Pre-req:
-Root
-some type of editor, if you are using root explorer it will have it own editor
-Decent knowledge of android file system
so in an attempt to fix this multitasking/Ram issue that is plaguing Samsung devices. I have come up with a fix for our devices (with the help of @mikeyinid)
1. open up root explorer
2.Navigate to /system
3.open up build.prop (keep in mind the file permission of the file, after you done editing you will have to change the file permision back rw-r-r)
4. paste in the following line at the bottom of your build.prop
ro.config.fha_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.use_trim_settings=true
ro.sys.fw.empty_app_percent=50
ro.sys.fw.trim_empty_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.trim_cache_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.bservice_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.bservice_limit=5
ro.sys.fw.bservice_age=5000
ro.sys.fw.trim_enable_memory=2147483648
2147483648 is the ammount of ram in bytes. so in this case 2gig
Check for the following
ro.config.dha_cached_max=
ro.config.dha_empty_max=
ro.config.dha_th_rate=
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=
and delete them. I dont think it would be in there since 5.1.1 utilized FHA instead of DHA
5. edit the following line
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=8m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=256m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=512m
dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.50
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=4m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=16m
ro.hwui.texture_cache_size=72
ro.hwui.layer_cache_size=48
ro.hwui.r_buffer_cache_size=8
ro.hwui.path_cache_size=32
ro.hwui.gradient_cache_size=1
ro.hwui.drop_shadow_cache_size=6
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_width=1024
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_height=1024
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_width=2048
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_height=2048
save and make sure to check permission reboot....follow up, so far so good for me .
Thank You
It's wonderfully working on Note5 moreover it also resolves reloading in chrome ... Thanks man ... Keep it up
imfaraz said:
It's wonderfully working on Note5 moreover it also resolves reloading in chrome ... Thanks man ... Keep it up
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thanks, I'm glad someone took the plunge to try it out and here I thought I fawk over something,
Nah man ... it's working and it's working at its best ... i tried other ram management fix but that didn't fix chrome reload but it does.
LOL losing wannaty to fix what the dumbass Samsung developer team broke its been +5 months and they didnt fixed the issue with S6 and Note 5 came with more RAM and still the same **** i would rather not to buy a mobile with +700$ with broken software that aint gonna fixed
but thank you OP anyway
Chord_Hugo87 said:
Pre-req:
-Root
-some type of editor, if you are using root explorer it will have it own editor
-Decent knowledge of android file system
so in an attempt to fix this multitasking/Ram issue that is plaguing Samsung devices. I have come up with a fix for our devices (with the help of @mikeyinid)
1. open up root explorer
2.Navigate to /system
3.open up build.prop (keep in mind the file permission of the file, after you done editing you will have to change the file permision back rw-r-r)
4. paste in the following line at the bottom of your build.prop
ro.config.fha_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.use_trim_settings=true
ro.sys.fw.empty_app_percent=50
ro.sys.fw.trim_empty_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.trim_cache_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.bservice_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.bservice_limit=5
ro.sys.fw.bservice_age=5000
ro.sys.fw.trim_enable_memory=2147483648
2147483648 is the ammount of ram in bytes. so in this case 2gig
Check for the following
ro.config.dha_cached_max=
ro.config.dha_empty_max=
ro.config.dha_th_rate=
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=
and delete them. I dont think it would be in there since 5.1.1 utilized FHA instead of DHA
5. edit the following line
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=8m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=256m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=512m
dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.50
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=4m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=16m
ro.hwui.texture_cache_size=72
ro.hwui.layer_cache_size=48
ro.hwui.r_buffer_cache_size=8
ro.hwui.path_cache_size=32
ro.hwui.gradient_cache_size=1
ro.hwui.drop_shadow_cache_size=6
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_width=1024
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_height=1024
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_width=2048
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_height=2048
save and make sure to check permission reboot....follow up, so far so good for me .
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yahyoh said:
LOL losing wannaty to fix what the dumbass Samsung developer team broke its been +5 months and they didnt fixed the issue with S6 and Note 5 came with more RAM and still the same **** i would rather not to buy a mobile with +700$ with broken software that aint gonna fixed
but thank you OP anyway
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......so u dint buy it?
What exactly does this change? I see the values, but could you explain it in a way a techie-layman like myself would understand? I see certain values affecting different caches, and raises certain thresholds for the system to maintain programs in the RAM? Is this raising the limits set by default so the system isn't killing things too early?
My main concern with this would be how it could affect battery life. It's my biggest gripe with the phone at the moment.
Tbh
I am not 100% sure, this is all based on looking at Mikeyinid thread and taking a look at the LG G4 build.prop to see if there is any changes. I put it in, if it work, it work, if it doesnt, wouldn't create any harm. I do not see differences in battery. The affect seems positive to me. YMMV
Chord_Hugo87 said:
4. paste in the following line at the bottom of your build.prop[/B]
ro.config.fha_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.use_trim_settings=true
ro.sys.fw.empty_app_percent=50
ro.sys.fw.trim_empty_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.trim_cache_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.bservice_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.bservice_limit=5
ro.sys.fw.bservice_age=5000
ro.sys.fw.trim_enable_memory=2147483648
2147483648 is the ammount of ram in bytes. so in this case 2gig
Check for the following
ro.config.dha_cached_max=
ro.config.dha_empty_max=
ro.config.dha_th_rate=
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=
and delete them. I dont think it would be in there since 5.1.1 utilized FHA instead of DHA
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thanks a lot. It workable and very useful . by the way , what does FHA/DHA stand for ??????
yahyoh said:
LOL losing wannaty to fix what the dumbass Samsung developer team broke its been +5 months and they didnt fixed the issue with S6 and Note 5 came with more RAM and still the same **** i would rather not to buy a mobile with +700$ with broken software that aint gonna fixed
but thank you OP anyway
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Seems like you could use a hug, or a sledgehammer to the shin. Or chin. If you don't have anything useful to say then keep your mouth shut and let people enjoy what they enjoy.
Ram management sucks. Not sure how much longer I will stand it. Prolly until new nexus comes out. Love everything else about this phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
silverbladef said:
Seems like you could use a hug, or a sledgehammer to the shin. Or chin. If you don't have anything useful to say then keep your mouth shut and let people enjoy what they enjoy.
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What's your problem? I think what he wrote is true Samsung is slacking off but then again they where never good at software
Deadeye* said:
What's your problem? I think what he wrote is true Samsung is slacking off but then again they where never good at software
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Lol some of these take the phone too seriously and get very offended if somebody points out flaws
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
ambervals6 said:
Ram management sucks. Not sure how much longer I will stand it. Prolly until new nexus comes out. Love everything else about this phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
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You have been complaining about this since the S6. Why would you even get the Note 5 knowing this to begin with? And why stand it any longer? You have been very vocal about it and there are many other devices to choose from. Seems like you need to move on, no?
silverbladef said:
Seems like you could use a hug, or a sledgehammer to the shin. Or chin. If you don't have anything useful to say then keep your mouth shut and let people enjoy what they enjoy.
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why cant he complain, he own the device, it is a problem. He has the right to complain and Samsung need to see these complaint to make it better. If people don't complain then things wouldn't get better.
Deadeye* said:
What's your problem? I think what he wrote is true Samsung is slacking off but then again they where never good at software
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believe it or not Samsung is not the worse....Sony is horrendous! I think by far HTC is the best, their only down far with their devices is a ****ty camera, if the M9 Camera are half of what Samsung is, I wouldn't even consider the Galaxy series.
Chord_Hugo87 said:
Pre-req:
-Root
-some type of editor, if you are using root explorer it will have it own editor
-Decent knowledge of android file system
so in an attempt to fix this multitasking/Ram issue that is plaguing Samsung devices. I have come up with a fix for our devices (with the help of @mikeyinid)
1. open up root explorer
2.Navigate to /system
3.open up build.prop (keep in mind the file permission of the file, after you done editing you will have to change the file permision back rw-r-r)
4. paste in the following line at the bottom of your build.prop
ro.config.fha_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.use_trim_settings=true
ro.sys.fw.empty_app_percent=50
ro.sys.fw.trim_empty_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.trim_cache_percent=100
ro.sys.fw.bservice_enable=true
ro.sys.fw.bservice_limit=5
ro.sys.fw.bservice_age=5000
ro.sys.fw.trim_enable_memory=2147483648
2147483648 is the ammount of ram in bytes. so in this case 2gig
Check for the following
ro.config.dha_cached_max=
ro.config.dha_empty_max=
ro.config.dha_th_rate=
ro.config.dha_lmk_scale=
and delete them. I dont think it would be in there since 5.1.1 utilized FHA instead of DHA
5. edit the following line
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=8m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=256m
dalvik.vm.heapsize=512m
dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.50
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=4m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=16m
ro.hwui.texture_cache_size=72
ro.hwui.layer_cache_size=48
ro.hwui.r_buffer_cache_size=8
ro.hwui.path_cache_size=32
ro.hwui.gradient_cache_size=1
ro.hwui.drop_shadow_cache_size=6
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_width=1024
ro.hwui.text_small_cache_height=1024
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_width=2048
ro.hwui.text_large_cache_height=2048
save and make sure to check permission reboot....follow up, so far so good for me .
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Working like a charm Boss...High Five!...N9208 dual
WizeGuyDezignz said:
You have been complaining about this since the S6. Why would you even get the Note 5 knowing this to begin with? And why stand it any longer? You have been very vocal about it and there are many other devices to choose from. Seems like you need to move on, no?
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Problem?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A
suman_pal78 said:
Working like a charm Boss...High Five!...N9208 dual
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How did you root your dual sim?
Related
Samsung USA has tweeted the Market availability of GPSSamsungRestore, a GPS optimization app. Tweets have indicated that it is for the Vibrant and Captivate:
http://twitter.com/samsungtweets
maybe , some one using AT&T can help and upload the apk maybe ?
Hmmmm... I assume that it is only on the market in the USA because I searched for it under the names GPSSamsungRestore, GPS Samsung Restore, GPS Restore, etc. and I cannot find it on the market here in Canada.
I am assuming that us poor Canadians will not see this app anytime soon but I have posted a question on the Samsung Mobile Canada facebook page and I will see if they answer it. I doubt it though cause they NEVER answer ANYTHING!!!
Sure would be nice if this is the "fix" weve been waiting for...
The apk is posted in the vibrant general forum, 1st post
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Someone tried on Galaxy S ?
yubnub said:
The apk is posted in the vibrant general forum, 1st post
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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From that post, it says the app only restore the gps settings back to default...
sufox said:
Someone tried on Galaxy S ?
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Yup, gives an error saying it wont work with the i9000 model
brendonsled said:
Yup, gives an error saying it wont work with the i9000 model
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You can change the .apk to .rar and extract the content.
If you can provide the .apk we could take a look into it
Edit: it was posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453181&d=1291153281
I'm gonna take a look tomorow but if someone else want to take a look, might be interessting!
t1mman said:
You can change the .apk to .rar and extract the content.
If you can provide the .apk we could take a look into it
Edit: it was posted here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=453181&d=1291153281
I'm gonna take a look tomorow but if someone else want to take a look, might be interessting!
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How would you modify the contents without the developers key?
I understand you can open the APK, but I thought that was only to remove/replace images
EDIT:
with some digging, i found the settings it replaces
#Generated by GpsLocationProvider.
#Tue Nov 16 04:14:48 EST 2010
SSL_TYPE=0
SSL=0
OPERATION_TEST_MODE=0
POSITION_MODE=7
ACCURACY=50
SESSION_TYPE=2
ENABLE_NMEA=false
SERVER_MODE=0
START_MODE=WARM
GPS_LOGGING=0
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY=1
AGPS_MODE=0
ADDRESS_MODE=1
OPERATION_MODE=MS BASED
USE_DEFAULT=true
DYNAMIC_ACCURACY_VALUE=50
SUPL_PORT=7275
ENABLE_XTRA=true
TIMEOUT=1000
NUM_OF_FIX=999999999
SUPL_HOST=lbs.geo.t-mobile.com
TIME_BTW_FIX=1
As you see this is for t-mobile,
you may need to replace a couple values to get it working on your carrier
hosnestly no need to install this ;
# Does the application contain new values for GPS?
* No. The application only resets settings to factory defaults and then writes data in setting file.
youhou ...
I'm going to chime in as one of those "my GPS has been working fine". Only been using Froyo for the last week so I don't know if it will get worse. However, so far it's been good.
Does anybody have the apk. for the captivate? Cant download it from the market
nicoloco said:
hosnestly no need to install this ;
# Does the application contain new values for GPS?
* No. The application only resets settings to factory defaults and then writes data in setting file.
youhou ...
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Right so I think what this app is for is to reset the gps so it works and then as time passes and it gets bad again you run the app again to start from scratch so it works again... Lather, rinse, repeat...
Im just guessing here and its not the greatest solution but if thats how it works it would be better than nothing...
Sent from my GT-I9000M using XDA App
yiannisthegreek said:
Right so I think what this app is for is to reset the gps so it works
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I think the app is for reset the settings to factory setting after aplying all the "fixes" we can read on the forums and doesn't do anything.
I doubt GPS can be fixed as Samsung is showing every day
Oletros said:
I think the app is for reset the settings to factory setting after aplying all the "fixes" we can read on the forums and doesn't do anything.
I doubt GPS can be fixed as Samsung is showing every day
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Exactly. Samsung have probably been receiving complaints by many people who are gps "experts", so they wanted to provide support with an easy approach for dealing with them.
I wouldn't expect new drivers are anything like that, I'd simply expect it to reset the GPS setting file.
Auzy said:
Exactly. Samsung have probably been receiving complaints by many people who are gps "experts", so they wanted to provide support with an easy approach for dealing with them.
I wouldn't expect new drivers are anything like that, I'd simply expect it to reset the GPS setting file.
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Is Samsung was receiving complaints from GPS "experts" then dont you think that these "experts" would have already stated "definitively" that the GPS cannot be fixed?
And if Samsung had been dealing with GPS "experts" then why would they release a software that would IMMEDIATELY be squashed by these same GPS "experts"?
I would like to think that Samsung may be finally listening to us all complaining and that this could even be just step 1 in the right direction to a useable GPS on this device. Wishful thinking I know but I sure hope so...
yiannisthegreek said:
Is Samsung was receiving complaints from GPS "experts" then dont you think that these "experts" would have already stated "definitively" that the GPS cannot be fixed?
And if Samsung had been dealing with GPS "experts" then why would they release a software that would IMMEDIATELY be squashed by these same GPS "experts"?
I would like to think that Samsung may be finally listening to us all complaining and that this could even be just step 1 in the right direction to a useable GPS on this device. Wishful thinking I know but I sure hope so...
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I think that "experts" is a sarcastic way of talking about all the thread playing with setting that doesn't nothing but changing configurations at random and only A-GPS settings.
First you need Root Access to your Adam device and ability to text edit those files. There are several options - (1) ADB if you have it installed already or (2) Root Explorer (File Manager) by Speed Software in the Android Market (not free, but easiest method). Make sure R/W is enable in Root Explorer
1. Find /system/etc/permissions/handheld_core_hardware.xml
2. scroll down in the text and find this line: <feature name="android.hardware.touchscreen" />
3. Add the following code following it:
<feature name="android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch" />
<feature name="android.hardware.touchscreen.multitouch.distinct" />
delete the space between distinct
4. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR CODE!!!!
5. Menu Button ==> Save and Exit
6. Restart your Adam
7. Have fun~
Good Luck!
_____________________________________________
special thanks for ptok for helping and suggesting how to enable this!
Cool, I thought it would be a fairly easy tweak to get that working. Looks very smooth, can wait to see it on my NI this week.
Keeewl. Can anyone tell me btw , how many points can be used in Adam's muliti touch ? 2 ? mb 5? or mb 10?) I guess it's only two
Two only it seems. I tried adding the code for jazztouch that's only found in 2.3 gingerbread, and it did not work. Tested it withmultitouch visualizarvisualizar
inspiron41 said:
Two only it seems. I tried adding the code for jazztouch that's only found in 2.3 gingerbread, and it did not work. Tested it withmultitouch visualizarvisualizar
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I see.. Ok thx a lot! i really should wait for anorher tablets)
inspiron41 said:
Two only it seems. I tried adding the code for jazztouch that's only found in 2.3 gingerbread, and it did not work. Tested it withmultitouch visualizarvisualizar
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I think it has to do with the digitizer. My Sprint EVO with stock froyo detects 5 points, there were two versions, one with 3 point another with 5 point. Although you have to flash a custom kernel with 5 point enabled on the EVO, it would only work if you had the right screen.
I think there was initial mention that the Adam would come with 10 point in earlier blog posts. Wishes =/ cost effective, probably didn't allow for that..
-CC
Interesting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=775991
According to the post/link on that thread this app has "unlimited" multi touch testing, not limited to 2-4,5 like others..
Tried it but looks like it requires the xml files for multitouch and multitouch distinct...
There is a space too many in "dist inct"
Ie replace "dist inct" by "distinct".
That added multitouch rotation to my Desire. No need for other types of XML files.
Can't imagine it being different for Adam.
lakshmanm said:
Tried it but looks like it requires the xml files for multitouch and multitouch distinct...
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litening said:
There is a space too many in "dist inct"
Ie replace "dist inct" by "distinct".
That added multitouch rotation to my Desire. No need for other types of XML files.
Can't imagine it being different for Adam.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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sorry about that! some reason i cant delete that space in distinct
I tried it without the space in "distinct"...and it did not work for me in G Tablet.
inspiron41 said:
sorry about that! some reason i cant delete that space in distinct
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Looks fine to me now.
I would remove your additional instruction to remove the space in distinct. Am sure people would get confused now ;-)
Btw thanks for all the videos you've posted thusfar. Have greatly strengthened my decision to order on next batch.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
litening said:
Looks fine to me now.
I would remove your additional instruction to remove the space in distinct. Am sure people would get confused now ;-)
Btw thanks for all the videos you've posted thusfar. Have greatly strengthened my decision to order on next batch.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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it's the whole xda and notionink community that made this tablet wonderful
i'm so happy that notion ink didnt add any security to prevent us from rooting it
inspiron41 said:
it's the whole xda and notionink community that made this tablet wonderful
i'm so happy that notion ink didnt add any security to prevent us from rooting it
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Me too. Let's hope 2nd batch will be launched soon (and that I am in pre-order list off course).
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Wtf just look at attachments omg ... samsung
adrovic.ad said:
Wtf just look at attachments omg ... samsung
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How does this belong in Q&A? Do you have a question about it? This is common knowledge. If it annoys you, de-bloat it using the many methods out there.
kingzain900 said:
How does this belong in Q&A? Do you have a question about it? This is common knowledge. If it annoys you, de-bloat it using the many methods out there.
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I just want to know if someone else is haveing this I guess they do .. so what is the bloatware here ...touchwiz? and how can this be fixed
thats the question , sry
adrovic.ad said:
I just want to know if someone else is haveing this I guess they do .. so what is the bloatware here ...touchwiz? and how can this be fixed
thats the question , sry
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It's all the extra apps that Samsung has got in there, plus all the extra ringtones, wallpapers, etc.
You can do a few things (all of which require rooting the phone).
The fastest and best method (IMO) would be to install a custom ROM and remove the bloatware that way. Look at Omega ROM
Alternatively, you can do it yourself using root explorer and apps like Root App Delete.
Or use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468596
Use any of these methods at your own risk. The first one is the safest and easiest.
Forget it, Samsung has "reserved" a certain amount of space, approx 7gb, for the system files whether its used or not.
You can't change it in any way unless you want to play around with the partition table - pit file... This is an extremely BAD idea...
ultramag69 said:
Forget it, Samsung has "reserved" a certain amount of space, approx 7gb, for the system files whether its used or not.
You can't change it in any way unless you want to play around with the partition table - pit file... This is an extremely BAD idea...
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He can still free up a bunch of space by removing all of the non-essential Samsung apps.
kingzain900 said:
He can still free up a bunch of space by removing all of the non-essential Samsung apps.
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Asa long as they aren't installed as part of the system. Otherwise there's no point as you may free up system memory but you still can't utilise it...
ultramag69 said:
Asa long as they aren't installed as part of the system. Otherwise there's no point as you may free up system memory but you still can't utilise it...
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Thats right my friend I noticed exactly that but the taskmanager that samsung provides is bloatware?
Really omg I just cant believe what they are selling
Is there any way to remove completely the whole system memory and replace it with the google stock android while also being able to update the phone normaly.
If there isnt then im just going to swap it for an iphone 5 I made arrangements.
I dont trust all the moded firmware on this forum or anywhere else so is there any genuine 100% firmware from google stock android that I could use
Thank you
You could check out the developement part of the forum for a google rom.
There is no problem with most of what's done here as long as you read and are sure to follow the steps to flash. Most problems are people, and its not just noobs, jumping ahead and stuffing things up...
Is this Samsungs idea of a joke? I have tried mine and my wifes fingers multiple fingers and it doesnt work.
Yes my phone is rooted .. i have original firmware ware but custom kernel
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btemtd said:
Wtf!!!!! Heart rate sensor is fkn BS
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Seems like many of your posts center around hyperbole and profanity. Nevertheless the heart rate sensor works fine on my phone and most other people's. And there are no shortage of existing posts that describe at length how to troubleshoot and if necessary reinstall the app too.
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I can guarantee you installed something to cause this so don't make wild assumptions.
Most often it's caused by Xposed, and if you have installed that use a build.prop editor and change "ro.securestorage.support" from true to false and clear cache and uninstall updates from S-Health.
Michael_P said:
I can guarantee you installed something to cause this so don't make wild assumptions.
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You're right of course, but the OP was set on blaming Samsung instead. And gave us precious little to go on (other than the profanity). Without details of his configuration who knows what he did that broke it?
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If you are like me, and the biggest joy you get from owning an Android phone is theming your phone until it is totally badass and unmistakably yours, then you are going to want to wait on the Note 4.
I got mine the other day, rooted, and began tearing into apks. Here's what I images I found in the drawables:
1) a whole bunch of .astc images (ARM)
2) A lot of .qmg files (Samsung)
3) a few .9's you can work with
4) 0 png images.
You can do limited themes on them. But nothing great. Until someone figures out how to extract/compile these new formats, the only way to do full themes is to port apks from other devices. I am disappointed in what can be accomplished with them so far. I may end up trading for an S5 or Note 3.
qmg's arent new, they are older than android itself.
kevinoliva113 said:
If you are like me, and the biggest joy you get from owning an Android phone is theming your phone until it is totally badass and unmistakably yours, then you are going to want to wait on the Note 4.
I got mine the other day, rooted, and began tearing into apks. Here's what I images I found in the drawables:
1) a whole bunch of .astc images (ARM)
2) A lot of .qmg files (Samsung)
3) a few .9's you can work with
4) 0 png images.
You can do limited themes on them. But nothing great. Until someone figures out how to extract/compile these new formats, the only way to do full themes is to port apks from other devices. I am disappointed in what can be accomplished with them so far. I may end up trading for an S5 or Note 3.
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If you ever wanna trade for an s5 hit me up. I would love to have the note4. I would throw u some cash in the trade.
kevinoliva113 said:
If you are like me, and the biggest joy you get from owning an Android phone is theming your phone until it is totally badass and unmistakably yours, then you are going to want to wait on the Note 4.
I got mine the other day, rooted, and began tearing into apks. Here's what I images I found in the drawables:
1) a whole bunch of .astc images (ARM)
2) A lot of .qmg files (Samsung)
3) a few .9's you can work with
4) 0 png images.
You can do limited themes on them. But nothing great. Until someone figures out how to extract/compile these new formats, the only way to do full themes is to port apks from other devices. I am disappointed in what can be accomplished with them so far. I may end up trading for an S5 or Note 3.
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It's alot of work, but you csn certainly cover all this pkm or other files, to PNGs or jpegs, by deleting the original files, and swapping it out with the image you want. Yes, it's alot of work but once you got a base, its an easy port for newer versions and such
No need to down grade your device, cause all Samsung devices are seeing this transfer in newer files in all apks, cause Samsung is trying to cut down the file sizes. So no matter which way you go, you'll run into this issue! No fun for sure!
BubZX said:
If you ever wanna trade for an s5 hit me up. I would love to have the note4. I would throw u some cash in the trade.
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It's a company phone.. I would have to trade with another employee.
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reverepats said:
It's alot of work, but you csn certainly cover all this pkm or other files, to PNGs or jpegs, by deleting the original files, and swapping it out with the image you want. Yes, it's alot of work but once you got a base, its an easy port for newer versions and such
No need to down grade your device, cause all Samsung devices are seeing this transfer in newer files in all apks, cause Samsung is trying to cut down the file sizes. So no matter which way you go, you'll run into this issue! No fun for sure!
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I am going to try swapping out with pngs. I tried one, but it was too try to get an image on my dialer. I haven't tried for any stock images yet.
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reverepats said:
It's alot of work, but you csn certainly cover all this pkm or other files, to PNGs or jpegs, by deleting the original files, and swapping it out with the image you want. Yes, it's alot of work but once you got a base, its an easy port for newer versions and such
No need to down grade your device, cause all Samsung devices are seeing this transfer in newer files in all apks, cause Samsung is trying to cut down the file sizes. So no matter which way you go, you'll run into this issue! No fun for sure!
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Just wanted to jump in and say I'm called to see you here on the Note 4 reverepats! Big fan of your work and themes on the S4! Sounds like it's going to be a bit rougher this time around but I can't wait to see what you come up with!
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kevinoliva113 said:
It's a company phone.. I would have to trade with another employee.
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Understandable was just thriwing it out there. Good luck.
reverepats said:
It's alot of work, but you csn certainly cover all this pkm or other files, to PNGs or jpegs, by deleting the original files, and swapping it out with the image you want. Yes, it's alot of work but once you got a base, its an easy port for newer versions and such
No need to down grade your device, cause all Samsung devices are seeing this transfer in newer files in all apks, cause Samsung is trying to cut down the file sizes. So no matter which way you go, you'll run into this issue! No fun for sure!
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I am sticking with it. It is coming slowly but surly. It is hard to determine some of the image files that need to be replaced, because I can't view them. So a little guess work involved
Hey kevin, how did u rip the apk apart?
kevinrocksman said:
Hey kevin, how did u rip the apk apart?
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I use apktool. If you need the tools, and want to pick some tips and tricks, @Bubbajoe40356 has a great tutorial here.
kevinoliva113 said:
If you are like me, and the biggest joy you get from owning an Android phone is theming your phone until it is totally badass and unmistakably yours, then you are going to want to wait on the Note 4.
I got mine the other day, rooted, and began tearing into apks. Here's what I images I found in the drawables:
1) a whole bunch of .astc images (ARM)
2) A lot of .qmg files (Samsung)
3) a few .9's you can work with
4) 0 png images.
You can do limited themes on them. But nothing great. Until someone figures out how to extract/compile these new formats, the only way to do full themes is to port apks from other devices. I am disappointed in what can be accomplished with them so far. I may end up trading for an S5 or Note 3.
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kevinoliva113 said:
I use apktool. If you need the tools, and want to pick some tips and tricks, @Bubbajoe40356 has a great tutorial here.
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Thanks, could u tell me if there is a "SamsungCamera.apk" or a "SecCamera.apk" under system/app or anything like that.
kevinrocksman said:
Thanks, could u tell me if there is a "SamsungCamera.apk" or a "SecCamera.apk" under system/app or anything like that.
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Just looked. It's system/app /SamsungCamera3.apk
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kevinoliva113 said:
Just looked. It's system/app /SamsungCamera3.apk
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lmao wow samsung.. so original im sending u a pm
Good to see some people are making headway on the Note4. @kevinolivia113 do you have a Gmail for hangouts? PM if you're down
how did u edit the images? I was able to convert the qmgs to pngs but cant figure out what to do next
kevinrocksman said:
how did u edit the images? I was able to convert the qmgs to pngs but cant figure out what to do next
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Just put them back as png images. It will compile and run with pngs. They don't need to be .qmg or .astc. you can also replace the chrome images with pngs.
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kevinoliva113 said:
Just put them back as png images. It will compile and run with pngs. They don't need to be .qmg or .astc. you can also replace the chrome images with pngs.
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when i recompile there arnt any images in the spots where there is supposed to be, the app opens but no images..
kevinoliva113 said:
Just put them back as png images. It will compile and run with pngs. They don't need to be .qmg or .astc. you can also replace the chrome images with pngs.
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here is a snapshot of before compiling, the file structure is completely different after compiling and the camera doesnt want to start
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Also I noticed the size of the files expand quite a bit
this is my problem now, as a test i took 6 of the images i converted to png (video button) and this is what it does now, it deletes it and and wont let me chick that area to activate the option (video)