yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Android SD Development] geenyous:
data folder moving!!

oh and I forgot, there are some other, real issues:

- iptables error which prevents Droidwall from working (no problems in the build pre MAR26)

- and that data folder moving thing -> very small effort from your side but HUGE impact on our side...please let us decide whether we want a tidy SD or not, I actually couldnt care less if that data folder was there and full of whatever files but I really need my games to work.

Thanks for considering these issues in the next release, I (and all fellow android gamers) would really appreciate it!
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
You need to uncheck Compatibilty Mode in Spare Parts and reboot.
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
the data moving thing was removed in the 29 build... what choo talkin bout ?
[HD2 Android SD Development] prashanthm:
Thanks. Just checked for bad sectors as well, nothing wrong with the SD card...., will reformat and try again...
[HD2 Android SD Development] iPAQ 6515a User:
Anyone :confused:
[HD2 Android SD Development] booyakka:
Phone Freezes?

I have two HD2's running Mar 29th build and I get the sleep of death on both. The LEDs light up on the keys and the notification LED is green too, but just a black screen. I reformatted and reloaded the build twice on both phones. The freezing happens every 2~4 hours.

Any thoughts? Sorry if this is covered already, i did my best to read 300 pages of threads lol.

Thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Anyone?

Sure. Learn programming and you can make costumisations like this.

Don't expect anyone else to spent time on things that only you want.
[HD2 Android SD Development] asmd6230:
have experienced the same as booyakka twice as well. the second time the screen turned on by pressing the home button after letting it be for about a minute or so.

the data drop is still present. i cant tell if its improved with the 29 build. i just had data drops twice back to back in 15 minutes and had to "airplane mode" data back to life. the graphics show arrows, but they're gray, not green but no data access.

thought id let ya'll know.

i love this build, once data is solved, this is my permanent OS henceforth. :D

regards,

asmd.
[HD2 Android SD Development] newbomb:
I did a fresh install once with a new data.img and once with an old one. I reformatted for both and still have the data drop also.
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Well, if this happened on one phone, I would say the SD card is faulty. If it happens on two phones that is unlikely, so the reason has to be something else.

I don't think it's the build. There would be more people with that issue if it was build related.

So it has to be something on your side. Something you do on both phones that causes this problem.

Do you run the same winmo ROM on both phones? Same radio?

Tell us a little more about your setup and installation procedures.
[HD2 Android SD Development] geenyous:
woot?

I just tested a few hours ago, after reboot the data is gone, saved to sd-ext though... :confused:

As I said, some data stays (maps, "cooliris" and what not) but the game data folders are gone after every reboot?

what do you think about the iptables issue or the idea to remove the two cam related files?
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandii:
Hi,

I've installed the new AmericanAndroid, but I have 2 problems:

- I'm having high battery drain

- The green status led is working every time..

I've installed the android as it can be seen in guidance, I've formatted my SD card and the HD2 as well. (I use the latest WEE ROM: 3.14 and the latest Radio:2.15 &HSPL4 to 2.08)

Please advise!
[HD2 Android SD Development] prashanthm:
The problem persists even after reformatting the SD card...

wierd, first time it boots fine....., but not when i try to reboot...

Any chances of one important file getting corrupted during or after the first boot due to which the 2nd boot is unsuccessful?
[HD2 Android SD Development] prashanthm:
There are quite a few tips to get over the battery drain, try searching....

The green LED should be mentioned on page 1 or FAQs, simplest solution is to plug in the charger and unplug it...
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
No, it hasn't been covered. This means that you are the only one with this problem. What you describe is the state the device is in after an update when it is writing to the Ext3 partition. This only happens once around 5mins after an update. Your HD2 will then shut down. Fire it up again and it's good to go.

Really odd that you have the same thing on 2 HD2s and no-one else has ever reported this problem.

I'm sorry I can't offer anything better than retry with a new data image. At least you can use one as a control and try something different on the other to compare...
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
It really does sound like an SD card issue. Are you able to try a different card?
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
All the answers have already been written. Please search and read the FAQ.
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
If you want to change the read cache for your SD card the details have been well described here.

I don't know why you want to change the Reboot option to Power Off, when the Power Off option is available immediately below it.
[HD2 Android SD Development] iPAQ 6515a User:
Fantastic reply.

I am asking as there may exist apps to do that, and I have no clue whether they do.

I am still not fully convinced to Droid that's why I am asking and searching for things.

Thank your for replying

As to SD speed reading I explained that the trick described before didn't work, and have no clue why, that is why I decided to use SD Card Speed Boost but with the change already there (i mean built-in) the results are different from ones with 128kb cache. I know it should not have anything to do with that as the values are changed by the SDSB but still somehow the results with SD Tools are different from when the cache was set to 128kb (not 2048)

As to the second 'issue' ... well, I thought that reboot is spare anyhow so why not remove it. I wish I could do it myself but cannot so I thought there may be a 'registry' (whatever it is called on droid) tweak or something.

And now I have one more question :D

Where is the boot logo located (I mean the green HTC letters)? I would like to change it but again don't know how

Thanks
[HD2 Android SD Development] uzi2:
Why? It only happens briefly when you need to reboot on the odd occasion.

Is it urgent? No

Is it important? No

Does anybody else actually care? No

Conclusion... if you want to change it, you'll have to do it yourself.
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
Cope, he is refering to sdcard:/Android/data - which you should remove from loop in 05mountsd. Otherwise, all data like thumbnails and skins for apps will be gone.
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
I confess that I have been copying over the old builds. I thought I had read guidance to do that on this forum. So, I noticed the following issues:

Bad Lag on unlock.

Unusually high battery usage (erratic and unrelated to app usage)

Overheating on the first install but not subsequent restarts. We're talking hard to handle the phone level hot.

So, now is the ideal time to test if overwriting was the cause. I will wipe and fresh load tonight and let you know.

Thanks! Kris
[HD2 Android SD Development] kdelisle:
I confess that I have been copying over the old builds. I thought I had read guidance to do that on this forum. So, I noticed the following issues:

Bad Lag on unlock.

Unusually high battery usage (erratic and unrelated to app usage)

Overheating on the first install but not subsequently. We're talking hard to handle the phone level hot.

So, now is the ideal time to test if overwriting was the cause. I will wipe and fresh load tonight and let you know.

Thanks! Kris

I'm sorry guys....I posted from my phone- don't know why this came up twice!!
[HD2 Android SD Development] Wildcopper:
I agree the battery drain is still a bit high even with all the "solutions" applied, but the developers are working on it, and for most people, it's still way better than any other Android build for the HD2. And for any led problem, just install the free "ledmeknow" application from the market.
[HD2 Android SD Development] rathoughts:
Wifi Tether Not Working

Hi, I love your builds but there is just one issue that I really need to have working, actually two (720p Recording/playback) but I know others are working on this as well. I can't seem to get Wifi Tethering to work since a few builds. I hope I am not overlooking something in your instructions but I tried to reinstall the binaries, reinstall the app, run barnacle, etc. No luck.

My computer just tries to connect but doesn't. And when it did connect in the past, the phone didn't show that it was connected and there were no throughput. Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for you great work.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandii:
Thanks for the advices !!

I've checked the FAQ before and set the network to 2G, disabled wifi, updates and location (GPS)... (as advised only in FAQ)

I've configured the setCPU app, where 245 MHz was set in my European HD2.

I can't find any other tip for saving battery. It loses 5-7% per hour like in case older releases. Apart from these problems it's a great work !!!
[HD2 Android SD Development] iPAQ 6515a User:
Fair enough.

Just FYI boot logo and animation I always change to the logo of my company with owner information (in case the phone is lost or stolen). The animation is done and I had no problems replacing the original one with mine. Now it is the boot logo I want to change.

The moment I find out how I will post it here in case some other people are interested.

Unless it is against the authors' of this built policy, of course
[HD2 Android SD Development] asmd6230:
wooo.. just experienced a high battery drain spike. battery was nominal all morning, then all of a sudden this afternoon it dropped from 54% to 20% in an hour with the phone in my pocket the entire time. cant say i was doing anythin special with it before then. i checked battery usage, screen was first followed by cell standby a close second. the back of the phone was warm too which means it was working hard doing something.

regards,

asmd.
[HD2 Android SD Development] shadowburt:
Not to sound like to much of a NOOB, but extract the zimage from Raf Kernel and replace the one on my sd running Warren's build?
[HD2 Android SD Development] shaw23:
I am sorry for asking for help with this as the answer has already been given but i dont understand it, My icons etc are very small, my dialler is in the middle of the screen and i cant change it, i tried link regarding 240buildprop (X:\Android\root\system\build.prop) but i dont know what this meens or what to do with it, Sorry for being a noob but would REALLY appreciate help with this.

Thanks in advance
[HD2 Android SD Development] shamez23:
Easy. The screen density in this build is set to 180. It's a little like the screen resolution on a computer monitor. On a Monitor higher resolution everything is smaller. You can put more Icons on your screen compared to a screen of the same size but with lower resolution.

It's similar with the screen density on your phone only that smaller numbers make icons smaller, bigger numbers make them bigger.

The screen density that is originally used by HTC is 240.

You have to change the screen density from 180 to 240 and the icons will have the size they have on oem phones.

To do that, follow the instructions you mentioned. Put the root folder and its contents into your Android folder. Copy it out of the 240buildprop folder an directly into the Android folder. Restart your phone and the screen density will be set to 240.

You should also go to your applications. Start the app "spare parts" and make sure that the compatibility mode is unchecked.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nandii:
I've checked the FAQ before and set the network to 2G, disabled wifi, updates and location (GPS)... (as advised only in FAQ)

I've configured the setCPU app, where 245 MHz was set in my European HD2.

I can't find any other tip for saving battery. It loses 5-7% per hour like in case older releases.

Any further tip ???
[HD2 Android SD Development] daniel_kiefer:
Loaded the 2903 build yesterday (format, fresh data.img) and turned compatibility mode off. I just downloaded GoSMS and it shows up as if compatibility mode was still on? Anyone know what's causing this?

Seems it only happens with GoSMS pro. The regular version works fine.
[HD2 Android SD Development] warrenb213:
:) well i can tell you that i've tried losing the connection, and cannot lol
[HD2 Android SD Development] struppi1963:
Battery life ...... no improvement(for me).
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
Thats fantastic considering that I am in a world where I am exclusively on mobile data which alternates between 3G, 2 and nothing from time to time. So a solid connection is very good for me.

By the way is it possible to use your kernel with other sd sense roms (Desire Z/HD). Sometimes I am forced to boot into my other rom in the sd card to use USB tethering and Internet passthrough.

29% :mad:
[HD2 Android SD Development] zsandras:
Bt. standby battery life

Let me please known, how is the battery drain with Bt. connected in standby.

Thx.

&rew
[HD2 Android SD Development] Sohip:
I just don't understand... what's up with the obsession with the tiny font??? I want to be able read the change log for what am about to download and flash it to my phone without the need to resize my screen every time I visit this thread :mad:
[HD2 Android SD Development] mishans:
+1 for DropBox
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
my lord.. i dont care about the credit.. lol..

i was like thinking to myself... ill point this out cause it's something docent will definetly find, and like an hour later BAM. there it is :) ESP!:eek:
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
its called a lot of information in one post...

besides.. thats what THIS key sequence is for:

CONTROL CAPSLOCK +

and

CONTROL CAPSLOCK -
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
First try - oh boy, total dissaster. All apps FC, no widgets, no data,

WTF?

Second reboot - the same....

debugging now ;(

//Edit

# AmCnAndroid /androidapps/fix part1

# uncomment move line for 1 boot if you've lost your apps!

# mv /sd-ext/app/* /data/app/;

mkdir /data/tmpACA;

busybox mv /data/app/* /data/tmpACA/;
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
sorry man...... both warren and I updated today issue free.. at least I did..

warren?

did you make a new data.img?
[HD2 Android SD Development] PlayStation:
Man what you *****ing about. You read the first page once and off you go. Unless you for whatever reasons you read first post 50 times per day every day!!!!! No one is forcing you to use this rom so if you dont wanna read dont download. :mad:
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
and i can tell you that (only having 2g access) when I hang up from a phone call,

my data connection is re-established @ most 20 secs later... most times sooner.

my data is connected now @ times it was NEVER connected. (and not in a negative way either)

trust us..
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
I took version from dropbox ... Is it the right one ?
[HD2 Android SD Development] wezrd99:
frustrating

last time when i downloaded the previous version it didnt download in the market and when i rebooted the phone i get stuck on htc green logo :(

help?!?!?!
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
nope it is not .... not that there was anything wrong with that one either... lol.

the newest is in the OP
[HD2 Android SD Development] copenhagen:
if your phone can browse the internet with the web browser, you should be able to download apps from the market. if you can't there is somethign wrong with the market servers or on the path between you and the market itself.

phone stuck on htc green logo.. did you reboot?

did you create a new data.img?

did you try a newer build?

etc
[HD2 Android SD Development] wezrd99:
yes i rebooted :(

yes i can browse but when i download something from the market it sayes downloading then it says downloading unsccessful then it disappears
[HD2 Android SD Development] paul211b:
So far so good, data is working great. Ill keep testing this. Very good build.
[HD2 Android SD Development] paul211b:
This is working fine for me just downloaded Opera mini and ES file explorer?
[HD2 Android SD Development] wezrd99:
try rebooting ??
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
Darn...

Well, at least we got an answer on the issue!

I was able to change the 200 MB partition to logical after I installed WP7, but I was able unable to adjust the partition with the actual WP7 build. None of the partition managers I used would allow me to change it from primary to logical.

(Something with the file format perhaps?)

I successfully tested and have left my WP7 build with the 200 MB partition set to logical it works just as it did before. I wonder if both WP7 partitions were set to logical when the build is first created, if it would still work?

I spent way too long the last couple of days testing different ways to partition SD cards to dual boot WP7 and Android, so I don't really want to go through the entire process again to find out...
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
Look:

1. FAT32 = mmcblk0p1

2. ext3 = mmcblk0p2

3. swap = mmcblk0p3

So ... direct references. Build is expecting p1 p2 p3 be just as above. Add one before, add one logical and .... buuuum...

//Edit - I can speak for myself.

I am working on mounting swap by partition type, not direct partition refference. But ... it takes time. I've got only one phone and it's my work tool.
[HD2 Android SD Development] gerardroid:
now you wanne send messages in private...after calling people names in this thread...little boy..go and finish your/a school....
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
Well, alright!

In the mean time, has anyone check out this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=933517

One thing I missed from jumping to 2.3 from 2.2 was the use of the Android launcher. Well, Frank707 has released a couple of patches for all CM7 devices. One removes the ADW Launcher, theme manager, and themes then reverts back to the Android launcher. The other mod removes a lot of other CM7 apps to keep the build as minimal as possible, while maintaining all of the core features.

The thread appeared on the XDA Portal as being a change for the Nexus S, but I have confirmed with the author that it will (should) work on all CM7 builds.

I am going to try the changes out now.
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
No offence but ... who uses something as perfect as CM7 and then .... castrate it from the most wanted stuff?

It's like buying iPhone to .... just .... making a calls ? ;)

PS. Yes, yes I am not an Apple lover ;P
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
Please explain what you did to try that first.

If you don't provide details on your attempts to try this, there is little to nothing I do to explain where or how you went awry in your efforts!
[HD2 Android SD Development] cmillens:
So the earlier posted: su and removal from Terminal, then installing from the Market doesn't work? I saw many saying that it did work for them ...
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
I missed it. Can you find any proof?

Remember - I am not a speed fixer. I just put some pieces together. Faster, or slower - it depends.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
Haha

Well, I guess if you wanted your Android 2.3 to look as stock as possible.

Personally I just wanted back the use of the Android launcher. Perhaps the other mod might be a little overboard, but at least it is on the table. I have never actually used a Cyanogenmod rom as an everyday build before (I just used one for the PS3 backup), so I am just removing the ADW Launcher so I can see what this Cyanogen stuff is all about :cool:

Also, it looks like the author of those mods just changed the 1st one yesterday to only remove the ADW Launcher and not the theme manager or themes.

So docent, I am guessing you wouldn't want to add these changes to your FAQ as mod options or something, would you?
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
No, I don't think so. FAQ is build related as close as it can be. I am not a Wikipedia or speed coder so my intention was to put most of questions and answers in one place.

When we'll start adding entries about possibilities we can lost our clarity.

This forum is for post like yours - something new, something exciting, something modded BUT .... not in interest area of this build majority users.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
I understand.

And as long as people search, they will find it. ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] docent14:
My thoughts exactly ;)
[HD2 Android SD Development] :
I am still trying to connect to wifi network with hidden ssid. When I type in GB the ssid, it says thet it is out of range. It works perfect with NAND versions of GB but there is a trouble with SD ones.

I have tried hidden ssid enabler app too, without successful result.

Does anyone have solution for it. Please let me know it
[HD2 Android SD Development] notilad:
I have dual boot. This rom and WP7 (twilight).

I am also using apps2sdext with this rom.

For making partitions I used only "mini tool partition wizard" (MTPW) for windows

What I did:

1. Flash wp7. this will create partition called "other" 200 mb in your sd card

2. in MTPW modify the size from 200 MB to the size that you like and make it primary.

Please note this size will be used as WP7 as internal storage and where you store all your documents and data (music etc) accessable only by WP7 in your phone.

3. Still in MTPW delete all other partitions except "other" so you will just have "unallocated space" and "other" partition.

4. Start making 3 primary partitions needed for apps2sdext from the unallocated space (fat32 + ext3 + linuxswap).

My setup:

Fat32 = 2.9 g

ext3 = 1 g

linuxswap = 100 k

"other" = 4 g

In my experience with apps2sdext, in the beginning the rom seems to be slower than normal sd setup but then it becomes very smooth after 3 or 4 days and several reboots. As all of you came from wm 6.5, you should try wp7. It's awesome. Straightforward, minimalistic design, super smooth and just nice experience. These days I booted more to wp7. Too bad it doesn't support Flash yet.

Thanks,
[HD2 Android SD Development] alnzbail:
Man the lastest build solved almost all bugs I have. I'm using the tmo build data doesn't drop switching from wifi to data flawless,data picks up after call instant. Mms. Works

Only bug is camera does green

Btw I read the FAQ not a big deal with the camera not working.

Thnx cope nd Warren great build
[HD2 Android SD Development] shazaad:
hi i have dual boot with wm7. I am having problem syncing facebook account in the android and also find that my email accounts are no longer there after reboot
[HD2 Android SD Development] Angelusz:
I very much like this build so far. One thing I'm missing compared to my previous android installation is HTC Sync. I'm using outlook at home, and I haven't yet found a way to sync my phone with my PC, without using HTC Sync (which isn't installed, naturally).

Does anyone know a way to achieve this?
[HD2 Android SD Development] warrenb213:
I posted up that fix.

Anyway.... I've tested the newest build. Releasing when I get home. No need to reformat or delete data img. Tested and confirmed.

Prepare for more smoothness
[HD2 Android SD Development] AmeriCanAndroid:
2/19/11 Release Discussion Begins here.

JUST A HEADS UP, ONLY TMoUS edition has been released. The repository we have is missing the world edition.
[HD2 Android SD Development] nzxtneo:
Thanks a lot!

I will do it this way the next time I move to a different WP7 build.
[HD2 Android SD Development] SkippyDogg:
Uninstall SetCPU, you cannot overclock on this kernel so there is a part of your battery drain.