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Apps Not Working For ICS [as of February 25th]

I have several apps not working for ICS (PyroIce 1.1.0) and. I'm wanting to figure out if it is bad installs or are others having problems with these apps and other apps as well. So I figured we can all help each other narrow down which are genuine compatibility issues with ICS from the app developer side as opposed to which are custom rom issues as opposed to which are installation (user specific) issues. Please contribute!! If this catches on I will maintain this thread so that those visiting it can add to it but will only have to look at this original post for the updated complete list.
Currently not running:
• Friendcaster Pro (installs but force closes when I attempt to log into facebook)
• Words With Friends (installs but has constant force closes)
• Shadowgun
If you are on ICS and successfully running an app on this list please post saying so. And if you did anything out of the ordinary to make it run please include that info.
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wiswis said:
I can't get shadowgun to work I tried all versions but it won't work. Does it work with any of u
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The signature of this post lends to believe ICS is in play - maybe the issue?
Other people aren't having issues (noted in the thread) myself on my ROM and someone else on the stock ROM...

Trying to determine if ICS is the issue since it is not stable like our GB roms are. But there wasn't a clearinghouse type thread to determine rom vs user error/bad installation. That is what this is to determine since we may not have official ICS for a minute.
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The only app I'm really having trouble running on my phone with ICS is the original freeware version of Pac-Man, and it's a graphics problem.

did you restore them as backups from other roms running gingerbread?

All of my app problems are on fresh installs from the Android market. I would suggest anyone with app problems on ICS do fresh installs as opposed to restores from titanium or other backup apps. That has fixed problems for me before.
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xmc wildchild22 said:
did you restore them as backups from other roms running gingerbread?
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Didn't mean to hit thanks but you sure are great just the same. Keep it guy.
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You can add Draw Something to that list.
Its weird though a lot of the games will work right after install but a few days later is when they begin to stop.
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anybody having problems with rom toolbox?

I am having issues with Osmos HD - after first screen comes black screen and nothing else... I have to remove the battery and hard reset the phone!
Using Virtuous Inquisition v4.0.2
Edit: was a kernel issue... All ok now after update :thumbup:

Application not working
_atlien_ said:
I have several apps not working for ICS (PyroIce 1.1.0) and. I'm wanting to figure out if it is bad installs or are others having problems with these apps and other apps as well. So I figured we can all help each other narrow down which are genuine compatibility issues with ICS from the app developer side as opposed to which are custom rom issues as opposed to which are installation (user specific) issues. Please contribute!! If this catches on I will maintain this thread so that those visiting it can add to it but will only have to look at this original post for the updated complete list.
Currently not running:
• Friendcaster Pro (installs but force closes when I attempt to log into facebook)
• Words With Friends (installs but has constant force closes)
• Shadowgun
If you are on ICS and successfully running an app on this list please post saying so. And if you did anything out of the ordinary to make it run please include that info.
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my applications are also not working they all of them were installed from Play store. GT+ Racing, Whats app etc....

I wonder if this thread would apply to JB as well...

gtmaster303 said:
I wonder if this thread would apply to JB as well...
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I tried ICS and JB as well and I can confirm that, they have the same issue, I got a lot of prog which run and crash after a minuter. Never had this problems with GB.
No good at all.
Currently Crashing or not working:
Rainbow 6, HAWX, Fast 5, SPB TV, Shadowgun, TomTom.

Infuse Roms?

Hello everyone i just signed up and i own a Samsung Infuse 4G and ive been flashing some roms on it lately and i want to know in your opinion what is the best rom.
i tried zeus, and i like it but i hate build 5.2 and build 6, because of the fact that wallpapers do not scroll. live wallpapers do, but static ones do not. I love build 3 fixed for ZEUS because it has scrollable wall papers and the app drawer is transparent. i dont like the black background when looking through my apps i like it see through.
but, being build 3 it freezes quite a bit. i tried CM7, didnt like it. i want to try something else.
I hate flashing roms and testing them because every time i restore it gives me an error saying "No sdcard/.android.secure Found. Skipping restore of SD card apps." so i have to re install 1 by 1 the apps with titanium backup and its really annoying. once i reach my 10 post mark i will start to post in the developers thread but this is all i can do now.
in a rom in need stability, no freezing no non working elements, all that.
clean, simple and crisp.
no dumb animations to lag the os and use mass ram. clean simple and fast. id even use gingerbread with touchwiz 4.0 like on the samsung galaxy s 2 skyrocket LTE that has a very good stock OS. maybe there is a way to put that on my infuse? I want to try s.u.r.f.a.c.e. rom but that's a hard way to flash it
any suggestions?
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Mindreci said:
Hello everyone i just signed up and i own a Samsung Infuse 4G and ive been flashing some roms on it lately and i want to know in your opinion what is the best rom.
i tried zeus, and i like it but i hate build 5.2 and build 6, because of the fact that wallpapers do not scroll. live wallpapers do, but static ones do not. I love build 3 fixed for ZEUS because it has scrollable wall papers and the app drawer is transparent. i dont like the black background when looking through my apps i like it see through.
but, being build 3 it freezes quite a bit. i tried CM7, didnt like it. i want to try something else.
I hate flashing roms and testing them because every time i restore it gives me an error saying "No sdcard/.android.secure Found. Skipping restore of SD card apps." so i have to re install 1 by 1 the apps with titanium backup and its really annoying. once i reach my 10 post mark i will start to post in the developers thread but this is all i can do now.
in a rom in need stability, no freezing no non working elements, all that.
clean, simple and crisp.
no dumb animations to lag the os and use mass ram. clean simple and fast. id even use gingerbread with touchwiz 4.0 like on the samsung galaxy s 2 skyrocket LTE that has a very good stock OS. maybe there is a way to put that on my infuse? I want to try s.u.r.f.a.c.e. rom but that's a hard way to flash it
any suggestions?
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You can always Port your own ROM. Just saying.

If all you don't like about ZEUS is the launcher's look, then you can use one of the alternative launchers available off Market... err Play... or whatever Google is calling its new and improved more privacy breaking app download thing.
Off hand, the two I can think of are GOLauncher and PhoenixLauncher. I currently use GOLauncher on ZEUS and like it quite a bit, plus it's free. I think I'm going to give PhoenixLauncher a go after some of the bugs are worked out.

scyld said:
If all you don't like about ZEUS is the launcher's look, then you can use one of the alternative launchers available off Market... err Play... or whatever Google is calling its new and improved more privacy breaking app download thing.
Off hand, the two I can think of are GOLauncher and PhoenixLauncher. I currently use GOLauncher on ZEUS and like it quite a bit, but I think I'm going to give PhoenixLauncher a go.
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I agree, and also I'd recommend GoLauncher as I use it on Zeus build 5.2 and love it. Give it a Try!

I don't like those launchers iv tried them, I like touch wiz 4 which Zeus build 3 has, so I am using this for now.
Has anyone flashed the s.u.r.f.a.c.e rom?
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Mindreci said:
I don't like those launchers iv tried them, I like touch wiz 4 which Zeus build 3 has, so I am using this for now.
Has anyone flashed the s.u.r.f.a.c.e rom?
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Yerp on the surface rom...super lite...has lots of add on apps...smooth,stable....

The reason that wallpapers don't scroll is a SAMSUNG issue, not a Zeus issue, a change they made in the new gb leaks, so they wont change, on any rom built from that leak. Build 3 is no more and outdated, so if you don't want another launcher I suggest keeping build 3 because I removed it from the server. And tw 4 is way too buggy and unstable, that's why it was removed and will not return.
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Alright thanks,
And now I understand that about Zeus,
But anyway great job with it its still an awesome rom. I'll try to flash s.u.r.f.a.c.e
How can I flash surface from my current position (Zeus build 3 with the ruxk kernel)?
Thanks for your replies
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A possible solution
Mindreci said:
I don't like those launchers iv tried them, I like touch wiz 4 which Zeus build 3 has, so I am using this for now.
Has anyone flashed the s.u.r.f.a.c.e rom?
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Well I'm currently running Z.E.U.S Rom Build 6. When I was stock GB (for the short time that was) I used the TouchWizz 4.5 Launcher, and I'm using it now. Scrollable wallpapers plus you can flash icon themes. Here is the XDA Thread Link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061883
And the download itself:
http://www.i900playeraddict.com/android/TW45/HowTo.php?lg=&page=download
Hope that helps man

From what i understand...its bad to restore all apps from TB, as some may not be compatible with other roms due to missing or added files
At least if your restoring the data part too
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mg2195 said:
From what i understand...its bad to restore all apps from TB, as some may not be compatible with other roms due to missing or added files
At least if your restoring the data part too
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Idk...but i religious use tibu...to backup and restore my apps...only apps...no data... and i keep a copy of my tibu folder on my ext sd..every now and then i will refresh my apps by dl again from GP..
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custom ROMS with Samsung apps

I have a question. First off I really like all the roms available for the infuse. I'm currently using paranoid Android Ics. But my question is, is it possible to install some Samsung stock apps like the video player or music player, program monitor widget, ect I have the "my files" Apk but it won't install.... Is their a way, what should I do.

You should be able to download samsung apps in the play store, but i'm not sure they are compatible with ICS
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Andtos is right...Samsung apps are nit compatible with ics...most if nit all of them have touchwiz dependencies
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mg2195 said:
Andtos is right...Samsung apps are nit compatible with ics...most if nit all of them have touchwiz dependencies
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Well my wife has skyrocket and she just got official update to ics. And all her Samsung Alps still work. Would installing touchwiz help. And allow me those apps?

You may have a chance by copying the samsung apps from the skyrocket and see if they install.
But I personally believe there are far better 3rd party apps in the play store that will meet your needs.
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andros11 said:
You may have a chance by copying the samsung apps from the skyrocket and see if they install.
But I personally believe there are far better 3rd party apps in the play store that will meet your needs.
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+1 on there being better third party apps
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luilui8812 said:
Well my wife has skyrocket and she just got official update to ics. And all her Samsung Alps still work. Would installing touchwiz help. And allow me those apps?
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andros11 said:
You may have a chance by copying the samsung apps from the skyrocket and see if they install.
But I personally believe there are far better 3rd party apps in the play store that will meet your needs.
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Most likely they still wont work...the dependencies are in the twframework-res.apk and framework-res.apk -thats where the real touchwiz is
We no longer have twframework-res in ICS and our framework-res is different because its built off of aosp... so we don't have any of the dependencies...and will most likely never get them, porting them isn't an option...it would have to come from Samsung :/...they require libs and other stuff not available in aosp
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[Q] Outdated Apps

My apps are outdated. When I bought the phone - pre-root, my stock apps were different. I notice that Google Maps, Calendar, and Messaging all seem to be the old version. I am running 4.2.2 and the latest version of GAPPS. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

... Update your apps?
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Relentless D said:
... Update your apps?
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No updates available

Your apps are up to date and outdated? I'm confused...
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Relentless D said:
Your apps are up to date and outdated? I'm confused...
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I guess I'm not explaining it well. The apps are similar to the versions I had on my Galaxy Nexus, not the S3.

Keekers said:
I guess I'm not explaining it well. The apps are similar to the versions I had on my Galaxy Nexus, not the S3.
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Which GAPPS version did you download and install? HERE is a newer GAPPS (6/15) that I've been using with CM10.1, you may want to give it a try.

My apps currently look like the ones from the Nexus on the right and they used to look like the icons on the left....

Keekers said:
My apps currently look like the ones from the Nexus on the right and they used to look like the icons on the left....
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That explains it...Before on the left you were on Samsung's touchwiz on 4.1.2 using samsung apps. Now you are on an AOSP 4.2.2 rom using aosp apps. The apps are similar but different and have different icons. The 4.2.2 AOSP rom is going to look like the Nexus.

Relentless D said:
That explains it...Before on the left you were on Samsung's touchwiz on 4.1.2 using samsung apps. Now you are on an AOSP 4.2.2 rom using aosp apps. The apps are similar but different and have different icons. The 4.2.2 AOSP rom is going to look like the Nexus.
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Ah thank you! That was driving me crazy. How do I get back to the Samsung apps? I like the touchwiz calendar, messaging, alarm clock, maps, etc.

Keekers said:
Ah thank you! That was driving me crazy. How do I get back to the Samsung apps? I like the touchwiz calendar, messaging, alarm clock, maps, etc.
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You'd have to go back to a TW based ROM.

Shoot...was hoping I could have both. At least I know what the issue is!
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Keekers said:
Shoot...was hoping I could have both. At least I know what the issue is!
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Grab a touch wiz theme feom the playstore.
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Keekers said:
Shoot...was hoping I could have both. At least I know what the issue is!
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Keep in mind that other launchers and themes allow you to change the look of the icons as well.

I tried the TW theme but I'm still missing the actual app performance/construction. From what I read, I'm one of few who actually like those better!

[Q] Touchwiz Vs Stock

So I have been on Touchwiz 4.1.2 (AxisM RLS 21) for a long time and when the GEL laucher apk came out I installed it on my phone and I fell in love with it as soon as I got it and that got me wondering..."What features of Touchwiz do I actually use?" If I dont use any features of Touchwiz then I want to flash a 4.4 ROM (most likely Cyanogen Mod) on my S3. So my question to you is What features are specific to Touchwiz (4.1.2) that arent in Stock (4.4) or on Cyanogen Mod?

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So I have been on Touchwiz 4.1.2 (AxisM RLS 21) for a long time and when the GEL laucher apk came out I installed it on my phone and I fell in love with it as soon as I got it and that got me wondering..."What features of Touchwiz do I actually use?" If I dont use any features of Touchwiz then I want to flash a 4.4 ROM (most likely Cyanogen Mod) on my S3. So my question to you is What features are specific to Touchwiz (4.1.2) that arent in Stock (4.4) or on Cyanogen Mod?
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i suggest holding off 4.4 till next week when CM irons the bugs out on gerhit

Yeah I know I just want to know if I should switch to 4.4 because I dont know which features I use are specific to TouchWiz

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Yeah I know I just want to know if I should switch to 4.4 because I dont know which features I use are specific to TouchWiz
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allcast share (wireless stream to any tv long as its a network tv on wifi or lan ethernet
sbeam?
smart stay
smart rotation

markdapimp said:
allcast share (wireless stream to any tv long as its a network tv on wifi or lan ethernet
sbeam?
smart stay
smart rotation
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That's it? I thought multi window and smart stay were a part of touchWiz too
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NMEAGENT said:
That's it? I thought multi window and smart stay were a part of touchWiz too
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Knox is pretty useful when it comes to us in 4.3

markdapimp said:
Knox is pretty useful when it comes to us in 4.3
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What is Knox? I thought 4.3 was focused on Galaxy Gear compatibility...
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NMEAGENT said:
What is Knox? I thought 4.3 was focused on Galaxy Gear compatibility...
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not just that but knox is like a sandboxed environment essentially separating 2 parts of your phone
for like example 1 work and 1 for development if one of them gets compromised it wont affect the other and you can manage things like remote wipe etc
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...h-support-for-s3-s4-and-note-ii-coming-later/
http://www.sammobile.com/2013/02/28/samsung-introduces-samsung-knox/

You lose all of the Samsung branded apps, Kies, and the questionable smart stay function. In return, you get complete control of your device. I have tried a few times to go back to a TW rom in the last year (when CM development slows down and I get bored), but it always feels like going back to kindergarten...
I am on sspencer10's 4.4 build and love it. I even am using the new ART and enjoying the best battery life and smooth function that I have ever had. A few CM options have yet to be thrown in, but these guys are moving fast, and this is my daily driver since last week.

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You lose all of the Samsung branded apps, Kies, and the questionable smart stay function. In return, you get complete control of your device. I have tried a few times to go back to a TW rom in the last year (when CM development slows down and I get bored), but it always feels like going back to kindergarten...
I am on sspencer10's 4.4 build and love it. I even am using the new ART and enjoying the best battery life and smooth function that I have ever had. A few CM options have yet to be thrown in, but these guys are moving fast, and this is my daily driver since last week.
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Can u provide me with a link to sspencer10's 4.4 build?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=1576#downloads
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If you go with aosp give ose ROM a try it has a lot of features and I'm holding off on 4.4 nightlys thought I've had some iemi issues with it
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Liquid Smooth
After months of fearing the rooting process, I pulled the trigger last night and rooted my phone for the first time. I flashed a rom (Liquid Smooth to be specific) and I'm loving it. You should definitely get off of TouchWiz as you'll never want to go back!

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http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=1576#downloads
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I saw the OP and I saw that the changelog hasnt been updated in a while. If you dont mind can you tell me what are the bugs and whatnot on it?

The OP in that thread is current. He just does not build everyday because CM does not do a lot daily. Others are cherry picking a lot to add features; they also revert a lot of stuff they cannot get to work. Right now, the camera is not ultra reliable, but everything else is great right now. I use nova, tibu, ROM manager, es file explorer, etc. for utility. 200 or so other apps are stable as well.
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AndroidCrusader said:
The OP in that thread is current. He just does not build everyday because CM does not do a lot daily. Others are cherry picking a lot to add features; they also revert a lot of stuff they cannot get to work. Right now, the camera is not ultra reliable, but everything else is great right now. I use nova, tibu, ROM manager, es file explorer, etc. for utility. 200 or so other apps are stable as well.
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Ok thanks... by camera do u mean the default camera app or the camera in general? Because I use snapchat a lot and I obviously need the camera for that
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