually deleted the a2sd and dc2sd files in init.d, but it rebuilds data when I reboot. ANy ideas?
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
You likely have a script in /system/etc/init.d doing it, or you didn't clean the old playlogos stuff up.

FWIW, I'm working on a similar way of doing it, but with ext4 and a proper init script. I don't like using ext2 for this stuff, too easy to corrupt it.
[Vibrant Android Development] frank707:
Does your new loop script require an sdcard with ext 4 partition or does it use the internal sd card?
[Vibrant Android Development] zimphishmonger:
Thanks for your work! I found your dc2-loop-v1 script. Will play w/ that until you come out w/ something better. Is EXT2 really that fragile in terms of corruption when it is virtualized within a journaled file system (which I believe RFS is)
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
This loop version doesn't use an ext partition. Just the loopback mount. It will copy the files from an ext partition if you have applied that hack.
[Vibrant Android Development] ttabbal:
Most file system journals don't help with the data just the structure. Rfs rides on vfat, so I doubt it's worth much that way.
[Vibrant Android Development] zimphishmonger:
Gave the dc2-loop script a shot, to convert from the /SD-EXT method to this new ext4 container method. It creates the container correctly, but never seems to copy everything over. All my apps act as if i've never started them up, so Data isnt getting copied over correctly.

EDIT: Tried again, the dc2-loop script def doesnt work, and I have no idea why. It looks perfect (code-wise), but for whatever reason doesnt end up working properly
[Vibrant Android Development] frank707:
can't get your loop script working. every other one i have been able to run flawlessly. i just flashed the oc kernel by jac. any further instructions or pre reqs?
[EVO 4G General] Borg1982:
I know there might be a dozen threads about this, but its all gobbledygook and nobody seems to have a straight answer.

I just want to ask: What can we possibly do about Froyo draining our battery? Task manager auto-killers aren't working right now it seems.
[EVO 4G General] drmacinyasha:
Turn off 4G

Turn off WiFi

Turn off GPS

Turn down brightness

Stop opening crap

Problem solved. :)
[EVO 4G General] bigupurself7:
Task Managers??? Are you kidding me? My battery life has doubled since Froyo because I dont use task managers or auto killers. Use Fresh Rom, with set cpu with perflock off, change the screen off to 245/245. Most important part is condition your battery...Trust me, i thought it was stupid as well, but it works.
[EVO 4G General] xlrdxrevengex:
haha thats funny and true so i like it. i am running froyo official and have noticed an increase in battery. but hey when you get near your computer plug your phone in when you get in your car plug your phone in.
[EVO 4G General] koneeak:
Froyo Killed Your Parents??

Sorry To Hear About Your Parents :(

R.I.P.
[EVO 4G General] SiL3nTKiLL:
theres not much else u can do..just wait for a fix
[EVO 4G General] tech7:
I have ota and its the worst batterie ever with out doing nothing not even a phone call it died under an hour i only have gps enable had 3g off 4g to app all close no auto killer

Htc Evil Phone
[EVO 4G General] ccicchitelli:
I have the same problem. I read reports that Facebook 1.3 will not release the partial wake lock. I took FB 1.3 off and the problem persisted.

Here is how to check if you have a problem with your partial wake lock:

goto settings > about phone > battery and compare the uptime and awake time. If they are the same or very very close you have a wake lock problem. A wake lock allows an app to prevent your phone from going to sleep, even if the screen is off. If these times match then an app is creating a wake lock and not releasing it, and therefore your phone never sleeps.

As I said removing FB 1.3 did not solve the problem, but I was able to prove it is a wake lock as using Advanced Task Killer to kill 21 tasks allowed my phone to actually sleep, as indicated by a corresponding difference in the two times. So now that I know this is an app doing it, I will try to narrow it down and figure out which and report back.
[EVO 4G General] ccicchitelli:
OK I just found it. It appears the LED Light widget also causes a partial wake lock. To alleviate you don't need to uninstall it, just remove the widget.
[EVO 4G General] Borg1982:
Which led light? From market or the one with 2.2?
[EVO 4G General] ccicchitelli:
The new "flashlight" app is not a widget...It's actually called LED Light, by picolyl.
[EVO 4G General] dmora01:
I don't have a problem, for me is little better!!!! just buy a new battery that solve your problem
[EVO 4G General] baiatul:
Problem NOT solved. Or maybe 15 extra minutes.

Or don't use it at all, you'll save plenty of battery
[EVO 4G General] mastermayhem:
Check to make sure that your Google Talk app is not automatically signing in. Go to apps - talk - settings. This is a typical battery drainer
[EVO 4G General] srtpusher:
totally forgot about google talk. have flashed a few ROMs back and forth, and now running a stock rooted ROM, I forgot to shut this one off...
[EVO 4G General] Cal3b:
use a custom rom, something without sense and try not to have a f***ton of widgets. im running cyanogen nightly and i get about 10 hours before i hit 20%-30% thats when i quit doing stuff and start trying to make the battery last. screen eats most of the battery so turn the brightness down.

my average 10 hours is 75-125 txts 30 + or - min of talk time and 3+ hours of internet (facebook)
[EVO 4G General] Cal3b:
oh, and about your parents... they are gone, there isnt an app or a rom that can fix that.
[EVO 4G General] Borg1982:
Indeed, the title of this thread is goofy. Froyo has literally killed my parents....... and has done a bad job for my battery life on my phone. Haha! :):o:o:o

I guess an apostrophe would not have hurt after the word "parents" eh?
[EVO 4G General] opie2l:
Doing a factory reset will fix your problem... I had the same problem when I updated.
[EVO 4G General] SilverStone641:
I'm having similar issues with my OMJ 2.2 froyo rom. poor battery life, plus it seems laggy and unresponsive. i was much happier with OMJ's 2.1 rom :(
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
So I have finally received all of the different accessories I ordered for the phone. I'm hoping this post will give that extra push to those that are double minded about purchasing one of these. All of the accessories except for one were recommended from this forum from various users. All items were shipped to Southern California.

Dual USB Port 1 Amp Car Charger

($1.97 + Free Shipping, 7 days for arrival)

Review: It works great. Went on a road trip recently and was able to keep my Vibrant and my wife's Nexus One charged up while only using only one cigarette lighter port.

Ebay Link

Window Car Mount

($10.94 + Free Shipping, 9 days for arrival)

Review: Unfortunately this didn't arrive in time for my road trip but I have been playing with it since I received it. It is a quality build and the suction is very strong. The suction cup comes with a lever. This is not a universal mount, it is made specifically for the international galaxy-s, which also fits the Vibrant perfectly. The phone will not fit in the mount if a gel case is being used. I used a deremel to punch out a hole where the camera is. I sit pretty far back when driving so sometimes I have trouble reaching the phone. It might be better for some to consider the vent mount version available from the same seller. I couldn't sacrifice my vent since the A/C in my car is pretty weak (Mazda 3 Hatchback). I'm currently looking for something to attach to my dash so I can suction this mount on to my dashboard. I've noticed that the suction cup latches pretty strongly to CD cases so I'll probably just modify one and use double sided tape to put on my dashboard.

Ebay Link

Black Gel Case

($0.99 + $1.99 Shipping, 5 days for arrival)

Review: This is a great case! It fits very snugly to the phone. All the cutouts are perfect. It can take a little getting used to since you have to press the power and volume buttons a little harder than usual. But once you've had it for a week or so, you don't notice it so much. It is not completely black, it is more like black smokey transparent. It's clear enough that you can see the "Galaxy S" thru the back.

Ebay Link

Realook Screen Protector

($9.89 w/coupon + Free Shipping, next day arrival)

Review: Just like all other accessories, screen protectors come down to personal preference. I absolutely cannot stand the 3M type screen protectors. I don't like the rubbery feeling and the fact that it doesn't really let the screen shine thru as good. That is why I went with realook. This is a dry application type that is made out of a hard plastic material. Application is very easy. You will probably end up with a very tiny air bubble next to the speaker but it's too small to be noticeable. This gives you the most natural feel on the screen glass and does not diminish the quality of the screen. After applying this screen protector, I felt that the buttons at the bottom were not as sensitive to touch as they were before. I don't really mind that since I have an extra layer of protection for the screen. If it is too bothersome, you can always cut that portion out, but then you wont have that homogeneous feeling.

Amazon Link
[Vibrant Accessories] moSess:
Nice contribution:)
[Vibrant Accessories] jsc619:
Thanks for the review. I too have the reallook protectors on my nexus and vibrant and I love them. I will never buy anything else. I just ordered the case per your recommendation and I am thinking about the car dock. Thanks again
[Vibrant Accessories] Tpavey:
You could get one of the dash mount disks that comes with most garmins. Black plastic disk with adhesive that holds the garmin suction cups well. Would look better than the cd case.
[Vibrant Accessories] dublued:
Thanks for that tip! I will look for that. I'm a sucker for DIY projects so I wanted to see what I can do with whatever is laying around the house or work. If that ends up looking bad, now I know I can always order that disc online somewhere.
[Vibrant Accessories] zerosource:
Good review. And thanks for sharing.
[Vibrant Accessories] jrarey:
+1

Great review, very handy info. Thanks!
[Vibrant General] MV10:
I devoted one page to messaging and phone-call shortcuts to the five or six people I talk to most.

Does anyone have any idea why there is a big "M" overlaid on each of the contact pictures? It isn't for "Messaging" because it also appears on the phone-call icons.

Somewhat annoyingly, the only indication that one icon is for messaging an one is for phone calls is a tiny phone or message graphic, just a few pixels wide. The convenience of this functionality is great, but the implementation sucks quite a bit. Are there other apps in the Market that do this better?
[Vibrant General] blanked:
I believe the M denotes Mobile. If you were to create a shortcut for a contact's Work number, a W would be overlaid.
[Vibrant General] MV10:
Thanks, I suppose that makes sense.

Too bad they didn't make the phone/messaging thing equally obvious...
[EVO 4G General] scirio:
EDIT: Mod, please move to Q&A, thx.

I'm on CyanogenMod RC1

Free space on internal memory = 322 mb

Free space on SD card = 6.21 GB

Stock browser says i'm out of room when I try to save a small image (a cyanogenmod logo that I found via google images.)

wtf
[EVO 4G General] clamknuckle:
sounds like your cache is full?
[EVO 4G General] scirio:
If that's true and the reason why I can't save an image, then the browser is pretty stupid.
[EVO 4G General] dumbwolf:
chances are your pics are saved somewhere else. your internet temp file is full, not just pics ie., cookies, history, form data. Keeping this file clean will give a better and faster internet
[EVO 4G General] clamknuckle:
While in the browser just go to settings then clear cache and try to download again
[EVO 4G General] scirio:
UPDATE: The problem extends beyond the browser and it has nothing to do with the browser cache (fairly obviously...). Every app on my phone that interacts with the sd card reports that the card is full, or it will force close or both. Some apps report that the card is not available. I blame the rom, there's a bug somewhere, or the card is bad.
[Desire General] 1The1One1:
Hey Guys,

There are plenty of 3D Gallery apks around to use on your desire, however they are all of the 2.1 Nexus rom, not the one found in Froyo. I was wondering if there is a 3d Gallery froyo apk somewhere that works on the Desire (really like to check out the multitouch preview function in the new gallery).

I already tried taking the apk out of a custom rom but that didn't work good.
[Desire General] Jabbafat23:
Google nimbu.amorvi and get it from there
[Vibrant General] MV10:
I have own about 400 DVDs, all of which are available as ISO files through a playback device called a Network Media Tank, which pulls them off a Network Attached Storage box. Both of these devices are visible through AllShare, but since my discs are stored as ISO files virtually none of the media is actually available.

Does anyone know if the media formats can be easily expanded?

Is there perhaps some type of aftermarket ISO support available already and I've just overlooked it?
[Vibrant General] KerryG:
ISO is not a media format its a copy of the entire DVD's file structure and associated files, and storing 4.5gb full definition videos on the phone is a serious waste of space. You need to extract the video portion from the ISO image and convert that to an appropriate size for the phone.
[Vibrant General] ttabbal:
To be fair, he is streaming from a server and this is a common way to do it for htpcs and media tank devices. Some people like the menus and such. To convert them to something the vibrant can play, makemkv would be a good choice as it's fast and doesn't transcode the video. There's also handbrake if you want to shrink them.

I don't know of a way to play the isos through the streaming app that comes with the phone. Some media servers can transcode on the fly for devices. That might be an option.
[Vibrant General] speoples20:
The Vibrant wont play ISOs. I would say use handbrake to convert the movies you want into something that will play on your phone.
[Vibrant General] androidmonkey:
If you are streaming from a home server why would you be viewing a movie on the tiny screen when you have bigger ones in your house?
[Vibrant General] krichek:
Maybe he is away from home but still wants to be able to watch his movies?
[Vibrant General] MV10:
Yes, I'm well aware of the internal structure of ISO files. I actually rip the original DVD, then reauthor to a new ISO containing only the main movie file, 5.1 audio, and the chapter markers (and sometimes the English subtitles for foreign flicks). Bundling them back into an ISO is the only way the NMT will recognize chapters.

I suppose I should have clarified that I don't consider the menus or extras to be very important in most cases. I can always grab the original disc if I really care to see any of that. (Though I realize that anyone looking for ISO support would also probably expect that -- even though most of the streaming media players out there don't support it, the NMT product line being one notable exception.)

I'm not looking for a way to convert this content to something else. Well, not unless somebody knows of a single HD+5.1 format that maintains chapter skips? I never really thought to search around on that basis. Although I cringe at the thought of having to re-rip and re-code that many flicks...

The house has 9 zones wired back to a centralized AV closet for full audio/video distribution and control, but I don't have a matrix switcher and really don't feel like blowing $4000+ for something that can handle 9x9, so whatever HD/surround is being viewed in one location is what is sent to all locations.

I figured this way my wife or I could wire up our phones using the forthcoming USB/HDMI cable to the HDTV in our offices or out in the garage or whatever, and stream something separate from whatever is being distributed to the rest of the house.
[Vibrant General] ttabbal:
Do you have a somewhat powerful computer you can use for this? There are some uPNP compatible media servers that can transcode the videos on the fly as they stream to the device. I know PlayON does it for online streams. That might be the best option for you. It doesn't need to be really powerful, any 2Ghz or so Intel box should be able to handle it. I can't remember the names as I've never had a use for them, but this phone might make me reconsider. :)

I use MKV files for my rips on my HTPC setup, but that's more for multi subtitle/audio track support. I don't really do chapter skips, I just tell it I want 20min or whatever. :) I don't know if the phone reads MKV either, I haven't messed with it's media player capabilities much beyond the included Avatar movie.
[Vibrant General] Bjd223:
As posted above there are apps that will transcode movies on the fly for you. I have used Orb to stream to a phone before, and it worked reasonably well.
[Vibrant General] kizer:
You have 9 zones and everything that is played in one location plays in all? Doesn't sound like zones to me. Sounds like what I play everybody is stuck watching. I mean no offense by saying that since I really don't know your setup and I'm sure if I do understand what your saying its your preference as well. :D

In my setup, which I know is off topic I have a media server and every PC in my house can watch different things all at the same time. Just for reference that's 6 different locations varying from HD to SD content.

You could use HandBrake or DvdFAB or other various applications to extract the ISO into a usable format for your phone. I was gungho to play video on my phone when I got it and honestly I've yet to really use it for what it was originally intended. LOL
[Vibrant General] MV10:
I suppose you're right, they aren't "zones" but there are only two people in my house so it hasn't been a big deal. I suppose if I put PCs in every room I could easily do this but the last thing I need is even more computers. In fact I'm pretty happy that most of my computers have finally been jammed into a closet where I don't have to see them.

But the setup in my house is irrelevant.

I converted a flick to MKV last night and it turns out the phone can't take that stream anyway.
[Vibrant General] scottcom:
Use tversity I just stream everything from one computer to everything. Ps3 or Xbox or a phone. You can run as many streams as your computer and connection can take. It trans codes on a fly and never had any probs with it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NVETHIS:
Does anyone know how to change the recovery img for when you boot into recovery? I had one installed from when I rooted my EVO, but using ROM Manager, it installed Clockwork (sp?) but I've heard that might not be a good one? Can anyone provide me steps to replace the recovery? Thanks.

-Slevin
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolguycarlos:
If you choose flash alternate recovery in rom manager it should flash the amon ra recovery
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverZero:
For the record, there's nothing wrong with ClockworkMod, at least the current version. Don't let the rumors scare you. It wipes just fine in my experience (and others'). I find it better than Amon Ra if only for the reason that I can go back in the menus without having to push volume down+up at the same time.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NVETHIS:
Thanks. Yeah, I can't say personally I've had any issues with it, I was just going off of something I read. Thanks for the info, if I need to change it at least I know how to now.

-Slevin
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NVETHIS:
The option for flash alternate recovery is grayed out. I can't select it. Any other ways to replace the recovery image??? Thanks.

-Slevin
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NVETHIS:
Scratch that, I just had to restart after installing. Thanks anyway.

-Slevin