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[Desire Android Development] CzarD:
Force GPU Rendering?

Hey there

As I was going through the XDA fora, I found this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877183

The idea behind this tweak is to DISABLE CPU rendering, making the whole graphics process solely reliant on the Adreno 200 GPU.

This should in theory free the CPU from these "mundane" tasks and hand them over to the "expert" GPU, thus speeding up the phone and enhancing battery life.

BUT, this mod will make your phone horrible at any graphics intensive tasks (games for example). That's what the dev is saying.

I have personally tested this tweak on Sandvold 0.18.1; I have found that it really does spice UI animations up. I also tested TurboFly 3D with this tweak, and I can say that the result is acceptable.

My question is: does the ROM include a similar tweak? And if not, is it difficult to implement a modified version of it where the CPU kicks in when needed (ie games)?

I am NOT requesting any features. I acknowledge that Sandvold is doing a huge job and wouldn't like to add anything else to his to-do list. I'm just curious.

Thanks
[Desire Android Development] vasili_defy:
^czarD wat did u flashed?

egl.zip and other file also ?? :?
[Desire Android Development] CzarD:
You follow the instructions in the first post. You do not flash egl.zip, you flash the flashable file provided. Read that post before asking.
[Desire Android Development] BombaUcigasa:
That is very cool, except my CPU is not busy with rendering. Or doing much at all. Instead because I use A2SD, the whole kernel is waiting for the SD card to write or read app contents, cache contents, dalvik contents or app data. This filesystem thread locking causes poor display responsiveness because that's how the kernel is designed. I even got a Class 10 mobile optimized card and this delay is still visible.

The only way to have a smoother experience is to use only internal app/data/dalvik cache and use only 5 apps total.
[Desire Android Development] vasili_defy:
O my, u got offended ,:thumbdown:

I think u shud better read that post again, it clearly states that egl.zip is a flashable zip :cool:
[Desire Android Development] zulusik:
Nope, it isn't. The eglpatch one is (which is available on another resource, not on xda-developers), but not the egl.zip for sure. So you're the one that should read and research more carefully.
[Desire Android Development] CzarD:
Wow, the only solution is to have 5 apps?! It's not a smartphone anymore :P Actually, I have a class 6 SD card and the stock a2sd script. I answered NNY to the three prompts, and have found that the lag is acceptable, nothing dramatic. I used this tweak because I noticed some glitchiness in the animations sometimes. It's not a drastic change, but the phone feels lighter now.

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No, again, read the post. There are 2 zip files in that post: one is NOT flashable, and I can say that because I actually tried flashing it and failed ("installation aborted"), the other is supposed to be flashable. They do not have the same name. If you insist it is flashable, go ahead and try both files, one of them is bound to not work.

About me getting offended, actually I don't care, what annoys me is that we're polluting the thread with out-of-context comments.
[Desire Android Development] Fusio9:
Same problem as the others here, running 18.1 on CM7r2: Google Search/Google Now is crashing.

Notification icon is ok, application does not show.

Is there a way to reinstall/fix it?

Thanks ^^

EDIT: I guess the problem is that I only have 2mb free on /system ? :|
[Desire Android Development] vasili_defy:
@czar ok got ur point. I said that coz in that thread after egl.zip ; Note is given that egl.zip is a flashable zip! :banghead: :what:

Anyways which file did u use?

Hmm but still, sandvold , sorry for out of context comments :o

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@fusion9 are u using any sd-card script? Bcoz I also have cm7r2 and luckily I am not facing
[Desire Android Development] nenadj:
cm7r2, google search also does not work here. With 17.1.1 hed worked.
[Desire Android Development] COBRAXX3D:
I've backed up with titanium my google apps under my Mildwild 5.0 rom, then after installing my sanvold's one i erase google search and restore my titanium version and it works perfectally for me.
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Okey back again, will take a look through everything later today and maybe get a fix out for the most critical things
[Desire Android Development] rickiri69:
Post 16230:

Sandvold what is your point of view regarding my trouble ?

Google didn't help me.

I didn't find a solution on XDA forum.

Neither any suggestions on this 3D.

So my last chance is...you :)
[Desire Android Development] Tuborg68:
Hey @Sandvold!

Great to see you're back! My 0.18.1 rig is running quite ok.

But I got one question just out of curiosity, and that is your opinion about getting the camcorder working with better frame rate.

Are we at a point where this is as good as it gets with ics or is there any room for improvement? Is there any dev-effort still being put into this by you or others?

One more thing : I totally respect if you choose not to answer this question. You probably have lots of more important stuff to tend to :)

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[Desire Android Development] Fusio9:
I don't know what you mean, but I should probably try with a full wipe + reinstall.
[Desire Android Development] Hungbi:
I've been using v0.18.1 for ten days, and it's more than enough for everyday use. In general, everything runs smoothly, no freeze, no reboot, no FC (It asks for but just choose wait and it'll be fine :D). And I have 1G of ext for apps. GPS, mobile network, wifi, sync are quick and flawless. Titanium Backup runs fine with apps from ICS backup.

Still some minor things like: Google Now works but somewhat buggy, video recorder and playback are choppy, LED notification works randomly. But after all, very satisfy with this rom. Thank you for your great work, Sandvold :good:

Here my choices for install:

Hboot stock.

Stock launcher (No problem with Nova but I just like stock)

Proz0r's INT2SD

Everything else is by default.

I've also test with cm7r2 hboot, but the phone is laggy, Google Now crashes. And since memory for apps is not a problem with int2sd, there's no reason to use this hboot. Amarullz int2sd gives 1G for internal, but still "not enough memory" after just few apps installed.

I also have a notice that, for the phone to run fine with int2sd, yous sd card should be classe 10 or plus (mine is a Sandisk UHS-1)

My Desire is S-Off, PTV-4,

Radio: 5.17.05.23

1G ext4 , ultra UHS-1 sandisk sd card
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
I havn't had time looking at it, will try to take a look today
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Ye there are still quite a few things. How much impact it will have is uncertain. The camrecorder is a hassle. I've tried a few things but I'm running out of ideas how to fix it, so I think we need to wait on evervolv (drewis) to get that working.

Not alot of ics dev-effort atm, most are focusing on JB. I've been working some on that as well but I've been to busy releasing something and supporting it yet. But will try to get it done this week
[Desire Android Development] shaffa90:
Stock launcher on 0.18.1

I've tried searching but didn't really see anyone having this problem. Might just be that I messed up something somewhere. But every time I try to install 0.18.1 and choose the stock launcher, it doesn't actually install the launcher. So after going through the initial setup, im just staring at a black screen. Tried reinstalling and choosing other launchers(apex), and it does install the launcher. So I was wondering whether I am doing something wrong not being able to install the stock launcher? Im using cm7r2.
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Might be space issues. Can you postinstall log (from Aroma)
[Desire Android Development] ulixess:
Hi Sandvold,

the newest release is really good!! Smooth (for ICS on Desire), everything works, no annoying lag and stable. :)

BUT there are still many people confused about the space issue and the scripts.

IMHO youve implented too much EXT Scripts. Your ROM is also used by noobs and they have never heared about m2sd or do not know whats the Dalvik Cache.

And A LOT do not know what the scripts are doing exactly. Why they run out of space with stock hboot & ad2sdx. And so on. You know what I mean, you read it 10 times a week ;)

So I would implent INT2SD+ for slower SD Cards, whith an explanation why they could run out of data with it. (Because /data/data is still on NAND)

And INT2SD for faster SD Cards and for people who wants to install many apps. But with the info that the apps could start slowlier.

And stock a2sd+ (the y n y one). For people who wants neither INT2SD+ nor INT2SD. :p

All other EXT Scripts are then unnecessary.

I hope this ll help people to understand their free space issues.

Best regards, ulixess :D

Post Scriptum:

here is the link to croniccory´s EXT Scripts: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1716124
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Hehe I'm actually running a version i made 1h ago with int2ext:p

When we know how it works I'll strip it to, stock int2sd and dk_zero's and the ext scripts. All seems to work okey
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
New release, mainly stability fixes and trying to find a script that really solves the space issues without being unstable.

Google Now should be fixed (was symlinked wrong)

Dk_zero m2sd should work

Changing themes should work

Reverted some build.prop, another try to fix 3g/wifi

Added cronmods int2ext and int2ext+

And please click on an ad when downloading:)
[Desire Android Development] ulixess:
Yes mate!

You make the BEST ICS builds. :D
[Desire Android Development] theliquid:
Thank you!

I am trying to download now. But torrent seems to be unavailable.

PS: I clicked on 3 ads :)

Edit: Now it works :)
[Desire Android Development] Fusio9:
I formatted my phone, changed back to stock HBOOT and installed 18.2 with int2ext cron.

If I try to install something from the market, it says I have no free space.

I got to install FreeSpace and it says the ext partition is empty - I guess something went wrong?
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
blah it worked for me earlier but did some changes with updater script. will check it out myself, will get it fixed asap

*edit

html mirror is up as well:)
[Desire Android Development] peschka:
Same here ... I'll try flashing the script from it's thread.
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
is it both the int2ext scrpts?
[Desire Android Development] manup85cupra:
same for me. +1

flash script taken from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1716124. problem fixed
[Desire Android Development] Fusio9:
thanks :)
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
it's an error in updater-script will try to sort it before I go to bed
[Desire Android Development] nero pinto:
mine doesn't go out from the start screm it's benn there for a huge time don't know what is wrong!
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Fixed now, uploaded new version.

I had a typo in updater-script. Will upload html mirror soon.

Anyway everything should be ready.

Have fun and visit one of thfe ads when downloading:)
[Desire Android Development] Tuborg68:
Hmm seems to be problems installing 0.18.2 on data++ hboot. Seems as if launcher is missing. Not enough romm?

After switching to stock hboot it installed fine.

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[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
probably, but it's a bit wierd since it shouldn't have less space then 18/18.1

I will take a look tomorrow
[Desire Android Development] meno69:
Is 18.2 supposed to fix the freezes?
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
http mirror is up. If you download visit an ad:)

About freezes i'm not sure. I reverted some build.prop changes so it might affect it.

Didn't write anything about it since I don't know.
[Desire Android Development] Tuborg68:
Whoops. Kind a tired last night and answered YYY instead of YNY when I ran a2sd. So far the ROM runs fine but I have issues installing a couple of apps: facebook and HD widgets. Get error message of not enough space. But of course when I check storage with TB there´s plenty of space both in ext and internal.

Wierd thing is that big apps like Gmail, Youtube and Maps updates ok efter I had the space problems with Facebook and HD widgets

So is this problem related to my mistake of moving data to ext or can it it be something else?

I'm on 0.18.2 and stock hboot. All stock in install process.
[Desire Android Development] GeoMW:
I had similar problem (not enough space), switched to int2ext+ (I recommend it).

... used 18.2, built-in did not work, so I tried to flash the CronMod script and everything worked then.

I see 18.2.1 has fixed typo, so I'll try it and reply IF something is wrong.

Have to visit some AD 'cause Sandvold totally deserves it!
[Desire Android Development] thorgal54:
kernel

Where do you find it, do you select it via the Aramoa installer ?

Thx
[Desire Android Development] manup85cupra:
Sandvold best release this! i restored apps and data from TB with a risk but everything seems stable and smooth like charm! great work really this time!
[Desire Android Development] desarenezitic:
I assume the Softkey Mods for beta 0.18 work with the latest release, can anyone confirm that please?
[Desire Android Development] alex_android:
I'm just curious as to why some people prefer to use soft keys when we have hard keys? Honest question. Is there some advantage to soft keys (in general, like devices which don't have hardware keys), or do people use them when the hardware fails? It just seems as though they take up screen space and are made redundant by the hard keys?
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
It was first made as peoples hardware was failing.. once you get used to it, there is no going back... even if it does take up a little bit of space..

However, you are right... they are kinda pointless, unless needed... I would still have them on if I was using the desire, and all my hardware buttons work... ,)

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I guess they should... maybe Sandvold can confirm if there are framework changes? If there are I will make the mod later today/sometime tomorrow...
[Desire Android Development] desarenezitic:
Yeah there is no going back now, my hardware buttons work fine but I wanted a fuller ICS experience so yeah, had to switch back to a GB Rom for something and I was lost! Plus without the backlights lighting up I figure you stretch that full charge just a little further. Also the recent apps is great and when I eventually sell on my beloved Desire my hardware buttons will all still be working :D
[Desire Android Development] herb1:
UOT theme - SHTF error?

My theme (as per UOT) did not work - SHTF error:crying:

I'm not toot good with scripting so maybe someone had gladly help me...

I only uploaded framework.res and systemUI apk's as system files.

I've attached error log - I can't attach settings.uot file:(

can anyone help me?
[Desire Android Development] :
I'm using 0.18.1 and like to test the new version. How to do the update process without loosing current settings and apps? Just install the updated zip without wiping?
[Desire Android Development] anirudh611:
I am having problems with network it never crosses two signal bar in four bar signal. I am using 5.14 radio any suggestions?
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Are you sure that was yours? As it mentions tw-framework-res.apk which is for Samsung devices...

I can see errors in there, but not enough to give an error like that... maybe try again, copy the framework-res.apk and the SystemUI.apk again?
[Desire Android Development] michaeldepotter:
Is there a difference in stabilaty on Stock Hboot, Data+ and Cm7r2 ??
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
Can't see any changes in framework or systemui and same md5 sum so I think they should work fine... please let me know if they aren't...
[Desire Android Development] maglassop:
I am testing 0.18.2.1 with Int2ext+ and have found the following issues:

The home and search hardware buttons have stopped working

The phone screen goes off after 60s as normal but when i press the track ball to turn it back on it goes directly to the home screen rather than the unlock screen even though I have the lock screen configured in evervolv.

I did a full wipe and repartition (1GB no swap) of the sd card before installing.

Other than that the all is good! Excellent work! ;)
[Desire Android Development] herb1:
It is mine - the pick up code matches mine:(

I've tried twice already...same result

Really want to change my battery, 3G signals & font:crying:

Screenshots attached:

ADDED info about UOT issue:

Selected Edifying Scripting

update-binary: TYPE MTD (default)

Flashing folders for system files

framework-res.apk: /system/framework

systemUI: /system/app

Patch9 autofix [checked]

ThemeChooser preview [checked] -> hdpi 480x800
[Desire Android Development] mattmanwrx:
You want to pm me the options and I'll take a look, see if I can get it to work? U on latest 18.2 too yea?
[Desire Android Development] shaffa90:
Here's the log from aroma. I tried installing 0.18.2.1 to see whether the problem was gone. But it wasn't, so here's the log for that as well. Thought it might help.
[Desire Android Development] manup85cupra:
hardware button are working fine. problem is that cm7r2 hboot as problem with google now as system partition is small (after rom installation space left is 4,4 mb).

@Sandvold can you confirm us if is there some problem with Google now and cm7r2 users?
[Desire Android Development] BU7CH4:
mount2sd still won't work (148mb internal memory | everything stock, except agps and T9 | stock HBOOT).

is it only on my device?

i'm going to try int2ext+ now. //int2ext+ seems to work. nice job!

//edit 2: sandvold: again, why the f**k don't you ever include a file manager or titanium backup in your ROM?! ...i don't get it.

for people without wlan this is a real pain in the ass (at least after a factory reset)
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Try wiping dalvik to see if that solves the buttons (or a fresh install with full wipe)
[Desire Android Development] desarenezitic:
Can confirm they are working fine, just got to get used to the smaller size (coming from Lente ICS and CM ROMS were they are bigger).
[Desire Android Development] manup85cupra:
oh oh calm down sir. here someone is working hard for us and lot of people "like you" is getting him job gratis! so after that what you said, is mandatory click on DONATE button!
[Desire Android Development] McMichaeli:
I've just done an update to 0.18.2.1 and swapped from stock HBOOT to CM7r2. I've also swapped from INT2SD to INT2EXT+. Wi-Fi and mobile data appear to work and I've had no problems with application space (although early days yet!). All the hardware keys work fine and I have not experienced the problems of another poster.

The only difference I've noticed in swapping HBOOT is that the Mail and News app/widgets (known as Genie, I believe) are no longer available in CM7r2. Is this a missing symlink somewhere or is that the intention? Is it possible to fix this post-install or just install an .APK version of the missing bits?

Google Now also appears to break (it worked with stock HBOOT on 0.18.1). It walked me through the initial introduction up until the the point I clicked "Yes, I'm in" and now every time I click the Search key I get a pop-up saying "Unforunately, Google Search has stopped.". Can I do anything to help fix this as between this and Genie missing I'm now without weather reports! ;)

Thanks again for your continued work to make ICS a real day-to-day possibility on the Desire :D
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Find me a really small one and I'll include it. It's a pain to get it fitted to cm7r2 already.

Also mount2sd is working you just need to activate it from terminal as written in the mount2sd thread
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Didn't know of the Genie stuff. Will check it out. Might be a missing symlink as you suggested.

I'm not sure about the Google Now. Why it don't work. It seems to work for some, but others have problems. I would need to see some install logs + logcat to maybe pinpoint what's wrong.

I havn't checked this out but the low space issue with int2ext+ might be that data/data partition is to large. Try switching to int2ext only

And for new downloaders please click on an ad:)
[Desire Android Development] Coempi:
Format system and boot, wipe cache and dalvik. Flash ROM and reboot. You will have all your apps and data. Enjoy!

Best regards Coempi
[Desire Android Development] McMichaeli:
I've attached a logcat of me starting Google Now and it crashing. It appears to be a missing library, the key line is:

Couldn't load google_endpointer_jni: findLibrary returned null

Hopefully this will help?
[Desire Android Development] maglassop:
That worked! Thanks
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
Thx. Havn't seen that before. Will try to find out what's wrong
[Desire Android Development] theliquid:
Is it possible to use this ROM with this new hboot "Jelly hboot R3" made by roalex? (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1586356)

It has 210 MB in /system, 5 MB in /cache, 220 MB in /data.

It is better than Data++ because it has more space on /system and it is much better than stock HBOOT, because 250MB on /system is too much for ICS builds and /cache is oversized too.
[Desire Android Development] niiico69:
I can confirm there are problems with Google now on cm7r2 hboot...
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
It might be. I don't remember on the fly how the aroma/updater is scripted, and it might even be possible to install "stock" on the roalex hboot. will check it out tomorrow. To tired today
[Desire Android Development] BU7CH4:
no offense. it just drives me crazy every time i perform a factory reset.

i really appreciate the work of sandvold and all the other people involved!

sometimes i just can't hold my horses. especially after something goes wrong repeatedly. sorry for that.

maybe you could include an option to install a file manager via aroma?! so that one can choose, according to his hboot.

i can't be the only one with that

btw: int2ext+ works flawlessly. finally no more errors...too bad that i receive a SGS3 tomorrow :-/ but i will still follow this thread.

thanks sandvold for this outstanding ROM!
[Desire Android Development] pharaone:
Hello there mate,smashing ROM,but i am also facing the crash on Google now. Besides that haven't faced any other issues with this one.Running latest version btw.
[Desire Android Development] Shrewd:
First of all, nice work Sandvold.

I want to try this rom, I have oxygen r2 hboot, that acording to alpharev site has 100M for system, 5 for cache, and 332 MB for user space.

You said your rom works for all hboots, but your rom is like 188 MB... Are you sure I can flash it?

I once read something about ICS had another way of working with partitions so I'm not sure if I should go back to stock rom, or cm7 r2 hboot.

I pretend to stay with S-OFF or whatever as it is now, so I think that just flashing the hboot would work, no need to use the downgrade.

And one last question, if I change my hboot to cm7 r2 phone reboots by itself and and then I flash the rom? or whats the process?.

P.D. I already know about cm7 having some issues, so I'm considering stock hboot with an ext partition on the sd so space is not a problem.

Maybe it even works better with more cache than cm7?

Hope somebody answers my doubts! Thx everybody.
[Desire Android Development] Sandvold:
sorry oxygen hboot isn't working. cm7r2 is fine:)
[Desire Android Development] didiersept:
i use it since 1 week, rom working fine with this Hboot
[Desire Android Development] GeoMW:
I have 0.18.2.1, stock HBOOT, int2ext+.

Gooogle Now working without problem (only popup message about latitude not able to report location... I had to allow that in Latitude).