yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet Android Development] schwinn8:
I had G-Harmony ICS running on my tab, but I heard good things about both Smooth ICS and JB, so I tried them both out. Longer story short, I just did a fresh clean install of this ROM, and like the ICS, it gets horrendously slow soon after startup. I let it "settle down" overnight, and this morning I only installed a few apps to start out with, and the tab lags for minutes upon minutes no matter what I do. Even just getting to settings and such takes forever. What am I doing wrong?

Fact is GHarmony ran ok... it would slowdown as well, but not THIS badly...
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
I bet you forgot a step in the installation instructions in the OP. This rom just cannot run using normal setups. Please reread the installation instructions.

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[G Tablet Android Development] Tmooey:
Actually i just followed the instructions to a T and i am also having these hangups. Ill let it settle overnight and report back tomorrow.

I NVflashed the file in the OP. Factory reset the device, Partitioned the internal memory. then flashed the rom. ive rebooted a couple times but havent seen much improvement.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
What exactly are you doing at the time of the hangups? Which apps are you running? A bit more feed back could help out when trouble shooting blind.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Did everyone 86 flash player

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[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
I don't think they read the whole tread. I was just about to mention that again :p. Forgot it is still in that build.

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[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
The least I can do is drop my. 02, in to try and help out fellow members, most important keep you

The burden off you so you can stay busy. :eek:.

Ok back to the walking dead
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Yeah I went back to school today. Self teaching about kernels. Some interesting stuff maybe catching onto it also who knows.

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[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Yeeeaaahhhh :-$

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[G Tablet Android Development] schwinn8:
No, I didn't remove flash player, because as I read it, it only slowed down Chrome, which I didn't install or use. I use Boat Browser for the most part. Is flash completely unusable on these, or can I install an updated version?

As for what I am doing, it's pretty much anything. I installed the amazon market, then the one game my wife plays from there. I normally install SwiftKey as well, but it kept saying it "closed unexpectedly" right after installing, and before getting it set up. I couldn't complete the setup, so I removed it.

Beyond that, I installed the Next Issue app from play, which is the other app my wife uses (ics or higher only). All of these worked ok on gharmony ics, though that setup slowed down too - just not as much as Smooth. Smooth jb was terribly slow from the start.

As for install method, I ran the nvflash as recommended, then did the factory wipe (and /system wipe just in case) then repartitioned the internal sd to 4096/0, then mounted usb i recovery, copied over the rom, and installed it.

Fyi, even the wife's Word Mix game would "close unexpectedly" at times, specifically when going into its settings to turn off the sounds.

Note, word mix and SwiftKey both work fine on our gs3 stock ics phones.

I am happy to try again, but I have gone back to Beasty for now, as it's fast and stable.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Before switching back let me rework the OP with a fresh update. I will 86 Flash from it all together. Flash is not supported by JB so even updating it will not make things run better, even if you can find a higher version.

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I also have to add that you cannot compare the Viewsonic Gtablet to a Samsung G III. Just the thought of being able to boot Jelly Bean to this device is a miracle and a half.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Just a heads up I only use swift key and never any problem with this. I did scale down the animations. Something like. . 5
[G Tablet Android Development] chidav77:
Hi all, I want to try this ROM, but I need some clarification before start....

I have an Honeycomb ROM actually running, but I don't have CWM installed.

What is not clear to me, is how to partition to 250 with NVFlash.

Is the first operation that I need to do?

An order like

1) set partition to 250

2) install CWM

3) install rom

is correct?

thanks!!!!!!!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
NVflash file in the OP is setup so that your system partition is set to 250 instead of the standard 200. Changing the values within the config file allows that to happen. You will need to do that first. I it will also wright over the stock recovery and give you CM recovery 5504 which you need in order to expand the data partition 4096/0 which is also needed. Granted it can run with the normal 2048/0 but your data storage will not be enough to handle the app downloads and cache.

So the steps are and limited to.

1. NVflash the package in the OP.

2. Boot into CW recovery and partition internal sd 4096/0.

3. Mount usb storage and transfer ROM.

4. Wipe data factory reset using CM recovery.

5. Install ROM and hold on tight.
[G Tablet Android Development] schwinn8:
Agreed, I'm not expecting gs3 performance from the gtab. I simply wanted to highlight that these apps are JB/ICS capable, in case anyone was wondering.

I will wait for the Flash removed edition then. Thanks for doing that. Is there anything else I might have done wrong along the way?

One extra note. As I mentioned I am running Beasty again, but I left the 250meg system partition. Last night, weirdly enough, I tried reinstalling SwiftKey, but again it doesn't seem to want to run there either. I doubt the larger system should cause this problem? Of course, that might explain this particular app's issues, but not the overall slowdowns. Beasty runs fast and well otherwise.

EDIT: I would consider trying Black Bean if that works better? I thought I had read that Smooth was more stable, which is why I chose it. Can someone remind me what the difference is between them? AOSP vs something else maybe?
[G Tablet Android Development] unfrozencaveman:
This is still the best rom available for the gtab ever. Any improvements to it are simply icing on the cake.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I'm running black, I like it much better than smooth but that's cause love black theme. I think in the next day or so they both should be getting updates and be the same. Nobe1976 deserve a stack of cash for all this work. Let's get him a few sodas....

Sent from my blacked out G TAB XDA on jelly
[G Tablet Android Development] chidav77:
Thank you very much.

I haven't understand that the NVFlash would install the CWM.

I will give it a try.

thanks again!
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Yes you will have to access abx mode to nv flash an his awesome script will 250/cwm your device. Just a heads up when ever I wipe or clear anything I always x3 wipe cache dalvic and factory reset to be sure it's whipped.. Just my. 02

Sent from my blacked out G TAB XDA on jelly
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
One last thing. Dont use amazon for apps try to use play store only for now till amazon can catch up.

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[G Tablet Android Development] unfrozencaveman:
I like the amazon app store but did not like that when I signed out of it I could not use the apps.
[G Tablet Android Development] schwinn8:
Even without the Amazon appstore, it was slow... so I tried testing that as well...
[G Tablet Android Development] gtabman:
Streaming video through browser

Hi Nobe and all,

just curious if anyone has or can try using Dolphin 8.5.1 or Firefox Beta to streamline video/show, say from CBS or NBC.

Currently running Dirty Bean and both browser starts to FC about 3-5 minutes while watching videos.

Just wondering if the source (NBC or CBS shows) is "too heavy" for gtab to handle due to the limited RAM.

Many thanks.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Do me a favor. Since coming from so many different ROMs and different setups. Next time when attempting to load this ROM or Black Jellybean on your partition steps first do a 2048/0 followed right after do the 4096/0 as directed in the OP. Sometimes other traces of different ROMs can be left behind and it is always best to start a clean Slate when choosing a different firmware to load up. Almost complete with new update and I think everyone will be in for a treat. Treats before Halloween are always a good thing. :D
[G Tablet Android Development] Reggie777:
Thanks for the ROM

Just wanted to say thanks for the Smooth Bean. I was all ready go back to ICS.

I was so happy to see that Words with Friends [latest version] works fine with the 160 dpi version, along with flash vids on various websites.

It took some getting used to the larger icons, and the notification bar on top. But I think I am getting used to it. I also missed the software buttons, back, home, menu. But I got around it by a little app called Button Savior. I love how the increased dpi seem to make the graphics clearer, and sharper. Great when you're 64.

I do have a question. My email app, not the Gmail one, does not show the setup icon in the upper right hand corner. I think the dpi is too high, since it does show when I change to 120 dpi. Is there a way to force the screen to fit the physical screen at 160 dpi? Just a small issue. I switched to 120 set up my accounts, then went back to 160.

I love this ROM. Thanks again for all the hard work.
[G Tablet Android Development] schwinn8:
I think I did that at one point or another, but I agree, let me start with a clean slate and your new update (when it arrives). My plan of attack would be as follows, correct me if I'm wrong:

Nvflash for 250meg partition

Reboot straight into recovery

Factory wipe

system wipe (just in case)

dalvik wipe (jic)

cache wipe (jic)

Partition internal sd 2048/0

Partition again 4096/0

Mount usb in recovery

Copy rom into sd

Apply rom

Reboot

No waiting to "bake in" ... Right?

Don't install Amazon appstore yet

Install play store apps (boat browser, nextissue magazine app, a game or two, etc) to play around with.)
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Yes I played around with a app called TV.com thru the PlayStore and was able to watch a full episode of The Price is Right. I try to see if the browser works just as good, but currently content from NBC is not compatible.

Yes that looks like a good way to start a fresh install.:cool:
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
HDMI

I have received a few PMs of some installations of both Smooth and Black that do not allow HDMI output (video and audio).

Trying to find a reason for the random-ness. Maybe its a hardware issue with the docks.

We should post a poll to see how many of these cases exist, and then look at the hardware being used.

Again, I have never had an issue with HDMI video output through the dock. Audio was a breakthrough on this ROM and still works great for me. Only feature I am trying to solve is obtaining true 5.1 output instead of LPCM 2.0 output. minor overall.

If you haven't tried this ROM, give it a go. You wont be disappointed.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I cant wait yeahhh Boyee

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[G Tablet Android Development] unfrozencaveman:
whoa, just noticed that audio still comes out of speakers and not earphones when i plug in earphones. is this a setting or a bug? :crying:
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I'm having no problem with sound. What app are you using that's giving you the problem? Have you tried a different app to see if it's app related?

Sent from a blacked out gtab on jelly
[G Tablet Android Development] huntar:
How big of an issue is the Amazon app store? I am running TeamDRH DirtyBean now with some slowdown issues. I have 97 apps on the device, most of them from Amazon and I was about to jump on either SmoothBean or Black JellyBean to see if either would work better. My main slowdown time is when I first turn my tablet on and it checks my two email accounts (GMail and work Exchange email).
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
OP updated and ver 1.3 is Live. Please read entire OP since I changed some things.
[G Tablet Android Development] djrakun:
Awes. Are you updating black bean too?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Just got done with the OP. Both will have updates at the same time. That is one of the reasons sticking with 160dpi as well. To much work changing $hit and uploading different stuff. Get them out quick and fast and let you tear it apart. :cool:
[G Tablet Android Development] JUGOMAN:
Stuck at 160 dpi resolution. Any changes made with Lcd density modder app, do not work. (tablet will not boot, screen stays dark)

Any ideas?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Having same issue over on Black Jellybean. Trying to work it out. Thanks. If you use this just keep dpi where it is at until I figure out WHY.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
Nice job! Something that finally got me off 1.1 and gingerbread/honeycomb
[G Tablet Android Development] JUGOMAN:
I shall. Btw...great job!!!

Might it be the boot animation?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Nope do me a favor and try this for me. Reload the Rom, Fresh install like you did before. After done don't use LCD Density use ES Browser with Root permissions and just change the Build prop. to 120 directly. Then instead of rebooting Power off instead. Then reboot and see if it does the same thing. Thanks.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I booted up after that way, that's the only way I do it since you showed me a few mths bk. I'm sticking with 160dpi this guys Seams faster
[G Tablet Android Development] JUGOMAN:
Yup... Worked. I guess the Lcd changer thingi is not working.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Yhea I don't think the HW in the Kernel likes my MODS to much :D. Will update OP with change in what not to do. Its not the App it is the reboot processes when changing anything on this bada$$. Don't reboot to apply changes best to power off then reboot fresh so that changes apply.

OP Updated
[G Tablet Android Development] januszk:
I'm all for it as the HDMI still doesn't work for me. Other then that great rom and I'm staying with it anyway.

Janusz
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
Ok, so I've had this for 12 hours and I have a question :)

What I am seeing now is that the tablet is going into deep sleep when it powers off or when I power it off. After several hours off AC if I power it on the clock will be wrong (it's showing the time when it went into deep sleep) and wifi will be off.

My previous rom was a 1.1 based gingerbread rom with a kernel from droidbasement (forgot who that guy was) which was set to not deep sleep/not drop wifi on standby.

Battery drain isn't much better in either case - it still dropped 20% batter just overnight in "deep sleep".

Is there something I can do to keep it from zoning out?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Did you turn on the CPU sleeper app that is included?

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[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
I don't believe so but I will check. Should it be off or on?

Sent from my PI39100 using Board Express
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
You should turn it on and also activate it for boot as well.
[G Tablet Android Development] schettj:
Ok, it's on. Will see how it goes! (Can't wait for the surface to ship so I can finally be over this Android nightmare)
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
Well guys, I will be gone for a short time. I just got my Asus Transformer Infinity TF700 and I will be playing with it for a while. I will continue to lurk and see what is new happening. I have enjoyed this community and the one over on the other forum. You guys have taught me a lot. The Gtab was my very first android device and it has been a joy. Thanks each and every one of you.:highfive:
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Man you lucky dog you. Hope you will still stop in and check in with us and help out like you have been. This Gtablet is my first Android as well. I am very glad that I got it.

Update to everyone. I think I have made a break through. Let me test it out fully and also pass it down to my testers to get more insight on everything. I am currently using Chrome while using my new update with little to no lag. It just about the same response I get with my PC while on the XDA site but the touch keyboard is responding very well. Density changing with LCD changer is still a no go, but I think it is the app at this point. I tryed using the build prop changer app and rebooted from the app itself without issues. :cool:
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Ohh boyeee nice i can't wait ,I got a sick daughter so don't look like I'm sleeping tonight.. holla at cha boy
[G Tablet Android Development] jlh11364:
I just did the update last night. I came from the original. Finally, everything works without too much drag. No problems whatsoever. i also like the new launcher. Great Job!!!

One thing I might suggest for the next update. Many music players will not play WMA files. (cd's I have burned into Windows media player that end up in my playlists). So I have to add PowerAmp to play all of my music. Rocket player works on everything on my phone, but not on here. Maybe there is just a quick fix.
[G Tablet Android Development] redeyedjedi:
I think n7player does as well. Is there a free version of poweramp, or just a trial?
[G Tablet Android Development] jlh11364:
Just a trial. I end up reloading all the time. Why is it that Rocket player works fine in the rom on my Razr but won't play everything on this device?I also have had luck with Apollo as part of phone Roms, and I have had no problems. Is there something I am doing wrong?
[G Tablet Android Development] tury:
Hello

I wanted to know if everything works in this rom.

The gsensor work?

okay for the version with 1GB of ram, 3g, and gps?

the video work?

Major problems ..

thanks
[G Tablet Android Development] redeyedjedi:
Mixzing.

This will play all audio files, INCLUDING WMA, and is completely free. A great tip from a friend of mine, hope this helps.

---------- Post added at 03:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:58 PM ----------

ONly internal camera does not work, but a UVC webcam will. If you are using a Zpad, it will also NOT recognize 1gb ram. I think there is a kernel for that, but not the one made for Gtab by Fosser.

WooHoo!!! 100th post!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
WooHoo man. Congrats.... Now catch up.:cyclops:

And I think you are correct on those settings. Those all have to do with the kernel. One could run this ROM on there device and change the kernel, but the mods that I am currently doing reflect the kernel built by fosser2. So if you run this with a different Kernel then it is all on you.
[G Tablet Android Development] KnightCrusader:
I went from Dirty Bean 5.3 to this without going back down to 250MB (from 350) and so far so good. If anything odd comes up, I'll move back to 250 and try and then retract my statement here. lol
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
That should be just fine. It is more or less a minimum system setting that will make this ROM fly. Plus give room for expansion if need. Currently all builds are less then 200m and can run on a 200m partition but not smooth the way I like. Keep you eyes posted I might be updating again which can be flashed right over without loosing data.:laugh:
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Bea utiful. I'm loving it a few hiccups here or there. I can live with.

(-, N©†£ BLACK ☆ \/ ïïï
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Way less then before huh.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Way less is a understatement, almost next to none.

And I use tsf shell and spb 3d some of the more complicated launchers to have on new builds.

Once again you will be on my Christmas card list. Thanks my good friend
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Alright enough said. Going to sit down and upload both and kill the others. This one is final. Naaa I will still have updates but not as fast as they have been lately. Thanks button is live and the wife granted me permission to use her PayPal for donations if you feel the need for it. Thank you JEZZEJAMEZ for putting up with me. Also thank you jaymaj for testing the stuff that I cannot.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
OP Updated

Get it while its HOT :fingers-crossed:
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
Me fist me first. I'm dropping a lil donation that way, I wish I could do more we just bought a house and these kids think I pick my money off trees in the back yard

Edit* Wtf this new one is slicker than snot on a door knob. You really out did yourself. I hated those birds thanks for 86n them
[G Tablet Android Development] JUGOMAN:
Thank you for "killing " the birds!! Nobe the terminator!! Very nice Boot animation
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I tell you what. The birds bite a big one. You think smooth boot image is sweet just wait till you check out black Bean. Ohhhhweeeee somtin sweeeet.
[G Tablet Android Development] JUGOMAN:
The fact that the birds are gone is just sweet!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Yes it was a nice touch to top off this build. Honestly that switcher was always out there and I have used it a time or two. Rajeevvp posted the zip file over on another tread and I had to see if I could incorporate it in with the build. Well and you know the rest. This is my way of personalizing each build with there own splash pic. :D
[G Tablet Android Development] dnlnnhs:
No birds! Awesome!

I just installed Smooth Bean 1.3.2 over 1.2 - and really have not had a chance to put it thru its paces, but I love the that there are no birds! I always hated seeing them - when you consider how Viewsonic abandoned this tab. Of course, nVidia hasn't been the most supportive either - but I prefer it to the birds. Maybe three dead birds would be nice. anyway, as always, thanks for your hard work and support Nobe! Looks great!

This might make troubleshooting a little different - "Are you stuck at the three...uhh wait, the nVidia logo?"
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
.

Yeah I can just see that call to Viewsonics troubleshooting hotline LOL :p
[G Tablet Android Development] jlh11364:
I flashed over the version 3.02 only doing a cashe and dalvic wipe first. The old version was a bit laggy. This one makes this machine rock. A couple of lags here and there, but no more 30 seconds for email to load. Also, both Chrome and the stock browser work as fast as your signal will allow.

Great job.
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I think I'm going to start fresh from 250 NVflash all the way down...

Is anyone having lag issues while downloading and trying to do anything else. I I'm running really smooth unless I'm downloading something...
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Much appreciated.:good:
[G Tablet Android Development] cgrucelski:
Rockin' the latest SmOoThBeAn with the screen set at 120. Beautiful, fast, smooth, stable.

Every once in awhile, I'll get a little hiccup or temporary hesitation, but overall, very good...

Nicely done!!! Glad I updated from 1.2 version.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
The best benchmark test so far. Check it out.

http://db.tt/6D90JsLd

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[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
I like, very nice score sir. I'm pulling down 5486 I'm testing out carbon tweaks to see if there worth having on...

I'm kinda wondering what everyone is getting.??