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[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
It don't take more than a few people to say that and I've shut up, but if you keep on the subject so will I, ill shutup and you do the same. Don't need your 10 cents too.
[Vibrant Android Development] b1u3m3th:
He's saying he used the instructions in that thread. He used ODIN.
[Vibrant Android Development] hackofgod:
yeah i only change the PDA FIle
[Vibrant Android Development] Trev420:
What's the verdict on this one? Does it un root, does it flash through clockwork?
[Vibrant Android Development] Reyland:
can someone tell me if is there any themes working fine with this firmware update because i try to use allblack theme and didnt look good.
[Vibrant Android Development] Smokexz:
I am with ya, we need 2.2 not a 2.1 fix! Regardless at least the GPS is official fixed, now I will wait to make sure Sammy releases an official 2.1 or 2.2
[Vibrant Android Development] tjhart85:
I'm glad others are happy with 2.1 (truthfully, I am), but I paid $500 for this phone off contract partially because Samsung promised that this won't be like the Behold and they'll actually take care of this phones with updates. I did the math, it's cheaper to get the phone off contract with tmo and E.M.P plan than it would be to go the plans they want [even if I were to get the phone through Amazon for $100].

But, ultimately it was because Wes said he'll port CM over to it. I'll trust a random member of teamdouche over Samsung any day of the week. I'm pretty sure one of the things holding up CM development is they need to see how an OTA flashes everything without the use of Odin.

So, I'll ultimately be happier if this beta just goes public and gets an OTA!

My information might be dated & if they've figured this stuff out, then that's even better! But, if I'm going to be waiting for CM, I'd rather be doing it on froyo. I miss so many random things that my G1 could do but my vibrant can't [a lot of that is CM specific, but some of it is froyo specific].
[Vibrant Android Development] cybertang:
Yeah I'm running stock rom as well but got mine on day 2 of release severely modified but I did try several gps fix and used the one ported from this rom and according to gps I'm a very active arrow and it seems I like mountain climbing too!(note to self need new boots)
[Vibrant Android Development] :
I disagree.

Flash is awesome on the Evo that I traded in my Vibrant for. Hulu works perfectly, as well. Battery life is awesome too with the latest updates, at least 2X Vibrant for me, even with 4G.

One thing for sure you don't have to worry about a FroYo update breaking on the Vibrant is the GPS. How can you break something that's already broken?
[Vibrant Android Development] CompConfig:
I just tried the MS Based mode and the number of hits went through the roof and every other setting locked in seconds. I can not wait to try this in the real world in the morning. FYI today, I could not get a lock for anything and then I tried a reboot and it began to work. So that may confirm this is the same fix as those phones.
[Vibrant Android Development] masterotaku:
found a "bug", if it can be called that. 5.1 "SRS" in the Video Player no longer works...
[Vibrant Android Development] Paging Dr B:
This latest update locks on in seconds, almost faster than the actual maps can load. I get a hit faster than on my g1, mt3g, and droid.
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
I can't compare with other phones but I can drive around and not loose signal every 5 minutes . So its better to me

Sent from my vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
My data connection has been horrible since this update. I'm stuck on Edge 90% of the time which really sucks because I work and live in 3.5g areas. To make matters worse, I can't nandroid back. The phone just hangs at the Vibrant screen. The only thing that saved me at work today was the fact that I made a nandroid of this update before trying to go back to hybrid...otherwise I would've been without a phone for the whole day til I got home to my laptop. Flashing another rom via Clockwork was also unsuccessful.
[Vibrant Android Development] heygrl:
Lock the phone on 3G then. It's right in the menu settings.
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
Its not in settings. Usually it is, but now it isn't. I've already looked to try that.
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
If you could direct me to it, I'd greatly appreciate it. I can't find it. That too bothered me, because I like to be able to switch to "2g only" when I wanna conserve battery juice.
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
Settings, wireless and network, mobile networks, network mode....
[Vibrant Android Development] 00sivan:
Prior to the update I got no GPS at all whatsoever. Sees 12 sats but 0 in use. After flashing the update, GPS works perfectly, locks in seconds, sometimes before Maps is even finished opening it already has a 10 meter accuracy on me. This is after more than 5 weeks of getting nothing at all and trying the supl.google fix which didn't do anything.

I'm so glad I flashed. Froyo or not, this is worth the download if your GPS doesn't work.

-- oh yea and as far as flash goes, just use skyfire. works fine. i can't think of any functionality i'm actually missing after this update.
[Vibrant Android Development] raduque:
So in build.prop i want this section:

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=SGH-T959-user 2.1-update1 ECLAIR UVJI2 release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=Samsung/SGH-T959/SGH-T959/SGH-T959:2.1-update1/ECLAIR/UVJI2:user/release-keys

And I want to change it to look like:

# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=SGH-T959-user 2.1-update1 ECLAIR UVJFD release-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=Samsung/SGH-T959/SGH-T959/SGH-T959:2.1-update1/ECLAIR/UVJFD:user/release-keys

?

Edit: I did exactly this, but it still didn't work. Some of my paid apps still aren't showing. I cleared market cache and wiped cache in recovery and still nothing.
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
OK, so in network mode we have 1) GSM/WCDMA auto, 2) GSM Only, and 3) WCDMA Only...

Before, I had the specific option of "use 2g only" which as I've said is no longer present. I thank you for your response tho.
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
GSM only is 2g only.......
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
Thank you kindly.
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
I notice that a lot of the added "features" in this update are in the 2.2 i9000 port. Coukdthat be the reason why I can't nandroid back to/ flash a pre-update version of 2.1 without causing a soft brick?
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
There's two different kernels :(

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[Vibrant Android Development] s0niqu3:
Sigh, I really like this build, its the first with a reasonable GPS fix for me, but alas, two major issues forced me to revert to JFD today.

First, data throughput is significantly lower, I couldn't break 2.2MBps (even connected to an HSDPA tower) on JI2 in the same room in my house that I usually get ~4MBps with JFD.

And second, my battery life tanked with this ROM, with same settings, I easily lost ~3-5 hours of usable time every day using this rom compared to JFD.

I hope they get these issues fixed before release, else it will be seriously annoying to have to continue hacking JI2/future-build elements into JFD for me until we finally see an AOSP or CM release.

Regardless, thanks for the leak, love playing with new toys.

Cheers,

=)

~ Jocelyn
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
I get 4-6Mb/s with this rom

just as i did with JFD
[Vibrant Android Development] bert269:
Downloads from market fails.

hey - not sure if it's just me, but I was flashing the update over the eugene373 HybridR3 rom and after it came up and did the Google sync, I cannot download anything from market.

All my downloads just fails.

When I use the browser to download something, I get the message "content not supported"

I did managed to get it rooted with One-Click root, no problems there.

Any ideas how to install clockworkmod without Rom Manager?

Is there somewhere a link to download Rom Manager that is not in the market? Anyone have a link to the app, please.

I want to install Clockworkmod.

Thanks
[Vibrant Android Development] BlackElvis79:
Try wiping from Recovery, then syncing by opening market, instead of setup thru setup.
[Vibrant Android Development] Dbryon:
Gps is fixed no more crashing of phone either
[Vibrant Android Development] Troy1:
Phone Freezing Up!!!

Has anyone experienced the Navigation app freezing your phone? Has happened to me twice. After pulling the battery and re-booting it worked fine with excellent accuracy.:confused:
[Vibrant Android Development] bguzmanz2:
you can also install recoverys using a terminal app on the phone with root.

step 1. in terminal type "su" once the # signs comes on you have su permissions.

2. type "flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img"

after you get # sign your good. i usually flash twice to make sure it went through. just download your recovery rom to root of your sd card and rename image to recovery of whatever you like.
[Vibrant Android Development] grennis:
Do not flash clockwork like that... you are not to replace the stock recovery. Instead put the clockwork update.zip in root and flash it from stock. It will reboot into clockwork.
[Vibrant Android Development] grennis:
Both of these problems could be the email client. Are you using Exchange sync? If so you need to pull the Email.apk from the JFD rom and install it on JI2. This will fix the battery issue and probably your throughput also (since email was slamming your data connection)
[Vibrant Android Development] aero1:
No, they never said any such thing. Sprint is looking at late October earliest for Epic
[Vibrant Android Development] maurito661:
if i flash it with this rom i still gonna b able to do the update with froyo
[Vibrant Android Development] grennis:
Who care about getting the official update? The official updates will be found here first anyway
[Vibrant Android Development] gaore:
Thanks. newer T959UVJI4 is available now.
[Vibrant Android Development] amandadam:
According to a quote at SamsungFirmwareWorld,update is delayed until late October.
[Vibrant Android Development] kanwal236:
Ok, so I haven't really tried the stock rom at all, for those who flashed this from the stock rom, what kind of battery difference have you noticed? because I'm getting 4~5 hours of battery max, with 2g only on, vib off, sound off, screen brightness set to the minimum value, data completely off, wifi on though. Ionno the battery life seems horrible compared to the video test that was done on the i9000 which said it lasted 7.5 hours til the 10% lockout. I'm about to do the test, but if anyone has any info for me, it'd be much appreciated.
[Vibrant Android Development] gmonies21:
What's different in that version?
[Vibrant Android Development] grennis:
Are you using the exchange email client?
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
I think this build is the best of the leeks.

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[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
This is wrong

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[Vibrant Android Development] Hyde Steven:
hello

has anyone tried the firmware with the vibrant for USA. I read in sam firmware to wait and not try the firmware yet for the Vibrant for usa. let me know if you have tried and it worked.
[Vibrant Android Development] wildklymr:
You do realize this thread is beyond obsolete since ji6 was officially released. And now we have froyo jk2, jk6, and jl1.
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
Yes this is old. Don't flash this.

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[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
Some of my paid apps aren't showing in the market. Yet anyway

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[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
Try reading the thread, it flashes through odin.
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
It unroots and erases everything. Its like the first time you turned your phone on. Flash using odin.

Sent from my vibrant...
[Vibrant Android Development] Trev420:
I did read the thread and no one said anything about if you could flash through clockwork or not.

And thanks black water
[Vibrant Android Development] jonathanhuerta4:
WOOO

so i flashed this new official rom and than out of curiosity i tried to root it with the awesome rooting program which is just a program to move a file to the sdcard (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739300) and from a stroke of luck is now rooted. :):D

EDIT#1: ok so my curiosity was on the clouds right now so i installed rom manager and flashed the clockwork recovery mod and it WORKS PERFECTLY so if anyone with doubts that it cant be rooted with old tools well it worked.(even though the link i provided is not "old tools" but still).
[Vibrant Android Development] smashpunks:
Hopefully this can be packaged to flash through clockwork. I'm not gonna be by a computer for a few days ..
[Vibrant Android Development] blkbltwrestler:
how about a review from some of the guys who have flashed this. how do you like it so far does swype work, bluetooth etc.
[Vibrant Android Development] jacob24:
sorry everyone but whats Odin and how do i get it??????:confused:
[Vibrant Android Development] Bugdog:
You use the search.

Try starting with the Tips & Tricks thread in the Vibrant General forum.

EDIT: I searched for you because I'm nice :-) Check this out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=748074&highlight=ODIN
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
Flashed via Odin and it is a complete reset. Feels a bit more responsive then the previous stock firmware, no unlock screen lag or blank screens. All my purchased apps are viewable in Market.

I'm going to add my facebook account and set up sync, I've noticed that I always had lag after doing that before.
[Vibrant Android Development] snowdogging:
I would also appreciate a quick thumbs up or down on this from the brave firsts.

Does it re-lock the phone using the nv_data replacement? Anyone tried switching to another carriers sim after flashing? Can you still get into download mode after flashing this so we can rollback if we want?

TIA guys.
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Anyone else getting "e:cant mount /dev/block/stl10 (Invalid Arguement) post flash in recovery?
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
There's a new setting under Mobile Network settings called Network Mode, allows you to define whether to connect to GSM or WCDMA networks.

Regarding Swype, did we previously have voice search? I don't remember seeing the icon there before.
[Vibrant Android Development] jacob24:
Otay thanks:)
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
I use my Vibrant on AT&T and after flashing it continued to work, I just had to restore my APN settings.
[Vibrant Android Development] rhonal89:
No swype never had voice search on it before.
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
In that case, hurray for new features!

Additionally, after setting up facebook sync I didn't experience anymore lag. Going to proceed with reinstalling my apps, rooting, then restoring settings. We'll see how it performs under regular usage.
[Vibrant Android Development] snowdogging:
You too huh? :) Thanks for the fast reply.
[Vibrant Android Development] sroach23:
i did, after i accidently selected repartition in odin.
[Vibrant Android Development] Paging Dr B:
For the guys asking about odin, heres a youtube video showing how to use it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnY7P14JSWQ

It's very simple. All of the files that you need are located via the link in the OP. Download Odin, the pit file, and the rom. Place the odin folder on desktop once it's extracted. Place pit file in that folder, then place the extracted rom in that folder. Watch the video then proceed with the flash. If you do it the same way he does it in the video you shouldn't have any issues assuming that you already installed the samsung usb drivers. Do not proceed if Odin does not recognize your phone.

Hope that helps. This is my first post as a vibrant owner and wow is this phone amazing. I've had the G1 since launch, and then got a Droid for my work phone. I just finally sold my G1 and got the vibrant. Not only does it put my G1 to shame, it now also makes my droid feel like a slow and heavy brick. I guess I shouldn't be suprised as it has a great cpu, and the fastest gpu on the market.
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
Seems to be a market update as well 1714 but im missing apps and I also gained some...

Sent from my vibrant...
[Vibrant Android Development] geocepe:
Not to sound like to much of a noob but wont this come as a ota update?
[Vibrant Android Development] darkknight49:
its not an official samsung update.
[Vibrant Android Development] geocepe:
Thank you i wasnt sure.
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
is this worth upgrading over Vibrant Hybrid r3?
[Vibrant Android Development] mikey98277:
I have the same question, I just got Hybrid R3 working and set up all the way I want, is the difference worth it?
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Cant seem to get it back into download mode, keeps wanting to boot here. Were you able to get back into download to reflash?
[Vibrant Android Development] denny_1986:
do i have to root my phone first before attempting this?

im bone stock
[Vibrant Android Development] amd_203:
No, you don't.
[Vibrant Android Development] TRF-Inferno:
No, you need to use ODIN and flash your phone through the computer.
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
Only thing I noticed worth wild to mention.

New Modem.bin & better signal

GPS no longer works again ( On my Phone that is, same as original Stock Rom )

Activity Killer & HD Record.

&

Last but not Least, updated kernel ( Which is why the Lag is better )

Only thing worth to me was the Modem.bin

Have since Restore back to Hybrid_R3
[Vibrant Android Development] amd_203:
I'm able to get back to Download Mode just fine.
[Vibrant Android Development] denny_1986:
thanks....taking the plunge :D
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
well im restoring to stock via nandroid/clockwork and gonna try it anyways, havnt used odin yet lol
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
hmm.... well, adb reboot download doesnt want to go there, whats the key sequence again?
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
nice, how long can we expect a R4 with the changes?
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
power off and both volume keys (i think)
[Vibrant Android Development] amd_203:
Power off. Plug in USB wait for battery icon to show up.Hold volume up and down plus power, once screen goes black let go of power.
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
I believe it's actually power and volume down. Someone suggesting plugging it in to usb and holding down both then once the screen goes black release power and continue holding volume down.
[Vibrant Android Development] geocepe:
When you say better signal im assuming you are talking about the cell service. On a side note when they do the offical ota will i get it if i have root with clock mod and bootup logo change?
[Vibrant Android Development] kopykatkiller:
Mobile AP update.zip flashes over fine as well, rooted fine. No issues so far, seems much more snappy than the release rom.
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
none of the above seem to like me very much, its like the boot sequence of the phone itself has been modified with odin, so now every time the phone touches power it tries to go to recovery to finish the last part of the flash, but it cant.

Is there a way to modify it then to not keep booting to the recovery?

Second, someone mentioned that the firmware didnt contain the dbdata directory, its definitely empty on this phone, anywhere I can swipe it from and throw it in with Android Commander?
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
As long as you're running the stock firmware you should get OTA.
[Vibrant Android Development] geocepe:
Thank you very much.
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
ahh I think i'll wait for eugene or someone to post a clockwork flashable .zip, I was gonna odin it, but for whatever reason it feels more risky. I hate windows software, dont want it to crash midflash lmao
[Vibrant Android Development] WilliamStern:
I agree. I hope this can be turned into a flashable zip.
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
I'm deodexing the Rom now.. Almost done, will also include the zImage as well.

If anything, I can Post the Modem.bin in an ODIN for those that wish to update it only so you can flash via Clockwork...
[Vibrant Android Development] scmurphy13:
So, I'm using Odin, and I extracted the .rar, but what file am I looking for to use as the ROM?
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
Well this is interesting, there's a task manager and HD carmcoder app.
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
I hope to god this isnt there idea of froyo or excuse to not give us froyo for another 3mos
[Vibrant Android Development] sroach23:
i had to unplug the usb and hold down both volume buttons while plugging the usb back in. i then did the repartition again and it finally worked.
[Vibrant Android Development] denny_1986:
makes me wonder though, why did they spend their resources on this update when froyo is supposedly just around the corner :rolleyes:
[Vibrant Android Development] Ashex1:
Since so many people keep asking how to use Odin, I made you a picture:
[Vibrant Android Development] WilliamStern:
Or.. you can look at it as maybe they're getting ready for a froyo release, and this update is a final step to do so. Than again what the hell do I know?
[Vibrant Android Development] robavila721:
hope you can un-touchwiz this baby soon
[Vibrant Android Development] Viralblack:
Even then it still just jumps right to recovery looking for my nonexistant dbdata

anyone mind zipping that up and sending it to me
[Vibrant Android Development] defconoi:
anyone care to pull the new stuff from this rom and upload it somewhere to install on Hybrid R3 ;P
[Vibrant Android Development] scmurphy13:
I don't have a .tar file, or do I needs to rename something?
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
Scratch that, the new modem.bin is worst.. After speed testing..

Before = 5.5mb downloads

New= 2.7 to 3.0MB downloads. :mad:

Also,

The new Kernel is not compatible with any of my roms, as the Senors.so are built different for it. I'll have to re-package my Rom's with a kernel for now on to make sure everyone can boot.. :rolleyes:

This is not worth flashing to me..

~Eugene
[Vibrant Android Development] :
bummer... was looking forward to this
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
I'll make an update that Brings the good & leave the Bad.. :D
[Vibrant Android Development] VICosPhi:
Thanks Eugene :D the update that you'll make can we apply it to the stock ROM ?
[Vibrant Android Development] boodies:
...nevermind
[Vibrant Android Development] justanothercrowd:
I made a quick and dirty update to check this out. A few news apps etc. Didnt like the new RADIO either.

HD camcorder app was alright. Just looks like a few apps from FROYO added to an ECLAIR build. diff sensors and a new kernel. Meh
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
I like that. Thanks Eugene

Sent from my vibrant
[Vibrant Android Development] SE7EN-:
Looking forward to this. Appreciate all you do bro!
[Vibrant Android Development] PAVNEET101:
seriously man sick of waiting for it :(
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
yeah sucks, but wonder if we will have better luck with froyo with the newer zImage
[Vibrant Android Development] boodies:
hey guys, I just odined my unrooted phone and it is booting. if I later decide to download a newer rom, can I just flash it on top via the other download mode?
[Vibrant Android Development] Dougefresh91:
That's what I was thinking.
[Vibrant Android Development] zephiK:
Because the "average" user doesn't care about Froyo or know what its about. Only people like us are aware of it. The number of average users outnumber the users who are enthusiasts. With this update, they fix the problem of GPS and add more features. It makes sense if you think about it from a business perspective.
[Vibrant Android Development] blackerwater:
Im not sure the gps was actually fixed. I'm not seeing any differences

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