[ROM][ACS]SyndicateROM Frozen 1.2 (Updated 6/20)

[citiz]

Could be a bad zip file...

did you go here: [ROM][ACS] SyndicateROM Frozen 1.1.0 (Takiya) :: EC05/1.3ghz/NoCheckboarding :: 3/27 - xda-developers

I used the "fully loaded" from Mediafire. I hope it works...

Paul and k0nane could help hopefully they're lurking

 

[ragnarokx]

Im on EC05 Stock. It converted everything to Ext4 I followed EVERY instruction.

Are you booting into Clockwork using volume down+camera+power buttons? The problem you're describing is common when using an app to boot into Clockwork (e.g. ROM Manager, Quickboot).

 

[k0nane]

Are you booting into Clockwork using volume down+camera+power buttons? The problem you're describing is common when using an app to boot into Clockwork (e.g. ROM Manager, Quickboot).

This. Never use ROM Manager.

 

[Doopa0ne]

Ive never had a ROM app, I was booting using the instructions of holding down the buttons.

 

[citiz]

k0nane, what's the best kernel to use with this? Are they all pretty much the same? Whats comparable to the "Baked Snack" kernel that everyone raves about.

 

[Paul627g]

k0nane, what's the best kernel to use with this? Are they all pretty much the same? Whats comparable to the "Baked Snack" kernel that everyone raves about.

Twilight Zone or Vision Kernel. Can't go wrong with either one really.. I haven't personally tried the new Genocide yet but given the past Genocide versions I'm sure its on par with everything else.

Kernels all come down to a matter of personal preference at this stage where the kernel devs are all using basically the same codes unless something new develops. They are simply adding their own custom tweaks to change things up which is good for everyone... Alot comes down to how you feel its running with your device. I have also stated before not all kernels perform exactly the same on all devices so its a bit of trial and error.

 

[StoneRyno]

Battery life: I get at least what I got with stock EC05. I haven't had enough charge cycles to determine any significant difference. I am inclined to say it may be more. CWM: I have no idea which version I have, I assume it is 3.0.0.6 installed with one click root. How do you update to most recent? Still being new to some of this stuff I'm not familiar with version details etc. So far I like this ROM better than stock but I still have stuff that has running processes and keeps coming back after killing that I don't understand why. Based on the color coding in the android assistant app they are widgets that I'm not using. These are power control, rate places, reader news ticker, market, voicemail, and a few other misc items I can't recall offhand and aren't currently running. Some times there are even multiple instances of the same thing running. Also as time goes by I think these things are clogging up the memory as uptime increases free RAM gets less and less even after killing off these things. This was a problem on both stock ROMs EC05 and DI18 that came preloaded out of the box.

 

[Paul627g]

CWM 3.0.0.6 is the most current.

 

[k0nane]

This was a problem on both stock ROMs EC05 and DI18 that came preloaded out of the box.

It's just listing widgets that are installed, not that are running, unless you're running all of those.

CWM 3.0.0.6 is the most current.

Correct, for working versions on the Epic. CWM3.0.2.4 should never be touched.

 

[Darkshneider]

Oh man...I thought about reflashing and starting stock, but seeing 1.1.1 being mentioned somewhere else, kinda has me between a rock and a hard place.

 

[freeze]

Is it possible to replace the boot animation on this (or any ROM)? Being some what new to this, I'm not sure if it's "bad form" to replace a Custom ROM's boot animation or not. The ACS one is pretty cool - definitely better than Sprint's lame one. I was hoping to try out some others too if it's possible.

If it is possible, can some one explain how I can make the /system/media/bootanimation.zip (assuming this is the location since this is the only instance of that file) writable so I can replace it? I can't rename or replace the file since it is in read only mode. I tried to chmod the file but it won't let me. I probably got the syntax wrong (likely) or it's just not possible. Thanks.

 

[Paul627g]

Is it possible to replace the boot animation on this (or any ROM)? Being some what new to this, I'm not sure if it's "bad form" to replace a Custom ROM's boot animation or not. The ACS one is pretty cool - definitely better than Sprint's lame one. I was hoping to try out some others too if it's possible.

If it is possible, can some one explain how I can make the /system/media/bootanimation.zip (assuming this is the location since this is the only instance of that file) writable so I can replace it? I can't rename or replace the file since it is in read only mode. I tried to chmod the file but it won't let me. I probably got the syntax wrong (likely) or it's just not possible. Thanks.

Changing the boot animation is fine. Trust me all devs expect their ROMs to be modified in one way or another...

You need to use a a root level access file explorer.

Root Explorer is available from the Market for a few bucks.. Nice program and user friendly.

Ghost Commander (I just was informed of this one thanks, Chris41g!) is free from the Market.

You can then navigate to the "system/media/" location and then first rename the existing bootanimation.zip to "bootanimation.bak" so you can restore it if you like at a later date. Then you can copy and paste a new bootanimation.zip into place of the existing. You will have to enable the system to "Read/Write" instead of the default "Read Only" so you can make the changes.

Root Explorer has a button on the top upper right corner I believe to make the change, and Ghost Commander on the very bottom row of buttons scroll to the right until you see "Remount /system". Hit that button to select "RW" mode.

Of course the above is only needed if you can't find a "Flashable" boot animation.

 

[Doopa0ne]

I finally flashed the ROM. I got the battery low and then charged it, I didn't let it completely die out because I didn't think it would've made a big difference. I turned the phone off and charged it to 100% and did a wipe battery stats and booted. The phone comes on with 96% battery. It seems like every 5 minues the battery goes down TERRIBLY. Far Worse than stock battery. Its like theres a huge drain.

This doesn't sound right, maybe I didn't calibrate properly?

 

[Paul627g]

@k0nane,

Do you know or could you find out what the time limit or frame limit is on custom boot animations for Twilight Zone kernel? Even an good average limit for all kernels would work too..

Thanks!

Note: I did PM you with this question and something else (I know... DO NOT PM ME FOR SUPPORT) LOL.. I never listen... I'm just a bad example.

 

[MongarEric]

I tried searching for this problem, but couldn't find anything. I'm also not even sure if this has anything to do with this ROM or not, but I never had the problem before with stock ROM or Truly Epic. Anyway, the Gmail app force closes, and only the Gmail app. I tried clearing data and cache. I have uninstalled the app and reinstalled it, and it just instantly force closes every time I open it. I've got the "Email" app up, so I can still get my email, but I prefer the gmail app. Any suggestions?

 

[k0nane]

Anyway, the Gmail app force closes, and only the Gmail app. I tried clearing data and cache. I have uninstalled the app and reinstalled it, and it just instantly force closes every time I open it. I've got the "Email" app up, so I can still get my email, but I prefer the gmail app. Any suggestions?

To answer the first point - it has nothing to do with the ROM. It sounds like something's getting stuck when you clear data for the app. Uninstall it, then connect to adb shell and do the following:

mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
rm -r /data/data/com.google.android.gm
rm /data/app/Gmail.apk
rm /data/app/com.google.android.gm-1.apk
rm /system/app/Gmail.apk

If you get any I/O errors (not "not found"), you'll need to Odin and reflash, because you've got a corrupted/stuck file. If you don't, reinstall Gmail and see what happens.

 

[Paul627g]

To answer the first point - it has nothing to do with the ROM. It sounds like something's getting stuck when you clear data for the app. Uninstall it, then connect to adb shell and do the following:

mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/stl9 /system
rm -r /data/data/com.google.android.gm
rm /data/app/Gmail.apk
rm /data/app/com.google.android.gm-1.apk
rm /system/app/Gmail.apk

If you get any I/O errors (not "not found"), you'll need to Odin and reflash, because you've got a corrupted/stuck file. If you don't, reinstall Gmail and see what happens.

Who says this guy doesn't know what he's talking about? First time I've seen a troubleshoot like this but obviously there's a method to the madness!

 

[k0nane]

Who says this guy doesn't know what he's talking about?

Good question. Who did say that?

 

[Doopa0ne]

Alright, on my 2nd Battery Wipe my phone was went over 15 hours and still had 30% left.
Average use, 1 phone call during the day, texted alot, and was on Words with Friends. Seems like it's better than my stock battery which only have me 4 hours of battery life.

I am curious to see the results tomorrow when I really use the phone.

*Also, I need instructions on how to put the SPRINT branding back, I need my Sprint apps to work.

 

[Jinded]

Alright, on my 2nd Battery Wipe my phone was went over 15 hours and still had 30% left.
Average use, 1 phone call during the day, texted alot, and was on Words with Friends. Seems like it's better than my stock battery which only have me 4 hours of battery life.

I am curious to see the results tomorrow when I really use the phone.

Words with friends eats through the battery more than anything I've seen. I once went from 100%-70% in 9 hours with light use, then from 70%-30% in 45 minutes playing Words.