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[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
Installation struggles

I am running Apex 9.1 again now but it was a struggle last night to get it running again. A couple of days ago I flashed back to Continuum 6.1 to try out the GPS and posted earlier that it seemed to work better. Of course, Watsa answered my question about how to bring those settings to Apex which I plan to do but I spent several hours trying to get Apex running again. My apps kept disappearing on me. I started with C6.1 and tried just the old "wipe data/factory reset, dalvik, battery stats, and cache" that I used in the past. I was already running KF1 bootloaders and left the FS on RFS. Apex flashed OK the first time and I updated TB and restored all my apps. It finished and after a reboot, they were all gone including the market. I never restore any system data - just missing apps and data and sometimes newer user apps. Anyway, after trying a few reboots and trying to sync apps with appbrain, I decided to flash stock GB (without bootloaders) again using http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1145149&highlight=stock+gingerbread

I always choose the 3 file rather than the 1click (and I did this time as well). After flashing stock, I flashed DarkCore 3.0 via ODIN 1.82 and then booted to recovery and flashed Apex again. Again I ran into issues with apps disappearing so I went to CWM recovery, wiped data, dalvik, cache, and reflashed Apex again (and again and again...). I kept trying simple updates like update superuser via TB and reboot, until FINALLY it worked and everything is all set now. I started wondering if I had to wipe the SD since maybe a voodoo folder left over was causing a problem (or something like that) but I didn't and it is now working with all the same apps (and versions) that I tried numerous times before...

I of course was leaving it stock Apex (no different kernel, theme, etc) when I was fighting with it. Anyway, I somewhat don't trust that there isn't still some underlying problem at this point. I would "assume" that flashing Mr Haley's GB UCKF1 package without bootloaders is "stock enough" to clear out anything that should have caused problems. Has anyone seen anything like this? I am no expert but I have flashed ROMs a LOT and I have never had problems like this.

Edit: I forgot to mention that I had basically the same problem the first time I installed Apex but it didn't take as long. Also, I have NOT used the flashing package since I was already on a I9000 ROM with KF1 bootloaders both times and I prefer to avoid flashing bootloaders when I don't need to.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
That happens every now and then....its cobsidered a bad cwm flash

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
Thanks, but it happened about 10 - 15 times in a row...
[Captivate Android Development] tkjeeper:
Hey RichMD, glad to have you, make sure you do a nandroid bu of your current setup, I've gone back to mine a few times and it saves so much time. My nandroid bu hadn't been working before apex, that's why I mention it. Good luck.

Sent from the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
did you check to see if those apps were automatically moved to sd card? its happened to me before...but not with Apex
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
Thanks to both of you. I didn't think to check if the apps were moved to the SD card. I've never used that option (intentially) because I know it can slow things down and I've never had a need to do it. However, it's possible something got configured in TB to do it.

I have used nandroid many times successfully - I use it before significant mods. In fact, I had a nandroid backup of Apex 9.1 before temporarily reverting to C6.1. However, it was after applying Hellstorm's GPS fix which unfortunately made it worse on my phone and the PaulDiddy 1.8 theme was applied, etc. I wanted a "stock" Apex 9.1 install. I should have just used the nandroid after I started struggling with it but I think I got in a "stubborn" phase :rolleyes: where I was going to get it to install clean and potentially figure out why so I could post for others. Unfortunately, I don't know what eventually got it to work...

:o
[Captivate Android Development] d_gritza:
Sorry I was out of town, so if this was already posted feel free to flame me.

For anyone using DarkCore. DC3.1 is out!

http://sourceforge.net/projects/ficeto.u/files/JVR/

Pre-emptive strike: Download the one with the C in the title if you have a Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] know8677:
I used 9.0 briefly and really liked it. When I tried to go to 9.1, I had the issue with the apps disappearing after a reboot. It didn't have anything to do with TiBu. Even if I just flashed, installed 1 app using the market, when I'd re-boot the app and the market were gone.

I was in a jam and didn't have lots of time so I switched over to Atomic Fusion which is i897. It runs OK - some things better and some worse - but I really want to go back to Apex due to 2 key features.

Here's my question:

The installation instructions on the Apex site say:

"If you are already running an i9000 Gingerbread based rom, you can flash ApeX latest wipe version right on top of it.

If you are on CM7, MIUI or any Android 2.1 or 2.2 ROM , you need to follow all the steps below."

I only know just enough to be dangerous, so when I read that, none of those apply to me. I'm running an i897 Gingerbread ROM. Do I do all of the steps, or just flash it on top of what I'm running (Apex with no changes to kernel, etc.)?

Thanks for the help in advance.
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
I was looking for a changelog from 3.0 to see if swap support (not used yet) was the only change. If so, I will stick with reliable 3.0 for now.
[Captivate Android Development] tkjeeper:
Any word on a change log? What's new with it? I'm a diehard dc fan but just now trying the talon thing...again, this time with the oram fixes. I'll give it the 12hrs it usually takes till I develop lag, then I'll giver a go.

Sent from the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Here is what you can try

1. Flash apex directly on top of your current setup. If everything works fine you are done. If you see apps dissappearing problem flash apex again on top of apex.

2. If you still have problems flash jf6 without bootloaders and then flash apex as per instructions in readme file of flasher kit
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
Let me know if ORAM+ Works out for you.

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] know8677:
Thank you I appreciate it. I loved this ROM for the short time I used it before the 9.1 issues. I finally have some free time to try and go back to it.

I have one more question pertaining to your response. If I end up going to #2, is this what you mean by JF6:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=995143

Thanks again!
[Captivate Android Development] tkjeeper:
Will do sir, thanks for the genius hard work, if existz, AND watsa believe in it, who am I to resist??!!

Sent from the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
For anyone running golauncher, make sure you download gowidget task manager....its awesome and miles better than stock...shows icons of running programs AND services...and just touch icon if u wanna kill it. Marvelous! Example. Once i hit clear memory on stock task manager, it went from 288 to 282...then hit the x on the widget

and it fell to 221. A TRUE task killer.

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Yea either that or kf1 without bootloaders. on a second thought i say kf1. And i am focussing on without bootloaders because u already have them so no need to take risk of flashing them again
[Captivate Android Development] know8677:
Thanks. I'll give it a try and report back.
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Whoever posted the power on and off sounds...it worked great thanks.

Now if I can just solve my little nicks of lag D:

EDIT: I installed the Power on and Power off sounds and somehow my samsung launcher disapeared O_o..... wt heck?

EDIT2: Wow just comfirmed that the nicks of lag IS just the samsung launcher...go figure.
[Captivate Android Development] dan_maran:
Glad to see I'm not the only one this happened to repeatedly.

Next time I give it a shot I will flash kf1 then apex again and hope it doesn't fail badly as before, meaning wiping clean my entire sdcard. I'll also keep better notes next time, lack of was due to complete frustration last weekend with failed flashes.
[Captivate Android Development] d_gritza:
I have NO idea what's changed. Ficeto makes great kernels though. I'm assuming "bug fixes", better ram management etc. Typical stuff.

Could be wrong though...
[Captivate Android Development] JayFReaZy:
I've been using Apex 9.1 for about five days now and wow; it's just absolutely amazing. I used to be plagued with problems using Apex 8-8.3. I was running TW4 and constantly got reboots and freezes. I decided to give Apex 9.1 a try again, but this time I didn't restore anything with TiBu (with the exception of messages) and decided to try the ARC launcher since I've never tried it before. So far, no freezes, no reboots, no lag, no nothing! Had the phone running for about 3-4 days without manually restarting it, and it's still running strong without any hiccups. Plus this new fixed web browser is awesome. Great job watsa!! :D
[Captivate Android Development] know8677:
#1 worked for me this time. Apps stayed in place after re-boot. Thanks for the help!
[Captivate Android Development] oriveradel:
I just hoping your internet problems are over so you can release 9.2 ; )
[Captivate Android Development] tylercarter:
Thats what im sayin! im gettin flash happy.

So whats going to be in the next update? jw
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
You think the update to 9.2 will restore my samsung launcher? Mine disapeared. I dont want to have to re-flash D:
[Captivate Android Development] squishy5:
9.2v have deoxed borwser ?
[Captivate Android Development] mrhaley30705:
Pda slot is the right place, not bootloader slot.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Yes it works for froli13... u may lose your home haptic though
[Captivate Android Development] Thegodfather156:
i live in portland! it rains a lot here tho.
[Captivate Android Development] mopo01:
color

Hi I spent a couple of days, a little at a time reading thru the whole thread. Seems that the support here is as good as they come. Just flashed ApeX 5.1, coming from paragon 6. this is my 2nd rom flashing. really liked paragon, but will spend a few days with this and see what it can do. was wondering is there a way to add color to the power menu and settings menu that woud be the only thing that would make this that much better.

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
by color you mean just one like green or something or a multi-coloured one like samsung?
[Captivate Android Development] froli13:
Yes it works fine! Like watsaa said, you'll lose home button haptic but it's normal when using I9000 themes.

Let me know if you want my customized version.
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
Do you mean like this?
[Captivate Android Development] mopo01:
exactly

samsung

I also noticed that the brightness level on my screen I have it set on stay awake and it's plugged in in my car any keeps on getting dimmer and dimmer not off just dimmer
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
I am sure that Watsaa is working it now.
[Captivate Android Development] mopo01:
I don't know when he sleeps but reading this thread he definitely is on top of it asap
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
He owes Kimokal a new version, or at least V5.2 :)

Kimokal changed his sig, time for V5.2 :D

OK, maybe stirring the pot..................
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
lol i am not on top of it now. drivin back home. will add this mod in about 45 mins
[Captivate Android Development] froli13:
Hey watsaa, if I I want your lockscreen with the theme i'm using do I only have to copy the zzz_unlock_*.png from framework-res.apk ?

Sorry for stealing your stuff again! :D
[Captivate Android Development] lovehoshi:
Just wanted to say thanks for such a great rom. I've been using Serendipity for a while and decided to flash this for a change. So far...I'm loving it!
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Let me attach the files for you, and you can dump them in drawable-hdpi
[Captivate Android Development] kimocal:
I just noticed too that in the Apex Blackout theme the option for Keep Awake in no longer present under Development. Can we add that back in please?
[Captivate Android Development] Coldheat1906:
Yes thank you it is.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Dump these files in your theme
[Captivate Android Development] kimocal:
LOL, yeah. Longest my Sig has matched his latest in a long time :D
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Yes sir.. btw 5.2 coming up :D
[Captivate Android Development] kimocal:
Nice!!!! 10+ char blah blah blah
[Captivate Android Development] d_gritza:
Why don't you install TW4.5?

Sent from my captivate
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Can you point me in the right direction of getting tw 4.5?
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Even 9.1 has deodexed browser
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1061883 there she is. Although in my eyes UNSTABLE for the Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
How did u conclude that samsung launcher is gone. There should also be a tw4 addon with 5 icon dock under apex folder on your sd card
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Is it really unstable? How so?

@watsa when i went to home switcher i noticed samsung launcher just dispaeared! D: Don't know how it happened. And can i restore that from the apex folder?
[Captivate Android Development] cnu4u:
Is there no 9.2 this week??? :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
If u still have it on your sd card just flash it using cwm
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Sometime tomorrow or monday. No major changes though.
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Well Installed it but I dont see this 5 icon thingy in the home switcher? Was that supposed to restore samsung launcher?
[Captivate Android Development] cnu4u:
watsa... awesome...
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
TW4 that comes with apex maybe a little more stable than 4.5...but for me 4.5 would freeze/reboot at least twice a day :(
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Go to applications, manage applications and try to find samsung home in it. Do u see it? What options do u see in home switcher
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Samsung home is not in my applications at all. Its like it totally diseapeared. All i see is Home and Sony Ericsson home.
[Captivate Android Development] sinichi21:
My android system is 18 to 25% is that normal? I have no idea why is it going up like that even on sitting idle
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
hmm try this. Pull twlauncher30.apk from system/app of apex rom and use root explorer to add it to your phone
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
I did a re-flash so its all right :P
[Captivate Android Development] shadvich:
Switched over from Dlev's because Talon was making my phone slow to a crawl and I wanted to try the JVR version of Dark Core. Flashed right over, installed JVO modem, and I'm currently at 45 percent after 24 hours of uptime and display on for an hour. Looking good so far, haven't even calibrated the battery yet either.
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
GPS Fix and revert (little testing done)

Disclaimer: I am not responsible if your phone tells you to drive off a cliff, etc, etc...

I take no credit if this helps. Watsa pointed me to a GPS zip file that I could use by replacing the files within from another ROM. I took the files from Continuum 6.1 (created by Cezar) and replaced the corresponding files in the zip specified. There are a few differences between the "stock" Apex 9.1 files and this fix file. GPS.CONF in the fix file is set for US (rather than North America) which will help with a faster fix IF you are in the US. There are other files that are different and I have not studied them to understand exactly why. I can say that the fix file significantly improved GPS on my phone. This was tested during a long drive using my wife's stock KB2 Captivate right next to it as a "control" item. Before the fix, my phone clearly lagged behind and lost signal at times. After the fix, it was right on par. Additionally, with the fix I can get a lock in my house compared to none with stock. In case you try it and it makes it worse, I have included the same file but with the files from Apex 9.1 which I labeled as "GPS_Revert_A91". I would advise a nandroid backup before applying either just to be safe. Please let me know if this helps.

The files are CWM3 flashable.
[Captivate Android Development] cnu4u:
applied the fix... I will give a shot tomorrow morning for my planned drive and report it back... :)
[Captivate Android Development] cnu4u:
download unsuccessful

@watsa, I like the way browser is being performed after your fix. Its pretty smooth. Only one problem, I am facing is that any download from browser is unsuccessful. Not sure if this is a problem for everyone or just me. Can you please guide me if I need to change settings from my end? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
Do you have the download all files app?

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] cnu4u:
Is the app mentioned called "Downloads"? If so YES else no. I have not installed any additional apps related to downloading.
[Captivate Android Development] OBatRFan:
Nope, just head over to the market and search for "Download All Files" and it'll be what you're looking for!
[Captivate Android Development] tc0312:
Network operator name

Hi,

I have just flashed this rom. It works smooth and great.

However, the network operator name from the drag down menu has disappeared.

I work across border quite often and would be nice if I can get the network operator name back in the lockscreen/drag down menu.

Is there anyway to get it back? Is it possible to disable TSM parts by removing or reverting some files to stock?

Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Oh i just noticed now. Wat does TSM stand for?
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
You can set custom text there. Settings, device customization, statusbar customization, quick panel text.... Set any text and reboot
[Captivate Android Development] eep2378:
Astro file manager works for downloads from browser as well. You cab enable it in preferences within the app :)
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
+1 I use Astro for that feature. I keep Astro even though I have other file managers because it has some other unique features such as searching for files older than a certain date but newer than a different date, etc.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
TSM is cool.

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] tkjeeper:
What is this??

Sent from the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Android Development] RichMD:
@eep2378 - I just noticed you are using XCal's 2.1 kernel based on your signature. Have you run DC 3.0 and how do they compare for your use? I've considered trying XCal's again.
[Captivate Android Development] tkjeeper:
X2

Sent from the frozen tundra known as Canada.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
So yea im sure this isnt the right place to post this....but if anyone knows about image editing can you remove the bluriness on the android and increase resolution/clarity if thats even possible? Ill blow up your thanks button thanks in advance.

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Fate-Silver:
This is something beyond repair. Unless someone can trace it and converted it to vector form. So, the image blurriness can get fixed and the resolution can be readjusted.

However, that'll make this image different than now also due to manual tracing via Illustrator.

Increasing the resolution and making this picture "unblur" is impossible by normal means(Photoshop).
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
Thanks for the info!

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] asrrin29:
Why is it that every time I flash a new version of Apex my Battery life goes to hell? Last time it was updating from Apex 7 to Apex 8, and my battery saw new lows like I've not seen since Froyo. The culprit was the email, and when I reflashed Apex 8 the problem went away. Now I flashed from 8 to 9.1, and again the email app is acting up. 30% battery drain in 2 hours of idle! I've reflashed twice and it keeps happening! What can I do to fix this?
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
Delete that app and use a different one.

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] richsale:
I can't find a revert for Apex Blue, is there one ?
[Captivate Android Development] asrrin29:
It's a system app. the default email client. Can't exactly delete it.
[Captivate Android Development] topiratiko:
Sure you can! Enable chuck norris mode in tibu and DESTROY it lol

Sent from my Apex Blue JVR Samsung Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] asrrin29:
All the stupid download links are NOT working. I can't get a fresh ROM download and it's pissing me off.
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
My phone's texting capability just seems to have collapsed. I can't send or receive texts anymore for some odd reason.
[Captivate Android Development] mdoctor:
Unsolicited Hangs, Reboots and Triumphs of the Indomitable DEVs

Have been encountering unsolicited hangs and reboots today (though I suspect its the TW4 I installed recently... love it, but its not stable at all...).

No problems with the ROM so far... v9.1 has been superb! Hoping it solves the charging bug completely... The wall charger has worked fine so far (knock on wood)... Need to test charging from PC USB... Will report back with findings... :) (have been forced to stay off I9000 ROMs in the past because of this very debilitating bug).

On the definitely positive side, the audio tagging issues in previous Apex ROMs have been resolved, which makes me a happy camper (very annoying bug)...

Have been experimenting with DC and Talon kernels, and have found the DC kernel to be a better choice for prolonged multitasking usage and responsiveness. And DC v3.1 is really the bees knees... Just make sure you use the supercharger script to lock-down your launcher in memory (Zeam is a really nice memory sipping launcher, though I wish it would implement widget scrolling. Launcher 7 is another nice launcher if you like the WP7 look and feel, although it can be really lag on some actions).

Watsaa... As always, you have produced an excellent ROM with v9.1... Smooth as butter and very responsive!!! I must say we Cappy owners have been fortunate with the high quality of devs who work with passionate fervor to produce progressively improved ROMs at breakneck speeds, which greatly helps overlook the crappy network it operates on. Wish AT&T hired engineers with such level of passion of making their network better...

VIVA DEVs!

-mdoctor
[Captivate Android Development] TwinkyOfHope:
Whoa there. Megaupload is working. Also, you can remove system Apps with the included TiBu.
[Captivate Android Development] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Well are you on the right post:eek:

Hahahahahaha