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Okay so I'm new to the SGS scene and I was wondering which ROM is the best out there at the moment.
I can't really tell due to the dev section being flooded with questions (MODS WHERE ARE YOU?!?!)
Much appreciated.

Ironic considering your thread is also a question >_>;
Anyway, there will be more custom ROMs once 2.2 froyo is released, something to do with the Galaxy S drivers being encrypted, so ROMs have to be cooked from the release ROMs or something.
I'm a bit sketchy on the details, so what I said may be incorrect.

Rawat said:
Ironic considering your thread is also a question >_>;
Anyway, there will be more custom ROMs once 2.2 froyo is released, something to do with the Galaxy S drivers being encrypted, so ROMs have to be cooked from the release ROMs or something.
I'm a bit sketchy on the details, so what I said may be incorrect.
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In what way is that ironic as I stated that the development section is flooded when its supposed to be for roms? This is the general section.
But thanks for your reply

Adreno 200 drivers released!!

Qualcomm has released the Ice Cream Sandwich Adreno 200 drivers: https://developer.qualcomm.com/devel...-and-resources
More info on this Qualcomm developer forum thread: https://developer.qualcomm.com/forum...3#comment-6691
hope the devs integrate this for better performance

Try to post links correctly next time, please?
Anyway, this is great, we have the new graphics driver, and now the chipset driver. We are gonna have a great increase in performance. And perhaps, some other things which aren't working before will work as intended.

https://developer.qualcomm.com/deve...phics-optimization-adreno/tools-and-resources
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/qualcomm-releases-adreno-2xx-gpu-binaries-for-ics/
And already there for testing here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23698621&postcount=351

colossus said:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/qualcomm-releases-adreno-2xx-gpu-binaries-for-ics/
And already there for testing here..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23698621&postcount=351
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Can i only install them on ICS? Or are the drivers compatible with Gingerbread too?

Whitecookie said:
Can i only install them on ICS? Or are the drivers compatible with Gingerbread too?
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ICS only.

Adreno Libraries for ARMv6

As this phone has a working ICS port you should know that Qualcomm recently released Adreno 2xx drivers for Ice Cream Sandwich. But unfortunately the drivers released were compiled only for armv7 not armv6.
So all armv6 devices with ICS ported are having an unofficial ICS port with a hack to provide hardware acceleration.
This means our phones will never have 100% hardware acceleration in ICS and also not get OFFICIAL CM9 support as they dont allow use of any hacks or patches in their ROMS.
The ICS port on OptimusP500(which i use) is almost bugfree and we were left from getting the official support from cm9 due to this very reason.
sweetnsour has made this groubal, a petition for the Qualcomm guys to look into and thus compile the drivers from ARMv6
THIS WILL BE THE LAST CHANCE TO BREATH NEW LIFE INTO OUR ONCE AWESOME DEVICES.
I hope you guys will sign this groubal showing your support. Your one signature will definitely help us to show Qualcomm that there are many many users still using Armv6 devices..
Link : SIGN AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT HERE
Official Discussion Thread on XDA

Will surely sign
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It will help..

arpit982 said:
As this phone has a working ICS port you should know that Qualcomm recently released Adreno 2xx drivers for Ice Cream Sandwich. But unfortunately the drivers released were compiled only for armv7 not armv6.
So all armv6 devices with ICS ported are having an unofficial ICS port with a hack to provide hardware acceleration.
This means our phones will never have 100% hardware acceleration in ICS and also not get OFFICIAL CM9 support as they dont allow use of any hacks or patches in their ROMS.
The ICS port on OptimusP500(which i use) is almost bugfree and we were left from getting the official support from cm9 due to this very reason.
sweetnsour has made this groubal, a petition for the Qualcomm guys to look into and thus compile the drivers from ARMv6
THIS WILL BE THE LAST CHANCE TO BREATH NEW LIFE INTO OUR ONCE AWESOME DEVICES.
I hope you guys will sign this groubal showing your support. Your one signature will definitely help us to show Qualcomm that there are many many users still using Armv6 devices..
Link : SIGN AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT HERE
Official Discussion Thread on XDA
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we already know abt the thread and i have done my part.
anyway thnks for telling those who dont.

saaransh9 said:
we already know abt the thread and i have done my part.
anyway thnks for telling those who dont.
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Many people here dont know.. and also i checked in every forum i posted if there was any thread concerning this..

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Many people here dont know.. and also i checked in every forum i posted if there was any thread concerning this..
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anyway someone had posted it in ics thread weeks back.
thnks for opening a new thread.

saaransh9 said:
anyway someone had posted it in ics thread weeks back.
thnks for opening a new thread.
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But the groubal thread started just today.
Would be nice if everyone shares it and signs it. I did my part too.
Sent from my Blade using XDA

So did I. And I was wondering why there were only 137 signatures. But like nfs1mw said, the groubal started today
Sent from my Blade using xda premium

Already signed

oh my bad didn't saw abt the signature thing done

the blade is not my main device but i will sign to be honest i love my blade

Done
Sent from my ZTE Blade using XDA

Just signed.

Finnally here!
https://developer.qualcomm.com/foru...-optimization-adreno/8081?page=4#comment-6869
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Does this mean we will be getting an official cm9 port soon?
Sent from my Supernatural Blade

QuantumFoam said:
Does this mean we will be getting an official cm9 port soon?
Sent from my Supernatural Blade
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yes u are right we almost have a stable thing so we can expect a tomg built soon

Yeah but th voice search isn't working.
Sent from my Supernatural Blade

The drivers are released already, cheers
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drivers are releases by Qualcomm

It will help thank you

[Q] CM9 For Zte Blade?

Hello Guys,
Just wondering if CM9 for ZTE Blade released? or under development?
As Qualcomm has made a driver for Adreno 2xx
Numerous Zte blade and Dell XCD users still waiting for the official CM9.
Any update regarding this will be really appreciated.

jishneo said:
Hello Guys,
Just wondering if CM9 for ZTE Blade released? or under development?
As Qualcomm has made a driver for Adreno 2xx
Numerous Zte blade and Dell XCD users still waiting for the official CM9.
Any update regarding this will be really appreciated.
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I think u must go through the development forum carefully

im not sure about an official cm9 release directly from cyanogen since problems may still occur in development but i am sure that one of our developers will make this happen for our blades mate.
saaransh9 has a great thread open about android 4.0.0+ going on i would advise you to read the thread since a lot of information can be found there

As suggested by Kannibalism, have a look at the thread by saraansh9 regarding CM9...
Some features like Camera, video recording and some other stuff are still under development...
The basic version is out...Still won't recommend for daily use...
But, its smother than CM7....

stev007 said:
As suggested by Kannibalism, have a look at the thread by saraansh9 regarding CM9...
Some features like Camera, video recording and some other stuff are still under development...
The basic version is out...Still won't recommend for daily use...
But, its smother than CM7....
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camera is working

saaransh9 said:
camera is working
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Mahn...!! Thats good news...
But still waiting for fully functional CM9...

since the drivers for armv6 have been released i am sure we will be seeing better builds in the near future mate

Request - Lets try to get Qualcomm to sources to Adreno 205

So I came across this thread by Spizzy01: (Thank Spizzy01, not me... his idea... all credit goes to him.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37420432#post37420432
And in post # 16, he mentions about how he contacted Qualcomm to request about updated Adreno graphics libs.. so that maybe we can get the updated graphics performances of ICS/JB while staying on GB. Which I think would be sweet.
So I thought to myself what if we, as many Xperia PLAY users, emailed Qualcomm and asked that they either update the GB libs for the Adreno 205 as the processor is about 2-2.5 years old now, or if they would be willing to release the sources and let our kicka$$ devs here have a field day with the sources.
The best link I could find on their site was this:
http://www.qualcomm.com/about/businesses/qct
Just click on "Contact" and email them your requests for these Adreno 205 Libs.. remember stating either updated graphics libs or releasing the sources.
What are your thoughts......? I personally think its worth attempting, because you never know and if it does work either way its a win for all Adreno 205 users not just Xperia PLAYs.

Well it is worth a shot, I just gave it a go, lets see what happens

I've looked into it quite a bit, and Quallcomm have stated that there pretty much isn't a chance in hell that they'll release their sources...
That being said, an update... A sign of hope... Or a push in the right direction... ANYTHING would be better than nothing. And it's unfortunately exactly 'Nothing' that we have received from Quallcomm for well over a year now in terms of GB graphics libs.
The last update (AFAIK) was November 2011, which is the current libs used in most GB ROMs to date.
Since then there have been several updates, however these releases have only been compatible with ICS and JB.

Spizzy01 said:
I've looked into it quite a bit, and Quallcomm have stated that there pretty much isn't a chance in hell that they'll release their sources...
That being said, an update... A sign of hope... Or a push in the right direction... ANYTHING would be better than nothing. And it's unfortunately exactly 'Nothing' that we have received from Quallcomm for well over a year now in terms of GB graphics libs.
The last update (AFAIK) was November 2011, which is the current libs used in most GB ROMs to date.
Since then there have been several updates, however these releases have only been compatible with ICS and JB.
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Just a tip, I have looked into this before, and I dont remember which phone it was that was on GB but it got updated GPU libs... and it was running the Adreno 205 processor. I'll see if I can find the thread for it here on XDA and post it below.
I did email Qualcomm as well and asked about this. I know its very likely we will never get a reply, but you never know.
Edit: This isnt what I was intending to find but someone said they flashed the updated Adreno 220 drivers and it worked.... I call BS.... but meh...
http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/56242-adreno-205-gpu-driver/
EDIT 2: Here are some quick search results:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1554483
This was what I found earlier.. Please see Spizzy01.. thoughts?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000960
One more for good measure:
http://www.modaco.com/topic/352744-drivers-new-updated-adreno-205-flashable-cwm/

When looking yesterday, I found that the Huawei U8800 (Ideos X5) was apparently the last device with the Andreno 205 to receive an update to its GB graphics libs.
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_u8800_ideos_x5-3596.php
So I downloaded a few ROMs in order to extract the libs and try them on AuroraPlay... I'll continue looking into it when I get home from work shortly. It got pretty late last night so I didn't get round to recompiling the ROM and flashing it.
EDIT: In response to the updated '220' drivers. The Adreno '200' series drivers work on all '200' series chips as far as I know. So it would make sense if the 220 drivers were to work on the 205, as they are technically the same driver.

What I posted above I think may be helpful..... crossing fingers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000960

The drivers in the Galaxy W thread are pretty much the same as what we are using now. It is also around the same time our last update was received.
To my knowledge, the drivers from Nov 2011 were actually ported from another ROM/Firmware... Not sure which though.
I'm installing the 8800 libs now anyway, I'll let you know if there's any difference... Or if it boots xD
Edit: Looks like its a no-go. I've tried loads of things, it wont boot with the drivers from the 8800. I'm gonna try a combination of the GB/ICS/JB drivers... See if I can get it to not run like a slug... Doubt it though!

I don't have anything to contribute except that Qualcomm is extremely protective of their IP, they just ask to take down AndroidPolice articles that posted something about Qualcomm. There's isn't much of a chance.

My son has a Huawei M886, a phone that shares the same soc as the PLAY. This particular phone got an ICS demo that everyone installed, maybe this rom contains the updated driver you are looking for. I could probably pull the rom off of his phone(I installed cwm on it) but he's still on gingerbread.
http://www.cricketusers.com/forum_r...+gingerbread+located+here:+DOWNGRADE+FROM+ICS...

Visa Declined said:
My son has a Huawei M886, a phone that shares the same soc as the PLAY. This particular phone got an ICS demo that everyone installed, maybe this rom contains the updated driver you are looking for. I could probably pull the rom off of his phone(I installed cwm on it) but he's still on gingerbread.
http://www.cricketusers.com/forum_r...+gingerbread+located+here:+DOWNGRADE+FROM+ICS...
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The driver we are looking for is a Gingerbread driver.
There have already been updates to the ICS and JellyBean drivers by Quallcomm, the aim of this thread is to try and get them to update the GingerBread drivers or for us to find our own alternative.
I'll download a ROM for the M886 and see what drivers are in it.

I've just put together this set of drivers from one of the M886 GB ROMs.
I'm at work at the moment so can't test them, but if someone else is free you can give them a try if you like.
Be sure to create a CWM backup before you flash these! They are completely untested!

Spizzy01 said:
I've just put together this set of drivers from one of the M886 GB ROMs.
I'm at work at the moment so can't test them, but if someone else is free you can give them a try if you like.
Be sure to create a CWM backup before you flash these! They are completely untested!
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Going to make a backup now and test. Will report back
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Edit: Wont go beyond the Initial (Pre bootanimation screen) So for me just shows teh Lupus Logo,... nothing beyond that..... Id be happy to test future prospect files

ozzmanj1 said:
Going to make a backup now and test. Will report back
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Edit: Wont go beyond the Initial (Pre bootanimation screen) So for me just shows teh Lupus Logo,... nothing beyond that..... Id be happy to test future prospect files
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Aww, that's a shame...
Oh well! I guess I'll move onto the next one. I've got some drivers from fairly recent GB ROM for the Adreno 220 - Seeing as the libs are generic for the 200 series, they may be compatible with the 205.
I'll create an update zip for them and post them shortly.

Spizzy01 said:
Aww, that's a shame...
Oh well! I guess I'll move onto the next one. I've got some drivers from fairly recent GB ROM for the Adreno 220 - Seeing as the libs are generic for the 200 series, they may be compatible with the 205.
I'll create an update zip for them and post them shortly.
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I have read on other sites where people have successfully flashed adreno 220 GB libs to 205 series an its worked... but these were HTC phones and I dont know if these would work on our phone.

I did find this... look familiar.. :laugh:
https://developer.qualcomm.com/forum/qdevnet-forums/mobile-gaming-graphics-optimization-adreno/26486
Everyone jump on this thread and start asking for the drivers........

ozzmanj1 said:
I have read on other sites where people have successfully flashed adreno 220 GB libs to 205 series an its worked... but these were HTC phones and I dont know if these would work on our phone.
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Well, the Xperia S has the Adreno 220 - But I'm finding it difficult to get a GB ROM for it.
It was originally released with Gingerbread, but the only available updates are firmware packages... Not ROM's where the drivers would be easy to extract.
I've checked on XDA and I can't seem to find any GB ROMs for the Xperia S.

I know over at the Chinese site Gfan. They have a huge forum there for our phone (Think XDA for China, and yes I know there is a XDA China.. but this is an alternate site, Gfan is massive in China)
And I just read that there are several threads for other phones where they have successfully converted updated GPU drivers to GB, perhaps I may find something there for our phone. I'll take a look this weekend and report if I find anything.
Also, for those interested to know.. on Gfan you do not need to know Mandarin to communicate, all the younger generations in China are required to learn English, so if you signed up you can reply in English and they will understand.
Now back to this thread

Spizzy01 said:
Well, the Xperia S has the Adreno 220 - But I'm finding it difficult to get a GB ROM for it.
It was originally released with Gingerbread, but the only available updates are firmware packages... Not ROM's where the drivers would be easy to extract.
I've checked on XDA and I can't seem to find any GB ROMs for the Xperia S.
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Here is a link to a thread on how to downgrade the Xperia S to GB with links:
http://www.androidgadgematic.com/20...peria-s-lt26i-to-android-2.3-gingerbread.html
or
http://xperianess.blogspot.com/2012/06/xperia-s-gingerbread-xhs-v30-xperia.html
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQx8-c6PHx0
(See the info just below video for all sorts of download links for Xperia S and others)

I can't really downgrade the Xperia S without an Xperia S
Anyway, I found a ROM in the end... Drivers from around May last year which isn't too bad...
See attached. Not tested yet.
EDIT: Tested... Boots, but plenty of lag...

Spizzy01 said:
I can't really downgrade the Xperia S without an Xperia S
Anyway, I found a ROM in the end... Drivers from around May last year which isn't too bad...
See attached. Not tested yet.
EDIT: Tested... Boots, but plenty of lag...
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It still didnt boot, I wiped cache tried again and still the same... nada go... nothing beyond Lupus logo.