The Journey toward CM9 beta2 for Epic 4G

Update: CM9 beta2 has been released!

We update this page often as things are fixed, so please check back periodically.


News

Name the Netflix show and episode # for brownie points

• Update 4/8/2012: Due to code review and testing we have decided to abort the video decoding buffer RAM savings.  We will investigate for later releases and change this only if it is found to be 100% safe to reduce the RAM usage by reverting triple buffering to the video decoder double buffering behavior used in gingerbread.
• Update 4/7/2012: Temporary kernel is available to help confirm the loud speaker volume fix.  Please reply in the Google+ thread if it works for you.
• Update 3/31/2012: Please help to test and provide feedback for our first working Android 4.0.4 build.
• Update 3/29/2012: Android 4.0.4 landed in AOSP, CM9 is now merging it.  This means the upcoming CM9 beta2 will be Android 4.0.4.  We will fix minimally the audio volume issue below, and test vigorously to be certain 4.0.4 did not introduce any regressions.
• Update 3/28/2012: We now have an implementation plan to get rid of the text messages from 9016 that annoy Sprint VVM users.
• Update 3/28/2012:  See this post for the latest status of the kernel-3.0.x porting work by bbelos.
• New 3/26/2012: The cause of the annoying bug where photos appear in the wrong order in Gallery has been identified thanks to Cyc!  We will try to fix this... although we're not sure how at the moment.
• Meanwhile KalimochoAz who agreed to help us with the kernel still has not received the Epic that we shipped to him on March 6th.  Not sure what is going on with USPS Priority Mail International shipping to Spain.
• The winning guess of beta1's Netflix Name that Show made by smith.  Can you folks figure out this one?
• Our sister phone Epic 4G Touch made their first CM9 alpha release.  Good work darchstar and sbrissen!  The Epic CM team is waiting for SGS3, hopefully with a slider keyboard and LTE.
• See this Google+ post about the experimental ClockworkMod Touch for Epic 4G MTD.  It is not stable enough for CM9 inclusion anytime soon, but interesting to play with for advanced users only.

Changelog - Fixed for CM9 beta2

• Wired Headset Microphone volume now louder in calls.
• Loud Speaker Volume now louder.  Both phone calls and media (music, Netflix, etc.) should both be louder.
• Android 4.0.4 brings a few fixes and improvements.
• Users report a smoother overall experience and better battery life than 4.0.3.
• Camera auto flash is now fixed with Android 4.0.4.
• One user reported sync with Exchange server failed in 4.0.3 but now works with 4.0.4.
• Camera pinch to zoom.
• Updated to 4.0.4 crespo blobs.
• Enabled tun in the kernel for VPN users.

Please see the Epic CM Issue Tracker to see currently known issues and what the developers are currently working on.  More details are available in the CM9 Status page.

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