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These kernels are ONLY meant for DJ05/DL09 (Fascinate) , DI14 (Mesmerize) and DJ20 (Showcase)!
Below please find kernels using the latest Voodoo5 lagfix code, for the VZW Fascinate, USCC Mesmerize, and Cellular South Showcase. Updated now with Supercurio's Voodoo Sound enhancements! Download voodoo control app from the market to tweak your audio settings. If you enjoy Voodoo Sound, please consider purchasing the donate version of the app. Nobody works harder than Supercurio!
Kernels include various tweaks for performance and speed, and have also been slightly undervolted to be nice to your battery. They are NOT overclocked, as IMO, there is no benefit to overclocking other than inflated benchmarks and worse battery life.
These packages will also flash a modified version of clockworkmod recovery. This recovery will work for nandroid backup/restore, as well as flashing roms/zips. There is also a Voodoo menu in the recovery, to let you change Voodoo specific options. I also have added additional options to the Advanced options menu. If you have issues with this recovery, DO NOT BUG KOUSH. Bug me instead.
DO NOT used Rom Manager to reboot into recovery if using these kernels. If you do, you will boot into Koush's version of recovery. Either use the 3 button combo or adb reboot recovery.
To disable Voodoo lagfix, simply boot into recovery, go to the Voodoo menu, and select 'Disable lagfix'. Then reboot your phone, and listen for confirmation that Voodoo lagfix has been deactivated.
If you have any questions about what Voodoo lagfix is or does, please refer to Adrynalyne's recent threads on the topic. I am not responsible for any mistakes that are made due to a lack of understanding of this code.
Full credit for Voodoo lagfix and sound code goes to supercurio, I merely ported it to these devices.
Enjoy.
http://db.tt/TglBaT6 <- Fascinate version
http://db.tt/7IUeDgy <- Mesmerize version
http://db.tt/UTJF9D2 <- Showcase version
Source code can be found on my github, http://github.com/jt1134
Source code for the Voodoo lagfix can be found on supercurio's project-voodoo github, http://github.com/project-voodoo
Project Voodoo homepage : http://www.project-voodoo.org
For real time support and information, please check #samsung-fascinate or #project-voodoo on freenode.net.
So just push this to sd card then install using three button combo?
Where can I find Super Clean for DJ05?
Yes, just install as normal from cwm.
Is there a DJ05 version of this?
Edit: My bad if is this was asked above while I typed up this post...
installing the kernel on the mez.. so far so good.. the talking in the first boot scared me.. thats sweet though haha... all is good.. quadrant score.. 1691 thanks JT
got it on seems to n a bit smoother
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
Is there a DJ05 version of this?
Edit: My bad if is this was asked above while I typed up this post...
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Really? Did you even read the first post?
smilepak said:
Where can I find Super Clean for DJ05?
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Here, once I find time to post it
J Shed said:
Really? Did you even read the first post?
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I admit I didn't read all of it... Somehow I skipped straight over the part I needed to see.
I'm guilty of being busy at work & reading it at the same time... Please disregard my dumbass question earlier.
You can also reboot to recovery if the theme you're using has the option in the shutdown menu when holding in on the power button.
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
I admit I didn't read all of it... Somehow I skipped straight over the part I needed to see.
I'm guilty of being busy at work & reading it at the same time... Please disregard my dumbass question earlier.
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Yea, I'm guilty of the same usually...
JT, possible to re-enforce the DJ05/DI14 requirement in the OP a little bit better?
J Shed said:
Yea, I'm guilty of the same usually...
JT, possible to re-enforce the DJ05/DI14 requirement in the OP a little bit better?
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yes
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JT, it appears that Voodoo 5 doesn't detect my phone model. Is there a way around this check or force it to see it as SCH-I500?
CrimsonSentinel13 said:
JT, it appears that Voodoo 5 doesn't detect my phone model. Is there a way around this check or force it to see it as SCH-I500?
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Model detection is done via mbr. Are you running an older version of voodoo? That's the only reason your mbr should be different.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
jt1134 said:
These kernels are ONLY meant for DJ05 (Fascinate) and DI14 (Mesmerize)!
Kernels include various tweaks for performance and speed, and have also been slightly undervolted to be nice to your battery.
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Have your voodoo kernels been undervolted all along?
jt1134 said:
Model detection is done via mbr. Are you running an older version of voodoo? That's the only reason your mbr should be different.
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I did at one point & reverted back to RFS due to some experimentation of my own. Is there a way that I can correct the MBR in order to get Voodoo 5 to work? I'm fine with utilizing Linux commands to get it back to normal.
Thanks! Keep up the good work I'm loving the kernel feels like my phones much snappier!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
jt1134 said:
Model detection is done via mbr. Are you running an older version of voodoo? That's the only reason your mbr should be different.
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Round 2: I was able to restore the MBR & have Voodoo 5 setup go through but now it shows none of the prior settings. It's defaulted to the system default & has a ton of FCs. It appears that mount & df show everything correctly but /etc/fstab doesn't exist. I noticed that there is a /voodoo/root/etc/fstab but that doesn't have anything in it.
Is there a workaround for this to work? Would recreating the fstab fix this?
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Round 2: I was able to restore the MBR & have Voodoo 5 setup go through but now it shows none of the prior settings. It's defaulted to the system default & has a ton of FCs. It appears that mount & df show everything correctly but /etc/fstab doesn't exist. I noticed that there is a /voodoo/root/etc/fstab but that doesn't have anything in it.
Is there a workaround for this to work? Would recreating the fstab fix this?
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does mount show cache/data/dbdata and system as ext4?
The last superclean thread became totally unmanageable due to its sheer size. It was growing at a rate of three pages or more a day, and its impossible with a thread that size to find answers to questions already asked.
Original thread is here:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/ver...s-hacks/53810-rom-superclean-2-8-updated.html
So I am redesigning this thread to be a little more useful, and get some preliminary data out of the way.
So, without further adue:
FAQ
Q: What is superclean?
A: Superclean is a Samsung based rom, that was not built from source. Roms of this nature are typically copy and paste, zipped moddifications of OEM roms. This is no exception and I make no allegations to anything other than that.
Q: Why not source built?
A: As awesome as a source built, or aosp rom is, not everything is working yet. The folks working on aosp are far smarter than me. So while I can build roms from source, I myself lack the required knowledge to fix that which is broken, and Samsung went too far off the reservation for me to do much with it.
Q: I thought jt1134 made the superclean roms?
A: Quite true. Once he started working on aosp full time, he handed the reigns to me, as he didn;'t have the time to keep maintaining it. However, what started as a continuation from his work, ported to DL09 Eclair, has now taken a life and direction of its own, since EB01.
Q: Is superclean just a stripped rom?
A: Yes, and no. I stripped A LOT of touchwiz apps from it, modified the touchwiz framework, and replaced the launcher with that from Gingerbread. This aint no sippin' tea. Once the touchwiz apps were removed, I removed A LOT of the verizon framework, and some of the Samsung framework (drm). Then, modifications were made to current apps and framework, by me and other folks in the community. Bing has been removed, and completely eradicated. Visual voice mail, has been eradicated, and the dialer even has a proper working voice mail button (mapped to google voice). The car dock has all working functions, minus Bing. Unlike the original car dock with EB01, this one even has a car dock dialer.
Q: Is superclean based on EB01?
A: Not entirely. Since 2.6, it has been a mixture. EA15, and EB16 are test roms meant for USCC. In many ways, they are superior, but we cannot use them directly. So I parted them out.
Most apps were EB16. This includes the bluetooth functions. All hardware, touchwiz, maps, and obex framework is from EB16. The rest of the framework is from EB01. The car dock application is from EA15.
Many of the audio libs are from EB16, as well as some audio configurations kept in /system/etc.
Q: What files have been modified for extra/better functionality in superclean?
A: As of 2.8:
Framework.jar
Android.policy.jar
Framwork-res.apk
twframework-res.apk
CarCradle.apk
Settings.apk
Browser.apk
Camera.apk
Mms.apk
Google apps were updated, as well as a few added. The rom is deodexed, allowing for mods and themes, while saving space. It is zipaligned, which can lower ram useage of apps.
Q: How is battery life?
A: Battery life is a mixed bag. Some find it awesome, some find it horrible. This is currently out of my hands. All Froyo versions and roms currently have their issues with keeping the phone from sleeping. While I made not have these issues, many do, and it cannot be denied that there is a problem somewhere. There is no one direct cause that I have found, as of yet.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn off GPS when not in use.
Open/close Maps.
Turn off auto rotate when not in use.
Try DL09 modem.
Q: Why does my GPS suck?
A: Samsung decided to change some things for the GPS in Froyo. I don't have the specifics, but in short, it doesn't work quite as well as it did for DL09. There is no longer a gpssetup app, although ephemeris data is still beuing pulled. I myself don't have too much issue, but some do.
Some tips that have helped others:
Turn on GPS from Settings, not QuickPanel, at least for the first time.
Make sure Google Location services is enabled.
Try to lock on, while outside.
Download GPS Aids from the market.
Q: Why can't I get my MMS while connected to wifi?
A: Make sure Data is still enabled in Quick Panel. When MMS is received, your connection will use 3G to download it, and 3G alone. If you miss it the first time, chances are it will never download.
Q: I cannot send and/or receive text messages?
A: You need AT LEAST, a DL09 modem with this rom.
Q: I installed a theme, and now the phone crashes and <insert function> no longer works?
A: I encourage folks to use themes, but I cannot support them. Please discuss this with the theme owner. Thanks!
Q: My phone goes to sleep, only to never wake up!
A: I'd love to take credit for this, but cannot. This seems to be a common Froyo bug. I have been unable to track it down, but it seems to happen MUCH less frequently to those who do NOT restore with Titanium backup. So I've little doubt its a rogue app(s) out there.
Q: I cannot use the back button in Contacts!
A: Try recreating your Contacts shortcut.
Q: I need an app you removed, where do I get it?
A: I include patches with my rom, in a list. If you don't see something, let me know, and I will do my best to get it to you.
I will add to this Q and A as time goes on.
Some other useful tips given by members:
Gizmodroid said:
Always, always, always make sure you use latest working CWM recovery before flashing the new OS (the days of red vs. green are over. Red works for both). The odin file found in jt's thread is the one you want.
If you return to a stock package that includes a stock recovery and kernel then your phone will overwrite CWM when you reboot. So after you odin the CWM recovery, do not let it boot fully before flashing superclean.
SuperClean installs the latest CWM during it's install. Do not flash CWM after the SuperClean. At best, it is unnecessary. At worst, you are flashing an older file.
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Some general tips:
Flash the rom, preferably when the device is full on battery.
Clear dalvik-cache, via cwr, and if you have problems still, consider a data wipe.
Do not restore data via Titanium backup, although apps, *should* be ok. If you have problems after restoring data, I promise, its not by my doing.
Change wifi sleep policy under wireless settings to never when plugged in.
Now for the fun stuff, the rom!
I release superclean in two versions currently, voodoo and non voodoo. It includes recovery kernels for both. These roms support clockwork recovery 3.0 ONCE INSTALLED. They cannot be installed with CWR 3.0, due to serious issues I had with Edify scripting. This goes with the patches as well. Some, if not all of this probably stems from the fact that we are using BML partitions, while the rest of the sane world uses MTD. It may also be that I need an update binary from Samsung and not Google. I'll have to investigate that.
Patches are all installed via cwr 2.5.x, along with the rom.
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Changelog:
EC10 source built kernel. Uses jt's source, has bln/voodoo color/voodoo sound as expected. Is further undervolted than jt's. Voodoo only. For nonvoodoo add, a disable_lagfix file or folder to a Voodoo directory on your sdcard.
ttp://www.mediafire.com/?cs1a17dmdpyr6wc
2.92
--Full rom again.
--Based upon EA15/EB01/EB16/EC10
--Contains EC10 kernels, with fake hotspot monitoring module.
--Some framework reworked to remove what I believe to be the LAST of Bing.
--Auto restore of apps should no longer happen (nor is possible).
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9_2v.zip
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9_2nv.zip
--Just a small note. I didn't get a lot of feedback from my testers or IRC, so please note issues (not via PM!). Thanks.
2.9.1 patch (Requires 2.9, DO NOT FLASH IF YOU WANT TO KEEP LOCKSCREEN MUSIC CONTROLS!!!)
--Tweaked the GPS in an attempt at faster locking.
--Removed aosp and rotary music controls as there were crashes and random reboots reported (for me as well).
--Added media scanner tweak scripts. Run from adb shell or terminal emulator (with su)
fast_media disables system scanning
default_media puts it back to default
Both will reboot you after running.
Note: if you wipe while fast_media has been set, you will lose your ringtones and media sounds until you set default_media.
Voodoo and Nonvoodoo compatible
2_9_1.zip
2.9:
--Moved backed to tried and true eb01 kernels. Sorry tetherers, the modded eb16 kernels were just way too unstable.
--Made certain non voodoo had latest recovery.
--Music controls on aosp and rotary lockscreen, credit to sbrissen.
--Modded Development settings to include working settings to keep screen on while charging.
--Messaging application has been modded to have the goofy Samsung colors toned down some. Thanks, kenesis. Ported from here: Dark themed mms with blue or green icon dark text bubbles - xda-developers
--Re-added verizon location services framework in an attempt to get better working GPS.
--Contacts have been reverted back to eb01 for stability.
--Date and time are now in the notification bar.
--tw calculator added back in. Lets face it, its more functional.
FOR THOSE WITH TIME LAG ISSUES:
Some testing has been performed in IRC, and beautiful Widgets may be the culprit. If you have it, uninstall it and see how things go.
ROM:
Non voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9nv.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_9v.zip
Mirror:
Non voodoo
http://www.DiegoAMejia.com
Voodoo
http://www.DiegoAMejia.com
Kernels(optional):
It has been brought to my attention that eb16 kernels are not converting voodoo for some in 2.8.
As an alternative, I am supplying links to these eb01 kernels.
Non voodoo
eb01_nonvoodoo.zip
Voodoo
eb01_voodoo.zip
Kernels included in 2.8 (warning, may not be eb16)
Nonvoodoo
eb16_nonvoodoo.zip
Voodoo
eb16_voodoo.zip
Patches:
Clock package (includes infoalarm)
tw_clock_package.zip
Touchwiz video player (eb16)
tw_videoplayer.zip
DRM Package (eb01)
drm_package.zip
Samsung MMS (stock, eb01)
eb01_mms.zip
Touchwiz Launcher and widgets (eb01)
eb01_touchwiz.zip
TW Live walls (eb01)
eb01_tw_lwp.zip
TW Music Player (eb01)
eb01_twmusic.zip
2.2.1 Launcher, modded for SF
Launcher2.zip
Nuance (eb01)
nuance_froyo.zip
Thinkfree Office (eb16)
thinkfree.zip
Old releases:
2.8
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_8nv_final.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_8v_final.zip
2.6
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_6nv.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_6v.zip
2.5
Nonvoodoo
super_frankenclean_2_5nv_REL.zip
Voodoo
super_frankenclean_2_5v_REL.zip
2.4
Voodoo
super_clean_2_4v.zip
Nonvoodoo
super_clean_2_4nv.zip
Thanks:
All the testers who have helped me...too many to name.
Sbrissen
jt1134
dhoard
GizmoDroid
Nitsuj17
Ludeboy
Chris3D
..and anyone else I probably missed. Thanks!
Nice job. Thanks for this.
I've nearly written up an FAQ so many times in the past few days. Things were reaching a critical mass.
Thank you for the time and effort for this. Hopefully, people will actually read it!
Here are a few more, recent FAQ's:
If you appear to be having severe battery drains (~30% an hour), your battery needs to be properly calibrated. Wiping the battery stats destroys the OS's stored information about the battery that it uses to predict battery percentage. It is only one of the steps needed to getting your phone to accurately report. Please follow a tutorial.
If you flashed SC 2.7, then you are going to want to go to Adrynalyne's thread about what to do, because you are more than likely going to need to Odin back to stock, and then return to SC 2.8.
If you are having terrible miscellaneous errors, you either had a bad flash, an improper flash because of an outdated CWM, or you flashed without wiping first. At this point in time, if you want to avoid errors, it's much easier to start from scratch. I know for minor updates, we sometimes get lucky and can keep our info, but if you want to move to 2.8, just consider wiping your device a requirement and save yourself the grief.
This 2.8 is the same as the one from your other thread, correct? Thanks for all your hard work.
Thanks as well!
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
Also I haven't ever been able to use Google Voice, everytime I try and set it up it says my phone number cant be verified.
Little bugs yea but SC still rocks and you do an awesome job Adren!
baron4406 said:
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
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This is not supposed to happen, and if everything in your system is correctly set up, then it won't.
There is a deeper issue that is causing this to happen on your phone.
Anybody noticing frequent reboots on this rom? I've had about 5 reboots in the past 3 days.
You are the first to report it to me. When in doubt, wipe data after installing.
Bxsteez said:
Anybody noticing frequent reboots on this rom? I've had about 5 reboots in the past 3 days.
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Nope. As Adrynalyne said, wipe data and cache and re-install.
I'm going to try it anyway, since I'd prefer to not lose my current setup, but I thought I'd ask:
If I'm currently running 2.7v without any issues (I haven't disabled voodoo since somewhere around SC2.4), do I need to do all of the recovery stuff laid out in the linked thread, or am I ok since I'm stable on voodoo.
IIRC, if I can get to CWRed, I should have no problem putting 2.8 over 2.7.
nice new thread, really helpful. Is anyone having problems viewing their gallery? Only 20 pictures show at once then I have to wait like half a minute to let the next 20 load at which point in time the first 20 disappear.
::EDIT::
I fixed this either by reopening gallery or by recreating the shortcut.
Thanks for doing this
My wife has a Droid Eris, and the Kaos thread over there is thousands of pages long. Its impossible to find anything. Good job!
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Thanks for the hardwork Adrynalyne..
Flashed from my Fascinate running SFC v2.8 V00D00/EB01 on TapaTalk..
Was the touchwiz fixed to work with 2.8?
This is the first time I've decided to go with a non-stock ROM. I went from EB01 stock to 2.8 along with NitroDark v2.3 and so far so good. I myself just did a cache and dalvik wipe. I'm using LPP and haven't experienced any issues yet. The phone is snappier, thats for sure. Haven't really tested out the battery. I'll keep you guys posted if anything comes along.
Thanks adrynalyne for putting this together and all your hard work. Its much appreciated. More and more I love this phone thanks to developers and have no regrets ditching my iPhone.
baron4406 said:
I have actually noticed that Sc breaks red CWM everytime, so after flashing SC I have to reflash red CWM.
Also I haven't ever been able to use Google Voice, everytime I try and set it up it says my phone number cant be verified.
Little bugs yea but SC still rocks and you do an awesome job Adren!
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Same happens to me every time. I flashed red from jt's thread via odin and everytime I flash SC roms I have to reflash it in odin or apply update.zip from blue to go to red. What else am I supposed to do?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA Premium App
Noob question but do I have to update my modem to use this ROM? I am currently running DJ05. Thanks.
I am having a problem actually flashing SC 2.8 voodoo:
*I am coming from Blackhole 4.21 voodoo, JT's red CWM
*I tried flashing SC 2.8 V from red CWM and get the following error when flashing the ROM:
"Formatting SYSTEM...
Copying files...
E:Failure at line 4:
copy_dir PACKAGE:system SYSTEM:
Installation aborted."
*I tried re-downloading the zip file and re-flashing. Still no luck, same error
Any ideas?
SC roms have never ever broken red CWM for me. I dont understand how its breaking it. What do you mean by breaking it?
And the google voice thing is probably not ROM related, probably just an error setting it up.
So i just installed SC 2.9.2v that indicated the kernel supported the latest BLN and voodoo color/sound controls. So, i went to the market and downloaded the apps to control them but they both say they are not supported.
Did my flash not work 100%? I wiped data/dalvik/cache 3 time s piece before installing.
The rom did not come with the updated kernel. But it is in the post, but there is also a typo in his link. You'll find the link at the top of the change log and add the "h" to the beginning of the link.
good day.
thank you! i thought that the paragraph right under the change log meant that that kernel was included.
i assume if i have 2.9.2v, all i need to do is flash the kernel zip from sd using CWM without having to change anything else because the new kernel is voodoo and the old kernel supplied with the 2.9.2v kernel is voodoo?
sorry about what seems like a rather simplified response. it's hard to learn the correct information with so much of it out there.
Just a quick wipe of the "cache partition" for good measure and flash away. And get "voodoo control" and "blinky' or "bln" from the market and play with the new goods. I myself prefer bln pro fwiw.
good day.
thanks. you the man!
Here's an experience with rooting, lag fixes and voodoo (final item), in case this is useful for the various developers or others trying to use what the devs are producing....
Thank you to all the devs for so many choices - and some of the software needs error handling improvements
Okay, to start with while rooting device with Super1Click, there was an error (partition full) while "busybox" was being installed. SU worked, so i kept looking for stuff to fix the busybox install which was broken ("Seg faults" when trying any of the commands). "Busybox installer" from Market can install but no option to un-install. Ti Backup will go ahead and use its own included busybox...etc. Un-rooting via Super1Click did not even seem to remove the rooted-ness, let alone cleanup the broken busybox.
So now phone is running with a full /system partition and everyonce in a while it just freezes and only "hard" resetting (pullng out battery) can get it going again.
So I decided to delve further and maybe improve performance as I had read about on XDA (while poking around for the gTablet options). Decided to use TiBackup and save stuff first in case i mess up everything ( like i messed up avatar movie when i copied it off and back to SD card..). Of course, no busybox but thank yu Titanium for having the "problems" button and installing what you need elsewhere and working like software should. Okay now i have backups of everything done.
So now its rooted and backed up, so i try OCLF to get performance and of course ext2 tools & fix is not enabled because /system partition is full.
Back to cleaning up the "bloatware" (why cant the OEM/carrier make the partition bigger if they are going to add bloatware ?).
So after deleting a few things, now OCLF installs but fails towards the end - trying to 'mv ...playlogos1 to ...playlogosnow' (partition is read-only error) and does not 'catch' and undo itself like it generally does on other errors it runs into. Okay so now stuck with a partially completed OCLF and the menu system will not recognize the presence of fix and thus cant use the "undo" menu item.
But, thank you for another menu item which "restores" the old playogos file and suddenly lag fix can be undone...great, more reading on XDA, discover that Voodoo is the way to go, not unsupported OCLF.
btw - found the feature of sending off the logs on error pretty handy, i'm sure its not such a nice feature from your end unless you have an email filter setup for it.
Now to the topic of this post - OCLF undone, deleted OCLF ext2 partition file, fixed busybox by using busybox installer (no uninstall option available), read all the XDA threads...(nary a thread on /system partition full - doesn't anyone else run into this problem with all the stuff they do ?)
Downloaded SGS Kernel flasher, got Voodoo for Froyo KA6. Decided to go ahead and put clockwork mod and do a backup just in case...also saved kernel via SGS
Flashed Voodoo, great robot voice technique till it said "No space on parition" and 'abort' or something similar and finished booting (then i'd rather see a log brought up after the reboot is finished).
Downloaded "Voodoo Controls" from market and nice it can see that 3 partitions are converted, but /system is not BUT it says Voodoo sound is not supported by the kernel (so assume that was the stage to be done after the "abort" happened on system partition.
Deleted more system "wares" reluctantly, uncheck boxes in Voodoo control and reboot to remove ext4 conversion. check boxes and reboot and voila - now all 4 partitions are converted, but still sez no Voodoo sound supported kernel. ?? oops no sound fix stage executed if already installed...
Current Status:
Quadrant scores at 1436, not different than when only 3 partitions had been converted (941 on stock). Btw - Linpack scores haven't changed since it was stock (12.78~13.48).
Now sometimes it shows the cpu is running at 100Mhz or 400Mhz....used to always say 800Mhz when it was stock.
Voodoo Sound still not available in controls. /system is back to 1.6M free from 8.4M at height of removing bloatwares.
Next strategy:
Uncheck and convert back to RFS, then flash back saved original kernel using SGS (thank you for very nice program).
See about /system again - dont have anything left to remove though..wonder what has eaten up the space (clockwork mod ??)
Flash Voodoo kernel again and hopefully wll go through and get Voodoo sounds fixes this time OR just do Overstock+Voodoo ROM...
Anyone have suggestions / comments on the strategy i should pursue next ?
Main goal is to get a phone that wont freeze at random moments and secondary goal is to make it fast as the hardware allows it to go but staying close to stock software so the next update from T-mobile requires least (=no) effort.
Another ques - anyway that i can 'insitu' increase the /system partition size so i can put the bloatware back on and not have a partition that keeps going full when i fool around trying out different things...can it even be done in-situ that is?
GEEWIZ 4.5 SCH-I500 JDQ39 JELLY BEAN 4.2.2 ROM/KERNEL
FOR GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5 (WI-FI ONLY VERSION) SEE THE SECOND POST
GeeWiz 4 is a ROM for the Samsung Fascinate, based on AOSP Jelly Bean 4.2. Like it's predecessors of the same name, GeeWiz doesn't aim to provide a lot of bells and whistles or incorporate all of the latest and greatest tweaks and enhancements developed by the community; the aim is to provide a basic, stable, functional device.
GeeWiz 4 uses a modified version of the Samsung EH03 Gingerbread (Linux 2.6) kernel with a number of very specific tweaks/hacks in order to continue to support the proprietary Samsung RFS file system and other features I wanted to carry over. As a result, this ROM may not be used in conjunction with any other Kernel, and this Kernel cannot be used in conjunction with any other ROM. Please consider it a "matched set", and they will always be updated/distributed together. XDA community developed enhancements to the ROM or Kernel are encouraged, and will be given prominent feature status in this post.
Your device needs to be set up as stock or stock-like (e.g. GeeWiz 2.x/3.x) before installing this ROM/Kernel. If you are currently running with an MTD-based platform, the device must be reverted back to the original OEM volume format. Please refer to the forum/thread were you acquired your current ROM for guidance on how to revert the device as necessary.
Installing this ROM/Kernel or any other provided component(s) will void your device's warranty, and I cannot be held responsible for any damages of any kind (including data loss) that are incurred either directly or indirectly by these packages and components. What you do to your device is ultimately your problem!
FEATURES
Android Jelly Bean AOSP build JDQ39 (android-4.2.2_r1)
All devices (GPS, compass, orientation, camera, flash) are functional
Wifi (WPA/WPA2) and Bluetooth Tethering support
Supports OEM DBDATA volume to keep performance reasonable
Supports both RFS and EXT4 formatting on all volumes
OEM USB modes (CD-ROM/Kies/MTP) replaced with standard Android Mass Storage
Advanced Battery Settings: Maximum Charge, Automatic Recharge Point
Advanced CPU Settings: Maximum/Minimum Clock Speed, Governor Selection
Advanced In-Call Volume Boost Selection
Advanced Telephony APN Editor Setting
Advanced Vibration Intensity Setting
Backlight Notifications built into system, controlled by the OS
Supercurio Voodoo Sound 10
Fascinate Dock audio simulates a USB audio device for seamless output path switching
Custom Dock options - Enable BLN, Stay Awake, Enable audio output, Override A2DP audio
Quick Settings for Wifi and Bluetooth modified to work as toggles -- long-press to access Settings
Custom "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics the Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
Custom Notification Panel Header controls: Brightness Slider and Volume Slider
WHAT'S NEW IN GEEWIZ 4.5
All optional Google Apps available from the Play Store removed from the base ROM (See GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
GeeWiz Preinstall support (see GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
Enables support for all available AOSP languages
Audio stream volumes (Media/Notification/Alarm) are no longer linked together and can be individually set
Fixes issue with low headphone/headset output volume
Port of CyanogenMod Volume Rocker Seek to skip tracks when screen is off; enable in Settings/Advanced
Removes headphone volume safety level warnings in regions/countries that required it to be shown
GEEWIZ PREINSTALL
As of GeeWiz 4.5, the original PREINSTALL volume of the device can be used to supply a set of application APKs that will be automatically installed when the device is executing it's initial setup (after a Factory Reset or ODIN session). The applications will be installed as they normally would be through the Play Store or side-loading, therefore they are not considered system applications and can be uninstalled.
The DOWNLOADS section below contains a base set of PREINSTALL files that can be flashed to the device alongside the standard ROM to enable this functionality. The base set contains the basic Nexus Google applications and updates current through the date indicated. This file can be modified to your liking to add/remove APKs of your choosing; please post a question to this thread and I can explain how the PREINSTALL volume files should be laid out in your .zip file.
The GeeWiz "Full Wipe" ODIN package includes the PREINSTALL files by default. Upon the initial reboot after the ODIN session the applications will be installed automatically. This was done in a non-optional way because the PREINSTALL volume data cannot be flashed separately via ODIN, it must be flashed in conjunction with the main user data volume.
PAGEPLUS CELLULAR MMS SETTINGS
Users that are on the PagePlus Cellular network will not be able to send/receive MMS without changing an APN setting:
Open Settings/Advanced/APNs
Tap the top entry - "Verizon (internet)"
Scroll down to and tap on "MMS port"
Enter a value of 80 and tap OK
Close Settings
KNOWN ISSUES
PRL update via *228 option 2 will appear to not work
As of GeeWiz 4.4, the dialer keypad is available during a *228 call allowing you to choose option 2 and update the Preferred Roaming List (PRL). When the call automatically ends, Android will mistakenly inform you that "activation failed" and you may also lose voice/3G temporarily. Either reboot the phone or enable/disable airplane mode to restore phone/3G capabilities. The PRL update operation in and of itself seems to work and will persist, this can be verified by checking Settings/About Phone/Status/PRL Version before and after the update.
Settings/Advanced/APNs does not bring up the APN preferences
This issue was fixed in GeeWiz Patch 4.5.2, available below in the DOWNLOADS section.
FIRST-TIME INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
This ROM performs significantly better when the device uses the EXT4 file system. Unfortunately, using ODIN will always format the device with the RFS file system. The "Full Wipe" ODIN package provided here has been modified so that it will format the data volumes (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) with the EXT4 file system. This is the recommended installation method for first-time installation to insure the best overall performance.
If the "Full Wipe" ODIN package is not used, please note that your data must be wiped manually if coming from another ROM to avoid problems, and I strongly recommend converting, at minimum, the data volumes of the device (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) to the EXT4 file system.
DOWNLOADS
EDIFY Update-Zip (ClockworkMod / GeeWiz Recovery) Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/u97cpe0ylo92oou/geewiz-4.5-syskernel-20130913.zip
MD5: a0b755d81bf874e636bc8ede7192b146
GeeWiz Preinstall Binaries 10.12.2013 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/fl4hchmgg0dv4r8/geewiz-preinstall-20131012.zip
MD5: f8f6f48ac9816eddd70b15331de12d88
GeeWiz 4.5.2 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/73sidh42x11x1a7/geewiz-4.5.2-patch-20130926.zip
- Note: Supercedes patch v4.5.1
- Fixes Settings/Advanced/APNs so that the APN editor will be activated
- Adds new "Never" option to Settings/Advanced/Backlight Timeout
MD5: d8efc5975b89aa1921d7fac023718842
GeeWiz Recovery 2.9 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/2j27d27m9w3mdym/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.zip
MD5: 0da5e767ecde176828d2bab5a58c2d19
ODIN Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel/Modem/Recovery/Data Wipe Full Update (ODIN)
This will delete all user data from your device, replace your RECOVERY with GeeWiz Recovery as well as replace your modem with the EH03 revision. Your data volumes will be formatted with EXT4 on the first boot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/uvicb41l9qj2fn1/geewiz-4.5-fullwipe-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: ee07cabb4f659af0e510e008ad2e005c
GeeWiz 4.5 ROM/Kernel (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/vuhc54i1ak1r79c/geewiz-4.5-syskernel-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: 34a4275d9ee7758bef15eaf062e86a0a
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/9sfufsugg7f27gg/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.tar.md5
MD5: 9526a67d2359ccc82dd652fddccd9a73
THEMES, BATTERY METERS, ETC
I do not currently create or directly support any themes, battery meter modifications, or any other graphical enhancements for GeeWiz. By nature, these types of modifications can never fully satisfy everyone, as look and feel is always a personal and very individual preference. I encourage and will support as best I can third party themes and graphical modification projects, I am just not currently willing to participate in the creative process.
Battery Meter (and perhaps other) modifications to GeeWiz can be created manually via the UOT Kitchen. I highly recommend using this service to apply custom battery meters or other graphical UI element changes to GeeWiz. Instructions are available at the UOT Kitchen site, and you are welcome to ask questions in this thread for other users to see and potentially answer.
SOURCE CODEThe entire baseline for GeeWiz is available on github: https://www.github.com/djp952.
Device repo: android-platform-device-samsung-atlas3g (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
Kernel repo: android-kernel-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5 SCH-I500 JDQ39 JELLY BEAN 4.2.2 ROM/KERNEL
FOR GEEWIZ 4.5 (PHONE/MOBILE DATA VERSION) SEE THE FIRST POST
GeeWiz Media 4 is a Wifi-only ROM for the Samsung Fascinate, based on AOSP Jelly Bean 4.2. The goal of GeeWiz Media is to allow the Samsung Fascinate device to continue to be used as a media player-like device after it has been disconnected from cellular service. There is no support for cellular voice/data communication present in this ROM. Like it's predecessors, GeeWiz Media 4 doesn't aim to provide a lot of bells and whistles or incorporate all of the latest and greatest tweaks and enhancements developed by the community; the aim is to provide a basic, stable, functional device.
GeeWiz Media 4 uses a modified version of the Samsung EH03 Gingerbread (Linux 2.6) kernel with a number of very specific tweaks/hacks in order to continue to support the proprietary Samsung RFS file system and other features I wanted to carry over. As a result, this ROM may not be used in conjunction with any other Kernel, and this Kernel cannot be used in conjunction with any other ROM. Please consider it a "matched set", and they will always be updated/distributed together.
Your device needs to be set up as stock or stock-like (e.g. GeeWiz 2.x/3.x) before installing this ROM/Kernel. If you are currently running with an MTD-based platform, the device must be reverted back to the original OEM volume format. Please refer to the forum/thread were you acquired your current ROM for guidance on how to revert the device as necessary.
Installing this ROM/Kernel or any other provided component(s) will void your device's warranty, and I cannot be held responsible for any damages of any kind (including data loss) that are incurred either directly or indirectly by these packages and components. What you do to your device is ultimately your problem!
FEATURES
Android Jelly Bean AOSP build JDQ39 (android-4.2.2_r1)
Wifi-Only, no support for Voice/Mobile Data
All devices (GPS, compass, orientation, camera, flash) are functional
Supports both RFS and EXT4 formatting on all volumes
OEM USB modes (CD-ROM/Kies/MTP) replaced with standard Android Mass Storage
Advanced Battery Settings: Maximum Charge, Automatic Recharge Point
Advanced CPU Settings: Maximum/Minimum Clock Speed, Governor Selection
Advanced Vibration Intensity Setting
Backlight Notifications built into system, controlled by the OS
Supercurio Voodoo Sound 10
Fascinate Dock audio simulates a USB audio device for seamless output path switching
Custom Dock options - Enable BLN, Stay Awake, Enable audio output, Maximize volume, Override A2DP audio
Quick Settings for Wifi and Bluetooth modified to work as toggles -- long-press to access Settings
Custom "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics the Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
Bluetooth Tethering support
Custom Notification Panel Header Brightness and Volume Slider controls
WHAT'S NEW IN GEEWIZ MEDIA 4.5
All optional Google Apps available from the Play Store removed from the base ROM (See GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
GeeWiz Preinstall support (see GEEWIZ PREINSTALL below)
Enables support for all available AOSP languages
Audio stream volumes (Media/Notification/Alarm) are no longer linked together and can be individually set
Re-enables the Notification Panel "Volume Slider" control selection in Settings/Advanced/Notification Panel Header
Fixes issue with low headphone/headset output volume
Automatic network date/time option enabled by default during setup wizard
Port of CyanogenMod Volume Rocker Seek to skip tracks when screen is off; enable in Settings/Advanced
Removes headphone volume safety level warnings in regions/countries that required it to be shown
GEEWIZ PREINSTALL
As of GeeWiz 4.5, the original PREINSTALL volume of the device can be used to supply a set of application APKs that will be automatically installed when the device is executing it's initial setup (after a Factory Reset or ODIN session). The applications will be installed as they normally would be through the Play Store or side-loading, therefore they are not considered system applications and can be uninstalled.
The DOWNLOADS section below contains a base set of PREINSTALL files that can be flashed to the device alongside the standard ROM to enable this functionality. The base set contains the basic Nexus Google applications and updates current through the date indicated. This file can be modified to your liking to add/remove APKs of your choosing; please post a question to this thread and I can explain how the PREINSTALL volume files should be laid out in your .zip file.
The GeeWiz "Full Wipe" ODIN package includes the PREINSTALL files by default. Upon the initial reboot after the ODIN session the applications will be installed automatically. This was done in a non-optional way because the PREINSTALL volume data cannot be flashed separately via ODIN, it must be flashed in conjunction with the main user data volume.
FIRST-TIME INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION
This ROM performs significantly better when the device uses the EXT4 file system. Unfortunately, using ODIN will always format the device with the RFS file system. The "Full Wipe" ODIN package provided here has been modified so that it will format the data volumes (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) with the EXT4 file system. This is the recommended installation method for first-time installation to insure the best overall performance.
If the "Full Wipe" ODIN package is not used, please note that your data must be wiped manually if coming from another ROM to avoid problems, and I strongly recommend converting, at minimum, the data volumes of the device (DATA, DBDATA, CACHE) to the EXT4 file system.
DOWNLOADS
EDIFY Update-Zip (ClockworkMod / GeeWiz Recovery) Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/eebtnvl2wb40h74/geewiz-media-4.5-syskernel-20130913.zip
MD5: e23dfa3eee62c67d7b15996b762981ba
GeeWiz Media Preinstall Binaries 10.12.2013 (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ktqiy9tmmi6147u/geewiz-preinstall-20131012.zip
MD5: f8f6f48ac9816eddd70b15331de12d88
GeeWiz Media 4.5.2 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/bk0wbz0kk0ihc03/geewiz-media-4.5.2-patch-20130926.zip
- Note: Supercedes Patch v4.5.1
- Adds new "Never" option to Settings/Advanced/Backlight Timeout
MD5: 4265d7bc862e1e5ead36900fe824b76e
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (EDIFY Update-Zip)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/5hr57ddndd99s2r/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.zip
MD5: 0da5e767ecde176828d2bab5a58c2d19
ODIN Compatible Downloads
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel/Modem/Recovery/Data Wipe Full Update (ODIN)
This will delete all user data from your device, replace your RECOVERY with GeeWiz Recovery as well as replace your modem with the EH03 revision. Your data volumes will be formatted with EXT4 on the first boot
http://www.mediafire.com/download/0l8pefgl1h48xan/geewiz-media-4.5-fullwipe-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: a657abef82fb87d7a8cf7fcd27b974e4
GeeWiz Media 4.5 ROM/Kernel (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yh2q5i7elw124ov/geewiz-media-4.5-syskernel-20130913.tar.md5
MD5: 8a360bfce37ee2254493e51ef69bc0cf
GeeWiz 2.9 Recovery (ODIN)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/wfbi4rswnqzfo0q/geewiz-recovery-2.9-20130305.tar.md5
MD5:9526a67d2359ccc82dd652fddccd9a73
THEMES, BATTERY METERS, ETC
I do not currently create or directly support any themes, battery meter modifications, or any other graphical enhancements for GeeWiz Media. By nature, these types of modifications can never fully satisfy everyone, as look and feel is always a personal and very individual preference. I encourage and will support as best I can third party themes and graphical modification projects, I am just not currently willing to participate in the creative process.
Battery Meter (and perhaps other) modifications to GeeWiz Media can be created manually via the UOT Kitchen. I highly recommend using this service to apply custom battery meters or other graphical UI element changes to GeeWiz. Instructions are available at the UOT Kitchen site, and you are welcome to ask questions in this thread for other users to see and potentially answer.
SOURCE CODEThe entire baseline for GeeWiz Media is available on github: https://www.github.com/djp952.
Device repo: android-platform-device-samsung-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
Kernel repo: android-kernel-atlas (branch android-4.2.2_r1)
RETURN-TO-STOCK FILES
ODIN v1.3 / Windows Drivers / Partition File (Microsoft Windows)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/hr5g7a6qny3vyhv/odin-for-fascinate.zip
MD5: 28d796dbba45543e26cbaed2fb3164ee
Samsung Official EH03 Complete Stock ODIN Package (ODIN Flash Package)
http://www.mediafire.com/file/qq12w58o0fqxixs/CI500_VZW_EH03_GB_CM.tar.md5
MD5:89045064cf45ccd85f8ad746911b6e28
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As you probably noticed, I opted to increment the version number for GeeWiz with the Android 4.2.1 release. I hope this won't cause too much confusion or annoy the other Fascinate devs since that gives me 5 active GeeWiz threads now (sorry other devs!), but I intend to continue to support and maintain the Android 4.1-based GeeWiz 3 for a while, and it's needs and issues will be different than this new Android 4.2-based version. On the "GeeWiz Media" side of the house, I even posted a note that I prefer the older version for personal use, but that doesn't necessarily apply here. Overall, I think GeeWiz 4 came out fairly well, and certainly more timely than GeeWiz 3. As of this posting, GeeWiz is using the latest released version of Android!!
I was unable to get Bluetooth Tethering to work under 4.2 in time for this first release, and I have a few known issues that I've posted above, but overall I think the ROM is pretty solid ... I'm counting on you guys to tell me where it isn't so solid There isn't much to say about it, really, other than the version of Superuser I've included was source-built by me from ChainsDD's latest code. It's newer than what you'll find on the Google Play Store, but thanks to ChainsDD being kind enough to make his keys public, it appears to link with the Play Store just fine so when and if he updates Superuser beyond the included version, I believe it will update seamlessly. If not, I'll of course fix it for ya.
As it was with my first AOSP-based release, GeeWiz 4 is rather light in the "mod" department. The main new modifications involve the 4.2 Quick Settings. I've changed the Wifi and Bluetooth tiles to act as on/off toggles instead of linking you to settings. You can long-press them to get to the settings (and no, I didn't steal this from Cyanogenmod, but I really should have looked there first and saved some time - LOL). I am open to suggestions for more LIGHT modifications that I could include for you guys. Please, nothing heavy-duty, I hate saying no.
I'm sure there will be some new problems that I haven't discovered (please read the KNOWN ISSUES above before installing!!), and I have some additional work to do on this as well as the other various things named "GeeWiz" floating about here at XDA, but I hope that anyone that has been waiting for an Android 4.2 GeeWiz will be happy with what I've hobbled together. I don't know how long we can keep the Fascinate working, but as the proud owner of more than a few of them .. I'm hoping it's a while yet!
Oh, and when you finally decide to dump your Fascinate, please check out my "GeeWiz Media" ROMs here at XDA before you throw it out or trade it in. GeeWiz Media is the same build as this, just without any concept of 3G/cellular service, so you can keep using your Fascinate alive as a media player, browser, clock/radio, game system .. whatever you want. It changes the Fascinate into a very small and somewhat outdated Android tablet :silly:
Enjoy!
edit: I'll get around to moving the "How to compile" post from GeeWiz 3 over here in a day or two. Essentially the same process, but it does need some minor updates.
And I thought you were crazy for even bothering with this. Lol. Excellent sir, excellent.
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wow. I've been very happy with the cm10.1 builds as my daily driver, but I figured that with you devoting all of this time into building GeeWiz 4, the least I could do is flash it and offer some feedback...
I'm still getting things setup, but so far I'm really impressed with the operation and smooth performance.
First, I used Odin to go directly from the cm10 fascinatemtd partition layout to GeeWiz 4. iow, I skipped going to stock by flashing the pit and GeeWiz "full wipe" at the same time.
on first boot, I let Google restore all my active apps before rebooting to GeeWiz recovery and attempting to convert the file system to ext4 (I used the top menu option). this eventually appeared to work, but the device the failed to boot (getting stuck at the Samsung logo).
I went back to Odin and this time on booting GeeWiz I skipped the setup wizard and immediately rebooted to convert the system to ext4.
anyway, I'm now preparing for a day with GeeWiz 4... TiBu complained that it can't get root, so it looks like that issue is back and I'll research it later.
so far it seems like performance and operation will be fine, but I find myself missing some of the cm features... a battery meter that shows the percentage, profiles, quiet hours, etc.
thanks again, more later.
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bmeek said:
... TiBu complained that it can't get root, so it looks like that issue is back and I'll research it later.
so far it seems like performance and operation will be fine, but I find myself missing some of the cm features... a battery meter that shows the percentage, profiles, quiet hours, etc.
thanks again, more later.
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Hey, thanks for giving it a go! The Superuser I'm using here is one I built myself from ChainsDD's latest code, so I can probably be more useful for a change on these types of issues. I suppose I should finally break down and buy Titanium Backup, huh? My primary "test root" apps are Root Explorer and My Backup Pro, you'd think I would be the type of person that needed root for lots of things, but ironically, I barely ever need it
I'll have a look at some of the things CyanogenMod has done to see if any can be "ported" (aka stolen). That doesn't sound too difficult on the surface.
I'm going to be putting together an ODIN guide at some point, knowing that you don't necessarily HAVE to revert to complete stock is very useful to know, thank you. I thought the MTD ROMs modify one of the boot loaders? Yet another case where I really need to sit down and actually use something other than my own stuff!
I'm also very happy and impressed with this so far. My TiBu works just fine.
Would like maybe to see a way to add or subtract stuff in pull down menu, and maybe some options for lock screen. But I'm fine if don't have those
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icemanwbs said:
I'm also very happy and impressed with this so far. My TiBu works just fine.
Would like maybe to see a way to add or subtract stuff in pull down menu, and maybe some options for lock screen. But I'm fine if don't have those
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Thanks!!
One thing at a time I'm resting on laurels tonight ... I'm adding a simple "Legacy Clock" Daydream since I hate the new clock so much and would like to use this instead of the Android 4.1 build for the Fascinate that sits in a dock next to the HTPC in the living room and is essentially just a clock since the Mrs. doesn't like having to use it to control things yet :silly: Back to bug fixes and requests later -- it's *me* time! LOL. Wife Acceptance Factor is a very very important feature in my house. (You have no idea ... no really, you have no idea) :crying:
I think the highest priority bug is probably the ringtone/alarm/notification selection issue. I would really like to squash that one, and I have a good feeling that it's resolution will solve the occasional Force Closes with the Google Apps too. Just a hunch, not 100% certain yet. The data usage graph bug should be easy, and I bought "Titanium Backup PRO * root" tonight so I can play around with that and see if I can break Superuser ... $6.50 seemed a bit high, no wonder I never bought it! LOL.
Lol....ya that is high. I use the free version. I also noticed none of my custom made ringtones are listed. Odd.
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djp952 said:
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I suppose I should finally break down and buy Titanium Backup, huh? My primary "test root" apps are Root Explorer and My Backup Pro, you'd think I would be the type of person that needed root for lots of things, but ironically, I barely ever need it
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fwiw, I'm using the free flavor of titanium backup.
On the mtd partition layout, I'm not clear on all the details but I can say that they use the stock bootloader. I have a fairly old fascinate that came with éclair, and it was only in recent months that I learned of the recommendation to upgrade the bootloader to an updated version that shipped with vzw's GB release. This "GBbootloader" does persist as i flash between GeeWiz 4 and cm10.
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I finished my "ICS Clock" Daydream so now I can get back to real work. I won't issue an entire patch just for this silly change, but it will be in whatever 4.0.1 becomes :laugh: Obviously this was FAR more critical than figuring out why the ringtones list is empty half the time or reading my PMs (I'll get to the PMs next, if anyone is waiting on a response)
I've been looking into the Ringtone/Notification/Alarm issue tonight and I have changed the issue description as well as provided a workaround that so far appears to be functional:
Ringtones/Alarms/Notification Tones may not appear in Settings
Under investigation. There seems to actually be two problems here, one where the ringtone/notification/alarm tones will not appear when you first open Settings/Sounds and will appear later, and another where they were completely omitted from the database and will never show up.
WORKAROUND: Clear data on the "Media Storage" app in Settings and immediately reboot. This seems to alleviate the problem and allows all the tones to show up properly for now.
I apologize for this continuing issue, doubly so since it exists in GeeWiz 3 and I failed to test it properly. I've changed my mind on a root cause here, and I'm spending as much time as I can to rectify it once and for all. Please try the WORKAROUND to see if it restores all of the built-in tones as well as any that you have present on your SD card. Please let me know if after clearing that app's data you still do not see all of the built-in tones in Settings.
Ringtone issue is being tested today, after I dug in enough to figure out what was happening, I was able to find that it's a problem others have had and fixed. It also explains the occasional problems with Google Apps that access media databases. My hat's off to the EpicMTD team for posting a thorough explanation and making the fix public: The "workaround" I posted last night didn't actually work, it turned out to just cause temporary relief, the database would rather quickly get screwed up again.
Ringtones/Alarms/Notification Tones do not appear in Settings
Updated: The problem here is that the Media Scanner is deleting the media database any time it runs due to a change on the external SD card. As it turns out, this happens more than you might expect thanks to Google+. After discovering that the media database stays intact provided you do not install an SD card, and that it will be deleted if you insert one, I had enough information to head to Google and this is not an uncommon problem. The EpicMTD team provided the original solution, which has since been merged into Cyanogenmod (http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/03/details-on-disappearing-sd-media-issue.html). I've taken a look at the CM 10.1 baseline and am testing the changes. So far they look good and I expect to release a patch on 1/12. This also appears to resolve the previously listed issue "Google Apps may Force Close", which has been removed. Each of the Google Apps that were crashing access the media databases (Gallery, Music, Google+), which were being deleted/corrupted by the Media Scanner.
I'm going to look at the Wifi data being reported when it shouldn't be and try to duplicate the "Calcuating..." issue in Settings/Storage now that I have a 32GB SD card, in an attempt to include them in the 4.0.1 patch. If they aren't easy, 4.0.1 will include the ringtone fix and the new ICS Clock Daydream only
GeeWiz 4.0.1 Patch has been posted to the DOWNLOADS section:
GeeWiz 4.0.1 Patch (EDIFY Update-Zip)
- Addresses issue where ringtone/notification/alarm selection lists are emptied out and will only display the default values
- Addresses issue with certain Google Apps (Music/Gallery/Google+) Force Closing due to missing media database files
- Addresses issue where Settings/Data Usage is only reporting Wifi usage rather than reporting mobile usage with Wifi usage as an optional tab
- Adds "ICS Clock" Daydream that mimics Android 4.0/4.1 Desk Clock screensaver
http://www.mediafire.com/file/c9667m25u4z1j2c/geewiz-4.0.1-patch-01122013.zip
MD5: d0de81c75d53cc67dc759cdabf2f7bff
Hopefully this is the end of the disappearing ringtones. Let me know if you still continue to have issues, and I'll do what I can!
I really appreciate your great work on fascinate.
The fascinate is much more stable and power-saving with the kernel built on stock kernel source.
But I strongly recommand that you can reuse some kernel-independent packages(framework-base, settings, systemui,etc) source in CyanogenMod, which will be good for saving much time on development and avoiding some bug that CyanogenMod had fixed.
Thanks for your work again, and sorry for my bad English.
Installed 4.0 and the patch this morning. Looking good so far. Of all my devices, the Fascinate is the only one with the current version of Android on it, ever! You rock, thanks.
seriously, this rom looks freakin' sweet! it definitely makes me want to install it to test it all out! <--- in which I may very well do! I'm definitely kinda surprised that you wanted to update geewiz, but at the same time I'm glad to see a different rom out there that is pretty much stock AOSP, but with the fascinates stock flavors trickled into it as well
so as I dub my adieu, I just want to say thanks for an awesome creation and keep it up cause this is honestly the bees knees. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
netqer said:
I really appreciate your great work on fascinate.
The fascinate is much more stable and power-saving with the kernel built on stock kernel source.
But I strongly recommand that you can reuse some kernel-independent packages(framework-base, settings, systemui,etc) source in CyanogenMod, which will be good for saving much time on development and avoiding some bug that CyanogenMod had fixed.
Thanks for your work again, and sorry for my bad English.
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Thanks to you and everyone else as well for the kind comments! I'm very glad it's finding an audience ... it keeps me wanting to try and fix the things that still need to be fixed! :silly:
(This is where I get all long-winded, you can tune out now - LOL)
Early on I considered just doing another CM port, but figured there wouldn't be any value in that since jt1134 (and others!) does an excellent job of keeping the CM baseline working for the ol' Fascinate. The history here is that all I originally intended to do was what became "GeeWiz Media" (apologies for the crappy name - lol), so I could keep using my Fascinate around the house and in the car without service. I really like the basicness of my Galaxy Nexus, so that's what I shot for .. a "Nexus Fascinate", if you will. There were a few "must have" changes like the enhanced power button menu, but the general plan was to limit the number of AOSP changes to a minimum, and make sure they apply to both the Fascinate and the Galaxy Nexus.
In order to get things to work I've cherry-picked from CM, jt1134 and others more than a few times (and have made at least one truly useful contribution in return), but I've not had aspirations to stray far from AOSP. I know it's disappointing to some folks that it's so vanilla, and maybe once I run out of actual problems to try and solve I can tackle a few more aggressive enhancements, but I really don't want to steal features that define other people's work. I know the code is made public for a reason, but at some point I think it starts stepping on other people's toes as well as shows a lack of effort on my part
Great suggestion, though, and you're right ... it would save a ton of time! It just wouldn't feel right to me to use somebody else's baseline for anything more than a reference when I'm stuck