Hi, all!
I have a Dream/ G1 with Android 2.2.1 (Froyo). This was the latest stable ROM before Cyanogenmod stopped supporting this device (update-cm-6.1.0-DS-signed.zip).
I've recently started to find that Google Navigation 'freezes', whilst following a route. It seems that the voice commands/ directions continue to work, but the map freezes. I find the app really useful and need to get another 10 months out of my G1 before I can get a replacement.
Can anyone recommend a stable ROM that can run 'Navigation'? I don't care about most of the features, as long as it makes calls, sends (and receives) texts, pulls down my Gmail and runs Navigation...... I guess the problem could actually be with 'the 'Navigation' app, so maybe I need to try to identify when this problem started and then regress to an old version and not allow updates...hmmm (thinking aloud).
I've moved as many apps as I can to the SDCard, in order to free-up space.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Chris.
I think CM6 is the only ROM that has the navigation app...Of course CM7 does too, but it's unsupported for your device. And a lot of the unofficial Gingerbread ROMs that also have the navigation app are very unstable.
Thanks, xda<3. Looks like I may have to dig the TomTom out, again.
Chris.
Try biffmod. It's like cm6 but stripped down and optimized specifically for the g1.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App
Good call, flipmatthew. Looks interesting, i'll investigate further.
Cheers,
Chris.
chris_debian said:
Good call, flipmatthew. Looks interesting, i'll investigate further.
Cheers,
Chris.
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if you want stable try a ezterry rom, im currently runniing ezgingerbread(link on my signature)and i havent had one single force close.
Thanks maximo360, I'll have a look at that link now. Biffmod looks interesting, but at the moment, the /swap partition thing looks a bit daunting. I've created a seperate post about the Biffmod installation. As I say, I'll have a look at your link.
Thanks for taking the time to reply.
cheers,
Chris.
I had a look at the link. Interestingly it talks about Google Maps being very resource intensive and to use 4.7. This could be the root of my Google Navigation problem.
Before I test another ROM, is it possible to download the 4.7 version of Maps and just use this instead of the currently installed one, i.e., downgrade? I guess if it's possible, I'll just not allow automatic updating of Maps.
### Just notice the reference to Brut maps, based on 4.6. I'll see if this is on Market.
Thanks,
Chris.
chris_debian said:
I had a look at the link. Interestingly it talks about Google Maps being very resource intensive and to use 4.7. This could be the root of my Google Navigation problem.
Before I test another ROM, is it possible to download the 4.7 version of Maps and just use this instead of the currently installed one, i.e., downgrade? I guess if it's possible, I'll just not allow automatic updating of Maps.
### Just notice the reference to Brut maps, based on 4.6. I'll see if this is on Market.
Thanks,
Chris.
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yes u can downgrade i think that is discussed in the thread or just post a reply asking for the most stable navigation app that they used.
Brut Maps downloaded and seems to work. Will need to do a longish journey to prove it properly. Suspect it will be fine, as I used to run this before Google maps, without any issues.
Cheers,
Chris.
Brut Maps is far more stable on my G1 than the native Navigation app; I've been using it for a couple years now.
I guess the downside of Brut is that as a static APK, it may not get map updates. If this is the case, I can live with it.
Cheers,
Chris.
Froyo by Lazslo with Igo-myway working fine for me hier in EU . Is not necessary to have data plan or messing with google maps.
If you are alright with upgrading to Gingerbread, use COS-DS by Roalex. It's a great ROM. Stable, fast, and just great
I looked at installing EzGingerbrea, but due to complications upgrading Radio and Spl, I think I may have to stick with the latest (quite old) Froyo ROM. Thanks for the suggestion. I just don't want to install the Android Dev (SDK, I think) software on my Linux box.
Cheers,
Chris
chris_debian said:
I looked at installing EzGingerbrea, but due to complications upgrading Radio and Spl, I think I may have to stick with the latest (quite old) Froyo ROM. Thanks for the suggestion. I just don't want to install the Android Dev (SDK, I think) software on my Linux box.
Cheers,
Chris
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Well ... with your radio/spl combo it should be possible to install EzGingerbread on your phone. Not that I would suggest to do so, because you will have about 14MB less RAM, which is noticable on our phones, but principally it should run .
What sort of complications? And you shouldn't have to install anything onto your computer... unless of course, those are the complications you were talking about :/ (Sidenote, linux = awesome, what distro are you using? I love ubuntu myself...)
And no problem for the suggestion, let me know if you decide to upgrade. Gingerbread, while probably SLIGHTLY slower than Froyo, it brings so much wonderfulness with it :] haha
-Doogle
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Sidenote, linux = awesome, what distro are you using? I love ubuntu myself..
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Slightly off-topic, but I generally prefer Debian based distros, but in the last 12 years of having a Windows free house, I've tried most of them, and particularly like Arch linux. Ubuntu seems to be heading in a direction I don't like, but if I ever use a Ubuntu-type distro, it's always Xubuntu, as it's lighter but still has a feature rich desktop.
Cheers,
Chris.
samandiriel said:
Brut Maps is far more stable on my G1 than the native Navigation app; I've been using it for a couple years now.
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I'm now using Brut Maps (which is what I was using here in the UK, before Navigation was properly available). Things seem much more stable, now.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Hi there
Have just noticed that Google Maps 4.00 is out and I was wondering if anyone would be able to advise if updating to this new version is advised?
If it is I would then be interested to understand what would be the best way, ie, uninstall previous verison/install new, install new over top of old, etc.
As a matter of interest and on this subject I cannot seem to find a way to uninstall the current version of GM that cam installed on my device as standard, ie, from HTC, and if we are talking an over the top install then how would one revert back to the original version if one is not happy with the new.
I would of course take a full back up of my device before the install of the new but I was wondering if there is a simpler way given that the downlaod is in fact a .CAB...?
Thanks in advance for any objective thoughts or guidance provided.
Regards
Balders
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Hi there
Have just noticed that Google Maps 4.00 is out and I was wondering if anyone would be able to advise if updating to this new version is advised?
If it is I would then be interested to understand what would be the best way, ie, uninstall previous verison/install new, install new over top of old, etc.
As a matter of interest and on this subject I cannot seem to find a way to uninstall the current version of GM that cam installed on my device as standard, ie, from HTC, and if we are talking an over the top install then how would one revert back to the original version if one is not happy with the new.
I would of course take a full back up of my device before the install of the new but I was wondering if there is a simpler way given that the downlaod is in fact a .CAB...?
Thanks in advance for any objective thoughts or guidance provided.
Regards
Balders
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If GM was cooked into your ROM, you cannot uninstall it.
Just install over it and if you don't like it, uninstall and it will revert back to the cooked in version.
If you've backed up your device you've got nothing to lose.
Hi Bruce
Might have known that it would be you with the first response...do you ever sleep? You appear to be tireless!
Thanks for the reply. As I have a stock HTC ROM I am assuming that GM was officially 'cooked' on the ROM. Not sure what the version is but it must be pre v3.3 as that was released after I got my device.
Will give the v4 install a try as I understand that recent releases are more functional (makes sense) given that I should be able to revert.
Cheers
Balders
Hi Bruce
Just one further question...and please excuse my ignornce if it shows but I presume that the version of GM that came with the device is effectively installed to the device?
If that is the case do I need to install the newer version to the device as well or can I install it to the storage card (I assume that repsonses will be slower if I can/do) instead or will that just confuse things, ie, effectively having 2 versions of the same app installed?
Tell me if I blathering on this point...but thought it wise to ask. One learns so much asking (and nice knowledgable people responding).
Cheers
Balders
Baldrick1 said:
Hi Bruce
Just one further question...and please excuse my ignornce if it shows but I presume that the version of GM that came with the device is effectively installed to the device?
If that is the case do I need to install the newer version to the device as well or can I install it to the storage card (I assume that repsonses will be slower if I can/do) instead or will that just confuse things, ie, effectively having 2 versions of the same app installed?
Tell me if I blathering on this point...but thought it wise to ask. One learns so much asking (and nice knowledgable people responding).
Cheers
Balders
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Yes, I sleep, I just monitor the forums while I'm at work. It gives my brain a rest...
Generally there is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that is asked twice...
Defintely install to your device as anything that access GPS functionality can be severely impacted by installing to storage card.
GPS software is different because it installs to your device but stores the databases on the storage card.
All GM data is online.
Also multiple versions will confuse your system.
When you install the v4 cab, it automatically removes the older version. And it asks if settings and places (or star marked or whatever it's called) should be saved.
So just go ahead.
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Yes, I sleep, I just monitor the forums while I'm at work. It gives my brain a rest...
Generally there is no such thing as a stupid question, except the one that is asked twice...
Defintely install to your device as anything that access GPS functionality can be severely impacted by installing to storage card.
GPS software is different because it installs to your device but stores the databases on the storage card.
All GM data is online.
Also multiple versions will confuse your system.
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Glad to hear that you do sleep...and know what you mean about needing to give the brain a rest at work.
Thanks for the response. Will go ahead with a device install.
Cheers
Balders
@cpedersen - thanks for your input too. Much obliged.
So did you successfully install v4?
How is it compared to the older version?
Hi, can anybody point me to a GM 4 upgrade link or a .cab..., I tried the official way but keeps telling me that my "M850" is not compatible. Thank you
InformationTechnology said:
So did you successfully install v4?
How is it compared to the older version?
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no sattelite view in google map4.test on Topaz.
sualc said:
Hi, can anybody point me to a GM 4 upgrade link or a .cab..., I tried the official way but keeps telling me that my "M850" is not compatible. Thank you
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http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-google-maps-mobile-v1-2-0-13.html
fighter7139 said:
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-google-maps-mobile-v1-2-0-13.html
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Thank you!
Sattelite view is still available.
Menu||Layers||Sattelite
Hi,
Have installed the latest version(4.0) of GM on my unit and it works allright. Latitude integration has been included for google buzz. Also starred items on your maps on your google account show up here is you sign in there
Have installed GM Mobile 4.1 on my Topaz (Touch Diamond2 T5362). Downloaded via IE Mobile, because using Opera 10 Mobile the device was not recognised correctly.
Particularly like the (new) Voice Search: is even localised to recognise our accent which is important as our local enunciation is allegedly somewhat indistinct.
What else is new in GM 4 ?
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What else is new in GM 4 ?
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Voice search. Works pretty well too.
huyster said:
Voice search. Works pretty well too.
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does the voice search work in diamond2? mine doesn't work although there is a sentence telling you something like to keep pressing (the button to make call) for voice search, i tried many times, nothing comes out!
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does the voice search work in diamond2? mine doesn't work although there is a sentence telling you something like to keep pressing (the button to make call) for voice search, i tried many times, nothing comes out!
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Works as advertised on my Diamond2; press call button (don't hold down), say search word(s), bingo.
Might be giving away my Nexus to my GF (dont know if i decide to keep Galaxy). She doesnt have data plan but needs good navigation...
Can anyone recommend a good USA, Froyo 2.2 navi ?
kolyan said:
Might be giving away my Nexus to my GF (dont know if i decide to keep Galaxy). She doesnt have data plan but needs good navigation...
Can anyone recommend a good USA, Froyo 2.2 navi ?
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For US Based Co-Pilot works really well and is not too expensive $35. They were very slow to update to Froyo but the update runs well for me on stock FRF91. The Maps seem to be complete for the areas I've been in and used it (IL, IN, PA, VA, NC). The interface itself is smooth and fairly well laid out.
I have Sygic Mobile Maps as well but can't really recommend it. The interface itself is *painfully* slow. We are talking hit "next" in the menu and I have to wait 4-5 seconds for the next pane of static options to come up. It's so painful to use that I consider that a $54 mistake (not in the market and non refundable) and uninstalled it.
I don't think Navigon is available for the US, but that's an option outside of the US as well.
I bought Copilot as well. It works OK, not as good as TomTom that I had on my WM Touch HD. While I was waiting for the new Copilot version I found the IGO version for the Nexus one. Search for Motonav_JM-PPCW_v2 on google and you might find it.
Thanks guys, I didnt know copilot was updated. Good to know.
is there any free offline navigation for n1?
Try NavDroyd, free.
rmaps. It lets you use your own offline maps.
I just use the included navigation app with my N1
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I just use the included navigation app with my N1
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That's not offline.
stuff said:
I just use the included navigation app with my N1
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Google nav works better then my car nav except for crappy voice. But I need offline
I use Motonav (igo for hd screens) and it's great.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
Also, if "offline" doesn't mean "completely offline", but rather "can stand 50kB of data transferred per navigation, but no more than that" - then you can try Waze.
Ah, didn't notice you said offline. Can't help you there, because I always use maps that just download from google maps, since I'm always using the cell network.
Similar to my thread based around CM 6.1 progress and reports on the latest nightlies, I present what should become a telling collection of anecdotal evidence.
Ruby 1.1.4 was released and many users are very satisfied with its performance. As 1.1.1 now appears old hat, and its original thread is waning and reads like War and Peace, please refer to this post for future observations. What I would like to see is:
1. Bugs encountered that are repeatable only after a full wipe
2. Glowing reviews and/or recommendations for bits some users are unfamiliar with
3. Odd errors that perhaps we can assist with (ie. known fix)
4. Chatter about the upcoming release of Ruby 1.2 for the Inc
I look forward to any and all suggestions, input, feedback, and all around camradery. Also, keep the flames to yourself
Obligatory links:
Ruby 1.1.4
http://bit.ly/cpnBmJ
Google Apps Package
http://bit.ly/9Qztde
RIL update for 3g issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796794
Themes specifically for 1.1.4:
http://m.droidforums.net/forum/cvpcs/87324-unofficial-ccrom-builds.html
Well, thanks for the opportunity...
I have been using Ruby 1.1.4 as my daily driver for the past two weeks or so and find it to be perfect for my use. Although I have strayed to check out the latest and greatest, HD, Z, Feather, etc. I always come back to Ruby.
Everything works. I've added the popular mods, i.e. signal fix, etc., removed some apps that I don't like or use and I'm really happy with Ruby overall. Looking forward to 1.2.
Can't say the same for some of the vanilla apps like mail and gallery, but there are suitable replacements for those available via the market.
My thanks to the Ruby crew...
jc
Seems the gapps link is down.
Is this a full build or just an update to 1.1.1?
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Seems the gapps link is down.
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Yea it's down, teamdouche doesn't have any gapps listed at the moment. A quick search I found a mirror but have not confirmed this is the same thing. Use if you like, otherwise wait for someone to provide a mirror.
http://uploading.com/files/aac91mfa/gapps-hdpi-20101008-signed.zip.html
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Yea it's down, teamdouche doesn't have any gapps listed at the moment. A quick search I found a mirror but have not confirmed this is the same thing. Use if you like, otherwise wait for someone to provide a mirror.
http://uploading.com/files/aac91mfa/gapps-hdpi-20101008-signed.zip.html
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Here's the copy of Google Apps that were originally posted with 1.1.4:
gapps-hdpi-20100930-signed.zip
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Is this a full build or just an update to 1.1.1?
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Full build. Running stable so far, no noted issues.
I've been running 1.1.4 for a couple of days. I don't use Bluetooth very often, so I've only installed the RIL patch. Together with ADW Launcher I'm very happy with this ROM.
The only bug (or missing feature) I found is in regards to the Pattern lock. When I enable it, the unlock screen no longer shows up so I can't use the music controls. However, if I enable the PIN-base lock the unlock screen works just fine. In all Sense ROMs whenver I enable the Pattern lock the unlock (tabular) screen does not go away. I filed a bug at CC ROM's website. This seems like something trivial, so hopefully they'll get it in in the next release.
EDIT: You might want to add to the OP the url link for the RIL update, I've been using it and haven't experience any 3g issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796794
Ruby 1.1.4 still says it's 1.1.1 in my about screen.
Androidnite said:
The only bug (or missing feature) I found is in regards to the Pattern lock. When I enable it, the unlock screen no longer shows up so I can't use the music controls. However, if I enable the PIN-base lock the unlock screen works just fine. In all Sense ROMs whenver I enable the Pattern lock the unlock (tabular) screen does not go away. I filed a bug at CC ROM's website. This seems like something trivial, so hopefully they'll get it in in the next release.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796794
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As far as I know, it's less of a missing feature than a feature in itself. CM, ShadowROM, all the AOSPs I've tried have that "feature."
However, I too am annoyed by it xD But it seems intentional.
Where can I find the RIL patch?
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Been running ruby 1.1.4 with adrynalyne's battery_aosp kernel for the past week. No problems. Tried kingz aosp #2 kernel but it wasn't as stable. UV, no OC.
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pmdied said:
Where can I find the RIL patch?
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Url is on my previous post...is the same for CM and Ruby. Has also been added to OP.
Nice to see my patch is still doing something for you guys. I wonder if they will ever release an official version again.
I almost feel like pulling down the code and compiling a version with the fixes in it...
Can we use the Gapps zip from 1. 1. 1....
How is GPS working in this version? I don't know if it was the RIL or 1.1.1 but I noticed that the cell triangulation (ie. the blue circle that pops up when you first open maps) broke somewhere along the way. Pinpointing GPS would work but it was very slow (takes at least a minute or more).
At first I didn't mind the wait but I realized it caused a lot of apps that require your location (Poynt, Where, etc.) to stop working.
Odd thing is on a clean install GPS pinpointing would always be almost instant but subsequent to that it would get slower and slower. Curious if anyone else is encountering the same.
I have three questions about 1.1.4:
Does EMMC work on Ruby? I mean like in gallery and music. Itt works on Cyanogen but now Shadowrom or inc does. Thats the biggest determining factor of my using Ruby.
is it possible to get the black vanilla messenger from Cyanogen?
Also, the black bar theme that Ruby has, gives you the HTC battery icon, however I prefer the vanilla android battery. Is it possible to make a theme from the changes I made in Cyanogen?
Also if you want EMMC to mount on windows, this fix was posted I dont know if it works on ruby, if you're brave you can give it a try:
http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2236
Ok. So im a little confused on the bluetooth issue. Is there a link to the fix or no?
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Stoney 666 said:
Can we use the Gapps zip from 1. 1. 1....
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I would suggest using the one posted in the 1.1.4 download link. The op in that link also suggested to use only 1.1.4 themes...meaning that if the 1.1.1 you were using has not been ported over to 1.1.4 don't try to install it.
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How is GPS working in this version? I don't know if it was the RIL or 1.1.1 but I noticed that the cell triangulation (ie. the blue circle that pops up when you first open maps) broke somewhere along the way. Pinpointing GPS would work but it was very slow (takes at least a minute or more).
At first I didn't mind the wait but I realized it caused a lot of apps that require your location (Poynt, Where, etc.) to stop working.
Odd thing is on a clean install GPS pinpointing would always be almost instant but subsequent to that it would get slower and slower. Curious if anyone else is encountering the same.
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I've had the 1.1.4 (clean install) for 4-5 days, so hard to tell, but on Tuesday I used the GPS with Maps for about an hour and it worked great. I'll report in a few weeks if I ever use the GPS again.
mikeymop said:
I have three questions about 1.1.4:
Does EMMC work on Ruby? I mean like in gallery and music. Itt works on Cyanogen but now Shadowrom or inc does. Thats the biggest determining factor of my using Ruby.
is it possible to get the black vanilla messenger from Cyanogen?
Also, the black bar theme that Ruby has, gives you the HTC battery icon, however I prefer the vanilla android battery. Is it possible to make a theme from the changes I made in Cyanogen?
Also if you want EMMC to mount on windows, this fix was posted I dont know if it works on ruby, if you're brave you can give it a try:
http://code.google.com/p/cyanogenmod/issues/detail?id=2236
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EMMC works on Ruby. However, it seems that you can only mounted on a Mac, not on a PC. I connected the phone to my PC at work and it only recoginized the SD card. However, when I connected it to my Macbook it detected both EMMC and SD card.
By "black vanilla messager" you are referring to the Text Messaging app or the Google Talk? If you are talking about text messaging, there is a setting that allows you to change the background to black. In regards to the themes, I would suggest you stick with the themes made for 1.1.4 (as in the download link). If you want specific changes to the them the OP suggested contacting the created of the specif theme you are interested in.
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Ok. So im a little confused on the bluetooth issue. Is there a link to the fix or no?
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If you go to the url link that has the "RIL update" in the first post it has a link to another thread where you can download the Bluetooth fix. It is called "BT" something.
Okay thank you, for the info. Is Ruby more stable then Cyanogens stable release?
In trying to "fix" the Market app, I tried to follow the instructions posted in the other posts. I start Market, go to the applications, and under running, I am supposed to close out some buttons. But since I have upgraded on Christmas eve, I cannot find Market or Google.services.etc, that I am also supposed to close out some buttons. They are neither in the running, or systems section. I don't know if this is relevant, but on my gTablet, the only "settings" I have is the tnt setting app. I cannot get to the usual Android setup screen. I am using stock F/w. Thanks for any help on getting wide access to the Market.
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In trying to "fix" the Market app, I tried to follow the instructions posted in the other posts. I start Market, go to the applications, and under running, I am supposed to close out some buttons. But since I have upgraded on Christmas eve, I cannot find Market or Google.services.etc, that I am also supposed to close out some buttons. They are neither in the running, or systems section. I don't know if this is relevant, but on my gTablet, the only "settings" I have is the tnt setting app. I cannot get to the usual Android setup screen. I am using stock F/w. Thanks for any help on getting wide access to the Market.
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Hey Reggie777, I don't run stock and have only really used ZPad and Vegan ROMs, and the method you've described works flawlessly on both those ROMs. I can't speak with much authority about the stock ROM, since I installed ZPad within a few minutes of getting my G Tablet out of the box, but I do know you can also follow Roebeet's method with Titanium Backup that will certainly work on stock or on TNT Lite.
See this thread here for Roebeet's method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=845175
Thanks for the reply, rcg. But I was hoping to do the wide fix to Market without any flashing of the ROM. I am coming to the realization that that will be the only way to get the most of this otherwise excellent tablet. It is such a shame when the "official" software/firmware actually detracts from the usefulness, and the value of the the product. Grateful to VS for the recent upgrade, but still a long ways to go.
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Thanks for the reply, rcg. But I was hoping to do the wide fix to Market without any flashing of the ROM. I am coming to the realization that that will be the only way to get the most of this otherwise excellent tablet. It is such a shame when the "official" software/firmware actually detracts from the usefulness, and the value of the the product. Grateful to VS for the recent upgrade, but still a long ways to go.
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You can flash the enhancement pack on top of Viewsonincs latest update and get the Market. Viewsonic can't allow accces to the market with their releases per Google.
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You can flash the enhancement pack on top of Viewsonincs latest update and get the Market. Viewsonic can't allow accces to the market with their releases per Google.
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Please post link of particular "enhancement pack" for latest VS update
maybe [PATCH] TnT Stock Enhancement Pack - 3389 - v2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940
Installed and now have working market
Thanks
I'm experiencing something I didn't have before.
Applications gets closed instead of keep running in background when they get minimized for any reason, either if I press the home button or I get an incoming call.
An annoying example is receiving a call while using GPS navigation: after the call screen comes out the navigation software is closed and when I try to resume it, it will start as a new launch.
I've tried some search, and I understand could be something related to android memory management. But I'm not such an expert, and I don't see thing like this here in the SGS forum, which is (I think) still good enough as a device to be able to manage a call and a navigator both running together. Plus, I didn't have this before.
I'm on 2.3.3 JV3
Thanks.
Same problem here 2.3.5 jvs
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eresac said:
I'm experiencing something I didn't have before.
Applications gets closed instead of keep running in background when they get minimized for any reason, either if I press the home button or I get an incoming call.
An annoying example is receiving a call while using GPS navigation: after the call screen comes out the navigation software is closed and when I try to resume it, it will start as a new launch.
I've tried some search, and I understand could be something related to android memory management. But I'm not such an expert, and I don't see thing like this here in the SGS forum, which is (I think) still good enough as a device to be able to manage a call and a navigator both running together. Plus, I didn't have this before.
I'm on 2.3.3 JV3
Thanks.
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I've only experienced this with games, I think it might be because apps/games are not optimized for Gingerbread
Well it seems I'm not alone.
Any suggestion is welcome.
Well if ypu arecrooted then flash semaphore kernle and then install semaphore tool.
Then change ram settings to mulitasking 32 mb from the semaphore tool app.
sent from the beast known as samsung galaxy s. ;-)
BHuvan goyal said:
Well if ypu arecrooted then flash semaphore kernle and then install semaphore tool.
Then change ram settings to mulitasking 32 mb from the semaphore tool app.
sent from the beast known as samsung galaxy s. ;-)
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You're suggestion worked for me. Thank you very much.
I'm still wondering why it's happening now, and not before...
eresac said:
You're suggestion worked for me. Thank you very much.
I'm still wondering why it's happening now, and not before...
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Did you change ROMs? Kernels? Anything? Somehow your RAM settings must have changed.
V6 Supercharger script can also accomplish the same thing, in case anyone needs a solution but wants to keep their current kernel.
upichie said:
Did you change ROMs? Kernels? Anything? Somehow your RAM settings must have changed.
V6 Supercharger script can also accomplish the same thing, in case anyone needs a solution but wants to keep their current kernel.
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Well, I can say this behavior appeared after upgrading to stock (official/kies) 2.3.3 (CF-root ed as the previous).
Honestly I can not state from what change depended from.
Anyway, just my humble point of view after facing that, this thing could open a nice discussion on android memory manager, and the strategy/philosophy above.
eresac said:
Well, I can say this behavior appeared after upgrading to stock (official/kies) 2.3.3 (CF-root ed as the previous).
Honestly I can not state from what change depended from.
Anyway, just my humble point of view after facing that, this thing could open a nice discussion on android memory manager, and the strategy/philosophy above.
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There is plenty of information regarding Android's memory management—on this forum and abroad—if you're interested in learning.
Did you upgrade from Froyo? If so, that would be why.
upichie said:
There is plenty of information regarding Android's memory management—on this forum and abroad—if you're interested in learning.
Did you upgrade from Froyo? If so, that would be why.
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This means that Froyo is better in memory usage, at least for the SGS, I guess.
I simply didn't take care about that when decided to upgrade, thinking "SGS is powerful enough". Think I'll have to investigate.
Anyway thanks for all your support.