1. When is the next update coming?
Please don't ask for eta's. If we feel the need to spoil you with some upcoming features or screenshots thats one thing, but dont ask for timetables. Also, pm-ing me or bothering me on google hangouts asking for updates is NOT cool, so stop it.
2. How do I install the rom?!
ViperDNA install Instructions
- Download the the latest ViperDNA full ROM zip from the download section
- Place the rom on your internal storage
- Confirm the MD5 on the download page matches the MD5 of the file on your phone
- Reboot to TWRP .6 Beta Recovery (if you don't already have that recovery installed, find it here)
- Backup current ROM if desired
- WIPE DATA
- Install ROM and select whatever Aroma options you would like
- Reboot and Enjoy
3. How do install OTA (Over-The-Air) updates?
Settings - About - Software updates
4. How do I restore my HEQS (Horizontal Enhanced Quick Settings)?
Try long pressing the date in the notification bar (Pressing the date for about 2 seconds will toggle between HEQS, Quick Launch bar and "nothing")
5. How do I make my device look like stock?
To disable some of the tweaks, do the following:
- Disable HEQS (Horizontal Enhanced Quick Settings): Long press the date in the notification bar for about 2 seconds to toggle between modes until it's hidden
- Disable Weather: Tweaks - Status Bar - Weather - Hide
- Disable Header Text (cpu usage, etc.): Tweaks - Status Bar - Header - Information - Hide
- Disable VEQS (Vertical Enhanced Quick Settings): Tweaks - Status Bar - Vertical quick settings - Disable
6. I have a problem with the ROM (FC, Boot Loop, apps closing automatically). How can I get my problem resolved?
First things first. Try wiping data and replicating the issue:
- Rebooting into Recovery
- Perform a Nandroid backup (of just Data if you wish)
- Flash the ROM and select the option to "Wipe Data"
- Try replicating the issue
If the problem persists, capture a logcat and send it to us.
To capture a logcat: (this assumes you have the Android SDK and ADB setup)
- Open the Command Prompt
- run adb logcat >c:\logcat.txt
- To capture an FC, use the command adb shell "logcat | grep AndroidRuntime" >c:logcat.txt
- Press Control-C to stop logging
- Paste the contents of c:\logcat.txt into http://pastebin.com
- Post the link here with the problem being experienced
It ensures, that the rom is downloaded correctly to avoid weird issues when installing/using the rom. Google for "md5 sum checker" and you should find what you need.
8. I found a theme or mod, will it work on this rom?
It's NOT recommended to use mod/themes that dont clearly state, that they are compatible with our rom. Its almost impossible that a theme for another rom will work properly on ViperDNA unless its a) a kanged rom from another forum or b)another Viper rom with the same base. However even other viper roms from the same base have significant changes sometimes to ensure the base properly functions on the DNA.
9. My question is not listed here, what to do?
Ensure you used the xda search, google and your brain before asking a question in the thread. If you cant find an answer yourself we will answer your question for sure! (-:
10. My media (pictures, music, etc.) is not listed in the Gallery/HTC Music/etc.
Try rescanning your SDCARD by using an app such as
Media Scanner
Try 100x100
12. Why is my proximity sensor always on?
Auto sleep is on by default, which keeps the sensor light on. If you want to change it, go to settings > display, buttons, gestures > and change screen timeout to anything but auto sleep. It does not cause battery drain if left as is however.
13. Why do we have to use .6 TWRP Beta to flash the rom?
Most recoveries that are being used are not compatible with kitkat, or not fully compatible. In 4.4, google changed how permissions are set via update-script, and older recoveries cannot process this properly. As for 2.7 TWRP? I have not check it out personally.
14. Do VOIP applications work?
Skype, viber, and so on, have audio issues will using m7 based kernels. There really is nothing that can be done until we have our own 4.4.2 kernels from a DNA ota...or *potentially* butterfly based kernels (though unlikely).
15. My wifi doesn't connect, help!?
5Ghz wifi N does not work with this kernel base. A huge credit to Zarboz that he was able to even get 4.4/4.4.2 going without using a DNA kernel; but obviously using kernels not intended for this phone have side effects. As for those with problems connecting to 2.4 ghz wifi? I don't know...it seems fine for some (mine works fine) and not for others. If your wifi says "error" odds are you are s-on and not using the including boot.img.
16. Why are Xloud and Bravia gone?
Sony has not updated their flagship phones to KitKat yet, so there is no KK versions of them. Jellybean versions of Xloud and Bravia will not work with KK.
17. My signal bars are stuck at 3?
Again, as this is a port there are bound to be annoying issues like that. Some users have reporting them becoming "unstuck" either when in 3g/1x and not LTE, installing a venom statusbar theme, switching icons in tweaks > misc > signal icons, or other tweak related stuff.
edit: fixed in 3.1.x and on
18. The included APN's don't work with my carrier, any advice?
19. Can you port this to the Butterfly (insert dlx variant)?
This question is asked in viperDNA threads (and other DNA phone threads) weekly, and for the last time: I do not have that phone, and will not port it blindly. If Butterfly devs or experienced users can supply with a working boot.img and rom patches to make viperDNA compatible with a certain variant (or all variants) of the Butterfly, I will add them as options in aroma. To date, no one has done that on any version of viperDNA in over a year.
Someone once suggested I use the changes from the various viperDNA kangs on chinese forums (direct ports of the rom illegally modified and posted there), however I have no desire to do that, and even acknowledging them at all makes me sick.
20. Venom Filemanager force closes after deleting a file.
Go to venom tweaks > misc > other > "allow system broadcasts" and add file explorer to it.
21. How can I overclock this rom or get other kernel features?
The rom will always include either a completely stock (ota) or as close to stock source (ports) kernel. If other modified kernels become available, thats awesome; but the rom will not include it by default.
22. Is there arny fix for Chinese USSD codes?
23. I want to be cool and change the build.prop to something other than viperDNA 3.x.x, can I do that?
No, you absolutely CANNOT DO THIS!!!! Changing the ro.product.version from ViperDNA will result in you bricking your device as our built in kang checks will assume you are trying to kang this rom to make your own project. Don't do it, its super lame to change the rom name anyway.
