yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
screenshots fix?

So, the ability to take screenshots on gingerbread/gtablet is magical.

You may not know or care, but the CM7 rom can't do it - the dreaded black rectangle is all you get.

Can you point me in the general direction of what needs tweaking to make screenshots work, because it would be spiffy to get that going on that other rom.

Failing that, I'll be moving to this rom shortly :)

Edit - I see you pushed it up already. Like, 10 days ago. I pointed the CM folks at it, hope they pick it up.

Awesome community :)
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
I will add a bit to that. I've wrestled with this too. 5.1.1 was pretty good with the Olympus market fix. And you can still get the Pershoot or Clemsen OC kernel and the gojimi launcher so 5.1.1 + kernel + launcher would be a pretty good setup. But you do lose 3 things that I am aware of that "matter":

1) The little text select "thumb" -- that is an amazing usability feature and as far as I know only in Gingerbread. I am talking about how when you put the caret in a text field you get the little thumb that lets you position it just so.

2) The unlock screen gestures. Way better for security if you care.

3) Wifi based location works on this setup and does not work on Vegan 5.1.1 that I can tell. This isn't a big deal breaker but it is handy.

I'm not much of a gamer but I am a writer (in fact, my Dr. Dobb's blog this week was on Android development) so #1 is really up my alley. The other two not so much. Of course, I'm sure gingerbread is more secure/faster/great in other ways (some of which we don't care about like near field comms).

So for now I have stuck with this ROM although I have been tempted to revert to 5.1.1 more than once. But I know soon it will be even better so might as well get started now.

The big annoyances to me are:

1) Long boot time (7 minutes). I know why, but don't know how to fix it. Clean install did not fix it for me. If there is one thing that would make me stop using this, it would be this.

2) Camera is horked up. The camera itself works fine if you can use something other than the normal camera app.

3) Lack of video acceleration. That being said, it all works fine for me but I'm not ripping DVDs at 1080p and trying to play them either.

4) The .nomedia thing. That drives me nuts although in all fairness 5.1.1 same problem.

5) The fact that restoring from backup kills the launcher. Makes me nervous about backups.

6) The FC on start up and random times later. Seems harmless but annoying.

Other than that, I have been really happy with this ROM. Fast and functional and (luckily because of the 7 minute boot) stable.
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
Very good editions.

Regarding the 7 minute bootup, the fix is not to restore apps using titanium backup. My boot times with Ginger were faster than 5.1.1
[G Tablet Android Development] Dueces99:
Also have yet to experience any boot time longer than a minute. Granted the amount of apps installed are minimal mainly because I'm readily nvflashing, trying new things/setups, but I also do not use TB and if I do, its ONLY to restore data (~cough~ Angry Birds...). I just dont know exactly how TB restores apps, as in:

- Does it simply copy/paste the installed files over?

- Does it actually re-install the app?

Either way, never been a fan of copy/pasting data, always seem to experience random/strange symptoms that never occur with manually installing. Just my .02
[G Tablet Android Development] edirector:
Tweetcaster works great!
[G Tablet Android Development] me_is_rushin:
Ever since installing this Rom I can't play any videos. Any way to fix this?
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
I think you should read the thread. Download rockplayer lite.
[G Tablet Android Development] bbolton_98:
imei and keyboards

1st awesome rom haven't had any trouble with install or upgrade kernal all apps resynced with market and app brain and amazon appstore.

issues could be user but haven't seen any posts or responses.

I use copilot 8 for gps nav and after install sayes "IMEI" ERROR is this from phone being removed and could they be reapplied?

Second any keyboard i use is unselected after powering off, then have to go back to system to recheck box to use and then select as input method again. if sleep mode no change works fine.

last a few fc with boat browser which works better than most browsers imo.

Thanks for the awesome work, again. :)
[G Tablet Android Development] thebadfrog:
Your tablet doesnt have an IMEI
[G Tablet Android Development] shadowhawk2020:
I love this Rom. Unfortunately slingbox does not work (guessing it is a driver issue) So i have to go back to froyo :(
[G Tablet Android Development] craigwillie:
Slingbox works fine. Just make sure you have the latest version.

Just finished watching 'Salt' from Netflix on my GTab via Slingplayer -> Tivo -> Netflix.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
In the Q&A area under the Honeycomb thread Jerdog says:

"UPDATE 3/18/11 - We now have access to the Gingerbread libs needed for hardware acceleration, but in order to use them a complete rework of the github repo is required and a year's worth of merges and cleanups would need to be done. Slow going and no ETA."
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
That is great news to hear!
[G Tablet Android Development] edirector:
I got swift keyboard working and like you I have big fingers and kept hitting the wrong keys making typing deplorable. But I love the ROM so far so good.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
I moved to this rom, with the latest (4/20) pershoot OC kernel at 1.2ghz.

I am very happy. Thank you so much for all the effort - I tossed a couple beers into the coffers.
[G Tablet Android Development] astevens54:
Ok, I'm trying to do the install. I nvflashed it back to the original OS and let it update did a wipe cache and partition. Installed from CM and it seems to be hung at the flashing Vegan-tab screen. Anyone have any suggestions?
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
It can hang for upwards of 5 min. at that screen when you first run the ROM.
[G Tablet Android Development] astevens54:
Thanks, it was past 5 minutes. I re-installed and it's at the same screen. I'm going to leave it alone for 15 minutes and see if that helps.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
I tried that two different ways over the past two days. No good. I think that where the installer is trying to cache the native libs is unavailable or getting overwritten by the ram disk but that's just a hunch.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
Did you wipe the dalvik cache? It's hidden under advanced. Seems to be needed if it hangs forever there.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
Yep. I even reflashed go stock. No tb restore.
[G Tablet Android Development] astevens54:
Cleared the cache and factory reset. That seemed to do it, I'm setting up the Google acct on it now. I don't know if I like the keyboard...
[G Tablet Android Development] astevens54:
Wow, it's pretty quick. I'm coming from TnT 5.01 which I liked a lot, but wanted to try VEGAn.
[G Tablet Android Development] MasterN02:
AWESOME ROM!!! Thanks so much for all your hard work GoJimi!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] astevens54:
I am a little disappointed in the Quadrant score, 1831... I got 2176 from TnT 5.01...
[G Tablet Android Development] adam714:
status bar issues

After updating the kernel to clemsyns 1.5 i can no longer modify or move the status bar. Anyone else notice this or is it me.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
So if i load vegan-tab 5.1.1 beta after loading cw and partitioning etc, i shouldn't have any issues upgrading to GB edition in the future correct? Should be perhaps a kernel flash and a Rom flash?
[G Tablet Android Development] bbolton_98:
imei

i understand that it doesn't have a imei because it worked with vegan ginger experimental but doesnt with rc1. that is the reason for the post in the first place. Thus the question about adding the phone app back, and other roms have been able to use the phone app.

the rom is awesome. Thanks for all the time and effort all the dev's put in for us.
[G Tablet Android Development] absorbers:
Camera so bad and video camera dont work :(
[G Tablet Android Development] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
The last couple of releases of co-pilot have given me this problem (on any ROM, not just Vegan Ginger ... even on Calk's, etc).

Trick for me was to use an older version of the APK

Here is the last one I have that works for me.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9669866/Copilot 8.2.0.504.apk
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
You are correct.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
You can install the pershoot OC kernel from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=903505

OC'ed to 1400, I am getting a Quadrant score of 2251
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
Have not tried to reproduce and may be tied to the 1.6 version of the launcher (if you don't follow the launcher thread, there is a 1.6.1 version of the launcher you can install).

I noticed last night the power control on the notification screen was missing. I had just found the set up for them so I don't known if it was related to the change or if it was because I had used theme changer to try a few themes. Reverting to system did not restore it but a reboot did.

Not sure what happened, but something made it vanish.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
I just installed latest 1.6.1 VTL.Launcher (rom installs with 1.5 version, current version is 1.6.1) - seems to have worked OK. The first time you hit Home after install, you need to pick the launcher that doesn't have "android" in its name.

If anything, it seems a bit faster than the older version.
[G Tablet Android Development] pimpmaneaton:
Mouse Support

Hey Gojimi I have a bit of a favor to ask if possible. I tired the attached mouse support update zip that was created for the HTC Evo and flashed and the tab hangs at Gtabscreen. But just installed my back up I just did and got up and running again. The zip has phone.apk files and others that I'm sure are probably specific to the EVO. Was hoping I could request a version be made for the G Tab. Thanks for you hard work. Vegan Tab 7 is amazing.
[G Tablet Android Development] ykhehra1:
Display is not rotatable upside-down (180deg) to reduce viewing angle limitation. Is there any way around?
[G Tablet Android Development] jpmi23:
This... would... be... AWESOME! gojimi's the man. He can fix it, if time allows of course.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
Setting | VEGAN TAB | Display

Check Rotate 180 degrees.
[G Tablet Android Development] bbolton_98:
imei and copilot

thanks dl now will try, i appreciate the help.

VEGAN Rules!!!!!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] jyams:
The website says uninstall old version. I can not figure out how to uninstall. No uninstall option in settings/apps/manage. App is listed but no uninstall option. Anyone?
[G Tablet Android Development] debh945:
In the VTLauncher thread Gojimi stated that if you are using VeganGinger you do not need to uninstall the original version. Just install the .apk and when you press home - choose the new version as default.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
the new version does NOT have android in the title.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
I have been poking around trying to figure out why the package manager reworks all the native libs on each boot. I noticed something funny.

I have a /cache/dalvik-cache directory and a /data/dalvik-cache directory.

Many of the entries in both folders are dated 2008! Others are dated recently.

I renamed /cache/dalvik-cache and rebooted whereupon the system recreated it during a lenghthy reboot. When it is done I will try the same with /data/dalvik-cache.

I have a hunch the issue with package manager running through every apk on each boot up is in this area somehow. Same issue reported http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=3424 although it looks like everyone kind of blew that off.

And to forestall comments: yes I've restored from stock with no Ti Backup restore. Just isn't working.

Update: No dice. I linked one to the other and then the reverse. I did seem to get a little less chatter on DDMS but it still takes 90 seconds to get to the android animation and then that hangs there for 5 minutes and a few seconds. So total boot this time was just over 6.5 minutes. :-(
[G Tablet Android Development] gotwillk:
sigh. i had to go back to vegan froyo. unable to play videos properly is a huge dealbreaker for me. i hope that can get ironed out soon because i will miss ginger.
[G Tablet Android Development] ramerco:
What apps do you have installed? I noticed in particular when I installed Opera it got a bit longer. I am still down around 2 mins after the gTabdev screen comes up. What about moving some of the larger apps to SDCARD?

Should there be two dalvik-cache folders at all? Maybe there is some config issue that places one in data and one in cache. I assume thats what youa re getting at.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
I have lots of apps, but no more than I had in Froyo. Yes, Opera is one of them. I don't think moving to SDCARD will solve the problem which is that Package manager is unpacking each one's native libs on every boot. In fact, that would likely make it worse, I'd imagine.
[G Tablet Android Development] tuanda82:
How can we play video with this rom?
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
rockplayer lite
[G Tablet Android Development] Archangel:
What do you notice is better than cynamod7 i just flashed that and need ot know if this is worth it or just a similar rom with a different name?
[G Tablet Android Development] pc2828:
There's a few steps in the video, not just changing the compatibility mode. Worth a try.
[G Tablet Android Development] DroidHam:
ill check it out later im in class and cant hear it
[G Tablet Android Development] DroidHam:
Anyone know how to make the status bar go back on top, im so used to swiping DOWN to see notifications
[G Tablet Android Development] bri0710:
Gojimi,

Excellent rom!

I've found a couple small issues. Some widgets don't seem to show up on the add widgets list: Bluetooth OnOff and Brightness widget. Also, Google Reader works great except the screen to read the article text, where it reduces to a phone-size screen.

Thanks!
[G Tablet Android Development] gpzjack:
Can you post detailed instructions for us lesser skilled people coming from vegan 5.1 ?

thanks!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] pc2828:
from OP:

* Switched over to newer Camera Rotation Fix

* Added Tablet Friendly Launcher VTL.Launcher to the launcher options

* Screenshots/DDMS fixed via several commits to Nvidia GIT etc.

* Added in the External Storage Format and Unmount

* Pulled in the Tablet Tweaks

* Modified Tablet Tweaks to not Break our Device or Google API's

* Fixed up the Fullscreen handling issue

* Edited Statusbar buttons to fit with VEGAn-TAB Styling

* Newer Boot Animation - lowered quality to improve boot performance and speed

* Fixed layout of Launcher and added settings to settings page if default

* Added basic Google Apps to avoid confusion

* Added Tablet version of Quick Office

* Added Basic Tablet Keyboard Layout for English version of Gingerbread Keyboard

* Changed Default Browser User Agent to Desktop

* Added code to remove Phone Settings without losing market functionality

* Lot's of code cleanups and minor bug fixes

Also glad to have Wifi sleep policy option to never sleep. CM7 only had 30min max.
[G Tablet Android Development] Archangel:
Some of those options are in cyanmod7 and i have a wifi never sleep policy right now on cm7? Are there any definite noticeable differences such as speed, quadrant/linpack scores, sleep of death, GPS anything like that is diff than cyanmod7?
[G Tablet Android Development] cuzzinz:
is anyone having the camera take a good preview picture and then the image that it saves is all pixelated like 16bit style?
[G Tablet Android Development] P00r:
woo, this look like a nice rom, never managed to get cyan to boot, this is going to be a good fight getting it to boot but seem like it worth it!

Now back to flashing stock as suggested...

Update: Used Calkulin Format all and it finally booted

I like what I see, This is serious work!, with the modified launcher it rocks! :)
[G Tablet Android Development] debh945:
Well I couldn't get any screenshot apps to work with CM7 (or any other GB Rom) but can with GoJimi's. Also, I prefer the that this rom uses my internal SD card as SD card without the extra step of editing my vold.fstab file. And also I like the status bar icons better in this rom (love circle battery!) Still playing with it but so far these are my observations.
[G Tablet Android Development] chief1978:
Just use the Notification Bar widgets from now on, much better anyway.

You need to disable application compatibility in Spare Parts to fix your reader.
[G Tablet Android Development] grinch247:
how in the name of god do you install this?

I have tried just about every which way ya can to no avail....cant get past

gtabdev screen...
[G Tablet Android Development] DroidHam:
this seems sluggish to me.... versus the 5.1 i had running. Opening/closing my app drawer is SLOW, and i have everything set to FAST on Spare PArts. Any ideas? Also, my location over wifi has my location @ 6200, Ohio. Not sure where that is, lol
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
A few other observations:

1) If you enable the "long press back" option under development, pressing the back button often gives you a pop up of "application killed" or something like that even though it wasn't long pressed and the current app doesn't get killed.

Application tests (note, all restored from TB so maybe a reinstall from market would fix):

2) Mystique crashes while loading stuff. Other graphic intense games (Samurai II and the airplane one) seem ok.

3) Meridian player seems to crash. I was going to look into it more after a reboot but....

4) I rebooted with AnReboot and it never got past the Vegan Tab boot animation. Then I cycled the power and I'm still at the boot animation 3 minutes later. Hmmm...

So I'm stuck until I can figure out how to get it to boot again. UPDATE: Ok took maybe 5 minutes but it finally came up. Will be interested to see if that's every time or not.
[G Tablet Android Development] debh945:
I was able to replicate your issue. It looks like I have to do a full data wipe so I can start over. The problem with the rotary dial is if you have the "dead spot" in the center of the status bar checked. (I think it's an option in tablet tweaks but I'm in CWM right now reflashing so don't quote me). There is just no way to unlock the screen.
[G Tablet Android Development] dfin13:
Anyone managed (or even tried) to get the TnT keyboard working on this? I love that keyboard, don't much care for the GB keyboard on a tablet. I tried pushing it over to CM7 via ADB, but it would just throw an error when I tried to load it.
[G Tablet Android Development] Archangel:
Thank you very much thats what i needed to know esp the SD card recognition instead of EMMC like cyanmod, thank you again!
[G Tablet Android Development] adca14:
First, I want to say thanks for all your work. This tablet with your roms makes college so much easier!

On another note, I don't see gmail in the market. I followed your instructions on how to install and everything has been perfect except for that. Any help?
[G Tablet Android Development] pimpmaneaton:
I rec moboplayer and pershoots latest. I'm now able to play 720p videos without a hitch with that combo.
[G Tablet Android Development] -BoneZ-:
That doesn't make a whole lotta sense. Mine boots up in about 30-45 seconds.
[G Tablet Android Development] Terry.666:
Please a question...

I am with 5.1.1 and CWM 2.5.1.3 (GREEN) do I need to flash the CWM 0.8 to flash this ROM????
[G Tablet Android Development] megabyte2365:
Mine takes about 6 minutes to reboot too after nv flash and full reinstall trying to cut boot time down. I just cannot make it any faster.

On launcher 1.6.2, is there a way to make home screen 1 the default instead of 3 and I have the drawer catagorized into game, utilities, business, etc...Can I have it pop up a screen at launch that allows me to select which catagory to go to instead of gesturing through all the screens?

Thanks, btw very nice ROM!
[G Tablet Android Development] gotwillk:
with pershoot's latest kernel? you didn't have to convert the 720p vids either? i'm gonna give this a try.
[G Tablet Android Development] -BoneZ-:
I never use the stock launcher as there are other launchers that have more and better options.

Zeam Launcher is free and excellent for tablets right now. It will let you choose which home screen to use as default, or you can set it to have only one screen, period.

I've tried Launcher Pro and ADB Launcher on my G-Tab and I don't like either one for the tablet. Zeam seems to do what I need a launcher to do.

As far as the app drawer, you may have to search the Market for something like that.
[G Tablet Android Development] -BoneZ-:
From the OP:

"Install this using CWM 0.8 only at the moment. Till we can figure out why some tablets have issues with newer CWM versions."

That should've answered your question already. ;)
[G Tablet Android Development] Terry.666:
I know now the MORON:o I just read it before I saw your post... Thank you mate anyway :)
[G Tablet Android Development] megabyte2365:
I believe this is all built in, but I cannot decipher the jargon. Thanks
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
Just flashed TB edition and have two questions. First on the right side shows the browser, menu, and phone icons. Can I change what is in there or drop.it all together? Second question is how can I get rid of the slider screen? So that it just requires the gesture?
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
From the home screen hit menu and then more. Then hit VTsetting. Uncheck the left and right dock. You can customize what is in them via a simple drag n' drop.

To get rid of the slider screen i think you go into settings - lockscreen and select accordingly.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
What is the sub category under vegan tab settings? I looked through them all and don't see a left and right dock, am I looking in the wrong place?
[G Tablet Android Development] TEK112:
Submenu is UI Settings, you will see all the docks related options.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
Bring up the menu and press edit. The pushpin will make one screen the default.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
Dude, I'm sorry for being a pest but I'm still missing it, under settings, vegan tab settings, I see interface, under that there is a general section (power prompt, etc) and a over scrolling area, but I still don't see any dock options... might need my hand held on this one...
[G Tablet Android Development] tuanda82:
I mean hardware decoder. the default player can handle 1080p rockplayer can not. But this rom default player cannot open any file...

When i open some game which has open video game, i cannot see the video at all.
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
You are in the VeganTab menu. You need to be in the VTLauncher menu.

I was going to post screenshots but dropbox is uncooperative.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
Does the VTlauncher come on GB? or is it something i need to D/l?

EDIT: I see the VTlauncher on the gojimi website, but is there one pre-loaded?
[G Tablet Android Development] wd5gnr:
The VEGAn TAB Ginger Edition comes with version 1.5. There is a version 1.6.1 over in the Apps and Themes forum that has some improvements and you can install it along side the one built into GE but it should not matter in your case.

If you have the built in version, the Settings menu has a VTLauncher entry in it already. In either case, you can select More and then go to the VTLauncher settings which is where you need to be. Now if you changed your launcher to something else, that's your problem. The options we've been talking about are specific to VTL as far as I know.
[G Tablet Android Development] diablokicks:
For some reason it wasn't on my tablet (couldn't find the VTLauncher anywhere. but installed 1.6.1 and its all gravy now. Thank you guys for the awesome support.