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[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
I've read its to do with unicode text... and if you can find a way to turn it off it should stop... however, it is the special characters I believe.
[Desire Android Development] dsymbol:
^ What he said!

same here. I have that same issue when using vietnamese font.

it's the special characters that you use. 1 of Those special characters is equivalent to 20 or 30 (or more I dont know) of normal alphabet character.
[Desire Android Development] drakohla:
Just testing the second release of GV 2.8.

LED notifications work now with missed calls, missed emails and SMS

But no LED notification with misssed appointments.
[Desire Android Development] xepap:
Latest Market version

Hi,

just returned to this ROM after tried a couple of others the past months.

How do I get the latest Market version with this ROM?

Hoped I would find it in Villain Setup, but I didn't.

Thanks in advance!
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
welcome bk to gingervillain :)
[Desire Android Development] dneill2006:
Is everything working fine with the newest version of 2.8?
[Desire Android Development] xatou:
What about Gingerbread Ruu that is available today for a better version of ginger villain rom?
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
It does (:
[Desire Android Development] millomonk:
I dared to install 2.8 and everything seems fine. But when i try to connect my bluetooth headphone the desire suddenly rebooted. Tried several times with the same result. Now back on 2.7. Works fine again
[Desire Android Development] emirhan87:
there you go and welcome back! :)
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
2.8 v2: gmail led notification doesn't work.
[Desire Android Development] azz_kikr:
yes it works.... read richards notes...

Manu kernel needs to be fixed, it works fine when using the kernels in villansetup..
[Desire Android Development] amir88:
Whats so new about GV 2.8 that all of you guys are trying the beta version ?

When the final version comes out ?
[Desire Android Development] emirhan87:
got itchy fingers for GV2.8 :)

decided to take a fresh start and do a full wipe, clean flash, install only necessary apps and flash only necessary scripts. my desire needs some freshness anyway. haven't wiped since DeFroST. :)
[Desire Android Development] botellito:
i installed latest gv 2.8 with the 2.8 kernel in the villainsetup. when io receive a sms when screen is off, red led is not working...
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
Reflashed to 2.7 again, handcent's notification doesn't work anymore...
[Desire Android Development] decat:
I went back from 2.8 to 2.7, this due to a serious battery drain.

After reading about the Manu kernel I flashed 2.8 again + the Manu kernel.

Battery drain remains the same.

Went to sleep with +60% and woke up with 18% everything switched off.

Back to 2.7 for now.

btw; my gps issue remains unsolved in 2.8.

GPS gets a fix for a couple of seconds and drops afterwards.

Sometimes it works flawlessly, I don't get it. :confused:

Anyhow I'll be waiting for the official 2.8 :cool:
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
On 2.7 now - low battery led is broken as well... How should I fix it?
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
Crazy option: pull gps.bravo.so from first leaked Desire's 2.3 firmware and put it into /system/lib/hw with permissions properly configured.
[Desire Android Development] dsymbol:
I'm on GV 2.7 & my kernel version is 2.6.38.4-defrost-bravo+trip@trip-laptop #872.

Should I update the kernel with 2.7 HAVS 1113Mhz + CFS (900mV minimum) from Villain Setup, or leave the phone alone?

Thanks for any input.

D
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
I take it you have not changed the kernel before? The standard kernel with the Rom is 2.2 SVS 1113-cfs. So you can always flash back to that one if you need to..

If you haven't used havs before, you can give it a try but it may be unstable. Some phones can run havs, some can't. All chipsets are different..

Again with the 900mV this is undervolting, which can caused a lot of instability. If your phone can not take 900mV it would constantly reboot.

My voltages go down to 875mV, but my phone can handle it.

Basically, you can give it a try, but have.the standard SVS (no undervolting) kernel to hand incase you need to flash it back to get the phone to boot.. :)
[Desire Android Development] decat:
So I do this by opening the zip, extract the zip and put it in the other zip file?

I already tried something like this and I failed. :(
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
With the correct update-script or updater-script. I'm trying to download the leaked .zip (its taking a long time). I will put what fatspirit has said, but you cannot hold me resposbile. All i'm doing is what he said! If you want it that is...

EDIT, You're welcome to try this. I pulled the gps.bravo.so from the leaked 2.3 for desire. I placed in in an update.zip, I changed the updater-script (compatible with newer recovery), added the permission in the .zip (that bit i'm not too sure about....), packed it up and signed it...

PLEASE NANDROID FIRST. I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS AND DONT KNOW WHAT IT WILL DO! ;)

I have not flashed it on my phone, nor plan to. This was for decat above!
[Desire Android Development] decat:
I'm made a NAND backup three days ago, when flashing 2.8.

Going to flash this file now. Let's hope it will work.

I'll test it when I drive back home after work this evening.

THANKS a lot!

edit: flashing went OK.

Now I still need to test.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
All it does is replace the gps.bravo.so file in system/lib/hw..

To be brutally honest, I don't think it will make any difference. Fatspirit said its a crazy shot too...
[Desire Android Development] derlotse:
Now 2 days on GV 2.8 with svs-cfs Kernel 2.8.

it consumes defenetly more energy!

todays log:

disconnected from charger about 7.30 am, now, 6pm it is at 55%:

- 40 minutes continuous use in the underground

- 20 to 30 minutes use since then, wifi and 2g/3g+data always on (as usual), 3 minutes phone call

the battery usage reports only 47% display, (12% wlan, 10% radio standby, 9% calls, 8% hibernate) - after similar use it used to be 75% (+-10%) display at GV 2.7.

so for me this means that the radio-related parts seem to eat up ~ double the energy compared to before.

current widget analysis would be nice but since i have no log from 2.7..

setup 2.8 vs. 2.7:

-same radio and ril as on 2.7 but i changed the kernel

(used ManU 1.4 AXI-SVS-CFS then..

tried Manu 1.4 on GV 2.8 and if felt also like higher battery usage but i changed due to the enhanced LED problem)
[Desire Android Development] acolwill:
I've had the intermittent fault with GPS for quite some time now myself

Admittedly, the only GPS based application I run on my Desire is EZCam (speed camera tracking). It is still annoying having to quit and reload the application because of a **** bug somewhere.
[Desire Android Development] acolwill:
I'll give it some testing, however, due to the sporadic nature of my own GPS issue... It may take some time :)
[Desire Android Development] topcaser:
How can I see if I have flashed havs Kernel? The number stays the same
[Desire Android Development] milkpowder:
Battery life on 2.8 is good, but stability if flashed without a full wipe is questionable. I've had to do three battery pulls since flashing on 2.8 yesterday. A full wipe is therefore recommended IMHO, more so than previous updates.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
well if you cant remember you flash it again ;)

Seriously though, that seems to be the only way to tell, then remember that you flashed it! :)
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
I believe there are some new features in Android 2.3.5 - which this update updates to! :)
[Desire Android Development] dsymbol:
Hi mattmanwrx,

I'm a newbie hehe & you're correct. I've never changed kernel before.

I dont see the Kernel 2.2 SVS 1113-cfs in villain setup.

i guess i should leave the phone alone & wait for GV 2.8 huh :-)
[Desire Android Development] decat:
I'm also using it for a mobile speed trap locator, gps based.

Quiting and rebooting the application doesn't solve the problem here.

I must admit that if the problem occurs booting up the app 'GPS test' solves the problem half of the time. The other half of the time I need to reboot the phone, otherwise it won't work at all.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
no no, play around... its how i got to where i am today!

http://xda.richardtrip.org/ is richards website for downloads. Navigate to Ginger (here is where everyone is getting GV2.8 from), and then navigate to kernels... 2.2 is now an older kernel. I use the Manu kernel found on the xda forum!
[Desire Android Development] DonHuan:
Here it is! ;)
[Desire Android Development] decat:
I just drove home and and I got an instant gps fix.

This also could have been one of the few times like it did work before.

I'm curious for the next couple of days.

Will keep you posted for sure.

Thanks again
[Desire Android Development] xatou:
Which kernel is the best for battery life?
[Desire Android Development] Sleehond:
I'm using:

Rom: GingerVillain 2.8 (Android 2.3.5)

Radio: 5.17.05.23

Kernal: 2.6.35.13-ManU-2.1.1 GB-HAVS-AXI-128-CFS

Gives me a great battery life i must say :D
[Desire Android Development] topcaser:
Where did you get the Many kernel and is it compatible with 2.7?
[Desire Android Development] xatou:
Where could i find it?
[Desire Android Development] decat:
6 posts back :)
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
do you experience any problems using the lastest radio? does it work better with gv 2.8 than the old radio versions|?
[Desire Android Development] Sleehond:
No problems with the latest radio combined with GV2.8 and this kernal i have Posted. For me, everything is working well :-) i found this kernal somewhere in the manu topic itself.

So yes, I can recommend this combination. Althougt I cannot promise anything ;-)

Also worked on 2.7 for me!
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
im going to test the 5.17.05.08 with manu kernel on gv . then gonna test the lastest radio which you claim to giv u a good battery life.

also im having this problem where after a phone call my screen locks. and sumtimes it doesnt. anyone noticed this?
[Desire Android Development] decat:
Crazy option seems to be good and working option.

Thanks!

I tried it several times today and yesterday and every attempt I had an immediate and remaining GPS fix. This seems to have solved my problem.

I hope it will remain this way.

Thanks a bunch you two.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
We'll have to see what acolwill has to say about it.. :)
[Desire Android Development] SKRUTZ:
Sorry guys,

How can i uninstall the messaging application from Ginger Villain 2.7 because

i have installed the handcent SMS to fix the problem with the 160 characters.

The problem solved with handcent but when i receive a text message both apps notify me.

So i want to leave only the handcent.If anyone knows how to uninstall the default messaging app please tell me.

Thanks for your time.

(Sorry for my English).
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Very easy if you are soff... just go to root explorer. System / app / mms.apk / long hold, delete... it may cause unwanted problems, but doubt it will.

If you are not s off, I could make a script to delete it, maybe.. ;)
[Desire Android Development] SKRUTZ:
Thank you Mat.

I am s-off so i will do it but what kind of unwanted problems may caused?

Can i disable messaging app with a different method so if i want in the future to enable again the messaging app?
[Desire Android Development] Large Hadron:
Can't you just disable notifications in the included messaging app? Then just use handcent - it's what I do.
[Desire Android Development] SKRUTZ:
thank you i will do that.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Never thought of that... well done hadron :)
[Desire Android Development] vuolia:
any way to get this rom working with sd-ext4 partition? when I flash data2whatever script (after wipe and fresh instal of rom) I'm stuck at boot...
[Desire Android Development] eldinnie:
No, if you want a desire hd rom look in the appropriate forum
[Desire Android Development] kalaz:
Hi... Great ROM ... I have 3 comments:

- While using WiFi I loose too much battery ... in 30 minutes I lost around 35% , but after closing WiFi and sync I lost around 5% in the whole night "around 8 hours" could this be a Radio problem ?? Im using 32.49.00.32H_5.11.05.27 btw

- Can you add Fast reboot in the next version ...normal reboot takes long time for me

- Can you add this agent thing for the browser in the next version too as I am using dolphin now and I do prefer using the default internet browser :)

Thank you mate for the great ROM (Y)
[Desire Android Development] AssassinSvK:
nicopilami --- why you are in desire dev.forum when you using desire HD?

search in desire HD android dev. for custom roms, its not difficult
[Desire Android Development] shokwaav:
go back to your own forum

HTC Desire | GingerVillain | Sent from XDA App
[Desire Android Development] Superchasin:
Dont be too hard to them :p

I feel some jelousyyy? xD jk.
[Desire Android Development] LivingDeadDivision:
Hi there,

Nice work again Richard.

Here too with LED problems, in charge none, 90% sometimes green, and for the rest of notifications green fix led. I tried to change the kernel (maybe a stupid idea?) but same effect.

Anyway very stable, fast and good battery!
[Desire Android Development] kartoffel1212:
Can anybody help me?

Launcher and Browser are a little lagy and rough.
[Desire Android Development] Parastie:
Just want to confirm, bluetooth range is weaker compared to LeeDrOiD. I believe this is a limitation caused by whatever HTC does to bluetooth with sense. Not sure how to fix it.
[Desire Android Development] spymare:
the scrolling speed is just too slow, and when you scroll throught you apps, it bumps, strange to scroll :S i like gingerbread launcher, but i hate the feeling of scrolling with it.
[Desire Android Development] tdumez:
Thanks for the info.

As you suggested I did do a wipe a reinstalled GV and BT worked. Then backed up the BT pairings using Titanium Backup and restored my former GV setup.

Here I restored the BT pairings and I can now perfectly conenct to my carkit

Thanks a lot!
[Desire Android Development] kartoffel1212:
Ya, the same at Oygen RC6. The scrolling feels rough.

Im disappointed from 2.3 :(
[Desire Android Development] Bucci:
I'm using Launcher Pro plus - preferences - Advanced settings - app drawer opening speed set to 7, screen previews - 7 (both original 5) minimum scrolling speet original 50 - set to 80

Spare parts - window animations and transition animations set both to Fast (instead of Normal)

And scrolling works perfect :-)
[Desire Android Development] jbozic1:
For me it works good with zeam launcher
[Desire Android Development] Bucci:
it's without password

If someone will have any idea how to "instal" CMparts.apk or if know how to add Gingerbread standard battery icon with percents - I'll be very happy
[Desire Android Development] kartoffel1212:
Right, i know you solution but it cant fix the generell scrolling feel at the Browser
[Desire Android Development] bharathgdk:
Quadrant test doesnt show videos... and battery LED does glow when phone is switched off ... but NO LED when phone z running
[Desire Android Development] kartoffel1212:
Quadrant isnt 2.3 ready
[Desire Android Development] mr_lizard:
Try installing LauncherPro from the android store. Not sure why the stock launcher is so laggy but this one sped things up for me nicely.
[Desire Android Development] acef16pilot:
Awesome rom, running really fast, anyone had any trouble with the charge indicator when powered on? I charged it and the light is off the whole time and only goes green when the screen is locked even if phone isn't fully charged.
[Desire Android Development] kartoffel1212:
again.... Browser is lagy too
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Ext4 works fine... its prob the data2we script... prob best to talk to ppl using the script...
[Desire Android Development] vuolia:
can u PM me with link to script which works with GV 2.7 and kernel version 2.7?

Thanks.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
No, I don't use data2we... I meant ask in the data2we thread about gingervillain and data2we...
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
anyone know whether this radio works well with gv ..32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2?

i have heard this radio gives super battery life
[Desire Android Development] DonHuan:
I use it and don't have any problems with it. :)
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
does your camera work properly? any specific reason y u use this radio? hows your battery life?
[Desire Android Development] :
Why is the 2.8 still not finally published? What are the major bugs?
[Desire Android Development] DonHuan:
Camera works perfectly both photo&video. I use it because it's a stock radio on my device and I don't see any reason to change it... Battery seems to be OK... :rolleyes: About 3% per night with mobile network ON and mobile data OFF.
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
thanks for your feedback on the radio. ill give it a go . thanks.

anyone else using this radio could they give me their feedback on this radio?

btw thanks matt for the update on blufrost theme which fixes the spare parts .
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Test to find.out... ;) serisouly though... I think it is just led not responding on manu kernel. Some say batt drain... I haven't tested it yet...

No problem, I think it took away the text selection though... :( I just noticed it...
[Desire Android Development] lexxa:
Easiest way is to type uname -a
[Desire Android Development] giftzwerg123:
Does GV 2.8 fit in cm7r2 hboot? Sorry i cant find a post with this info.
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
yh it does.
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
Today I've found that notification switches are gone ()-8 On the other side, I wasn't using them much (:
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
The status bar widget type thing? Were changing themes with theme chooser? If so, just reboot... :)
[Desire Android Development] richardtrip:
Update:

Version 2.8:

Update to 2.3.5 (Thanks to CM)

Integrated Kick Ass Kernel Tweaks (Thanks to zeppelinrox)

Updated Gmail

Fixed gps problem (new lib)

Second uploaded version fixed reboot/led and screenshot problem

Kernel update to fix led problem (ManU needs an update).

GPS problem should be fixed now (or i will get lost in the next 2 week vacation).

Hope you can do without any updates for some time :-)
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Thank you. Have a nice holiday mate :)
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
thanks for the update. :)

enjoy ur vacation..
[Desire Android Development] vofh:
Have a great holiday Richard, you deserve it and that I'm sure we all agree :)
[Desire Android Development] vofh:
mattmanwrx is the BlueFrost + Hoolms CirclesMod updated for GV 2.8 I love that mod and don't want to update to 2.8 until that mod is available :)
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
I will do tomorrow for you :)
[Desire Android Development] fatspirit:
Already have come to this, but thanks anyway (:
[Desire Android Development] toinux:
No led notification for the agenda. Am i alone ?
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Which kernel are you using?
[Desire Android Development] toinux:
The one by default @1113Mhz and interactiveX scheduler
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Hmmm, strange.. I guess we might have to wait for Richard in 2 weeks..
[Desire Android Development] hello247:
led notifications now work but it seems to flash slower. is it for me only or anyone else experience that.
[Desire Android Development] ranasrule:
still the same problem for me with GV 2.8....starts up seems to be doing something since CPU usage is at 100 then reboots to GV boot screen....rinse lather repeat
[Desire Android Development] dsymbol:
woohoo! finally.

Which radio & kernel should I be using with GV2.8 please?

Thanks,

D

p.s. Please enjoy your vacation Richard, & thanks!
[Desire Android Development] mistake37:
Just try out and see which combination is best for your device. Btw, i am using 05.23 radio and ManU HAVS CFS kernel :)
[Desire Android Development] dsymbol:
Thanks!

edit: a reboot seems to fix it.
[Desire Android Development] :
Updated to gv 2.8 ... Cant connect to any Wifi access point :(

Doesnt even find the access point which is about 2 meters away. No problems with 2.7, rebooted phone and router many times. Nothing helps!
[Desire Android Development] botellito:
Had the same problem. Deactivating and reactivating wifi in the Setup solved my problem
[Desire Android Development] lexxa:
Have a great vacation. Thx for the update
[Desire Android Development] millomonk:
How about Bluetooth a2dp? Does it work without instant reboot on device connection? Has anybody any experiences?

Regards
[Desire Android Development] 123xdagsm:
Hi Richard Trip

If support villain 2.8 of partition EX4?
[Desire Android Development] zetxx:
uep, it is :)
[Desire Android Development] vuolia:
Is it built in feature or requires specific script? On 2.7 I couldnt use my ext4 partition...
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
It's built in. Any ext partition will work. If it didn't work properly I'd suggest making it again with a reputable program like gparted..

Someone else mentioned about data2we not working though, if that is what you are going to use it for.
[Desire Android Development] Marsbar:
GPS working properly for the first time in about two months - brilliant!

I had slight issue with Bluetooth carkit - it wouldn't connect - but clearing the kit's memory and re-pairing seemed to solve it.

Thanks as always for your efforts!
[Desire Android Development] vuolia:
It was me who mentioned it ^^ I partitioned my SD card via clockworkmod recovery. Lets give a try...
[Desire Android Development] charliebigpot:
I stream most of my music, so this is what I found out:

This doesn't work, reboot:

3G on --> BT on --> Connect BT headset to mobile

But this does:

3G off --> BT on --> Connect BT headset to mobile --> 3G on

On the other hand I'm having troubles with Orbot (for Pandora), it works only 1time out of 10 and when it does it takes ages to start.. didn't have this issue with other roms. Help anyone?

Tack!

Charlie
[Desire Android Development] samy.3660:
Is there anyway to remove titanium backup???
[Desire Android Development] Beso:
Who would like to remove Titanium backup? :)
[Desire Android Development] ssauger:
Open the zip after download (you dont need to extract), navigate to /system/app and delete the titanium apk. Now flash the rom. Or when rom is just running, delete the titanium apk with rootexplorer in also in System/app.
[Desire Android Development] neekos:
Hi.

I just rooted my Desire (finally!!) and I'm looking for a Rom to load. I haven't partitioned my SD card and was wondering if I need to do that to use this ROM? Also, when doing the partitioning, will it definitely leave the current data on my SD card unaffected?

Appreciate your help guys.
[Desire Android Development] noobandroid:
welcome to your fist choice for first ROM, GV, now to answer u

1. u need to partition ur SD to SD+Ext(keep it under 2gb at best) as we use a2sd+

2. to partition, u need to format ur card, and u know what that means @@
[Desire Android Development] ssauger:
Thats not correct in any case. If you use gparted under a linux distro you can make ext partition without data lost. But for savety backup your content from your card.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
As you say, do make a backup of the SD contents...

Even gparted says it may erase data, but I have made an ext without it losing data (on an old SD card, not.my current.one).
[Desire Android Development] neekos:
Thanks guys. You've been really helpful. I've got a bootable disk I created with GParted so I will backup my main data and give it a go later. I'll go for 500MB for now.

Thanks again.
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
I created a TB_removal.zip which has been said to work. Just removes TB from internal for use with the prokey.. I think it is in this thread... if not it was pm.. I can upload it.if.you want..

EDIT: ATTACHED...