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[Q] Different Gallery?

Hello.
I had a simple question if someone has the time to answer it. I'm trying to look around for a different gallery apk than the default I'm using now.
As a bit of background information, I'm running Cognition 4.2.2. I don't like how this 3D gallery takes an eternity to load my images, and another annoyance is that it won't support GIF file playback, where previous versions had.
So I figured I'd ask the collective wisdom of XDA for some help. Any suggestions on where I can get a decent gallery app?

I use Quickpic from the market. You can also pull the previous version's apk (or from any rom that you think had a decent gallery apk) and install it into your current setup.

Awesome thank you for the suggestions. Ill try quikpic now.
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Well, quickpic is a good gallery app. Still no GIF playback but its a step in the right direction. Anyone else have,some suggestions?
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Nevermind. Doesn't work

Anyone care for a Faster 3D gallery.apk, Credit goes to bosina in vibrant forum

Ok, I was browsing the other SGS forums like I usually do and I stumbled across this. So I downloaded it and was surprised just how fast it was.
I have alot of images saved on my phone. From my theming stuff.
This gallery loaded all of them in under 15sec. My original gallery took around 2min to do the same. Anyway check it out.
I take no credit as I didnt create it, I simply found it. I will upload link to original poster if/when I can find it again... I know it came from i9000 gingerbread leak.
Here is the OP's link credit to bosina
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019667
3D gallery apk**At Your Own RISK!
http://db.tt/cAFPXdf
**PUSH TO SYSTEM/APP FOLDER**
Screen will go black for a sec or two when you 1st open your gallery it seems to be normal as pics load really fast after that.....

Interesting.

GrainOsand said:
Ok, I was browsing the other SGS forums like I usually do and I stumbled across this. So I downloaded it and was surprised just how fast it was.
I have alot of images saved on my phone. From my theming stuff.
This gallery loaded all of them in under 15sec. My original gallery took around 2min to do the same. Anyway check it out.
I take no credit as I didnt create it, I simply found it. I will upload link to original poster if/when I can find it again... I know it came from i9000 gingerbread leak.
3D gallery apk**At Your Own RISK!
http://db.tt/cAFPXdf
**PUSH TO SYSTEM/APP FOLDER**
Screen will go black for a sec or two when you 1st open your gallery it seems to be normal as pics load really fast after that.....
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I just pushed it and you are not kidding it is way faster. Nice Find

Just downloaded and it makes a big difference. Opens the gallery and folders instantly. Thanks!
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This may be a stupid question but does this improve the media scan at bootup?

Nope, just faster load time for the gallery. Awe...some, thx!

I don't know if this is happening to others, but when I open an image then hit the back button, instead of taking you back to the gallery it closes the gallery. It does load a bit quicker.

dricacho said:
I don't know if this is happening to others, but when I open an image then hit the back button, instead of taking you back to the gallery it closes the gallery. It does load a bit quicker.
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Nope! If I go into a folder, I can go back. Ot doesnt take me out of the app.
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I know this is a noob question, but here goes: I have never attempted to adb push anything since I always just flash things through CWM. How would I go about pushing this to my phone? I downloaded the android SDK(do I need to download anything else?)

Im pretty sure this is the same one that's included in.the comm rom. I.have about 500mb of wallpapers on my sdcard and they load in about 5 seconds with both of them.
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DirgeExtinction said:
I know this is a noob question, but here goes: I have never attempted to adb push anything since I always just flash things through CWM. How would I go about pushing this to my phone? I downloaded the android SDK(do I need to download anything else?)
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You can just get root rxplorer and put it into data>app
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xHoLyx said:
You can just get root rxplorer and put it into data>app
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Im not sure pushing to data/app will work. Im not saying it wont, I never tried...I always pushed to system/app.
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thefunkbot said:
Im pretty sure this is the same one that's included in.the comm rom. I.have about 500mb of wallpapers on my sdcard and they load in about 5 seconds with both of them.
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Not sure, could be but definetly seems to be faster... Anyway here is the link to the original poster http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019667
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Weird, but it actually seems slower to load than before. But does anyone know if the old Gallery let you set a specific lockscreen wallpaper separate from the homescreen wallpaper(long press image-more-set as)? If so, I never noticed. If not, cool new option!
Edit: reboot helped speed a lot.
Edit 2: Set as lockscreen wallpaper doesn't seem to work... So as far as cool new option goes, not so much.

dammm ive never saw this post lols.... media scanning ive herd also? for media scanning you guys have to get a init.d fix... search for sd speed and it should show upp..
btw bringing an old post is good... others can enjoy lols

Jesus its a gallery on crack! Definitely Impressed
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sorry to bring this from the dead,but would this work on the g1 or should i hold off? the apk size definitely seems a tad larger then what i see in the g1 roms.

Is it as fast as QuickPic?

|Melvin| said:
dammm ive never saw this post lols.... media scanning ive herd also? for media scanning you guys have to get a init.d fix... search for sd speed and it should show upp..
btw bringing an old post is good... others can enjoy lols
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There's an app called nitrality that let's u turn scanning off

Anyone got an updated link?
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Google market update

Just thought i would let the captivate community know about the new Google market interface in case you dint see it:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/12/google-updating-android-market-app-on-phones-adding-movies-and/
And thanks to some guy named Wesley for the apk link:
http://www.multiupload.com/HBGM27MVF4
Tested working on Apex 8.2 but only the apps/games pages not books or movies but that is probably because i am in Canada not the usa
Edit: 2.0.27 was released a few days ago here is the link to the thread on that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180092

yup works nice here too...Mosaic V
I put the apk in the post, not from me, got it from flimsy888

I can also vouch for Mosaic V. Works and looks great.
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Wow, such a great improvement. Way faster than that previous piece of crap. Actually lets you choose your google account you want to use. Didn't see changelogs? Maybe just overlooked it. Either way, don't wait for the push, download the apk yourself, well worth it!
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Working just fine on CM7. Kinda makes me feel like i'm on WP7 though lol. Very smooth, flashy too. I like it lol.
Here's what video rentals looks like. Pretty much all products on market look this way. Featured tab is where it's at though.

ConeyKiller said:
Wow, such a great improvement. Way faster than that previous piece of crap. Actually lets you choose your google account you want to use. Didn't see changelogs? Maybe just overlooked it. Either way, don't wait for the push, download the apk yourself, well worth it!
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Changelogs are above the app descriptions listed as "What's New" just under the "Rate & Review" section. Much easier to find than expanding the info & scrolling all the way down like previously
EDIT: Oh, and I love the new app. Was really laggy until I rebooted & works great now!

thank you so much for this been looking for it!!

Works on Cog beta 3 ... tons better then original!!!
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How do you install?

prbassplayer said:
How do you install?
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put it on your sd card then open it in a file manager if you dont have one download astro from the market. if you are on stock at&t then this is technically sideloading and you will either have to enable sideloading (search in general or dev) or flash a custom rom

just download and select open. installs as an application so you dont have to boot into recovery

Force closes for me running cm7 nightly.
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mrevankyle said:
put it on your sd card then open it in a file manager if you dont have one download astro from the market. if you are on stock at&t then this is technically sideloading and you will either have to enable sideloading (search in general or dev) or flash a custom rom
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Ya sorry I had a brain fart. I just loaded with droid explorer, though I imagine if I would have known the location I could have pushed with adb. On a side note it does look sexy.

While the movies thing is nice, Google will blacklist your device from playing your rental or movie download if you are rooted. They'll take your money happily though and not tell you this til after you bought it.
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miztaken1312 said:
While the movies thing is nice, Google will blacklist your device from playing your rental or movie download if you are rooted. They'll take your money happily though and not tell you this til after you bought it.
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Ya that sucks although it may just be because this market update technically isn't out yet.

Looks great and runs swimmingly on MIUI 1.7.8!
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it seems to be a lot faster.. even after a cold boot

His do you update your Aps now I don't see anything to update them
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miztaken1312 said:
While the movies thing is nice, Google will blacklist your device from playing your rental or movie download if you are rooted. They'll take your money happily though and not tell you this til after you bought it.
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I thought I heard something about rooted phones won't be able to rent or buy movies from the android store a while ago, not sure though.
Edit..found a story from Wired about it.
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/05/android-movie-rental/

Looks good on Cog 4.5ish

[MOD] MIUI Camera (No FFC option yet)

All credit goes to Nitroglycerine33, so if you like this, throw him a couple bones. He modified some files to make it work with the X2. I just extracted it from his Eclipse v7 ROM for the X2 and brought it here.
This will greatly increase your shutter speed and make your camera experience much better overall. I found the stock Bionic camera app to be garbage and was sick of waiting 15 seconds for it to focus.
I recommend using this with Gallery 3D. You can still view pics using the Blur gallery, but you won't have any options to share.
DIRECTIONS:
1) Using Root Explorer (or similar program) go to system/app and find blurcamera.apk. Mount system as R/W and rename app. I just added a .bak to the end so I could revert back if I wanted to.
***UPDATE--This is optional. Both cameras get separate icons (my reason for writing the original post as so) and now you can use stock for the FFC. Either way, Nitro said he'll get an update out soon. Maybe if you like this, you can find the thread here about getting him a Bionic. The man makes some stellar ROMs.
2) Download the attached .apk and move to system/app. Change permissions to:
XXO
XOO
XOO
3) Download Gallery 3D (if you wish) - Market link: Gallery 3D
4) Reboot and enjoy!
***You will lose your front facing camera option. I'm going to work on getting that fixed. Until then there is no known workaround.
Again, this is all Nitroglycerine33, so give him credit.
And of course, thank the MIUI team.
DISCLAIMER: I'm not responsible if you mess your phone up.

Thank you!! It works!

Joco1289 said:
Thank you!! It works!
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You're welcome!
And I wouldn't have posted it without testing. Lol.
Thank Nitro
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Doesn't want to install on unleashed 1.3....hmmmm
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Stupid question: Does this include the camcorder as well?

admorris said:
Doesn't want to install on unleashed 1.3....hmmmm
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That's what I'm using, and I have it working fine. Did you change the correct permissions?
As far as the camcorder - it's there, just doesn't have a dedicated shortcut. It's accessible from within the camera itself.
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Miui camera
Works great. The only problem I see is you loose the front facing camera. Not a big problem

neckbonest said:
Works great. The only problem I see is you loose the front facing camera. Not a big problem
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Eh. Didn't even think of that. Lol.
I guess I'm not used to having a FFC. Editing OP now. Good find.
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Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but it won't allow me to install the app. I tried installing before moving to system/app and after. Permissions good, blur camera renamed, but no luck. Any tips or am I the only one with this issue? Thanks!

nweaver11 said:
Not sure what I'm doing wrong, but it won't allow me to install the app. I tried installing before moving to system/app and after. Permissions good, blur camera renamed, but no luck. Any tips or am I the only one with this issue? Thanks!
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Did you reboot after you made all of the changes?

No, bc when I try to install the new camera, it works for a second and then says "Application not Installed" Do I reboot before installing it?

nweaver11 said:
No, bc when I try to install the new camera, it works for a second and then says "Application not Installed" Do I reboot before installing it?
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Reread the directions. You shouldn't be installing anything. It is all renaming and moving system apps, then changing permissions. Once you do that, reboot and look in your app drawer.
Let me know.
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hope u can get the front cam working, this seems to run even better than the aosp cam on liberty

Good call!! I was making the mistake of trying to install the app and then move it. I then followed your directions word for word and...good to go! Thanks again....great find.

Got it working. GREAT job...camera starts up and focuses literally 3-4 times faster than stock. That was the only real weak point of the phone in my opinion and you just fixed it!!
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It was all Nitro man, I just pulled and posted it - with his blessing.
I'm going to try and get a working one with FFC. If I can do that, you can give me a little thanks. I'm going to try it myself. I'm preparing to end up in Fail City
EDIT: Arrived at Fail City.
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Fix with FFC coming tonight or tomorrow. Hopefully.

Works much better then the stock camera, waiting for the FFC update.

I love the camera...but didn't care for the video, so i reverted stock blurcamera.apk and now it pulls up the stock camcorder app wich i liked in the first place and clicking on the stock camera app brings up the miui so its a win win for me
Edit: so now stock camera isnt bringing miui anymore

Pauly2277 said:
I love the camera...but didn't care for the video, so i reverted stock blurcamera.apk and now it pulls up the stock camcorder app wich i liked in the first place and clicking on the stock camera app brings up the miui so its a win win for me
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That is full of win. Nice find.
Update isn't coming tonight fellas. Soon.
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Gallery app - alternatives?

Hi all,
I'm unhappy with the ICS photo gallery widget - when I select 'random photo' for the widget that allows you to swipe through your photos, it's not TRULY RANDOM. It seems to sequentially pick every 10-ish photo as a rule.
I prefer a random assortment of photos (more fun) - does anybody know of a photo gallery widget that will do that?
Thanks!

Another question - quickpic has always been laggy for me.. Scrolling Between photos or especially when selecting a photo and it zooms in to full screen... Noticeable lag. Any fix or anybody else experiencing?
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i use quickpic on shostock 2 no problems runs smooth once photo cache settled in
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oddspec said:
i use quickpic on shostock 2 no problems runs smooth once photo cache settled in
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there are many apps available on Play store.. just get the best one which you like.. everyone has their preferences.. hope you agree..!!
BTW.. i am happy with ICS stock one..

I use Just Pictures and it works fine for me on GB. I like it because i can see all of my photos from the phone, my Facebook albums, picasa and deviant art all in one place. It also supports a bunch of other online services like Flickr etc. too.

oddspec said:
i use quickpic on shostock 2 no problems runs smooth once photo cache settled in
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+1 for Quickpic

Quickpic FTW! ;-)
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