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[Samsung Infuse 4G] stevey500:
I will also say picsay pro is excellent.

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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unrealtb:
Hey people I come to you with a question, not so much about the SGS2 but I am stuggling and I am an owner and Don't know where else to go.

My question is Ports and Connectors (general Computer hardware)

are they the same? what is the difference etc if they are different?

I am sorry to ask this here but you are the smartest people I know and I could not find the answers on our good friend Google.

thanks :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Archer:
First off, this shouldn't be in a phone forum - it's not a phone question.

Anyway, can you give us some more information, to put it in context?

Ports and connectors can be so many different things.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m0rtiis:
Depends on what ports and connectors you're talking about. What are you trying to accomplish?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] AnDyX:
I will be off by next two weeks, so I want to show where I'm and also I have hope that someone with fresh look can point me what or where is the problem.

I'm fighting with module since for two weeks so probably I don't see something obvious apart from this is impossible to do :).

I know that messing in so fragile thing like memory management is highly risky.

What I have now:

When I hijack some of the methods (hijacking shmem methods works fine) - I got kernel panic :

Kernel panic - not syncing: Aiee, killing interrupt handler!

this occurs here:

if (unlikely(in_interrupt()))
panic("Aiee, killing interrupt handler!");

and in_interrupt() is defined:

#define in_interrupt()	(irq_count())
#define irq_count()	(preempt_count() & (HARDIRQ_MASK | SOFTIRQ_MASK))

So I figured out that preempt_count value is decreased too many times, and I compiled two version of module one with swap enabled and one without and with full PREEMPT debug. Both disassembed versions are in attachment.

I count increasing and decreasing preempt_count value in methods and there are results:

<__remove_mapping>: add:1 sub:3 ---- add:1 sub:2 DC DSC
<do_wp_page>: add:4 sub:5 ---- add:-1 sub:-1 DC DAC DSC
<exit_mmap>: add:0 sub:1 ---- add:1 sub:1 DC DAC
<handle_mm_fault>: add:6 sub:6 ---- add:8 sub:9 DC DAC DSC
<shmem_getpage>: add:7 sub:33 ---- add:5 sub:19 DC DAC DSC
<shmem_writepage>: add:1 sub:4 ---- add:0 sub:0 DC DAC DSC
<shrink_zone>: add:2 sub:2 ---- add:0 sub:0 DAC DSC
<try_to_unmap_one>: add:1 sub:2 ---- add:0 sub:1 DC DAC DSC
<unmap_region>: add:0 sub:1 ---- add:1 sub:1 DC DAC
<unmap_vmas>: add:1 sub:2 ---- add:2 sub:2 DC DAC
<zap_page_range>: add:0 sub:1 ---- add:1 sub:1 DC DAC
add:141 sub:207 ---- add:146 sub:192

Last line shows overall count. First two number are from my module, second two number are from module without swap enabled. -1 means that method was not in module and is part of other method.

Without deep looking there are differences - but every method should be checked comparing source and both compiled versions.

Once again - if someone wants to look - be my guest :). Sources are in GIT.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deedii:
Andyx your back..new devz again.. thumbs up!

btw what is this SWAP module do?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] XperianPro:
Its for adding more RAM
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] SpyderX:
To add on, basically it is a memory on the sd card that can store memory that is supposed to be on RAM. This can somewhat increase RAM as this can store memory that goes on RAM but swap memory has its disadvantages because it is slow memory and causes the sd card to wear out faster. It is virtual RAM in simple terms.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] SpyderX:
Btw devs, it is possible to allocate flash memory (e.g. on /cache) to RAM? It may be a stupid question but just wanna know. :)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] deedii:
Oh its like USB PenDrive device as Ram on PC. Sugoi.. :)

Thanks..
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] alphine.zzz:
i think that kernel we are using does not support swap,

i've tried some application for making swap file, but i was failed..

i forgot the application name, it creates like page file ,custom sized..

but affected nothing, just created a big junk file in my SD card..

i think that we better wait till our developers succeed bypassing bootloader,

with new custom kernel, may be we can enable swap and anything else linux can do :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Dare-Devil Inside:
He's trying to make a module for our kernel... that can enable SWAP

Our kernel doesn't support a lot of stuff... that's why we have modules ;)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] lukewong01:
AndyX ...u mean u success hijacking our x8 and now it has swap modules? ?;D..

Or still on development? ?:)..

Furthermore ...is a class 2 memory card recommended for swap modules? ?><…
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Dare-Devil Inside:
U don't have to qoute whole ****ng post :P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Dexter_prog:
This looks promising as RAM is the main problem with our phone.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] biscoitu:
I don´t think class 2 will give you good performance, it´s gonna be very slow :D
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] skyboyextreme:
how about class 4 ?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] doixanh:
Even with hard disk, it's slow.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] samyeung97hk:
Don't f*cking swear:P

@doixanh, That is quite a bad news, even using hdd as memory card(impossible)

Still slow at SWAP
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] SpyderX:
How about compcache? Maybe that will help. Just a question :).
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] lukewong01:
Btw..i just wanna swap those RAM on those background services and widgets..:)..so about 20MB of swap...i dun tink if use on widgets and background will slow..:cool:...right?...:P
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] AnDyX:
Swap was never intended to for speed up any machine :). It's only for having more memory for price of slower performance when swap memory is used. Windows users should know this best ;)
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] XperianPro:
I think swap better usage is for storing not active apps so you can have more space for active apps that are using much ram but still having great multitasking,right?
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] nobodyAtall:
I doubt this will be the case. On the default linux kernel's memory management, yes, but the android kernel is not designed with swap in mind.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Random User69:
Hey guys,

Prob been talked about, couldn't find using the search, but then again I am a noob. I partitioned SD card (1G partition, 0 swap, using clockwork 3x), flashed 3x clockworkmod version, then copied the nandroid from clockwork 2.5.0.7 back to SD. clockwork3x wouldn't find it, so I flashed 2x back to phone and tried again. No luck...

Also copying file to/from computer is waaaaaay slower than used to be before I partitioned.

1) Is there a thread I missed? or...

2) Can someone point me in the right direction please?

8183

PVT1

S-OFF

aplharev cm7 r2

anymore info needed let me know

Any help is greatly appreciated guys as I would love to move on from being a noob to developing a ROM, however. Not looking good for me :(

Cheers :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wings400:
Fist thing: NEVER restore nandroid backups with different custom recoveries, than with those you have created them, or you will USB brick your device. So if you created a android backup with cwm 3x never restore it using cam 2x, amonra, rmd or any other.

Maybe Im wrong, but those speed issued could be caused by the rom itself, maybe because it is using some bad scripts, or by the computer.try it on a different pc, or try using a different rom, maybe you will notice something. I recommend that you buy a faster SD card. I have had the same issue and after I bought a 16gb class 10 card they disappeared.

Sorry for my bad english. cheers
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Random User69:
It looks like I'm gunna wipe and reflash, I haven't updated cm7 nightly in a while and this excuse is as good as any I guess.

Bleh, I still have the ad backed up to the computer so ill just bite the bullet

Sent from John Crichton somewhere in the Uncharted Territories...
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sprooty:
Did you see this?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12557425&postcount=2

Might help :cool:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d0ca:
hi all,

i've been trying to figure out how to root my phone. i know that it's pretty straightforward (one click type thing) with a windows computer, but unfortunately i do not have access to windows, only to linux (debian) and i cannot seem to find any information about how to do this anywhere. i am familiar with the command line, but not a complete geekhead and do not know that much about phones... however, i did previously have a rooted hero.

many thanks in advance for any help,

d0cA
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelomaldito:
I particularly have successfully flashed and rooted my phone many times using a virtual machine (VirtualBox) running Windows XP under Ubuntu. However there is a cross-platform software called Heimdall http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=755265 which can be used as an alternative to Odin. I have never used it, but search for it in this forums and you'll find lots of positive feedback of this software.

If, like me you decide to go for a VM instead, you'll just need to config the usb connections to be used by the VM. The rest is very straightforward.

By the time that I first rooted my SGS2, Heimdall had not yet been tested on this phone, and that's why I opted for the VM. As it worked perfectly, I continued using this. Otherwise, I would certainly have opted for Heimdall as it is natively supported by Linux.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelomaldito:
By the way, always avoid flashing .PIT files (repartition), either on Odin or Heimdall. I've learnt here in this forums that flashing .PIT or ticking "repartition" on Odin is the major factor of bricking devices!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
Heimdall will need a PIT file to know where to flash things to, just dont tick repartition.

Odin wont as its samsung shizzel.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] angelomaldito:
Interesting, and makes sense. And in case you're only flashing a kernel or flashing a firmware packed into a single file, does it need the .PIT as well?
[HTC Sensation] gibbo82:
What settings is everyone using on this app? And does it make a difference?

Tar
[HTC Sensation] gibbo82:
Anyone?
[HTC Sensation] tzoop:
I have not tried it as of yet, but I am looking for something to boost my speakerphone, it is terrible! Most of the apps distort the sound and make it unusable... interested in this one.
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
There are a few threads on this already. I have commented on all of them so far lol.

The quick and dirty is that it works for most. It works for me fine. You have to adjust the settings that fit you without busting your speaker lol.

I also use equalizer in conjunction with Volume+. Now I can hear the speakerphone. It's not perfect but it was better than it was IMO.
[HTC Sensation] n1ghtl1fe:
what i found for best results (i have it set like this on mine and my buddies)

Speaker option checked

volume boost is at +12

equalizer is on good quality

bass boost is on +5

as far as using the equalizer app and volume plus, i dont recommend it. usually causes slightly more muffled music in my opinion.
[HTC Sensation] gibbo82:
Thanx for the feedback guys, wot bout eq settings?
[HTC Sensation] sigeltek:
Just to throw my 2 cents in, Volume+ has little to no difference... I'm still searching for something similar to GalaxyS VooDoo Sound Hack.
[XPERIA X10 General] isthisreallife:
I have the chance to sell my x10 and replace it with some other high end phone.I have Samsung galaxy s2,sensation and Xperia play in mind. Can anyone recommend me.
[XPERIA X10 General] LanceAmr:
In my opnion S2 or sensation since they are dual core . Play arent much and they are bulky unless u want game that much.
[XPERIA X10 General] Hzu:
PLAY does not worth the money. Go for S2 or Sensation.
[XPERIA X10 General] aR_ChRiS:
Put it in easier terms,

Looks+camera=arc

Pure performance=S2
[XPERIA X10 General] negrobembon:
I would recommend an arc or sgs2, play is kinda big and costly, at least here(750$)

Sent from my x10a"i"(running 2.3.3 root)
[XPERIA X10 General] benz0076:
S2 for sure its way faster and smoother as the htc and it is unlocked whitout having to do anything.
[XPERIA X10 General] SorinRM92:
or you could just wait for SE to release a phone with dual core :> xperia duo :rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] scoobysnacks:
sgs2 for sure....

though sensation is pretty damn nice too
[XPERIA X10 General] Petarsson:
sgs2 and sensation are both very good looking and performing phones.

but have you ever tried out a device with htc sense on it? if not, do it, before you grab the sensation!!! i really don't like this sense-thing, because i think it "encomplicates" the whole system...but it's surely a question of taste...

samsung's touchwiz is not that spectacular, so this shouldn't be a problem at all.
[XPERIA X10 General] scoobysnacks:
you do know you can get a different launcher right? lol
[XPERIA X10 General] rearview:
Galaxy S2. Use a custom ROM if you don't like touchwiz.
[XPERIA X10 General] shahkam:
Galaxy s2 ita super fast and it has a nice camera aswell ;)
[XPERIA X10 General] Clemopp:
Galaxy S2 seems to have the best specifications. It also seems a bit more solid when compared to the sensation.

Why are you considering the play? Do you want to game a lot? I don't know how the games are but you could ask in the play forum.
[XPERIA X10 General] goothu99:
hey guys for me i can only choose between LG optimus 2x or Nexus S with my new carrier, which one should i take?
[XPERIA X10 General] scoobysnacks:
haven't tried the optimus 2x yet...

the nexus s is pretty awesome though, and you'll always get timely android updates.
[XPERIA X10 General] thunderpossuem:
Im gonna break from the crowda little. Im holding out for the Nokia n9. Thing looks boss. The LG looks neat but the phone is a little lame. The nexus s is probably a much better choice.
[XPERIA X10 General] isthisreallife:
Don't like the UI and design of SG2.On paper,Xperia Duo looks good.What is the release date.
[XPERIA X10 General] saltorio:
I'm enjoying my EVO 3D very much.

With that said, I think you should decide what features you require and those you'd like to have. Check out GMS Arena's database of phones to see which phones suit those needs. Then do some searching online for reviews and user commentary of the phones you may be interested in.
[XPERIA X10 General] Z3US911:
I think u should probably go for GS2.Its one of the best smart phone so far.Or,if u can wait for some time,go for next generation devices.
[XPERIA X10 General] scoobysnacks:
Release date? No one even knows if it's real yet
[XPERIA X10 General] rdannar:
Atrix
[XPERIA X10 General] Anthony_xdl:
I would definitely go with the SGS2.....

But even more so, I would wait for the official release of the Xperia Ray!

It's GORGEOUS!!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] Clemopp:
I know right! I really want it. Doesn't matter what people say, SE has the greatest design.

I hope that something similar to the ray will be released next year...the ray 2 or something
[XPERIA X10 General] scoobysnacks:
yeah but the specs are lacking...

It's like they just keep releasing the same phone over and over again.
[XPERIA X10 General] ryan328:
I like the design of SE, but then they really smart in marketing; they always keep the specs in a moderated way and never give out the highest specs. SGSII is really great, but I really does not enjoy its design. Hard to decide the next phone. Up till now, I think x10 has the best looking in my view:rolleyes:
[XPERIA X10 General] shaunbu:
So true.

This 10 characters things is a bit annoying!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Alazarin:
Hey guys. Just bought the S2 from Expansys-USA to use here with AT&T. It’s a fantastic device. However, I would like to also purchase a screen protector. Here’s where I need your guys' input and opinions.

In the past, I've used only the Zagg InvisibleShield and had them professionally installed at one of the Zagg carts/kiosks at my local malls. For the most part, they worked beautifully. Very smooth installation, although the screen itself had more of a "tacky" feel to it.

While researching the InvisibleShield for the S2, I came across this review on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WnL-Jcievc

Basically, the user gave a negative experience using the InvisibleShield and his S2. The reason was that the InvisibleShield left a permanent imprint on the phone and was too tacky for his tastes. I don’t mind the tackiness, but what worries me is possible damage to the phone in either of an imprint form (as this reviewer said) or possible water damage (as the idea of using any type of liquid always scares me). Although I have had 4 phones done with an InvisibleShield screen protector, the water did not prove to be problematic.

However, this time, I am paying pretty much $600-700 upfront with my own money without warranty for this unlocked version. This has gotten me worried whether I should still purchase the InvisibleShield and let them professionally install it. You never know when water/liquid can damage electronics! Especially with a new product like this… :-(

Anyhow, for those who either ARE currently using the InvisibleShield with the S2 and/or have used it before, but changed to another screen protector, what are your thoughts? Should I use it? I was thinking to just purchase the FRONT screen protector (not full body nor sides), and then buy a case that would be compatible with this screen protector.

Or should I purchase another screen protector? The SGP Oleophobic is what the YouTube reviewer chose, and it seems SGP products are favored with this phone. I guess the advantage is I would not have to use water. Anyhow, what do you guys think?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] bruflot:
I used an Invisible shield before, and I must say, the SGP Glas is better in my opinion. I dont like the feel of the invisible shield, it feels like paper to me :O
[Galaxy S II Accessories] MeanWoman:
I used zagg for myes previous phone and now im using sgp incredible shield. I find the sgp to be a lot smoother. The screen protector that came with it is extremely clear and smooth.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] freeze888:
+1 for the SGP screen protectors.

Initially I purchased a Skinomi full body protection (similar to zagg) but ended up ripping it off due to my unsatisfactory installation and feel when using my phone.

I am currently using the SGP Ultra Optics and a case from PDair and I could not be happier.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] x.Orville.x:
I just put sgp oleophobic pretty good protector i not like zagg products
[Galaxy S II Accessories] jonny68:
+1 undoubtely the best absolutely no question about it:)
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Alazarin:
Thanks for responding, guys.

Anyhow, in regards to all your recommendations for the screen protector OTHER than InvisibleShield, aka SGP ones....

I am always worried with wet/water-based screen protectors. I've had nothing but good experience with InvisibleShield before. But now I am just worried that water damage could be a risk/possibility when trying to install any screen protector.

Of course, if I were to install the InvisibleShield, I would not install it myself. I'd most likely pay $5 for one of Zagg guys to do it.

Still, the idea of damaging my newly, $650 phone with water doesn't seem too appealing to me. Do the SGP screen protectors also need water (are they wet/solution based)? If so, any issues? I'm slightly paranoid when it comes to water + electronics. The thought of water dripping into the speaker/camera/battery or any other small slots/holes tends to scare me.

Or any other issues with SGP? Can they be removed easily? Any issues with screwing up the phone? And so forth...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Warrimonk:
The SGP Screen protectors do not use any kind of liquid, they are DRY stick-ons like regular screen protectors, only better. SGP Glas is also a dry item and is going to be my next choice.

My friend actually water damaged his Sensation yesterday trying to apply an Invisible Shield.

In terms of removal, Just use a piece of scotch tape. This works for almost any dry screen protector. You just apply the tape to a corner, and pull up, it will nicely remove the protector without damaging it. This is a great way to remove dirt too.

Regular SGP screen protectors are about $14 for a 2-pack. That is way cheaper than Invisible Shield.

Using an Ultra Optics right now.

On ebay I saw a store selling an SGP NEO Hybrid case for $24 and it includes a 2 pack of SGP crystal screen protectors. Good deal.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Plonker:
:eek: That's my video. :D

I feel I should clarify something though. When I mentioned an 'imprint', I wasn't referring to anything the protector leaves behind on the phone, but an actual imprint on the protector itself from the packaging. If you look carefully (I know it's hard as the light changes) there is an outline of a shield on the screen.

The cardboard box Zagg provide the protectors in has a cut-out in the front. The protector is placed behind this cutout. During packaging/delivery a weight of somesort has been applied on the parcel and it has resulted in an imprint of this shield being formed on the protector.

Zagg told me to leave it a few days for it to disappear - but it didn't.

They sent me a replacement, but it was exactly the same. I didn't get as far as installing the second protector, but wrote the whole Zagg IS off (imprint, orange peel, tacky feel) and got the SGP Oleophobic.

I hope that clears a few things up.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NoHolidaysForAHooker:
Is there a way to reorder photos in the stock gallery app or to control how they are organized? The folder for the stock camera photos, and Roidizer which saves to that folder, organizes it self chronologically starting with the most recent. But for whatever reason the Pudding Camera and Retro Camera + folders organize reversed and it's kind of annoying.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] eric1995101:
I just flashed the "AGA rom" through cwm recovery...when i reboot the phone, the phone cant even read my sim card (i hv cleared all data) ...also everything keeps forcing close so i cleared the data again then i flashed " HYDROGEN" and the same thing happens again('bout the sim card) but other things is going well but the SIM card.....luckily i had backuped my phone so i am now using mik's cm7 again......

anybody can help????thx...
[Optimus One, P500, V General] haoss07:
read closer before install, you need to flash the new baseband to use the 2.3 roms.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] eric1995101:
...

excuse me, how to do this??:confused:
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
Please search 'how to flash new baseband' and post such questions in general section. This is dev section.

Sent from my LG-P500
[Optimus One, P500, V General] vshash411:
Do we have any moderation for this forum
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
The old moderator is retired, and currently no moderator is assigned for P500 section. :(
[Optimus One, P500, V General] dr.notor:
That would explain the state of things... :mad:
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mathew3184:
dr.notor for the president :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
LOL that would be like every other new members would be banned or their post would be deleted and dr.notor will write dirty comments or stupid images.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] dr.notor:
:eek: No, thanks... politics sucks, beer >> politics => no time left for similar stuff. :p
[Optimus One, P500, V General] vshash411:
Not necessarily. It could be moved to the general section ..maybe we could assign one ourselves by vote
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
the new mods would be assigned by Aug end. :-)

Sent from my LG-P500