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Sky Raider ROM 3.3 Final [UPDATED: 10/12/10] FAQ & HOW TO

Decided to help out and with the ok from ihtfp69 i wrote up a FAQ page
for everyone who uses Sky Raider Rom 3.3 Final
feel free to add.
zip is 180,304 kb
Sense 3.3 Requires a FULL WIPE
to avoid reboots make sure you have S-Off, Upgrade the radio to the OTA version
Wipe everything:
Factory Reset
Data Cache
Dalvik Cache
then apply SR 3.3
The initial boot animation is only there for the first boot and reverts to the original thereafter.
The fix for Rom Manager for fix permissions requires you to open Rom Manager once and then it will work after a reboot
Q: How to flash the ROM?
A:good info here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709220
Q: Since 3.3 requires a full wipe, due to all the changes, I was wondering if the MM mappings for the rosie launcher are still compatible with this new release.
A: All of the mappings are new so make sure you clear out the old ones and download the new ones.
Q:how to Change your lock screens from adb or terminal shellLock
A: there are 13 different lock screens including the HTC one
You must be on SP1 or higher to use them
Change your lock screens from adb or terminal shell
Type 'tabunlock' or 'rotaryunlock' to get the menu seen below
Please choose from the menu - S-OFF REQUIRED
1) normal
2) normal+menu unlock
3) normal+trackball unlock
4) music buttons
5) music buttons+menu unlock
6) music buttons+trackball unlock
7) restore HTC lock screen
8) get me out of here!
reboot
Q: how do you get a logcat?
A: Run CMD prompt and in while in the root folder sdk/tools/ run the command "adb logcat" copy paste all you see onto pastebin.com and post the link. or download logcat from market

"HTC Mail Mod for EAS Admin Removal" You just go to settings -> security -> remove admin policy

Any chance someone wants to actually put this on the wiki?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Droid_Incredible
There is a ROM section in there and would be a much better location than in a forum post.
What do you guys think?

supagene said:
Any chance someone wants to actually put this on the wiki?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Droid_Incredible
There is a ROM section in there and would be a much better location than in a forum post.
What do you guys think?
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Baseband version 1.00.03.03.06
hi
I am running SkyRaider 3.0 Sense RC3 but I have been unsuccessful in updating the radio. I've tried HBOOT but it doesn't like the image, tried renaming to update.zip, tried running the zip from Recovery.
Please advise.
thanks
Jack

Hello,
I would like to know what is "HTC Mail Mod for EAS Admin Removal". Is this some kind of feature?
I would like to disable the PIN Lock on my phone that is enforced by my companies security policy. I used to use LockPicker on Android 2.1 but that no longer works. Is there another solution for Android 2.2?
Thanks.
Nevermind I found it. You should add this to the FAQ. You just go to settings -> security -> remove admin policy (forgot the actual name since after I removed it, the option is no longer there)

Im having a couple of problems
1) I cant get my Yahoo mail account to set up, I have installed the Mail Mod from ROM manager.
2) I am trying to install an application from the market and i am getting the error saying I dont have enough space to install. I really dont have many apps so i dont think thats accurate. I have cleared the market's cache, data, and restarted the application, problem still persists.
Thanks for the help

surfboard3r said:
2) I am trying to install an application from the market and i am getting the error saying I dont have enough space to install. I really dont have many apps so i dont think thats accurate. I have cleared the market's cache, data, and restarted the application, problem still persists.
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Check to see how many saved backups you have. Each backup can be upwards of 300mb's. If you have more than three that could be the problem. Happened to me once before. I got rid of a couple unnecessary backup files and freed up over half a gig of space. Apps from the market installed with no problems again afterward.

chrisloveskaos said:
Q: How to enable Tab Lock Screen with Sound Controls?
A: You need to remove the HTC lock screen to get to the underlying stock lock screen, get into Recovery, mount system, I go into adb shell to remove
cmd prompt
Code:
c:/sdk/tools>adb shell
~# (showsup) mkdir /system/app.disabled/
~# mv /system/app HtcLockScreen.apk /system/app.disabled/
~# exit
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I keep getting stuck in a boot loop...

Stu_Gotti said:
I keep getting stuck in a boot loop...
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There was a missing / between app and HtcLockScreen.apk

Can I just install SP2, or do I have to do SP1 first? ROM Manager is not pulling up SP1.....

gobluejd said:
Can I just install SP2, or do I have to do SP1 first? ROM Manager is not pulling up SP1.....
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i thk just 2 is fine

Hi I just loaded skyraider 3.3 a couple days ago and tried out the lock screens, and up til now I've had no trouble loading the service packs or the lock screens thru ROM Manager but after activating a lock screen and rebooting thru terminal, I'm now stuck on the boot animation, batt pulls don't work, and I can get to recovery but I don't know what to do from there. Please HELP!!!!

m89maru said:
Hi I just loaded skyraider 3.3 a couple days ago and tried out the lock screens, and up til now I've had no trouble loading the service packs or the lock screens thru ROM Manager but after activating a lock screen and rebooting thru terminal, I'm now stuck on the boot animation, batt pulls don't work, and I can get to recovery but I don't know what to do from there. Please HELP!!!!
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You have to let it sit for a good while... mine took like 5 minutes after changing the lock screen.

Is it normal for it to take up to 3 hours to complete? Cuz that's what keeps happening
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

m89maru said:
Is it normal for it to take up to 3 hours to complete? Cuz that's what keeps happening
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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no only 5 mins maybe

Can you update this ROM please? I dont have any bugs that need fixing, but i realllly love this ROM and my A.D.D kicks in if i dont make some sort of change
Already added circle battery and 6bar hehe

Update what exactly though? If you have no bugs then the Rom is fine.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

m89maru said:
Update what exactly though? If you have no bugs then the Rom is fine.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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Yes i know
How about the lockscreen update? I think he asked if there was any interest, i would love it! Basically eliminate the lock screen altogether

rsarno said:
Yes i know
How about the lockscreen update? I think he asked if there was any interest, i would love it! Basically eliminate the lock screen altogether
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There icons that can b changed through metamorph. I made mods to mine with colored icons like bluetooth, car mode, sms, gmail, email. Two kinds of email- basic email app icon r have one made for me for yahoo. So now when I get a email a yahoo icon pops up in my notification. Ask a themer to make you some. Themes and apps has some. I suggest using sysinterwolf cuz he is the man.

New to Bravo, ROM help

Putting the sob story behind, I pulled this Bravo out of the closet and really miss some of the more advanced android features, so here I am.
Reading through the forums I think I need a ROM with at least Android 2.3.x. Stability is key, and I need everything to work (use camera everyday), so cutting edge ROMs are out for me.
Being a total noob, can someone advise which ROM is current, and point to some directions/links that worked for you? There is an abundance of information, and I have information overload.
So far, I rooted with superoneclick. Being a noob, that was a milestone! lol.
Thanks

Kilbert said:
Putting the sob story behind, I pulled this Bravo out of the closet and really miss some of the more advanced android features, so here I am.
Reading through the forums I think I need a ROM with at least Android 2.3.x. Stability is key, and I need everything to work (use camera everyday), so cutting edge ROMs are out for me.
Being a total noob, can someone advise which ROM is current, and point to some directions/links that worked for you? There is an abundance of information, and I have information overload.
So far, I rooted with superoneclick. Being a noob, that was a milestone! lol.
Thanks
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That's a good start. What you need to do next is install 2ndinit recovery using the app to do so. Found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032212 I'm using the latest version and it works just fine.
But before that, you may want to install titanium backup to back up all of your apps.
For roms, my suggestion is to start with skeevy420's cm7 kang, which runs android 2.3.7. It's stable, really fast, and reliable. It's my current and every day rom. It's found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1755200 There are plenty of rom flashing tutorials out there if you do a little searching. Good luck! If you have any questions, just ask.

This may seem like a noobish question, but how do you install 2ndinit?
I downloaded SndInitDefy_2.3.apk - (4.16 MB)
Do I put it on the SD card?
Do I need a root explorer?
Gapp?
Thanks
JOhn

Check "allow applications from unknown sources" in settings. Put the .apk on the SD card, open a file explorer and select it to install the app. Then follow the instructions on the thread.
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Kilbert said:
This may seem like a noobish question, but how do you install 2ndinit?
I downloaded SndInitDefy_2.3.apk - (4.16 MB)
Do I put it on the SD card?
Do I need a root explorer?
Gapp?
Thanks
JOhn
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You might have to download the bravo sideload enabler from the market first.

Pardon the novel....
EDIT: This is the step by step that worked for me, a totally novice user. Compiled from all over these forums, and this thread. Thanks to Dr. Orange and Skeevy420 for helping me when I was totally stuck. I also suggest using directory Aa as suggested in skeevy420's post below, & having a full charge battery.
First, thanks for helping me. Pardon the wall of text, here is my plan (compiled from many places), I have completed up to and including step 14. I want to make sure I am on the correct path. I feel good until 18. I browsed the .zip archive of the kang download, I do not see the " gapp. file. "Where do I get it from? Thanks.
1) Factory reformat phone:
From the main home screen
tap menu
tap Settings
tap Privacy
tap Factory data reset
tap Reset phone
tap Erase everything. Confirm
2) On boot disable Motoblur by:
Press menu key (4 squares in lower left corner) and hold until keyboard pops up.
tap ?123
* tap ALT
* tap ABC
* tap e
* tap 123
* tap ALT
* tap ABC
* tap e
* tap b
* tap l
* tap u
* tap r
* tap o
* tap f
* tap f
3) Turn on USB debug
From the main home screen
* * * tap Applications
* * * tap Development
* * * tap USB Debugging (make green check)
4) Download/install Bravo drivers
http://www.motorola.com
5) Download/install superoneclick:
http://shortfuse.org/?page_id=2
6) Next connect phone via USB port with the computer
7) From Notifications pane on phone, change USB mode from Motorla Phone Portal (default) to USB mass storage.
8) In superoneclick:
Click Root button.
Phone will reboot twice.
You need wait for a while while the process completes.
9) Click Allow Non Market Apps:
Success is when you see a "1" value after checking NMA #1 & 2? (I assume - as this is where mine stopped for 1 1/2 hrs)
10) Verify @ Froyo (2.2.x):
Tap Settings
Tap About Phone
Want to see: Android Version 2.2.x
11) Download 2init & Gingerbread apps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1032212
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
12) Download Kang
http://www.mediafire.com/?s531o2ikkbquakd
13) Place files on SD card. [CM-7.2-Kang-2012-07-13.zip] [gapps-gb-20110828-signed] & [SndinitDefy 2.3.apk]
Use windows explorer/Dolphin to copy (I made a directory called ROM with kang/gapps & another 2init)
Connect via usb
Put the .apk & .zip on the SD card in correct directories,
Disconnect USB
14) Install 2 init:
Check that "allow applications from unknown sources" is on in settings.
Use phone file manager to browse where you put sndinint (in 13 above) and select sndinit to install the app.
Find app in phones installed apps list
read instructions, install
Green light will be on, but will turn off after a while.
15) (Re)boot into 2ndInit recovery by
make sure the usb unplugged from computer .
Shut-down/reboot.
While booting watch for blue led to flash during boot, hit volume down once it flashes blue.(about 8-10 seconds in)
If done properly, you will see 2ndinit menu.
16) From 2ndinit menu:
Select Recovery
Select Custom Recovery
Select Wipe Data and Factory Reset
Select Yes -- delete all user data
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Choose zip from sdcard
Locate the zip and select it*
Select Yes
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Locate Gapps and select it
Select Yes
Select Go Back
Select Reboot -- You're done and using a custom rom
reboot takes a while- do not give up.

Make sure to wipe cache as well on 16. Sometimes it causes problems if you don't.

Here's the link for the gapps you'll need for CM7.
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
To save posts, I'll start on an updated CM7 tomorrow. There's been brown-outs and thunderstorms lately and one happed to happen as I was updating two weeks ago and the power outage wiped my android build partition; so I just shut my pc down and have only been on for maybe 30 minutes in the past two weeks. I don't want to risk damaging my 8 year old pc due to crappy weather combined with an over used power grid during 105F temps. Hope ya'll understand.
Luckily the temps down to around 95F and the power hasn't cut out for two days. Still hot and humid, but much better than the past few weeks. I normally don't say this, but I hope Louisiana or Texas gets slammed with a hurricane so we can get some good rain here in Arkansas.

I am on step 15. I can boot into 2ndinit.
SO close. Thanks a lot guys!
I am confused now. Do I choose Boot> 2nd init now? and reboot? or something else?
Will I then be able to see the wipe menus?

Kilbert said:
I am on step 15. I can boot into 2ndinit.
SO close. Thanks a lot guys!
I am confused now. Do I choose Boot> 2nd init now? and reboot? or something else?
Will I then be able to see the wipe menus?
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Once your in the 2nd-Init bootmenu, do this.
Select Recovery
Select Custom Recovery
Select Wipe Data and Factory Reset
Select Yes -- delete all user data
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Choose zip from sdcard
Locate the zip and select it*
Select Yes
Go to "Install zip from sdcard"
Locate Gapps and select it
Select Yes
Reboot -- You're done and using a custom rom
*I put all my zips in a folder called "Aa". "Aa" happens to be the first folder on my sdcard and its less wear on the volume rocker than to find the zips when they're in places like Downloads or as a single file on the root directory of the card. Its also faster since you can access all you're zips in a literal second (flash hundreds of roms and you'll see what I mean).

THANKS! WOOOHOOO! 1 more ? please?
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks

Kilbert said:
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks
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Try downloading voice search from the market. It might add the microphone button to your keyboard. I'm not certain though.

Kilbert said:
ITS ALIVE!!!!
THANKS skeevy420 & Dr. Orange for your time explaining this to a noob. I never expected to get this level of help from a developer forum.
If I can get one more answer- How do I enable or obtain the voice recognition keyboard that I used in my old phone? (I have a VERY difficult time typing)
Thanks
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Definitely install Google voice search, but try installing an aftermarket keyboard. I use swiftkey 3, works amazing on the small bravo screen and it has build in voice typing.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda app-developers app

SD cared swap?
Google voice keyboard is working, and I will try that alternative keyboard thanks,
Does anyone know how difficult it is to swap sd cards? I forgot to put my large sd in, and have a small 2gb in there now.
Do I just put the card in, format it, and put the roms back on?
thansk

avr-Illithian said:
Definitely install Google voice search, but try installing an aftermarket keyboard. I use swiftkey 3, works amazing on the small bravo screen and it has build in voice typing.
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using xda app-developers app
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+1 for SwiftKey 3. I got it on the 10 year anniversary for $0.10 usd. It's amazing. There's a swiftkey free, which would basically convince you to purchase the full version.
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Kilbert said:
Google voice keyboard is working, and I will try that alternative keyboard thanks,
Does anyone know how difficult it is to swap sd cards? I forgot to put my large sd in, and have a small 2gb in there now.
Do I just put the card in, format it, and put the roms back on?
thansk
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You can use your computer and just copy the contents from one card and paste it on the other with no issues. You might need an sd card adapter for the other microsd card you'll be copying the data to. I've done this twice from the stock 2gb card to a 4gb, then to a 16gb. It's nice that it is so simple, as it shoulf be.

Just did the copy from one sd to another- worked perfectly.
I used "show hidden files" so I was sure to get everything.
Thank you!

Kilbert said:
Just did the copy from one sd to another- worked perfectly.
I used "show hidden files" so I was sure to get everything.
Thank you!
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I had a Bravo, it was my first Android.
I think it's time to flash the little thing!
Thank you so much for the comprehensive to do list. I flashed my note, so I have some exposure, but your list should def help me stay on track. Thank you once again!

It should work fine, I edited it after I completed each step (so others could follow it- including me if I needed to at a later time). The only step that left me with a huge question was #9- allow non market apps. The software did not give any indication it was completed or successful.
These guys in the thread (Skeevy420, Dr. Orange, avr-Illithian) really helped me out when I had issues. The reading and conflicting information/dead links etc.. was overwhelming.
Good Luck. I am really happy with the new ROM. I have had no issues with it.

Remove ONLY NavBar and get full screen space.

Created a new thread to save you some effort
MUST be on JB 4.1.2 or earlier and rooted, if not
You can get JB 4.1.2 from Telstra, look in Android development and flash it via RSD Lite, You must have an alternative input method (I use gmd gesture control), not free but do not consume any screen space; Now add to the buil.prop at the end (qemu.hw.mainkeys=1) and U will have the status bar but not the navbar and no fc.
I have some issues with menu action (auto hiddes and must retry), solved with cm 10 instead of Telstra ROM, little more batt consumption and no blutooth music at the moment.
UPDATE: No need to use another ROM, In Telstra ROM go to config in Your phone, developer options, and check "Disable HW overlays", Ready!
You can use other ROM (4.1.2+) if U want, I like Telstra Rom cause it have good battery and all features in your cell phone works.

Can you expand on what issues you had after making the edit in rsd lite?
Edit: pls disregard. My tired morning brain was thinking SQL lite.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app

Where are you finding Telstra 4.1.2 for the Razr HD? I've done Google searches and found lots of dialog but no downloadable file.

How do you go about bringing the bar back up? Is it easy to add it as a power button menu item?
Edit: nvm i see the gesture suggestion now
Edit2: I've found an app called Taskarou, which puts a nav bar menu as a side of screen overlay. Check it out, send very promising.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/818/screenshot2013030608344.png
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/268/screenshot2013030608345.png

Here is the link to Telstra Rom
lesdense said:
Where are you finding Telstra 4.1.2 for the Razr HD? I've done Google searches and found lots of dialog but no downloadable file.
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Here is the link, I had to change two files because I live in Mexico and my carrier is Telcel, there is the explanation.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2054906

Gesture Control
krucifix85 said:
How do you go about bringing the bar back up? Is it easy to add it as a power button menu item?
Edit: nvm i see the gesture suggestion now
Edit2: I've found an app called Taskarou, which puts a nav bar menu as a side of screen overlay. Check it out, send very promising.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/818/screenshot2013030608344.png
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/268/screenshot2013030608345.png
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Yes look good, but I like GMD gesture control because you can use gestures like an iPad or iPhone, no need to a NavBar tu pop up touching some place in the screen, well the matter is we have options

It's not a good thing to do. Next day one, you miss the bar.

correct ewsnadmy
krucifix85 said:
How do you go about bringing the bar back up? Is it easy to add it as a power button menu item?
Edit: nvm i see the gesture suggestion now
Edit2: I've found an app called Taskarou, which puts a nav bar menu as a side of screen overlay. Check it out, send very promising.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/818/screenshot2013030608344.png
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/268/screenshot2013030608345.png
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Taskarou looks similar to LMT (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150). But LMT has some lag and, at times, some bugginess. Does Taskarou tend to run smoothly for you?

Probably not possible to remove buttons without root huh?
Droid RAZR HD (current)
LG Optimus One P-504 (For Sale)

Says so in the op..
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Now that 4.1.2 is widely available to Verizon users of Razr HD in the US can anyone confirm that you can simply upgrade to 4.1.2 (retaining root), add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to build.prop, and then have the Navigation Bar GO, the System Bar STAY, and no FCs? Because that would seem to be a straight-forward solution to what should be an easy problem to solve. I know this solution CAN work because I did exactly this to my Nexus 7. It removed the NavBar (and kept the System Bar), extended the wallpaper to full screen and resized all the icons. I have never had a Force Close. Every app sizes correctly. I use Button Savior to put exactly the function buttons I want in the order I want them right where I want them on screen (normally right under my thumb). Works flawlessly on the Nexus 7. Hope with 4.1.2 it'll become easy to install on Razr Maxx HD.

lesdense said:
Now that 4.1.2 is widely available to Verizon users of Razr HD in the US can anyone confirm that you can simply upgrade to 4.1.2 (retaining root), add qemu.hw.mainkeys=1 to build.prop, and then have the Navigation Bar GO, the System Bar STAY, and no FCs? Because that would seem to be a straight-forward solution to what should be an easy problem to solve. I know this solution CAN work because I did exactly this to my Nexus 7. It removed the NavBar (and kept the System Bar), extended the wallpaper to full screen and resized all the icons. I have never had a Force Close. Every app sizes correctly. I use Button Savior to put exactly the function buttons I want in the order I want them right where I want them on screen (normally right under my thumb). Works flawlessly on the Nexus 7. Hope with 4.1.2 it'll become easy to install on Razr Maxx HD.
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Now that Root is available for 4.1.2, I tried this out and it worked.
You have to do the following:
1) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control
2) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control
3) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
4) reboot
5) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
6) reboot
You shouldn't get force closes. I'm on stock 4.1.2 rooted

Are you urging the installation of LMT or PIE because one of them is specifically necessary for this remedy to work or because you have to have SOMETHING to navigate with if you remove NavBar? As I said in the original post, I prefer Button Savior, which works fine on my Nexus 7. Would using Button Savior instead of LMT or PIE change the result of the mod?
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lesdense said:
Are you urging the installation of LMT or PIE because one of them is specifically necessary for this remedy to work or because you have to have SOMETHING to navigate with if you remove NavBar? As I said in the original post, I prefer Button Savior, which works fine on my Nexus 7. Would using Button Savior instead of LMT or PIE change the result of the mod?
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda premium
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Nope. I was only aware of LMT and PIE control as a replacement. I'll check out Button Savior.

To my great frustration, this method did NOT work for me. Getting rid of NavBar while keeping System Bar on my Razr Maxx HD is a near obsession with me at this point. Because I was on a leaked version of 4.1.1 and couldn't upgrade to 4.1.2 I used the incredible information available on XDA (thanks to all) to downgrade to 4.0.4, update the version of 4.0.4, update to 4.1.1 and then update to 4.1.2. I used the VZ OTA updates for every upgrade step. Every step proceeded without error. Once I was on 4.1.2 I used the new root for 4.1.2 to establish root, which also went smoothly. Then I followed the directions in the earlier post -- I installed Button Savior so I'd have an alternate means of navigation, installed Root Explorer, edited build.prop to add a new line reading "qemu.hk.mainkeys=0", rebooted, edited that line to read "qemu.hk.mainkeys=1" (no quotes in either case), rebooted. It should have worked. IT DIDN'T! My NavBar is gone, which is good. My System Bar is gone, which is bad. And I still get "SystemUI has crashed"-type errors. After all these steps that's the same result I was getting on a leaked, rooted version of 4.1.1. I'd love to finally get this right. How?

lesdense said:
To my great frustration, this method did NOT work for me. Getting rid of NavBar while keeping System Bar on my Razr Maxx HD is a near obsession with me at this point. Because I was on a leaked version of 4.1.1 and couldn't upgrade to 4.1.2 I used the incredible information available on XDA (thanks to all) to downgrade to 4.0.4, update the version of 4.0.4, update to 4.1.1 and then update to 4.1.2. I used the VZ OTA updates for every upgrade step. Every step proceeded without error. Once I was on 4.1.2 I used the new root for 4.1.2 to establish root, which also went smoothly. Then I followed the directions in the earlier post -- I installed Button Savior so I'd have an alternate means of navigation, installed Root Explorer, edited build.prop to add a new line reading "qemu.hk.mainkeys=0", rebooted, edited that line to read "qemu.hk.mainkeys=1" (no quotes in either case), rebooted. It should have worked. IT DIDN'T! My NavBar is gone, which is good. My System Bar is gone, which is bad. And I still get "SystemUI has crashed"-type errors. After all these steps that's the same result I was getting on a leaked, rooted version of 4.1.1. I'd love to finally get this right. How?
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That's not how the edit goes.
Its
qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
Not hk
Replace it. That may be what is messing your phone.
I have my navigation bar hidden and im using pie control which i like more than button savior.
Sent from my RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2

Unfortunately, while I typed the edit wrong in my post I typed it CORRECTLY in my build.prop edit. So, that's not the problem, evidently. Thanks for the great catch though!

lesdense said:
Unfortunately, while I typed the edit wrong in my post I typed it CORRECTLY in my build.prop edit. So, that's not the problem, evidently. Thanks for the great catch though!
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I am having same issues with my Razr HD. Mine is new which came with 4.1.2 already but I have rooted with the new method, have safestrap installed, all root apps work, root is solid. I followed these steps to a T:
1) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control (** I installed PIE, got it working)
2) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control
3) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
4) reboot
5) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
6) reboot
When it says "reboot" I just do a shutdown, wait 10 secs, then power back up (the Razr HD doesn't have reboot option when you press hold the power, only airplane mode and shutdown). I assume that is fine, but tell me if I need to be doing one of those soft resets (i.e. Vol down + power).
System UI FC's after it is set to =1. Not sure why. I have added the line above to the end of the build.prop file (in /system). Does it need to be at the top??
Also, wonder if the launcher has anything to do with it. I am on GO Launcher. I say this since the GO Launcher menu (swiping up on home screen) shows up just below the edge of my wallpaper but behind the wallpaper (so I only see a little bit of the menu then it disappears behind the wallpaper). I can still swipe up to pull a functioning menu in foreground, but this seems odd to me. Anyone else on GO Launcher getting this to work?
Would really love to claim the screen real estate the Nav bar takes up. I can't really understand by Moto/Verizon did this. They say the screen is 4.7, but with the Nav I bet you only have 4.5 or so....
UPDATE: I tried it with Apex Launcher and got same problems. I heard from someone else saying they also have issue on Nova Pro. So it appears not to be linked to launcher being used. I hope something can be found to make this work, having that extra room is SO nice

india23 said:
Now that Root is available for 4.1.2, I tried this out and it worked.
You have to do the following:
1) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control
2) Make sure to install LMT or PIE control
3) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=0
4) reboot
5) edit build prop file qemu.hw.mainkeys=1
6) reboot
You shouldn't get force closes. I'm on stock 4.1.2 rooted
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@india23... can you please enlighten us on the setup of your phone so we can try and understand why this is not working for many others on stock rooted 4.1.2?
- Do you have stock 4.1.2 received from OTA updated and then rooted with motochopper? If not, what do you have?
- What root explorer tool did you use to make edit?
- How did you edit the file, where did you place the new line, any spaces or empty rows before or after that line, etc
- what launcher are you using?
- what are the permissions on your build.prop file?
- anything else you think can help.
There are a number of us on stock OTA 4.1.2 that is rooted and this option doesn't work. It removed BOTH Nav and Status bar, AND there are System UI FC's. Many are saying this is not doable on Stock ROM but you are saying it works for you, so just need to try and understand how and why.
Thanks

surfmly said:
@india23... can you please enlighten us on the setup of your phone so we can try and understand why this is not working for many others on stock rooted 4.1.2?
- Do you have stock 4.1.2 received from OTA updated and then rooted with motochopper? If not, what do you have?
- What root explorer tool did you use to make edit?
- How did you edit the file, where did you place the new line, any spaces or empty rows before or after that line, etc
- what launcher are you using?
- what are the permissions on your build.prop file?
- anything else you think can help.
There are a number of us on stock OTA 4.1.2 that is rooted and this option doesn't work. It removed BOTH Nav and Status bar, AND there are System UI FC's. Many are saying this is not doable on Stock ROM but you are saying it works for you, so just need to try and understand how and why.
Thanks
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I am using the Rogers XT925 version. It is running Stock 4.1.2 and has been rooted using Dan R's motochopper tool.
I used build prop editor from the play store to add the "qemu.hw.mainkeys" property:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...vbS5qcnVtbXkuYXBwcy5idWlsZC5wcm9wLmVkaXRvciJd
I am using apex launhcer.
Hope this answers your questions. If not, I can clarify as needed.
Thanks.

10 things to try after successfully rooting Xperia Z

So today I have recorded a video and compiled a list of MODs and apps that I thought were most useful to have after successfully rooting your Sony Xperia Z.
So here is my youtube video:
Necessary links to MODs and apps presented in this video:
Remember to show support to developers and thank them on the xda-forums.
1) Avast Antivirus
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...NvbS5hdmFzdC5hbmRyb2lkLm1vYmlsZXNlY3VyaXR5Il0.
2) TWRP - LOCKED BOOTLOADER ONLY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190936
3) BACKUP your device in TWRP!
UPDATE Step 4 works for ODEXed ROMS only (and not for everyone)
you can go straight to step 5) to get both black status+notification bar and smaller flashable keys
4) Black status+ notification bar
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2178024
alternative link for black status+notification bar DEODEXED ROM ONLY:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180168
5) Smaller flashable softkeys
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38632615
6) Custom themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200229
7) Reboot option - FOR DEODEXED ROM ONLY (link to stock, deodexed ROM and rooted ROM, you can flash with locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180208)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2202116&highlight=reboot
8) PureXAudio
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190558
9) Greenify (root)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5vYXNpc2ZlbmcuZ3JlZW5pZnkiXQ..
10) Titanium Backup
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...mNvbS5rZXJhbWlkYXMuVGl0YW5pdW1CYWNrdXBQcm8iXQ..
I hope you guys enjoyed it.
UPDATE!!!
11) Add a background to your notification bar (one of my favourites now)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259460

thanks for this shem, good to know you have to do 4 and 5 together, i had some snags yesterday but trying now with clean install of everything and 434fw flashed

swifteh said:
thanks for this shem, good to know you have to do 4 and 5 together, i had some snags yesterday but trying now with clean install of everything and 434fw flashed
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Yeah, I don't understand how it works but for some reason whenever I got the navigation and notification bar to disappear I just flashed the softkey mod and it appeared again . Hopefully someone more technical than me will make a use of it and design a better fix.

Big thanks for sharing this mate! Using a couple of these mods now, and that Greenify app is AWESOME. No idea how I haven't heard about it before
Sent from my Xperia Z using Tapatalk 2

shem2409 said:
Yeah, I don't understand how it works but for some reason whenever I got the navigation and notification bar to disappear I just flashed the softkey mod and it appeared again . Hopefully someone more technical than me will make a use of it and design a better fix.
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hi shem2409,
ok. 2 things:
- that is most probably my fault but the softkey_...._black.zip also gives you a black background for both, status and navigation bar. I could have been more descriptive in my post... sorry =)
- Ticklefish's Black status+ notification bar mod should give you in addition this:
Ticklefish said:
I've also changed the background of the toggles on the notifications screen to black as well. Looks nice, huh?
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but since both mods change SystemUI.apk they are going to overwrite each other. and if you flash the softkey mod, the black background of the toggles should be gone? can you confirm that? (the bars will still be black - since you flashed the softkey_black.zip)
and there could be a problem when doing mine and ticklefishs mod in the opposite order: I've put the ".odex file" into the SystemUI.apk, so it runs with odexed and deodexed roms - but it deletes the SystemUI.odex during installation (this is needed so the one from inside the apk is taken by android). Since ticklefish's mod does not have that "odex file" included (it's actually "classes.dex" when it's inside an apk), it will not work if you install his mod after the softkey mod...
so as far as I can tell from here (I haven't tried it out - just have looked at the files), step 5 is overwriting the changes made in step 4.
cheers and thanks for the video tutorial!

If you were to flash smaller soft keys, would games and apps scale correctly or would the image just be stretched? So right now if the soft keys occupy 100 pixels in height, and was changed to 50, would games use the extra pixels? Would it be stretched to fit or would it run at a higher resolution? Or would there be a dead space?

iDroid8 said:
If you were to flash smaller soft keys, would games and apps scale correctly or would the image just be stretched? So right now if the soft keys occupy 100 pixels in height, and was changed to 50, would games use the extra pixels? Would it be stretched to fit or would it run at a higher resolution? Or would there be a dead space?
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I checked in a couple of games and the bar remains smaller in the games, so I guess the game is stretched to fit the extra screen space.

Advanced reboot menu needs a deodexed rom so I wouldn't advise flashing it

fareeed said:
Advanced reboot menu needs a deodexed rom so I wouldn't advise flashing it
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Thanks for that information. I will add it to the video. I am actually on a deodexed stock rom and it worked fine for me.

glitschi667 said:
hi shem2409,
ok. 2 things:
- that is most probably my fault but the softkey_...._black.zip also gives you a black background for both, status and navigation bar. I could have been more descriptive in my post... sorry =)
- Ticklefish's Black status+ notification bar mod should give you in addition this:
but since both mods change SystemUI.apk they are going to overwrite each other. and if you flash the softkey mod, the black background of the toggles should be gone? can you confirm that? (the bars will still be black - since you flashed the softkey_black.zip)
and there could be a problem when doing mine and ticklefishs mod in the opposite order: I've put the ".odex file" into the SystemUI.apk, so it runs with odexed and deodexed roms - but it deletes the SystemUI.odex during installation (this is needed so the one from inside the apk is taken by android). Since ticklefish's mod does not have that "odex file" included (it's actually "classes.dex" when it's inside an apk), it will not work if you install his mod after the softkey mod...
so as far as I can tell from here (I haven't tried it out - just have looked at the files), step 5 is overwriting the changes made in step 4.
cheers and thanks for the video tutorial!
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I have modified the information in my post to account for what you thought me. Thank a lot for that. Tbh I always flashed one after the other and never even checked that flashing small softkeys on their own would do the job.

shem2409 said:
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After TWRP backup I would install, Titanium backup, and do a backup of all the apps and settings, then install an optimised ROM, then 4 and 5 are covered in most cases.

danw_oz said:
After TWRP backup I would install, Titanium backup, and do a backup of all the apps and settings, then install an optimised ROM, then 4 and 5 are covered in most cases.
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If someone is on locked bootloader there is a limited number of ROMs available at the moment and tbh I haven't found one with smaller softkeys yet. As far as I am concerned the only one for locked bootloader available is the one in the link under my video. I could be wrong though.

Well, flash the smaller keys separately.

I have added the new MOD to add a background to the notification bar to the list.
11) Add a background to your notification bar (one of my favourites now)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2259460

[Q&A] Task650's AOKP (AT&T)(SGH-I337)

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Thanks to all the members of XDA and Task's threads, credit goes to everyone as I have just taken info from users input and located it to one place. Thanks to you all for helping us learn everyday
.
Please read the OP in dev thread carefully on latest update, it has some very important info in it.
​
BUG REPORTING: Very minimal at least read the thread from the date of the update you are running. If you see a couple posts about a paticular bug then consider it noted by devs. They do read these. Remember if they can't duplicate the problem then they sure as hell can't fix it. IF you are going to report a bug - include the necessary information or it will be ignored.
thanks for understanding that after a few bug reports are made and i acknowledge them, that the unecessary 100 that follow are ridiculous. Task
Always read the OP. If it says full wipe then do a full wipe. If you don't follow the OP please don't post problems. This isn't helping anyone. Full wipe isn't a big deal. You can backup and restore your launcher settings with Nova or Apex, Backup and restore apps with Titanium backup(pro has the batch feature and is worth the money) and you can backup and restore most of your AOKP settings with AOKP backup. ***AOKP BACKUP can cause issues when restoring. If you have errors after restoring with AOKP BACKUP try the process again without using it.*** Using these three methods takes about 10 minutes. This is barebones backup/restore. If you have a lot of tweaks and kernel changes it will take you longer. So as stated in the OP if you have problems do a full wipe before you report any problems.​
Read the change log. This will answer a multitude of questions.
This is for the AT&T version of the Galaxy S3. This rom may work on different variants of the phone, but as for now Task and Ktoon do not have the time to support other versions. If you are on a different version of the Galaxy S3 and report a bug please understand that this ROM is AT&T supported only.
This is just to help Task and Ktoon keep repetitive questions out of there thread. If any information in this post conflicts with Task and Ktoon's OP or ROM thread then ALWAYS follow their information first.
Below is am alphabetized list of FAQ, bugs, known issues and tips.
This is just a collection of answers that have been posted in the thread. Use as a guideline not as a rule of thumb. Always follow the OP.
Read this>>>>>>>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38843439&postcount=24316
Annoying (small issues) repeatedly posted about
AOKP BACKUP
App FCing, freezing or causing reboot or just not working properly
2g Toggle
Black screen/Phone locked up/Can't wake​
Battery life
Bug Reporting
BlueTooth
BenchMark Scores
Canadian LTE
Capacative Buttons
CM10
CRT animation
Data working
Data connection speed symbols
Error 7 in recovery
POST 2
External SD card
Facebook​
FAST CHARGE​
Faux Sound​
Flicker​
Full wipe per task/Weird ****.​
Gapps​
Google Now/Google​
GPS​
Home Screen/Home Button​
Inverted Gapps​
IRC channel for task - ##Task650_AOKP​
Kernel​
LED​
Links/External Links for ROM/Gapps​
LTE​
Modems​
OTA Update/Recovery​
OLD/OUTDATED versions of this ROM​
Performace settings​
Requests​
POST 3
Ribbons
Ringtone​
ROM control settings​
Rom Manager​
Screen shot​
Signal/WIFI colors​
SMS/MMS​
Sound/Volume​
Swag (Pink Hat)​
Themes​
Toggles​
Touchwiz​
Voicemail​
WiFI/Tether​
WIFI/Signal colors​
Useful links​
Annoying bugs/glitches reported
Bluetooth Connectivity issues
Allow device to disconnect then turn off bluetooth
Gapps has been changed - make sure you flash the newest in OP and update google search through play store.
msm_otg wakelock usually happens while rebooting and plugged into a power source - remove power source and reboot while on battery only should fix this.
Disable touch sounds to avoid sound weirdness while listening to music or on the phone.
Phone freezing/black screen-try raising your minimum speed or just revert to a rom before the new 3.4 kernel was implemented. Try the 3-13 build.
cLock weather not updating - Either yahoo API change or a weather station down.
AOKP BACKUP
AOKP BACKUP is a great app for restoring most of your settings, but may cause some issues.
Third party app not working properly
This ROM has nothing to to with 3rd party apps. You would need to contact the developer of those respective apps to get support for them. You also need to understand that not all apps support the Jellybean 4.2.x OS yet and need to be updated by the developers in order for them to work correctly. task650
Trying clearing data for that app
If you used TIBU to restore app, clear cache and data and delete the app and download it fresh from the Playstore.
Some people are reporting third party camera apps not working correctly and/or causing stock camera problems. This could be true for a number of third party apps that could be conflicting with system apps.
If any given app/process is giving you problems or fc'ing- try clearning data for that app and/or fixing permissions.
Make sure you have the app updated to latest version. The existing version may not be up to date for 4.2.X or whatever version the ROM is.
If your app won't sync or no notifications - try logging out and then back in. Or try deleting the account and add it back.
2g toggle
If you can't get your phone to wake up-
Hold down the power button for up to 30 seconds - it will restart. You should not have to pull the battery after using this step to restart. It does work and may take a few times for you to get it right.
BATTERY LIFE:
We all at some time have been proud or dissapointed in our battery life, but please keep battery stats out of the development thread.There are threads for this and the Development threads are not one of them.
There are way too many variables that influence battery life to be concerned with in a DEVELOPMENT thread. This has been stated daily by the Developers.
Install betterbatterystats and figure out if the problem could be something causing a wake lock keeping your phone from entering deep sleep.
Go here to discuss BBS wakelocks and read the how to in the app. It is very beneficial.
It is a known fact that it may take a couple charge cycles for your battery to calibrate and settle in. Also it should be known that these batteries do not need the data cleared for them. THEY WILL CALIBRATE THEMSELVES.
If you are getting over 3 hours of on screen time on a single charge that is nothing to complain about. IF you do see a post in the development thread about battery life, ignore it. Once again, no one uses their phone the same and their set up is probably not going to influence your phone significantly.
Sometimes an app or process is just sticking and a reboot will help.
You could possibly see battery showing charging when not plugged in or a dramatic change after a reboot. Once again this is just the battery fuel gauge recalibrating itself. This is normal.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20972167&postcount=3
For some good tips on fixing battery drain go HERE.
Bugs/reporting
Bug reports should contain a logcat or information that would help. saying this doesn't work or this is happening doesn't help us at all and at that point belongs in Q&A. task 650
Some bugs are being reported by a few that Task, Ktoon and others are not seeing. Follow avidmovies notes below on trouble shooting/comprehensive reflash and Task's suggestion above on weird sh!t. Stick to the basics and see if problem is there still - such as stay with kernel that is included with rom, skip restoring anything with titanium back up, other words just try the basics and if a certain app has been giving you problems download it from the market instead of TIBU and see if problem still persists. Some apps have been reported to make ROM features malfunction.
If you had a spontanious reboot, we need the file last_kmsg from the /proc folder.
If you have n FC on an app, thats when we want a logcat
Guide on how to logcat. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726238
All In One Android Logger > AIOlog
Catlog - https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=com.nolanlawson.logcat&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5ub2xhbmxhd3Nvbi5sb2djYXQiXQ..
If you do not have the latest update of this rom consider it unsupported. This is why they update- to get rid of the bugs that we may be having on older versions.
BUG REPORTING: Very minimal at least read the thread from the date of the update you are running. If you see a couple posts about a paticular bug then consider it noted by Task. He does read these. Remember if he can't duplicate the problem then they sure as hell can't fix it. Bug reports without a logcat or a random reboots without a last_kmsg will be ignored.
"Thanks for understanding that after a few bug reports are made and I acknowledge them, that the unecessary 100 that follow are ridiculous." Task
Just follow this practice and you will be golden.
If you see a bug reported once - go ahead and report it again with a LOGCAT or proper info.
If you see a bug reported twice and you are seeing it consider it a known bug and the following will probably happen-
Task has the same problem or enough info from LOGCATS provided and will fix it or
Task is not having the problem and can do nothing about it unless a LOGCAT is given
Point here is Task can't fix problems with out the proper information.
"Be patient for the galaxy s3 settings to be fixed." Task --- Some stuff is taken out, left out or temporarily removed for good reason.
If you are going to report a problem, include some details. Kernel, UC/OC, circumstances, etc...
Once again TALKING about a bug without the proper info including either LOGCAT or last_kmsg is nothing but A WASTE OF TIME.
Read THIS posted in the development thread by Task.
HOW_TO_PROPERLY_REPORT_A_BUG
BLUETOOTH
If your phone switches to vibrate when you connect to bluetooth. Check here
Settings>Rom Control > Bluetooth A2DP connected action
No action
Vibrate Mode
Silent Mode
Benchmark Scores
The devs have stated many times that these scores are BS. If you run a benchmark and want to discuss it, there are threads that are purely for discussing these random numbers. The development thread is not one of them.
CAPACITIVE BUTTONS
For instructions to disable capacitive buttons go HERE!
CM10
This is not a CM10 ROM nor is it based off one.
Comparing the two makes no sense. This is based off Google as is CM10. Other than that there is NO comparison. Please understand this. If something works or is in one rom doesn't mean it will work or is in the other.
If you want to compare CM10 and Tasks AOKP take it to the general section. A development thread is not the place for it.
CRT animation
If you put your animation speeds below .75 CRT will not work.
There are now toggles and more options for CRT - familiarize yourself with them.
DATA CONNECTION/SPEED
If you have no data after a flash, dont freak out.
Try rebooting
Make sure you have data toggle turned on.
Try toggling airplane mode
Check APNs.
If you have no APN's make sure your SIM card is in good and reboot.
If SIM card is not detected during a reboot - your APN'S will/could be blank.
DO you have your IMEI intact?
DATA SPEED PROBLEMS
Data speed can vary greatly depending on user traffic and distance from towers.
SpeedTest app is not a reliable source of accurate data speed
The ATT APN is being phased out by ATT. You need to use the ATT LTE APN - task650
Just because your stock ROM said 4G doesn't mean you actually had 4G/LTE. ATT roms report H/H+ as 4G where as this ROM gives you true data connection.
DATA Symbols
I flicker between H and 3g. AOKP shows true connection where as stock roms just show 4G. Also this rom controls data connection and kicks it down to 3G when not using data and kicks to H+ when you need it. This is a feature to save battery.
Blue symbols means you are connected to google servers - gray means you are not
Symbol equals>
G=GPRS
E=EDGE
3G=3G
H=HSDPA/HSPA
H+=HSDPA+/HSPA+
4G=LTE
You must have I337 recovery to flash this ROM or you will get error 7. task650
This is usually caused by a corrupt download, or bad file signature. Re-downloading (or re-signing) the ZIP will usually fix this - check MD5 sum.
Update or try a different recovery.
Remove the build assert in the updater-script.

Below is am alphabetized list of FAQ, bugs, known issues and tips.
This is just a collection of answers that have been posted in the thread. Use as a guideline not as a rule of thumb. Always follow the OP.
External SD card
Facebook​
FAST CHARGE​
Faux Sound​
Flicker​
Full wipe per task/Weird ****.​
Gapps​
Google Now/Google​
GPS​
Home Screen/Home Button​
Inverted Gapps​
IRC channel for task - ##Task650_AOKP​
Kernel​
LED​
Links/external links for ROM/gapps​
LTE​
MD5 sum​
Modems​
OTA Update/Recovery​
OLD/OUTDATED versions of this ROM​
Performace settings​
REQUESTs​
​
SD CARD
there is a known issue with apps being unable to write to the external card. Symptoms: you may be able to copy files to the external card or create folders using a file explorer, but apps (TiBu, Dolphin browser, camera, others can't use the external card as a save location, and you can't change properties or delete files/folders. You can still read files (i.e. restore existing backups from TiBu, play music) without problems. This is an issue with the JB build and they're working on fixing it. This does NOT affect CWM - you can still nandroid to the external card alacrify
Here is a guide for formatting external SD card without reader are here.
Guide_to_format_external_SD_card_without_reader.
Here is another way to format SD card http://www.online-tech-tips.com/comp...ive-to-fat-32/
My SD card is not working. Try this. EaseUS
Will my 64 gb sd card work? Except it works fine with a 64GB card. http://rootzwiki.com/topic/28124-doe...card-standard/ The SGSIII is the first phone to support exfatl, but the support is Kernel based, some people are having trouble with the replacement kernels and exfat support. The solution is to force it to format in FAT32. http://www.online-tech-tips.com/comp...ive-to-fat-32/ I know, because I've done it. --- Don't respond without actually doing research. I have no problem spoon feeding information, especially when the information you put out there can increase misinformation. The SGSII also supports a 64GB card as well. http://androidforums.com/samsung-gal...ing-sgsii.html
http://teamw.in/exFat
Facebook won't sync. Try Friendcaster or facebook_contact_sync.
FAST CHARGE
Storage options will not work with fast charge on.
FAUX SOUND
Faux_sound_in_Playstore
Task has added patches to be able to use this. It is worth the money.
Disable HW to stop flickering
Disable HW tick will not stick after reboot. This is the way it is suppose to be. This will still help with any type of flickering, usually.
If you are having some weird sh!t going on.
Redownload rom and gapps
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe dalvik and cache
In mounts and storage select Format System
Then flash rom and gapps
Reboot task650
Gapps
You must flash Gapps AFTER every flash of the ROM.
Use the Gapps in Task's OP or don't bring any problems caused from other gapps to his ROM thread.
Sometimes you may have to flash Gapps twice - they have been notorious for not taking the first time.
Read the OP to see if a new version of gapps is required.
Google now
Phone language has to be set to english for google now to work.
My google apps are working correctly. If it was just the play store force closing all you would've needed to do is reflash gapps. gapps is notorious for not taking the first try. but you always have to flash gapps after a rom install and make sure to clear cache and dalvik. no issues should occur if those steps are taken. Task. Make sure you are using the correct gapps!
Task and Ktoon do not support google wallet. There are fixes available but don't ask Task or Ktoon to fix it.
You can't remove the google search bar with default launcher but you can with nova or apex.
GPS
GPS not working correctly isn't always the ROMS fault. Sometimes its the satellites.
Make sure you have internel GPS selected.
Try flashing original stock and then come back to this rom if you have flashed a TW based rom.
To change your number of home screens
You must use Apex or Nova launcher, possibly some other third party launcher. But the default launcher will not allow you to do this.
You must use Nova or a third paryt home screen to disable search bar.
If you flash other things like inverted gapps or change things from the original packaging of this rom and something goes wrong or doesnt work. Think about it. We cannot support those issues here. This thread is for this rom and gapps that are posted in the OP. Thanks. task650
Inverted gapps are awesome but not supported in Tasks thread.
If you are using inverted gapps and having problems - full wipe and reinstall rom and gapps in the OP and see if problem still persists.
Go here for support of inverted gapps. > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2138156
IRC
Task has started and IRC channel for his rom. ##Task650_AOKP
KERNEL:
If you are using any kernel other than the one packaged with this ROM please post questions and problems to the appropiate kernel thread.
you need to understand that all devices are NOT created equally. one kernel might work awesome on my device while at the same time it may work horrible on your device. so to say that Ktoonsez says it works awesome, that means it works awesome for him. It has nothing to do with how it will work for you. If the symptoms that you're talking about are happening with that kernel it's obvious that your device doesn't like that kernel. Easy fix. Use a different one.
If you are using Ktoon's awesome kernel and experiencing problems, try reflashing with the kernel included with this ROM and see if the problem still persists. This may help understanding if the problem is kernel or ROM related and will help benefit development of both.You can full wipe and reflash rom and gapps to be back on original kernel.
If you wish to run another kernel other than what comes with the rom, Task suggest loading rom with included kernel, set up phone, then flash the kernel you want.
Governor/IO scheduler
Change these in performace control in settings
If you do not tick set on boot they will revert upon reboot.
This is a safety check in so you can try settings out before you make them permanent.
Last report in Feb is that Task uses row and interactive as his settings.
LED
LED charging works exactly as it should.
0%-%10 = Red
%10-%90 = Yellow
%90-100 = Green
You can't change the colors for LED Charging unless you download the source and rewrite that portion of code.
You can only change the colors for the Notification LEDs not battery indication color.
Make sure you have "pulse notification light" checked - uncheck to turn LED notification off.
Some colors will not work. Test LED color before relying on it.
Go here for some LED color talk. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1890774
DO NOT USE LIGHTFLOW WITH THIS PHONE - DOESN'T WORK WELL. LED CONTROL WORKS FINE ON ITS OWN.
To set LED for miss phones calls>>
choose Activities>Contacts>Phone/ activities.CallLogActivities
Please do not post links for Task's ROM or gapps. He wants to keep count of downloads. Thanks.
If you don't have LTE in your area it's not draining your battery.
AT&T is phasing out the old non LTE apn either way so we will all be using the same "LTE" apn. Network mode has nothing to do with you if your on AT&T service. That's only for the Canadians.
Also see 14 and 15 in FAQ post 1.
MD5 sum is located in goo.im via download link.
MODEMS
This ROM does not include a modem. You will have whatever you had.
Modems are location based. Try this and see which one works best for you.
Any modem questions should go HERE.
OTA Updates
OTA updater is a convienence. If you have problems using the OTA update just flash manually through CWM or TWRP.
CWM 5.5.0.4
cwm flashable
http://www.mediafire.com/?8rs5rq2a0ldhgut
TWRP X.X.X.X
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1793224
Read this >>>> http://teamw.in/androidmultiuser
Old/out dated versions
Go here> http://goo.im/ to get old/outdated versions of this ROM.
See Kernel for performace control
Task has added a slight OC/UC feature.
Use VOLTAGE_CONTROL for stable reliable control of these features
Task has stated this many times that it is what he uses.
Last report in Feb is that Task uses row and interactive as his settings.
REQUESTS AND ETA'S:
Do not ask for requests, ETA's, features or changes.
Donations are for if you appreciate his work. He will not turn this into a job.
DO NOT ASK FOR ETA'S. THIS IS ANNOYING AND ONLY HINDERS DEVELOPMENT.

Ribbons
Ringtone​
ROM control settings​
Rom Manager​
Screen shot​
Signal/WIFI colors​
SMS/MMS​
Sound/Volume​
Swag (Pink Hat)​
Themes​
Toggles​
Touchwiz​
Voicemail​
WiFI/Tether​
WIFI/signal colors​
Useful links​
RIBBONS
If you can't delete the icons in ribbons just use the menu and reset them.
Ringtones​
There is not a repeating ringtone on this rom(AOKP). Get a longer ringtone if you want more notification.
More RomControl Settings added
It will take some time to get all the rom control settings back in, be patient.
If you see a major update as in a new kernel, some items will take some time to be added back.
ROM CONTROL: This is a very customizable rom, please spend some time and learn the many features it has.
ROM MANAGER APP
It is advised not to use ROM MANAGER APP. Notorious for causing problems.
SCREEN SHOT
To take a screen shot hold volume down and power button at the same time.
You can add screenshot option to the power menu.
Changing the color of Signal and wifi only changes the color in text mode.
SMS/MMS
MMS not downloading
Some suggestions offered that have helped people with MMS.
Add "hipri" in your APN type and save. This has been reported by several people to help.
This is being seen on several phones with different roms and even iphones. Call ATT.
Try auto retrieve on.
Set Authentication type to "none"
In text client make sure "auto retrieve" is checked in all boxes.
This ROM does not having a problems sending MMS. It is most likely an ATT problem. But you can double check your APN to make sure it is not on your end.
If you are using a third party app to SMS/MMS it is not supported by Task.
If you want to use the quick reply option make sure you have it checked in settings.
SOUND/VOLUME
If you are not getting sounds on something check your quite hours.
Make sure you have not accidentally toggled silent/vibrate.
Take a look at THIS in the play store. It's awesome.
Swag Pink hat - It's a joke. Either you have it or you don't. As cool as Task makes this phone he can't actually help you in this area.
Themes
If you are having graphical glitches and using a theme, try removing any theme and see if it still persists.
CM10 themes should work on this rom but if you encounter problems do not bring it to the thread.
Go HERE for themes.
Toggles
Are located in ROM control
The toggle for DATA is called SIGNAL
TOUCHWIZ FEATURES:
This is an AOSP rom, touchwiz(sammy) features are not incorporated into this rom. Reason you ask? Framework!!!
Chances are something you want from TW is probably in the app store.
Voicemail number missing. Use your call forwarding number.
Try this for ATT visual voicemail.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1641981
If your wifi won't stay on while phone goes to sleep check settings to keep on during sleep.
If your phone sometimes drops wifi check settings and uncheck avoid poor connections.
These are found under advanced settings in WIFI.
If you are having problems connecting or using tethering try changing your SSID and try unsecured.
Most of the time lack of WIFI connectivity is usually cause by router settings or router itself.
ROGERS WIFI TETHER
Tether will not work on 4G/LTE unless you use a third party app.
Task can not test/fix since he obviously doesn't have a rogers phone.
Changing the color of WIFI/signal colors only changes the color in text mode.
Useful LINKS
BETTER_BATTERY_STATS]
AOKP_LED_COLORS
FIXING_BATTERY_DRAIN_ON_YOUR_S3
Titanium_Backup_User_Guide
Guide_and_Q&A_AOSP_LTE_ ​How to Update (Always follow OP directions)
Make sure you have CWM and/or TWRP Recovery
MAKE A NANDROID
Boot into recovery
Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache, then go into mounts & storage and format system!!!
(If already on AOKP JB/CM10 you should be able to just wipe cache & dalvik. If you have ANY ISSUES, FULLY WIPE BEFORE POSTING IN THIS_THREAD!!!)
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Reboot
Troubleshooting/Comprehensive Re-flash
(Optional, but recommended) Back up any apps you may want restored (Titanium Backup's batch mode (a PROfeature) makes this painless! Set TB batch filters to User type only. DO NOT RESTORE SYSTEM DATA! Hell, don't even back them up.
Re-download the latest version of the ROM and Google Apps (even if it's the same version you have) from the OP. It's possible you may have a corrupted download.
Reboot into recovery. Follow the process below exactly, and there should be no NEED for a kernel cleaning script.
Wipe cache partition
Advanced > Wipe Dalvik Cache
(Optional, but recommended) Mounts and Storage > mount /system & /data
Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard (wherever you saved the download) > Flash [ROM] AOKP Task & Ktoonsez Run a Train (version)(TGFY ONLINE!!!).zip
(Optional, but recommended) Mounts and Storage > mount /system & /data
Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard (wherever you saved the download) > Flash gapps-jb-(version)-signed.zip Jelly bean version only
Reboot
PS. Sometimes all that is needed is a reboot again. Doesn't hurt to try it.
Test ROM, BEFORE restoring *any data* (if you did a full reset). DON'T RESTORE SYSTEM DATA! You have been told twice!
Fixing permissions in CWM/TWRP helps fix MANY *random* glitches.
If you still encounter problems, do a FULL reset ( Recovery > Wipe data/factory reset) & follow the steps again. THEN, you can report issues!
You may have to redownload ROM and/or Gapps. Sometimes you can get a corrupt download that will cause issues. It happens.
Thanks to avidmovies for the above instructions from S II AOKP FAQ. (with small modifications)

Just in case i need more room....

Another just in case....

Pretty much everything is working great on this rom. Very fast and smooth and I like it a lot. I had one "issue" in that the google play store wont let me install Dungeon Hunter 4. It says it is not compatible with my device. I have tried resetting the pixel density and clearing the google play store cache, but that did not seem to fix it. Would anybody be able to check to see if it is available to download on the latest release? I already set everything up and was hoping to not have to wipe.

I'm having an issue with the volume of music I play in Google Play Music using AOKP and Underwear kernel.
Occasionally when listening to music, the volume will decrease somewhat, such as when an alert is going off. The problem is the volume will remain decreased when the event ends. The only way to get the volume to return to normal is to stop playback, kill the app, then start the music again.
I've tried wiping and reinstalling the recent release but the problem persists. I'm not sure if this is a problem with Google Play Music, or the Faux sound built into the kernel.

My status bar seems to have shrunk or shifted a bit since the update. The battery with center text has been shifted off. Any others seeing this? I feel I may have to wipe :/
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fastblack said:
Pretty much everything is working great on this rom. Very fast and smooth and I like it a lot. I had one "issue" in that the google play store wont let me install Dungeon Hunter 4. It says it is not compatible with my device. I have tried resetting the pixel density and clearing the google play store cache, but that did not seem to fix it. Would anybody be able to check to see if it is available to download on the latest release? I already set everything up and was hoping to not have to wipe.
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I'm still running stock, but rooted. Dungeon Hunter 4 also not compatible here.

vintagepimpage said:
I'm still running stock, but rooted. Dungeon Hunter 4 also not compatible here.
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That's weird. I was running stock before and had it installed.
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spectrumfox said:
I'm having an issue with the volume of music I play in Google Play Music using AOKP and Underwear kernel.
Occasionally when listening to music, the volume will decrease somewhat, such as when an alert is going off. The problem is the volume will remain decreased when the event ends. The only way to get the volume to return to normal is to stop playback, kill the app, then start the music again.
I've tried wiping and reinstalling the recent release but the problem persists. I'm not sure if this is a problem with Google Play Music, or the Faux sound built into the kernel.
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I have the same problem. It's not limited to Google Play Music as it happens when using Sound Cloud as well. I haven't looked around much to fix it as it doesn't bother me much...

Dyaus said:
I have the same problem. It's not limited to Google Play Music as it happens when using Sound Cloud as well. I haven't looked around much to fix it as it doesn't bother me much...
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I have a strong feeling that Task's ROM is responsible for it, but I don't have much of a chance convincing him of it.

spectrumfox said:
I have a strong feeling that Task's ROM is responsible for it, but I don't have much of a chance convincing him of it.
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If there's an issue, and you submit a logcat, and if it's a problem he can fix, he will. If it's a third party app that doesn't play well, he STILL might fix it because he does that. Have you done anything to troubleshoot and provided the information needed for him to look at it?

spectrumfox said:
I have a strong feeling that Task's ROM is responsible for it, but I don't have much of a chance convincing him of it.
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I've had the issue since the first release of Task's ROM and I haven't tried any other ROM. I'm not too inclined to try out other ROMs to see if it's a ROM issue as the ROI is pretty low for me... But you should try out another ROM and report back.

So I realize in the OP it mentions TW features not working because of the framework. Does this include the camera? Is that a no go? I couldn't copy the camera.apk over and have it work? I've become a fan of the drama mode feature of the camera. Perhaps there is a camera app on the Play store that offers similar functionality? Either way I'm leaving the awfulness that is TW, but having the camera as part of an AOSP ROM would be a nice perk.

Audio Issue logcat
Here's a logcat grab from when the audio issue occurs. This is only the relevant portion of the logcat. The fillbuffer messages are generated during streaming of music so those can be ignored.

Battery with center text is still not aligned correctly after wipe
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spectrumfox said:
I have a strong feeling that Task's ROM is responsible for it, but I don't have much of a chance convincing him of it.
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Please stay on topic which is this ROM. Your personal opinions do not belong here. This is all open source. If you don't like something you are more than welcome to dig into the code and change whatever you like. I'm not a magician. I can't fix something without info.

pejhod said:
Battery with center text is still not aligned correctly after wipe
Sent from my SGH-I337 using xda premium
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Yep. Its because of the status bar commit that was recently made. Its a work in progress.

spectrumfox said:
I have done all that for previous issues that I've encountered while using his ROM that he immediately shut down and started to blame on other apps I had installed on my phone. Honestly, his overall attitude and aire of superiority turn me off in doing real legwork to help him out with his ROM. Why should I make the extra effort to help point out an issue to him if he's just going to make excuses?.
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From here on out I'm asking you to stop posting in my threads. You are the exact type of user that has no place in a development and/or support thread. You contribute absolutely nothing and all you seem to want to do is place your expectations of what you think I should or shouldn't do. Its not my job to fix everything for you dude. Its also up to you as the user to do you part. I gave you suggestioms of what needed to be done on your end and you seemed to refuse like you knew what that problem was from the beginning. Your personal opinions do not matter to me and I hope it shows. I'm not here to impress, do work for, or hold your hand through these things. If you don't want to contribute, don't. But don't post in any of my threads. Thanks.