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[Epic 4G Android Development] randyshear:
I have flashed every current ROM on XDA for the Epic (except the new Quantum1.5), and they all seem about on par with each other. This whole lagfix issue always gets everyone upset. All I know is I personally like BThomas22x's ROM over the rest, and he offers unbeatable service. (No disrespect to you Dameon87). High Quadrant scores look good though, I can't lie about that. However I have run Linpack, Quadrant, and RL with great results from them all.. Even if you toss out all benchmarks, VIPERrom is extremely fast. I can honestly see the difference. Either way, I appreciate all DEVs, and their work. We need all the DEVs we can get. Thanks guys. Just my .02
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Thanks for clearing that up for me. As for quadrant scores, the only thing it's good for is testing to see if users using the same ROM are up to par with eachother, meaning that they have no issues/problems with installation. As for the post below yours Dameon87, your quantom ROM, and BThomas22x's ROM are REALLY close in performance, IMO.. I preferr Viper cuz I like his theming. But I wont lie, I strayed from the herd lastnight and installed your Quantom ROM, lol... It was REAL smoothe, and very responsive. But not much on theming.. ^You seem my post didnt you Dameon87? On your thread?? I wish the term," LAGFIX " was never brought up on this forum, as it's kinda like people using the term," Bricked ", lol.. I really hate that... Good job on Quantom 1.5...
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
Dameon87 spends too much time here to put a theme on his roms, your here more than me and i use vipers roms, just sayin......
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
LOL, way too funny!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] TalonStrife:
Tether

Are you talking about the Sprint hotspot?, because that seems to be the official one that won't work unless the service is paid for. I get Error:67 if I try to use that. I downloaded the wireless tether app from the market, but that won't work either. So, at the moment, I have no way to use my phone as a modem with this rom. Am I missing something or doing something wrong?, because I like this rom, but I really NEED tethering ability. If I can't figure something out, I'll have to go back to Syndicate with the Xtreme kernel.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
im on pre11 and it works fine as does wiredtether. mobileap works also which is free hotspot.
[Epic 4G Android Development] beejmeister:
I'm doing all of my PC "work" on a W7 x64 machine and not having the problem... I'll cogitate on this...

Edit: I see you got it after uninstalling and then reinstalling. Cheers!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hemi dart:
Can anyone tell me where I can find Youtube HQ? I had it in 2.3. Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] kalico17:
Can u upp ur asop lockscreen? Everytime I install mine I get fcs
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
i have more than one so see if this is what you want.
[Epic 4G Android Development] *AndroidMaster*:
try this one it should work..:D
[Epic 4G Android Development] TalonStrife:
Tether

Thanks. Pre11 is working fine for me, but what do you mean by wiredtether? The stock android tether like when you plug in a usb cord? or is that an app?
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
Menu>settings>wireless and networks>tether. With usb cord
[Epic 4G Android Development] hemi dart:
Thanks Darren but for some reason it keeps fc and won't open. Any advice?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Mohwak:
Clockwork MOD Question

Been watching post here about backups with Titanium.. How come people just don't use the backup/restore data of clockwork?? Does it put something back into the new ROM that you shouldn't? I know this may be noob question and I am bracing my self for the 'tard comments but I am new to android just switched from TP2 and it seems the clockwork backup/restore function is the way to go...

Thanks for any explanations....
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
ya try this one, i just tested it on this rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cerebralzulu:
Did anyone else have problems with LauncherPro force closing? Never had that issue before.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cjobanion:
I always use the backup part of CW before flashing a new rom, but use Titanium Backup to reinstall my personally downloaded apps.

It has been

my experience

that restoring anything through a backup made in CW seems to - sometimes - bring back certain files/hooks that were a specific part of the rom you backed up and may or may not cause issues with the new rom if things in a certain file are used differently in the new rom.

Also, I only use Titanium Backup to restore "Apps Only" - no data. I can't comment on the pros and cons of that, as I haven't been able to keep a particular rom on my phone long enough for the data to make a difference!! With all the great work from the DEV(s) here, I'm flashing things constantly! :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] ficjay:
Yeah, what he just said :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
you guys need to try "my back up pro" best back up there is imo but as for only using clockwork your very limited as far as if you wanna just back up apks/data or both. most apps i only back up the apk and not data which eliminates unwanted files/issues. some info. on the app. if you wanna check it out.

http://www.rerware.com/Android/
[Epic 4G Android Development] 265ada:
2.5? or perhaps 2.6???

Since 2.5 was removed? I haven't yet flashed this rom. and want to wait till 2.6 but all I see for status is that it is uploading? since 5:58 am? its nearing 12 in the afternoon here. Does anyone have an idea when 2.6 will finish uploading? I am off today and would love to fully break in this rom TODAY!

BTW dev gz on a fantastic rom I read like 20 pages and like what I am hearing about it! so your rom will be the first dk17 rom I try!
[Epic 4G Android Development] hemi dart:
That worked. Thanks for your help.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cjobanion:
Thanks for the info. I have been reading about this program throughout several threads and haven't seen anything negative about it. I'm thinking about giving this a try.

The web info reads as though it was designed for someone who needs a constant "anchor" during changes - as in flashing daily!! Thanks again.
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
I would try this.....but I dont trust you....you dont have enough posts here....sorry man:eek:
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
I dont think the number of posts has much of do w/ anything haha, hes been a member as long as you have. thats redonkulous.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
coming from the ass that has 2 rom adds in his sig. and neither are for rom he is using. lol (smartass)
[Epic 4G Android Development] mjben:
Alright, I'm confident I can do all of this, but I still have a few unanswered newb questions, so- if you wouldn't mind lighting the way for me...

Flashing a new ROM will NOT interupt my service, correct?

Market apps will generally continue to work, right? (I expect to have to reinstall them all)

If I've backed up my Sprint Navigation (and all other apps) with Titanium, I can reinstall it from Titanium, right?

You can get the idea that I'm generally concerned about things NOT working after I flash a ROM. Can you elaborate any further on this concern beyond the questions I've asked?

Lastly, I apologize if I should have picked this info up elsewhere, but I HAVE been reading through these forums for nearly a month now, and there's no way I can reasonable sift through hundreds of pages of replies to find everything.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
your all good sir.make sure you odin modem though cause its a must.
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
I was joking....darren is my boy....I been using mybackup pro for a long time now....it is by far the best backup out imho....

actually I am running EE still.....about to flash this but still hungover....did I text you at all yesterday....hahahahahaha....jk.....football and flashing....pure heaven....

hey btw I just sent ya a nice pinup calendar.....e-mail
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
Stupidest thing I ever heard! Oops sorry, to quick to reply.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
why go public with this info? texted me, who are you again?

lol, see your raiders are playing carlas boys, bet her some panties or something good.
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
bro I was lit up!!!!!

hahahahahahahahahaah..........thats a good idea......she has an epic now also.....
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
use the updated navigation h**p://www.multiupload.com/XOWC375016

any other sprint/samsung apps u want just lemme know and ill upload em for ya
[Epic 4G Android Development] Paiyne:
How come when I go to download Odin from either link, the download starts then immediately cancels saying it is not compatible with my phone? Also, I don't think I've seen a clear answer as to if I need to do the whole Odin modem flashing bit. I would prefer not to because I haven't messed with Odin before and don't want to mess anything up. This would be my first Froyo rom so any help would be appreciated!
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Odin is a software for the computer. It's not compatible with your phone. I'm going to post complete instructions for getting everything up and running. Also you do

NOT

need to flash the modem for the ROM to work. The Modem is OPTIONAL.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Muckrak3r:
Thanks OP, will give this a shot when I get home!
[Epic 4G Android Development] J3COMPUTERSERVICES:
Installed with lag fix but still have the lock screen lag....:( (Wiped 3x)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Paiyne:
Thanks for the quick response. Although, I'm having another problem now. I get the same "content is not compatible" message when I try yo dl just the rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
I'm just dropping this back here for Instructions. This can also be found directly below the OP.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Yeah that happens to me too. Even on 2.1 ...But when i download it to my computer and hook my phone up and place the ROM on the sdcard, i don't have any issues... It loads up nice.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
It's a speed lagfix ...not a lockscreen lagfix ...the lockscreen lag won't be able to be fixed until the source for Froyo is released.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Paiyne:
Aight, guess I gotta wait to get to a pc then. Thanks for all the help B! Screenshots look great and I'm lovin the wallpaper. You wouldn't happen to have a link to the wallpaer would you?
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
on odin all i get is "file analysis" and nothing happens?
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
I Surely Do!.. Click here to download the wallpaper.

It's setting RAM aside to run your phone faster. I've had no complications nor have i heard anything yet. Testing yourself would be the only way to figure that out because like i said, i've heard nothing nor experienced anything about it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Unplug your phone, close Odin, then Open Odin again and plug in your phone. Try again, and post results. I'll try to help you the best I can.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sasha101:
Im flashing the modem through Odin right now, and my phones screen went yellow, and its been flashing for like 10 minutes. Is this normal?
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Not a problem... need anything else?

Sent From My Epic [IMPact]
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Unplug the phone and close Odin... keep the phone in download mode, then restart Odin and plug your phone back in... it just froze so you'll need to start again... the actual process takes about 30 seconds so 10 minutes is way too long

Sent From My Epic [IMPact]
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
same ****.
[Epic 4G Android Development] littlepr:


Found a bug guys. Software Updates fc's with the*#9900#.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
I realized that it freezes like that a lot and could take like 5 or 6 tries... I was reading the post it came from and a lot of people are having the same issue... ill keep looking to see what I can find out

Sent From My Epic [IMPact]
[Epic 4G Android Development] sasha101:
Odin keeps freezing while flashing, it either freezes at like 50% and the screen goes yellow or it freezes at 75% and the screen goes green. I let it stay for like 5 minutes and it doesnt progress or anything.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sunrocket:
I tried uploading the modem.bin and pit files using ODIN. Here is what the log states

<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:1/003> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:1/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:1/003> File analysis..
<ID:1/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> modem.bin
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 1)

Why is it saying succeed 1/ failed 1 in the last line. I did not see any other error messages and the box on the left turned green with the word "PASS!"

Did everything go smoothly or I need to redo something?

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] cjobanion:
I agree. - - -And this gives me another post!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
try a different pit, the only one that worked for me was the victory one, your gonna have to do a little searching to find it. if its still not working try using odin on a different computer... odin 1.61 was the most reliable for me. everyone was different experiences though. 2.666???? BT killin it like always, been uploading since 3am tho hahaha.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
your welcome but he is my friend and was just busting balls, were from ppcg but we have no epic cooks so we lurk around here. i like your views on trust though. i almost never post cabs/links to stuff i dont use so my word is pretty safe that way.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bnguyen1983:
What kind of battery life are you guys getting on this. It feels like it is draining entirely too fast even after calibrate. Out of charger for 40 min and its at 85%
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
i got 11hrs with lots of texts/online gaming and like 10 calls, i use "auto start killer" which i think helps alot plus my battery isnt calibrated yet.
[Epic 4G Android Development] imwillzillla:
What's the ETA on the newer version of the Rom? Should I take this older version off my phone because something is wrong with it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] cjobanion:
I edited my previous post once I realized that! I was already "bunkered in" for the flame war that I was afraid I had started. I replied too quickly and, for that, I apologize to you and Flyer both!
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
I think Bt uses dial up, might be awhile. Lol just kidding. You can leave 2.5 on till 2.6 uploads.
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
no worries....I was like oh **** look what I started.....lmao
[Epic 4G Android Development] lv2bll:
where is the dl link for 2.6? i wanna try this ish out
[Epic 4G Android Development] joeyscar:
aint up yet
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
Sssstilll upppllooaaaddiinngg. Lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] chris378:
No Rush just really excitedbut do you have a ETA on when the 2.6 is going to be posted?
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
My life is so sad. Waiting for new rom to upload, because I have no life, not because the last one doesn't work. Lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
I think BT is sleeps or something, we will all have to just wait.
[Epic 4G Android Development] SemiGamer:
He works late on this stuff so hes probably still getting his deserved sleep. It'll be up when he wakes up I'm sure.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
I know what you mean. It's like crack. Can't wait to see what he does next!
[Epic 4G Android Development] littlepr:
It worked.
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
lol, he is also in Hawaii.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Luckily for all these guys, i've put an option in my apk to fix the ext2 file system should something happen. I've made a repair option.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
BT i sent ya a xda mail about the chat things
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Thanks a lot.

And everyone else, I'm awake now! lol ...I'm uploading it as we speak and we'll be back in business...
[Epic 4G Android Development] darren.wlsn1:
no need to defend your rom, we all know its good/safe.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bricky23:
Ah no wonder the roms take so long to get here. Lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
Ok guys, go to this chat and i'll answer any questions you may have.

VIPERchat

Enter your nickname.

Enter #viper for the channel.

:)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Fidelio_o:
Can we get the stock icons back plz lol, I know I must be annoying now. But I love the rom. The icons not so much lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] bnguyen1983:
I feel the exact same way
[Epic 4G Android Development] thedarkness81:
Mybackup is the only one i use too, free trial for 30 days to see if you like it. Just dont use it for things like contacts and calendar if you use gmail for that cuz it will double up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
lol my bad man ...as soon as the ROM is done uploading, i'll upload the stock icons :P
[Epic 4G Android Development] NeeceeBabe:
Is it just me or does the sound not reach its capacity even when all the way turned up. To me my music sounds lower.

Sent 4rm Kw!K S@nD sinking Epic!
[Epic 4G Android Development] makipsee:
i noticed this also... it seems compared to the earlyer versions of viperrom it seems lower
[Epic 4G Android Development] kingkung:
is 2.6 still uploading?
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
Yeahhhhh it is, ive been checking every second lol.
[Epic 4G Android Development] NeeceeBabe:
Can we get the normal music loudness back?

Sent 4rm Kw!K S@nD sinking Epic!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dameon87:
Oh and the reason I don't theme is simpe guys. I prefer everyone have the ability to install their on themes and styles, without having to worry about breaking things. Personal preference is all. :p
[Epic 4G Android Development] joeyscar:
Where do I exactly get themes? I'm a big theme fan?
[Epic 4G Android Development] randyshear:
Can anyone tell me how to download ringtones to my phone? Is there a link to some good stock tones? Also the notafication tones are pretty lame on the epic, how / where can I get those? Thanks for any help.
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
lol under Samsung Epic 4g Themes and Apps instead of Development.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Just get a music mp3 app from the market, and it'll let you download songs from it, I forget the name of the one I use, lol...
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Hey BThomas22x,

Lastnite I went to do a clean install of 2.5 and went to download it, and it was gone, lol.. so I just left my phone stock DI18 until 2.6 is out. Is what Dameon said about your lagfix.apk true?
[Epic 4G Android Development] taminrob:
I know we are all waiting for 2.6, but I have a request for the next incarnation...in apps, can you add the option to list alphabetically?...my new apps are all thrown to the back page...
[Epic 4G Android Development] grumpySasquatch:
all you do is press menu again after you press edit and the option will pop up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] taminrob:
That option was there on previous ROM's, but this time all I get is list or grid view...selected both in hopes that it would put them in order when I went back to grid, but they just went back to the same location in the order I installed them.
[Epic 4G Android Development] randyshear:
Thanks got it..
[Epic 4G Android Development] randyshear:
I would like to change my XDA app signature, i cant find anything on how to do it. Any help? I can change it each time i post, but thats no fun.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Once you pen app drawer, hit menu, then arrange as you like. Its that simple...
[Epic 4G Android Development] big3etr:
I think imma bout to break the F5 button on my keyboard! Waiting on these updates is like feeding a drug habit. I just go t tta g et m y ff iiii xxxx!!! I haven't been this eager to flash a new ROM since I got my very first MW cellio. And that eagerness wore off fast once I realized that software was EFFing hopeless and busted. Each of these VIPERroms works completely stable, but having the latest and greatest update is as good as getting the latest and greatest phone! JUST GOTTA HAVE IT!!!!

Keep enabling all us addicts with your work!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
i'm not gonna get into it with him again, i'll just say this.

Myself and MANY others have noticed an improvement in the speed of their phone (quadrant aside). I'm not talking about doing tests to see how big your epenis is ...i'm talking about scrolling from page to page, taking less time to have apps pop up, and on top of that, the biggie, playing games on the phone that require speed. I've been trying out that "pocket legends" game with and without the lagfix.apk ...all i can say is there's a difference... check it out for yourself for confirmation of course.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Skubidu:
I use Zedge and, while limited, it's pretty good. Also "Ringtone" app (I think that's the name-it has a red thumbnail) is good. Look up ringtones in the market and try a few for yourself! :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Skubidu:
Agreed. I noticed in at 2.4 v2 as well...sounds fine with headset, but the speaker sounded a bit muted.
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
So here's a little heads up of what's to come :) ...it's not in 2.6 because it's not complete yet, but it's almost done :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] BThomas22x:
you can also use "mabilo" ...that's what i use
[Epic 4G Android Development] Cam3ron1:
How do u use apps to sd in,2.4v2
[Epic 4G Android Development] volcomssj48:
I have a noob question to ask...

When updating any ROM, does it delete my user data (apps, settings, etc)? Do I need to make a titanium backup everytime I do an update? Cause afaik OTA updates from Sprint/Samsung/Google keep all your data intact. But here everyone says to WIPE WIPE WIPE before flashing a ROM.

I'm using Baked Snack right now but am thinking about switching to Viper to get froyo. I know doing an actual ROM switch will require wiping but what about just updates within the same ROM?

TIA
[Epic 4G Android Development] bullet2300:
I almost regret flashing from stock lol, BT you and the other ROM makers are putting me back to my ADD-flash-5-times-a-day ways from back when I had a TP2 lol.

Looking forward to checking out 2.6 ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
I will second that. Best there is
[Epic 4G Android Development] Cam3ron1:
Ok question my quadrant stops at 11 in the beginnng of the benchmark
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Yes, it will erase all your data so make sure yu do a backup... also, wipe, wipe, wipe, data, cache(three times), and dalvik(once). That should treat you good!
[Epic 4G Android Development] taminrob:
Ok, so now I NEED 2.6...had 2.5 running since right after it was uploaded and just now it has gone into an endless loop of fc's on TW launcher...I dont have time to open my app drawer and switch launchers...rebooted several times and it starts the fc as soon as I unlock the screen...Any temp fixes until 2.6 is up and running other than re-flashing?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
You can try booting into cwm and doin a backup, then do a factory reset a couple times, and that should solve your problems. If you installed something right b4 it started FC'ing, try changing back to b4 it started FC'ing...
[Epic 4G Android Development] sniperkill:
Hey BT, when's 2.6 gonna be up? Any ETA?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
i use a program like music junk (google it...its not on market) and ringdroid to split out the part i want as a ringtone