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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WhiteNeo:
Got the animation issue fixed by removing all math related flags like -ffast-math and -funsafe-math-optimizations..

Also, I've replaced all -Ofast flags with -O3 (because Ofast includes the ffast-math flag, which is the issue here)

Will check later which flags may be reapplied without causing the issue again.

The build has been running smooth and stable for more than 24 hours. However, I can't report an extremely big difference in ui responsiveness. But the rom zip size has increased by 2mb, so the changes have indeed been applied. :good:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MusterMaxMueller:
thanks for testing!

could you maybe test which module is causing the problems? so we can only disable fast_math where its needed. i guess it might be libpng?

regarding perfomance:

did you use my second commit? this should have some minor improvements in some cases. but actually decrease in some others... i need to look up how to make better and automated benchmarking. the way i do it at the moment is to time consuming.

anyone knows something i could use for automated benchmarking? for example just a zip i could copy/flash and then run via terminal? dont want to have to write my own :(

or something else, any suggestions?

i made some changes and am now compiling with the qcom libs which comes with the toolchain and finally got the special optimized copy function working. see "-arm-opt-memcpy" in the doc.

i hope this will give some performance improvements. wish some luck

at first it gave some problem because everytime i use the qcom libs i have to make sure libgcc isnt used.

i try to think about a cleaner solution because at the moment the way i do it is a dirty hack :)

then i will upload to github
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] WhiteNeo:
I used the two commits in OP. :)

libpng can't be the reason for this, as many Lollipop drawables, including the animation were talking about, are actually vector drawables, not png ones.

So the module that these vector drawables refer to returns broken numbers that make the animation look weird.

I think the safest way would be to skip ffast-math and Ofast completely, because the animation might just be THE ONE bug we actually see and notice. I don't want to imagine what else might happen in certain background processes, including the risk of broken data and random bugs.

By the way, looking forward to testing the qcom libs, along with lto. :)

How to add lto to the build?
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] calebcabob:
First of all, this issue isn't just gonna get fixed by flashing a Sense-based ROM, then going back to CM12. This goes deeper than that...it seems to be working fine for guys running the same ROM with TMO and other carriers.

What does anyone know about GPS not being able to communicate with GPS satellites when running most CM12 ROMs with Verizon's 4.4.4 firmware on your M8? Could this be kernel related? Is it that Verizon 4.4.4 firmware (CDMA) is conflicting with something? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] johnsonfla:
same issue on Sprint m8

I just flased to CM 12 Nightlies and my GPS lost as well. The GPS worked great on stock kit Kat.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] Shamestick:
That does fix the issue for a lot of people and is recommended across devices when trying to get a GPS lock on an aosp Rom (example: vzw note 2) also, some people have to do it a couple times before it works. If it still isn't working for you you can try a clean flash to stock sense get the lock etc, and then copy gps.conf from /system/etc, restore your bAckup of cm12 and paste it in the same place (back up the original first), set perms to 644, reboot and hope for the best
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] johnsonfla:
GPS not working on HTC one m8

Just so I said it, I've got the same issue on the sprint version.
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] johnsonfla:
Lost GPS

I did as you suggested and tried Skyfire. The gps worked But no service or mobile data (waa waa). I made a copy of the ect/gps file and replaced it once I flashed back CM 12. Un fortunatly that didn't do the trick. Thanks for the suggestion though.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
I'm considering getting the Seidio Dilex Pro for my Note 4. I've read / watched lots (LOTS) of reviews on this case and, in general, people seem to really like it.

I went to Amazon to order one, though, and found a handful of folks that reported a problem with the buttons. Specifically, they said that the case, itself, presses on the power and volume buttons and causes them to activate at inopportune times, or to stick "on" in the case of the volume button and turn the volume all the way down, rather than just down one click. Here are some examples:

(Sorry; I don't have enough posts to include links yet. Try searching Amazon for "seidio dilex pro note 4 white".)

Most of the reviews that I've encountered don't mention this issue. In fact, some of the best written / best filmed ones specifically describe the opposite - that the button feel is good. I know that there's always some bottom-feeder who will give a "1" rating to any product, but the negative reviews on Amazon are pretty thoughtful and quite consistent. Oddly, I haven't seen any middle-of-the-road reviews on the button feel; people either compliment them or say that they single-handedly ruin an otherwise good case.

My question for folks who have a Dilex Pro for their Note 4:

QUESTION: Have you had any issues with the case activating / sticking the power and volume buttons - and what color case do you have?

I ask about the color because I was originally looking at the white case, but apparently it has a different finish than the other colors (per other users, and per Seidio customer support). I don't know if this is just a difference in the coating, or if the actual plastic shell is different. It may be that the white case is problematic, whereas the other colors are not. Just a thought.

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] gcforreal:
Well I received my blue dilex pro today. Seidio is usually one of my favorite brands, but I didn't even keep the case on one minute. The case and kickstand felt great but the buttons are literally unusable. The power button will activate if you barely touch it and omg the volume buttons: the up button works with the force of about a ton and the down volume button just doesn't work at all on my case. I honestly don't see how such a huge flaw could make it pass testing I'm contacting support now for a revised case or a refund asap.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Uh oh...

Dagnabit! I just ordered one two hours ago.

I've been hemming-and-hawing over this case for a week because of the widely varied reviews. I decided to **** or get off the pot today, so I had a chat session with Seidio customer support on their web site to ask what the deal was with the button issue. They said that they hadn't heard of it, and suggested that cases with button problems were probably due to manufacturing errors, which they would replace under warranty.

Two questions:

QUESTION 1: Do you feel that the button issue with your blue case is a manufacturing error, or a design flaw?

QUESTION 2: From what you can see, do you think it's reasonable to fix the problem at home (say by trimming the case with a Dremmel) without destroying it?

Man, I wish there was somewhere around here to look at cases first-hand. I went to 7 stores in the mall last week, and there were maybe 5 different cases for the Note 4 among them.

Thanks for your reply. I'll post an update next week when mine arrives. In the meantime, fingers crossed.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Which carrier's phone?

One more thing:

QUESTION 3: What carrier (if any) did you buy your Note 4 from?

I ask because I've been reading about the Verizon microphone placement issue. Apparently Verizon moved one of the mics relative to the other carriers, which lead to a lot of 5 star / 1 star splits in the reviews for a bunch of cases. I see that most case manufacturers have fixed that issue by widening the mic cutout, but I wonder whether there is a difference in the button placement, too, that accounts for the sporadically-reported DILEX Pro button issue.

FWIW, I have the AT&T version. I can get out my Vernier caliper and measure the buttons, if anyone is interested (and if I can find it in the... garage?... basement?).
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] gcforreal:
I think that all versions of the note 4 have identical button placement with the exception of the mic. As far as the button issue i contacted support and they basically claimed it was an unheard of issure when clearly its not check amazon reviews and a few other sites for proof. i myself have never modified a case but I guess if you had the right tools to cut buttons i might not be a hard fix. My problem is that this case retails for 35 bucks and has such common flaw and seidio is ignoring it. My brother has the beyondcell tri sheild case with metal kickstand and its more akin to the older active/dilex case with silcone instead of tpu that 10 buck case beats the pants off of the seidio. Its sad because i really like the design of the case but that button issue is unforgiveable. Hopefully its a bad batch and yours will be better than mine was.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
I can't speak about the Dilex but I just got my Convert add on kit to turn my Seidio Surface case into the Convert model and I'm extremely disappointed that the Convert button covers activate so easily. I had a problem accidentally turning the ringer volume off handling the phone using just the Surface case which has no button covers and was expecting the Convert button covers to provide enough resistance to prevent that problem just like every other case with button covers that I've owned did. The Convert button covers provide zero resistance. I hadn't considered the possibility it may be a manufacturing defect until reading this thread so I will call Seidio's Tech Support to inquire about that.

This is my first experience with Seidio products and it will definitely be my last. Returning/exchanging an item purchased from their webstore is an absolute nightmare so if you want a Seidio product buy it on Amazon (and the cost will probably be considerably less too). From my experience Seidio products are way too expensive for what they are. You know going into it how much they cost but until you receive the product you don't know what you're actually getting. I obviously don't mind paying a premium price for a premium product and compared to other highly protective cases I've owned this Seidio falls far short of a premium product despite it's ultra premium price.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] iridaki:
Do they seriously suggest trimming the case, or any case for that matter, with a Dremmel as a solution? ?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
No; I'm just asking.

I'm looking to buy one, good case and use it for the life of the phone, which hopefully will be many years. I apologize if this is blasphemous on the Accessories thread, but I'd like to avoid buying a dozen cases, trying each one for 5 minutes, then tossing 11 of them in a drawer until they finally end up in a landfill. If this is an otherwise good case and I can remove a bit a excess material without destroying it, that's cool with me. I have the tools, I have the time, and the other attributes of the case seem to fit what I'm looking for.

The above notwithstanding, I hope it just works out-of-the-box. Especially given the growing list of posts (including on this thread) about the difficulty of working with Seidio's customer support, I'd prefer not to have to deal with them on a warranty claim. Fortunately, I did as mti msy recommended and ordered from Amazon, who has always been exceptional at handling the rare problems I've encountered.

The case should arrive today or tomorrow. I'll post an update after trying the fit and, if necessary, fixing or returning the case.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Would you mind sharing your experience when you're done talking with Seidio?

I agree with your sentiments about paying more for a better product. As I get older, I'm realizing that part of the "product" is the technical and customer support that goes along with it. Perhaps an immoble, plastic cell phone case isn't the type of thing that one would typically expect to need support for, but when something goes wrong with a $50+ Convert kit, it makes a difference whether the company stands behind their work or not.

FWIW, I've contacted Seidio twice in the past week for pre-sales support, once by email and once by chat. In both cases, they responded promptly, albeit tersely. So far, I'm satisfied. That said, it sounds like others are having a different experience after-the-fact. It'd be helpful to know how your call goes, for future reference. Thanks.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Wow, the buttons really ARE terrible :(

My DILEX Pro case just arrived in the mail, and the aforementioned button issue definitely exists on this one. As gcforreal said above:

I concur.

From looking at the case with a magnifying glass, I am also convinced that this is not a manufacturing problem, but rather a design flaw. Specifically, the material that attaches the button covers to the rest of the case is too thick and/or too rigid. As a result:

Pressing the button covers is exceedingly difficult, because doing so flexes the entire TPU inner case around the whole button area

Correspondingly, pressure on the TPU case anywhere around the button covers pushes on the covers themselves, thus activating the phone's buttons underneath

Imagine if the keys on your computer keyboard were connected to each other, as well as to the frame of the keyboard itself. You'd have to push really hard to get any key to activate and, when you did, you'd end up hitting all the keys in the vicinity. There must be multiple versions of this case in the wild, otherwise anyone who wrote a review would have commented on this issue. The problem is so severe that you couldn't just "not notice".

Beyond the immediate inconvenience, this is a real shame in general, because the DILEX Pro seems like a nice case otherwise. It's thin, fits well, the two piece design seems functional, and the holster feels bullet proof. I think it would meet my needs, if only the button covers didn't render the phone inoperable. I'm going to think on this while my camera battery charges, then post some photos and decide whether I want to try to modify the case into something useful or just send it back.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Baxbag:
I owned 2 of the Dilex cases for the Note 4 and returned both due to the button issue. The 1st review on Amazon (December 17, 2014) is a one star because of the button issue and the reply by Seidio on that post is that they are not aware of the issue. For the first month and a half Seidio replied to the one star ratings on Amazon stating that they are not aware of the issues with the buttons.

Seidio is in fact aware of the button issue and has been aware of the issue ever since the case was released in late November 2014.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Because my Convert rugged skin is so poorly designed I decided to send it back rather than call tech support. The holster is a disaster too. I tried to use it for the first time today and when I bent over to tie my shoes the holster broke loose from the belt clip causing the phone to fall on a tile floor. I can't believe how flimsy and easily detachable the clip on the holster is. As far as I am concerned Seidio products are pure trash sold at ridiculous prices.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Oh, that sucks. I was actually bummed that I couldn't get the CONVERT-style holster with the detachable belt clip on the DILEX Pro. It's a great idea; I'm sorry that it doesn't work better, in practice.

Did the CONVERT case at least protect the phone from the floor?

FWIW, it was a tile floor that did in my last phone. After multiple drops with no case on carpet, wood, concrete, and asphalt, the corners were looking pretty well used. One drop on the tile, though, and the screen splintered (hence my new phone and corresponding obsession over getting a decent case for it). Maybe it was just the straw that broke the camel's back, or maybe it landed just right (or just wrong, I guess). But, from watching the fatal fall, seemingly slow motion, the tile appeared to be less forgiving than the sidewalk and driveway.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
Hmm, that's discouraging. Denying the problem certainly isn't helping Seidio's reputation - which, coming into this, I understood to be good. Maybe their internal leadership is slipping, along with the products.

If you find yourself with a 3rd DILEX Pro at some point, give it a good workout for a few days before returning it (assuming that you like its other features). The buttons on mine are definitely breaking in. I manhandled the inner case during the first day in an effort to weaken the material around the buttons, then have been using it normally since then. The volume buttons are behaving pretty normally at this point. The power button is still ultra-sensitive, but I'm working on it. I'm also not experiencing the problem anymore of pushing on the outer case and having the pressure activate/stick the buttons. It's not perfect yet, but it's on a good trajectory.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Thankfully the convert rugged outer skin did protect my phone from any damage when it dropped on my tile floor face down. I find it ironic the only time I've had the phone drop was when I tried to use the unusable Convert holster. The piece that attaches the holster to the belt clip is so inferior the slightest pressure against the phone will cause it to detach from the belt clip causing the phone to fall. I can't even believe any case manufacturer would release something that bad. Be glad you didn't get the Convert holster as it is a piece of junk.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] AlkaliV2:
Something interesting that I just noticed on Amazon is that the ratings for the case and holster combo are all 4 stars (this is what I bought and have no issues) and the case when reviewed by itself seems to have issues. I bought this because the dilex for the S5 was my favorite case. I like how they reduced the thickness on the case for the note 4 but they used a lighter she'll material than what I expected. I've dropped it several times on carpeted floor and I've had no issue so it seems strong enough while staying thin. The button issue is non existent for me but something I've noticed is that there isn't a proper cutout distance for the volume buttons like there is on the power button side. My case bows out around the side with the volume buttons but they do not activate and are not sensitive unless I touch them. Power button works as advertised. I have the black case on the black tmobile Note 4.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
I noticed that, too. Unfortunately, I got the combo and it has the button issue. On the good side, I don't have cutout/bow issue around the volume buttons that you describe. There's got to be a manufacturing quality control problem at play here. There's too much variability in the feedback for this to be just a matter of individual preference.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Kinsman-UK:
I've been looking at getting the CAPSA holster (http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-capsa-touchview-holster-p/hl4ssgt4ast.htm) - I'm just wondering if yours has the same locking switch mechanism on the inside of the holster for locking the belt clip in place. Probably a stupid question, but I thought I'd ask - if it has this switch, are you sure it was locked?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
Absolutely certain it was locked.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mcmannion:
I cut it

Over the weekend, I did the deed and cut the button covers from the inner case. Three quick taps from a sharp chisel - one each for the power and volume buttons - and my DILEX Pro is now the great case that I'm sure it was intended to be.

Specifically, I made about a 1 cm slice through the long edge of each button cover closest to the front of the phone. I didn't cut them entirely free - the power button cover still has a little nub on each end that attaches it to the case, just before those factory openings on the short ends. Similarly, the volume buttons are connected in the same places, as well as in between the up/down buttons.

I may end up trimming some more to give them an even softer feel, particularly for the power button cover. Functionally, though, I'm no longer inadvertently hitting the buttons by touching nearby areas on the case (most notably, the edge of the lip around the screen). The buttons also click nicely now when I push them, giving some pleasant, if not useful, tactile feedback. The modified case looks identical to the original. Even when separating the inner and outer cases, you have to purposefully pry at the inner case to see the openings from the cuts. The TPU is strong and really holds itself into place well.

If anyone is considering the same and wants some photos to build confidence before getting out their knife, let me know and I'll post some.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Kinsman-UK:
I think you must have received a defective holster. I went ahead and placed my order for a CAPSA holster (to go with UAG case per this recommendation http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=57580155&postcount=56). I ordered it on Wednesday from the Seidio store in the US, and received it on Friday to the UK - so first of all, I was very impressed with their speedy service. The holster, from what I can see, is very sturdy. I have tried with all my strength to separate the belt clip from the holster when it is in the locked position - and it ain't budging! So it seems you may have got one that has a defect or manufacturing error. Of course, that doesn't make it any more acceptable, but hopefully a replacement would solve the issue :(

Sorry you had this problem, hope you were able to find a solution or alternative!
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] mty msi:
When I spoke w/ Seidio a couple of days ago because I hadn't received the RMA 2 weeks into trying to return the Convert Add On Kit (2nd phone call) which includes the holster I was told the holster breaking away from the beltclip was caused by the size of the N4. Keep in mind the holster I have is a different one from yours. Because the Convert rugged outerskin is also a totally defective product I have zero interest in getting a replacement holster & I have zero interest in any Seidio product. Between their way beyond ridiculous return policies and the very poorly designed merchandise I received you'll never convince me that Seidio has anything but trash products at ridiculous prices. My alternative is the Otterbox Defender.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] lmclouth:
Cutting Buttons photos please

I have the Royal Blue DILEX Pro case coming for my Galaxy Note 4. Can you please post some pictures showing what you cut and where?

Thank you very much.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] David.Dunbar:
I have the red Dilex on my Sprint Note 4 and no problems with the buttons here. The volume is a bit hard to press but I can make it do what I want. Power button is just right. I wanted the blue but it was backordered on Amazon. Got the red one in 2 days with Prime. I have ordered direct from Siedio before but prefer using Amazon, much faster.