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SGS and Lagfixes are driving me up the wall

With all the new lagfix trial-and-error, my SGS is still lagging and not error free. I'm about to get rid of it, unless there's another solution to fix the Lag. Why did Samsung come up with this expensive unit, that runs slower than my HD2 running Android?

Stock 2.2 have been very smooth for me compared to the stock 2.1 ROM I am using. Ive found that the OCLF has been pretty good for me on 2.1, although does need a reboot every 250 hours or so.

change your twlauncher30.apk to a more compact one?

compuse said:
change your twlauncher30.apk to a more compact one?
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which one would you recommend? i tried ADW and Launcher Pro and still experiencing laggy, especially when typing and looking up files. Any other inferior launchers would not look nice and defeats the purpose of having a "Samsung Galaxy S"

_dsk_ said:
Stock 2.2 have been very smooth for me compared to the stock 2.1 ROM I am using. Ive found that the OCLF has been pretty good for me on 2.1, although does need a reboot every 250 hours or so.
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Thanks, but I have been using stock 2.2 as well. I tried OCLF, VooDoo and SpeedMOD and screwed up my SGS many times. Luckily, I was able to bring it back to life again.

UPDATE: I was able to flash XXJPA ROM via Kies using the 1.6 patch and installed Z4root & OCLF 2.2 and my Quadrant score is 1600+ on first run and 1900+ on second run. Hip Hip Hooray! will test it out for the next couple of days to see if it keeps up the speed.
Thank you

How to achieve a FAST SGS with STOCK FROYO

To those, like me, who were disappointed with Froyo.
After doing a fair bit a tinkering and research experimenting for a month. I managed to find the BEST solution for people who don't want to use custom roms. Yet wanting a similar yet better mobile experience they had with 2.1 eclair.
After a factory reset.
Latest Voodoo Lagfix via Odin |or| ryanZA's OneClickLagFix your choice
1. root - z4root app from market.
2. ryanZA's OCLF app
- Alter minfree. Set to Aggressive
- Change Scheduler. Set to deadline
3. SGSTools.
- Upgrade stock apps.
+ Modded Contacts app showing all letters
+ Stock browser with useragent setting
+ Faster TouchWizLauncher(GTG) <--- TOUCHWIZ CAN't GET ANY SNAPPIER >
- GPS fix
Just like (2.1 with OLCF) Fast, snappy, loving it

u forgot to add:
+ use is for two weeks then redo the process

Best is to reboot everyday.

We don't have the same definition of "Stock"...
Anyway, I'm using jk4 now, realy stock (no root,no lagfix) and it's fast and fluid. What more do I need?? Higher benchmark? That's about the only reason I'd do a lag fix...!

Doing all of the above = might as well install Doc's ROMs

t1mman said:
We don't have the same definition of "Stock"...
Anyway, I'm using jk4 now, realy stock (no root,no lagfix) and it's fast and fluid. What more do I need?? Higher benchmark? That's about the only reason I'd do a lag fix...!
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hi t1mman, is JK4 Froyo 2.2 or Eclair? mine is running JPA now and it's way too sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooow and i'm ready to downgrade. thanks

traiviet said:
hi t1mman, is JK4 Froyo 2.2 or Eclair? mine is running JPA now and it's way too sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooow and i'm ready to downgrade. thanks
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it's Froyo

Can you point me to GPS fix please ?

teryz said:
Can you point me to GPS fix please ?
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It's in the menu of SGSTools.

Before going modding, try some optimized kernels:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=856151

dk206 said:
To those, like me, who were disappointed with Froyo.
After doing a fair bit a tinkering and research experimenting for a month. I managed to find the BEST solution for people who don't want to use custom roms. Yet wanting a similar yet better mobile experience they had with 2.1 eclair.
After a factory reset.
Latest Voodoo Lagfix via Odin |or| ryanZA's OneClickLagFix your choice
1. root - z4root app from market.
2. ryanZA's OCLF app
- Alter minfree. Set to Aggressive
- Change Scheduler. Set to deadline
3. SGSTools.
- Upgrade stock apps.
+ Modded Contacts app showing all letters
+ Stock browser with useragent setting
+ Faster TouchWizLauncher(GTG) <--- TOUCHWIZ CAN't GET ANY SNAPPIER >
- GPS fix
Just like (2.1 with OLCF) Fast, snappy, loving it
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Unfortunately for me, I cant apply these settings even after reboot. I followed all teh procedure and it is still the same.

i changed the lounger to the modded one but it gave me a lot of forced closes. ..(not apps the lounger just force closed) so i had to fire my terminal thing up and change it back
kind of sad because it looked great and was butter smooth
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gbohm said:
i changed the lounger to the modded one but it gave me a lot of forced closes. ..(not apps the lounger just force closed) so i had to fire my terminal thing up and change it back
kind of sad because it looked great and was butter smooth
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or you can just go to settings -> applications -> manage applications -> ALL tab and find the launcher, force close and clear settings. For any applications you get force close on. it fixes

With hardcore's latest kernel everything is just as snappy as it should be for me I'm happy with the overall performance of the device, no hang up or major lag so far...

PaulForde said:
With hardcore's latest kernel everything is just as snappy as it should be for me I'm happy with the overall performance of the device, no hang up or major lag so far...
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you forgot to add something, hardcore's latest kernel improved GPS. i am able to lock up to 11 sat within 10 secs.

If your going to change the kernel, root, lagfix, gpsfix it ... why not just try for a custom ROM?
I do think we have different notions of the word "stock"

This isny "stock" at all... A good custom ROM like Doc's are more "stock" than this thing... Doc's stock!
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How can it still be considered stock after applying all these tweaks??
A stock and fast SGS with Froyo is like the Loch Ness monster. It's a myth.

Tnx!
About the GPX Fix, does it only support North American and european countries?
And can I do other items in SGS tools like 3d Gallery etc.
@all
I Think what he's trying to say is having a faster SGS without flashing it with other ROM's...just like me, I'm still not in the state of flashing it because I'm still afraid: Man this phone is too expensive and I don't want to mess with it yet. Maybe a year later

nYbEe said:
Tnx!
About the GPX Fix, does it only support North American and european countries?
And can I do other items in SGS tools like 3d Gallery etc.
@all
I Think what he's trying to say is having a faster SGS without flashing it with other ROM's...just like me, I'm still not in the state of flashing it because I'm still afraid: Man this phone is too expensive and I don't want to mess with it yet. Maybe a year later
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Yes. The gallery fix in the sgs tools also fixes the battery drain bug which is caused by the sensor in the stock froyo's gallery app.
And yes this is for poeple who are not wanting to flash custom roms yet wanting the same stable fast performance.
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Axura 2.1 seems to fix GPS

My Vibrant has had a terrible GPS right from day one. Never locked in less than 10 minutes, and even then very flaky and often not locking at all. I tried a dozen different ROMs out there - including JI6, Bionix, etc. Up until Axura 2.0.5 things did not improve, or seemed to improve but really was the same.
Today I installed Axura 2.1 and to my surprise, GPS is fixed! Locks in around 10-20 secs and all 12 sats are seen, with 8 out of 12 locks. Must be some JK6 component included in the ROM, I don't know. Just wanted to throw this finding out there.

what app are you using to see how many sats are seen and locked?

I use GPS Test. Directly gives 12 sats in view. Get 8 in use within 20 secs.
The first time I booted this ROM and went to Google on the browser, I was surprised to see it get the location within seconds. Usually the GPS icon just sits around trying to get a lock in vain.

barch27 said:
My Vibrant has had a terrible GPS right from day one. Never locked in less than 10 minutes, and even then very flaky and often not locking at all. I tried a dozen different ROMs out there - including JI6, Bionix, etc. Up until Axura 2.0.5 things did not improve, or seemed to improve but really was the same.
Today I installed Axura 2.1 and to my surprise, GPS is fixed! Locks in around 10-20 secs and all 12 sats are seen, with 8 out of 12 locks. Must be some JK6 component included in the ROM, I don't know. Just wanted to throw this finding out there.
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Where is this rom these days?

djjeesh said:
Where is this rom these days?
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I used the link posted here.

I'm also getting consistent locks in under 15 seconds on Axura 2.1
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I haven't tried the Axura 2.1 though I'm using Axura 2.0.3 and my GPS is really working.

I havent used the GPS yet, but i will tomorrow on my road trip. I didnt have a bad GPS problem before though as far as driving. Accuracy was off though when locating me at my house.
Didnt lock on real fast so hopefully it will now. I have Aura 2.1 as well.

smashpunks said:
Screw axura roms. The op of that rom is a ;%@ck... Dude needs a reality check. For that I will never use his stuff again
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Understood but if this is the only way to get my gps up and working I will do it

Been using Axura 2.1. Works great

Master may be acting like a cry-baby, but his ROMs are great. 2.0.5 was the best I've tried yet. I tried the TW based sXe ROM but it doesn't run as well on my phone.

Eugene and Master are a lot alike in that they've both decided that posting on XDA is too much trouble. Can't really say I blame 'em.
Link to Axura 2.1 - http://bit.ly/e4TSn6
The reason the GPS works is because Master has pulled the "Vold" (GPS part of the ROM) from JK6. The JK6 Modem is also present in this release. Thank Samsung for JK6 and thank Master for including parts of it in his newest Axura release.

epakrat75 said:
Eugene and Master are a lot alike in that they've both decided that posting on XDA is too much trouble. Can't really say I blame 'em.
Link to Axura 2.1 - http://bit.ly/e4TSn6
The reason the GPS works is because Master has pulled the "Vold" (GPS part of the ROM) from JK6. The JK6 Modem is also present in this release. Thank Samsung for JK6 and thank Master for including parts of it in his newest Axura release.
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One thing I can understand is the frustration that developers must feel over all the hand-holding they have to do when they release a ROM. I'm a complete noob, but I also get tired of seeing the same "OMG I bricked my fone OMG pleez help right away!" When it's always the same mistakes: flashing over lag fixes, flashing the wrong kernel, flashing some uber awesome theme that screws something up, not taking the time to read the threads. And EVERYTHING to fix a problem can be found in the stickies.

Link is not working for Axura 2.1

Link is working fine. Just tried it. It may be blocked by any enterprise class filtering hardware that might be in use on a network if attempted while at work.

It has odd characters in the URL....maybe not supported on some language sets?
Here's the link to his forum:
mod edit

epakrat75 said:
The reason the GPS works is because Master has pulled the "Vold" (GPS part of the ROM) from JK6. The JK6 Modem is also present in this release.
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If this is the case than one wouldnt need to flash Axura, just the JK6 modem correct?

regP said:
If this is the case than one wouldnt need to flash Axura, just the JK6 modem correct?
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That's depends on why you want it. The JK6 Modem likely doesn't affect the GPS AFAIK. It affects other things like Data, Reception, etc. If you want that then flash it alone. Flashing it alone likely won't change the GPS operation at all.
I mentioned the modem update only to note it as a nice but irrelevant change. Sorry for the confusion.

I flashed Axura 2.1 this morning, and my GPS is working now
see my yesterday's GPS post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=862454

Yup, Confirmed. Just flashed and GPS locked within seconds while the Macnut R13 I was using wouldnt get a lock after 5-10 minutes. I do notice though that I have to hold the phone in landscape with the top of the phone on the right side to get clear signal due to the placement of the radio. No biggy there though.

2.2 vs 2.2.1 changes

Everyone wants 2.2.1 but what are the benefits over 2.2?
Reason I ask is that I updated from 2.1 to 2.2 last night. Feels much snappier so far.
Should we just be waiting for gingerbread?
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I had Quadrant score 857 on stock Eclair (XWJM2). This went up to almost 1000 after I re-partitioned to XWJPA/XXJPP/OXAJPO. With XXJPX I have score of 1182. So I guess there is some improvement
I haven't been using 2.2 though, so I can compare only Quadrant score here…

The Quadrant leap is nothing to do with the fact that it is 2.2.1, but more the fact that Samsung finally got their **** together and made a new kernel and optimised the rom I believe.
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The mail app is not laggy or slow anymore.
Performance on the phone is awesome
Camera/Video interface/menu a little different.
When caller calls you can press power to mute the ringer ... it was in 2.1 but not in the 2.2 ... now 2.2.1 its back
Battery seems to be better.

Gallery now shows most recent first. I don't know if there was ever a setting for that but its a biggie for me. Saves me scrolling through 500 odd pictures to find the one I just took.
And the phone is just so fast. I'm super happy with JPX
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Also start up time is quick.

You can input UK post codes in the ZIP code field before it only allowed numbers.

Sound good, I'm waiting for stable Doc's XXJPX rom release

BuddyLee said:
When caller calls you can press power to mute the ringer ... it was in 2.1 but not in the 2.2 ... now 2.2.1 its back
Battery seems to be better.
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This feature was in 2.1, 2.2 and now 2.2.1 however in 2.1 you had to use vol down key and in froyo power button.
Cheers!

Boots up super quick now.
Performance has improved big time to the point where i havent even bothered reapplying a lag fix to it, as i cant see it making much of a difference now.
Its kinda sad really. I always liked messing with my phone but they have done such a good job with 2.2.1 that theres not really much to mess with now.

Some things ive noticed in 2.2.1
Quicker boot time
Better battery life
Advanced exchange email options (peak, non peak time)
Facebook sync notifications work flawlessly
Web browser speed improved over leaked JPU
Contact list has full A-Z

Separate wallpaper for lock screen.

Dont think it has been mentioned but you can now use the stock headphones to change songs via the mircophone. Double pressing in quick succession allows this.
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hi,
anyone knows how to sort apps from A-Z. i have upgrade sgs from 2.2 to 2.2.1, and now all my apps are disorder?
thanks!

very good, but lag is there
The 2.2.1 update is pretty good actually. I'm impressed.
The lag is less visible, but it's still there. Especially for the NewsRob application which I use very frequently during the day.
It's very unlikely but I just hope that Samsung switches to ext4 like Nexus S did.

Games are smoother. I used to have occasional stutter.
If you are using stock 2.2 try the game Ant Smasher.
After installing 2.2.1, the game is smooth.
Installed the game on a friend's 2.2, the same lag appears.

zolah said:
Boots up super quick now.
Performance has improved big time to the point where i havent even bothered reapplying a lag fix to it, as i cant see it making much of a difference now.
Its kinda sad really. I always liked messing with my phone but they have done such a good job with 2.2.1 that theres not really much to mess with now.
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Doesn't RFS generate lots of garbage (system error data) over time, which results in the system lag. EXT4 shouldn't do that... So isn't theres still some point in using a lagfix?

create a directory called media on the sd with a ringtones directory in that and move your rings there stops them showing in the music player. Just like the N1 does. Will probly work with nofification and alarms as well

I flashed JPX last night (over the top of full JPU), product code was KOR, used the dial method to change to XEU, factory reset and the battery drains really quick!
Anyone else experience this and know if there's a cause or fix?
I find the performance on 2.2.1 MUCH faster and smoother than 2.2 (JPO).

Stock browser in jpx only allows 4 pages instead of 8. Don't think it bothers me. I was always closing down pages anyway
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Post you 2.3.3 reviews HERE (and nothing else)

It is very irritating to see every single 2.3.3 theme spammed with:
*where is the link? how to install it? you stink give us ROM now! Why is my screen al red? Why is my mother making me pay for my COOKED diner...*
So I've imagined this thread REVIEW ONLY. So post your reviews, no questions, no comments. We can open another thread questions/comments for this thread.
So I've tought some guidelines for reviews that everyone is asking, having problem with or just wish to know:
What doesn't work? (some people mentioned accelerometers, animations)
How did you install it? (give simple explanation, method you used, with or without bootloaders, etc)
Are there any problems so far? (beside if something is not working, FC-s, app incompability, etc)
General performances? (how fast is the rom, compare it with ROM you used before)
GPS? (no explanation necessary...)
Battery life? (ompare it with ROM you used before, what is the magnitude of battery drain?
Anything else.
I hope this thread is well accepted, I truly believe it is the best way to get all data everyone needs.
Thanx, CROrION

flashed stock + jvk bootloaders + speedmod k13d with heimdall
went into recovery and flashed the rom kitchen beta
then without rebooting rooted in cwm recovery
rebooted.
3D does not work properly
Browser is nicer
Smoother/faster
Theme is a little different
Other minor things I forget
This rom is still beta, samsung would be stupid to release it publicly

What doesn't work? (some people mentioned accelerometers, animations)
Nothing detected. Screen off old-TV-like animation is just a missing feature, removed by Samsung, not a bug.
How did you install it? (give simple explanation, method you used, with or without bootloaders, etc)
Odin + 502.pit + repartition (bootloader upgraded)
Are there any problems so far? Lower WiFi sensitivity/range than in JPY 2.2.1 stock ROM, probably new modem uses lower power to save battery at the cost of range.
General performances? (how fast is the rom, compare it with ROM you used before)
Fastest ever, some minor lags when installing multiple apps from the market, but acceptable.
GPS? (no explanation necessary...)
OK, as good as latest 2.2.1 stock roms
Battery life? (ompare it with ROM you used before, what is the magnitude of battery drain?
Battery life has never been better (only option changed: WiFi Sleep Policy, pure stock rom).
Anything else.

I installed it yesterday with 512 pit file and its ok its faster than js8 in my opinion and bit ram hungry still but not as much as jv1 was useing tottaly stock no mods and quite happy i expect it has disapounted many as it still looks likes froyo also had bit lag in gallery had no fc or major issues seems stable and useable thanks samsung
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For now, fastest ROM ever. No lags detected. Top bar is green-gray, looks better than in older version of GB. I've installed using odin, pit 512 and repartition.

3D Not Working Properly
No Ad Hoc Wifi Support
Still Lags
Many Apps gives force close
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2.2/ 2.2.1 is still better than this

Battery life is great ! Only had 2% in 8 hours.
Really smooth and lagfree (even before the hacked kernel from supercurio)
Like this ROM and will keep it for now

10 charrrr

What doesn't work? (some people mentioned accelerometers, animations)
- Everything Working accelerometer etc...just Gameloft Nova shows white screen, rest of all Gameloft 3D games RF2011,SC, MC2, BIA, Asphalt6 & many more (10+) works perfectly & better than any froyo. Could not install angry birds from market had to unmount ext SD, install & remount again. This way it works fine...
How did you install it? (give simple explanation, method you used, with or without bootloaders, etc)
- Odin + 512.pit + repartition (bootloader upgraded sbl version) + check bootloader upgrade in odin
Are there any problems so far? Lower WiFi sensitivity/range than in JPY 2.2.1 stock
- probably new modem uses lower power to save battery at the cost of range since wifi signal is slightly weaker but everything runs fine so no big deal.
General performances? (how fast is the rom, compare it with ROM you used before)
- Fastest ever, some minor lags when installing multiple apps from the market, but acceptable. So far its been 12 hours....not a single FC or problem, already installed like 40 apps from market....
GPS? (no explanation necessary...)
- As good as latest 2.2.1 stock roms
Battery life? (ompare it with ROM you used before, what is the magnitude of battery drain?
- Battery life has never been better (only option changed: WiFi Sleep Policy to sleep when screen off, pure stock rom).

iammodo said:
Okay a review well, I have had this on my phone second longest so should say something.
GPS works amazing locks on really fast.
Battery life is so much better then JPY or JS7
Fast booting
UI is very smooth to use.
not had any problems yet.
Right thats the pointless stuff out of the way
TV off animation yay best feature of gingerbread lol.
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You my freind are a star thank you for yesterday
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really happy with the rom , Great battery , Fast & Stable and no big problems occured. I like the theme and the new swype keyboard.
PS : people say 3d is not working? Working fine here. Please tell me which games? I wanna try

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really happy with the rom , Great battery , Fast & Stable and no big problems occured. I like the theme and the new swype keyboard.
PS : people say 3d is not working? Working fine here. Please tell me which games? I wanna try
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+1 yes people are saying 3d not working, so What is not working?..as i posted in my review except for Nova every other 3D game is working fine...

NOVA totally not working at all, only shown the white screen....i thought only me which having that such of problem. rest of GL HD games are working fine.

Need For Speed Shift also not working on my device.. white screen

digitheatre said:
Need For Speed Shift also not working on my device.. white screen
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Have u tried updating it...since old version doesn't work on froyo either

Naeem786 said:
3D Not Working Properly
No Ad Hoc Wifi Support
Still Lags
Many Apps gives force close
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2.2/ 2.2.1 is still better than this
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WiFi Hotspot is available. It's just put under Tethering.

Naeem786 said:
3D Not Working Properly
No Ad Hoc Wifi Support
Still Lags
Many Apps gives force close
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2.2/ 2.2.1 is still better than this
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What do u mean 3d not working......be specific.....its working perfectly with only a very few exceptions......

Issues
Screen during boot and recovery showing static
WIFI iffy Doesnt always connect but does see networks
Havent tried 3d will try NFS now.
Quadrant 950 stock 1700 with voodoo.
Overall very impressed.

gingerbread is great on galaxy s...
i have felt no lag what so ever.. smoother than any ROM I have tried..
I have had one restart.... when using music player.. other than that everthing else is super smooth...
wifi signal is definetely low
I have flashed the modem to JPG

digitheatre said:
Need For Speed Shift also not working on my device.. white screen
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mine is working flawlessly....try to update into v1.0.62