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[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
Thanks so much otyg, you are always such a great help.

So just to reply a few things . . . yes, the files were in the system/apps folder from the original device. Second, when I first got the 8.4, I went through all the settings menus, an found that thing on "Unknown Sources" an clicked it, kinda remember that from something I learned with the smartphone, so knew right off to check that. Guess the only reason am mentioning, is to mention that I have been using a few Explorer apps, but none have promoted me for what you mentioned, an am guessing as it was already checked(?).

So at the moment I have the files sitting in a documents folder of the 8.4, but now to ask on those . . . when I went into the app folder of the org device, there were several files that had the accuweather in them.

First on this point, there were three that had the apk ext, an those were, AccuweatherDaemon.apk, AccuweatherWidget_Main.apk and, AccuweatherWidget.apk.

Then to mention too, each one had a corresponding worded file with a .odex ext.

So not knowing much, I copied all six.

So don't know if you could answer this, but do you have any idea of which I should install, or should I install all of them? An again just to remind, what I am looking for here is the Widget from my org device, but I do want it to work. Then one more question on this point, is there anyway to uninstall these if any cause some kind of issue?

Lastly an just to mention, as I posted, I don't know much about the Android system, so just didn't know that a .apk file is basically a install file. KInda thought they were application execution files, which I think they are(?) . . . but they can be app install files a well? Sorry to ask such a knob question as well as so many others, but is how I will learn.

Again, thanks so much for the help.
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] otyg:
Apk files used for installing apps like an exe file on windows or a dmg on mac, when you install something from the play store it is delivered as an APK file but it just happens "behind the scenes" so to speak, you are just bypassing the play store and directly installing the app but it's the same process...

When you install a app this is what happens in most cases.

1. The APK(s) gets stored in /data/app/<applicationname.apk> (this will get removed on uninstall.)

2. it creates a unique directory under /data/data/<applicationname> (this will get removed on uninstall)

3. it can create a directory under /mnt/sdcard/Android/data/<applicationname> (these files usually get left behind on uninstall but since it's on the user storage the user can remove them, it usually contains settings or cache files)

You don't need the .odex files, these are encrypted and probably wont work on other devices, it's basically the apk optimized for the device so it starts faster.

Just install the 3 apk's, the widget probably needs the main program for support and the daemon service probably runs in the background for updates ..etc, since you are installing them as a normal user it won't do much harm and you can always remove them if they do cause an issue, Applications are self contained and when you remove them the corresponding data folders are removed too (on the device) so it is unlikely to do any lasting damage.

To remove them go to Settings -> General -> Application Manager -> Downloaded and remove the apps from there . (if you don't see them swipe right until you see All )
[Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2, 10.1, 8.4 Q&A, Help & Trouble] WBFAir:
Thanks so much for the reply an the education otyg

Did just as you suggested, deleted the odex files an tapped on the apk's to install, an don't know for why, but while it seemed to go as normal, in the end, I got a message saying they did not install, for all three.

Replaced the odex's back an that didn't seem to make a dif.

Perhaps it didn't work as could not install as device is not rooted?

Just to mention, I did have something with my Strat II device back a few months ago, where I placed another version of a accuweather widget in the systems/app folder, an it did show up.

At any rate, was a good try an thanks again for all the info.

Perhaps if I can get this device rooted, I can try again by just putting the apps in the folder.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korn2008:
Since 2 weeks my nexus 9 charges up to 15 hours. I tried 3 different adapters and did a factory reset. Any ideas?
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korn2008:
I did some times and I noticed that the battery is charging with 45 mA, after some seconds with 400 mA then with 1000 mA and so on. Is that bahavior normal? So the battery is fully charged after 15 hours.

(3 adapters testet)
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vollmilch:
Some people reported that the cable is faulty. So try another cable
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korn2008:
Solved. Thank you very much.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jd1639:
What solved it?
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korn2008:
I changed the cable and the charging time is now normal. So problem is solved.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dunderball:
Hi all,

I run into an intermittent problem where I see some 'messages not sent' errors after restarting my phone. However, I clearly recall that the messages looked like they were sent fine when I had composed them and hit send.

I'm on T-Mobile if that makes any difference, using the Moto G LTE.

Any ideas if there's a way for me to catch these failed messages sooner rather than later? Perhaps I should use Hangouts to as my default Messaging app? Maybe Lollipop will improve this when it arrives in an OTA update? Anyone else have this problem too?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fundre:
I have similar problem, except that I cannot send texts at all. Using any app. Receiving is fine. Happened after I updated to 4.4.4 a few weeks ago. I'm using dual sim version actually, I'm hoping your solution (if any) can be applied to me.
[Samsung Gear Fit] Josephcatalano31:
Bought my wife the fit for Christmas and it just won't work spend hours today trying to return it for another one and everyone is sold out.

Maybe I'm doing something wrong

It won't register any footsteps or movement. I have a Samsung s5 with the proper applications. Everything is synced.

How do I know if the fit needs to be updated and how do I update it?
[Samsung Gear Fit] gmenelau:
Try to make a reset and paired it again with you phone , then go to settings and the profile and make a profile there ! let me know how is going !
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziemny:
Hi, for the last few weeks I've been experiencing this annoying crap. My screen works just fine sometimes but there are moments during the day when the screen clicks itself, literally. It's like when you put your phone under water and try to tap the screen - it clicks completely different parts of the screen in a small period of time. For example, I start typing on Swype and suddenly the swyping line moves from A to B, then stays there for a second, moves to I and that happens even when I don't have my fingers on the screen! It's really annoying and I have no idea what could be causing it. The phone hasn't been damaged by water or by falling down. It's on stock ROM, no tweaks, locked bootloader (thanks Orange...). Could it be a hardware issue? I really don't feel like getting rid of my phone for 2 weeks (or more) for Sony to get it fixed :(
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Bus From Speed:
Take a very close look at your screen for hairline fractures or signs of stress (odd colourations in a circular-like pattern). I ran into this issue when I damaged my first screen. Along the length of the fracture behavior would be very erratic, until eventually it stopped functioning and I had to replace it.

The anti-shatter film does help against shatters, but doesn't do much for fractures. I've also read that the screen can fracture itself. This is a very rare issue, but it's what happened to my first screen I suspect.

I should add that replacing the screen myself was an almost excruciating 3 hours of spudging and heating, but it is possible and could save you a couple hundred dollars. I would advise against it if you've never opened a phone before though, lots of glue and sensitive components.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ziemny:
I've had a screen protector since day 1 and I removed it only 2 days ago, cause I thought it was causing the problems. I have never opened this certain phone but I have experience replacing screens in other Xperias. The question is if it's really hardware related or maybe there's a software fix for that. If it's the hardware, I'd send the phone to my provider to have it replaced under warranty ;)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Bus From Speed:
There's a calibration program floating around called st21i calibrate. I haven't used it myself as it appears to be tailored for issues I've never experienced, but it may help if the issue is software related. It may also do nothing as it seems like it's more for lag issues but ya don't know until ya know.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-miro-Xperia-tipo-tipo/TIPO-TOUCHSCREEN-FIX-PATCH-HERE/td-p/262920
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmylavino:
I've had the Tab S 10.5 for about a month now and the lag while using everyday apps is driving me crazy. My top three offenders are:

1. Chrome

2. Play Newsstand

3. Play Store

I've done the following to help improve things:

- Changed launcher to Nova.

- Disabled bloatware (everything I can without rooting).

- Installed Chrome Samsung support library.

3D heavy games seem to run fine. My last tablet was a HP touchpad running CM11 so I am used to dealing with a few quirks. I stepped up to the Tab S to get away from some of that though. I know Android is infamous for scroll stutter, but it seems to me that a flagship tablet should easily beat out a bootleg touchpad.

Is this on par? Also, does anyone else's tab s get really hot around the touch screen near the Samsung logo? Maybe the Nexus 9 is worth another look. :silly:

Thanks for your comments.

Edit: I've read similar posts on lag. It seems like the argument boils down to: 1. Personal perception or 2. A mysterious "bad batch" of hardware.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thomasovics:
i did the same steps,my tab is full of apps and games but i have 0 lag and the browsing is also fcking smooth. In the settings i also turned of features like dual window.

Are you sure you turned off fully power saving mode? About heating,if i play a game like gta or hearthstone i can also feel a warm area under samsung logo but is not hot and pretty common if you play games.

edit:oh and use chrome beta instead of the standard chrome
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Chrome lags on the tab s. Happens to most people. To fix over heating i installed a custom kernel that would optimise and prevent heating. Some big games do lag aswell.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmylavino:
I am already using chrome beta. The stock broswer is smoother.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Latiosman:
can you upload a video to see the lag we are talking about?

I want to buy this tablet, and Ive read many posts about lag... but actually, is it very annoying? is there any video to see it?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DUHAsianSKILLZ:
Only on certain apps. Chrome and a few others. On some games it just lags on loading screen but not during gameplay. Watch a veiw reviews on youtube. Theres some videos talking about the lag. Touchwiz launcher also has lag but can be fixed.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmylavino:
I think it depends on your perception of lag and what apps you mainly use. In my case, Chrome and Newsstand are always up so I see the lag constantly. I wish I had a Nexus 9 side by side for comparison. If I get a chance I'll take a video, but it might be hard to see. I played with a demo model at Best Buy and it seemed faster than mine as well.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ripx88:
I came from a iPad mini 2 (last year's model) to this tablet. As smooth as my iPad was I have to say I have very little if any lag on mine. It's runs beautifully for me. I'm OCD, any bit of lag would drive me up the wall. I really don't notice hardly anything. I'm still running bone stock everything minus using Nova launcher. Don't even feel like I need to root or flash anything. Although I'm going to once there is a root released for my model. Maybe I'm just lucky I don't know. Have had zero issues.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
I'm used to an overloaded gs3 so this looks ultra smooth to me [emoji3]

It lags more with multiple user logged in, always reboot of you don't need the additional user
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmylavino:
For example, this thread's website lags a great deal in chrome beta when scrolling. Other sites aren't too bad. Newsstand is the worst though. Are you using the stock broswer?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ripx88:
This site does lag a little when scrolling. That I do have to admit. For whatever reason it doesn't really bother me however. I've never noticed any scroll stutter on stock android so I attribute it to touchwiz. This thing debloated or running a custom rom probably flys. I imagine any scroll stutter would be gone at that point.

I use the stock browser. I was never a fan of chrome. I know that on touchwiz your going to get the best performance from the stock browser unless there's a fix I'm unaware of which could be a possibility. Newsstand I actually haven't used so I can't speak for it. TouchWiz is just eating up so much ram. I'm like always at 1.5 to 2 gigs of ram with nothing running (other then the tons of unnecessary system apps I can't terminate) That is pretty ridiculous to me. Is touchwiz smooth as stock android? Definitely not. But I really have little to no lag other then scroll stutter on certain sites. I'm still going to root and debloat this thing when it's available for my model so I can truly experience the power of this tablet.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
Lol, chrome sucks
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bonerp:
It's about time Samsung optimised their flagship device. Had 3 since July and they all lag, stutter when scrolling and render pics poorly. Nova didnt fix the problems and changing some apps like using chrome beta marginally helped.

About time they fixed this via an update rather than just forget about the device and launch more/different models. Samsung will always fail unless it focuses on a core product set and spend the time making the hardware work properly with the software.

I was attacked when I first got my first device for stating lag. Whether an first time user or someone who doesn't want to root (glad I didn't after having 3 replacements), I shouldn't have to kill apps, install different roms and root.

Certain other OS fix problems like these quickly. Where's support from Samsung??

I have the note 4, their es8000 led TV, fridge freezer and various other bits so I'm not a Samsung hater by any means, just someone who expects upgrades to fix problems.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barth2:
It's hard to determine how much lag is there until you run the same apps side by side with another tablet.

Over Xmas I got a chance to do just that. Ran S 10.5 side by side with my sister's nexus 7 2013. Both running kit kat (hers is 4.4.3 instead of 4.4.2).

Play Store and chrome both run smoother on hers, less jerking and stopping when scrolling. Tapatalk about same. She has Google now launcher, feels faster and smoother than nova launcher on mine. Overall, every thing just feels a little smoother and more fluid.

Granted, the nexus is 1920x1200 so it's pushing fewer pixels around, but the nexus is one year older and I paid $179 for it vs $379 for the S.

I think Samsung slapped on the OLED display and said heh, good enough. Which is true because I bought it :(
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tkkg1994:
Custom Rom?

I made a rom that is all stock, just a few optimisations. Better performance, better batterylife and so on, here you go:

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/prerooted-stock-touchwiz-rom-t2973107
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
I'd use only stock browser, if it had a full screen option and some gestures, but nope.

My alternative browser is maxthon pioneer, it has everything but stutters a lot
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flhthemi:
I've had my S 10 since August....I don't like chrome, never have, but after reading all this I opened chrome and came to this forum and I see no issues at all. NONE, other than I don't like chrome :)

I'm stock not rooted or ROMed. I have Apex launcher installed since day one and disabled all the Samsung and google bloat I could disable.

I have no issues with this tablet other than posting on some forums is a little quirky but that's just the way things are. I normally use Dolphin with the Jetpack or Boat Browser for tablet.

I love this tablet! Sure beats the stuffing out of my Asus TF700T! What a total POC that is!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
I just throw in a wipe cache once every few days, and stock browser experience is very smooth, even with the second account logged on, with Facebook, dropbox, carousel and plenty other services in background
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ccnarutofly6@gmail.com:
Don't worry about the Lag

This lag on Tab S is only temporarily, the Android 5.0 will get rid of 90% of the lag. I know this for fact because I have Note 3 with Touch-wiz it lags often, after installing Android 5.0 I have NOT ONCE run into lag after 1 month of using it.

As of now, the Tab S is supporting android 5.0 cm 12 which there should definitely be no lag but again its unofficial ROM as of now, there are still things they are working on. Samsung's android 5.0 will get rid significant amount of lag, because Android 5.0 have 60 fps animation smoothness, and efficient RAM usage.

I've also heard rumors Samsung is working to refreshing their Touchwiz Interface with slim amount of lag. So, the future is promising.

As of now, if you really can't stand the lag, Install the Android 5.0 ROM for Cm 12, there are afew things not working in their such as Camera, NFC or something else, but the usage should show NO LAG!!!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
Cyanogenmod for Galaxy tab S??
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloan1919:
Don't believe it is related to the network

I get scroll lag when the page is completely loaded. Most apparent in Chrome, Play store, and Newstand. The CM11 rom gets rid of most of it. Also like others have stated, there is virtually no lag with the stock browser. I think this is an issue with the software / OS and how it behaves on the processors Samsung chose to use, not the network. The lag doesnt impact usability but coming from IOS it can be extremely frustrating.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sku||:
solve this with 2 steps:

1.Factory reset then Reflash the firmware with odin

2.there...
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Claw22000:
Guess I just don't experience it. I played around with it for about an hour different sites and java app loaded pages and the like. If you posted a video with commentary explaining what your seeing maybe we could be better at answering.

DrClaw
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloan1919:
Video

Not my video but here you go.

Search for "Samsung Galaxy tab S 10.5 lag fest" on YouTube.

Most of the lag in the video is fixed with custom rom, nova, adaway, chrome 512 trick, samsung support library, and skyhigh. It is still not 100% lag free even after all of that. I am waiting on Lollipop to fix it or something better to come out of CES.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Claw22000:
Some of the time is waiting on things to load. But that is pretty bad. I don't seem to be getting that result. Weird. Wonder how prevalent it is.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frenchlick:
I use boat browser for all my android devices, it ****s on Chrome. I've found Chrome to be laggy on just about every device I've used including PC's.

The tab S does have some lag like all samsung devices but it's not that bad and manageable most of the time.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimmylavino:
What does this do? Reflash Samsung firmware? I saw a link to the sammobile firmware site but didn't understand how this relates to the US WiFi SM T800 Tab S. Wouldn't I get these updates automatically?

I guess my definition of lag is poor frame rate. Again, Chrome, Newsstand, and Play Store still stink.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
I'm waiting for cyanogenmod for t800/805.

I can live without a good camera and svoice on this tablet, unlike on my smartphone
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barth2:
I do not get why scrolling around in the play store isn't smooth. Considering Google owns the play store and has complete control over the content and Google writes the play store app. You think they'd make sure the play store is not laggy on any half way decent android hardware right?
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sku||:
Just download this Hong Kong firmware then flash with odin.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/40606/T800ZSU1ANL1_T800OZS1ANL1_TGY.zip/
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
Actually I found out cyanogenmod for this tablet is already out! :D

Imho best fix for lag is governor intelliactive
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] primetechv2:
Odd, I've never seen any of the problems related to Google apps, but then again I consider Google Chrome bloat and Google Newsstand an overpriced sellout, so I generally disable both. I've been scrolling through Play Store for a long time with no trouble, though. Recently I even got to use the more tablet appropriate version when I reset my 8.4 to stock recently (the older version took advantage of whitespace by offering two column views) but I saw no problems there either.

Sent from my Galaxy S5
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheLoverMan:
Hey mate do you have a link for CM at all please :)
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashyx:
Browsers only seem to lag with java enabled. Disable it and most are smooth again, however this disables half of the functionality. The best so far and removes the lag without disabling java is UC browser HD. No problems since and it has full screen mode.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Steve.99:
I have found that using App Setting from Xposed Framework and seeing the screen to 480*854 fixed lag for me. This enable the phone layout witch I prefer anyway and was the reason for changing the setting the first place.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biogon:
To be honest, I tried everything under the sun while unrooted (new launcher, new support lib, freezing as much bloatware as possible) to no avail.

Tremendous lag and jitter, occasional unexplained app quits and OS freezes.

Finally gave up and rooted to install nvertigo67/barracuda77777's CM11 build and it has been as silky smooth as a baby's butt all the time, 100% stable, no exceptions.

I guess the stock Samsung build is just not very optimized or heavily loaded with background bloatware.
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joker87:
Did you experience any issue? I found fingerprint not working under cyanogenmod.

Personally I solved most of lags with interactive governor with sky-high kernel and synapse app
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barth2:
Samsung ROM download is over one gig. CM is under 250M. That is just huge amount of bloat. On first start up, there are 250+ apks for Samsung versus ~120 apks for CM. Granted the Samsung ROM has additional functionalities and third party apps, but still...

Right now, according to titanium backup I have 90 system apps left. I froze or deleted more than half the apps that came with stock, and it is still running fine!
[Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] malsec:
Did anybody install the new HK firmware and did it fix the lag issue ?