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[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] hudl:
After my really bad first impressions with my new GT 7.7 (read here), I made some settings, that makes this thing usable - if not a pleasure to use!! The Tab has no issues with speed within the apps, but the UI (launcher) is a real pain (I hope it gets fixed with ICS). So I thought, what makes it slow and what can I do about it? Other launchers (like ADW) are not optimized for, well, "beauty" (imho) and personally I like the look and feel of the stock launcher.

Here is how I "fixed" it:

The widgets: I removed nearly all of them and only left the icons and the weather widget from BeautifulWidgets (you can get it free (!) from getjar.com).

Live wallpaper: obviously this does not have any benefit and slows down scrolling the homescreen - normally. I tend to just use a picture wallpaper, but I found a really cool clock/date LWP that even "speeds up" the scrolling! Sounds funny, but it really has no effect on the scrolling speed of the homescreen and everything feels smooth. See the screenshots - it's nice to look at. It's called Super Clock Wallpaper by Mariux (I've attached the wallpaper too, if you like it)

Scrolling in general: like I said, TW is slow and stutters a lot. Easiest way to fix it is not to scroll! ;) Android is cool and allows a lot of icons on the screen or to make folders. You don't have to scroll umpteen pages to get to your app. I created folders within the app drawer (see screenshot) to organize it and don't have to scroll. It's more efficient and convenient too - imo.

These settings don't fix the lagginess of TW itself, but now it's not annoying anymore and I finally start to love using my Tab! :)

Here is what I did to nearly "destroy" my new Tab...

I rooted my device and edited the build.prop to be able to install and try more apps. Obviously I'm very bad in this because I messed it up and my Tab couldn't boot anymore... :eek: :mad:

I used "Root Explorer" to edit the file which luckily made a backup of it. I thought I could just use adb to rename the files but I always got "permission denied" when trying su in adb shell to get root permissions and be able to rename the files on system partition. Afaik, the kernel has to support it, but the stock kernel doesn't and there are no custom kernels out there for now.

Solution: after fiddling for hours and trying all possible solutions I found on internet, I just flashed the ClockworkMod Recovery, went to "mounts and storage" menu and selected "unmount /system". After trying "adb shell" again on my computer, I finally got root permissions in shell and was able to use "mv OldFilename NewFilename" to rename the files. Pfuh...

Of course you can flash a new ROM to revive it, but everything gets lost then.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] uncle_buckman:
not sure about this getjar,why do you have to download to the device?

I like your live wallpaper though, using that :-)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] hudl:
getjar is an alternate market, like amazon appstore. each week you get a full version of a game or app for free – legally! :)

You have to sideload the apps with this market.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] paulikxp:
Add the following to your build.prop and Android will try to keep the homescreens in RAM which results in much quicker response when returning to the homescreen.

ro.HOME_APP_ADJ=0
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] hudl:
Great hint - thanks! Will try it!
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] mickliq:
I'm running Go Launcher EX instead of TW Launcher. I also briefly tried ADW but Go seems faster. Widgets slow things down whichever launcher you use...

I've also used Titanium to freeze some usual hogs like Social Hub. It's only day two so still experimenting.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] Coolman4now:
Just use ADW Launcher EX and the tab will fly.

Also freeze everything you don't use.

I've modified the LCD desity to 170 via "build.prop" file, the only downside is that the Dialer is distorted and you've to use it in landscape mode to be usable, and the mini dialer FCs.

use ADW EX and dump the stupid TW launcher.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] hudl:
I know ADW is faster as I bought it. But I don't like the design of it and feel is not the same as on stock launcher. Go Launcher is no beauty also and more designed for phones, not tablets...

For me, design is important to have fun using the product. That's what it's about: fun. Who really needs a tablet anyway? Of course it makes no sense if it doesn't work. But with the settings I made it's useable without annoying me until ICS hopefully fixes this thing. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 General] uncle_buckman:
So how do you sideload apps? I'm trying to install the beautiful widgets?

I've managed to install but it has a black border around the widgets, it doesn't blend into the wallpaper like yours! How did you manage that?

EDIT: Searched for .apk file and transferred it to the tablet via USB, installed from the tablet but had the non-market installation box cheked.

Played around with the options until I found the background transparency options, happy.
[Hero CDMA General] budgreen24:
I got my CDMA (Sprint) Hero onto my Boost Mobile account about two months ago. My data speed is pretty much always at 1x, regardless of my location, even though the donor phone is evdo capable. The donor phone is a Palm Treo Pro which I was using on Boost prior to the Hero, and usually (but not always) was operating at evdo. Although my phone may switch to evdo it is only for a few seconds, then switches back to 1x. I am in a good coverage area in southern california, and am using the most recent prl. I've already verified the correct ha and aaa passwords, did a ##rtn#, and migrated my account to iden then back to cdma. None of that has had any effect. When I do a profile update on the phone, it runs for a minute or two then ends without giving me any notification of whether it completed successfully or not. Is that normal for this phone? Has anyone else experienced this? Any suggestions for troubleshooting? Everything else on the phone works great.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] quintilio:
I have a brand new Arc. While playing Gameloft games I noticed some kind of Reload where the game somehow freezes for a second than I see the game splash screen and it go to the game pause screen. All this happen several times during gameplay (tested asphalt 6 and star battalion 3.1.6). Also the bluetooth connection freezes and come back (using BT headset).

I also noticed while connected to the wifi and downloading stuff the connection breaks and it connects again (this must be because of the very know problem of ARC WiFi) It looks like the phone is "reloading" "redrawing" the game but it does not poweroff, just games freezes, reloads (show game splash screen) than go to game pause screen. I did not noticed any signs of slowing so I have no Idea whats happening. I updated the phone just after I powered it the first time to 2.3.4. All stock, no root not custom kernel or rom.

Game versions seens to be right to ARC (Star battalion 3.1.6...)

Would it be a RAM problem? Hardware? Android OS? Maybe the Launcher (Go Launcher)

Please help.

P.s: I did not post this on the ARC section becuse it might not be related to ARC but to the OS or the game itself.

Thanks a lot
[Android Apps and Games] ssojyeti2:
Any word on chrome coming to all Android devices not just devices running ics?
[Android Apps and Games] augie7107:
You and I both wish but it's only beta now for ICS.

The blog states nothing of compatible version for older Android versions.

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/20...e+Mobile+Blog)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realfelix:
hello :) !

i was just wondering if you're experiencing the same battery drain I do.. I am on battery since 7 o clock when i went to school and I am left with 14% of battery now after 14 hours.. facebook updating every 4 hours, push notifications enabled, 3G on, 40 minutes active on facebook, 10 minutes of browsing and a bit of gaming ~ 2h7 of screen on time and 30 mins of phonecalls..

is that normal?! post your results or stats please !
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fluxgfx:
That sounds about right. I usually have to charge at the end of the day around 6pm.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realfelix:
whats your usage?

and hows it about the screen brightness? mine is approx. ~30% so autobrightness if i get into light..
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fluxgfx:
On a normal day for me... I'm txt constantly and browsing and or doing something on it.

My phone is off the charger 6am onward. By the time I get to 4pm... it's very well at about 10% left.

Screen brightness is usually at 25%. I've also recently removed most of the bloatware off the phone which doesn't run.

My autoupdate is mostly turnoff off on all my apps except for fb every 4hours, twitter every 4hrs and my email is on all the time.

Avast is always running and I toggle between data and wifi constantly.

I'm happy if I get a good 12 to 14hours worth of usage before a charge. Mind you I'm only running on a 1350mah battery. I was thinking of looking for a 1800mah. Could give me a few more hours.

Cheers.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] realfelix:
o.O why 1350 mah? normally the arc comes with 1500? okay.. that sounds fine.. screen on time bout 2 hours right?
[Sony Tablet S] Flycrusty:
Hello everyone, I have a problma with the installation of the Cisco VPN client.

I Provado to install VPNC VPNC Widgets and 0.99, but the first takes the form tun.ko me, that I can not install even if it is rooted on my tablet, the second I crash.

Can you help me.

Thank you and sorry for English
[Sony Tablet S] unclespoon:
this thread needs to go to general, I know it's app related, but it should either be in themes & apps or general, it'll get better publicity there.
[Sony Tablet S] Flycrusty:
Yes, sorry, I have also created inside general.

Sometimes if you can close this discussion.

thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sikodemon:
Does anybody know if there's a workaround for this? I currently have cyanogen installed on my mini but want to go back to stock now but can't seem to find any information on it anywhere?

I've tried using the "repair" function on PC Suite but it just says that the software on the phone has been modified and cannot be updated.

Somebody please help!!!:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] akshay13071990:
Use flashtool or woltenserver to flash stock rom.. the Tft file for flashtool is given in cyanogenmod 7 forum...

Woltenserver is best for flashing stock rom...go to woltenserver.com and download that software... on woltenserver.com Creat your own account...it will need you.. so good luck.. and don't forget to press thanks button........
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sikodemon:
woltenserver.com appears to be MIA....:(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sikodemon:
Anyone know where I can download a stock rom?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nidzo732:
You will first need to relock the bootloader.

Follow this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1134335

After following theese instructions, your phone will be UNBOOTABLE.

Then start the SE PC companion and choose software update, it won't find the phone(because it's bricked :D) so it will offer to repair it, just follow the onscreen instruction and PC companion will flash the stock rom on the phone.

NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTION MAY SEEM SCARY AND THEY

CAN

BRICK YOUR PHONE, BE CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS!!! ALL YOUR DATA

WILL

BE ERASED SO MAKE A BACKUP!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] akshay13071990:
https://rapidshare.com/#!download|3...257335|R~2584E314CD8DBFFCA775B188C5A52031|0|0

You will get tft file here and flash it using flashtool..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] proprg8:
Try this...

Hello sikodemon,

you can get a stock rom from http://www.wotanserver.com/en

Hope this helps
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nidzo732:
Wotanserver works well but it doesn't relock the bootloader. If the bootloader stays unlocked you won't be able to do FOTA updates.
[HTC ChaCha] Dr_Deathscythe:
There is.

See ya

Note: Is a DLC so use Jdownloader or Mipony
[HTC ChaCha] miguel11691:
thanks bro something i def will use if i sell this phone lol
[HTC ChaCha] misusox:
would you kindly reupload it, or inbox me the lihnk that i can download this file?

anyone has this plz send me the link plx.

Thx.
[Kindle Fire General] miro101:
Hey guys i was just wondering what the big problem with the hardware acceleration on all of those ICS build are. for what i understand its a kernel problem. amazon build upon android 2.3 with an 2.6 kernel. the new ICS needs a kernel 3+ for driver and open gl to do the hardware acceleration. i'm i right?

in this state i do wonder, if it is possible to get hardware acceleration on ics. is it possible to build a 3+ kernel for the kindle? where is the problem, its only man hour that we need, or is for example the kernel signed to prevent flashing?

I know that they guys at the dev section are doing an amazing job so far, and to this point im very glad to have so many good dev working on the kindle. i do not ask for an date, like: in 3 days there will be an ics build with HWA.

im looking for some insight in the dev roadmap for example what is missing for the mentioned HWA.

thanks so far :>
[Kindle Fire General] yumbrad:
It will come with time - man hours are indeed what's needed. No signed kernel problem. Needs a lot of hacking to get the new kernel to work.
[Kindle Fire General] ajslay:
yeah i would also like to know this
[Kindle Fire General] animefun135:
kernel 3.0 is not required for HW acceleration.

watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=6Ug-HNK9XVE(4:50)

This tablet running fine on 2.6.39 kernel with hardware acceleration.

We have only 2.6.35 kernel... (older than 2.6.39)

Just developers can not yet solve the problem.
[Kindle Fire General] woolbeo:
Android 3.0 kernel is definitely not needed for hardware acceleration. Teamhacksung had it working with a 2.6.35 kernel before they moved to a 3.0 kernel for their supported galaxy s devices.

For hw accelerated ui drawing you will need updated pvr drivers and modified fb drivers.

For hw accelerated video decoding, you will need updated dss bridge drivers, and updated codecs specifically for the IVA processor in the omap 4. I don't know if it is a requirement for our devices, but on the aries(hummingbird) platform they had to modify their framebuffer drivers to have more overlay buffers.

It just a toss up of whether it is easier to get a working 3.0 kernel, or back port all of the udpates.

I guess its time for me to get a VM setup and start hacking away. Or at the very least start comparing parts of our 2.6.35 kernel with the pandaboard, and gnex 3.0.8 kernel.
[Kindle Fire General] GenghisKhan67:
After buying the Kindle Fire just recently, I was looking up HWA and found your post. Thanks for the detailed response, much appreciated.
[Kindle Fire General] BluesHawk:
Hashcode is working hard on a 3.0 kernal and is keeping updates on his progress in this thread. He could be weeks away from debugging the kernal he is developing
[Kindle Fire General] ontwowheels:
My understanding is, for HWA to work running ICS, the 3.0 kernel is required. Yes, there are other ROMS that have HWA working but they are not ICS.
[Kindle Fire General] foolwithfingers:
That is correct, the current kernel doesn't allow for the changes made in android 4.0. If you need HWA for daily use, stick with a gingerbread rom. Otherwise support and wait for Hashcodes work on the new kernel.
[Xperia Play General] DubleJayJ:
Title. A lot of games on market are gone and when I search them, it says this device isn't compatible. Wtf? Anyone else getting this?
[Xperia Play General] fma965:
did you edit build.prop? like device name or density?
[Xperia Play General] johnnyw1991:
Changing the LCD density does that. I found that out a while back. Its a shame it looks so good when everything is small :)
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] skyteam86:
i know that gsm voice call should be working with out a problem, but would it work with t-mobile's 4g data plan?. i've been looking at the specs and i do see that it's HSDPA 21mbps capable. which is what t-mobile's 4g data is right?

Is there anyone who uses p6200 with t-mobile to verify this??

Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] pakalrtb:
Simple answer is : NO

The P6200 uses a different radio from the T-869 which is the T-mobile version of the galaxy tab 7.0 +

You will only be able to use it on Edge (data) with T-mobile

P_
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] skyteam86:
:(damn... that really sucks.

thanks for your clarification. i guess i'll have to shop for t869 and use groove ip:)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnelpa:
So I was following a tutorial for installing CWM recovery on my atrix and it had me:

"Using Root Explorer or some other type of file explorer, navigate to /system/etc and delete the file called install_recovery.sh. This will prevent your phone from automatically reinstalling the stock Android Recovery".

I did this without making a backup of the file (foolish) and now my phone cannot boot into recovery at all. When I select Boot into Recovery, I get the error - failed to boot 2. This is a major problem because I cannot even factory restore my atrix, Even a hardware reset failed.

Basically if anyone has any ideas on a solution, they would be greatly appreciated. Or perhaps someone could post their install_recovery.sh file so I can replace it.

Thank you!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghost_og:
1. Unlock your bootloader (get into RSD mode and flash pudding .sbf)

2. Flash CWM again

3. Try to get back into recovery
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnelpa:
Ah! I thought gingerbread unlocked my bootloader. that's definitely my problem. Thanks for the tip. will try now.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neokim:
If your phone is already unlocked, follow this steps.

In order for you to follow these steps, you have to have your fastboot program already downloaded.

1. Press the power button while press and hold the Vol Down button.

2. When you get fastboot on your screen, press the Vol Up button.

3. You will see ''Starting Fastboot Protocol support" on your screen.

4. Connect you USB cable

5. Issue "fastboot.exe devices" and you will see some device information.This means your device is properly recognized.

6. Issue "fastboot flash recovery [your recovery image file name]"

7, Issue "fastboot reboot" if step #6 is OK and your device will reboot, but quickly press and hold Vol Down button again.

8. You will see Fastboot again on your screen, then use Vol Down key till you see "Andrid Recovery" and then press "Vol Up"

9. If everything's fine, this will get you to the recovery.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnelpa:
Thanks

I finally unlocked my bootloader and now I have an ics cm9 rom on it! So much better.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GatorsUF:
So I was curious what are the best emulators for the TP?

I have dreams of playing NCAA12 (xbox360/ps3) on my Prime, but I know thats not realistic. But what about a PSP emulator? Or even an xbox/ps2 emulator?

I know about the PSX emulators, just curious if there is anything that can play some newer games...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Not yet...in due time..this still a brand new device with a brand new tegra3 5 core chip which has never been used before. Give it some time for developers n app makers to make the most of it. If you want games, check out the link in my signature ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] green750one:
If you want to play some retro PC games (LucasArts etc) can recommend SCUMMVM. Works great.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
The Secret of Monkey Island FTMFW!!! :D :cool:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
How could I forget....just get OnLive n play all the hottest n latest PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 games right on your prime. Its harass n plays great without hardly any lag. Check it out. Its free.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
onlive is the streaming game service right? i think I saw it on pulse before. Im not a fan of non-native apps
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Vcolassi:
I was testing out a some N64 roms today via N64oid & tried Zelda Ocarina Of Time & Super Mario 64. Awesome no lag and smooth.

Also tried SNESoid which is the Super Nintendo version. Fun stuff. All this via a Xbox controller :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] stretchwookie:
What do you mean by non native? I found this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.onlive.client

Do you mean because its streaming?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Onlive by far has the best games playable on Android device. Has the best graphics also. Why? Because you playing actual PC, PS3, n xbox360 games on the prime. You feel just as if you playing those systems. I love it. I need to get a controller though. Touch screen games are limited.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ajamils:
Will it work with PS3 controller or do I need the onlive controller?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NeoMagus:
I use nesoid and snesoid for nes and snes. Sixaxis controller app to link my ps3 controller to use. Psx4droid will also do ps1
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fenturi:
Have not found a way to use a game controller with onlive, if you can let me know.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] monkey10120:
Yep, i like to know i can access an app or game whenever and wherever.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Col.Kernel:
Xbox 360 controller is plug-n-play.

Wireless PS3 SixAxis and DualShock controllers has drivers that require root and some savvy.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zodd1982:
I would also use a Xbox360 Controller, its easy to use on Prime and also works on PC without much install problems like PS3.

Try use Splashtop for playing PC games, works very well with Skyrim.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] fenturi:
I did not mean how to get a controller to work on the prime. When I tried Onlive I could move around the menu's but the games would not work with the controller.

---------- Post added at 11:14 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:12 AM ----------

The wireless 360 controllers?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Go into onlive settings and make sure it shows controller. Also make sure to enable controller in Asus prime settings. Same place where you choose what keyboard you want to use in settings.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Modded Darts:
nds4droid

has anyone tried the app it runs about as good as it does on my nook color
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
Nesoid/Nes.Emu

Snes9x EX

GBCoid

Gameboid (GBA)

N64oid/Mupen64Plus AE

FPse (PS1)

Gensoid (Megadrive/Genesis)

MAME4Droid (Arcade)

Sixaxis Controller

I've used all these and they work great. NullDC (Dreamcast) is being converted to work on Android too so look out for that too.

PS2 and Gamecube may not be too far behind but haven't seen much in this regard.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] David522d:
Anyway to make the keyboard a controller?

Then all i need is a mouse.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Andreas527:
Does someone know if there is some development on a PS2 emulator for Android?

Is one game I really would love if I was able to play on my Prime. MX vs ATV untamed.

Or even the PC version would be even better.

Dreams, dreams time to wake up and play some 2XL mxoffroad that is as close I can get a good mx game.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moothead2:
What do you mean, as in assign 'A' to jump and 'S' to attack? If so, then yes you can.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kenan99:
anyone know of any nds "stable" version
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rand4ll:
If talking wired then ps3 controls are exactly the same as using an xbox360 controller. Now on wireless the 360 is a bit easier but you have to use an adapter, while ps3 can connect wirelessly without one using the sixaxis app.