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Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A

**Questions, Help, and Troubleshooting regarding the 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview**

If you find a bug report it to Google: https://code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/list​

Rules of this thread:

  • To keep confusion to a minimum, we are asking members to limit their questions regarding 5.0 Lollipop to this thread only. All other threads will be locked.
  • Any and all off-topic discussion will not be tolerated.
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Please view @Hannibal226 post below for many answers you may have.
 
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Help-Index

Battery

Battery at is quite OK for this state of development, but anyway it's a light version which only should give a preview of next Android 5.0

Problems with battery could be for extreme battery drain.
In this case:
- Check if specific app occurs this!
- reboot system
- wait a next full charge
- reflash if nothing helps


Busybox

The standard Busybox isn't working with Android L on this state.
But u can use another one which works fine:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete


Camera

Problems could be crashes, freezes, black screens or reboots.
If u have camera problems u can try different things:
- delete data of camera app
- uninstall updates if camera app
- extract camera apk from rom and replace it
- change any settings like picture or video resolution in camera
- deactivate NuPlayer option in Developer Options


Crashing App(s)

some apps still don't work. Problem could be that it's not supporting ART or it requires root which isn't working fine, because the developer of apps have to update their binaries.


Extended Bootmenu

There is no extended Bootmenu, but can use an app doing exactly the same:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyler.rebootmenuwidget


Flash

Problems could be errors while flashing, bootloop or systemUI FCs.
Problems relating to flash mostly occurs because not following the correct flash way:
- Check if /system is unmounted
- Fullwipe (wipe data, caches, system)
- Flash Rom.zip
- Flash SU.zip
- Reboot

If anyway problems, u can only try it again or change for example once between mounted and unmounted, so that this becomes set again.


Gapps

There r no Gapps for Android L.
Alls Gapps included in Stock.


Location

This state of release has a bug which only except location off or on.
The battery saving mode can be set, but would be set to on after getting back to it.


MMS/SMS

Problems could be, that both won't work at all or just sending or receiving of one.
U have to check ur provider APN settings and update/edit them.
(most T-Mobile and Sprint)


Root

U maybe don't have root.
To become a rooted device just flash the modified Superuser.zip from OP.


Screencast

At this state of release this function is implemented, but doesn't work!
Standard chromecast is working fine.


SystemUI

Problems could be FCs of SystemUI.
If u have problems while phone is charging (depends of battery level),
unplug the USB cable, restart SystemUI and then re-plug the usb cable.
Like here.

If u have other or still problems, look into Flash then.


Tethering

Problems could be, that SSID is visible but connection won't be successful.
U have to change the Password one time, after that it's working as usual.


Titanium Backup

For a working Titanium Backup u have to use the official Beta, as the standard release won't run at all.


Upgrade

Flashing LPX13D over KTU84P with non-wipe (removing -w from the flash-all file) renders the home button inopperable.
==> FIX: Running :- adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity

VPN

Connections are successful, but routing isn't.
This is still a developer preview and surly get fixed in next release(s).


Xposed

Xposed doesn't work in Android L!!!
Android L only running ART but Xposed doesn't support it.


PS: If any question r already answered here, just link this post in answer!
PPS: If anything wrong, more to add or to change, please note here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...8PTGSTneIzGsxr-QeJ6A3_U/edit?usp=docslist_api

CHEERS
 
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The preview was working fine, but after that I restarted the device, it crashes after 10 seconds back into the boot animation. It does so infinitely, just keeps playing the boot animation, starting, and then crashing again. Any ideas on how to fix?
 
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LovecraftCE said:
The preview was working fine, but after that I restarted the device, it crashes after 10 seconds back into the boot animation. It does so infinitely, just keeps playing the boot animation, starting, and then crashing again. Any ideas on how to fix?
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Come on, it's a preview version. Re-flash it or better yet flash 4.4.4 and wait until it's a real release. It's for developers not the general population.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
 
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jd1639 said:
Come on, it's a preview version. Re-flash it or better yet flash 4.4.4 and wait until it's a real release. It's for developers not the general population.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Hey, thanks for the advice. You or anyone else viewing this thread may be interested to know that the issue did not occur in safe mode, and I've been able to nail down that the problem is caused by Lightflow. After uninstalling that app, the loop has ceased.

If anyone else has my above issue, try picking off apps that may not be compatible with L yet.
 
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Has anyone had the issue where the SD Card is unreadable by any app, including Google ones?
 
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Does anyone's android look like this?
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VOIP Settings

Internet call settings apparently are not working for me. I attempted to add in Callcentric information in the internet call settings and I am not getting a ring from the server. Is this working for anyone else?

T-Mobile
 
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I'm not able to flash back to 4.4 now it seems. It worked fine to flash L of course, but now all of a sudden fastboot commands seem to not work for me. Adb is fine but won't recognize fastboot

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wotandsdwys said:
I'm not able to flash back to 4.4 now it seems. It worked fine to flash L of course, but now all of a sudden fastboot commands seem to not work for me. Adb is fine but won't recognize fastboot

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Flash the entire 4.4.4 factory image in fastboot

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
 
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jd1639 said:
Flash the entire 4.4.4 factory image in fastboot

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

That is what I have, but even using the flash-all.bat still has same results. Fastboot not recognised.

Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

---------- Post added at 02:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:53 AM ----------

Rebooted computer to try again

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I can't read into folders on my SD card when using the preview as a secondary rom on multi ROM. The folders are there but nothing appears to be inside. This was first noticed in the photos app, then in camera, finally in es file explorer.


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    Help-Index

    Battery

    Battery at is quite OK for this state of development, but anyway it's a light version which only should give a preview of next Android 5.0

    Problems with battery could be for extreme battery drain.
    In this case:
    - Check if specific app occurs this!
    - reboot system
    - wait a next full charge
    - reflash if nothing helps


    Busybox

    The standard Busybox isn't working with Android L on this state.
    But u can use another one which works fine:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bitcubate.root.busybox.complete


    Camera

    Problems could be crashes, freezes, black screens or reboots.
    If u have camera problems u can try different things:
    - delete data of camera app
    - uninstall updates if camera app
    - extract camera apk from rom and replace it
    - change any settings like picture or video resolution in camera
    - deactivate NuPlayer option in Developer Options


    Crashing App(s)

    some apps still don't work. Problem could be that it's not supporting ART or it requires root which isn't working fine, because the developer of apps have to update their binaries.


    Extended Bootmenu

    There is no extended Bootmenu, but can use an app doing exactly the same:
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tyler.rebootmenuwidget


    Flash

    Problems could be errors while flashing, bootloop or systemUI FCs.
    Problems relating to flash mostly occurs because not following the correct flash way:
    - Check if /system is unmounted
    - Fullwipe (wipe data, caches, system)
    - Flash Rom.zip
    - Flash SU.zip
    - Reboot

    If anyway problems, u can only try it again or change for example once between mounted and unmounted, so that this becomes set again.


    Gapps

    There r no Gapps for Android L.
    Alls Gapps included in Stock.


    Location

    This state of release has a bug which only except location off or on.
    The battery saving mode can be set, but would be set to on after getting back to it.


    MMS/SMS

    Problems could be, that both won't work at all or just sending or receiving of one.
    U have to check ur provider APN settings and update/edit them.
    (most T-Mobile and Sprint)


    Root

    U maybe don't have root.
    To become a rooted device just flash the modified Superuser.zip from OP.


    Screencast

    At this state of release this function is implemented, but doesn't work!
    Standard chromecast is working fine.


    SystemUI

    Problems could be FCs of SystemUI.
    If u have problems while phone is charging (depends of battery level),
    unplug the USB cable, restart SystemUI and then re-plug the usb cable.
    Like here.

    If u have other or still problems, look into Flash then.


    Tethering

    Problems could be, that SSID is visible but connection won't be successful.
    U have to change the Password one time, after that it's working as usual.


    Titanium Backup

    For a working Titanium Backup u have to use the official Beta, as the standard release won't run at all.


    Upgrade

    Flashing LPX13D over KTU84P with non-wipe (removing -w from the flash-all file) renders the home button inopperable.
    ==> FIX: Running :- adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardTestActivity

    VPN

    Connections are successful, but routing isn't.
    This is still a developer preview and surly get fixed in next release(s).


    Xposed

    Xposed doesn't work in Android L!!!
    Android L only running ART but Xposed doesn't support it.


    PS: If any question r already answered here, just link this post in answer!
    PPS: If anything wrong, more to add or to change, please note here:
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/...8PTGSTneIzGsxr-QeJ6A3_U/edit?usp=docslist_api

    CHEERS
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    Andypandiiee said:
    I flashed Android L, and now I can't see anything in my SD card in root browser, but I can take screenshots...
    Click to expand...
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    try opening a terminal and type
    su
    restorecon -FR /data/media/0

    or type

    su
    restorecon -r /data/media/0/*
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    LovecraftCE
    jd1639 said:
    Come on, it's a preview version. Re-flash it or better yet flash 4.4.4 and wait until it's a real release. It's for developers not the general population.

    Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    Hey, thanks for the advice. You or anyone else viewing this thread may be interested to know that the issue did not occur in safe mode, and I've been able to nail down that the problem is caused by Lightflow. After uninstalling that app, the loop has ceased.

    If anyone else has my above issue, try picking off apps that may not be compatible with L yet.
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    El Daddy
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    Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A

    **Questions, Help, and Troubleshooting regarding the 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview**

    If you find a bug report it to Google: https://code.google.com/p/android-developer-preview/issues/list​

    Rules of this thread:

    • To keep confusion to a minimum, we are asking members to limit their questions regarding 5.0 Lollipop to this thread only. All other threads will be locked.
    • Any and all off-topic discussion will not be tolerated.
    • Please follow the XDA Forum Rules. Search the thread before posting, be kind to one another, etc.
    • If you see a post that is violating Forum Rules, please use the report post tool and move along. There is no need to get involved.

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    Alfonso87 said:
    Somebody could explain what "awesome player" and "NuPlayer" are? What are they used for? You can find the setting to change between them in the developer options menu, under "media"
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    Very simplified:
    AwesomePlayer = local video & audio files + some http streams (like .ts)
    nuPlayer = Streams (rtsp, hls, etc.) introduced in Android 4 and is faster than AwesomePlayer

    More infos here: https://software.intel.com/en-us/articles/optimizing-h265hevc-decoder-on-intel-atom-processor-based-platforms
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