Custom or Stock? - Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development

I have my Sprint Mogul, and Sprint service, and i am currently running the 2.16 ROM. I am deciding whether or not to upgrade to a custom ROM (if so which one) or to just do the update to the new stock ROM 2.17, or even to just wait for the new ROM with GPS and EVDO REV.A. So if someone could please help me in deciding cause I really don't know which one has more benefits. I want it to be able to run fast, with good RAM, but also to run well with my Sprint service, cause ive been looking at the custom roms and i see that some of them don't work to well with sprint. So to sum it all up, which is better, a custom Rom for my Sprint Mogul, with sprint service, or the stock 2.17 Rom, which I know will work with my sprint service well because it was made for it. Thanks

A custom rom if a good one like dcd's newest rom then it will be fine since it is based off of the sprint rom anyway and will just allow you to choose what you want to install but it is all up to your preference. If you don't like it you can always flash back can't hurt to try right i personally would never use stock rom again since dcd's actually works with sprint better ex no glitches

mastachillz said:
A custom rom if a good one like dcd's newest rom then it will be fine since it is based off of the sprint rom anyway and will just allow you to choose what you want to install but it is all up to your preference. If you don't like it you can always flash back can't hurt to try right i personally would never use stock rom again since dcd's actually works with sprint better ex no glitches
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x2. The new DCD 1.6.7 is the best ROM I've run yet. You'll be pleased.

Does it fix the memory leak problem that is with the stocks? and does everything like MMS and Internet, and all the other sprint service based stuff work? and lastly about how much faster is it and how much free ram do you have? Thanks for all the help.

Memory leak is still present from my experience.

So how is it running better than the stock ROM (newest 2.17)? Is it alot faster? since for me, the only problem with my phone is the memory leak, other than that, it barley ever freezes or locks up, and i only soft reset it about once a week, just to get my memory back (although the device would be running fine without soft reseting, I just like doing it). I just want to know, if it would be worth it for me to have to reinstall all my programs and settings, for a ROM that is not that different. Thanks

also on stock rom right now. kinda scared to do the do the custom rom but I will this friday. I will let u know if the 5 meg page pool speeds it up nutz on chin style. my biggest issue right now is when I click to write a text message. the text message compose screen takes forever to load. a good 5 to 10 seconds. and when I press the msg button at top of phone. that also takes forever and I bout done with it

Definitely get off of 2.16, it was horrible. My phone has been a LOT more stable on 2.17.
And, the "memory leak" isn't really a memory leak, it's a feature. I've seen this repeated over and over again. It's caching to make the system feel faster. It only becomes a problem if you actually run out of memory.

Either these roms are very easy to update or I'm missing something.
I read through the Kitchen thread and the Rom thread for dcd. Very interesting thread although i could not find any form of instructions. I searched instructions and it provided a link to the unlocker.
So I'm guess you run the hard spl unlocker and then the dcd rom update and its that easy?

calisoldier83 said:
So I'm guess you run the hard spl unlocker and then the dcd rom update and its that easy?
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eventually i will get instructions up..sorry

Well I have tried a few custom roms, made a few with the kitchen, and of coarse used the stock rom. I now find myself falling back on the stock rom because I feel it is the most stable for my use. I would recommend using a backup such as spb or something. That way if you ever jack up your mogul you can just do a hard reset and then restore it to how it was from the last backup. I really like what people have done with the custom roms, but I have just had a few minor issues that I do not have with the stock rom. Chad

By stock ROM, I am assuming you are using 2.17 right?

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ROM Questions

Not to long ago i update to DCD's latest rom and radio. I never got the GPS to work for some reason though. I was wondering with the new verizon ROM out is there an easier way to get GPS. Could i flash to verizons new rom so that i have the radio and the rom and then flash back to dcds and still keep verizons radio. Becasue for some reason i just cant get the GPS to work with DCDs rom. Also i have noticed my phone lagging a TON latly and im not sure why. My contacts wont open somtimes and when i answere a call or dial out it rings but it doesnt show the phone on the screen untill about 45 seconds into the call. its been a pain coming out of sleep too and i dont think im running that much stuff on it. Any Suggestions?
(i also am getting a white spot on my screen, i have heard of this happening before. Is it a problem that gets worse and is there anything verizon can do to fix it?)
First off, if you load Verizon's latest update, you will not be able to use GPS as of yet unless you pay for VZNavigator.
If you have radio 3.42.50 and Rom 3.2.6, you should have no problem getting GPS to work.
1) Go to Settings... Phone... Services... and check the box next to 911 only. Then click ok. Exit... Soft-reset if you feel like it. Then go back and change it to Location On. Click ok... soft-reset.
2) Do the GPS - Fix found HERE
3) Download GPS Viewer... I have it attached. When you run it... hit scan.. this will find what port the GPS is on. Then select that port and hit Open Port. This will start streaming data. Go to GPS Status at the bottom... and you should see some locations popping up if you are in open air.
Let me know if you get this far.
that program you gave me doesnt work on windows mobile. thats a Computer version.
nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?
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nevermindi was wrong. im just having priblems connecting to my computer. do you have a cab file?
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Here you go.
It works!!!! Awesome! It reads the GPS port. VZ navigator still doesn't work on the xv6800. It keeps loading privacy policy and then saysits unable to getr policy setting.
But at least the GPS works now after the rom update. Thank you!
GPS won't work???
Verizon XV6800
dcd_titan_3.2.6
DCD Radio 3.42.50
SPL 240
Location set to on
(tried toggle between 911 and location on)
Ran GPSVIEW scan... found GPS on com4
set external gps program port to com4
hardware port set to none
set to automatically managed
tried reflashing rom
soft reset a million times
what else can i try?
Soon to flash...
I am probably going to finally flash a DCD rom for the first time today. It would be nice though if the images or software downloads on the GPS fix wiki were available. That's the only thing holding me back right now. GPS is the only reason to flash for me, so I want to make sure I can get it working.
GPS on VX8600 rules!
Well I finally gave in and flashed the newest DCD rom & radio. Wish I had done that a long time ago. I was having no luck with the GPS till I read this thread. The the GPS locks super fast and is VERY accurate in Google Maps. This site rules.
While I am technical, I new new to everything phone related.
I have Radio 3.37.75 and ROM 3.57.605.1
Do I need to go back and install a different Radio and Rom version to run the GPS fix and enable GPS?
Thanks!
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While I am technical, I new new to everything phone related.
I have Radio 3.37.75 and ROM 3.57.605.1
Do I need to go back and install a different Radio and Rom version to run the GPS fix and enable GPS?
Thanks!
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You need to install a custom rom ( to replace the 3.57.605.1 VZ Rom) to enable the GPS chip on the phone. That rom has the GPS disabled. DCD 3.2.6 rom is what i'm using and it runs pretty sweet.
As far as the Radio rom goes, i dont think you have to update it. There some debates going on in the forums about wheither the new VZ radio rom is better or worse then the current radio rom that was ripped from attel. Some say its better, some say its really the same (same file size) and some say its way worse.
So in summary, to run the GPS Fix, atleast install DCD's custrom rom first. (Note: Do not let Custimization run, the rom is based off a latest sprint rom, so letting it run as a verizon users messes things up. soft reset after initial bootup after a flash and pull the battery if it starts to do it. also remember to hard reset after flashing any rom)
PS. If you flash the radio rom, you will have to do *228 again to reprogram your number back into the phone.
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You need to install a custom rom ( to replace the 3.57.605.1 VZ Rom) to enable the GPS chip on the phone. That rom has the GPS disabled. DCD 3.2.6 rom is what i'm using and it runs pretty sweet.
As far as the Radio rom goes, i dont think you have to update it. There some debates going on in the forums about wheither the new VZ radio rom is better or worse then the current radio rom that was ripped from attel. Some say its better, some say its really the same (same file size) and some say its way worse.
So in summary, to run the GPS Fix, atleast install DCD's custrom rom first. (Note: Do not let Custimization run, the rom is based off a latest sprint rom, so letting it run as a verizon users messes things up. soft reset after initial bootup after a flash and pull the battery if it starts to do it. also remember to hard reset after flashing any rom)
PS. If you flash the radio rom, you will have to do *228 again to reprogram your number back into the phone.
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If you flash DCD 3.2.6 do let customization run, he rips out the carrier specific stuff out of the rom, so it can actually hurt not to run customization on his rom. Only stop customization run if you are flashing an original carrier specific rom that is not your current carrier, i.e. if you flash a sprint original rom on a VZ phone, etc.
While based on a Sprint rom, he has taken the time to make it safe to run on any carriers phone.
DCD's customization runs UC and I think a few other house cleaning items, so it's important for it to run.
BTC

question on gingeritis rom

So I am thinking about isntalling the gingervitis 1.0 rom, I am currently on 1.12.605.6 radio and stock os w/root, I was wondering what radio i need to be on for this rom( he does have a link for a radio but dont know if it is ok to upgrade from the verison i am on) and after i do flash this radio and rom, and say i dont like the rom, if i restore back to stock os w/root am i able to keep the radio i upgraded to or am i going to have to downgrade to a different one, sorry about posting this in general i tried in the actual thread and got no answers.
You should be fine upgrading as long as you follow his steps.
As far as going back, I don't think that radio works on froyo roms. That's why when you flash the radio first and boot your phone back up, you don't have service. I could be wrong, but that's what I've gathered from everything.
I have GB right now and the only problem I've had so far is my text messages are out of order. Other than that, everything works great. I do know a lot of people are having trouble placing phone calls, and having random reboots though. It seems pretty hit or miss, but the developers are working hard trying to get everything as stable as possible.
Seems like every day since the leak a new version comes out with more bug fixes and different sense 3.0 additions. If you don't like the downfalls you see today, wait until tomorrow and see if they've fixed it yet.
I've been very impressed with the amount of bugs have been fixed so far and how fast they've fixed them.
I was having Force Close issue on beta 6 but beta 5 rocked
k i think i am going to do it, do you know if its easy enough to just flash the old radio back on it or am i going to run into problems if i decide to restore back, also when he comes out with updates i should just be able to flash the newest beta on top the other or should i do a wipe and then install again.
I'm having serious charging problems with this rom and the test 4 kernel. Talking like, 3% charged in 45 minutes off the wall.
I'm using the beta 6 Rom with the kernel that came with it and no problems so far not even reboots, have tried the newest kernel by imoysen?
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[Q] Problem with verizon pushing updates

Well here is the issue, I bought the HTC Thunderbolt awhile ago. I then rooted my phone but left the original ROM on it since the custom roms were not stable. I noticed verizon was pushing me some update and I just ignored them. I woke up today to see my phone rebooted with the screen on an exsclamation point. And then my Thunderbolt keeps rebooting itself now. I tried going into ROM Manager to download a Custom ROM but the phone just reboots before I can do it. I just installed Liquid Gingersense v1.6 rom with the MR2 OTA Radio which said it installed just fine after installing the Liquid Gingersense rom. I went through setting up the google account fine and after it booted to the main screen now my phone boots all over again, get stuck at htc screen for a bit then loads the phone fine then boots again. I am really not sure what the heck is going on. I am new to the MR2 OTA Radio since I cam from the Droid 1. So I hope it was not the install order I did it. I Have turned off the phone booted it with still same rebooting over and over issue. If anyone has idea's please let me know. Much appreciated. Thanks
I'm in the same boat. I have wiped the SD card and done a factory reset on the phone. It is no longer rooted, as I can't install and run apps requiring root permission. The update fails every time it tries to install, I also get the exclamation point android screen when the update tries to install. I'll take the update, I don't care. I just want a reliable phone again.
I'm seeing this issue come up a lot. Some of you folks seem pretty upset by it, and reasonably so. Search through the threads and you'll find you solution.
For those who are STILL running that antique and wildly obsolete ROM that the jcase rooting process leaves you with, I'd like to set a few facts before you. First of all, that ROM wasn't provided as a long-term daily driver. It's OLD and it's not very efficient with the battery. Second, simply because it's stock doesn't mean it's inherently stable. It's probably less stable than the custom ROMs out there. Third, the only ROMs really struggling with stability were the 2.01 RUU gingerbread builds. That build is obsolete, but not nearly as obsolete as the ROM that the rooting process leaves you with. The stability issues with the second OTA had nothing to do with the ROM, but rather, the radio that came with the RUU. In short, it's foolhardy to believe that custom ROMs are somehow inherently dangerous or unstable.
I'd like to suggest to whoever might be running the rooted ancient ROM the rooting process leaves you with to abandon it at your earliest convenience. Flash an MR2 radio, and if you like stock, use the stock rooted debloated ROM based on the 1.70 RUU. If you decide not to do this, and your phone auto-accepts the update, you'll probably lose everything on the phone trying to get it working again. Save yourself that hassle. Flashing ROMs isn't hard and people do it everyday.

Need serious help!

Before you reply - let me lay a story for ya!
I bought a bran new TBolt off of my friend. I was using a fascinate up to that point and never had any issues. I loved my fassy - it was fast, reliable, and everything worked well.
Now onto the TBolt - I got the SOFF, rooted, got recovery, and got a few Roms. It is still working fine. What's the issue?
Well, I posted this on this forum and other forums more than once, but I can never seem to get an answer. After a few ROMS - Infected, Vicious, ThunderShed - I get a splash screen, or if it does boot it freezes as soon as it accesses the radio components. I have CM7.1 on it right now, ran liquid, vicious miui and other roms. Most roms do work in fact without any problems - but the few that I heard are amazing - do not.
What I have done:
Made sure my recovery is upgraded: I have tried latest CWM, EXT, CWM Touch, and the other one that was popular - all updated and did not work.
Always make sure to wipe: I always format all partitions. I have even used the Superwipe script as well, but to no avail.
I have installed a stock rom, wiped and then installed: Someone said that would work - it did not.
Double, no - triple checked my roms': Checked the MD5 sum of all ROMS and Recoveries.
Different Radios: My phone came with newest radios, and I downgraded, upgraded, and nothing.
Now, I do not mean to sound picky - but I am not happy with the TBolt at all. It works at half the quality that I had from my fassy. Wifi errors out sometime, Tether errors out sometime, it lags some of the time, and most of all - no ICS. Liquid worked well, but the touchscreen wouldn't respond during some games - not that I use it for gaming much anymore - but the idea remains.
It sounds like you are trying all of the right things, so unfortunately I don't really have anything helpful to offer. Just curious though, If you were happier with the fascinate, why stop using it? Did it break?
As far as your issues, I have found CM 7 based ROMs (or any roms not based off of sense builds) to be less reliable and have more "glitches" than sense roms. That certainly could explain some of your gripes with the TB. Have you been able to install any Sense roms other than stock?
I have long since settled on Chingy's gingeritis rom as the most reliable and feature filled, but obviously that opinion differs depending on who you talk to.
To answer your question first: I started using the TBolt because it was 4G and that was important for me at the time (I was a student and had no reliable internet). Things have changed now and I am most likely going to change back sooner than later.
I haven't tried many Sense roms. Which would be the most reliable and recommended?
I know you said you tried downgrading your radios and that your phone came with the newest ones flashed but if you haven't already done so, check this out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048128
and here is the radio I've been using with no problems:
gu1dry said:
From the 2.11.605.3 RUU:
CDMA: 1.48.00.0906
md5: c6a5a9eee78e0f33267fa80ced3c49b8
LTE: 0.01.78.0906
md5: 6f33809cf2253c38a3c6bb970f030eee
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One thing with switching to a AOSP rom from a sense based rom is that you have to use very specific radios. this page will help you find the exact radios you need to use for the rom you are running.
I am running Thundershed 1.6 with these:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605557
newest leaked radios and they work fine for me.
I use...
I use these with no problems.
Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409703
I use the 605.19 Radios.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605557
Flashed this kernel.. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/603-kern...minimalistic-kernel-620-6312-camcorder-fixed/
Click the "v6.2.0dev13 - Fixed camcorder again." link at the bottom.
I am running the kernel in "normal" mode.
No issues that I know of but I am still a noob with a post count of 2...
Alright. Thx for the help guys - for the time being I am back to the fascinate, but I will try your suggestions.
One thing I am also trying is the using the "non-semsung" micro sd card in the TBOLT.
I will report back after this weekend with the results.

[Q] Help with new to me Sensation 4G

Hello everyone,
I am a complete noob and hopefully you guys can help me out. I have tried to wrap my head around all the new android terms and my head is spinning. Anyways, I was given a HTC Sensation 4G Z710a on the Bell network. I registered on the htcdev to unlock the bootloader and following the steps, I fail to get the token. I have tried on two PC's and my friend tried on his MAC. My friend thinks the reason it fails is because the phones software is not up to date. Is it possible that it cannot get the token because the software is out of date? We tried to update the software and it fails. The problem looks like it is due to the installation of a clockworkmod. I have tried using the factory reset and the the cwm to do a factory reset and nothing has changed. Other than this, it looks like the phone has S-OFF and is not rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Messed_sensation said:
Hello everyone,
I am a complete noob and hopefully you guys can help me out. I have tried to wrap my head around all the new android terms and my head is spinning. Anyways, I was given a HTC Sensation 4G Z710a on the Bell network. I registered on the htcdev to unlock the bootloader and following the steps, I fail to get the token. I have tried on two PC's and my friend tried on his MAC. My friend thinks the reason it fails is because the phones software is not up to date. Is it possible that it cannot get the token because the software is out of date? We tried to update the software and it fails. The problem looks like it is due to the installation of a clockworkmod. I have tried using the factory reset and the the cwm to do a factory reset and nothing has changed. Other than this, it looks like the phone has S-OFF and is not rooted.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Kind of hard for us to tell you if the issue is the software update, when you haven't told us which update it's on. However, since the phone has already been modded, and is S-Off, that means the bootloader is already unlocked so using the HTCdev website is not needed. You can just update via a custom rom since you already have CWM.
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Kind of hard for us to tell you if the issue is the software update, when you haven't told us which update it's on. However, since the phone has already been modded, and is S-Off, that means the bootloader is already unlocked so using the HTCdev website is not needed. You can just update via a custom rom since you already have CWM.
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Thank you for your reply with the good news. This is probably irrelevant now that you said i can update via a custom rom. Under software information: Android Version; 2.3.3, HTC Sense Version; 3.0, Software Number 1.35.666.1.
It looks like now I need to research how to update via a custom rom and which rom to get. (Update. I looked into flashing a ruu and my cid is SuperCID 11111111. As long as I find a ruu that is Pyramid TMOUS, it should be good?) I am exited to be getting rid of my junky iphone. Do you have any suggestions as to what rom to get??
Messed_sensation said:
Thank you for your reply with the good news. This is probably irrelevant now that you said i can update via a custom rom. Under software information: Android Version; 2.3.3, HTC Sense Version; 3.0, Software Number 1.35.666.1.
It looks like now I need to research how to update via a custom rom and which rom to get. (Update. I looked into flashing a ruu and my cid is SuperCID 11111111. As long as I find a ruu that is Pyramid TMOUS, it should be good?) I am exited to be getting rid of my junky iphone. Do you have any suggestions as to what rom to get??
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I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
es0tericcha0s said:
I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
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Thank you for all your help and suggestion:good:. I am now running the Android Revolution HD.
This is a huge change from my iphone 4.
es0tericcha0s said:
I would upgrade the phone to ICS via the RUU. I suggest this for 2 reasons - 1) so you can have the newest update and firmware as just flashing an ICS rom by itself will not be a good idea as you will have issues with the touch sensors and radios (touch screen won't respond and signal issues) and 2) so you can have experience on how to put the phone back to stock in case there's an issue during flashing a rom, or you need to resell it. Once you have the RUU and know it works, then flashing roms will be much less scary as there aren't many things you can do that would not be fixable by it. You can get away with just flashing the rom and the firmware as well, but I speak with many years of experience and 100s of phones under my belt, and I know that whenever I play with a new phone, I learn how to fix it first before I learn how to mod it.
As far as suggestions, I would start with something simple and solid like Android Revolution HD. See what you like and dislike and go from there.
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Here is another update, and I am not sure if you can help. I thought everything was fine with the install, but it seems like my mobile network is not working. I followed all the steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 except I used Clockwork Mod instead of 4EXT Touch Recovery. I looked through all the related settings and even tried changing them, rebooting and seeing if it made any changes. I also even followed the steps a second time and got the same result.
Messed_sensation said:
Here is another update, and I am not sure if you can help. I thought everything was fine with the install, but it seems like my mobile network is not working. I followed all the steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849 except I used Clockwork Mod instead of 4EXT Touch Recovery. I looked through all the related settings and even tried changing them, rebooting and seeing if it made any changes. I also even followed the steps a second time and got the same result.
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Is it just data or are you unable to make calls and texts as well? If it's just data, then most likely it is an issue with the Bell APN needing set correctly. If you don't get a signal or any connection to the cell towers, then you might not have the right firmware or radio. Did you update to the last update HTC put out for it?
es0tericcha0s said:
Is it just data or are you unable to make calls and texts as well? If it's just data, then most likely it is an issue with the Bell APN needing set correctly. If you don't get a signal or any connection to the cell towers, then you might not have the right firmware or radio. Did you update to the last update HTC put out for it?
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:good:You are good! It was just my data that was not working, and you were right on the money. After reading your reply, I checked my APN settings and adjusted them accordingly to what my carrier states. It is working perfectly now. Thank you so very much for your help. Take care.
Messed_sensation said:
:good:You are good! It was just my data that was not working, and you were right on the money. After reading your reply, I checked my APN settings and adjusted them accordingly to what my carrier states. It is working perfectly now. Thank you so very much for your help. Take care.
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I do this kinda stuff for a living. Glad all is well. Enjoy your "new" phone. :victory:
es0tericcha0s said:
I do this kinda stuff for a living. Glad all is well. Enjoy your "new" phone. :victory:
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I have been getting around 12 hours out of my battery with not too much use on the phone. I am running the SebastionFM Kernel. I read that I will get better battery life on the Bricked Kernel. Can you tell me if that is the way to go? I am trying to dl the kernel to flash it, but I am not sure which file to download. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668. Also, when I flash the Kernel, Is it pretty straight forward or are there settings that I would need to choose.
Thanks again.
Messed_sensation said:
I have been getting around 12 hours out of my battery with not too much use on the phone. I am running the SebastionFM Kernel. I read that I will get better battery life on the Bricked Kernel. Can you tell me if that is the way to go? I am trying to dl the kernel to flash it, but I am not sure which file to download. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1256668. Also, when I flash the Kernel, Is it pretty straight forward or are there settings that I would need to choose.
Thanks again.
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Depends on which rom you are using... The developer of the kernel mentioned near the end of the thread that his kernels are a little outdated for the newer Sense roms that are out there, so you might need to proceed with caution. Whenever you are flashing kernels, you should both make sure you have things backed up somewhere safe (Google, your PC, etc) as well as make a nandroid backup in recovery before flashing. It's typically recommended to wipe the cache and dalvik cache before installing new kernels (since you are S-Off, S-On users need a slightly different path to upgrade...). You might look into why your battery life is not as good as it could be in it's current configuration first before changing major components such as the kernel. Look into Greenify to hibernate apps while the screen is off and something like GSam Battery Monitor or Better Battery Stats or Wakelock Detector to break down the battery stats and wakelocks as those typically cause the biggest loss of battery life.
es0tericcha0s said:
Depends on which rom you are using... The developer of the kernel mentioned near the end of the thread that his kernels are a little outdated for the newer Sense roms that are out there, so you might need to proceed with caution. Whenever you are flashing kernels, you should both make sure you have things backed up somewhere safe (Google, your PC, etc) as well as make a nandroid backup in recovery before flashing. It's typically recommended to wipe the cache and dalvik cache before installing new kernels (since you are S-Off, S-On users need a slightly different path to upgrade...). You might look into why your battery life is not as good as it could be in it's current configuration first before changing major components such as the kernel. Look into Greenify to hibernate apps while the screen is off and something like GSam Battery Monitor or Better Battery Stats or Wakelock Detector to break down the battery stats and wakelocks as those typically cause the biggest loss of battery life.
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I think it is my battery. I picked up an Anker and the phone is now at 20% after 21hrs. Is there a way to get Emoji to work on my phone? When people SMS me, on the lock screen they show up as a question mark in a box but when i go to read the text message there is nothing there.
Using a different keyboard will let you send Emojis, but not really sure about enabling the view from other people's messages off the top of my head, sorry. I recommend SwiftKey for a great keyboard replacement with lots of built in Emojis.

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