[Galaxy S III Android Development] Chris_84:
Ok guys here we go. This is the official omega thread faq. Please read it first and if you don't find a answer or your problem is not in the list post it. But first read carefully! I will try to keep it up to date if new problems showed up or I find an other solution for a problem that's in the list.

Official FAQ for Omega Rom

1. I got a stock Rom and wanna install this Rom to my phone. What i need and do i need a wipe?

If you're a first time flasher and got no experience, read, read and read. Google, read guides until you don't know who you are and then come back. Make sure you know what you doing, cause no one is responsible if you brick your phone! Only yourself! First you need a rooted device, International version (GT-I9300). You can check that under settings/about phone. And cwm recovery. Where it is and how to flash? Google! Do a nandroid backup and also backup your efs! If you got that do a full wipe. That means hit data/factory reset and wipe cache. If you wanna be on the safe side you can also format system, under mounts and storage. Now you can go to install zip from sd and flash the Rom.

2. I'm already on rooted stock, CM10 based or any other rom. Have I also got to do a full wipe?

Yes you got to do a full wipe! If you wanna you can also try super wipe script. But be careful cause it will also wipe your sd card!

3. How about full wipe if I'm already on omega Ics version and planning to upgrade to jelly bean version of omega?

You got to full wipe! Also full wipe if you downgrade back from Jb to Ics version.

4. I plan to update my Omega Jb/Ics version to a newer Omega Jb/Ics version. How about that?

If you just plan to update to a newer version it's enough to wipe cache and dalvik cache.

If it's not enough Indie will inform you about that in OP or changelog.

5. I got big issues after installing the Rom. Like fc or similar. What to do now?

Make sure you read the OP carefully! If yes, read it again! First clear the app data who give you the fc in settings. If is an app you can get from store and wipe data don't work, uninstall it (Uninstall system apps with titanium). And then install it again from store. If this ain't work try to reflash the Rom. In case this wont work reflash as full wipe. Included wipe system in mounts and storage.

If you still got issues. Flash a stock rom and start from scratch.

6. After installing the rom i can't hear someone on phone calls and they can't hear me.

You can try as first step wipe cache and dalvik. If you still got problems try to flash another modem. You can find them in Siberian tigers All in one thread. If you still encounter issues try to restore bootsound.

7. After installing i can't do phone calls or send SMS.

Make sure your imei number is the same! And Hope you got a efs backup. You got the option when you install the Rom in Aroma installer.

8. I can't connect to Internet.

Go to network settings and check your apn. If they're empty, Google the settings for your provider and set it by yourself.

9. What's the known issues of the Rom?

Just read the last pages of the thread and you got a good idea of what's maybe went wrong.

10. If i wanna install some mods or a theme, is it safe?

Just look at the threads you downloaded them from and read carefully if they are working with omega! If you got an issue please post it there you got it from!

11. I installed a theme/mod but wanna go back to stock. What up now?

Just reflash the Rom without full wipe.

12. After installing rom i stuck in bootloop, help!

No panic. Check if you can go to recovery. Try at first step wipe cache and dalvik and try to reboot. If this ain't work try to restore your backup. If you got no backup reflash the Rom. If you still on bootloop check if you ain't got a bad download. Redownload the Rom and check the md5 number. If you can't go to recovery, try to go to download mode and flash a stock rom.

13. Which kernel is the best to use with the Rom?

It can't be clearly say which one is the best. You got to try them out for a couple of days to see which one fit you the most. Also read the kernel threads to see what features they're offer.

14. After flashing a new kernel my phone went crazy and i wanna go back to stock one.

If you got issues after flashing another kernel post your issues in the kernel thread! You can go back to stock kernel by downloading him from omega rom kitchen or reflash the rom. You can flash stock kernel via mobile Odin or via PC Odin.

15. Where i can find Omega Files app?

Usually it's included in the rom and should be there after flashing it. If not you can find it in Google Play Store. But be sure you installing the right one, cause there is an Ics and a Jb version.

16. How do i flash a mod or similar, I've downloaded from the file kitchen?

Simply go to recovery and flash it with cwm if it's a zip file. If it's a tar file flash with Odin.

17. I've downloaded a mod from file kitchen and wanna remove it.

At the most of the mods there is a removing zip also. Flash it with cwm. If not reflash the Rom.

18. The download speed for the Rom is so slow on the file hoster! Where i can get faster speed?

Try torrent download instead. Where are good apps on the Store like bit torrent beta for example.

19. How could i help you guys?

If you like omega the way we do, you are always free to donate to support our work. If you can't or don't wanna donate that's also ok. You can help with posting your feedback and suggestions on the thread. Also help new users with problems or if you read a problem and already know the answer, post it.

20. Gallery and Music app don't show any files.

Just delete media storage and data of gallery/music app and reboot. Wait until media scan is finished cause it could take a long time depending on how much media you got on your phone.

21. I got a 64gb SD card and no files showing up.

Make sure you on stock kernel. If not check if the kernel you installed supports such big SD cards cause there most in exfat format and not supported by all custom kernels.

22. What rom is better in terms of battery life Ics one or Jb?

Ics is better in battery but Jb is smoother. It all depends on what kernel you use, which app you got installed and many other things.

23. My media scanner runs wild! How to stop that?

Reboot your phone and look if the problem still there. You got new music or photos on the phone? Then wait until it shutdown by itself. If everything goes wrong install root media scanner from playstore to disable media scanning.

24. I can't set lockscreen wallpaper over settings, it always fc.

Go to Gallery. Click on the picture you want as wallpaper and push menu Button. When tick on set as... and you done.

25. Where are the call sound files stored i recorded?

You can find them under sdcard/sounds.

26. My phone is pretty laggy after installing Jb version. What's wrong?

If you got a script installed like super charger remove it and look if the lag is still there. If yes try a different kernel. If you already on a custom kernel think about if you got it undervolted or do any other settings that effect the cpu or gpu. Also think about if you got energy save enabled.

27. My phone got huge battery drain. What you done to my S3?

If you recognized huge battery drain, first look at your running apps and check if media scanner maybe run crazy. We already got that point just look a few points above.

If this ain't your problem install cpu spy from market and better battery states, that can be found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809. With the first app you can check if your phone enter deep sleep, with the second you can check which application are responsible for your currently wake lock. If you find the bad guy with bbs make a dump file and post it in bbs thread here on xda. If you got wake locks from maps, go to maps app hit menu button and untick under location settings send from this device. Using Never setting at advanced wifi menu, can save battery.

Uncheck Back up my data at back up and reset, can save battery too.

28. It seems I randomly don't receive some SMS . What can I do?

Install the app from the link below. It seems to be a good solution until Google fix the problem.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12765846

29. Since Installing new Omega based on 4.1.2 I can't get a GPS fix. What up now?

Since newer builds (Omega 33) there seems to be a bug with GPS. It happen to people on stock kernel and custom kernel as well. If you encounter that issue, first try to flash the GPS fix made by Shaarky. Here's the link: http://db.tt/0BpTFeRQ If that ain't work, another workaround is to disable get location via wifi or network. You can find that in settings/location service.

30. I´m encounter the slow charging bug. Please Help!

This is a really annoying bug for sure. And to be honest there is no clear fix for now, but I will put here some points you can try to get rid of this.

1. Unplug your phone, select reboot, while the phone is on the bootanimation plug in the charger again.

2. Try a different charger. At least he should got a minimum output of 0.8A. You can check this on the sign on the charger.

3. Use a different USB cable. Also it don´t should be to long.

4. Use an other Kernel like Siyah, there you can set the charging rate.

5. Pull out your Battery. Left it on side for couple of minutes and then reinsert it.

6. Go to recovery, go to advanced and selct wipe battery stats, then reboot your phone.

31. My contacts don't show up after installing omega without wipe. What to do?

If you flash with no full wipe then you should remove your google account - clear data from phone + contacts then reboot and add your google account again to fix the link to contacts problem in call log and sms.

32. SMS app show always I have one unread message, but I ain't got one.

Go to Settings/Applications and swipe to the right to all apps. Scroll down a little bit and search for Badge Provider. Now click on app, delete data and reboot.

33. I've recognized my sounds, especially for alarm and notification are broken/not working correct.

For alarm there are no clear fix yet, except try a different application from playstore. For notification sound Viber seems to a problem. Only thing you can do is to uninstall it. Also Skype could be a problem. Maybe they're also responsible for the problem with alarm app. If you got more information please pm me.

34. Version 45 broke my phone process especially when I got Bluetooth connected plus all share didn't work. You guys know any fix?

For the phone fc flash this: http://goo.gl/XGwKs. Thanks to indie! And for all share flash this by user MMARKKK http://db.tt/Krul4DjX.

Last note:

If all above doesn't help you, then just ask your question in our thread, but please tell us what you already have tried.

For example. you wiped Dalvik and cache and run fix permissions at CWM, cleared data / cache off the app that is giving problems.

Also tell us what your setup is, which Omega version you are running with which kernel and which CWM version you are running.

With providing us with this info, we all can help quicker and better.

Disclaimer: I'm not responsible if your brick your phone in any way by following the steps written above!

Credits:

To indie

The whole Omega Team

To ASG11

To alewis2k12

To cv19985

To jab1972