FAQ's Tips and Tricks for ICS SENSE 4
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Before flashing the rom make sure you read the changelog for your specific rom where Steve will state whether you need to perform a full wipe or not. If you install a rom using a different base from your current rom then a full wipe is recommended, but if it is listed as optional then it's your choice! However if a full wipe is not mandatory, you are still going to want to reboot into recovery and clean cache and clear dalvik cache before installing the new rom build. In addition if a full wipe is recommended and you did not do one and you are experiencing problems that other users are not reporting then please do a full wipe before reporting any problems.
Formatting your µSD card is always a must, to do so a nice tool is available permitting to optimize them. Using generic formatting utilities may result in less than optimal performance for your memory cards. Find it HERE. Don't forget to press rorycs' THANKS button!
After you install the rom, the first boot is going to take longer than normal (sometimes it can take up to 10 minutes). Similarly after you clear cache and dalvik, the reboot will take longer (likely not 10 minutes) but it will take longer than normal and you will see a message that Android is upgrading and all of your apps are being optimized.
It is recommended that you give any newly installed rom time to settle in to build caches and to allow system files to settle down.
After your device boots for the first time it is good to let it sit for 5-10 minutes before touching it (ie let it settle if you can). Once 5-10 minutes has passed pick it up and go through the setup procedure. Be sure to set up only email and google accounts at this time.
After setup is done click on Play Store and accept the terms. This will allow your device to populate all previously installed and backed up apps. Once all apps have been installed you should reboot your device, once rebooted you can then go ahead and setup any other accounts that you require.
To avoid getting blurry contact pictures you should log into your social networks through Friendstream. Sync all your contacts through social networks through Friendstream.
This is a good time to back up your new rom as all apps have been installed and your accounts setup. Restore your data/settings using EXT4 with restore Data from previous nandroid. But be aware that you need to go to Settings > Security > tick Unknown sources before restoring any data. Please be advised that you should never restore data from a different base ROM as this is likely to cause problems and lead to instability.
At this point you can reboot to recovery if you plan to add any themes or mods. It is recommended to take a nandroid backup before installing any mods and to install these to your device one at a time and reboot after each install to check their compatibility with the rom and the apps/mods you have already installed. This is also a good time to install a custom kernel if you wish.
Last but not least you are all set up and can now enjoy your new Elegancia ICS Rom!
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I use the Sweep2Wake feature with Bricked kernel. Everytime I sweep to lock my device the phone takes a screenshot
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The screenshot feature for ICS roms needs to be disabled in the /system/build.prop file. Edit the following line (use editor in ES Explorer): change ro.htc.framework.screencapture=true to ro.htc.framework.screencapture=false You will need to use the screenshot feature in APM (long press Power button) or else a 3rd party app like Drocap (available from the market) to take screenshots.
My sync. statusbar icon is always on
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A) Try unchecking all auto sync options and after that do "sync all". Circle should be removed from statusbar.
B) Go under Accounts & Sync then click Facebook and uncheck "LIVE STREAM". That's what's keeping your sync icon on.
C) Friendstream should not be removed during the Aroma installation.
All my widgets are gone on the screen...
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An easy solution is provided HERE (Thanks to L13)
The camera application shuts down or FC
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Go to Camera Settings and turn off the face detection.
I'm using Sense 4 V1.0... How to have quick settings into notification bar?
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The solution is simple, click on your operator name when you pull down the notification bar.
I uninstalled SuperSu and actually lost Root!?
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You can not uninstall SuperSu like an ordinary application, you should follow these exact procedure as stated HERE
SuperSU is force closing all the time, what should I do to fix this ?
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You need to fix Permission to get rid of this issue. Just use 4EXT or LeeDroid Tweaks to do so.
How to have tether working with Sense 4?
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It work but few glitches are still to be resolved. To have it worked, try this with the already cooked in 3rd party app named WiFi Tether. Open the program and click on Menu > Settings > in Device-Profile select Generic ICS > then select Change Setup-Method to WEXT (ad-hoc). It should work. You will have to reboot your phone if you close it to have it work again, this is the glitch about this method, but tether is working that way.
FIXED! THIS IS NO MORE REQUIRED IF YOU USE THE KERNEL INCLUDED WITH THE ROM, OTHERWISE THESE SETTINGS CAN BE HELPFUL.
I don't know how can I verify MD5 Checksum of a file?
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A simple How-to is located HERE
I don't see WiFix anymore in the rom, where should I look for it?
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If you need Wifix after later versions of Sense 4 v.2.0.0 you have to refer yourself to the original post located HERE to find it.
I just flashed Sense 4 v2.7.0 with Google Now and my WiFi stop working ?
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Please follow this simple rule HERE.
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