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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ValyRebelz:
Right...

so what your saying is, believe you, not what happens in my presence?

Here's how it goes, I have optimized this device as much as possible so it will run some of the newer things I wana run. ONE home-screen, no shortcuts on that screen, and ONE lonely widget (system stats). I've moved almost everything possible to my SD card, and I DON'T run a live wallpaper. So all that is running in the background is one widget, GO Launcher, SetCPU, avast antivirus, and the stuff needed for the OS. I can load up the store, back outa the store, open the browser, and a little popup comes across the browser while its still loading... "SetCPU has received SuperUser Permissions" or something like that. I leave the browser, to find the store amd browser STILL UP, but SetCPU (which keeps me from turning my phone into a wienie roaster) and antivirus(protects me from malicious stuff no one wants to be subject to) are both killed off. Now, who in their right mind is gona say that this is not a case of the droid doing what it does best and killing off stuff of a lower priority. (I've read the freakin stuff about task killers, and I understand why they wouldn't be needed, if priorities were set correctly)

The fact is that the droid is doing exactly what it was designed to do, but the priorities in each app set what droid does with it... So who's bright idea was it to make the google play store the highest priority, and leave vital systems at a lower priority?(I'll bet it was google, and I'd bet my puny paycheck against anyone who says different) Where is my adjustment knob, where I can crank up the priority on what I think is important?

That's right, there isn't one.

They don't have an app for that,

or not one I can find. So I'm left with 2 alternatives, uninstall the offending apps, or kill them off before starting something I know is gonna starve my system of RAM and make the droid go into "RAM Recycle mode" or what ever you wana call it.

Got any other suggestions? I'd love to hear em. How about responding with more than one sentence next time, and maybe do a lil research yourself, provide some links to back your case up. At least, for the love of all that is holy, don't tell me not to believe what I see happen right in front of me because you don't understand the issue in the first place.

V.

"Do not prey for an easy life, prey for the strength to endure a challenging one." - Bruce Lee

Valyrebelz@yahoo.com

(this is a junk-mail account, so if I don't get back to you fast, realize I will get back to you!)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michealtbh:
1. You don't need an anti virus. There are very few malicious apps and it's highly unlikely you'll ever run into one. Uninstall your anti virus and free up some precious ram. If you're really paranoid then just don't install any apps with dodgy looking permissions.

2. Check out the V6 Supercharger Script. This will solve your memory woes. You can mess with Android's minfree values to allow for more or less free ram by default. Also, and more importantly for you, this allows you to "bulletproof" individual apps. What this does is lowers a particular app's oom value, essentially locking it in memory. No more auto killing of essential apps.

And get rid of that task killer, you really don't need it
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ValyRebelz:
Thank you for giving me info

Thanks for your informative post. I tried dolphin mini today and it's slimmed profile seems to be working better for me. I believe I will take most of your advice, except the antivirus bit. Its a lost phone finder, a firewall, and one of the best rated antivirus for droid. And its free. Not sayin I 'm paranoid, but I don't trust any apps or webpages, had too many bad experiences. No offence to any developers here, but if you don't allow it to happen, it usually can't. I feel safer, and that's why I have it.

I will be going directly to the link for V6 supercharger, I definately want to know more. And for the record, I don't have a task killer, go launcher has a task kill (albiet a crappy one) built into the app drawer, and gemini has task killing capabilities, but I only use it to change autoruns and force stuff to my SD card. I don't want a TK, but didn't see an alternative. Thanks for the Info!

V.

"If your not the lead dog, all you get to see is the @$$hole in front of you." - Old dog-sledding addage

Valyrebelz@yahoo.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samnoon:
Dear oh dear... the old Market was fine, why did they have to change it?

My dad's just got his head round his new Android phone and now I have to explain this to him as well.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rashid.fairus:
it more faster than old market for me..

from the ARC
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] West420:
How so? You give no examples in your statement. I find them to be very helpful because they get rid of all the resource hogs in the background.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinny899:
Google is our source. Ics functions much better without a task manager
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-Plosiv:
I usually just use Task Manager when I quit something with home button..to lazy sometimes to exit normally..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spunker88:
Just got a text message from Verizon saying "Android Market is now Google Play. Upgrade for Android Market on your phone has been provided." But, 3.4.7 was pushed to my phone days ago. I wonder if Verizon had a lot of people calling and complaining that the little green Market icon disappeared on them, so they are now texting all Android devices to inform them.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] West420:
That's weird because I use Advanced Task Killer, and everything seems to be working fine for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinny899:
It might work, but it isn't needed
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Master_Stewie:
I found the name Android market much better. It's a market and not a playground :p.

But the design is much better.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
THIS IS ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE PRIME ICYLICIOUS ROM LOCATED HERE

THIS IS NOT A FIX FOR FAULTY HARDWARE!

Attached at the bottom of this post is a CWM flashable file to help with the known GPS issues with our beloved Prime.

When creating my ROM, I noticed that Asus had left out the gps.conf file completely from the ROM, which exists in every other Android ROM I've come across.

In the zip file is a tweaked "gps.conf" and a tweaked "SuplRootCert".

Directions are as follows.

Download the zip file from the attachments in this post.

Boot into CWM

Clear Cache and Dalvik Cache before flashing (your first boot after clearing will be longer than normal)

Flash file in CWM, and reboot.

To calibrate your GPS download GPS STATUS, install and open. Go into settings, "Display and Tools"....tick "keep screen on". Go into "tools" click "compass calibration" and follow instructions. Once calibrated go outside in an area clear of obstructions. Make sure GPS is turned on in "settings". Start up GPS status and let it sit for a few minutes (if GPS icon does not start blinking, click on your quicksettings to bring up the quicksettings bar, then click on the GPS Status app screen). First time starting the GPS will take a few minutes to lock. After they're acquired, your GPS should lock quicker the next time you start your GPS.

These are my results from THIS THREAD following the directions listed above.

Please follow instructions for best results, and your mileage may vary.

Let me know how it's working for those that try it.

tyia ;)

Video with NO Wifi Connection using the fix:

[YOUTUBE]DcmBdsUxiKc[/YOUTUBE]

If you're not in the USA, you can find the files you need HERE, but you'll have to manually extract the files from the zip, and copy them into the appropriate directories!

Credit for the gps.conf file contained in this patch goes to:

crypted
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Dexter_nlb:
Asus uses /etc/gps/gpsconfig.xml

you reference the android gps.conf, which i think was a android3.x default, and no longer comes with ICS.

with gps.conf you get a lock based on wifi+internet time, and not actual hardware gps, which the gps/gpsconfig.xml is for.

so gps.conf virtually just looks good, because you previously activated hardware GPS at your home with internet connected. This will not help if you have no wifi available, or if its an unknown AP.

gps.conf is just a false hope for hardware improvement, but is pure internet data based.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Actually Dexter gps.conf does still come in ICS. All the Acer builds still have it in there.

First time on stock without the fix, no lock, afterwards...10/13

EDIT: and both Asus and Acer use the gpsconfig.xml
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Moscow Desire:
Am curious. You took your TF Prime, outside, and actually tested this?

Because frankly, the fixes you posted, really didn't do a lot of improvement. Especially in the EU region.

Or is this theory?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
lol MD these guys don't know you here, nor your Russian/American sense of humor....so a one sign answer for your post bro.....

:p
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Dexter_nlb:
i took mine to a train station with out wifi, and no lock in first 10mins :-)

gps.conf is a quick lock based on wifi and known internet AP routers, so it can point out your coordinates, not a hardware gps fix.

but yes, it can help in wifi-lock if wifi is also achieved, i do not deny that from here, but its not fixing any asus hardware issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Uploading a video right now. Never said it fixed any hardware issue Dexter, just that Asus had left out files that EVERYONE else is still using even in ICS, along with the cert file we've been using for a long time with the A500. Moscow said he thought you might have been the one to come up with the cert file...is that true? If so, my apologies for not giving you recognition. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Check the video out in OP with NO WIFI CONNECTION! ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ultraman666:
Was this a cold start up??, did you wipe any cache and all that stuff, so nobody will second guess ya :)

I tested it myself with your rom and I did get a lock much quicker than the stock rom and Virtuous rom as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
I actually had to reboot just before the test. no wiping of anything, but of course that's already included in my ROM, so you might want to wipe dalvik, and cache if you're using it with another ROM, as that might help ;)

EDIT: have modified the instructions, and thanks for pointing that out. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
yeah the video looks official. those sat's locked quick as a mofo. well you know the next proof people going to want to see. actually driving and seeing if satellites can lock and hold the lock for navigation purposes like in Google earth or whatever.

seems legit. hopefully this is a viable fix and can be improved on further down the road.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Like Dexter pointed out, this doesn't fix any hardware issues. All I did was put a tweaked version of the file that Asus should have put there in there, and added the cert file that most don't include. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PapaSmurf6768:
Unfortunately this didn't help my prime (my hardware is probably beyond software rwpaies) but thanks for putting this out there!

Sent from my ROOTED Transformer Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kilian7th:
W0rks better nowbut not normally, thanks for the help !!!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
I just got my Prime, do you think they've improved/changed the hardware since the first release?

I do know when I first got my OTA for ICS as soon as I booted up for the first time the GPS wouldn't lock to save it's life.

Just wondering out loud ...

;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
he he like the OP states...it's not a hardware fix, but it should help acquire locks faster than stock. ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ultraman666:
Hey glad to help, works great while driving never lost signal. Did get off course a little bit but not nearly as bad as before.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Glad you're having success with it bro! ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
If this is 2 tweaked files why can't we download unzip & place the 2 files with Root Explorer & bypass the whole flashing process if your only rooted? See any issues with this?

If not what are the directory paths for each?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Yes, this should work as well.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Without this I can get accuracy to 18ft & have screenshots to prove seeing 10-15 birds & locking as many... until you drive and then your route becomes a hot mess & your driving through houses & lakes & through buildings.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Should work fine if you don't have CWM, if you open the zip the directory paths should be self evident ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lock-N-Load:
Might want to check out a new app called FasterGPS
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Dave_S:
I just tried that out, and it works well for AGPS. It allows you to set the AGPS server to the location nearest to where you are. The patch that ATGAdmin made available in this thread sets the AGPS server to North America, so it can actually make things worse for those of us not located there. Unfortunately, nothing is going to fix the problem that the Prime only gets reasonable GPS signal strength when laying flat on it's back. I think that I will stick to an external Bluetooth GPS receiver.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kilian7th:
:p I had understood ....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PapaSmurf6768:
There aren't actually hardware differences, just manufacturing differences. Some people got there GPS put together well, some people (like me) have GPS that doesn't seem to be hooked up at all :)

Sent from my ROOTED Transformer Prime
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
The first thing I read about the Prime was how horrible the GPS was, which didn't bother me much, as I use my phone, and or Garmin GPS unit when traveling, but if you sell a feature, it should work.

I understand the hardware issues, but to leave out files essential for getting a quick, and decent lock is ludicrous!

Maybe they just gave up on it knowing they screwed up in their initial design.

I have heard that they are not marketing them as not having GPS anymore, which I can neither confirm, nor deny.

For those living outside North America, see this thread for files (they won't be in a format you can flash, but you can unzip and manually copy files).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1267899

;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] houtx2:
Mine worked (somewhat) on OTA .14 but nothing on .15. That tells me it must be a software issue. I am going to copy the files this weekend. Hopefully it helps.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CykloneFij:
Same here, was fine with .14 OTA. After going with any of the .15 custom ROMs the GPS is a no go. Back on Virtous .15v2. Applied the patch here but still nada.

Any way to go back to .14 stock? :/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Deathbyfugu:
Doesn't work at all on Virtuous ROM S .15v2. After installing the "fix" I cannot get a single sat lock when I initially was able to get 5 or more.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Remove the gps.conf and the SuplRootCert, from system/etc, reboot, and you'll be back to your 5 locks....I'll stick with my 10/13 locks.

Unless you're not in the US, then read the OP to get the files you need ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DeBoX:
Ok, i'm somewhat of a noob on the issue.

I have a stock FW and haven't rooted it yet.

What do l need to get this to work on my unit?

CWM = ClockWorkMod? (ie custom FW?)

Sry if this has been asked and answered.... :(

Anyone?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
To keep from having to unlock your device to appy this patch, I would try the following:

1) Root using this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1526487

2) Download this patch zip file from the 1st post.

3) Extract the zip file to your sdcard (Using your favorite file manager)

4) Copy the 2 files (gps.conf and SuplRootCert) to /system/etc/ (Using your favorite file manager)

5) Reboot
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DeBoX:
Can l use viperMOD Primer to root or is this better. I ask since the viperMOD has unroot.

Do l still have to dl otaroot keeper? to keep to root solution after ota?

And btw super thanks!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
Any root tool that you want to use should work fine. Yes, I would recommend installing root keeper and backing up your root.

You're welcome!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Thanks Jermaine...you hit it right on the head!

;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
You're welcome ATG! Anything to help users in your threads. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
He he....been up until 4-5 am every night for the past week. We moved our site, and had a corrupt database, and consequently lost all users thanks to our old host. Had to rebuild the entire site from scratch...ugh!

Anyway, thanks again for covering for me bro!

;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wctaylor79:
Thanks to this fix my prime feels like it was born again. Been hesitant to return it cause I use geolocation all the time. This just sealed it. I'm keeping it. Almost tripled my satellites and even picking up indoors under a full metal hurricane roof. Thank you!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Glad it worked for you! ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
why is this patch my v1.3 released a year ago. I'm at v3.1 now.

No credits and ripping isn't cool.

You use defunct servers that I proved as such in July 2011.

Before fertilizing my work with your seed read what it does. and base it of new working variables.

Should I logically point a complaint to such theft? Credits at least are beyond due.

Lastly you offer a patch not designed for this hardware. totally different chipsets.

I do have a test version of my agps patch for this hardware. testers need apply via private message.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Please show me the thread where your work has been posted on this.

This is a patch that has been used on the A500 for many months with no credit given to you at any time, anywhere that I have seen. nor anyone else for that matter.

If it is indeed your work, I'll gladly post credit in the OP, as it was not my intent to "rip" anyone of anything!

Thank you ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Nevermind, I found your thread with your "old" 1.3 version it it.

Your gps.conf file is indeed from your version 1.3, and it was my mistake.

It's been used in ROMs in that forum for months with no credit given to you, and still is.

Case in point

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1517181

Which has been using it since his 3.2 ROM and had advised me to use the same gps.conf that was in his ROM, which I use, and still works for me on my A500 as well as my T-Prime.

Your patch however does not include the SuplRootCert that is referenced in your gps.conf, why? I have no idea?

The patch in this thread contains the file missing from your patch.

I will not use a gps.conf that relies solely on your servers, as your newest patch does since the gps.conf file in this patch still uses the standard servers as listed below:

NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=0.north-america.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=1.north-america.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=2.north-america.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=3.north-america.pool.ntp.org

My mistake, it was not intentional, and I'll post credit immediately in the OP. If you read through the thread, I directed people not residing in the US to your thread for their patch.

Thank You.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
And you'll notice I just gave credit in both ROM threads to you for the gps.conf now that I'm aware that it was yours, where others are still giving no credit to you in the A500 forum. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23077505#post23077505

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23307767#post23307767
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crypted:
Yeah there are a bunch of people who ripped my work... One guy took my explanations of variables and refuses to credit me. I asked the administration here to resolve it but faired dismally.

Thanks for the credits.

I'd like to bring my patch to support the prime... If you can assist please private message me the gps.conf original data.

Sorry to sound pissy but you'd be surprised at the ripping and claiming going on here at xda even on the ROM level.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
No problem, but the Prime came with no GPS.conf file whatsoever, and that's why I had such good success, coupled with the supplrootcert in the /etc folder. Not sure why Asus felt the need to leave out an essential file, but they did :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I'm pretty sure there was a GPS.conf on the original Honeycomb ROM, but was later removed. I searched for my original that I thought I had saved off but I guess I don't have it. There may be somebody out there with an original version they can post.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
I can download the Honeycomb rom from Asus, rip the blob apart and try to find it for you guys.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
That would be great Jermaine, ty bro! ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
You're welcome. I'm having a hard time finding the US version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
I just PMd crypted to let him know to look for it. If you do find it, you may want to PM him from the thread.

It would be nice to have a custom GPS patch made especially for our tabs instead of me having to hack one together with crypted's conf and a supplrootcert.

Thanks again for your efforts.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
This is the gps.conf (take the .zip off) file from the TB Sku 8.3.33 (Honeycomb firmware). I think it's the same as the one you're using.

#
# IMPORTANT:
# this file is only used by NetworkTimeUpdateService.java
# DO NOT make any GPS related settings here.
#
NTP_SERVER=xtra1.gpsonextra.net

I added the gpsconfig.xml file too.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Corrupt file three times downloaded...could you try it again?

Thanks ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
Nevermind lol you named it ".zip", I just took off the ".zip", and it opened up fine. That is NOT the gps.conf file I was using, in fact that's the shortest gps.conf I've ever seen...even shorter than Acers lol :eek:
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
Lol. I said take the zip off. :) Here's mine from my GNex:

NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ATGAdmin:
And of course I skipped right by that part, downloaded it then said it was a corrupt zip lol :p

Crypted uses his own ntp server in his gps.conf (latest revision) which helps get pretty quick locks. He's working on it now...I just tested one of his generic patches and relayed results. He's on active duty right now, and we're going back and forth in PM. Hopefully soon he'll have a custom "Prime GPS" patch ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jermaine151:
That sounds awesome!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] sparkym3:
I think your going to have trouble doing this since the img that would contain this file is encrypted, unless you know something I don't. The only way that I can think that you would be able to get it from the blob would be to flash it to a device and then pull the file. I don't really think it is that important to have the original (unless somebody has easy access to it) since, from what I remember, it did not have anything groundbreaking, just a stripped down version of the ones be used here.