yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Android Development] karimsaud21:
well the JI6 modem from the LEAKED build had horrible battery life compared to its predecessors, especially JI2.

BUT, while most people think that downgrading to the JI2 modem is a sufficient fix, i am thinking that upgrading to the JI6 modem from the OFFICIAL build would address the battery life issue.

Same thought with the MMS app, instead of using AOSP, upgrade to the OFFICIAL version of the build's app.

any thoughts?
[Vibrant Android Development] yourlookingatbob:
for some reason media scanner has been running for a really long time... any input?
[Vibrant Android Development] Mark271:
Shouldn't this black UI for SMS/MMSing save battery life? yum
[Vibrant Android Development] atlaswingpasaway:
dude are you even trying to use ROM manager?

if you're seeing "reinstall packages", that means you're in the Samsung recovery, not the Clockwork recovery. What version of ROM Manager are you using?

Also, try unplugging your USB cable (if it is plugged from a PC) before rebooting.

Also, yeah battery life sucks now. No reboots or freezes so far though.
[Vibrant Android Development] glitterballs:
Does anyone recall what modem was in 1.3? The change log is gone from the first post, and searching for 1.3 modem and 1.3 came up with nothing for me.

I had pretty awesome battery life with that. I put on 1.7 last night, and this morning a 32 minute phone call cost me ~ 30% of the battery. So...I'm not really sure what to think. I really appreciate the work the devs do, but I have to change something if all I can get is 1.5hrs of talk time from the battery on EDGE. (Yes battery has been conditioned/calibrated, or whatever else you want to call it.)
[Vibrant Android Development] daobn24:
Loving the 1.7 built! Although, i installed the JI2 version and my data rate is actually much slower =( o well, I'll just install the JI6 modem later.

There are some apps that I do not use and would like to delete via titanium backup: Files, mini diary, news and weather, swype tips, write and go, and V-voicemail. If I delete these, will it cause any problems?
[Vibrant Android Development] los0325:
I have pretty much notice that any rom I use my battery seem to drain quickly I'm going 4 better connection I'll keep you guys posted and thank you for all the quick responses in feedback on this everyday I'm feeling less & less like a newbie
[Vibrant Android Development] atlaswingpasaway:
I will try the full drain, wipe batt stats now and see if the system can recalibrate..
[Vibrant Android Development] wingman25:
VooDoo

1st, awesome rom. Runs beautifully.... One question though

So in the instructions / FAQ it says that there are 1 of 2 issues why the voodoo doesn't work 1) didn't remove the disable lag fix file from the voodoo folder and 2) the particular vibrant is not compatible with Voodoo...

So I'm having that issue, Voodoo is not enabling on my phone but its not because of issue #1 as I have removed the file from the folder and it can't be because of issue # 2 as I had it working on the rooted stock rom.

Any other ideas?
[Vibrant Android Development] neur0t0xin64:
Open Rom manager and select "flash clockwork mod". The new version of clockwork mod creates an "update.zip" on your root. DONT delete that. Then reboot into recovery and select "reinstall packages". Then you're set.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dragoth12:
If you are using clock work mod it sounds like you didn't click "flash clock work mod recovery" at the top of the main menu...
[Vibrant Android Development] ardchoille:
Experiencing rapid battery drain?

For those of you who are experiencing rapid battery drain, think about what you're doing. Bionix 1.7 is optimized for better battery life, so if you're experiencing the opposite it could be something that is user-induced rather than the ROM itself.

Ask yourself these questions:

Are your home screens filled with widgets

Are you using apps that frequently update information?

Are you using an app or game that is resource heavy (graphics, internet, etc.)?

Which home app are you using? (LauncherPro is a known battery drainer)

Have you conditioned your battery?

Seriously, battery life is one of my pet peaves and Bionix 1.7 has outstanding battery life. I flashed 1.7 yesterday when it was released, haven't conditioned my battery yet, and haven't had to charge the phone - still at 52%.
[Vibrant Android Development] Maverick777:
Have you rebooted? I kept the disable-lagfix file on my phone until after 1.7 was completely installed. Someone posted that leaving the file in there until after the new rom flashed helped some people that was having issues flashing. I removed the file disable-lagfix file after 1.7 booted up. Then rebooted. Voodoo installed during the reboot.
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
That doesnt mean you arent in the middle of absolute nowhere without a tower in sight :P

How it works is that you, the phone, are going to start up GPS.

You the phone then request from the towers the signal bands to pick up the GPS Sats

You pick up the GPS sats and you request more data, you need assistance from the cell towers to triangulate your position with the frequencies

The Cell tower sends you, the phone, data that will lock in your position.

For me, this happens in 7 seconds, but Im solid 5 bars on 3G in the city. For you, results may very.

If GPS is your number one use for this phone, consider a garmin dash unit, theyre much faster.

The problem is most people are comparing this to a standard dash or handheld GPS unit, and thats totally not the case. Dedicated units are made to operate completely and totally standalone. They have gigabytes of data about the position and frequencies of the sats as well as a dedicated processor JUST to the triangulation of them. The GPS on your phone is ment to work deciently enough to get you from A to B, but its not something to guide a missile by.
[Vibrant Android Development] infinitywithin1:
+1. I read the original post and was like "Is this guy really trash talking the devs in this forum, what an ungrateful tool"

:: Vibrant; Bionix 1.7 w/JACs OC/UV + Voodoo; Zeam Luancher; XDA app ::
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Work is being done as we speak to make the process of installing, using, and activating Bionix firmware idiot proof.
[Vibrant Android Development] Maverick777:
That's only if "use wireless network" is checked right? I disabled "use wireless network" and my phone locks onto 7-8 under 20 seconds consistently. Tried it again this morning on 1.7 while I was sitting inside my house and it's still locking in under 20 seconds without "use wireless network" checked.

As far as lock time goes, my Vibrant is now faster than my Touch Pro 2 and my old MIO gps unit.
[Vibrant Android Development] ardchoille:
+1

Wowsers, I learned something new there. My GPS has been working great in 1.7, but thanks for that information.
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
ive switched back between JI2 modem and JI6 and honestly dont notice to much signal difference, but battery is noticably better on JI2 from past experiences. I think ill stay with JI2 for now. In another area Ill flash 6 again to check signal vs JI2 but I dont see much difference in signal, even speeds are fast.
[Vibrant Android Development] atlaswingpasaway:
1. i have 2 homescreens. 3 widgets (1. player pro, 2. switchpro, 3. setcpu), 4 shortcuts

2. apps that frequently update info... i dont know, SetCPU??

3. not at the moment.

4. bummer, i like LauncherPro.... :(

5. draining battery now! :)
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
If you have wireless networks enabled your phone uses a system MUCH like SkyHook, it scans as youre moving for the MAC addresses of wireless networks being transmitted near you.

Google Streetview vehicles record Wireless MAC adresses and their relative locations and can without GPS guide you accurately within 400FT of the AP discovered.

With Wireless and GPS enabled, your phone uses both methods to track your location, this is far less effective if youre sitting at home :P
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Im a twittererrrer (whatever) and I use Touitour. Using this program set to 1min updates keeps my modem active 100% and goes completely Godzilla on my battery. If you have multiple active updating things like Facebook, twitter, myspace, etc, youre going to need to lengthen the update cycle to preserve your battery. Otherwise, GODZIRA!
[Vibrant Android Development] ardchoille:
The LauncherPro developer has stated that he is going to re-write LP from scratch and that should make it smaller and faster. We'll have to try LP again after the re-write and see if it plays better with the battery. So, there's still hope :)
[Vibrant Android Development] Maverick777:
Ah gotcha. I think I phrased what I was trying to do incorrectly. I wanted to disable any assistance to the GPS radio as possible to truly test if the GPS is working correctly on its own.

By disabling "use wireless network", did I also disable the phone using cell tower assistance and/or wireless MAC address assistance?

Because if so, the GPS is working great even sitting at inside my house. Which is all I can really ask for.

Regardless, it's working 1000000% better than before. :D
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Nope, you just disabled the Wireless location scanner. You still have to use towers for better or worse.
[Vibrant Android Development] atlaswingpasaway:
unfortunately, after a hard reset, im not going to be using social networking apps just yet because it would be a waste of time inputting information to test, then having the need to reflash again (not using Titanium Backup yet).

Im running psx4droid and gameboid and music player at the same time, wifi, gps, bluetooth, max brightness, no autolock screen, facebook through web app, live wallpaper, and launcher pro. all to drain the battery.

but, I again experienced a full freeze around the 1.5 hour mark of uptime with psx4droid, setcpu and music player pro running.. this time long pressing power button reboots the phone, which it previously cannot (must be app related)..
[Vibrant Android Development] Maverick777:
Doh! Hmmm... what if I disable my 3g. I plan on taking this phone to Europe next summer, so I want to simulate what it's going to be like with 0 coverage to help the GPS.
[Vibrant Android Development] kennyp987:
Omg 1.7 is crazy smooth

Vibrant - Bionix 1.7 - JAC's Xmod kernel v1 - ext2 lag fix
[Vibrant Android Development] doubleohseven:
hey i noticed that there was something in the OP last night saying not to enable profiles on setcpu, and today that seems to be removed from the OP... does this mean that was a mistake or should we keep profiles disabled in setcpu?
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Youre either overheating or cant handle sustained overclock, or just generally guilty of phone abuse.

Ive been using my phone since I flashed it.

I am currently at 22% battery, 16 hours 39 minutes uptime, and Im sure you can imagine im a heavy phone user ;) All social networks engaged and set to 15 minute updates on Wifi currently.

Theres NO REAL good reason to torture your phone to kill the battery, chill and let it die of natural causes.

Again, I know you guys love the ROMs and youre in a hurry, but if Ive never had an issue with battery life maybe you should try letting it go nice and slow next time? ;)

SetCPU is currently buggy on the Vibrant. 200/1200 Conservative, No set on boot, No profiles.
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Well, maybe try removing your sim and doing it? But everything ive been told and read indicates that youd be SOL and without a GPS if you didnt have any service. Get a prepaid Tmo Europe SIM :P
[Vibrant Android Development] doubleohseven:
okay, then ill leave it as is, thanks for the quick reply.
[Vibrant Android Development] YepMan68:
No probs in Irvine, CA

No FCs and GPS caught me inside the building...almost to the exact floor of my building, within milli-seconds. Now that was with wireless networks checked. It can't find me via GPS satellites. I'll go outside in a bit and see if it can catch me under the beautiful California sky...:)

One thing though, I'm getting high 900s in Quad benchmark (I know, you can't really rely on it, blah, blah), but was figuring I would be in the 1500s. Any thoughts? I have the Jac kernel version. :)

Alright, so I didn't do the lagfix before I posted the above and it was great after that. Got commenting before I turned my brain on...I think I'll take a nap now. 15-20 mins of working the brain cells has exhausted me.
[Vibrant Android Development] glensta:
I got Quadrant 2100's using the "Jac 1.2ghz" version w/ lag fix described in the OP.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Try using the lag fix instructions included in the first post. You should receive quad scores over 2000 easily. I average around 2200, and that's with the stock kernel. Also, you can try the rom I just uploaded with the voodoo lag fix.

Hopefully the GPS works for you, seems like for whatever reason, its still hit and miss for some. Personally, I pick up sats extremely quick.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
Archived in the bible :)
[Vibrant Android Development] vinnydakid:
Can anyone please post some screenshots?

I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
I posted a couple on first page.
[Vibrant Android Development] Docavelli:
It has some tweeks but as for looks, it looks like standard touchwiz.

Pretty nice but I didn't get much time to play with it. I had to odin back to stock as I tried (unsuccessfully) to apply the Andy morph. I knew it wouldn't work as it is mostly touchwiz. Just wanted to see.

It was pretty snappy w/o lagfix or OC. And when I turned off the animations (as I always do as it really speeds up the phone) it flew. I'll have to play some more when I flash back.
[Vibrant Android Development] gottifour:
Thanks for the great build! I'm getting 2300's with the 1.2 and lag fix and it seems pretty fast. This is my first time on Jac's Kernel though. I'm getting a force close on the calendar for some reason, am I able to just uninstall it or will that cause me problems. No big deal either way.

Thanks again!

Dustin
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
I would try shutting down the phone and try a simple reboot first. It could be the OC kernel causing the FC. I'm running stock right now with the lag fix and I haven't had a single FC. Averaging 2200.
[Vibrant Android Development] kiddiosky:
nevermind i think i got it
[Vibrant Android Development] gottifour:
I'll give it a shot..I'm sure it's something on my end because I was having this problem with a different build before yours. Thanks again
[Vibrant Android Development] JessJames:
Hi

Any help appreciated, since I'm having a bit of a crisis. I just flashed the voodoo version of this bionix1 ROM, and all seemed well. However, I rebooted into ROM manager from this ROM, and it told me it couldn't mount the internal or external SD card. I rebooted back INTO the ROM, and it also tells me that I don't have an internal or external SD card.

I have tried rebooting more than once, and booting into the ROM, and connecting via USB, but everything tells me I do not have any internal or external SD card.

Just to be clear, it isn't telling me that they are empty, but that they cannot be mounted/aren't there at all.

I flashed this from ROM manager, but now I cannot revert back to my nandroid backup, since I have no storage visible, which is where the backup is.

Any help, because I'm not quite sure how to get out of this ???

Thanks in advance.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Yep...you're right. I actually just ran into the same problem. I think I'm going to temporarily remove my rom with the voodoo lag fix until the kinks are worked out and beta3 is released. Shouldn't be long.

Can you access clockwork recovery manually?
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
@OP Just a suggestion, may want to incorporate the black bar and pulldown that Tricorder put together, would fit well with your theme and is generally the sex ;)

http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/5538-metamorph-theme-allblack-v11/
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
I was just about to flash that. Guess ill hold off a bit.

Sent from my vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Yea, I actually contemplated that. I think I'll incorporate that into an all black version tonight.
[Vibrant Android Development] JessJames:
Not sure. Trying now. I can't get into ROM manager, because it says that an sdcard must be mounted for that to work.

When I boot into recovery (using the volume keys on boot) it takes me to the stock recovery, and seemingly no way into clockwork mod.

Any suggestions ?

I can mount the external sd in Windows, but not the internal. Unfortunately the external is mounted to a subdirectory of the internal, which means I can't access either from within the phone.

What I'm hoping is that I am able to recover access to the internal storage and get at my nandroid backup...

Any hope of that, at this point ? :)
[Vibrant Android Development] p()()pypants:
OP needs to put a BIG d disclaimer before his rom with the voodoo fix incorporated.... This is a first beta release and has had plenty of issues like that of which you are describing. You need to head over to the thread where this voodoo kernel originated and go ahead and read up on how they fixed it, be prepared to be PISSED cause you just lost all your data and unless you had a backup on your pc your out all your nandroids and tb backups as we'll..... You basically have to flash that kernel, reboot, format internal memory (and external if you left it in) and then restore everything via your pc backup.....

Op I would link that thread along with the disclaimer and maybe make that link next to an outline on using it how I just stated so they have the pc backup in place before they even see your link for the voodoo version....

Sorry, not being body here just the bearer of news

Pooped from my Samsung Vibrant using XDA app...

Dont mind the skidmarks...
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Looking into it now...give me 5 minutes.
[Vibrant Android Development] kiddiosky:
Anyone having freezing problems? I just flashed the one with the OC and while messing around with my phone it frozed 3 times already. I had too pull the battery...
[Vibrant Android Development] m3ta1head:
Reporting in that the Voodoo fix did not take effect for me, repeat, flashing v1.3 did not enable Voodoo for me. However the ROM itself is ultra snappy.

OP, would you advise trying to manually install Voodoo on top of your Voodoo/OCv4 ROM?
[Vibrant Android Development] fiso010:
that's mean i need to apply lagfix after install on of them ??
[Vibrant Android Development] The K-Zoo Kid:
I spent a long time trying to install the voodoo lag fix.. and then i realized, I dont even need it haha. Great work of the rom sombionix, I would donate but have no credit card :(
[Vibrant Android Development] Waffle Slayer:
https://www.greendotonline.com/greendot
[Vibrant Android Development] vinnydakid:
I installed the stock rom and then installed Voodoo over it. That worked absolutely perfectly, so you might want to try that.

I don't always complain, but when I do, I #BlameWes
[Vibrant Android Development] rsfaze:
so I read through and couldn't find my answer.

I installed Bionix 1.3 w/Voodoo and it's super fast. I'm waiting to test something else so I created Voodoo in my root, created disable-lagfix and had no issues converted back to RFS.

To then re-enable Voodoo I removed the disable-lagfix from the Voodoo folder but when my phone booted back up, only default apps were installed. Did I miss a step here ? Where did all of my restore apps go?
[Vibrant Android Development] The K-Zoo Kid:
Im only 15 :( I am going to look into getting a debit card when i turn 16 though (Nov 1st :))
[Vibrant Android Development] roscoe75:
I have this same question
[Vibrant Android Development] rizzxx7:
just odin back to stock and then flash the new rom
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
The lagfix version you enable through adb uses an ext2 partition. If you are planning on flashing over 1.3 on top, you should be just fine. The Voodoo lagfix is the one you'll want to disable before any flashes.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
LOL. No worries man, don't worry about it. Just enjoy the rom and save your money for college.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Seems some people are having issues getting voodoo to enable. I've flashed my voodoo rom more times than girls gone wild and disabled multiple times without issues.

Here is what I would do:

1. Make absolutely sure you aren't running an ext4 partition by running adb shell and enter 'mount'. If you have an ext4 it will display this: /dev/block/mmcblk0p4

2. If it show: /dev/block/mmcblk0p2, you're still on ext2.

3. If you are still on ext2, make sure you don't have the 'disable-lagfix' file in your voodoo folder on your sdcard.

4. Now, Flash bionix1.3 stock, let it boot up. Mount your sdcard and transfer bionix1.3 w/voodoo.

5. Flash bionix1.3 w/voodoo and let it boot up. If all is going well, you should here the robot 'Linda' speaking telling you that your ext4 partition is being created.

6. Now, to disable, create your 'disable-lagfix' file and place in your voodoo folder that's been created on your sdcard.

7. Power down using the power off in the menu. Now power back (not into recovery) you'll hear 'Linda' again telling you that she's removing your ext4.

8. Now its disabled and you can flash whatever you'd like.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Yep!

1. root phone

2. mount sdcard

3. transfer Bionix of your choice to sdcard

4. Unmount sdcard

5. Download rom manger and let it install

6. Open rom manger, select flash clockwork

7. Now select reboot into recovery

8. You will be taken to stock recovery first, select reinstall packages, you'll now be in clockwork.

8. Make nandroid backup

9. Install zip from sdcard

10. select zip from sdcard

11. select Bionix

12. choose yes

13. You're done!
[Vibrant Android Development] ardchoille:
Is it safe to flash the Segmented Battery Green mod from this thread on Bionix1.3? I love the look of that battery display but don't want to take a chance on messing up this beautiful ROM.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
If you're referring to the woman robot voice, no. That is built into the kernel and I have no control over that.

If you are referring to the man robot voice, yet, it can be removed.
[Vibrant Android Development] The K-Zoo Kid:
Haha well my school district already pays for that :)

https://www.kalamazoopromise.com/

Well tuition at least..
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
No, they do not.
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
Nice! I grew up in Ann Arbor most of my life. I just moved here from Michigan two years ago.
[Vibrant Android Development] SkOrPn:
WOW, I just went through an entire process of learning how to flash using ODIN, then went to stock, did all that crap and then flashed Bionix1.3. FINALLy got back to where I want to be, installed a terminal and it still says /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 /data rfs. wtf? All night last night and all day today? Hmm.... lol

Im ready to quit. lol
[Vibrant Android Development] sombionix:
When you install the voodoo lagfix, it generates a folder on the root of your sdcard titled 'voodoo'. What you need to do is open notepad, leave it completely blank and save it as 'disable-lagfix'. When you save it, its going to put a .txt extension on the end of the file. You'll want to remove the extension of that file so its not a .txt. Place this file inside the 'voodoo' folder. From here, all you need to do is power down the phone using the power off option. Let it boot down completely. Once completed, just boot your phone back up.

To make sure its disabled, adb shell command: mount

If you see this: /dev/block/mmcblk0p2

Then you're good to go.
[Vibrant Android Development] JeremyNT:
I was under the impression that setting "Operation Mode" to "standalone" in lbstestmode would completely disable network usage for the GPS, is that not the case?