Hey y'all,
Sorry I have not been so active as I once was.. I wanna help but life has been a bit staggering lately. Anyways I come with an awesome free app for all you who wanted to see how I edited my build.prop
I used a program called buildProp editor. It has an easy to understand way of explaining details if each setting you can modify and gives you tips and has a lot of new user help for those who don't know how to use their build.prop
For new users in general, build.prop is basically the phones hardware configuration that allows advanced settings to make slight tweaks to your hardware (this is usually best for personally installed and built kernels, as you get best results out of it vs a stock kernel within the rom). So, this app will provide you an easy method of learning more about build.prop files.
In case your curious, on this phone model I do believe its located inside /system but again, I have a few phones I setup often.
I also use my system tuner pro for more advanced editing but this is not free.. I believe it was $5.00 but it does so much than just a standard app.
I hope this helps you all, because it helped me learn.
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Hey, I'm new to this concept of tweaking and modifying factory settings and am amazed at what can be done, however, I honestly don't feel comfortable using 99% of the stuff out there because of the potential of irreversible changes, instability, etc. I wanted to ask you for a list of applications that fit these criteria:
-does not change registry
-no risk of unexpected changes or irreversible damage to factory settings
-can save to and run from storage card
-able to COMPLETELY remove the both the program and any changes made from it by just simply uninstalling it and not requiring a hard reset
I'm asking this because even after reading a ton about different programs, I can't tell which ones are 100% safe and what they exactly do. So far, all I have added to my phone is Advanced Configuration v3.3 just to be able to use landscape mode. I want to mess around with other settings under Advanced Configuration to see what it does (e.g. what is animate windows??) but I'm not doing so because I've read doing so can possibly make the system unstable.
So, if there's a basic list of programs that are easy to use by beginners and completely safe, please mention it and what it does...
over 400 views and no response...that either means there are lots of people wondering the same thing or that there are not any programs that fit these criteria.
))) u are correct
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))) u are correct
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correct about what?...that there are lotsa people wondering the same thing or that there's no such program? Hopefully it's not the latter...I really want to add programs to my phone but not at the expense of messing it up...paid way too much for it and need it to be stable because I'm using it as my pda for med school...can't have it acting up when I need it the most.
There's gotta be at least a handful of useful programs out there that are safe to use??!...what about sprite backup, does that cause any problems?
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Hey, I'm new to this concept of tweaking and modifying factory settings and am amazed at what can be done, however, I honestly don't feel comfortable using 99% of the stuff out there because of the potential of irreversible changes, instability, etc. I wanted to ask you for a list of applications that fit these criteria:
-does not change registry
-no risk of unexpected changes or irreversible damage to factory settings
-can save to and run from storage card
-able to COMPLETELY remove the both the program and any changes made from it by just simply uninstalling it and not requiring a hard reset
I'm asking this because even after reading a ton about different programs, I can't tell which ones are 100% safe and what they exactly do. So far, all I have added to my phone is Advanced Configuration v3.3 just to be able to use landscape mode. I want to mess around with other settings under Advanced Configuration to see what it does (e.g. what is animate windows??) but I'm not doing so because I've read doing so can possibly make the system unstable.
So, if there's a basic list of programs that are easy to use by beginners and completely safe, please mention it and what it does...
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Just got my HD for Xmas and would love to know this too. I have DLed some apps that others have confirmed to have worked, but have yet to install them on mine just yet. a list would be great if anyone could do that
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442663 this should give you a good idea of whats working or not.
I have a couple of questions
1. i rooted my phone but now how do I delete the unwanted sprint applications?
2. Are the roms just different cool ways to set up your phone and lay out? Can I just pick any one and down load it from here?
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I have a couple of questions
1. i rooted my phone but now how do I delete the unwanted sprint applications?
2. Are the roms just different cool ways to set up your phone and lay out? Can I just pick any one and down load it from here?
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If you wanna keep it simple use Titanium Backup. You can freeze / unistall apps you don't want. Since some apps are needed freezing would be where I would start before attempting to uninstall or delete.
Note: Alot of the custom ROM's remove some of the bloat and they're installed on your SD by default so that you can choose which ones, if any to reinstall.
Good Luck!
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2. Are the roms just different cool ways to set up your phone and lay out? Can I just pick any one and down load it from here?
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Not quite sure how to explain a ROM. I guess one could say it's a tweaked version of the OS? Sure the layout or look may be different, but it's not just a theme modification. ROM makers tend to remove programs, update certain pieces of code to make things perform better or differently, they'll add tools or other software that'll be useful.
For instance, Myn's ROM includes an older APK for Flash, one that'll work with Hulu. It also includes the superuser program which allows you to accept or deny root access to certain programs on the fly. He's also included Wireless Tether and a few other neat goodies. In addition to this, the look and feel have been redone quite well. The ROM also allows you to easily download/apply themes to it if you're not satisfied with the look.
Then there's kernels, which ROMs don't usually touch. ROMs may modify some operating system code, make performance improvements, etc but a kernel modification digs pretty deep into how the hardware on your phone is instructed to operate. Some will lead to better performance and battery life depending on your phone. It's kind of hit or miss as some people don't experience the same benefit that another might with the same kernel and same ROM.
Anyway, have fun.
Well cyanogen 7.2 is out.
I think I'm going to build a lightweight rom go launcher based rom off of it. First try ever I've done a lot of experimenting.
I intend on removing languages, apps that I never have had any remote desire to use (vpn, fmradio, that kind of thing), and create a basic high performance mod.
I'd like to incorporate the tiamat kernel somehow. Also I'd like to force smartassv2, and custom calibration settings.
Does anyone know where the file is saved, for adjusting autobrightness defaults?
I'd would like to zipalign it, and if I can, odex it.
Also I am going to try to run PNGout on all of the PNG files.
Anyone have any suggestions on best tools to do all of these things from a windows or ubuntu based linux perspective? I know how to remove the APKs, and using PNGout seems pretty straight forward.
I'm not opposed to recompiling, if thats the best method to odex.
Also, any suggested performance optimizations?
Build.prop flags?
This is primarily for myself. I want to learn how to rom
Angelus359 said:
Well cyanogen 7.2 is out.
I think I'm going to build a lightweight rom go launcher based rom off of it. First try ever I've done a lot of experimenting.
I intend on removing languages, apps that I never have had any remote desire to use (vpn, fmradio, that kind of thing), and create a basic high performance mod.
I'd like to incorporate the tiamat kernel somehow. Also I'd like to force smartassv2, and custom calibration settings.
Does anyone know where the file is saved, for adjusting autobrightness defaults?
I'd would like to zipalign it, and if I can, odex it.
Also I am going to try to run PNGout on all of the PNG files.
Anyone have any suggestions on best tools to do all of these things from a windows or ubuntu based linux perspective? I know how to remove the APKs, and using PNGout seems pretty straight forward.
I'm not opposed to recompiling, if thats the best method to odex.
Also, any suggested performance optimizations?
Build.prop flags?
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That sounds nice and all but this is more of a question which should be in Q&A.
Sometimes the lines between Q&A, and Development blurr... I really wasn't sure which to put it in
I'll make a post there instead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1534680
this is something to look at. jamie did great work to be honest it deserves the 1.0 but i think he has been rather busy working on different projects (and im sure life )
another thing to think about is incorporating mason's aosp kernel it comes with some more gov's for ppl to play with i have used it on multiple gb aosp roms and it kicks tiamat up a notch
another thread is 7.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475989&page=89 i hate to say that these are abandoned but the way ics is working out it gets hard to come back.
just some things to ponder. been messing around with gb aosp to teach myself things here and there so good luck i wish i had more time to keep it going
If you want to stock it down, just build from source. Then add all the good stuff.
Im curently running jellybam 6.7 and i was wondering if anybody can give me as much info as possible on what exactly frameworks and dpi are and what exactly they do. Im also wondering about the kernals i kno there are other compatable kernals that could be flashed with jellybam but i honestly know nothing about them or wat it changrs. Im a noob to most of this and im just trying to make sure i completely avaoid bricking my phone. Any help or info would be much appreciated.
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Im curently running jellybam 6.7 and i was wondering if anybody can give me as much info as possible on what exactly frameworks and dpi are and what exactly they do. Im also wondering about the kernals i kno there are other compatable kernals that could be flashed with jellybam but i honestly know nothing about them or wat it changrs. Im a noob to most of this and im just trying to make sure i completely avaoid bricking my phone. Any help or info would be much appreciated.
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I have more experience with messing with DPIs than I do with kernels, so I'll let someone else answer your question about kernels.
DPI normally stands for Dots per Inch. When it comes to printer, the higher the dpi the smaller the dots and, therefore, the higher "resolution" you get. For Android, though, DPI talks more about the pixel density (I think it's Density Pixel Index, I could be wrong, though). If you really want to get into Android uses this value in their code, the first comment in this post does a good job (IMO) of showing where it comes into play. After all that, the basic correlation is this: lowering the DPI will shrink your icons/apps/etc and effect the way certain apps appear on your phone. The stock GS3 setting for DPI is 320.
The reason people (like myself, running 241 dpi) choose lower DPIs is that certain apps (like calendar, Hulu, Netflix, etc.) have better interfaces on tablets than they do on phones, so we want to "force" them to think our GS3 is a tablet. The "official" way of doing this is by modifying the build.prop file. There's a semi-guide here that you can follow. The main problem with changing this value is that the Google Play Store looks at it to verify your phone. If the phone type does not match the the DPI value, you won't be able to download any apps! There are various fixes to this, but my preferred choice is just to download and install a modified Play Store which allows multi-DPI. Here is the thread for the one that I use (see post #2 for downloads).
Some ROMs also allow you to change the DPI "on the fly" without having to modify the build.prop. I'm currently running LiquidSmooth and in my Settings --> Interface --> LCD Density looks like this. It also has steps that you need to take to make your Play Store work. Having the multi-DPI play store that I linked previously will prevent you from havign to do the "clean up" work, but it doesn't hurt to follow the steps.
Now that you know a bit more about that, there are ways to get the advantage of a lower DPI on certain apps without havinn to mess with the build.prop or a Multi-DPI play store. ParanoidAndroid is a ROM that has "per-app DPI settings" built into it. Some other ROMs have the "Xposed DPI application," which serves a similar purpose. Per-app DPI systems like these two can "force" any app to see your device at a DPI that is not the current System DPI. For instance, I can have my system DPI as standard (320), but when I run Hulu, it sees my device as 241 DPI, so the layout will be similar to what I would see on my tablet (which I prefer for Hulu). This is nice because if you mess up a setting for an app, you can just revert the changes and clear the app cache and it'll be good to go again.
Hopefully this is a good primer to see the purpose of DPI and how it's used to customize your experience with your phone.
Let me talk about frameworks and kernels now...
A kernel is the powerhouse of an OS altogether. It is this layer that provides all interfacing with hardware that the OS can then use to implement things like network toggles and such
Everything is defined in the kernel...if something is not defined there, then you cannot use it
This is the reason why building newer roms (from source and not yet supported officially) is difficult because you gotta build the kernel from the ground up. You gotta implement things like Wifi, Power management (voltages, CPU, and proper shutdown and booting up sequences), 4G (if applicable), and 3G
So in summary, the kernel is what provides the software (in this case the Android OS) access to hardware components through this intermediate layer
Now the reason people flash other kernels is because some may manage power better (resulting in better battery life), may implement more features (have more CPU governors or IO schedulers), or provide some extra quality (could be something important like 4G or something as aesthetic as enabling boot animations)
Now frameworks. Each proprietary interface has its own frameworks. AOSP is normally not mentioned when discussing frameworks because it is the "vanilla" or "stock" interface provided by google straight from the original AOSP source that all other proprietary frameworks are built on top of
HTC has its own interface, so does Motorola, Samsung, and LG
HTC's interface is called Sense, Samsungs is called Touchwiz and LG's is called LG UI (very creative, i know ), and i believe, but I may be mistaken, that Motorals interface is called MotoBlur
And each of these proprietary interfaces is primarily defined in the frameworks-res.apk and SystemUI.apk. It is these additions (addition being used in reference to what Google provides) that give each interface its unique spin on things. This is what causes the weather to animate on an HTC phone as soon as you unlock it, what gives the apps a different icon and more features, what changes the icons for the different things in the status bar, what shows recent apps and quicksettings when you slide down the status bar. In touchwiz its the same thing, different icons and other proprietary features like multiview and a more unique keyboard
Basically, the "frameworks" that you keep hearing about is what defines a proprietary interface. It is because of these interfaces that you cannot install proprietary apps or enable proprietary features on AOSP. These things are dependent on the frameworks of their respective interfaces and since AOSP has a different frameworks, then you'll just get FCs and such.
Now I'm not saying its impossible to port proprietary features over to AOSP. It can be done. But its extremely difficult because first you need to track down where exactly these features are defined, and then condense them into either a standalone app, or a series of standalone apps that will behave the same way.
Thanks guys... So now where does the exposed settings come into play? Is it honestly worth messing with or is going to open a whole new world like rooting rooting my phone? Lol
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Thanks guys... So now where does the exposed settings come into play? Is it honestly worth messing with or is going to open a whole new world like rooting rooting my phone? Lol
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I touched upon this in my reply.
Now that you know a bit more about that, there are ways to get the advantage of a lower DPI on certain apps without havinn to mess with the build.prop or a Multi-DPI play store. ParanoidAndroid is a ROM that has "per-app DPI settings" built into it. Some other ROMs have the "Xposed DPI application," which serves a similar purpose. Per-app DPI systems like these two can "force" any app to see your device at a DPI that is not the current System DPI. For instance, I can have my system DPI as standard (320), but when I run Hulu, it sees my device as 241 DPI, so the layout will be similar to what I would see on my tablet (which I prefer for Hulu). This is nice because if you mess up a setting for an app, you can just revert the changes and clear the app cache and it'll be good to go again.
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So basically, the Xposed DPI application allows you to control the DPI on a per-app basis. You can tell Hulu to use 241 dpi and Netflix to use 190 DPI (or whatever you want), even if you have your phone's "default" to be the standard 320 DPI.
In terms of functionality, it'll affect different apps in different ways. A lot of the time, apps won't change at all. Some will stop working, so you'll just have to revert the settings and clear cache and you'll be good to go. It's really up to you which apps you want to modify. A lot of people don't mess with this stuff for fear of breaking things, but Xposed shouldn't have "lasting" effects.
Back when I was using ParanoidAndroid, I had toyed with the idea with creating a Thread in the General forum about which apps look best with modified DPIs. I eventually gave up the idea (was a huge effort while I was creating screenshots of each app before and after), but it might be good to start one up now that XPosed is being included in a lot more ROMs. Meh, maybe once I have a bit of free time.
Okay guys,
I have been trying to do lower the default manual brightness level further myself for some time now and I really need help.
I've tried different apps and really this would be the best way to do it if only I could (I run into re-compiling errors).
I chose to come look for help since we have so many devs and contributers on this lovely forum
Here is the plan:
1) Decompile framework-res.apk ( untouched framework-res.apk file uploaded here: https://www.mediafire.com/?ixg5b45gje5m4dz )
2) Then head into framework-res.apk/res/values/arrays.xml
3) See if you can find lines similar to these:
config_screenBrightnessSettingMinimum
config_screenBrightnessDim.
4) Change the value to 4 for both lines.
5) Re-compile.
All I would like to do is to change the manual minimum brightness level to 4, which should be possible by those two lines.
Hope its not too much to ask and probably more can make use of this too.
Thanks for everything!
Regards
Or you could just install Dorimanx kernel and use Stweaks to do it, no long winded decompile/recompile of anything needed
Plus get you get a ton of other tweakable settings and better battery life
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Or you could just install Dorimanx kernel and use Stweaks to do it, no long winded decompile/recompile of anything needed
Plus get you get a ton of other tweakable settings and better battery life
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I will have to disagree. Fully stock deodexed + rooted + debloated is amazing. Stability and battery like never before. And yeah I have tried other kernels, my taste is just different.
Now, I already found a way to make what I am asking for. If anyone can help, then great, if no, then I gotta find some other way by my own.
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I will have to disagree. Fully stock deodexed + rooted + debloated is amazing. Stability and battery like never before. And yeah I have tried other kernels, my taste is just different.
Now, I already found a way to make what I am asking for. If anyone can help, then great, if no, then I gotta find some other way by my own.
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Confused by your "i must disagree with you", wasnt aware id made a point that could be argued and i never said anything about ROM's.........you *might* want to read my signature
Umm, i run stock 4.1.2 myself with amazing battery and stability etc, and use Dorimanx to give me some of that....just saying
Pls post the log .
Regards,
Neel