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Probably the dumbest question of all time but here goes...

Can someone explain what the advanced launcher is? Maybe I am just confused by the options it provides. What does creating a submenu do? What is the application drawer (when I click on it, the screen is blank)? What does it mean by the number of home screens? Tray Launcher columns? I've been on XDA for a bit of time now but I've never understood the Advanced Launcher thing.

I can answer some of these for you.
Sub menu, in the app draw (the thing at the bottom that you slide up with all of you applications) instead of everything all listed you can make folders so they are grouped.
Home Screens when you swipe left and right how many do you want? default is 3 1 middle 1 left 1 right but you can have more.
Tray launcher columns, in the app draw when you open it up how many icons wide do you want? I think default is 4 but you can set it higher and the icons are smaller so more fit in the window.

staunty said:
Can someone explain what the advanced launcher is? Maybe I am just confused by the options it provides. What does creating a submenu do? What is the application drawer (when I click on it, the screen is blank)? What does it mean by the number of home screens? Tray Launcher columns? I've been on XDA for a bit of time now but I've never understood the Advanced Launcher thing.
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It is the Homescreen on steroids. Submenu means in the app drawer you can have folders to categorize apps. The app drawer is the tab that you pull up to see your apps. It lets you have more than the default 3, I think it allows for up to 10. How many apps do you want going across in the app drawer, 3, 4, 5?

Ahhhh, I see. So basically its useless for my needs...How do I delete it? In applications -> manage applications, there isn't an option to uninstall. Thanks, guys.

staunty said:
Ahhhh, I see. So basically its useless for my needs...How do I delete it? In applications -> manage applications, there isn't an option to uninstall. Thanks, guys.
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That's probably included by default. You can't delete it because I think there is no reg. homescreen included.
But if you want to try, then
rm /system/app/AdvancedLauncher.apk
I don't recommend it though

JAguirre1231 said:
That's probably included by default. You can't delete it because I think there is no reg. homescreen included.
But if you want to try, then
rm /system/app/AdvancedLauncher.apk
I don't recommend it though
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I'm using Cyan 4.2.12.2 w/Darkstar .6.8 and I flashed the AL separately. I wanted to check it our but it sucks IMO (not the AL itself but it sucks for my needs).
While I have your attention, I have also gone to only FAT32 and Linux Swap partitions because I wanted to see if things run faster w/o A2SD. I was trying to do my partitions via ADB and only wanted to use a FAT32 because I think I read Cyanogen doesn't use swap. I got some sort of error but I was at work and couldn't really pay too much attention to the error. So, I formatted with 64 Linux-swap and the rest FAT32 just to get my phone functioning again. Soooo, my question is, should I just keep the swap there or should I try to get rid of it and use all 8GB for FAT32? Do I need to delete any user.conf's that may be lingering in there somewhere? Anything else I should pay attention to given that I don't have an ext partition right now? Again, thanks a lot for your help.

staunty said:
I'm using Cyan 4.2.12.2 w/Darkstar .6.8 and I flashed the AL separately. I wanted to check it our but it sucks IMO (not the AL itself but it sucks for my needs).
While I have your attention, I have also gone to only FAT32 and Linux Swap partitions because I wanted to see if things run faster w/o A2SD. I was trying to do my partitions via ADB and only wanted to use a FAT32 because I think I read Cyanogen doesn't use swap. I got some sort of error but I was at work and couldn't really pay too much attention to the error. So, I formatted with 64 Linux-swap and the rest FAT32 just to get my phone functioning again. Soooo, my question is, should I just keep the swap there or should I try to get rid of it and use all 8GB for FAT32? Do I need to delete any user.conf's that may be lingering in there somewhere? Anything else I should pay attention to given that I don't have an ext partition right now? Again, thanks a lot for your help.
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Since it seems that it didn't work without swap I would keep it. It also helps if you ever want to use swap, then it doesn't require you to flash and reformat again

Process @ 99%

I'm using froyo FR91 and noticed within the last day that my system was slow. I downloaded an app that shows cpu and memory usage and noticed that the total cpu usage is at 99%. The Android System process is between 84% and 90% all the time.....any suggestions? Do I need a bigger swap partition or something?
Oh ya, and it will reboot my nexus one after a while when trying to use the system in this state.

interesting... i took out my SD card and it isn't acting slow... could it be the way the partition is setup?

Have you looked at System Panel or some other program to see exactly what is using CPU?

Ya like I mentioned it just says Android System. I am using Android System Info. I wonder if it is a setting with the sd card because it doesn't seem to happen without a sd card in it.

tonnic said:
Ya like I mentioned it just says Android System. I am using Android System Info. I wonder if it is a setting with the sd card because it doesn't seem to happen without a sd card in it.
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I said System Panel. It's in the market.

khaytsus said:
I said System Panel. It's in the market.
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Is System Panel better than Android System Info, which is another app in the market? I now have both installed, and they seem to do the same thing.

bigmout said:
Is System Panel better than Android System Info, which is another app in the market? I now have both installed, and they seem to do the same thing.
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Ah, if they do similar things then okay, I haven't used the other one, I was reading it as you were using something in the Preferences to see what was using CPU there.
Hope you figure it out, I've never seen excessive usage in any program except for a handful of times that something went rogue.
Maybe you should start removing widgets.. Then if that doesn't locate the problem, background apps..

khaytsus said:
Ah, if they do similar things then okay, I haven't used the other one, I was reading it as you were using something in the Preferences to see what was using CPU there.
Hope you figure it out, I've never seen excessive usage in any program except for a handful of times that something went rogue.
Maybe you should start removing widgets.. Then if that doesn't locate the problem, background apps..
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Oh, I'm not actually the guy with the problem, just someone who's been looking for a good program to track CPU usage. I've been using System Panel for a few days and actually prefer the interface to System Info. Thanks for the tip!

bigmout said:
Oh, I'm not actually the guy with the problem, just someone who's been looking for a good program to track CPU usage. I've been using System Panel for a few days and actually prefer the interface to System Info. Thanks for the tip!
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Oops, missed you weren't the same, but hey, glad you like System Panel I have zero to do with the app/author but I suggest it to anyone wanting insight into what's going on, it's really great for monitoring to see long-term app behavior (paid version) or a very good whats-going-on-right-now and app killer in the free version.

seems like it was the card. I was using an adata 16gb class6 card. The card seems fine on its own. Tests on it seem ok, but once in a while the card makes the android process take a lot of cpu usage. Not sure why. I will try again on cyanogens version.

Ok its not the card because I tried a different card and it happened again. Anyone else have this issue?

Same issue,
Even swapped out my 16GB class 6 for a 32GB class 2 . Both OEM ( not ebay cards ) and the phone still reboots/ hangs ect whenusing things like animated gifs.

This has happened to me too (system_server stuck at 100%), had to reboot to fix it.

Maybe a froyo bug? Any1 try cyanogen yet?

How to side load, and where to download apks

Maybe a dumb question, but I haven't seen a thread dedicated to this, but....
I'm tired of missing apps in the market. How do you side load apps? IS everyone using "Sideload Wonder Machine" from Android Central?
And where do you download the apk files from. Androidzoom only emails you a link to the Market which then can't find the app, SlideME has only half the market apps, same with Handango and Pocketgear. And Phandroid just simply sucks.
Do apps that require a GPS fix simply not install on our G Tabs? That would eliminate A LOT of freakin apps in one shot.
Can anyone offer a little help?
Specifically, I can't find Sunmoon, Living in the sun, Heavens Above, and Predisat. These are all sun and moon phase apps and a few satelite tracking apps. I know, silly and geeky, but I get a kick out of watching the International Space Station fly by at 2am.
Thanks, and thanks for not laughing too hard.

CARMELHILL said:
Maybe a dumb question, but I haven't seen a thread dedicated to this, but....
I'm tired of missing apps in the market. How do you side load apps? IS everyone using "Sideload Wonder Machine" from Android Central?
And where do you download the apk files from. Androidzoom only emails you a link to the Market which then can't find the app, SlideME has only half the market apps, same with Handango and Pocketgear. And Phandroid just simply sucks.
Do apps that require a GPS fix simply not install on our G Tabs? That would eliminate A LOT of freakin apps in one shot.
Can anyone offer a little help?
Specifically, I can't find Sunmoon, Living in the sun, Heavens Above, and Predisat. These are all sun and moon phase apps and a few satelite tracking apps. I know, silly and geeky, but I get a kick out of watching the International Space Station fly by at 2am.
Thanks, and thanks for not laughing too hard.
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I have a Droid X phone and most apps show for me in the Market. I usually download them on my phone and then using Root Explorer I find the apk or zip file in the app/data folder and copy them over to my DropBox folder (all on the phone).
Then I use Dropbox on my gTab to save them to a directory on my gTab and simply install them that way.
You should really look into getting a DropBox account (free).
Here are the files you were looking for. I've attached them since they are FREE so I hopefully won't be violating any rules. If I am someone please let me know.

Oh my god you are the greatest, for explaining it, and for posting the links for me. Very cool of you.

sjmoreno said:
I have a Droid X phone and most apps show for me in the Market. I usually download them on my phone and then using Root Explorer I find the apk or zip file in the app/data folder and copy them over to my DropBox folder (all on the phone).
Then I use Dropbox on my gTab to save them to a directory on my gTab and simply install them that way.
You should really look into getting a DropBox account (free).
Here are the files you were looking for. I've attached them since they are FREE so I hopefully won't be violating any rules. If I am someone please let me know.
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This is the same procedure I use.
Really cool to post them for him!

I thought it was a great question, one that I was wondering the answer to as well. If you don't own an Android phone (yet), then is there a quick tutorial on getting the files onto the gtab? Also, Is it legit to post apk files ready for download? I see it done quite often. If so I wouldn't mind seeing a dedicated thread for new apps people find with the file posted ready for download. The Notion Ink apk's were downloadable straight to the gtab which was great.

cbmoore9 said:
I thought it was a great question, one that I was wondering the answer to as well. If you don't own an Android phone (yet), then is there a quick tutorial on getting the files onto the gtab? Also, Is it legit to post apk files ready for download? I see it done quite often. If so I wouldn't mind seeing a dedicated thread for new apps people find with the file posted ready for download. The Notion Ink apk's were downloadable straight to the gtab which was great.
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I think it depends on the apps. I believe if they are free versions then it is okay.

Freewarelovers.com

Here's a quick and dirty Google search for APK files.
Warning, some may be older and out of date, but with this, there's always something new to play around with. LOL
http://www.google.com/search?q=-inurl:htm+-inurl:html+-inurl:asp+intitle:%22index+of%22+%2B%28apk%29

I started a thread today regarding this particular issue.
have a look!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930036
@HitekRedneck
How do you set your info on your posts?
all this stuff:
Nokia N-95 - Offline
AT&T Fuze - Offline
AT&T Tilt2 - Secondary
HD2 on AT&T - Primary - JDMS Ultimate Droid v1.6.2 NAND
Radio - 2.15.50.14
RiData 16GB Class 6 MicroSD Card
I can't seem to figure that one out!
A Little Help Please?

tekrhino said:
I started a thread today regarding this particular issue.
have a look!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930036
@HitekRedneck
How do you set your info on your posts?
all this stuff:
Nokia N-95 - Offline
AT&T Fuze - Offline
AT&T Tilt2 - Secondary
HD2 on AT&T - Primary - JDMS Ultimate Droid v1.6.2 NAND
Radio - 2.15.50.14
RiData 16GB Class 6 MicroSD Card
I can't seem to figure that one out!
A Little Help Please?
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One way is go to USER CP (top bar on forum screen) and edit your signature to add devices or whatever else you want to say in the signature box. May be another way, not sure.

cbmoore9 said:
One way is go to USER CP (top bar on forum screen) and edit your signature to add devices or whatever else you want to say in the signature box. May be another way, not sure.
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Thanks, I never saw that USER CP before. I've looked over at my profile settings over and over.

Profile Valet
I have searched Google for 2 weeks and no luck finding the .apk. My other phone is an iPhone so I am unable to take it from another android phone. Any assistance would be appreciated
Thanks

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makto said:
I have searched Google for 2 weeks and no luck finding the .apk. My other phone is an iPhone so I am unable to take it from another android phone. Any assistance would be appreciated
Thanks
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Here you go.

makto said:
I have searched Google for 2 weeks and no luck finding the .apk. My other phone is an iPhone so I am unable to take it from another android phone. Any assistance would be appreciated
Thanks
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I found it at AppBrain. Took almost 5 seconds.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/profile-valet/com.pushpin.profile

Profile Valet
sjmoreno said:
Here you go.
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sjmoreno - I want to thank you so much.
I could find it everywhere but I could not find the apk to side load. No matter what build [TNT or Vegan] it would not find it in the market or whether in AppBrain it would not let me download it directly to my gtablet
Thanks again! - Awesome!

makto said:
sjmoreno - I want to thank you so much.
I could find it everywhere but I could not find the apk to side load. No matter what build [TNT or Vegan] it would not find it in the market or whether in AppBrain it would not let me download it directly to my gtablet
Thanks again! - Awesome!
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You're welcome. Glad I could help.

tekrhino said:
I started a thread today regarding this particular issue.
have a look!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=930036
@HitekRedneck
How do you set your info on your posts?
all this stuff:
Nokia N-95 - Offline
AT&T Fuze - Offline
AT&T Tilt2 - Secondary
HD2 on AT&T - Primary - JDMS Ultimate Droid v1.6.2 NAND
Radio - 2.15.50.14
RiData 16GB Class 6 MicroSD Card
I can't seem to figure that one out!
A Little Help Please?
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Yeah, what cbmoore9 said in the post right after your question post. LOL
I hadn't checked the thread in a few days, sorry I missed responding to your question. I usually try to be helpful whenever and wherever I can.

SuperBowl Apps
Now that we have the Android Market it seems to make it even harder for those who don't have an alternative android device to load apps as it states they are not for my device.
Anyone have the Super Bowl XLV app to sideload for the gtablet?

sjmoreno said:
I have a Droid X phone and most apps show for me in the Market. I usually download them on my phone and then using Root Explorer I find the apk or zip file in the app/data folder and copy them over to my DropBox folder (all on the phone).
Then I use Dropbox on my gTab to save them to a directory on my gTab and simply install them that way.
You should really look into getting a DropBox account (free).
Here are the files you were looking for. I've attached them since they are FREE so I hopefully won't be violating any rules. If I am someone please let me know.
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I have loads of apk files I was able to find, but I don't know what the phrase (above) simply install them that way, means. Do I double click on it? Once I have an apk file on my gtablet, what do I do with it to simply install it?
Help appreciated.
Bob
And yes, I'm new to this.

BobK58 said:
I have loads of apk files I was able to find, but I don't know what the phrase (above) simply install them that way, means. Do I double click on it? Once I have an apk file on my gtablet, what do I do with it to simply install it?
Help appreciated.
Bob
And yes, I'm new to this.
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Once it's on your gTab you simply select it in any file explorer you're using and it will launch the installer and begin installation for you.

[Q] "Ghost" data taking up SD card space?

Hey, looking for a bit of help here. Just yesterday, I updated from trickdroid 5.4 to 7.0. I followed the instructions on the website for upgrading to android 4.2.2, and everything seems to be working fine... except that my SD card is nearly out of space for some reason. Currently, windows is showing 7.31gb available out of 25.4 total space. The strange part is that none of the files contained within are using any of that space... in fact, when I select all of them and check the total amount of space they're using up, all the folders total to only 5 megabytes. MEGAbytes! No hidden folders, either.
I'm wondering if any of you know how I can get that space back? Would be wonderful.
Thanks in advance!
PS. I posted this in the Trickdroid thread as well. I searched around and I haven't found a solution to this one yet. If I missed something, feel free to call me names and point me in that direction.
EDIT: Formatted it. Works fine now. Commence mocking.

SlightlyChaotic said:
Hey, looking for a bit of help here. Just yesterday, I updated from trickdroid 5.4 to 7.0. I followed the instructions on the website for upgrading to android 4.2.2, and everything seems to be working fine... except that my SD card is nearly out of space for some reason. Currently, windows is showing 7.31gb available out of 25.4 total space. The strange part is that none of the files contained within are using any of that space... in fact, when I select all of them and check the total amount of space they're using up, all the folders total to only 5 megabytes. MEGAbytes! No hidden folders, either.
I'm wondering if any of you know how I can get that space back? Would be wonderful.
Thanks in advance!
PS. I posted this in the Trickdroid thread as well. I searched around and I haven't found a solution to this one yet. If I missed something, feel free to call me names and point me in that direction.
EDIT: Formatted it. Works fine now. Commence mocking.
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Hey there, noob here as well. I was/am having the same problem, except i have over 20 gigs of 'ghost' data (see image). How did you format it exactly? (sorry im really noob)

aplaceinspace said:
Hey there, noob here as well. I was/am having the same problem, except i have over 20 gigs of 'ghost' data (see image). How did you format it exactly? (sorry im really noob)
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I know it's been awhile, but I have the same issue on my wife's Note 2. Did you find a resolution?

Is it possible to move apps to SD?

I'm unlocked and rooted running arhd 22.0. Is it possible to move apps to SD? I can't find any info on this anywhere. Thanks guys!
*s¡gned
Edit: OK, from what I understand it's not necessary? The warning that pops up saying only certain amount of space left is actually some sort of bug and should be ignored? Does that sound right? Thanks..
Oh, and tapatalk is a horrible app. Seriously