SDK and new Chromecast Update - Google Chromecast

Just received the following in an email from Google:
Thank you for developing for Chromecast.
Just wanted to let you know that we've updated the Receiver, Chrome, and Android API references.
And today, we've updated both the iOS and Android SDK's to 1.0.1. *This is a bugfix release. *For iOS, it fixes the namespace so that it should be compatible with Objective C++. *For Android there are a few fixes to the network scanning code.
Over the last several weeks we've also updated the sample code on github.com/googlecast
We also released this blog post that may be of interest today:
TITLE: *Chromecast and Google Cast Update
The Chromecast device has been updated to build 12940. *This update will be rolled out over time, and you do not need to take any action to receive it. It contains the following updates:
Better discovery of Chromecast devices
Improved Google Play Movies stability
Additionally, we have published version 1.0.1 of the Google Cast SDK preview, including libraries for Android and iOS, as well as documentation on the Receiver, Chrome and Android APIs. *This is a bug fix update with one key developer facing change for iOS -- ‘namespace’ renamed to ‘protocolNamespace’ to allow Objective-C++ development.
More information about the Chromecast device is available on the Chromecast site. Information about the Google Cast SDK is
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Interesting read, the most obvious is that they continue with the "preview" tag. One thing I didn't notice before is the email address for people who want their apps published. So, I guess, if they OK the app, it can be released, regardless of the SDK. I could be wrong though.

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Google released Google Cast (Beta)

Google released Google Cast (Beta) with new beta features"
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast-beta/dliochdbjfkdbacpmhlcpmleaejidimm
This is the *BETA* channel of the Google Cast extension. It is intended for developers and advanced users who want early access to upcoming APIs and features in advance of public release. Most users should install the stable Google Cast extension (https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-cast/boadgeojelhgndaghljhdicfkmllpafd). The beta channel will often be less stable and contain more bugs.
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Google Cast Release Notes:
https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/release-notes
Shawn Shen - Yesterday 9:49 PM
Public beta channel for the Google Cast extension
Earlier this month, we made the Google Cast SDK publicly available, allowing anyone to enable multi-screen experiences in their apps/sites. In Chrome, this functionality is provided by the Google Cast extension, which was automatically updated to enable SDK features.
Going forward, we’ll continue to fix issues and add features to the Google Cast extension. Similar to Chrome’s beta channel, today we’ve released a public beta channel for the Google Cast extension, so developers can test out the latest features before they’re released to the public. Our goal in doing this is to work with the community to achieve several goals:
- Input & Feedback: Developer input on the preview SDKs helped greatly in shaping the APIs and user experience of our public SDK launch. We want to make sure that developers and passionate users can stay involved as things evolve.
- Early Access: New SDK features don’t help users until they’re adopted by developers, so the sooner we can get capabilities to developers, the better. We also want to make sure that changes never come as a surprise.
- Stability: We want to make sure that new versions of the Google Cast extension don’t inadvertently break sites that integrate with the SDK. Providing pre-release versions to the community is the best way to ensure we detect and address any issues prior to a public rollout.
The beta Google Cast extension is available immediately, and can be installed from the Chrome Web Store below (note that you’ll need to disable the public Cast extension to avoid conflicts). It updates automatically, so you’ll always have the latest features and fixes. The main updates in this initial public beta are as follows:
- Added support for callback on completion of API script loading.
- Fixes for media metadata inconsistency between Chrome and receiver SDKs.
- A real-time logging window can be launched under “Options”.
- Sender SDK can now extrapolate currentTime.
You can find more information on the beta channel here: https://developers.google.com/cast/docs/chrome_sender#setup. We’re looking forward to your feedback and to experiences that you create!
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https://plus.google.com/+ShawnShen/posts/aVXSHyceNbR?e=-RedirectToSandbox
In Google Cast extension options there are additionally:
Developer Settings:
Enable Log Window
Additional receiver IPs
"Custom mirroring settings" is unavailable in this version.
Initial source:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...-should-provide-early-access-to-new-features/

[L5/L7][DISCUSION THREAD] Lollipop & KITKAT

General discusion about Lollipop&Marshmallow for L5 & L7
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Android 5.0 "Lollipop" is the latest version of the Android mobile operating system developed by Google. Unveiled on June 25, 2014 during Google I/O, it became available as official over-the-air (OTA) updates on November 12, 2014 for select devices that run distributions of Android serviced by Google, including Nexus and Google Play edition devices. Its source code was made available on November 3, 2014.
One of the most prominent changes in the Lollipop release is a redesigned user interface built around a responsive design language referred to as "material design". Other changes include improvements to the notifications, which can be accessed from the lockscreen and displayed within applications as top-of-the-screen banners. Google also made internal changes to the platform, with the Android Runtime (ART) officially replacing Dalvik for improved application performance, and with changes intended to improve and optimize battery usage, known internally as Project Volta.
QUESTIONS:
-What are you guys thinking about this new update for our phones?
-What are you thinking about new MATERIAL DESIGN?
-What about ART? (pros--cons)
-Guest user mode? Good?
-What about app compatibility?
-more soon
For now we know that
@ALEX.IMER work on CM12 for L7 (make all,but stuck on graphic module).
@Asce1062 work on CyanHacker L for L7 & L5
@aidasaidas75 Finished CM12 for L5 HERE
We have kernels which support both devices, that is good thing
For L7 there is IMER kernel which is in all his roms
For L5 there is SKernel by @skyinfo HERE
Also there is GAPPs thread by @Plamb1r and @Paget96 (me) HERE
Material design: fluid, purposeful motion
More tangible interaction
Content responds to your touch in an intuitive way.
More time playing, less time charging
Power for the long haul with a battery saver feature that extends your device by up to 90 minutes. And now it's easier to manage your power usage - see the estimated time left before you need to charge, and when you're charging, approximately how much time until it's topped up and ready to go.
More ways to secure your device
Share your device securely with guest user mode. Or create multiple user accounts to enable friends to log in on your device. In either case, no one will be able to access any of your stuff. And you can use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car.
Your device, your rules
For fewer worries and disruptions, adjust your settings so only certain people and notifications get through. When it's important, respond directly from your lockscreen.
Lollipop features​
Material Design
A bold, colorful, and responsive UI design for consistent, intuitive experiences across all your devices
Responsive, natural motion, realistic lighting and shadows, and familiar visual elements make it easier to navigate your device
Vivid new colors, typography, and edge-to-edge imagery help to focus your attention​
Notifications
New ways to control when and how you receive messages - only get interrupted when you want to be
View and respond to messages directly from your lock screen. Includes the ability to hide sensitive content for these notifications
For fewer disruptions, turn on Priority mode via your device’s volume button so only certain people and notifications get through. Or schedule recurring downtime like 10pm to 8am when only Priority notifications can get through
With Lollipop, incoming phone calls won’t interrupt what you’re watching or playing. You can choose to answer the call or just keep doing what you’re doing
Control the notifications triggered by your apps; hide sensitive content and prioritize or turn off the app’s notifications entirely
More intelligent ranking of notifications based on who they’re from and the type of communication. See all your notifications in one place by tapping the top of the screen​
Battery
Power for the long haul
A battery saver feature which extends device use by up to 90 mins
Estimated time left to fully charge is displayed when your device is plugged in
Estimated time left on your device before you need to charge again can now be found in battery settings​
Security
Keep your stuff safe and sound
New devices come with encryption automatically turned on to help protect data on lost or stolen devices
SELinux enforcing for all applications means even better protection against vulnerabilities and malware
Use Android Smart Lock to secure your phone or tablet by pairing it with a trusted device like your wearable or even your car​
Device Sharing
More flexible sharing with family and friends
Multiple users for phones. If you forget your phone, you still can call any of your friends (or access any of your messages, photos etc.) by simply logging into another Android phone running Lollipop. Also perfect for families who want to share a phone, but not their stuff
Guest user for phones and tablets means you can lend your device and not your info
Screen pinning: pin your screen so another user can access just that content without messing with your other stuff​
New Quick Settings
Get to the most frequently used settings with just two swipes down from the top of the screen
New handy controls like flashlight, hotspot, screen rotation and cast screen controls
Easier on/off toggles for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and location
Manually adjust your brightness for certain conditions. Then, adaptive brightness will kick in based on ambient lighting​
Connectivity
A better internet connection everywhere and more powerful Bluetooth low energy capabilities
Improved network handoffs resulting in limited interruption in connectivity. For example, continue your video chat or VoIP calls without interruption as you leave the house and switch from your home Wi-Fi back to cellular
Improved network selection logic so that your device connects only if there is a verified internet connection on Wi-Fi
Power-efficient scanning for nearby Bluetooth low energy (“BLE”) devices like wearables or beacons
New BLE peripheral mode​
Runtime and Performance
A faster, smoother and more powerful computing experience
ART, an entirely new Android runtime, improves application performance and responsiveness
Up to 4x performance improvements
Smoother UI for complex, visually rich applications
Compacting backgrounded apps and services so you can do more at once
Support for 64 bit devices, like the Nexus 9, brings desktop class CPUs to Android
Support for 64-bit SoCs using ARM, x86, and MIPS-based cores
Shipping 64-bit native apps like Chrome, Gmail, Calendar, Google Play Music, and more
Pure Java language apps run​
source: Android lollipop 5.0
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-Next Lollipop updates-​
Update 5.0.1
As of now, there is no word on what precise changes the Android 5.0.1 update brings; though we can expect the release to bring fixes to various bugs and issues reported by Android 5.0 Lollipop users in the recent few weeks. With the release of Android 5.0.1 factory images for Nexus devices, we can expect that Google will soon announce the incremental update.
Update 5.0.2
Android 5.0 is has been publicly available since early November, and the number of devices getting Google’s latest OS is growing bigger every day. In the first few weeks after its release, Google focused on stability and released quite a few update builds. Now, it’s the time for a small numerical bump, because Android 5.0.2 has just been pushed into Google’s AOSP repos.
Android 5.0.1 was rather minor update, with only a few notable changes. Android 5.0.2 is definitely bigger, but it’s still not huge. Google managed to address some issues with MountService which should now start before performBootDexOpt. This fixes a previously reported bug in the issue tracker. Some other changes related to NAND have also been pushed. Fstrim, introduced in Android 4.3, caused some serious issues on Lollipop. According to this log provided by XDA Recognized Developer cybojenix, devices turned off for the night had problems with fstrim being launched at all. Google addressed the issue and devices with slow NAND should now have a noticeable performance boost.
Nexus 7 (Wi-Fi) and Nexus 7 (Mobile Data) device trees have been updated. As a result, new factory images for the Nexus 7 (2012) and updated binary files are have been pushed. As usual you can get them from the Android Developer Page. An updated device tree for tilapia is a good sign, as it’s one of two devices that haven’t received an official update already. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, signaling that Google will finally bring official Lollipop to the missing devices sooner rather than later.
If you want to build Android 5.0.2 yourself, you can update your current sources by executing the following command:
repo init -b android-5.0.2_r1 && repo sync
Update 5.0.3
A memory leak occurs when Android allocates a chunk of system memory for a task and then doesn’t release it again. This means that over time more and more memory will be allocated and none ever given back. Even with 2 or 3GB of RAM, eventually the system will run out of memory, and that is never pretty.
The thread on the issue tracker is hard to follow as there are lots of complaints and there is lots of general unhappiness, but little in the way of official comments from Google or Android developers. However it does now seem that Google has agreed that this is a bug, and that it has been fixed in the source code. What that means is that the latest source code used to build Android doesn’t leak memory. However that doesn’t actually help affected users at the moment. The next step is for Google to make a new release of Android, probably Android 5.0.3 Lollipop, with this and other bug fixes. However there is no news on when that will be. Let’s hope it will be soon.
Update 5.1
Google released Android 5.0 just over a month ago, and since then Lollipop has been trying to establish its position in the global smartphone market. Despite its many new features and overall greatness, Android 5.0 has many issues that still need to be addressed. According to our colleagues at AndroidPIT and their two internal sources, Google is working on Android 5.1, which should really come as no surprise because software progress is inevitable. We already know that Google is always looking ahead, but the interesting part is that if rumors are to be believed, we’ll see 5.1 as soon as the end of February.
This information, although plausible, could strike one as a bit odd. After all, usually Google releases one or two versions of its OS per year. But with the potential release of 5.1 right around the corner, it’s unclear as to why Google would want to roll out a new update so soon.
If AndroidPIT’s sources are to be believed, the update will allegedly bring following improvements:
-Silent mode added after missing on Android 5.0
-General improvements in system stability
-Improved RAM management
-Fixes for sudden app closures
-Improved battery management
-Excessive consumption of network devices when used Wi-Fi fixed
-Issues with wireless connections fixed
-Problems with Okay Google function solved
-Notifications problems solved
-Some sound problems experience by certain devices fixed
-Other improvements and changes
The to-do list is rather long, and Google will definitely address some of these problems. AndroidPIT claims that they got this news from sources close to Google and Android 5.1 will soon become a reality. We can only wait to see whether these revelations are real or not.
Android 6.0: let’s invent the ultimate Android OS
http://www.androidpit.com/android-6-release-date-news-rumors
Android M (6.0) --- that is for future xd
Source:
AndroidPIT
Official android site:
Android Lollipop 5.0 (official site)
Thats all information which we have for now, I will updating this thread frequently
General discusion about KITKAT for L5 & L7
The Android 4.4 KitKat operating system uses advanced memory optimization technologies. As a result, it is available on Android devices with as little as 512 MB of RAM. This is important because previous versions of the operating system required more internal memory which made them incompatible with many older device models. This was a major cause of the problem known as Android fragmentation.
Android 4.4 KitKat features a cleaner user interface, Near Field Communication (NFC) support and always-on touch screen action buttons, which replace the need for the physical buttons found on many Android devices. KitKat also boasts an improved security-enhanced Linux module, which helps prevent unauthorized app access.
Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat in September 2013 and debuted it on the Nexus 5 smartphone the following month. For months prior to the release, observers expected the OS to be called Key Lime Pie, but Google renamed it as part of a marketing promotion with the Hershey Company, which sells a candy bar called Kit Kat in the United States.
Smart, simple, and truly yours
Beautiful & Immersive
A more polished design, improved performance, and new features.​
Just say “Ok Google”
You don’t need to touch the screen to get things done. When on your home screen* or in Google Now, just say “Ok Google” to launch voice search, send a text, get directions or even play a song.
A work of art​While listening to music on your device, or while projecting movies to Chromecast, you’ll see beautiful full-screen album and movie art when your device is locked. You can play, pause, or seek to a specific moment.
Immerse yourself
The book you're reading, the game you're playing, or the movie you're watching — now all of these take center stage with the new immersive mode, which automatically hides everything except what you really want to see. Just swipe the edge of the screen to bring back your status bar and navigation buttons.
Faster multitasking​Android 4.4 takes system performance to an all-time high by optimizing memory and improving your touchscreen so that it responds faster and more accurately than ever before. This means that you can listen to music while browsing the web, or race down the highway with the latest hit game, all without a hitch.
Smart & Simple
Google smarts improve every corner of the Android experience.
The future is calling
The new phone app automatically prioritizes your contacts based on the people you talk to the most. You can also search for nearby places and businesses, your contacts, or people in your Google Apps domain.
A smarter caller ID​Whenever you get a call from a phone number not in your contacts, your phone will look for matches from businesses with a local listing on Google Maps. Learn more about caller ID by Google.
All your messages in the same place
Never miss a message, no matter how your friend sends it. With the new Hangouts app, all of your SMS and MMS messages are together in the same app, alongside your other conversations and video calls. And with the new Hangouts, you can even share your location and send animated GIFs.
Emoji everywhere​Sometimes words can’t express how you feel. For that, there’s Emoji, the colorful Japanese characters, now available on Google Keyboard.
Grab & Go
New features help you get things done while you’re on the move.
Print wherever, whenever
Now you can print photos, documents, and web pages from your phone or tablet. You can print to any printer connected to Google Cloud Print, to HP ePrint printers, and to other printers that have apps in the Google Play Store.
Pick a file, any file​From apps like Quickoffice, you can open and save files on Google Drive, other cloud storage services, or your device. And with quick access to recently used files, it's easier than ever to send the file you were just working on.
Your office, anywhere
Create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations from your phone or tablet with the newly redesigned Quickoffice
Even more features
For those of you looking to go deeper, here's an exhaustive list of all the updates found in Android 4.4, KitKat.
Bluetooth MAP support
Android now supports the Message Access Profile (MAP) so Bluetooth-enabled cars can exchange messages with your devices.
Chromecast support
With your Android device and a Chromecast, you can enjoy your favorite online entertainment, from Netflix, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Google Play on your HDTV.
Chrome web view
Applications that embed web content now use Chrome to render web components accurately and quickly.
Closed captioning
Android now supports closed captioning and subtitles. To turn on closed captioning, go to Settings > Accessibility and turn on Captions.
Device management built-in
If you ever lose your device, you can find or wipe it with the Android
Device Manager
Downloads app redesign
The Downloads app has been redesigned, giving you new sorting options and list and grid views for all the files you’ve downloaded.
Easy home screen switching
If you love to customize your device and have installed one or more home screen replacements, you can switch between them easily in Settings > Home.
Email app refresh
The redesigned Email app has a fresh new look with nested folders, contact photos and better navigation.
Full-screen wallpapers with preview
Your wallpaper now extends through the notification tray and system buttons. And when you change your wallpaper, you can preview just how it will look before you set it.*
HDR+ photography
HDR+ mode on Nexus 5 automatically snaps a rapid burst of photos and combines them to give you the best possible single shot. Daytime pictures are vivid with clean shadows, and nighttime photos are sharp with less noise.*
Infrared blasting
On devices with an infrared (IR) blaster, Android now supports applications for remote control of TVs and other nearby devices.
Location in Quick Settings
Access your location settings from anywhere with a new tile in Quick Settings.
Location modes and monitoring
If you want to conserve battery, go to Settings > Location to switch between high accuracy and battery-saving location modes. There’s no need to toggle GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile network settings. And to see which apps have recently requested your location, go to Settings > Location.
Low-power audio playback
Android 4.4 on Nexus 5 lets you listen to music for longer - up to 60 hours of audio playback.*
Music and movie-seeking from lock screen
Jump to a specific part of a song or video from your lock screen. Just long press on the play or pause button and then select the point you want.
Secure app sandboxes
Application sandboxes have been hardened with Security-Enhanced Linux.
Step counting built-in
When you use fitness apps like Moves on Nexus 5, the phone acts as a pedometer to count steps. Android 4.4 and updated hardware make this a more battery-friendly way to measure your activity.
Tap to pay, built a new way
Android 4.4 introduces a new, open architecture for NFC payments that works with any mobile carrier, and lets apps manage your payment information in the cloud or on your device. Now you can tap to pay with Google Wallet or other apps at more than a million stores.
Touchscreen improvements
Improved software and Nexus 5’s new hardware mean Android responds to your touch faster and more accurately than ever before.*
Version history(Codenames, Tags, and Build Numbers)
For me, i'm a fan of playing game so i hope the graphic in new version will better than present kitkat rom
I think Material design is beautiful, it look simple and colorful
ART, i hope it will stable and support more app and no bugs
My phone is mine so guest user mode is not important for me
That is my thinkings about new version Lollipop is going for our poor device
Sorry for my bad english
SMILEVN said:
For me, i'm a fan of playing game so i hope the graphic in new version will better than present kitkat rom
I think Material design is beautiful, it look simple and colorful
ART, i hope it will stable and support more app and no bugs
My phone is mine so guest user mode is not important for me
That is my thinkings about new version Lollipop is going for our poor device
Sorry for my bad english
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I thinks so. But all of you need to know IMER's CM12. Don't have ART. He said that "only dalvik" idk now :/
I think IMER only make rom for l7
What about l5??? The last i have used cyanhacker is very laggy
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What about the record with the microphone?
SMILEVN said:
I think IMER only make rom for l7
What about l5??? The last i have used cyanhacker is very laggy
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I use cyan hacker for l7 . Work good. Try the latest SKernel . There is final version for L5.
EDIT: Yes, IMER work only for L7.. And that is not problem to port to L5. / don't worry.
Frankrmd said:
What about the record with the microphone?
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I don't know :/ but we always can hope.
Paget96 said:
I use cyan hacker for l7 . Work good. Try the latest SKernel . There is final version for L5.
EDIT: Yes, IMER work only for L7.. And that is not problem to port to L5. / don't worry.
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I agree that cyanhacker is smooth but the graphic is very bad
Now i am using avatar rom from Mr.Plamb1r to play game
I think CrystalPA rom is a good Kitkat rom but Mr.Cr3pt didn't support it
SMILEVN said:
I agree that cyanhacker is smooth but the graphic is very bad
Now i am using avatar rom from Mr.Plamb1r to play game
I think CrystalPA rom is a good Kitkat rom but Mr.Cr3pt didn't support it
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My first rom on this device is CrystalPa 5.0.. Then I used. CM11, LS. And now CyanHacker.
Now I waiting for. CM12 by mr @ALEX.IMER
but i am using l5 so i wait the new version cyanhacker from Mr.Asce
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but i am using l5 so i wait the new version cyanhacker from Mr.Asce
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I read somewhere, don't know where, he already make for L7 p705 and will test it today or tomorrow. . I know only that.
Good news for L5 users!! @aidasaidas75 is building CM12 for L5!!
Lollipop is coming.
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skyinfo said:
Good news for L5 users!! @aidasaidas75 is building CM12 for L5!!
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That is very very good news . Good luck with that rom guys. . We must wait,some time (L7) users
Information updated, check first post
Anyone can tell me, what is LS?
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Anyone can tell me, what is LS?
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From my experience w/ L from my aging galaxy tab 10.1 is great. Its smoother than KK.
AFAIK, @Asce1062 will make cyanhacker L. That's what he said on his thread and this will be due this DEC 20. We just hope so and wait.
For me, LS and cyanhacker will be great for L. Since this two ROMs were the smoothest of all KK I've ever flashed. Except for the last version of LS which is buggy.
So for now let's just wait and see.
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From my experience w/ L from my aging galaxy tab 10.1 is great. Its smoother than KK.
AFAIK, @Asce1062 will make cyanhacker L. That's what he said on his thread and this will be due this DEC 20. We just hope so and wait.
For me, LS and cyanhacker will be great for L. Since this two ROMs were the smoothest of all KK I've ever flashed. Except for the last version of LS which is buggy.
So for now let's just wait and see.
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Ok, thanks for reply. I read somewhere that @Asce1062 working on LS. he work on both or. Only cyanhacker L
So guys thank you for being patient, tomorrow is my last exam ...I'll sync on Friday and start working on Saturday, 20th as promised.
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Ok, thanks for reply. I read somewhere that @Asce1062 working on LS. he work on both or. Only cyanhacker L
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Yes, I have been syncing LS trees since they had Lollipop ? before Cyanhaker. But now that will change . I will be building Cyanhaker (Which is now based off of CM 12)... The developers promised to implement the speed tweaks from LS and even improve on them. Then maybe later on I will build LS.
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Android 'Stagefright' exploit

Stagefright is very serious issue on android devices not known to many android users.
Currently I am using CM12 Nightlies on my N5.
I read about Stagefright sometime back and found that my phone has been sending and receiving thousands of SMS and MMS. So i blocked all access to CM12 Messaging app using Privacy Guard. Privacy Guard is one reason why i love CM12, loved slimrom too...
Attached are screenshots of my Messaging app and a report by Stagefright Detector.
1. How android phones are really hacked by simple SMS/MMS
2. More about Stagefright
3. XDA on Stagefright
Did google really fix this and did CM do anything about this??? I believe majority of the testing is done on N5 and other nexus devices.
this is frightening!!!
How many of you have been exposed to this???
Lordificated said:
Did google really fix this and did CM do anything about this??? I believe majority of the testing is done on N5 and other nexus devices.
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Yes, it did. With official release of Marshmallow (build MRA58K), all CVE's, that Stagefright Detector is checking, are fixed, and device is not vulnerable. Your issue is on CM side, not Google's.
First of all, blocking MMS access on Messaging will only prevent a small portion of the exploit. Stagefright is a large library, it basically plays *every* media file (based on my knowledge). This includes stuff that browser plays (for example : webm video, like YouTube) all of these are handled by Stagefright and FFmpeg library.
But, the good thing is, the library is not exploited widely. This means there's no wide range attack (based on reports online). No need to worry, the issue is internally fixed on Google side, if you can update to latest CM nightly release the issue might be fixed.
Srandista said:
Yes, it did. With official release of Marshmallow (build MRA58K), all CVE's, that Stagefright Detector is checking, are fixed, and device is not vulnerable. Your issue is on CM side, not Google's.
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I guess they did, on Android M...
as you said, Stagefright detector says there are no vulnerable CVEs on my N5...
Moved from CM to Stock 6.0... But I am not sure if I love the App Permissions settings of 6.0 over the Privacy Guard in CM12...
still :good:
F4uzan said:
First of all, blocking MMS access on Messaging will only prevent a small portion of the exploit. Stagefright is a large library, it basically plays *every* media file (based on my knowledge). This includes stuff that browser plays (for example : webm video, like YouTube) all of these are handled by Stagefright and FFmpeg library.
But, the good thing is, the library is not exploited widely. This means there's no wide range attack (based on reports online). No need to worry, the issue is internally fixed on Google side, if you can update to latest CM nightly release the issue might be fixed.
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yes, i read the same about Stagefright... being a large library used for almost all media access, most of the apps we use triggers Stagefright... but as you said, now that nobody knows the extend of vulnerabilities of Stagefright, we can only prepare for what we know!

JSwarts Browser Snapdragon Optimized Chromium (v46)

JSwarts Browser on XDA Labs​
Description from the Developer​
"Hello, my name is JSwarts - I have been compiling the latest revision of the Chromium browser optimized for Snapdragon processors. Over the last couple of weeks I have made significant improvements to the build process and I have implemented several major under-the-hood improvements, which significantly sped up the browser.
As per popular demand, I've restored the ability to synchronize your Google accounts with the browser, so you're finally able to keep your bookmarks!
Along with these changes, I have also compiled the browser with a custom toolchain, and I have removed some excessive debugging, which in turn makes it easier for the browser to perform well!
Of course, I'm unable to convince you to just use a browser, so see for yourself. It's got an ad-blocker built in which doesn't just remove the ads, it removes the frames as well, so you won't be left with an annoying blank space." -- !phenom/JSwarts
Features​
Updates Pushed Through XDA Labs
Google Sign-In/Google Sync
Ad blocking built in
Night Mode
Built with a custom toolchain
Excessive debugging removed for improved speed
Other CAF Features and updates as they are added!
Download Links​
XDA Labs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=12438#downloads
AndroidFileHost: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=44958​
***If you like his work please leave him a review in the XDA labs reviews section and you can thank him directly at his post at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63993786&postcount=191***
My Thanks to:
@!phenom / jswarts - Developer
Chromium developers
Google
Other people who made this possible
XDA and One+One Forums
Play Store Link to CAF Browser v42
Just discovered @magic_man on XDA has been at this for awhile with RBrowser. The developer has been building the v42 release and uploading it to the Play Store and last updated today.
Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/themes-apps/app-swe-browser-t2993614/page11
Play Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ineedyourservice.RBrowser
This one has all the features of the v42 release (Night mode, Google sync, built-in adblocking) working. If you don't mind running an older build of Chromium you'll be very happy with the speed of this browser.
Play Store Link to CAF Browser v42
Changelog
19/12/15
New "New Tab" page.
Edge-swiping now works when your screen has been rotated.
Disabled GPU-rasterization for low-end devices.
Updated Skia to version 7.3.0.
Fixed incorrect restoration of form control state.
13/12/15
Latest upstream changes
Implemented edge-swiping
Added ability to set custom homepage
Added support for background audio
Minor changes to ad-blocker
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this is much easier than downloading the apk's each update. thanks for sharing.
I've been trying RBrowser since I saw the article on phonearena.com here: http://www.phonearena.com/news/Spot...id-devices-with-Snapdragon-processors_id75088
Seems interesting! Personally I'm always open to try new browsers.
I don't know why I can't log in this app with my google account.
I can't use my Bookmarks , very annoying. I hope they fix this issue soon.
I can Login but for First time i must Reboot ti get it work. Since them everything is fine and fast
Sent from Bacon with AK CAF Power
Can't login either. Shows an error saying that the account is already on the device (duh), but won't sign in to the browser
I tried the newer one and it is indeed much faster.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
Thank you for putting this together. So much easier than downloading the apks. Exactly what I was looking for.
Also, I posted about this on the Android and Nexus subreddits to help you gain some traction (in addition to lots of people on reddit requesting something like this last week). I hope that you are cool with it. If not, let me know and I can take them down.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3qk59k/caf_chromium_is_now_in_the_app_store/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus/comments/3qk81f/caf_chromium_is_now_in_the_app_store/
Thanks for the hard work, a lot of us really do appreciate it.
DarK_DemoN said:
Can't login either. Shows an error saying that the account is already on the device (duh), but won't sign in to the browser
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Same here... can't login with my gmail, account already exists on your device.
If you're on Marshmallow, give the app access to your contacts and that should solve the sign-in issue. Unfortunately, it won't actually pull any of my history/bookmarks from my account, even though it thinks it's "signed in"
Well that was fast. I was going to ask if the developer of ChromePie to add support for this when he started working on it again and I was getting the Play Store link but it's been pulled already.
r34p3rex said:
If you're on Marshmallow, give the app access to your contacts and that should solve the sign-in issue. Unfortunately, it won't actually pull any of my history/bookmarks from my account, even though it thinks it's "signed in"
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This worked for me after I rebooted.
Thanks!
Why Google removed the App from the Play Store?
Inviato dal mio Nexus 5 utilizzando Tapatalk
Link is dead
The app is no longer in the Play Store .
Quetzalcoalt_Lp said:
The app is no longer in the Play Store .
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Oh No it was the best Browser i used ever[emoji19] [emoji35]
Sent from Bacon with AK CAF Power
Why..
http://www.enricoros.com/opensource/swe/
Edit: @najodleglejszy you right sorry. I misunderstood the message. I was in trouble with chrome in that moment.

maxSdkVersion being ignored

I have <uses-sdk android:maxSdkVersion="19"> </uses-sdk> specified in the manifest. I have thought that this prevented the App from being installed on devices running higher Android versions. But this App has been installed on 4 devices running 5.0 and one device running 5.1. So can someone please explain this?
Thank you,
Mick
According to Android Documentation, this field is no longer checked or enforced. It is only used when presenting avaliable applications for users in Google Play.

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