yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takuhii:
From what I understand, VillainROM12 is a SENSE 2.1 ROM. I can't understand why this would lag, other than the implementation of SENSE isn't the patched version with the LAG fix. Early versions of SENSE were terrible and HTC had to release a patch to fix the lag issues.

The force close issue could either be down to the app timing out or something isn't installed properly. I can't really tell without installing VillainROM on my phone (I have CyanogenMOD 6.1 which, in my opinion, is flawless). My ROM isn't sense orientated, it uses apps like Launcher Pro plus (I think it comes with ADW.Launcher by default) instead of sense. ADW does have a theme pack to make it look like HTCs SENSE app.

I would suggest a couple of things;

Check available RAM

Back up your SD Card and reformat it as follows;

EXT2 = 512MB (You can use more, but you shouldn't need to)

(DO NOT use EXT3 or EXT4, these partition types are kernel dependent, and will lower the life of your card, they are intended for large partitions of like 50GB upwards)

SWAP = 0MB

FAT = The rest

I use AmonRA Recovery 1.7.0.1 which has a very useful partition SD card feature, better than ClockworkMods anyway (Evertime I partitioned a card in ClockworkMOD the phone refused to boot). Unfortunately if you have any apps installed to the SD card you may lose them unless you move them back to the phone (If you go Settings > Applications then click on "On SD Card" this will give you a list of "moved" apps).

Again, if you HAVEN'T got any apps on the SD card this could be the problem, as you are using ALL your phones RAM to store apps in, so like a PC running low on memory, no RAM means poor performance.

Try checking available resources before re-partitioning your SD Card. If you can't see what memory is available to you, try an app ion the market place called App 2 SD Free by Sam Lu, it's free, and gives you a readout of exactly what memory is being used (it also gives you a list of apps you CAN move to the SD card). I'd use it for diagnostics for now, as I don't know if VillainROM12 comes with APP2SD installed by default.

Try these out and let me know how you get on. PLEASE make a nandroid backup first, this CAN restore your SDCARD if the partition goes wrong.

Please be advised that I take no responsibility for any issues that may occur. I have performed all these tasks on my HTC Hero with no problems though.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malismalis:
I have tried these things but nothing helped. I have done everything the same with same type 8GB card and there was no problem, i think that HERO just cant handle 16GB but HTC says that it can support up to 32GB.
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] takuhii:
I can't really comment until I format my 16GB car and put it in (should be arriving this morning). Have you thought about another ROM? SENSE is notorious for causing lag. The guys at VillainROM also make FroydVillain (I think the latest version is 1.7.2). This doesn't have SENSE though, and you will need to backup your setting/messages/apps/and everything else first.

Backing up settings is slightly different to a nandroid. I recommend Backup Everything, as you can select what you want to back up. The only problem is you usually need to re-download the app on your new ROM to restore stuff, even if you backup apps too.

Update: Take a look at this thread for other ROMs

Sorry I can't be of more use...
[Wildfire General] Spoonzie:
Hi guys, this is my first visit to this forum so go easy :P

I just put in an order in for a Wildfire, and of course have since been looking up all the apps and mods etc that people tend to install. My main question is about the battery life, roms and overclocking.

Is the battery life really that bad, is it worth modding anything to improve it?

What are the benefits of changing to a different rom, and are Wildfires brickable? (excuse me if I'm using the term 'ROM' incorrectly). For example, to mess around with the UI do I need to root it and all that jazz?

Is overclocking advised/necessary? I read that it is stable as long as you don't over do it, but is this mostly for people who just do it because they simply can?

I apologise in advance for all the questions - I've spent a decent amount of time googling around, but as usual definitive answers are hard to come by. Any help is greatly appreciated!
[Wildfire General] Drdroidlove:
I own both a wildfire and a desire, i use the wildfire as my main phone ( the desire for showing off). The wildfire has a good battery discharge rate...meaning it will get u through a good day and half of heavy use unlike the desire (half a day). I change my roms very reguarly, say once every week to take advantage of improved and updated software by the devs on xda. Trying different roms will also expose you to different type of kernels, some are faster and more stable than others. No your wildfire wont brick if you follow the guides written by the xda devs correctly. Overclocking tends to make the overall rom appear more responsive but you can go without it. I always overclock after flushing new rom. Hope that helped a little bit.
[Wildfire General] kevin2516:
The battery life of the wildfire pwns most of the devices running android today :D, i get about 2 days to 3, or perhaps more if i BARELY use it. mostly it lasts for longer than a day, as i like to use the wifi/3g etc.

yeah to change to a custom rom you need to root. benefits = faster, more features, extra cool stuff, themes etc.

Nah overclocking isn't necessary, i just do it cause i want to, and it makes the phone faster :), but don't overclock to max speed otherwise your phone might freeze.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmt051s:
My phone wakes up to the lock screen for no apparent reason. I can't pinpoint the process that's doing it. It's very annoying when it's sitting on my desk or whatever and I see it keep waking up to the lock screen. I think I'm getting a message or something but nothing happens it goes right back to sleep in a matter of a second. This seems to happen every few minutes. I've uninstalled recently installed applications I thought could be the problem but it's still happening.

Is there a tool or app I can use to find out what's causing this? I have Spare Parts but i'm not able to get the information I need from it.

Thanks in advance!
[Droid Incredible General] dinc2010:
Can someone tell me where to find a user guide for the MIUI Rom?

Love the Rom but bit difficult to use!
[Droid Incredible General] khanam:
you will find miui-dev.com is the best resource - all miui users congregate there for their chinese rom fix
[Droid Incredible General] bagery77:
Some basics are here:

http://www.miui-au.com/faq/manual/
[Droid Incredible General] SpunkyHeffer:
If you have any questions, I stay active on the MIUI-Dev forums trying to keep up with the latest releases and such, feel free to ask.
[Droid Incredible General] jpcdeux:
Hows it difficult?
[Streak 5 General] tonime:
Hello, I have installed in my Streak the application Lcd density and have put the value 200 and it works of marvel, has increased the icons, the text and everything in general. One sees quite now of marvel.
[Streak 5 General] alperin1:
Yes, that is a fine progam. I have gone to 240 but only for a while.

If you have any issue with programs switch back to 160 and check the program.
[Streak 5 General] p51d007:
wouldn't work on my 2.2, 318...changed resolution, hit the reboot button and nothing happened.
[Streak 5 General] tonime:
Hello, you have to be root, the application to disburden of the market busybox and apply the lcd density.
[Streak 5 General] mellojoe:
Even after root, there is a line in the build.prop that you may have to add in order to get the LCD program to run.

And, if you are already going into the build.prop to edit, you might as well just adjust the LCD density from there. I'll see if I can find it.

I ran for a little on 160, but I found the icons to be too small. Then I switched to 240 and found that it was OK but not great. I'm on 200 now and I find it to be perfect.

PS: Here's the line.

ro.sf.lcd_density=200

Just add that in somewhere and then you can edit it as you please. You can set it to 160 (default) or as high as 240. I think it needs to be in steps of 20 (ie: 160, 180, 200, 220, 240) but it might be as little as steps of 10.
[Streak 5 General] sacredsoul:
I find 140 way too small and 200 way too big. 160 is just nice. But I dont like the HUGE gaps between icons. It's only like 4 rows a screen. And the screen is so big. I like to have only 1 screen. Rest of the apps are in the drawer. So its a little irritating now. Currently, have the beautiful widget clock with weather ( takes up 2 rows), a row of beautiful widgets such as brighness toggle, wifi, timed silence and vibrate widegets and a row of apps such a messages, foursquare, market and facebook.

I really wish all the real estate on the screen could be utilized.
[Streak 5 General] mellojoe:
I think the new pay version of ADW.Launcher (EX?) can now let you resize specific icons. It might be worth looking into. I had just paid for the Plus version of Launcher Pro, so I'm not going to go down that route just yet.
[Streak 5 General] alperin1:
Maybe you could add more rows of columns to your sceen. Maybe 4 by 6 or something like that.
[Streak 5 General] Spectre51:
I tried it last night after finally getting rooted. I tried 200 and think it would be perfect for when I have the streak in y car dock driving down the road but for everyday use I prefer the default of 160.
[Streak 5 General] p51d007:
Mine is rooted, with super one click ;)
[Streak 5 General] sacredsoul:
That was right. ADW Launcher EX was the first app I bought when I got my streak. Didnt play with the settings so much. Yea you can add columns or rows (Both up to 8). The default is 4x4. However, although the icons look fine in portrait mode, they get screwed up in landscape mode. Some icons even over lap one another. I am sure there will be a sweetspot where a combo will work for both portrait and landscape. If anyone finds that combo, please let us know. Till then back to 4x4 for me.
[Streak 5 General] sn707:
I use ADW EX and 4x6 is tbe sweet spot for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bryanfritz1:
I spend most of my time in the epic section of these forums, but I was curious about the plus and minus of rfs and ext4. I know they are essentially just how information is written to nand memory, and that ext4 supposedly has a shorter half life as far as flash memory. Is there anything else to consider? I was hoping to capture a wider area of expertise. Thx :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dateno1:
i think ext3 is best on android
[Optimus One, P500, V General] EvoNotEvil:
My son, in all his wisdom didnt see a need for the custom recovery or nandroid. Except now his phone wont boot so I am unable to get an adb shell. It is stuck at lg boot screen. I can get to the stock recovery which is s-on apparently. I do have backups of the stock img files. system, boot, recovery, etc. He said he was trying to add a custom kernel to the boot img via adb when he encountered the problem. Is it possible currently to flash a new kernel and or rom via the stock recovery? I cant seem to get past the verification. Any help is greatly appreciated.....
[Optimus One, P500, V General] danel5208:
Go to stickies on forum and you will see what you have to do.. you need KDZ updater and the stock image.. that's what worked for me..
[Optimus One, P500, V General] solcam:
Hi again everyone, Ive managed to brick my optimus s. It wont boot, charge, flash buttons or connect to pc. Is there any hope for my phone? If so, please share. Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
okay, working blue boot animation. just like the green one. but blue, oooooohhh! be scared, or excited, whatever the case maybe lol

here is the link. this is CWR flashable.

download here

New mod, 3D signal bars! yay and stuff with hookers.

two of the images. So you folks get an idea of what they look like. this is for 5.4 tho I will make it for anyone who asks, just takes a couple of seconds.

This is CWR flashable. It only replaces the framework-res.apk nothing else in your system will change if your on 5.4

3d Signal Bars

in blue, tho you must already have the blue theme installed. or this is gonna make ur phone look all kinds of weird lol!

3D Blue Signal Bars

didn't bother to change the screen shots. They r fixed, trust.

These are CWR flashable.

and here are the links!

Blue Dialer

Green dialer

happy flashing!
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
outdated for the moment- not directly flashable to 7.0

alternative BLUE theme v2 (genx) for v6.0(updated 2/13)- http://www.multiupload.com/DLH0UH6BQO -pics below

changed recently-

-added different sliders and blue slider icons

-added d1g1's blue dialer

-themed gingerbread launcher blue to match(no more green launcher icons or button press backgrounds)

-so icons blue instead of gingerbread green

If you flashed blue, and want default GREEN back, here it is-

http://www.multiupload.com/YYN7AC8YPK

check this thread out for a whole bunch of add ons, themes, icons, and all kinds of stuff from users of this rom.- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=939231

apk add on pack for 6.0- http://www.multiupload.com/AXG6VXMCZQ

apks included with this pack-

installed in /system

-fonts

-email

-flashplayer

-Divx certification

-allshare

-LbsTestMode

-all live wallpapers

-note pad

-quick office

-snsAccount apk's(for social network stuff-twitter, facebook)

-google talk

install in /data

-launcher pro

-spare parts

-SGS tools

-neldar's kernel flashing app

-voodoo control app
[Captivate Android Development] silverslotcar:
Can't wait. Flashing tonight!!

sent from my cappy running Eugene's Ginger Clone R5!!
[Captivate Android Development] PuffinNugz:
Is it just me, or will this not show H for hsdpa because its a vibrant based rom? runs/looks great as usual otherwise.
[Captivate Android Development] TheBassman369:
Definitely have to try this.

Sent from my Phoenix'd SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] david717:
Correct. It was that way for v2.5 and v3 too.

Also can't wait to try this! I was ran 2.5 on my phone for quite awhile. It's still a favorite of mine. Thank you!
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
haven't ripped apart the framework-res yet. but i do not think so.
[Captivate Android Development] PuffinNugz:
3.0 was not that way, as it was based off of xxjpu. 2.5, you are correct.
[Captivate Android Development] david717:
Sorry guys. Thanks for correcting me. Didn't spend much time on 3.0, was stuck on 2.5 for too long ;)

I just noticed you added an MD5 sum, thanks for that. It's not uncommon for me to get corrupted downloads.
[Captivate Android Development] momulah:
Are you gonna have the theme update for 3.0.2 also or are you moving ahead with the current release. I'd love to flash the new theme on top of 3.0.2 just cause its as stable as it gets on my end with setirons 1200xt kernel. Average at least 35-40 hours per charge. GPS excellent!! Only reason I'd flash is for the theme upgrade anyway!!
[Captivate Android Development] sublimaze:
+1

i'm waiting until gps works again

sent from my captivate | di11igaf 3.0.2 | speedmod k12h
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
i have an almost finished theme for 3.0.2. it will be a CWR flashable bit. if you check back in the old thread. there is a quick screen shot, page before 4.0 download link.
[Captivate Android Development] momulah:
Thanks alot for this. Cant wait til its posted!! I wont feel left out of the Flash Frenzy!
[Captivate Android Development] double RL:
Di11igaf, has the battery drain issue been fixed in glitterballs kernel? I have not had time to read through the thread in a couple days. It was fast and really smooth when I tried it but it had a major drain problem.
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
not really sure. i want everyone to flash the rom with that kernel since it will convert /system to ext4. after that, people can flash whatever kernel with odin or whatever.

personally i havent had drain with the kernel(still using it with 4.0 on my phone, havent flashed to anything else) and its fast and smooth.
[Captivate Android Development] slayp00n:
how long untill we have gps working on this? will the rogers gpsfix.zip not work?
[Captivate Android Development] double RL:
Ok. I'll give it another shot. Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] domin8:
sweet, downloading now. i got my phone back to JF6 in prep for this this morning and then had to step out for dinner and a movie with the family. i felt like i was using a slow POS since i didnt have di11i for a few hours :lol:
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
Haven't really looked into it too much yet but hopefully can get it fixed. Before I do than im gonna have a 2.5 revamped (limited edition - limit 1 per customer+tax shipping & handling lol. j/p ). It will have all the upgraded themeing from 4.0 plus all the newer apk's from 4.0 and it had the best gps imo. Also will have the 4 unlock screens. Getting ready to put this together so it should be pretty good until I can fix 4.0 gps. I really liked 2.5 as it was fast and stable and this will make it much better.
[Captivate Android Development] jatkins09:
Thanks to both of you.
[Captivate Android Development] domin8:
Oh ok cool, I usually just flash whatever is your newest then figure out wtf I've done after the fact haha.
[Captivate Android Development] momulah:
Is there a way to get the carbon pulldown only after installing digitalphyeres new theme update. My case is all carbon so I like the matching carbon pulldown!!
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
haha, i have the otterbox commuter case, thats why i went with the hardwood. same reason.

I added the carbon pulldown to one and uploaded special for you momulah.

here is your download link. its a CWR flashable, same theme just replaced the carbon pulldown.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1T02R2WU
[Captivate Android Development] momulah:
This is for 3.0.2 right? I'm still on this build so just making sure!!
[Captivate Android Development] Eschmacher:
Yup it's for 3.0.2!
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
Yup 3.0.2.

Haven't started on 4 yet
[Captivate Android Development] diablo009:
Will this work on 2.5?
[Captivate Android Development] Eschmacher:
Okay, i flashed glitterballs 12-23 kernel yesterday, recalibrated my battery and such and unplugged my phone today at around 9am. Something is wrong, because my battery is already down to 75% and it's only been on for 3 hours...

Was this just a bad flash??
[Captivate Android Development] double RL:
I had bad battery drain with his first kernel as well. I used for three days and recalibrated but couldn't shake it. I'm using his new one today and it seems to be better. I won't really know until later though.
[Captivate Android Development] Eschmacher:
okay... switching to his new one in a sec
[Captivate Android Development] diablo009:
If u r using wi-fi, check for the older wifi firmware on this forum, and flash that. Older wifi firmware is supposed to be less of a battery hog compared to the new one.
[Captivate Android Development] Eschmacher:
well i might as well upgrade to his newest full version
[Captivate Android Development] double RL:
It's good. I've been off the charger for just over two hours and have been on the internet the entire time. I have 63% left. That's as good as it gets.
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
you still thinking about doing that kernel breakdown for us?
[Captivate Android Development] momulah:
Can anyone post the link to Glitterbals Kernel with Steam Recovery???
[Captivate Android Development] Riker2k:
Hi folks,

Just want to chime in here and say I've been following the threads for the 2.5, 3.0 and now 4.0 ROMs and kudos for the fantastic work. I finally bit the bullet and flashed the 3.0.2 version 2 days ago. Solid, solid ROM with all the features I need and the theme is great. Interested in the 4.0 version but unfortunately GPS is important for me so I'll have to wait on it.

Being my first post I can't contribute much but to also say that I flashed the 12/23 version of the glitterballs kernel and the battery drain is also absolutely brutal on it. On standby with screen off my phone went from 71% to dead in under 7 hours. Something seriously wrong there. Will try flashing the latest and see how that one goes. As a question, are you guys going through recovery and disabling lagfix each time you flash the kernel or using the new SGS patcher that Glitterballs mentions in the first post of that thread and jumping right to the new kernel without going through recovery?

Still learning so wanted to ask for the consensus here.

Oh, for what it's worth, I'm also on the I896 (Rogers) version of the Captivate so if there is anyone else wondering about compatibility - it works great!

Di11i, D1g1 - AWESOME work guys, can't say thanks enough for the hard work you've put in. Trying to get my head around all the ins and outs of Android and now ROMS is quite the challenge!

Cheers,

Riker
[Captivate Android Development] Eschmacher:
I'm liking 1700 quad score in GB's new kernel :)

Don't know about battery yet.

Also, who else is mad about the new samsung infuse 4g? (ME!)
[Captivate Android Development] double RL:
Yes I'm going to do it tonight or tomorrow I hope. I spilled coffee on my macbook keyboard and had to order a new one. It's supposed to be at my house today. I'm out of town at the moment. I could of course just use my phone but that drives me nuts.
[Captivate Android Development] diablo009:
Abt the "kernel" breakdown: What exactly does kernel breakdown mean? Is it like battery life and other stats? Could u pls shed some light on what this means.
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
lol, someone impatient much? lmao
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
extremely, i am normally but currently a little under the influence which increases that tenfold =)
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
5.5 changes-

Changes-

-small theme edits

-shaved more size off some apks

-lockscreen music controls now on all but 'android unlock'

-two new kernel options(speedmod k12s-non OC /and/ suckerpunch-OC, but default clock is 1ghz-adjustable with voltage control)

-tweaks enabled by default

-all partitions ext4, including system

-ext2 loops on cache, data, dbdata

-all kernel tweaks(kernel vm, battery tweaks, io sched)

-faster ext4 mount option(those interested, quadrant 2000+ no overclock)

-removed some more stuff from base+ removed 8 more apk's(unneeded it seems so far)

-no more problem with 3rd party camera apps crashing if stock email not included(its not now, and the crashing problem is fixed)

-no more front facing camera button on camera to crash it, and home button exits camera

-SUPER FAST BOOT TIME

probably more, ill edit as i remember

OVERCLOCK version (suckerpunch)- http://www.multiupload.com/YK4EJBD3PX

NON-OVERCLOCK version(speedmod k12s)- http://www.multiupload.com/5HH8D18TUS
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
i just stayed up almost 2 days straight, took off work today, and tried to get it out soon as i could.

sometimes things just take longer then expected
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
thanks for all the hard work man. i cant wait to try this out!!!

any idea when the blue theme + blood red dialer will be posted? thanks again
[Captivate Android Development] d1g1talphyre:
blood red dialer, the one i posted, or the one i need to edit?
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
the one that you poster earlier that has a white background with like blood red lines through it ?
[Captivate Android Development] di11igaf:
no wipe versions coming now, then blue, but thats gonna be a little later.
[Captivate Android Development] javierationmex:
is the apk pack still compatible with this new version?