yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G Tablet Android Development] kt-Froggy:
Hello there,

As I recently got my hands on a GTab, I've been trying several different ROMs, out of which this seems to work the best so far. But I have a couple of (possibly stupid?) questions...

1. Why does it not have a standard app for Contacts? I can't see it in the drawer, and it doesn't sync contacts in Gmail (at least, I can't find a way to look them up). How come?

2. Can I make it sync my Picasa albums? It doesn't do that, unlike other ROMs (based on Froyo, GB and ICS).

I can definitely live with a non-working camera and mic, but these two things are quite essential. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT:

Nevermind the question about Contacts (hey, I said it could be stupid... :)). I was going to flash the Gapps package on top of this ROM, but found the extra system app installable zip in the 2nd post. Should have read more carefully... And I also found Picasa add-on Gapps package that seems to fix my second problem -- here it is, in case anyone needs it.

All in all, this is a GREAT ROM, by far the best among all I tried (including 4.2.1 DirtyBean Beta from Team DRH, which was too sluggish)! Really fast, with no apparent problems so far. Big thanks to nobe1976 for this fine piece of work! :)
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Thanks for the props. Glad to hear that you found those addons, and when I get time I will add that link to the 2nd post for others if they need that feature.
[G Tablet Android Development] homephysician:
Hi I just gotta say the ROM is awesome. Only prob I have is the battery reporting 100% the entire time it is on And unplugged. It will say 100% till it finally just dies. It last a good long time but it would be nice to know where I am in time till battery does die. Thanks for all you guys do. :)
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
For right now I would just use a battery widget to monitor the levels. This is a known issue. Thanks ahead.
[G Tablet Android Development] homephysician:
Sorry and thanks for answer
[G Tablet Android Development] JEZZEJAMEZ:
New doc is here, back up and running.

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[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
I keep forgetting that these settings are built into the ROM. Before downloading a third party app would you try this for me.

Try going to Settings/System/Status Bar/Battery Status Style and change it to percentage or circle percentage.

These settings run off of a different HTML file in the ROM and I would like to see if doing this change would help out on those that are having this issue. Thanks in Advance.

Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Feels good to be back doesn't it...... :D

Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
Remember what nobe said, leave the butter off the popcorn. ;p
[G Tablet Android Development] homephysician:
Hey thanks, I tried those settings and it gives me the circle but no percentage. Thanks for taking time to answer me. Have a blessed day. :)
[G Tablet Android Development] dano10:
I have the same problem. Battery has been on 100% through numerous flashing. One time I read in one thread were if you clear the stats when it dies and then again when it's full at it sometimes fixes it. Doing this 2-3 times did at one time I saw it reset or move to like 1% and then I charged it and it did same thing, stays at 100%. Also noticed with this last version it seems a little sluggish.
[G Tablet Android Development] necromonger89:
I may need some help. I am coming from BL 1.1.

I flashed the NvFlash zip using Power + Volume Down and ran the .bat file. Everything went smooth there. Then I booted into recovery, wiped system and cache. Then I formated the system. Then I flashed the ROM. It boots past the birds, but it just stays on the CyanogenMod screen. It was on it for like 10 min. I turned it off, did another wipe and fix permissions and rebooted, its still on that screen. How long does it usually tend to boot?

I remember way back when that it took some time, but it seems to be taking too long for me. Was I supposed to flash Gapps? Or are they already included in the ROM?

And here I thought that everything was going great.

Edit: Okay, I just noticed something odd. When it reboots, the birds come up twice, then the CyanogenMod animation. Is this normal? I feel like those birds are trolling me when they come up again.

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Ah, nevermind I think I just fixed it. Hurray!!!!

Okay so I noticed that my internal storage could not be mounted. Possibly from bad formating. I reformatted to 4096/0 partition, formatted storage. Then I went back and did the procudures OP said and after 8 min of booting the set-up screen came up! Yay!!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Yep sometimes it takes a double look at the OP to get er done. Glad you have it working. The ROM setup really enjoys sitting on a 4096/0 partition setup. I have ran this with a 2048/0 setup and had minor issues when my data fell into the cache space. Suggested settings are there for a reason. Thanks in Advance.

Sent from My PacMan Bionic
[G Tablet Android Development] capnoob:
Me love u long time!!!

I quit looking for roms about a year ago after someone dropped my tablet - but i pulled it out and ran through XDA again to see if there were any developments. BOY am I glad i flashed this ROM!!! Props to you man, you do good work! Everything is useable again. I don't think Nvidia is ever going to release code, but this will get me by until. This thing is truly the tablet that wouldn't die!!!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Just make sure you go thanks Team DRH and a big thanks to redeyedjedi for his time in building it. Like the OP states it is a Mod. All I did was put some things in there right places. Thanks ahead.
[G Tablet Android Development] anjenaire:
How to Enable Dock

A little help here please. I haven't been using my dock for much lately except to charge the gtab. After ditching cable for uverse I need to have some media playing for the treadmill. I am trying to get the HDMI output to a monitor to work but I can't find where to change the setting etc. Hooked up the HDMI cable from the dock to the monitor as well as another HDMI input on a real TV but still getting no signal. What do I have to do to get this working with SmOoTher BeAn? The dock had worked previously when I was running Vegan-Tab rom so I am fairly confident that the dock is functional.

I am trying to send Plex, Vulkano Flow or just MX Player to the monitor/TV without success.

Thanks.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Currently there is not a dock setting in the ROM. It is a hit or miss situation. I have seen more success out of docking the tablet before powering it up. Making sure that both connections on either end are connected. Power up the TV first putting it on the proper input. Then powering up the tablet while it is docked. Allowing the kernel to detect it off the bat. If it has worked before it will work on this. I am looking into adding something in the system settings to trigger this to make it easier on us.
[G Tablet Android Development] rajeevvp:
What does this mean precisely? How does "data fall into the cache space"?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Well I do believe we have been over this but I will refresh some memory. The link for the cache is in the data partition and not the cache partition. Hence if one loads up with enough apps that will shrink the amount of space for the cache to perform. Since 4096 is the highest we can currently go, unless jumping to the new DRH setup, we will always see this issue. I know one can link the cache back just by changing a couple of lines in the ramdisk, but I am working on a different method and just hoping that it will work the way it is setup in my head.:rolleyes:
[G Tablet Android Development] tobalaz:
If I'm on my Vizio (720p 60hz) I need to boot on dock to get a picture.

If I'm on my Sanyo (1080p 60hz), I can boot on dock or change the HDMI setting on the tv to a different port then back to whichever one I'm plugged into.

Sorry, only 2 tvs I've tried it on so far.

On my dock the HDMI cable is a little snug and actually doesn't go all the way in unless I apply a decent bit of pressure. Doesn't matter if I use the Xbox cable or my Bluerigger.

Also, the power cable for your Gtab NEEDS to be plugged into the dock or no dice.

Hope that helps.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
That helps out a lot. Thanks for the great info. It looks to be a communication error on the handshake between the two. Going to be a challenge, but I never liked easy stuff. :D

Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
[G Tablet Android Development] laserbiz:
Is there a Youtube video showing how do install this ROM with the appropriate settings? I do so much better following along on a video than following written instructions. Thank you!
[G Tablet Android Development] nanibenton:
Check raywaldo.com site for detailed instructions / video on installing this ROM

Sent from GTablet Smoother Bean v1.5.2
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
Hey nobe, do you have any plans to make a Smooth Bean version of Team DRH's 4.2 rom? For some reason my tab seems to be more compatible with your versions. Go figure.:cyclops:
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
I am actually working on building one from source. Trying to get everything linked up just right so that I can just let my computer do the rest. Also needing to change a few settings in the boot image. It is going to be a bit since doing it this route is pretty much new to me.

Sent from my SmoOth A$$ Gtablet
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
Will be patiently waiting. ZZZZZzžz
[G Tablet Android Development] laserbiz:
Thanks for the site ( I was already aware..) I was looking for some video that would walk me through from the stage where I am at.(I installed Team DRH version 4.1.1 AND was not sure how to proceed from where I am at to get Smoother Bean on my gtab.. I don't do this often enough where I can remember what I have done before and pick up mid stream... I know its being needy, but I just cant grasp the instructions here or on Mr. Waldo's video. Its my problem I get that, but thanks again!
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
To load up this ROM with your current setup all you would need to do is download the ROM onto your PC. Then on your Tablet copy or move anything that is important that is on your internal storage to your external storage or a USB thumb drive. I would make a habit of trying to keep everything music, pictures, documents and such on the external storage rather then your internal. After the backing up of stuff is done power down and reboot into recovery by holding down the volume + and pressing the power button. You are already on a 1.2 bootloader and should already be running recovery 5504 touch. If you are still running recovery 3028 that is alright it will still load and run. Once you are in the recovery do a wipe data/factory reset and then guide your way to the Advance Options and partition your internal storage 4096/0. This will erase everything that is on the internal storage, that is why we backup everything first. Then you Guide your way to mounts and storage and format system. Once that is complete Select mount USB then connect your Tablet up to your computer and transfer the rom over to the Storage. Then Guide back to the main screen and Install then reboot when installation is complete. You tablet is now all SmOoThEd OuT.

Like Always Thanks in Advance. :cool:
[G Tablet Android Development] rajeevvp:
I know about that symlink, and that doesn't matter here. See below.

Not really, and certainly not in this case. The user's problem seems to have been caused by him skipping the repartition (or a wipe data/factory reset) step between different ROM installs; and not by the ROM not "enjoying sitting" on a 2048/0 partition setup (whatever that means). Even on a 2048 MB /data partition, his ROM install would've succeeded for these reasons:

1. A repartition operation will clear /data, so there will be plenty of space when the ROM is installed.

2. /cache/dalvik-cache is used, as far I know, only by the apps or jar files installed in /system. Every other installed app will put its dalvik cache files in /data/dalvik-cache. And, system apps will populate /cache/dalvik-cache (or whereever that points to) only in two instances: when the ROM is freshly installed, or after the /cache has been wiped. This means that once the .dex files are in place, no more writing is done to /cache/dalvik-cache.

3. The amount of space used by all the dalvik files is small since only files in /system/app, /system/framework, ... are cached there. I would be surprised if /cache/dalvik-cache exceeded 50-70 MB on any ROM. This means that even on a 2048 MB /data partiition, you would have to massively fill the disk for the effects like you imagine to even be seen. In actuality, (see point #2 above), you'll almost never see a full /data partition causing problems with creating files in /cache/dalvik-cache even if that was just a symlink into some directory inside /data.

4. If /data were indeed full, then you would start seeing other problems (like a failure to install apps outright) far before any problems writing into /cache/dalvik-cache.

A max of 4GB for /data is only a CWM limitation. And you can very easily enlarge it further while keeping all your existing data intact.

See point #3. This is almost never going to cause problems.

The symlink method is only one way to use a non-standard directory for the system dalvik-cache. I know of 2 more techniques to do the same thing; and if you'd sent me the config files like I'd you to, I could've told you which method was being used and how to change it. You have to actively add stuff to change the default location for the system dalvik-cache location; if you remove those additions, the standard location will be used. Ie. there's no need to complicate this any more using more non-standard changes.
[G Tablet Android Development] bob_frapples:
Every time I try to install the Full_Stock_NVFlash_CWM_5504_Touch.zip, I get an error message and it is aborted.

Is there a way to check to see if I am on 250m system partition? I have tried re-downloading the zip and re-installing it, but aborted again.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
This ROM will boot on even a smaller partition size. What it looks like is a bad download. Check the MD5 sum or download it again.
[G Tablet Android Development] bob_frapples:
The ROM loaded fine (even though the Full_Stock_NVFlash_CWM_5504_Touch.zip seemed to get an error) but it is super laggy. Any tips?

I tried re-downloading the Full_Stock_NVFlash_CWM_5504_Touch.zip and got the same error after installing it.
[G Tablet Android Development] rajeevvp:
Try these.

If you're attempting to install the zip file using CWM, then it will fail. That file is not meant to be installed that way.

You're supposed to unpack that zip file on your PC, and then run the batch file in it (with the tablet in APX mode) in order to enlarge the /system partition on the NAND flash. It's a pre-install prep. step.
[G Tablet Android Development] oanh_148:
Fix Mic buggy issue

Hi Nobe1976

Is there any way to fix the mic issue on Smo0thBean rom? Your new rom in other forum PAC-man 4.2.2.ver22.0.1 does not have any problem with Mic anymore. I had installed the PAC-man 4.2.2.ver22.0.1 and tested the mic but finally returned to this Smo0therBean http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1900562 since I was not able to use 3G-USB dongle for internet connection via PPP apk, wired network connection (RJ45) and HDMI connection (audio was heard when doing setting on Sound but not when running apps) when using the dock with this PAC-man 4.2.2.ver22.0.1 installed on my G-tablet.

Appreciate your effort and other developers to make the aging G-tablet more valid than ever.

Hope new version of Smo0therBean will solve the buggy Mic finally.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
There are plans on converting the new Kernel source I have over to the SmootherBean side, but finding the time to do it right now is getting tough. Plan on updating PAC with the latest ver.22.1.0 with my personal favorites on source tweaks. Source building is all new to be right now and I hit the nail on the head with PAC. Once I perfect the minor gliches the I see on this I will be pulling in a whole new AOSP source of CM 10 and convert those changes along with kernel changes to allow it to boot on Recovery 5504. Stay tuned.:cool:
[G Tablet Android Development] oanh_148:
[MENTION=4253817]nobe1976[/MENTION]

Great news. I will test your next release of PAC then.
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
Yes I did. Sound comes thru tablet not receiver (HDMI).

Video works thru HDMI flawlessly.

Deleted existed configuration file in system/etc with the zipped file.
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
Just reading the code in the audio policy file.

HDMI section was added, but there is no "output" subsection like other devices have.

Any developers out there to check this code?
[G Tablet Android Development] tsukaza:
The file works with both your rom and also TeamDRH JB 5.3, thanks.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Ya I added it off of the policy from a JB ROM off of my Bionic. Working on a output selection on it. Don't have a dock to test do you mind testing for me.

Sent from My blacked out G Tablet
[G Tablet Android Development] dsrhokie:
Pm'd you
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
testing

Whatever I can do to help. Can't wait to have HDMI out on a ROM this good.
[G Tablet Android Development] januszk:
I can test as well. Just let me know when you have something to try.
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
Just downloaded Black bean, wiped completely, and started from scratch...

And holy sh*t, HDMI video AND Audio out working PERFECTLY!

Bluetooth also working ...

Wow man. Great job.
[G Tablet Android Development] jaymaj:
HDMI / Bluetooth

After having success with Black JB, I decided to try my luck returning to Smooth. Wiped as normal. Installed, etc

No Bluetooth (pairs / output thru tablet) ... No HDMI audio. Video only.

I then extract audio conf file directly from Black JB rom. Copied it to system/etc after deleting existing. Opened it to verify code. Confirmed it was updated.

Rebooted system.

...NO BT and No HDMI audio out.

There has to be something coded different in smooth.

I've played around with code and base files all night.

Time to call it a night.

Damn your close.
[G Tablet Android Development] januszk:
I tried replacing audio_policy.conf under SmOoTh_Bean_4.1.1 and HDMI audio is not working. Is there anything different in Black bean?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Going to be running SmOoTh back through. I did notice while messing with Black Jellybean that their were hidden files left in there during changes. After deleting them that is what I launched out. As far as difference Black Jellybean is pre-themed, added audio_policy.conf, and adjusted a few apps around. I believe that the hidden files are causing the issue, but won't know unless I work through the ROM on my desktop.
[G Tablet Android Development] HaKyLON:
Hello !

Great ROM !

I dont fully test it but seems very nice !

But i have Graphic glitch on Left part of the screen ( landscape )

Any idea ?

thank you for this work.

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Hi again !

Seems to be the Brightness Issue.

When i set it to the lower cap its ok ! no glitches !

Maybe a kernel issue ?
[G Tablet Android Development] Kameo:
How can i change themes (no offense, but i don't like it, too dark for me..)
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
None taken. Just get the theme of choice from Google Play and apply it through the theme manager in system setting.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
Try changing launchers. Halo HD works great.
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
First I would like to say what a great job you have done on JB. It is "smoooth" as butter. :D

I have one question. After installing JB I played around a little. and then tried to install the etc. zip using CWM5.5.0.4. I get something like "update, installation aborted. How can I fix this?
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
The etc.zip file I posted cannot run through CWM. You would have to manualy place it in the file path. Wait a bit I am working on a update for this and will post it after I verify that it applied.
[G Tablet Android Development] lartomar2002:
Ok, also could you describe how to put it in the file path. I have read about 7 pages of this thread so far and there have been referrals to other post on how to install this fix but with you updating it I am not sure which directions to follow (for some reason I got it stuck in my mind to install with CWMl). I read that you are using System Tuner Pro, are you using any of Makarnak's tweakes over on teamDRH 's DB? How much free ram Are you running?
[G Tablet Android Development] dsrhokie:
I suggest waiting for the real fix from the OP. My "fix" didn't work for all, and at least one guy had to reflash the ROM. YMMV.
[G Tablet Android Development] tsukaza:
This is how I got it to work

1. download etc.zip in PC

2. unzip etc.zip

3. Copy audio-policy.conf in etc/etc to usb drive or connect tablet and copy it to tablet internal sdcard.

4. on tablet use ES file explorer ( root mode ) and rename /system/etc/audio-policy.conf to /system/etc/audio-policy.conf.bak

5. Use ES explorer to copy the new audio-policy.conf from usb drive or internal sdcard to /system/etc/audio-policy.conf

6. Use ES explorer to change the permission of /system/etc/audio-policy.conf to rw_r__r__ (owner can rw, group and others can read)

7. shutdown and power up.

Good luck.
[G Tablet Android Development] theteju:
My beloved smoother bean ROM appears to be slowing down...

Please advise what steps I should take? Even background process limit set to 2 does not make noticeable difference.

Do I need to wipe data / catch? Let me know.

Thanks in advance.
[G Tablet Android Development] nobe1976:
That would be my first step. Cleaning the cache and dalvic through recovery will bring it back.
[G Tablet Android Development] mlutzow:
Smoother Beans, Definatey Does the Job

Just found this ROM and thread about a week ago and this has breathed new life into my tablets. Many thanks and much appreciation for the devs and the OP's hard work.

Reading through the thread I found mentioned something about changing the Strict Mode for the memory which could only be done with Rom Toolbox. Anyway not being a programmer with this stuff, especially kernal level or the build.prop file I found the setting persist.sys.strictmode.disable which was set to 1. I figured that was disabling strict mode so I changed it to 0 and rebooted and, to me, seems to have made quite the improvement in lag, panics, and the like.

Some other notes. I experience the battery issue of the icon not refreshing or showing the correct battery percent. I tried a battery widget or two with the same results. I did find that putting the widget for CPU Master Pro v2.5.2 on one of my screens and the battery stats are correctly read by that app. I don't know how they're doing it but at least I can see the correct battery status.

I found that using the screen Off Profile with the CPU Master and setting the minimum CPU to 456 (again Screen Off profile) has eliminated alot of my slow wakes from sleep. I just wish we could figure out how to get the maximum number of background processes switch to stick on a reboot.

I'm going to have to try to get Dolphin up and running on this with Flash support, just wish I knew where to find that .xml file someone spoke about awhile back to delete.

Any other suggestions on tweaking this tablet are much appreciated.

Again Tremendous work Nobe, I thought this tablet had seen it's better days.
[G Tablet Android Development] striker59:
I'm back, tried another ROM but determined this one is better.