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[Captivate Android Development] s2h2golf:
I ended up opening up the camera app and taking a couple of pictures with the power button, then closing everything out - from the advice that was given on Saturday. My power menu came back after that. Not sure if you tried that or not...
[Captivate Android Development] jojorios:
Just out of curiosity, what is the risk of pulling? Because of this I've had to pull the battery at least 1-3 times a day and have never had a problem with data.

I used to use Alarm Clock Plus but uninstalled it because this kept on happening and thought that might of been what was causing the issue. Aside from that, I loved that program. I will def be using it again.

Thank you very much!!! I know it sounds wrong, but I'm glad someone else was able to recreate the issue. Anyone have any idea why the pattern lock screen is causing this? Mikeymike01, maybe you could give it a shot and see what it is that's causing this? This is the only issue i have had with this ROM, and unfortunately it's on a daily basis.

edit: I just tested this with the other lock screens (Pin & Password) and they cause the same issue. The regular non secure lock screen work fine.
[Captivate Android Development] mattnohio:
I tried that but it did not work for me.
[Captivate Android Development] xyanide14:
Are any of you guys getting more than 8 hours of battery life?
[Captivate Android Development] nissy86:
More than that. Easily 20hours per full charge with light usage. About 14-19hours with moderate use.
[Captivate Android Development] xyanide14:
How? My battery doesn't last more than 10 hours tops.
[Captivate Android Development] Prototype159:
Turn off HSPA and make sure your wi-fi policy is set to when screen turns off.
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
FWIW I'm in Canada too and turning off HSPA has never made a difference for me. The biggest change I found was from keeping bluetooth and wifi off when not in use. Under location turning off GPS and "use wireless networks" when not required. Also under date and time, turning off "use network provided values" also made a big difference for me.

Also here are two steps from another post of mine to check for battery drain:

I would suggest downloading the app "spare parts" from the market. Open it up, pick battery history > partial wake usage. Here you will be able to tell if there is a program or process not letting your phone go into sleep mode. It happens to me from time to time and a simple reboot fixes it.

Also open your phone settings and go to about phone > battery use > cell standby. If there is a time without signal percentage displayed that is an issue too. It will most likely be 50%. I have this every morning and switching to airplane mode for 30 seconds and then back will resolve it. After that you will see the time without signal percentage dropping quick.
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
+1

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[Captivate Android Development] nissy86:
Maybe you should try disabling some background apps. Disable notifications, reducing the refresh intervals, disable BLN service...might help.
[Captivate Android Development] ewingr:
Also, which modem you use makes a difference.

I leave my WIFI on all night, and using the KP1 modem (JL2 also is good, but fo rme KP1 is a bit better), and can use 1.8-3% per hour.

I can get 20 hours use relatively often. Moderate, heavy, light? That's subjective.

But I have my wifes set up the same, and she can get 36 hours. Hers is mostly standby, uses phone and email some, but not much.

BTW...she and I are still on 3.5.2.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Mine is about the same. My wireless is set to go off when the screen is off, but I've never fiddled with HSPA . My signal here in the house is horrible, if I ever have time I'll get the MicroCell set up - perhaps battery life will be better then.
[Captivate Android Development] cishos:
is there an unthemed market and gmail apk around? the black is not really for me :(
[Captivate Android Development] 11070:
Where in the settings do you set the wifi to turn off when the screen is off?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
In Wifi Settings, press menu, then advanced.
[Captivate Android Development] Graysonh:
Here's stock Gmail, flash with CWM.
[Captivate Android Development] ridethelight:
Anyone have any idea why no matter how many times I try and calibrate my battery, it still shows 97% after i unplug it in the morning?

Not really a big deal because 12 hours of use and it still shows 55-65%
[Captivate Android Development] toneflem:
My battery life is awesome with the jk3 modem.
[Captivate Android Development] doreyu:
it's 2.2.1, just the way the phone handles the battery to make it last longer. everyone has it
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
2.2.1 kernel cosmetic issue. If it bothers you, try flashing another kernel like the one in my signature.
[Captivate Android Development] ridethelight:
Im happy with SuckerPunch so far, guess I'll live with it.
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
Mine goes to 98% lol
[Captivate Android Development] gluvox:
I've asked this a few times already. The Wi-Fi sleep policy keeps resetting itself to "never." Does anybody else have this problem? Is there a fix?

When I set it to turn off WiFi when the screen is off, my battery lasts all day. But now the phone resets itself and drains the battery.
[Captivate Android Development] itdiestoday:
Nah man, mine does the same as well. I just use a program to disable it whenever screen goes off and renable when i turn screen on.

On a different note, What I noticed today was that the notification ringtone plays through headset and speaker regardless if I have the headset plugged in ie listening to music/watching movie. Is this normal for this rom?
[Captivate Android Development] Soccer_Dad:
That's the way I measure the issue of battery usage. With everything off, I use up about .67% battery per hour (150 hours of standby - still significantly less than the 720 hours I thought they were advertising when I bought the phone). Add to that an additional .5-1% per hour for wifi on (with excellent reception), 6-7% per hour tracking on GPS, 9-12% per hour displaying a mostly white screen on the lowest brightness, 4% per hour playing music, ~13% per hour watching video, ~20% per hour with the camera on, etc. So if I were to be tracking while on a hike, while listening to music, with the display always on so I knew instantly where I was, I could chew through ~21% per hour. I wouldn't want to rely on it that 5th hour.

But in a normal day, an hour of music, 90 minutes of phone displaying, 20 minutes of talk time, etc. tends to take me down about 40%. I seem to always be near a charger, so if I have a problem, it tends to be that I have my phone plugged in too much!
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
I'm no expert on filesystems, so perhaps hardcore or MikeyMike01 can comment. Here are some things I have seen:

From Speedmod thread:

I just checked in my Recovery menu, and it is set to FASTER (suspect it is the default since I've never changed it). My guess is that FASTER means using the noauto_da_alloc option (mentioned in the Wiki article), and SAFER means not using it, even though that might not be 100% effective either.

My stance: better safe than sorry and avoid pulling the battery if possible.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
I'm going crazy here guys. I didn't change anything recently. My power menu stopped coming up on the screen when I long press the power button. I can get to cwm thru rom manager but what could cause this. Worked one minute. I rebooted the phone, now it doesnt pop up. I feel the vibrate for a sec, then nothing.

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[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
Just take some pictures then exit camera.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
I knew it was camera related. I took a video for the first time, that is when this occurred! Your the man for the quick reply.

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[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
hmmm...you on 5.7?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It's because of the Camera. I'm working on it but it's being stubborn.
[Captivate Android Development] mattnohio:
Ok, I got the power off menu back. I had all ready tried taking photos, I tried taking video this evening and it came back. Thanks all.
[Captivate Android Development] alaimar:
My 5.7 feedback.

1st serendipity ROM and its awesome. Very snappy and battery life is very good! GPS has always been terrible for me no matter what I do and same with this ROM. I have a demo unit and one of the 1st builds and I just gave up on even trying and i'll live without it. Great work!!! Thanks for sharing.

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[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
5.8

Cleaned up capacitive button mod

Fixed disappearing Power Menu after every other photograph taken using the Camera app and then exiting with the home button
[Captivate Android Development] UltimaX:
Question i just downloaded the update 5.7 to 5.8.zip when i installed it the phone says Upgrading serendipity to 5.7 is this right or is just a text mistake?

EDIT: any clarification i was on 5.7 already
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
Oh man I was jonesin' for a flash...

So much so I edited the framework-res.apk successfully.... but I needed some of the good stuff, man...

:D
[Captivate Android Development] bpodz34:
What is captivate 3 button mod and what does cleaning it up mean
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
Capacitive...

And it was wonky before... so he cleaned it up :)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Text mistake.
[Captivate Android Development] bpodz34:
Since flashing to 5.7 i can not open up the power menu...help

Edit: oops had to read the thread..fixed now =) thank ya
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
:cool: 10char
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
I still think 6.0 by Thursday...
[Captivate Android Development] CougarBroker:
I lost 20% battery in 50 minutes

I lost 20% battery in 50 minutes because I didn't have cell service... holy crap.

I guess I should have turned on flight mode...
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Looks like we're headed to 5.xx territory.

Like 5.10 or 5.11.
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
Fml.

B-) B-)
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
Would really like to see music controls on the rotary lock. Has anyone figured that out yet?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Not that I know of.
[Captivate Android Development] geokilla:
That can't be right... 2G is supposed to consume a lot less battery than 3G. I used only 2G service and I was able to get I'd say around 50 to 60 hours of battery life. As of right now, I still have 22% battery life remaining. Now granted, usage was relatively light over the weekends, but still. I find that 2G makes a difference.

I'm surprised that turning off network provided values has such a huge effect on battery life. Any idea why there's such a huge effect?

Also, what's one way to simulate battery pull without actually doing it? I recall reading somewhere and I think the method to do this was to hold volume up and power? Or was it something else?
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
Mike...

I flashed 5.7 to 5.8 but I am still jonesin...

Any suggestions? :p
[Captivate Android Development] smithisize:
Another great release :)

Could someone PLEASE start making themes w/ working capacitive buttons AND working home haptic? please! I love serendipity but jones for themes lol
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
Try the i9000 theme threads. Look for themes with 5 unlock screens.

But it might conflict with some of Mikey's extra touches.
[Captivate Android Development] s1l3nt:
one thing thats great about this rom in my opinion is that it doesn't need a theme it already looks great
[Captivate Android Development] Crusty_Demons:
Went to stock and master cleared twice and get the same issue.

E:Can't chown/mod /system/xbin/su

(no such file or directory)

E:Failure at line 87:

set_perm 0 0 04755 SYSTEM:xbin/su

installation aborted.

What gives?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Bad download, bad transfer to SD card, user error.

Your choice. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
Mikey - This may seem somewhat minor but has bugged me for a while and finally figured out how to fix it. Please see the two screenshots which shows how a contact photo is displayed now with Serendipity with the large white bottom border and three dots. Compare that to the one I corrected which is much better looking. This can be fixed by replacing a few images in the framework-res.apk file in the res/drawable-hdpi folder. I have also attached these files. Is it possible you can add this to one of your updates? Not only does it look better, it will save me from updating it each time you change the framework :) Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
k13a speedmod had me at fully charged today after I unplugged

Plus whoever asked if I was running 5.7 with the camera/power menu problem. Yes

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[Captivate Android Development] tycon:
For anyone interested... Found my problem. Been trying modem after modem to try and get one that doesn't disconnect bluetooth every couple of minutes. Been loading one after another from a folder. Looks like the one I was on last was the problem (UCJI6). Funnny that the phone worked for over a day with no problem. I loaded the modem on my co-workers build too to see if the problem wasn't just my phone (with bluetooth).
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
That's one of the things I edited recently as well :)
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
And you didn't tell me? lol
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
I was talking about turning HSPA off in favor of 3G. I'm sure 2G would indeed make a difference. As for the network provided time, I read once that someone had a log showing it was searching for the time every few minutes and a few others said the same. I turned mine off and it helped so I've kept it off since.

When my phone freezes holding volume up, volume down and power reboots the phone. Maybe that's it?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's not fixing the actual problem, though. It's just a band-aid. And an ugly one.
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
I have been struggling for over a week on how to edit the framework-res file without causing boot loops. Not to mention adding battery charging animation...

It's quite rewarding modifying the theme yourself. isn't it? :)
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
It is nice to know how to do it yourself but I would rather not :)
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
Agreed...

And that's why I create an update.zip with the working files before I try to push my mangled ones to the phone. If it screws up it's just a quick flash back to working status :P
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
As far as themes go, with this phone its either green or blue for me. This rom is just so pleasing to the eye I cant really imagine wanting to change it. Not anytime soon anyhow

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[Captivate Android Development] tycon:
I get 14 to 17 hours wimoderate use and lots of doodle jump.

And my bluetooth is always on.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
Wow! Upgrading to 5.8 gave me the longest boot this phone ever had. Started to get very nervous there. I see you changed the txt error to show the correct version in cwm. Your the man mikey. If I get a job I'm donating. Valentines day didn't help either.

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[Captivate Android Development] chisnz:
After a bit of a struggle trying to get SuckerPunch #46 and #48 to run I searched for other kernels with OC/UV ability and found glitterball's "011911 - v.4 - Impressive Sounding Name Kernel". It installed beautifully with SGS Kernel Flasher and has been behaving great since. Now I'm gently starting to undervolt and I hope to get back to the great battery life I had before.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=887315
[Captivate Android Development] ridethelight:
was Unable to receive MMS content with freshly flashed 5.8, broke down and finally tested another ROM and was not pleased so i came back to serendipity.

Flashed the samsingMMS thing on website and it fixed it. And looks better
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
Seems to do that when the services.jar gets changed.
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
Yes, volume up plus power. It takes awhile, maybe 20 seconds? Just keep holding it, eventually it will reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] AReynante:
All the talk about themes, I have a theme installed (the one in my sig), and also the battery mod_g, with animations, and no crashes so far, been good for almost a week or so. I switch off between the blue and stock 5.7 green, but I have been on blue more just for personal preferance. :cool: upgrading to 5.8 now
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It says that in the Task Manger app under Help, in case one forgets. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] 88EVGAFTW:
For the first time today my phone sent a few text messages to the wrong person. I have been using Serendipity since 4.0 or before and am on 5.7 today. Should I keep worrying about this? :confused: or just a hiccup out of nowhere
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I think that's an AOSP MMS problem. Seem to recall an Engadget article about it or something.
[Captivate Android Development] Greenarcher707:
No issues so far.
[Captivate Android Development] 88EVGAFTW:
Ok thanks. it used to be really bad when I first started flashing roms back in November I believe.

Now for some lols here
[Captivate Android Development] TheBassman369:
You have to be reallllly careful with that...there's nothing like sending a text message to the wrong girl. Lol

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[Captivate Android Development] 88EVGAFTW:
24 hrs at least with moderate usage, which includes texting/facebook and emails. A full work day and 3-5 hours of music + texting/facebook and I go home with about 30% left

Exactly! got me in some trouble today but I got it sorted out.
[Captivate Android Development] evostevo1:
Hey Mikey, first of all, love the rom. Can we get crt shutdown animations? It would compliment this rom very well in my opinion.
[Captivate Android Development] prim8:
Mine never sticks. I save it on anything but never and it somehow works it's way back to never eventually.
[Captivate Android Development] prim8:
Hold volume up, down and power.
[Captivate Android Development] bigfan2232:
I am encountering the same problem. Can you tell me what website you got the fix from? Thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
Late reply, took me awhile to find the link again.

ALL phones drop below 100% immediately after unplugging. More accurately, they don't actually maintain 100% charge while plugged in. 2.2.1 kernels just seem to be more honest about it.

Source: http://www.androidpolice.com/2010/1...bump-charging-and-inconsistent-battery-drain/
[Captivate Android Development] ewingr:
I went to the recovery menu, and into lagfix, and found Voodoo. I find nothing about settings such as FASTER, or SAFER.

I too interest in the safest method.

My kernel is GB's 2.6.32.9.

Any thoughts?
[Captivate Android Development] Prototype159:
http://serendipityrom.weebly.com/samsung-apps.html
[Captivate Android Development] ewingr:
That's a good idea. I need to explore how to create a proper update.zip.
[Captivate Android Development] Soccer_Dad:
Mmm. Not to complain or anything, but I'm getting nearly constant FC's on "Google Services Framework (process com.google.process.gapps)" this morning. Tried a reboot, still happening.

... Addendum. Maybe it's only happening when plugged in. I was doing a battery test last night (left the phone on and unused) and had nothing then, and only got issue after plugging in this morning and using while plugged in. After unplugging, I don't see any issues. If that is the case, well, I don't carry the phone around plugged in much. But it could be an issue with automobile use in the future.

One sidenote: My battery drained 5-6% in 8 hours, down from 95% to 89% (all fine and normal) in the test. But almost immediately after plugging in, it jumped back to 96%. I hadn't seen that behavior before. It might be related to the "services" issue, or might be the "feature" of the android battery-protecting charging system.

Plugging in again... Took a while, but got three in pretty quick succession. It doesn't seem to disrupt anything on the phone, although I suspect I wouldn't want to be in the middle of a phone call.
[Captivate Android Development] lrs421:
Mikey I just wanted to say thanks to you and ChanceM for such an incredible Rom. I've moved on to a different device and wanted to give you props for making the Captivate soooo much better than stock. Let me know if you guys get the HTC Inspire :)

See you around ;)
[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
Pull whatever file you intend on mangling from your phone and use this program to create the update.zip then rename it to something recognizable like framework-working.zip. Push to /sdcard and it's there to flash in case you pull a dbaser and mess things up!

http://www.mediafire.com/?03v7gy6bti2v0ai

When you first run the script.bat answer No or it will delete the script.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's actually the leading candidate to replace this garbage heap.

Have fun with a real phone, from a real company. ;)

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
I haven't used glitterballs' kernel before, and I couldn't find the mounting details in his thread. Also, since he uses Voodoo I think the partitions which are reformatted to ext4 might be different, not sure if that has any impact or not. Anyway, your best bet is to ask them about it directly.

For reference, the details for Speedmod kernel (Ultimate Lagfix):

Recovery --> advanced SpeedMod ULK feature --> LAGFIX options --> Ext4 mount options --> select your preference between SAFER and FASTER
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
What are the other contenders? Atrix?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Yup.

The problem with the Motorola phone is that it's god awful ugly, the finger print thing is stupid, and the launcher sucks. However it has amazing specs.

The problem with the HTC phone is the specs are underwhelming, no FFC, etc. However the phone is gorgeous, and Sense is second only to AOSP.

Now I saw an article on Engadget about a rumored dual core HTC phone with honeycomb for AT&T... Wouldn't that be something?

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
HTC Inspire looks good, specs wise also. Hope I'll win the free Inspire giveaway of technobuffalo. Lol.

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[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I didn't say bad... Just underwhelming.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I should note though, that it appears to me that the Desire HD ROMs are for that phone like the i9000 ROMs are for us.

Some people have CM up and somewhat working already.

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[Captivate Android Development] dbaser:
I am definitely waiting on a dual core phone...

And besides the Atrix being fugly Motorola locks down the bootloader.... pricks...
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Right. Plus the accessories are stupid and overpriced.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
No mention of the Galaxy S 2... must be fed up with Samsung.

:-)
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
How much faster do u need ur phone? Honestly.

Captivate | Serendipity 5.8 | Speedmod K13a-500mhz | KP1
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Never again.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Billabond1:
Question. Is it possible to go back to touchwiz? I might be the only one, but I think I like touchwiz better than the gingerbread launcher.