yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] rpmccormick:
Auto Task Killer just reconfigures the OS to kill idle tasks quicker. Without it, my G1 running 2.1 crawls after an hour of use (same with my ZT-180 Android Tablet running 2.1). With it, my G1/ZT-180 run fairly fast. I never "use" it, I just configure it and forget about it.

I have not put ATK on my G2 yet as everyone says not to use it on Froyo. I don't understand why not to though. I may try it if my G2 starts slowing down. Hopefully that will never happen.

It doesn't take tons of apps to slow it down, just a few that insist on remaining in memory for no reason (which is most apps with widgets, even if you are not using the widget)
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] linkage2424:
Another great feature of Android is smart power consumption, along with the solid memory management. Power shouldn't really be an issue.

I used to use TasKiller on my G1 and it made even CM6 choppy as could be. FC's, nothing ran smooth, tons of lag opening stuff. In theory, Android runs a service and TasKiller tries to kill it, so Android runs it again, and it loops again and again; this eats cpu and resources like crazy. They day I uninstalled TasKiller from my G1 was the day that blew my mind on how fast the phone still was with CM6. That was the ONE thing I did... No changes except uninstalling the task killer, and that change made my phone ~4x faster.

Now I have a G2 and no task killer of any sort. :D
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Steve.Beanz:
It's bad! Android is set up this way too preserve battery life and functionality. Its like putting your computer on stand by. Nothing is running but you know its on. By "killing"certain apps, you are making the os realize that something it needs is not there and then haas to reopen it which wastes battery and functionality worse than just letting it stay a process in the background. Under application settings there is a menu that says running services.if an app is giving you a hard time, you can force close from there. Task killers are a waste of time and do more harm than good.
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] linkage2424:
If you want to get more specific, here's how the Android system works with memory and application management:

GeekFor.Me Article

It's a good read, but if it's TLDR then here's the summary:
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] androidcues:
Absolutely useless

sent from my HTC Vision
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spullar:
What are the proper settings for encoding video to MPEG4 for playback on the G2?

height 320?

width 480?

what should the video bitrate be?

what about the audio bitrate?

thanks in advance
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crr127:
Honestly I'm curious also.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericc191:
try

MPEG-4 (H.264)

1000-1500kbps

800x480 default / 800x340 and 800x334 for wide screen movies, ect.

23.97 or 29.97 fps

aspect ratio should always be "auto" or "keep aspect ratio"

audio.. wouldn't go under 112k
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azrash:
check this thread as well http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1021332
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mftek1:
I've seen a couple apps that can take screen shots but they require root access...

Suggestions??

Thanks

Sent from my T-Mobile G2
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaGeNeCySt:
do it through your computer using the SDK
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_enthusiast:
Hello,

I have been having trouble with my phone for weeks now. Back in August I used Unrevoked to root my Droid Incredible. Everything worked fine.

But now, I need to update my radio firmware before I can effectively use any of the custom ROMs. I am still using version 1.00xxx of the radio software, and if I try to install any of the custom ROMs my GPS stops working. So I have repeatedly tried to update the radio. I download the ZIP file and try to install (after backing up, of course). I get the error "no image or wrong image" and the update won't install.

So I have tried to reformat my SD card using FAT32. Same error. I do not rename the ZIP file or do anything dumb like that.

Next I tried to unroot my phone. It is my understanding that these updates are actually a binary diff, so the right base version must be installed in order to do the update. When I tried to unroot using the stock version of the ROM, I get the same error. So at least my phone still works, but I cannot do any updates.

I have searched all the forums and have read that many people seem to have this problem. But there are no solutions that I have not tried.

Any suggestions? I would *really* appreciate any pointers.

AE
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_enthusiast:
Bump

Any suggestions?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] najaboy:
To begin with, are you s-off?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_enthusiast:
No. I was just thinking about doing that. I read the unrevoked forever site, and it seemed to indicate that there might be some kind of locking going on which is why the updates won't install. Is that the right thing to do?

I will follow those instructions and post again if there are difficulties.

Thanks for the response.

AE
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ramcharger1979:
Just curious but can't you just run the RUU?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] najaboy:
Therein lies your problem. You must be s-off in order to do what you're trying to do.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=774155
[Captivate General] dexjaz:
After I installed Froyo on my Captivate, USB is not working. When I connect it to my Win7/64 and Vista/32, I get the "USB device not recognized" on the computers, regardless if I am in USB debugging or not. I reinstalled the Kies s/w in the hopes that the drivers would then recognize the Captivate, but that doesn't work. So obviously USB tethering and Mass Storage are not working. Has anyone else had this problem and how can it be fixed? Thx in advance!
[Captivate General] mobius911:
Have you tried mounting the phone in debugging mode? This has always worked for making the drives accessible.
[Captivate General] dexjaz:
Yep, I stated above that I tried with debugging on and off, and it didn't matter. Usually the phone would mount differently with it on or off, but now it's just not recognized. Very strange...
[Captivate General] conf1de:
have you tried using a different usb port? i was having the same problem and got it to work when using a different usb slot
[Captivate General] Hoganchild:
I'm having the same problem. It also often decides not to recognize when I've plugged it in to charge. Used 2 different usb cables, 3 different usb ports on my tower, usb ports on 2 different laptops, and plugged in using the stock usb cable/charger combo. I'd like to flash a new rom, but obviously that's not an option for me right now. It double sucks, cuz I just did a factory reset. I also tried the above suggestions to no avail

EDIT: When I unplug the phone while charging (once I finally get it to recognize that it's hooked up and should be charging), it still shows the battery icon as being charged
[Captivate General] fat.head:
same problem. sort of getting mad. i have tried lots of stuff. un install re install drivers a couple times now. both pre select and post select usb modes on the phone well any way lots of stuff. all the usb plugs, tryed putting the plug in the pooter first then the phone on all ports. phone with sim in/out all ports and memory card in/out all ports i reall want to try darky's rom. as sweet as xxxbunker.com is with flash on the phone, i would trade it back for 2.1 so i can use my headphone jack for speaker phone again. please some one help

#edit: my wifes phone still works fine on mounting with the vista pooter. she still has 2.1#
[Fascinate Android Development] DigitalDementia:
I know everyone here is waiting for the latest and greatest with froyo release but are there any 2.1 roms in the works?

Also inb4 make your own. I don't know how, I wish I did because I would, I don't know why people are withholding their skills because we don't have 2.2...
[Fascinate Android Development] dboss713:
You're probably about to get flamed for this :)

But there is work being done, it's just not always visible on this forum. I'd say head over to the irc channel if you're looking for the bleeding edge of development information.
[Fascinate Android Development] DigitalDementia:
By all means folks don't label me as unapreciative, that's not what I was getting at by any means. I appreciate all the hard work that is being done, I know I myself am by no means helping. Just looking for any info regarding. I like to see what devs can bring to the table and the talent that I wish I had. I'd be more than happy to throw money in the directions of developers, jt and dirrk will soon see some. I can't dev but I do support which is why I asked...
[Fascinate Android Development] DigitalDementia:
Are there any good IRC apps?
[Fascinate Android Development] dmaustin:
I use yaaic yet another android irc client.... Pretty basic and easy. You'll have to make an account on freenode before you can login.
[Fascinate Android Development] Boushh:
Windows: X-chat (the silverx builds are a bit outdated but work fine and are free)

Android: Andchat.
[Fascinate Android Development] shauder:
I second andchat

Sent from my Fascinate - 1.4ghz OC by Dirrk
[Off-topic] SamVib:
Everyday I am going to gather my change, and put it into a bowl. Every month some of it will go to the developers.

I am going to start of by donating to xda.

Soon, you are going to see a star next to my name :D!
[Off-topic] orb3000:
Very well then!

Here is the donation link for easy access!!

Hope more members can follow you as donations are quite important:eek:
[Android Apps and Games] excellentnuke:
Has MojiWeather been translated? It looks really nice and I'd love to use it. The other problem is that it only shows information for Chinese areas. Has it ever been fixed for Android?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squidkhaw:
Hi guys.. Just got my Desire last week and rooted last few days ago..

I tried to find any thread bout how to overclock but I cant find any of it..

Sorry for my english and my noobishness.. :(

Need more Detail or manual bout this.. Thanks guys
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroHero:
you need to make sure your using an oc kernel or you cant overclock ..... if you are just buy setcpu from the market .....
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squidkhaw:
So I just need the OC Kernel? how bout the OpenDesire?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroHero:
open desire has oc kernel, richardtrip just released an oc kernel for sence roms too here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=801435, like i said just use setcpu,
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squidkhaw:
Ok..So what I need is just a ROM manager to flash it right? then backup it before I flash it?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harish.awe:
well it depends on which ROM you are running ,

>if you are running some non-sense roms like Open desire or Defrost ,

then you can use setcpu directly ,because it comes with overclocked kernel

>if are using sense ROMs like leedroid, Nextsense etc,

you need a overclocked kernel you can download it from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=801915

flash the zip file in recovery mode , then use setcpu

i recommend you to reboot after overclocking ....
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] squidkhaw:
If I use OpenDesire rom how much Mhz can it increase after overclock?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karloe:
That depends on the "quality" of your cpu :eek:

(the cpu is guaranteed to work at stock speed, anything higher is a guess, and may be cause of instability)

In case of a "bad" cpu you might be able to get it to ± 1050 Mhz

I've seen "lucky" people mentioning ± 118*Mhz (don't remember the actual number ;) )

And don't forget it will put a extra drain on you battery.

This is something you could have found yourself by searching / reading the Developers sub-forum :cool:
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroHero:
my phone works well at 1118mhz, im just waiting for a kernel that will let me oc it abit more :D
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harish.awe:
i tested my desire with opendesire-4.33 you can safely overclock your cpu to 1190mhz using setcpu ,,and remember it drains your battery like hell,, set your scaling to on-demand mode.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
[THEME]▄ █ ▄ LowRider-SyN ▄ █ ▄ for Synergy RLS1 8/13/2011 ADD ONS / Gmode

Back again!!

Click here for more screenshots

Remember wipe cache and dalvik.

Thanks to:

>>roscoenr

>>_Burst_

>>Myn

>>Virus

>>fdb8231

>>incubus26jc

FOR SYNERGY RLS1 / GMODE

Version 2.5 8/13/2010

*Lots of new updates

*added some warm elements - incubus26jc

*All optional 2.1 add-on's will work with this. Not really needed unless you use the 3D carousel

*New Screenshots at the bottom

*Darkened some transparencies for easier viewing

*Fix a couple of bugs

Download:

LowRider-SyN RLS1 v2.5 GMODE

LowRider-SyN RLS1 v2.5 Standard

Optional add-on's: - ALL COMPATIBLE WITH RLS1

Updated 8/4/2011 - Thanks fdb8231

For GMODE: These may reboot 1 to 2 times which is ok.

-> 3.0 carosel Rosie update v3 GMODE

-> Stock 2.1 Rosie GMODE v2

-> Stock 2.1 Rosie Landscape OFF GodMode - Not updated yet.. coming soon

For STANDARD:

-> 3.0 carosel Rosie update v3 Standard

-> Stock 2.1 Rosie Standard v2

-> Stock 2.1 Rosie Landscape OFF Standard - Not updated yet... coming soon

Wallpaper used in screenshots

After_Rain_Wallpaper
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] metalmenance:
Screenshots????
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
got a new nasty youtube video up. Hope this helps. I will get nice screen shots tomorrow.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
upadte

Just did a minor update. Have at it and give me some suggestions or complaints :D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] xxbabiboi228xx:
Congrats on your theme looks good
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Thanks xxbabiboi228xx! I just hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Updated to 2.2! added way more colored icons and a new transparent taskbar to match to bottom launcher. Working hard on 2.3 should be done by next week.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] firemedic1343:
idk why, but I didn't expect to like this theme. But, wow, it is really very sleek. 5 stars.

More themed icons would be nice.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Thanks firemedic! Im working hard on it. Im trying to get the interface the way I like it and then work on icons. Its rough around the edges but Ill get it cleaned up soon.

Just updated the clock widget and also added some more interface icons. Thanks for the support guys!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Another Update!! v2.2.2
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] skydeaner:
Is it possible to just get the cool transitions in an updateable zip? I like my current theme, but the transitions aren't quite is cool. I also love the htc bar lockscreen. as opposed to unnaturally flopping my thumb sideways with AOSP locker.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Ok, here's my issue. I d/l and installed the clock as per instructions, then uninstalled the HTC clock. Wiped cache and dalvik. Tried to flash but it's giving me a error saying it can't open sd card/lowrider-v2.2.2zip (bad).

Any ideas.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
I would need the full theme zip and then I can insert the animations. I can include a sense locker if their is a certain one you like. I think I have a clear one in it now so you dont have to remove the lock screen.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Sounds like a bad download. I just updated to 2.2.3. see if that works
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Just updated a bunch of widgets! Enjoy :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bmagfory:
Just flashed it :D

Awesome work LowRider thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] skydeaner:
thanks for your help lowrider. Imma pm you about what i'm thinking about doing next. So i don't clutter up your thread. I ended up using your entire theme anyways, it is amazing, you did a wonderful job.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] twoeleven99:
will this work on myns warm rom ?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Glad your liking it. The support keeps me goin :)

Thanks for the support. That background is lookin hot!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
It should but the fonts will likely stay the same. I will include a font pack in the next revision.

Anyone know of a cleaner font than the stock? I like easy to read since im half blind.. lol
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] vrojas25:
Yo if I switch to this theme are my apps going to erase. And also if I download this theme can I keep the blue icons insted of the green ones
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nugzo:
I favor the older launcher as well, with the green icons. 2.4.2. What would i have to grab from 2.4.2 to make 2.5.2 look like the 2.4.2?

I also do not care for the new icons either. Riptide icons (camera and camcorder) are way nicer imo.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
the top taskbar should be clear as well. yours isnt??
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rezn:
Lowrider should put the 2.4.2 launcher back into 2.5.2 and we are set :D:D
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rexant1:
nope, i was wondering about that
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Here are the original white ones. Ill throw up the green ones in a minute

http://www.mediafire.com/?fzlx9s85egbyzsh
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rezn:
Sweet! I will wait for the green ones :) You are the man!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Ill fix it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Just use 2.5.1 and you got it.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Which version theme are you talking about. im going to have to put screen shots up for each version.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] rezn:
Thanks! I didn't see that :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] shawnten:
What happen to the wallpaper behind the all app page. That was awsome
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
what wall paper? the all app page is transparent.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] godfirst:
This theme so far is the best,i have the 2.5.2 version
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Here are the green buttons anyways I posted on the main post as well.

http://www.mediafire.com/?oujk449o8318a33
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slugbug2010:
I am new to this root, rom, theme thing but I feel very lucky to have stumbled upon the best on my first try. I am running Myn's rom, Kings' #11 kernel and this bada$$ theme.

\

My evo ROCKS.

I will go back through the pages and try to figure out how to make the clock my un-lock screen. I loooove this clock. I can't figureo ut how to change the "belongs to" name, but if I can figure out root and roms and flashing, I can research more and get that too.

Love it, thank you
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Thanks slugbug glad you like it! you got this far it should be butter to figure things out now :)

Also for everyone else I have added an add-on section so now you can change any of the v2 themes to your liking!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Hey Lowrider,

Anyway to add the clear clock to the v2.4.2? I like those icons better than the ones on v.2.5.2. Loving this theme.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Yea give me about 10 min
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Lowrider,

I apologize in advance. I was trying to edit before you responded. I was trying to say make v2.4.2 with the clear task bar and clock. v2.5.1 has the same icons as v2.5.2. Which I'm not crazy about. Sorry!! and thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
how bout this for a mind bender I knew it and update both to clear and they are uploading now. so 4.2, 5.1 and 5.2 are clear :)

but you owe another screenshot lol

EDIT:

Here ya go:

http://www.mediafire.com/?v028dfehqree5jr
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Lowrider,

You are the bomb!!!!! Downloading now!! Thanks a lot!!! Will post screen shot in a while.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] VOODOOTRIP:
Here's some screens

Thanks again !!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Looks great! I love the background!!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] slugbug2010:
Ok, I am going to try and post some screen shots, too.

I cant seem to post them within my reply so I have attached them. I think :confused:

Is there any way to make that beautiful clock a widget or something? I'd love to leave that as my home screen. The hot buttons on the bottom are great because I can choose music or home. I am not sure what the slide show is for, but I like it!!! Is that a slide show of my own wallpapers? I have over 1600 and they change every 4 hours so I don't even know what all I have. I would love that as a home screen with the hot buttons being phone, music, settings, apps. Or...a full screen widget. LOVE it

Thanks again, I really like this and have shared it with several friends.

(P.S. - how do I change the "phone belongs to" section? doh!)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Not sure about have the clock as a home screen. Its the AOSP clock if you want to search more about it.

The "phone belongs to" is in your antivirus settings. I dont even have that so its whatever you have installed doing that.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Here are smoe screen shots. Can I make one last request?? Anyway to make the shadow under/ behind the app name on the main screen go away like you did in the main app menu? That would be great.

Thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
that dam top bar is still not clear!

edit:

I see what I did.. dang sorry man.. uploading the fix now!!

Here it is

http://www.mediafire.com/?v028dfehqree5jr
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ABNinja:
Lowrider,

Every file I download I keep getting the same error when flashing:

/system/app/Gallery3d.apk missing.

Just fyi I am dling straight from my phone.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
do you have the 3dgallery installed?

link

3d gallery
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ABNinja:
I have it installed and still getting the error. Would a2sd mess with it?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SL556:
Thanks so much for such an awesome theme! This has all the best pieces from all the best themes all compiled into one amazing package, especially now theres a clear version of 2.4.2.! I just cant seem to quit looking at that homescreen on my droid incredible. I also gotta give credit to HeyItsLou over on the DInc forum for his amazing Redemptive rEVOlution rom allowing all this to be possible!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Try updating your HBOOT

All versions of HBOOT

you will see two version of the zip only use the one with the label HBoot.x.x.x.zip and flash it like a theme

im using HBoot_0.76.2000
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Thanks for the support and kind words! That's awesome my theme works on the incredible!!:eek:
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nabbed:
The calendar app has an incorrect graphics when you click on any "1 day". The resulting window has "debugging connected" text in the top left corner of the screen.

Could you please fix that?

Thanks.

EDIT:

Looks like this
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Which version are you using. I noticed on mine too which is 2.5.2!! good catch!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] nabbed:
2.4.2 latest stable most popular.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lowrider32119:
Thanks, Working on a patch now.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Laurido92:
Any way to get rid of the shadow around the text under the icons? Thanks