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[Miscellaneous Android Development] badblock:
I have also noticed big RAM consumption. I went to W8 beyond from Lenovo A820 with the same set of applications (it's about 100 apps, avast, tasker, chrome...), and I had to:

- uninstall chrome - it was unusable, it eats whole RAM, kills tasker, avast, launcher... So I ended up with stock browser/opera mini.

- replace launcher by nova launcher, because stock one was very laggy

Now it's pretty fine, but still have to make compromises. Skype is unusable, after some time of background run, it's signed out and after that is not possible sign in again. I have to clear app data and than sign in again. Display is looks great, but I think MTK6589T, 1GB RAM and Full HD is not good combination. Probably on normal W8 with HD display it's better user experience.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] THUNDERASS:
i am looking forward CyanogenMod for our devices.i think cm roms more stable and fast than orginal roms..i dont know programming or kernel things.But if helpfull i ll learn and support for developing cm kernel.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
Well, it's all about marketing practices and "wau-it's-full-hd" hype.

In reality, your eyes can't really tell a difference between HD and FHD on such relatively small displays...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
+1 for last two comments, 720p is perfect res for a 5" phone and much easier on the GPU and battery life. But I would prefer high ram with a fast processor (for when you need it). Let's not also forget that multiple cores are also under coded for due to complexity.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
Not possible as far as I am aware.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] BuPe:
BT GPS reply

Thanks for the response. External GPS works with BT GPS provider app from Play Store, but not without it. Also the app requires mock locations enabled in developer options to work but Ingress won't start if mock locations are enabled. This is why I'm asking if it would be possible to directly support external BT GPS like it was implemented in CM7 and CM9 according to the posts here:

Issue 9057:	External GPS capability (switch between internal/external)

Also according to a thread here at XDA what used to work in CM9 is now broken in CM10.1 :crying:

I wonder if it would be possible to make a 4.1 ROM for all ThL W8 devices - unfortunately my ThL W8 16GB shipped with 4.2.1 and I only found 4.1 ROMs for ThL W8 4GB/8GB devices.

Anyhow what I'm looking for is a way to use the external BT GPS without enabling mock locations in developer options - please guide me in the right direction if I'm missing something. If it helps, me and my friend both have the same issue, we would be happy to test any test builds to make this happen, because otherwise we love this phone and your ROM!

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I have the same issue with Skype on ThL W8 16GB, stopped using it completely, luckily I have most of my friends on Hangouts as well and that works like a charm.

I also noticed some lag when using Chrome/Chrome beta, I'll probably revert back to stock browser and Opera Mini but first I'm going to test Maxthon as well. Enjoyed using the new Dolphin for a while but it became laggy eventually as well. My all time favorite is Opera Mini however some sites do not work with it properly.

I experienced lag issues with the stock launcher as well, one of the first things I did was to replace it with Nova Prime, that works great for me!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Astrofrigo:
Hey everyone.

I just received my new THL W8S yesterday, I was looking to replace my NEXUS 4 16GB with the W8S, because of bigger screen and specially 32gb of storage which I want badly for my music etc.

The phone is pretty nice but I want butter!! I also find the screen to be less responsive, maybe it's because of the screen protector.. i'll try removing it.

I also hate the software modifications THL did. I want a pure(r) Android and I want to flash this ROM with the hope of getting some buttery into this device. I contacted the user that flashed the W8 Beyond ROM on the W8S to see if he can tell me how he did it (in terms of modifications if there was any).

If i manage to flash the ROM i'll make a step by step guide for all those who want this ROM on their W8S.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Astrofrigo:
Yes, it's what I did and it worked well :good:

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
I use the stock rom on the w8s (with cwm recovery, rooted, manual install of xposed and gravity box app) and have no performance issues. I had the w8 beyond with the full gravity ROM and all I would say is that the extra ram in the w8s helps a lot.

The stock ROM is pretty much vanilla android (think I deleted one Chinese app) and as far as I remember the fps isn't restricted in the beyond or w8s stock ROMs anyway?

Only tip I have is to buy and use lagfix premium from the play store, I'm sure that improved the performance on the beyond and again now on my w8s.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chenrp:
guys! new ROM for W8S!

http://translate.google.com/transla...w8-w8s-jellybean-4-2-2-rom-samsung-style.html

rooted with android 4.2.2!

what i don't get is the eastcom kernel...

what's so special with this eastcom kernel? (in the stock rom of the W8S there is no cap on the FPS... so what is special about this kernel)?

maybe C3C076 can update the GravityMod2 to GravityMod4 (with W8S support)?

good luck!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kretex:
Wow imaging...android 4.2.2...waiting for nex update GravityMod4 ( maybe?) :rolleyes:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
It's a Samsung style ROM that has been available for couple of months already...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
GravityBox latest version

Download: GravityBox v2.3.0

Flash via clockworkmod recovery. No wipes needed.

This version uses the latest Xposed Bridge API.

In case you use Xposed Installer app

you should

upgrade it to version 2.2. Check Xposed Framework official thread.

Changelog 2.3.0 - 08/09/2013

- adapted to support Android 4.1

- added support for MT6577

- updated Xposed Bridge API to 30 (module now requires the latest Xposed Framework 2.2 - already included in installation zip)

- Hardware key actions extended

--- added support for long-press on Home

--- new action: Show recent apps

--- new action: Launch custom app

- option to link notification panel clock to DeskClock app instead of Date&Time settings

- added QuickSettings Volume tile

- option for National data roaming (MVNO)

- improved detection of device type (phone or tablet) (thanks to bgcngm)

- preferences adjusted according to device type (thanks to bgcngm)

- removed Gemini specific preferences for non-Gemini MTK devices (thanks to bgcngm)

- optimized Application Picker preference

--- on-demand loading and caching of app icons

--- more friendly in case of large number of apps installed

- implemented check if module is active at GB settings start-up

- added Indonesian translations (thanks to awaaas)

- updated German translations (QuickSettings) (thanks to Napzter)

- updated French translations (thanks to ch-vox)

- updated Hungarian translations (thanks to benjoe1)

- updated Spanish translations (thanks to klander)

- updated Polish translations (thanks to xtrem007)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Matx13:
Hello, "lk.bin" what is it? for recovery? for the kernel?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
It's uboot (little kernel) responsible for launching boot process and loading kernel.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kenturky:
Sorry for replying late....

Well let's hope the ram bug has got something to do with the trim support... Well, about your w8s, congrats on choosing it because the 2gb ram and 32gb storage is a great combination.... Now about jb4.2, I checked the processes in is monitor and found systemui to be using about 250MB ram.. A lot of processes were consuming lots of ram.....

I saw someone's nexus screenshot of android 4.3, and it showed quite a large amount of free ram(around 375MB used ram out of 1gb). That chap also reported to be having better battery life....

So, when an official 4.3 update comes for the w8 series smartphones, expect to find around 1.6 - 1.8gb free ram at first boot.... For me, I feel this 1gb ram is sufficient, but not for 4.2 which has this awkward ram bug.....

sent by Kiran Fernandes from thl w8 beyond
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
Android 4.3 for mt6589 platform? Dream on :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] voetbalremco:
Don't say that too fast. ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] THUNDERASS:
if mtk 6589 source code release we get 4.3 and maybe 4.4 with cyanogen
[Miscellaneous Android Development] THUNDERASS:
Yeah possible..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nexter.miniscalerfree use that app.if u have money buy pro u can change dpi from pro.if u dont wanna buy add in the build.prop this line ro.sf.lcd_density=320. But after change resulation your touch button doesnt work.u can use standart android navbar or pie control..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] akkhyd:
THL W8S - System/App Storage space

I see that THL W8s system/app storage is around 470mb, any help on how to increase this. I have little idea about EBR1 & EBR 2 method, but not sure how to update.

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] inigoml:
Touch is less responsive. I've tried to modify some touchscreen parameters via build.prop and engineering menu but no luck...

I'm coming from S3 and in general this W8s is far superior but in GPS lock time and touchscreen sensibility.

Enviado desde mi Transformer TF101 usando Tapatalk 4
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kretex:
It's possible to resolve touch button work normal without use navbar or pie or qmenu??
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
GravityBox latest version

Download: GravityBox v2.3.1

Flash via clockworkmod recovery. No wipes needed.

Changelog 2.3.1 - 10/09/2013

- improved AppPickerPreference to support larger number of installed apps (thanks sag999 for testing)

- fixed potential crash in Battery status settings

- updated French translations (thanks to ch-vox)

- updated Indonesian translations (thanks to awaaas)

- updated Polish translations (thanks to xtrem007)

- updated Russian translations (thanks to romashko)

- updated Chinese (Traditional) translations (thanks to jwchen119)

- updated Hungarian translations (thanks to benjoe1)

- updated Italian translations (thanks to pitone02)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] THUNDERASS:
So far no ..i dont know. Maybe its related kernel or button config or maybe we can use 720p w8 system file or something.For fix we need skilled android developer..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shrikant716:
@ C3C076

Is there any way to fix this lock screen

I have flashed ur rom in my device...

My phone's resolution is 480x854 pixels
[Miscellaneous Android Development] eteles:
THL W8 and Newman NM890

Hello guys... Just bought a newman NM890 for my GF... I´ve been searching the net for some info and people are saying that this rom is compatible with newman NM890... I just have one question: if the rom is totally compatible does it mean that the hardware is the same? Another thing... For the newman NM890 some websites say it suports wcdma 2100, some say wcdma 850/2100 and even 900/2100... If this rom is compatible (even the baseband), does it mean that the wcdma specs are the same as the THL W8 (wcdma 850/2100)?

Thanks again!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] shrikant716:
well this rom supports the devices having mt6589 processor.

if u have mt6589 processor u can flash this rom...u need to replace modem.img and boot.img for making this rom work on ur device.

take a backup before doing any thing for ur phone..

Anyway this is NICE and STABLE rom
[Miscellaneous Android Development] eteles:
I really don't think this is true... there are other components that may differ from phone to phone... Drivers, kernel etc...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
Nm890 is exactly the same as w8 8gb model hardware-wise. Rom should work directly without any modifications (not sure about camera)

Disclaimer: do it on your own risk. I won't be providing support for potential problems/adaptations.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kretex:
Found this on xda post

edit system/usr/mtk-kpd.kl

key 102 HOME

change to

key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED

And it's successfully working to wake screen with home button :D :cool:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chenrp:
i will try it today. thanks!

any fix for GPS (constantly disconnecting)?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] badola:
Thanks. Though I added WAKE. How is WAKe_DROPPED different?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] ch-vox:
I've tried it, it doesn't work if your W8 is into deep sleep mode. :(

it's basically the same issue we've discussed before with Home button and "WAKE" command.

it can wake the phone if it's not sleeping for a long time.

if it's in deep sleep mode (asleep for a long time), you need to push several times the home button to wake up the phone. useless IMHO.

C3C076 told us he's thinking about a hardware limitation, we can't do anything for having this Home button working perfectly.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sotong9392:
Thanks for the ROM, using it for 2week and the best thing like is the battery life really perform well, it last last for 12hour for light browing, social, 5hour screen on time and 3G+wifi all the time. :D

DO you think possible to have OTG on it? lewa ROM have it work, hpe this help :)

http://www.thl186.com/thread-395-1-1.html

P/S: I'm on THL W8 Beyond :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kretex:
I don't know you can try it :cool:

I try on a sleep for long time...need 2x push home button.. maybe 1nd for wake deepsleep and 2nd to wake the screen...:confused: but the most important thing is that the home button can wake the screen :D :p
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
GravityBox latest version

Download: GravityBox v2.4.0

Flash via clockworkmod recovery. No wipes needed.

Changelog 2.4.0 - 17/09/2013

- Expanded desktop:

--- 4 modes: disabled, hide statusbar, hide navigation bar, hide both

--- Power menu action for expanded desktop toggling

--- QuickSettings tile for expanded desktop toggling

--- hardware key action for expanded desktop toggling

- Battery styles: improved compatibility with custom ROMs and 3rd party battery mods

- Fixed blank display issue for Android 4.1 devices

- Option to link notification panel clock to any app (specified by user)

- Additional custom app for hardware key actions

- Added Screenshot action to power menu

- Hardware key actions:

--- action for invoking menu (mimics menu key)

--- action for toggling expanded desktop

--- action for launching additional app

- Navigation bar tweaks

--- Enable/disable navigation bar

--- Option to set navbar height (for portrait mode)

--- Option to set navbar width (for landscape mode)

--- Option to always show menu key

- Potential fix of Expandable Volume Panel for S4 GE devices (needs testing)

- Updated French translations (thanks to ch-vox)

- Updated Russian translations (thanks to smb.roman AKA romashko)

- Updated Indonesian translations (thanks to awaaas)

- Updated Chinese translations (thanks to jwchen119)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] NZ-Simplicity:
Many thanks for the update, all these new features and stuff keep me real busy trying them out..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
GravityBox latest version

Download: GravityBox v2.4.1

Flash via clockworkmod recovery. No wipes needed.

Changelog 2.4.1 - 19/09/2013

- Fixed expandable volume panel option for S4 GE devices

- Disabled more music volume steps option for S4 GE devices

- Screenshot in power menu is now optional

- Expanded desktop: better names for system settings variables

to avoid potential conflicts

- Minor Button Backlight options improvements

- Updated French translations (thanks to ch-vox)

- Updated German translations (thanks to Wikiwix)

- Updated Hungarian translations (thanks to benjoe1)

- Updated Polish translations (thanks to xtrem007)

- Updated Russian translations (thanks to smb.roman AKA romashko)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mmascosta:
Hi everyone!!

I've installed this ROM on my W8S about 3 weeks ago and everything looks fine, except for the GPS connection. I can't get any GPS connection, as much as I try.

I've already tried some fixes using Mobileuncle MTK Tools, deleting the mtkgps.dat file, etc etc etc... and still no GPS connection.

Does anyone got any idea of what might be happening?

Thanks in advance!!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nnexuss:
Hi,

Forget the GPS... its a crap! :silly:

Simply doesn´t work....
[Miscellaneous Android Development] jasonbd:
Hi, I would like to confirm if upgrading from 1.6.0 to 2.4.1, do I need to go from one version to another or just use the latest version to install?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
Just use the latest.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
Mine works fine on stock W8S 1307 ROM, rooted with CWM and latest GravityBox installed.

Just did the YGPS thing in Mobileuncle once and presto!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] nnexuss:
And never fail? never lost the signal?!?!

Could you try with some sport program like endomondo... sportracker... See if he never "disconnect" from the satellites.

Thanks.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
I don't have either of those but I'll test it with iGo or Sygic in the car next chance I get if that helps.

Every time I use Google Maps, Navigation or WhereIs, my location is shown accurately and immediately.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
GravityBox latest version

Download: GravityBox v2.4.2

Flash via clockworkmod recovery. No wipes needed.

Changelog 2.4.2 - 20/09/2013

- Yet another fix for Samsung's expandable volume panel

- StatusbarIconManager: improved handling of default system colors (when icon coloring is disabled)

- Updated French translations (thanks to ch-vox)

- Updated Polish translations (thanks to xtrem007)

- Updated Italian translations (thanks to pitone02)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Ninpuukamui:
Hello,

Apologies if this has come up before, but I did search the topic and found nothing. I was messing with the autobrightness levels settings in GB, and gave it some very high values on the first box, I'm not sure how it's called. As soon as I got out of GB, the phone restarted, and now it happens as soon as I get to my home screen, so I can't do anything to fix it. Is there any way to reset GB settings from recovery?

I'm in the latest version for GM (3.2), but not GB, for which I have 1.8.5.

Thank you very much.

Edit: My last backup is kind of old, so I rather don't restore it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chenrp:
how about WAZE? is WAZE working good for you?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
Boot into CWM, mount data partition.

Use adb shell to delete files in folder: /data/data/com.ceco.gm2.gravitybox

(adb shell rm -f /data/data/com.ceco.gm2.gravitybox/*)

Reboot.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Ninpuukamui:
Thank you so much for your help. The only issue, I had to remove all files AND folders to get it working again:

adb shell rm -rf /data/data/com.ceco.gm2.gravitybox/*

All good now, I just need to set up everything again :D A fitting punishment for my stupidity.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
WAZE is not really useful in Australia. Not enough users yet I guess.

I do now see the problem with the GPS - it's inaccurate by about 20 or 30 metres at times which stuffs up navigation tools. I will play around with it a bit more.

Did you set up EPO?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chenrp:
Yes.

I think that the problem is with JIT dalvik!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
Unfortunately to get accurate GPS when in a car an external Bluetooth GPS is the only real option I have found. Fortunately they are really cheap (about £10-£15, I had one in a draw lying unused for a few years). Allow mock locations, download Bluetooth GPS app from the play store and then use a decent sat nav app (I got Sygic as it was on offer then got a further discount code of the web to reduce cost even further). Its an extra couple of steps when getting in the car (disable phone GPS, launch Bluetooth GPS app and then Sygic), but I rarely use the sat nav so its a small price to pay.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
My GPS accuracy seemed to improve once I set a local NTP server in gps.conf
[Miscellaneous Android Development] LethalOne:
Im a bit confused.

Which version of this ROM is to be installed on THL W8S 2GB/32 GB?

Thanks for help :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gerstavros:
None
[Miscellaneous Android Development] C3C076:
You can go the way of standalone GB module. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2316070
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
Yes this is what I have done on a W8S and it works fine. Stock ROM + root + CWM + Xposed framework + GravityBox
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
Same here works well.

And regarding GPS, I also tried NTP settings but still not good enough for accuracy in built up areas with traffic islands etc

With inbuilt GPS the sat nav would jump to another road thus cause a reroute and cause confusion! With external BT GPS everything is super accurate with speedy lock :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] _ossie_:
Have you also enabled AGPS, auto-download of EPO, and enabled Wi-Fi?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] sipart:
Yes done all the soft fixes. Don't get me wrong, the GPS 'works' it just isn't good enough for accurate built up area navigation. Mediatek GPS inaccuracy isn't an uncommon problem let's face it. I have had a w8 beyond and a w8s, both have the same issues - soft fixes help but do not make the GPS accurate enough. Cheers
[Miscellaneous Android Development] chenrp:
i have Flying F600 with MTK6589 and GPS works great!

and i have THL W8S with a GPS that is not working! but i managed to replace the GPS antenna and i get a fix with 35 SNR.

if i can get to 40 SNR, the GPS will work just as good as in the F600 phone.