yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Droid DNA] superchaos:
They are hard to get

I have been playing for 2 months now and still cannot invite anyone else. It took about 1 month of waiting for my invite request from ingress.com to be sent.
[HTC Droid DNA] keith843:
I got an invite from website in a week
[HTC Droid DNA] ibsk8:
You get invites at lvl 5+ (2)
[HTC Droid DNA] jamiethemorris:
Just request one from them. I did that and got one within a week or so.
[HTC Droid DNA] jamesbra:
If anyone has still needs one I have one
[HTC Droid DNA] Snake55:
Yes please I can't wait
[HTC Droid DNA] orateam:
don't know what this is , but just requested an invite
[HTC Droid DNA] superchaos:
Ingress is one of the funnest games I have played

Fair warning, if you have a jealous spouse - FORGET IT!

Most players are IT techs, technology geeks and engineers of some type. You learn a lot about what is right in your own neighborhood and travelling is a little more interesting too. It is time consuming and sometimes gas consuming depending on where portals are located.

I have an invite for someone who wants to be a part of the resistance. PM
[HTC Droid DNA] darkace:
I can't figure out how to send a PM unfortunately (I know I know :() but if anyone has an extra invite, I'd appreciate it as well :).
[HTC Droid DNA] mwl1119:
Anyone have an invite I can get?
[HTC Droid DNA] tslagle13:
Pick me! Pick me! :)
[HTC Droid DNA] keith843:
If you live in an area where no-one else plays its boring. But I travel a good bit(daily)
[HTC Droid DNA] tslagle13:
I'm in Chicago. Its a Warzone out here lol
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] sanchit0403:
Is there any way to connect pendrive usb connector is not working if any know plzzzzzzz telll me.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] TingTingin:
U can't galaxy y doesn't support usb OTG many have tried all have failed

PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?

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[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] DEVILKOIRALA:
dont worry pal many are trying and one will surely succeed...u will get the news about that as soon as it will be possible
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] TingTingin:
Don't give the guy false hope our port can't supply enough power to use a usb OTG mechanism so even if a dev does succeed you'd have to augment it with an external power source also who are the "many devs" devs have given up I don't know of these "many devs"

PHONE SLOW CLICK ME?

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[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 and Duos 6102 Q&A, Help & Troubl] raj.parekh07:
Yes even if they succeed otg needs power source

NOTHING TO SEE HERE
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] vdsirotkin:
Hi there. This mod, as u can see in the title, makes your OnScreen buttons a bit smaller :) It's 32x24 now. There's only 1 bug, "back" button haven't reduced its size. If someone knows how to fix it - write to me, please :)

Download - https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12823852/XperiaV_reduced_onscreen_buttons.zip
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] ideeseng:
i saw have 1 more "navigation_bar_height_landscape" , u have editor this ?

ps : im not confirm this ...
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] vdsirotkin:
yep) i've edited everything :)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] dryla:
It is working on Xperia T?
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Aaron_035:
Use this one.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34814851

Sent from my Xperia V

If I helped you, kindly hit that thanks button.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] dryla:
Aaron_035,this is working on only ICS I have Jelly Bean and this is not working (bootloop)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] Aaron_035:
Read further along the thread. There is a working version for JB.

Sent from my LT25i
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] muaxuantht:
bar bottom small all.

Work on the my phone XV.

But my phone install verry cool, bar bottom small all.

1. install zip for recoba23 (XPERIA V - Size of 36x24 (vertical-landscape) Download) in CWM.

2. install zip for vdsirotkin (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/12823852/Xp...en_buttons.zip) in CWM

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2152798
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] soncarl:
Link is broken :(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] maztermdq:
Hello,

Only to comment.

I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 2 AT&T SGH-i317, and I was a problem installing new roms because of a corrupt internal SD that I could repair asking this Forum.

After have formated /sdcard I tried to install some new rom expecting it works. At this moment I had CWM Recovery (v 2.something, a touch one).

I tried with CleanROM 4.5 and it's stuck in the same place that before (after the seconf "Next" press). I must say it has Aroma installer.

But affortunately I tried later with JediXPX, that install witouht Aroma. And it was flawless!

So I tried with Skynote 7 (i guess) that install without Aroma also, and it works.

Finally I tried with N7105XXDMA8, wich has Aroma installer and stuck again in the middle of the process.

The solution?

I installed TWRP via Goo Managaer, boot in Recovery and could install both: CleanROM and N7105.

Please keep in mind when to choose your Recovery!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Since Sony Stopped Developing This App, I Decided To Continue Developing It Myself

TESTED BY USERS TO WORK 100% ON:

-SONY XPERIA X10

-SONY XPERIA S

-SONY XPERIA RAY

-SONY XPERIA MINI PRO

-SONY XPERIA ARC/S

-SONY XPERIA SOLA

-SONY XPERIA NEO/V/L

-SONY XPERIA ACRO S

-SONY XPERIA ION

-SONY XPERIA PRO

-HTC EVO 3D

-HTC DESIRE Z

-SAMSUNG GALAXY SL

-SAMSUNG GALAXY VIBRANT

-HTC DESIRE S

-SAMSUNG GALAXY S DUOS

-SAMSUNG GALAXY S/S2/S3

-SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE/2

-A LOT MORE PROBABLY....

As You See That This APP Works On A Wide Range Of Android Phones, Even On NON-Xperia Devices (eg. HTC DESIRE Z...), So PLEASE Make Sure to Test It On Whatever Phone You Have And Most Important, WRITE FEEDBACK

If you are Suffering from the panorama app in CyanogenMod, download this and try it ;)

WARNING:

If You Want To Include My Version Of The App In You ROM, You Will Have To PM Me To Take My Permission On This, Or Else I Will Report You. But You Can Always Include The Original Version Of The App, Since That Was Made By Sony.

Features:

-Supports Portrait Mode And Landscape Mode For Shooting Panoramas.

-Supports Shooting In All Directions.

-Stop Shooting At Any Time

-Fast Capturing & Stitching

-Flashlight Support

-Works On All Versions Of Android From 2.1 ===> 4.2 , And All ROMS (CM7, CM9, CM10, AOKP, MIUI, etc...)

-Supports A Wide Range Of Devices

-Nice UI

-180° Degrees Angle Panoramas

-Quality Improved A Lot By Me

-Panorama Gallery

-Zipaligned For Faster Access

A Small Panorama Taken By Me: (Baalbek, Lebanon / City Of The Sun)

SCREENSHOTS :

Happy Panorama Shooting

CHANGELOG :

•Version 1.4.2:

-Improved Image Quality A Lot.

•Version 1.4 (Improvement Here):

-Small UI Improvement

-Added Changelog In About

-New Shutter Sounds

-Made A Separate Version With No Shutter Sound (Look In Attachments)

-Zipaligned The App

-Faster Startup

-Improved Quality A Bit More

•Version 1.3:

-New Welcome Image (See First Screenshot)

-New Panorama Phone (See Third Screenshot)

-Improved Even More Image Quality

-Edited Some Text

-Fixed A Minor Bug

•Version 1.2.6:

-Improved Image Quality More

P.S: The 2 New Images In This Update Were Made By Me Using Photoshop CS6.

•Version 1.2.5:

-New Main Icon

-Even More New Icons (Inside The App), To Give The App A Bit More Holo Look

-Improved Image Quality

-Changed The Arrows

-New Background For Image Preview

•Version 1.2:

-New Main Icon

-Alot Of New Icons (Inside The App), To Give The App A Bit More Holo Look

•Version 1.0:

-Initial Release By Sony

INSTALLATION: Install Normally As User App.

PRESS If You Like The App :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
Re: [APP] Sony Panorama App

Miss this apps on my X10..
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] E Rulz:
Working perfectly on my Xperia S..Thanks a lot and Keep It up !!! :good: :good: :good: :good:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Rores:
Re: [APP] Sony Panorama App

Finally a great panorama app for CM10, that isnt bloated
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] TTaba74:
Sony Panorama App

Thnks a lot!! Working perfect on Sk17i, Kernel Mesa Hybrid v.3.8.:D

Very stable to take photo and can go fast on direction you will pan the phone. For me, best than stock app.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
What are you saying, it works on the xperia arc s :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I am glad you like it people
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] xhamadeex:
Re: [APP] Best Panorama App From SONY

It works on GB......

Thank you very much
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
+1 for the feedback
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] nblxtu:
What is the difference between this app and standard 3D picture options? (Like 3D camera on ARC S?)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I already said, they are the same, but this one is mainly for Xperia devices running Stock GB, CM, AOKP, and other roms that don't have the Sony panorama camera included in the ROM. So if you are an a stock based ics rom, you don't have to get, since it is the same :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] soumya_digi:
Wow! This app was posted almost 2 years ago in this section! :p

The old thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1123478 :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
yes, but he reffered to the play store, and the app can only be downloaded from there if using Xperia X10. I see he also uploaded the apk to megaupload, which is now closed for a long time. so i posted the apk here so that people suffering from the panorama app on CM9, CM10 can get good panoramas, AND plus, all the users on that thread are saying that it didn't work on xperia arc, whereas on my thread it is working on a wide range of xperia devices including 2012 devices
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
Re: [APP] Best Panorama App From SONY

Yes, really work...my god, i really miss this apps... :D:thumbup:

Thanks dude!!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [APP] Best Panorama App From SONY

Welcome
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] nemanjamobile:
great

works on XPERIA PRO, ICS .587, no problems...great app... thx
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Great, added xperia pro to working devices
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] ™ God ™:
Xperia Ray cm 7.2 Worked
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Great, no user has reported the app not working on his/her xperia device
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] lofas33:
This app is dead, almost 2years no updates and it shoots in really bad resolution...:(
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Its probably because sony included a panorama app in its ics update, and the panoramas of this app here are not bad, but if you want good resuolution panoramas, you can go for the apps on the play store that need you to stop every 5 cm and wait till you can continue. This app doesn't require stopping every 5 cm. Really i prefer this app on any other one on the play store. Plus, this app aligns the shooted photos perfectly :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] juninromualdo:
Re: [APP][ALL ROMS] Best Panorama App From SONY

Work perfect in cm10 official

Send from my turbinado Xperia Neo V using xda premium
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [APP][ALL ROMS] Best Panorama App From SONY

Good. I don't understand why does sony keep it on the playstore for X10 only
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [APP][ALL ROMS] Best Panorama App From SONY [UPDATED][24-2-13]

Tomorrow I will post another update by me for this app, it will look alot like the panorama app INCLUDED in stock ICS sony. So that people with GB, CM on their devices can have the feel of sony ics panorama app. :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
New Update with new icons, check it out
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] kelvinhin:
Re: [UPDATED][APP] Best Panorama App [27-2-13]

I found it do not have auto-focus function on Arc S.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
there is no auto-focus on all phones. I don't think there is auto-focus for panorama apps. If i am wrong, and there can be auto focus for panoramas, correct me, then i will add it in the next update :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] jackgz:
R: [UPDATED][APP] Best Panorama App [27-2-13]

Work very vell on my Sony arc s! Good job !!:thumbup::)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
great

App is updated now
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Added a poll, I really need this info, please vote "yes" or "no"
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Version 1.2.6

Another Update V1.2.6

PLZ, Check Changelog In OP

Thanks, Blakstar
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mazellat:
I think Photaf is the best panaroma app :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I think you are right, bu the best thing about this app (on this thread) is its high compatibility, it works on any phone from android Eclair to android JellyBean. This app was made to be simple but with good function
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Mazellat:
You are right bro ;)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] xhamadeex:
Re: [v1.2.6][APP] Best Panorama App [31-3-13][UPDATED]

Thank you very much
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [v1.2.6][APP] Best Panorama App [31-3-13][UPDATED]

Welcome
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] papayayoghurt:
AW: [v1.2.6][APP] Best Panorama App [31-3-13][UPDATED]

Really good app, but found a bug. I can't make panoramas in landscape, no button there.

FUN?! :)

Ist da jemand der Dünsch heißt? :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Strange

Have you tried to exit the app and try again. Or if that doesn't work, try reinstalling the app. Its weird because you are the only user to encounter such a problem.

I just tried it now, and took a screenshot, everything is fine, LOOK:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] papayayoghurt:
Hi

Thanks for your reply.

I did a new install and made this video:

http://youtu.be/HyBxrXYVpos

Please see and thanks:highfive:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [v1.2.6][APP] Best Panorama App [31-3-13][UPDATED]

Oh, I see. Was it like this from the beginning ?

I remember when I had this app.on stock gb, I didn't encounter any problems, and nobody else reported this problem. I don't think I know the answer for this "unique" problem
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] papayayoghurt:
Yes, I always had this problem. :(
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [v1.2.6][APP] Best Panorama App [31-3-13][UPDATED]

Ok, I will try to do something. Thanks for reporting
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
App is updated to v1.3

Check changelog in OP

@papayayoghurt I sent you a PM
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] nemanjamobile:
works great

Superb man...keep up the good work :good:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Re: [v1.3][APP] Best Panorama App [3-4-13][UPDATED]

I will try to add auto-focus in the next update, that would make quality go up
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Updated To Version 1.4

Changelog:

-Small UI Improvement

-Added Changelog In About

-New Shutter Sounds

-Made A Separate Version With No Shutter Sound (Look In Attachments)

-Zipaligned The App

-Faster Startup

-Improved Quality A Bit More

Hope You Enjoy It
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] nemanjamobile:
Great. One more thing, I have tested this app on samsung galaxy s duos (S 7562) ... and works great!!! :thumbup:
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Great, thanks, will add this phone to the list tomorrow. But I think it works on all phones, since no user have reported it not working
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] jackgz:
Nice nice Work! This app works very well!!
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] coldmoonbeam:
Been using this since the 1st version. Hope you could improve this app w/ the quality same as the stock panorama of GB. Thanks for this one. Keep up the good work.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
thank you, next update will only have image improvements
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
App is updated to version 1.4.2, PLZ check the changelog in OP

Glad you all like the app
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] nemanjamobile:
SUPERB

Already said this is great app so lets help you a bit... :D

Now, since you are developing this app here are my suggestions:

Add image details (info about image resolution, time and date, camera model...)

Add GPS support

Add multitouch to gallery

Add option to change default gallery folder (place where images will be saved)

Add stamp date (I'm personally not using this but sometimes it is useful-for example: construction works panorama images about progress so far, so date on images is good thing)

Add option to stitch two or more panorama images into one (tough one, I know :fingers-crossed:)

My opinion is that with these few suggestions this app could be serious compete with other google play apps (free ones)

Btw, if you need any help with graphic and pshop work, feel free to pm me.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] P123456:
excellent

Thank for updating app... I am using it on Samsung galaxy s advance. I have problem of camera button in horizontal mode operation (no camera button). Can you update it in next version.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I suppose you are on GB, right ? This is an unknown error that is made by GB
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] yusdi:
I can definitely back up claim its the best panorama app. Its 5*
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Thank you, and welcome
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
If anyone knows some coding tricks that can be applied to the panorama camera to increase the quality of the pictures taken, plz PM me. You will take credit in "About" section.

Best Regards.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Kocane:
Why am I getting a FC when trying to start this :(? (GB, Neo)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
start what ? You mean launch the app ?+
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Kocane:
Yep... the no shutter version. Just instant FC.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I'm gonna need a logcat for this, because it works normally for others, so I can analyze the logcat and come up with a conclusion
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] Kocane:
It worked for a moment. Then it went bad again. I think it's some trouble I have with the camera on this rom, TBH. I've sent you the logcat on PM.
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] SRanaweera2012:
Thanks

Keep it up
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] anonymenergie:
Work fein on Samsung galaxy Note 2. (JB 4.1.2) Thanks

Gesendet von meinem GT-N7100 mit Tapatalk 2
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] f(x)THaxxorX:
Goodjob
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Welcome Guys :D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] hasanain17:
Thanks man u r great
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
welcome, I don't think I can improve quality any more, It is basically the secret behind this fast capturing and stitching.

Happy panorama shooting ;)

People, plz stop voting on the poll, it was intended for v.1.2.5 and now the app is in v1.4.2 so don't vote
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
Updated the OP with ONLY SOME NOTES & A PANORAMA TAKEN BY ME: (BAALBEK, LEBANON / CITY OF THE SUN)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] dirlan2001:
WOW

Works a charm on Acer Liquid E1-duo JB 4.1.1/kernel 3.4.0

Cheers

:D
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] :
Thank's alot....
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I realized Lately that it only works on Armv7 devices
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
Works on Xperia ZL.. can you add a focus function?
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
I actually stopped modding this app as I have moved to iPhone and my Xperia Arc is now for my little bro
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] daniLaLaLaLaLa:
Aww.. So sad..

Btw, thanks for your work modding this app.. Hope someone can continue your works here..
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
yeah well... I'm done, so my version of the app can now be used in any custom rom.

.

.

.

If any young developer wants to improve their knowledge, you can take this app, decompile it and "mess" with it, it helped me gain some knowledge on android development
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] DjeRoid:
Hi,

I'm currently on xperia neo V with this Rom : SuperJellyBean v5.5 with Fusion 5.4 Kernel

(CM10-based).

I get a FC when clicking rec button the second time (to store panorama picture).

{getParameters failed (empty parameters)}

Here is attached logcat. Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
sorry, right now i'm on vacation till september, so no work at all
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] alinolaw71:
Panorama 1.4.2

hey bro see this

i edit your app:

http://alinopoor.persiangig.com/Panorama 1.4.2.zip
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] blakstar:
ok, gonna check it now
[Xperia Arc Themes and Apps] krchi:
keeps giving me a could not save even though i pressed the arrow of where i want it to go i have xperia neo l
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scandiun:
There's no option for tethering on wifi-only nexus 7, either USB or Wifi. Any patch for this? Why is not included if it's theoretically possible?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/18/asyba3u6.jpg
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azharkanorwala:
I did a lot of searching on how to my make my OWN Custom rom without the dumps( LEAKS) available, but couldnt get, only did i get is how to cook rom and fxes and mods,so can someone post a link or relevant thing that can help me?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anoopva:
Android Kitchen

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633246
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Azharkanorwala:
I have already seen this, but thanks, but i need something different
[HTC Inspire 4G] Alphacall2:
I have this old Inspire, unfortunately I left it in my bag on a rainy day at soccer conditioning, terrible stuff, I put it in a bag of rice as fast as I could get home and I got it to a point where it would turn on but the touch screen wouldn't work. I just decided to try and turn it on recently and I think the battery is fried out now, I just ordered a new one, but what would be my cheapest option for touch screen repair, HTC put the price at 120 and I was wondering if I could get anything better. Thanks in advance.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PotatoTomato:
Hello All - First Post...I hope I am doing this right.

I have a Nook HD+ (32GB internal) with a 64GB Micro SD Card. I use my Nook HD+ for general net surfing and watching movies/TV shows.

I am having an issue playing non-B&N video content. I will try watching a TV show in mp4 format. At random times the video will stop playing and I will get an error message that the video can not be played at this time. Turning the device off and back on does not correct the problem. Unmounting and remounting the SD Card does not solve the issue. Using a different SD Card does not correct the problem.

Also if I delete a video from the device or SD card it won't delete. I have two "ghost files" currently that will not delete no matter what I try. I have wiped and reformatted the SD card and they are still showing up. The ghost files do not show on my PC but show on the Nook HD+.

I have performed a factory reset. I have erased the SD Card. I tried calling Nook Support. That got me no where. I would love some help.

This all started with the software update they pushed earlier this week. I am ready to throw the stupid thing away and go buy a Samsung 10. I feel like I have wasted my money.
[Nook HD, HD+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] datas0ft:
I start from end.

No you dont wasted your money. Just stock software is not for using device as media player. And yes they limited most of Android power only to reading books and visiting B&N shop to waste money ;)

These "ghost" files not real files. Only symlinks and cache, which ones stock software not able to delete after real file deleting. Dont know why stock soft acts this way.

You can delete these files but for this you need root your device and install some additional file manager (RootExplorer, Astro File manager or OI File Manager etc). Look to this thread and you see that rooting and installing sideload apps is not hard. Even more, you can get more media power at your device if you start using CM10 (thread here)

With stock is help very limited due to B&N side lock for /system dir.