yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
No, it is not necessary to flash a different kernel with this ROM. This ROM uses the stock gingerbread kernel.

If you do decided to flash a kernel with this ROM, flash it after you flash this ROM, and make sure to follow the instructions in the OP of the kernel thread you plan on flashing.

Your other kernel choices are pretty much:

1) Faux's Kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1156040

2) Kholk's Kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1153003

3) Edgan's Kernel:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1165938

Problems/issues have been reported with all, but then again there are plenty of people running each that have no issues at all; check the individual threads.

No, you do not have to remove your SIM card or SD Card when flashing with CWM.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] rpolansky:
Pardon my n00b question. I tried in q&a (twice) with no answer.

I want to try this rom. I have only tried one other. I use the lapdock and the one modified here didn't work for me (Citrix plugin didn't work):

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1169457

(this is one linked in the first page of this thread)

Question:

If after I use CWM to flash the Alien rom can I use fastboot to flash the webtop.img from here (Fruitcakes)? Will this get me to the stock Gingerbread webtop?:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1163009

Thanks very much,

Ron
[Atrix 4G Android Development] gold_sprinter:
I apologize if this has been asked twice, I searched but couldnt find another question like it. My notification bar is missing, how do I get it back. I can't tell if I am in a wifizone or using my data plan. No idea what time it is, and cant see what my signal strength is.

There is a strong possibility that I am borderline retarded and just missed a simple addon, but haven't seen anything yet.

I have flashed with full wipe 3 times and still nothing. IS there a simple fix for this?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ethantarheels123:
I havenoticed that in cm7, the lockscreen is very different in that it is very smooth and there is no delay transitioning into the homescreen. is it possible to do that with alien? because I sense a slight hesitation after sliding unlock.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] zeidof:
Check this out:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1222426
[Atrix 4G Android Development] JVogler:
I was having problems, and changing APN settings did not fix. This is what I found out. The text messaging program that default installed with Alien, would not resize pictures before sending them. So if you are sending pictures that are already in MMS size limits you will never notice a problem, but when you try to send a larger picture, it won't work. I had to flash an older MMS.apk from GingerBlur 4.5 to send the larger pictures.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] zeidof:
Hi kennet,

I've tested all roms for my Atrix, and now i'm using Alien build#4, now i have a simple question, do u know u r no.1 & the best & the most perfect developer about atrix?

Thx man for everythings u made for users,

Just another question: is there any text messaging app that can show delivery reports for sms?

Thx again man
[Atrix 4G Android Development] :
When I recently tried to send one it asked about resizing and I clicked yes.... is it a matter of it just wont resize it? or were you not getting that dialog at all?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] JVogler:
Anyone having their in-call volume setting not sticking. I have to manually turn it up each call. It seems I'm the only one, so I'm guessing it's either not related to anything with Alien, or I got a bad flash. I went with the update 3 --> 4, so maybe I'll try the full #4.zip if nobody else has this going on??
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stratax:
im getting no FC no. only thing im experiencing is HORRIBLE wifi connection. sometimes it doesnt even find any when im by my router.

any fixes on this? wasnt like this with stock GB
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Vangelis13:
+1, kind of. Finds router(s) but signal reception is kinda weak. Maybe because of the wlan patch..?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lemortede:
AHHH now what I am seeing makes sence.

I will try an older .APK
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Ciloteille:
Rom issues?

I whiped everything using fastboot erase system -w

then I flashed the rom, rebooted (skipping blur)

flashed theme, and kernel, whipe cache, and booted into phone for final loading.

What I'm left with is there is no core applications. (IE settings, dailer, or otherwise) Is there something I have not correctly flashed? I tried the starwars rom, and it works perfectly just as I tried Alien v4 same order.

:\ My battery is near 30% or I'd try it again to get it working.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stratax:
yeah exactly what i am experiancing. its on and off. annoying. never have had this problem before, so its weird.

maybe its the radio? i dont know if the radio effects wifi.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
Just checking to make sure this is more or less the way you did this (if not, might want to try this):

- Clear dalvik cache, cache partition and wipe data

- install ROM

- Reboot

- Clear dalvik cache & cache partition

- Install Theme

- Reboot

- Clear dalvik cache & cache partition

- Install kernel

- Reboot
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Viamonte:
I would also like to rpeort Wifi problems. It has happened that it can't find my specific network, and download speed are usually subpar now.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lilhaiti:
Decided to try the Alien...and WOW!!!

This ROM is smoooth even with the stock kernel. The only issue I had was the MMS attachment issue (fixed by placing an old MMS.apk in system folder).

I also added PerformanManager.apk (task manager). is there any reason why this was taken out? Seems like a pretty decent task manager...am I missing something?

Also, I cannot sync my contact pics with the Facebook for Android app, I solved this by using Syncmypics.

Overall very nice ROM, I am coming from Pi-Crust, and this ROM seems better so far.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] JVogler:
+2 on this. I used to be able to connect to my Wifi from anywhere in my house on GingerBlur...including my garage...and some of my yard. Now it won't connect unless I physically hold the phone about a foot from the router. After connected that way it works ok, but can only travel about 30 feet from router max before I lose signal.

I can't keep it connected for more than a few minutes w/o at least on disconnect/reconnect.

I've switched over to doing all my backups over usb, but would be good to get back to doing them over wifi if anyone figures this out.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lilhaiti:
Not making a video (because I already flashed it). But here are my steps:

Assumptions: You have an unlocked bootloader and you are using the latest romracer CWM and you know what you are doing.

1. Download ROM (placing it on your SDCARD or internal flash memory)

2. Boot into recovery

3. Factory Wipe (a good idea)

4. Format System Partition (a good idea)

5. Flash ROM

6. Reboot

7. Enjoy
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Zugshad:
I had Alien v3 at first and was having issues with it and then decided to go to Cherrypie... that was ok but drained the battery very fast... did battery fixes and so on, but was still going faster than normal.. was a nice rom other than that.. then i saw kp updated to v4.. decided to give it a try.. flashed it when battery was 100% booted up, let all set up and then rebooted and flashed the theme.. then after all that ran the battery calibration while it was at 100% just to do it and after a night of sleeping only lost 6% currently battery manager has me at 17h 42m on battery and im still at 75% .. phone idle 73% and standby 13% and display 7%... have to say very pleased with the current set up..

the only issue i ran into was on first boot the keyboard was up for me to load my account and then it wouldnt go away.. had to do my reboot and hasnt happend again.. i tested out my wifi, turned it on and so far has no issue seeing the networks around.. so will continue to monitor this..

i havent sent an MMS so cant confirm or deny having this issue yet.. again a great rom and worth flashing imho.

Zug
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nathanmurray:
camera ?

After flashing v4 and using it for a day, I must say this things is awesome ! wi-fi = good, battery life = good, fast and stable without any FC's. The only issue I am having is with the camera. The new camera's pics are no where near as sharp or crisp as the stock camera's were. Anyone else having this issue ? Anyone have a CWM flashable zip to return back to the factory camera ?

Also, I was thinking about checking out the Alien theme. However, is there an un-installer that I can flash to put it back to stock ? I do not want to flash the entire ROM just to check out a theme and in case I do not like it, I would like to revert back to what I have now.

Thanks in advance !
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nathanmurray:
now that we got that settled :eek: ... Anyone have any idea about the camera and/or theme uninstaller from my post above ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Zugshad:
I am trying something for the first time and wondering... i hooked up the phone via HDMI to the tv.. it shows the red M ..but on the rom, is there something I need to do for it to show.. like mirroring or something?? gonna do some searches, but thinking maybe would be more of a question for the rom... sorry for the n00bish question :(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] wintermute000:
Just flash the no wipe version of the ROM to go back to stock theme.

As for camera there is a thread floating around with the apks for both stock and D3 camera
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stratax:
hopefully these can be fixed. now i am noticing that it will detect it, it just takes a long time. like if i turn wifi on it will say "detected wifi blah blah" in notification bar, then i will click on it and nothing even shows.. then maybe within 2 minutes FINALLY it connects. and strength is low, and streaming is horrid.

im hoping i/we did something wrong during flashing or something. i dont think i did though, other people should test and see if it works the same.

still, id rather pick this ROM over any other. im not big on OC anything, just makes life of the core lesser.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] stratax:
for people saying the camera sucks on this one, i remember when it first was pulled from D3 everybody loved it. now people dont? lol im confused. i dont really see a difference tbh. i have only tried it in my room so idk
[Atrix 4G Android Development] k4zyn:
Hold the menu button (far left button) and the keyboard will pop up or go away.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Zugshad:
Thanks,,

that issue was resolved after the reboot.. right now just trying to figure out how t oget my TV to display my phone.. hooking it up from hdmi but only gets the red motorola symbol.. i thought the rom came with teh webtop thing or do i need to go and install it seperately?? first time trying it and just hooking it up isnt doing anything :(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
Pretty sure you have to install separately... think this just includes the mod for webtop... check the OP. I don't use webtop any more so I can't remember.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nathanmurray:
thanks, i am going to check into both of those ;)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Zugshad:
Thanks.. creating a backup/nandroid and downloaded the zip to flash for webtop to give it a try

zug

edit: ok.. so flashing the new webtop flash from one of the other posts seemed to fix it.. now when i plugged it in, the webtop selections finally popped up on the phone for me to select what to do.. so, either a possible bug for v4 or it truly is just something have to flash seperatly and kp only put the hack on was all.. again thnx for the help
[Atrix 4G Android Development] diedemus:
first post says webtop isnt included
[Atrix 4G Android Development] loveact:
anyone notice that the CPU temp is kind of high?

in my phone,even with the phone sat idle at my desk,the CPU temp is about 42-44 C..

and the battery temp is about 35 C

how to get rid this crazy CPU/battery heat?

is it ROM related? or is it a general issue in atrix?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] live4nyy:
Where do you get the cpu temp? and what programs do you have that run in the background? With Android, it never really sits "idle" unless you have everything turned off...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] loveact:
using setCPU. there's an option to see the CPU temp..

my usage :

sync 2 gmail and 1 yahoo mail. yahoo messenger and whatsapp on. friendcaster pro and twidroyd sync every 3 hours..

what do you think?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Wond3r:
What was the temp for you on stock? .. in comparison
[Atrix 4G Android Development] msd24200:
Off topic, hey ken did you read about this? http://miuiandroid.com/2011/08/mi-one-features-dual-recovery-anti-brick/
[Atrix 4G Android Development] wintermute000:
if that phone has 850Mhz frequency I'm on it like a fly on sh-t. Supposed to come in cheap as well.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] msd24200:
Dual boot is what I'm looking at!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] loveact:
umm

i forgot the exact number. my bad..

but i think the battery temp is about the same. i forgot about the CPU temp though

oh wow..

what about your CPU temp? :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lemortede:
Sigh, I am sorry I have to ask this. I have tried searching the forums, but have not found how to push this APK into the system.... I keep getting permissions issues.

I have the APK from GB 4.5 (I think). Can you please tell me how to install it into the system?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Kelvin0007:
Is there a possibility to include in the next build hot reboot like an option in the power button menu? I have it on a widget but would be a great add to this rom. By the way, very nice rom Kenn
[Atrix 4G Android Development] JVogler:
I totally forgot about that...I did run into that...and after trying a bunch of things what I ended up doing was just restoring my messaging backup I made with Titanium. It seemed to integrate it into the system correctly with no permission issues, and works fine for me now. Do you have a backup from GB 4.5?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] PhillyBlunt474:
Loving the ROM so far.

EDIT: Figured out my issue right after i posted this.

Thanks loving the rom!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
Stick .apk in bloatware.zip from download site, and delete all other .apk files in the .zip & then flash. Make sure that when you add your apk to the .zip file to add it to the right folder and to select "store" for the compression (i.e. it should not be compressed).
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Tehwall:
Okay guys, I need help setting this up. I just got my phone from Best Buy a few hours ago and was trying to unlock the bootloader so I could root and install Alien. My phone came with Gingerbread 2.3.4, build 4.5.91. Can point me to where to unlock the bootloader and root on 4.5.91? Thanks! :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ItsLunchBOX:
I am not sure what the issue is but I am having a similar problem that Ciloteille is. I only have core apps, can't get into settings and have no cell or data service available. ROM in this state is worthless, I can't do anything.

I followed the steps that Swiftks outlined above and it made no difference. Anyone have any suggestions/ideas?

I downloaded the Data wipe version of Alien 4.

The Alien 4 theme.

And faux123's Gingerbread Kernal available here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1156040

I am lost at this point and would really like to use this ROM. Please help.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
*sigh.... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
[Atrix 4G Android Development] binhk88:
Hi kenn, Can you help me to check this is a bug or not?

Gallery-> Setting-> Media share settings-> FC and same in music. May be have problem with media share. I try flash Rom 2 times but it isn't fix.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
What/who's CWM are you using?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] live4nyy:
Did you skip the Blur setup? If you did then this will not work. Also, it could be a consequence for having some bloat removed. On the download page at Briefmobile there should be a "Bloatware" download that can be installed.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] live4nyy:
Does the phone actually feel that hot when you hold it? It just might be a problem in the reading. I get over 40C regularly but that's when using it and its also the battery and not the cpu.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Toaster Strudels:
How come every time i try to flash Alien on my atrix, when i boot up, there is no settings, no signal, no wifi, there are no apps in the app drawer, and basically it is completely unusable. i installed alien after wiping data/cache/system and it still does not work. i have tried about 4 times now. please help a n00b out :D
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
Really... I just asked someone else a question that reported the exact same thing... 3 posts up.

*Sigh* Which CWM are you using?

*Edit*

You know the N00B thing only works after you actually attempt to find the answer for yourself...

*Edit 2*

Wow, you would think that 2 people with the same problem who are probably scrambling for an answer would get back to you a little quicker...

*Edit 3*

Been over 10 mins since my post for one of you and over 20 mins for the other... you have about 10 sec to respond and maybe get some help, and then I'm off to do more interesting things. I'm N00Bed out for the day... 10... 9... 8...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Toaster Strudels:
Im sorry man im on vacation in Hawaii and cell coverage sucks where I am. And I had done research all day yesterday and just posted that today. I didn't know about the post above sorry bro. Im using the new ATRIX romracer recovery and I don't know what im doing wrong
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nanim0n:
does anyone have trouble with their touch screen? screen will start acting all crazy and twitches. it just happened after i installed #4

edit ... n/m i think my digitizer is acting retarded
[Atrix 4G Android Development] damonsmith666:
does anyone else find that their screen doesn't turn off if they leave it?

I have my timeout set to 15 seconds and it has only started happening since build 4. Also it is annoying that my wifi takes so long to connect unless i manually press scan.

EDIT: after restart the timeout issue went, strange, but wifi issue still there.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
hey, if you manage to get this working, can you please upload the MMS.apk as i also have the issue

Thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Jack_!:
Anyone ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] MaluNoPeleke:
Is it possible to change the colors of the display like it is possible with CM7?

I would like to see a "real" white instead of the yellow white...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] AnalogXDA:
FWIW, the mms.apk from the CM7 pre-beta works just fine on this ROM--send and receives MMS for me with no issues. Basically the AOSP app with some extra configuration options and features. Sorry I can't upload it from my phone, but you can extract it from the pre-beta zip if you have one on your SD card by chance.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
Thanks man, i'll give it a go
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
Can you confirm your installation method, read a number of different methods but want to be sure what works

thanks
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jzaslice:
Have either of you guys applied the wifi patch kenneth posted? Check his posts starting the (8/14) day build 4 was out.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] AnalogXDA:
After backing up your messages with SMS Backup & Restore or similar...

Freeze or delete the current messaging app with TiBu. Using Root Explorer, paste mms.apk into /system/app, remounting as R/W if necessary. Long press on mms.apk and select "Change Permissions." Change them to rw-r--r-- using the checkboxes (first two boxes checked on the top row, first box checked on middle row, first box checked on bottom row); press "OK." Long press on the file again and select "Change Owner." Select "root" on both dropdowns; press "OK." Remount as R/O if necessary. Reboot.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] coleburns:
Legend. Will give it a go now

Thanks again
[Atrix 4G Android Development] lilhaiti:
For those that still need the mms.apk file, here it is. This is the one from CM7, pretty much the same one in Gingerblur but with a few more settings.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] daCLOUD:
Try the same thing people are discussing with installing the mms.apk. Get the stock email app from Alien 3. Then put the .apk in bloatware.zip from OP, delete all other .apk files in the .zip & then flash. "Make sure that when you add your apk to the .zip file to add it to the right folder and to select "store" for the compression (i.e. it should not be compressed)." Then flash it in recovery.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] :
i tried this out just to do it, and I thought I would share that this works with ES file explorer as well. All you have to do is change the permissions and reboot, no need to change owner when using ES file explorer.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Mr. Clown:
I did some thread cleanup, Please stay on topic.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nanim0n:
Ok now this is weird. I don't think its my digitizer cuz after I put my phone to sleep and turn it back on my touchscreen seems fine for a couple of min. Then problem comes up again. Im thinking its the multitouch thing.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ItsLunchBOX:
If you are referring to me, I went to bed after my post last night. I do have a job that I have to get up for in the morning.

I am going to ignore your unhelpful sarcasm in your post and answer the one and only question you seem to have asked...

romracer's Custom CWM-based Recovery 4.0.1.4-atrix3.2

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1204500

So it looks like I am trying to run the same setup as you. Cherry Pie runs fine.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Vangelis13:
I asked if it is due to the patch.. :-)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nathanmurray:
THANKS given !!

I was having the same issue, but with your apk and instructions, everything is back up and running properly now !

=============

BUG ?

I have discovered that my data and cell reception bars keep dropping during screen time-out. As soon as I hit the power button, they come back on. I checked battery settings and it is on the regular night-time save mode.

Any ideas ?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Bayhawk:
Flashed Alien4 ROM only yesterday afternoon. No issues found yet. Everything I've tried so far works great. I don't think it's affecting anything but when I look at the APNs there is only one listed. AT&T 310 410. I know there used to be a handful of APNs but I rarely used more than one.

So, is it expected that after flashing Alien 4 there would only be one APN listed?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ethantarheels123:
Hey Ken, is it possible to include the 3d drawer in the alien theme launcher? That would be awesome!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] dcarpenter85:
I would love to see a more customizable MMS app included with this rom. The 1000 message limit is annoying and also I want to be able to set the phone to vibrate only in silent mode when receiving a text. Right now you have to either have vibrate on or vibrate off. Very annoying.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] SilverKeiser:
When you start to take yourself too seriously...

you need to lighten up a little. Listen to George Carlin on: “Bull**** is the Glue that binds US” Especially his comments on cellphones... I agree that you get some unwarranted responses here when you ask honest questions.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=r7LvUDCcNss#t=25s
[Atrix 4G Android Development] carlharsch:
There are several free message apps on the market that are far better than the stock one. It doesn't have to be a function of the rom. Go download an app. Personally, I like Handcent but many favor GOSMS Pro