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Hello everyone. I'm not sure if this has been posted, I did a search, and didn't see anything related to my issue. I installed the newest 2.1 leak, and my phone will randomly just power itself off. I've wiped the memory and reinstalled a few times. I'm just running the basic system, with Handcent, Pdanet, Droid Live lite, and Astro file manager installed on it. Any suggestions as to what may be causing the problem, or what I can do to try to fix it?
Leak is a curse word around these parts. you said you "wiped" a few times. are you on ROOT? if so, you shouldnt be using the plain root. you should download a ROM, (Ivans 0.8T2, Senseable, Evil Eris...) put it on your sdcard, wipe, then flash one of those. So IF you have ROOT, then change your thread title, otherwise people such as myself may get medieval on you.
Out of curiousity, why shouldn't one use plain root? I have yet to flash a ROM because none of the ROMs seem to be bug free. Am I wrong?
meanm50 said:
Out of curiousity, why shouldn't one use plain root? I have yet to flash a ROM because none of the ROMs seem to be bug free. Am I wrong?
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the plain root is more buggy than any ROM actually. Ivan's rom has fixed some bugs (not sure which, sorry. but hes trustworthy) and Senseable is just a themed version of Ivans rom. you're better off with a ROM since devs are always working to fix bugs. some but (like the signal standy issue) probably wont be fixed unless HTC releases a newer update for the official release.
I have a few questions.
I understand there are official updates for our phones 2.1->2.2 but they are operator based. So there are customized roms, that are with custom stuff.
I'm really intereseted in upgrading from 2.1 official rom to a custom, but dont know exactly which one to choose.
I once flashed a 2.2 but it bricked my phone, so i had it repaired (the phone didnt respond to any key combinations or anything at all).
So is there any point to upgrade if there isnt any stable roms.
And also why is everyone waiting for the official update from samsung when there are already 2.2 roms for 5800.
Lagfix seems like a thing to try out, but i want to be sure which rom is the best and so that the basic stuff works.
Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
TekkenLaw said:
Don't know about others, but my reason for not upgrading to unofficial/custom ROMs is that I don't want to risk my phone (even if that risk may be small..)..I also don't have time to backup data, reset phone, re-install app.s, do settings again etc. which might be needed in the flashing process.
Besides, from what I read in this forum, none of the ROMs seems to be satisfactory enough & ready for prime time. But frankly, I am losing my patience fast & may soon go for a custom ROM if official upgrade doesn't arrive by end of this month..damn Samsung for taking sooo long..
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Thanks for your reply, that's what i wanted to know. I was thinking the same thing that probably the custom roms arent stable enough and that the official update still aint available.
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
shuvabrata said:
Why don't you use a stock 2.2 ROM like the JPF?
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is it safe and works fine just like the default 2.1 that we have in our phones?
Sure ^^ and you cant brick your phone if you dont flash your bootloader^^ jpf also works faster^^ i would recommend to flash a custom rom. Like lestatious one. Everything works well on it^^ have fun
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just dont flash the bootloader and you can always reenter download mode.
backing up isn't that big of an issue, titanium backup backs up pretty much everything.
If you're planning on using titanium, just be aware that you should only restore non android apps when switching from eclair to froyo..i tried this and kept getting fc's. Just make backups of stuff in the individual apps like contacts etc, then restore them after you upgrade to froyo. Then make a full titanium backup of everything once you have your phone the way you want it. From then on you can just test any rom you like and always have a quick easy way of getting your stuff back. I recommend using astro to backup titanium so you can have a version to hand after flashing.
P.S. I use jfp ultra clean and it rocks my socks
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Ok, i might try out the stock 2.2 rom... But what about lagfixes or are they even neccessary on 2.2?
Cause my current 2.1 stock rom is really laggy, i remove tasks to clean up memory but it's still kinda slow.
Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
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Well if you're flashing a stock rom I would definately suggest JPF because it's pretty stable. You don't necessarily need the lagfix though..I personally found it made things a bit strange with random hangs when closing applications. Oh yeah and don't forget to use the modded 3d gallery from SGS Tools (I use the "last" version). You should be able to install it via the "Upgrade stock apps" option. You can also use it to change your GPS pool to Europe if needed.
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So the jpf rom isnt europe or just needs some configs like that? But is the stock rom the best option, i don't neccessarily need all those extra stuff like samsung apps and layar etc. Pauri mentioned lestatious rom, its on JPA, for example. Is each one one of those stock roms like an update with still some bugs on them or just converted from other phone updates?
I'm between that custom rom and the JPF stock right now..
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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shr33kant said:
Oh it's a european rom, it's just that the default gps pool is set to north america. I installed The modded 3d gallery as a work around for the battery drain bug that the stock gallery has in froyo. Jpf clean is what I'm using till theres a more stable lestat rom because I tried jp9, which was good, but the bloatware...oh my..
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i guess i'll take your word for it and try out the JPF
i flashed the JPF and so far so good. It's atleast twice as fast as the stock 2.1 i had. Thanks you all for help
one more question, how do i root froyo 2.2 ?
i tried the one click method, after the command running it said everything is fine you're rooted. In recovery mode i tried to install update.zip but it didnt work.
havent see any alternatives for 2.2
can anyone help?
Well, about 4 days have passed, and in those 4 days, I have rooted my phone, flashed a custom ROM, and been through about 5 different kernels. I am really enjoying this experience. I have done a few other things, like set up wireless tethering, and installed a custom boot animation, but I feel this is not enough lol. I am very eager to do more, but don't know what else to do.
What haven't I done that can be explored? Share your favorite things to do with your rooted Dinc!!!
The Black Droid said:
Well, about 4 days have passed, and in those 4 days, I have rooted my phone, flashed a custom ROM, and been through about 5 different kernels. I am really enjoying this experience. I have done a few other things, like set up wireless tethering, and installed a custom boot animation, but I feel this is not enough lol. I am very eager to do more, but don't know what else to do.
What haven't I done that can be explored? Share your favorite things to do with your rooted Dinc!!!
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Start flashing CM7 nightlies
I've been the same way ever since I got into the android platform.
You can get into themes and basically design an entire theme if you want.
I always seem to come back Redemption Roms though when I'm switching back and forth in between roms. I tried the CM7 but just always end up coming back.
You guys have any idea how I can get the trackball wake feature to work with skyraider 3.5? Do I need to download a zip file or what? I was told it came standard with skyraider, but it's not working for me
It is very addicting, I must say that I at one point flashed 4 roms in one day until I found the perfect one.
I've been flashing CM7 nightlies and I'm getting ready to flash CM7 RC2. Of all the ROMs that I have flashed I must say that I am not budging from CM7, it rocks.
The Black Droid said:
You guys have any idea how I can get the trackball wake feature to work with skyraider 3.5? Do I need to download a zip file or what? I was told it came standard with skyraider, but it's not working for me
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Haven't flashed SR in a while. Check around in settings.
You can also try out 'Launcher Pro' (easy to switch back, just uninstall) from the market.
It's pretty sweet and I've been using it ever since I've downloaded it.
vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIK9yBlWYt4
Flash more ROMs and try them out. I had SR3.5 for about a week after I first rooted my Incredible. I went to Warm 2.2 for a couple weeks and then I've been on CM7 since January 10 or so. Flashing a new ROM is like having a whole new phone.
I still have nights where I'll flash one or two different ROMs, completely set them up, and then decide I want to go back to CM7 and restore my backup. I'm definitely trying the Gingerbread version of MIUI when it comes out - the current version doesn't beat out CM7 in my opinion, but the next one might.
Hi there,
Ok, here is my last try to get a fix before I quit. I have a problem only related with Custom ROMs so I expose it in the Dev zone. Sorry if it is not correct.
For those who haven't follow the Perfect Recovery topic, I have one of the so called X5 Black Sheep. Initially these X5's appeared in Portugal and the synthom was stuck forever on IDEOS screen when enter in CWMv4.0.0.5 from genokolar. Finally stockwell have modified the CWMv4 with the kernel from MIUI and we can now enter in and flash the new Custom ROMs.
The thing is, my X5 keeps freezing and restarting in ALL custom ROMS. I have tried Oxygen, CM7, void and MIUI. ALL with same result. Even the ClockWorkModv4 from stockwell freezes and restarts sometimes when making or restoring backups.
I think it is something related with I/O SDcard as the reboots/freezes happens 90% when making something with it (mounting SDcard in PC through USB, or in Antutu when testing SDcard) but I have tried without SDcard and also with 3 different SDcards. All with same result.
I have absolutely no problem with Official and stock B137 ROM. Only with custom kernels (except SuperBoot from Paul fo Modaco that works 100% stable). Another example is I am absolutely stable with B137 stock but, if I put the boot.img from franciscofranco kernel for void, I can boot but again I have freezes and restarts.
What do you think the problem is? Do I have a faulty X5? Although is strange that with official kernel or SuperBoot everything works stable.
Any help, please?
I have exactly same problem!
I bought a x5 2 days ago. Catched up to the rom scene and tried to root the phone.
The phone was also stuck on ideos logo when trying to boot recovery 4.
Tried the recovery for the black sheeps and worked! Installed the rom and was amazed by the speed and usability.
Downloaded a lot of apps's and it started crashing. So I tried to remove app by app and the problem remains!
The first time it crashed I had problem turning the phone again (even after taking the battery out!).
Now sometimes crashes on standby and turns off.
Most frequently crashes during phone calls.
In one afternoon more then 8 crashes!
Tried to remove the SD card and now i'm waiting to see if the problem is solved.
So the problem is real. I must have a black sheep. And the cure for the black sheep is partially working since it must have some bugs in it..
maxusz, are you portuguese? Because I only have knowledge of Black sheeps in Portugal. At least here in xda never saw anyone complaining from any other country except Portugal, which is odd.
Regarding your problem, it is a bit different than mine. When I flash a custom ROM or put a different boot.img (except SuperBoot), I get freezes and restarts right off the boot. Sometimes I have time to complete a Antutu, but that is rare. Most of the time it hangs within 2 or 3 minutes after booting.
And, as I said, even in stockwell's CWMv4 I have freezes and restarts because it uses MIUI's kernel.
It seems that I have a different hardware from other X5's but... on the other side, I have no issue at all running B136 and B137 ROMs. I really can't understand what is the problem and I am very sad as I bought this model because it was getting a very good development community and now... I'm stuck with stock firmware.
Go to TMN and demand to change the device for a new one.. tell them that it doesn't boot.. if you are in those famous 15days after buy.. if it goes to warrantly you may not have lucky.
Or demand you money and wait for the new remittance of ideos x5, once TMN x5 is out of stock, at least at Lisbon. good luck m8
Been there, done that and I got another black sheep... I am still in that 15 days period although I don' t want to spend my life doing this until I got a normal one.
I would rather prefer to understand and fix whatever is wrong with these X5.
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Go there get your money back and wait for brand new X5s in a couple of weeks. Much better than waiting for ever for a working fix which might never happen, since not everyone has the same issue.
best of lucks Royal ;(
If I have to guess - and watching the differences in consistency of the product - I would say there's some difference in HW and thus missing a driver for something. unfortunately, this is just a guess that need proper investigation if this is plausible.
I might do that. I just hope that TMN have stock again very soon.
I am no dev nor programmer but I really like to know the technical difference between these models and the normal ones.
lourenzo said:
If I have to guess - and watching the differences in consistency of the product - I would say there's some difference in HW and thus missing a driver for something. unfortunately, this is just a guess that need proper investigation if this plausible.
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Anything I can do to check that?
Probably the easiest way to do this is find out why/when it is rebooting... noein already tried to help you, right? try to catch is attention: is examinations must be all done by now
I'm no expert - just guessing...
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Anything I can do to check that?
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After a restart, use an app like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer (or adb) to grab the /proc/last_kmsg file and post it here. That should help the devs to find out what is different with your phone.
I am from Portugal!
Bought mine from TMN Aveiro!
Mine also got stuck when installing recovery. I had to try differente boot.img and then the one it worked was the one for the black sheeps
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After a restart, use an app like Root Explorer or ES File Explorer (or adb) to grab the /proc/last_kmsg file and post it here. That should help the devs to find out what is different with your phone.
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Before testing I was checking and I can confirm that I do not have any file or folder inside /proc named "last_kmsg".
Any clue?
I was thinking... Could this be caused by I have upgraded to B137SP04 Official ROM and this changes anything in the system that is used by any custom kernels?! Does this makes any sense?
Because the B137SP04 is later than any custom ROMs. For example, void was first created based on FLB (I think) that was based on first B137 ROMs. SP04 came after.
Just a shot in a dark.
nope - I also cheked and couldn't find that file (unless it's hidden).
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I was thinking... Could this be caused by I have upgraded to B137SP04 Official ROM and this changes anything in the system that is used by any custom kernels?! Does this makes any sense?
Because the B137SP04 is later than any custom ROMs. For example, void was first created based on FLB (I think) that was based on first B137 ROMs. SP04 came after.
Just a shot in a dark.
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I don't think so... I had the same problem... CWM 4.0. I upgraded from TMN ROM to B137 (Czech Omitel) and afterwords I've instaled MIUI custom ROM (with CWM 3...) and upgraded to CWM 4 after stockwell update.
can't find that file either! did a search of it and it's nowhere to be found!
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I don't think so... I had the same problem... CWM 4.0. I upgraded from TMN ROM to B137 (Czech Omitel) and afterwords I've instaled MIUI custom ROM (with CWM 3...) and upgraded to CWM 4 after stockwell update.
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And you have no problem, right?
no problems!
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Before testing I was checking and I can confirm that I do not have any file or folder inside /proc named "last_kmsg".
Any clue?
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That's odd... Try to do an adb logcat until your phone restarts and post it here. Or you can do it directly from your phone: install the 'Terminal Emulator' app, open it and enter 'su', and then 'logcat > /data/logcat.txt' commands. Wait until your phone restarts. Then use Root Explorer or ES File Manager to grab that file (/data/logcat.txt) and post it here.
Hmm... This sounds a bit like the issue I am having with custom kernels on my X5, bought in Sweden in April or so.
I tried a couple of overclocked kernels on top of the stock ROM a while back and they all crashed my phone in less than an hour so I gave up on those. I am still on the original ROM (no OTA updates here in Sweden) and have not tried or moved to recovery v4 yet.
Which custom ports and ROMs actually work well on the black sheeps?
Need I say I am little disappointed in Huawei...
The last time I've updated my SGS1 to ICS, it started after about 1 to 2 weeks, to slow down and it always ended in a bootloop. It just start to restart more and more often. I tried different ROM's, none worked. I tried to flash a Kernel after it starts to reboot - nope. Then I installed the original Samsung ROM, since it works.
Does anyone have any idea why the original ROM does and the costumer ROM does not?
Root? The kernel? Or maybe a hardware problem?
For about 2 years I use customer ROM's and have not had such problems. And you know, it is kind of hard to get back to GB... really...
Thanks for your ideas!
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The last time I've updated my SGS1 to ICS, it started after about 1 to 2 weeks, to slow down and it always ended in a bootloop. It just start to restart more and more often. I tried different ROM's, none worked. I tried to flash a Kernel after it starts to reboot - nope. Then I installed the original Samsung ROM, since it works.
Does anyone have any idea why the original ROM does and the costumer ROM does not?
Root? The kernel? Or maybe a hardware problem?
For about 2 years I use customer ROM's and have not had such problems. And you know, it is kind of hard to get back to GB... really...
Thanks for your ideas!
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At a guess this is the datadata problem, usually caused when you have more than approx 150 apps installed, do a search for the various solutions
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At a guess this is the datadata problem, usually caused when you have more than approx 150 apps installed, do a search for the various solutions
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I had about 25-35 programms / games installed, less when the problem has started... i had no problem with the "memory full" error
Stable Baseband Firmware
Have you tried to use Odin to flash it with stable Baseband rom like XXJVS for Gingerbread Rom, after that try to Flash the new ICS ROM like The Nyx Rom, cuz it's stable and I'm using their Rom since they start the Beta.
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Have you tried to use Odin to flash it with stable Baseband rom like XXJVS for Gingerbread Rom, after that try to Flash the new ICS ROM like The Nyx Rom, cuz it's stable and I'm using their Rom since they start the Beta.
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Now iam on XXDJV1 - it should be the latest version of the original Samsung ROM's. I did flash it with Odin, after that i deletet everything on the phone, flashed a CWM, cleared caches, flash with the zip files (Clean AOKP was the latest).... but do you think it could be different when i start it from the edge? Is there something i can do in a different way?
I really was thinking about Hardware defects, viruses or problems with the root/kernel...