My PoV with honeycomb - Vega General

Hey all, here is a short video of my PoV Mobii (vega) running VegaComb 1.6. Thanks to all devs for this! (and Mean122 for his icons
Ok, I have no idea how to embed the video after trying for 10 minutes. Here's the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn3O3WDZSOc

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Flash Player 10.3 is now ready't'go!

Make sure you update - though it might updated automatically. (it did for me)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/flash-player-10-3-hits-android-with-optimizations-bug-fixes-apl/
I just had to open the market, it was set to auto update, but didn't start till I selected my apps and saw the update listed.
I'm at work right and can't bust out my tablet ATM. Hows it like? 720p work on youtube now?
cdkizzle said:
I'm at work right and can't bust out my tablet ATM. Hows it like? 720p work on youtube now?
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Go to the bathroom to download, but instead download Flash 10.3 to your tab. You never took a 15 minute nap on the crapper?
muqali said:
Go to the bathroom to download, but instead download Flash 10.3 to your tab. You never took a 15 minute nap on the crapper?
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I just got this bad-boy yesterday, I haven't even christened my own bathroom with it yet
I hear that. I went so far as to speak to the store manager at Best Buy here to ask if he could "special order" a Transformer for me. The distribution channel software they use doesn't even have the SKU in it yet. It's on their website, but not in their distro system. I was a sad panda.
cdkizzle said:
I'm at work right and can't bust out my tablet ATM. Hows it like? 720p work on youtube now?
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On the desktop site, 720p is as choppy as ever.
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I don't think the update would just fix all of our performance issues, but at least provide better compatibility. I think our future honeycomb updates (look at me being optimistic) will help with the chop.
Ya 720 looks about the same to me. Smooth but sometimes can stutter when there's a lot of variance in the shot.
dhruvmp said:
I don't think the update would just fix all of our performance issues, but at least provide better compatibility. I think our future honeycomb updates (look at me being optimistic) will help with the chop.
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This. I think they'll need to tap into the nvidia hardware more to enable better video performance. It's interesting to note that they added NEON support for CPUs that support it(ours doesn't afaik). How much those instructions will help I don't know.
Something to look forward to in flash 11.1 I'm sure...
dhruvmp said:
Something to look forward to in flash 11.1 I'm sure...
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No, I mean nvidia will have to work with the manufacturers to include better optimized kernel/user code for the tegra to take advantage of the dual core and the graphics hardware better. Hopefully nvidia has 3.1 as well and is adding their pieces to the pie as we speak.
a big drop in performance with flash 10.3
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don't know if anyone sees the same, but for me, adobe flash 10.3 is a lot worse than 10.2.
I am in germany and looked videos on www.golem.de. With 10.2 there have been nearly smooth. Now with 10.3 they become a picture view, no longer video.
(Yes I compared the same videos, coding can't be different.)
I think they broke the nvidea integration and HC was not the focus of this update, but 10.2 was.
My recomandation:
So if you didn't update so far, don't do it!!!!
Andy
FSGuruh said:
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don't know if anyone sees the same, but for me, adobe flash 10.3 is a lot worse than 10.2.
I am in germany and looked videos on www.golem.de. With 10.2 there have been nearly smooth. Now with 10.3 they become a picture view, no longer video.
(Yes I compared the same videos, coding can't be different.)
I think they broke the nvidea integration and HC was not the focus of this update, but 10.2 was.
My recomandation:
So if you didn't update so far, don't do it!!!!
Andy
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I have tried the site you mentioned...... no problems with 10.3! Maybe clear cache/data from your browser.
Installed successfully
You Tube and BBC iPlayer working beautifully with the updated Flash
Retested Flash 10.3; still not better
Hi again,
thanks for the tipps, tried them all.
I think it depends on the video itself.
For some odd reason, the videos in germany tends to be coded in a way, the new Flash 10.3 didn't like.
I mentioned before, all videos on Golem.de are worse, but also on spiegel.de.
I noticed a message box, saying, "This video is not optimized for mobile devices".
Never seen such a message in 10.2. Also on my HTC desire, the videos are worse, and see exactly the same behaviour.
I still see no advantages from 10.2 to 10.3. In 10.2 I never had such messages, and the videos where smooth as well. Now on a few webpages the videos are OK, but most are picture shows.
Is there anybody else how could confirm this? Can't belive I am the only one, seeing this performance drop on two different devices, and nobody else seeing this.
I read that flash10.3 is better with HC 3.1. So you see better performance?
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Flash 10.3 optimized for Android3.1
So far, Acer Iconia has only 3.0.1 HC installed, hopefully in June/Juli there would be an update.
I didn't see such an statement, do you have any reference?
Is there something in Xoom forums?
GadjetGirl59 said:
I read that flash10.3 is better with HC 3.1. So you see better performance?
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NOTE: Please check with your device manufacturer or carrier to ensure you have the latest firmware update for your device. For Android 3 tablet devices, we highly recommend that you update your OS to Android 3.1 to ensure that Flash Player delivers the best experience possible.
Come on Acer !!!

3.2 update(not yet for TF)

hey guys seems 3.2 is out... anyone tried it already ?
ok let me edit this post it seems 3.2 is out but not yet on transformer
should not be to long tough 3.1 update was only a couple of weeks after 3.1 released
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hey guys seems 3.2 is out... anyone tried it already ?
what is your experience
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On what basis do you say it is out?
i'm on custom Rom,but on Xoom is alredy implemented
SmokeMasta said:
hey guys seems 3.2 is out... anyone tried it already ?
what is your experience
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I bet you got the OTA update, but it's not 3.2
evening2005 said:
On what basis do you say it is out?
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this basis
http://developer.android.com/sdk/android-3.2.html
could be ofcourse that its not yet released for transformer....
but did get an update message today and im already running 3.1
That's the SDK, the update from Asus has not been released yet.
ahhh
if it comes as fast as the 3.1 update went then i expect it in a week or 2
SmokeMasta said:
hey guys seems 3.2 is out... anyone tried it already ?
what is your experience
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you sure you are not talking about the recent 3.1 follow up update?
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SmokeMasta said:
hey guys seems 3.2 is out... anyone tried it already ?
what is your experience
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I have a Xoom running 3.2. Most of the changes are behind the curtain so you will not notice them in the UI. One change you will notice and use is the zoom feature for non-tablet apps that would appear small even in portrait mode. But when you stretch or fill screen, the sharpness goes away just as am image stretched would be. One thing it did do for my Xoom was enable the MicroSD card but read only. Even my Viewsonic GTab running 2.2 Froyo had read/write permissions on the MicroSD almost a year ago...
In a nutshell, the 3.2 update for the Xoom was about making the Xoom more stable and that it did, much like the 3.1 Build 8.4.4.11 follow-up update for the TF did. As far as new features we can see and play with, well I think we'll be waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0...
JoTeC said:
I have a Xoom running 3.2. Most of the changes are behind the curtain so you will not notice them in the UI. One change you will notice and use is the zoom feature for non-tablet apps that would appear small even in portrait mode. But when you stretch or fill screen, the sharpness goes away just as am image stretched would be. One thing it did do for my Xoom was enable the MicroSD card but read only. Even my Viewsonic GTab running 2.2 Froyo had read/write permissions on the MicroSD almost a year ago...
In a nutshell, the 3.2 update for the Xoom was about making the Xoom more stable and that it did, much like the 3.1 Build 8.4.4.11 follow-up update for the TF did. As far as new features we can see and play with, well I think we'll be waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0...
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I believe that the 3.2 update brings some additional bugfixes that are very significant. Can you report on portrait scrolling between screens? The absolute worst flaw imho is the rendering when it portrait, its just damn ugly.
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Backwardsblade said:
I believe that the 3.2 update brings some additional bugfixes that are very significant. Can you report on portrait scrolling between screens? The absolute worst flaw imho is the rendering when it portrait, its just damn ugly.
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Smooth as butter on my Xoom swiping screens side to side in portrait mode. Checked it on my TF for you too and smooth as well. Some members have reported lag when turning the tab from landscape to portrait but that is the design not a bug. If it was instant, the screen would be changing every time you made any tilting movement. It has to be at a certain angle for 500ms or so...
Please could you report whether there is any 'judder' in pan shots using an H264 video in stock player?
ryukent said:
Please could you report whether there is any 'judder' in pan shots using an H264 video in stock player?
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Sure, just let me know what you need. Is there a specific H.264 video you want me to run? Provide the link and instructions and I'll let you know...
JoTeC said:
Sure, just let me know what you need. Is there a specific H.264 video you want me to run? Provide the link and instructions and I'll let you know...
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Can you test the brave teaser? http://www.multiupload.com/I2X1ETXXB0
It has 24 fps and shows a lot of judder in the scene with a moving camera.
JoTeC said:
Smooth as butter on my Xoom swiping screens side to side in portrait mode. Checked it on my TF for you too and smooth as well. Some members have reported lag when turning the tab from landscape to portrait but that is the design not a bug. If it was instant, the screen would be changing every time you made any tilting movement. It has to be at a certain angle for 500ms or so...
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Tegra 2 devices have to struggle with orientation changes because everything has to be rendered in software instead of hardware (wtf nvidia).
Toss a widget on the homescreen and watch that sucker lag.
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Can you test the brave teaser? http://www.multiupload.com/I2X1ETXXB0
It has 24 fps and shows a lot of judder in the scene with a moving camera.
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OK I have the trailer on my Xoom and TF. Which player do you want me to use? Landscape or portrait? BTW it looks awesome! Unbelievable sharpness!
asus already officially tweeted they are just finishing testing on 3.2 and will be updating soon
http://twitter.com/#!/ASUS/status/91252492712677376
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Tegra 2 devices have to struggle with orientation changes because everything has to be rendered in software instead of hardware (wtf nvidia).
Toss a widget on the homescreen and watch that sucker lag.
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Maybe I don't understand. My home page has only BobClock widget but the screen to the right has 4 widgets (YouTube, Market, Media widget and Google Buzz widget). I can scroll right through those pages to the right and back to the left, in landscape and portrait mode with no lag or delay... Should I be seeing something different? I can video it for you if you want to see it...
Use the google player in landscape. Thx for the testing.
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asus already officially tweeted they are just finishing testing on 3.2 and will be updating soon
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Woohoo!!! Thanks for the update!

[Q] How to create HDMI ONLY rom for broken vega?

As i have smashed my vega's glass does anyone have any ideas or advive on how to create a rom with HDMI as the default/main/only display? as id like to use it as a smart tv/media box! I am a novice with rom making but understand the therory and im willing to learn!
Currently trying to find where and how androids hardware dispay settings are/work!
could it be as easy as unplugging the lcd and restart with hdmi pluged in?
Hi,
you don't have to create your own ROM for that.
The easiest way to achieve what you want is to buy the official dock station (£30 I guess), plug the HDMI on your TV and stick a wireless USB Mouse-Keyboard combo on the back of the dock (I have used before with my Dell branded, but I'm sure should work with anything). Done!
Vegacomb still does not fully performs with the HDMI so I suggest you to use Corvus5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1043506 which is the snappiest and most bug-free ROM around I've seen around.
Sit back on the couch, use the mouse as if it was your finger on the screen and the keyboard is just a nice touch for when typing e-mails or searching on you tube.
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if you don't fancy buying the dock station, there're some ways to make the Vega USB port be a host USB, so u can stick the mouse direct on it, but then you can read to find it out how.
thaks for the reply! i was thinking of going back to corvus5 or maybe cm7 because as you say they have usb host also the dock for the vega is hard to find. The thing id like to do is have the resolution increased to 1280x800 like the xoom or 1280x720+? instead of 1024x600 in a 720 or 1080 box?
what im aming to do is turn my broken vega into a smart android tv box like...
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/android-tv-set-top-box-18-05-2011/
http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=VPAD-DOCK-001
^ I just ordered that for my vega. Apparently should work!
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thaks for the reply! i was thinking of going back to corvus5 or maybe cm7 because as you say they have usb host also the dock for the vega is hard to find. The thing id like to do is have the resolution increased to 1280x800 like the xoom or 1280x720+? instead of 1024x600 in a 720 or 1080 box?
what im aming to do is turn my broken vega into a smart android tv box like...
http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/android-tv-set-top-box-18-05-2011/
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I saw those links and find them very tempting.
But the fact is that those are very special versions of android with some extra dedicated hardware for video decoding. Tegra2 is for sure a massive powerhouse, but, as a control systems (automation) engineer and Android App (not ROM) developer, I don't think there would be a way to "just trick it out" some existing Vega ROM to do the job. You would really need to built your own version of Android creating some own specific drivers. But that's kinda of my guess based on my knowledge of hardware, I hope I'm wrong cause I would definitely want to take a look in such ROM.
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http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=VPAD-DOCK-001
^ I just ordered that for my vega. Apparently should work!
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it looks exactly like the one I have. And considering that they are clones.
i would be very interested to know if it works bayton , keep us updated
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Bayton said:
http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=VPAD-DOCK-001
^ I just ordered that for my vega. Apparently should work!
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i would be very interested to know if it does work bayton please keep us updated, thanks
Budius said:
I saw those links and find them very tempting.
But the fact is that those are very special versions of android with some extra dedicated hardware for video decoding. Tegra2 is for sure a massive powerhouse, but, as a control systems (automation) engineer and Android App (not ROM) developer, I don't think there would be a way to "just trick it out" some existing Vega ROM to do the job. You would really need to built your own version of Android creating some own specific drivers. But that's kinda of my guess based on my knowledge of hardware, I hope I'm wrong cause I would definitely want to take a look in such ROM.
it looks exactly like the one I have. And considering that they are clones.
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i know those have special hardware for video decoding but the vega will play 720 or even 1080 in the right codec etc!! im not to worried as i use my ps3 for hd content. im realy looking for internet gmail gtalk youtube iplayer etc and some games on my tv for my wife and children (they love angry birds!)
As for drivers the vega must have some kind of hdmi driver already?
I want to dissable the lcd and have hdmi as default display insted of mirrord?
Does android use edid info to set resolution etc can this be taken from the tv?id like to up the ui resolution to make it less pixilated, as youtube and media will run at upto 1080 over hdmi can the ui and apps be forced to?
sorry to ramble , im learning lots!!
Bayton said:
http://store.cbccomputers.com/products.asp?partno=VPAD-DOCK-001
^ I just ordered that for my vega. Apparently should work!
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Looks the same as the Vega dock, I just walked into PC world and grabbed one for £25(reduced from £30) shame you don't get a extra power block with it.
Mods please move this question to the general section. Thanks.
seems my post got hijacked i dont care about docks its still a mirrord ouput! My real question is can someone please try to point my in the right direction...
I want to dissable the lcd/digitizer use a mouse and have hdmi as default display running full UI at 1280x720 or higher, i beleve that i have to edit the kernel driver/module? im shure this is possable as it can be done on the tegra 250 dev kits?
not rely fussed what android version, ive gone back to corvus5 as 2.2 is nvidia supported drivers thought it should be best approach?
Any links to help me get started with the vega kernel would be very much appreciated!
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i beleve that i have to edit the kernel driver/module? im shure this is possable as it can be done on the tegra 250 dev kits?
not rely fussed what android version, ive gone back to corvus5 as 2.2 is nvidia supported drivers thought it should be best approach?
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well...
from my understand of hardware, YES, that would be your best approach, I wish I could help.
and if you're really up to the challenge I wish you the best of luck and make sure to keep the forum informed, as I would be definitely wanting to give it a try.
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i would be very interested to know if it does work bayton please keep us updated, thanks
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Oh, it works - perfectly.
Sure, it says "ViewSonic" on the front, but that's no different to plugging in speakers that say "Sony" to me, so no worries.
Vegacomb - hostmode works like a charm. USB keyboard and mouse are brill
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portrait lag tegra 2 issue?

Hi
I am very frustrated with portrait lag on my ioconia a500. I have tried an ics rom made by thor, and same issue. And people are saying that its a tegra 2 issue. Is anyone actually 100% certain that it is a tegra 2 issue? I don't really believe this because I tried out iconia a100 the 7inch honeycomb tablet with tegra 2 and it was buttery smooth in portrait mode. Also, in android 3.1 reverse landscape was also laggy as portrait, and they were saying that it was tegra 2 issue, but in 3.2 update reverse landscape became completely smooth. So I dont get it.. I just want my tablet to work "normal" in portrait mode, at least starting from ics..
What do you guys think? Is it a trgra 2 issue?
Thanks.
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Hi
I am very frustrated with portrait lag on my ioconia a500. I have tried an ics rom made by thor, and same issue. And people are saying that its a tegra 2 issue. Is anyone actually 100% certain that it is a tegra 2 issue? I don't really believe this because I tried out iconia a100 the 7inch honeycomb tablet with tegra 2 and it was buttery smooth in portrait mode. Also, in android 3.1 reverse landscape was also laggy as portrait, and they were saying that it was tegra 2 issue, but in 3.2 update reverse landscape became completely smooth. So I dont get it.. I just want my tablet to work "normal" in portrait mode, at least starting from ics..
What do you guys think? Is it a trgra 2 issue?
Thanks.
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Just return it, never had on any rom, but just brouse and read books in that mode.
What hone app do you use? Probably your problem, try adw or go launcher or launcher pro...hell even the ics launcher. I've never had any issues with mine, I also don't use the stock home ap.
I would say it's normal with 3.2 . I get 1 second lag when changing.
There is an Acer calibration tool, somewhere, but I advise NOT to use it. It has been known to brick some tabs.

Choppy Live Video A501

Hi folks,
Using the new NHL Gamecenter app, and finding the live video is choppy at any bitrate, even the lowest. I have read elsewhere that users with the A500 do not face this issue.
Any ideas on what might be causing this? This might be enough for me to sell the old gal and switch to a Nexus 7...
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Seems it was a ROM issue - spent the day switching up my A501 ROM, and video is now beautifully smooth!

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