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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gundyman:
Samsung Open-Source may hold the key..

Samsung have released the kernel source code for the GT-I9000, and it helps a little bit with trying to decipher what's going on.

From what I can tell, based on specs and previous posts, the SGS has 384MB of -normal- RAM, and 128MB of "OneDRAM".

OneDRAM is a dual-port memory, which means that multiple chips can be connected to it, and using it at the same time. For example, the phone main CPU and a graphics co-processor could both be sharing this memory and using it to communicate with each other. For more details on what OneDRAM is, I recommend trying google.

From what I can tell, the OneDRAM is used for a few things such as video memory, shared communication buffers with the phone hardware etc.

There are a few places that hint at where this memory may be going, the first of which is the kernel configuration:

CONFIG_ANDROID_PMEM_MEMSIZE_PMEM = 16384

CONFIG_ANDROID_PMEM_MEMSIZE_PMEM_GPU1=8192

CONFIG_ANDROID_PMEM_MEMSIZE_PMEM_ADSP=1800

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_FIMC0=12288

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_FIMC1=1024

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_FIMC2=12288

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_MFC0=32768

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_MFC1=32768

CONFIG_VIDEO_SAMSUNG_MEMSIZE_TEXSTREAM=10240

=> These parameters describe approx 128MB of space that is being reserved at boot time for the GPU, DSP, Camera(s), and communicating with the phone hardware.

I'm not sure yet whether all of that memory comes out of OneDRAM or not (I haven't spent too long looking into it, and I'm not really much of a kernel guy).. however, it seems that linux-2.6.29/arch/arm/plat-s5pc11x/bootmem.c might offer a few more hints as to where it goes, if anybody's keen to look.

I seem to have gotten a little bit off-track, but basically, it seems that yes, the phone does have 512MB of RAM. It's just that some of it appears to be "locked away" for special use before anything else can get at it. This is probably because the coprocessor(s?) require blocks of contiguous physical memory, and achieving that would not be able to be guaranteed if standard memory allocation techniques were used. Maybe someone with more of a clue than I can help fill in some more of the blanks with the above...

Regardless, I don't think that the apparent discrepancy is anything to worry about. The SGS is an awesome phone, and that will remain the case whatever the amount of RAM it tells you is "free" (well, within reason I guess). Go and and enjoy it for what it is :-)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fatherboard:
False.

With Froyo you'll be getting a total RAM of 304Mb.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pika007:
You do know that basing a statement from what you see in pre-alpha/alpha firmwares is a really bad idea, right?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewluecke:
But, has anyone ACTUALLY confirmed we don't have 512MB of physical ram.. I've seen lots of guessing, but I haven't actually seen any proof yet. So has someone confirmed it by actually checking the hardware..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhoenixFx:
Has anyone actually confirmed that we DO have 512MB ?? I am yet to see any firmware reaching over 384MB, and all the evidence out there suggest otherwise . Samsung says it has 512MB RAM, but they never said all of that memory is available for Applications. So it could very well be 384MB regular RAM (available for Apps and system) while rest is reserved for specialized hardware. Technically that is still 512MB *RAM*, given that manufacturers have a tendency to overstate numbers and specs, I'm not going to take Samsung's word for it... :rolleyes:

I hope at least some of that is being used by the OS.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alovell83:
I've never read where Samsung says they've used 512MB RAM, I've only read where people claim they've said (aka nothing official). So, we aren't even taking Samsung's word, we are taking a 3rd party's on the manufacturer's non-binding, private word is.

@

Obviously, I'd prefer 512MB plus this 128 locked away separate, but this sounds like an elegant solution if correct. Also, it goes a long way to explain how the SGS can be pretty snappy in areas like gaming while maybe keeping other vital parts open and smooth like the 3G radio.

*EDIT* I'm reading now that new pressers have released more official information on newer Galaxy S models, still I've googled for them and even gone to Samsung site, still haven't viewed anything with my own eyes from Samsung.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andrewluecke:
Well, that's my point.. The problem I'm seeing is that I've seen quotes for OneNand and OneDRAM in many places, but it is based on random diagrams for other phones, or rumors... I'm simply interested in knowing the truth, but am growing increasingly concerned by the growing number of claims about this phone, which are being repeated, but after some research, many I've found seem to be based on information which isn't actually proof (and often, seems to be based on stuff such as "I heard the SGS has...".

As I said, SEMC was running around claiming it was OneNand (which isn't even RAM), using claims which I've never seen proven. OneDRAM seems more likely, and it would mean we basically have 512MB of RAM (oneDRAM seems as though it would be usable for normal RAM too), but I'd still like to know for sure..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhoenixFx:
Samsung Captivate (scroll down to Memory section), is that enough proof for Samsung's claim ;) ??
[HD Mini General] salimabbas:
hi all

is there any way to use offline/ stored maps on the built-in google maps in hd mini?? there is an option for the same in settings of google map, i stored dubai map in my sd card and then defined the path of sd card in that option but when i restart google maps again, that path simply dis appears.

i also tried xgps, but its .exe file is not able to get installed??

anyone can help? any other tool for offline/ stored maps viewing in hd mini??

regards

salim
[HD Mini General] bart3385:
Google Maps will force you to go online. There's no way to make Google stay offline. At least, none that i know of.

I use a free map program called NaviComputer. It comes with a desktop software which lets you download the maps you need. Any country. Any area. Up to whatever OpenStreeMaps have updated so far. You can then copy the downloaded maps to your WinMo Phone. Use the app offline all the time.

It basically works like Google Maps. Except without navigation, and other bells and whistles.

The maps are easier to use than Google's. Major roads, secondary roads, and other important details are highlighted in different colors. Making it very easy for your eyes to follow even if the device is at a distance. Say, mounted to your windshield or dashboard.
[Captivate General] k2snowboards88:
My gps started out working great. I got it on launch day. Then it started seeing plenty of satellites (8+) in gps test but wouldn't use them no matter how high the signal was. Now it only reports for a second and stops updating. For instance, It will view 1 satelite. The signal will go to 15 or so and then nothing changes. I've tried reinstalling gps test in case that was the problem. It still only sees one satellite for a moment and then it appears to freeze. I can't get a lock in maps, even if I leave it on for a half hour. Is there some kind of gps reset or maybe a software cache that should be cleared? It just seems to be frozen or something.
[Captivate General] ghost77:
When i had GPS problems on my Nexus one , i rebooted it , or just simply turn off phone and back on.
[Captivate General] k2snowboards88:
Thanks for you're advice, but unfortunately I tried that all ready.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] Gill:
Hi

I have an HTC Hero with Android 1.5. The phone is on the Three Network. I have been trying to send picture messages - MMS - but am unable to do so. I have tried taking a photo and sending it, creating a message then attaching an existing photo and also creating a message and then taking a new photo but with no luck. The photos concerned are less than 300K which is the maximum sending size. My settings on the phone are correct. Please can someone help!
[Hero, G2 Touch General] DaanJordaan:
On some networks you have to have received an mms before it works properly.

Try sending yourself a message.

Also, did you reboot your phone after you set up mms? Maybe it has to re-register on the network or something.

DaanJordaan
[Hero, G2 Touch General] MaRc0z:
Hi
[EVO 4G General] gar598:
I have my company email synced to the evo. The exchange policy requires the lockscreen to be present. I don't mind unlocking after ten minutes of non-use but it's becoming somewhat tedious to unlock after it's in standby for a minute.

Is there a better / faster unlock screen? Would a new keyboard help?

Thanks.
[EVO 4G General] SharkUW:
There'd an app called app protector that does app level security. It should provide the same level of security.
[EVO 4G General] regulator207:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=711251

for putting a pattern unlock instead. If you dont want any type of security, then all you have to do is install "lockpicker" from the market, run it, and check the box that says start service.
[EVO 4G General] gar598:
for putting a pattern unlock instead. If you dont want any type of security, then all you have to do is install "lockpicker" from the market, run it, and check the box that says start service.[/QUOTE]

Great. Thank you.
[Droid X General] dr154:
Just read over at dl how to take screenshots though the android sdk.

Here's the link Droid X Screenshot
[Droid X General] Riztnack:
Or just download shootme from the market
[Droid X General] dr154:
This is for non-rooted devices and the app you stated is for rooted devices.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxmk09:
I'm trying to repair the ESN on my Lg ax265, but when i use QPST's EFS explorer to read the NVM folder, there is no $SYS.ESN file.
[General Questions and Answers] davjess:
Can anyone tell me where I can a hold of a tun.ko built for Droid X kernel version 2.6.29 w30471. I have tried several versions out on the internet and none will load. Thank you..
[HTC Aria General] Frrrrrrunkis:
Is there a Way to make my Aria say, display a video/movie on another screen? Like say a 7 inch LCD in the back seat of my Truck? I have no real reason to do this, other than because i possibly can, lol!

I have searched the forum, but I could not find any definitive answer as to the Aria itself.
[HTC Aria General] struff:
I was wondering about this and found some micro usb -> rca plug adaptors and wondered if that would work
[HTC Aria General] Frrrrrrunkis:
That might work, but even with the adapter, wouldn't there need to be an app to make it happen? I don't know the first thing about writing programs, (I would like to learn) so i could not tell anyone how to even begin with that.
[HTC Aria General] pcruz:
If you search online I believe a few HTC phones support audio and video out thought the micro usb port. I doubt that the aria does since it is a mid level device. If you look at the accessories page on the HTC site it does list a pair of usb "universal" headphones for the aria though.
[HTC Aria General] pvillasuso:
HD 1080p Movie Stick 4gb with Remote - USB to HDTV Converter with HDMI Output - 4gb Internal Memory - Micro SD Card Slot

http://www.amazon.com/HD-1080p-Movi...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280089963&sr=8-31

Product Description

HD Movie Stick is a really cool device. The size of a USB drive, it connects via HDMI to your TV and can play 1080p content flawlessly. Here's how it works: one end of the stick connects to your computer via USB - you transfer video, music, and photos to the device's 4gb internal storage (or up to 32GB Micro SD memory). The other end of the stick is the mini HDMI connector to display the content on your TV, with an included remote to navigate it all. The movie stick can also be plugged into the USB port of an external HDD and play directly to your TV.

This means NO DRIVERS ??? :confused:

Specs:

Supported Video Formats: AVI, MPG, WMV, RM, RMVB, MKV, DAT, TS, VOB(1080p)

Supported Music Formats: MP3, WMA, FLAC, OGG

Supported Photo Format: JPG, BMP, PNG

Operating system: Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7

Internal Memory: 4gb

External memory: Micro SD slot supports up to 32gb.

Interesting ... :eek:
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] reocej:
Alright you photoshop experts, get off your lazy bottoms and get a wallpaper, themes and boot animations sticky stated!:mad: How else are the photoshopically challenged supposed to compliment their new Android OS on their HD2's!:rolleyes: :p
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hazard99:
Ok see I am using the Desire v5 rom. I asked in the mega thread if the resolution was different while in android. The reason I asked this is because I have some wallpapers I really like and I am wondering if they needed to be scaled down to fit properly.

So I'm not an expert at this but what resolution is the phone running at while in android
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] skylinepigeon:
I don't know the resolution, but you'll need to remember that in android, the background scrolls side to side when you are on different home screens.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Shatterv2:
The same vertical pixels but the width is something like three times the normal. Atleast thats what it was for my g1, with 3 home-screens.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hazard99:
Im gunna see what I can get out of gimp.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] dahauss:
Since I am testing ANDROID on my SPRINT TP2, the SIM CARD needs to be removed. when you remove it, the WM side shows the icon that the SIM CARD is out and it covers up the signal strength. Is there a way to turn off this icon so I can see the signal strength (but later turn it back on if I want)??

Thanks....
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] ihtfp69:
Help jcase test out this great new application. It blocks ads in apps and the browser but it does not alter the hosts file. This is perfect for our phones since our nand is still locked. It also should not hinder browsing. Inside applications it actually reclaims the space taken up by the ad.

Get it while you still can.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=666328
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] thatdudebutch:
sweet looks like version .06 will activate on boot, thanks

-EDIT-

Doesn't seem to be working.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] the_grobe:
Works great on some of my apps. I'll be sending reports on the apps that are not working. Very cool.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chili1496:
desire in?

i have a leather pouch for mine as does my son but my wife has one of these flip type wallets that the desire clips into and i must say i quite like it.

also do you use a screen protector (plastic film thing) again both myself and my sone does but my wife has choose not too, her screen coulours are more vibrant than ours, are there any benefits for me to peel mine off?

thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chili1496:
wow 56 views and not 1 reply :( must be the heat
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredfox_uk:
Xylo skin thing and a Brando ultra clear screen protector. No significant difference with the Brando or without
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rarspace01:
I use:

Case:

i.imgur.com/zalm9.jpg

[MaryCom Silikon Case] 10 EUR

Screen:

i.imgur.com/gPR5w.jpg

[FX-CLEAR] 4,5 EUR

sry, the forum prevents me from posting direct links
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thongster27:
I use a cheapo screen protector i got from ebay at usd2.5 plus shipping. Screen colours are now rubbish. Am going to remove the current anti glare protector and replace it with a clear protector and see how it goes. Desire is in a pvc or pu leather pouch from ebay again for usd5 and it came with a screen protector as well
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matisamd:
i have a resin case( £4), its like silicon but alot less flexi, makes buttons harder to press and hard to get on and off but feels like it will protect it better than silicon. i have the official htc screen protector got 2( £3) cannot get them to fit properly always abit isnt completely on.

its really easy to make ellectronics water proof just cote them i have even done it my self with when messing with refrigerating my pc cpu's.
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] dexter2016:
is there an app like webshots

but it dont use the Net
[Hero, G2 Touch Themes and Apps] Ian_4614:
dont know, whats webshots ?
[Touch GSM General] sagar_tiru2006:
I just searched around for themes .... for WM 6.1 cant find any appropriate 1ce for WM 6.1 all are for 6.5 or is it tat WM 6.1 aint skinnable.

please post the links for themes if u know of any.
[Touch GSM General] captainstu72:
there are some themes, but they don't do too much. What is it you want to skin? Have you checked out the windows mobile themes section?
[Touch GSM General] sagar_tiru2006:
I want to change both the taskbars top and bottom to complete black and the start menu too to black with white text

so that it can match up with a black manila theme

so is it possible can u help me please giv links coz i tried searchin a lot wid no leadds
[Touch GSM General] captainstu72:
Haven't tried this yet (will do so in a min) but a quick search gave me:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1257610&postcount=5

(Edit: This is already the one that came with my rom looking at it!)
[Touch GSM General] gargashish0901:
you can use a 3rd party software named tweaks2k2 and can change your taskbar and bottom bar color to any color which you like..
[Touch GSM General] sagar_tiru2006:
thnx to all for replies ... i am currently using RC Mod for the same.
[Android Software Development] themanwithaplan:
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[Galaxy S I9000 General] An1mA:
Hi guys,

Today I recieved mine Galaxy S, flashed it right away to JM2.

However I dont know if the firmware did it or it was a problem right away.

Anyways, I have super tiny black stripe at my screen from left to right.

It is not a scratch and I dont believe they are dead pixels, because its a whole line.

Maybe other users has it as well?

If you guys want pictures I can try to make one and post it later, but I dunno if you guys will able to see it.

Kind regards,

An1mA

*EDIT* cant post the picture cuz i dont have any rights to post links outside xda -..-

*2nd EDIT* cant make better shots cuz its coming from my previous phone nokia n97. Anyway I will rma this my phone back to the shop sadly.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Intratech:
just attach them to your post.
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkeller416:
So autorotation doesn't seem be working unless I open the slide keyboard. Yes the function is checked in settings. And I am running slidemeroot5 final version with a2sd. Any one else notice this or is there something else I can do?
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkeller416:
also it seems to work if i am in messages screen but if im on th e main menu or drawer it wont change
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eugene373:
Please Rid your self of that Rom and update to slidemeroot5r1
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkeller416:
Hello.

Thanks for the response, I was running the slidemeroot5r1(I know I wasn't clear on that)

I reinstalled the rom just incase and I still have the same issue. If I'm on the home menu or open the drawer it will not rotate, if I'm in text messages or on the web it seems to work fine.
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TakoLuffer:
Tsk.....Tsk.... the home screen is like the original slide rom wich also dsnt turn with auto rotate. The only thing he rlly changed was taking the bubbles off and taking out some apps as far as I know I also tryed to see if its just ur fone its not its the rom.

Sent From My R..r..r..rooted MyTouchy Sliderz
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkeller416:
well i thought the oem software would rotate on the home screen? but i must have been mistaken, i never really played with the oem software

went straight to rooting after i got the phone

i just noticed on the other roms i would install it seemed to be working like that

so i didnt know if i could fix it
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TakoLuffer:
All Android OEM dont turn on rotation unless you open the keyboard thats the way its made. Its ment that way for the homescreen thats why if you have tried The Legend rom or Aria rom when you open the keyboard the launcher or app drawer are all glitchy.....the Legend an Aria dont have keyboards and dont turn on homescreen hence the glitch if that made sense :P hhaha
[Desire Themes and Apps] JuanitoDog:
Excuse the language, is translated by google, I'm Spanish.

Well I copied the rom that had the phone charged with Rom Manager in the option: copy of ROM.

When I wanted to flash this copy is not compressed. When you copy the rom, Rom Manager save the copy of the rom in: SD \: clockworlmod \ backup \ The name that asignastes the ROM to save it.

How do I compress it to flash?

Thanks
[Desire General] JuanitoDog:
Excuse the language, is translated by google, I'm Spanish.

Well I copied the rom that had the phone charged with Rom Manager in the option: copy of ROM.

When I wanted to flash this copy is not compressed. When you copy the rom, Rom Manager save the copy of the rom in: SD \: clockworlmod \ backup \ The name that asignastes the ROM to save it.

How do I compress it to flash?

Thanks
[Touch GSM General] viveklkw:
I am having HTC Touch P3452 n warranty period was over. My problem is that my handset is now not working with other networks sims it is working only with Vodafone sim but before month it ok with BSNL, Reliance and Aircel. Now with BSNL its showing Full signal but but im not able to make/receive any calls and with Aircel, Reliance its showing NO signal ????

Please Help....
[General Topics] 8ook14y:
I am on a family plan and my mother-in-law took my wife's upgrade because she broke her phone (even though she had insurance... wtf), so now I have a new phone and so does her mom and she has a ****ty samsung eternity and cant upgrade officially until next september at the earliest.

my wife does have insurance on her line, and I checked at&t's website, they no longer sell the eternity model.

Does anyone know what would happen if my wife's phone "broke" and I created a claim? do they have a stockpile of old phones or do you think they would allow her to pick a different one, probably from the free w/contract pile?

first time poster here, thanks for any input!
[Vibrant General] jaykim85:
Does anyone know how to enable 3G only on Vibrant????

I can see the option for 2G only, not for 3G... BTW my phone is rooted...
[Vibrant General] zephiK:
why would you want 3G only? when "2G only" is disabled... 3G is on but if there isn't 3G signal then it goes to alternative EDGE (2G) temporarily until 3G signal is available

"3G Only" isn't a feature.. and its pointless to have it as well
[Vibrant General] jaykim85:
it will be pointless for T-Mobiles users. But it will makes sense for Wind Mobiles users (Canada) cause Wind only has 3G connection and doesn't have any 2G connection.

Ya, so now you know it's not pointless. So what's the solution?
[Vibrant General] iunlock:
I'm pretty sure by default with the 2G unchecked that it's on 3G mode.

It's not a feature, it's just what it is...it's always on 3G accessibility.
[Vibrant General] Phromik:
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734515

Use the code for Battery and General Info: *#*#4636#*#*

Towards the bottom there is an option for "Set preferred network type"

You can change that to only use the networks you want.

The descriptions of each of the choices are at the bottom of the linked post.

Hope that helps :)