[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fruitsalt:
Questions and Answers

Frequently Asked Question

http://slimroms.net/index.php/faq

These Are for SlimKat 4.4.2 beta 1.95 + Slim_AIO_gapps_4.4.2 beta1.x

These will be updated/removed as SlimKat updates

DPI/ Screen Issues

[Q] What are the default DPI's

Stock Kitkat = 480

Stock SlimKat = 361

Lowest DPI working for me = 370

[Q] Water in the Google Maps app is distorted, streaked or all over the place when zoomed out

Its a DPI issue, this is how i resolved it:

Download: Rom Toolbox lite ( Free) from PlayStore

Run app -> Swipe left to switch tab to performance --> click build.prop Editor button

on this new screen-> swipe right to bring out menu on the left side of the screen

First option is LCD density Click that-->change Value to whatever you want --> click ok and reboot

once Rebooted do the following :

Settings-> Apps-> Maps-->clear data, also clear Cache--> Force Close

Open Maps and confirm everything is working.

Some users have been able to get the maps to work properly at 361 DPI, but the lowest value at which it will work for me is 370. Default Stock Kitkat DPI is 480. Default Stock SlimKat DPI is 361

[Q] Everything is too small on default SlimKat, how can i fix that

two solutions:

go into settings-->display-->font-->change font size to make it bigger

change DPI:

Download: Rom Toolbox lite ( Free) from PlayStore

Run app -> Swipe left to switch tab to performance --> click build.prop Editor button

on this new screen-> swipe right to bring out menu on the left side of the screen

First option is LCD density Click that-->change Value to whatever you want --> click ok and reboot

Default Stock Kitkat DPI is 480, stock SlimKat DPI is 361, 400 ~ 420 DPI works best for me

Recovery

[Q] TWRP asking for a password, even though user never setup a password

When TWRP asks for a password, hit cancel.

Then go to Wipe and Factory Reset.

If that doesn't work, then restart your recovery.

If that still doesn't work then try reflashing TWRP again.

Camera

[Q] What is True View in the Camera App

True view is a camera feature to show the whole field of view of the camera.

By default the field of view is stretched and cut on the sides to fit fullscreen.

http://slimroms.net/index.php/faq/slimbean/323-what-is-true-view

[Q] Why is the Camer app Missing HDR+

HDR+ and Photosphere are closed-source. AKA no way to be built from source and must be distributed as an add-on.

Flash photosphere camera if you want HDR+.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48832042&postcount=27

Note: PhotoSphere Addon currently adds a audio lag in recorded videos and recorded Videos are much darker, Read Q&A below about audio lag when photosphere is installed, link for photosphere is in the first post ( Slim gapps/addons)

[Q] Audio Lag in recorded video after Installing Slim PhotoSphere

Flash a different kernel, that will fix the issue

confirmed fixed with trinity.

in Recovery, without wiping:

Flash ROM

Flash Gapps

Flash PhotoSphere

Flash Kernel of choice

Flash SuperSu

Reboot

NOTE: Videos are much darker when Photosphere addon has been installed

Misc

[Q] How do I access the chamber of secrets on SlimKat

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48830608&postcount=25

[Q] Where are the QuickRecord recordings stored, are they cleared at boot and are they overwritten

/data/data/com.android.systemui/files/

It's never cleared from a reboot, but yes, rewritten each time you record.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=48832011&postcount=2577

[Q] Where is the clear all in the recent apps list

Clear all is not there as it is not needed, the list just shows the recently ran apps and provides the means of switching between apps quickly. Android will kill apps when needed there is no need to kill apps

[Q] I have no Mobile Network ( not data but no coverage at all)

This applies to only those who have no mobile network i.e they do not have a signal at all on their device and it does not say no service.

You somehow wiped the radio firmware, That needs to be restored.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2514095

[Q] What is ART and what does it do

If you really need to know what ART is then you should not be using ART.

ART stands for Android Run Time, it is an experimental run time which is being developed by google to replace the current dalvik run time. Once released users would be able to get better performance and better battery life.

Currently, as ART is in experimental stage ( I would say Alpha, not even beta) the benefits of switching to ART are minimal. Not all apps are compatible with ART and most users will not see any performance or battery life improvements.

Thats why google buried it deep into the settings. Use at your own discretion. I suggest staying with Dalvik run time till further progress has been made on ART.