[ICS][Alpha|Beta] Q&A

[Assassyn]

Hello,

I flashed 7.5 test 9 a few days ago and I absolutely LOVE it. I do know that with test builds bugs are expected. I've only had 1 random reboot and it happened when trying to play angry birds seasons. As of yesterday, I've gotten an alert saying system UI has stopped and my status bar went away. It reappeared and every so often I get an alert that Gmail has stopped working. I apologize if this has been brought up before but has anyone else has either or both of these issues? I'm using the ICS Mixer theme for the ROM and stock for Apex Launcher if that helps any.

Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

 

[Anonymus91]

Same problem here... None of the games I tries seem to work. Anyone else has this problem? Plus with clean install with full wipe and no programs installed it stays ib awake mod like 80% of the time

Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA

 

[TylerMitton]

VPN Issues

I'm not able to post in dev forums yet, but I wanted to pass on something I just came across relate to VPN on ICS. It sounds like this might point the devs in the right direction:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1517964

It seems more and more people are complaining about not having a working VPN, myself included... I really hope that helps! I'm happy to test out any potential fixes.

If anyone else has found a way to make VPN work, please let me know.

Cheers,

Tyler

 

[pnoire]

@TylerMitton: thank you for the link. I'll report in devs thread

Edit:

A new test version will bes available at 23:55 / 0:15
IceColdSandwich 7.5 - PRE-RELEASE - test12
7.5.AOKP-test12 - 24-05-2015
updated ApexLauncher to 1.2.1
updated NovaLauncher to 1.1.4
updated Music app with a lot of patcehs from CodeAurora and finaly merged to 4.0.4 version - aospx
updated SKIA from CAF - let's see what this broke
maybe fixed netflix that broke somehow, but noone reported except one person
fixed Toggle selection FC in ROMControl from test11
again updated dispaly driver and some frameworks relations
"maybe" fixed known Browser FC issue

Download link for Testversions folder: http://blackice.omca.co.uk/download/icecoldsandwich/TestVersions

 

[warpeddiamond24]

hello

I am able to download the software to update to ics but do not know how to flash it to make it work. I had to use the ace hack kit to root it and now I am just trying to use the ics software

 

[Assassyn]

Unfortunately Gmail Stopped

I believe I figured out what was contributing to this error I was getting. I flashed the blackened apps mods as well and my Gmail widget was unreadable. I've recently flashed 7.5 test 12 and smoothness is all over the place. I love the improved keyboard and since I didn't flash the mods I previously mentioned I've encountered no problems as of yet. Thanks as always to the developers for their great and hard work!!!

 

[TylerMitton]

I am able to download the software to update to ics but do not know how to flash it to make it work. I had to use the ace hack kit to root it and now I am just trying to use the ics software

From the "efffen manual" in the ACE Hack Kit:

Flashing ROMs with ClockworkMod Recovery

• Place the zipfile to be flashed on the sdcard. Do NOT unzip it.
• Froyo disable Fast Boot: Menu > Settings > Applications > uncheck fast boot
• Gingerbread disable Fast Boot: Menu > Settings > Power Options > uncheck fast boot
• Turn phone off, no usb connected
• Hold down vol- button, then press power to start, keep holding the vol- down button until Hboot menu shows up
• After some file checks are done, use the vol- down button to scroll down to recovery
• Press power to start recovery
• Use vol down button to navigate, and the capacitive search button (bottom row of buttons, far right) to select
• STRONGLY RECOMMENDED: If recommended by rom author or if flashing over another rom type (ex: cyanogenmod over anything else), wipe data/factory reset BEFORE proceeding. MOST NEW ROMS REQUIRE THIS.
• Install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard > select zipfile > Yes - (name of zipfile)
• Repeat choose zip from sdcard for any add ons (gapps, themes, kernels, etc)
• Press back button when flashing is complete until "reboot system now" is at the top of the menu screen.
• Press power to reboot the system.
• If desired, return the fast boot setting to ON in settings. (See above)

But really, you should read the whole manual yourself. Especially the part about "How to Tell if This Worked". Hope that helps!

 

[Illenc]

Hi, just a quick question. I translated the whole Rom Control codelines to Catalan, but I still don't see them on the different test and "final" versions of Icecoldsandwich. I know they haven't been voted. I would like to know if there is a problem with them or if it is just a matter of time to include them. They have been finished since April, and it might be helpful to see them on the phone just in case there is any correcting to be done on them. Cheers and thanks in advance for an eventual reply

 

[pnoire]

Hi, just a quick question. I translated the whole Rom Control codelines to Catalan, but I still don't see them on the different test and "final" versions of Icecoldsandwich. I know they haven't been voted. I would like to know if there is a problem with them or if it is just a matter of time to include them. They have been finished since April, and it might be helpful to see them on the phone just in case there is any correcting to be done on them. Cheers and thanks in advance for an eventual reply

Hi Illenc,

It seems that the crowdin project has been put on ice. I send you a PM to explain what to do.

 

[Veilus]

I was just wondering, is their a way to enable vibration for receiving sms messages? I'm unable to find it in the options. Thanks

 

[pnoire]

I was just wondering, is their a way to enable vibration for receiving sms messages? I'm unable to find it in the options. Thanks

This option depends from the application you use for SMS. Look at the settings of the SMS app.

 

[hdorius]

Anyone having fc on camera apps?

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

 

[vmze]

I'm running HTC DHD under IceColdSandwich - 7.5 test 15.2 and having problems with bluetooth: I can connect to the car kit but the phone disconnects after 2 mins. I tried to change visibility from 2 min to never time out, but it doesn't changes anything.

Any tips on the configuration?

 

[Dougal73]

I was just wondering, is their a way to enable vibration for receiving sms messages? I'm unable to find it in the options. Thanks

Yes, from the stock sms app press menu and select settings, scroll down to vibrate. You have the choice of Always, Only when silent or Never.

 

[joedeuce]

Just a quick tip to those annoyed by the default short long-press, and it may have already been given before:

click menu, system settings, accessibility.
if it is your first time in accessibility options, a popup will appear, just click cancel.
choose "touch and hold delay" and choose your desired option (short works great for me, and is longer than default).

I noticed someone in dev thread posted that they keep deleting widgets and thought this might help.



Sent from my Inspire 4G using Tapatalk 2

 

[vmze]

I'm running HTC DHD under IceColdSandwich - 7.5 test 15.2 and having problems with bluetooth: I can connect to the car kit but the phone disconnects after 2 mins. I tried to change visibility from 2 min to never time out, but it doesn't changes anything.

Any tips on the configuration?

to answer myself (hopefully not only):

In AndroZip\system\etc\bluetooth folder of the sd card there is a file called input.conf - I setup IdleTimeout=0 there and after quick test it seems to be working properly.

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Additional question - is there a way to sync outlook calendar without syncronizing it via google calendar under IceColdSandwich - 7.5 - test 15.2 STRIPPER EDITION?

 

[csection]

Does the Gallery play video for any one of you guys?
For me it just says loading and shall be there for good 10 mins and then it plays the video (if I dont get bored waiting).

Is it me or anyone else is also having this problem. I tried different formats and these videos play fine on CM7 Roms.

This gallery problem is happening with existz and LC Roms.

Any workaround. BTW I am on IceColdSandwich 7.5 test 12.

 

[TylerMitton]

to answer myself (hopefully not only):

In AndroZip\system\etc\bluetooth folder of the sd card there is a file called input.conf - I setup IdleTimeout=0 there and after quick test it seems to be working properly.

---------- Post added at 04:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:12 PM ----------

Additional question - is there a way to sync outlook calendar without syncronizing it via google calendar under IceColdSandwich - 7.5 - test 15.2 STRIPPER EDITION?

Thanks for posting your solution! I'm on 7.4 and noticing some weak Bluetooth signal when connected to my BT headphones. If I turn my head one direction, I lose the connection... this is when my phone is in an arm band, so it's close to my head. Any idea if this timeout would help that issue?

Cheers!

 

[vmze]

Any idea if this timeout would help that issue?

Cheers!

I would rather try to find another reason like hardware connectivity problems with anthenna

 

[csection]

Anyone having fc on camera apps?

Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

Which version of ICS are you on, existz or LC's? What app were you trying to run?
Stock camera app runs fine and so does UCam ver. 1.1.6, versions of UCam after 1.1.6 do FC however (and this one is known).
Try to clear cache and data of the particular app.
BTW I am on IceColdSandwich 7.5-test12

Hope this helps.