VoluntasAlternative Bada Browser
Preamble
- News
This Browser aims to allow the bada users to browse their favorite sites and watch news or stream media in full screen mode. Later there would be two version a normal and a Premium one, the normal version will be always free, and will also support full browsing possibilities. The premium version will get a set of extra functions and a better user interface.
Information
- Disclaimer
The Browser is currently in developement, and should be used only by Beta-Testers, which don't mind, that the Device could crash after using it. Everyone should think about it before installing the App on the Device. Also no warranty or anything else is guaranteed, use it at your own risk.
- Installation
1. Download the Latest Release attached below
2. Extract it anywhere on your local Hard Disk
3. Connect the Device with USB-Debbuging enabled
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Note: This steps are only once neccessary and can be passed later
3a. Copy the rootCAcert.cert from the Certs Folder on the Device
3b. Press on the *.cert on the Device itselfes (this will install the certification)
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4. Open the Setup.exe and select/install the App
5. After installation the App will be available in the Menu
Epilogue
- Announcement
I am working togheter with a designer, all images are copyrighted by him and should not be used for third party apps. The changelog is always in the packed integrated.
- Current Build v1.0.0.201106021715
from today onwards i will use your browser and i will report any issued faced by me here.
thank you togheter we can make this browser maybe some day better than the internal from samsung
bug reports are wished, togheter we will make this thing work.
I like this browser, but i want to have smooth scrolling like dolphin. Without it i find it useless.
Don't worry i am searching for a solution of this problem, the bada webkit is in the current version more than only buggy, you have should seen the first version of voluntas (very very much bugs) this here is much more stable.
I am aiming first to stabilize the browser part and than the handling and user expirience will be the next.
The hope never dies, i am always fighting to make bada a little bit more attractive.
Hello larioteo
schön das es weiter geht, thanks for Infomation.
My English is too bad ^^
No problem xeno, i am also bad in english, but will it i mean learn better after a while.
Yes you're right, it's amazing, that you keep going
larioteo said:
Don't worry i am searching for a solution of this problem, the bada webkit is in the current version more than only buggy, you have should seen the first version of voluntas (very very much bugs) this here is much more stable.
I am aiming first to stabilize the browser part and than the handling and user expirience will be the next.
The hope never dies, i am always fighting to make bada a little bit more attractive.
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Thank you for your answer. I will wait for it...
No Problem, that's because we are here
Information of new releases and fixed Bugs and Issues will be always postet, the new release will be always attached at the first post.
And I already have one question. Can you add scrolling by buttons Volume + and - like Dolphin 2.2 and UCWEB 7.4?
Yes i have put it on my todo list.
Hi larioteo!
I found out that scolling with the (first unvisible, at scrolling visible) "Bar"
is very smooth, while normal scrolling is a little laggy. (like someone said befor)
Hope you understand what i´m trying to discribe.
Did you know that? Perhaps there is a chance to transfer
the settings from this function to normal scrolling?
Are you planned add text reflow?
i don't think it is available in the current bada Webkit otherwise we would see it in dolfin
am i right??
@te_chnix:
Yes, this with the scrolling is known, that is the interesting thing on the bada webkit, the scrollbar is very smooth and fast, but the normal scrolling (wicht should be the same) is slow and buggy, i am trying to do it the samsung way, they also use the scrollbar in dolfin for smoother scrolling, that should be possible to redirect the touch events to the scrollbar.
@baza14
Text reflow as mylove90 said is currently not supported in bada, i have reported it to the developer support, and they said it will be available in bada 2.0 webkit. Also the scrolling issue will be fixed.
@all
Do anyone have problems with the favorites? There was an bug in the last version with the database. If not i can remove this point from the bug list. I am also using the browser on the wave II it is working a little bit faster and the bug was only releated to wave models.
The bugs you've seen on the changelog list will be the target for the next release. also a redirection to google search if an wrong url is typed in. i hope everyone have a nicer browsing in full screen.
I will start tomorow with improving the functions and bugfixing, i must outsource some things from the old forum, than i can develop again.
Maybe I found bug. If I wrote URL at landscape and press ok, others things are not correctly viewed.
I post the current known bugs and fixed bugs since the last version, this one is already known
# ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
# *** Application Changelog ***
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# v1.0.0.20110xxxxxxx: First Release
# v1.0.0.201105170117: Milestone 7 (Changes are listed below!)
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# *** Bugfixes ***
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# Browser View - Allow user to klick other Links while Loading
# Browser View - Touch Events are wrong handled sometimes <> After scrolling another site is laoded
# Design - Start Screen is ugly
# Database - After deleting a Area or Favorite the RowIDs was sometimes wrong
# Database - Homepage can't be set
# Error Handling - Error "No connection!" pops up if wrong URL is typed in --> Workaround for bada 1.2
# Memory Leaks - If an unknown Error occures, App shows 3-Way-Messages --> Workaround for bada 1.2
# History View - App crashes if History is empty
# Web Core - E-Mail Link redirection added
# Web Core - Improved URL and Content Check Function
# Web Core - Internal Web Core Functions added (about:xxxxx)
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# *** ToDo List ***
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# Bugs and wishes:
# Browser View - ? Unknown Error Message shows --> Site Loading, Subject CN do not mach domain name
# Browser View - The first letter of the Keypad should be small
# History View - Loading takes a while with a huge navigation list
# Memory Leaks - App crashes, aborts loading, shows errors after loading some Big Sites
# Orientation - All Popups are reformed shown in Landscape Mode
# Web Core - Abort Function
# Web Core - Audio Playback
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If anyone have problems with the installation progress, here is a list of general bada installation errors, they are very usefull .
http://www.badadev.com/bada-error-codes/
maybe u consider the followingin ur further releases:
1. keyboard does not open on a full screen but on the half screen with the background still visible as in dolfin .
2. tabs
So Marshmallow uses this new format for configuration files for apps on the EPD. Maybe we can start collecting recommended configurations for various apps? I noticed that the default files it comes with don't include the Kindle app this time, tho it had a default config in the old LP settings.
So, if you've found good settings for a particular app, please post them here! And I might go look on the Russian site to see if there are any there already - tho if one of the Russian-speaking users here wants to do that first I wouldn't complain
edit: I just found an app for editing the new configuration files, it's by x2009xxx on this hi-pda thread. Attaching for convenience. The button at the bottom to save the configuration and the toast that pops up when you do so aren't in English, but all the options are, so I'm pretty sure you can figure it out. (Don't forget to reboot to activate your changes)
I am wondering is there possibility to set epd to full refresh after 5 pages or every page. There is no sign in readme file. I tried adding ""slowmode" : true" in the configuration cfg but notting happens.
I'm not sure, but I have gathered that you have to reboot for changes to take effect.
Sent from my YD201 using Tapatalk
I know, when I change something (ex. dithering, sharpening etc.) there is effect but problem is that i don't see command which can set full refresh of epd screen after some interval (previously it was slowmode). I'm using moon+ reader (white letters on black background) and without full refreshing after some pages ghosting is terrific and reading seems to be nearly impossible.
Remove the Android GUI transitions/effects on Developers Menu, not only makes your phone faster but it also helps EPD to have less ghost when using the other Android Apps, and folders...
I just edited the first post to add a tool I found for editing the config files.
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I know, when I change something (ex. dithering, sharpening etc.) there is effect but problem is that i don't see command which can set full refresh of epd screen after some interval (previously it was slowmode). I'm using moon+ reader (white letters on black background) and without full refreshing after some pages ghosting is terrific and reading seems to be nearly impossible.
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I'm looking at the readme.txt that lives in the epd_optimizer directory, and the option that sounds related to what you're talking about is "update_timeout - timeout of fullscreen update after content change. Use -1 to disable."
Tried to change update_timeout value. There are some changes in update mode but EPD still not doing full refresh (like in Yotareader for example). Still after flipping some pages black background is full of gray shades from previously viewed pages. Tested on CoolReader, Moon+ FBreader, Allreader.
Is there anyone who figured out how to set full refresh of EPD in any book reader?
Nice thread, I had in mind creating one like this. I haven't played with the configuration file yet, but I can post here what I found from other xda posts and a file from Russian Telegram group.
For Whatsapp (but I think it should work also on other similar apps) a configuration found here is the following:
Code:
{
"name": "com.whatsapp",
"description": "WhatsApp",
"dithering": "ATKINSON_BINARY",
"update_timeout": -1,
"sharpening": 2,
"contrast": 0,
"brightness": -5,
"stretch_black": 50,
"stretch_white": 220,
"regional_update": false
}
For Vkontakte (VK - Russian social network) I found this one:
Code:
{
"name": "com.vkontakte.android",
"description": "VKontakte",
"update_type": "GRAYSCALE",
"dithering": "ATKINSON_BINARY",
"update_timeout": 0,
"sharpening": 1.0,
"contrast": 50,
"brightness": 10,
"stretch_black": 50,
"stretch_white": 200,
"regional_update": true
}
Maybe we could develop some configurations for groups of apps: chat, social, e-book readers, office, browser, etc. and post them here!
Don't know if I'm missing something but I've tried all sorts of different values for dithering, update type, contrast, brightness, stretch_black, and stretch_white but after restarting nothing seems to have any effect. No matter what I do, everything just looks way too bright/low contrast and washed out. On the other hand, the Yotahub looks fine--deep blacks and easy to read.
This is on a YD206. Everything looked fine on lollipop. I submitted bug reports to yotadevices but they told me that the YD206 isn't supported. Anyone else having this issue? And if so, are you on YD206?
EDIT: Anyone know how to query what epd_optimizer settings an application is using? The backscreen is the only thing that looks good and AFAIK its package name is com.yotadevices.yotaphone2.launcherbs . Unfortunately there's no corresponding entry in the epd_optimizer directory.
Here is a stock EPD_optimizer folder after OTA upgrade from 5.0. Try replacing your files and reboot.
I figured out that changing values via application make a mess in cfg files. Better to check package name using app, copy some stock cfg, rename it to package name and edit via Total Commander it works fine.
I have yd206 and changing values take effect but i can't set full EPD refresh.
EDIT: Anyone know how to query what epd_optimizer settings an application is using? The backscreen is the only thing that looks good and AFAIK its package name is com.yotadevices.yotaphone2.launcherbs . Unfortunately there's no corresponding entry in the epd_optimizer directory.
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From readme.txt
If these parameters are missing in app's configuration as well, the system will use parameters which defined in master.cfg configuration file. If this file is deleted, the system will use parameters that are stored within Android framework.
ahigienix said:
Here is a stock EPD_optimizer folder after OTA upgrade from 5.0. Try replacing your files and reboot.
I figured out that changing values via application make a mess in cfg files. Better to check package name using app, copy some stock cfg, rename it to package name and edit via Total Commander it works fine.
I have yd206 and changing values take effect but i can't set full EPD refresh.
From readme.txt
If these parameters are missing in app's configuration as well, the system will use parameters which defined in master.cfg configuration file. If this file is deleted, the system will use parameters that are stored within Android framework.
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Thanks, I'm no longer using the app to modify the values as you suggested and changing settings has an effect now. (using vim in an arch chroot environment) Using your stock values for a separate firefox config seems to have improved things. Still not nearly as good as 5.0 but I can actually read text now.
However, there is this issue where from moment to moment the screen brightness seems to switch back and forth between two settings: a config with deeper blacks (clear) and a config that's too bright. It's almost as if there are two configs fighting for control. If I let the phone sit (so there are no screen updates), it will eventually settle on one of those configs but not reliably on any particular one--it almost seems random. I spent several hours trying a variety of different settings but I can't seem to get rid of this problem or manage a config that's comparable to 5.0.
At this point I think I'm just going back to 5.0 as I can't really put any more time into this. Maybe the problem will sort itself out in future releases but I'm not hopeful given the lack of support for the YD206.
I have three yd206, one which firmware was sideloaded from 1.1.31 had simmilar to your EPD glitchs, try to delete your epd_optimizer folder, create new one and copy files from attachment, then do a hard reset. It helped me and now this yd206 runs flawlessly.
I found the file /root/sdcard/TitaniumManager/mirror.cfg has some information similar to files in .../android/epd_optimizer and create a configuration for FBReader, but makins some test it seems nothing change.
Follow the last solution for my file org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android.cfg
{
"name": "org.geometerplus.zlibrary.ui.android",
"description": "FBReader",
"dithering": "ATKINSON_BINARY",
"update_timeout": -1,
"sharpening": 1.0,
"contrast": 70,
"brightness": -10,
"stretch_black": 50,
"stretch_white": 220,
"regional_update": false
}
Have you any suggestion?
ahigienix said:
I have three yd206, one which firmware was sideloaded from 1.1.31 had simmilar to your EPD glitchs, try to delete your epd_optimizer folder, create new one and copy files from attachment, then do a hard reset. It helped me and now this yd206 runs flawlessly.
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Hi, couldn't get this off of my mind so I took another stab at it. I've tried everything you've suggested but haven't been able to get things to an acceptable level. I've put together a couple images comparing 5.0 and 6.0 image quality (attached to this post) with the epd_optimizer .cfgs you've provided.
The two images have a few different icons on the home screen but demonstrate the difference in both brightness and clarity pretty well. I'm not saying those .cfgs didn't improve things--they definitely did (yes, it originally looked even worse than the 6.0.jpg image prior to using the .cfgs you provided) but it still doesn't look nearly as good. Looking at the 6.0.jpg image, you can probably imagine how difficult it would be to read an ebook or browse the web.
I think there's more to this than the .cfg files. Note that I upgraded to 6.0 by restoring the "MMB29M.6.0.1-RU1.1.147" backup provided in this thread via TWRP. I was coming from LRX21M.5.0.0-HK1.1.124d (I always clear the cache and dalvik between firmware changes of course).
EDIT: Whoops, I've mixed up the image names. Fixed the images.
Excuse me i do not know about changing that values for the epd
but as a person who works and edits photos the difference between the pics is remarkable in my eyes
beacuse it seems to be that there are different grey scales that are produced, especially the black value.
You can edit every photo you made into greyscale (8bit or 16bit) and it normally looks fine.
but you can also convert it into a black/white (1bit) picture with a filter like diffusion and it is more grainy.
so for me it looks that the 6.0jpg is too grainy and is not the correct grayscale. It can be washed out but the black part seems not that fine as it is in the 5.0jpg pic.
maybe this isn't that important but i want to point on that.
GetSAS said:
Excuse me i do not know about changing that values for the epd
but as a person who works and edits photos the difference between the pics is remarkable in my eyes
beacuse it seems to be that there are different grey scales that are produced, especially the black value.
You can edit every photo you made into greyscale (8bit or 16bit) and it normally looks fine.
but you can also convert it into a black/white (1bit) picture with a filter like diffusion and it is more grainy.
so for me it looks that the 6.0jpg is too grainy and is not the correct grayscale. It can be washed out but the black part seems not that fine as it is in the 5.0jpg pic.
maybe this isn't that important but i want to point on that.
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I see, thanks for the insight. Maybe this will help with determining what's causing this.
I changed contrast in the master to 40, and I'm pretty happy with the results.
Full master file:
Code:
{
"name": "master",
"description": "This is default epd update setting. Please modify with caution.",
"update_type": "MONOCHROME",
"dithering": "STUCKI_BINARY",
"update_timeout": -1,
"sharpening": 1,
"contrast": 40,
"brightness": 10,
"stretch_black": 30,
"stretch_white": 220,
"regional_update": false,
"color_inversion": false
}
epd refresh problem
after i upgrade official stock 6.0.1 my epd stop refreshing. am i in the right place? i dont know how to change the values mentioned above. can someone help me please? thanks
lgk350tr said:
after i upgrade official stock 6.0.1 my epd stop refreshing.
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My navigation program has the same probem. Too much ghosting. Is there a possibility, to set a refresh time? (Maybe a background program with timer and torch screen?) I can do it with developer options (show surface updates). Is it possible, to make a shortcut or start and stop it automatically?
If the yotaphone is in standby, the epd screen is constantly flashing (after 2 minutes) and I don't know, why.
I am experiencing the same. I own a YD206 converted to 201 and running lates MM OTA update.
EPD screen was fine for couple of days, but know ghosting is terrible specially when navigating thru full Android. Also black color on widgets is totally grayed out.
Right now I am trying the full discharge and leave it for couple of hours before I fully charge it.
Any other solution/suggestion on what to try? This is definetly a refresh problem which is not eliminating previous images.
Thanks
Hello all,
First of all, if this is wrong section to ask, please move to the right one, also if there is already solution to my problem I appreciate link =)
So my problem is, according to title: Microsoft OneNote. When I start new note, it runs smoothly for about one minute or less, after that time it starts to lag. But it is more like display is lagging or it is just not rendering. For example: I write down 2 sentences. When writing third, it is not showing any typed characters, keyboard is running -> one sec stop / freeze -> show all typed characters like superfast typing (not showing all at the same time, but one by one very fast). This stage is relatively OK. Next one is more problematic, because after some time, even keyboard freeze and there is nothing I can do. One temporary workaround is to go to Home screen & back, but it is temporary and after 3 to 5 times the only solution is to terminate app and wait some time and repeat.
This is bothering me some time, maybe a year and it is really annoying. It is not happening from the beginning of using OneNote.
My observations:
I tried to watch CPU usage (greed, red, blue bar) and when it is lagging, red and mostly blue bar is popping. When the screen refresh (when characters are typed) blue bar "dissapear"
Reinstall is not working
No battery saving is set on OneNote
No update of OneNote fix this
Latest version of MIUI is installed
Tried to switch to default launcher (Nova launcher is what i use)
Tried to switch to default keyboard (Swiftkey is what i use)
Force rendering 2D in GPU
Turn off MIUI optimalization
Turn off OneNote sync
And maybe something more I forgot.
Another apps run smooth and have no problems at all. Just OneNote.
Really don't want to put my phone to factory reset...
Is there something I can do to fix this? I Use OneNote on PC and like the sync between devices (used Evernote before), so another app is not a solution.
Thank you for reading, more thank you for replying and my greatest thank you for solution =)
P.S. Sorry for my not very good english.