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[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ericc191:
I haven't been too pleased with the video players on the Market. I watch a lot of anime and need something quick and can show subs. Someone mentioned this program in another thread and I have to say it is awesome.

Freemake

It is quick.

It has a built in Android option.

It has easy subtitle support.

It has settings to choose quality or size.

It has zero spam/malware/ads.

It is idiot proof.

The quick part is what bothers me most about converting videos. A 30 minute episode of Bleach shouldn't take 30 minutes, or even 20 minutes. And that's usually what happens on every other converter I've used in the past. Probably user error on my end, but this makes it simple. I give props to its developers. I don't have any affiliation with the developers or app. I'm just very happy to find something that handles video so well.

24 minute Bleach episode @1500kbps: 3 minutes

108 minute IP Man 2 @ 3000kbps: 20 minutes
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] TheBigSaxon:
Freemake is the ship. I converted all of my coworkers and family.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Berner:
Does it hard-code the subs, or strip them from the mkv and return them as a separate file? If it hard-codes the subs, does it do so with original fonts, styling, etc.?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Jaydawgx7:
Thanks ericc191 for the post about Freemake, it is a great program. However, all movies I add to my Tab 10.1 show up in gallery as a black box with a play arrow. The only way to distinguish them is to click info, then start clicking on the files and hopefully remember the location of the one I wanted to watch. I know there are other players out there where you select the file of the video you want to watch, but is there anyway to have gallery load a movie poster or something to show me what movie it is? If not, what is the best media player people have found, because so far, gallery has worked best for me (I don't care about subtitles)?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ericc191:
It hard codes them!

I don't believe this program has that feature. I'll check for something that will allow a movie poster type option and report back.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] LordLugard:
I think the reason it is that fast on mkv is probably because most anime mkv files are already encoded in avc or h.264 video and AAC audio with ssa or srt subs wrapped in the mkv container, and as such all this programs just does is transcode and wrap it in an mp4 extension. (My theory)

The fact that it also burns in the subs is very impressive. I have a fast high end Mac and i use Handbrake for this type of stuff. Still takes about 10 mins for an average half-hour anime with burned in subs (but that's because i choose to use the x264 encode, which takes a bit longer and more CPU power but higher quality and smaller file size at same bitrates and such).

Will try this out on a Windows box i have lying around. Good find.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] madsquabbles:
yeah seems like it's smart enough to transcode when it can.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ericc191:
Yeah, it also utilizes CUDA if you have an Nvidia GFX card. I happen to have a GTX 580, so that could also be why it's much quicker on my end. It just doesn't explain why other converters with the same Nvidia feature were slower.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] e.mote:
@eric191

I'm curious why you'd want to re-encode most animes, as they're pretty low bitrate. The Bleach (Horriblesubs) 720p series is only 1500kb/s. Doesn't a simple remux to MP4 work?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ericc191:
I tried using yours and couldn't get the subs to hard code. I don't know of any other app that'll do a quick remux from mkv to mp4, unless Handbrake has it?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] e.mote:
So 3rd-party players like Mobo & Rock can't display external subs? I thought they could. That's the reason why I chose external soft subs over than hardcoded subs. Well, that, and to hardcode subs means you'd have to recode the video.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] ericc191:
I'll play around with it some more tomorrow. Have your thread faved. :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jcki4:
i get a "Main version is older" error when I try to install PC36IMG. Any ideas why and how to fix this?

it say S-on and im still rooted?? wtfizzle lol help please
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimisdad:
S-off is rooted and you need to search for the newest pc36.zip. sorry I can't provide a link. I'm at work. Good luck

"praise the lord and pass the ammunition"
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jcki4:
thanks ill try even if i cant tell what the lastest pc36.zip is lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimisdad:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=9956583

Did you try this one?

"praise the lord and pass the ammunition"
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jcki4:
im going to try and do it tomorrow hopefully it works
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
A reboot as ALL that was needed to solve my issue.

Make sure you've got a ROOTED phone.. Mine was rooted, running this kernel, and this ROM..

Download Android Wifi-Tether 3.2 Beta2 apk

Install it

Run it

Menu-Settings

Change Device-Profile

Select Samsung Fascinate

Change Setup-Method

Select Softap for Samsung (Master)

Back to main screen

Start Tethering

Voila! You have infrastructure mode tethering, instead of adhoc which is the usual deal. THis is important to folks like me, who run honeycomb tablets like my Asus Transformer, or the Xoom, and need infrastructure wireless networks to tether to.

edit: updated new tether app.
[Verizon Droid Charge] addictedhacks:
I use wireles tether and it works fine for me its adhoc and I posted it somewherr in here hang on.

Hete it is works like a charm http://code.google.com/p/android-wi...ireless_tether_2_0_8-pre1.apk&can=2&q=Generic
[Verizon Droid Charge] chiahead52:
I think u need to be rooted to use this tether and it works for me on a device that wont see ad hoc ..so I know it works
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
Edited main post...
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
Connecting to a Transformer? Or a honeycomb running tablet? 'cause therein lies my problem.
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
And are you actually changing the "setup-method" from WEXT to Softap for Samsung, or keeping it on auto when you change device profiles?
[Verizon Droid Charge] yyhd:
awesome. works. thanks.
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
I will say this though, there is no need for infrastructure mode, if you just root your asus transformer with the new Prime 1.5 ROM and kernel, and also have your charge rooted. I'm using the gummycharged rom on my phone. Its unbelievably fast and very stable.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Boomwaller:
Thank OP works great and was in your boat my wii and Xbox don't like ad-hoc at all!
[Verizon Droid Charge] imdaShiy:
Thanks OP. This post should be a sticky! I could not connect my laptop (Windows 7 64-bit) to ad-hoc mode for some reason, and didn't want to root my GT 10.1 either. Your directions were clear and precise, and now everything works just like I want it!
[Verizon Droid Charge] jdog_12345:
I'm not trying too flame here but if you are trying to connect a device that doesn't support ad-hoc then you need infrastructure. +1 on the sticky but I an having some issues with the program itself like hanging up or not connecting that sometimes requires a reboot. Thanks for the post!
[Verizon Droid Charge] omnia38:
Thank you to the original poster. I have been searching for so long for an answer to this problem. This just made my day.
[Verizon Droid Charge] frogdod:
yes this is amazing, thank you.

my kindle will now never be without a connection.

works like a charm
[Verizon Droid Charge] yutzybrian:
link for wireless tether apk no longer working? I get 404'd
[Verizon Droid Charge] xprog:
I'm new and can't post links, but google "android wifi tether" and you will find the google code host with the app.

Newer 3.0 version was released and the older one was removed. Steps still work on Beta1 release. Thanks OP!

Don't enable access control, it doesn't work and it bugs out the program and only way I could get devices to connect again was to clear data in app manager and redo my settings at next relaunch.
[Verizon Droid Charge] V.A.T.Juice:
If you change the date temporarily back to may sometime to get the stock app to open, adjust your settings as needed. Change the date back to auto and download elixr from the market. Create a 1x1 widget, tap the x, select wireless ap, and create.....watch the magic happen and as far as I know its infrastructure.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Airsushi:
Hi all I just wanted to clarify.

I am running a rooted Samsung Droid Charge and would like to allow my non-rooted Samsung Galaxy 10.1 Tablet to tether wirelessly to my Android phone.

Are you saying that with Android Wireless Tether I can do that?
[Verizon Droid Charge] mrtruckincowboy:
Should be able to
[Verizon Droid Charge] silenceforus:
You can do that Airsushi. It wont be perfect though. I am running an Asus Transformer that runs Android 3.1, and I rooted it and installed the patch to see ad-hoc. Now I use the standard tethering and have no issues with tethering. Its much more stable than trying to use infastructure mode on the charge.

But for ease, this method is much less complicated. but less stable.
[Verizon Droid Charge] katsuo12:
Thanks op. Works great
[Verizon Droid Charge] jdimase821:
Can one be charged by Verizon for using this??
[Verizon Droid Charge] SlickNashville:
Wi Fi tether help needed for Humble 1.42

I have been using this Humble 1.42 rom about a week now and for the most part, am experiencing no problems. I have been setting up the wi-fi hotspot using wi fi tether 3.1 beta 2

I am getting an error "unable to start tethering" when I click the button to stop tethering. Then it says "make sure you have root access" (I do). "Your phone is in an unknown state". Then I can click on home and the icon disappears, but the wi fi is still running.

The app appears to be shut down (no icon at top), but my computer is still connected to it.

Is anyone else using Wi Fi Tether and succeffully shutting down the app?

Which version of the app are you using?

What are your settings in Tether?

Are you sure your app is shutting down?
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
It's just a bug you have to deal with. All you have to do is reboot your phone.

Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 1.42
[Verizon Droid Charge] dcmtnbkr:
Thanks OP. Had a friend that was unable to tether his xoom. Followed your instructions and they worked perfectly. Awesome!
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
hey guys since i was getting so many requests to make custom bootscreens/bootlogo, and lots of ppl asking me how to do this i am making this how to...

it took some time for me to get all this info and tools in one place and make it easy to use...

[ INTRO ]

this little how-to/tutorial will cover points on how to convert between image files and (static) bootscreen/bootlogo files (initlogo.rle/logo.rle)

THIS WILL NOT COVER INFO ON HOW TO INTEGRATE IT IN CUSTOM boot.img, i will add this later cause it requires different tools

initlogo.rle/logo.rle are image files which are in the integrated ramdisk in custom kernel boot.img

these .rle files are shown during booting of the custom kernel (boot.img)

if u want to remove showing of these images then just delete the initlogo.rle/logo.rle from the ramdisk

if u want to change it to the image that u want then follow this tutorial

after creating the .rle files u will need to rename the files to initlogo.rle / logo.rle and place it within extracted ramdisk folder then repack the ramdisk and then repack it with kernel (zimage) using proper boot address and specific command line parameters

[ CREDITS ]

makers of 5652rgb, to565 for freely providing the sources!

ImageMagick for the brilliant convert.exe tool

me for creating the cygwin binaries and batch files & making it little simple to use ;)

[ REQUIREMENTS ]

windows PC (u can find compatible linux tools if u search online)

this package ;)

correct resolution images (check post #2 for details)

[ WHATS INSIDE? ]

the package i have provided has:

precompiled cygwin binaries for

5652rgb

to565

convert.exe from ImageMagick-6.7.0-Q16-windows

all required dlls for standalone installations

easy to use batch files i made

convert_image_to_rle.bat

convert_rle_to_image.bat

[ HOW TO USE? ]

Converting any image to rle file

open command prompt and browse to folder with those bat files

execute:

convert_image_to_rle.bat <path_to_image_file>

the <path_to_image_file>.raw file and <path_to_image_file>.rle file will be created at the same location as <path_to_image_file>

Converting any rle to image file

open command prompt and browse to folder with those bat files

execute:

convert_rle_to_image.bat <path_to_rle_file>

the <path_to_rle_file>.raw file and <path_to_rle_file>.png file will be created at the same location as <path_to_rle_file>

[ ADDITIONAL INFO ]

the batch files i have made are specific to X10 screen resolution (480x854) if u need to use it for another device just edit the convert_rle_to_image.bat file and changed this like

[MENTION=220077]bin[/MENTION]\convert -depth 8 -size 480x854 rgb:%1.raw %1.png

[ DOWNLOAD LINK ]

boot_screen_logo_creation_package.rar

[ REFERENCES ]

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6775233&postcount=5

http://www.androidtablets.net/forum...-before-animated-boot-animation.html#post1895

http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/build.git;a=tree;f=tools/rgb2565

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images <<< has info on how to pack/unpack boot.img files
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
aZuZu has uploaded newer tools!!!

get them here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1090217

[ INFO ON SCREEN RESOLUTIONS ]

the resolution of the image to use depends on ur the capabilities of ur device

following is a list of the resolutions

QVGA (320×240)

WQVGA (432×240)

HVGA (480×320)

VGA (640×480)

WVGA (800×480)

FWVGA (854×480)
[Sony Cross-Device General] lzyllp:
Very useful！

Thank a lot.
[Sony Cross-Device General] SignalX:
& this is WHAT i want! :)

Great work bro!

Cheers

SX,
[Sony Cross-Device General] gregbradley:
Just what I needed..

Many thanks, no need to pester you any more for bootscreens, but many thanks for the ones you provided t me:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] pouxonu:
For some reason it isn't working on my computer, I have no clue why .Running everything exact ,but it could be my phone .Does any one have some spare time to whip one up for me? Any help would be greatly appriciated
[Sony Cross-Device General] lopman:
Does not work it creates a rle file on 0.00kb
[Sony Cross-Device General] pouxonu:
getting a bit farther but it tries to take my image to rle but it says it can't find the file

any chance there could be a bit more noobish instructions to follow or is there any way to set it up like the moto devices could with a logo.bin file
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
make sure that there are no spaces in the path to the image file... best way is to place the image file in the same folder as the batch files
[Sony Cross-Device General] pouxonu:
for exapmle how should this be typed. I have the set up in my c drive near my sdk

convert_image_to_rle.bat

Program Files_Android_boot_screen_logo_creation_package

does all that need to be together with underscores? And do I need the name of the image?
[Sony Cross-Device General] ayyu3m:
i found draging and droping the logo.rle on top of "convert_rle_to_image.bat" did the trick for me. before it was giving some errors.

jus shared my find.
[Sony Cross-Device General] a.monteiro:
i'm making a bootscreen, anyone know what's the name of xda developer's font or can share it, please?

i did a drag and drop and it seems to have worked, now i'm totally lost in what to do next :p
[Sony Cross-Device General] Pawnty:
Doomlord... you are a miracle worker XD even when I'm not looking for something for my X10 you seem to solve all my problems XD
[Sony Cross-Device General] weaponXandroid:
Hi DooM bro,

How to cpio.gz the ramdisk folder after editing it?

I tried the azuzu tool but i get error.

Any other way?

Linux, windows, anything any other script? Or can u gz the ramdisk for me?
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
u need to use linux

go to the folder which has the ramdisk files (init,etc)

give this command:

find . | cpio -o -H newc | gzip > ../ramdisk.cpio.gz
[Sony Cross-Device General] indigo_blue:
can you please divert me a link how to import this rle file into phone/tablet ?

thanks
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
it depends from device to device...

some devices have bootlogo in boot.img (ramdisk) other have a seperate partition to dump this splash image
[Sony Cross-Device General] Ninolina:
Well, I managed to make .rle file...:) So, how can I add it into DooMLoRD kernel?

I am using ARC S...:)
[Sony Cross-Device General] DooMLoRD:
u need to repack ramdisk and then repack it zImage to get boot.img (using correct mkbootimg arguments)

there was a thread somewhere by SE on how to make kernels for Xperia 2011 devices... they have provided info on how to repack ramdisk and the correct mkbootimg arguments...
[Sony Cross-Device General] Ninolina:
Thank you very much for answering me, but I am afraid it wont help me much...:( I dont want to make a Kernel, I only want to change the SplashScreen...:) On HTC Desire it was easy to do that (there is a Tool for that) and with ARC this and everything else is so much complicated...:( I also see that there is not much support for this device and so little number of people is willing to help...:(

Thank you one more time...:) I hope there will be easier ways to do this and other stuff which are standard on other devices...:)

Just one more question... Is it easier just to remove the SplashScreen that is now in DooMKrenel? I will be satisfied with that too...:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gearo:
Hi all,

I've seen several questions without too many answers regards native sip use on the s2.

I've just purchased my s2 today and am totally lost with where to start to get native sip working.

I have had nokias for years and sip has been very easy and good.

I am not familiar with what appears needs for ROM apps prior to use of the native sip.

Could someone PLEASE outline the most up to date method of using native sip from a new phone perspective.

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pierro78:
Hello,

Using the native sip client is pretty simple and, IMO, similar to what I have on my Nokia Phone. Here is what I did :

- configure SIP account

- chose option to chose between SIP or gsm on each call.

- call contact and when asked about SIP or gsm, choose SIP.

But there is an issue with native SIP calls using wrong microphone, see here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1109962 :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gearo:
Hi and thank you for getting back.

I have read on this and other forums that Samsung galaxy s2 has intentlly left out the SIP option access on the phone.

I presume you have another phone type?

Apparently the gingerbread system has what you outline, but I've not got this option on my Samsung Galaxy 2s?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pierro78:
@gearo : I am using the Cognition ROM, which unlocks the SIP native client on my S2 (and also gives it a much better battery life ;) ...)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gearo:
Thank you very much for getting back as this looks like a "one fix" that I was looking for.

Cognition ROM?

I've read a bit about these ROM's.

Can't find summaries of what ones do what etc and the pro's n con's of each.

Is there such a thing?

If Cognition ROM fits my required bill given that apart from not having a native voip,( I thought I'd be happy to "play" with the stock phone), where am i able to get simple instruction on flashing the phone with the Cognition rom.?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pierro78:
Hi Gearo,

Sorry I don't know if there's like a "comparation table" for all the different GS II roms.

To install the Cognition ROM you first have to install the CWM tool. I did it by installing the ChainFire (CF-Root) kernel. Here is an easy guide to install CF-Root : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 .

Then just put the Cognition zipped ROM on your phone and reboot in CWM mode.

About your PM question : sorry again, I haven't heard any news about a fix for the receiving end volume :( ... imo this makes calling with the native android sip client pretty useless :( ... you'd better be using csipsimple as they recommand in the SIP thread : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1109962 :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thctase:
Same problem for me:

The steps seems clear to have native voip SIP client io ICS but.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1592890

but is there any cooked rom?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gearo:
native voip

I'm now using "paranoidandroid" (acka old D4) ROM.

Has native voip installed and does work !

I've done side by side comparisons with Csipsimple and the latter is by far better call quality including reception, echo, volume and clarity.... even on the standard csip settings.

I've gone looking for how to change codecs with the native installer but no luck... then again, csip simple still better with the standard codecs , even discounting G729 etc.

be pleased if anyone can get native working well as the csipsimple is STILL NOT AS GOOD AS MY OLD Nokia. humph !
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thctase:
I'm using resurection and the problem for me was that I didn't find the new configuration window place. Now is not in the regular call option insted is in the call menu (just the menu used press the numbers for the regular calls),... properties and then, the option to send and recevie voip calls. Native client have better quality for me but more battery consumtion to receive calls than CSIPsimple
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gearo:
settings

Did you find any fine tune settings such as codec setup etc as well as the obvious account settings?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JazonX:
What is a good free SIP provider to use with the native option ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ledzgio:
How can I get native SIP with CM9.1?
[Galaxy S II General] chobie:
I recently came across an article that states that AMOLED screens had problems with their screens burning in, especially the AM/PM on notification bar or the charging status of the phone if plugged in and left overnight. I also saw these problems on the Captivate thread here on XDA

So will it be the same problem with this phone? :eek:
[Galaxy S II General] bentothemaxx:
I had an HTC Desire before upgrading to my SGSII recently. Had it for over a year and never had any problems with burn in.

I believe the AMOLED screen on the Desire was made by Samsung as well. Not sure how much the technology has changed with the super AMOLED +. I guess time will tell!
[Galaxy S II General] lynxboy:
Same again.... I have a launch day Nexus One (18Months Old) and there are no signs of burn in/image persistence on the screen. Unless you are planning on leaving your screen constantly showing a static image I wouldn't waste your time worrying about it.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II General] JJEgan:
There is a screen burn in post .

jje
[Galaxy S II General] -A-P-M-:
I bought HTC Desire when it came on market and I havent seen any screen burn in.. Also I don't have any problems with SGS2..
[Galaxy S II General] chobie:
So it's not a good idea to use the phone as a bedside clock eh?

Hopefully it won't be as bad as this. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15057550&postcount=4
[Galaxy S II General] r_a_c:
Ah ok that's the one from my thread. You must understand it's temorary... So it's not a "real" burn in. It disappears after 10 seconds.
[Galaxy S II General] chobie:
Good to know. But that still sucks though.

And on Galaxy S Variants the most usual permanent burn ins are the AM/PM on the not. bar that users post about.