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I was sent this by XDA user: coreless88 who asked me to post this in the dev section (he doesn't have enough posts yet).
** WARNING: I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS PERSONALLY -- USE AT YOUR OWN RISK -- KEEP A BACKUP HANDY **
** THIS ROM IS INSTALLED WITH SAFESTRAP BOOTSTRAP. DO NOT USE KOUSH'S BOOTSTRAP OR YOU WILL SOFTBRICK YOUR DEVICE **
I dabbled in files for some time, twaked the build.prop a little (added some generally known hacks into it for faster touch reaction, better HSPA reception etc.), and added some files .lib/.ro files from Droid 2 Global.
It all worked out nicely. However, as I cannot use a CDMA network (I live in Turkey, so I have only GSM access), I cannot guarantee this will work with CDMA too. I will appriciate it if someone can test it.
Also, Your GSM card will be recognized instantly, but you need to activate the 3G network form the settings, you will need to add your APN manually, atleast in my case I had to put my carriers APN into the list, so this might not be necessary."
Here is the link: http://www.mediafire.com/?d17l4z4885ph4ov
Thanks needs to go to Hashcode, as I just modified and added a missing feature to it.
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Thanks for the help Hashcode!
I got my clearence to Dev forums, so I will try to contribute even more to this community =] .
First of all, as in my quote in the first post, I cannot guarantee this will work in CDMA network, Hashcode will inspect the files and try to integrate the GSM feature to his original release.
You can find a screenshot of my phone working under the GSM network and 3G enabled.
!!!However, just like any other custom rom, I cannot accept any responsibilities if this rom bricks your phone. !!!
For installing, just use Hashcode's safestrap, for the rest i think you know the drill.
BUGS:
Videos dont run,
Sound is low,
Bluetooth is broken,
Camera is broken,
Also be aware, notification and ringtone sounds are silent by default, you just need to go to settings menu and choose a ringtone for yourself =] .
Edit: Also as I have only 1 Droid 3 at the moment, I need as much testers as I can find for checking if this works for all Europe SIM Cards.
Referved for future use/updates/etc...
Awesome, very thanks to both Hascode and Coreless88
All work fine in france the signal bdm hspda is very good, than the xt883 rom. Exept the camera all work fine for me.
I'm test, if you want, all other release in france, on bouygues telecom.....
thank YOU !! Hashcode and Coreless88
No thank you guys, for trying it and giving me an easy breath as it is my very first development attempt!
nikeusfr said:
Awesome, very thanks to both Hascode and Coreless88
All work fine in france the signal bdm hspda is very good, than the xt883 rom. Exept the camera all work fine for me.
I'm test, if you want, all other release in france, on bouygues telecom.....
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Also I forgot to mention, my tweaks and Cyanogen codes makes GSM reception and HSDPA signal is much more improved than the stock XT862 Rom.
Right now bluetooth doesn't work, but GPU and CPU working properly, if not better than before.
Here are some more screenshots, for Quadrant, SpeedTest, and A Samurai Vengance 2 (BTW Game runs incredibly smooth).
one another bug, i'haven't delivery report on sms/mms, there's no sound in the build speaker when i phone or receive call, and the sound is very quiet in the speaker phone or handset.
nikeusfr said:
one another bug, i'haven't delivery report on sms/mms, there's no sound in the build speaker when i phone or receive call, and the sound is very quiet in the speaker phone or handset.
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Hi,
First of all, thanks for your input. I need your opinions to make this better. So here we go,
All notifications and ringtones are silent by default.
You need to get to:
"settings>sounds>ring tone/notification tone" menus and choose your ringtones from there.
Sounds are in this built generally low, because there isn't any proper sound resources prepared with OMAP 4 series of SoC's. I will try to enhance them, but I will need time.
But you can make the phone louder on the speaker by going to:
settings>cyanogenmod settings>sound menu then choose the settings you like the most.
What "general" GSM build.prop tweaks are we talking about here?
DoubleYouPee said:
What "general" GSM build.prop tweaks are we talking about here?
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Hi,
I've added Tweaks for getting stronger reception, making the GSM default network at the boot, tweaks for faster response, etc... You can download the file and look at the system>build.prop (open it via wordpad if you are on windows) and compare it to Hashcode's build.prop.
BTW I am experimenting with audio and video files right now. Post I will post the results when I finish the testing.
Could I apply these build.prop changes my XT862 rom?
Or did you use droid 2 global hacks like someone tried before?
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Could I apply these build.prop changes my XT862 rom?
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Why not, this is a free world, and as long as you know what you are doing you will be safe, but if you're not...
Be aware, "build.prop" is a very risky file to touch, and has a central role for the Android to run correctly. I had to use RSD to get back to original software because I stuck at the Motorola logo after some changes. So I took the hit for you allready =].
My advice, directly flash this rom and don't do any editing. Because I did not just edited the build.prop, also added several library files, done a lot of testing, finded new libraries or edited them to make it work.
It will include lots of time, effort, patience and hell of a risk.
coreless88 said:
Why not, this is a free world, and as long as you know what you are doing you will be safe, but if you're not...
Be aware, "build.prop" is a very risky file to touch, and has a central role for the Android to run correctly. I had to use RSD to get back to original software because I stuck at the Motorola logo after some changes. So I took the hit for you allready =].
My advice, directly flash this rom and don't do any editing. Because I did not just edited the build.prop, also added several library files, done a lot of testing, finded new libraries or edited them to make it work.
It will include lots of time, effort, patience and hell of a risk.
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Well I would love to use this mod, but because:
Videos dont run,
Sound is low,
Bluetooth is broken,
Camera is broken
I'd rather have a GSM-fix for the my current ROM, (kinda like XT883, but then easier)
DoubleYouPee said:
Well I would love to use this mod, but because:
Videos dont run,
Sound is low,
Bluetooth is broken,
Camera is broken
I'd rather have a GSM-fix for the my current ROM, (kinda like XT883, but then easier)
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Oh!
I completely misunderstand you, I thought you were asking about Hashcode's Cyanogen release. You cannot use these fixes for Motorola roms or any rom that based on a Motorola rom. These fixes and libraries are only for Cyanogen builds, at least thats what I think, as I don't have any development experience with any Motorola rom.
You may try, but that will only make the risk even bigger.
Please be patient, I am trying to fix camera and sound problems right now, and I will try to fix bluetooth in a later date, as I didn't see anyone using bluetooth for ages =] .
Giving this a whirl on my xt860 right now, will edit this post with results. Very nice fellas, thank you both very much! Just want to make sure, this is built for Hashcodes safestrap?
Seems to be doing the same as previous on my bell phone, loops on the first screen, I'm not getting to the boot animation.
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Also I forgot to mention, my tweaks and Cyanogen codes makes GSM reception and HSDPA signal is much more improved than the stock XT862 Rom.
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Yes, as I wrote elsewere looks like the wrong signal measurement is a purposely limit introduced by verizon request.
On D2g is the same, the Cyanogen rom, with the same radio have the correct measurement, the XT883 too.
So could be interesting to understand where that three bars are lost and if a quick fix for the stock ROMS could be possible.
Willis111 said:
Giving this a whirl on my xt860 right now, will edit this post with results. Very nice fellas, thank you both very much! Just want to make sure, this is built for Hashcodes safestrap?
Seems to be doing the same as previous on my bell phone, loops on the first screen, I'm not getting to the boot animation.
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Hi,
Your thanks are appriciated, and I am sorry for this rom also did not worked for your XT860 =/ . I guess Motorola did everything they possibly can to protect their region based software versions.
I guess the fix will be simple, but I am afraid either Canadian Android developers are rare (BTW I don't think so), or they don't want to develop for / they don't have this device.
The Solutor said:
Yes, as I wrote elsewere looks like the wrong signal measurement is a purposely limit introduced by verizon request.
On D2g is the same, the Cyanogen rom, with the same radio have the correct measurement, the XT883 too.
So could be interesting to understand where that three bars are lost and if a quick fix for the stock ROMS could be possible.
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Indeed, It seems low GSM signal was the goal for them. Either for the purpose of making the Verizon "look like" superior to European Networks, or just for making it a Verizon semi-exclusive and a pain in the ass for any other carrier.
The problem is the Verizon's firmware itself, for example, even the non-US devices (XT860, XT883... you name it) are listed by "cdma_solano" in the build.props, and while those files are filled with CDMA codes, there are hardly more than 6 lines of GSM related codes. So my simple tweaks does nothing to improve the signal (tested/proven).
coreless88 said:
Indeed, It seems low GSM signal was the goal for them. Either for the purpose of making the Verizon "look like" superior to European Networks, or just for making it a Verizon semi-exclusive and a pain in the ass for any other carrier.
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Indeed this is the only reasonable explanation, the same behavior in five ROMs can't be a bug.
The problem is the Verizon's firmware itself, for example, even the non-US devices (XT860, XT883... you name it) are listed by "cdma_solano" in the build.props, and while those files are filled with CDMA codes, there are hardly more than 6 lines of GSM related codes. So my simple tweaks does nothing to improve the signal (tested/proven).
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Maybe is omething hardcoded in the libril or whatever in the userland, surely is not the radio itself.
XT883 is not affected, so we should try to replace some piece to spot the culprit, BTW this process would be easier when the bootstrap will be fixed to work on XT883, (why doesn't work on that rom is a another nice mystery).
Indeed, a GSM ROM would be great
FYI, audio and video codec issues are being addressed in my next build of CM7.
I'm going to give the GSM ROM a test drive and see how the CDMA stuff is affected. As well as look at the differences by file.
Hopefully, i can incorporate coreless88's changes back into the main ROM so that we don't end up with 2 CM7 ROMs (CDMA and GSM).
Alright,
First, Here is what im using currently:
My Own Rom
-Cooked with Dsixda's kitchen
-Based on rdannar's Barebones 10e froyo rom
-With my own custom bootanimation
-Go Launcher instead of SonyErricsson
-some various build.prop tweaks [hsupa cat.,lcd density(changing quite often so i can use a lower density and still use the market... ugh!)]
-And bedwa's thrillz v3 kernel cooked in
And my issue is:
At random times i will have a complete loss of service. Usually what happens is, im texting someone back and forth and when i go to text them back, my text wont send! so, i retry sending... doesnt work. Usually the only way i can make it work is to reboot, however a few times putting it into airplane mode and then back out has worked.
Now, i know what your thinking, its probably my rom... But i am fairly certain i had this issue when i was using just the barebones 10e rom, and i cant remeber exactly but i think i had the problem once back when i was on gtg465x's thriller v1.1.0 rom with my own OC kernel.
So, basically im just curious if anyone else has had this problem as well, or if anyone has a fix for me?
anybody who wants to post their:
-APN settings
-build.prop network categories
-and other build.prop settings
-or anything else
would be appreciated.
thanks
Had that problem
On every rom
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Sounds like it could be many possible things... Myself I'm on Roadrunner and whatever beta kernel I'm tweaking with my Thrillz line (Currently on BetaV4.) and I haven't had any issues. Then again I'm not sending SMS/MMS. I do all of that through Google Voice as I have SMS blocked. (old UNL Data FTW)
Is it primarily when sending SMS or MMS?
Were you able to fix it ever rdannar?
I do a lot of texting so typically yeah it is when im using messaging but I'm pretty sure that a few of the times it has just been when trying to use the browser...
Usually happens once the screen has been off for a while, then I turn it on, try and use an app that uses data, and then it it just never connects... until I restart.
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Another question is have you guys tried one of the 920h basebands as well. I have a signal drop on rare occasion, but nothing truly affecting service. It has to be one of 3 factors. Kernel, Baseband, Rom.
I have tried everything except 920h... people have always reported signal drop with this device. The hard part is it only uses hspa + so it doesn't usually catch 3g signals much.... at least that's what I've read about... try and take out hspa and network tweaks out of the build prop to see if that helps
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Hspa+ is nothing more than a network improvement on UMTS (Standard 3G). It almost sounds like the radio.
Yeah I don't know why, but every custom rom I've tried on this phone has crap signal.
Dec 14
On the 14th (wednesday) im gonna start chasing down the cause of my signal problems using some of your suggestions. I have to take my finals and finish up some final papers then i'm going to dive back in to trying to help make the thrill awesome.
bzlmnop said:
On the 14th (wednesday) im gonna start chasing down the cause of my signal problems using some of your suggestions. I have to take my finals and finish up some final papers then i'm going to dive back in to trying to help make the thrill awesome.
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Good luck with finals and we'll be here
I think i figured it out!
So, finals went well... (i think), I still havent gotten my grades back...
But, i wiped data/factory reset, wiped cache, and wiped dalvik. Then flashed the latest Doomed froyo w/ OC (thanks Urabewe) just to have a fresh start. Finally, i started playing with the build.prop network tweaks and almost everything i did had a negative effect on network speed and consistency of the connection. [also, im pretty sure the doomed build.prop did not include any of the common network speed tweaks, i.e. hsdpa cat, etc.]
So, in short, i am pretty sure the build.prop stuff was my problem.
However, i am going to continue testing various ro.ril build.prop tweaks and various apn settings; to hopefully find out what build.prop tweaks will have a negative effect and if any will have a positive effect, and what apn setup works best. I will post anything significant i discover in this thread...
Thanks for the build.prop suggestion, i had suspected that was my problem...
Hi,
Can anybody suggest a ROM that will work well in the UK, and provides a stock-like experience with a reasonably up to date version of Android. It doesn't have to be bleeding edge - I'd rather have everything working rather than access to the very latest features.
I've currently got a stock ICS, and so wonder if somebody could point me to easy step by step instructions on how to flash the suggested ROM. There's a lot of jargon about safe straps, and so on, and some of the instructions seem to expect a level of knowledge that I don't have (I'm happy to learn if somebody would be good enough to point me in the direction of some documentation).
It's not that I'm overly unhappy with the stock ICS, but there are a few things that aren't working that well for me (MMS, Hotspot, etc) and an annoyance or two (unknown sim source message, and unnecessary Verizon apps) that are making me think I should re-flash to something cleaner.
Cheers,
Steve.
StevePritchard said:
Hi,
Can anybody suggest a ROM that will work well in the UK, and provides a stock-like experience with a reasonably up to date version of Android. It doesn't have to be bleeding edge - I'd rather have everything working rather than access to the very latest features.
I've currently got a stock ICS, and so wonder if somebody could point me to easy step by step instructions on how to flash the suggested ROM. There's a lot of jargon about safe straps, and so on, and some of the instructions seem to expect a level of knowledge that I don't have (I'm happy to learn if somebody would be good enough to point me in the direction of some documentation).
It's not that I'm overly unhappy with the stock ICS, but there are a few things that aren't working that well for me (MMS, Hotspot, etc) and an annoyance or two (unknown sim source message, and unnecessary Verizon apps) that are making me think I should re-flash to something cleaner.
Cheers,
Steve.
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MMS and hotspot are easy to fix.
I'm not sure who your carrier is, but make sure your APN has MMS in it. When it comes to Hotspot, find my thread on enabling hotspot to work on Rogers wireless, it should give you some ideas. It involves you disabling the entitlement check and then adding (through the same program) a DUN apn type which allows for wireless hotspot to function properly.
I just find ICS slow, and I've loaded up Hashcode's CM10 port. Working pretty well so far, but I do miss a few things about blur.
danifunker said:
MMS and hotspot are easy to fix.
I'm not sure who your carrier is, but make sure your APN has MMS in it. When it comes to Hotspot, find my thread on enabling hotspot to work on Rogers wireless, it should give you some ideas. It involves you disabling the entitlement check and then adding (through the same program) a DUN apn type which allows for wireless hotspot to function properly.
I just find ICS slow, and I've loaded up Hashcode's CM10 port. Working pretty well so far, but I do miss a few things about blur.
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Thanks - I've rooted now, and managed to get the hotspot working (I think, it's untested, but it at least runs now). I've also got MMS working, which turned out to be a Handcent problem, although the only reason I have Handcent is that stock simply won't work, which is really confusing, because you would expect them to use the same settings.
I also have got rid of the semi-annoying "sim card from an unknown source" message too, and because the phone is rooted, I can get it to reboot daily automatically, which I think will probably help with some of the other weird behaviours I occasionally see.
I guess this has taken the pressure off flashing something new, but if there is a stock-like Jelly Bean ROM then I could be tempted. Presumably because I've rooted, when the official JB comes I'll have to do something special to get it to install, but I guess that will be half the fun.
Cheers,
Steve.
My girlfriends D3 has gradually been getting worse with poor reception, dropping calls, not being able to make/receive calls or texts.
Data seems to work fine. This weekend it just finally stopped being able to make calls or send texts from our home.
If i drive a few miles down the road or to a higher elevation i was barely able to call *228 to update roaming.
I can still use the browser over 3G and Wifi, just no tethering, phone or text.
The phone shows 3G and a full signal, but as soon as i initiate a call it drops to 1 bar.
Another thing we noticed this morning is that when calling the phone it goes straight to voicemail.
I had tried changing the Network mode from Global to CDMA yesterday and at one point got an error message saying "No CDMA networks were found. Would you like to switch to Global Mode?"
Phone has been rebooted and battery pulled along with some other diagnostic tests that the verizon techs did over the phone yesterday.
The only thing i had done to this phone was i applied the TBH tethering hack without root over a year ago. It worked fine up until now.
The phone has the latest System version 5.7.906.XT862 and the latest Baseband N_03.18.32P.
Im thinking of reverting the TBH Tethering hack back using the instructions in this post
I spoke to Verizon tech support yesterday and they said there was some trouble in our area, but my Droid X is still able to connect so i doubt thats the issue.
Does anyone think that an OTA update from Verizon may have screwed something up due to the TBH hack being applied?
The GF is frantic about getting her phone back. I can take out insurance for 6.99 pr/month and pay $100 to get her a new phone, but if reverting the TBH hack and maybe rooting and installing a new ROM might help, im all for it.
Any thoughts? ROM advice? Was reading up about the AOKP Build 40 ROM, but wondering if all the hoop jumping will help or if the D3 has a hardware issue that has just got progressively worse.
Wont you help a poor guy keep the peace with his lady please?
I don't think it's that. It's possible that the 3G in the area is good but 1x is crap. 3G is just used for data while calls/texts are used on 1x. What is the PRL versions your phone and her phone have?
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I don't think it's that. It's possible that the 3G in the area is good but 1x is crap. 3G is just used for data while calls/texts are used on 1x. What is the PRL versions your phone and her phone have?
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My Droid X running on VXLR V2.2.0: PRL 53018
Her Droid 3 Stock w/TBH Tethering Hack: PRL 52996
Just tried updating them both and the PRL's stayed the same.
About an hour ago i was in the middle of backing up her phone and it started ringing. I was able to answer the call and now im able to make and receive texts and calls. There must have been a tower issue. The signal still drops to 2 bars when i initiate a call, but at least its working again.
She says its been flaky for quite a while with dropping calls and texts not getting sent. Im all backed up and was thinking of rooting and trying a ROM on this. Not sure if itll help with signal issues, dropped calls or texts not being sent or received.
She was also complaining about the thing pocket dialing, and other random stuff happening like her browser launching and texts being sent etc. I saw it this morning. I picked up her phone to bring it downstairs and saw that there was a text reply box open with a bunch of jibberish typed in it. She says that sort of thing happens all the time.
Think maybe a good stable ROM might help?
After a little more research i came across Minimoto here at XDA. Minimoto Link
Seems to be the way to go if im sticking to a GB ROM. I see you contributed some to it. Would you happen to know where some step by step instructions for getting it installed on a non rooted D3 might be?
1) Root it.
2) Install Safestrap 3.05.
3) Reboot to it, create ROM-Slot 1.
4) Factory reset and wipe cache and delvik.
5) Flash the ROM.
6) Set her up with goodness.
Though if random crap is popping up, I suspect the digitizer is flaky.
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1) Root it.
2) Install Safestrap 3.05.
3) Reboot to it, create ROM-Slot 1.
4) Factory reset and wipe cache and delvik.
5) Flash the ROM.
6) Set her up with goodness.
Though if random crap is popping up, I suspect the digitizer is flaky.
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Have you heard of digitizer issues with D3's before?
Any recommendations on which rooting method to use?
Do i have to remove the TBH Tether hack before rooting, installing Safestrap or Flashing the ROM?
So i take it your in agreement that this would be a good choice for a stable no frills GB ROM?
the random stuff can be from from a bad digitizer, dirt/grime on digitizer/edge or a software conflict
try cleaning screen around the edge, and/or flash rom/sbf
you need to remove bootstrap before safestrap, tbh hack should be fine
i haven't use minmo, but many have, also you could look at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106722
use the Deodexed ROM (Courtesy of thingonaspring) link
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the random stuff can be from from a bad digitizer, dirt/grime on digitizer/edge or a software conflict
try cleaning screen around the edge, and/or flash rom/sbf
you need to remove bootstrap before safestrap, tbh hack should be fine
i haven't use minmo, but many have, also you could look at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2106722
use the Deodexed ROM (Courtesy of thingonaspring) link
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Thanks sd_shadow I think ill stick with minimo most likely. Too many dam ROMS to choose from!.
Ok so from the hours of reading i did yesterday, i found a working link for motofail. It appears it is the best (or only) way to root the D3 if on 906.
From there i thought i could just install Safestrap 3.05 which i managed to track down as well.
I never installed Bootstrap, so does this even apply? Is there a factory bootstrap included with the D3?
I believe i read that minimoto has its own tethering feature included. So are we sure i dont have to revert the TBH tethering hack?
Some great links in your signature by the way. If the digitizer keeps acting up, i may try replacing it. I did clean it last night and will see if things improve.
LOTL said:
Thanks sd_shadow I think ill stick with minimo most likely. Too many dam ROMS to choose from!.
I think your the only person to say that for the d3 lol. Most of us are flash- a-holics and we love lots of roms to chose from.
Ok so from the hours of reading i did yesterday, i found a working link for motofail. It appears it is the best (or only) way to root the D3 if on 906.
From there i thought i could just install Safestrap 3.05 which i managed to track down as well.
I never installed Bootstrap, so does this even apply?
Just install safestrap on your safe system after root don't worry about bootstrap.
Is there a factory bootstrap included with the D3?
No
I believe i read that minimoto has its own tethering feature included. So are we sure i dont have to revert the TBH tethering hack?
No you do not have to undo the tether hack it is a hardwear hack not a software hack and will work on any rom no matter if the rom already has tethering in it.
Some great links in your signature by the way. If the digitizer keeps acting up, i may try replacing it. I did clean it last night and will see if things improve.
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replacing the digitizer is a pain
some [how to] links in my list
I recently took the plunge and updated to Cloudyfa's CloudyG3 2.0+ Rom and it is super awesome. There is a HUGE General Discussion thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56644031
Here is the main Rom thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783192
It is for all variants but it is a port of the GSM G3 rom. So some things aren't 100% on our VS980 roms. Just to be certain, everything is working for me but it takes a few tweaks, hence the point of this thread.
Here are the main issues off the top of my head:
Cellular doesn't work out of the box
You have to manually change it to LTE/CDMA. It took a few times to get this to work. I also use an app from the Play Store called "TellInfo" which lets you select "LTE/CDMA/EvDo/GSM/WCDMA" (which seems to work best for me). You also have to go into Settings > Tethering & Networks > Mobile Networks and select "Data Enabled" and "Data Roaming". The Network mode that seems to work best is "Global" mode.
I would advise that you check with your data plans to make sure you aren't being charged a crazy amount of money to roam on other networks. At this point (I travel), I haven't racked up any additional charges.
MMS doesn't work with the stock Messaging App
This requires downloading Textra or Hangouts for SMS/MMS handling. I like Textra.
Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options
Other random facts
The keyboard no longer has arrow keys in the nav bar when typing. I've read the G3 rom keyboard is supposed to let you swipe the spacebar for left/right movement... but it doesn't work nor do I see any options.
WiFi File Sharing is gone from the G2. The G3 took this feature out, which is really really sad. A good alternative is "Samba Filesharing". Same thing except can't be launched from the Notification Shade
Otherwise, the rom is beautiful and pretty. The Xposed G3 Tweaksbox has tons of options for some really neat features. Everything else works the same/better then stock G2 software. I don't know if I could go back to the stock G2 rom after using this for a few weeks. Outside of the small issues listed above (SMS/MMS being the only semi-big one) it works and looks so good that it is a keeper.
Any additional tips and tricks to making the CloudyG3 rom work better on our VS980 Verizon LG G2s, please share!
For a Lollipop Theme using G3 Tweaksbox:
Theme: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=5684#downloads
Notification Icons: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2717736
@player911
Although I appreciate the time you spent working this up for people, its in the wrong section.
This really should be in the Verizon specific General section (maybe q&a?)
Just to add on a bit. Any time I flash one of his ports, I just change the build prop.
I use ROM toolbox pro, light would work, but the app you really need (that's built into it) is root explorer.
I change the tele device to 10, country to US (make sure its caps) and carrier to vzw, and I never have an issue with LTE sticking or anything of the sort.
Obviously you would change the country if you don't live in the US.
I haven't done any of these changes and if seems fine...
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Thats weird I've been running this rom on my vs980 for a few weeks now. Everything worked perfect for me without having to mess with any settings at all. Also messaging worked without a hitch. Only thing i noticed while driving was the signal would say roaming sometimes. A reboot would correct this issue. Think it has something to do with the 3g to 4g hand off.
Jeff Zaugg said:
Thats weird I've been running this rom on my vs980 for a few weeks now. Everything worked perfect for me without having to mess with any settings at all. Also messaging worked without a hitch. Only thing i noticed while driving was the signal would say roaming sometimes. A reboot would correct this issue. Think it has something to do with the 3g to 4g hand off.
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If it is roaming that means you're in a 3g area
I tried this for awhile on more than one occasion and every time, my sms would eventually take hours or days to receive. It was maddening. Did not matter what app I used, fixed apn settings, tried everything. It would work for a day or two then messaging totally fell apart.
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Lawlrus said:
If it is roaming that means you're in a 3g area
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Are you actually roaming though? Or does it just say so?
mulhiny said:
Are you actually roaming though? Or does it just say so?
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Its cosmetic.
The reason it does it, is because the ROMs he builds are based off of international builds. So they don't cater to vs/ls980 as they use cdma
Edit: Same reason why the stock messengers won't send mms
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Also, I just flashed the new cloudyg3 2.1, (I think?) and it looks like all the normal changes I make to the build prop are already done.
Country and tele device number.
I am having MTP issue. It refuses to go into MTP mode.
Does anyone know how to fix this?
I put build.prop fix in and it did not make any difference.
Otherwise, it appear to be pretty good. But battery drain seem a bit higher than stock.
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Its cosmetic.
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Great to hear..I'll note that the G3 tweaksbox has an option to kill the roaming icon and then you can use the Verizon icons..perfect.
Since flashing this last night I've had no troubles. GPS, LTE, MTP, everything is working...
"Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options"
anyone solve this? Same problem for me with any custom rom.
Does anyone know how to get the automatic login working for the my verizon mobile app? I tried inatalling the verizon login from the play store and that didnt work, so I tried restoring a backup of the app from stock and that didnt work. I converted both to system apps and that didnt work either! ? Anyone please help its important that i get this working.
mrdunn said:
"Verizon Visual Voicemail doesn't work
I get a really weird text message when I get a voicemail. I assume this is trying to communicate to the Verizon Voicemail app. It doesn't work. I have to resort in manually checking voicemail the old fashion way. I am looking for better options"
anyone solve this? Same problem for me with any custom rom.
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I gave up on VVM a while ago. Had to call Verizon and have them deactivate it. Now I just get a regular notification when I have a VM.
The only good alternative to actual VVM I've found is Google voice.
How does CloudyG3 perform compared to an AOSP rom on our G2? I'm running AICP right now and love the stock feel, but have some issues like GPS. Is the G3 UI that much better than AOSP?
com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
Lawlrus said:
@player911
Although I appreciate the time you spent working this up for people, its in the wrong section.
This really should be in the Verizon specific General section (maybe q&a?)
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Well my intention was to put it in the VS980 General Section. Im not sure if it got moved or where it currently is, as I am on mobile.
I am running 2.0 and heard 2.1 has the phone force close that prevents usage. It appears some people experience this while others dont. Could depend on previous rom.
Im in no rush to update. I'll check out the build prop changes. I have root explorer. Although I thought that this was the purpose of the aroma installer.
I have selected the Verizon icon set in G3 Tweaksbox but still see the occasional Roaming icon. Not a big deal. Still works fine.
arctic84 said:
com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
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I had the same exact issue so I was forced to downgrade to 2.0, and the dev didn't really seem to know how to fix it, although 2.0 is truly great on the VS980. Would be great to be able to run 2.1, although I was able to get it to work as soon as I changed it from global mode to any other mode that started to crash.
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com.android.phone keeps crashing on me.. basically making the phone useless on this rom. Anyone else have this issue? If so.. any luck fixing it?
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2.1 worked fine for me no issue for two days. You either didn't clean flash, or did something wrong.
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2.1 worked fine for me no issue for two days. You either didn't clean flash, or did something wrong.
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KK baseband - check
full wipe - check
2.1 rom - check
What am i doing wrong?
arctic84 said:
KK baseband - check
full wipe - check
2.1 rom - check
What am i doing wrong?
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You tell me. It works fine.
You restoring system apps and or data?
Using xposed modules?
Flashing a different kernel?
Removing system apps?
Flashing any mods such as status bar with the ROM?
You check md5?
Using twrp 2.8.1?
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