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[Q] So... Anything new on Smart Updates?

Still gotta DL the WHOLE app (eg. a 1GB game update) instead of just the new/replaced files that Google announced will be launched with the JB release.
Smart Update: http://www.theverge.com/2012/8/17/3248874/google-play-store-smart-updates-enabled
Anyone know what going on with that?

I don't know the technical details of the technology, but from what I read about it I assume it only works for changes in the APK. Games often contain a lot of graphic data, which probably renders this technique kinda useless
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I'm pretty sure they are already enabled but they still show as if you are downloading the entire file. So there is no way to know when they are put to use and how big the apk diff files are.

Busybox free uses it..and facebook 1.9.9 update too...
With the last updates it was finished within seconds..the download....

Interesting. So how does Google select which apps start using it? Or is it some kinda automated update adding apps to its list for Smart Update support?

Noo the devs of the apps must build it in aka support it

DJxSpeedy said:
Noo the devs of the apps must build it in aka support it
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I'm pretty sure that isn't the case. Google automatically enables smart app updates for all (I presume) apps. This was said at the I/O conference that developers didn't need to do anything and personally I haven't seen any new API calls nor manifest lines that I need to add.

zenithz said:
I don't know the technical details of the technology, but from what I read about it I assume it only works for changes in the APK. Games often contain a lot of graphic data, which probably renders this technique kinda useless
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FWIW, I updated Dead Trigger the other day and it only downloaded around 500k of updated data... so, yea, it does work for games as well.
Again, it depends on the APK and the changes involved.
Something I noticed the other day: the progress bar on the Play Store was slow, and would cut off somewhere in the middle just before updating. If you want to see the real update progress, look in the notification shade.
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I think its an switch that the dev must activate to use it

Yes..u r ri8...notification bar shows correct % of update where as progress bar shows size of kbs downloaded...
See these screen-shots i took..
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Yes, I have noticed this also recently. So I guess it was a slow rollout.

I have encountered several updates that use this. I remember Google saying that it is something that will happen automatically and not something that will require any changes on the part of the developers
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clintkev251 said:
I have encountered several updates that use this. I remember Google saying that it is something that will happen automatically and not something that will require any changes on the part of the developers
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I know. This question was asked a couple of weeks ago. I see that it working more often these day, so I guess a MOD can lock this up to prevent more replies. Th for the earlier info guy! :good:

Official Sony Xperia home screen launcher from Jelly Bean fw (5.1.S.0.0) apk download

From XperiaBlog:
A new Sony Xperia home launcher has leaked. It updates the stock home launcher from version 4.0.3.A.0.9 (at least on our Xperia S) to version 5.1.S.0.0. Changes include a new graphic for the dock at the bottom of the handset, as well as for the app drawer. It also moves the tray options to the left and includes a search bar to the right. We also now get the option to have a maximum of seven home screens, instead of five.
There is also a new way to install widgets, apps, wallpapers and themes. This comes up when you long press an empty space on the home screen. When you click to install a new theme, wallpaper etc you will see the options for these at the bottom of the handset. Another subtle change we noticed is a new screen transition when moving from one home screen to the next.
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In addition to that, you can have folder in the app drawer too! This is really useful in my opinion, it is a feature i always wanted.
Here are some screenshots:
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You can download it from here, fast direct download link provided by me.
It is reported to work with Xperia S. Works on devices without root.

sensible Less framerate in home screen, but much more silkyness overall.
good improvement, but i'll miss the high framerate feeling.

Can someone make apk for non rooted xperias to install this launcher?

Repost - new home from sony update
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061337
Apps creator in link:http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xsx4i6pji294rqa
ATTACHED FILES
com.sonyericsson.home.apk
download and run apps
OK

djedjy said:
Can someone make apk for non rooted xperias to install this launcher?
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Since it is replacing a system app, i wouldn't know how to. Maybe someone can think of an easy workaround, let's wait and see!

I like your keyboard..can you share it?link pls..tenks
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Anyway of getting lockscreen???Thanks great job btw

jemju_xps-user said:
I like your keyboard..can you share it?link pls..tenks
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looks like swiftkey to me

djedjy said:
Can someone make apk for non rooted xperias to install this launcher?
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It works on non rooted devices, I am using it just now on my XS, just install as normal .apk

adsada arc said:
It works on non rooted devices, I am using it just now on my XS, just install as normal .apk
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Good, thanks for reporting! I'll add it up in the first post. :good:
jemju_xps-user said:
I like your keyboard..can you share it?link pls..tenks
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It's the SwiftKey with the ICS theme. You can get it here!

This has been posted already. why again here??? It was posted by "carlito-lt26i" first and then i forwarded the link to Xperia Blog. Plz check the threads before posting.

Could I use this on ginger bread rom. I know this is for a JB
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Please do a search before posting a new thread. There is already a thread covering this topic. Closing thread
Happy Christmas

[APP] - New Gmail 4.5 APK - Ready for download

The version number is 4.5-694836
You can download it here => com.google.android.gm.4.5.apk - MD5 Sum: bd59a9b77f3b7f27358c8187e06bb66f
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Thanks to androidpolice for the info

Awesome thanks
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Thanks!
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No tablet ui?

Bootyologist said:
No tablet ui?
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Why you need it ?
The screen from my N7 3G

Thanks for this looks nice! I'll test it in the afternoon.

Now available on the PlayStore :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.gm

Is it version 4.3.1? I don't an update available in the Play Market

Not sure that I like it. Only 4.3.1 is in the Play Store, not the 4.5 update yet.
I liked the 4.3.1 because it shows me my categories on the left side. This just looks like the phone version and only has the sender/message preview. Lots of white space in landscape mode.

Fab thanks ! Installed from the dev site ,works well ,not sure on the Microsoftesq letters at the start of each person
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Fatal1ty_18_RUS said:
Is it version 4.3.1? I don't an update available in the Play Market
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To the Play store, apparently it's v4.5

philos64 said:
To the Play store, apparently it's v4.5
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Just checked it - no update available, so IDK. Maybe it wasn't rolled out across the world yet?

Fatal1ty_18_RUS said:
Just checked it - no update available, so IDK. Maybe it wasn't rolled out across the world yet?
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Be quiet, mine is good, clear and clean
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With the advent of the new navigation drawer that can be swiped into view from any screen, a specific tablet version need not exist. This is incredibly clever design by Google. Not to mention the innovative "Swipe to refresh" animation.

Thanks!
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Thanks mate !! :good:

Just an FYI everyone, if you are running a HALO enabled rom, you must disable HALO before trying to install this apk. HALO prevents the installation of 3rd party (apps not on the play store). You can re-enable it afterward.

jmshpkns said:
Just an FYI everyone, if you are running a HALO enabled rom, you must disable HALO before trying to install this apk. HALO prevents the installation of 3rd party (apps not on the play store). You can re-enable it afterward.
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Sorry but I don't use Halo actally, and It's just an update.
Just click on the apk.

Just got the new gmail pushed to my device
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Information density?
endigo85 said:
With the advent of the new navigation drawer that can be swiped into view from any screen, a specific tablet version need not exist. This is incredibly clever design by Google. Not to mention the innovative "Swipe to refresh" animation.
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Ok - I don't like it, but I can see your point.
However - have you found a way to not waste all the space recovered by not showing labels and actually display messages? On a Stock N7, I went from >14 messages visible, plus my quick labels selection to a display of <10 messages on the screen, and each message has less of a preview.
If the design is to maximize utility, I would expect to be able to do more, not see less and require more interactions to get anything done.

New Google Maps 7.0 with new UI

I take no credit, just passing the word:
See attachment below. THIS apk will only work if you've upgraded your One to 4.2.2. Users on 4.1 will have to wait until its rolled out to their account
Source:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...interface-refresh-functionality-enhancements/
Quick review: Love the UI, but it is pretty sluggish... Definitely not a smooth 60fps.

ranova said:
I take no credit, just passing the word:
See attachment below. THIS apk will only work if you've upgraded your One to 4.2.2. Users on 4.1 will have to wait until its rolled out to their account
Source:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...interface-refresh-functionality-enhancements/
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Do i need to flash this in recovery?

john291 said:
Do i need to flash this in recovery?
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no, just download, and install it. It will replace the current version

No need, it's apk so you can install it like any other app would.
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Works perfect, thanks very much

Thanks a lot.. Works perfect..
HTC One cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi

No latitude! What the EFF man!?!?
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seems working very good on IC 4.2.2

Google promised us last year that we can download offline maps for Google maps,is it the case now with this new version?

Why'd you guys need to push it. I s noticed by market there was an update. I guess some people were getting it later
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ranova said:
I take no credit, just passing the word:
See attachment below. THIS apk will only work if you've upgraded your One to 4.2.2. Users on 4.1 will have to wait until its rolled out to their account
Source:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...interface-refresh-functionality-enhancements/
Quick review: Love the UI, but it is pretty sluggish... Definitely not a smooth 60fps.
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Don't forget you lose off line maps, if that is important to you don't update!

vegetaleb said:
Google promised us last year that we can download offline maps for Google maps,is it the case now with this new version?
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The ability to save offline maps has been part of maps for quite some time now. Look in settings under offline & cache I believe

littleguevara said:
The ability to save offline maps has been part of maps for quite some time now. Look in settings under offline & cache I believe
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Except it doesn't exist in v7.0.0.

If i try vocal search, the app crashes.
Anybody have this issue?

type in "ok maps" and it will preload the displayed area. it dont seem to be able to cache as much as the old version does

waze > maps

Tried downloading twice and just getting Parse Errors.

sluflyer06 said:
Tried downloading twice and just getting Parse Errors.
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are you on 4.2.2? the apk I attached is the 4.2 version. grab the 4.1 version from the androidpolice link

Google promised us last year that we can download offline maps for Google maps,is it the case now with this new version?[/QUOTE]
It was available for most regions for awhile, then an update removed it again for tons of regions. I mean wtf man Google? What's the point of showing me the "Download this area" button if you won't let me click it.
littleguevara said:
The ability to save offline maps has been part of maps for quite some time now. Look in settings under offline & cache I believe
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Not for most regions in Asia. It was there for awhile then Google removed it with an update.
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Is it just me or is performance in the new version quite sluggish? On the plus side, I really like how they finally fully integrated and updated the Navigation UI.

Google News doesn't work on my G-Pad. Anyone else?

Hey Guys,
This issue is driving me absolutely crazy. Since I've had my G Pad, I have never successfully gotten news.google.com to work. It loads, then disappears and I am left with a blank page. I refresh, nothing. I did a factory reset, nothing. I just upgraded to the 4.4.2 KitKat leaked build, nothing - same issue. I really don't want to have to install another browser just to get to Google's own news page!
Am I the only one here? This seems so simple, yet it's so frustrating. My LG G2 works fine, my wife's Galaxy S4 works fine, my Nexus 7 works fine, etc. All using Chrome!
-Collin-

I also can't get news.google.com to work with the default web browser or Google Chrome. But it work with UC Browser HD for Tablet. My G Pad is updated to kit Kat
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I also have this issue but have you tried holding it in landscape orientation? Try both with auto rotate screen on. If you have the page loaded and go to landscape and then back to portrait it does work but still does not look correct.

CollinFX45 said:
Hey Guys,
This issue is driving me absolutely crazy. Since I've had my G Pad, I have never successfully gotten news.google.com to work. It loads, then disappears and I am left with a blank page. I refresh, nothing. I did a factory reset, nothing. I just upgraded to the 4.4.2 KitKat leaked build, nothing - same issue. I really don't want to have to install another browser just to get to Google's own news page!
Am I the only one here? This seems so simple, yet it's so frustrating. My LG G2 works fine, my wife's Galaxy S4 works fine, my Nexus 7 works fine, etc. All using Chrome!
-Collin-
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It bears mentioning that the Google Newstand app is designed specifically to display Google News on mobile devices. Otherwise there are some excellent 3rd party apps to read Google New, the best of which is NewsHog, which I use. For the record, I use Firefox for Android and can easily see Google News, but NewsHog is a far superior experience IMHO.

getmealive said:
I also can't get news.google.com to work with the default web browser or Google Chrome. But it work with UC Browser HD for Tablet. My G Pad is updated to kit Kat
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brian999 said:
I also have this issue but have you tried holding it in landscape orientation? Try both with auto rotate screen on. If you have the page loaded and go to landscape and then back to portrait it does work but still does not look correct.
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Thank you Guys. Glad I'm not the only one. Well, sort of.
Subtleone said:
It bears mentioning that the Google Newstand app is designed specifically to display Google News on mobile devices. Otherwise there are some excellent 3rd party apps to read Google New, the best of which is NewsHog, which I use. For the record, I use Firefox for Android and can easily see Google News, but NewsHog is a far superior experience IMHO.
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I will try that, thanks for the suggestion. Still confuses the heck out of me, however!
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p51d007 said:
I had the same issue. Tried 3 different chargers. Finally called at&t and they
sent a replacement. If your USB/charge port looks like this, you'll probably have to have it replaced.
Top pick is my old tilt, bottom one is the new tilt
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Long standing issue unfortunately... if you're logged in, go into your settings and change crack to the old news view.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/news/qV_LshsdF1s/iPHuCDwsdOwJ
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burgeke said:
Long standing issue unfortunately... if you're logged in, go into your settings and change crack to the old news view.
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!msg/news/qV_LshsdF1s/iPHuCDwsdOwJ
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*back. Can't edit for some reason...