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[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Lenny5:
I hope this question hasnt been answered before because I have read the forum rules but here goes! I have had my Samung Galaxy Ace S5830 for a week now I updated the firmware to 2.3.5 but even with the stock firmware the GPS feature never worked. I have read that the first thing I need to access Lbstestmode I have tried dialing *#3214789650# but when I type in the final digit the screen goes back to the start. I read that the other option is to access it from the shortcuts menu which wont load up when I try. Some settings I cant access on my phone like Settings> SUPL Settings > as mentioned on the message boards. I have tried different apps like launcher pro and BarShortcuts but they dont allow me to access shortcuts either. Is there anyone on the boards with the firmware 2.3.5 that does know how to get GPS to work?

Thanks in advance
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] nicgoh:
*#3214789650# only for froyo.. it wont works on GB.. try downloading gps status or gps test from market.. try and see whether u r able to detect satellites under clear sky
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Lenny5:
Thanks nicgoh for the advice I appreciate it. Update: I looked up a few articles and a few youtube videos and I found out how to root my phone. GPS is working now. mods please close thread
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] netyang:
Hi, can you tell me how do you make GPS works? My ace GPS only works on Original ROM. Whatever which ROM I used, my GPS always no signal.
[Acer Iconia A500] mswirski:
I am eagerly awaiting my a500, which is being shipped right now.

In the mean time, I'd like to know what kind of optimizations you would suggest to get the best performance and utility from the tablet, so that when I do get it i'm all ready to go.

I have an android phone, and I know a big thing for it, was replacing the launcher with ADW, Launcher Pro, or Zeam. How is the default launcher on the a500? Is there a better alternative?

Secondly, do the available roms provide noticeably better performance? I'll probably be rooting for CIFS support if DLNA doesn't work out anyways, so it'd be nice to know if the roms are worth it.

Are there any settings I should change from default that would make the performance better? Or anything else you suggest?

Thanks for all your help
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
Some of the roms do offer performance improvements.. Thou usually break something.. unless they are the near stock rooted themed ones..

same with overclocking each kernel offers different features you will have to find what suits your needs..

the biggest issue with custom roms kernels is trade off there is always something you will be trading.. WITH Many of them its battery life and app compatibility.Th biggest two most important things for me . well 3 really.. all require you to root your tablet

1 ad-hoc network support (just a single file to replace to allow this)

2 GPS.. There is a gps fix that allows much better sat locks.

3 Backup... Titanium backup needs root not to mention full backup thru CWM RECOVERY.. aCER Recovery installer from market can do this for you .
[Acer Iconia A500] mswirski:
So other than rooting the device, you don't do anything else for performance gains?
[Acer Iconia A500] bwassef:
you can put a custom kernel, the one i use allows overclocking up to 1.64GHz

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1170319
[Acer Iconia A500] mswirski:
That looks pretty awesome to me, bwassef.

I'd definitely use it just for the CIFS support, but its good to know OC is supported if I feel the need.

Are there any other things I could do, or that are necessary besides kernels & roms?
[Acer Iconia A500] timmyDean:
DON'T CHANGE A THING :eek:, not for several weeks. erica_renee gave that advice before and it's the best you can follow. You need to see how it's suppose to work and get a baseline so you know how it should work. Get all your applications running and working first then see what you'd like to change that it doesn't allow you to do. Then look at other ROM's.
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
The not changing a thing of course goes without saying. even thou yes i guess it does need to be spoken always.. If its not broken dont fix . Root and modify your device only if it does not suit your needs stock..

im Blonde i cant remember to type everything.. Giggles.
[Acer Iconia A500] mswirski:
Of course, if I can get along just fine on 100% stock, I'll do that. However chances are I will need to route for CIFS support if the DLNA app doesn't work well enough.

I was actually hoping for more suggestions that don't require rooting. Like alternative launchers, or settings on the device.
[Acer Iconia A500] bwassef:
I can tell you that in regards to a home launcher, ADW Launcher is great, and has awesome honeycomb integration. some (including me) notice a lag in the stock launcher and ADW takes care of that
[Acer Iconia A500] jon-.-:
NonRoot Performace Tweaks / Apps:

- Disable animations. (Settings/Screen/Animation).

- Set wifi to turn off when screen is off. (Settings/Wireless & Networks/Wifi Settings/Advanced)

- Turn off all unnecessary radios. (Bluetooth, GPS, Wifi)

- Set screen brightness to as low as you can or use auto broghtness.

- Use Opera Mobile instead of the stock browser. You may find one you like better, but this is the fastest one that I've found. Also, make sure to turn off Opera Turbo.

- Use File Manager HD as you as your file manager.

- MX Video player for video playback.

- Thumb Keyboard to replace the stock one.

- Stock launcher isn't bad, but I like to customize everything so I use ADW EX.

If I think of anymore I'll post em :).
[Acer Iconia A500] mswirski:
Thanks guys, these were the kind of tips I was hoping for.

Especially that there is value using ADW as an alternative launcher, and that there may be slight lag in using the stock launcher.

Has anyone tried the tablet loaded with widgets versus bare? Is it possible to run it with a lot of widgets without it slowing down a lot? I was also thinking of using some more minimal looking text widgets to displayed weather etc. instead of the fancy graphical ones. I'm assuming these will be lighter on resources?
[Acer Iconia A500] jon-.-:
I've got about 10 widgets plus a LWP and im still able to play games etc. with out any lag. But I'm also rooted with many different mods and tweaks I've done, so I'm not sure how it would be on a stock OS.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dciant:
Looking for help here,

i was trying to root my phone using Odin and it failed. I turned the phone off while in download mode and now i get a screen with a small picture showing the phone and no connection to the computer.

I cannot turn the phone on, iv'e tried removing the battery and that doesn't work. Any help would be appreciated!

I have a Samsung galaxy s Vibrant I9000M
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
Are you able to get into download mode or recovery mode? What does the picture look like?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dciant:
i can get to download mode, but not to recovery.

the pic looks like a phone connected by dots to a computer with an orange exclamation mark in a triangular sign in between them both
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
While in download mode, does the PC recognize your device?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dciant:
no the pc does not recognice the device
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
See here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1071970.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Home Launcher (working name) (Android 4.0.3+ , xhdpi devices like Galaxy Nexus)

ROOT Needed - installer included.

BETA

​

Replacement of the standard ICS launcher. As other alternatives it is fully based on the ICS standard launcher but has some extra options, like:

* Alternative top bar with a some handy options

* Option to turn the top bar off and create a clean desktop with 5 scaled desktop rows.

* two extra page transition effects: tablet "window wall" transitions, like on the current honeycomb tablets, and "stack" animations (same animation as the one that is used in the drawer)

The list will be growing and growing. I started this just for fun. Suggestions and requests are welcome and appreciate it.

Changelog

Beta 1 Initial release

Beta 1.01:

New animation effects for desktop page transitions:

"Card off Stack" effect (like the drawer)

"Tablet effect" - Like on Android 3.0+ Tablets

New plans :)

Manual

The settings can be found in the upper right corner of the drawer ("OPTIONS")

Happy new year!

Direct downloadable from the Android market (free):

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.beansoft.home_installer

Installer for installing the app in the system directory is included (together with an uninstaller)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] redsox 98:
Dl'n now. Anything by the team that brought us thumb keyboard is going to great.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
Amazing work looks great^^

As far as suggestions are needed, I would love to see new homescreen transitions^^

especially I would like the appdrawer effect on my homescreens^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joenathane:
Looks good! For features I would suggest circular scrolling and being able to resize any widget, which would be some of my most missed features from other launchers.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
very nice idea.

for the top bar i'd say get rid of the calender link and instead when you press the date, have that go to the calender.

maybe make the left a search or voice actions link.

as far as other suggestions, i suggested this in nova and got ignored.

if possible, i think it would be awesome to get the tablet homescreen transition working on a phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I like adjustable columns and rows. I set it high so I have more precise control over widgets. I also use Android Widgets Pro for twitter and Facebook. The more column/rows the more that is visible on screen.

LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 CM9

Asus Transformer - 3.2 Revolver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Consider it done :) Implemented and tested, will upload a version later today. BTW agree, it is a very nice transition effect

Yeah will add this later. Not top most priority.

Tablet (honeycomb) transition is working (not full screen yet).. will add it as an experimental option in the version I will upload later today.

Great suggestions for the top bar. My plans are to make that top bar highly customizable. Which means, amonst others, that users will be able to put all kind of shortcuts on it.

Will add this most certainly to a later version. For now this is not the top most priority. I believe the nova launcher already has this? And I know they are working on such a feature for the CM Trebuchet launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
Amazingly fast^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lirankn:
How do I turn off the top bar? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pedmond:
Suggestion

Since you started by changing the top bar, why not name this Top Launcher? Has a nice ring to it, is marketable and less generic than Home Launcher.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Thanks! Great suggestions.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
In the drawer, choose OPTIONS (in the upper right corner)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Update

2 new desktop page transition effects:

* "Card off stack" effect (like in the drawer)

* Tablet "moving windows" effect
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lirankn:
Oh I can't see it on the Nexus S..

Unlike Nova this launcher works really well actually with the Nexus S and looks really good on it but I just can't change the options..

Do you have any plans to make it compatible with it? Thank you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
I do have a problem :(

I want to install your launcher, but I just cant find it. I used your market link, but it says, that it isnt compatible with any of my devices. Looking for Home Launcher in the market doesnt give me your launcher either :(

could you maybe upload the apk? or something else? I really dont know, why it doesnt work.

I have a GSM Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0.2. Is the version a problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
That's great news! I didn't test it on a hdmi device but tried to be as general as possible.

Why can't you change the options? Don't you see the menu item on the top of the drawer. It's above the tabs. You should see APPS and WIDGETS on the right and OPTIONS on the left.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
I've set it to sdk 15 (4.0.3) and above. I know it crashes on version 4.0.1 and I assume it will also FC on 4.0.2

Nevertheless I will try to get a version out that would be compatible with 4.0.1 and above. With the new market system that would be no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pedmond:
Lol - read the first post the first line!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lirankn:
Haha yeah it works really well! Fast and looks like it's optimized for this resolution.

And no I can't see the menu item, all I see is Apps, Widgets and the market icon.. Just like the stock app drawer..

Maybe you can implement it in the menu that pops up when you press the physical button that the Nexus S has..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
I read it, but why not try^^

4.0.3 wasnt that big of a change, but ok, then I will have to look for another rom and go again^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tung_meister:
Any chance of enabling it for 4.0.2 or providing the apk? I installed the first version this morning off the marketplace and have been using it all day without any issues but obviously since you've updated it's shown as incompatible so I can't update.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
thank you for adding the tablet transition!

but if possible, can you please enable support for 4.0.2. a vast majority of us are still on 4.0.2 for various reasons. especially if you own the GSM version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Uploaded a new market version that will make it possible for users with 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 to download it.

As I understand it is fully compatible with 4.0.2 and up (thanks for the feedback!). Not sure about 4.0.1 though
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
You are absolutely right. Just did a emulator test (man should do that more often :) ) and the menu button isn't visible on a hdmi device, like the Nexus S. Will fix it tomorrow (together with the 4.0.1 FC issue)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lirankn:
Thank you very much man! I really appreciate how you try to make it compatible with the Nexus S even though you built it for the Galaxy Nexus. Wish more devs were like you!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
wow appelflap thank you for the quick fix^^

Its amazing how fast you are. But unfortunatly I am having difficulties with this version. I downloaded it from the market and the installer installed it as a system app. The phone rebootet and I chose your launcher when asked.

that works, but when I want to access the drawer it shows up for like half a second and then a pop up shows up and says that the drawer was closed. after that i can choose launchers again.

I rebootet twice, but the error reoccured. Do you by chance know what this is about?

Android version is 4.0.2 with Android Revolution HD 2.1.2 GSM

and another suggestion: i really liked how you were able to choose which animation was used when opening apps in adw launcher ex. For example zooming or sliding in. Would be very nice to have something like that if it is possible^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dictionary:
Options still not visible on my Nexus S running CDT's rom, with a dpi of 190.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
installed on 4.02 android revolution and the app crashes when trying to open the widgets.

also few suggestions and things i noticed.

-in the stock launcher there is a line between apps and widgets. not visible in your launcher.

-most people hate it, but i think it would be nice to have an option for the default search bar up top.

-for the drop down bar, i think the settings icon thats in the notification bar would be better.

-if possible. customization options for the drop down. add brightness slider and/or autobrightness toggle. maybe flash light option. and the ability to choose what shows up. for example i would remove auto sync since i leave it on all the time.

-change calender icon to search/voice search link.

basically, i just feel that having the date and caledner link is a bit much. Also anyone that uses beautiful widgets has the ability to go right into the calender from the widget so having something up there isn't really needed for us. so having the ability to change that to something else would be pretty nice.

thats about all i can come up with right now. you've done great work with this and i look forward to it's future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tristan202:
I am running EaglesBlood, and I can't install the launcher. The Installer app installs fine from market, but when running it, it tells me I haven't got root. And I know I do, and I also accepted Home Installer root priviliges.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
thanks man for your suggestions. The top bar is just a "first implementation". I have some great plans with it. For now I would say that only the drop down menu is useful. Link to the calendar is nice, but as you said overdone right now. I just implemented it as a kind of "place holder".

A more interesting top bar will be added this week. And yes I agree about the standard search top bar. I already planned to make that an option.

But great suggestions. I definitely will implement some of them. For now let's say that the top bar is nice gimmick, but it should be much more than that in the future.

For the 4.0.2 problems see my next post.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
planning for 4.0.1 + 4.0.2 and hdmi devices (Nexus S)

So I've noticed that there are problems now with the latest version on 4.0.2 also.

For now I will deactivate the version for 4.0.2 and 4.0.1 and make it only compatible with 4.0.3 (sdk 15)

I will have a version for 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 in a minute. I will upload it to the market too. Hope people can test that one and let me know.

I will support only xhdmi screens for now. So people with a Nexus S or other hdmi device won't see the app anymore on the market. I will work on a hdmi version and announce it here when it is ready.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
awesome news^^

waiting for the update
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
sounds good man. so far i see your app possibly becoming the new launcherpro/adw for ICS. you got an awesome concept and the transitions are great. can't wait to see the improvements to the bar. and i'll sure to toss any more suggestions i can think of here.

sounds good. thanks for the quick fixes.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Do you have busybox installed? The installer uses it. It should normally come with a root package, if not you can install the latest busybox version from the market.

(btw for now it is only compatible with 4.0.3)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
hey I can't seem to find tthe options can someone be kind enough to post a screenshot or something of where I'm supposed to press to ggo to options please!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Optimusg2x:
The option setting is in the app tray.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
Yeah but where do I press?

Sent from my Ice Cream Sandwiched G2 by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of Droids
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Bxsteez:
I have to admit i was skeptical as to whether this would be a better launcher and wow its so much smoother than the stock launcher. I just installed but i'm going to use this as my standard launcher for a while and see how it works out for me.

Excellent work!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b00sted:
I love this launcher, I thought I was going to be stuck on a modded stock launcher.

any plans for landscape support? also cant wait for more top bar options :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnydopemsr:
Would love to try it but I'm getting a not compatible with my device in market (sad face)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dark Lazer:
So I'm loving this launcher, however I can't get the ICS widgets to work from the app drawer. I installed the apk, then used the update zip and installed it through recovery, but when it reboots, I still get the old style widget popup.

What am I doing wrong? =\
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dark Lazer:
NVM. I finally realized you have to change the setting to have ICS widgets.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
I still can't find the settings

Sent from my Ice Cream Sandwiched G2 by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of Droids
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
And:

Hdpi devices like the Nexus S or any other ICS rom on a hdpi device isn't yet supported. That's the reason you don't see the options. I hope to have a fully hdpi compatible version later this week. For now it is only compatible with xhdpi devices like the Galaxy Nexus

Landscape will be supported and a later moment.

Yep, made it compatible only with 4.0.3 (latest ICS release) - see next post for a status report on a version for 4.0.1 and 4.0.2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Status report version for 4.0.1 and 4.0.2

I've looked at the sdk 14 launcher code that is used in 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 but it seems that the launcher has had some pretty great optimizations and corrections in sdk 15 (used by 4.0.3)

To create a compatible version for also 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 would mean I have to settle for a lesser stock launcher base than what i'm using right now. (I can't use the 4.0.3 launcher code because it is dependent on the sdk 15 framework, which I can't modify)

If I have the time I will create a separate version for 4.0.2 and 4.0.1 BUT I have to say in advance that I will not update that version. I decided to stay with the 4.0.3 base and use that for the future. I could revert back to 4.0.1 and 4.0.2 (sdk 14) and make it compatible with 4.0.3 and up, but that would mean a sacrifice for the launcher performance and behavior. Maintaining two versions on the other hand is not feasible. After all at some point we all have 4.0.3

Sorry 4.0.2 guys :) I said I would do it "in a minute" but I have to withdraw that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
Ooooohhhhh so that's why I could see the settings thanks for the answer that nobody else was kind enough to tell me :)

Sent from my Ice Cream Sandwiched G2 by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of Droids
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] appelflap:
Think nobody else would know if they haven't also a hdpi device :) . After all, this is the Galaxy Nexus forum . Anyway stay tuned for a hdpi version in the future.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
ohhh...but ok then i have to wait for a newer version of Android Revolution HD^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Shadow-Nexus:
Thanks man!

Sent from my Revolver powered Asus Transformer by Shadow_Droid -The Darkest of the Droids-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sampong8:
This app is incompatible with your HTC HD2. :eek:

can you upload a file ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pedmond:
You have ICS on the HD2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
understandable. not too bad i guess because by the time us 402 people will be able to run it, it'll have a lot more features and be worth the wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SwiftLegend:
Could overlapping widgets be implemented? I'm not ready to leave my complex widget homescreen layouts :)

Nice work thought.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jonnydopemsr:
Add:

Backup of desktops (Widgets don't have to work).

Enable/disable app names in folders.

Number of desktops Chooser.

Other then that I think its perfect right now!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pego71:
Hi

Can you tell me where you found the live wallpapers of the galaxy note which is in the photo? is very nice, thanks....

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Hi

Can you tell me where you found the live wallpapers of the galaxy note which is in the photo? is very nice, thanks....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nordpolcamper:
I am sorry, but which wallpaper do you mean?

The one on the Galaxy Tab is called Pixel Rain and is free in the market^^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pego71:
Sorry is "galaxy tab" no "galaxy note"....thank you very mouch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Spherical Puma:
I'm getting a "This app is not compatible with your device" when trying to install it. I have to click the link to find it in the marketplace as it doesn't show up for me when searching.

Galaxy Nexus GSM

4.0.2 with root

Stock Rom, Stock Recovery