[Galaxy S III Android Development] GadgetCheck:
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FAQ

Definitions:

- DK = Dark Knight (just a name for the Edition)

- CWM = ClockworkMod Recovery (mostly used to install new ROMs)

- SGS3 / GS3 = Samsung Galaxy SIII

- Firmware = Base System of our Galaxy S III (provided by Samsung)

- Circle Battery Mod = shows your battery in 1% steps

- FC = Force Close (Crash of an App / Component)

- more defintions to come, just ask them in the thread

Q:What is odex/deodex?

A:

Odex:

Every android application comes with the extention '.apk'. Packaged with every apk is a .odex file which contains parts of the application which helps speed up the boot process and preloads it.

Deodex:

Deodexing is a way of repackaging the apk such that it is reassembled into the classes.dex file. Everything is put together in one place, and this is helpful because it eliminates any chances of a modified apk conflicting with other odexed parts.

So to sum up everything, a .dex file contains the cache used by Dalvik VM during boot and this .dex file is located inside the application. On the other hand, .odex file is an optimized version of the same .dex file but it is located outside the application.

What do I lose/gain using odex/deodexed ROM?

The upper hand deodexed rom has over odexed is integration. Every ROM maker loves deodexing the rom because of two main reasons:

Modification of apk becomes easier

ROM is open to theme modifications

So, as an end used, you would most likely want to have a deodexed version of a ROM to take full advantage of android freedom. However, note that you won't lose out on performance in an odexed ROM.

Q: Which Theme to flash or will this theme work

A: Any theme that is built for XX-- Deodexed Version is flashable with the ROM.

Now the Themes that dev the Themes at Checkrom.com or our official themes dev's who make themes for us make there respective themes over CheckROM so when u flash there themes you don't lose any features :D

Q: How this ROM is different from others ?

A: This ROM is heavily modded with a custom theme, features, apps etc and also has my personal tweaks and improvements. Yeah you have Kitchen Pro to make the Rom to your liking

Q: I'm coming from a different ROM so which version should i choose wipe or non-wipe ?

A: Choose the Wipe Version.

Q: What is the difference between wipe and non-wipe version ?

A: Wipe version will delete all your apps and settings whereas non-wipe version will not delete your app or settings.

Q: I'm getting bootloops what should i do now ?

A: Follow the steps below:

Get into the CWM recovery

Wipe Data/factory reset

Wipe Cache

Wipe Dalvik-Cache

Wipe Battery Stats

Format Internal SDCard

Install the wipe version of my ROM

Q: I'm coming from a different ROM how can i install this ROM ?

A: Follow the steps below

Get into the CWM recovery

Wipe Data/factory reset

Wipe Cache

Wipe Dalvik-Cache

Wipe Battery Stats

Wipe Data/factory reset

Wipe Cache

Wipe Dalvik-Cache

Wipe Battery Stats

Install the wipe version of this ROM

Q: I'm currently on a previous version of this ROM how do i upgrade to latest version without loosing my apps and data ?

A: Follow the steps below

Remove Android related stuff from the internal SD Card

Get into CWM Recovery

Wipe Dalvik-Cache

Wipe Battery Stats

Install the non-wipe version of the ROM

Q: I want to make sure nothing of my previous ROM interferes with my new ROM what should i do

A: Completely wipe your internal SD Card or delete any Android related stuff from it. Then do a full wipe from ClockworkMod recovery then install the wipe version of my ROM.

Q: After Installing your ROM I'm getting bootloops/boot issues?

A: Do the following steps:

Take out the battery

Put the battery back in

Get into Recovery

Wipe Everything

Flash my ROM

Done!

Q: I have Kernel X, my Boot animations don't work, help...

A:Some Kernels don't support Bootanimations or need special files (Speedmod, Lulz etc.). Install a Kernel which supports it, like Rage, Nimphitamine, Siyah etc.

Q: How can I sort my Apps alphabetically?

A:Use the App "Appzorter" from the market.

Or install Touchwiz 4.5/ modded Touchwiz/ 4G Touchwiz/ Use another launcher.

Q: I have high Android OS drain, what can I do?

A:First read this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1290020

Second: Try the things mentioned in the Thread.

Third: You can try to change Kernels, but it isn't a Rom issue.

Q: When is theme xyz coming to the Kitchen???

A:If the Team said that a new theme will be added to the Kitchen, then it will be available as soon as its done.

Enable Notifications in the Kitchen App if you can't wait.

Q: I am not able to flash via Kitchen???

A:Delete Clockworkmod folder

Reason:

Previously to make the kitchen flash in older version of CWM5 we need to use a salte hash file that was placed in the Clockworkmod folder, Now with the updated CWM5 the actually problem with CWM5 was fixed by the respective creator!

So now what happens is that all you people have that salted hash file remaining in ur sd card that doesn't allow to flash stuff in the newer better CWM5, thats why when u delete the Folder it stats working coz the salted hash file gets deleted!

Now you may ask why delete the folder, when u can delete the file only!!

LOL answer is simle the Android os never recognizes the file there so when u open myfiles you never find the salted hash file inside the clockworkmod folder! You can use other apps and methods to delete the file but then there is the obvious questions from noobs!!

So Moral the problem is only with that one salted hash file and not ur backup