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[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
@Viker You said

"Battery life on the W is good once you remove the bloat. I get well over 20hrs, that includes calls and gaming."

I'd really be grateful if you could explain a bit more what else you've done to acheive this...because I've also rooted and frozen several system apps just as you advised, following the spreadsheet you gave...but I'm getting no significant improvement in battery life(I'm still around 10hrs on moderate usage with Juice Defender). I AM getting a much smoother experience though. I'm still on stock EU ROM KKL3 by the way. Glad for the help
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] andynroid:
Congratulations

Just to share in high hope I am not alone :

I have been using Juice Defender on my HTC Tattoo until now with my SGW i8150 and decided to stop using it and I noticed a change of the battery life as below :

- It seems that the battery lasts even longer

- I am on Unlimited Data

I have not made any further test n I will soon here :)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] Vyker:
2g11, I'd start by removing Juice defender.

One of the best battery savers in Android is to have no "ongoing notification" apps.

In other words, dont let any app running constantly in your notification bar.

The only apps I have running constantly are message apps [SMS, GMail, WhatsApp] and widgets. Everything is not needed.

Since I moved to GO Launcher EX, and stopped using TouchWiz, I've noticed my battery life got worse. So if you use any other Launcher, switch back to TouchWiz.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
Hi guys,

Just did a little experiment and needless to say, the results arent surprising. I unfroze all the bloat, unrooted and tadaaa!!....my SGW back to the 'respectable' battery life I used to have with Juice Defender!! This could mean:

1) With the root access, certain apps just override juice defender and switch on the data link at will...OR

2) I dont have a clue..any ideas guys?

BTW: I emailed JD about my experience..still waiting for response

I'm beginning to think I might have to root, freeze the apps then unroot to get the best performance and battery, but will that work?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] banelicious:
Why freeze when you can just back them up and uninstall right away?

At the moment I'm rooted and uninstalled all the bloatware plus other things I don't need and I get around 20+ hours of battery life with mid-high usage on mobile data (since AFAIK wireless drains a lot less battery).

I'm not that sure that rooting impacts battery life that much
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
@banelicious Do you use Juice Defender?

I notice lots of people get good battery life WITHOUT juicedefender. The only decent battery life I've had (20+ hrs) was using JD. Dont know maybe I have a slightly weaker battery but I intend to install the new EU FW (XLA2), root/backup/uninstall bloat then see how the battery lasts (without JD).
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] banelicious:
No I'm not using JD, I just uninstall ed the crap out of my phone.

The W battery is a 1700mAh one,not that bad.

I'm installing juice right now, I'll let you know how it goes
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
Did you say 1700? Mine is 1500. Did you get a replacement battery or the italian version has a bigger battery? All the spec sheets I saw had 1500mAh so this is a real surprise...
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] lionfib:
1700? you are using the original one?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] banelicious:
1700, stock with the phone (bought in early december). I'll post a shot when I get home from work, and I'll check the manual also
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] euqiddis:
Good discussion, but just to let everyone know, I ended up getting a HTC sensation :-)
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] lionfib:
nice!

by the way, anyone know where to buy a good quality spare battery?
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] banelicious:
I sud a little experiment today: unrooted and switched back to stock firmware (so I'm filled with bloatware and such).

I'm currently at 11,45 hours on battery with heavy usage and screen brightness at 50%, I think I can squeeze another hour out.

I confirm battery as 1700mAh stock, pictures on their way since I have client work to finish for tomorrow morning.

So after all bloatware DOES impact battery life, and for a good chunk.
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] 2g11:
@ banelicious Thanks for your help. I guess the simplest way to improve the battery is to backup and uninstall the bloat and NOT use Juice Defender. Will be doing that after upgrading my FW tonight then report my observation!!! By the way, wouldn't it be a good idea to start a thread about SGW battery life and all the tweaks that work/dont work?
[HTC Sensation] webmaster:
If anyone can create a zip that is flashable for CWM of the following that would be great! I am trying to disable the built in limitation that only allows SIP calls over wifi when using the standard dialer.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1354838
[HTC Sensation] JDR0iD:
Place it in an existing theme or flashable zip and delete whateva is in the zip in the correct folder and edit the meta inf to add different directories if needed but if its just an apk place it in the app file of the zip. I would help mate but I'm not on my pc.

Hope that makes sense?
[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
Creating a flashable zip for recovery is really easy.
[HTC Sensation] webmaster:
Would you mind making one that allows this change to be made?
[Acer Iconia A500] Acer500:
Is there host file in the Acer500 software? If so, how do you get to it? I am trying to stop the pop ads on Google. I went to some China websites and I am now inundated with ads for Shanghai Hotels. Thanks for any help.
[Acer Iconia A500] lowsum:
Yes there is a host file somewhere, can't remember exactly where it is, but just look for "ad free" in the market, it modifies this file. It should do the trick.
[Acer Iconia A500] fierro315:
Yes, is locate in /etc/ , i'm using a host from thors rom with lots of ads pages blocked :D

Here is the file if you want:
[Acer Iconia A500] traceedwards:
'AdAway' app allows you to access the hosts file
[Acer Iconia A500] kjy2010:
As does "adfree" ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] ominion:
Hello!

I would like to try WP7 on my HD2, but I need to be sure that I will be able to underclock the CPU. I need to underclock it because I have a problem with my phone and underclocking seems to solve it.

So, is there an app or any other method to do that? I tried to search the forum, but couldn't get the definite answer.

Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] dt2595:
not at the moment. theres no app that does it.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xesslayer:
I just downloaded the 29-8-11 2.2.2 build on sourceforge and installed with latest .32 kernel.

But wireless not always working. If i restart the phone while wireless trying to open, it starts.

But after closing and trying to reopen it, no luck.

It first starts, tries to search the network and stops with "error"

First time i get an error like this. Tried the patch with aTools 1.3.0 and still nothing

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

And sorry for the bad English.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] NEOCAPTORX:
Good Day

I have the same problem, I cant begin wifi on "Scoot CyanogenMod 7.1.0 RLS3 (Gingerbread 2.3.5) + kernel .32"

Any idea, solution, tips?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demzzy:
just want to know if anyone else has or is experiencing this..

lets say i turn off wifi and im on the move and i receive or make a call.. after a few mins if i want to check a site while on the call or what have you.. i dont get data.. in the right corner the signal is grey.. can anyone explain or tell me whats going on here?

im on rogers and i know i should be able to talk on the phone and browse the net at the same time.. but this isnt the case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Atlantian:
Yes

Yes, I am

CM9 Kang

Franco Kernel.

4.0.3 Radio
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demzzy:
??? kinda lost on that response
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WalkingTaco:
It happens to me. Unlocked and rooted running stock rom. Hopefully it'll be fixed in an update. Doesn't happen often but toggling airplane mode usually let's it reconnect or a reboot. But I believe its a known issue.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
The signal bars being grey doesn't mean you don't have data.. it means you aren't syncing with Google services at the time...

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That said I haven't experienced this, I am sorry just wanted to clarify that up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WalkingTaco:
It definitely drops data when they grey out. Any app that needs internet will display no connection.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
No it doesn't.. greyed out bars mean you aren't connected to Google services but data doesn't drop. I have grey bars all the time.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
You're mixing up the cause and the effect here. The bars are grey because you dropped data and are no longer synced to Google (or just do not have background sync on, etc.).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demzzy:
clearly its a problem that i hope they fix....the bars are grey and u dont see 3g or h... if you open the browser or any app that uses data it doesnt work..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
As above you.. the bars greyed out because you lost data.. Grey bars with a 3 or H symbol mean you aren't connected to Google services.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demzzy:
hoping for a fix cuz not being able to talk on the phone and reply to an email without being on wifi is annoying
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slyydrr:
I am experiencing data drops as well on 4.0.3. I have had ZERO data drops on 4.0.2 though so it seems to be entirely based on the core framework from what I can tell.

I've tried the stock 3.0.8 kernel on 4.0.3 and still had drops. Tried custom 3.0.16 kernels on 4.0.3 - still drops.

Custom kernels or anything on 4.0.2 == no drops for me.

Side note: I had 5 days of success w/ the new bootloader (PRIMEKL01) on my phone w/ 4.0.3 and then all hell broke loose again so it could have just been a crazy case of pure luck for me w/ 4.0.3. I've been running 4.0.2 for well over a week now and have had no drops since.

Also worth noting - stock 4.0.2 is fine as is Paul's Ir9 4.0.2 ROM.

What version of ICS are you running?

My Phone details for reference:

Radio: XXKK6

Bootloader: PRIMEKL01

Version: 4.0.2

Kernel: 3.0.8-gaaa2611 android-build@apa28 #1 (stock)

ROM: MoDaCo Ir9 (I used the standard one in Paul's thread here for Ir9)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DiNoise:
Its part of known radio issues that Samsung is working to fix, hopefully in the next official update (at least for Verizon).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slyydrr:
I would argue that it's not fully radio related simply because I'm using the same radio for both 4.0.2 and 4.0.3 yet I experience zero drops on 4.0.2 and extensive drops on 4.0.3.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Screwedupsmitty:
Its definitely not radio related, i updated and still have drops. Im on AOKP m2 and francos latest (13?) and still have to toggle wifi on and off sometimes to renew data.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] slyydrr:
Yep. I have run into additional instances that can trigger data drop scenarios to occur. I am running Paul's Ir9 ROM WITHOUT the 4.0.3 compatibility layer and with his kernel, I get no drops. If I bake a ROM with the 4.0.3 compatibility (and no other changes), I get data drops. If I run a faux's 4.0.2 kernel (which is a 3.0.16 kernel version), I get data drops.

All of this is with the same radio so I'm convinced that it's completely unrelated. Seems like a software issue that is resetting the data connection.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Roberto Esposito:
Hi i can try to install the BRAVIA improvemet on my Desire HD but when i copy the files in the folder /system/etc.. root explorer say me: ...system file is read only.

Could you help me? Please talk easily cause i'm italian and i don't know very well the English! :P

TY
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maatsby:
Go to /system in root explorer

At the top there is a button that says "Mount R/W"

Click that, then make your changes, and when you are finished click the button that now says "Mount R/O"
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smartzac:
make sure you mount read/write on the system folder even after you already mount it on the root explorer home screen.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
If you like this app, please rate it in Android market to show your support!

EDIT 7/12/12 - V1.3 Market Fotolio Android Market

V1.3 - New file manager for selecting Fotolio

V1.3 - Custom logo option

V1.3 - UI Cleanup

V1.3 - Bug Fixes (Galaxy S III crashes)

EDIT 7/12/12 - V1.2.5 Market - Jelly Bean Support Fotolio Android Market

V1.2.5 - Jelly Bean Support

V1.2.5 - New graphics for Fotolio selection with three templates

V1.2.5 - Options to configure thumbnail and border sizes

V1.2.5 - Bug fixes including blank image during multi-touch

EDIT 7/04/12 - V1.2.3 BETA - Multi-touch + Much More Fotolio Android Market

V1.2.3 - Added pinch zoom (long press image to activate)

V1.2.3 - App now rotates from Landscape to Portrait

V1.2.3 - Added preferences menu options for personalizing UI

V1.2.3 - As requested, options to select SlideShow speed

V1.2.3 - Updated UI graphics and several bug fixes

EDIT 6/10/12 - V1.2.2 BETA - Multi-touch + Much More

BETA - Multi-touch support (Enabled by longpressing on big image)

BETA - Added preference menu

BETA - Options to change slideshow intervals

BETA - Added toggle for auto-crop

BETA - Added toggle for auto-rotate

BETA - Option to change UI Colors

BETA - Sort files Ascending or Descending order (Random coming next)

EDIT 3/21/12 - V1.2 Market Update - New ScreenShots Below Fotolio Android Market

V1.2 - Major Release

V1.2 - Added new scrolling view

V1.2 - Added multi-fotolio support

V1.2 - Fixed memory leak to avoid out-of-memory issue

V1.2 - Added prompt to turn descriptions on/off

V1.2 - Minor UI changes across the app

Please test and give me your feedback. Thank you to blazingwolf for testing this version to make sure everyone gets the most out of this new version!

EDIT - REMOVED OLD UPDATES

Youtube Video

Thank you to everyone who has made this app a rewarding experience for me. What started as a personal challenge has now become a very successful Android app with 200+ downloads a day! Please follow this thread and like Fotolio on Facebook to keep up with the latest beta and request features!

I am a photographer and know a little bit of programming from high school days. I love the Xoom tablet and first thing I thought of using it for was for my photography portfolio. I soon realized that the built-in gallery is way overkill for something like a portfolio which gave me an idea to develop a simple app suited to showcase art or photography portfolios.

Before I share the app, let me just say that when I say I know very little about programming, I mean really very little. This app is fully functional on my Xoom but that is the only device I have been able to test it for. Theoretically, it should work with any Honeycomb tablet (maybe even some Gingerbread ones) but everything has been configured for the Xoom. With that said, below is a link

to the latest version of the app.

I strongly recommend that you format the pictures to 1280 x 800 resolution for optimal performance. I am open to suggestions and feedback on what you think of the app and what features you would like to see.

Thanks!

App ScreenShots
[Xoom Themes and Apps] sicilykill:
Nice app.

Do you plan on adding support to choose which folders to view in the app instead of the default "Photography"?
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Yes, I do. Actually, I have some partially implemented code to do just this but it was causing errors so I decided to keep it out of the release for now. Will keep everyone posted on when I have it fixed. Thanks!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Isun:
I've been using QuickPic. I first use the Gallery Frame widget to access a specific folder that will launch QuickPic. I use image widgets to open specific folders and have a custom 'Portfolio' widget that will launch QuickPic and show the full portfolio listing. The huge benefit of your app from what I can tell in the video is that you can scroll thumbnails over the image you are viewing and there is no lengthy set up as I did with mine. I'll download it and give my feedback.

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It looks nice and clean. It is great for single folder portfolios till you make changes to allow multiple folders if you wish. It didn't work at first for me because my images were larger than 1200x800 and you could see the thumbnails but it wouldn't give a full screen view. I usually have them a bit larger because some clients attempt to zoom in on images for detail. Aside from that it's pretty cool. I couldn't figure out how to do the view where the thumbnails are on top of the full screen view. I'm glad that you worked on this. I do get jealous of the portfolio apps on the Ipad at times.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] kokjsch:
I will be purchase this app. :)

great job
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Silly how simple things like multiple folders functionality didn't even occur to me - it sounds simple so I have added it on my To-do list. I want to get basic application preferences completed for the next release and will work on multiple folders next. The alternate view that you saw in the video is being merged into one app right now. You will be able to toggle the views via a quick menu option and set the default in the preferences.

I am curious how big your original images were? I would've thought that the code would work but just slower to process the image.

I plan to keep it free and free of ads :)
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Isun:
You have made a great start and whether you keep it free or not. I support your efforts. I didn't get a chance to compare image quality but I will. Some of my images are as large 2400px on it's widest side but as I said those few images are mainly to allow the viewer to zoom in to see details. The app freezes or crashes when trying to see the larger images. Another thing I noticed is that vertical images are stretched out to crop into a horizontal meaning that currently you would have to make your whole portfolio horizontal. This is not a major issue but I wanted to mention it.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] okantomi:
Do you know whether it works with ICS? It can't find my images (in a folder I made on the root of my internal sdcard, as well as on on the external sd...both named photography).
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
I am building this with a Xoom on Team EOS ICS rom so yes, it works on ICS. Have you tried a capital P in photography? I will have a new version up tonight that will let you select any folder on your Xoom.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] okantomi:
Ok...looking forward to trying the new version. Thanks!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] machina77:
I love the simplicity of this, having just made an OTG cable for my Olympus camera, this app let's me show off my pics with ease. The transition between pics is rather nice too. 5 stars :)
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
I will look into the crash issue with large photos. I am aware of the image distortion with vertical images. I am working on adding some code to re-size images for thumbnails while maintaining aspect ratio. Just not sure how to make the full screen interface work with vertical images - any suggestions on this end? Thanks for your feedback!

It's up! The code for changing portfolio is very messy but it gets the job done. If you have already selected a folder and wish to change it, make sure you restart the application for the changes to take effect. You can force restart using the "Delete Thumbnails" menu option or through Fore Close in app info. Hope it works for you this time. Also make sure the images are in the appropriate resolution and in JPG or PNG format. Future versions will be able to handle any resolution images.

Thank you! Glad you like the app - there is more to come soon.

Next items on the to-do list are (some are easy, others will take some time):

1. Merge alternate layout (shown in the Youtube video)

2. Fix thumbnail issues and crash with large images

3. Add preferences screen

4. Add ability for custom boot logo to personalize portfolios

5. Add multiple portfolios support

As always, comments and feedback are appreciated!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] pucksen:
Thanks! I really like this, also because of its simplicity.

Maybe you should get it to the market and earn some stars :-)
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Thank you! I plan to add it to the market when it can run on "MOST" tablets. Right now everything is suited only for 10 inch Honeycomb+ tablets.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
I am very excited about the latest version because of the new features and the way the interface interacts with user settings. This is very preliminary but should give everyone a good feel for what direction this app is heading.

------------------ From OP ----------------------------------------

EDIT 1/19/12 - V3 Uploaded FotolioV3.apk

-> Cleaned up code to allow user to select portfolio folder

-> Added alternate view (as shown in Youtube Video)

-> Some cleanup that make app transitions seamless

** Lots more to clean up but wanted to get a new version out for everyone to test and play with **
[Xoom Themes and Apps] SlugmanBR:
Awesome app! So simple and so beautiful! Thanks!!!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] AMoosa:
Doesn't work on Transformer Prime ICS
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Can you please send a logcat or describe the error?
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
Doesn't work on the Xoom pics either, shame as its a good app

Sorry ics, still setting up the dictionary lol
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
What ICS version are you using? I am on Team EOS v34 and it works perfectly fine. I read up they changed the way storage mounts on v38+ so I'll upgrade and take a look. I'll have time tonight to work on this app and I plan to work on the issues so if you can get me the information in time, I may be able to fix it for you :)

Thanks everyone!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
I'm using the ota, got this evening in the UK but I cheated and put the us GED on lol
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Does the app force closes? If so, at what point? If you know how to grab a logcat, that would be extremely helpful in identifying the issue.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
As I select the folder I want it just says 'unforutnatly fotolio ha stopped working' then just closes.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Ahh, I think the pictures might be too big and the Xoom is running out of memory. Have you tried to point to a folder where the pictures are in its native resolution (1280 x 800 pixels)?

If this is the case, I know how to reproduce this error and I should have it fixed soon.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
I shall try a different folder in the morning as I should be asleep lol, it is 5 am after all, I'll get straight back to you as soon as I've tried.

Edit: tried it again on a folder with only one photo at 640x480 angd I'm still getting the same. And as far as I can tell it aint a memory problem.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
If you let me know how to grab the logcat I'll send it to you.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
The easiest way (if you don't have the ADB installed) would be to use the free application called alogcat from market.

http://www.androlib.com/android.application.org-jtb-alogcat-xwjq.aspx
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
Don't know if this is what you wanted http://db.tt/qqrhKinq
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Thank you. It is indeed the memory error that i expected. I have a build that already overcomes this error so expect the next version to fix it for you. I want to get a few more fixes in before i upload the next version but i hope that it wont be long.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] ionSeven:
I look forward to future updates, glad I could be of help.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] Apachi2k:
Can you try this version please and let me know if it works? I tested this with 21mp (6mb images) and it works beautifully. Keep in mind that bigger the images get, the slower the refresh time will be.

FotolioV3.2