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[Epic 4G Android Development] CJNYC:
Help with restore please

Firstly, thank you for this ROM! I don't know why I was so lucky, but I had no problems going from the ACS 2.1 ROM to Quantum 2.0 to EXT4 to Quantum 2.5 to midNIGHT ROM v2.2 EXT4! Amazingly fast, thank you!

That brings me to the one problem I'm having so far, and it's one I haven't had to deal with in the past. Before moving off the ACS 2.1 ROM, I did a full nandroid backup and used MyBackup Pro for apps and data. Now that I'm up and running with midNIGHT ROM v2.2 EXT4, I downloaded MyBackup Pro and attempted to restore data and apps. When I choose to restore my local backup through MyBackup Pro, I get an error that reads "Could not get backup set". Using Astro, I was able to view the "rerware" folder on the SD card and both backup sets are there. I did try clearing the data in the Applications settings menu. Any help on this issue would be greatly appreciated!

Additionally, if I used advanced restore through clockwork and choose data, what exactly will get restored? Will my system then be cluttered with all sorts of data for apps I might not use anymore (like Touchdown)?

Thanks in advance!

PS...I truly appreciate all the hardwork devs put in and will follow up with a donation.
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
@ itsthen

Do you care to explain a little bit more what you did and what led you to that issue, the more information the easier it is for us to help you get out of the hunch.
[Epic 4G Android Development] chino331:
+1 on this!! Great ROM man, wife loves it!

Sent from my HTC Evo!
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
Hello, I am coming from a Moment, which I ran a bunch of different ROMs (from AMS). I am noticing a slight change in the process of doing this. You all have provided a fantastic list of instructions and thank you for keeping things as comprehensive as you have.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned (or missed when I read from page 1 to here). What is the recommended WiFi Tether app for this ROM?

On ViperROM the say to use WiFi Tether 2.0.5 and also mention Barnacle. Was just wondering which app has been used thus far if any?

Thank you for your time and effort in this. I am a developer myself (.net web/desktop) I haven't delved into this area yet, but would love to. If you care to share some nuggets of knowledge. I would be happy to assist in anyway I can. Above and beyond a contribution for your hard work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bonniedarby:
I also want to thank you for the great rom. I was able to flash the new EXT4 version by following your instructions and everything went well. Everything I have tried to do works. The only thing that I have noticed is that the GPS signal drops when using Navigator. I have not had this probem before but I experienced it today while using it to navigate for 50 miles. Every 5 miles or so it would lose the GPS signal. It would pick it back up after a mile or so. I was also using my car navigation system and it did not lose the signal. Has anyone else tried to use the navigation apk?
[Epic 4G Android Development] formula84:
Samsung Widgets

I currently am running Launcher Pro Plus (purchased), and I love the widgets for facebook, I was going to check out ADW EX and found there are no widgets like LPP. I figured I could use the zip I had for feeds and updates. I tried to install through CW and verified the apk is were it needs to be but the widget is not in the list. The news widget does show. So I thought maybe it was a dependency of TW launcher and I tried to install a zip I have for the 3.0 from dk28 and again this did not give an option in my laucher menu when hitting the home key... Anyone know how to get the sammy widgets / TW Launcher working with this rom?
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
You can find Wifi Tether here :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10130808&postcount=235
[Epic 4G Android Development] pre2epic4g:
linpack and quadrant scores

linpack - 13.94 Mflops

quadrant = 1538

not sure that these matter from what i have read around the forums but thought i would share anyway.

I LOVE EXT4
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
Thank you!
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
Actually, if you want to keep up with the latest version of wifi tether you can get it from the source here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/downloads/list

I'm using version 2.0.5 with midNIGHT 2.2 and it works just fine.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MILcityBoi:
I don't know if it's Froyo or what but I too have had issues with MyBackUp Pro so I would suggest trying Titanium Backup instead as I have not had one single issue ever with Titanium and I have tried every 2.2 ROM out there...Hope this helps.
[Epic 4G Android Development] CJNYC:
Thanks. I'm afraid I already know the answer to my next question, but if I install Titanium, is there any chance it could pull the data from the Mybackup Pro data sets? I really only care about the database of old text messages. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I have used titanium backup to restore data without problems on the EXT4 build....
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Man alive my replacement Epic is defective....I love the phone but hate the build quality... New one will be here in the morning.;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayabusa1300cc:
What you have to deal with and go through is incredible.. strength and courage to be in your shoes..

Awesome you can still find time to be a part of the family and share your great work aswell.

Thanks for the street cred on the Gingerbreak clock apk (;
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I was like, hey wait a minute I know I gave you credit for that. Your smiley winky face looked like a frowny face and I was confused. Thanks and your welcome.....

I actually got a ton of positive feedback for the clock...
[Epic 4G Android Development] CJNYC:
Would you be able to explain to me exactly what the advanced restore option in Clockwork would do for me? I did do a full nandroid backup before moving off 2.1 for this ROM. Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Can I place a special order Google Clock? Could you make it stock, but the buttons are blue only when pressed...
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayabusa1300cc:
I wish man lol I am not a developer by any means sadly. I dont know what Im waiting on, I have nothing but time.

i seen in the thread where user CAMALOT made this

but that blue pressed is what you want only, with white text?
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Yes. The blue only when pressed and the rest would be white...
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Do you backup and restore like we did with the .0 recovery. I am assuming that you only wipe cache and dalvik when flashing themes
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
This worked perfect. Much needed and much thanks to you my friend.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I have uploaded a refresh build. I cleaned it up a bit. midNIGHT ROMv2.3 EXT4
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
Awesome, looking forward to trying the update.
[Epic 4G Android Development] boctok:
Is it a simple flash 2.3 over 2.2 or do we also need to flash KERN-DK28EXT4.zip after flashing 2.3?

Also, is anyone else having Pandora errors?
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
Anyone else having issues when trying to restore data (for apps, not sys) from Titanium Backup with this ROM? I've been working on figuring it out all day. Doesn't happen when I use Quantum ROM.

I get a zillion FC's from just about every program upon boot.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mictek:
Just installed and ran pandora...no issues here. You want to flash the latest Kernal after the rom DK28-EXT4Kernel-FINAL.zip

I just restored the data on a few apps and haven't had issues.

I did get a bunch of FC's the first install of this rom, but I think I started tweaking it too soon. The second time I waited a while before I installed my apps and tweaks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] kush621:
do i have to wipe all, then flash 2.3 the flash the kernel?

or just flash 2.3 rigt over 2.2?
[Epic 4G Android Development] mictek:
I always wipe all. I think you can flash 2.3 over 2.2, but you still have to install the kernal after.
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
I think I have found the problem?!? Launcher Pro might be doing it! Anyone else using LP and having issues?
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
Does anyone know if midNIGHT Theme v2.1a w/AOSP Lockscreen: will work on rom 2.3?

Edit: Flashed with the new clockwork (2.5.1.2) and it works just fine
[Epic 4G Android Development] capitaltpt:
Where is DK28-EXT4Kernel-FINAL??

The only DK28 Kernel I have is from setting up EXT4 for this ROM. Is there another?

EDIT: Nevermind, I found it. Link here for anyone who needs it: http://efragtv.com/android/DK28-EXT4Kernel-FINAL.zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] capitaltpt:
Anybody else have a lot of lag when mounting and unmounting USB storage?
[Epic 4G Android Development] hayabusa1300cc:
yes sir, I have this situation on Nebula ROM.

I forget if its only on dk28 roms.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Anyone know where I can find the topoclock widget that was used in v2.1.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
My 2ct on this:

I believe that the lag has to do with mounting the SD Card as a separate file system that now Froyo has to keep in check because of apps installed in there. Every time we unmount / remount the SD Card (in my experience with linux) there are many symbolic links and other system files that need to be refreshed in the File System in order for us to keep the benefits of installing/using apps on SD & having a hot swappable removable media experience at the same time.

I've seen this lag on the phone while performing this action, but its not persistent to the point that 20 min later is still there.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stepchap:
Just updated to the latest version and it's very slick, much appreciated
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
just loaded 2.3. After I wipe cache and dalvik can I flash both theme and dialer one after the other without rebooting and doing separately.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
No you need to reboot. FOr some reason it will bootloop if you don't reboot first.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
Went through and redid my phone this morning with EXT4 and Midnight 2.3 and everything is working out well.

I think now that things are starting to settle, the whole process is a little less convoluted. For those of you who are still hesitant, just watch Leatherneck's Youtube video http://youtu.be/0MFQJpgVqeU?hd=1 and it will make all of the reading come together.

Daemon also updated the oneclick to include the updated Kernal, which I used without issue. Perhaps I'm lucky, but I didn't bother Odin'ing back to barebone DK28 (was running 2.0.9) and just followed the steps in the threads/youtube video. Now I've got Midnight 2.3 up with the 2.1a theme/AOSP lockscreen, and Warlord's boot animation and this thing is working perfectly.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
New DUAL Boot SUpport ROM is Up
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
New Dual Boot ROM is up. This means that if you don't want EXT4 then you no longer have to install it to use the latest midNIGHT ROM. Just flash this ROM as usual and you are good to go. If you do want EXT4 then EXT4 needs to be installed prior. If you already have EXT4 support then you can just flash the ROM as you would any other EXT 4 Supported ROM.

I really try to meet everyone's needs the best I can. This was the best way to do it. Sorry for the frequent updates but with a new thing like EXT4 the updates will come faster due to revisions. When I can simply update via a flashable zip I will. This however only made sense to do as a full rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
do i need to flash the dk28 ext4 kernel still or is it included in the rom? also where is swype?
[Epic 4G Android Development] CJNYC:
In your great video demonstrating the ROM, you had an amazing blue liquid physics live wallpaper. Where can I find this?

Thanks for all the hard work and best wishes for 2011 to you and your family!
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
i was able to get the swype apk from another rom and just install from sd so thats no issue, but still curious if i still need to flash the dk28 ext4 kernel
[Epic 4G Android Development] sinman02:
I had this problem too when I first tried to restore with titanium. Then I realized that there is a setting in in titanium for froyo that forces restores to the same location they were backed up from. Since all my backups were pre-ext4, I think it caused some kind of conflict. So I uninstalled all user apps and tried again with this setting unchecked and it restored fine including data. I had a couple hiccups with a couple apps (pandora) but they were fixed with a reinstall.

One thing I do miss from pre-ext4 is all the extra internal memory I had before using Mammon's kernel. I used to have like 250mb free and now I only have 52mb... I don't understand how the new file system and kernel take up so much space... I would appreciate if someone can explain this.
[Epic 4G Android Development] musclehead84:
Nice rom op and I read your story and it really touched my heart. My thoughts and prayers go to you and your family. I am a father too and its so nice to see all the dedication you put into your family. God bless you and your family.

Sent from my Evo killer!
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Thanks for the rom and the help
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
HOw are you guys changing ROMs?? I did the ext4 thing and it all worked. I flashed with clockwork 2.5.1.2 and all was fine. Then I seen the update and went to install it but my clockwork went back to 2.5.1.0 and I am not able to flash anything. I get errors everytime. What are you guys doing to be able to flash in clockwork? I cant even flash a theme.
[Epic 4G Android Development] carlosaf1020:
Hi guys I need some of xda's friendly help. Ok I an running midnight 2.1.1 and I was waiting to go on a computer to do the ext-4 . But now I wake up andread about the awesome new duel kernel.so my question is do I have to have ext 4 already installed then do the new kernel ?and how would I do the new kernel ...with clockwork or odin can some one help me with that. Or would I just flash the duel kernel and midnight 2.3 or 4 work already with ext4 working? Pls and thank you for any help
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
So if you dont have Ext4 yet.. You would go into clockwork and install the new midnight ROM and then install the new dual kernal afterwards. Reboot and it should be good to go. Do not reboot until you have installed the new kernal.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
Try downloading Quick Boot from the market, then reboot into recovery from that. It should load you into .2 version. If not, when you get into the .0 version, goto Advanced and then "Reboot Recovery." This should load you into the .2 version.

Good luck.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
Not quite sure I follow you, but if you don't want to jump into the EXT4 yet, this version will still work with the other file system. But if you do want to use EXT4, you will still need to do the EXT4 filesystem mod prior to flashing the new Midnight ROM.
[Epic 4G Android Development] kush621:
i currently have 2.2 with ext 4. if i want to flash 2.4 do i need to (1) wipe data/cache/davlik, (2) flash 2.4 (3) install the kernel.

OR

is this all included in 2.4 and all i need to do is flash?

someone please advise.
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Well wiping never hurt anything where as not wiping has. I would say wipe wipe wipe just to be sure. Make sure you back everything up before doing so and then restore after wiping. Im running the newest ROM build and I wiped a few times before updating. Everything is working GREAT.. Even after a data restore. Not sure if I notice anything drastically different from ext4 than rfs but oh well. I did a quadrant and Im like 1530. My device was at the top of the list. Not that I know what that means, but hey its going to look good when I go brag to my homeboy who always praises his EVO. lol

Edit: Just to be safe.. I would flash the kernal afterwards anyways. Better safe than sorry.
[Epic 4G Android Development] carlosaf1020:
I do want ext 4 ...how do I put in the new kernel with odin or clock work
[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
this is my primary rom for the time being.. Good work!
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Excellent rom. Only problem is getting a gps lock on maps 5.0. Uninstalled 5.0 and all is good. I visited your blog and have nothing but admiration for you and your wife
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Thank you for your support. As far as the GPS goes, I haven't personally had any issues. That type of issue seems to be phone to phone. Some people have great success and others can't get a connection. Hopefully when the official Froyo drops those issues will be worked out.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Someone else had the same issue. They uninstalled Goggle Maps 5 and said that fixed it. Check a few posts back....
[Epic 4G Android Development] ggoldfingerd:
Is there a way to install the DRM service if I want to use Media Hub?

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] anon20:
Awesome Rom. I lost GPS though...any tips? Tried removing maps update and that didn't work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hisroyalmooseness:
Where's Google Talk? For some reason can't find or maybe you pulled it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bubbag38:
Great job, love the rom
[Epic 4G Android Development] CobraR17:
Great Rom!!! Thanks for the time you have invested in this, and the amazing dedication you have toward your family. You are truly inspiration to anyone who has a child with Autism, My wife is on the board of an Autism Foundation and we have a niece with Autism and very aware of the challenges…

Merry Christmas and God Bless…
[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
Getting amazing battery life!!

Moderate use: one short call, moderate text, light wifi browsing, good signal
[Epic 4G Android Development] jordan2333:
ya i love this rom too.I'll stick with this one for a while.
[Epic 4G Android Development] stepchap:
Great rom so far. Haven't used it enough to see the battery life but everything flies just using the phone
[Epic 4G Android Development] mclovin2509:
Hi I was wondering is this roms is save 2 use the wifi tethering ....
[Epic 4G Android Development] shabbypenguin:
hands down this has to be my favorite theme made for the epic since its launch
[Epic 4G Android Development] 4nic8:
would be a great rom... if gtalk wasn't gone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] llontop.m:
Amazing rom. I've tried almost all of the roms out for the epic and I can honestly say this one is my favorite.

On a side note, how can I get google talk back on here. Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] smoothone:
It is a great rom! Gtalk can easily be added. You could have asked how to add it instead of posting your negative comment!
[Epic 4G Android Development] suzook:
Do you have any 2.1 roms....I like the theme of this...but I'm still on 2.1...thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] omair2005:
time to make the switch buddy ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] holeinone1968:
Wallpaper location?

Never Mind. I went through everything and finally found it.

********************************************

First off, this is a fantastic rom. What I curious about is the location of the default wallpaper in this rom. What I did was took a battery mod from another rom and flashed it. It caused me to lose the midnight wallpaper. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Ciro
[Epic 4G Android Development] kush621:
does the kernel need to be flashed too?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
After you do the EXT4 mod from within clockwork (2.5.1.2), you then flash the ROM, then you would flash the Kernal. I'm guessing with this new hybrid version, you may not have to flash an additional Kernal however because its cooked in. I used Midnight 2.3 though and flashed Daemon's EXT4 kernal after flashing the ROM and its working fine. Just to be sure, you can flash Daemon's Hybrid kernal right after flashing the midnight rom and you'd be okay. His kernal is here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=894383
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
he answered this on PPCGEEKS but not here yet, to make it easy you do NOT need to flash the kernel. its included in this rom
[Epic 4G Android Development] squshy 7:
Yeh I posted a question like this on his dual kernel thread...

From what I've gathered and the answers given to me, you could just install midnight and then the new kernel, but that wouldn't give you the ext4 filesystem...you would still be rfs but the kernel simply acts as a bridge so you could operate an ext4 rom like midnight...but you wouldn't have any of the advantages of ext4.

To actually operate in ext4 you still have to do the mod. This new kernel just frees you from restrictions (you could flash any dk28 rom you want, even if they're devved for rfs). So IMO, I would do the mod, then midnight, then his new kernel (just in case you wanted to try a different rom that isn text4 later)

Sent from my baked and emotionless SPH-D700
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
You can view a video preview and explanation of midNIGHT ROM v2.4 EXT4 (Dual) at my blog. Click the link and then go to the "Android Development" page at the top.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I'm using Dameon87s kernel in the ROM already... :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Guys the new kernel is included in the new v2.4 rom. I don't believe you will need to flash the kernel itself.....Cause it's in the rom already....
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
So this ROM doesnt have any keyboard?? No swype or anything! WTF?? lol I guess Ill just have to get it some other way. Might wanna look into that OP. No virtual keypad whatsoever.

Edit: So I am not able to flash ROMs that are not Ext4??
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
These steps worked for me. Check out this youtube video. It may help

http://youtu.be/0MFQJpgVqeU?hd=1
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
it has the gingerbread keyboard, and here is the apk for swype that came from another 2.2 rom, not a hacked swype or anything so it should be ok here. Just put on SD and install using astro or whatever.

Seperate question, if i need to have work done on phone at sprint can i just odin back to 2.1 and not have to worry about ext4 being there still or screwing anything up? Itll be just like it never happened?
[Epic 4G Android Development] ericizzy1:
Was anyone able to find where to get the live wallpaper that the op has in the video in his blog? Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
Liquid physics, its in the market for $0.99
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
i found some pretty simple instructions and i installed ext4 without any problems.

you don't even have to deal with quantum rom.

http://forum.androidcentral.com/epic-4g-roms-hacks/51423-epic-lag-fix-rfs-ext4-conversion.html

On step 3a don't download quantum rom but download the new midnight rom in it's place. and flash when instructed to flash quantum rom.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
It's also on this site for free.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9910221#post9910221
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
do you know if i have an issue that i must go back to 2.1 that odin will just overwrite everything and there wont be any traces?
[Epic 4G Android Development] kinglegz:
if i already have ext4 using 2.3 do i have to install onezip again or just flash 2.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] kgbcapthowdy:
just flash 2.4, what i did and works fine
[Epic 4G Android Development] Neptune5k:
I'm done talking today, you've been setting me straight all afternoon...

Happy New Year's Everyone!
[Epic 4G Android Development] capitaltpt:
If I already have 2.3 with EXT4, is there really any reason to update to 2.4 right now? It doesn't really seem to offer anything unless you don't want EXT4