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[Android Apps and Games] cresch07:
SGH-T999 Portal

Ok mate I'm attempting to use your settings to get Portal running on my T-Mo SIII, well see what happens...downloading obb data.

also since I didn't see anyone else give you a reply to your play store question, you should be able to use Lucky Patcher to compile a modded Google Play apk. Just download Lucky Patcher (it will auto update if need be), look on the bottom where it says "toolbox" and open "Create modded Play Store apk" then click "Test modded play store apk"

***UPDATE***

Still cant get it running, seeing some pretty hefty artifacts. I have GLTools loaded, with these settings:

Portal-Enabled custom settings

Optimize GLSL Shaders

Use Fake GPU info set to T4

Simple Mapbuffer emu ON

Software VBO ON

packed stencil buffer ON

Half Float texture adreno hack (tried On and OFF)

Decode sRGB (Tried ON and OFF)
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
Uninstall GL tools. Just as you install the driver, choose the SECOND driver option (forgot its name. You can click it when it asks for the driver and you have choice to install it normally or manual through recovery. There, on the upper part of the screen, press the second one). After that, the textures will be fine and everything will work
[Android Apps and Games] drumber42:
Portal on T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3

I followed the instructions on a YouTube video before I found your post, but I'm willing to bet this is where the guy got his information. T-Mobile Galaxy Note 3, here (running Eclipse 4.4.2 [a VZW ROM, actually]), and Portal works great, even a decent frame rate!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TrE2pSXnQU
[Android Apps and Games] *elmo*:
Game starts on Samsung S5 but touch is not working. On main menu I can not activate new game or settings... Any ideas how to solve this issue?
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
Its actually very easy. Get a Moga controller or a ps3 controller to play...go figure. Those games are NOT made for touchscreen
[Android Apps and Games] *elmo*:
He he he thanks for feedback
[Android Apps and Games] Deu5Vult:
A PS3 pad will work to an extent but it will not allow you to switch weapons in game. Best method I have found so far is to use an OTG cable with a 360 pad and receiver. Not exactly mobile but at least all buttons are functional.
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
The 360 controller works nicely, but the whole idea of doing this on our phones was to have it as mobile and cable-free as possible...thats why i kept ranting on about a Moga Controller. They're cheap, they have a clip that would fit the biggest of phones (my note3 fits beautifullu and it would be able to hold a bigger one still), everything works on it and its just a hell damn lot easier that way. Also, the moga has the layout and design similar to the xbox360 controller, and i prefer that one over the nasty ps3 controller
[Android Apps and Games] pr0jesse:
keeps crashing in-game

Hl2 keeps crashing after the loading part when you leave the container with that alien and human.

Can someone help me?
[Android Apps and Games] filetta:
Hi guys, did anyone made it works on oneplus one ? It's all black after the source logo for me :/ not even music
[Android Apps and Games] fiarfox888:
switch wepon without d-pad

Yeah it works perfectly on my z2 , u found a slultion to change weapon with ps3 controller still no d-pad??
[Android Apps and Games] Deu5Vult:
"the nasty PS3 controller" is not a preferred option in any case as it simply doesn't work properly thanks to the aforementioned D-pad issues.

Regardless, I completely agree; it is evident that you spent more time researching the MOGA than the PS3 controller before recommending both.

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Unfortunately not. I'm sure one exists but I have since bought a Shield Tablet and controller and have been playing HL2 on that instead.

When you say it works perfectly, do you mean you are able to switch weapons and navigate sub menus on your Z2 with a PS3 pad?
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
Would you also require a printscreen of my Play Store showing the purchase of the Sixaxis App? Don't act like a smart-ass. I have used the nasty ps3 controller since i also own both consoles, and I, as so many others, consider the ps3 controller one of the worst from multiple points of view, including the fact that it has issues in some games on android, but also due to the uncomfortable feeling in had, crap plastic and overall feeling of cheapness.

I did use the ps3 quote a while before finding a shop that sold the Moga, so yeah, I do know it. But the whole idea of portable gaming was to hold the controller AND the display in the same time (go figure, otherwise you would just use your laptop, desktop, console). If i am to rest the phone on the table while I hold just the controller...no thanks, i'd rather just start steam, then
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
For the above comment
[Android Apps and Games] Deu5Vult:
No.

Sure thing. I won't snarkily recommend controllers that don't work properly with HL2 in future.

Oh, wait...

Heartrending tale, bro. Unfortunately, I'm not the rogue dictating how you should play and what you should play with.

So why did you recommend the PS3 pad in light of your above less-than-stellar review of it? I merely stated that the PS3 D-pad has issues with HL2 on android, and that the 360 pad is a working alternative. I never uttered a thing about your beloved MOGA or what constitutes 'mobile gaming'.

So what's yanking your chain?
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
I won't bother arguing with low intelect trolls, especially if they can't even understand a phrase properly. I own 3 different controllers, messed around with all of them and stated my conclusion. Conclusion which also fits the general review opinion for android gaming controllers. You blabber on all you wish, I won't bother to answer
[Android Apps and Games] Deu5Vult:
Just to recap; you voluntarily recommended a PS3 pad for HL2 *which doesn't work properly with HL2 *and then spent the best part of the page ranting at how unsuitable it is for gaming with some irrelevant fanboy comparison.

Make certain that your phrases are actually comprehensible before you start slinging accusations of low intellect around because no one knows what the feck you're talking about.

That's fairly typical of trolling behaviour, some might argue.
[Android Apps and Games] fiarfox888:
portal works

I mean it works really stable and texture are okay sometimes (texture bugs) but grafik is not on that quality lile the shield device xD for sure

But accetable, and i can navigate with d-pad in the menu but i cant change ingame controller options only first i paar the z2 direct with the controller (sony) the true is ( i dont test weapon switch it in fear to get upset with it xD) -.-" i like xbox and ps Controllers idk the moga and i know evry controller have plus and contras i want play with my game clip and see those faces in train playing halflife with my xz2 and ps3 Controller :D

But still dont need to switch weapons on portal, i will take time and play see if my phone will explode mhh i will think about to buy a shield device too in hope nvidia patners will port more pc classics.
[Android Apps and Games] cyberhern:
Good read... Lol
[Android Apps and Games] fl4shfruit:
i dont have the second option on gl tools

uhmmm when i start gltools its just shows a list of installed apps theres no option for picking a different plugin , i'm using lg g2 d802 i tried to put just the settings without the second option that i dont have but i got black textures except the sky... what to do?

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hey there uhmmm i dont have the second option i got only one , how do i get the second option i got lg g2 d802 please help!!!! :D

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hey , please send me a download link of your specific gltools install so i can have the second driver that you have , i have black textures all i need is the second driver....
[Android Apps and Games] fiarfox888:
Crash and d pad doesnt work

Game crashs after elevator part, and d-pad doesnt work on ps3 damn!!

I need a ps3 to moga emulator to run it and the game crash sucks

Any ideas
[Android Apps and Games] doenersoldat:
same problem here, after the elevator part the game crashes. has anyone a fix for that?

thanks guys.
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
Try loading the last chapter available instead of last save...worked for me with HL2 in two similar situations
[Android Apps and Games] Joseph.mk99:
But please tell me how did you connect your Moga

Did you use the moga pivot app or the moga universal driver :confused:
[Android Apps and Games] posedatull:
I used Pivot app and it worked like a charm ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Unknown_Games:
Didn't wokr for me
[Android Apps and Games] dakemin22:
Nexus 10 help....

OK I got the game running but when it plays the sky is red/color is off so I read to turn the optimize shades on then it becomes very bright and characterers become distorted can anyone help with a solution to get a good picture... Thanks... Just wondering if its something I'm missing
[Android Apps and Games] ironclad1911:
someone plz confirm if its working on lollipop preview on Nexus 5.............................
[Android Apps and Games] DaManWitDaPlan:
Hey all! Was able to get this up and running on my Galaxy S3 with a very respectable framerate :D

My issue is that there's some issue with z-sorting or shader emulation or something (I won't pretend to know what might be causing it...). Take a look at my screenshots:

http://imgur.com/a/vSP4s

Basically, objects are showing up in front of objects they shouldn't, certain things are blipping in and out of existence and I walk around, and there are a bunch of rendering issues everywhere.

The weird thing is that the graphics seem to act normally for about 5 seconds right as the game loads the main menu, then it craps out on itself. Any idea how to fix this? Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] Nick Bailuc:
Controller Problem

Please help, I put a lot of time into this. I got OpenGL to work without issues but a completely unexpected problem appeared. When I play it seems that my right analog stick doesn't work and instead the look is infinately spinning unless i press RT which is the bottom right shift on the wired xbox 360 controller. The game thinks that those shifts are the analog stick and ignores the right analog stick (the left one works). I am on a nexus 7 2013 running 4.4.2. How can i fix this? Is there an app that changes or emulates the keys on a controller?
[Android Apps and Games] jerbear294:
Tincore KeyMapper can remap the keys to practically anything, but I think you need to pay to get analog remapping. It's worth it, though.
[Android Apps and Games] AV1d:
Okay... I have the same problem, I don't know what to do now... I tried so many combinations of key making and saw so many tutorials but no avail... Can you make a tutorial? Please
[Android Apps and Games] Deu5Vult:
PS3 Pad Working with USB/BT Joystick Center

For those still seeking a solution for the PS3 D-pad problem, install USB/BT Joystick Center.

connect to your device first through the Sixaxis app

open USB/BT JC and connect your controller

select '360" next to the 'Joy' switch

select 'USBJoyFreeIME' from the the IME switch

open Half Life 2

You should now have a fully functioning D-pad for weapon and menu selection.
[Android Apps and Games] themechwarrior:
I got gltools installed on my dell venue 7 but cant install the drivers, my dell venue 7 is rooted, but cant install the drivers in gltools and cant run half life 2 on my dell venue 7
[Android Apps and Games] aydink:
..HL2 runs on ASUS Transformer TF701T without any issues and also without the need of any hacks/open-gl patches.

I guess its due to the fact that the asus has the tegra 4 inside just like the nvidia shield has.

Just the dpad-issue one the ps3-gamepad annoys a little bit.
[Android Apps and Games] m52 power!:
I was able to get half-life 2 working fully on my Nexus 5 lollipop, but portal always crashes after the intro vid. Same settings on both, any idea why portal would crash?
[Android Apps and Games] konakona~:
aw

Tried to run it on Nexus 6 with settings in original post, but I'm getting a very small screen to play on (I also tried various settings but without success)

Here's pictures of the issue if anyone has faced it yet: (i am not allowed to post links)

puu.sh/dTIRD/3a296cd636.png

puu.sh/dTINX/c8db0bd0c4.png

The intro video have the correct size though.

Any ideas?
[Android Apps and Games] X_Joshi_X:
Dont know

Don't know... Running perfectly on my Nexus 5 with settings from original Post.

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The Ps3 controller D-pad is still not working, any ideas? Tried the method woth Usb/Bt Joy didnt work.
[Android Apps and Games] jerbear294:
You don't need to use this guide on a Nexus 6. Just sideload the Half Life 2/Portal apk and it will run natively on the Tegra K1.
[Android Apps and Games] Mudderz:
Hey I've been testing portal v23 with latest gltools on my nexus 6 and it crashes after the source logo. Any help or suggestions appreciated:D
[Android Apps and Games] JoinTheRealms:
Nexus 9 has a K1. the Nexus 6 has a SD 805 SoC
[Android Apps and Games] Mudderz:
So I'd still have to use gltools ?
[Android Apps and Games] JoinTheRealms:
Yes, works ok last time i tested it on my nexus 5 (SD 800 SoC which is a bit slower) had a few graphical errors, this may have been fixed since. Certainly playable.
[Android Apps and Games] Mudderz:
It crashes after source logo
[Android Apps and Games] JoinTheRealms:
You will have to play with settings, sounds like GL Tools isn't configured correctly.
[Android Apps and Games] Mudderz:
What configuration do I use?
[Android Apps and Games] dan0019:
Has anyone got this working with the 360 controller?

Everything works apart from the D-Pad. Which seems to work in the main menu but not in submenu's or in-game? would like to know if you have experienced this or have any ideas? I am using the HTC One on Lollipop 5.0.1 Revolution HD.
[Android Apps and Games] X_Joshi_X:
Same here with Play Station 3 Controller please help!
[Android Apps and Games] Robert-:
Latest Portal don't work ..I tried everything. Half-Life 2 works great.

Lollipop Nexus 5 (snapdragon 800)
[Android Apps and Games] KiiKeEp:
Its working on my Xperia Z Ultra with Lollipop, but the right analog of my joystick is not working in game :(
[Android Apps and Games] Robert-:
What settings and what version of Portal did you tried?
[Android Apps and Games] CLaudioman2009:
Anyone tryed or knows if this is possible on NOTE 2 ?

I have a NOTE 2 with DN4 ndroid 4.4.4 Agni kernel. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] origis94:
Me too have this problem in the same device :(
[Android Apps and Games] CLaudioman2009:
Hey. I have seen a lot of post regarding about playing tegra on non tegra devices. But nobody says that when you enter the playstore it daus "your device is not compatible with this app"

So i tryed editing my build. Prop . Tegra zone app shiws that my device is ok. But when i try to download it opens playstore and in there it says bit compatible device..

So what i have to do? Please help me.
[Android Apps and Games] CLaudioman2009:
I installed it on my note 2. It says "looking for resourses to download"

And keeps looping there. Help me please
[Android Apps and Games] Farfala:
I found an apk for Half-Life2 which I could install. Even though I used the same Gltools settings you used, it crashes after the Valve logo and prompted with "Unfortunately, Half-Life 2 Has Stopped." Do you know how I can fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] pipyakas:
got the game running on my z1c, but the framerate is not realy decent (around 15-17fps e guess). I think there are still work to do with the gltools config though
[Android Apps and Games] Pineappleman3001:
Flat out doesn't work for me.

I've only tried half life 2, but straight after the source logo, I get "unfortunately half life 2 has stopped." any ideas? Does a custom rom and kernel affect it? Thanks guys..
[Android Apps and Games] Sp/\ce:
I got it working but the screen goes black after it loads up the first chapter. I've got an s3 neo running BDITA 1.1. The sound, logo and even credits are intact but I can't see the any of the textures/models. Does anyone know how to fix this?
[Android Apps and Games] gouster3:
Still crashing after Valve logo.

But i have only normal USB gamepad, but i dont get warning message with it.
[Android Apps and Games] RusJJ:
How to launch HL2 on SGS3 (Cortex-A9 !)?

NamelessRom, 5.0.1
[Android Apps and Games] MrFrinkles:
Support for HTC phones???

I got an HTC Desire 816, decided to run this with the settings on the first post...

But textures are black... Can you help me??? :confused:

Running CM12 Official nightlies (or whatever it's called)

I use a Xbox 360 controller (wired)
[Android Apps and Games] djbrotherson:
Mine working near perfect

https://youtu.be/umc23zYA-7E

In GLTools, the options I have enabled are:

Optimize GLSL Shaders

Enable Texture Decompression: All

Fake GPU info

Use a template: TEGRA 4 (SHIELD)

Single MapBuffer emulation

Software VBO emulation

Use packed pencil buffer

Half-float texture hack

Fix FBO attachment sizes

" Decode sRGB " seems to enable more shaders but then some textures become black or darkened after a while so it works best with it disabled

EDIT

Dualshock 3 / PS3 Controller Sixaxis D-Pad Issue:

Download Game Keyboard+ from the Play store

(about $4 CAD and worth it + very easy fix)

If you can find a free alternative, let us know!

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard2

Start Sixaxis and connect your Dualshock 3 via BT

Open up Game Keyboard+

Choose SETTINGS - QUICK SETUP - TOUCHSCREEN->JOYSTICK

Back out to the main menu and select "Start"

Start playing Half-Life 2 with a fully working D-Pad on your Dualshock 3
[Android Apps and Games] hehk1234:
it's normal game get force close without joystick ?
[Android Apps and Games] Superboy58:
Hi,

I'm running latest nightly of cyanogenmod 12.1 on the Oneplus One, and I can only play Half Life 2.

Now, after trying installing Portal, the two games are crashing. If I use Portal v31, it force close, and with Portal v23, it close without any message after the "source" screen.

Is it because I'm running Android 5.1.1 ?

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ItsTabulous:
Having great success playing Half-life 2 on my Note 3

I'm at Chapter: Black Mesa East and was about to get the gravity gun when I got a freeze/crash issue at the loading screen after getting into the elevator with Alyx. I finally got it to load after trying multiple settings. Try this if you have a freeze/crash issue at a loading screen. I used the gltools settings suggested in first post but then I changed the "Use lower render resolution" to 0.5x. It took close to two minutes but it finally loaded! After I got my hands on the gravity gun I saved game and exited. Then changed the "Use lower render resolution" setting back to 1x (Disabled) Reloaded the save and I'm good to go again! Whoo Hoo!!!

This is my setup:

Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900P running Fre3 ROM v. 2.25b

which includes Beast Mode Kernal

Using Trickster mod to OC:

cpu @2.7264 MHz (interactive)

gpu @578 MHz (msm-adreno-tz) (i dunno what I'm doing, really) Any best setting for this would be appreciated.

Read ahead buffer size: 3072

gltools (paid version $2.99 US) worth the money!

Moga pro bluetooth controller

HL2 v44

The game looks beautiful and runs virtually lag free. And that's with the data files on the external SD card! Using Xposed framework "Obb on SD" module.

Yeah! the game drains the hell out of the battery but that's what I have two extra batteries for!!!

I'm might sound real tech or Android savvy but I'm not. I learned how to do all this from XDA forums and it's brilliant Android mod community!

I'm real eager to finish this game because.... I already have HL2 ep.1 installed!

Thank you, Marchelino for starting this thread! I'm having a ball playing this game and all my friends (especially iPhone) are like... HOLY...WHAT!?!:eek:

Hope my tip helps someone out!
[Android Apps and Games] AvgPhoneUser:
Can you use a dualshock 2 controller?
[Android Apps and Games] puppetman:
Has anyone tried to get Half Life 2 to work on the Galaxy Note 4?

My attempt got me to the title screen but only a quarter of the size of the screen with black artifacts and sound.

Can anyone help? please.
[Android Apps and Games] ItsTabulous:
Try different settings in GLTools

Right now i'm using these settings:

MANDATORY

Enable custom settings for this app

Optimize GLSL shaders

Use fake GPU info

Use a template: Tegra 4 (SHEILD)

Simple MapBuffer emulation

Software VBO emulation

Use packed stencil buffer

OPTIONAL

Half-float texture hack

Fix FBO attachment sizes

Ignore SIGTRAP

I'm about half way through and it looks and runs pretty good.

If those settings don't help try the settings in post #115

I'm on a Note 3 with a custom ROM, so it's hard to say what may be wrong.

Good Luck
[Android Apps and Games] JBolho:
Confirmed fully working with above settings on a Xiaomi Mi3 running MIUI v6 developer (Android 4.4.4)

Using Half-Life 2 v44, GLTools XDA version 129 and IPega 9025 bluetooth gamepad.

Game runs on an average of 25fps, slows down on larger areas but nothing unplayable. Only crashed once, accessing the main menu after pausing, seems to be a random crash.

"Decode sRGB" works and changes some textures and shaders but the fps seems to drop down a bit if using it.

"Use lower render resolution" and "force 16bit rendering" work as well but do nothing to improve fps, so don't bother.

I really reccomend shutting down any and all apps running on background, as the game is pretty demanding on resources and eats about 1% of battery for every minute playing :P

UPDATE: Tried settings of post #115 after i saw the video that the user linked and the average fps increased to about 30, it's very very good now!
[Android Apps and Games] Xelasarg:
I've got a weird issue: I can sort of load the game when (and only when) I check "Decode sRGB", but the start menu is completely messed up, see attached screenshot. I'm on Note 4 (910F, Snapdragon 805, Lollipop 5.0.1). Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? Or is that an issue with my phone's large screen resolution?

Edit: HL2 (obviously) seems to start up in 1280x720 resolution, hence the quarter screen. Now how do I make it run at full 2560x1440 and look less glitchy...? :eek:
[Android Apps and Games] s1urpee:
Anyone able to get this working on galaxy tab S??? I get powered by source screen then it just stops and kicks out of the game
[Android Apps and Games] s1urpee:
Got it to load but everything is black but some things show it's odd text displays fine
[Android Apps and Games] Motawa88:
is there a third party app that lets me this games (or any other games wich only have controller support), play these games with touchscreen control (like a remaping tool or something)?
[Android Apps and Games] Xelasarg:
Try GameKeyboard. Unfortunately, it's a paid app, so be sure to test it quickly if you want to be able to get a refund. It's a great app once you find out how to configure it.
[Android Apps and Games] Motawa88:
I tried it with Hotline Miami but it's really bugy. There is a slight input lag and after some time the character just walks automatically :( Running it on my note 4 on 5.1.1.
[Android Apps and Games] legofan623:
Can't get this to go past the Source screen on Nexus 6, android version 6.0. I'm using all the GLTools configs.
[Android Apps and Games] mileshndrsn:
Hi, got the same problem on my note 4 running CyanogenMod 12.1. Did you ever figure it out? It looks like a resolution issue. I tried using the xposed plugin " app settings" to change the DPI of hl2 but it didn't work.
[Android Apps and Games] Xelasarg:
Not yet. I even set my Note 4's screen resolution to 1280x720 (gives a nice boost in 3D games btw, up to 500% ;) ), but the screen was still just as garbled. Come to think of it, I haven't tried it for some time, maybe I'll give it another shot.