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Dev emulator?

Anyone know if there is a dev emulator(software type) for windows that I could use to test an tweak with, as I like the stability of my phone. I am just trying to start doing some work myself, so if I'm totally off as far as this even being an option let me know(nicely please ))
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There is a way to set up android in a virtual machine butt haven't gone that root myself
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Closest thing you'll find is AVD which is android virtual device that we use to debug programs we write. Its part of the android sdk and gets integrated Eclipse when you set up your environment. Personally, I doubt it would be worth a damn for ROM making or tweaking. I am not sure how you would load any software on it other than vanilla android. Also its painfully ef'ing slow. I can't believe with my i7 and 16 gigs of ram it still takes 3 minutes to boot, and on my old laptop it takes 7 minutes. I really think big G could have done better with it, and its due for an over haul.
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There is also the route of being able to run in vbox that I have heard, but my guess is that you would need an intel x86 kernel compiled for it....just a guess though.
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Thanks for the great info, any suggestions were I might start learning more about the virtual macine stuff?
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Code.google.com is where u should start
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Netflix .apk here!

I have the (unofficial) Netflix app for Android here, I heard that the servers have been opened now so it should theoretically work; I am going to test it and report back.
(Attached below)
*Edit: I have tested this app and it runs however when trying to stream a movie it will display a message along the lines of "your device is not supported"

No go
I'm getting a force close upon login using this apk. Anyone else having better luck?

Uninstall and reinstall worked for me
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Streaming doesn't work.
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I found another .apk in a different thread com.netflix.mediaclient-1.apk 5.44mb and I have the same issues. Gives the your device not supported. Does let you log in and seems to be stable, but can't view any movies. Everytime you try it just comes back saying device not supported.

only streams on 5 phones not ours
http://www.webpronews.com/netflix-app-launched-on-android-2011-05
but there is hope for the future...

roharia said:
Uninstall and reinstall worked for me
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Did that too and still get the force closed upon signing in... are you on stock(besides rooted)...

I got the "device not supported" message, but was able to get a login screen after waiting a few seconds. I logged in, but can't stream.

maybe we can edit one of the lib files inside the apk? much like was done on the Adobe Flash Player lib file to enable hulu playback on our phones. I don't know how to do this, but an idea nonetheless.

Interesting tid bit...
Devices Android 3.0 with DrmPlay are supported!
Devices Android 3.0 without DrmPlay are NOT supported!
Devices Android 3.1 with DrmPlay are supported!
Devices Android 3.1 without DrmPlay are NOT supported! 1
Devices newer than Android 3.1 are NOT supported!
Devices pre Android 2.2 are not supported!
Devices with Android 2.2/2.3 and without drm.play are supported in standalone mode. Devices with Android 2.2/2.3, with drm.play are supported!
Devices with Android 2.2/2.3, without drm.play and without OMX are NOT supported in standalone mode.
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im new to the android thing but would changing the fingerprint in build.prop file be enough to trick the app into thinking the phone is supported?
havent tried it myself yet..

They got it to work on nook color by just editing the build.prop
ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
And then rebooting.
Has anyone else tried this?

rex-tc said:
They got it to work on nook color by just editing the build.prop
ro.product.model=HTC Vision
ro.product.manufacturer=HTC
And then rebooting.
Has anyone else tried this?
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Just tried this , not working I only changed the two fields you suggested but not working, there are lot of other fields that can be changed, I made a back up of my original so I will play around with it

Does anyone have a netflix account that I can use to try to see if I can access it from my phone? I will not change any account information.
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aver2one said:
Just tried this , not working I only changed the two fields you suggested but not working, there are lot of other fields that can be changed, I made a back up of my original so I will play around with it
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same here...it just craps out
I also tried "T-Mobile G2" and that failed as well
any other strings we can try for other devices are supported at the moment?
1. HTC Incredible with Android 2.2
2. HTC Nexus One with Android 2.2, 2.3
3. HTC Evo 4G with Android 2.2
4. HTC G2 with Android 2.2
5. Samsung Nexus S with Android 2.3
(I don't think any of the above have similar enough hw to the tegra board we have)
I did notice there is 5 .so files device{1-5}.so when you unzip the .apk file. I tried mucking with .js files to force the app into accepting a device string instead of polling the device but I'm failing at creating a workable apk file.
I used apktool and auto-sign but when I install my modified apk (even if it's just repacked) it fails to run...i'll leave that for another day; i've got much to learn in the android world....

mikajmd said:
Does anyone have a netflix account that I can use to try to see if I can access it from my phone? I will not change any account information.
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I dont think anybody will be willing to do that but yes tmo g2 does work!

Looks like so people with captivates got it to work.....
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jarsh92 said:
Looks like so people with captivates got it to work.....
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info, links? don't make us dig for it

Need a drm.play file and a location to put it in...mm
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strad68 said:
I'm getting a force close upon login using this apk. Anyone else having better luck?
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the official app is out on the marketplace now. check it out, only works on 5 phones though and mines one of them. IT HAS NO BUGS AT ALL,no lag what so ever. biggest boom in the market in quite a while

Reported Memory and Memory Leak

I am currently running EH06, stock/deodexed and am experiencing seemingly random reboots. I was curious to see if this issue is memory leak related, and from general RAM checking, I believe it may be. Of my available 342 MB of ram, RIGHT NOW my phone reports 241 MB taken up, I have seen that value getting up into the low 300's at it's peak, and unfortunately I haven't seen it immediately preceding a reboot.
I decided to check the memory usage from the command line, and when I run 'free' via the bash shell, of the 350400 KB (342MB) of potential RAM - which matches nicely with what the phone is reporting - I am being told I in fact have 321 MB of RAM taken up. Now I'm no Linux/Android guru, but that doesn't seem right.
So I opened up a bunch of apps, visited a couple of websites, backed out to the home screen and rechecked my numbers. I am now at 302MB/342MB according to the task manager app, but 338MB/342MB according to 'free'. Using the 'Clear Ram' button, I was able to knock it back down, but I have seen it in the past few days not drop the used RAM amount upon pressing that button...

I'm experincing similar problems , it seems every day I need to do a reeboot to keep my ram usage down cause when I first boot , let everything load ... then kill tasks I have around 180 free but after about a day when I kill tasks I have around 80 free and I need to reboot for peace of mind I don't know what it is but I hope I get fixed ....
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have u tried the v6 superscripts
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I get random reboots when my phone is just sitting idle doing nothing. I've so had them when running Apps and going from screen to screen. They are just random.
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shaunfrazier said:
have u tried the v6 superscripts
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Try v6: option 6. World of difference!
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SwimDrewid said:
Try v6: option 6. World of difference!
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In what section are these scripts if I may ask?
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SpartanVissepo said:
In what section are these scripts if I may ask?
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They are found here. Version 9 is the latest for V6. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
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JohnCorleone said:
They are found here. Version 9 is the latest for V6. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=991276
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Thank u very much sir. Will post later when I try
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SpartanVissepo said:
Thank u very much sir. Will post later when I try
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Take you time and make sure you get the newest one. He has that script, the 3G TurboCharger, and KickAssKernel scripts all in that thread along with updates...
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Any recommendations on which scripts to run
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JohnCorleone said:
Take you time and make sure you get the newest one. He has that script, the 3G TurboCharger, and KickAssKernel scripts all in that thread along with updates...
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Which kickasskernel script do you use?
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Which kickasskernel script do you use?
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People have had mixed results with the 3G Turbocharger script and KickAssKernel scripts. The V6 script is the one many are reporting helps with the RAM leak. I used oprion #9 MegaRAM2. This is the lastest script. You need to get Script Manager from Market. Select "run as root" then "run". http://db.tt/oUYakOc
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MikeyLee said:
I get random reboots when my phone is just sitting idle doing nothing. I've so had them when running Apps and going from screen to screen. They are just random.
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In the world of software, there is NO random, everything has a cause. We call things random when we haven't defined the problem's pattern.

So check it out , I instaled the new eh06 plus kernel without really getting an answer as to what a kernel was and it seems to have helped I haven't been on it for 24 hours yet but I will update and let you know
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The paid "Full" version of Memory Booster allows to to set (raise) the minimum RAM threshold supposedly. I just got it and will see if I change it and install and run a bunch of apps if it prevents the reboots. Huh, I got the "Full" version but the minimum RAM threshold is set in the MB RAM Optimizer app. I will change it from 15% to 35% and see if it stops reboots tonight.
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gremlyn1 said:
In the world of software, there is NO random, everything has a cause. We call things random when we haven't defined the problem's pattern.
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I've been getting these "random" reboots with all of the GB leaks. Been looking at my logcat but I can't make heads or tails out of what the messages mean. Currently using catlog for the logcat reader, never seen anything under the lowest level "what a terrible failure" but get tons of stuff under the next level up "error".
currently running eg22.
Would love a thread detailing how to do anything with this that might help figure out what's causing these issues.

JohnCorleone said:
The paid "Full" version of Memory Booster allows to to set (raise) the minimum RAM threshold supposedly. I just got it and will see if I change it and install and run a bunch of apps if it prevents the reboots. Huh, I got the "Full" version but the minimum RAM threshold is set in the MB RAM Optimizer app. I will change it from 15% to 35% and see if it stops reboots tonight.
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Great John, let us know. The free version is great for seeing what is REALLY using your memory. Not the little bit the stock task manager kills. Apps are constantly loading in the background even if you haven't used them in months. If you go to Task Killer in Memory Booster Lite you will see this "ninja" apps stealing your memory. This is what people keep calling memory leaks. They are real apps loading.

SwimDrewid said:
Try v6: option 6. World of difference!
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I've been on the oxed stock EH06 for a week or two now, was getting a reboot or two every day. I've been running V6 option 9 for the past three days, and I have yet to have a random reboot since.
Still evaluating the effects on battery life, though

roguejam said:
I've been on the oxed stock EH06 for a week or two now, was getting a reboot or two every day. I've been running V6 option 9 for the past three days, and I have yet to have a random reboot since.
Still evaluating the effects on battery life, though
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ive been running stock odex eh06 since it first leaked on samfirmware and i never had a random reboot
but i am seeing memory problems. such as maps running using a whole 6MB of ram. Think, 10 years ago, that wouldve took a supercomputer. Why are these apps running even when i dont launch them?
such as engadget, maps, telenav, THREE DIALERS TAKING UP 11MB EACH WTF I THOUGHT THERE WAS ONLY ONE DIALER. anyways yeah i usually have ~100mb free but still. when i CLOSE an app, it should CLOSE. I also shouldnt see the app UNLESS I LAUNCH IT.
will v6 stop this? im scared of borking something thats why i ask...i cant afford to use the "trial and error" method like i used to :/

A_Flying_Fox said:
ive been running stock odex eh06 since it first leaked on samfirmware and i never had a random reboot
but i am seeing memory problems. such as maps running using a whole 6MB of ram. Think, 10 years ago, that wouldve took a supercomputer. Why are these apps running even when i dont launch them?
such as engadget, maps, telenav, THREE DIALERS TAKING UP 11MB EACH WTF I THOUGHT THERE WAS ONLY ONE DIALER. anyways yeah i usually have ~100mb free but still. when i CLOSE an app, it should CLOSE. I also shouldnt see the app UNLESS I LAUNCH IT.
will v6 stop this? im scared of borking something thats why i ask...i cant afford to use the "trial and error" method like i used to :/
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The v6 supercharger has never messed anything up for me give it a shot there's always an "unsupercharge" option to revert everything back!
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Questions about windows 8

Okay, I'm using windows 8 release preview x64 on my gateway desktop, and I need some help with a couple things.
First of all, metro apps will not load. I have tried several tweaks around xda and other sites and cannot get anything more than the app preview screen coming up for just a second, then closing. I have an ATI Radeon 5450HD graphics card, running proper amd catalyst drivers for windows 8, and all settings are correct.
Second, has anyone been able to get dfs tool working on windows 8? I've tried installing it in compatibility mode for windows XP, Vista, and 7, all with no luck.
Any help with either issue would be greatly appreciated... And sorry this isn't in a Q&A section, but I couldn't find Q&A forum for windows 8. TIA...
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No one?
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I have my Win 8 running in a VMware virtual machine. I noticed that Metro apps will timeout loading if it is taking too long.
The app eventually loads but does so minimized. Check your left side to see if it is running.
If you are seeing a lot of your apps doing this, you may need to upgrade your computer to something faster.
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willgill said:
I have my Win 8 running in a VMware virtual machine. I noticed that Metro apps will timeout loading if it is taking too long.
The app eventually loads but does so minimized. Check your left side to see if it is running.
If you are seeing a lot of your apps doing this, you may need to upgrade your computer to something faster.
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Upgrade to something faster? I'm running an I3 as it is...
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powduh09 said:
Upgrade to something faster? I'm running an I3 as it is...
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relax it's just release candidate...u cant expect each program to function.
wait till oct 26.

realzahed said:
relax it's just release candidate...u cant expect each program to function.
wait till oct 26.
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I understand that... But not a single one of the metro apps will start. They just bring up an app preview screen, then it drops to the background, and the app never actually opens.
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I'd just reinstall. You have something wrong. Did it ever work? Maybe go back to a better point in time with System Restore.
You are logged in with a Live account, right? You can't load Metro apps with a local account (to my knowledge). You have to log on with a Live account.
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willgill said:
I'd just reinstall. You have something wrong. Did it ever work? Maybe go back to a better point in time with System Restore.
You are logged in with a Live account, right? You can't load Metro apps with a local account (to my knowledge). You have to log on with a Live account.
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It's a fresh install, I've tried on two different machines, neither of which have ever had metro apps work... And yes, I'm using a live account...
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Timeout
Yes, every metro app has 15 seconds to load, if it doesn't, them it will end.

i think you should reinstall the graphic driver and try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708349
Also did the metro apps work before or they have never worked

buggatti said:
i think you should reinstall the graphic driver and try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708349
Also did the metro apps work before or they have never worked
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Theyve never worked, even on my laptop, which has Intel integrated graphics. But, I've not tried the guide you linked... I'll try that and report back sometime today...
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powduh09 said:
Theyve never worked, even on my laptop, which has Intel integrated graphics. But, I've not tried the guide you linked... I'll try that and report back sometime today...
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The guide is for and graphics only.... go to Intel driver utility And install the latest driver then try.... I had the same problem it has something to do with hardware acceleration.

buggatti said:
The guide is for and graphics only.... go to Intel driver utility And install the latest driver then try.... I had the same problem it has something to do with hardware acceleration.
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I'm asking for amd, my Intel works fine now
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Windows 8 didn't run properly on my laptop too, had some papercuts as well. The specification requirements for Windows 8 are equal to those of Windows 7. If you can run Windows 7, you can run Windows 8. So, it's all just a bit of patience before RTM and the final release become available.

Senzune said:
Windows 8 didn't run properly on my laptop too, had some papercuts as well. The specification requirements for Windows 8 are equal to those of Windows 7. If you can run Windows 7, you can run Windows 8. So, it's all just a bit of patience before RTM and the final release become available.
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I know this. Guess I'm just going to revert to windows 7 until rtm
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nfs wost wanted

hey guys, this for the those who want to play NFS MW on their STREAK 5.
YES.......you can play the game.....with no lags at all......and completely smooth.
I am playing the game on my streak and enjoying it. Never thought that streak is capable of playing it.
I installed the apk file by just changing the SDK version value in the android manifest.
change the sdk version , build the apk file, sign it and install. copy the data if you already have and start playing.
The only problem I am facing is that of sound. NO sound when I start the game. It may be possible because of my DATA files.
you can check and let me know if its happening with you also
BDW you can play nfs on this device then what else is needed..
ALL THE BEST and please give it a try.
I AM SERIOUS, IT REALLY WORKS......:good::good:
let me know afterwords

The lack of sound is probably why the SDK version was set where it was in the manifest.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The lack of sound is probably why the SDK version was set where it was in the manifest.
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might be possible
but when I try to do this thing to other apk files, I get a FORCE CLOSE Message.
what can be the reason?

More often than not it's because the app needs a specific feature of the API that is found at the given minimum SDK version but is not found at a lower version. Simple example: the ICS stock browser has tabs while the Gingerbread version does not. This is because the API feature that supports tabs is present in ICS but not in Gingerbread.
The minimum SDK version is set by the developer for a reason. This is the reason.

i have been playing nfs on stock 2.2 and overclocked dsc 2.3 since long..... with official apk and sound.. no lag till now
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If the app the OP has was updated compared to yours, then that could explain why you have sound and he doesn't.

Aaryana said:
i have been playing nfs on stock 2.2 and overclocked dsc 2.3 since long..... with official apk and sound.. no lag till now
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Hey ..... How on stock 2.2 with sound???

not on 2.2
wrote by mistake
previous rom was stock 2.3 and game worked fine on that
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thank you very much it worked, really good