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Root CyanogenMod 7 Unofficial Beta 5 02/20/12

cdaleman81 said:
I'm getting about 2 full days per charge for normal usage and pretty much 3 full days for light usage. I run with performance governor setting and Juice Defender (free version with default settings).

What I have found makes the biggest difference is watching what apps you install. Some will insist on running at all times (not cached, running) without any settings to restrict this behavior. Facebook, Amazon, Craigslist Notify, and (I think if I recall correctly) Titanium Backup come to mind. I removed all of these because of such behavior.

Ones that start on boot, I stop manually through Settings>Applications>Running Services. I also force stop Maps through Settings>Applications>Manage Applications>All tab whenever I find it running and I don't need it.
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Instead of uninstalling Facebook , Amazon and such , I think I'm gonna use Titanium Backup to FREEZE the apps until I need them . Thanks for the post , It got me to thinking what other options I had . I'm gonna give that a try for a couple of days and see what kind of battery consumption I get . I'm pretty sure It'll work just fine . I'll update and let you guys know what the outcome is . :D
 
Thanks for all of that. Good Stuff. Most of it was part of the New Optimus Method that worked so well on Froyo.

I know that Airplane mode alone works pretty well because my office was in a tin can warehouse that could not get a CDMA signal. That uses almost no juice at all.

I will explore using JDU to do some of this since I am lazy and like to automate a much as possible. Only on Aggressive mode right now. But it can get more intrusive in the modes beyond that.

I also know that Tasker does some of this too, but then again, every app uses juice.

For apps like Facebook, I find that I can do almost as much and sometimes more by using the web versions on Dolphin HD instead of the app. The sharing to Facebook is sometimes a little cleaner with the app. Also picture stuff. I like the way that FriendCaster Pro handles notifications too. Similar to HandCent. But you pay a price in juice for all these features.
 
Hello I'm new here but I have a lil problem it seems I can't install the latest cm7 for sum odd reason. I keep getting cm-7.1.0-odexed.zip
Finding update package...
opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820" I I getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820" I I getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820"
E: Error in /sdcard/cm-7.1.0-HROAxed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted)

I have installed before but went back to ct-mod 2.4 never had aproblem installing custom roms before not sure what to do



Well never mind I fixed it I had to install the cwm v5.0.2.7 update fix2 for it to work
 
Update on freezing apps ( Facebook , Amazon , etc.) w/ Titanium Backup that run in the background instead of uninstalling . I noticed a HUGE difference in my battery consumption over a 24 hr period . I believe this is gonna be the way to go for me . I also disabled sync , GPS and 3g at night . I'm sure this made a big difference too . Hopefully this has solved my battery drainage issue . :D
 
That makes a lot of sense, since those apps are prevented from running, almost as if they were uninstalled. Only thing is, I believe that TB must be running at all times to "catch" the "blacklisted" apps. In any case, if I recall correctly, TB ran all the time anyway when I had it installed. I now use root uninstaller for basic app management (not freezing though, as the free version only has a trial of this function). It does not run in the background. So since TB does run in the background, it will consume some juice over not having it installed, although having one app running instead of another 5 or 6 apps will net a major improvement in battery consumption as it is, especially if those apps it is freezing are trying to access a data connection. Data connections (using the radios: bluetooth, wifi, 3g, phone and/or gps) seem to be the largest consumers of power all told, so anything attempting to use these will waste your battery in very short order.

On a side note, somewhat ironically, I found the Phandroid app (used to view these forum pages) to be one of the worst culprits regarding battery consumption. Needless to say, it was uninstalled within a day of having installed it.
 
cdaleman81 said:
That makes a lot of sense, since those apps are prevented from running, almost as if they were uninstalled. Only thing is, I believe that TB must be running at all times to "catch" the "blacklisted" apps. In any case, if I recall correctly, TB ran all the time anyway when I had it installed. I now use root uninstaller for basic app management (not freezing though, as the free version only has a trial of this function). It does not run in the background. So since TB does run in the background, it will consume some juice over not having it installed, although having one app running instead of another 5 or 6 apps will make a major difference in battery consumption as it is.

Ironically, I found the Phandroid app (used to view these forum pages) to be one of the worst culprits regarding battery consumption. Needless to say, it was uninstalled within a day of having installed it.
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LOL !!!!!! Heck yeah , Phandroid was one of the 1st ones I froze . :p
 
Ok. You talked me into it. I uninstalled PHANDROID. Giving TapATalk a shot. I think I like it better anyway.

Just gotta learn how to use it
 
wyelkins said:
Ok. You talked me into it. I uninstalled PHANDROID. Giving TapATalk a shot. I think I like it better anyway.

Just gotta learn how to use it
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I've heard of others using this app . I think I'll just keep on freezing my apps instead of buying TapATalk for $2.99 . After all , I went ahead and bought the Pro key for Titanium ..... I might as well go ahead and use it , Right ? Lemme know how it goes if you decide to buy it . :)
 
wetbiker7 said:
I've heard of others using this app . I think I'll just keep on freezing my apps instead of buying TapATalk for $2.99 . After all , I went ahead and bought the Pro key for Titanium ..... I might as well go ahead and use it , Right ? Lemme know how it goes if you decide to buy it . :)
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I don't think I will uninstall Titanium. I have had TapATalk for a while, just never really used it. Never for this forum.

That is probably the best thing is the ability to access different forum sites. It is a Bigger app, though. Not sure how persistent it is.

There were some things about PHANDROID I did not like anyway.

Probably not buying too many more apps for a while.
 
anmee2k12 said:
Hello I'm new here but I have a lil problem it seems I can't install the latest cm7 for sum odd reason. I keep getting cm-7.1.0-odexed.zip
Finding update package...
opening update package...
Installing update...
assert failed: getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820" I I getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820" I I getprop("ro.produ
= "sph-m820"
E: Error in /sdcard/cm-7.1.0-HROAxed.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted)

I have installed before but went back to ct-mod 2.4 never had aproblem installing custom roms before not sure what to do



Well never mind I fixed it I had to install the cwm v5.0.2.7 update fix2 for it to work
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Probly a bad download.. try downloading it again
 
mavrikmeercat said:
Probly a bad download.. try downloading it again
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Dont forget the hot fix 3 after you install from zip in cwm
boot into recovery
install cm 7 from zip
install hot fix 3 (its good for all three) from zip
I think you might have to fix permissions and wipe dalvik cache too, read the previous posts. Theres two different kernels used I think
 
wyelkins said:
I don't think I will uninstall Titanium. I have had TapATalk for a while, just never really used it. Never for this forum.

That is probably the best thing is the ability to access different forum sites. It is a Bigger app, though. Not sure how persistent it is.

There were some things about PHANDROID I did not like anyway.

Probably not buying too many more apps for a while.
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tapatalk is awsome...i like how fast you can access sub forums and browse..change avatar..i liked phandroid ..but tapatalk has a few more options..a little bigger in size but IMHO
a pretty cool app..also im currently im the process of getting a new pc..but even when i do, ill prolly stick with tapatalk to browse forums because of how nice it is:D
 
Hey I love the cm7 rom its great! As far as battery life all I do is put a power widget on one of my many pages and turn it all off I get texts and phone calls and when I want to use the browser or the market all i do is turn on my data or wi-fi. I have seen my battery last me at least a day and half. I would suggest this method to everyone.
 
jroderka30 said:
Hey I love the cm7 rom its great! As far as battery life all I do is put a power widget on one of my many pages and turn it all off I get texts and phone calls and when I want to use the browser or the market all i do is turn on my data or wi-fi. I have seen my battery last me at least a day and half. I would suggest this method to everyone.
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I tried this method as well, but it seemed to stop me from getting mms. The message didn't even show up after i turned data back on... (still waiting for it, weeks later, lol)
 
hey I have been reading some things and came across how to get into dm mode on an htc phone running cm7.

echo 1 > /sys/devices/virtual/usb_composite/diag/enable

in adb shell, or terminal emulator.
and then
echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/usb_composite/diag/enable

to disable.

it will close adb shell when you do so no problem when your ready to take out of dm just run adb shell again

I HAVE NOT tested this on my samsung as its at samsung if someone would test it see if it works on the prevail.
 
johnny424 said:
tapatalk is awsome...i like how fast you can access sub forums and browse..change avatar..i liked phandroid ..but tapatalk has a few more options..a little bigger in size but IMHO
a pretty cool app..also im currently im the process of getting a new pc..but even when i do, ill prolly stick with tapatalk to browse forums because of how nice it is:D
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Thanks, Johnny. I noticed the footer on one of your posts and that reminded me about it. I had used it for other forums many months ago, but not very much. I need to start silently stalking some of those forums to increase my knowledge base. AF is home for me.

after a few hours of using it, I agree. This is much better than PHANDROID. I suppose if you have notifications set it pretty much has to be persistent.

I rarely read or post AF from my laptop anymore. Got to use the tether if I do anyway, so what the hell. Need to download most stuff straight to phone so what the hell. Google thinks we are Typhoid Mary, so What the Hell. Drinking that Juice, What the Hell.

I like the white on black screen option. It seems a good bit FASTER too.

Use the laptop for serious Power Reading for my Pitiful Eyesight. Got the text on this set to Extra Large. LOL.

Wrong thread for this, I know. Sorry guys.
 
new optimus said:
hey I have been reading some things and came across how to get into dm mode on an htc phone running cm7.

echo 1 > /sys/devices/virtual/usb_composite/diag/enable

in adb shell, or terminal emulator.
and then
echo 0 > /sys/devices/virtual/usb_composite/diag/enable

to disable.

it will close adb shell when you do so no problem when your ready to take out of dm just run adb shell again

I HAVE NOT tested this on my samsung as its at samsung if someone would test it see if it works on the prevail.
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Thats a big confirm Optimus!! worked just like you posted..

EDIT: i only did it from ADB and not from emulator

EDIT2: The Phone didn't reboot like when you enable it from the hidden menu like in a stock based ROM. I thought it did but it was just my screen turning off at the same time.. any way to confirm that it's in dm mode after enabling it?
 
Can Bootani sound be added to this version of CM7 ?? I've tried and it won't play for some reason . A Little help would be greatly appreciated . Thx :D
 
mavrikmeercat said:
Thats a big confirm Optimus!! worked just like you posted..

EDIT: i only did it from ADB and not from emulator

EDIT2: The Phone didn't reboot like when you enable it from the hidden menu like in a stock based ROM. I thought it did but it was just my screen turning off at the same time.. any way to confirm that it's in dm mode after enabling it?
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yes easy to confirm the port will appear in device manager then you can connect to it with cdma workshop
 
new optimus said:
yes easy to confirm the port will appear in device manager then you can connect to it with cdma workshop
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Ok, comfirmed for sure...
enabled:
mavrikmeercat-albums-support-picture5278-dmmode.jpg


I actually updated my PRL to the 11115 sprint with CDMA Workshop just to make sure and it did successfully just as you would in say CTMOD..

Disabled:
mavrikmeercat-albums-support-picture5279-dmmode2.jpg


Thanks optimus!! this is huge! Don't know where you found that one.. I've been reading in the CM forums for a couple of months now.. Once again, you brought something crucial to this forum...
 
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