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How to debug google map bug on some ICS ROMs?

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On many ICS ROMs, it seems Google Maps cannot see the compass--I believe this because the direction arrow does not show (instead a blue dot appears). On some ROMs/phones, the feature works perfectly (Stock 4.0.2 and AOKP 4.0.3 for Galaxy Nexus). On older versions of Maps (v5.12), the feature also works.
Is there any good way to debug this? I've tried copying values from a GNex /system/build.prop into my phone. I've verified that this problem does not just affect my phone/ROM, but other phones running other ICS ROMs. Failing that, I assume the only way to file a bug is to post a message on the Android Google Group?
Edit: One other thing to try: I should try modifying the environment before launching Maps to be more like the GNex environment. I should also try completely copying the GNex build.prop to my phone (I need to make a nandroid backup first because this could prevent the phone from booting.)
Solved: This is stupid, but the compass rotation works only if auto-rotate is enabled. So if you don't like auto-rotate, use Smart Rotator to enable it only for Google Maps.

hi everybody~
i also have the same problem....i'm running Ice Cream Sony by krabappel2548 on Xperia Neo, the map could not rotate to the direction i'm facing....
however i tried other compass app from market and it's working

Hi, I found a solution. Enable auto-rotate for Google Maps. It's still a bug, but this way at least it can be used.
Or just downgrade to Map-5.12.

[ROM][AOKP]AOKP For Samsung Exhibit II 31 / 4.0.4

AOKP
For T-Mobile Samsung Exhibit II 4G
Android ICS 4.0.4 / Android Open Kang Project Build 31​
Issues:
Activity Not Responding / Blank Screen Issues - I'm not seeing this anymore I need confirmation that its gone to remove from list.
Possible/Rare Visual Distortions
Missing Official Team Kang LWP (Forgot to include in release)
Weather Settings in ROM Control FC's on first use (AOKP Bug)
Weather Auto Location Doesnt Work (AOKP Bug)
Spell Check/Autocorrect Issues (Minor)
Minimal GPS Issues (Minor)
Start-up Script init.d options don't apply/save and causes ROM Control to Freeze/Crash
I'm using Gerrit-style issue review meaning that if you're experiencing a new unlisted issue someone else needs to confirm that issue in order for it to be added to the list.
Downloads:
AOKP Build 31-2 Download
Google Apps 3.17.2012 Download
Ultimate Phone Guide - AOKP (WIP)

4.11.2012
- Initial Release
- Android 4.0.4 / AOKP 31
4.14.2012
- Build 31 Release 2
- Added Boot Animation to ROM
- Synced with AOKP Source
- Seems much more stable, no crashing apps. (Need Test Users to confirm this)

Release / Update News for 4.14.2012
For this update I've resynced for new commits from the AOKP repo. The new build doesn't seem to crash often like the first build. However AOKP doesn't seem to like live wallpapers. I've just noticed that if you select a live wallpaper it will freeze after a while then you try to change the wallpaper to anything else the background of the launcher will remain black. This can be fixed by restarting the phone. Or it could be something that needs more testing.
I've added in the official boot animation but it doesn't seem to fit the screen perfectly. There was a similar issue with the first MIUI build. I'm still testing to see how well GPS actually works.
So this update seems to be really fast. It doesn't seem to crash or slow down like the first build.
-See how different wallpapers behave.
-Check ROM Control options (I saw some issues with the Navigation Bar settings. I think its a Team Kang issue.)
-Stay clear of the Start-up Scripts options. It doesn't work for now.
Other than that the ROM should be much more stable and faster than the previous release. Try and give me as much feedback as possible.
Thanks

I only tried it out for a few minutes. There was no boot loop, and it seemed to run smoothly. Nice work.

Can someone put up screen shots and working and non working please?
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Once I get to a desktop I'll upload some screenshots. Right now everything moves relatively smoothly but some bugs do exist. For example, spell check is not working right now and most words are considered mispelt. Also, the Play Store did not sync correctly and I had to download all apps manually rather than the automatic sync. Some usability bugs such as freezing screens do occur, but not enough to be a major nuisance. The special AOKP settings work fine. If you prefer the software buttons of the Galaxy Nexus they will work, although the action overflow button does not seem to show up in the bar and the physical menu button must be used. Backlighting on the keys works while the softkeys are enabled as well. I am yet to encounter any of the screen blowups Kemikal referred to in the OP. Benchmarks (for you benchmark nerds) will arrive with the screenshots.
Edit 1:Never mind about the later comments. Screenshots are attached.
Edit 2: Found the screen blowup in the battery portion of the settings. Music and mic are working.
Edit 3: Once the ROM seems to run for a couple hours without a boot or anything the system bogs down and system ui crashes occur at a relatively high frequency. Home screen redraws are more prevalent than Jocala's CM9 ROM.
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camera
cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera

cmikeh2 said:
Once I get to a desktop I'll upload some screenshots. Right now everything moves relatively smoothly but some bugs do exist. For example, spell check is not working right now and most words are considered mispelt. Also, the Play Store did not sync correctly and I had to download all apps manually rather than the automatic sync. Some usability bugs such as freezing screens do occur, but not enough to be a major nuisance. The special AOKP settings work fine. If you prefer the software buttons of the Galaxy Nexus they will work, although the action overflow button does not seem to show up in the bar and the physical menu button must be used. Backlighting on the keys works while the softkeys are enabled as well. I am yet to encounter any of the screen blowups Kemikal referred to in the OP. Benchmarks (for you benchmark nerds) will arrive with the screenshots.
Edit 1:Never mind about the later comments. Screenshots are attached.
Edit 2: Found the screen blowup in the battery portion of the settings. Music and mic are working.
Edit 3: Once the ROM seems to run for a couple hours without a boot or anything the system bogs down and system ui crashes occur at a relatively high frequency. Home screen redraws are more prevalent than Jocala's CM9 ROM.
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I've noticed there is an issue with like a sleep of death where the screen stop working randomly except you can see what's on the screen during the CRT animation.
Gerrit style bug reporting. One person to report something another to review and confirm the issue. I didn't get much of a chance to test everything before I released it.
This is in Alpha stage so expect some bugs out of it. This is built from the same source as CM9 so in theory there should have been any other than a borked camera. Yet something must have messed up during the compile process and minor parts are broken. The touch drivers were half baked. I'm assuming from your reports that somethings also wrong with the dictionary files.
Some things haven't compiled properly and they cause issues.
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cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera
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Camera is bad from CM9 so its the same source so its broken here too. New thread so I haven't completed reviewing the bug list.
Also, The issue with your apps not auto-redownloading from the market is something I've seen on many different ROMs on many different devices. I have no idea what causes it. I believe its more of a universal issue for Google to address.

hmm this seems nice ill try it out

Thanks for working so hard for us in making this ROM. I think that if you can get everything working on this one, I might stray away from cm9. Big thank you to jocala as well.
Thus far, the main things that I have noticed issues with are as follows:
No notification for wifi networks,
Start up tweaks do not remain enabled,
Dictionary believes that no words except for a select few simple ones actually exist.
Automatic time zone thinks I am in the middle of the Pacific ocean instead of in Atlanta, GA.
There are some other assorted small things, but I'm more interested in helping you test out the major issues.
I have not yet tested the GPS. Work and sleep make spending the amount of time I want to on these things impossible. I hope that this info is helpful to you. And thanks again.
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Don_Kronic said:
I have not yet tested the GPS. Work and sleep make spending the amount of time I want to on these things impossible. I hope that this info is helpful to you. And thanks again.
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GPS seems to be a little inconsistent for me. When I first tried the GPS, I got an effective lock, but when I used it with Google Navigation later in the day, it didn't. Has anyone else had a GPS experience?
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cmikeh2 said:
GPS seems to be a little inconsistent for me. When I first tried the GPS, I got an effective lock, but when I used it with Google Navigation later in the day, it didn't. Has anyone else had a GPS experience?
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Yeah same here. First lock was set by GPS accurate to 20 meters. Second lock in different location was set by Network Triangulation, accurate to 40 meters. Maybe its just because I'm indoors. I'm expecting to release an update on Saturday. No word yet on what might be improved or fixed.
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Good job

New Build Posted. See the OP and Update Notes.

KemikalElite said:
Also, The issue with your apps not auto-redownloading from the market is something I've seen on many different ROMs on many different devices. I have no idea what causes it. I believe its more of a universal issue for Google to address.
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I had this same problem when flashing to a rom, and then going back to stock. I found this solution:
1) go to settings>applications>manage applications>all>google services framework>clear data also go to >all>market>clear cache and force close finally to all>market>clear cache and clear data then Reboot phone
2) Open and sign out of GTalk, then re-open and sign in.
3) Open Market and accept agreement. Let it load your apps. Close Market.
4) Go to market.android.com and sign in. Go to My Market Account>Settings tab>Edit>Nickname your phone and click Update.
5) try Installing application from market.android.com

dexter1787 said:
cant connect to the camera when im trying to use the camera
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do you have the same problem when you're not using the camera?

wilson pickett said:
do you have the same problem when you're not using the camera?
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Camera doesn't work on any of our ICS ROMs. We don't have the working drivers for it yet.
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very good,great options in rom control.
i did have a glitch,and since you asked.....
whilst connected to wifi,and using opera mobile,and,big buttons keyboard,
i attempted to type in the embedded google search box.
this proceeded to cause opera to freeze.
whether opera,or,big buttons was the cause i can't say,but the rom did not seem to like this combo.

LOL I never thought my moms phone would be getting ICS I'll flash it on her phone in a bit!

I just flashed to this rom to try it out, runs great and has very cool controls. But I still prefer CM9 AOKP feels like a overly customizable launcher but still nice!

Web browser slow with ics roms

I have tried several ics roms and the Sense browser and Chrome are slow, take a long to load a page, white spaces while loading, fuzzy text while scrolling or pinch zooming... Everything ok with ginger roms
Is this a known issue with ics or am I doing something wrong?

It's ICS - needs a newer kernel to address these display issues.
Try JB - the stock browser is pretty good, though Chrome has problems.
Sent from my Desire S

BillGoss said:
It's ICS - needs a newer kernel to address these display issues.
Try JB - the stock browser is pretty good, though Chrome has problems.
Sent from my Desire S
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Which jb version do you recommend? I thought Chrome was the stock browser with jb...

I don't like Sense, so the best ROM for me at the moment is this one:
superkid said:
Andromadus
Presents
Andromadus JellyBelly Beta 3 using Kernel 3​
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Download version 0821 from test in
http://goo.im/devs/Super/andromadus
Also download kernel 77n.
Then flash the Rom, then the kernel, then anything else you want.
Note, some people have issues with in-call sound, but many don't. Also front facing camera doesn't work yet.
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Try opera...found it to be the smoothest of the lot...
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If I'm correct there is also Webkit Hw acceleration which
cannot be enabled on ICS roms without some additional work on the
recently released kernel source.
also there are a lots of alternative browsers.
For Example:
Dolphin... ( especially the beta which is VERY fast)...
Opera.. Maxthon...
I Don't even use the stock one

BillGoss said:
I don't like Sense, so the best ROM for me at the moment is this one:
Download version 0821 from test in
Also download kernel 77n.
Then flash the Rom, then the kernel, then anything else you want.
Note, some people have issues with in-call sound, but many don't. Also front facing camera doesn't work yet.
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Tried that setup and better than ics but still worse than gingerbread. Hope this week's kernel gives a clue to fix that

Its a common ICS problem. Its one of the things Google fixed in JB. No kernel or such will address this issues AFAIK. Sense ROms are already using the official kernel.
Try loading dailymail.co.uk on ICS, it will always lag. But on JB it is smooth. The same also applies to my Tab, so I don't think its a ds issue
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Seems it's about the opengl rendering enabled, tiles rendering etc in Android >=3 You can type about:debug in the url bar, then in options go to debug and uncheck enable opengl rendering. That will make the browser to behave like a gingerbread browser
The opengl gives smoothness on scrolling or zooming, but at the same time I think I browse faster with it disabled. Maybe out gpu is not fast enough?
Give it a try and comment...

Still slow with jb?
code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=25147

[Q] Google 4.2 what to look for

Since we now have CM10 stable and it looks like the push will be forward, what can we expect to look for in the new nightlies with 4.2. I know some of the GAPPS are different but are there even more enhancements changes to look forward to.

Obligatory: http://www.android.com/whatsnew/
More detail: http://developer.android.com/about/versions/jelly-bean.html
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Thanks for the links. Wow! That's a lot of good stuff to look forward to. If the Devs can get all of those things working on a stable ROM for our Skyrocket there wont be a need to upgrade phones for quite a while. Cant wait. Thanks again.

You can download the 4.2 gapps now with the camera and the photosphere works (i should say "works"), the keyboard, and improved Google Now. The lockscreen widgets and other cool stuff will come when CM10 integrates 4.2 probably this week or next.
Here -> http://d-h.st/wBX

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You can download the 4.2 gapps now with the camera and the photosphere works (i should say "works"), the keyboard, and improved Google Now. The lockscreen widgets and other cool stuff will come when CM10 integrates 4.2 probably this week or next.
Here -> http://d-h.st/wBX
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But if I do that wont it replace all of the working GAPPS? I also thought there was a problem with the new app sticking after a reboot. Can you selectively install the ones that are working or does it have to be all of 4.1 or all 4.2?

26.2man said:
But if I do that wont it replace all of the working GAPPS? I also thought there was a problem with the new app sticking after a reboot. Can you selectively install the ones that are working or does it have to be all of 4.1 or all 4.2?
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I guess you could extract what you want and sideload just the camera or something, but there is not any problem I'm aware of regarding the 4.2 gapps, except the camera has a LITTLE BIT of jank when it tries to save to the gallery. It still saves the picture, but it FC's sometimes. Again, it still saves the picture so you just have to reopen the camera to take another picture - and it's not by any means every time.

Is this the only issue with flashing the Gapps you linked? I'm on CM Nightly 10-20121221 for the Skyrocket. If I flash http://d-h.st/wBX, will the apps update like they regularly do, or will I need to do manual updates from then on? Just wondering.

New Google Maps!

I got the update for 7.02. All you sense users will be happy to hear that I used it to navigate for about 4 hrs on and off today on viper xl 3.2.8 and it only crashed once. In all fairness, I was navigating, streaming audio , and receiving mms all at the same time. Before the update Maps would crash within a minute when navigating on my phone.
I've experienced some graphical issues. Major on The latest PA ( no dpi tinkering) but minor on viper xl
So uninstall waze (maybe) and get back to navigating google-style! Good luck! (Edit: I still like waze and will use it for police/hazard watching)
Also, it looks deadly and the layout is definitely cleaner, IMO

Contacts - > (select contact) - view home address (for contacts thato stored their addresses) doesn't take me to maps anymore like it used to.
Anybody found a fix for this?
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Idk if I'm just lucky but I've never had any issue with Google nav. The only thing I don't like about the update is the follow me is gone. I sometimes used it to monitor traffic while driving without a destination set. Not huge but would like that back. Going to maps to see traffic gets old
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=JKT= said:
I've experienced some graphical issues. Major on The latest PA ( no dpi tinkering) but minor on viper xl
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Just curios, what version of PA did you use? On these XDA board, the version is 2.x. Is version 3.x out already? if so where?
Thanks,

sriramll said:
Just curios, what version of PA did you use? On these XDA board, the version is 2.x. Is version 3.x out already? if so where?
Thanks,
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Ah yes, poor wording on my part. Only the 2.x version that Rogan has officially released.
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