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Hi, I'm using Eugene's froyo rom and currently getting only 8 hours tops of battery and many bugs along that. I'm wondering what I should do, should I go back to stock 2.1 or does anyone recommend a good rom? Also will flashing back to a 2.1 rom wipe my internal space like it did when I went to a 2.2 rom?
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Try Bionix Fusion it gets great battery life. I flashed Eugenes Froyo and lost everything. When I went back to Fusion it did not wipe.
icandy75 said:
Try Bionix Fusion it gets great battery life. I flashed Eugenes Froyo and lost everything. When I went back to Fusion it did not wipe.
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Then how you can flash back to 2.1? usin CWM.. fuzion.zip, flash done?
icandy75 said:
Try Bionix Fusion it gets great battery life. I flashed Eugenes Froyo and lost everything. When I went back to Fusion it did not wipe.
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What do you mean when you said you lost everything? Did you loose the contents of /sdcard and /sdcard/sd ???
Both Eugene's and Som's ROM's wipe the data clean, and do not touch /sdcard and /sdcard/sd where all your personal stuff is usually stored.
@OP: are you running Eugene's ROM on the original Galaxy S or the Vibrant US variant?
I use Bionix Final i get 20+ hours of life, and i use it like non stop.
TR88 said:
Hi, I'm using Eugene's froyo rom and currently getting only 8 hours tops of battery and many bugs along that. I'm wondering what I should do, should I go back to stock 2.1 or does anyone recommend a good rom? Also will flashing back to a 2.1 rom wipe my internal space like it did when I went to a 2.2 rom?
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Which version of Eugene's Froyo are you using? He's got two separate Froyo Rom's out and only updating one of them. Have you tried the lastest JPA Macnut?
Also, whenever I flash a new ROM I always wipe the battery stats thru ClockworkRecovery to get the most out of my battery life. As far as recommended ROM's go, I'm sticking with 2.1 ROMs for now since I need the GPS on my daily driver. Hope this helps a bit.
~SB
Okay, I haven't been able to fully understand this so maybe someone can explain it:
I am using KG2 (Villian Rom). It's a Bell SGS2.
Now, I'm wondering if I can change to KI8 or something else later, or will this phone only work on KG2?
Battery right now, is 8hrs with fairly heavy use. I was expecting 10-12, and I have a feeling its the kernel + ROM. I'm thinking of going back to a rooted stock, but I need to know if I need to use KG2?
Can I change the modem/baseband/etc? I don't quite understand how the versions work.
If I can change it, what SHOULD I be running?
Edit: Take a look at the graph... Maybe with this kind of usage, almost 8hr is all I can really expect. If that's true, then maybe we can just answer the question based solely on the kernel issue. I'd still like to know, to be fair.
donohuebrian said:
Okay, I haven't been able to fully understand this so maybe someone can explain it:
I am using KG2 (Villian Rom). It's a Bell SGS2.
Now, I'm wondering if I can change to KI8 or something else later, or will this phone only work on KG2?
Battery right now, is 8hrs with fairly heavy use. I was expecting 10-12, and I have a feeling its the kernel + ROM. I'm thinking of going back to a rooted stock, but I need to know if I need to use KG2?
Can I change the modem/baseband/etc? I don't quite understand how the versions work.
If I can change it, what SHOULD I be running?
Edit: Take a look at the graph... Maybe with this kind of usage, almost 8hr is all I can really expect. If that's true, then maybe we can just answer the question based solely on the kernel issue. I'd still like to know, to be fair.
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1. yes you can flash to KI8 if you like.
2. No, you do not need to use kG2 you can upgrade to any rom you like. Each has pros and cons that you needs to try out for yourself.
3 yes you can change the modem=baseband, firmware or kernal to any combination you like.. versions are based on the original firmware version released.
4. best for battery life so far are the latest releases Like KJ 2 or 3.
if you lower the brightness levels, you can extend the battery a little further.
donohuebrian said:
Okay, I haven't been able to fully understand this so maybe someone can explain it:
I am using KG2 (Villian Rom). It's a Bell SGS2.
Now, I'm wondering if I can change to KI8 or something else later, or will this phone only work on KG2?
Battery right now, is 8hrs with fairly heavy use. I was expecting 10-12, and I have a feeling its the kernel + ROM. I'm thinking of going back to a rooted stock, but I need to know if I need to use KG2?
Can I change the modem/baseband/etc? I don't quite understand how the versions work.
If I can change it, what SHOULD I be running?
Edit: Take a look at the graph... Maybe with this kind of usage, almost 8hr is all I can really expect. If that's true, then maybe we can just answer the question based solely on the kernel issue. I'd still like to know, to be fair.
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There are many thread about battery life, such as => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16973603
One of the first recommendations is to flash the latest official ROM.
As I want to stay as "stock" as possible, I am running a new stock ROM (XWKJ3) and a custom kernel, which is optimized for a better battery life => SpeedMod K2-18-test8.
Here is the corresponding thread of hardcore, the developer of this kernel => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182498&highlight=Speedmod
So, I recommend to flash the latest official ROM (you can get those as non-wipe versions in Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278).
Then test is as "untouched" stock ROM for performance and battery life.
If you are still not satisfied with it, then flash a custom kernel optimized for ... what you mostly want.
Good luck !
It_ler said:
There are many thread about battery life, such as => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16973603
One of the first recommendations is to flash the latest official ROM.
As I want to stay as "stock" as possible, I am running a new stock ROM (XWKJ3) and a custom kernel, which is optimized for a better battery life => SpeedMod K2-18-test8.
Here is the corresponding thread of hardcore, the developer of this kernel => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182498&highlight=Speedmod
So, I recommend to flash the latest official ROM (you can get those as non-wipe versions in Intratech's Official Firmware thread here => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278).
Then test is as "untouched" stock ROM for performance and battery life.
If you are still not satisfied with it, then flash a custom kernel optimized for ... what you mostly want.
Good luck !
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Thanks a lot. To flash the kernel, should I use ODIN or can it be done handset side? Which should I do first, kernel or ROM? Or will some of the ROMs have the kernels in? The thread has a lot of extraneous information and I can't seem to understand EXACTLY what I need to do. I've only ever done ROMS through recovery.
If I install a new kernel, it'll most likely work with the current rom (so for example, flashing a new KJ kernel, and a decent modem (is there one?) ) right? Or do I have it backwards?
I don't mind if I wipe or not, everything is in the cloud... One thing I DO notice however, is that ROMs outside of MIUI don't re-install market apps automatically. But that's something I don't mind doing, anyway.
Cosmic Blue said:
1. yes you can flash to KI8 if you like.
2. No, you do not need to use kG2 you can upgrade to any rom you like. Each has pros and cons that you needs to try out for yourself.
3 yes you can change the modem=baseband, firmware or kernal to any combination you like.. versions are based on the original firmware version released.
4. best for battery life so far are the latest releases Like KJ 2 or 3.
if you lower the brightness levels, you can extend the battery a little further.
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As per above, if I flash a whole stock ROM, will it replace the kernel as well?
Does anyone know wich kernel is the best on the virtuous rom??
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New SG2
Home home, it was running 2.3, did a OTA check, it said 2.6 was available. Didnt do it, researched on here first. Noticed alot of battery issues with it.
Rooted with superoneclick.
Flashed Sihyah kernel with odin
Flashed STOShock
Flashed ICS Theme
Charged to 100%, wiped battery stats
Now its my first day running the phone. The battery is really sucking right now. Its been dropping like 1-3% just when i reboot the phone. Seems to drop about 5-10% an hour of the phone doing nothing/turning screen on for 1-3 minutes a couple times to check notifications every hour. I checked wake locks etc, nothing is holding it up.
Now i noticed the version of the system is UCK6 and the kernel is 2.6. Dont these versions have problems?
Is there any other suggests Kernels or roms to flash? I'll even goto a stock rom if its battery life and performance is near the top for all roms. All i really care about is a solid stable long lasting phone with a ics theme and having root.
Perhaps the crappy battery could be from this being my first charge too and the battery not going through any charge/drain cycles yet?
there is no version 2.6 for android....
kernel version and android version are not the same thing. 2.6.x kernel is normal for EVERY version of gingerbread.
what you need to do is have a look at the threads, specifically one called [REF] Known identified battery drainers and check at what apps are eating up your battery.
Doh, what i meant was 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 i believe. And i followed that thread, there are no wakelocks keeping the phone up.
Maybe a better question is. Should i be running UCK7 and not UCK6? Im reading it has some wifi bug that drains down and i use wifi alot
Im thinking of maybe going stock. As long as i can be ics themed.
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Doh, what i meant was 2.3.4 to 2.3.6 i believe. And i followed that thread, there are no wakelocks keeping the phone up.
Maybe a better question is. Should i be running UCK7 and not UCK6?
Im thinking of maybe going stock. As long as i can be ics themed.
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shostock is a great rom, i have had excellent battery life.
try unnamed 1.3.2 and see if it works out better for you.
Alright ill give that a try i suppose.
Does it matter that im running the latest Siyha kernel? I dont have to reflash any kind of different kernel do i?
emerica243 said:
Alright ill give that a try i suppose.
Does it matter that im running the latest Siyha kernel? I dont have to reflash any kind of different kernel do i?
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a kernel will be included with the rom.
you can flash any kernel you like, but it could be whats causing your battery issues.
I see, i thought you had to flash a custom kernel first before flashing a rom. Because on the SHOstock page for installation it said "You must be running a kernel with CWM."
So i thought i needed to flash a kernel first.
But anyway, if roms include kernels, which im guessing the rom is optimized specifically for that kernel thats included. Whats the point of having them seperate to flash? So you can run a different kernel for some reason after you flash a rom thats using a different one?
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I see, i thought you had to flash a custom kernel first before flashing a rom. Because on the SHOstock page for installation it said "You must be running a kernel with CWM."
So i thought i needed to flash a kernel first.
But anyway, if roms include kernels, which im guessing the rom is optimized specifically for that kernel thats included. Whats the point of having them seperate to flash? So you can run a different kernel for some reason after you flash a rom thats using a different one?
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You only need the kernel beforehand for CWM. The mentioned roms have kernels included in their package, so it'll be changed upon flash. After flashing the rom, you then have the choice to change to the kernel of your liking. The kernel included is typically the developer's choice for what they think is the best for their rom (perhaps PirateGhost will chime in on this part). Your experience may vary though, which is why you might change to something else.
Gotcha, totally understand. I looked around trying to find a thread that explained the different Base versions.
UCKK6
UCKH7
GWK74, etc,
Im trying to understand the order of oldest to newest release, and what the differences are.
Also, im guessing these bases are official samsung coded items right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800257
I'm totally new to my thunderbolt and i've just freshly rooted it after noticing bad battery life. Now i'm not totally new to flashing roms and everything, as my last phone was a Motorola cliq and i put c-mod on it.
But looking around i'm so lost on kernels and roms and radios. all i ahd to do before was just a rom. Its not hard installing them but matching what works with what is frustrating since i don't know where to start.
Does anyone know a good rom and or kernal that removes bloat ware and gives better battery performance? Any installation tips thats needed to get it on please let me know. I assume the order is rom and then kernal and then radios.
thanks!
EDIT: the rom that caught my eye was this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227493
Well, the way kernel and roms will react is different to every phone. The best kernels right now imo is imoseyons and ziggys kernel, you just flash them in recovery as you would a Rom. For radio, again different for everyone, you'll just have to test them all tbh, be careful with flashing them they can brick your phone and you flash them in the bootloader not recovery. If you need help with flashing just let me know, I think there's a tutorial stickied but its 1:30 am. Just my 2 cents
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ROMs and Kernels
I usually stick to just flashing a ROM. Some come with good kernels and radios already in them. I would suggest using either thunderstick, BAMF, or cyanogenmod ROMs.
It's an old ROM, but I am currently running thunderstick bareback. I get great signal, battery life (after calibrating/removing battery stats), and my GPS works perfectly. It did remove all of the bloatware also.
You can install App Quarantine. I love this app.
It doesn't exactly uninstall certain apps, but it will keep them from running. Also once quarantined, it removes the apps from the app drawer. Just a nice way to save battery and clean up some space from apps you don't use.
Try flashing different ROMs and see what all you like.
If you insist on flashing different radios and kernels... as Watoy said, it can brick your phone if you're not careful.
Always make a backup and you should be fine!! Lol.
Good luck.
I recently rooted my brother's evo and installed a custom ics rom on it, but hes been having a lot of problems with it and really bad battery drain. Can someone please recommend a stable daily driver (gingerbread or ics) with good battery life and no bugs please. Thanks in advance
i recommend MeanRom 4.3 However, you have to make sure to flash a custom kernel on there as well or you'll have some reboot issues. Either the newest anthrax kernel or dodava's
abdeviation said:
i recommend MeanRom 4.3 However, you have to make sure to flash a custom kernel on there as well or you'll have some reboot issues. Either the newest anthrax kernel or dodava's
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I've heard MeanRom 4.2 (not 4.3) with Dodava's 5.4 kernel is the most stable, battery efficient Gingerbread ROM.