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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] CalvinH:
I am not sure if it's the same, but I am also noticing some "unresponsiveness". The screen seems to stop responding to touch events for a second or two, and then works again without any problem. It happens in the browser, in the PDF reader, etc.

BTW I have only noticed on build 81, on stock kernel. And I have been using 81 almost since it was available, but started suffering from this only recently.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tuttifrutas:
Same here, went back to kat 55d
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
The root of the problem is most likely MediaScanner getting crazy over a new file or a bunch of media files you added on your disk.

it can also even be files from an application that you installed or anything.

MediaScanner will trigger a full scan of *all* disks everytime:

- you reboot (hence why you can notice the issue only after "installing a new kernel")

- insert a new disk

- move medias around (it'll first discards all the medias in the old location, then rescan the files in the new location...)

In addition it can receive targeted scan orders for specific files.

Changing the ioscheduler can help the 'lag' effect, as some will be better than others under heavy load depending on what is running on your tablet and what these other processes are doing too.

But to "fix" the issue, you should either find the culprit file(s) if it is a specific file that is causing that.

Or I'd suggest that you install the MediaScanner filters from the K.A.T app, and configure them to fit your needs.

That's why I made it, because I was tired of having the tablet lagging badly everytime you reboot or wipe or insert a sd card or whatever triggers a full scan.

As I have a lot of big files on my tablet, it was taking *days* before MediaScanner was finished scanning, sometime never finishing so I had to kill it many times before it stops scanning, that is until it restart scanning later on of course ;)

I personally use the whitelist from the K.A.T app, that way I can tell MediaScanner to scan exactly what I need ;)

Don't forget to read and understand how it works first though.

See the K.A.T app thread for more info:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1841851
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] oifi:
I've installed the KAT kernel and got the "no sound" issue. Never had ghat with standard eos kernel.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
Most likely not linked, but linked to the google search update or something like that.

For the audio loss issues:

Install the K.A.T app => Install audio fix from the install menu & reboot.

If the audio loss ever comes back, hit the "FM34 DSP Reinit" button in the Audio menu of the K.A.T app to get it back.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Tuborg68:
Thanks for your answer, Timduru. I'll look into setting up media scanner. But I have also reverted to katkernel 55 and the tf seems to run better now

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
Yeah most likely because the reboot got Mediascanner out of his crazy loop / scan.

If it was just because of a single file or particular issue, and the reboot allowed mediascanner to skip that file, you should be fine.

That is until it returns onto scanning what caused the issue soon or later usually.

But if you're lucky it has just skipped that and won't come back until you wipe the DB or move the problematic file(s) where it'll be scanned again.

If that happens again try to see if something is eating the cpu too.

It's not always the case but most of the time mediascanner will eat both cpu & disk io.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Globespy:
Flash works perfectly on boat Browser, which just happens to be the best (IMO) browser available.

Was a long time opera user untili stated using boat. Sure, it has the occasional unexpected shut down like the other browsers, but there developers are updating every other day so itjust keeps getting better.

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Hoping this media scanner issue is resolved in 4.2.1!

And perhaps an updated KAT enhancer app (hint) will make this'd faithful old beast a solid performer?

;)

In the meantime i can deal with having to press the button in KAT to return sound withouta full reboot.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Tuborg68:
Just a theory: can media scanner run into problems if you connect to a media server on a nas with upnp/dlna? I've recently set up a nas and has bubbleupnp running on the tf...

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] catfishbilly:
After installing update of google search, google now does force close anytime i try to run it. any ideas?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] tldspectre:
Had the same problem. Uninstalling the update fixed it for now, but would really like to try the new search features using the camera...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
It's not a bug it's a feature ;)

Using 4.2.1 atm, it just look about the same, mediascanner... scanning... ;P

It settles after a while eventually.

Yeah update has been pushed back all the time ;)

Once most is working on EOS 4.2.1, I'll resume the K.A.T app work ;P

I'll need to update the Mediascanner filters module for sure, KatAudio seems to work fine without touching anything at least. :)

Issue in 4.2.1 is worse, audio doesn't come back even with that ;P

Seems they changed the values passed as args or something.

Will work on that and try to fix in EOS, so hopefully the audio doesn't barf anymore and won't require an app fix button ;)

Good question ;)

I never used upnp/dnla with the TF actually.

But I guess that if your medias are seen in the regular gallery/music player & such.

I'd say that yes it goes most likely through mediascanner that will add them to the DB.

Not sure of the exact process through, or if bubbleupnp is simply bridging the 2 worlds, and submitting the media one by one to mediascanner...

If that's the case that could definitely be the reason of your slowdowns.

So I take it that your slow downs are back even on #55 or stock ? ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] thelangosta:
Same issue on Samsung GSIII. Mine is at 38% of my battery use now after flashing a new kernel two days ago. Trying to wait it out but, I am getting pretty poor battery life so... check in Play Store for Rescan Media Root app which is supposed to allow some control over media scanner or just force stop it and restart it only while plugged in. I think there is another option but I can't remember what it is(nothing new there). Search in VZW GSIII rom forums on xda for more info. I think it is only a JB issue but across all rom types as EOS is aosp and my phone is on custom touchwiz.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] st0nedpenguin:
If I don't get my hands on some shiny EOS 4.2.1 goodness soon I shall have no choice but to unleash the flying monkeys. :eek:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] *Detection*:
Noooooooooo! Not the flying monkeys please, anything but the flying monkeys
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
Your flying monkeys are no match against my meerkat army ;P

I sent them eating the bugs in 4.2.1, just be patient ;)

I got the MIC working & audio loss fixed in 4.2.1 woot. :)

Will need more testing once we get BT working, but so far so good :)

And as an update to the tabletui/phoneui/phabletui questions,

after Randall's fixes and nice work in the past days, the default has been switched to phabletui ;P

And after using it for a bit with the button on bottom-middle I can confirm it's a pain with dock ;P

Will most likely be configurable in the end, but for the moment it makes it easier to bring the TF101 up to speed with other devices. :)

BT & cam are still broken, I guess once we have that it could be ready for public consumption, Randall can see about that.

It seems there is some progress for BT on the xoom side, so will try that for the TF101 *g* ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEagle:
It is looking pretty go :D

One thing that bothers me is the back and home keys in the middle of the acreen!

Is it possible to put it on the left side again? Holding the tablet we would have to do it with only one hand to be able to click in those keys... it's not very "user friendly".
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] RaymanFX:
Maybe I'll have something for our camera soon :P ...

Not a promise at all, but there are some crazy things going on in my mind.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
Okie :)

Go ahead for the cam, I pushed nvcam conf earlier, not sure if that's 100% needed but at least it stopped complaining about that in the logs ;)

I'm trying the Xoom patches for the Bluetooth at the moment :)

Not sure if we have the same ids though ;)

Edit: It seems BT still doesn't work with the xoom patches + new kernel patched for UHID, damn.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brgroover:
no. damn

nvidianosources
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
Yeah I definitely prefer that too, having them in the middle is the worst case scenario for a tablet with dock imho ;)

I was getting crazy over that, my finger always trying to push in the old location ;)

Got it reformatted on mine for the moment, better like that.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Hammerfest:
Thats great!...

On the flip side however, i cant wait till they are able to bring back/make an option of the old setup... such a waste of space having a second bar (not to mention the literal wasted space on the bottom bar)! Its like the no external memory decision on the Nexus devices, I would love to slap whoever made that decision.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ferparedes:
No, it's play all right. Problem is I've rarely used my android devices for playing music (got an ipod connected to an ipod port on the car and thats it), so I thought "Play" was only for the cloud stuff.

Thanks guys!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] asdfzz:
They have release a wipe EOS4 for xoom.. So maybe when it's more stable we can taste it :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] bigrushdog:
Every eos tablet user on Earth is crying about the darn buttons in the middle! Your cries have not fallen upon deaf ears. I'm thinking of moving the buttons to the left and adding some buttons to collapse the bars. You guys seem to be having difficulty having to reach and swipe lol. 4.2 royally clobbered hwcomposer as well as various other internals. I haven't seen it mentioned but HDMI is likely borked too :p
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] SWEagle:
If you can do that with the buttons it would be great man! :good:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] the_unlocker1997:
Cant wait:D
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Tuborg68:
Bummer, my tf (EOS 3 #81w and latest katkernel) seems totally borked now.

Ad soon as I run a page with java or html5 in browser (stock, dolphin or chrome) browser crashes and then the screen start to flash for like 10 secs and then I get a reboot.

What can this be? Any cure? Or is wipe and reflash the only way?

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Gatak:
Does it happen in a browser that doesn't use google browser as base, such as Opera Mobile or Mini Next, or FireFox beta?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] RaymanFX:
Timduru and me are making great progress :)

Seems like my code and logcat digging-weekend were successful, cause we got both cams to work now !

Left will be bluetooth ...
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] crisscross3:
That's great news. I haven't had a working front facing camera since I bought the tablet and was running Honeycomb. Awesome work guys.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DowntownRDB:
This is awesome news. You two are doing some fantastic work. :good:
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Tuborg68:
No it happens in stock browser, dolphin and chrome.

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[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
And Bluetooth is now working in 4.2.1 :D

There's mostly HDMI & surfaceflinger eating the cpu left to fix & a few non critical features to add back.

But besides that I think everything should be fixed now :)

It's pretty usable I'd say now if you don't need hdmi that is ;)

with a tiny bit power lost because of surfaceflinger atm :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] sttovo:
You guys rock!! I can't wait to test.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] gls9:
Is there any chance that 3G will be added to the Rom ?

(like Megatron has)

Using PPP widget for 3G will not work for me. I need to sent SMS to activate prepaid internet. With Megatron this works but I want to use JB.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] alizafar:
I don't usually ask for an ota but l....now can u release the 4.2 nightly as mentioned now that the thing is mostly set for daily use??
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] asdfzz:
I thinks we will see a new thread soon ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] darkvoid_66:
Does PPP widget work in EOS build 81?

Will it work on 4.2.1?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] RaymanFX:
Feed the crowd! First *experimental* build

Ok, as requested, here's an EARLYEARLYEARLY build of EOS4!

Compiled by me an hour ago.

Please note that I compiled the kernel from our *official* EOS sources, fully optimized with linaro CFLAGS.

As of now, the kernel doesn't have any custom governors, I just added V(R) and SIO schedulers.

Other improvements are to come, this kernel does **not** represent our final kernel for the official EOS4 release.

What's working in my first experimental build?

Everything, except Bluetooth. We already have a fix for that and BT will be fully functional by the official release (and my second experimental build, probably a test build with a new 3.X kernel I'm working on ..)

Have fun :)

NOTICE:

The final official release version will be faster, smoother, more stable etc. This is just a preview :)

LINK - CLICK ME

COMPATIBLE GAPPS - CLICK ME
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] morphuex:
Sweeeet. Now someone go and test it for me and report back. ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pops106:
I'm on it downloading now
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] asdfzz:
I flashed it and it's awesome!!

Nice work for a wip,testing atm :)

Thanks raymanfx and timduru

Also this is how quick settings should works!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] pops106:
Tested it and it is really good for a preview, the os itself runs well slightly laggy but as you say that will be sorted.

The /sdcard/0 thing caused me a couple of issues but got it sorted.

Problems;

Keyboard drops out when you type quickly

I am sure I saw a couple of screen tearing but not 100% sure

Had to flash gaps twice

That's about it though, had to restore back to eos3 for now.

Really is looking good though.

Cheers
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Ivanovic:
Camera and bt not working as stated before but if feels very good.I got back proper timeline on facebook so I m sticking to this preview:D

On the road using my HOX
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Gatak:
v4l ?

How did you implement the camera support? I am curious as I would like to be able to support v4l devices.

Some

examples and code

at http://blog.metaprime.at/usb-webcam-on-android/ | v4l2_camera_v2.patch

YouTube video of it working on a phone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCN6VUyUl9o

I am often using an old Philips USB webcam for astro photography, or bird/nature photography. Problem is that going anywhere means lugging a heavy laptop with low battery life with me... The TF101 would be the ideal partner to take piccs or videos.

Some examples (same usb cam, but not my pics): http://www.stargazing.net/david/saturn/saturngallery.html

I have successfully compile the kernel and module for the USB cam and v4l stuff. It is detected and loaded fine. Problem is the connection/interfacing with android apps which plainly never sees the camera.

Actually, if you could get this to work on EOS - it would be a great boost for the community! It would also allow better control for DSLR cams!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] *Detection*:
After flashing this preview, if I want to go back to #81, is it still just a simple case of flashing #81 again just like any other update ?

Or will I have to wipe ?

Thanks, and great work ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] morphuex:
If you are reverting back you need to wipe.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] *Detection*:
Ok thanks :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] chazzdjr:
Without an update to twrp I'm assuming we'll experience the sdcard/0/0/0/0/0/ stuff correct?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] fserve:
is just me or this rom is a bit slower than newest stock?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] morphuex:
More than likely, hopefully someone ports a newer recovery over.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DroidxRage:
Yes, you should update TWPR. It can be updated easily using goo.im app. :)

BRB - flashing ROM. Thx guys for feeding my addiction.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] morphuex:
Goomanager only has 2.3.1.1

Need 2.3.2.0 "Fixes / enhancements to handle the multiple user setup introduced by Android 4.2"
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] ferparedes:
U da man! Full wipe required / recommended?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] cholywell:
It's just you.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DroidxRage:
Touche' sir... good catch, I hadn't realized that (I crackflash more on my Gnex). It seems Rayman's Hybrid Recovery should be good to go however, being 6.0.2..
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DroidxRage:
Just installed Exp1, my impressions:

Using Rayman Hybrid CWM

Had to install GAPPS twice, weren't there with 1 install

After 2nd install of GAPPS, login worked fine, apps did not auto restore

Multi user works fine, logged into my GF account

Impressive set of EOS setting features:

-Old style toggles

-Navbar color, ring

-Softkey mods

-Overclocking (to 1.6GHz, I'm running at 1.4)

Dock seems to work from what I've seen. (lock, wifi, settings, volume, back)

trackpad works fine for multi touch

I didn't test the theme chooser.

Other than that, I don't mind the phablet interface actually... even when using the dock. I'll play around with it some more, and can't wait for the next builds. Thanks a TON for your work gentlemen.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] the_unlocker1997:
When i got that SD card 0 thing i connected the tablet to computer and transfered my stuff from within the 0 folder to the root was this the correct way to do this:)

By the way what recovery works well with this ROM i know its been asked before but i am using rouge recovery because before i had my SD card i would use internal storage and now i would like to know the best recovery:)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] dwhitehead:
Did I do something wrong? I can only add Google accounts, not corporate or other.

EDIT: restored email app from TB and all is well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Alex9090:
Can someone confirm that in the Rom zip there's only meta folder and blob file? I have downloaded the Rom twice, checked md5, used 3 different recoveries to flash it but can not get it past eepad logo. So very confused.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
RaymanFX didn't make the zip like the usual EOS roms, so you have to wait a long time before it is done doing its job after the reboot, it's basically flashing the rom twice.

Once the EOS4 official autobuilding for the tf101 kicks in, it should be built the usual way.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] Alex9090:
Cheers mate. That explains that. I shall try again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] asdfzz:
Wip it's good, I just got few screen flickering..

Also reboot to recovery bottom doesn't work ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] anonymouse44:
It's good, runs fine but hate the interface. Back to 81 for me
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] DroidxRage:
Lasted through the night with no SOD. Had a couple issues where I left the tab idle, and the screen would go black other than the nav bar. Seems like perhaps the screen inactivity may be a little off. I'll monitor more closely.

Other than that its running great!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jhanford:
Loving it so far.

Two questions:

- Is there no 'default' email client (for Exchange, POP3, etc.)

- Better Battery Widget does not show status for the dock battery. Known issue?

Also Google Now seems to close after about 5 seconds without error.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
New preview version

It will be easier once the EOS4 autobuilds for TF101, as it'll be sure to build it consistently and exactly what has been merged in gerrit,

but in the meantime, we might as well have a version that includes all the latests fixes pushed ;)

Here is a new preview version of EOS 4.2.1: EOS4.2.1-tf101-20121210_previewB32.zip

To avoid issues, remember to do a full wipe / factory reset before flashing. (and backup before too ;) )

Changes:

- Bluetooth should work with that one.

- ntfs-3g has been added (adds full NTFS write support)

- automount support for NTFS added to vold

- Nav buttons are put back at the bottom left position.

(have to see what is the global EOS4 preference about that, if other devices prefer it in the middle, we could still do that for the TF101 only if users prefer it that way. It should be user configurable later on)

Performances:

On a side note about performances of the preview version,

one thing to keep in mind is that, just like after every full wipe / factory reset (and you need to do so if you switch from 4.0 or 4.1 )

Mediascanner is going to rescan all your medias, and it can take a long time,

while it does so it'll make the tablet lag.

So better make sure it has finished before judging of the performance of the rom ;)

You can also try to flash the 4.2 compatible KatKernel on top of the rom if you are used to that as a comparison: Tim_KatKernel_70_JB4.2_Lidpatch.zip

Current issues:

- Surfaceflinger is eating a bit of cpu (no full hardware acceleration, meaning not optimal fps )

- HDMI video doesn't work

- Boot to recovery is not working

- Screen will flicker occasionally

- The support function for the dock keys brightness +/- have not been added yet.

- Paid apps won't install from play store (as a work around, restoring from titanium should work ok)

- "Big fingers effect": screen seems to be too sensitive

(If you use a contact surface with the touch screen that is too big and scroll, it can register as a pinch instead of a scroll sometime)
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brgroover:
thanks timduru! downloading..
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] jhanford:
Nav buttons are now exactly where they should be! Thanks. Tried to use the first release in docked mode and it was horrendous (and yes, I know MOST of the nav keys are on the keyboard, but by habit I use the screen)

I'd like to get feedback on my Email question. No AOSP Email app?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] asdfzz:
Nice one timduru!

Btw just me or icons on home screen are big?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] brgroover:
k.a.t app work with this?
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] timduru:
I noticed that the exchange service seems to crash in the logs, I think that might be why the add account entry is missing.

Not sure, but they seem about the same size to me.

I might be because the bars are smaller that it makes the icons seems bigger ? ;)

Yep :)

However don't install the HDMI & audio fix nor Mediascanner.

I'll make a new version for 4.2 later on for mediascanner, the audio fix shouldn't be required anymore for EOS4.2.1.
[Eee Pad Transformer Android Development] AstroTrain:
I tried Exp1 and wish to go back to EOS 80 but am stuck on the EOS logo during boot. Ony performed wipe on cache and davlik cache, do I need to do factory reset as well to get back to 80?