yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 02ranger:
Are you trying to restore data from an earlier build? I would say that is most likely where your problem is. Its usually recommended against restoring data even from Titanium Backups, but from a CWM Nandroid its probably even riskier. Since each of the recent builds have implemented parts of 4.2.2, you should probably try not to restore data from a CWM backup. Will it boot before trying to restore that data?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] edrickmph:
it was on a feb 15 build. it is booting but very laggy and get stuck. in restoring from cwm, it get stuck in just first app updating.

what shall i do here?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MikeCriggs:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

The 2/20/2012 GooManager update borks my device no matter what. Anyone have any luck with it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

:rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dictionary:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

+ 1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pjodor:
Sv: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Flashed a 4.2.2 kernel?

Skickat från min Galaxy Nexus via Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dandemonic:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Did you flash 4.2.2 custom kernel wiith rom and PA gapps? If not your phone will bootloop. Flash rom+gapps, wipe dalvik+cache then flash kernel and reboot. Recommend AK, purity is good, phone is very fast, but pirate got more features.

sent via xda from my noozxoide'd xlouder PA v3+ purity23 gnex pro
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 02ranger:
Is CWM getting stuck, or is the first boot on android after the restore getting stuck? (I use TWRP, so I don't remember the wording on CWM, hence my confusion, lol)

If it's the android app updating screen, I would suggest the "safest" method to get your app data back is restore the old ROM completely from the nandroid, use Titanium Backup to backup the apps, then do a clean install of the ROM from the 20th, with a 4.2.2 kernel, and then through Titanium Backup restore apps+data on ONLY the apps you absolutely have to have data restored for, and nothing that is/was a system app. Restore the app only, or redownload from Play Store preferably, on everything else. I do this anytime I do a clean install, even when I moved from 4.1 to 4.2 and have never had a single issue. Just be very careful about what you restore data on, and only restore data if absolutely necessary for that particular app. I usually restore data on a bill tracking app, K-9 Mail, and a couple of finanical apps that have user info saved. (they're a huge hassle to set up again without data restore, IMO). Everything else I set up from scratch again. There is also a feature in Titanium Backup to restore apps from a CWM Nandroid, but I've never tried it. You could give that a shot.

Are you flashing a 4.2.2 kernel with it? D4rk posted that it requires a 4.2.2 kernel flashed along with it for it to boot........

Personally, I think AK Pirates 704 works awesomely with PA... :)

Edit: Got beat to it by 2 other people, probably due to my 500 word essay above...... :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haxor:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Off Topic I am on latest build how can I put manual ip address and gateway in WiFi setting?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lesicnik1:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Long press on your Wi-Fi network. Select modify. Check " Show advanced options" and change IP settings from DHCP to manual.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neob.abragil:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Is the latest gapps file no longer available?? Couldn't find it...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marhensa:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

maybe it's here..

http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/gapps

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Sent from Android Device
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ridho1:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

They had deleted the gapps. Maybe because some apps missing like keyboard and the new gallery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tegezan:
:)

no it's not there.. maybe something wrong with latest 4.2.2 gapps, so PA team removed it...

edit : late reply...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neob.abragil:
here's the last one is the 8th Feb one, I'm talking about the 20th Feb (or later) one.

yup, I also thought so...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aamadorj:
As far as I know, pa_gapps-full-4.2-20130209.zip is the latest available gapps from the PA team. If you decide to use this gapps, I suggest you delete MMS.apk from this gapss package after you check MD5 sum, because this gapps have an old version on messaging that will overwrite the MMS.apk of the PA ROM, which is the up to date version. This recommendation comes from my personal experience.

From previous posts, I know some people are also deleting LatinIME.apk from the gapps package, because it's also an old version and it's overwriting the up to date version from PA ROM. But I think it's better you search this thread to confirm this, because I don't use Android keyboard.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gln003:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] retskrad:
I flashed pa_maguro-3.00-09FEB2013-180618.zip and it worked perfectly. Then I saw that there was PA with Android 4.2.2 BETA.

I flashed this too: pa_maguro-3.00-20FEB2013-012602_BETA_4.2.2_BLOBS.zip

and now i cant get past the Google boot screen. What the hell?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] -Jesco-:
flash a 4.2.2 kernel , a simple search would have solved your problem !@
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] retskrad:
Do you recommend the franco kernel?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] -Jesco-:
Franco seems fine , but im using the newest AK kernel , if you want to find the best kernel for your phone , you gotta try them all because all phones are different , and everyone have different opinion ./
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
all you users that are replying to the users who cant get past the boot logo on the latest build cuz they didnt flash a 4.2.2 kernel and instead of answering you are being rude...STOP, you are no better than them, they are lazy and arent reading d4rks post but you guys are spamming the DEV thread so please STOP.. thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qu4nd:
AW: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Godra:
@PA team, could you consider just adding Custom carrier option? If no, nevermind, this ROM is already awesome :good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] -Jesco-:
+1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] musashihatred:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Since most of guys dont read much and update as soon as they saw it on goo.

To make it boot.

1.flash rom.

2.flash gapps.

3.FLASH a custom kernel.

(No custom kernel=no boot)

Stock kernel have not yet been optimized to full 4.2.2

I know the OP hasnt been updated recently. :)

But the PA team has been trying to keep up with schedule.

Since 2.99 is focused on stability.

3.0 is more on restoring of feature via own PA implementation.

Lets just be conciderate and enjoy somethings more :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] retskrad:
Is there major changes in PA 4.2.2 BETA and the regular 4.2.1 one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] marhensa:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

um.. what's the problem with that MMS.apk and LatinIME.apk from that GApps version?

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Your post isn't related to development. You're no better then them.

You STOP.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] retskrad:
I flashed PA beta with android 4.2.2 together with with the franco kernel for 4.2.2. Everything worked, but when u pull down the notification bar, the button which takes u to the notification toggles didn't work. Nothing happens when u press on it.

Also I flashed the GAPPS, and I rebooted. Rather strange, it kept telling me every thing has been crashed. I couldn't do anything but see that something has crashed. Very strange because I did a factory reset.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aamadorj:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

I can't tell details about the LatinIME.apk, but in the case of MMS.apk it's an old version and it doesn't respond well to themes. It will work fine, but font color won't get themed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pirateghost:
seems unlikely that something in PA would block it, considering I use GTalk every day, as well as many others here. You have something wrong with your setup. factory reset and try again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lurchi17:
AW: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

As I mentioned, mine does it while in silent receiving a message. It's a little bit annoying ;) but didn't realise it when opening an app. And it's really a white noise
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dbaler:
I'm in some trouble. I flashed the newest ROM the 4.2.2 blobs one. I didn't read the forum. I should have flashed a custom 4.2.2 kernel. The problems. Is that my dads gnex has a broken volume up button. But not a broken volume down. So I can still get into odin / download mode. I'm not very experienced with Odin. I was wondering if anyone can help me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johrie:
Turn on the phone and see if you can get an connection with ADB. From there type "adb reboot bootloader" without the quotation marks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cmoG530:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

I hate to be that guy, but hopefully this will be a lesson for others to read.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dbaler:
Okay thanks. Didn't know adb could be started when phone is off. I will try tonight.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veitograf:
whatsapp keyboard problem

hey guys,

im having a problem with whatsapp and the keyboard using pie. the first time i open whatsapp using expanded desktop everything works fine. but once the keyboard is gone (because of switching apps or whatever) i cant get it up again until i stop the whatsapp process or quit expanded desktop.

i searched the thread but couldnt find anyone with a similar problem. i hope i havent overlooked something.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nmlssit:
Fixed, thanks, i though the problem was ways too serious :P

This also happen to me in Tapatalk, i just turn off\on the display.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Piccles:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

I don't have that issue with WhatsApp and SwiftKey Flow. Are you using the stock keyboard? Or a third party one?

Paranoid Gnex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veitograf:
turning the screen on/off doesnt help. im using stock keyboard. im on 3.0 9th feb. btw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Anyone else have no pulse light notifications using 20130220 beta build, I used default system pulse notification light then light flow app with it enabled an still nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rodolfojr:
I flashed 20130220 beta build directly from goo manager, phone got stuck in the Google logo. After that, I got into CWM, reflashed the Feb 09 version of PA and gapps, and the got stuck in the shark logo.

Can I flash a 4.2.2 kernel via Toolkit or something like that? I can't flash any 4.2.2 kernel through CWM since I don't have the .img file in the phone, nor can transfer it as the phone can't be used as a USB mass storage.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rotary Heart:
Download 4.2.2 kernel .img and flash it with fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aldur999:
And anyone else have no Facebook Messenger notifications at all? They're checked inside the app, but when I receive a message notification just doesn't show up!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rodolfojr:
Toolkit stays at "waiting for device" and nothing happens.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Khizar:
follow this odin guide..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2065470

PS- next time read before flashing

do you have the 4.2.2 adb/fastboot drivers installed?

http://goo.im/devs/mskip/toolkit/adb_fastboot_files_for_4.2.2.zip
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haxor:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Why I am not able to disable autorotation when unchecked 0° 90° & 270° then it automatically enable it self :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] haovh_85:
Waiting for new realease 23/02 :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CoreOxide:
Is there a way to use more of the screen's real estate when using PIE and extended desktop?

Not I have unused areas below the google search bar and above the bottom apps row :crying:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johrie:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

What launcher do you use?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CoreOxide:
The default one that comes with the ROM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] johrie:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Use a diffrent launcher like apex or nova
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CoreOxide:
And a third party lunched will not cause problems when using with extended desktop and PIE?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slayr76:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

No.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
after installing the version feb 20 beta, my phone doesn't boot anymore. Nothing else than a google logo and unlocked logo, can't go beyond that!i can only go to fastboot mode. didnt do a backup. cant find a way to put zip file to the phone since i cant go to adb mode.

help?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qu4nd:
AW: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Please don't tell us you didn't install a custom kernel...

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neob.abragil:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

How about flashing a custom/stock 4.2.2 kernel through the custom recovery!

[seems that you r gonna get quite a few scolding in a while...all the best] :thumbup:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
is this a reply about my problem?

If yes, i didn't know I had to install a kernel.. I though it was just an update from RC1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ibanez33:
well firstly hold vol + and vol - and power to get to the bootloader and flash a 4.2.2 kernel img via fastboot (something like franco's)

after that it should be a booting phone.

secondly edit you post before people flame you lol :P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
How do I put a kernel in my phone to flash? Do I have to be in android mode? b/c i can't enter :(

Nope I didn't flash any kernel after flashing the zip
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qu4nd:
AW: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Impossibruuuuu...

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
lol thanks for the reply! I'll try right away! sorry it seems i am typing the problem while the answer got replied.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ibanez33:
If you have a kernel as a .img you can flash it via fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rotary Heart:
Download a kernel .img file and flash it with fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
Downloaded Franco kernel, flash it and it works!

THANK YOU ALL:

quand443

neob.abragil

WEM97

Ibanez33

Rotary Heart

:good::good::good:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BakaPhoenix:
you can just push the thanks button instead making a post for thanking them :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nephilim:
That is the problem with people on this site lately. Everyone just assumes they can flash anything and it will work. Nobody takes any time to actually skim the threads or search before flashing a new build of something. This is a developers forum, things will have bugs and there will be certain ways you might have to do things. If you do not follow the thread to know that then it is pretty much your own fault if you brick your device.

Sorry to come off so aggressive but seriously. This is technology, it's a site of custom developments, anyone expecting to click a button and have a cool UI on their phone should probably just get an iPhone and not come back here. (not referring to you specifically, just the type of people inhabiting this site lately.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Kocai:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

@ D4rKn3sSyS: please consider taking out the 4.2.2 blops build from the goo server. A lot of people don't keep up with this thread and considering goo manager app will inform them that there's a new update, albeit it's in the dev folder, they may flash it without first finding out that they have to flash 4.2.2 kernel to got their phone to boot.

At least have an installer script that aborts the flashing and informs them in the recovery mode that they have to install a custom 4.2.2 kernel immediately after flashing the ROM and gapps. Pawitp from the CM team did this before when he changed the partition and put a script to delete /data/ because he realized that a lot of people outside XDA could download the ROM and flash it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nephilim:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Its their own fault. Why should those that do pay attention be punished because of the lazy people on this forum. I say leave it there so people that know what they're doing don't miss out.

Sent from my AK Dummy Powered AOSPA Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] udmbrian:
Well, I have to agree with you on this. It definitely would be fustrating for people to see always the same questions asked in this thread. However, like the RFD hp touchpad thread, this thread is huge, and not everyone will read the entire thread before installing the rom. I however do usually always check the op intructions and follow it. When I got this problem, I tried to find find more info, but failed for 3-4 hours. So I decide to post, because I didn't know from who to get help. It's using this rom not longer than 1 week, I used to get nighties CM, which just can be done by flashing the update. So I thought with my experience with android there is always a kernel into a custom rom and an update wouldn't erase the kernel... but today, I am glad I learned the my little knowledge is not even real.

I have to agree 100% with you. While installed this rom RC1, I keep getting reminder and popup to update. At first, I always deleted the pop-up, but it became annoying, so I decided to install it to get rid of this message. I also remember op post in xda didn't mention flashing any kernel with it. The other reason why I decide totry this update is the GSP signal was slow to be detected when I upgraded to 4.2.2 (not sure if it's 4.2.2 or this rom). I used to have 4.1 Xenon rom. I tried to flash 3 different radios, both but the results are the same.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ben.nesheim:
i hope you guys realize its not just this forum this thread ITS EVERY FORUM EVERY THREAD.... im 27 been using forums for the past ten plus years. been moderators been active users been lurking in the background. People are going to ask stupid questions people are gonna give stupid answers.... just dont feed it by going offtopic... i came to this thread to see if there are any new updates and i dont see anything about the rom just about people and how to get into fastboot (sidenote helping someone get into fastboot is fine of course :) it took me a few sec before i figured it out when i got my nexus)

edit and if anyone would like to comment on how stupid i am or what not please pm dont post it here

anyways have to throw my two cents on the rom. I have been running it with latest ak 704 as usual and its been flying. I had my one and only system ui crash...but it kinda lagged a little and i was hitting home a whole bunch soooo ya. using 02 rangers battery mod has brought this rom to my favorite. i recommend to anyone looking to stray from stock :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neerajvd:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Just a small UX related question, does anyone feel weird when using apps that need double pressing back key for exit? I feel little irritated when pressing back button on the PIE twice. So I usually go to home screen and let the app get killed by the OS. ;)

Anyone else?

(This is a small issue, but I love the features of the rom so much, that I have mailed the app developers about making the double back pressing feature optional)

Regards,

Neeraj
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ben.nesheim:
ha ya i had run across that using es file explorer with pie enabled. Or implementing the holding back to kill...but once again i dont know how that would work with pie :P i guess you could always just clear recents later i do that probably more often than i should or need to
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bonis666:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Hi, does anyone else have trouble with gps in runkeeper on feb20 PA? only in runkeeper gps don't work, so i guess the problem is the app, but would be great to know if someone else is having the same problem so i can rule out other stuff.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neerajvd:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Exactly. I face this problem for ES File Explorer and Dolphin browser. Both the apps also have swipe edge functionality! So much to my frustration, I end up swiping pages. :)

It's high time the Android world wakes up to the magic of Navigation using PIE.

What a concept really! Hats off. :D

Regards,

Neeraj
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ben.nesheim:
do you mean it takes forever to connect or its not using gps location at all? sometimes i have to pop open gps toolbox first let it connect then i go back to the app (usually maps or noaa weather) and then it works like a charm.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bonis666:
Hi, yeah, it's taking forver have had i tried for 20 min but no connection, Maps and everything else works. dosen't help if I have a fixed postion in the toolbox either. My guess is there something with the app and 4.2.2 ?, but if it's working for other people on PA 20feb i guess it can be something else..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kuba144:
Checked last pages and I can't find the answer. Now I've got version from FEB09. I want to install FEB20. I know that I have to install custom kernel (will AK kernel be ok?) but do I have to download and install new GApps?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rotary Heart:
Quote from OP
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qu4nd:
AW: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

You always have to flash the gapps...

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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jtlaraia:
About to flash on todays release (feb24) 3.1 for toroplus sprint gnex but otherwise i've been digging 3+ early feb release. Along with Franco Kernel a bit of over clocking, and nova launcher, this thing is a beast. I did notice the slide input for keyboard wasn't working like was mentioned earlier, maybe that'll be fixed. Even overclocked with nova launcher on im getting pretty solid battery life, I might give one of the AK kernels a shot. For those of you who have used both, what are your thoughts? Playing with nova in conjunction with the different hybrid settings is a little finicky but if anyone want my list of settings pm me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AZNair:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

Is there other devices which PA has been developed for, or will be in the future? I need to purchase a gsm phone for travel (on Toro right now) and don't want to lose this awesomeness! Any recommendations...

AOSPA3.0/ Lk5.8.2/ NovaPrime/ Twrp
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] -Jesco-:
Nexus 4
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ben.nesheim:
Re: [ROM][AOSPA 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 (Feb15) | Release candidate | R1

I think pa is pretty openly ported to other devices I even played with an early port to the evo 4g and I was hooked.

As for gps issue I'd give the clean flash a run.