Root [ROM][WIP] BACKside ROM (CM7) + Green Machine Theme

[brotherswing]

Sorry, this is a noob question. Just wondering what the radio refers too when speaking of VM having a new radio update. What does the new update do? Is it worth flashing the original VM Rom and updating the radio?

The radio we're referring to is the one that communicates with the cell company's towers, therefore the signal and call strength. Never flash something just to flash it. The update has been causing problems and unless you have problems with call quality I recommend that you skip it. The only time you should use that update is if you get a very poor signal in your daily usage of the phone.

 

[benslgdroid]

How do you figure?? I use Poynt almost every day and it works good. In fact it's the only VM app I kept cause it works well for what it's for.

do you have a better suggestion, I'm always open to new apps?

-C

I apologize sometimes I let personal preference get in the way of being non objective.

 

[benslgdroid]

Supersu wonked out on me so I switched back to super user

 

[brotherswing]

Supersu wonked out on me so I switched back to super user

Still okay here, but I'm testing some things for devs over at AC so I'm always flashing new things. SuperSU is in my nandroid of BACKside, but I don't plan on reinstalling the next time I do a clean install.

 

[Dark One]

I had problems connecting my phone to my computer via usb when it was stock and with Harmonia, but it works with this ROM.

 

[Encerspay]

Why is there no clock in my notification area when I installed this? D:

 

[a5pe4]

Why is there no clock in my notification area when I installed this? D:

Go to Cyanogenmod settings, status bar tweaks, and change the clock color to something other than black.

 

[a5pe4]

Hahaha I just remembered that I had a dream that Jerry posted a new build. What has become of my life :dontknow:

 

[brotherswing]

Hahaha I just remembered that I had a dream that Jerry posted a new build. What has become of my life :what:

You, my friend, need to get out more.

 

[Encerspay]

Hey, has anyone ever experienced the phone not vibrating when receiving notifications?
Like, I'll be texting someone, and I'll just leave them hanging for 10 or 20 minutes because the phone was on vibrate and didn't vibrate to tell me that the text came in.

 

[benslgdroid]

Is the text app open

 

[G19]

Hey, has anyone ever experienced the phone not vibrating when receiving notifications?
Like, I'll be texting someone, and I'll just leave them hanging for 10 or 20 minutes because the phone was on vibrate and didn't vibrate to tell me that the text came in.

A few of us have complained about this problem after one of the early april builds. My phone does not vibrate for text messages anymore. The vibrate on my phone is confirmed being functional.

The change happened immediately after installing one of the rom updates. I did not change any settings and it happened to me. I have tried uninstalling gosms, using the stock messenger, reinstalling gosms, changing all settings I could find. Nothing fixes it.

 

[happyboy7]

The radio we're referring to is the one that communicates with the cell company's towers, therefore the signal and call strength. Never flash something just to flash it. The update has been causing problems and unless you have problems with call quality I recommend that you skip it. The only time you should use that update is if you get a very poor signal in your daily usage of the phone.

Thank you, brotherswing for this. I was really wondering what radio people were referring to. I get a terrible signal at my house; however, the process we have to do to update seems too much of a hassle.

 

[kwknott]

My phone vibrates just fine when getting a text. Did you enable vibrate in the text app. On the stock app while you are on main screen (the one that shows all your threads instead of 1 individual thread) hit menu, choose setting, notification settings and open vibrate and choose always

 

[Encerspay]

Okay, so I went back to all of my notification apps, and they all vibrate fine, but one. Draw Something Free, and it doesn't even make a noise when the notification volume is all the way up! It just silently pops up. Still searching for a solution. Ahhh, the frustration of a nooby phone owner.

 

[AirCatHeavy]

Any significant issues still plaguing BackDoor ?

Mine needs re flashing and Im still trying to decide on Backdoor or OEM VM ROM.

Also are there folks out there that would consider doing the flash for me for a fee ?
Preferrably someone living in my neck of the woods. (South Florida)

thx

 

[G19]

My phone vibrates just fine when getting a text. Did you enable vibrate in the text app. On the stock app while you are on main screen (the one that shows all your threads instead of 1 individual thread) hit menu, choose setting, notification settings and open vibrate and choose always

That's my setting.

 

[Encerspay]

Why would you charge people to flash it for you? There are lots of amazing guides on this website that, as long as you follow carefully, can get you pretty far. I just installed my first custom ROM yesterday (BACKside, loving it!) and just barely got the phone into Recovery (and flash a custom kernel while I was at it) last week. I'm a total noob, too.
I'm just trying to fix the Draw Something notifications. :/

 

[benslgdroid]

Draw something had always been silent for me too and I have the paid version

 

[Encerspay]

Is that not so frustrating? Ahhhh, lol.

 

[brotherswing]

Any significant issues still plaguing BackDoor ?

Mine needs re flashing and Im still trying to decide on Backdoor or OEM VM ROM.

Also are there folks out there that would consider doing the flash for me for a fee ?
Preferrably someone living in my neck of the woods. (South Florida)

thx

No significant issues with BACKside, it has far more to offer than the stock Rom. I'm about 1800 miles away from you, or I would help. You may be able to find someone locally that can help, but if you take your time and follow Jerry's directions carefully you shouldn't have any problems doing it yourself. You have plenty of help available right here, too.

 

[scoson]

Any significant issues still plaguing BackDoor ?

Mine needs re flashing and Im still trying to decide on Backdoor or OEM VM ROM.

Also are there folks out there that would consider doing the flash for me for a fee ?
Preferrably someone living in my neck of the woods. (South Florida)

thx

Hey I was terrified when I flashed backSIDE the first time but it's not to bad really, in fact the guy right above me and a few others helped out TREMENDOUSLY with straight forward answers to a few things that were confusing me. You might just want to go for it yourself

 

[sammyz]

Any significant issues still plaguing BackDoor ?

Mine needs re flashing and Im still trying to decide on Backdoor or OEM VM ROM.

Also are there folks out there that would consider doing the flash for me for a fee ?
Preferrably someone living in my neck of the woods. (South Florida)

thx

I live in south florida

What part? I could just help you on here for free though, I have no transportation to anywhere...

 

[Petrah]

Jerry,

I'm such a newb! Didn't dawn on me that since I'm in front of my computer all day, I don't need 3G or WiFi turned on on my phone.... and am just now discovering the amazing battery life again. Check this lol

3 days and still at 52% battery life :congrats:

Did some running around this weekend for a new entertainment center and only needed to turn on 3G twice to check something on the net. While I realize this might not be for everyone, personally I think from now on I will only turn on 3G or WiFi when I need to use it (which reminds me, I need to disable Beautiful Widgets from trying to auto update). Otherwise it'll stay off to save battery life. Good thing you don't need those turned on to get calls or texts!

I 😍 BACKside! :thrasher:

 

[Dark One]

Any significant issues still plaguing BackDoor ?

Mine needs re flashing and Im still trying to decide on Backdoor or OEM VM ROM.

Also are there folks out there that would consider doing the flash for me for a fee ?
Preferrably someone living in my neck of the woods. (South Florida)

thx

My BackDoor was plagued with significant issues, but some Preparation H cleared it up. I could help with your BackDoor issues for a fee.