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[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
I WANTING to release an update today. But anyone thats followed my roms knows me wanting it and me actually releasing are two different things =P

STILL NO CAMCORDER :confused::mad::confused::mad::confused:

Will be updated to 2.3.2 some new wallpapers thanks to Shift. little improvements here and there.

Sorry for the lack of updates will be picking up again shortly. ;)
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
awesomeeeeee!
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Looking forward to testing the update!
[EVO 4G Android Development] makisupa79:
Awesome! Great news.
[EVO 4G Android Development] middlefingeru:
I've seen a lot of post in this thread praising the battery life of this ROM. After flashing this ROM my battery life got worse, around the same performance of my battery before I did the battery calibrating thing which greatly improved my battery life. I did a lot of reading on kernels but I'm a "noob" so some things are still over my head. On page 1 of this thread there is a link for a kernel. Is that the kernel included in this ROM or is it the kernel I'm supposed to flash seperately?

Another thing I noticed is that users with their setup info included seem to vary with the kernels they are using. Am I reading that correctly? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I'm running the Savaged-Zen Kernel and love it. Amazing battery life. It's built off of 2.6.37 so it's among the newest out there.

There are several different versions; SBC/no SBC, BFS/CFS, HAVS etc. So do some reading and if you choose to flash, just flash over this rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] middlefingeru:
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I did some more reading like you suggested and decided to go with the kernel you're using. I just flashed it and the rest is yet to be seen.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
No problem. Also if you haven't already, use SetCPU and use the conservative setting. They have some awesome conservative tweaks. There's also a Savaged-Zen setting in the drop down menu which I'm currently testing.

Anyway, not to hijack the thread here so back on topic.

Salvage Mod rules! :p
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
bump hows it going echo? :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I wonder if android 2.3.2 squashed the messaging bug. Hmm. Can't wait for the update.
[EVO 4G Android Development] locoboi187:
It did. :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] makisupa79:
I got a ton of FCs last night after weeks of no problems. I wiped it all, flashed calukins format all, and reflashed. All is well now.
[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
got a couple people beta testing .9.7 as I type
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
.... gasp! :O

I eagerly await the releasee... specially because theres no other choices.. haha.(wont use cm7)
[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
im glad I waited to release till later tonight. I just got the camcorder working :rolleyes::rolleyes: *sighs*
[EVO 4G Android Development] brokentoaster24:
Excuse me for being a noob but is this rom closer to pure aosp or something like cm?
[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
update! probably the biggest update besides the initial release. Sorry if you have questions but I am exhausted....Ill answer them tomorrow :D:D
[EVO 4G Android Development] BIBUBO BCJ:
I am very interested in this ROM.What's about kernel consistent with this ROM ?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jalexishg:
The best GB rom so far! Only one issue the GPS icon keep blinking even is off, other than that GREAT JOB!
[EVO 4G Android Development] od3llinc:
+1,000,000 This is THE best GB rom. I'll be flashing this shortly. Echoside, I was wondering if you'd be able to help me with something though. The time in the status bar. Can you point me to the .smali file I'd need to edit to get rid of it? I know on Sense, it was under StatusBarPolicy but I can't seem to ever find that on AOSP roms.
[EVO 4G Android Development] southphillysean:
+1 Besides that Fantastic rom
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
What an update! v0.9.7 fixed many issues (almost all) that were in v0.9.6. I want to thank Echoside and the other devs for their hard work.

Here's what I noticed,

First, and I know this is an over used statement here at XDA, but v0.9.7 seems a lot faster/snappier thank the previous. I can confirm the camcorder works. Also the front cam no longer takes pictures upside-down. Charging LEDs fixed, (its nice to have a visual confirmation when charging.) Last, Android 2.3.2 fixed the SMS bug that drove me crazy. A welcomed inclusion.

For additional features, the screen on animation is cool. I barely noticed it at first. I also like the color change to the boot animation.

Now for the issues and things that do not work. I won't mention HDMI and 4G as it's well known and not related to this particular rom. The only issue remaining is GPS still seems a little buggy. However the 'wifi/open maps first' trick seems to help a lot. Note, GPS is an issue across all Gingerbread roms.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
In my opinion Salvage is the closest to pure Gingerbread AOSP available. I really like CM, I used to be a devoted user with CM6. I also tried CM7 but returned to Salvage for several reasons. (Both great roms, just choose your flavor.)

CM adds a lot of tweaks and extra apps that I found myself not using and deleting.
[EVO 4G Android Development] middlefingeru:
First I'd like to say thank you for all your hard work and dedication. I can't compare this to any other GB ROM because once I found this I never looked back because in my opinion it was best ROM I ever flashed. I will be donating generously.

Now a question. Do I just flash this over 9.6 or do I have to do a wipe before flashing?
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
nopeeee. gps fix! see here! IT WORKS!
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Thanks, I'll try that and report back. I'm guess I only have to do this once or every time I flash an updated rom?

Edit: that improves GPS greatly! I want to do further testing before I can call it a definitive work-around.

I turned on GPS, opened maps and got a lock instantly. Tracking also works without a hitch now. I'm seeing improved accuracy (3 meters). Before my location was only accurate within 20 meters. Huge difference! No need to turn on wifi.
[EVO 4G Android Development] middlefingeru:
Do I just flash this over 9.6 or do I have to wipe first?
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I always wipe cache and dalvik. Not sure if it's necessary but it's always good practice.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
And issue I'm still seeing is with location based apps and widgets. For example the News and Weather widget updates weather information fine when GPS is turned on. However it doesn't seem able to find location with 3G towers or wifi alone.

Otherwise I'm scraping the bottom of the barrel trying to find remaining issues with this rom. And that's a good thing. :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
its pretty awesome isnt it? :D
[EVO 4G Android Development] plmiller0905:
I wiped everything and I then got 3 reboots within the past 3 hours.

Sent from my too fast to catch...Evo!
[EVO 4G Android Development] m3xicanprid3:
idk if its an issue but the gps icon keep blinking idk if thats normal o no...
[EVO 4G Android Development] jalai:
the MSL code fix has also worked for me. only thing it didnt lock right out the box, i had to lock thru maps first.

another thing is sometimes while on nav and not routed it sometimes switches from 2d to 3d off and on. while routed it didnt do that. NOTE: i did the fix once and flashed many a roms, since then it still works fine.

all in all GPS fix works on gingerbread!
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
2d/3d is based on if google has the maps. unfortunately... Nothing where i live is 3d. bleh...
[EVO 4G Android Development] Kdragon75:
Request

First Id like to say Thank you for your great AOSP style work!

I do have something of a request. FLAC. I'm coming from the HEROC and it seems most of the ROMs over there will play FLAC files.

I would LOVE to see this supported in you already amazing ROM!

:D
[EVO 4G Android Development] dvirus1023:
Great rom. I have noticed that every once in a while the notification icons lose the green color. Has anyone else noticed this at all.

Does anyone know of any way to get the notification dropdown power controls? Any plans to add these to the rom?
[EVO 4G Android Development] brokentoaster24:
For me this is far more stable than cm7 :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
This is an awesome GB rom. Only problem for me so far is that the gps icon in the notification bar keeps flashing. Gps is off too.
[EVO 4G Android Development] brokentoaster24:
I believe that's also used for location services via wireless networks, maybe
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
Yep. They are only green when you are connected to Google's servers
[EVO 4G Android Development] xjreyes:
Love this ROM so far.. quick question though... How come the screen on/off animation goes away after a while?
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
Are you changing any animation settings?
[EVO 4G Android Development] xjreyes:
I changed it to " Fast " so that might be the problem?
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
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[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
That'll do it. The animation is technically still there, just too fast to properly notice. Changing speed back to normal will fix it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] xjreyes:
Yea got it working now thanks....
[EVO 4G Android Development] 90awdsm:
On every single GB Tom I've tried, I've always had a bug where if I were to send a text message that was long and divided into 2 seperate texts.. the phone would lose all connectivity. I wouldn't be able to make or receive phone calls. I wouldn't be able to hang up a phone call and so forth.

Can someone confirm that sending a long SMS works and still functions properly.

THANK YOU
[EVO 4G Android Development] 90awdsm:
Nope, Still doesnt work. Does anyone know why?

I just sent a 2 message long Text message and like i said, Lost all connectivity and couldnt send, answer, make phone calls or hang up.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Gilbot:
I was waiting for an update to this!

Rom is speedy as hell. I will rock this more and report back.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
Its like that on all GB roms. Its a limitation of CDMA not the rom. Sense automatically split the texts for you. You need to split the texts manually or use Handcent	. There are some settings in handcent that will split the texts automatically for you.
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
Just confirmed that sending a 300 char text worked. Split it fine, sent and received fine.
[EVO 4G Android Development] snandlal:
Yes..long sms works fine here too
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
interesting I'll confirm that it doesn't work on my or my wifes phone. This if a complaint on the evervolv thread as well. Are you using stock messaging app?
[EVO 4G Android Development] 90awdsm:
Yep. Stock messaging App here
[EVO 4G Android Development] ride518:
just an FYI, wi-fi hotspot is fully functional now. fantastic rom. thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] apheonixboy:
Where do I get the hacked Sprints Hotspots apk?

Sent from my all Black and Red EVO!
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
No need. Tethering is built into android. Look in your settings to activate it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] apheonixboy:
Ok. Thanks. Just found that out.

And one more thing... I suddenly saw the Cyan Wimax light blink out of nowhere...

Is there any way I can make the Wimax Notifier apk work?

Handcent SMS wont use my LED to notify me when I get a text. I wanna use the wimax leds that wimax Notifier enables me to use... problem is I can't enable it... :/

Sent from my all Black and Red EVO!
[EVO 4G Android Development] panamakid:
w0w this is a fast rom. Think it'll be complicated to get 4g running on this smoothness ?

kinda like the alpha 4g for gingerbread thats out there? it works nice, but the rom was kinda choppy on my end atleast.
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
Original kernel?

I just played around with savaged-zen kernels .4 and .5, but the phone would reboot half the times I tried to wake it. Battery life seemed great even with the constant reboots though (the reboots seem like a problem specific to my phone). Anyone have a link to the original kernel used in salvage-mod? Or have insight into why my phone keeps rebooting with savaged-zen?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
wifi:sleep:never?
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
In time, yes. Since its still early and wimax introduces a few bugs already we will wait a bit longer :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
I think that worked! No reboots for past few hours.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
Hey Echo, any chance of making notification bar transparency optional like preludedrew has it in evervolv. I like the look if my phone to remain as stock as possible. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
Nevermind. The random reboots have just come back. BTW, I changed the Wifi sleep to never via spare parts. Is there a better way?

Anyone know where I can get the original kernel Salvage-Mod came with? I think it was cyanogen 2.6.35.10. Searches turned up no joy.
[EVO 4G Android Development] apheonixboy:
I resolved the random reboot problem by uninstalling apps not suitable for gingerbread

Sent from my HTC Evo running Gingerbread 2.3.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] awesomecomb:
Which apps?
[EVO 4G Android Development] novanosis85:
Ya know?!!!

Tell us what apps!!¡!¡¡!!

sent from my EVO
[EVO 4G Android Development] apheonixboy:
First of all, no sprint apps. This inlcludes the Sprint TV, sprint navigation, etc...

Second, apps you have saved on titanium backup. You may have alot of apps that haven't been updating and when they run in the background they fc or cause reboot.

Third, nothing fancy. Always check that the apps you install are Gingerbread-ready.

Third party apps are also bad... some... check and see what apps are ready for 2.3

Here's a list of apps I had problems with...

* Sprint TV.

* Sprint NfL app.

* Sprint Navigation.

* Sprint TV widget

* Themed market.

* all other sprint apps.

* Wimax Notifier.

* Transparent Facebook.

* any app that hasn't been modified to work on 2.3

Something causes the apps to freeze in the background, and causing a reboot.

Honestly my phone hasn't rebooted in the past 3 days. Its my daily driver. And I enjoy every second of it. :)

Sent from my HTC Evo running Gingerbread 2.3.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] itlnstln:
Bro, this ROM is AOSP. All that Sense stuff doesn't work. You're in a whole different world here.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dog44:
My battery life from Salvage .6 to .7 has been cut in half. My GPS is always blinking for some reason.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Sprint apps worked on CM6 which is AOSP, I think the issue is the Sprint apps don't play nice with Gingerbread yet.
[EVO 4G Android Development] apheonixboy:
I agree with you.

And I may be in a whole different world but the sprint apps do work on CM like mentioned above.

Sent from my HTC Evo running Gingerbread 2.3.2
[EVO 4G Android Development] dog44:
Too many power cycles I'm switching back to froyo
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
There must be something else going on here, either a conflicting app or a wipe issue. I have not experienced a single random reboot with this rom. Did you do a full wipe coming from froyo?
[EVO 4G Android Development] Gilbot:
Just want to chime in and say that besides some busybox issues when i first installed (that i fixed by flashing it instead of using Titanium's 'Problems?' button), this rom is perfect. No reboots at all. Battery life is good (and totally subjective to each person's use).

This rom runs faster than the CM7 nightlies for me (and seems to be more stable). It also boots to the OS faster too. I'd like to see how this compares to CM7 release candidates when they are both ready.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
I flashed this rom on mine and my wifes phone and while I only have about one cycle a day but she has like 8-10. I always flash calkins format all before I flash so idk what's going on here but I'm having similar issues.
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
Crazy huh? :-)
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mazda:
Notification Power Widget port

Would it be possible to port over the notification power widget to this already awesome rom, like in most gingerbread roms?

If you don't know what I'm talking about...check the picture below
[EVO 4G Android Development] VisedMonk:
+1. 10 chars.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
-1 from me. I don't like it too much. Lets keep this rom as stock as possible!
[EVO 4G Android Development] Gilbot:
Crazy awesome! Great work!
[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
The notification widget you guys are talking about isnt in most AOSP gingerbread roms. It is a feature CyanogenMod added. Most of the Gingerbread roms on here are all themed CM roms. As to if it will be added to Salvage...most likely but it wont be for a few more updates and it will most likely have a different look to it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
making it optional is always fantastic! This rom is the closest to stock out there, imo lets keep the stock theme going! Then again that's just me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] VisedMonk:
As an option would be great. Calkulin does that for his EViO 2 rom. The widget is standard in the rom, but he has a remove power widget zip that is flashed through recovery to remove it.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cicatrize:
I picked this ROM because it's only one of two I've found that are actually AOSP. This one has a couple minor things that aren't exactly stock, but that's ok since they're minor. Loving it so far. Only complaint is that I got much better battery life on Calkulin's EViO 2.8 Froyo ROM, but I know it's still getting tweaked. :)

Very good work, my favorite GB ROM to date.
[EVO 4G Android Development] VisedMonk:
I'll bite. What's the other ROM that's AOSP? What are the minor things that aren't stock?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
Evervolv is pretty close if you flash the proper font. As for this rom, I'm not a fan of the transparent notification bar, its small but makes a big difference in my mind.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
And preludedrew does a good job of making things optional in settings. Like the transparent notification bar and percentages in the battery icon can all be changed back to stock.

I really don't like his custom menu icons which is why I run this rom.
[EVO 4G Android Development] VisedMonk:
Thanks. This is the first time I've flashed an AOSP rom outside of playing with CM for a few hours, so I'm still learning.

**EDIT**

For my own edification, what's the proper Gingerbread font?
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
My feeling is if you want a custom gingerbread rom run cm7, or some of the other roms mentioned above. I use Salvage because it has the stock look and feel. I like the subtle changes (transparent dropdown menu) but lets not get too crazy with the mods... just my opinion.
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Echo, did you receive my PM? For some reason my sent messages are not in the sent directory. The PM's seem a little wonky lately.
[EVO 4G Android Development] starnostar:
Anyone have any idea why some of my apps arent showing up in the market (wolfram alpha for example). I dont think its because of it being 2.3 as these apps show up in cm7 nightlies.
[EVO 4G Android Development] dodgerbluehero:
Not getting LED notifications foe messages using stock messenger app and handcent...any help?
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I would like a fix for this as well.

I believe this is a 9.7 bug as I'm not getting LED notifications either.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Kdragon75:
I have noticed that kernel goveners are affecting the random rebooting.

Sent from my PC36100
[EVO 4G Android Development] Mudkip:
No led here. Wonderbif its kernal related.
[EVO 4G Android Development] echoside:
Yeah get my response?

Looking into this, I think i know what the issue is.

Are the settings enabled in mms settings?
[EVO 4G Android Development] fullthrottleenergy:
Great rom. Put it on my brothers phone and he's very happy at how smooth and fast it is.

Not sure if there's a way to turn of 3d in the launcher but the easiest way for me was to download a gingerbread launcher from the market which had 3d disabled. Same launcher but no 3d. Works perfect.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
Don't think so, the last response I got was on the 5th. If you'd like for me to look at those images you can use,

cesjr02(at)hotmail.com
[EVO 4G Android Development] Brainze:
I too am enjoying this rom. Any insight available on what, if any metamorphs will function with this ROM?

Sent from my HTC Evo using the XDA App
[EVO 4G Android Development] Brainze:
Are there any other kernels that will work with this ROM? My battery went from 100 down to 71% in 11 minutes with light use!!

Sent from my EVO via the XDA App
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
I liked Savage-Zen (no SBC) a lot when I tried it. Great battery life. Went back to old kernel though cause I kept getting random reboots on Salvage-Mod on my phone. My buddy's was fine though (also running Salvage-Mod on an EVO).
[EVO 4G Android Development] WrlsFanatic:
Just fyi, that's not really possible with any ROM. Even with the processor running 100% and the screen on for 11 minutes you can't drain a full battery down to 71% in 11 minutes.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Brainze:
I would say the same thing... Had I not witnessed, TWICE! I started from scratch and am getting much better performance today.

Sent from my EVO via the XDA App...
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
You can lose up to 10 percent from the battery problem. So it isn't to much of a stretch.
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
Update?

This ROM is too good. Stability, battery life, pure gingerbread, the whole shibang. Need an update desperately. When are we going to see 9.8? :)
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
This made me laugh for some reason. "This ROM is perfect, when's the update?" haha:p:D

Couldn't resist.
[EVO 4G Android Development] djnarcotics:
d/l seems to not be working cant load page
[EVO 4G Android Development] BigEL44:
Same here...can anyone post a mirror for dl
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
here u guys go! :D

Link
[EVO 4G Android Development] gabeevans88:
Hands down...the best Gingerbread experience on the evo. Thank you for this, Keep up the great work!
[EVO 4G Android Development] :
I've noticed a few remaining issues with v9.7:

• Even with the GPS/Cellular location working I'm still seeing an issue with certain location based apps and widgets, specifically the News and Weather widget.

• The notification LED doesn't work

• Also there's missing apps in the Market. My initial assumption was that Google filters out the apps not yet compatible with 2.3? But from what others have said I don't think that is the case. Maybe someone can comment on this issue.

That's all I got for an otherwise flawless ROM. Thanks to all the Devs for their continued hard work.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bjb_nyj101:
I used to use this ROM, back when it and evervolv(?) were the only stable 2.3 roms...

And I'm not trying to troll but...

Why is anyone still using this? CyanogenMod 7 RC1 is out.. and it is more stable, and it has way more features... It's basically better in every way...
[EVO 4G Android Development] blackroseMD1:
I get 500k max 3G speed on CM7, and 1.3M on this. So I'm gonna stick with Salvage, thank you.

Sent from my Gingerbread Supersonic 4G
[EVO 4G Android Development] aimbdd:
because cm isn't stock. Also... i wont use anything those jerks put out.

Thats like saying why does anyone use any aosp rom besides cm 6...
[EVO 4G Android Development] jared.meyering:
Cm blows who wants all that custom crap? Stock all the way.
[EVO 4G Android Development] imanj12:
CM7 has truly, shockingly bad battery life for me. Could just be my phone though...Salvage gets me two full days on one charge with medium use. It's nuts.