yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
You will do what i say Dammit! LOL

Yes... I've been using an app/widget called "Set Orientation" to do the same thing

---------- Post added at 10:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:20 PM ----------

It's been a long weekend for me... I'm just getting around to loading the SteveMP 5/24 update onto my Next2 now. I've been continuously tweaking the orientation settings using build.prop editor to no avail, but I'm not giving up.

So I've been thinking about what tweaks could be done to our lovely little devices that would make them really excel (not to say that the current mods and tweaks haven't already made them perform far beyond expectations!!!) and I remembered a tweak I used to use back in the days on my Mac for my Virtual PC Program... (which allowed me to run Windows 98/20000/XP on my system 7 macs). Upon setting up any virtual drive you had to configure how much system resources would be available to the "new OS".

Is there anyway we can do a live adjustment on how much internal memory we can allocate to ram vs storage? Granted I understand our systems are working with slower processors to begin with... but I'm of the mindset that since we already have the ability to add up to 32GB Storage via external sd card, doesn't it make sense that we should be able to add more RAM to the system using the internal memory and get more capability out of our units?

I think you guys are absolute geniuses with the current level of mods and ROMs you've already developed, so I defer to you... is this even possible?

(I know they've been playing with something along these lines with mods & ROMS for my SYTAB7MX and/or Kryos MID 1126)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
I'm no coder lol no where near close I've always been a hardware person, but you do have a point. I use Vituralbox to test custom builds of XP/Windows 7 and also with automated installers and what not and that idea isn't a bad one. The Next3 i'm working on yea is a slow 600mhz and only 256 megs of ram but if we could make part of the internal memory into a Swap/Page file to help with that that would be awesome. Not sure if anyone would want to with our old systems or even if its possible. But you got a good idea that I'm sure someone will want to try just to see if it can be done. If i could code. I'd be on top of that idea right now lol.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
RAM vs Storage (Internal Memory)

I'm glad you agree. Like I said it's not an original concept... it's been around for years in virtual systems.... and we ALREADY have the ability to create ext 2/3/4 partitions on our SD Cards to use for programs. So if we set our systems to use 75% of their internal memory for RAM, the other 25% for Standard system apps (OS, Calibration, Superuser, Busybox, etc...) then we could run all (or most) of our apps and widgets off of a SD Card. Of course the speed of the card may slow some things down but that's easily remedied with a faster card!

---------- Post added at 12:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:07 AM ----------

Err... my mind is on overdrive after my weekend. ANOTHER concept I was thinking of is... is it possible we can have a boot option to choose which Mod/ROM we want to play with WITHOUT overriding all of the features and tweaks from any other one. Kind of like changing profiles.

I know we can always switch back and forth using the bootloader and/or recovery methods, but what I want to know is it possible for us to maintain certain data, folders, maybe an APK library in a way so that we can easily jump back and forth between the various ROMS and test pilot or compare the differences without having to restart from scratch every time.

I'm not sure if I'm explaining myself properly... because I already save the majority of my stuff on an SD Card and just use bootloader to swap roms... I guess I'm just trying to see if there's an easier way to do it.

Maybe what I'm REALLY asking for is a mod to build and run virtual systems on our devices.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
comcache

Specs on Next3 > 600MHz ARM926EJ processor with 256 mb DDR2 memory, 2GB flash memory

It has a dynamic swap file in internel memory already, compcache. You can use a swap file on the sdcard but people say you start getting errors around six months or so, sdcards are limited on how many writes are made. Memory management is done by the Linux kernel, settings are in the boot.img.

write /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/adj 0,3,5,7,14,15

write /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree 1536,3072,19200,25600,32000,38400

Those are really aggressive settings to kill off background processes. Jukefox music player was using 73% of cpu and 179 mb of memory on my tablet for example, so I want to kill off the background processes. If you don't use the music or video player much and want to multitask more try V6 SuperCharger by Zeppelinrox http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=991276

stevemp

---------- Post added at 01:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:11 AM ----------

2 & 3 I don't know, don't use swipe keyboard or netflix. I watch youtube and streaming videos in the boat browser. If you have trouble with videos, reboot helps sometimes. Mobo Player has more codecs for watching videos, much better than the stock player. I have a 1280x720 video in mkv format that plays fine.

4) It's in ADW Settings/ General Behavior/ Swipe down-up actions. I have it set to open app drawer, there are six options to choose from. Home button is set to switch docks. http://code.google.com/p/adw-launcher-android/wiki/CompleteGuideToADW

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
yea i figured it had something in there. had to. Its just standard with any OS

Alright I forgot all about that option. Been awhile since i've had to disable that feature. I knew what i was looking for just forgot where XD

And yea i just got done watching EuroTrip on Mobo Player. I use RockPlayer on my DroidX (At the time it was the best one to play videos and still love it) But when i try to play stuff on the Next3 it just says can't open files but the Mobo Player seems to work just as good.

And as for the netflix and games - I'll look around see if anyone else has this issue. As long as i can get netflix to work I'd be happy. Whats weird if i was able to install it directly from the market yet when i go to play.google.com under the email account google play says its not supported? Weird.

Also what flash player you use? I perfer dolphin browser but it needs a flash player :/ wont install it from the market so I downloaded the APK and gonna try to install it that way see if anything happens.

And I though I read that the USB connection was fixed? I get the USB Icon but i get no mass storage device on the laptop.

Edit: Was going to ask another thing but right when i hit edit i had a total brain fart and forgot XD

Edit Edit: AH HA! I remembered. I can't move ANY program to the SD Card? Even though i have the option checked to be able to move ANY app to the SD card. I know its not write protected. This a know issue or another glitch i may have?

But BTW Thanks for the help today! You've been a great help!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
flash

Sorry, no flash on our tablets. To use usb connection pull down notification bar and select USB connected and the little android guy should pop up. I don't know about installing apps on the sdcard, never tried it. I have a backup folder on the sdcard that apps are in, install them as needed, then uninstall them. I flash my tablet several times a day testing so don't have too many apps installed. The Next3 is for play, also have ipad2 and Archos G9 that I use for playing games and reading on. The G9 is a great tablet, has multi boot options and I converted it to ext4 file system, but still come back to the Next3 for learning about android. If you like the status bar on the bottom, change it in CM settings-Tablet Tweaks. You can add a notification button and search button also. I spent several days going through all the options. Some tips for using > http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26452423&postcount=1202

To play Angry Birds install AdFree and set up local webserver > https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bigtincan.android.adfree&hl=en

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heart_crafter:
Join http://xdaforums.com/group.php?groupid=693

also signup at http://d-h.st it a xda partnered file hosting.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1622968

sent from doubleshot.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
Ah gotcha! Well thanks for helping out with you can! Still trying to see if i can get netflix up and running. thats the one thing i would like to get running. Thanks for all the help so far!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
Can't update ROM

This is a little weird for me... since I've been updating and modding no less than 6 Android devices for the last few years. But when I went to update my Next2 (which is currently running SteveMP's Cyanogen 7.2. 5/21 update) with the SteveMP Cy7.2 5/24 update OR the Nauj666VolataireCyanoV1.01 update they both comeback with "not support firmware" it also gives me a "Can't open /cache/recovery/command" error

I've renamed the rom I want to install to update.img and placed it in the root folder of the sd card. Used Rebooter to reboot into recovery and selected "Update from SDCard" but I keep getting the same 2 error messages.

Side note... I'm ALSO having problems trying to get it to be detected in Odin or Heimdall. I was thinking that I might just reset it to the original bq Voltaire rooted ROM I bought the tablet back to life with a few weeks ago... but again... No Joy!

Any Ideas??? I'm Stuck and Frustrated

What's REALLY weird is... the Tablet seems to still be working in every other way so it's not even bricked!!! But I went to try and reboot back into recovery using REBOOTER and now it says "Failed To Get Root Access" how is that even possible....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
RKAndroidBatchUpgrade

You have to use RKAndroidBatchUpgrade > http://www.mediafire.com/?a2wgkzbuogv7fif

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
RKAndroidBatchUpgrade

THANKS!!! I guess between all of the different methods of doing upgrades for my different devices... I FORGOT all about RKABU... and it was sitting right there in the folder with the rest of the 2818 Cooking tools. Thanks again... I did say it was a long weekend right??? LOL

---------- Post added at 02:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:09 PM ----------

Now that I've got my act back together I guess I can resume with my other questions. I'm sure as "Chefs" it can be rather annoying to have to start each build from scratch... (having to reinstall apps, accounts, settings, etc...) And while I understand that it's absolutely necessary for certain builds... I'm really curious about if there is any way someone could create a multiboot option or a Virtual system Mod for our devices.

I know they are relatively slow... but as I said in a prior post... they are actually faster and have more resources than some of my old Mac desktops that used to run VirtualPC (or maybe it was Virtual Windows). And definitely Faster and more capable than the old 486's I used to multiboot (Dos/98SE/2000) on.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nauj666:
USB

Hello

The apk "auto mount" solves the problem of mass storage of Stevemp Cyanogenmod

regards
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JDfense:
Hey, do you make your money in marketing or as recognized android code line player?:D:p:D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JDfense:
Hi nauj666,

nice to see you in our thread. Thanks for your hint.You remember me with your appearance, that i have to check in your last froyo rom.:cool:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
Nice Rom!

Hi Nauj666...

My Next2 is a clone of the BQ Voltaire and your ROM seams to work wonderfully on it!!!

Trying to choose between Your ROM and SteveMPs 5/24 update for my primary
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DaremoS:
Why heart_crafter doesn't have an avatar???

Come on guy don't be so lazy!!!

:D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
New Build

New build is coming soon with more bugs fixes, so you will have more choices.;) USB is working on new build plus today I believe TSCalibration will be working also, added a few lines of code that I left out. I have been thinking about multi-boot but I have no idea of how to do it. I use scripts to restore settings, just have to log back into market plus lose bookmarks. I don't think we have enough free memory to do it.

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JDfense:
Hm. I forgot something...

Time for something more analog and handmade of the topic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=328L6_0aHtQ&feature=relmfu :eek::D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DaremoS:
OMG... this music is rock'n roll!!! :eek:

Surely this guys are long-haired radicals!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
Thanks a lot man! Worked like a charm! Now if I can get Netflix to work I'd be a happy camper.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JDfense:
Yes of course, maybe more dangerous than all the file hosters with all there forbidden content, especially our lovely roms.;)

Fine bridge back to the topic?:p
[Miscellaneous Android Development] JDfense:
Maybe Phili-town lost connection to theworld, too much party-ing.:cool:

I remember a long time ago, I have seen a picture of our heart_crafter. Where was that? Ah, I remember, but I'll keep it in mind.:p
[Miscellaneous Android Development] X-Factor Solutions:
Next2 Test Pilot PreFlight Checklist

Never Fear SteveMP... I'm actually using your 5/24 ROM right now (you had more native apps that I prefer) but I also found a few other apps that might be able to help.

Your orientation tweaks and TS Calibration worked like charm and everything is working like it should on my device so far (with one noticable exception... when I view a picture in google play it shows upside down)

I see you removed songbird and a few of the other apps you had in the build... was there a reason for that?

There's an app called Boot Manager that supposedly allows for a person to reboot into various roms WITHOUT effecting the primary device rom! I just d/l it so I haven't had a chance to test it... but as soon as I do I'll report back in!

I haven't had a chance to try HBO GO, Netflix, Angry Birds or any games yet... but I'm able to connect with Google Play with no issue so that's already a plus! I'm considering adding Amazon, AppBrain and BlackMart too..

I'm using currently using Boot Manager Lite, My Backup Pro, Mobo, San Disk Memory Zone, Google Drive, Astro, QtADB, XDA, VLingo and Boat Browser as my standard app build out... I'll report any issues if I come across any. (I'm anxious to see if the google apps embedded in Google drive will run seamlessly)

I recall a link for a suggested gapps pkg for our rooted devices but I don't remember which one I should use.

I've been using lookout for antivirus /app security but I'm open to other suggestions

Beyond that I'd love to see if its possible for me to bump my RAM from 128 using the internal memory to 1GB. I'll use the other 1GB for primary apps/data (I'd also like to repartition and use my external SD Card for Apps and storage)

Any suggestions for File Explorers... I'm using Astro (because its pretty robust and is supposed to offer wireless options with my Mac & PC)?

I'm going to attempt to install Swype on here too... (I've grown used to it from my Epic & Evo)

Has anyone tried the VLC Beta releases yet... will they work on our phones? I'm going to see if Mobo will play my flv, cdg, mp4, & avi files with no issues... if it can I might be able to use this devices as my emergency/Backup DJ/Karaoke unit!!! {By day I'm a "Problem Solver/Computer Consultant" at night I'm a DJ (music, video & karaoke)}

I'll be reporting in over the next 12-16 hours as I tweak things and let my inner MacGyver run wild!

Thanks again to all of the Chefs in here!!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
Angrybirds (All of them) 1) Run SUPER SLOW on my Next 3. 2) The next3 doesn't seem to support pinch zooming or at least on on CM7.2.

Netflix - would start to load then crash to home screen

MoboPlayer played my EuroTrip AVI just find and great! no issues! If the video though is higher than what the screen res is then i had issues with it play. Just a black screen and sound.

Just reflashed using a froyo rom seeing if netflix would work. I can login now and select a video but when it goes to play netflix just crashes back to the netflix selection screen...

It has less options than the CM7.2 by far but idk. 2.2.1 seems to run a bit better than 2.3.7 on my Next3. But which ever one gets the netflix to work on it is what I will go with.

Also tried to install swype on CM7.2 - Swype just crashes.

If you have any break though with Netflix or Swype let me know. Angry Birds i dont care about so much but would be nice but i just don't think these machines can handle them.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
Be a while, I screwed up 8>(

I am just trying to compile a good base CM 7.2 for people to mod so all the standard apps are still in the rom. It has the latest gapps in it, plus the market is hacked to show all the apps and not upgrade unless you are talking about gmail (doesn't work) or youtube (download from the market). fun_ started this project before moving on to greener pastures and I picked up where he left off. TSCalibration is not working, just added his code for that today.:o You need more than the app for it to work, he wrote the code for it, I am just trying to compile it. The source code is around 9 gigs though and I feel like I've read it all.:rolleyes: I switched to Songbird from Jukefox because when testing Jukefox was using 73% of the cpu and 179 mb of memory. I have 373 mp3s on my sdcard plus album covers and 39 videos. As far as file managers I use the stock one. QtADB has a file manager, shell app installer, backup tool, takes screenshots and works well with ADB wireless over wifi. VLC still doesn't work with our tablets, maybe needs more than ARM5 to work. Mobo Player handles flv, mp4, mkv, avi every thing but mpg, well it plays in software mode. 1280x720 mkv files plays fine on the Next3. Still got an hour to go before the new rom is finished compiling. :D Glad you are testing, few people report back about bugs. This build is 7.2 release candidate 3. Will be back later.:)

I think netfix uses flashplayer which we don't have > http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1427095

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
You are awesome man. Glad I took on this project during this time. I feel like such a bother when I have all these issues haha but i hope i'm just helping. I don't know anyone else besides you who own a next3. Again it was just something my gf's grandma gave her and i'm just trying to make it more use able than the paper weight it was XD.

Well I had downgraded to Froyo and installed the netflix app like i said i'm able to login at least and see the video but unable to play anything.

Note: Just confirmed - Read around. Netflix DOES require flash. What a load of bull netflix! Gah...

Ok so question Stevemp. Again i feel like i'm that nagging person who doesn't know any better and just ask Can you make this do this, this, this and this kthxbi haha, but its more so a question. Why can't these run flash? I know enough about androids to flash and do some mods but not any coding or debugging.

---------- Post added at 07:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:05 PM ----------

Also just for S&Giggles I did try changing the build.prop to a Nexus S and also downloaded and installed Flash 10.1 for the Froyo i have on the next3 right now. No change.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
???

I know very little about writing code myself, just how to use linux and compile things. fun_ was the dev for these tablets, I have been studying his code and trying to merge it with what I'm doing (not too well). It seems like rockchip wants to sell new tablets more than support the old ones. It seems like I remember seeing flash for one rk2818, have to look for it, but too old for Netflix anyway. If I ever get the calibration figured out maybe take a look at flash, may not run on our old cpu though. My old desktop couldn't run flash either, must take a fast cpu gpu combo to handle it. You need to look for flash for a rk2818, the libraries will be different than for other processers. I use google to find information, without it I'm lost.:rolleyes: Good thing I'm retired with lots of free time.:p Just kidding, liked working more than hanging around the house.

Link where they are discussing flash > http://forum.archosfans.com/viewtopic.php?t=53528&p=351803

stevemp
[Miscellaneous Android Development] drtweak:
Yea after looking and searching for a bit there the chances of running netflix are VERY bleek indeed. Sounds like the RK2818 is a uncommon unsupported CPU on the tablet market and isn't that big. They do make dual core versions of the RK2818 so i don't know why they won't support. Also from what I've hear adobe plans to stop supporting mobile platforms...its like WTF ADOBE! Smart phones are ever more so popular today than ever! I beleive that in time Smart phone will out number PC's! Gah. Well she may just try to sell this one and get something better. But if you find any fix for flash please let us know lol. In the mean time gonna flash it back to CM7.2 tomorrow lol

---------- Post added at 11:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:33 PM ----------

Also a few other things man.

1) when in app draw when i click on an icon they all light up with a blue backgroud real quick?

2) When on the home screen it does not show the Dots for what screen your on. Gets kinda confusing.

3) How to change background? Can't find that option anywhere? --- Scratch that. When i go though gallery i can set desktop background. use to be able to go to Settings -- Display -- And chose a background from here

Also when i just flashed it back to the CM7.2 when it first started up it looked great. had the dots, app draw worked then it looked like it ran a script and installed everything and went to that way. Could it be something with the ADW Settings?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heart_crafter:
muhohaha ha :D ............. no
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heart_crafter:
hmm interesting question :D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heart_crafter:
Swipe worked on eclair... download the full rar file from my rocking chip post that has lots of free apps that you can have. :D

Next 3 doesn't have a multi-touch so you cant pinch zoom...

Netflix never worked on next 3
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heart_crafter:
:D nice ... :D

looks like script worked perfectly :D now all u need a progress bar or you can tell people to wait till ADW is customized by itself :D (no icons on the desktop)

also in your settings add ADW lock "menu>more>lock desktop" so ppl(i) dont drag icons out of dock while switching docks :D

keep up the good work !

btw where did you put the scripts? i don't see them in init.d - o you added a install.sh :D

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] stevemp:
???

Added it to the end of install.sh Worked fine on that rom, same scripts on the new one and I get a customize? directory in /system/usr/ and ADW freezes and I end up hard rebooting. Doesn't write owner.tmp at all but it was working fine before.:confused: Maybe because this one boots too fast? I was watching the logcat as it was installing apps and they would pop up and zap, on to the next one.:eek:

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.

Albert Einstein

stevemp:eek::eek::eek: