Alternative Download

♦Dev-Host♦
♦AndroidFileHost♦


♦ Help-Index ♦


A
Alarm
• How can I disable alarm icon?
 
  • You can enable/disable alarm icon in statusbar in Clock > Settings.
  • You can enable/disable next alarm information on cLock widget in RootBox Settings > cLock > Clock and alarm.

B
Battery
• How can I save my battery? (Without flashing anything or undervolt kernel)
 
  • You can check all apps/functions which sync in background like GPS, Wlan or Social accounts (If not needed = disable)
  • Set the Brightness down (Settings > Display > Brightness)
  • Use dark (best black) theme & wallpaper & lockscreenwallpaper

C
cLock & Clock
• How can I place cLock on lockscreen?
 

Look into Lockscreen section below.

• Where do I configure cLock?
 

RootBox Settings > cLock. There you can configure Clock + Weather + Calendar settings. Note that all these settings apply to both homescreen and lockscreen cLock widget.

• How can I change color of cLock / Clock widget?
 

As first, it is important to note, that there are two different widgets with the same digital clock layout:
  1. Digital clock is classic digital clock widget in a new design. It is configured by Settings of the Clock app. There you can beside other settings change color of clock / date / alarm and it will apply to the widget.
  2. cLock is brand new CM widget combining digital clock in a new design, weather forecast and calendar events. It is configured in RootBox Settings > cLock where you change font colors.

• The localization and weather isn't working
 

Uninstall cClock and install in again from here.

D
DPI
• How can I customize DPI?
 

For now there is no overall system DPI change possibility, so that u have to use the 'Settings > Hybrid settings'.
Here you should choose the stock PA-settings and then swipe to the right - this should open the PA-menu on the left.
Now choose ‘Interface’ and set at all dpi-regulators on your DPI you want to have.

Most apps also get this configuration, but some like Phone, Calculator or Chrome, have to been set manually.
That for change from ‘Interface’ to ‘Apps’ and choose the same DPI for all bright apps you can see at the top.

If you did this, you should have overall the same DPI.
If u want to have different DPI’s per app, just run free in the ‘Apps’-section.

• My device isn’t supported in playstore after changing DPI
 

You have to use the MultiDPI-Playstore here from URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=4534385"] “MyLifeRocks10”[/URL]
=> http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1839871

Data
• I can't find the Data toggle!?
 

It's renamed to "signal".

E
Expanded Desktop
• Can I use Expanded desktop on this ROM?
 

Yes. Enable it in RootBox Settings and switch it on or off in Power menu.

F
FC (any app)
• After update or some system changes (e.g. DPI change), my app XY is ending with FC (Forced Close) repeatidly.
 

Anytime you have some app ending with FC, try:
  1. Settings > Apps > ALL > XY and click Clear data and try the app again.
  2. Reboot to recovery > advanced > fix permissions > reboot and try the app again.
  3. Reboot to recovery > wipe cache and advanced > wipe dalvik cache + after reboot repeat step 1 and try the app again.
  4. Try FULL WIPE installation of the ROM.

Flashing
• How to flash this ROM?
 

It depends on your starting position. Here are possible options:
Option 1: Updating RootBox with stable/nightly version without major changes - Without Full Wipe
  1. Download ROM and put it on internal sd card
  2. Go into recovery mode
  3. Then flash RootBox
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select RootBox.zip and flash it
  4. Then flash Gapps
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select gapps.zip and flash it
  5. Recovery > wipe cache partition (optional)
  6. Recovery > advanced > wipe dalvik cache (optional)
  7. Reboot and you are done!
Option 2: Incremental Update => That for have a look at “I”
Option 3: Coming from another ROM or updating RootBox version with major changes or having strange problems - With Full Wipe
  1. Download ROM and put it on internal sd card
  2. Go into recovery mode
  3. DO A FULL WIPE!!! (This won’t effect data of internal or external sd-card)
    -- wipe data/ factory reset
    -- wipe cahe partition
    -- advanced > wipe dalvik cache
    -- mount and storage > format data/system/cache
  4. Then flash RootBox
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- Select RootBox.zip and flash it
  5. Then flash Gapps
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select gapps.zip and flash it
  6. Recovery > wipe cache partition
  7. Recovery > advanced > wipe dalvik cache
  8. Reboot and you are done!
Option 4: Coming From Stock ROM (Samsung firmware, no root)
=> Root and Backup
  1. Download Odin (http://androidfirmwares.net/Tools)
  2. Download root kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399)
    -- just scroll down and search for your version (settings>about phone>basis version)
  3. Flash it via Odin
    -- extract .zip
    -- load the root kernel in Odin (as PDA)
    -- put SGSII in download mode (Vol-, Home and Powerbutton)
    -- press "Start"
  4. Phone should reboot by itself
  5. Turn it off, then start phone in recovery mode (Vol+, Home and Powerbutton)
  6. Go to:
    -- backup and restore
    -- backup to internal sd card (for sure you can choose external if have and want it there)
    -- confirm it and then let do the phone the backup (can take a while [5-20 min])
=> Now start the process for flash Rom.
  1. Download ROM and put it on internal sd card
  2. Go into recovery mode
  3. DO A FULL WIPE!!! (This won’t effect data of internal or external sd-card)
    -- wipe data/ factory reset
    -- wipe cahe partition
    -- advanced > wipe dalvik cache
    -- mount and storage > format data/system/cache
  4. Then flash RootBox
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select RootBox.zip and flash it
  5. Then flash Gapps
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select gapps.zip and flash it
  6. Recovery > wipe cache partition
  7. Recovery > advanced > wipe dalvik cache
  8. Reboot and you are done!
Option 5: Coming from LSJ based ROM
  1. Download ROM and put it on internal sd card
  2. Download any Dorimanx or Syiah kernel and put it on internal sd card
  3. Go into recovery mode
  4. Flash Dorimanx or Syiah kernel
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select Kernel.zip and flash it
  5. Go into advanced menu and Reboot recovery
  6. DO A FULL WIPE!!! (This won’t effect data of internal or external sd-card)
    -- wipe data/ factory reset
    -- wipe cache partition
    -- advanced > wipe dalvik cache
    -- mount and storage > format data/system/cache
  7. Then flash RootBox
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select RootBox.zip and flash it
  8. Then flash Gapps
    -- install .zip from sd card > choose .zip from internal sd card
    -- select gapps.zip and flash it
  9. Recovery > wipe cache partition
  10. Recovery > advanced > wipe dalvik cache
  11. Reboot and you are done!

G
GAPPS
• Do I have to flash GAPPS with ROM?
 

Generally musst have the Gapps package!
But u only have to flash it once, because since v4.0 (also some nightlies before), the backup function got enabled.
This will save the Gapps, so that a “dirty update*” with new Rom.zip is enough.

*If u don’t know what this means, check ‘Option 1’ under the point F->Flashing (without step 4 here)

• What version of GAPPS should I download?
 

It's always recommended to use the newest Gapps
Latest Gapps you also can find here:
♦Dev-Host♦
♦AndroidFileHost♦

But you also can have a look on the unofficial Gapps from BaNkS!, which gives you different versions.
Gapps from BaNkS!

Goo.im
• I can’t download files via Goo.im
 

Latest stables, nightlies and Gapps you also can find here:
♦Dev-Host♦
♦AndroidFileHost♦

H
HALO

How to configure HALO?
 

There are three places where you configure HALO behavior:
1. Settings > RootBox Settings > HALO Settings where you configure basic HALO Notifications behavior
2. Settings > Apps > [Any App options] where you enable / disable concrete app Blacklist / Whitelist entry
3. Paranoid Android HALO))) App from Play Store where you configure apps for persistent notifications in so called floating mode.

What are options in Settings > RootBox Settings > HALO Settings?
 

- HALO policy allows you to choose between Blacklist (default) or Whitelist policy. In Blacklist mode are notifications from all app ON by default and you can explicitly configure some of them not to show HALO notifications by entering them to Blacklist. In Whitelist mode are notifications from all app OFF by default and you can explicitly configure some of them to show HALO notifications by entering them to Whitelist.
- Hide HALO after activity (disabled by default) allows you (if enabled) to hide HALO circle shortly after notification appears.
- Reverse HALO gestures changes behavior of dragging / tapping on HALO circle. Better to play with it or watch some youtube videos than describe this... Basics are: If enabled (default), then dragging is for tasking and double-tap swipe allows you to position circle or delete / deactivate it. If disabled, functions are reversed.

How to Blacklist / Whitelist apps?
 

Go to Settings > Apps > [Any App options] and there right under "Show notifications" checkbox you find either "Blacklist HALO notifications" or "Whitelist HALO notifications" according to policy set in HALO policy options.

What can I do using Paranoid Android HALO))) App?
 

Add some apps like Email, Gmail, Messaging, etc. using "+" button, press ">" button and you will see... You will have persistent notification in floating mode for those chosen apps. Try to drag HALO circle and you will get it.

How can I disable / deactivate HALO? (I don't want to see the circle on my screen)
 

Depending on your "Reverse HALO gestures" option:
- If enabled (default), then try quickly double-tap & swipe the circle. By this you will be able to position the circle or deactivate it by moving it to "trash".
- If disabled, then you can directly drag the circle. By this you will be able to position the circle or deactivate it by moving it to "trash".

How can I enable it again?
 

When HALO is deactivated, you can see special button in upper line of Notification drawer, that will activate it.

How can I uninstall HALO completely?
 

You can't. It is integral part of the ROM. You can only choose not to use it.

What if I cannot install .apk?
 

Wait for the next Nightly/Stable build. This will be solved. If you can't wait, then disable HALO, install what you need and enable it again.

Where can I find further information?
 

Take a look at this video by Oode.

I
Incremental download/update
• What is the incremental download
 

This download allows all devices on the the direct lower version (for example the nightly 20130301) to update only the new and necessary files from newest nightly (for example the 20130302). This means a smaller file, a faster download and a faster flash!
This is anyway an experimental feature, which isn't available for all updates and can still bring some bugs with it!

• How I do the incremental update
 

That for you have to look at the 'settings > update manager', search the newest nightly and check the point directly below the “normal” download. (it is only shown if u are on the directly below version!)
Download and flash it. (File is smaller than from "normal" download)

L
Lockscreen
• How do I get shortcuts/targets on my lockscreen?
 

RootBox Settings > Lockscreen Shortcuts or RootBox Settings > Lockscreen Shortcuts/Targets.

• How do I put cLock on my lockscreen instead of standard clock?
 

You have to drag clock on lockscreen. It will allow you to remove it. Then you can add cLock or any other widget instead. Note that cLock has only one setting that applies to homescreen and lockscreen.

• How do I make cLock show my Weather and Calendar on lockscreen?
 

Rom Control > Lockscreen > Minimize Lockscreen Challenge.

• How do I unlock faster when Minimize Lockscreen Challenge is enabled?
 

Rom Control > Lockscreen > Enable longpress to unlock.

N
NavBar
• How do I change NavBar Color?
 

Rom Control > Navigation Bar > Navigation Bar color.

• How do I enable NavBar transparency?
 

Rom Control > General UI > Transparency settings. See this post from descarao81 if you have problems with transparency using Nova or Apex Launcher.

Nightlies
• What is Nightly? Should I flash Nightly or latest Stable version?
 

There is no major difference. Nightlies are builds which are built almost “every day” for everyone to try the latest sources/features merged to RootBox.
For all users who don’t want to flash “every day” and want have less bugs as possible, please just use the stable releases.

P
Pie
• How do I enable Pie?
 

You activate it via “settings>RootBox settings>Pie controls”

• How do I change the Color of Pie?
 

Settings > Hybrid settings > Interface.

• How make I Pie open faster
 

Just set ‘quick’ in “settings>RootBox>Pie controls>Pie style”

S
Statusbar
• How do I enable Statusbar transparency?
 

Rom Control > General UI > Transparency settings. See this post from descarao81 if you have problems with transparency using Nova or Apex Launcher.

• How do I change the Statusbar behaviour?
 

Rom Control > General UI > Statusbar behaviour.
Here u have different options if/how the statusbar is/becomes visible for you.

• What means the fast toggle for the Statusbar Toggles?
 

This will allow you to swipe from the right or left side of your statusbar (depending on what you choose) and it will go to your quick settings bypassing any notifications.

• Everytime after reboot I got a “Low Storage” Message!?
 

It’s a problem which appears when the app ‘Viber’ is installed. Just move ‘Viber’ to sd card.
That for go to “settings>apps>Viber”

U
USB
• I’m not able to connect my device as Mass-Storage to PC
 

Try deleting data from media storage. That for go to “settings>apps>all>media storage”



♦ Feature-Request-Ranking ♦


This ranking shows the five most wished features from RootBox users, which should be add by Bajee.
Wishes are shown by hitting the ‘Thanks’-Button of the feature request.
This nevertheless is no guarantee that it ever can or will be added!!!

Last update: 2013/02/13


#1
♦ Call Recording
Nemotatu

#2
♦ Option to choose weather service (for Chronus)
Floydfire

#3
♦ Weather tile
yeeahnick

#4
♦ LG Optimus G Lockscreen
stoleriko

#5



ADDED FEATURE-REQUESTS

♦ Option to enable/disable camera sound
adriank87

♦ Paranoid Android - HALO
Hannibal226