[ROM] Epic CM7 SELFKANG (10/11) - 2.3.7

**Paul627g** · 10-12-2011, 01:59 PM

Source :

That's right Epic users! Looks like the idea of CM7 or (Cyanogen Mod 7) for the Epic 4g isn't dead. Follow the source link above to the great devs at XDA who are making this possible.

Feel free to openly discuss anything concerning this release in this thread and they will be answered if possible by fellow members. For direct support from the devs I would consider posting your questions over at XDA.

**kevincwelch** · 10-12-2011, 07:49 PM

Originally Posted by Paul627g

Source :

That's right Epic users! Looks like the idea of CM7 or (Cyanogen Mod 7) for the Epic 4g isn't dead. Follow the source link above to the great devs at XDA who are making this possible.

Nice!

So, if I use gotorfs.zip to change from EXT to RFS, how do I go back to EXT if I want to restore a nandroid backup in the event that I do not like CM7?

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 02:34 AM

So glad they came out with this. A lot of the ROMs I've been using and my Epic in general, have grown 'sour'. Hopefully this could remedy it

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 02:42 AM

Originally Posted by kevincwelch

Nice!

So, if I use gotorfs.zip to change from EXT to RFS, how do I go back to EXT if I want to restore a nandroid backup in the event that I do not like CM7?

If I remember correctly Chris 41g of ACS has a thread over at XDA with a flashable zip in CWM to easily switch back to Ext 4.

Edit: Here is that thread link for the EXT 4 to RFS and RFS to EXT 4 zip package from Chris.

**Devtodi** · 10-13-2011, 02:25 PM

Paul, in the instructions, when it says to WIPE (in CWM) what specifically do they mean?

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by tedcousens

Paul, in the instructions, when it says to WIPE (in CWM) what specifically do they mean?

Wipe Data, Cache, and Dalvik Cache 3x each. And if you are coming from an EXT4 ROM, make sure you flash that .zip file in the OP before you flash the actual ROM

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 03:28 PM

Ted, Officer covered that very well...

Thank you.

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 03:37 PM

@kevincwelch, just in case you didn't seem my edited post above...

Here is that thread link for the EXT 4 to RFS and RFS to EXT 4 zip package from Chris.

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 03:39 PM

@all,
I wouldn't mind seeing some screenies and hearing some feedback on how this is working out...

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by Paul627g

@all,
I wouldn't mind seeing some screenies and hearing some feedback on how this is working out...

Speaking of screenies, there is actually a button to do that in the power menu (where you can turn off, reboot, etc.)!

**makeotapackage-j4** · 10-13-2011, 04:26 PM

I stand corrected. CyanogenMod for the Epic appears to have a chance!

I couldn't be happier that I was wrong! Here's to another dose of "hope".

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:28 PM

So far, this ROM is perfect! The only bugs that I have experienced so far are that Youtube in HQ stutters and this is probably the most interesting bug I've come across ever: the mic seems to be active at all times and if you put your palm near or on it, it will make a beeping noise. I can actually make different tones of beeps depending on the position of my hand

maybe I can make some music with it? haha

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by Officerpolabear

Speaking of screenies, there is actually a button to do that in the power menu (where you can turn off, reboot, etc.)!

Yes, welcome to AOSP !

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Officerpolabear

So far, this ROM is perfect! The only bugs that I have experienced so far are that Youtube in HQ stutters and this is probably the most interesting bug I've come across ever: the mic seems to be active at all times and if you put your palm near or on it, it will make a beeping noise. I can actually make different tones of beeps depending on the position of my hand

maybe I can make some music with it? haha

Thats great to hear... Sure there will be a few bugs but I think this is finally a much better build than previous attempts. If Sammy would ever drop official GB they would be in so much better shape having some source code to work with...

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:34 PM

Here are my screenies

enjoy! :

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:36 PM

Originally Posted by Paul627g

Yes, welcome to AOSP !

They've had that on AOSP this whole time? Wow, I've missed out on a lot then

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Whoops double post

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Paul627g

Thats great to hear... Sure there will be a few bugs but I think this is finally a much better build than previous attempts. If Sammy would ever drop official GB they would be in so much better shape having some source code to work with...

Yes, it it miles ahead of what we did have just a couple of weeks ago!

**Devtodi** · 10-13-2011, 06:14 PM

I will wait till WIMAX is sorted out.

**Paul627g** · 10-13-2011, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by tedcousens

I will wait till WIMAX is sorted out.

Wimax or 4g, was one of the hangups on the first run around of CM 7 for the Epic. Again they needed the source code and other things to get it working which they never did. It may come down to that again for this version also. I guess time will tell.

**kevincwelch** · 10-13-2011, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Officerpolabear

So far, this ROM is perfect! The only bugs that I have experienced so far are that Youtube in HQ stutters and this is probably the most interesting bug I've come across ever: the mic seems to be active at all times and if you put your palm near or on it, it will make a beeping noise. I can actually make different tones of beeps depending on the position of my hand

maybe I can make some music with it? haha

Are you able to send sms and mms messages? I read in XDA that people were having issues with this.

**Officerpolabear** · 10-13-2011, 09:53 PM

Originally Posted by kevincwelch

Are you able to send sms and mms messages? I read in XDA that people were having issues with this.

Yes. In case you're wondering, I'm using Handcent SMS

**ratsttam** · 10-14-2011, 07:12 AM

Any of the random reboots (EHxx), or poor gps (EGxx) issues we've been dealing with on the GB builds?

Stability is key here. I couldn't care less about 4g working (I spend most of my time in 2.5g [1X] anyways, and only when I go to "town" do I switch over to 1XEV). Not like Sprint is increasing the wimax footprint, and there is nothing really (aside from a 1/4 sq/mi patch on the turnpike near me) within 100mi of here.

**Mobius360** · 10-14-2011, 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by Paul627g

@all,
I wouldn't mind seeing some screenies and hearing some feedback on how this is working out...

Will try to post some later today

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**Mobius360** · 10-14-2011, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by tedcousens

I will wait till WIMAX is sorted out.

Understandable.

I must say on the other side of things, I'm getting some of the best 3G speeds I've experienced on my Epic with this rom.

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