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Root KaosFroyo V33

Downloaded it straight to my phone with the direct download link. Debating on either using the newer BFS Kernel or the CFS Kernel or keep with the stock kernel.... decisions decisions....

To those interested:
BFS: [GPL]2.6.29.6 BFS Kernel Update 9/5/10 - xda-developers

CFS: [GPL]2.6.29.6 CFS Kernel V4 9/6/10 - xda-developers


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Oh another thing, on Kaos' Github link, #160 mentions using the latest Hero radio. I've read downgrading to the earlier radio too to fix the "disconnect, but still connected" problem. Has anyone tried using a hero radio on their Eris?? Any suggestions
 
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Is it just me or does it seem like PunkKaos is always on top of new fixes and upgrades? His upgrades always rock too!

many thanks

The dude is quite a pro-active, great developer.

Here are the change logs from the past several releases:

V33
CM6 Framework update.
More lib optimization.
Updated kernel with d3cadence's BFS316 patches.
Fixed GPS slow sync issue. (May need full wipe to fix GPS)

V32
Fix camera focus bug.
Remove some debug stuff for speed!
Optimize libs for speed!
Fix for Slingplayer.
Fix for LastFM.
Framework merge from CM6 stable.
Fix HTC_IME Voice search.
Did I mention speed?


V31
Multi-touch DroidX keyboard.
Scrolling fix
Framework updates
Lib updates
Webkit resync with upstream

V30
Updated to latest framework(CM6-RC3)
Updated libs(CM6/AOSP)
Re-fixed carhome.
Latest Gapps.
Now including Autokiller(This is NOT a task killer, it sets options for Androids builtin memory manager, I recommend setting this to STRICT for best speed)
Updated to latest superuser(2.3.2.3)
Improved auto-backlight support.
Added ChromeToPhone

V29
Fixed Carhome
Removed dupe latin_ime
Fixed USB Tether
 
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Downloaded it straight to my phone with the direct download link. Debating on either using the newer BFS Kernel or the CFS Kernel or keep with the stock kernel.... decisions decisions....

To those interested:
BFS: [GPL]2.6.29.6 BFS Kernel Update 9/5/10 - xda-developers

CFS: [GPL]2.6.29.6 CFS Kernel V4 9/6/10 - xda-developers


EDIT:
Oh another thing, on Kaos' Github link, #160 mentions using the latest Hero radio. I've read downgrading to the earlier radio too to fix the "disconnect, but still connected" problem. Has anyone tried using a hero radio on their Eris?? Any suggestions

v33 includes the latest kernel.
 
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Sounds like some people might be having a few issues, possibly related to the kernel kaos used. I'm restoring all my apps now; I haven't noticed anything odd yet.

From what I gather... CFS is designed for multitasking experience, while BFS is desgined for single process speed/performance. So for overall speed you'll want BFS, overall functionality you'll want CFS.

I've been testing both on KaosFroyo v33, and it works great. KaosV33 comes with BFS as the default kernal.
 
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v33 includes the latest kernel.

Kaos.Froyo v33:
Updated kernel with d3cadence's BFS316 patches.
BFS Changelog:
V2
Ok I added BFS to 318 and changed default governer to ondemand. I have flashed this and am running it now.
v3
BFS to .330
update script now wipes davlik/cache automatically for you
sorry for the back to back updates there(was planning to stop after first one lol)
V4
Undervolted to try and improve battery life
 
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Hey guys, I'd wait to install this; it seems like a lot of people (myself included) are having problems with rebooting (after the initial flash).

I flashed it and restored all of my apps. Then when I went to reboot, it took 10+ minutes. I eventually pulled the battery and restored my nandroid backup.

EDIT: It looks like if you flash one of Conap's kernels after this ROM, you'll be alright. Although, knowing kaos, he'll probably have v34 out tomorrow with this fixed.
 
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to go from a 2.1 ROM to a 2.2, you'll need to do full wipes, and un-partition your SD card (0,0, remainder)

I have the same problem. What's the best and safest way to backup a SD card? Back it up on my computer then partition the card to 0,0 and then drag the file from my comp back onto my phone? This may seem like a ridiculous question but I've never done it before and just want to make sure I do it right the first time
 
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I have the same problem. What's the best and safest way to backup a SD card? Back it up on my computer then partition the card to 0,0 and then drag the file from my comp back onto my phone? This may seem like a ridiculous question but I've never done it before and just want to make sure I do it right the first time

Exactly that. Just mount the sd card, copy everything into a folder on your desktop, boot into recovery, partition with 0 ext and 0 swap, then enable usb-ms and copy everything back over.
 
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Exactly that. Just mount the sd card, copy everything into a folder on your desktop, boot into recovery, partition with 0 ext and 0 swap, then enable usb-ms and copy everything back over.

Enable USB-MS is an option in recovery, correct? How exactly do I copy everything back over? I know these are basic questions but as I said before, never done it before, just wanted to make sure I don't get stuck halfway through and not know what I'm doing. That's what's great about this website, stupid people like me ask dumb questions and someone comes and saves the day. Win win situation for everyone lol
 
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Enable USB-MS is an option in recovery, correct? How exactly do I copy everything back over? I know these are basic questions but as I said before, never done it before, just wanted to make sure I don't get stuck halfway through and not know what I'm doing. That's what's great about this website, stupid people like me ask dumb questions and someone comes and saves the day. Win win situation for everyone lol

Yep, it's an option in recovery. Just select it and confirm by hitting the trackball. It'll mount your sd card just as if you were doing it while booted in a ROM. Then you can drag and drop everything back onto the card and disable it by hitting the trackball when you're done.

Remember, this will still get rid of any apps you had installed on your ext partition (although your phone should automatically download them again from the market once you're signed into your Google account). Also, if you're flashing v33, you'll probably need to flash one of Conap's kernels afterwards.
 
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Yep, it's an option in recovery. Just select it and confirm by hitting the trackball. It'll mount your sd card just as if you were doing it while booted in a ROM. Then you can drag and drop everything back onto the card and disable it by hitting the trackball when you're done.

Remember, this will still get rid of any apps you had installed on your ext partition (although your phone should automatically download them again from the market once you're signed into your Google account). Also, if you're flashing v33, you'll probably need to flash one of Conap's kernels afterwards.

Awesome. Thanks a lot, much appreciated
 
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I had no issues updating v32, by just first wiping davlike cache first, then flashing v33, then I just flashed CFSV4, rebooted and it works fine. The first boot always takes some time, so I just let it sit as long as it needs to and come back to it once its done. v33 works great for me so far.

Yep. One extra step (for now) but seems to be worth it so far!!
 
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