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XXLPB General Help + First Impressons

BEFORE ASKING FOR HELP, PLEASE USE SEARCH
First see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1463665 (LP6 first impressions thanks to ithehappy)
And also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477672 (LPB first impressions thanks to ithehappy)
And also http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420996 (General info thanks to Faryaab)
Just installed through Mobile Odin:
Good:
NO FCs YET!
Wifi data indicators back!
Network mode setting back!
3D effect in launcher!
FM Working again!
XILA2 overscroll glow, more subtle.
Deep sleep works. It always has! Stop asking!
GPS works in maps app and GPS test apps!
Extremely fast GPS lock, even indoors! Extremely unreal of Samsung devices
Quite stable.
Private browsing.
Market works perfectly.
Faceunlock works. *sigh*
USB mode works!
USB host working apparently!
Vibration works well.
Data stats shows individual apps!
Data indicator working!
Helvetica S replaced by Helvetica Neue (used on retina display iPhones).
Bad:
Google widgets still can't be resized.
You have to manually set APN sometimes.
Market FCs when you try to use voice search.
MHL not working.
Ugly:
New samsung animations, similar to GB.
Google Apps logos in notifications bar look distorted and ugly.
Task switching looks weird. See below in screenshots.
Mirrors for those asking:
http://samsung-updates.com/download/?id=270 ~thanks Grooby
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Should you use this as a daily ROM? I think yes. This is the most mature ICS rom Samsung has released, with 97% of things working. There will be people who don't like TWlauncher, but it's just a matter of haters gonna' hate. Besides, there will probably be a lot more people complaining if things were drasticaly changed.
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USB host working?

Nope, still have to use MTP

What do you mean by "New samsung animations, similar to GB."??

App opening animations. You know, like the ones ported from ICS to GB

In previous alpha builds the gallery would freeze up on me viewing pics and videos. Do you see any lagging or have any weird force closes yet?
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What's horizontal swiping like?
The LPB kernel on CM9 works great, with the exception of a much longer swipe being required to go from screen to screen.
Edit: should add the GPS module works as it should on LPB as well.

Thanks a lot for saving my work. Please update it with more points, it will help us all.

No, gallery very smooth. And I have lots of pics.

Does phone enter deep sleep?
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Lol, Ill keep it updated but ill have to sleep in few hours as Im in UK.

porkchopbolt said:
Does phone enter deep sleep?
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Yes, it always has.

Deep sleep ok?
GPS working?

Is this better/more stable then CM9?

xethor said:
Lol, Ill keep it updated but ill have to sleep in few hours as Im in UK.
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Nice.
I might do it as well then.
It's 01:40 here however

Nah, i don't think you need to. I'll be up for a while.

samsung hitting back at the TW critics with the new transition effect, god it looks gorgeous! Not using treb launcher on this build

drelite08 said:
samsung hitting back at the TW critics with the new transition effect, god it looks gorgeous! Not using treb launcher on this build
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I don't think I'm using trebuchet on this either

USB host ? Do you mean the connect the phone in USB mode ?
Works fine here.

xethor said:
I don't think I'm using touchwiz on this either
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Is it possible to set vibration & sound ?
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Brightness slider on the notification bar

The GS1 and GS2 had the ability to adjust the screen brightness by sliding your finger across the notification bar. I've seen that in some GS3 custom roms, this feature was added. You had the ability to toggle this feature on or off under a certain subsetting in settings.
Is there a way to add this feature without loading a custom rom? I use it every day on my Epic. Thanks

I really miss this option also!
I think the only way we will be able to get this back is through a custom ROM.

Eazail70x7 said:
The GS1 and GS2 had the ability to adjust the screen brightness by sliding your finger across the notification bar. I've seen that in some GS3 custom roms, this feature was added. You had the ability to toggle this feature on or off under a certain subsetting in settings.
Is there a way to add this feature without loading a custom rom? I use it every day on my Epic. Thanks
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not on stock rom =(

This feature alone will drive me to a custom ROM, but only after the capability to wipe flash counter and go back to stock, in case of warranty need.

Saw this post in the I9300 thread. Scroll all the way down. Someone recommended an app called Display Brightness will do the trick. Works really well I might add.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28067322
Play link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1YmJlcmJpZ3BlcHBlci5EaXNwbGF5QnJpZ2h0bmVzcyJd
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I just tried this and it works great so far. I just how it doesn't eat any battery.
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I couldn't get the Display Brightness app to work until i tweaked the settings. I followed these ones and it works great!

aznmode said:
Saw this post in the I9300 thread. Scroll all the way down. Someone recommended an app called Display Brightness will do the trick. Works really well I might add.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28067322
Play link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...1YmJlcmJpZ3BlcHBlci5EaXNwbGF5QnJpZ2h0bmVzcyJd
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Thanks given with enthusiasm
Installing now.

dasfool said:
I couldn't get the Display Brightness app to work until i tweaked the settings. I followed these ones and it works great!
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Had to make mine thicker by sliding the top slider almost halfway. Every thing else I made completely transparent. Its even easier when you see the bar slightly though but I don't like seeing it.
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aznmode said:
Had to make mine thicker by sliding the top slider almost halfway. Every thing else I made completely transparent. Its even easier when you see the bar slightly though but I don't like seeing it.
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If you don't like to see it , you can activate the auto-hide option
wow very nice app... awesome
thank you for sharing

This should be moved to the themes n app section now.
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aznmode said:
This should be moved to the themes n app section now.
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Sorry, wasn't sure where to put the thread

WOO HOO!!! now us USA People just have to wait for this update
http://www.androidcentral.com/inter...ond-ota-update-finally-adds-brightness-slider

I prefer lux dash. Set it up and never have to screw with it again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux

eyecon82 said:
WOO HOO!!! now us USA People just have to wait for this update
http://www.androidcentral.com/inter...ond-ota-update-finally-adds-brightness-slider
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Yep, just saw this on the nifty little Flipboard app.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda premium

Seems like their will be a lot of rooting and unrooting on this device. 2 updates for international already. My phone has had 2 updates in a years time.

How bout this.... Samsung Galaxy S III OTA update adds brightness widget to drop-down menu
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/06/s...get-to-drop-d/
OTA released today.
EDIT: Global Phones only can push OTA.

Aridon said:
I prefer lux dash. Set it up and never have to screw with it again.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vito.lux
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+1
It's very good.

Change Your Name Or Add Slogan To Lockscreen! (Photo)

Did y'all know this? Settings/Lockscreen/Owner Info
here's mine : )
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Impressive.:good:

Nice find, here is mine
Sent from Miss Diva's Note

MISSDIVA said:
Nice find, here is mine
Sent from Miss Diva's Note
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Can u check ur inbox? Sent u a question : ) thanx!

How did you get the "hearts"?
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DanDroidian said:
How did you get the "hearts"?
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Check out the stock samsung keyboard, press "sym" and then press "1/2" button to get various signs like hearts, circles and stars.

How do you guys do this?

YoungAceAtlanta said:
How do you guys do this?
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Written in the first post man.
sent from: The New S-Pen

nice find, good job!

Really nice find. I can't believe I missed that even though I've gone through the settings menu a lot of time. Thanks for the tip.

MohJee said:
Really nice find. I can't believe I missed that even though I've gone through the settings menu a lot of time. Thanks for the tip.
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i KNOW, it is awesome... when i first saw that i was like...oooh, oooh...lol Also, it seems you can type A LOT and it becomes a "scolling marquee"... too cool... : )

Amazed at what people can miss. Not to be a peni$ here, but this feature has been there since HoneyComb on my other tablets.
This is my first Android phone, so I cannot say if phones had it prior to ICS. I don't even know if other ICS phones support that, but this being a tablet and I can attest that this feature is not new and has been there since HC on old tablets.
What would be a neat feature is:
1. Add an icon to swipe. Just like on iPhones. I learnt how to modify those swipers that I made my own: with my girlfriend's pic, my pic, my motorcycle, my car, my ***, etc, etc.
2. Gesture unlock just like in Win8. Doodle on a picture to unlock the device. This looks like fun.
Ron

ron2k_1 said:
......but this feature has been there since HoneyComb on my other tablets. .....but this being a tablet and I can attest that this feature is not new and has been there since HC on old tablet.....
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Didn't really post my "find" to brag on it or to try and determine, "how long its been around"....
Just wanted to share it with those who might not know about it, it makes the Note EVEN more enjoyable when u turn it on and see ur own lil personalization smilin' back @ ya!

I've had this for ages on my Jellybeaned DHD. Best bit is it is backed up and restored with Google backup.
I have my email address and a plea to return if found. As futile as it might be.
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Ha! My favorite!
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@ anonymous572: lol. I really like it. I may copy your idea .
Thank goodness Mods don't have the time to view pics...

sohebq said:
Written in the first post man.
sent from: The New S-Pen
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Ha....
Anywho thanks op can't wait to get my note 2 to do this
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mikdugal1 said:
Ha....
Anywho thanks op can't wait to get my note 2 to do this
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Or, the "ladylike" version: lol

Gear fit 2 and v20 set up???

A lot of us came from the Note7 and have the gear fit 2, has anyone set it up on the v20 and if so could you post a tutorial here? Or better yet make a how to thread in the news and guides section. My problem here is I only have one hand atm because of a recent surgery and in not sure I want to open this box if its a pain in the butt. This way I can sell the watch easier if I'm not so moved to set it up! lol thanks in advanced.

Dvanzutphenkann said:
A lot of us came from the Note7 and have the gear fit 2, has anyone set it up on the v20 and if so could you post a tutorial here? Or better yet make a how to thread in the news and guides section. My problem here is I only have one hand atm because of a recent surgery and in not sure I want to open this box if its a pain in the butt. This way I can sell the watch easier if I'm not so moved to set it up! lol thanks in advanced.
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You download Samsung gear app. When you open it it will have you download 2 other plugins. You will have to download SHealth if you want too. I already set up my Gear S2 classic.
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Will the Lg fit app work with it or is the s health app best? I appreciate your help!

No the LG app will not work with SHealth. You need to download the Samsung one in order to use those features.
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Awesome to hear the app can be downloaded on the LG. I was asking myself the same question as the OP before I seen this thread.
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ACR_Manny said:
Awesome to hear the app can be downloaded on the LG. I was asking myself the same question as the OP before I seen this thread.
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Is there any place where all the different health apps are compared? We got SHealth, LG Fit, Google Fit... never mind dedicated apps like Runkeeper vs Runtastic (I don't know the difference between those either, except that I have used Runkeeper and not Runtastic).
I don't mind manually entering stuff. I don't really trust the calorie estimates on my Gear Fit 2, and I only use it to track steps, something I don't necessarily need aggregated. If I did need it aggregated, of course, I could probably be bothered to enter it manually if one app was markedly better.
I feel like all I'm seeing right now are just "22 best fitness apps" and they don't really care about apples-to-apples comparisons, even.

I don't use them so I wouldnt know. I just installed it to ensure it works lol
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Tidbits said:
I don't use them so I wouldnt know. I just installed it to ensure it works lol
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I get my cast off tomorrow and it'll be replaced by manageable brace so I'll set it up and check it out! You helped me decide to keep it. Thanks for helping out!

No problem. A lot of people were wondering. I have the Gear S2 classic, but I assume all Gear S2 would support the same thing since they are all the same OS and stuff.

We have Gear Fit 2's and got our V20's last night and in no time at all got them setup with no issues.

Tidbits said:
You download Samsung gear app. When you open it it will have you download 2 other plugins. You will have to download SHealth if you want too. I already set up my Gear S2 classic.
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Is that a theme from smartworld or whatever? I was trying to find one that would be darker than the bright white status bar that is there now

TriBeard said:
Is that a theme from smartworld or whatever? I was trying to find one that would be darker than the bright white status bar that is there now
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Go into the theme settings. That one is preinstalled
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SHOW your Keyboard, PLEASE! (on Note9)

Trying to find a better keyboard app for my phone, I'm not impressed by mine. Please show your keyboard and explain which keyboard app you're using (or launcher/theme). Just a screen shot of the letters is fine.
EDIT: I have the T-mobile SM-N960U, thus it currently CANNOT be rooted (from what I've read). Please keep your suggestions to those that do not require root. Thanks!

Absolutely love "Venom Theme" (Available in Xda labs) still the Samsung Keyboard but works just fine for me :good:

I am using stock keyboard.
The only thing I don't like about it is that spelling works only for one language at a time.
For instance Swype checked spelling and suggested corrections in two languages (my local and English).
With Samsung I need to switch between languages. It's not hard (swype space bar).. but still a little inconvenient.

Nothing has worked better for me than SwiftKey since I started using it back when Android was still Eclair and had a Samsung Moment.
Even the Beta is solid.
I've tried a couple but always come back to SwiftKey.

Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12]
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Blackberry keyboard is the best , so many useful gestures

Gboard! Works a treat for me...

Tosgaba said:
Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12] View attachment 4641912
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Can you provide a link for the download? I dont see it in the play store.
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JOSHSKORN said:
Can you provide a link for the download? I dont see it in the play store.
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Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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revisioncuda said:
Blackberry keyboard is the best , so many useful gestures
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I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?

hoyoonbid said:
I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Nm1H--ETiShZFH0xIQfp4iqSM1Odz6o/view?usp=sharing

thanktuzg said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Nm1H--ETiShZFH0xIQfp4iqSM1Odz6o/view?usp=sharing
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Oh thanks. !

Tosgaba said:
Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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Thanks. I'm going to edit the OP in a moment. Basically, I have the Tmo SM-N960U (512 GB Blue ed). It currently cannot be rooted. Is root required for this install?

JOSHSKORN said:
Thanks. I'm going to edit the OP in a moment. Basically, I have the Tmo SM-N960U (512 GB Blue ed). It currently cannot be rooted. Is root required for this install?
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No you don't have to be rooted.
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Gboard is great and has been like a treat.
What does Blackberry keyboard offer that makes it special

hoyoonbid said:
I can't find blackberry keyboard from Google store. Did u separately install it?
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Google BlackBerry Manager by Cobalt and install it. Then download the BlackBerry keyboard and make it active

Tosgaba said:
Xperia Keyboard, I can't give up using it [emoji12] View attachment 4641912
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Same to me!

Tosgaba said:
Sure, here you are
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yK_5KqLNHrax6Ugw1GM1qJj0gkSLM4ZX/view?usp=drivesdk
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Tried installing the apk but it doesn't show up in other keyboards. Any idea why?

sherpa25 said:
Tried installing the apk but it doesn't show up in other keyboards. Any idea why?
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If you use a samsung device you should enable it going throuh settings>general management>language and input>on screen keyboard and select xperia keyboard.
If you are using another brand that could be in a different section in the settings
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SwiftKey for me. All day, everyday. I've tried Gboard, but for me SwiftKey is faster and more accurate and I like the options that SK offers.