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Right now it is at 1hz, which is way to slow for a couple applications I use. Is there any way to raise it to 5hz or higher?
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tdavis42 said:
This has nothing to do with Android Development. Please post in correct section.
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And which section would that be?
General...
I'm going to have to agree that this is most directly related to android development. Definitely more relevant to development than general.
Second that agreement. Development question for sure.
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I'm going to have to agree that this is most directly related to android development. Definitely more relevant to development than general.
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That's what I was thinking since you would be modifying part of the android OS...
Anyways. I heard it was possible to do, I just have no clue how. I'm sure a lot of people would like it if someone wrote an app that could change the gps polling rate.
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That's what I was thinking since you would be modifying part of the android OS...
Anyways. I heard it was possible to do, I just have no clue how. I'm sure a lot of people would like it if someone wrote an app that could change the gps polling rate.
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How do you know what the highest GPS refresh rate is?
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How do you know what the highest GPS refresh rate is?
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I know the default is 1Hz from the app I downloaded that tell you the gps polling rate. External bluetooth GPS receivers are 5hz and up, but the incredible doesn't support bluetooth GPS.
Taking a look at the SDK which is what someone would be using to access the GPS via a program, it appears you can set the minTime in milliseconds. But there is a warning that says:
Background services should be careful about setting a sufficiently high minTime so that the device doesn't consume too much power by keeping the GPS or wireless radios on all the time. In particular, values under 60000ms are not recommended.
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However, that doesn't mean the GPS itself is polling that fast, that is how fast you are asking for what the GPS currently has. There does not appear to be a way to change the GPS polling itself.
I'm guessing this is set by the hardware and not changeable and is set by the mfg of the device. Most likely not nearly as customizable as some GPS units you can access via bluetooth or USB device.
Power is a big limiting factor.
Someone with some actual development experience might be able to provide more info on this...
Well, If it can't be changed onboard, then maybe something to make the incredible work with bluetooth GPS devices?
Pure GPS can only give you a new location once a second. To get faster updates than that you need to blend the solution with something like an Inertial Navigation System.
KenIzz said:
Pure GPS can only give you a new location once a second. To get faster updates than that you need to blend the solution with something like an Inertial Navigation System.
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Yeah, what he said. Besides, if the GPS rate is good enough for the Speedo programs on the market, how could 1hz not be fast enough
I'm pretty sure GPS can sample much more than once per second. I have a pretty expensive Trimble unit at school for an autonomous bot and it allows for up to 20Hz sampling in standalone mode.
bumpity bump.
Has anyone seen if either 1 of these apps pulls ahead of the other? Really just looking to see which is the best 1 overall between the 2 since I'm picking up my Nexus in a few.
Light flow is newer but doesn't provide any advantage over Tb alert in the free versions, if only it added support for more 3rd party apps like alarms I would understand...but no!
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Light flow is newer but doesn't provide any advantage over Tb alert in the free versions, if only it added support for more 3rd party apps like alarms I would understand...but no!
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But isn't Lightflow the only APp for Trackball settings which doesn't need root? I use LightFlow on my Stock N1 and is works perfectly.
Shahpur.Azizpour said:
But isn't Lightflow the only APp for Trackball settings which doesn't need root?
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Lots of apps have Trackball settings for their own notifications. So you can achieve the same sort of thing without a dedicated Trackball settings app and without rooting. ie Chomp/Hancent for SMS, Gmail alert, Skype etc etc.
Yes, but you cannot define the color in most apps. So having one general app to define everything including color and notification interval is very convenient.
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Lots of apps have Trackball settings for their own notifications. So you can achieve the same sort of thing without a dedicated Trackball settings app and without rooting. ie Chomp/Hancent for SMS, Gmail alert, Skype etc etc.
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Light flow is newer but doesn't provide any advantage over Tb alert in the free versions, if only it added support for more 3rd party apps like alarms I would understand...but no!
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I like choosing color as well as sound notification in ONE PLACE. With TB Alert, you can only pick a color. If you test, it shows the light only. With Light Flow, you have ability to hear a sound file as well as see the color picked light when testing the notification. It's just a bit more convemient to me to have this all in one place.
Doc you amaze me
Don't tell me you tried the hundred thousands apps in the market too apart all the roms that were released on N1?
You should write a book ''All you need to know about a nexus one rooted''
I'm rooted but since it is the stock rom (which is odexed) I cannot run trackball alert, thus I went with light flow.
i use SMS Popup. It's free and doesn't require root. It's specifically for messaging notifications but allows you to set your trackball color and you can specify different colors for different contacts.
I've used both, but staying with Light Flow lite on my current rom. I like all the color & app options as well as the Developer's frequent updates/support.
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Doc you amaze me
Don't tell me you tried the hundred thousands apps in the market too apart all the roms that were released on N1?
You should write a book ''All you need to know about a nexus one rooted''
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That's funny
I really was a confirmed iPhone type. All I really was using for the last three years. I knew nada about Android. I basically dove in head first when I decided to go for the N1. Saw it at CES here in Las Vegas and immediately went home and ordered it. Haven't looked back since and nothing out there is good enough to replace it....yet. I figure about Christmas time when Quad Core Honeycomb Tegra stuff becomes passe, it will be time to upgrade. Of course it helps having a son who works for NVIDEA looking out for me WRT up and coming stuff
I do scour the market when I get bored, looking for some neat stuff, but hanging out on XDA is worth its weight in Gold too.
I went with lightflow myself for stock nx1
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@Doc
I hope you will get a Optimus 2X it looks like the next devs favorite flagship phone,and its the best specs/price dual core too but I will miss the Tb colors and wake,dunno if the main LG button can do that and with colors
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I hope you will get a Optimus 2X it looks like the next devs favorite flagship phone,and its the best specs/price dual core too but I will miss the Tb colors and wake,dunno if the main LG button can do that and with colors
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I will put that in the suggestion book. I have no clue what it will be. I just know that after two years, it WILL be time to update. But it has to be in the same class as the N1, and it has to be considered near the top for development too.
I haven't used TrackBall Alert but I have had Light Flow pro before and after I rooted my N1. I love the app; I have it set for every notification that I will have, all different colors. Great customization and well worth the money.
I've started running a stock/rooted OTA GRI40 and since its not deodexed/patched, I've had to give up my beloved Trackball Alert Pro.. anyways, nobody has commented on battery..?
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I've started running a stock/rooted OTA GRI40 and since its not deodexed/patched, I've had to give up my beloved Trackball Alert Pro.. anyways, nobody has commented on battery..?
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I don't get any major drainage that I know of; with the recent update to Light Flow, you can now control how long it flashes for each notification; thus enabling things to show for 15 min (up till 34hr/never stop) to keep tthe battery topped.
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I don't get any major drainage that I know of; with the recent update to Light Flow, you can now control how long it flashes for each notification; thus enabling things to show for 15 min (up till 34hr/never stop) to keep tthe battery topped.
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I've not had any negative comments back from light flow on battery and evaluate every new user request to try and ensure I only add features that will have minimal impact.
When I think of new routines to make things even more efficient I'll go back and rewrite sections like the new v1.4.x has.
Yeah I've been running Light Flow for a couple days now and its not even showing up on my battery stats so I'm confident it is light on the battery
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Yeah I've been running Light Flow for a couple days now and its not even showing up on my battery stats so I'm confident it is light on the battery
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I hope you're using something besides the default battery stat page in the "about phone" area; I've been playing Gun Bros foe about an hour and my battery is at 50%; initial applications like Gun Bros aren't showing up. (Samsung Captivate)
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Hi guys
I'm a recent convert from an iPhone so please be gentle! If my phone goes into power saving mode, it reduces the screen brightness, reduces the screen timeout etc. but when I plug it back in and charge it, even though its back up to 100% the power save settings are still in place, and I have to manually put the settings back.
Its this right? I would have thought it would automatically remove the power save settings once the battery goes above 30%?
Thanks!
Robsa
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You need to configure "Custom Power Saving Mode" and specify the battery level you want it to be triggered at. It should turn off automatically then after your phone is charged beyond this point - but this feature is a bit bugged so it might not work as intended.
Yeah I too have to manually turn it off, But there is a toggle in the status bar, So its just 1 tap away
Thanks guys.I am still getting used to a phone that crashes and doesn't work as intended sometimes! I do love I it though!
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Massive pro tip: Use something like Llama (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kebab.Llama&hl=en) and configure your own "power saving mode" instead. It's just a matter of making rules like "if battery is < 30%, disable wifi" and the like.
The built-in one is a bit crap to start with, and kind of broken anyway.
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Thanks guys.I am still getting used to a phone that crashes and doesn't work as intended sometimes! I do love I it though!
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That's thanks to Samsung's bloatware. Consider AOSP Android like CM9, only then will you see how fast, smooth and relatively error-free Android really is.
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That's thanks to Samsung's bloatware. Consider AOSP Android like CM9, only then will you see how fast, smooth and relatively error-free Android really is.
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^^^On that note ^^^
If you do try those ROMs, as good as they are, you'll loose the pen support. If you don't use it or s-memo etc... Then go for it.
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YouTube version 5.18 puts back 1080p and 1440p for all.
(Thanks very much to @jruasap, he's the one who uploaded the APK!)
Instructions:
1. Settings>Application Manager> YouTube> Uninstall Updates
2. Install https://www.dropbox.com/s/k1z2y730k9cmqdo/youtube-5.9.0.10.apk
(make sure allow installation from unknown sources is checked in Security)
3. Uncheck Auto-Update on YouTube's Play Store Page.
4. BEFORE OPENING clear YT's data in the Application Manager.
4. Enjoy and hit "THANKS" if I helped!
INSTRUCTIONS FROM THIS POINT ARE COURTESY OF @Syntax323
If you have the option for 1080 and 1440p, it does work! Just because it doesn't switch instantly does not mean it doesn't work.
Youtube changed, they don't switch instantly anymore. It buffers in the background, and while watching it will switch automatically.
Though, that is ONLY if your connection is fast enough. Just because you're on 5ghz, doesn't mean your download speed is fast. That is just a faster radio frequency your router is putting out.
You have to realize you're trying to stream 1080 and 1440p which is very high detail, meaning the file sizes are huge. So, if your download speed isn't fast enough to download it/buffer while watching than it isn't going to switch.
This is a little 'trick' I do to 'force' it to go I to 1080/1440p whenever I want.
"Forcing" LG G3 into 1440p:
http://youtu.be/e9aIf7Uq378
Given, my download speed is 25-35mbps.
Do a speed test, and post. You're results. If you're only getting like 8-10 chances are it isn't gonna buffer 1440p. Wont be able to catch up.
Okay, here is 2nd Solution if my first post didn't work for you. Only do this if my steps did NOT work for you.
Move on to step 5 ONLY if 1080p/1440p are still not showing for you.
5. Only do the following steps if the above does not work for you still.
6. Download YouTube 5.9.0.13.apk from here -> https://www.dropbox.com/s/qh23f5yaajv5dlh/com.google.android.youtube-5.9.0.13.apk?dl=0
7. Now unlike the above DO NOT uninstall updates.
8. Once finished downloading, go ahead and open it and install it, again do NOT uninstall prior versions/updates of youtube.
9. Once installed, like above do NOT open.
10. Go to settings -> Apps -> All -> YouTube -> clear data
11. Open YouTube, find 4k video (GoPro has some particularly dazzling videos) You should now have 1080p/1440p again.
12. Enjoy and hit "THANKS" if I helped, and thank @Syntax323!
Didn't work. Not sure why. I uninstalled and installed the download. Nothing changed. Still 720p max on a known 1440p video
Mahapederdon said:
Didn't work. Not sure why. I uninstalled and installed the download. Nothing changed. Still 720p max on a known 1440p video
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Odd. Works for me.
transfo47 said:
Odd. Works for me.
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Add a link to the video your playing. Maybe the videos I'm watching got reduced in quality on YouTube all together.
[Ultra HD] MAD MAX Trailer (1440p): http://youtu.be/4n9LuihMt-Q
Also didn't work for me. 720p is the highest resolution I can choose.
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Also didn't work for me. 720p is the highest resolution I can choose.
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Hey, for everyone its not working for.
Follow steps, it will work.
1. Uninstall updates
2. Install APK in link from the OP
3. Don't auto update....dur
4. BEFORE opening the app, go into settings -> Appear -> All -> YouTube -> Clear cache -> Clear Data
For some reason clearing cache and data after installing the 5.9.0.10 and before running it fixes it. I had same problem and everything I did wouldn't work. Even clearing cache and data after I ran it didn't work. Have to install it, than clear, than run it and you will have 1440p back.
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Even that didn't work for me @Syntax323
dictionary said:
Even that didn't work for me @Syntax323
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Really? That's odd! Let me do some digging. Post back shortly.
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Syntax323 said:
Hey, for everyone its not working for.
Follow steps, it will work.
1. Uninstall updates
2. Install APK in link from the OP
3. Don't auto update....dur
4. BEFORE opening the app, go into settings -> Appear -> All -> YouTube -> Clear cache -> Clear Data
For some reason clearing cache and data after installing the 5.9.0.10 and before running it fixes it. I had same problem and everything I did wouldn't work. Even clearing cache and data after I ran it didn't work. Have to install it, than clear, than run it and you will have 1440p back.
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Well, this only sort of worked. I was able to get 1080p and 1440p options to appear, but choosing them does nothing. The videos, even those with 1440p in the description, still play at 480p or 720p. It's like YouTube is going out of its way to keep the UHD videos from being played.
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Well, this only sort of worked. I was able to get 1080p and 1440p options to appear, but choosing them does nothing. The videos, even those with 1440p in the description, still play at 480p or 720p. It's like YouTube is going out of its way to keep the UHD videos from being played.
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No, that's good! It works, trust me!
What its doing is trying to load it. 1 video in 1440p is very large. Your download speed on internet had to be fast to be able to play it. Even 1080p. So even when you click it, its going to go to the closest resolution to play so you can continue to watch while its loading the resolution you selected.
When you load a video, select 1440p, than drag the little thing to the beginning of the video so it starts from beginning.
Trust me, 1080p and 1440p are working for you, they are just buffering in background.
Or, after you select it, it will switch to it automatically when it buffers enough. Just have to have fast speeds on wifi or lte.
That's good. So it worked for you.
You better have unlimited data if you try using LTE. The videos are MASSIVE.
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Syntax323 said:
No, that's good! It works, trust me!
What its doing is trying to load it. 1 video in 1440p is very large. Your download speed on internet had to be fast to be able to play it. Even 1080p. So even when you click it, its going to go to the closest resolution to play so you can continue to watch while its loading the resolution you selected.
When you load a video, select 1440p, than drag the little thing to the beginning of the video so it starts from beginning.
Trust me, 1080p and 1440p are working for you, they are just buffering in background.
Or, after you select it, it will switch to it automatically when it buffers enough. Just have to have fast speeds on wifi or lte.
That's good. So it worked for you.
You better have unlimited data if you try using LTE. The videos are MASSIVE.
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I disagree with you. It's not working. In the past, when I've chosen a higher resolution video, YouTube immediately paused for a second or two while it buffered. It's not doing that. When I click on 1080p or 1440p the video just keeps playing. Also, if I go back to the settings to choose the resolution again it shows that I have 480p or 720p playing, not the high resolution I wanted and clicked on previously.. Furthermore, there is no visible change in resolution, something that I was able to see in the past. I truly believe YouTube has simply disabled the ability to watch videos above 720p - at least via mobile devices.
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Hey, for everyone its not working for.
Follow steps, it will work.
1. Uninstall updates
2. Install APK in link from the OP
3. Don't auto update....dur
4. BEFORE opening the app, go into settings -> Appear -> All -> YouTube -> Clear cache -> Clear Data
For some reason clearing cache and data after installing the 5.9.0.10 and before running it fixes it. I had same problem and everything I did wouldn't work. Even clearing cache and data after I ran it didn't work. Have to install it, than clear, than run it and you will have 1440p back.
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Even that didn't work for me @Syntax323
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Okay, here is 2nd Solution if my first post didn't work for you. Only do this if my steps did NOT work for you.
1. Uninstall updates
2. Install 5.9.0.10.apk from OP's post
3. BEFORE opening the app, go into settings -> Appear -> All -> YouTube -> Clear data
4. Now, run YouTube , or click this link for a 1440p video and check yo see if 1080p/1440p are show.
GoPro HERO4: The Adventure of Life in 4K:http://youtu.be/wTcNtgA6gHs
Move on to step 5 ONLY if 1080p/1440p are still not showing for you.
5. Only do the following steps if the above does not work for you still.
6. Download YouTube 5.9.0.13.apk from here -> https://www.dropbox.com/s/qh23f5yaajv5dlh/com.google.android.youtube-5.9.0.13.apk?dl=0
7. Now unlike the above DO NOT uninstall updates.
8. Once finished downloading, go ahead and open it and install it, again do NOT uninstall prior versions/updates of youtube.
9. Once installed, like above do NOT open.
10. Go to settings -> Apps -> All -> YouTube -> clear data
11. Open YouTube, find 4k video, or click my link to test. You should now have 1080p/1440p again.
GoPro HERO4: The Adventure of Life in 4K:http://youtu.be/wTcNtgA6gHs[/URL
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It had to be pretty high to play.
You want me to take a video of me showing you what I mean, and how I play 1440p on my g3? Cause it does work. Its worked for 10-15 others I've helped as-well.
All of them said same thing as you, but it doesn't switch instantly anymore. It does what Netflix does now. You know, when you see the quality changing... when its pixelated than it gets hd without even pausing...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest
If your download speed is not that fast, you'll never get it to play. Its just the way it is now. I'm getting 35mbps down so it plays without a hitch for me.
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Here is a screenshot I just now took playing in 1440p the Gopro video I posted above.
Mine seems to switch to 1080p/1440p easier in landscape than it does in portrait for some reason though.
Also, if YouTube disabled it, you wouldn't be getting the 1080p/1440p option at all.
Its not like we are doing a hack, or modified apk. There is nothing crazy going on here, its not a glitch. Its straight from there own app .
Plus, 1440p still works on pc, and other phones np. I'm guessing it was a bug that is happening here.
They wouldn't disable it for the LG G3, when LG has been a partner with Google making the Nexus' and main selling point of this phone is it's screen.
So, its not disabled. Just has a hard time playing if not on a fast/stable connection.
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Here is a screenshot I just now took playing in 1440p the Gopro video I posted above.
Mine seems to switch to 1080p/1440p easier in landscape than it does in portrait for some reason though.
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You must be the lucky one. And I appreciate your effort. But it just won't work. I have 1080p and 1440p as options, but clicking on them doesn't change to that resolution. It stays at the original lower resolution. Honestly, though, it's not a big deal for me. I don't watch YouTube videos all that often and watching at the highest resolution isn't a priority for me.
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You must be the lucky one. And I appreciate your effort. But it just won't work. I have 1080p and 1440p as options, but clicking on them doesn't change to that resolution. It stays at the original lower resolution. Honestly, though, it's not a big deal for me. I don't watch YouTube videos all that often and watching at the highest resolution isn't a priority for me.
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You're not reading my posts.
It isn't going to switch right away dude. It will take awhile, and its a huge pain in the ass. You have to select it, than start video over from beginning.
Do a speed test, and tell me what your download speed is.
Like I said, you have to have very fast download.
I promise you, on my life, it does work for you. If you have the options it does work.
Keep your eyes on this thread, ill post a video of me doing it on my phone so you can see what I'm talking about, and how it get it going.
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I'm showing the options .. but no matter what I select, it stays on 720p. It LOOKS 1440, but the actual selector stays on 720. Even when I select 144, it plays it super high resolution. I give up lol. It's probably just playing 1440 and I don't know it. @Syntax323
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I'm showing the options .. but no matter what I select, it stays on 720p. It LOOKS 1440, but the actual selector stays on 720. Even when I select 144, it plays it super high resolution. I give up lol. It's probably just playing 1440 and I don't know it. @Syntax323
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It wont switch right away. When it is in 1440p you'll know it. Its stunning.
I'm taking a video of me doing it now, ill post it for you so you can see how I get it going. Than you'll understand what I mean.
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It wont switch right away. When it is in 1440p you'll know it. Its stunning.
I'm taking a video of me doing it now, ill post it for you so you can see how I get it going. Than you'll understand what I mean.
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Looks 1440 to me, but the option is stuck on 720. Very odd
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Looks 1440 to me, but the option is stuck on 720. Very odd
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If you think it looks 1440p. It will blow your mind. Haha . Its crazy how amazing it looks on a phone!
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Syntax323 said:
You're not reading my posts.
It isn't going to switch right away dude. It will take awhile, and its a huge pain in the ass. You have to select it, than start video over from beginning.
Do a speed test, and tell me what your download speed is.
Like I said, you have to have very fast download.
I promise you, on my life, it does work for you. If you have the options it does work.
Keep your eyes on this thread, ill post a video of me doing it on my phone so you can see what I'm talking about, and how it get it going.
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Dude, my apologies. It is working. I now see what you mean by it buffering in the background while continuing to play the lower resolution video. It's nearly 1am here, I worked 15.5 hours today, and I just took two percocet to ease the pain from my 13 week old broken leg. In any event, thanks for your effort here. I hope others stumble upon this thread. Cheers friend.
Import this little profile here to tasker
PLEASE TRY IT WITH QHD
Follow the steps within profile
Beta 2 will theorically will let you run strictly on 60hz and will run you back to 120 whenever you open an app that you desire to be refreshing at 120
Needed
Tasker
Patient
Knowledge on how to run adb commands until there's root.
If it isn't being force on let's say Gmaps but it is set to 120hz most likely it will drop down to 60 to save battery. And this can happen with other apps as well.
Please enjoy and report back.
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gmaps is garbage, especially the navigation it doesnt even run at 20fps, i am still using old maps pre big update where the navigation was separate
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gmaps is garbage, especially the navigation it doesnt even run at 20fps, i am still using old maps pre big update where the navigation was separate
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Does it even run smoothly on pixels? It never ran smoothly on any of my phones, especially when zooming out during navigation, pathetic.
Has anyone successfully used this yet? I'm more interested in tying it to the power mode like high performance or optimized. Is that possible?
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Does it even run smoothly on pixels? It never ran smoothly on any of my phones, especially when zooming out during navigation, pathetic.
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Yes it runs smoothly on pixel 4
I'm using this and working very well. Running all apps besides video playback apps and gmaps at 120hz.
Takes a second or 2 for refresh rate to change but I think this is a great idea in general, app controllable refresh rate
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Running all apps besides video playback apps
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Damn this is what I wanted... I've never had tasker and don't know how to use it and don't want to buy it just to test something to find out it doesn't work at the end. Can you please test if the video app kodi can be run at 120hz please?
chieco said:
Damn this is what I wanted... I've never had tasker and don't know how to use it and don't want to buy it just to test something to find out it doesn't work at the end. Can you please test if the video app kodi can be run at 120hz please?
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It should
Download the profile and import to tasker
Pick which apps you want to run in each and you're good to go.
That being said I installed kodi and it seems like 120hz.
Easy to tell 120 from 60.
I don't think worth running video playback apps in 120 as video won't run in 120 anyway.
I don't understand how to import this into Tasker. When I click on the link from my phone, it doesn't give me the option to open it with Tasker. Is there any way you can post the actual file here?
steelersmb said:
I don't understand how to import this into Tasker. When I click on the link from my phone, it doesn't give me the option to open it with Tasker. Is there any way you can post the actual file here?
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When you click link in thread, click import and then click yes, this should open in tasker. Then you click on choose apps and pick which apps to run in 120 and rest go to 60.
You have installed tasker right?
I don't think this is working at all for me. There's a noticeable difference when I enable/disable the setting manually regardless of whether the Tasker profile is applying (which it says it is).
peachpuff said:
Does [google maps] even run smoothly on pixels? It never ran smoothly on any of my phones, especially when zooming out during navigation, pathetic.
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Someone said it does and they're wrong. It seems to run at about 15-30fps, just verified on my Pixel 4XL.
Places where this is evident are any in-app animations, for example if you tap on your blue location dot, it will animate to fill the screen with blue. Or if you search a location and tap its card, it will animate to pull the card up. Or you can just fling the map around. There's no way anybody with decent vision can confuse this with 60fps let along 120fps.
Kevtrejo37 said:
Please enjoy and report back.
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Hi Kev,
first of all thank you for the thread's and tasker profile regarding the 120Hz tingz!
The 120Hz experience on the S20 line imho is ULTRA disappointing!
Not the Display itself but more the way stupid Sammy implemented it Software wise.
First disappointment, the limitation of only FHD+
but this was known even before the S20 line was officially announced so I actively decided to look pass that. Even though most people say FHD+ is enough and you don't see any pixels or whatever, I have to say coming from a S10 with a smaller display and and higher dpi, I do notice how much softer the image quality on the S20+ is! It's noticeably less sharp.
The Second disappointment no one warned me about is the fact that half of the apps revert back to 60Hz!!!
No one told me this! and I ****ing hate this. Maybe I was naive, maybe it's the fact that I had no experience with a phone that has a high refresh rate display, but to my understanding if I set my phones display to 120Hz, everything, the UI and all apps would be displayed @*120Hz! But no! this already is like on the leaked Firmware Screenshot wich shows the "Dynamic" option in the middle! it's not locked.
Just shows again how important root is. The ability to take control of the device you own and not giving control to stupid Sammy dev's...
Your method with tasker works fine, but I had no experience with tasker prior and I only using it during it's trial period. After the trial ends, I'm not going to buy the full version.
Is there maybe a adb command that can globally set the phone to a fixed 120Hz refresh rate? Since I don't need a per app selection.
again thank you for this tasker profile so far.
Thanks for the profile! But there is one issue: it's works only once for my S20, then after launching few apps refresh rate drops to 60Hz ((( Even rebooting my phone doesn't help (