Hello guys,
I newly installed Android 4.4.2 with Cyanogenmod 11 on my s2 and I am facing some problems. First to say is that I use the PhilZ Kernel v5.15.9 and Cyanogenmod-version 11-20140418-NIGHTLY-i9100. The Trebuchet Launcher is making some problems. Every time I restart the device some widgets and shortcuts on the home screen are removed and the screens are reset to a shortcut order of a certain time. Same with the app drawer, if I want them to be arranged by date installed, the setting will go back to sort by name after a restart. In addition the music player is having some flaws and will not start a song, or just completely crash. I know these are just minor problems and I am happy in general about 4.4.2 on my S2, I just want to know if these problems are normal, and if, when it can be thought that they will be corrected? Do you recommend me using a other launcher, as I have read that the trebuchet launcher in cm11 is not done yet, while the launcher from cm10.2 had much more setting options.
I have another question regarding "Snapshot". Is it a rom, similiar to the nightly kit kat versions? What advantages/disadvantages does it have?
Best regards,
Haris
haris888 said:
Hello guys,
I newly installed Android 4.4.2 with Cyanogenmod 11 on my s2 and I am facing some problems. First to say is that I use the PhilZ Kernel v5.15.9 and Cyanogenmod-version 11-20140418-NIGHTLY-i9100. The Trebuchet Launcher is making some problems. Every time I restart the device some widgets and shortcuts on the home screen are removed and the screens are reset to a shortcut order of a certain time. Same with the app drawer, if I want them to be arranged by date installed, the setting will go back to sort by name after a restart.
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I also had problems with Trebuchet, but they are different and major. The launcher suddenly stops working and I have to reboot my phone.
haris888 said:
In addition the music player is having some flaws and will not start a song, or just completely crash. I know these are just minor problems and I am happy in general about 4.4.2 on my S2, I just want to know if these problems are normal, and if, when it can be thought that they will be corrected?
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I didn't have any problems with the music player, but I recommend Google Play Music app.
haris888 said:
Do you recommend me using a other launcher, as I have read that the trebuchet launcher in cm11 is not done yet, while the launcher from cm10.2 had much more setting options.
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I installed Google Now Launcher because it is almost the same, but then switched to Nova when I found it even better (in my opinion).
haris888 said:
I have another question regarding "Snapshot". Is it a rom, similiar to the nightly kit kat versions? What advantages/disadvantages does it have?
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The snapshot is supposed to be a more stable version of the nightly. But in this case specifically, I flashed the snapshot yesterday, and I didn't have except problems from it. I don't recommend installing it. I don't get a single notification, something is wrong with the power button (doesn't get all options, only reboot and power off), and the Home button doesn't work at all, not even a long press. If the nightly version you are on now is good, don't update.
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on my hero, after loading something like google maps and then pressing the home button... my screen is blank, then the dock, iconless, redraws. eventually icons and widgets appear.
going into the app drawer then, that too builds itself out as apps get discovered during what seems like a full launcher reboot.
how can i prevent this?
Which Rom and launcher?
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Habarug said:
Which Rom and launcher?
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cm7.1 stable, which comes with adw launcher. i have also tried zeam launcher and it's the same story.
Oh omg, didn't notice the thread title
Have you tried reflashing Rom with cache and dalvik wipe? Or check keep launcher in memory in cm settings -> performance?
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Habarug said:
Have you tried reflashing Rom with cache and dalvik wipe? Or check keep launcher in memory in cm settings -> performance?
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i have yes. still get the problem.
Yeah i had the same issue with this rom, i also had difficulty signing in to my google account, it kept asking me for the details every time i restarted my phone.
Switched to CM_hero_full-230, which is a nightly build, no problems so far
for the record i have given up on this. i am trying a nightly or just another rom.
Here is another launcher for ICS. It is like stock launcher but have options like adw and launcher pro ie transparent app drawer, gestures, lock desktop etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1452663
I'm definitely gonna try this out. Not sure how much experience yyouve had with this but installing as system app shouldnt remove the default launcher your rom comes with? ie most ICS roms come with trebuchet launcher?
No, it installs as normal app and you don't need to move it to /system folder for widgets to show up in app drawer.
good find on this launcher, it feels alot like launcher pro but totally revamped for ics
just needs resizable widgets
shreddintyres said:
good find on this launcher, it feels alot like launcher pro but totally revamped for ics
just needs resizable widgets
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That option is in apex settings>advanced.
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I love you Alex.
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Alex9090 said:
That option is in apex settings>advanced.
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I cant believe i missed that, thanks for the heads up, this is quite an awesome launcher i dont think i can go back to anything that doesnt use ics as a base any more
what do you prefer,this or NOVA?
personally on my galaxy nexus i prefer nova..but only because it's more mature.apex is a month newer,but with already a lot of features..nova,at this time,have more features,but i find apex more speedy and i hadn't got any issues or unstability also on gpu-renderized
works great in ICS passion v 12
Guys and girls, just a heads up - updating Apex Launcher is apparently resulting in Force Close dialog ad nauseam - DO NOT update Apex for now or else you'll be stuck. Thankfully I had Avast installed and using the Avast Application Manager I managed to access Apex's App Info page and uninstalled updates, now back to normal but won't update it for now. Recent Apex reviews on Play Store show that this is not ROM-related or an isolated event. You've been warned. (If you read this that is)...
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Guys and girls, just a heads up - updating Apex Launcher is apparently resulting in Force Close dialog ad nauseam - DO NOT update Apex for now or else you'll be stuck. Thankfully I had Avast installed and using the Avast Application Manager I managed to access Apex's App Info page and uninstalled updates, now back to normal but won't update it for now. Recent Apex reviews on Play Store show that this is not ROM-related or an isolated event. You've been warned. (If you read this that is)...
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Last night my phone auto updated the apex launcher and exactly what you said happened. I went into clockwork recovery and tried to restore and it gave an error and now the phone seems bricked. It won't boot up beyond the vibrant screen, and it won't let me get into recovery. What should I do?
starlitdreamzz said:
Last night my phone auto updated the apex launcher and exactly what you said happened. I went into clockwork recovery and tried to restore and it gave an error and now the phone seems bricked. It won't boot up beyond the vibrant screen, and it won't let me get into recovery. What should I do?
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Before you tried the restore, did you delete everything *superwipe or format*?
i used apex laucher and i check auto update . but it has a problem so i flash new rom
I notice when you keep your Wifi On for so long (I use wifi for more then 5 hours) then Launcher (no matter what launcher you use, i tried Stock launcher, modified, xperis s/t/gx & Go Launcher ex) stop updating the widgets information, ie, the Time widget don't update the time & weather widget don't update the weather information. they remain stuck unless I forcefully restart the launcher.
is that a bug related to ICS & Sony Rom ?
anyone else notice the bug ? or Im missing something ?
zmbutt said:
I notice when you keep your Wifi On for so long (I use wifi for more then 5 hours) then Launcher (no matter what launcher you use, i tried Stock launcher, modified, xperis s/t/gx & Go Launcher ex) stop updating the widgets information, ie, the Time widget don't update the time & weather widget don't update the weather information. they remain stuck unless I forcefully restart the launcher.
is that a bug related to ICS & Sony Rom ?
anyone else notice the bug ? or Im missing something ?
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maybe problem is from your ROM. if you use custom ROMs , use a stable one, like Pureness v 14 or Jellysandwich.
and if you are on official sony update , maybe a it is a bug .
I use Stock Rom.
Just want to make sure, is it related to Sony Stock ICS or just me ?
zmbutt said:
I use Stock Rom.
Just want to make sure, is it related to Sony Stock ICS or just me ?
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I am on Custom ROM and don't have such a problem.so i am not sure about stock ROM, but you can try a custom ROM, and if problem does not solved , its you
Thanks for the suggestion,
personally, i don't like any of the Custom Rom. they all have some problems/lags.
I can try Jelly sandwich or pureness but again, they both are based on Stock Rom !
I also experienced same bug, why/when it happen I don't know, didn't found pattern. But now that you mention WiFi, will check it.
I remember I experience that but some long time ago, and I always restarted phone to fix it, now I just leave it for a min or two, and it start refreshing again.
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I also experienced same bug, why/when it happen I don't know, didn't found pattern. But now that you mention WiFi, will check it.
I remember I experience that but some long time ago, and I always restarted phone to fix it, now I just leave it for a min or two, and it start refreshing again.
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It was so annoying to find out what was the problem, I just keep eye on every Application & Launcher one by one I checked all the application & different launcher. & figure it out, its Wifi causing the problem. keep the wifi On for 1 hour and your widgets stop updating.
how did you fix it ?
Hey all!
If you already got AOKP installed and flash a newer version, is there any way for one to keep all settings and homescreens?
I just did a update and got all setting pretty much except that I had to log into my google account again and that my homescreen was completely reset. Or was that just poossibly because I did not reflash gapps on the first launch of the system (as I did not think it was needed)?
thanks in beforehand
Natherul said:
Hey all!
If you already got AOKP installed and flash a newer version, is there any way for one to keep all settings and homescreens?
I just did a update and got all setting pretty much except that I had to log into my google account again and that my homescreen was completely reset. Or was that just poossibly because I did not reflash gapps on the first launch of the system (as I did not think it was needed)?
thanks in beforehand
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Depending what launcher you are using some offer back up and restore. If you are taking about aokp settings, aokp backup is in the play store.
the AOKP settings from ROM Control seemed to have survived, the launcher is the one that comes with AOKP, stock? And I dont know if theres a backup function of that one....
Does AOKP Backup also backup settings (like screen timeout, system sounds, etc.) or only options set in ROM Control?
I believe its only for the ROM Control settings, but I might be wrong.
I mean it does state:
This application will backup your settings from ROM Control so you can easily restore them in-between wipes or just so you can change settings around and get back to your original setup.
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On the play store. If they would backup more settings I think they would advertise about it
Just FYI : it's not setup for kitkat, and we will eventually integrate aokp backup into aokp natively during kitkat sometime.
But if you wanna still throw a few bucks my way by purchasing the app (while it's still up in the play store) I wouldn't say no......
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I just dusted down some paypals on aokp.co for the continued Galaxy Nexus love. Cheers!
FYI I use Nova Launcher and it has a dope backup/restore feature for home screens. I've been using the same layout for almost 2 years.
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After updating my SGS 3 to CM 11 and android 4.4, I cant see how to remove apps from the homescreen!
When I long press apps on the homescreen, there is no option to remove the apps from the homescreen on the top!
I guess Im just missing something fundamental, any help is appreciated.
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Nossen said:
After updating my SGS 3 to CM 11 and android 4.4, I cant see how to remove apps from the homescreen!
When I long press apps on the homescreen, there is no option to remove the apps from the homescreen on the top!
I guess Im just missing something fundamental, any help is appreciated.
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Hi, I did not test CM11, but you could try an alternative launcher like Nova, or Apex. Just install them from the market. These are quite easy to customize.
Another alterantive would be SLIM-KAT instead of CM11. It is based on Android 4.4.2 (AOSP).
It is still in beta stage, but already quite stable to use.
Check it out on "slimroms.net" (in the section download for the weekly beta release).