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[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
I have been having trouble with battery life and performance since day one. The battery was sorted after I roooted it and got rid of the bloatware. But the lag was awful. It only worked smoothly once I had killed everything with task killer - in know with android I should not do it, but it was ssssslllooooooowwwww.

I was so close to the putting it on Ebay and going for a dual core until......

I though it was worth going back to basics, so last night I re-flashed. it, rooted it, cleaned out the bloatware then installed all my apps. Wow what a difference.

Maybe one of my old apps was the cause, maybe the order in did it, but the Arc is silky fast and the battery is still on 80%

My beautiful Arc is not for sale!

Sent from a Galaxy (Tab) far, far away....
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
People are making a conclusion very quick. I never use taskkiller and the phone is really smooth ad battery life is really great.

Did you restore an app with titanium backup or something like that? because that can give sometimes problems to
[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
I just installed everything from scratch.

Up until the re-flash I was waiting 5 secs for the SMS app to start and nearly 10 secs for the phone app. Even clicking on the app list meant that the icons on the home screens had to re-load every time (4secs)

Sent from a Galaxy (Tab) far, far away....
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
that's really slow for me it's smooth and fast. You had a very weird problem. good to hear you got it fixed :D
[Xperia Arc General] Regii:
I blamed it on the Arc Launcher and TimeScape in my case, and boy was I right. Using LauncherPro Plus now and it's smooth as silk, uninstalled SE Home and TimeScape + Extensions and now everything is fine. After ~5/6 Hours of sleep it was still at 99% which was a big shocker for me :D
[Xperia Arc General] kiyu727:
This is with SE Launcher easily possible as well. The problem is that the screen is hoging most battery so if the screen is off, battery drains really slow
[Xperia Arc General] PollPixx:
Just curious how you check the battery drainage when your screen is off :lol

Glad you so solved it. I also did the same after a week after bootlooping, and it really improved for some reason...

Sent from my arc or optimus 2x
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
Does everyone think that the the stock launcher is causing perf problems? I love the stock media widgets.. and don't really want to have to trade them to get smoooooothness...!!
[Xperia Arc General] gk_terato:
I used the stock launcher for 2 weeks (without any of the widgets) and had no problems with it at all. I switched to ADW EX cause i got bored of the same side to side scrolling. I miss the design of the folders and "carded background" app drawer design of the stock launcher though. I had no problems with smoothness or battery life..have about 160mb free at all times.
[Xperia Arc General] ajftl:
the only stock widget i like is the photo widget...the rest its just eye candy..timesquare suck ass ..click on a twitter or fb comment and it take u to the websites.. should open either twitter app or fb app ... the only time i get slow performance is in the late afternoon after a hardcore day of texting and picture messaging but if i chill normally all day phone snappy
[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
After my flash, clear out and install, the Quadrant score is 1692. I doubt if it would have scored 600 before.

Sent from a Galaxy (Tab) far, far away....
[Xperia Arc General] whocancatchme:
Did you use SEUS or flashtool and the ROM unbranded ? Mine is really smooth but 30% battery drain in one night. :(

Also what's the différence between "sync background" and "sync data all time " in settings ? Sorry for label mine is in french so i don't know how they call on your phone but it is in sync section.
[Xperia Arc General] Airfare:
Hows your standby life or how many days can you get without charging?
[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
I used accused SEUS then gingerbreak.

I put it on charge every night, so not sure how many days it will last, but most likely it would be 1.5-2 days with normal use. Before it would not last until the evening.

Sent from a Galaxy (Tab) far, far away....
[Xperia Arc General] Regii:
If I use it regularly then my battery also runs out by the evening, though I have to agree with timescape not being that optimal... the launcherpro Widgets are better actually for social networks... though if it wasn't the stock launcher's fault, why is performance for me top notch now after uninstalling it?

since I'm on bin4ry's system.img, I can't blame Gingerbreak and also haven't used seus yet, still eagerly awaiting cm7
[Xperia Arc General] ajftl:
My battery its been always great. I just rooted like two days a go. Battery last me all day and I text a lot.
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
Any lag you have has NOTHING to do with SE launcher or Timescape.

It may be the apps. Mine is over 1,5 months old with stock launcher and timescape and is super smooth.
[Xperia Arc General] Regii:
Well... I have about the same apps as I did before, and now it doesn't lag, so dunno. But seriously I think Launcherpro is better anyways, so it's not a big loss. Battery life is excellent for me though, with Green Power Premium and a lot of texting, and some gaming :)
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
well it's not the number of apps but rather quality of some of them.
[Xperia Arc General] Regii:
I do know that, therefore I said the same and not the same number. ;) Anyways, there are quite large games without app2sd on my internal memory, some lag could also be induced by those
[Xperia Arc General] ransflyer:
I use juice defender and i've been using the Arc today since 7:30am.

10 photos, 6 calls, 15 emails, 40mins web surfing & 1 hour of application use.

11:00pm 27% battery left. Not bad at all.

Sent from a Galaxy (Tab) far, far away....
[Xperia Arc General] rumy:
This does not sound that good.

I dont use any task killer / juice defender

5 photos, 12 calls (2 - 5minutes each), 3 hours of music, 30 minutes of web surfing on 3G, 30 minutes of app use. 8:00am to 10:45pm 58% battery left.

I am using firmwre .184 with ADW launcher removed all bloatware.
[Xoom General] marekpipe:
Hi,

i have a big problem (i think) ...

Yesterday i tried to root my xoom (german one) with the "one Klick" root software that i think killed my xoom. (after that i read somewhere else that this is only for american xooms)

now at the startup the xoom stays at the Motorola dual Sign ...thats all.

I am able to switch between Recovery, fastboot and rsd ..

i tried to recovery to the 3.1. within the Recoverymode but "signature failure"

What can i do to get my xoom back again (3.01 or 3.1 doesnt matter)

Please help me...

Thanks
[Xoom General] jase33:
try using the .img files from THIS post. it may help. if you can get into fast boot by powering off, then hold the power button and the volume - button there may be some hope.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zikronix:
I looked around but it doesnt appear that we dont have an sbc kernel, so Im calling out to see if as dev would be willing to make one.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teshxx:
i second that. we def need sbc for nexus s and nexus s 4g. i love the phone, but it never charges to 100% always stalls at 94-95. I have used SBC on evo since it came it came out. never had any issues. and the battery life was amazing. hopefully someone takes the initiative and cooks a sbc kernel.

thanx in advance
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikeyinid:
I think netarchy said it would not be possible on the ns 4g. He also recommends not using them anyway. I trust his judgement :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LudoGris:
The jury is out on that one. The SBC for the evo I used since the beginning and never had an issue, just amazing battery life. Though I am getting great battery life on this phone too. Not sure what the complaints are. Try an evo first then come to the nexus. The difference will be astounding.

•••Nexus S 4G•••
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teshxx:
it can be done. i respect netarchy's opinion, but at the end of the day its his opinion. not a fact. like many others i haven't had a single issue with SBC on my evo. if netarchy is worried about causing damage to the phone we shouldnt be using custom kernels at all. we should't be OC . he is contradicting himself. like i said i respect his work and his opinion, but it should be upto people to decide if they want to install SBC or not. SBC is just as bad as OC your phone. At the end of the day with OC you might ruin your phone with SBC you will just ruin your battery. i am willing to take that chance. i hope and wish someone will incorporate SBC. Hopefully its Tiamat. his kernels are a piece of work. i have used all of their kernels for my evo (netarchy, savaged, tiamat) and tiamat came out victorious time and time again.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matt2053:
SBC is for HTC kernels, you crazy bastards ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lopezpm:
Lol, I didn't know that.:confused: I was hoping we would see it on the NS4G. I used ZenDroid and then SavagedZen SBC on my Evo and I would get a couple days with it. I loved it.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikeyinid:
Ha ha, I wasnt gonna argue with em lol.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brokentoaster24:
Sigh.. This is why the rest of the android world hates cdma users :p this topic has been already discussed elsewhere has been posted in the appropriate section

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netarchy:
I never said it couldn't be done. I said it would probably not end up in my builds.

I've made no contradiction to myself, I personally don't support it. I made it available in some evo builds by request with an -at your own risk, unsupported- approach.

There are established and definite risks with truly charging a lithium ion battery to full capacity. On the low end of the spectrum, you may simply be shortening some time off the full life of the battery. Whether or not you run into it is a crapshoot of course.

I believe the comment of mine you're going off of was from yesterday at a point in my day when I was already in somewhat of a foul mood from events happening in life, so I was probably a bit harsher than intended (and I've made an edit to try and clear up any possible confusion). ;D

That said, I believe you are more likely to damage the battery in the long term than you are to damage your phone by trying to overclock with the safety caps where they are in my builds.

I also happen to believe that there is a lot more to running a custom kernel than simply the ability to OC, so implying that one shouldn't run a custom kernel because of any potential to damage the phone from overclocking is silly.

Maybe I'm being overly paranoid on the topic of SBC. If that is the case, I can always reserve the right to admit that I was wrong on a topic. I've been wrong about something before, I'll be wrong about something again in the future; I'm human after all ;D.

All that said, the first thing to do if you want to adapt SBC over is most likely to see what power levels are used as caps in the charging code.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atoy74:
Very good response and I respect both sides of the argument cause none of us really has definitive proof. I just came from an Evo and used SBC kernels for as long as they were out. I love them and miss having that "boost" on my Nexus 4G. Regarding the life of my battery, I figured that when that time came, I'd just buy a new battery.

Either way, thanks to the devs for their hard work.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lopezpm:
Users that visit this site don't keep their phones long enough to see the battery degrade (my opinion). I used sbc since it was first released and I only experienced better battery life, nothing negative. I'll use your kernel with sbc or without, you do good work. Its your kernel.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zikronix:
I agree...My batt life on my evo sucked and I used sbc and it made it alot better...allthough on this 4g the stock kernel still blows away the evo in batt life period, i was just looking for that little extra ooomph

now for the person who said thats why the rest of the android users hate cdma. Im all for GSM but in arizona all gsm carriers suck. But I do envy the gsm technology it is power effiecent, slimmer, and generally better hardware.

I also searched for SBC in the forums...didnt see anything that really pertained, all though it was also midnight when I looked.

Thanks for your insight netarchy. I love your work, if I knew how to do It I would. I used to build roms for winmo devices...but for the life of me I cant wrap my head around this android dev ****.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikeyinid:
I don't know what sbc is :P I guess I misread netarchy's post about it in the general section. My apologies.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teshxx:
its cool dude. we all crappy days. i respect your work and your opinion and i/we don't take all you devs for granted. I know you guys do it bc you have a passion for it. Thanx for responding.
[Xoom General] qwerp_:
why has the Xoom 3g UK have a weird build number?

mine is H.6.1-38-1

anyone has a different build number?
[Xoom General] baggy247:
Its not just the UK 3g, I have the wifi only and it is something similar, also I read that the canadian wifi is the same kinda thing
[Xoom General] qwerp_:
while, that Sxxxks.. why can't it be like the original build number HRI66. etc etc?

and i wonder will the update changes us back on track?

plus, i just rooted my xoom, meaning using a non stock boot.img, i might not be able to update.... its all messed up...
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
if it helps, UK WIFI

H.6.2-24.1301017438
[Xoom General] quickie2012:
My build number seems weird :umts_everest-eng 3.0 EVRSU_U5_0.52.0 eng.a22916.20110202.111840 tes-keys

seems to be different to all the other build numbers on threads I have read.

Please Advise
[Xoom General] ukc101:
I've got build H.6.1-999 son no idea what its all about
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
Sounds like a test build?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] motionUS:
Coming from the iPhone, I plan to pick up a unlocked gs2 in the states. I currently only have a iMac so I cannot use kies to upgrade firmware. For unlocked, unbranded phones do all firmware updates in kies eventually come ota? What is the delay between a firmware update showing up in kies and than becoming available ota? Thanks for any info.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Never seen SGS 1 with OTA upgrade .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_master:
Man kies the worst ever software {Samsung anyhow are number 1 in crap softwares}

OTA is what you get in N1,Nexus S & other bunch of Android devices to upgrade your phone software.No need of connecting it to any pc or other softeare to upgrade your softeare.

Always prefer OTA for softeare updates
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] valdigre:
I wouldn't expect any FOTA updates, at least not soon.

I just have a bootcamp partition with Windows XP and use it for things like that.

You can use your friend's PC :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] falconeight:
This last update was almost 500mb, which makes it ok that I had to use sucky kies.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Koncrete:
So I bought my Evo in Nov '10, and 2 weeks ago it just died and didn't seem to have any power... I took it to Best Buy (I am paying for the ins there) and the guy was a complete **** but that is another story... I finally (after asking to speak to a manager) got them to try changing the battery out for a working one... Phone worked fine afterwards...

I called the parts replacement line and ordered a replacement battery, this one goes dead in like a day... The original battery would last (idle, no apps and a bunch of crap turned off with juice defender) for 2-3 days, this one goes dead in one day... I think I have a crap battery and need to order another one... Is there anyway to check the battery itself or the if phone may be charging it wrong? (and hopefully not have to deal with the idiots at best buy)

Next question...

Otterbox Commuter, Bought in march of this year after I dropped my phone for the first, and hopefully only time... Took it off for the first time at Best Buy (Geek Squad took it off) now there is a break from the bottom right of the "kickstand" to the rubber corner protector.... Has anyone had one break by being taking off once? It's only annoying because it catches on my pocket and the rubber flap that covers the micro-usb/micro-hdmi port wont stay closed...
[EVO 4G Accessories] Koncrete:
Well ignore the Otterbox question... I called and asked them about the case... They are sending a new one...

Best customer service I have ever received and I didn't even buy it direct from them...
[EVO 4G Accessories] GrimReaper24:
Nice I just ordered a Kraken . Not a otter box fan . Just my taste hope your new one holds up.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bedeadu:
When I download an APK file from my browser (stock or dolphin), it will only download as *.htm, and the file is obviously too small to be an app in most cases. Am i missing something? I am rooted, this happens on stock ROM and Blur, and now GladiAtrix 3.

Can anyone shed some light? I am able to download on PC then sideload to phone, but I just want to be able to download APK direct from browser.

This is about my 6th Android phone, and I haven't come across this issue before.

Thanks
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shaydar:
You must hold your finger on the downlink link.

Then you choose save target or somethig like that.

If that still does not work install this:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hwkrbbt.downloadall&feature=search_result
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bouricko_666:
Use Firefox 4, or dolphin mini, Dolphin HD and stock navigator can't download apk file
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xredjokerx:
I agree with firefox 4. I used to use Opera 10 but its not compatible with our devices and Opera 11 doesnt allow downloading apks. I've used miren and xscope, both don't work. The only working one is firefox 4. give it a try.

And its certain websites too. I'm gunna guess you're trying to download from filesonic.. lol. ;)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gqstatus0685:
I enabled it in the settings by checking it and when I long press on an empty field I don't get an options to change input. What do I do?

*** I have to enable it in the settings since long press doesn't work.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jase33:
when you have a text field open and the stock keyboard showing, long press the setting button on the stock keyboard. bottom row, second from left. select thumb keyboard.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] predo:
Ok so I am last day in ny before going back to uk, I've seen some 32gb transformers in J&R for $540 but I want 16gb for 399 + tax....

Has anyone seen 16gb TF available in any of NY stores? I am a bit desparate (hence this post) as I really wanted to buy one while I am here in us but didn't anticipate such problems with availability....

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magicpork:
$540 for 32gb is still a lot cheaper than 16gb in the UK ..damn!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rican Bx Bomba:
Didn't even know the transformers was already in stores.. might go to J&R after work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] predo:
That's the thing, if it was I'd go for it. But it isn't that much. 540 is about £330, considering you *may* need to pay import tax its not that much cheaper, and you don't have convenience of just taking it back to store if something goes wrong or you have light bleed or something...

And personally I discard difference between 32 and 16gb because frankly I don't need 32gb.... and SD cards are cheap...

So Yes, TF for $430 is a lot cheaper in us than in uk.$540 isn't that great price anymore....

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Does anyone know what files in the framework (I'm guessing) need to be edited to adjust the auto brightness settings?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kriskmk:
values/arrays.xml in framework-res.apk. you'll see the brightness levels towards the bottom of the xml
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Thanks, but I don't see a values folder. Or even an arrays.xml in any folder.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kriskmk:
you have to decompile the apk first. You have to use apktool to decompile it. It is a process. http://code.google.com/p/android-apktool/

Once you decompile the apk.. you'll see the Values folder with the xml files.

follow the instructions from the above link. After installing the required tool files, install the framework file (there is instructions on how to do that in the link).. and then decompile the framework-res.apk file.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbh87:
or use apk manager
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Ok, I'll try that, I can pretty much only use my computer at work for internet so I'll have to do that when I get home. I have both of those on my computer already. Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike.s:
More info here, but for a different phone.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Alright, so I've found and edited the file. But when I try to put back on the framework my phone won't boot. I've never really had good luck with these apk programs. I've tried it with and without signing. I've tried it with and without deleting the resources.arsc file. And I've tried adb pushing and trying it in a zip file. Anyone have any ideas what I might be doing wrong? Should I maybe use a different compression level? I'm out of ideas. Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adrynalyne:
BAMF roms have auto brightness tweaked.

Keep in mind though, it does have some side effects, such as slow to resume to correct brightness if you tap the screen when it dims, just before shutting off.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Yeah, your ROMs and and Perfect Storm ROMs is where I got the idea. I'm trying to learn about these things. I have my framework set up in a way that I really like it for now, on your Stripped ROM. I've been trying to get this thing set up exactly how I like it. For now I just want to adjust that and then figure out 1 or 2 other things, then I think I'm set. The only other thing I can think of right now is the text color in the pulldown menu.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilydodger:
Hey adrynalyne. I'm sorry for being an ass over on the GPS thread. Will you please come back.

I just have the stomach flue and I was wrong to be so dismissive. If you can help us, please come back. I'll answer all the questions you want to ask without being a smartass.

It looks like the app you recommended worked for some already, and if you know how to sort though a logcat for android, you are much better suited to help than anyone so far (including myself by far..)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kriskmk:
Do not resign the apk. Instead copy the android manifest and META-INF folder from the original apk. Then push in adb.

That should work.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmo220:
Sweet! It finally worked. Now I just need to find the settings I like.
[Dell Streak 7] nrfitchett4:
anyone get the netflix streaming app working on their ds7's. I got it installed but it says my device is not supported.
[Dell Streak 7] Hellzya:
Can maybe try this. Doubt it will work but hey worth a shot.

http://www.streaksmart.com/2011/05/...lly-works-on-rooted-dell-streak.html#comments

sent from a tower
[Dell Streak 7] Hellzya:
And **** I forgot to use the quote button. Fak

sent from a tower
[Dell Streak 7] hashbrown:
Made changes per streaksmart. Its not working w/ my ds7. Netflix loads and everything but when you try to play it will freeze up and go back to video library.
[Dell Streak 7] Hellzya:
So we need to find another exploit lol which I doubt will ever happen.

sent from a tower