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[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
Here is what I just did:

I used Odin to place EB13 - Extended on my phone. Found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209

Download this version: Stock EB13 Deodexed EXT4 + CW 3.0.0.6

Follow the steps below the download link in that thread (I unchecked reset time and had repartition and auto reboot checked, as all other odin instructions i have seen have that unchecked and later in that thread they say to uncheck that as well)

After that is finished, I let it boot to EB13. (skipped everything)

Connected to my PC in mass storage mode, copied midNight v4.2 rom zip.

Powered down, 3-fingered to recovery

CWM converted to EXT4.

(do not reboot to system)

After that I flashed midNight 4.2

then booted to system

opened market to login to my gmail, opened maps just to be sure it locked (instantly)

quick boot into CWM3, wiped cache partition 3x and dalvik cache 3x.

flashed the blue circle theme.. booted to system

left it on for a bit, quick boot to cwm3, flashed swype and the ring tones

lastly, I then go to market and download the apps I use. I never restore them.

Because that can cause issues. Its a bit more of a pain to download and then setup again. I feel like I spend less time doing that compared to those that try to restore the apps and data do trying to troubleshoot why things are running weird.

I am up and running without issue and 4.2 is smokin !!!

Good luck
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Yes u need the Samsung app. I would post it but I dont know how to from my phone. Ill do it when i get home.

Sent from the baddest phone on the planet
[Epic 4G Android Development] js042507:
So nobody has the issues of the phone freezing whenever selecting an mp3 ringtone for a notification? This is the worst issue I've had with any rom! Ugh. Gmail, messaging, phone ringtone, they all cause a freeze and then follow by a reboot if I don't force close the application. Only for tones on the sd card and this the second sd card I've had in the phone. It works for a while after a new flashed rom, but then the same old freezing crap. I can't find any feedback on this issue anywhere.

Sent from the most 'Epic' phone in the world! ...Using XDA Premium app :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Mine works just fine. Maybe something on ur end?

Sent from the baddest phone on the planet
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
trying to flash the "no clock zip" so there is no clock in the top bar is what is causing the bootloop for me.
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
would it matter if i flashed the standard 4.2 and then i started flashing some zips from the 4.0 basic rom?
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Should not matter at all. You should be able to flash anything in that folder without breaking anything.
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
I thought so but im getting a boot loop almost everytime its hit or miss but i have flashed this rom 8 times now today because of that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] grkmaster:
anyone having data issues?

i cant seem to download fast than 30 kb/s and upload more than 20 kb/s in 3g. my 4g downloads 140 kb/s and uploads 120 kb/s
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
yea mine was really slow also
[Epic 4G Android Development] grkmaster:
what did you do to fix it? my phone is unbelievably fast, but the data sucks

i dont know what to do other than update my prl and profile
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
just waiting
[Epic 4G Android Development] wudstock54:
Did you remove DRM?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Anon9mouz:
hmm im curious whats a drm
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Did you update prl using the manual method, it works better than going through the included prl update in the menu. There is a thread about it in the dev section if you search for it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
You should use the zips from 4.2 they are optimized for no ciq. The 4.0 zips may have issues. I am wondering what is in 4.0 you are wanting to use that was not included in the 4.2?

If you use the zips from the 4.2 extras folder you should be fine. I have flashed most of them at one time or another to make sure they work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Here is a thread on removing it... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=794010&highlight=remove+drm

It is basically an app that is constantly running and wasting battery, but it can hurt some applications (including most video applications)
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
I flashed and went to work with only the 4.0 on there...ill dl the 4.2 extras tonight...thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
is there something special I should do when flashing a theme? i normally just put on sd and flashed thru cwm3 wo deleting anything
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
These themes are battery and reboot modded. For the best results wipe the cache prior to flashing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Heard the good news about your wife. Still praying for you as always.
[Epic 4G Android Development] WunderXDA:
Ooops, noob'd that one. I guess diligently reading the previous 985 posts doesn't help if you don't read the dev's OP each build lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] Anon9mouz:
i heard u can freeze it with Titanium Backup so u dont get the issues of deleting it but idk how to freeze let along use tb and idk how to find this drm :confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
If i wanted to install a new clock package is it as simple as removing the current clock package and installing a new ClockPackage.apk file?
[Epic 4G Android Development] aypanthony:
I am having problems pairing with my Jabra SP700 car kit. I was on EB13 prior and could stream music and take calls. My Epic indicates that "Pairing rejected by Jabra SP700".

FYI, I am also having problems pairing with my home phone. It just doesn't connect Bluetooth at all.

Any ideas on how to fix the bluetooth issue? Should I wipe 3X, Dalvik 3X and reflash the ROM? Can someone confirm this fixes the issue?

Excellent ROM!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Devi0124:
There is a link earlier in the forum with a link to the new beta. Its exactly like the one that was included before. Just register and they send you a link. Works perfect.

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[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
You can just flash the new clock package. No need to uninstall anything.
[Epic 4G Android Development] wudstock54:
You have to have the paid version of Titanium Backup to freeze. Open the add and click backup and restore. When the apps load click the two DRM's and freeze is one of the options. Good luck
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dante of the Inferno:
Does anyone know how to import new alarm sounds into the clock package? I tried converting a song to .ogg and copying directly into /system/media/audio/alarms with Root Explorer, but the Alarm section of Clock Package does not recognize it within the program. It may have to do with the length of the song, but I can't understand why, since it was able to play fine with the previous standalone Clock .apk. Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Android Development] mis3:
You would think the way you tried would work, but it didn't for me either. I guarantee there's a more elegant way to make this work, but here's my work-around:

1) Download Zedge from the market, then download any ringtone

2) Copy the MP3 you want to use to sd card/zedge/ringtones

3) Go to clock package, alarm, alarm tones, sounds - all your ringers are there, including the song

This worked for me, especially since I already had zedge for ringtones and wallpaper. Alternatively, you could install myfiles and just click on clockpackage, alarm, alarm tones, myfiles - then navigate to the song. But, I like the first way better since I didn't have to install myfiles (I already have ES Explorer and Astro).
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
I tried it and have it on my SD card but every time i try to install it fails. I flashed back to the stock Swype, but now i realize how great the beta was.
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
I forgot to look in the midnight extras and tried to extract out of another rom. Thank you! Finally got the one i want.
[Epic 4G Android Development] WunderXDA:
copy/paste in Gmail

A little off topic but I thought I'd pose the question about selecting text in gmail to you guys, since I really can't find any dedicated threads about it.

My question- Why is copy/paste SO WACK in Gmail? It's bugged me since I got my Epic last year, but I guess I just thought that it was something that would get smoothed out eventually. As it stands, I have to go to the sub-menu, hit "select text", and then swipe my finger across the text I want, hoping to get it right before it is automatically copied to the clipboard. Does anyone have any insight on the subject or a link to a thread where it's being discussed?
[Epic 4G Android Development] professoroak:
In my battery usage, it's been saying that I've had 50% time without signal. I live in an area with really good signal, and throughout majority of the day I'm at school that has full bars everywhere on campus. Is this normal? I don't have any other problems with the rom at all, this is just something that I noticed.
[Epic 4G Android Development] js042507:
@wudstock54

Oh my gosh! You are my friggin life saver man, or woman! I have had this problem for like 2 months! I have always froze drm content and drm content launcher due to the fact of 'battery drain'. And I guess that was the cause of my phone locking up. It only happened too when I selected an mp3. I don't even care if my battery level is a lot worse because now I can finally use my ringtones. I will give you some kudos shortly. I know others have this same problem on different forums and nobody could solve their problem. So thanks again! I am relieved! Thanks :-)

Sent from the most 'Epic' phone in the world! ...Using XDA Premium app :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
This is a well known Android bug. Your phone is searching for a WCDMA Tower that does not and will not exist. Here is the fix:

When you boot your phone, toggle airplane mode on and off. it will be fine until the next reboot.

Edit: I set Tasker to auto toggle airplane mode on/off at boot, now. Out saves me from having to remember.
[Epic 4G Android Development] wudstock54:
Glad it worked for you but I've never had a problem selecting mp3 for tones with DRM frozen. Only happens when I've deleted them.
[Epic 4G Android Development] grkmaster:
wow, really, no one has data issues other than me and one other person?

i thought this would be a bigger issue by now
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
Have you tried wiping 3x and reflashing?

Did you start from fresh flash of EB13 via Odin?

If not, there's your answer. It has taken some people up to 3 flashes for the ROM to be fully problem free. Now, I make it a standard to flash any ROM 4x (wiping 3x3 each time before the flash). Always start with a fresh flash to stock (you only need to do this 1x). It eliminates the flash process in the troubleshooting. I know it seems like a bother but, in the long run, that little extra time will save you from a multitude of migranes.
[Epic 4G Android Development] grkmaster:
I did not flash to EB13 stock but I flashed to Dl18 and then flashed the rom. But it was the second time around I did that. Thhe initial time i installed the rom i did wipe 3x and then install the rom. Im not sure whats causing the random data issues. What is everyones default speeds on 3g in there area. I am in new york and would love to compare to others. Also would I be able to use the radio file previous to EB01?
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
If you read the directions in the first post, you will realize that you must be coming from stock EB13. Problem solved.
[Epic 4G Android Development] grkmaster:
i didnt think EB13 was a necessity, based on the fact that it said "Dl18 or EB13", and i flashed to Dl18. i'll try that and see what happens
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
You need the eb13 modem. It is a much better modem anyways.
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
I still can't get the mic to work in speaker phone mode. I wonder of there is a system file that I need to flash.
[Epic 4G Android Development] JBizzleFoSho:
Any body have the Samsung app that will allow me to update my camera firmware?

It's my understanding that I need it so that the camera doesn't FC when I try to update it. Thanks!

P.S. My speaker phone works fine. Wondering whats going on with yours buggerritt. :S
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
Here is a thread on that : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=970452

if you look on the first page for v4.2 .. Change Log #2 says it has the camera fix already cooked in.
[Epic 4G Android Development] JBizzleFoSho:
Are the changes to the kernal/camera the reason why when I check for an update it thinks there is one but there isn't actually one?
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
P.S. My speaker phone works fine. Wondering whats going on with yours buggerritt. :S[/QUOTE]

I wish I knew. There were others who had the same problem. Maybe it's because of an app we installed or something. I might perform a backup, start from scratch, and see if I can find out where it goes wrong. It's the only thing keeping my phone from perfection (until next build or Galaxy S2 drops).
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
im on D28...mine is working ok except slower internet...if i flash to EB13 will it reset everything on my phone or just change the modem? thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Gowind:
I just love the new midnight theme wall paper but after I tried a live wallpaper I'm not being able to find it anywhere. Reflashed the theme but still no use. Can anyone help. I just miss that wallpaper. Its really awesome.
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
You can odin the eb13 modem only if you would like. There is a thread that contains it. Otherwise if you odin the entire eb13 then yes it will reset everything on your phone.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
EB13 Modem Update (From DI18 or EB13 ONLY)

----- You will not lose any data. This is flashed from CW Recovery.

----- Also helpful if you are having issues with your modem.

Not sure if anyone had done this but I created this myself and stuck it on the blog. It's there if anyone needs it :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Hey, even easier than doing the odin flash. Nice job once again.
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
If I change to eb13 can I still use previous Roms, quantrom 2.7 for example, that I used to use with DK 28? thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
It is best to start from a new base when switching ROMs; just t be sure there is nothing left behind that may cause weirdness <technical term>.

Adding the step to odin dk28 or eb13 depending on which way you're going is a small 5 minute step that could stop many possible issues later.

Good luck
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Also posted the default wallpaper everyone was asking about. Trying to locate the original creator in order to give credit.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
This will ONLY work if you have the DI18 or EB13 modem currently installed............and Thank You :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Posted at the blog. :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] JBizzleFoSho:
Rob,

Was wondering if you ever thought about making a blacked out Gingerbread keyboard?

I could be mistaken, but didn't your previous themes have blacked out keypads as well?

My phone would be horrible if it wasn't for you and the developers here. Thanks a ton!
[Epic 4G Android Development] neuton:
Thank you Rob it looks great, I had just installed the reg guage theme but I wanted the default wallpaper again Thank you.

I was also wondering if its possible maybe for the next rom that you can have a custom boot up logo like what ACS has for there roms? Something like maybe your q/a for autism or something similar?
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
so if I am on DK28 i HAVE to odin I cant flash with your zip on lost and tired?
[Epic 4G Android Development] iSaint:
no dont flash his zip

first odin EB13

root with cwm3

then flash his rom
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
can you run dk28 roms on eb13?
[Epic 4G Android Development] iSaint:
no... you can only run roms Based on EB13 on EB13

i dont see why you wouldnt want to upgrade to EB13 ....

IMO is waaay better than DK28
[Epic 4G Android Development] durrett syndrome:
do you have to flash that Default Stock Dual FS kernel For EB13? what if you want to use a different kernel?
[Epic 4G Android Development] iSaint:
Just Root EB13 with cwm3 and flash MidNight 4.2

It will flash a Kernel along with the rom very good kernel
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
Midnight uses bonsai kernel. ACS uses their own. There was Genocide before them. They are all EB13 oc/undervolted.
[Epic 4G Android Development] saintirish:
No programs

I just flashed 4.2 coming from 4.1. Everything looks good (all my shortcuts and widgets are where they were before), except for when I hit the programs button in LauncherPro, there are no programs, just the home button is available at the bottom of the screen. Anyone have this happen or know how to fix it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] rckozma:
Not sure what everyone else is getting, but figured I would try to get a ball park figure on battery useage for my phone. Took it off the charger yesterday at 7am and it just now died, at 5:50pm. So roughly about 35 hours from cradle to grave. I did not use the phone any less or any more than a typical day.....not bad, for me that is.

Great job on the rom!
[Epic 4G Android Development] cconwing:
I'm actually not getting good battery really at all :/ im running the midnight 4.2 rom and can barely get a day of regular usage with no background data and no gps...with either one on forget about it...i dropped 30% today in about an hour while using my gps.

I don't know what else to do? I have anything with drm in the name frozen I toggle airplane when I turn it on. I don't have any push email or notifocations from facebook or anything, the only thing I have that pulls info is beautiful widgets which is set to 4 hours I think. I had to buy an extra battery and wall charger to make it through some days. Any help would be appreciated.

Also, what's the modem update that was posted? :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Anon9mouz:
is it worth it to do all of this or what
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
^^^ This

How many times did you wipe data and reflash? Also, what was your SW before flashing to midnight?

I had this problem as well when i first installed Viper Rom. Battery also wasnt optimal the first time i flashed to Midnight but after 3 or 4 reflashes of the Midnight ROM the battery lasts an easy 20 hours with quite a bit of use. This is also using Juice Defender to help troubleshoot.
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
I keep randomly getting android.process.acore has stopped unexpectedly and process.com.google.process.gapps force closes after restarting. Now it wont stop. I havent changed anything either,its been running fine til i just swapped the battery.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sinman02:
Anyone know I can get a working version of appwidgetpicker for this rom? I tried a version from another rom package but it always force closes on me.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jdelano:
flash the standard upgrade zip from the midnight extras folder; for the rest of the apps.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cconwing:
When you or anyone else says that does it mean actually just flashing over and over 3 or 4 times or is there anything special you do in between flashing? Or do you literally flash then boot, shut down then flash, boot, shut down flas, boot etc etc...

Should I wipe data or anything? And will wiping data wipe anything important or anything titanium backup can't restore?

sorry for the noob questions or if theyve been answered, searching on the app isnt very helpful :/ anyways thanks! :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] youngpro83:
Thats because you cant install it. It has to be pasted in the system/app folder with root explorer or any file manager.
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
No prob, ive searched and searched as well but nobody has given a very clear method. I was on ViperRom (EB13 based on EXT4) and wiped data 3x then installed Midnight. It seems that every time I've flashed Midnight i've fixed some issues and found several more. It has taken 3 or 4 "wipe 3x then flash" cycles before it was running well. I think i might reflash 1 more time since there are some process that i screwed with and want to start fresh again.
[Epic 4G Android Development] buggerritt:
absofarkinglutely
[Epic 4G Android Development] rckozma:
I don't have gps or wifi on either, about the only thing I run is my bluetooth headset, but I turn that off when I get home. I have 4 email accounts set to sync every hour, and I also do not do facebook on it. I do a lot of texting and some phone calls. The only other thing I do is when I am home (I live out in the boonies) I turn on roam control so it is not constantly looking for a Sprint signal it will never find.

Flashed everything 3 times, when I tried doing the advance restore and restoring my data I did not have anywhere near what I am getting now, maybe 10 to 12 hours on a good day. Fresh install seems to work great. The SW I was using before midnight 4.2 was midnight 4.1, then 4.0.

*edit* I should add that I am not running juice defender or any other type of app killer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
It's up on the blog. Let me know if it works. Just flash in CW....
[Epic 4G Android Development] megabiteg:
A little more context wouldn't hurt so that we can all jump in to help.

But:

- Did you reflash?

- Did you install BYOR or Standard?

- If BYOR, did you flash the standard zip included in the midnight extras?

- Did you remove any apk's or services?

did you get to successfully flash and have a stable rom or this has happened from the start?

Let us know to help you.
[Epic 4G Android Development] itisagoodname:
I hadn't reflashed in a few days (was BYOR). I had been using it all day and shut the phone off, swapped the battery to a fully charged one, booted it back up and it force closed non-stop. It got worse by the time i got to pick up my gf, mms, swype, keyboard, everything would force close. I grabbed the newest ROM, w/ standard, reflashed and now its fine.
[Epic 4G Android Development] harrybozack:
great job ptfdmedic!!

ptfdmedic this latest iteration seems to be very stable and fast. I might be speaking a bit soon but battery life is super impressive so far. Thanks again and great job on getting your message out there.
[Epic 4G Android Development] WunderXDA:
Phone has locked up on me 4 times now, loading market, loading email, loading call log and once during an incoming call. Had to pull the battery each time. Guess I'll do the insane 4x flash and report back
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dante of the Inferno:
Say, has anyone else noticed that .mov and .mpg files do not show up in the Gallery? Why would those files not be recognized?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sinman02:
The cw flash didn't work, so I extracted the apk and put it in the system /app folder, and all's well. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] johnp1991:
This rom is great but I cant sync my facebook...plz help
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Thanks I know what I did wrong. My install path is wrong system/system/app it should have been system/app..... I'll fix it when I get home and reupload.....