This thread was created as a central location for the most up to date and relevant information around the EVO 3D Development Scene.
Yes, if you are new to the DEV scene or are about to ask a question a very n00b question like "what is S-OFF?", "how do I...a bootloader?", "does my EVO turn into a jet and take me to x, y, or z?"...then you should be reading this. It's ok, we were all Noobs once. You can always check this more than once since I will try to update it with additional issues/solutions that your fellow members post as they become available.
Changed in this Update:
-Renamed APKs section to "Apps and APKs"
-Addition of Flash Image GUI to Apps and APKs
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Full Root Status:R00T3D!
S-OFF Status:S-OFF3D!
S-OFF has been achieved! We have our friends at unrevoked and AlphaRev to thank for their hard work in bringing this to the table!
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Rooting/ROM FAQs
First and foremost, I will utilize this opportunity to throw out the standard disclaimer. YOU and YOU ALONE are responsible for ALL actions and modifications done to your device. Although most of the methods described on this thread and throughout the DEV community are fairly harmless, no one else can be held responsible if your device becomes a brick.
I just got my EVO 3D! I want to root it
There are a few ways to answer this question, both are detailed below. The first method utilizes a Temp Root solution provided by Team Win. This is good if you're nervous about the rooting process or if you just want to get a taste of rooting possibilities. The second (and most popular) method is a full unlocking of the phone into what is known as "S-OFF" mode, which allows previously restricted parts of the phone to be accessed allowing a user low level access.
Temp Root
Grab the Fre3vo Temp Root solution from Fre3vo, from TheRootofallEVO or xHausx has provided a nice little Windows ADB package in Zip form for starters.
xHausx 3DROOT v5 - View attachment 3DROOT-5.zip
Also, ausbostinmang on youtube has made a nice walkthrough video if you learn better with pictures like in the storybooks!
Full Root with S-OFF
Download Revolution from unrevoked and AlphaRev here. Follow the instructions explicitly as this solution is currently in Beta and subject to change without notice.
How Do I know if my device is S-OFF?
Ensure the device is completely powered off, the best way is to pull the battery and replace it. Boot into the bootloader to check it by holding the volume key down + pressing the power button when the device is fully powered off. Don't let go of the volume key until you boot into the white screen that you've probably never seen before. Look at the top line it will MORE THAN LIKELY have “S-ON”.
I hold the volume down + the power button but it doesn't boot into it!!!! help!!!
Pull the battery out before you do it OR to make things ALOT easier, before turning your EVO 3D off go into Settings ?Power? and uncheck the FastBoot option. Now when you turn the device off, it will fully power down instead of just going into a "sleep" mode. Try it again!
The easiest way to do this is to reboot or start your phone in the bootloader. Pull you battery and replace it. Hold Down the Volume Down Button while pressing the power button. Release the power button and continue holding Volume Down until the bootloader screen appears. The first line of text at the top of the BL screen should show S-ON or S-OFF. See the image below for reference.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
How do I flash a ROM on my EVO 3D?
A complete list of Recovery's, ROM's, and Kernels is being maintained by arozer here. Each of the threads contains basic instructions for flashing the individual Modifications.
My EVO 3D keeps saying that there is an OTA (Over the Air Update) available, should I apply it?
Currently, the best recommendation is NO. In most cases, the OTA updates are integrated via a ROM created by a community developer. This has the benefit of having the latest HTC Sense software while still maintaining an unlocked bootloader (S-OFF) and avoiding the potential of HTC covering the exploit utilized for the S-OFF hack.
OTA Version Numbers/Changes
This is not a FULL list of changes, just the change log provided by Sprint.
Current Version: 1.13.651.7
R: 6/24/2011
This update fixes issue of calendar entries in certain formats force closing during edits
V: 1.11.651.3
R: 6/24/2011
Initial Release
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EVO 3D Hardware FAQs
Where can I get the Windows USB Drivers for my EVO 3D?
If you haven’t installed HTC Sync, the core Windows USB drivers are available on the HTC Dev site HERE. You will not need to install HTC Sync.
HTC Android USB Driver for Microsoft PC
View attachment USB_driver_20101122_release.zip
Just got my new EVO 3D but it’s really hot!!! Is it defective?!
No it's not defective, it’s just hot. These batteries can heat up from time to time, ESPECIALLY on your first few charges, but it won't happen much anymore after. My battery was extremely hot from just charging it for the first time with the phone turned off, so I’m speaking from experience and from other users as well.
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EVO 3D Softhack/FAQ
Boost your WiMax 4G Speeds significantly
Special Thanks to AX0R for this tip!
1. Run a SpeedTest (or 3) Prior to this hack.
2. With Root Access via ADB Shell, navigate to data/misc/wimax/
3. Find the file looking similar to "######.tree.xml"
4. Pull this file via ADB Pull AND SAVE IT!!!
5. Delete the file from the data/misc/wimax/ directory
6. Reboot your phone
5. Run a few SpeedTests again and compare your results.
To reverse this hack, simply push the file you pulled for backup back to the directory and reboot your phone.
Apps and APKs
Wireless Tether v3.0-Pre10
Sprcial Instructions for Wireless Tether
Use the Desire (CDMA) Profile
Flash Image GUI by joeykrim
joeykrim has developed Flash Image GUI, for the EVO 3D which allows kernels to be properly loaded on the device w/o rebooting into a recovery. Flash Image GUI allows the user to properly flash a kernel .zip file while in Android mode. In addition, it correctly copies the WiFi module (all modules) thus eliminating the common WiFi error.
Flash Image GUI is especially helpful flashing kernels for users with the HTC unlock method as HTC blocks kernel write access while in traditional recovery mode requiring the user to fastboot boot recovery in order to gain kernel write access.
Luckily, HTC also allows kernel write access in normal android mode where the application works very well.
Full details for Flash Image GUI can be found on its home thread at http://goo.gl/sNi7V
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16129916
NetFlix - Now officially available in the Android Market for the EVO 3D
HTC Flashlight
HTC Battery Widget
Getting Your MSL
With Root
Install MSL Reader from the Android Market
Without Root
A risky but functional way to get your MSL has been described in detail HERE. An alternative YMMV way is to simply contact Sprint, tell them your phone was not activated at the store because the systems were down or because of a factory reset, etc. They will proceed to walk you through the programming. Of all the information they give you there is really only one sequence you need pay attention. The first step will be to dial a ## 6 digit number sequence # (ex: ##123456#), this 6 digit number is your MSL. SAVE THIS NUMBER, IT IS UNIQUE TO YOUR PHONE HARDWARE AND WILL NOT CHANGE.
An additional and alternate method of finding your MSL has been detailed here. Thanks go to Ranger61878 for the tip.
Increase your WWAN/WAN Connection Speed/Efficiency
A slight variation of the thread HERE this guide will guide you through removing the Poxy put in place by Sprint. Removing this proxy removes at least one or more hops in between you and your connection destination, possibly increasing your WAN connection speed via 2G/3G/4G and Wi-Fi. As always, use at your own risk. You will need your MSL code for this to work.
Removing the Sprint Proxy
1. With MSL in hand, go to the Phone app and dial ##3282#
2. Click Edit Mode
3. Your "Password" is your Phone's MSL, enter it here.
4. Click Advanced
5. Scroll down to RTSP/HTTP Setting
6. Change RTSP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0 or You can leave this blank if you like
7. Change RTSP proxy Port to 0 (Zero)
8. HTTP proxy IP to 0.0.0.0 or You could leave this blank if you like
9. HTTP proxy port to 0 (Zero)
10.Once complete, back out to the home screen and enjoy Downloads and a .20- .60 mbps increase in 3G speeds!
It may not hurt to verify the settings are in place by following steps 1 through 5 again, if you're OCD.
Improve CDMA Call Sound Quality via a Codec Change.
A few instances of this Codec change have popped up on XDA, PPCG, and even androidforums. For this reason, I'm unable to give credit to the original source. I have gathered as much data into one place around the subject. There are a few important things to note. This adjustment changes the Codec used to compress the voices of you and your caller across the Cell Network using EVRC-B which is an updated revision to the current CDMA standard EVRC. It has been noted in a few places, that making this change CAN effect your ability to make outbound calls in some roaming situations, including over Network extenders like the AirRave. As always, YMMV and I STRONGLY recommend that you both test this change in your normal use environments as well as keep a general idea of these instructions handy in the event you need to revert to the default settings in an emergency. As always, YOU and YOU ALONE are FULLY responsible for changes to any handset in which these and any modifications are made.
1. With MSL in hand, go to the Phone app and dial ##3282#
2. Click Edit Mode
3. Your "Password" is your Phone's MSL, enter it here.
4. Click Advanced
5. Scroll down the list and note the entries for EVRC-B, Home Orig, and Roam Orig.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Enable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC-B"
8. Hit Menu, and select "Commit Modifications"
9. Your phone will prompt you to click ok to restart or it will restart automatically.
To reverse the changes, repeat all of the above steps except change the following.
6. Change EVRC-B to "Disable"
7. Change Home Orig and Roam Orig to "EVRC"
Click to learn more about EVRC and EVRC-B
Wired USB Tethering, What Works?
Currently, the following Apps in the market place have been verified by our members.
EasyTether Lite
PDANet
USEFUL Resources
Contents of the EVO 3D Stock microSD Card
YouTube 3D Downloads
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If you truly cannot find your answer, then Please Ask here.
DO NOT Create another thread in the DEV section, you will only be making matters worse. This thread is a workspace for the DEV/Test Teams to work towards making your EVO 3D experience as fun as it can be. Myself or any other members of the community will try to answer them and add them to this post. Hope this helps people.
NO ETAs!!!
Remember, S E A R C H !
If you'd like to see something added to this list, please PM me. Thanks!
Special Thanks go to Shaquiel Harris for his Sensation FAQ![/FONT]
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Update for the thread:
This was posted this morning on Facebook:
Sensation Devsposted toHTC
- The S-OFF patch for HTC Sensation will be released this week by Team Alpharevx. Hold tight! Join us for the latest updates, news and information regarding the legendary HTC Sensation! ~ Arz Bhatia (Writer)
link:
http://www.facebook.com/SensationDevs/posts/10150377325923084
this was in reply to a question on the same wall,
Sensation Devs I have GREAT news for the EVO3D users! The patch would work on the EVO3D!
~ Arz Bhatia (Writer)
There is something I don't understand. On the one hand, they say they are working on S-OFF and they seem to indicate it will be delivered... but then they also say that S-OFF is almost out of the question.
Which is it?
welrope said:
This was posted this morning on Facebook:
Sensation Devsposted toHTC
- The S-OFF patch for HTC Sensation will be released this week by Team Alpharevx. Hold tight! Join us for the latest updates, news and information regarding the legendary HTC Sensation! ~ Arz Bhatia (Writer)
link:
http://www.facebook.com/SensationDevs/posts/10150377325923084
this was in reply to a question on the same wall,
Sensation Devs I have GREAT news for the EVO3D users! The patch would work on the EVO3D!
~ Arz Bhatia (Writer)
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Just a screenshot of the quote for further clarification:
The same people also posted last week that the patch would be released on Sunday! Sunday has come and passed and still no patch. I'll believe it when I see it. I think this is a troll trying to get some FB hits or something.
housry23 said:
The same people also posted last week that the patch would be released on Sunday! Sunday has come and passed and still no patch. I'll believe it when I see it. I think this is a troll trying to get some FB hits or something.
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Lol surely AlphaRev aren't trolling.
They have done some great work in the past.
arozer said:
Lol surely AlphaRev aren't trolling.
They have done some great work in the past.
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I believe he is referring to the "Sensation Devs." The group has been in existence for a sum total of twenty days- which is somewhat suspect to have such high level sources inside the dev community. Clearly this is speculation, but as the previous poster states they were the same group to claim Sunday as the release date (I haven't confirmed this) there is a bit of evidence for trolling.
20 days + Poor History = Troll alert.
bs
[11:30] <wake69> +alpharev: are you affiliated or talking to the guys here claiming you will have a release date of this week? http://www.facebook.com/SensationDevs/posts/10150377325923084
[11:30] <+NikonElite> ignore facebook
[11:31] <wake69> ok, so that is bs?
[11:31] <@attn1> the site is BS
[11:31] <+NikonElite> assume all is bs unless its said here or alpharev.nl
If you wonder where this chat came from, it came from irc:
http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=alpharevx
if you want real updates check here:
http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
edufur said:
There is something I don't understand. On the one hand, they say they are working on S-OFF and they seem to indicate it will be delivered... but then they also say that S-OFF is almost out of the question.
Which is it?
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Heres a quote by the dev in question that can clear that up:
ieftm said:
madindehead said:
I'm a bit confused by the last part of your statement ieftm. The leaked video clearly shows the device going from S-ON to S-OFF, with the AlphaRev text at the top of the screen.
So, what do you mean when you say "S-OFF is almost out of the question"? That makes it sound like S-OFF can't be obtained.
Edit: When you mentioned S-OFF being out of the question, are you referring to HTC's solution? If so, I definitely miss-read what you wrote.
Also, thank you for your work on this, and take your time to make it perfect and fully working
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Yes, I meant HTC's 'solution'.
Our solutions is both Radio S-OFF and ENG-like HBOOT.
(and therefore will also enable simunlocking, unbranding, whatever you may desire (no pun intended). )
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Site down?
if you want real updates check here:
said:
http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/[/URL]
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Is this site down? Can't access it? I hope this is a legit question for me to ask here.
Site is not down for me,Nice try...
kevinrocksman said:
Is this site down? Can't access it? I hope this is a legit question for me to ask here.
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Works for me, false alarm!
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Down for me...
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wrapkgb said:
down for me...
Sent from my pg86100 using xda app
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ditto ! !
kevinrocksman said:
Is this site down? Can't access it? I hope this is a legit question for me to ask here.
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doesnt matter if its down, no news
Its up for me.
Plus I don't think they do the apple store policy and shut things down before a release
this just now came across twitter:
@AlphaRevX and @unrevoked have come together to build something... Revolutionary. See you tonight! t.co/QUU6G1A
http://revolutionary.io/
http://twitter.com/#!/alpharevx/statuses/96866440493268992
Related
Is anyone using the black rom on their ATHENA/ADVANTAGE/AMEO WITHOUT issues. I have been reading the threads and am a little leary since most people are posting some kind of issue. I see that the black ROM shows a phone icon and assume that this icon activates the phone display which is primarily what I want.
I would like to find a rom/soft that allows me to have i-phone-like dedicated buttons (possibly with on/off toggle feature like menu settings in WM6 or customizable) on the screen that allow me to activate specific functions ESPECIALLY phone.
Are there any "cooks" that have successfully done this?
Well, I personnaly use Black Dual PK 3 without any issue other than those of the software they include.
More specifically, I have had no problem with the HTC Home plug-in, wktask, etc.
I did disable the Quick Launch today plug-in, that I found cute but way to long-winded to cusomize, as well as extremely basic, and replaced it with the well-known iLauncher.
Having most used applications two screen-touches away at most is ALSO a bottom-line need for me. iLauncher, along with the launcher integrated in the HTC Home plug-in, fullfil that need quite nicely and practically.
I therefore have nothing to envy iPhone users, quite the contrary actually, in my opinion.
HeartOfDarkness said:
Well, I personnaly use Black Dual PK 3 without any issue other than those of the software they include.
More specifically, I have had no problem with the HTC Home plug-in, wktask, etc.
I did disable the Quick Launch today plug-in, that I found cute but way to long-winded to cusomize, as well as extremely basic, and replaced it with the well-known iLauncher.
Having most used applications two screen-touches away at most is ALSO a bottom-line need for me. iLauncher, along with the launcher integrated in the HTC Home plug-in, fullfil that need quite nicely and practically.
I therefore have nothing to envy iPhone users, quite the contrary actually, in my opinion.
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I am in USA using tmobile. Do you know if the items you mention will work with tmobile? Do you have links for them?
No reason why they shouldn't work with T-Mobile, they're not directly phone-related.
HTC Home is the big Today plug'in that can be seen at the top of the screen on Black Dual PK 3 related threads, displaying the clock and stuff.
Let me take and show a few screenshots of my current setup... There !
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This one shows the small animation iLauncher provides when switching tabs.
And finaly, this one shows how well Audio Manager integrates into HTC Home. So the Athena's a very decent mp3 player interface-wise, IMHO; with this ROM at least.
Top is HTC Home, bottom is iLauncher and PocketBreeze (both of which are not supplied with the ROM, of course).
I appriciate you sharing this with me. I like what I see and will give it a try. there are a couple of things that I don't know. I am really a basic newbie at this.
**Can I back up my existing setup\ROM and go bnack to it if I want?
If so, how do I achieve it?
**Are the additional items that are not in the ROM free to dowload? where can I find them?
**How long does the whole process take to do?
**Are ther how-tos posted somewhere for newbies like me who have only half a clue?
I am ready to learn all I can. I am happy to meet someone who has the knowledge.
guardm said:
I appriciate you sharing this with me. I like what I see and will give it a try. there are a couple of things that I don't know. I am really a basic newbie at this.
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No problem really. And I know that wile the forum is so rich in terms of information that it is the single place where you can find pretty much anything you want to know about the Athena, this information is so disseminated that it can be overwhelming.
guardm said:
**Can I back up my existing setup\ROM and go bnack to it if I want?
If so, how do I achieve it?
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Of course. Easiest way to do that is:
- to find your current ROM on the internet and download it to your PC for "safekeeping";
- use Sprite Backup that is provided free of charge with the Athena and backup your entire system (you don't absolutly need to back-up what's on the microdrive as it is left untouched by ROM upgrades. Of course, it is always best to backup as often as you can whetever data you deem important) to the microdrive, and then put that on your desktop 'puter along with the original ROM for safekeeping. You can make a self-restoring archive so that you don't even need to reinstall Sprite Backup if you go back to original.
All you'll have to do in order to go back to your current setup will be to flash the original ROM back and then restore the Sprite Backup back-up.
guardm said:
**Are the additional items that are not in the ROM free to dowload? where can I find them?
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There are thousands of items to download free of charge for PocketPCs, and hundreds of sites to download them from, that's the beauty of Pocket PCs (Windows Mobile-based PDAs).
A place I like as a "starter" is www.pocketpcfreeware.com, one of those I've been using for years. It doesn't ave them all, but it has the essentials, and it's an excellent "point of entry" into the fabulous world of PocketPC (PPC) freeware.
A good freeware launcher is cLaunch. It's not as pretty and customisable as iLauncher (which displays the small iPhone-like buttons on my screenshot), but it is still very good. And there are a number of things that ressemble PocketBreeze (the bottom plug-in that shows my appointments and stuff). The HTC Home plug-in is provided with the Black Dual by PK ROM, and requires little customisation effort.
guardm said:
**How long does the whole process take to do?
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Well, depends on what you do, how much you customize, etc. But mainly:
- 3 minutes to hard-SPL your Athena (which allows you to flash any ROM you want to your Athena - this is mandatory);
- 5 to 10 minutes to flash your new ROM, I'd say;
- 5 minutes to go through all there is to go through when you hard-reset your device (what you did when you first turned it on: setting the date, calibrating the screen, etc.);
- 15 Minutes to install the Black Dual by PK ROM add-ons.
And then, it all depends on what you install, and how much you tweak.
With practise, in less than an hour, you can have flashed your Athena to a new ROM, and installed 30 applications with a little bit of "tuning".
guardm said:
**Are ther how-tos posted somewhere for newbies like me who have only half a clue?
I am ready to learn all I can. I am happy to meet someone who has the knowledge.
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Not many how-tos, alas. First of all things you should do is to read through the Athena Wiki, which will at once let you know many things about your Athena and get you familiar with the "terminology" (most people here, myself included, have forgotten that you don't learn what a "soft key", for instance, is at school ).
Then the stickies in each forum.
And keep posting here. Dunno, maybe that thread COULD become a "beginner's walkthrough"...
WOW!!! that's a lot to absorb and digest. I will take small bites and work at it. Again, the wealth of information is present. And thanks to people like yourself, I can learn somke things that I didn't know. thanks for the education. I will post with my results and potential questions in the next few days.
I used the cooked ROM on my Athena with TMobile without any issues. I've since changed over to AT&T for the 3G but you shouldn't have any problems with TMobile. If you use their VPN Internet plan you'll just have to change the settings a little but nothing a little searching or a call to TMobile tech support won't resolve in an instant. Any time support tries to tell me they don't support my device, I return with a question of "What, you don't support Windows Mobile 6?"...that shuts them up quick and give me what I need. Good luck and you'll be flashing to a superior ROM.
ltxda said:
...... If you use their VPN Internet plan you'll just have to change the settings a little but nothing a little searching or a call to TMobile tech support won't resolve .......Good luck and you'll be flashing to a superior ROM.
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Changing settings scares me a little.....
it does appear that this ROM is superior in many aspects....
thanks for the support
Well guys, I already encountered my first hurdle. The ROM upgrade attempt was unsuccessful. The ROM update returned a message that my rom image is corrupt. I downloaded the original "shipped" ROM from the HTC site and will attwmpt to load that to start "factory fresh" and try the cooked ROM again......
guardm said:
Changing settings scares me a little.....
it does appear that this ROM is superior in many aspects....
thanks for the support
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Make sure the unlocker took effect. You can check by going to the BootLoader screen and checking the version on there.
ltxda said:
Make sure the unlocker took effect. You can check by going to the BootLoader screen and checking the version on there.
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My phone was unlocked when I recieved it. Is there another unlocker I need? Where is the bootloader screen?
Did I say I was a newbie? lol
guardm said:
My phone was unlocked when I recieved it. Is there another unlocker I need? Where is the bootloader screen?
Did I say I was a newbie? lol
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Unless you purchased the phone used, it's only SIM unlocked. This means you can use it with any carrier that supports the technology. If you purchased the device new you'll need to run Olipro's unlocker to CID unlock it. CID unlocking the phone allows you to flash any ROM to the device without a problem. I think you should reflash with a factory ROM to get your phone up and running and take this weekend to do some thorough reading. I don't want to see your next post being that you bricked the device and the only thing you see is a red LED. Get your phone back up and running, take the weekend to educate yourself further so you can regroup and tackle this with a new perspective.
I have it up and running at the factory ROM level from HTC.....
I got the Dual Black to load. It appears to be working. Thanks for your patience. NO BRICK YET. lol.
I tried to use the add ons but I don't know what to do to install the .cab files.
guardm said:
I got the Dual Black to load. It appears to be working. Thanks for your patience. NO BRICK YET. lol.
I tried to use the add ons but I don't know what to do to install the .cab files.
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Well if you got the ROM installed, you won't brick it. CONGRATS! and welcome to the club.
Move the CAB files to your device and double click/install from there.
ltxda said:
Well if you got the ROM installed, you won't brick it. CONGRATS! and welcome to the club.
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THANKX to you and the other posters. I couldn't have done it without your guidance!!!!
BTW, what is the blue bar ticking across the top of the screen?
guardm said:
THANKX to you and the other posters. I couldn't have done it without your guidance!!!!
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You could have. Go enjoy your "new" device now.
You should notice it runs smoother, faster, and probably likes you a lot better now. hehehe
guardm said:
BTW, what is the blue bar ticking across the top of the screen?
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You're welcome ! Glad to count you as a follow Black Dual by PK ROM *power*-user.
There are two bars on each side of the "taskbar" (the bar that has the "Start" button).
The top one shows the battery charge status. It is the program "dcibattery", which a link in the \Windows\Startup launches everytime you start your Athena (soft reset).
The bottom one shows the RAM status, available for the running programs. It is also launched at startup using the link "qwertymemory" in the \Windows\Startup directory.
So more than a few times now, and completely random, the camera crashes. I'm trying to take a picture, it focuses and click the picture is taken. Instead of going back to the previous screen to take a picture or select options, it just stays with the image I just took.
The only thing that works is the home key, and not right away. Return, menu and search don't work, just the home key after a delay. Now, if that wasn't enough, once the camera allows me to return home, my media player starts playing! w t f?
Any ideas on what's going on?
thanks
Mine does the same thing. Not sure what's causing it, but it's annoying for sure.
Same here. I was going to sprint today to see about my phone but atleast I know I'm not the only one
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okay. Well i'll contact them and see what they say.
Dear xxxx xxxxxxx,
I understand the importance of being able to use the camera on your HTC EVO 3D. I will be more than ahppy to assist you with this. I first recommend performing a soft reset on the device. This is done by powering the phone off and removing the battery for 30 seconds. Then, reinstall the battery and test the phone.
Next, I recommend clearing the data from the camera application on the device. This is done by going to: Home> Menu> Settings> Applications> Manage Applications> All> Camera> Clear Data. Then, press Home and test the phone.
Finally, I recommend performing a factory reset on the device. Note that this will erase all of your personal data from the phone and reset it to the factory settings of the current ROM. Please ensure that your personal data has been backed up prior to resetting the device. To reset it, go to: Home> Menu> Settings> SD & Phone Storage> Factory data reset. Follow the on screen instructions to complete the reset and evaluate the results. These steps should allow your device to function normally. I do apologize for any inconvenience.
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I am going to follow up with them since that didn't work for me
Dear xxxxx xxxxxx,
Thank you for your response. Since the troubleshooting did not resolve the issue, then I recommend that you contact our warranty and repair office at 1.877.293.0807. They are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM EST. I do apologize for any inconvenience.
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anyone have any update on this camera issue? mine still locks up if i dont hold it the right way or mess with the 2d/3d switch.....cmon htc come out with an update to fix the problems we have with the camera, this phone is awesome but i mainly use the camera for work and if i cant use my phone's camera to do the job...well i guess im gonna have to look for another brand sorry htc
Don't bother with HTC's troubleshooting. It's worthless and I've done it a bunch of times to no avail. We just got to make this known on both their Twitter and Facebook so that they'll take notice.
Here's my thread from a couple days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182469
chlehqls said:
Don't bother with HTC's troubleshooting. It's worthless and I've done it a bunch of times to no avail. We just got to make this known on both their Twitter and Facebook so that they'll take notice.
Here's my thread from a couple days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182469
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whats their twitter site so i can post there as well, yeah i think im not going to mess with htc trouble shooting since they really dont know what they're talking about sorry to say.
Edit: yeah i also replied on your thread as well. Hopefully htc is working on a fix for this
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whats their twitter site so i can post there as well, yeah i think im not going to mess with htc trouble shooting since they really dont know what they're talking about sorry to say.
Edit: yeah i also replied on your thread as well. Hopefully htc is working on a fix for this
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http://www.facebook.com/HTC
I'm surprised there hasn't been a fix already, to be honest..
yeah the camera app should have been one of the first working apps to go alongside this phone...i had a droid x before this phone and never had any problems with the camera, so hopefully htc can fix this.
This post is still working, but has not and will not be updated as I and the other contributors no longer have this device. I welcome questions as always, but without the device in my hand, I may not have your answer.
There are people still actively trying to update the software for this device as of 1/15, and if anyone wishes to take over/update this thread PM me.
It was a great ride with the amaze, and I still feel like the camera puts much newer devices to shame to date.
The ultimate(but now *retired* guide to everything Amaze-ing!
Credits given at the end of this post.
Table of contents - clicking the following links will take you to that specific part of the BIBLE!
1. General Tools
2. General How-to’s: the information needed most commonly- adb, fastboot, bootloaders, etc
3. ICS Specific: How to switch from GB, list of all roms, kernels, how-to’s specific to ICS
4. Gingerbread Specific: An archive of information about everything needed for gingerbread(outdated OS)
5. Battery Tricks: A variety of ways to save on battery, troubleshoot, measure, etc. Updated soon!
6. Misc Apps/Themes, etc Updated soon!
7. Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous: Useful Threads: Useful threads and those for troubleshooting known issues, archived(closed) useful threads, etc
8. Advanced Android 101: So you wanna go to the next level? You’ve read, and read, and read.. how do you do something much more difficult? Compiling/Decompiling, signing, baksmali, misc tools, and more..
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Advanced features of google docs!
Anyone viewing the document can click in the top right hand corner where is says "# other viewers" if anyone else is viewing- there is a chat box there that can me used.
I've allowed people who access from this thread to make COMMENTS in the doc - highlight some text, right click and click add comment - do NOT abuse this, I can turn this off. If you believe you can help clarify information or add a link, that is the best way to!
Contributor have full edit - I will put some advanced functions for you in post #3
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We can expand upon this at ANY time, if something should be added, please let us know.
You can save or view this doc via the google drive app on your phone!(edited for proper formatting!)
You can ALL be contributors! See something that is missing the link, let us know so we can add it. Want to write something up you feel we have missed, or feel that information is not up to date - write up in this thread and we can directly link to that! Have battery tips, or specific apps, themes.. you name it - this bible is going to eventually cover everything about the amaze and any nooby question ever asked with your help!
We will likely have kernel source drop soon and we will have even more to keep track of, so we will need some serious help from the community to make sure we are all organized as possible!
All future efforts will go into updating the HTC Amaze 4G Wiki:
Amaze General Overview :http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Amaze_4G This is the page to start updating!
Guides and Tutorials
Tools
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ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries & Themes- Files for HTC Amaze 4G users and developers including things to cook, flash & customize with.
Stock Roms
Custom Roms
Custom Kernels
Custom Recoveries
Custom Themes
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Initial layout, content, and design by Silentbtdeadly, EclipzeRemix, GlacierGuy- other contributors welcomed!
Thanks to additional contributors: Dark Nightmare
We tried to link to all original work, if we wrote up any information you feel you need credit for or you can provide us to an up to date thread we can link to, just let us know!
Changed not added to wiki yet:
7-12
Added the first 4 posts under the Advanced Android 101 section to reflect some of the new "how to" develop threads.
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Change log:
5-30-12
Other misc stuff added(instructions for canadian ICS carriers thanks to comment)
Added example of a smali/baksmali edit for advanced android 101 section 8
Added link to posts about "currentwidget" under battery tricks
Removed all tables from the document to make it viewable via the google drive app
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5-29-12
Initial post
Everything has been filled out except battery tricks and misc/app themes
Added Dark Nightmare as a contributor
Added comments to sections that need improvement
Corrected links in OP to make sure they take viewer specifically to that part of doc
Added a Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous section for useful threads that don't fall into other categories, updated OP
Formatting of links
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Any new contributors added please post in the thread, your first post will be your change log, which I can use to keep change log updated.
Please let's try to stay consistent in formatting - no need to paste the actual XDA or external link, right click highlighted text and add link that way.
Please don't edit the table of contents box in the very beginning of the doc, it will break the links in the OP of this thread.
Let's make sure we only use red text for warnings and the important information that NEEDS to be read.
Clicking insert at the top gives us the ability to add in pictures, links, drawing, etc.. I am not opposed as long as it doesn't take up too much space and isn't confusing.
You CAN create separate docs if you think that posting here would be too difficult - just make sure when you are done with your new doc you click "sharing" in the top right, make it accessible to anyone with a link, but NOT with editing rights! Let's not use other docs unless it is going to be a VERY robust document with images and embedded youtube videos, etc.
You will see at the very end of the doc is an "expanded" version. I put a bookmark in front of each line(insert>bookmark), and then I highlight the text, insert>link and then click the bookmarks tab - choose the text that matches what you are bookmarking.. boom, done.
Easy sharing BBCode links for the Bible.doc and for this thread.
HTC Amaze 4g BIBLE- Google.doc Updated Often
The Ultimate Guide to Everything Amaze-ing!(Amaze 4g BIBLE!)
ChangeLog:
05-29-2012
-Added to General How-To:
How to kill cap key backlights
-Added to battery tricks:
Download Juice Defender app and set it to disable wifi and data when screen is off. Spare Parts Pro works well to monitor what is draining your battery.
Turn off auto brightness and turn down screen brightness
Disable Haptic feedback
Use mod to disable capacitive keys. This also corrects light bleed.
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HTC Amaze 4g BIBLE- Google.doc Updated Often
The Ultimate Guide to Everything Amaze-ing!(Amaze 4g BIBLE!)
Chanelog:
05-29-2012
-Post on what is s-off added, links added to op.
05-30-2012
-How to install ADB/SDK,
-How to LOGCAT and how to LOGCAT as well via terminal emulator in the Android OS, links to be added to OP
-What is bootloader
-How to boot into bootloader/fastboot/recovery via simple method, hasoon's tool and adb
-How to use fastboot and basic fastboot commands added.
06-01-2012
-How to use ICS OTA files to update devices from GB
-Updated fastboot flash commands with hboot flash command
06-06-2012
-How to restore to stock Telus or T-Mobile ICS via Nandroid or Flashable zip for S-On Users.
-How to change bootanimation/downanimation/sound added.
-T-Mobile ICS OTA flashable zip added to restore to stock tutorial. Credits to R-M-S for this zip.
06-07-2012
-Flashable zips for T-Mobile ICS and Telus ICS to restore to stock via custom recovery, doesn't matter which now since it's flashable and not a nandroid, added to restore post.
06-08-2012
-New to the Amaze 4G? Here's the basics to begin with.
06-13-2012
-added fix to OTA update file tutorial for the ro.cid=00000, 111111 etc error
-How to instal the HQ camera mod for T-Mobile users and a note at the bottom for Telus users
06-14-2012
-How to Edit Build.prop, methods of file pulling and tweaks
06-26-2012
-Added stock recovery.img to restore to stock tutorial.
-Added stock flashable zip for mobilicity ics users
09-06-2012
-Some info added here and there
-Linked how to change font in the theme and apps sections of the bible document.
Coming soon
What do you want added?
Cleaned up my changelog/bookmarks
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Clickable Bookmarks:
What is s-off/on
How to install adb/sdk and log cat
What is bootloader and how to access it, fastboot and recovery
How to use fastboot and basic fastboot commands
Tutorial to use the ICS OTA files to update from GB when getting the triangle error
Stock via nandroid or flashable zip
How to change bootanimation/downanimation/sound.
New to the Amaze 4G? Here's the basics to begin with.
How to install the HQ camera mod for T-Mobile users and a Note at the bottom for Telus users
How to Edit Build.prop, methods of file pulling and tweaks
Please don't use our work without the appropriate permission, if any of the candy found here is seen in any other basket, we will take steps to have it removed.
glacierguy said:
reserved for me.
Looks awesome SBD... Someone went to bed late
This needs to be stickied
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Oh, I was up till after 4am working on it, and sadly back awake at 6am.. sigh.
I just hope that people will start sending people to this thread when people need help getting started - it still needs some work, but soon this will answer almost every question someone could have when they get an amaze..
And yes, a sticky would be nice - especially since we will have plenty to keep this updated.
Update: Dark Nightmare has been added as a contributor. If you both can post changes you make to your first posts in the thread:
I.E. -
Updated speed rom in ICS roms - 5/29/12
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Something like that, I'll update the second post based on those so people can see what has been added without going into the doc itself.
I think we finally have a chance at organizing all this knowledge we have floating around these forums!!!
This awesome, when the noobies come around we can just all simply send them this link which will provide everything they need an more good job!!
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fuego77 said:
This awesome, when the noobies come around we can just all simply send them this link which will provide everything they need an more good job!!
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And I'm hoping if the noobies(lol, love the term btw) think there is something we can clarify(that actually would help), we can make the bible even better..
Any other sections you or anyone else can think of? I'm wondering about ways to link to other useful threads - even threads that are closed like the "issues with ICS thread" I had may be useful.. maybe a troubleshooting section perhaps? A misc resources section?
I think forum members will like that they can help with suggestions and hopefully see a useful and well organized final product..
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And I'm hoping if the noobies(lol, love the term btw) think there is something we can clarify(that actually would help), we can make the bible even better..
Any other sections you or anyone else can think of? I'm wondering about ways to link to other useful threads - even threads that are closed like the "issues with ICS thread" I had may be useful.. maybe a troubleshooting section perhaps? A misc resources section?
I think forum members will like that they can help with suggestions and hopefully see a useful and well organized final product..
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I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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fuego77 said:
I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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Was thinking the same thing...
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fuego77 said:
I think troubleshooting section would need the most work, most questions usually come from people who aren't really active users and find themselves stuck so then theyll post here.
Example "my phone is stuck on xxx after I xxx" etc
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True, but if we find the answer to their issue, and it is common ENOUGH to be included, we can link directly to the post that fixes it, whether in this thread, or somewhere else.. no, we can't fix EVERY problem, but there are some standard ones that may be useful.. for example, what remix had to do to flash the RUU when his phone wouldn't accept a recovery - we could provide a few different links for anything useful like that for people having issues with the leak..
At the very least that was why I made it a Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous section, perhaps my closed thread on ICS issues may help someone out, even tho it is closed we can link to it.. or any other thread that has been archived but may be useful?
I'm kinda just thinking out loud here, trying to see what bases we can cover..
@SBD
G+ me... u have my email
@Peartfan40
Thanks for the sticky
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glacierguy said:
@SBD
G+ me... u have my email
@Peartfan40
Thanks for the sticky
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Unless you have a totally different name than you do in the google doc, and a lot of tattoos.. I couldn't find you. My G+ is in my contact thing on here, you add me, lol.
And thanks Peartfan!
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True, but if we find the answer to their issue, and it is common ENOUGH to be included, we can link directly to the post that fixes it, whether in this thread, or somewhere else.. no, we can't fix EVERY problem, but there are some standard ones that may be useful.. for example, what remix had to do to flash the RUU when his phone wouldn't accept a recovery - we could provide a few different links for anything useful like that for people having issues with the leak..
At the very least that was why I made it a Troubleshooting/Miscellaneous section, perhaps my closed thread on ICS issues may help someone out, even tho it is closed we can link to it.. or any other thread that has been archived but may be useful?
I'm kinda just thinking out loud here, trying to see what bases we can cover..
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Yeah your right but knowing how noobies can get "I don't have time to be reading through dozens of pages to find my answer, can someone just tell me how to X" we've all seen this plenty of times. But I agree with you. Maybe getting some other threads cleaned up so things are straight to the point ? Idk man
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Yeah your right but knowing how noobies can get "I don't have time to be reading through dozens of pages to find my answer, can someone just tell me how to X" we've all seen this plenty of times. But I agree with you. Maybe getting some other threads cleaned up so things are straight to the point ? Idk man
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Sure, there are a few that are like that, but I've dealt with many I like that are pretty sharp, things really are just hard to find at this point - or at least till this point hopefully.
If we give a lazy noob this thread we've already put a ton of time into and he wants more, then I can tell him to get *(#$ with a good conscience. But this should be great for people who aren't noobs, but might be overwhelmed - I remember I was in the beginning, trying to figure out s-off and this and that.. and I was never a noob!(lies.)
What is S-Off?
Well allow me to explain:
In their devices, HTC have installed a sort of security check whose level is determined by S-OFF/S-ON. Essentially, this security level is a flag stored on the device’s radio that checks signature images for any firmware before it is allowed to be written to system memory. This hinders using any custom ROMs, splash images, recovery etc., and also restricts access to the NAND flash memory. However, when security level is set to S-OFF, the signature check is bypassed, allowing a user to upload custom firmware images, unsigned boot, recovery, splash and HBOOT images, as well as official firmware that has been modified, this enabling maximum customization of your HTC Android device.
Furthermore, S-OFF also reduces restrictions on accessing the NAND flash memory on the device, allowing all partitions (including /system) to be mounted in write mode while the operating system is booted.
In simpler terms: s stands for security on and off being it's current status, on restricting your ability to write to certain partitions of the system, example: hboot. Also it usually restricts access to flash kernels while s-on but recoveries such as 4EXT recovery have the ability to bypass this while s-on, hence giving you the ability to flash full custom roms without the need of s-off.
S-Off on the other hand gives you practically full access to system partitions, enabling you to flash radios, hboots, just about everything. It also gives you the option to sim unlock your amaze for free (see general forum), gives you options as well to unbrick your device should you have a slip up while trying to flash a rom/mods to your device(search for the unbricking project in the dev forum).
How to obtain s-off? See JuopunutBear's s-off method in the dev section, super-cid is also recommended if you're a rom flasher who likes to test roms that may not be for your specific device, difference being T-Mobile, Telus and Wind versions of the Amaze 4G.
Source of introduction:
here
Sent from an Amaaaaaazing place :-D
When linking... There shouldn't be a reason why the links have to be listed (i.e. when giving rom links). If you see the first couple of GB roms, u will see I made hyperlinks, but whoever finished it did it differently. We should try to keep this organized and in similar formats from user to user, to make it clean and easier to read. Imho.
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I know, I finished fixing the format of the ics roms that were listed.. some of it was a rush job, but at least most of the info is there until we perfect the format.
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We will likely need direction from this point on - someone asked about mobilicity carrier(VIA COMMENT in DOC) and someone else supplied the link, I updated thread-- this is a good way to keep it going.
Productive comments are welcome, as it says in the first post- highlight what you want, click insert then comment to leave us something helpful.. otherwise I hope it is helping people out(I don't see glacierguy, nightmare's, or my thanks button getting super mashed..?)
Anyways, it will never be complete, but we will need some direction to move forward and add more!
Tip for better battery
Current Widget
This is a free app available on the play store, there may be other apps that do the same thing.
See what is causing the most drain while you are actually USING the phone(as opposed to when screen is off- hint, use betterbatterystats for that)..
Steps to see which apps are killing your battery- do this when you get higher than average drain(delete previous log file called currentwidget.log in root of SD)
Put the widget on one of your homescreens, it will go to options screen..
An update interval of 60 seconds should be acceptable
Check(enable) the log file
Go into log options>check(enable) log applications
Use your phone as normal for a few days.. or when you've noticed worse drain.
Go back into the program and click log actions>analyze log,>top processes-- this shows you which app processes are using how much current - for example com.android.chrome(the google chrome app) was using 513MaH(milliampere-hour) - if you have the stock 1730mah battery that means that app alone could kill your battery in a little over 3 hours..
Once you have a list of which apps are causing the most drain turn off logging- that app itself will cause SOME drain, but it is worth using just to find out what is killing your phone!
This has been added to the BATTERY TRICKS section of the original google doc!
FAQs - Massive Question Round Up Thread for Jewel
፨ INTRODUCTION ፨
Hello! So you got your awesome flashy new phone but you have a million questions to ask. Maybe it's your first Android phone. Maybe you're late to the party. Maybe you forgot everything you know.
It's okay. This thread will help you. This thread is not to discourage you from posting a new one but simply to save you time in case your question has been answered but buried over time.
This thread will also help the forum stay fresh and clutter free. However if your question was not answered here, feel free to start your own.
፨ IMPORTANT ፨
There are some things to keep in mind before reading this thread:
It is impossible to gather all knowledge on this device, therefore this thread will always be incomplete. Please keep in mind that if something is not answered here it does not mean it wasn't elsewhere on the forum. Search before posting.
All of the questions/issues have been researched in depth and a source will be given if applicable. However, there is always a chance some of the information is wrong. Please only attempt a fix if you're comfortable doing so.
This thread will get quite long over time, I recommend you Ctrl+F (or equivalent) and search by keyword.
If you have any suggestions or want to submit a question/answer, PLEASE do so. It makes keeping this updated easier and lets the community participate. Credit will be given.
፨ FAQs ፨
Q: How do I root and/or unlock my bootloader?
A: bigdaddy619 has a guide that will take you from stock to having an unlocked bootloader, custom recovery and root access. His guide is located here.
Q: Is there a dev S-OFF method?
A: There are currently three methods to obtain S-OFF. One is unlimited.IO's method, DirtyRacun , the other one is Facepalm by jcase and beaups. If you are running 3.16.651.3 use Moonshine by fuses, beaups, and hyuh. Finally, if you're on 3.17.651.4 use rumrunner by beaups and fuses. Thanks to bigdaddy619 for informing me about Moonshine and rumrunner.
Q: I ran HTCDev unlock/S-OFF but now when I boot I get a disclaimer in red letters by HTC, can I get rid of it?
A: Indeed. regaw_leinad made a zip to run through your Bootloader that gets rid of the red disclaimer text. Check out his thread here.
Q: I'm rooted, can I still take OTA updates?
A: While it will not cause harm to your device you will lose root and all apps dependant on it will cease to function. It is recommended to wait until until a stock rooted version that can be flashed through recovery becomes available.
Q: I'm new to Android and I'm overwhelmed with all these terms, what an Hboot? What's a recovery or AOSP or a Nandroid? I'm completely lost. Help!
A: Relax, don't panic. om4 has you covered. He made a thread covering everything you need to know. Find it here.
Q: Will unlocking/rooting void my warranty?
A: Rooting and unlocking your bootloader is considered tampering your phone and can void your warranty. That being said, rooting is completely reversible and undetectable once done. If you unlock through HTC's unlocker it will void PARTS of your warranty with HTC and add a 'unlocked' tag to your bootloader.
Q: Is there a way to make it appear as though I never unlocked my bootloader?
A: If you are S-OFF, then regaw_leinad wrote a guide located here that will give you detailed instructions to get your phone back to S-ON and revert the ***LOCKED*** flag in the bootloader.
Q: I see guides telling me to do a battery pull or my phone is stuck. Do I have to open up my phone to battery pull? Thanks to poison1916.
A: Of course not. Simply press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. You will see the capacitive buttons flash and then your phone will restart as if you did a battery pull on devices with a removable battery.
Q: What is the difference between root, S-OFF and an unlocked bootloader?
A: regaw_leinad made an in depth post here. If you have time, read it -- you will learn a lot. Otherwise here's the summed up version:
S-OFF allows complete control over your device, it will grant you access to all NAND protected partitions on your device.
Unlocked Bootloader (through the HTCDev unlock) is a "lite" version of S-OFF, it will allow you to flash a recovery and through it, a custom ROM. Zips that are attempted to be flashed through the bootloader will still need to come from HTC. UPDATE: Newer Hboot versions limit what can be done through the bootloader, please exercise caution when updating your Hboot version.
Root is not related to the NAND partitions at all, instead it grants you complete control over the OS (Android) itself. It will let you write and edit any file you wish. This lets you run apps like Titanium Backup and Adblock that need to either access or edit system files.
Q: Will all kernels work with all ROMs?
A: No. Sense-based kernels will only work with Sense based ROMs and non-Sense (Cyanogenmod, AOKP, etc.) will only work with non-Sense kernels. It is also important to note that kernels built for one version of Android will usually not work on others. Read the OP of the kernel you wish to flash to make sure it is compatible with your ROM.
Q: Why is multitasking so aggressive? My apps are being killed off quickly.
A: HTC has stated that this is working as they intended (source). Most ROMs have addressed this issue and you should receive better multitasking while running them. For default Android multitasking, consider using a non-Sense ROM like CyanogenMOD or AOKP.
Q: My data connection is slow or it disconnects and roams randomly, any fix?
A: This doesn't have one concrete answer since there are multiple reasons why data connections are acting up. Sprint could be doing maintenance to a tower near you, call them and verify. It is also possible that the connection at your location simply is not good, there is nothing that can be done in this situation. If you know that your connection should be better or your phone is randomly acting up a solution is to re provision your phone. You can go to a Sprint store and ask a tech to do it for you or follow my instructions here. Failing all that, your phone could have a hardware problem.
Q: My proximity sensor is not acting normally, is my unit defective?
A: First of all, make sure that your screen protector does not cover up your sensor. If that is not your issue you can do a proximity sensor test by launching your dialer and typing *#*#3424#*#* this will launch HTC's test menu and you can test your proximity sensor there to determine if it's working properly. Some ROMs remove the test menu, if using the dialer code does not work, flash a stock ROM.
Q: Google Wallet say my device is not supported, why?
A: This is a normal message that shows if you are rooted. wwjoshdew made a post and video here demonstrating Wallet working despite the unsupported message. It is safe to ignore.
Q: Wallet tells me my secure element is not responding, how do I fix this?
A: There is no known fix except to get a new device. Reports from other phones that run Wallet and ran across this error (HTC One X, Galaxy Nexus, etc.) say that the only way to have Wallet functionality again is to get a new device. I have a thread started here that will give more information as well as educate you on what not to do with your replacement device. UPDATE: While there is nothing that can be done for phones with a broken secure element, this should no longer occur with the newer version of Wallet.
Q: If my secure element is not working, can I still use NFC?
A: Yes. If you are okay with not using Wallet then there is no need to replace your device as stated above. A secure element error will only bar you from using secure apps (only Wallet at the moment) but NFC is still fully functional.
Q: Does a 64GB micro SD card work on our phones?
A: Yes. There are a couple of users in this thread confirming that it works.
Q: Where can I find missing apps from HTC like Flashlight and Notes?
A: Flashlight can be found in the HTC hub. If you no longer have the HTC hub app, downsouthballa posted it here. The notes app cannot be found in the Hub but puertoblack2003 ported it over and can be found on his thread.
Q: How can I change what app opens certain links/actions?
A: Due to a patent dispute by Apple, HTC has changed the way certain links are handled, basic apps like SMS and browser can be selected by going to settings> app associations and selecting the default app. Most ROMs have restored original functionality, however if you are still running stock steal25 made a mod located here.
Q: How can I change which shortcuts show on the default lockscreen?
A: The default HTC lockscreen will show the icons that are placed on the default launcher's dock. Simply put the apps you want there and it will reflect on your lockscreen.
Q: Why are my pictures smaller than 8MP?
A: This is done by default with the camera to 'fit' the pictures you take to your screen without having you zoom in. It crops the top and bottom part of your photos to make them widescreen instead of the default 4:3 ratio. To fix this simply launch your camera app and touch the settings icon> Camera options> Widescreen (untick).
Q: Why are my pictures saved to the internal phone storage and how can I force it to save to the SD card?
A: When you first launched your camera app (assuming you had an SD card in) it should have asked you if you wanted to save to the SD card. Either way, the problem is easily fixed within the camera settings or by going to Settings> Storage> App storage locations and choosing Storage card for each option.
Q: What's with the black bar with three dots on certain apps?
A: That is the menu button, since HTC did not add a hardware button Android automatically fixes the issue by placing an onscreen button. This shouldn't show up on apps that are updated for ICS, however. If you have an unlocked bootloader runandhide05 made a mod that remaps your hardware keys and gets rid of the on screen bar. Check out his thread here. Some ROMs already have a way to remap hardware keys, in that case this mod is not needed.
Q: Why can't I set different volume levels for ringtones and notifications?
A: This is not a device issue, rather an OS issue. ICS "links" the notification and ringtone volumes into one. Some people have found that using Volume Control + from the Play Store fixes the problem (but you do have to set the volumes within the app).
Q: Is it possible to charge my device while using the kickstand?
A: Yes the kickstand can support the phone's weight on either orientation. Take a look at this image.
Q: I can't send pictures using Android Beam, I touch both phones together and it makes the 'link' sound and vibrates but then nothing happens, is something wrong?
A: NFC is not intended for large amounts of data to transfer through it. It would take too long (about 2.5 minutes for an 8MB picture). It's only meant for text transfer which in turn can prompt the phone to do other things such as sharing contact cards, webpage links, market apps and such. UPDATE: The Jellybean update has expanded on this functionality, it now allows you to initiate a picture/video transfer if you tap two devices together. To get around the above issue when Beam detects that you want to send over a picture/video it will automatically turn on bluetooth, pair the devices, send the data and turn off bluetooth.
Q: How do I take a screenshot?
A: Hold down the power button and press the home button on the stock ROM. Some ROMs might change this, consult with your ROM's dev.
Q: I'm getting horrible battery life and my phone will not go into deep sleep while I'm on Wi-Fi?
A: This problem is easily corrected by disabling "Best Wi-Fi Performance" under Wi-Fi settings.
Q: Certain games/apps that require multi touch will not work correctly. Is our phone capable of multitouch?
A: Yes our phone is capable of detecting multiple screen touches. By default the phone ships with a setting that only detects 2 inputs for apps and 3 for sense. Go into Settings> Display and turn HTC Gestures off. I made a video demonstrating what happens with the setting on and off: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w38TwrLu90w
Q: I did the above fix but I am still having multitouch issues at times, did I do something wrong?
A: If you have a third party lockscreen, such as Widgetlocker or Go Locker, some people have reported issues with multitouch. You have to enable "Retain System Keyguard" Widgetlocker has this setting under Advanced. Once you apply both fixes install a multitouch test app from the market and test your phone. It should be able to handle ten points simultaneously.
Q: Is there a way to move application data (such as huge game files) to the SD Card instead of the phone storage?
A: The best way to do this is to swap the mount point between your internal storage and your SD card. This tricks the phone into thinking that your SD card is the storage that came with the phone and will automatically store everything there. For Sense you can download a flashable zip on maxdamage2122's thread. If you are running CM10 then check out this other thread by maxdamage2122.
Q: What's the best ROM for me? I want a mod that does X, Y, or Z where can I find it?
A: djR3Z keeps a great updated list of all the different resources for our phones. His thread is located here.
Q: NFC doesn't work when my screen is off or locked, is it broken?
A: By default NFC will not work when your screen is turn off or your phone is locked. However, there is a mod by StephanSch which lets you use NFC with the screen off or on your lockscreen (or both) his thread is here.
Q: Why does my camera open slower when I use the physical camera button?
A: It is unknown exactly why, but speculation seems to be that adding a delay to launching the app from the hardware button will prevent the camera from turning on accidentally in your pocket and wasting battery. If you still want to take quick pictures without unlocking your phone, set a camera shortcut on your lockscreen (also works on third party ones like Widgetlocker) and then simply 'unlock' to the app, it will instantly launch the camera.
Q: What is NFC? What can I do with it?
A: NFC stands for near field communications and it allows our devices to communicate with other devices and objects through a radio frequency. This could mean anything from pairing two devices together, transferring small amounts of data or executing a task or event. For example you can use NFC tags to toggle wi fi on or off when you are home. Check out this thread to see what apps to use and where to purchase tags.
Q: Does our phone have a RGB LED?
A: No. HTC is still only providing their newer phones with a green/amber LED. So applications that let you customize the 'color' of the LED won't fully work as blue is missing which is a primary color (for additive combinations, like light) required to make all other colors.
Q: Can we pair Wii motes or other bluetooth controllers?
A: Yes. The stock ROM works out of the box and sense based ROMs using HTC's newest bluetooth stack will work as well.
Q: I ran the RUU 3.15.651.16 but my ROM/radios did not update only my HBOOT did, how can I fix this?
A: First of all, if you are just reading over this thread and haven't actually RAN this RUU, then do NOT do it. If you want jellybean then just flash a stock Jellybean ROM. Now then, if you are having this issue, rollerpig has a potential fix in his thread located here.
Q: My question isn't answered here, what can I do?
A: Well that depends on what your situation is. Here are a couple of helpful tips, though:
If your question is a general one about the phone (how do I X?) then first SEARCH the forums. Try different key words. If that doesn't answer your question, feel free to make a new thread.
If you require immediate help you can always try dropping in IRC and see if anyone is willing to give you a hand. PLEASE NOTE: IRC is not there to provide 1-on-1 help. People will most likely help, but it is not expected. Don't spam with "PLEASE HELP I BRICKED MY PHONE!". Be courteous and patient.
ur Wifi fix is wrong btw...If your going to do this do it right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26262473&postcount=292
sgt. slaughter said:
ur Wifi fix is wrong btw...If your going to do this do it right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26262473&postcount=292
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Welp. It slipped by caught it before I could edit it.
Fixed now, thanks.
Just wanted to say thanks for posting this!
Rhis my friends should be stickied all in favor like this post
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
AardvarkAttack said:
Just wanted to say thanks for posting this!
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wileout said:
Rhis my friends should be stickied all in favor like this post
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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I appreciate the support I will continue to update the OP with relevant information and FAQs
Racer Of All said:
Q: Google Wallet say my device is not supported, what gives?
A: This is a normal message that shows if you are rooted. disturb3d1 made a post and video here demonstrating Wallet working despite the unsupported message. Ignore it. If it annoys you too much, unroot.
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You couldn't of said it better! And thanks for mentioning me!
I didn't quote the WHOLE post like noobs do! #winning
Thanks
Thanks for posting. I'm glad to see you're going to keep this updated!!
disturb3d1 said:
You couldn't of said it better! And thanks for mentioning me!
I didn't quote the WHOLE post like noobs do! #winning
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Of course sir, credit where credit is due.
rhayes362 said:
Thanks for posting. I'm glad to see you're going to keep this updated!!
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No problem, glad it was useful
Just realized I forgot to reserve a couple of posts after OP. D'OH.
Posting this to try and reserve another post on the first page, will eventually turn above posts to continuation posts xD
Sent from my Evo 4G LTE
Great post! BTW, your English usage and grammar are better than most native speakers so you have no need to explain or apologize.
USB Host Mode/OTG
Does anyone know if anyone is working on a kernel fix or custom kernel that will enable USB Host mode?
Might consider adding the "battery pull" press and hold for power button for 10 seconds
poison1916 said:
Might consider adding the "battery pull" press and hold for power button for 10 seconds
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Good point! People new to the phone might not know about this thanks for the suggestion.
I have a new EVO 4G LTE and I haven't rooted or done the OTA update yet. If I do the OTA update can I root it using the following method: http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-4g-l...tc-evo-4g-lte-unlock-bootloadertwrp-recovery/ ? I need root for using modified apps like Google Maps with Navigation for locked countries. Thanks in advance.
thanks you very much.... for posting this!
ejding said:
thanks you very much.... for posting this!
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Damn Right! that was #11 Post!
4G service on s-off???
does unlocking the device, s-off cause the 4G lte signal no loose its service??
im coming from the motorola photon and when we unlocked the bootloader it wouldnt load wimax service???
thanks
help meanrom installation problem
Hi. I'm new to EVO 4g LTE . I rooted my phone and installed teamwin recovery. But when I downloaded mean Rom 2.9, it got stuck on step " copying flashable zip files to sdcard/meanrom-ICS '. PLZ HELP.
Whoops somehow I unsubscribed from the thread and didn't get notified of posts xD I'm probably too late but I'll reply to the questions anyway:
ArunOnline said:
I have a new EVO 4G LTE and I haven't rooted or done the OTA update yet. If I do the OTA update can I root it using the following method: http://htcevohacks.com/htc-evo-4g-l...tc-evo-4g-lte-unlock-bootloadertwrp-recovery/ ? I need root for using modified apps like Google Maps with Navigation for locked countries. Thanks in advance.
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Rule of thumb is to never take OTAs if you want to root. I recommend you root unlock the bootloader (either HtcDev unlock or S-OFF) and then flash pre-rooted versions of the newer Stock ROM once someone releases a version. This will ensure you keep root forever.
bigslanki said:
does unlocking the device, s-off cause the 4G lte signal no loose its service??
im coming from the motorola photon and when we unlocked the bootloader it wouldnt load wimax service???
thanks
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Nope you will be fine Wimax keys were stored in a different partition back in the OG Evo and the 3D, this is no longer the case with 4G.
Mukrpat said:
Hi. I'm new to EVO 4g LTE . I rooted my phone and installed teamwin recovery. But when I downloaded mean Rom 2.9, it got stuck on step " copying flashable zip files to sdcard/meanrom-ICS '. PLZ HELP.
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Make sure the zip you downloaded is not corrupted, check that the MD5 hash matches if it is provided or simply try to re download the zip. Sometimes it might take a bit longer than expected so just give it some time
Q&A for PACman ruby
kuzibri said:
[SIZE=+3]This thread has been created strictly for [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+3]Questions & Troubleshooting[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Specific to "PACman Ruby"[/SIZE]
[4.3.1] PACman [Source Build]
[SIZE=+2]This thread has been created for people to share issues, questions and help [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]while using this version of "[4.3.1] PACman [Source Build]"[/SIZE]
[ROM][11/DEC/13][UNOFFICIAL][4.3.1] PACman [Source Build]
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thanks to kuzibri for the quotes
Q&A FAQ
kuzibri said:
FAQ
Q Why a special Q&T Thread for a specific ROM??
A The bigger a ROM development thread gets, the greater the chance that posts are being placed in this thread that are not related to the ROM development itself, e.g. problems with flashing, installation, bugs, things not working etc. However this is understandable, it's not according to the guidelines of XDA for Development sections. Therefore the main goals of the ROM specific Q&T threads is to avoid this cluttering of the original develpment thread with these OT posts by redirecting the posters to the ROM specific Q&T thread and also to relieve the developer from answering these post, so he can dedicate his time to developing.
Q How to move my post to the Q&A/T thread?
A Copy the text of your post in the dev's thread, got to the Q&A/T thread and paste it there. After having done that, go back to the dev's thread, edit your post and change the text into: moved to Q&A/T thread, preferably accompanied with a link to this thread.
Q When I'm asked to move my post to the Q#A/T thread, do I have to do that?
A When you're asked to move your post, there will always be given an explanation by the OP of the Q&A/T, e.g. your post is not development related (f.i. SD card problems, etc), so please be so kind to move your post. If you want to help the dev to keep his original thread as clean as possible from OT posts, then the answer is, of course, YES. Although we cannot force you to move your post, it's highly recommended to do so
Q Where can I download this ROM and How do I install?
A You can find the link to download and installation instructions HERE. Pay close attention to this post, everything required for a successful flash is listed right here. If you fail to follow the instructions or meet the requirements for installation, you could run into some problems.
Q What are the known issues with these ROM's?
A See THE Developer's thread:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2520978
Q How’s battery life?
A I see this question asked repeatedly across all ROMS. Honestly there is no way to give you an answer based on a ROM. There are too many variables in question and results vary from user to user and device to device. Battery life is going to depend on age and condition of your battery, your use habits with your device, installed apps, tweaks, settings, etc...
Q How do I...
A Ask your questions and report your issues in this thread. You will receive a response and hopefully get you back up and running this ROM to it's fullest
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Q&A
kuzibri said:
"Hi dear followers of this ROM,
in this post I will explain the goal of this specific thread created for this ROM with the permission of the Developer of this specific ROM.
This is a statement made in the Q&A/T template thread:
"While our forum has slowly been morphing, the one area we would like to keep original is Development
The goal is to alleviate the OT banter that occurs within any rom. While the XDA forum continues to grow, we need to help users work within the guidelines created by XDA. Over the last couple of years the average rom being created, has become a free for all chat thread. There tends to be much infighting and mod/developer cleaning.
The idea of this template is to create a Questions and Answers for each rom. This is in no way asking for Development to be moved here, rather any and all conversation that is non Development related to your conjoined Q&A."
This means that non-development related posts, should be posted - with the permission of the Dev - in this thread. What are the most common Off Topic posts, that should be posted in this Q&A/T thread?
1. Battery life related posts
2. Will this app work with this ROM
3. SD Card related problems
4. How do I dowmload and install this ROM, etc, etc
Hope to have given you enough information,
kindest regards, Kuzibri
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My Bug List
I am posting my bug list in order to help with the ongoing development of PAC ROM 4.3.1 for the HTC Amaze 4G. :fingers-crossed:
I am having issues with WIFI, as it will not recognize my home network. I must mention that the network is hidden, and I must add it manually to the phone. In addition, while using mobile data, I am unable to attain 4G, as 3G is as far as I can get. Also, USB Debug mode is laggy, and battery drains at a ridiculous speed. I have placed my specs below.
T-Mobile US
Unlocked Bootloader
Recovery: 4EXT
ROM: pac_ruby_4.3.Build-1_20131211-204642
SuperSU
GAPPS: pa_gapps-full-4.3-20131102-signed
S-ON
Lizzdmc said:
I am posting my bug list in order to help with the ongoing development of PAC ROM 4.3.1 for the HTC Amaze 4G. :fingers-crossed:
I am having issues with WIFI, as it will not recognize my home network. I must mention that the network is hidden, and I must add it manually to the phone. In addition, while using mobile data, I am unable to attain 4G, as 3G is as far as I can get. Also, USB Debug mode is laggy, and battery drains at a ridiculous speed. I have placed my specs below.
T-Mobile US
Unlocked Bootloader
Recovery: 4EXT
ROM: pac_ruby_4.3.Build-1_20131211-204642
SuperSU
GAPPS: pa_gapps-full-4.3-20131102-signed
S-ON
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Replace build.prop from this system.zip attached to pac_ruby_4.3.Build-1_20131211-204642.zip > system
reboot into recovery, wipe cache data/factory reset(or format all partitions except sd card in 4ext), flash the ROM again and gapps, wipe cache again, reboot your phone
this should fix the data acquisition(it did for evervolv 4.3 ruby), I tested myself for EDGE, can't test for 3G or 4G not available in my area
I removed
Code:
ro.telephony.ril_class=HTCQualcommRIL
ro.telephony.ril.v3=skipbrokendatacall
and added
Code:
ro.telephony.default_network=0
DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1
ro.ril.fast.dormancy.rule=1
according to evervolv 4.3 ruby
http://review.evervolv.com/#/c/9374/1//COMMIT_MSG
http://review.evervolv.com/#/c/9374/1/system.prop
this wouldn't be possible without evervolv team and jeepers007 all credit goes to him fixed in latest build thanks to jose, no need to replace anymore
Also settings > Wifi > menu button > Advanced > unchecking all options here(network notification, scanning always available, avoid poor connections, Wifi optimization) should fix Wifi connecting to your home network.
USB debugging has been laggy for me too and battery drains in debugging mode because it's using more power than what it gets... try to refrain charging with usb, use original charger should fix the battery drain if your getting any...
incapable86 said:
Replace build.prop from this system.zip attached to pac_ruby_4.3.Build-1_20131211-204642.zip > system
reboot into recovery, wipe cache data/factory reset(or format all partitions except sd card in 4ext), flash the ROM again and gapps, wipe cache again, reboot your phone
this should fix the data acquisition(it did for evervolv 4.3 ruby), I tested myself for EDGE, can't test for 3G or 4G not available in my area
I removed
Code:
ro.telephony.ril_class=HTCQualcommRIL
ro.telephony.ril.v3=skipbrokendatacall
and added
Code:
ro.telephony.default_network=0
DEVICE_PROVISIONED=1
ro.ril.fast.dormancy.rule=1
according to evervolv 4.3 ruby
http://review.evervolv.com/#/c/9374/1//COMMIT_MSG
http://review.evervolv.com/#/c/9374/1/system.prop
this wouldn't be possible without evervolv team and jeepers007 all credit goes to him
Also settings > Wifi > menu button > Advanced > unchecking all options here(network notification, scanning always available, avoid poor connections, Wifi optimization) should fix Wifi connecting to your home network.
USB debugging has been laggy for me too and battery drains in debugging mode because it's using more power than what it gets... try to refrain charging with usb, use original charger should fix the battery drain if your getting any...
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Thanks for the information. I will give it a try.
some info
i have bluetooth a2dp working properly with my computer (win7) using the following program http://www.filedropper.com/btw6209700
and the "car music connector" app from play store.
i know its a common problem for us to use full features and test bluetooth connection with our computers.
i found the link above and it gave my computer full bluetooth capabilities even with my generic USB BT dongle
A couple bugs to report here too
Big thanks for this ROM. I just installed yesterday after getting my Amaze back as my daily phone, so not fully tested, but also pretty much out of the box settings.
Having a couple odd glitches...my stats are below.
T-Mobile US
Unlocked Bootloader
Recovery: 4EXT
ROM: pac_ruby_4.3.1 JLS36I
SuperSU
GAPPS: pa_gapps-full-4.3-20131102-signed
S-ON
Battery drain is pretty rough, but I'll give it a few days to even out & get my settings in place to minimize.
About half the time I turn phone on & unlock it to the home screen, all my icons are gone....If I go to apptray and then back to home screen they redraw. ... Any idea how/why? THIS is more and more annoying as I use.
My big issue at the moment is that the email app won't open emails...they're they, but when I try to pick one to read it, 100% of the time it crashes. I've tried the force stop / clear cache, etc. to no avail. THOUGHTS? SHould I try booting into recovery, wipe cache & reinstall GAPPS?
EDIT: This has fixed itself with me playing with some settings!
One other odd "bug" I can't seem to fix is the weather app on the homescreen won't display in F ... always in Celcius. Luckily I can do the math pretty quick in head, so not a huge issue, just an annoyance.
I've not messed with tethering or bluetooth yet.
Don't seem to have any data delays & don't have any problems with WiFi either.
Looks good all around. If I can fix the email app issue, I could live with the odd glitch with homescreen icons.
@tbonezx11
1. Battery drain is pretty much normal, you've just installed the ROM, it will take few days to settle up.
2. This is an issue with Trebuchet launcher, I'm trying to find a solution myself, only workaround at the moment is to use another launcher.
3. I have no crashes with Gmail or Y! Mail app, EDIT; didn't see you got it fixed.
4. This is not a bug, Drag and Remove the clock and weather widget. Go to menu > widgets search for cLock and drag it back to home screen, cLock settings will open up select Weather panel and uncheck use Metric and touch right sign up 2x Done, now it will show up as Fahrenheit. Hope you enjoy the ROM thanks to Jose.
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Hi friends
How do enable USB OTG this rom?
Sent by htc amaze _4G using Tapatalk
ROM : PACman 4.3.1
recovery : 4EXT
Amaze doesn't support OTG cable at all ... I've tried almost all romS!
the only issue is the bad battery drain, even after charging the phone with the plug charger it eats up battery like crazy. any other solutions to this?
thelordofkings97 said:
Amaze doesn't support OTG cable at all ... I've tried almost all romS!
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In 2012, OTG was not working using OTG USB Helper [root] app from play store:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30498672&postcount=2
OTG USB Helper [root]:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.shajul.usbotg&hl=en
Kernels are different now, so it "might" work. One can try it.
It may not work ...
How to sync calender with FaceBook?
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It may not work ...
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Librastar said:
How to sync calender with FaceBook?
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That is a clever and relevant question. Ask it at google.com.
just bought the htc amaze 4g used off of ebay. took me a while to understand why standard troubleshooting wasn't applicable to my phone before i realized it came preloaded with this custom rom. now that i get it, i'm really liking the usability and interface, but i am noticing a few things that may or may not be caused by it:
1. terrible battery life. i've seen this mentioned a lot on here - got the battery doctor app which seems to help a lot, and i hear this tends to be a problem for the amaze no matter which operating system is running.
2. the camera/video shutter buttons on the side do not function at all. they're supposed to launch the camera and take the picture, but they do nothing. bummed about this because they were part of what i liked about the phone.
3. can't connect to the mobile hotspot. have to troubleshoot this more extensively, though.
4. poor reception, not getting 4g speeds. they're part of my plan, are offered in my area, and are picked up by other phones in the same location and on the same network. t-mobile couldn't figure out why i wasn't getting them, so not sure if this is the fault of the phone?
otherwise pretty happy with it, so far! hopefully if any of these bugs are the fault of the rom, they can be fixed in the near future.
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just bought the htc amaze 4g used off of ebay. took me a while to understand why standard troubleshooting wasn't applicable to my phone before i realized it came preloaded with this custom rom. now that i get it, i'm really liking the usability and interface, but i am noticing a few things that may or may not be caused by it:
1. terrible battery life. i've seen this mentioned a lot on here - got the battery doctor app which seems to help a lot, and i hear this tends to be a problem for the amaze no matter which operating system is running.
2. the camera/video shutter buttons on the side do not function at all. they're supposed to launch the camera and take the picture, but they do nothing. bummed about this because they were part of what i liked about the phone.
3. can't connect to the mobile hotspot. have to troubleshoot this more extensively, though.
4. poor reception, not getting 4g speeds. they're part of my plan, are offered in my area, and are picked up by other phones in the same location and on the same network. t-mobile couldn't figure out why i wasn't getting them, so not sure if this is the fault of the phone?
otherwise pretty happy with it, so far! hopefully if any of these bugs are the fault of the rom, they can be fixed in the near future.
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At this point in time none of the after-market ROMs newer than those based on the last HTC ICS builds are fully functional. All have some type of issues whether they be camera, WiFi tethering, or bluetooth related. Unfortunately, this severely limits your choices if you desire to utilize all of your handset's functions.
If this is what you're looking for, then check out the various ROMs which are based on the stock ICS w/ sense. There are several and all are reliable. Check out the Dev threads and the info in the Amaze Wiki page for more details. Good luck and welcome to the forums.