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[Epic 4G Android Development] ericizzy1:
anyone has any midnight theme running on midnight 2.3? can seem to do anything when i flash the theme from the second post

edit: had to boot to cm 2.5.1.2
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
New video tutorial showing how to install ext4 and midNIGHT 2.4 without using a computer and command prompt. Sorry about the focus on the video, couldn't get my Flip to do it. Thanks to dameon for the flashable .zip!

http://youtu.be/77-PYDtETxQ?hd=1

Text instructions (thanks Koadic!)

You need 4 things copied to your sdcard...

1. Prepare.zip (located inside the OneClickEXT4.v1.3.zip)

2. EXT4-Formatter.zip

3. Supported Rom.zip of choice

4. Most recent EXT4 kernel.zip

Then...

1. Boot to CWM 2.5.1.0

2. Flash prepare.zip

3. Inside CWM, go to Advanced->Reboot Recovery (should take you to 2.5.1.2)

4. Flash EXT4-Formatter.zip

5. Flash your desired Rom

6. Flash EXT kernel

7. Reboot
[Epic 4G Android Development] blspyro:
how is this rom compared to EE i've been on EE pretty much since i got my epic however this rom has EXT4 and my biggest thing is speed which EXT4 has provided.....has anybody made the switch from EE to this rom if so do you miss EE or have you found this better?

PyRo
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dante of the Inferno:
I tried installing the downloaded .apk with Root Explorer, and it SEEMS to have installed (as far as the ROM is recognizing it), but it doesn't actually load in any of the keyboard applications. Only the Gingerbread keyboard shows up in Search, Gmail, Messaging, you name it. Anyone else have this issue (or a fix for it)?
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
Go to 'settings', 'locale and text', uncheck 'MTM Gingerbread' (verify that Swype is enabled).
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dante of the Inferno:
Thanks for the quick response. Runs great.
[Epic 4G Android Development] wjsmaggle:
I just installed this rom last night for the first time and let me tell you I am in love with it! It is absolutely my most favorite rom I've ever used. OP, you've done some amazing work. I did notice one bug that I've been able to reproduce on two different Epics now so I hope it's not just on my end. Whenever I try to save a picture from the browser it force closes and doesn't download. Not a huge deal but I thought I'd point it out.

In an unrelated note I'll be keeping you and your family in my prayers! Happy New Year!
[Epic 4G Android Development] boctok:
I was all :D after installing 2.4 and Pandora worked.

Then I was :confused: when I tried to run it the second time and got this error:

Unexpected HTTP error occurred code: 417 while StartupAsyncTask.

I uninstalled Pandora and reinstalled, but I'm :( because the error won't go away.

Any ideas?

Hmm. Works only when wifi is off. I could have sworn that it used to work over wifi.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Toast95135:
I'm sorry of this is a stupid question, but I did search.

Can I flash the Gingerbread theme over this rom? It doesn't say it's deodexed, and I like my theme :o

edit: I really like the pure black notification bar but I'm downloading the new version now and gonna swap to EXT4
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Well I just made the transition from EE to this and to be honest... I do not miss EE at all. I am glad I made the switch. Although EE did come with all the stock look and feel which I loved, this ROM is not far from that. I have pretty much found all the apks and themes that I need to make this ROM look and feel the way I want it to. I have the Ext4 mod and I also have the Midnight theme and this ROM flies. If you are wanting to make the switch I would say do it. You wont be sorry that you did. Not sure if this means anything but Quadrant on this with Ext is up in the 1550's. I really dont know what that means but I hear ppl talking about it. This ROM is great in my opinion.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
How to install EXT4 on a rooted DK28 ROM in 3 steps…….

Things you will need to do prior:

You need to pre-root with the one click root w/ clockwork redirect

Copy the midNIGHT v2.4 ROM over to your SD card. Make sure you have the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder on your desktop. The files are found here

3 EASY STEPS

1) Boot into clock work and flash the midnight v2.4 ROM

2) Once completed back out to the main menu in clockwork and scroll down to advanced and select “reboot Recovery” and plug the usb cable into the phone.

3) Once your back into the “New” Recovery v2.5.1.2 run the “install-ext4” found inside the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder (That’s on your computer) and wait 3-5 minutes for it to complete then reflash the midNIGHT ROM

That’s it. You can download Quadrant from the market. Run it and see your new score.

Before you doubt this procedure try it for yourself. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.
[Epic 4G Android Development] huytrang90:
ha..ha.. i'm going to be the first to try your new 'science' on the last few min of the year. will be posted soon..

current Bonsai. trying out Midnite 1st time with EXT4
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
It seems to be the easiest way to get this thing installed. Let me know how it goes.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jimmy2442:
i done that method coming from EE and the one click process got stuck, i posted it in the EXT4 thread, i suspect my phone or somethin wierd, i don't think it was your instructions
[Epic 4G Android Development] huytrang90:
This method works.!!!

I already have Bonsai 1.0.4. I wiped data, cache, and dalvik at the first time before flashing Midnite. After that, every step is just as mentioned.

AWESOME.. Thank you. i'm going to try to restore via Titanium now.
[Epic 4G Android Development] huytrang90:
something must be wrong with my Titanium restore. No more sound.

I actually did not check for sound after flash either.. hopefully it is something that i did.

Updated: after reboot (2nd after restore) and launch music/winamp again, then works
[Epic 4G Android Development] siphuyoda:
I just flashed 2.4, and I'm getting an Email FC everytime I boot up. I'm on the EXT4 file system if that helps any.

Any ideas on why and if there's a quick fix?
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Wipe the email application cache. Setting......applications.....manage applications
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Guys I had an email request and while I can't handle requests typically for custom versions I feel this one might be useful to many people. I will be releasing a midNIGHT ROM v2.4 EXT4 dual (naked edition).....

I have removed most everything but the basics. This version will include the following:

Dual RFS/EXT4 support

Calc

Calendar

Camera

Clock

Contacts

Email

Gallery

Browser

Market

Mms

Music

Phone

Setting

Hotspot

Superuser

Task manager

Video

That's pretty stripped down. You will have the stock launcher. I can reduce it further but hotspot and task manager are permanent residents...

I post it in the morning.......

Happy New Year
[Epic 4G Android Development] bubby323:
I'm running version 2.2 with ext4 support, and I'm leaning on 14 hours here and I've only lost 25% battery life, I have 75% of my battery left. ^.^ omg. That is the best battery life I've ever experienced on an epic. I just got my replacment with a new battery didn't calibrate it or anything and installed ext4 and this. All I can say is wow. I can't thank you enough for this bro.(;
[Epic 4G Android Development] bubby323:
When I shutdown my phone and plug in the charger it only displays the one image of the blank battery with the spinning circle, I'm not sure why.
[Epic 4G Android Development] siphuyoda:
That worked. Thanks! :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
I believe that was a known issue with the first 2 versions of dameon's kernel. The latest version should fix that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ml0601:
i downloade dthe latest rom v2.4 ext4 and followed your directions to (i think ) the letter. everything came up fine but did not have the midnight theme so i downloaded the zips and tried to install via clockwork but cannot . as it starts to install at copying files , i get a E:failure at line 3. this happens when i try to install any zips. When i initially flash the rom from clockwork it installed fine but now i cant install anything. this is second time it does this because i did once berfore with same problem so i odin'd back to stock then rerooted and did again. Any help would be great... in about phone everything i think looks fine

Firmware : 2.2.1, baseband :s:d700.0.5s.dk28, kernal: 2.6.32.9, and build: midnight v2.4 ext4 (dual)
[Epic 4G Android Development] atsim:
sorry if I missed this anywhere in the thread,but I always get a fc.when I try and save a file useing the stock browser,anyone else have this issue?
[Epic 4G Android Development] ml0601:
i think i figured it out. i forgot to drop the 2 zip files from the oneclickext4.v1.3 file to my card. once i did that everything worked fine installing theme but still cannot install swype.zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Yeah i have no idea. I think it has to do with the battery mod. Also the battery icon in the status bar disappears when you plug it in. The stock framework works ok but a custom theme has problems. I heard it was kernel related nut I have the latest kernel released I believe. I'm at a loss...
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Everything needs to be flashed form the new recovery. Use quickboot to get into the new recovery....
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
Hapy New Years to everyone!!!

Question: Curently I have ver 2.2 and I would like to flash midNIGHT 2.3 on my phone without wiping everything. Could I do the following :

Download 2.3 to SD card

Wipe only cash and dalvik

Flash 2.3

Profit

Does this sound ok?

Thanks everyone!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
How to install EXT4 on a rooted DK28 ROM in 3 steps…….

Things you will need to do prior:

You need to pre-root with the one click root w/ clockwork redirect

Copy the midNIGHT v2.4 ROM over to your SD card. Make sure you have the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder on your desktop. The files are found here

3 EASY STEPS

1) Boot into clock work and flash the midnight v2.4 ROM

2) Once completed back out to the main menu in clockwork and scroll down to advanced and select “reboot Recovery” and plug the usb cable into the phone.

3) Once your back into the “New” Recovery v2.5.1.2 run the “install-ext4” found inside the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder (That’s on your computer) and wait 3-5 minutes for it to complete then reflash the midNIGHT ROM

That’s it. You can download Quadrant from the market. Run it and see your new score.

Before you doubt this procedure try it for yourself. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.

Let me explain why this works. The prepare zip is the means by which you install the new recovery. That's all it does. They new recovery is already included in my rom. Flashing the ext4 kernel is doing just that flashing the kernel. My rom already has that included as well. So by flashing the ROM first you have installed the REcovery(prepared zip) and the new kernel (KERN-DK28EXT4) all in one motion. Then all that's left is to plug in and run the install bat. It's really mush easier this way. I was aiming to make it accessible to more people with different experience levels.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I released a new version for those who like to run things really thin..This is any alternate version not a replacement...This was per request.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Please confirm if possible:

1. 2.4EXT4 Dual naked requires you to also flash the kernel before rebooting

2. 2.4EXT4 (DUAL) already had kernel so just flash rom and reboot

EDIT: I should have read further before posting. Would it hurt anything if you flashed the kernel even if it was included in the rom? Loved the AOSP Email, any chance of making available again at some point.
[Epic 4G Android Development] blspyro:
i have made the switch from EE to midnight and i can barely notice the difference unless EE becomes more supported instead of what seems to be less and less.You have yourself another downloader.I had been having problems installing EXT4 but with your help i have finally done so and Quadrant score ranges from 1512-1693 are you using a lag hack or is that the sheer power of EXT4....RL SQL benchmark went from 41.5 sec to 39.6.only thing that doesnt seem to be faster in linpack i am getting 14.00 and 13.9's which was the same as before.Thank you for EXT4 and making my epic even more awesome.

PyRo
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
nope. its just not necessary....
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Thanks. Yeah its the ext4. Dameon87 did an amazing thing for us all.
[Epic 4G Android Development] I EnFamouz I:
Thnx for the naked edition dude and a huge thanks for bringing this to xda and helping our community out.
[Epic 4G Android Development] blspyro:
i am curious as to why the gingerbread theme i have wont install.....is this an incompabtible issue with EXT4? if so is their a current gingerbread theme that should work with this rom?

PyRo
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Flash the midnight 2.0 theme. Its sweet
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Someone please clarify. Do you have to flash kernel with 2.4ext4 dual

got it now. sorry for confusion. i have heard both flash kernel and don't flash kernel.
[Epic 4G Android Development] DiGi760:
Quadrant places too much emphasis on i/o speed. Ext4 should respond quicker than rfs and your quadrant score jumps more than it should. There have been other "lag fixes" that similarly boost the quadrant score with no real change to how fast the phone works. It is fun to see such a large leap when you use quadrant, but quadrant standard is broken and shouldn't be considered a good benchmark.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I agree to an extent. Te EXT4 is a very real fix. It is a real world performance boost. The other lag fixes tricked quadrant basically you are correct. That said the EXT4 is the true lagfix. But it basically is just a much more efficient format the the crappy RFS. Take quadrant with a grain of salt but this fix is a TRUE turbo boost for the epic.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
For some reason some themes aren't working. FOr example, my themes stills work but the battery gauge disappears when it's plug in and charging. It has something to do with the kernel and I'm sure it will get worked out. But for now it will be hit and miss.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
How to install EXT4 on a rooted DK28 ROM in 3 steps…….

Things you will need to do prior:

You need to pre-root with the one click root w/ clockwork redirect

Copy the midNIGHT v2.4 ROM over to your SD card. Make sure you have the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder on your desktop. The files are found here

3 EASY STEPS

1) Boot into clock work and flash the midnight v2.4 ROM

2) Once completed back out to the main menu in clockwork and scroll down to advanced and select “reboot Recovery” and plug the usb cable into the phone.

3) Once your back into the “New” Recovery v2.5.1.2 run the “install-ext4” found inside the OneClickEXT4.v1.3 folder (That’s on your computer) and wait 3-5 minutes for it to complete then reflash the midNIGHT ROM

That’s it. You can download Quadrant from the market. Run it and see your new score.

Before you doubt this procedure try it for yourself. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best.

Let me explain why this works. The prepare zip is the means by which you install the new recovery. That's all it does. The new recovery is already included in my rom. Flashing the KERN-DK28EXT4 is doing just that flashing the kernel. My rom already has that included as well. So by flashing the ROM first you have installed the Recovery(prepared zip) and the new kernel (KERN-DK28EXT4) all in one motion. Then all that's left is to plug in and run the install bat. It's really mush easier this way. I was aiming to make it accessible to more people with different experience levels.

No you do not have to flash the kernel if you are flashing v2.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] TheBurgh:
Thanks. Heard conflicting stories. Already running 2.3ext4 just wanted to update to your 2.4
[Epic 4G Android Development] ericizzy1:
hi, thanks for a great rom, any idea where can i get google apps that will work with your naked rom? thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] carlosaf1020:
Which themes work on 2.4 cause midnight theme v2.1 didn't work n I did it with the new recovery ok another question once you do the ext4 on the computer do you always have to do it Everytime u flash a supported rom?
[Epic 4G Android Development] thizzmaster:
I loved your app, the only thing i didnt like is that sywpe was removed. it made typing on my phone so easy. if you plan on putting it back or just putting an update.zip for it then im hooked! btw your quadrant ext4 scores are higher than qr 2.5 for some reason.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Here you go please try this and let me know
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
ext4 is only a 1 time install. Then you flash ext4 supported roms from the new recovery as usual. You would only have to redo the ext4 install after switching phones or odining back to stock.

As far as the themes go I just don't have the answer right now. I believe it's like that across the board for ext4 right now. I have heard it's kernel related and that goes well above my ability at this time. Give it some time and see what happens....;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] carlosaf1020:
Ok np im happy either way ..man the best part of android are roms like this. :-) thank you
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
Any answer to this?

Sent from my Epic 4G powered by midNIGHT 2.2 w/ EXT4 ROM
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
Once you have installed the swype update zip that ptfdmedic posted a couple of posts back, you'll have to go to 'settings', 'locale and text' and un-select 'MTM Gingerbread' in order to get the stock keyboard back with working swype. Alternatively (like me) if you use Titanium Backup you could go and freeze the Gingerbread keyboard all together, this will stop it from even being an option.
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
Your naked version of the rom, are you just limiting the default apps installed? or did you clean up system/lib/ and system/app and other areas?

also did you remove OmaDrmConfigService?

I'm just asking cause i'm not sure if i want to jump to 2.4 (naked) being that i'm running a clean 2.3 install.
[Epic 4G Android Development] leatherneck6017:
I'm pretty sure that would work. Just make sure you do it all from recovery v2.5.1.2
[Epic 4G Android Development] cerchiara:
Anyone having audio problems on this rom? Yesterday no sound was coming from my phone in both the ear speaker or the external speaker. Only way to fix it was to reboot the phone. I also been having problems when calling people that if I don't click the speaker button on then off no sound comes in through the phone speaker. Other then that its a great rom. Note I've switched to different roms so I'm pretty sure its not my phone hardware acting up.
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
If you delete libswypecore found in system/lib, you can then just post an apk of swype. The libswypecore file prevents swype from being installed as it's put in place by the manufacturer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] blspyro:
i use quadrant advanced.

PyRo
[Epic 4G Android Development] asapelectric:
My question is can I start at the "3 steps", and follow instructions, or do I have to do the one click re-director thing first? Im running Viper, doesnt that already have CW re-director on it? Sorry if this seems simple, just not sure. I think I got a pretty good handle on the rest of it, just that part is throwing me.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
I don't include swype cause I don't personally use it but it all has been a contributer to the hardware keyboard lag. Quite a few people have pointed out that without swype running the keyboard lag is minimal. If you look back a few posts I attached a zip. Just flash that and it will install swype. The new beta version just cause FC's....
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
Oh i know. i was offering a solution. The reason the new beta doesn't work is because that libswypecore file is still in system/lib. If you remove that file the new beta , or any other version of swype works fine just installing directly from an APK
[Epic 4G Android Development] asapelectric:
Anybody have input?
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
Yes, just start at step 3
[Epic 4G Android Development] 2sslow:
This works great but I did it a little different.

Obviously You need to be Rooted and have clockwork installed first, No need to wipe first as the formatter will wipe everything for you.

You can wipe first if you feel better about it but its not necessary.

1 flashed rom in clockwork

2 backup to main clockwork, go advanced, reboot into recovery, (make sure it 2.5.1.2!).

3 install zip from sd card (EXT4 formatter.zip), Reflash rom, reboot.

This seems simpler as there is no need to use computer, every thing is done in clockwork.

The adb stuff seems to be the majority of the issues people are having, the ability to do it on device seemed easier to me.

IMPORTANT FROM NOW ON IF YOU WISH TO FLASH ANYTHING IN CLOCKWORK YOU MUST bE SURE YOU ARE IN 2.5.1.2, yOU CAN DO THIS EASILY BY USING QUICK REBOOT AND SIMPLY CHOOSING RECOVERY. iF YOU USE THE 3 FINGER METHOD YOU MUST GO ADVANCED AND REBOOT TO RECOVERY FROM THERE.
[Epic 4G Android Development] asapelectric:
So go ahead to clockwork, flash midnight 2.4, after Ive got files ready and follow instructions, from my current DK28 rom?:D
[Epic 4G Android Development] superradrudeboy:
Yes. It's as easy as that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bjaxon:
I am a former Evo user. New to the Epic to give it a run. Just flashed the EXT4 version. So far I love it. :)

Also I'm a regular reader of your blog. I wish you the best with everything. I'm thankful that you can still find the time to contribute here in what I'm sure is little free time. Its much appreciated. My prayers are with you, and your family.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Well I guess I would need more info. I don't believe viper rom supports ext4 yet. So If you want to take advantage of ext4 then you have to do all 3 steps. If you just want to run the midNIGHT rom then you can just flash the rom by itself.

You do however need to be rooted with the clockwork redirect. I believe that viper includes that but you should check with his thread.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Thank you so very much....... :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] ronnyv21:
need voicemail app back

Love the naked version of the ext4 roms, runs super quick! just have two questions

1. Is there anyway to get the voicemail app back?

2. Is there anyway to change the color of the gingerbread keyboard to the stock orange?

Thanks for the awesome rom!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Are you sure that worked? You do have to run the install.bat....Keep in mind that this ROM will run regardless on whether or not EXT4 is installed. To make sure you actually installed correctly run quadrant and see what the score is. If you are running RFS it will be around 600 if you are actually running EXT4 then it will be like 1600.... This is kind of a litmus test.

The only reason I ask is cause people are already confused. Please verify and let me know. Maybe I need to update my instructions... :)

EDIT: I didn't realize he updated the method. Thank you for pointing it out. I'll update the instructions when I get a chance.

Thanks again....
[Epic 4G Android Development] asapelectric:
No, I was wanting to try out ext4 with Midnight. I just knew by reading in the original ext4 thread, that it is different and changes things, trying make sure I understand everything before I just do it. I got it now, thanks.

My score 1493 from Standard Quadrant. Second time 1670.
[Epic 4G Android Development] asapelectric:
This is confirmed, if 1493 is good for Standard Quadrant app. Worked for me.