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[App] - Layar

Has anyone used an application alled "Layar"? BRILLIANT! What it does is find the nearest search result near you and display how far you are away from it.
For example, search Macdonalds and it will search for the nearest Macdonalds and show you on a map when you point the phone camera in that direction! Brilliant if you feel lost or just want to find somewhere!!! Give it ago from the apps market.

This app has been around ages, I never found a use for it though.
There is also plenty of other apps that do just that as well

Lennyuk said:
This app has been around ages, I never found a use for it though.
There is also plenty of other apps that do just that as well
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I only just got a HTC Hero G2! So still gettin used to the apps e.t.c. I think if your somewhere you don't know then this app could come in really handy.

Seems to keep crashing on BeHero 1.3.2. you load a layar then it goes to the screen where you can see through the camera and then jumps back to the layar selection screen after about 5 seconds - anyone else got that problem?

Bad4ss said:
Seems to keep crashing on BeHero 1.3.2. you load a layar then it goes to the screen where you can see through the camera and then jumps back to the layar selection screen after about 5 seconds - anyone else got that problem?
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+1 on BeHero for me aswell, tested on another ROM and all was good.

using the neo rom 2.0 and it seems to crash on me as well...just me or ???

lol @ u all for having modified roms.

Layar doesn't work on the Legend (see here), so I suspect if you're using a ROM based on the Legend ROM, you'll have the same issue.
Regards,
Dave

Most just cool but not useful until I recently found a layer for UK Postboxs - exact locations and when last pickup is.

can anyone confirm if this works anywhere internationally and not just uk?

[Q] What is /system/bin/akmd?

I know I've seen a thread that has a fix for this somewhere, but I don't know where it is. Yes, I'm aware of the search function. (Could someone link me to the thread?) But anyway, what exactly is it? It was using up 30% of my memory, causing my phone to lag horribly. So, I deleted it to see if it was *too* much of an important file or not. My phone works fine now, no lags, nothing. But when using the Froyo version YouTube app, my phone no longer rotates like before I removed it. It rotated in the app even when screen rotation was off. So I have a feeling its got something to do with screen rotation. Thanks ahead of time, all help is appreciated.

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I know I've seen a thread that has a fix for this somewhere, but I don't know where is is. Yes, I'm aware of the search function. (Could someone link me to the thread?) But anyway, what exactly is it? It was using up 30% of my memory, causing my phone to lag horribly. So, I deleted it to see if it was *too* much of an important file or not. My phone works fine now, no lags, nothing. But when using the Froyo version YouTube app, my phone no longer rotates like before I removed it. It rotated in the app even when screen rotation was off. So I have a feeling its got something to do with screen rotation. Thanks ahead of time, all help is appreciated.
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Turn on auto rotate, that's what's causing it You must leave autorotate on in CM, otherwise lag will ensue!!!

theimpaler747 said:
Turn on auto rotate, that's what's causing it You must leave autorotate on in CM, otherwise lag will ensue!!!
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I have it on now. I forgot to include that I'm running aospMod 0.7. I'll reflash when aosp releases a newer version than 0.9.7.

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I have it on now. I forgot to include that I'm running aospMod 0.7. I'll reflash when aosp releases a newer version than 0.9.7.
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Oh ok, well then that's odd.... I've only heard of that issue on CM

I believe AKMD is the internal compass
Sent from my HERO200 using XDA App

The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
I believe AKMD is the internal compass
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It's the screen rotation

It's both. It monitors the accelerometer and the compass. Rename /bin/akmd to something else and bet you that if you opened up a compass app it won't do anything - or possibly just spin in circles. Either way it breaks it.

kyouko said:
It's both. It monitors the accelerometer and the compass. Rename /bin/akmd to something else and bet you that if you opened up a compass app it won't do anything - or possibly just spin in circles. Either way it breaks it.
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You're right. I tried using drocap2 and when using the shake trigger, it never activated. Thanks for helping guys. I gave up and flashed 0.9.7 anyway, the problem's gone now.

jasonlefever said:
You're right. I tried using drocap2 and when using the shake trigger, it never activated. Thanks for helping guys. I gave up and flashed 0.9.7 anyway, the problem's gone now.
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No problem, happy to help Let me know if you need anything else!

[Q] Screen shaking

Hi All,
I am very new to galaxy tab.
I am running on official gingerbread, flashed following the guidelines on the site. Other than a checksum error it went smoothly and working just fine.
I have another problem though. When I hold it in portrait mode, trying to move up and down with my finger causes the screen to shake.
Somerimes more sonetines a little less but it is always there.
In landscaepe mode it almost does not exist, working smooth.
I tried doing a lot of search but could.not find anything on it.
unfortunately I did not pay attenrion if it was hapening on stock froyo, did not stay on that long enough.
Charging or not does not affect it.
Being suspicious about screen protector I rwmoved it but no change
Did anyone else experience anyrhing similar?
Thanks in advance for help.

Same problem here
Hi, I have the same problem here, I did woked on froyo for about a day or two, and the problem was not there, I upgraded to Overcome 2.0 and the problem is now there.
Similar to you, on landscape the problem is less evident, but still there.
In my case, on you-tube application, I don't have any shacking.
I hope someone finds a solution, problem seems to be software-based.

I just checked it, you are right, youtube does not present the same problem.
Lets hope for a solution from the experts.
Cheers

anyone?
this shaking is driving me nuts......the screen shakes so much when held down down that it pretty much renders google maps unuseable.
HELP PLEASE!!!
is it a screen sensitivity issue that we can tweak or something?
i've been googling for a month for answers now but no luck...
please please...

Similar topic in XDA
Hi guys, there is a similar topic here in XDA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14354988&posted=1#post14354988
I have the same problem in my Galaxy Tab, and I show in a page in fgfaria.com
I now suspect it may be a deffect in some specific feature in some library used by some apps and not used in other apps.
I installed Android SDK in my PC, and created an simple app following a tutorial, with a list of countries that can be scrolled up and down. In this very simple app, the problem doesn't happen, just like youtube.
I've found an app that could potentially solve the problem, but my GT is not rooted, and can't use it. It's called "ILITEK Touch Utility" and it's available for free in Android Market.
Let me know if it's useful for any of you.
Regards,
Fabio

My tab does exactly the same thing as per your weblink.
The app i have download but once i hit the calibrate button, I somehow get denied access.
Any way around it? This shaking is getting old......sigh

Software, not hardware
Hi all,
In addition to touch test apps and youtube app, there are some other apps that don't present the problem. One specific interesting case is the one of the HelloListView tutorial presented in Android Developers website.
I've followed the tutorial, and created this illustrative app that just creates a list and allows you to scroll up and down. This specific app doesn't present the problem we've been discussing. I've made it available for download as apk file in the end of that same testing page (fgfaria.com)
That application being so simple and not presenting the problem, and the other apps that also don't present it, makes me think that the problem may appear when some specific library gets included in an app. Possibly something related to hardware acceleration, for example (just guessing, no specific reasons to believe that).
If only we could isolate the cause of the problem, we could notify Google and/or Samsung and influence a new patch release.
This is as far as I have gone so far. Ideas, reactions?
Regards,
Fabio

chris28j said:
My tab does exactly the same thing as per your weblink.
The app i have download but once i hit the calibrate button, I somehow get denied access.
Any way around it? This shaking is getting old......sigh
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Hi Chris, I believe the denied access is because the GT is not rooted. The app must need access to pretty low level adjustments, and only rooting the device would make that possible.
I have the same messages in my GT, but rooting is kind of my last option to solve this.
My current options are:
1) Wait for an official Gingerbread update
2) If that doesn't solve, I'll contact my factory warranty
3) If they deny this is a problem, or if they can't fix it, I'll try rooting and using this app
While the first option is not available, I'll continue my search for another fix.
Cheers,
Fabio

altugk said:
I just checked it, you are right, youtube does not present the same problem.
Lets hope for a solution from the experts.
Cheers
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Hi altugk,
In addition to touch test apps and youtube app, there are some other apps that don't present the problem. One specific interesting case is the one of the HelloListView tutorial presented in Android Developers website.
I've followed the tutorial, and created this illustrative app that just creates a list and allows you to scroll up and down. This specific app doesn't present the problem we've been discussing. I've made it available for download as apk file in the end of that same testing page (fgfaria.com)
That application being so simple and not presenting the problem, and the other apps that also don't present it, makes me think that the problem may appear when some specific library gets included in an app. Possibly something related to hardware acceleration, for example (just guessing, no specific reasons to believe that).
If only we could isolate the cause of the problem, we could notify Google and/or Samsung and influence a new patch release.
This is as far as I have gone so far.
Regards,
Fabio

Another possible explanation for the problem not happening in the app from the tutorial is that libraries being used include some kind of filter not used in problematic apps...

mine shakes but not noticable,.. i didn't notice this on froyo

Hi,
Thank you all for responses. I have been searching too but did not find anything.
However I have a theory.
The screen shaking phenomenon does not happen (or unnoticably little) when you are on a dark screen. Web browser included.
Is this your observation too?
Cheers

mine do shake even if its dark, originally i found this "bug" couple of days ago, when im in bed late at night, i initially thought that the shaking was via my finger, and was surprised to see this post a while ago

Note: My tab is rooted because I'm currently running the Overcome 2.0 RC1 rom.
*major headache *

Fully agree! Mine shakes only in light background! Same problem, but in this case, it looks more like a hardware issue than software (intuitively, at least, hardware is more likely to be affected by screen luminosity than software). The solution though, could be a software filter of fast screen movements...

Anyone? There is a solution for Galaxy S (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=844216&page=3#). There must be a solution for Galaxy Tab 7 too...

Hi everyone,
Is the same problem happening in the new 2.3.3 asia roms?
Do you have any experience?
Cheers.

altugk said:
Hi everyone,
Is the same problem happening in the new 2.3.3 asia roms?
Do you have any experience?
Cheers.
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Where can the new room be found? I'd like to give it a try, is the Overcome golden 2.3.3 Asia room?
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App

I was referring to official asia roms.
They are available in samfirmware.com but I have not tried myself.
Cheers

Anyone found a solution yet?

Skype issue

Anyone finding that when you sign into skype it just crashes and says please re-install?
Does skype with video work on our Bionic?

I have a black picture on 3g and wifi. This is literally my only complaint since lauch day.
Besides the hole in my pocket ha
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contagous said:
Anyone finding that when you sign into skype it just crashes and says please re-install?
Does skype with video work on our Bionic?
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If you just keep ignoring the message and reopening the program it will eventually work. I was able to place a video call to someone but they were unable to see my stream, it just showed up black. I was able to see them however.

OK so not just me, im sure Skype need to update their app for the phone then, as they add models all the time. thanks guys

It asked to reinstall, so I did and it was a newer version....made a call to my friend in China this morning, worked fine. No video from my phone, but could receive video. Hopefully new Skype software fixes it!

SO GOOD NEWS
I have found a copy of skype with video that works perfectly, with front and back camera, no sign in issues.
Its been re-developed by theos0o... It has some fixes you run in the Advanced settings option where if you get black screen calling you can fix it and make it work perfectly
I cannot give you the link as i think it counts as warez... but if you search Google for Skype theos0o android
You should find it
WORKS GREAT

contagous said:
SO GOOD NEWS
I have found a copy of skype with video that works perfectly, with front and back camera, no sign in issues.
Its been re-developed by theos0o...
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Which version you used? I found 2.0.47 theos0o’s build (v02) but it have same problem (black rectangle)

ddv2005 said:
Which version you used? I found 2.0.47 theos0o’s build (v02) but it have same problem (black rectangle)
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Make sure you tick the two options in the advanced settings menu that mention fixing the black screen issue, works great after that

contagous said:
Make sure you tick the two options in the advanced settings menu that mention fixing the black screen issue, works great after that
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It is why I am asking about your version. I found another version (2.1.0.46 v11) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262 .And you are right that it work fine with video. Thanks.

ddv2005 said:
It is why I am asking about your version. I found another version (2.1.0.46 v11) at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16889575&postcount=1262 .And you are right that it work fine with video. Thanks.
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Oh i see I didnt read it to clearly, sorry was a late night glad you got it working tho works well doesn't it

problem with s-pen

hello ,,
i have problem with s-pen
when using s-note the pen is away 2-mm from actual typing
i was searching to some solution for calibration and test and disable auto rotate and make it right hand from display setting .
but nothing get fix for that issue.
any help ?
i'm using ics 4 .

Try touchscreen tune from the market. There is a trial version in the market.
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noa.tranter said:
Try touchscreen tune from the market. There is a trial version in the market.
Sent from who knows where... I sure don't
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thank you for post
i was downloaded it but still have the problem

I am also having this problem.
I don't understand why there isn't a calibration built into the stock system.
Its rather irritating.

any update

you need to keep the pen at 45 degrees angle, this is strange but Samsung made this by default without any calibration setting