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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gkkovacs:
I am using MS2Ginger 3.0 for three months now. Like it, but have a couple of issues. People in the MS2Ginger thread do a lot more whining about ETA than answering questions, hopefully I'll have better luck here.

First of all: on GB memory is low, and my launcher often stutters and restarts. Compared to my stock 2.1 and 2.2 roms, free memory is much less. After boot, there is about 50-80MB free (according to TaskPanel), and after killing some Motorola bloatware it rarely goes above 100MB (compared to 150-200MB free on Froyo).

Question 1: What's with the low memory?

What is using so much compared to Froyo? Can it be freed somehow?

Question 2: Can I replace the Moto launcher completely?

If I install a different launcher from the market, the Moto launcher still runs in the background, using memory and resources. Also, can I use the Moto widgets with another launcher?

Question 3: Can I remove the Motorola bloatware from the ROM?

Social networking, social messaging, etc. start on boot, and use memory and resources. How can I remove them for good?

Question 4: Can I stop some of the software (like Video Player, Music player) from starting automatically?

The Autostarts market app does this in theory, but it's not reliable, especially with system apps. I use these apps sometimes, I just don't need them to start on boot.

Question 5: Can I improve the JPEG quality somehow?

I remember reading about some patch that does this, is there a reliable way to do that?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gkkovacs:
nobody?
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] espaciosalter20:
Later, im going to give you answer for your questions... but right now, i'm at work
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gkkovacs:
Looks like you forgot about me... :(
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] espaciosalter20:
sorry, I was really busy at work, but now I'm at home, getting over a flu

:rolleyes:

Ok, answers:

1. Stock roms have a merely good system memory management so it is very usual to get low memory often. Solution: install a memory ram script manager like juve's ram or v6supercharger script.

2 and 3. For remove Moto launcher and other moto blur bloatware, you have to install another launcher before and then run deblur script, following proper instructions.

4. Use a system tuner app instead.

5. Use root explorer to add the following line at build.prop:

ro.media.enc.jpeg.quality=100

Later, in going to extend my answers because right now I'm at phone

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[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gkkovacs:
Thanks for all your answers, you are very helpful. I wish you get well soon from the flu!

I have installed V6 Supercharger + KAK with the basic settings, my phone (MS2Ginger 3.0) became completely unusable. Force closes, heavy lagging all the time, so I removed it, reinstalled the ROM - and still not perfect (I did not want to wipe the complete phone, only the caches)

Sounds something to try. Can you point me to the right direction?

Which system tuner would you recommend? I need to keep these apps from starting up.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daede86:
to stop app open at boot, i'm using app manager! you can find the option "auto start manager" to choose which one you want open at boot!

also app manager has a build prop editor and a ram manager :)

pretty good app!

by the way in whiterabbit i'm using v6 supercharged 512 ladded and ka launcher (option 6 and 12)!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] conradwu:
Previously I asked for the solutions to retrieving my internal SD partition and one fellow suggested restoring to stock ROM.

So I tried doing that by putting DLOAD and its content to a MicroSD card, reboot by holding three buttons, it shows up Step 1/2 Unpacking and gets stalled without the status bar moving whatsoever.

I managed to reboot back into the custom ROM that I used (without the same internal SD of course), but then I saw another thread saying I should try formatting boot, system and data partition in Recovery Mode as well.

So I did that, now I've got a U8800 that shows only blue, pink or Unpacking screen. Will anyone please give me some insight on how to making my phone working again?

Thanks so much for your help!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Qqqxxxzzz:
NEVER FORMAT BOOT!!!

Unless you flash new kernel/rom just after it...
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] JoseRebelo:
I think boot should never be formatted. There is more on that partition than recovery and kernel.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Qqqxxxzzz:
In boot partition is boot.img (contains kernel), recovery.img and cust_data.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Tmp341:
Yes it isn't necessary.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] conradwu:
I managed to retrieve the stock ROM (2.3) by keeping the device charged while holding the three buttons for Step 1/2 Unpacking mode.

It was read in other forums but seems not mentioned in XDA.

So yeah, remember to keep it connected to a charger or a computer in case it gets stuck right from the beginning of the flash. ;)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] chalimoja:
thats usually the trick that works (removing the battery and holding the three key combo)

But never format boot partition i made the same mistake once.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] nrdl:
Sorry bro... was mentioned many many times, for example on solution to unbrick:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1431730&highlight=connect+usb+cable
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] siuming720:
Android version 2.3.6

LB2 modem + Abyss Kernel v4.2 + CheckRom V6

It's very battery saving, smooth, fast and stable. Additionally, i overclocked my device to 1704mhz and set the minimum freq to 500mhz. Also, reduced 75mv for every freq's voltage. This feel just likes you and a blonde have sex.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] hagba:
Will you be kind enough to post the links or the address of all three of these blonds! .
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] anandpo:
No, this feels like discussing 386 in the era of windows 8.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] siuming720:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428855

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1362424

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1645202
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notor1ouS-:
Hi,

is there any way to get a smaller accu weather widget?

atm using the normal one (preinstalled) 4x2, afaik on the S2 there was the ability to adjust the size, id prefer 4x1 so my screen isnt covered with nearly 1 widget...

any workaround or better widgets known?

greets!

edit: i tried the accu weather app in the market, but the interface isnt as useful (plus laggy) as it is from the stock one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Hello I am not sure at all what cause this problem but no matter what I do I cannot get my phone to have a lock screen. In fact I can't even to get it to slide in the beginning it just boots into my home screen and if I turn the screen on and off it goes straight back to the homescreen without me having to unlock anything. I've gone into the settings and made multiple types of passwords but none of them show up when I turn my screen on then off. I'm running paranoid android and any help would be nice
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] stayreal:
I had the same problem when I used Gummy.After flashing the gapps the lockscreen is back.I'm not sure if it will work on paranoid order not.Just try it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Thanks for the advice but flashing the gapps didn't work anything else I could try?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] atlman28:
did you try settings/lock screen/screen security/screen lock and change that setting?

I'm on Paranoid Android too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Sorry but yes I've tried that and no luck.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
Does anyone have a clue?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] salmansadiq97:
I also have same problem on My device Csl mi 410 for past 4 days.

Have installed magic locker and it works but stock CM7.2 lock screen not working. Can any body help?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vince7:
I reflashed the rom and gapps and although tedious it fixed the problem..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tjggriffin:
Old thread, I know. I found this thread searching for a solution to my

lockscreen problem. I want to leave this to help others.

I could not get the lock screen to work at all. I reflashed the ROM,

reloaded GApps, tried safe mode, and about a dozen other things...

nothing. GoLocker worked, but wanted the JB lockscreen.

I had set up Power Widgets in the notification drawer. One of them was the

lockscreen switch. I thought this locked the screen when tapped. I decided to

see if that would lock the screen. That's when I discovered that it activates/

deactivates the lock screen! It had been toggled off.

Toggling this switch does not change the status in the lockscreen settings, and

changing the lockscreen setting does not flip the toggle. So you need to check

both settings and the toggle, if you're using it.

Hope that helps!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OguzT:
My solution

My solution for this problem:

Go to settings --> Display & Lights --> Untick "Auto-rotate screen"! --> Profit (?)

P.s. I was on P.A.C rom.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jeezy85:
New to the android scene (iphone owner)

What apps do you recommend? Would be nice if you guys could post a description of the app next to it :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] minhqp107:
1. Open Playstore

2. Browser through best free and best paid apps

3. Think about what kind of app you want then search.

4. Don't post something like this again.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Murdhie:
Don't be mean. If you don't want to be gracious then don't reply.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Jay Ssj:
Games like fifa 12 (which i like so i recommend ;) )

Evernote

document scanner

photo editor

and more!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Murdhie:
Go to this link my friend:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1567
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] DOMin8or:
Gtasks for android und ios

Beautiful widgets

Pure Messenger widget

Pure Kalender

Folder organizer

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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Tectas:
I personally would recommend,

Android pro widgets (widget set with calendar,... highly customizable),

beautiful widgets (widget set with many clock widgets and loads of themes),

tasker	(root needed) (make jobs at time, place or any other condition like app starts [turn on wifi,...]),

titanium backup (root needed) (app and data backups),

gta3(^^),

chrome beta (chrome for phone with direct synchronization of bookmarks, open tabs,... to desktop chrome),

ultimate call screen (fullscreen hd callscreen replacement),

ttorrent (torrent client),

solid explorer (pretty nice tabbed file explorer),

swype beta (keyboard where you can draw the words over the keyboard instead of typing them)

and everything from chainfire what is usable for our device (root needed)^^

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[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hboos:
1. onenote - note taking app.. notes, memos etc.. syncs online and onto your computer. apps are available on the iOS too

2. double twist player (for itunes syncing.. I guess you'd need that if you are coming from an iphone)

3. ES file explorer - just a file explorer but capable of lots of other things once you root your phone

4. Swiftkey - keyboard that predicts your next word when typing.. pretty good and can save you time
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] gavinfabl:
Fancy widgets is better IMO than beautiful widgets. Nicer clocks styles.

Simple Calendar widget. Activate 4x2, multi skin to get loads of lines for diary entries, then shrink back to 4x1 to save space.

Pocket

S Baro - free from Samsung on More services

Amazon Kindle

BBC Iplayer.

Shaman, shop savvy

Zite

Google Sky Map

Amazon, amazon mp3

eBay

PayPal

Syrious scramble - great word game
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] sak500:
Light Flow, cant stress enough on that one. Fully utilizes SIII's LED for notification.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] elnitrox:
NOVA 3..

s3 runs it smooth..

(i don't own 1 though) just sayin lolz
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jastonas:
Datasync if you own more than 1 Android device
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] leezrd:
minecraft pe (pocket edition) and bubble shoot is fun
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] willybilly:
I am using My Phone Explorer and it's a Freeware. You can donate to the developer if you like it.

It's in Google Play and here's the link to the developer site.

http://www.fjsoft.at/en/
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] TotallydubbedHD:
Hey OP :)!

Well - here is my little suggestion of apps:

-Voodoosound (when it come sout)

-Chainfire apps aka: CF3D for example (grab as many as you can - they are all brilliant)

-Adobe Reader

-Adobe FLASH PLAYER

-Instagram

-Wind-up Knight

-Spirit HD

-Tune-in Radio

-Poweramp

-Angry birds

-Zeam launcher (not sure if it works)

-Starfield 3D wallpaper

Those are some that I recommend and the ones I actively use.

Hope this helps!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] one.giggs:
Camera FV-5 is a nice camera app IMO.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dave_uk:
It's all very well ripping this post, and he could have phrased it better, but the guy has a point. There are no such thing as "must have" apps. It depends what you like/want and is entirely subjective. So you'd do just as well looking at the list of top apps on the Play Store (where you effectively get the recommendations of millions) as you would reading the opinions of those who post on this thread.

$0.02
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] conmeo:
I prefer user on xda give me opinion than million on playstore.

Some apps that people posted earlier are on my list.

if anyone like you and minh. there are no custom rom
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] m1ch4:
hey

here my installed apps:

ASTRO File Manager

AdFree Android

AlarmDroid

Camera360 Ultimate

Defender II

Paint for friends :)

SoundHound

Ultimate custom clock

avast! Mobile Security
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] raied115:
Must-Have Apps & Games - https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_30004fa_phone_highlights_mainline
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] patriotaki:
Best root apps? Like wifikill that type of apps..i mean utilities,smart,"hacking" apps
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] w9999:
es explorer

mx video player

quickpic

camscanner

Drweb lite
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] XxgrannybashnxX:
Xblast tools
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Ryan IT Lab:
Instant Buttons

I have tried maybe a dozen keyboards, and SwiftKey is my favorite so far - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.touchtype.swiftkey&hl=en

I like the sliding feature for writing, and the predictive text is fantastic.

But my favorite must download app is Instant Buttons - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cremagamesstudios.instant&hl=en

This app has scores of sound effects from movies, video games, and more.

You can save the buttons to your home screen via widgets, or make the sounds your custom notification sounds.

I switch my phone ring and all my app notification sounds with new ones all the time - it keeps things fun and new.

It get updated regularly with new sounds, so there are tons of new sounds all the time.

I have a small parrot at home, he loves the sound effects too! He comes to the door of the cage and bobs his head and tweets back at the sounds coming from the phone.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] DaveBG:
Total Commander - file manager

Titanium backup - backup app

GTA 3 - game

Jump - RDP client

aircalc - true window calc

500px - pix app

zedge - pix app

bsplayer - player

autostarts - remove startup apps

multi mount sd card - mount card on usb connection
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] speedyjay:
I don't really know bud....it depends on what you want to use your device for example: business, multimedia, or development :D either way mate....I suppose you'd have to have a ganders and see what things your into matey :D I can personally recommend Voodoo Sound (when it's released) :D oh and IO File Manager :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] salada2k:
Opinions on a good SSH app?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Savage24:
SSHDROID will connect to phone from a PC and execute commands like terminal or edit files through SFTP, WinSCP etc..
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] veyka:
I personally use connect bot, I would grab the newest git version from here if you want to try it, as its more up-to date than the market version.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] norpan111:
Try lilypad, a popout messenger like the video function :) seems awesome
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] forumhookersdotcom:
Cam scanner

Tapatalk

Papercamera

Applock

Jefit pro

Smart tools

Pocket
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] schrickm5:
Wobbly butt cheeks lwp.

All the app you'll ever need.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] manook:
Well for some reason demolition inc THD version works on my gs3. Bought it for my hox and have to say the gs3 plays it much better! No lag at all.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] lokhor:
Our blog AndroidNZ.net has started a series about the top recommended apps for the S3: http://www.androidnz.net/2012/06/top-10-standalone-apps-for-your-new.html
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] norpan111:
Really good thank you

Blood and glory is pretty nice also
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] camspy:
I have been posting a lot of app suggestions on my FB page https://www.facebook.com/androidappsai
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] zakariae:
Comments like these dont belong in this forum, this forum is about helping each other not dissing each other...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jeezy85:
WOW!! Just came across this thread and really suprised with the amount of replies :D thanks alot.

i assumed this thread was closed soon as i got the first reply.

thanks everyone:D:D:cool:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kaonxdad:
Which web browser should I try?

I have used Firefox and Dolphin HD and the stock "Internet" before.

But I have settled on Opera for the past few months.

Wrapping text to fit screen width is an important feature that Opera has.

Things I don't like so much about Opera:

- I long-touch a link to choose open-in-new-tab very often, but half the time I get the text select tool, why is this?

- When closing multiple tabs, I find that I have to touch MENU then the-close-tab-corner-button, then all the tabs re-hide, then I have to touch MENU to make the tabs appear again. The common sense way is not to re-hide the tabs immediately after closing one tab.

Wish-List

- Fast way to copy current URL to clipboard. Too many browsers don't have a way to do this. I often want to paste URL's in emails to people.

- Omnibox that works as well as desktop Chrome browser

Should I give any other web browsers a try?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] funb0b:
I can't believe that no one has said the obvious ;)

XDA Premium :D
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dnlgee:
I'd personally use Tapatalk if I were using more than one forum. This suites me fine though.

My essentials;

Chrome browser

Google Play Music

Twitter

Mobo Player

FTPdroid

Transdroid

Evernote

gReader Pro

Root Explorer

Terminal Emulator
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] cddt:
Best Media Player

MX Player - software decoding for some videos the default player wont play. True 4 core decoding.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] leezrd:
I thought xda premium but thought it was a given
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] x.Orville.x:
hi coming from iphone i have camera+ to edit photos love it i need a best app to edit photos thanks i know one called fx estudio but i need others two any suggestion
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mumin:
Be kind to people who have just came to android, they are new, its like moving to a new state or town. XDA is the correct place this person has came for help, not for your criticism. Please be more thoughtful to new people. Thanks :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] AcidSentance:
My essentials for any Android device I use are;

Apex Launcher (at the moment)

Chrome

Drive

GMail

Maps

Opera Mobile

PowerAmp

Root Explorer

SwiftKey X

Tasks

Titanium Backup

Some games I recommend are

Age of Zombies

Bouncy Mouse

GTA III

Gunman Clive

Puffle Launch

ShadowGun

Where's my water

Zombie Smash
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mumin:
Try "TouchRetouch" its a excellent app, you can erase umwated items from images just like Photoshop does. Just search for it in the market.

Plus there is a "photoshop" app in the play store, it is Photoshop but it is no way as good as the desktop version, its very simple and lacks features. :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] leezrd:
Well since no one said it great game is pocket legends
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] salada2k:
Hadn't thought of doing things in that direction (I was more thinking of using phone to connect to another system via SSH to execute commands and use VNC/RDP whilst on the move), but your suggestion is interesting, can you do that over the internet, or do PC and phone need to be on the same WiFi network?

Thanks for the link. I'll check it out now. :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] exisapps:
I recommend Metaballs HD Live Wallpaper. It looks verrry beautiful on amaleds.

And, for nice gameplay, World of Goo!)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] avyonix:
My suggestions based on my preference

1. ADW Launcher EX

2. Airdroid

3. Minimalistic Text

4. Simple Text

5. Poweramp

6. ROM Toolbox

7. ROM Manager

8. Titanium Backup

9. ASTRO File Manager
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Tharfrin:
I have to recommend the Fresh Leaves live wallpaper.

It's simply the only live wallpaper I really like, looks awesome on both my S3 and my Iconia A500!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] minhqp107:
I know forums are for helping each other, but what do you mean by "S3 must have apps"? all the apps you've been talking about are for every other android smart phones, not just S3. And this is like someone open a thread asking what is the best rom, what is the best smart phone.

It's all about opinions and widely differ in one's need. I would have replied better. I don't even mind doing some searches for you if you said something like " .... is my job (or I'm a student), most of the time I use my phone to do this and that and this, what apps do you suggest?"

Cheers!
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] jasweb:
Pretty new to Android (SIII user for about a week) but these are my "top" apps so far:

1) Waze - social navigation (live traffic and reports from other road users!)

2) Pocket cloud (lite) - connecting to PC via VNC / RDP

3) Whatsapp - cheap, cheap IM to iOS, Nokia, Blackberry, etc. friends

4) Screencast - really nice to capture demo's of mobile apps we are developing for the University
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] lskeys:
Light Flow
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Wintrmte:
I second this! It is a beautiful LWP and the time of day feature is quite cool.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] krabman:
Ti backup is hugely useful if you ever plan on playing with roms. While you're at it root explorer is quite handy. General use apps, flixter is quite good for seeing whats coming out on DVD or playing at the theater. USA TV droid for getting the TV listings. My cars keeps track of my mileage/expenses and is quite good. Nolock for controlling the lock screen. This gives you a 1x1 widget which can enable or disable the lock screen. Good for enabling it when you are out and then turning it off at home so you can go directly to your home screen. Ringdroid is a pretty good ringtone maker. Wordzup is a simple word game and mucho easy on the battery when killing a little time in the waiting room. Probalby the only game I am familiar with that is universally liked among those I know real world.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] theonlyanil:
1. Advanced task killer

2. Airdroid

3. Go Backup

4. opera mini

5. whatsapp

6. App lock

7. and XDA app for more discussions ;-)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] RY4N75:
MyBackup Pro is great and easy to use. This is one i will always recommend
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kirdroid:
Flipboard

Temple run

Tapatalk

Bump

BeyondPod

Any.do

Evernote

Google voice

Ok fine..I'll add instagram as well
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] norpan111:
Flash? :p