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Is there a way we can get RenderFx?

While checking droiddog and watching the cyanogen 6 for the evo video and he used a widget called render fx, do we have a widget like this or is it possible for someone to port it?

abov3dis said:
While checking droiddog and watching the cyanogen 6 for the evo video and he used a widget called render fx, do we have a widget like this or is it possible for someone to port it?
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its included in the Cyanogenmod 6.0.0 RC0 rom

fire our heros?
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Yeah check here. RC0 and RC1 should have it.
http://www.primoweb.com/froyo/

The spare parts app has always had this option. Although, why would you even use it?
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cp0020 said:
The spare parts app has always had this option. Although, why would you even use it?
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i know hurts my eyes looking at it. supposed to give excellent battery life though.

no it does not, i ran a test (its in the general section) because of the "render" it slows your phone down considerably and wastes cpu cycles ergo negating any battery life you would have saved (if you had an oled screen), but since we have an lcd screen EVERY pixel is lit up regardless if its in use or not. i had 29 hours with almost no use, people on here get longer then that with a bit of use...
TL: DR slows your phone down, does make it look cool if your into that, but it doesnt save battery from what ive seen

I would love this app and I dont care if it kills my battery. The green is nice for using screen at night. Better then white screen at night. So do we have a answer where can we get it? Running droidX.

If you are using CM6, it is in Settings > Cyan Settings > Render effect.
You can also add a render fx widget to your home screen. Add it like any other widget.
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Cm6 is not supported on droidX. I do have and use it on my original Droid. And im looking for this or something like it.

shabbypenguin said:
no it does not, i ran a test (its in the general section) because of the "render" it slows your phone down considerably and wastes cpu cycles ergo negating any battery life you would have saved (if you had an oled screen), but since we have an lcd screen EVERY pixel is lit up regardless if its in use or not. i had 29 hours with almost no use, people on here get longer then that with a bit of use...
TL: DR slows your phone down, does make it look cool if your into that, but it doesnt save battery from what ive seen
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You're right. The whole idea of showing only one color exploits the technology of OLED and its ability to only light up pixels on demand. LCD works by having the entire backlight always on, with polarizers selectively attenuating the light appropriately for each pixel. That's why LCD cannot achieve true black like OLED, and that's why OLED contrast ratio tests destroy LCD.
Since our Hero has the latter technology, this has absolutely no positive effects for us. Don't use it unless you like less colors.

So I have torn apart most of cyanogenmod's roms and settings trying to find this. So if anyone has it please upload that would be awesome

here is the spare parts APK. i havent tried pushing it yet, but its worth a shot.

It fails to load on my X
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here is the spare parts APK. i havent tried pushing it yet, but its worth a shot.
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don't suppose you ever found a way to bring it from cm?
It would be nice to have as I like the way cm looks at night with this
And would love to have a widget since I must move away from the
Cm 6.2 port for the fascinate on my mesmerize since the bluetooth
Isn't the and when using bluetooth stereo headset made by samsung
Incoming callers and my own outgoing calls can't hear me and i can't
hear them...just weird aosp issue...
Anyway would love a widget with this function.

If you're running CM7 then its settings > cyanogenmod settings > interface > render effect
I don't know exactly what rom the OP is running so I just posted directions to it in CM7

kifno said:
If you're running CM7 then its settings > cyanogenmod settings > interface > render effect
I don't know exactly what rom the OP is running so I just posted directions to it in CM7
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That was NOT the question. The question was is it possible to do WITHOUT running CyanogenMod.

jasonmaloney said:
That was NOT the question. The question was is it possible to do WITHOUT running CyanogenMod.
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Oh well then the answer is in the previous post before my last one. Sorry about that.
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In my experience, renderfx rendered my hero near useless.
~maybe I set it too high...

i actually used to use this for getting late night calls in bed and it hasn't worked properly after one of the many updates since August. Once the phone unlocks its back to normal. Anyone else?

psx4droid

just bought it. i think it just came out today. went in the application and clicked on "download rom" downloaded silent hill. 8 parts and there in rar format and 40mb each :O but when i click on "PSX bios file" it wont let me load the rar. doesnt even show it. it says "you must specify a bios file(normally named scph1001.bin)" i have no clue what to do. any idea????? thanks

Find a bios file online and set that as the bios in the emulator and u should be good to go. Try freeroms.com or just google psx bios. Be careful tho lots of bad files out there.
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Yeah, just google scph1001.bin and when it asks for the BIOS, load it.

hey thanks guys for your help. i got it to work. tomatosoup was having the same problem. i loaded up the bios then hit menu and loaded up the iso and it didnt work, just quickly exited out. so i hit home and killed the app with a task killer and loaded the app back up and instead of clicking on the bios i clicked on the iso and it loaded right up. took a sec but it loaded.

Right on man let us know how it works for you. I hope its good cuz I may purchase it myself.
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Still not working for me but I'm using eaturcat so idk if it will work for me anytime soon

It actually runs like crap. Way too laggy. I'd wait for an update
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awesome thats what i was afraid of. thanks for the heads up.

westicle said:
awesome thats what i was afraid of. thanks for the heads up.
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tomatosoup said that on froyo willeaturcat, finalfantasy9 runs pretty well. he said its not that laggy

Hmm ff7 on my phone sounds almost too good to pass up...
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Our processors/graphics aren't even close to the playstations, I doubt it would run well, even on the Evo.

derekwilkinson said:
Our processors/graphics aren't even close to the playstations, I doubt it would run well, even on the Evo.
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well some of the evo users said that setting the fps to 30 made it run the same if not better than the ps1. my buddy had the moto droid and it runs just as goos as the ps1

westicle said:
Hmm ff7 on my phone sounds almost too good to pass up...
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yeah but its like 2gigs lol

is there a possibilty to purchase the app from the developers website or so? I have no credit card and therefor can't download it from the market.

cp0020 said:
yeah but its like 2gigs lol
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yeah, but you can have one disc at a time. (700 mb.)
Im also very interessted in get this working!!
Ive downloaded psx4droid and put in final fantasy 7, and its running badly. Sound lag, game lag...
Does it get better if i choose another custom rom? How do i get my phone to play this good with HTC Legend???
Thanks!

cp0020 said:
well some of the evo users said that setting the fps to 30 made it run the same if not better than the ps1. my buddy had the moto droid and it runs just as goos as the ps1
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Evo's processor is a bit faster than ours (even with ours oc'd )
I don't know what graphics setup it has, but I'm guessing it is better as well.

derekwilkinson said:
Evo's processor is a bit faster than ours (even with ours oc'd )
I don't know what graphics setup it has, but I'm guessing it is better as well.
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i was just commenting on what you said earlier lol i can confirm that FF( and silent hill run pretty well on froyo

I'm loading Darch's newest FroYo ROM just to try this out... I don't even want to waste my time trying it w/ Sense. I'll report back once I load up FF7!

Q... does the psx4droid work good on the htc hero...

Big-O-Devil said:
Q... does the psx4droid work good on the htc hero...
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some games run decent, FF9 and silent hill run great. but others run like crap. mainly racing games. but i heard that alot of people are having problems with lagginess and sound is messed up. so hopefully an update will improve this for the hero. hope that helps

[Q] Feature seems to be missing.

Hi, there!
Before I get started here, let me apologize if this subject has been covered before. I can't seem to get the forum keyword search function to return any results--at all- and I don't have time to read pages and pages of threads to find what I'm looking for. If there is a better place for this, please let me know.
I'm new to the Nook Color, and I'm running CM7 nightly release from 07/02/11. I love it, but I have some questions and a comment.
When the app drawer is open and you long-press an icon, it used to put a shortcut to that app on the homescreen. now it brings up this weird little submenu... What exactly does, "Choose Catalog", mean and what does it do for us? I REALLY miss that long-press to add shortcut to homescreen thing. Is there a setting that I can change to re-enable it?
Is there a specific thread to use to give feedback and ask questions about the nightlies' that is for the Nook Color only? I saw one for the nightlies, but it seemed that it was mostly irrelevent to us since all manner of devices--includung phones-- were being discussed.
I've just been using the CM7 nightly releases with Google Apps installed. Am I missing something by not installing Dalingrin's clockwork mod kernel? I was afraid that it was a replacement--not an addition-- for the CM7 nightly build. Should I install it? I'm sure I'd like to overclock my Nook to over a gigahertz, but I wouldn't like losing the stability and fumctionality of the nightly build I'm using.
Thanks in advance for any assistance y'all can offer.

Looks like the launcher is sorta corrupt. Try a different launcher that will work. Go Launcher EX (free) on the Market. Launcher Pro Plus is the best I think but it costs a little amount. Oh, but if you want to really stick with the stock launcher, go into Settings>Applications>All>ADW Launcher. And uninstall it. Then re-flash CM7 Nightly + Gapps and it should be restored.

First... on the launcher screen... use menu... more.... make sure homescreen is not locked.... Then it will do as you're used to regarding placing on launcher screen.
Actually... you don't have to unlock desktop... just wiggle finger when the menu you are talking about is up.... you will have to unlock desktop to move the item or delete it if you want.
Now I will edit this to answer more... just wanted it posted before you did anything as drastic as replacing or reinstalling your launcher...
The CM7 user thread in the Nook Color section is a great place for discussing all things NookColor CM7 related.
What the catalog does is....
You can place apps in a catalog... then when you're in app drawer then the left and right app launcher buttons turn to < >... use them to move between catalogs... ALL apps will still show everything... but in each catalog will show only the apps you add to it... so you can create a catalog called "Utils" and place all the Nook Color and CM7 utilities in it... scroll to is and ONLY those apps will show on the screen.
As for Dalingrin's OC kernel... if you're not using it and his NookTweaks... you are TRULY missing out... STRONGLY encouraged to use them.

Oh and don't OC past 1.2 GHz in NookTweaks.... it will give you SOD every hour.

Thanks for the quick response. I didn't know about the long-press-and-wiggle technique, and it worked like a champ.
Do I have to start over to install Dalingrin's mod? Does it replace this operating system entirely?

ionizd said:
Thanks for the quick response. I didn't know about the long-press-and-wiggle technique, and it worked like a champ.
Do I have to start over to install Dalingrin's mod? Does it replace this operating system entirely?
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No you don't have to start over... just flash it after anyof the nightlies... any time after.
Always remember...
YCGIYWG
(You Can't Get... If You Won't Give)

ikingblack said:
Oh and don't OC past 1.2 GHz in NookTweaks.... it will give you SOD every hour.
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Really? What about some people reporting being able to go up to 1.6 ghz? One of the reasons I bought the NC was in hopes that it could run 1.3 or 1.4 ghz stable.

ikingblack said:
Oh and don't OC past 1.2 GHz in NookTweaks.... it will give you SOD every hour.
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That is a pretty dumb blanket statement especially when there is a percentage of users who have hit 1.3GHz and higher without getting a sod. I get them less then once a day. I used to get them as often when I was at 1.2GHz. So please don't misinform people
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psychoace said:
That is a pretty dumb blanket statement especially when there is a percentage of users who have hit 1.3GHz and higher without getting a sod. I get them less then once a day. I used to get them as often when I was at 1.2GHz. So please don't misinform people
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Well, when I went any higher than 1.2 GHz, I got sod every other hour. When I clocked up to 1600 Mhz, the thing got SOD like every 5 minutes.
EDIT: @PoisonWolf, do you know how to get up to 1.6 GHz no SOD? I would love to be faster than the Flyer... which is double the price.

C'mon, people. We provide feedback based on our own experiences and it's not always 100% true but still, no need to use harsh words to correct the mis-info. Be nice and together we can build a strong community.
Anyway, even though I'm using Dalingrin OC 063001 version and nookcolortweak installed, I cannot ever seen any option to overclock greater 1200MHz, how do you guy get up to 1.3GHz, left alone 1.6GHz? What kernel do you use?

ikingblack said:
Well, when I went any higher than 1.2 GHz, I got sod every other hour. When I clocked up to 1600 Mhz, the thing got SOD like every 5 minutes.
EDIT: @PoisonWolf, do you know how to get up to 1.6 GHz no SOD? I would love to be faster than the Flyer... which is double the price.
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Well, to be able to get up to 1.6ghz, that is really the luck of the draw. I would gather that the manufacturing process is not perfect and not all chips can achieve such speeds. If anything, I would imagine there to be a range on the "limits" of these chips.
I found out that mine was 1350 mhz. No matter what I did, anything higher than that resulted in clunky responses, choking, skipping, etc.
I was hoping I'd get something in the 1.5 ghz range, but ah well.
Thus, I now run it at 1.3 ghz ondemand!
Just tinker around with the combinations / voltages / governors to see what your true limitation is. While you are doing this, do NOT set anything ON BOOT.

votinh said:
C'mon, people. We provide feedback based on our own experiences and it's not always 100% true but still, no need to use harsh words to correct the mis-info. Be nice and together we can build a strong community.
Anyway, even though I'm using Dalingrin OC 063001 version and nookcolortweak installed, I cannot ever seen any option to overclock greater 1200MHz, how do you guy get up to 1.3GHz, left alone 1.6GHz? What kernel do you use?
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Same Kernel with U.
Most Nooks go around 1.200-1.300mhz.Some few lucky can go a bit more.

Got it,
Thanks Ras

g1 to slow

I know the phone is old but its really unusable. Its so slow even the time is about 8 mins slow. I restarted the phone but after an hour the time keeps going back 8 mins. Using apps are really slow.
I am using cyanogenmod 7.1.0

Its just to old bro, like an old dog. I sold mine for like $50 and 3 J's hahaha
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jj71787 said:
I know the phone is old but its really unusable. Its so slow even the time is about 8 mins slow. I restarted the phone but after an hour the time keeps going back 8 mins. Using apps are really slow.
I am using cyanogenmod 7.1.0
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What do you expect? At least you should install the 0013d/2708 combo to get additional 15MB RAM, otherwise Gingerbread ROMs will be slow, especially when you enable swap. If you would like to try out a GB ROM on your G1 you should go with ezGingerbread or one of it's variants. Just my 2 cents.

i might get rid of the g1. I saw on youtube peoples were running fast but mine is unusable except to text and make calls and even those apps are slow.

jj71787 said:
i might get rid of the g1. I saw on youtube peoples were running fast but mine is unusable except to text and make calls and even those apps are slow.
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Have you tried updating your SPL/radio and ROM? Froyo ROM is pretty fast.

the phone is posted for 10 times .
and I find that the cyanogenmod 5 is very fast .
you can try.
the android system is 2.1 .

well if you have the time you could solve your problem quite easy.
root, change firmware and radio, and install a newer and tweaked rom like Laszlos' rom or froyo for trout. these are quite reliable.

This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.

mindstate said:
This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.
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yep. its fully enough for me as well. now that theres DreamTeams' Froyo 2.2.2. based ROM, it even more snappy and fast than was with Laszlos' ROM, except there's not yet notification powercontrol and reboot option at Longpress-Powerbutton, but they are working on it.
so should one do nandroid backup and try that mod as well!

mindstate said:
This phone really isnt slow. It all depends on a persons needs as a cellphone user. For me its perfect. I dont play games, or run ram intensive apps. As long as i can make a call, send text/mms and browse the web every once in a while im a happy camper. Not to mention Laszlos Rom is so fast, i feel like im on a newer device anyway.
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gyugyujol said:
yep. its fully enough for me as well. now that theres DreamTeams' Froyo 2.2.2. based ROM, it even more snappy and fast than was with Laszlos' ROM, except there's not yet notification powercontrol and reboot option at Longpress-Powerbutton, but they are working on it.
so should one do nandroid backup and try that mod as well!
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Blazingly fast for me. I also use it to play games that are power hunger, but it does not even slow down as much as I thought.
I am using Froyo Melt latest version (AKA: DreamTeam 2.2.2 : Same build with mod)

BeenAndroidized said:
Blazingly fast for me. I also use it to play games that are power hunger, but it does not even slow down as much as I thought.
I am using Froyo Melt latest version (AKA: DreamTeam 2.2.2 : Same build with mod)
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for some reason both of those Roms we're acting up for me ... I think you were in that thread BeenAndroidized.. Froyo Melt had tons of FC issues for me. DreamTeams Froyo worked great, except when i imported contacts from SIM or Sdcard they would not show up on contact list, but they would show up in text message app..very weird. So Laszlos for me right now lol
I also enjoy the features Laszlos has like Magpie and overclocking built in. Makes my life easier lol

mindstate said:
for some reason both of those Roms we're acting up for me ... I think you were in that thread BeenAndroidized.. Froyo Melt had tons of FC issues for me. DreamTeams Froyo worked great, except when i imported contacts from SIM or Sdcard they would not show up on contact list, but they would show up in text message app..very weird.
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I am in both threads, both Dreamteam and Froyo Melt ROMs has the same build. I am not sure why you have a lot of FCs. I have not had that issue there.
With the import from SIM card, I do not know what to tell you.
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So Laszlos for me right now lol. I also enjoy the features Laszlos has like Magpie and overclocking built in. Makes my life easier lol
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I thought about Laszlos ROM, but end up not using it. Don't know why.

[Q] Ok... Some help please?

Alright, I have my hero, but I'm getting tired of it. The keyboard lags, scrolling lags, basically everything lags. What are the best settings for no lag?(what is a good keyboard that doesnt lag) What is a good rom for the htc hero that doesnt lag much? OR: How do I stop LiGux from lagging? Also, what folders/files are ok to erase on my hero? Thanks in advance.

I've always used the latest Cyanogen and took out every single graphic enhancer.

Unfortunately the hero is pretty much dead. Someone should do a port of iceboxs shpongle ROM for the hero gsm. Maybe I'll look into doing it.
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Hmmmm.....never heard of that. Gonna take a look into it.

lag
the TeamHeroC + firerats + V6 Supercharger + ADW launcher
runs lag free here has for a long time :good:
Twice

Try data2ext its a nice mod. Plus it can enhance the speed of your hero as well.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\=LTE

laie1472 said:
Try data2ext its a nice mod. Plus it can enhance the speed of your hero as well.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\=LTE
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yep there is a firerats + data2ext that works great

twice1 said:
yep there is a firerats + data2ext that works great
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Yep... I am running data2ext with LiGux and I have very little lag. About as good as your going to get on the Hero without going back to android 1.5 lol

What's up hippie man ? Hope all is good.
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laie1472 said:
What's up hippie man ? Hope all is good.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always=SG3
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The new year has been a little rough so far but so far things are good. Just keeping busy as ever with work. Making up for all the time off and christmas $$ I spent on my 3 1/2 year old this year. lol And some how I still manage to find time to mess with all this phone stuff. lol

Hippie459MN said:
The new year has been a little rough so far but so far things are good. Just keeping busy as ever with work. Making up for all the time off and christmas $$ I spent on my 3 1/2 year old this year. lol And some how I still manage to find time to mess with all this phone stuff. lol
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Glad to see your still hanging in there. Also yes Christmas was extra expensive this year for me as well. But its so worth it to see my nieces and nephews smile.
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