[ROM] midNIGHT ROM v5.3 EXT4 (Awareness Edition) & BYOR Edition 05/15/2011 - Page 17

abednego · #**161** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ptfdmedic

In response to what Johnny was saying. It does happen. It's not a ROM issue per say, it's a Froyo issue. Someone did a write up about it. It has to do with the proximity sensors being buggy. If you toggle the speaker phone it works again. I have not seen this myself since DK28 but it wouldn't shock me if Samsung left that little present in EB13 for us.

I tried searching for a fix and couldn't find one

Have any suggestions?

It seems odd to me - if its the proximity sensor, wouldn't that just cause the screen to turn on & off if buggy?

**Johnny.Bravo** · #**162** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by dja2k

Boot screen looked weird showing "android" over Samsung logo.

Whenever that happens it means that kernel didn't flash properly. If it ever happens again, try and reflash just the kernel...might save you some time. One thing to watch for while Clockwork is flashing any new ROM is right at the end your screen will flash off and on and you should see some big blue letters flash across your screen for a half a second. That is when the new kernel is flashing. If you don't see that happen, the kernel didn't flash. Can't really explain why it happens, and its rare, but it does happen sometimes.

**Johnny.Bravo** · #**163** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Grateful Dave

Thanks. Can you pint me to a link that will tell me how to Odin to EB13. Actually, I just need the right download. I saw a few on xda-developers. I found these instructions, is this correct?
Last Resort (Easiest)

Download Epic4G_FroyoUpgrade_EB13_Tool.exe
Install the file
Run “SWUpgrade for SPH-D700″
Follow the directions
Congratulations! You now have “EB13″ Android 2.2.1 on your Samsung Epic 4G by Sprint!

Thanks

You can use the Samsung Upgrade Tool but it takes longer. Its sort of Odin for Dummies because all you do is follow the instructions on the screen and you can't make a mistake.

If you go back and look at the page where these instructions originally came from:

How To: Epic 4G Android 2.2.1 Froyo - BriefMobile

Look at the second set of instruction "Alternative Method (Easier)". It has the download links for Odin and the .tar file that will give you stock EB13. I'll repost it here just for convenience.

Alternative Method (Easier)

Download Samsung_Mobile_Driver_V1.3.800_For_SPH-d700_Epic_4G.zip
Unzip the file and install the driver
Download Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip
Unzip the file and open up “Odin3+v1.61.exe”
Put your phone into “Download Mode”
Pull out battery
Put in battery
Push and hold “1″ on your keyboard
Power on device while holding “1″
Plug your Epic 4G into the computer
Download SPH-D700-EB13-8Gb-REL.tar.md5
Place the file in the “PDA” slot
Start flashing
This will reset your phone to default settings
Congratulations! You now have “EB13″ Android 2.2.1 on your Samsung Epic 4G by Sprint!
Once again here is the SPH-D700-EB13-8Gb-REL.tar.md5

**shane6374** · #**164** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by abednego

I tried searching for a fix and couldn't find one

Have any suggestions?

It seems odd to me - if its the proximity sensor, wouldn't that just cause the screen to turn on & off if buggy?

Toggling the speaker is the only known work around right now. It's not anything with the rom itself, it's an issue with Samsung and froyo. We had this same issue on DK28 as well. It looks like something Samsung never fixed before they released EB13.

Just in case... You could still have this issue on the stock EB13 rom as well, so don't think that will solve the problem either.

abednego · #**165** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shane6374

Toggling the speaker is the only known work around right now. It's not anything with the rom itself, it's an issue with Samsung and froyo. We had this same issue on DK28 as well. It looks like something Samsung never fixed before they released EB13.

Just in case... You could still have this issue on the stock EB13 rom as well, so don't think that will solve the problem either.

It is so odd. I jumped ship from HTC due to their faulty hardware and screen - only to come to this. I have bad luck with phones.

It started off ok, but its' been getting progressively worse.

EDIT: so everytime I make or receive a call, I have to ... hurry up and toggle the speakerphone button? =/

**shane6374** · #**166** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by abednego

It is so odd. I jumped ship from HTC due to their faulty hardware and screen - only to come to this. I have bad luck with phones.

It started off ok, but its' been getting progressively worse.

EDIT: so everytime I make or receive a call, I have to ... hurry up and toggle the speakerphone button? =/

I think it's hit or miss. I've never had this happen to me, but it's been reported as an issue through out the entire range of froyo builds. There also is the possibility that something is wrong with the phone itself.

I think each person has different experiences with different brands. I had both the Vogue and the TP2 and never had a hardware issue with either. I've now had the Epic 6 months and no issues that I can blame on hardware. It can be hard for us flashoholics to be 100% sure what is causing our problems since we're using "enhanced" roms on our devices. Thankfully most of us have TEP and Sprint is normally pretty good about exchanging our phones.

**Johnny.Bravo** · #**167** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 01:43 PM

It happens to me once or twice a day and what ROM I'm using has not really shown a difference. I do think however that it started with DK28, so it must be a Froyo thing. Remember, as soon as EB13 was released Sprint stopped the OTA updates and announced that they are already working on another update to fix all the bugs.

abednego · #**168** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 02:03 PM

I would love for an update to be released prior to 2.3.

There is no way I'm toggling the <Speakerphone> button each time I want to talk to someone. It's odd that a high end phone would have that issue...

I'm going to the Sprint store next week for a replacement. Maybe that will have a better proximity sensor, assuming that is the problem.

**Johnny.Bravo** · #**169** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 02:28 PM

Back on topic, the battery life on this ROM seems to be the same as the last several versions. I was hoping to see an improvement with the ICQ gone. I have noticed however that my phone charges up MUCH faster than before. From 10% back up to full usually takes 4+ hours with the phone on. I plugged it in yesterday at around 20% and about 30 minutes later I looked at it and it was already up to 65%. It might not last longer, but it sure seems to charge faster.

abednego · #**170** (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane6374

Toggling the speaker is the only known work around right now. It's not anything with the rom itself, it's an issue with Samsung and froyo. We had this same issue on DK28 as well. It looks like something Samsung never fixed before they released EB13.

Just in case... You could still have this issue on the stock EB13 rom as well, so don't think that will solve the problem either.

Is DK28 the "stock" ROM that comes shipped on the epic: Android 2.1 ?

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