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Root [ROM] Liquid Gingerbread v 1.8
- Thread starter markc2
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YankeeDudeL
Android Expert
1.7 has been working pretty great for me, but I suppose I can give this a go.
zach.schenfisch
Member
Looks like there has been problems with market apps not restoring...think i'll hold off until Liquid fixes this issue.
YankeeDudeL
Android Expert
Sure, you can DL from your Droid's browser. However, you may want to keep an eye on what the file size is before you DL and afterwards to make sure it DLed right. These browsers can be funky at times. However, a while back someone pointed out that Dolphin Browser is very reliable when it comes to DLing files, and I've never had a prob since.
carassius
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the input. I've already downloaded using the stock browser and it appears to have been done successfully. (side note...keep meaning to try firefox)
I guess I am worried that there would be a problem with reestablishing contact with the network right after starting up with a new ROM. Though, I guess I have bypassed this in the past by doing the four-corners thing and restoring everything else with TiBU
I don't know. I suppose I am most worried about unforeseen problems, though, I'll have a good nandroid so I guess if something goes wrong it won't be that big an issue.
Thanks again...
markc2
Well-Known Member
My first Droid wouldn't restore from a good nandroid because of faulty connect between the device and the SD card, such that it wouldn't generate valid MD5 sums. I had to manually calculate the MD5 sum, (until I got a replacement Droid). Anyway, test your nandroid backup first....
YankeeDudeL
Android Expert
I would also like to recommend that anyone who does have a prob to post it in Liquid's forum on DF. If enough people report an issue than it's likely the ROM causing it on certain Droids and hopefully Liquid can eliminate it in future builds.
Also, if you haven't done so, make sure to read through the posts on the forum as it might be something that's already been noted. Perhaps it's a problem that may already have been noted and addressed.
Also, if you haven't done so, make sure to read through the posts on the forum as it might be something that's already been noted. Perhaps it's a problem that may already have been noted and addressed.
almahix
Android Enthusiast
After a second install, I got 1.8 and all my apps working. In order to get past the 800 Mhz clock, I installed Chevy1 1200Mhz MedV kernel. All seems fine except the known issue with Chevy1 where the usb connection to the desktop is a nogo.
Liebensaft
Member
Anyone else having problems with not getting notifications for texts? About 60% of the time, I get normal notifications, along with a little red "1" blip from LauncherPro on the bottom, in my dock. Sometimes though, my phone won't vibrate, make noise, or blink the LED. I have to unlock it and look at the screen, and even then, there's nothing in the notification bar, just the indicator in the LauncherPro dock.
I've tried fiddling with all the Go SMS settings regarding the stock app being uninstalled, and keeping it in memory, but I still lose messages. It happened less frequently with Handcent, but I don't remember it happening at all with FroYo roms.
Has anyone experienced similar frustrations or know if there's something I can do to help? I've had it with this LGB ROM, 1.7, CM7, UD3, etc.
I've tried fiddling with all the Go SMS settings regarding the stock app being uninstalled, and keeping it in memory, but I still lose messages. It happened less frequently with Handcent, but I don't remember it happening at all with FroYo roms.
Has anyone experienced similar frustrations or know if there's something I can do to help? I've had it with this LGB ROM, 1.7, CM7, UD3, etc.
This was one of the major factors that sent me back to Froyo, for me text notifications are essential. Tried locking the app in memory, reducing widgets and rolling the clock back to 800Mhz but would still miss some. Using Handsent with LGB 1.7, SS5.2 and PE5 with several different kernels. Heat and video playback being very choppy were other issues; have been back on LFY 1.95 with stock kernel 800Mhz for almost a month now, none of the issues are present.
I do miss the smoothness of GB.
YankeeDudeL
Android Expert
You do realize you can flash a new kernel at anytime, right? It may take trying a couple diff ones, but eventually you will nail an even better combination for your Droid. Slayher kernels used to run real well with Liquid's ROMs, at least for me.
In reading the posts over on DF, many are doing that but the downside is USB not working. On the stock kernel USB apparently works but until older kernels are updated USB is a no go. That has kept me from trying 1.8. I use USB all the time so that's a deal breaker for me.
Me too, would love to have them again.
YankeeDudeL
Android Expert
Wasn't aware of that issue. Yeah, that would be a deal breaker for me, too. Gotta have USB, I transfer files back and forth all the time (more often than not, ROM files, still prefer the old method).
I haven't flashed a new kernel in months. I've been using whatever stock kernel comes with the ROM, and just been too lazy to flash anything new. I have no idea what new kernels are available.
breadnatty08
pain rustique
Definitely one of the things really keeping me with this ROM. The stock kernel is super speedy. I was installing the Groupon app at work yesterday and my boss who has a stock DX, was saying just how fast my phone was. Hell yeah! (btw, when is that damn SGS2 hitting Verizon???)