Hi
Since some time (the last two ota maybe) I have terrible lags!
Lags in scrolling, touch, and gestures, so everything is a pain, like, writing, gaming, facebook... [emoji24]
Llike one time every two seconds something takes all CPU...
Till before they happen all was very smooth and had quite the same apps of now
I tried changing screen refresh but is not that.
Someone experiences something like this?
Any advice?
Thanks.
P.S. it was so difficult also type this...[emoji35]
Well people, forget it.
Looking at logs I discovered that my custom launcher continuously failed to write a certain SQL stuff.
Reinstalling it solved the problem... :angel:
What launcher were you using?
dRumMzZ said:
What launcher were you using?
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I use "smart launcher" since many years.
It got unexpectedly mad ?!
Nova launcher seems to work just fine for me
dRumMzZ said:
Nova launcher seems to work just fine for me
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Ah, also smart launcher.
It was a momentary problem.
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Out of nowhere my GS3 is very sluggish. Swiping between home screens is jumpy. Some games literally run at half-speed. Launching apps can take quite some time. Etc...
I haven't installed any new apps since the last time I noticed it was running smoothly. I'm not really sure how to troubleshoot this. I've tried battery pulls, hard resets and clearing the cache from CMW. But nothing seems to work.
I was thinking that maybe an app had been updated in the background that is now a problem. But I can't think of a way to tell which apps have been recently updated.
Any guidance would be much appreciated.
Many thanks!
-Jason
This might sound stupid, but did you check if the power saving mode is on or not?
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amgpower63 said:
This might sound stupid, but did you check if the power saving mode is on or not?
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That was exactly it!!!!
Damn I feel like an idiot
Thanks though... it was making me crazy.
Factory reset, restore no apps. Check got lag. Add one app, check for lag. Continue until lag is found
And when you add an app back, dl it fresh from the market (no restoring anything).
amgpower63 said:
This might sound stupid, but did you check if the power saving mode is on or not?
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I'm sorry, but when i'm running stock or a custom TouchWiz ROM, i tend to have power saving mode on 24/7, and never experience any UI sluggishness.
elementaldragon said:
I'm sorry, but when i'm running stock or a custom TouchWiz ROM, i tend to have power saving mode on 24/7, and never experience any UI sluggishness.
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Same here.
elementaldragon said:
I'm sorry, but when i'm running stock or a custom TouchWiz ROM, i tend to have power saving mode on 24/7, and never experience any UI sluggishness.
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Depends on the app. Non-stock launchers get very choppy on power save mode.
Any solutions for this issue... anyone try pimp my rom?
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Depends on the app. Non-stock launchers get very choppy on power save mode.
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One of the first things I thought of was that maybe Nova received an update that I wasn't aware of and it had broken something. So I tried TouchWiz and GoLauncher... all with the same result. Overall, the phone felt slightly sluggish. But some things apps and games became unusable. The new Rayman game literally ran at half speed. Other games would run at full speed but you could tell that control response was just a hair off. So you would end up walking off a lot of cliffs to straight into an enemy before you could get a jump off. It also effected load times on most things. Some apps that would load in 4-5 seconds were suddenly taking 30-40.
I can repeat this problem 100% of the time. I even tried toggling off the CPU option but Power Save still gave me the same issues (which doesn't make sense).
I have a completely stock never rooted GS3 and have had this sluggishness since the update. It happens when the screen auto dims, even though I have auto-dimming turned off. It also happens when I wake the screen up. I can't get the notification bar down or anything for about 5 long seconds; then it's fine until the shadow of my finger covers the front light sensor and the screen dims. It's almost like a hiccup. I'm going to factory reset this weekend. Was hoping to get Jelly Bean before I did so I didn't have to download all my apps again, and set all my settings. This is my first Samsung Android and it's an amazing phone when it's first started but after it runs for a few hours it gets buggy; so I'm pretty disappointed.
A note to anyone trying to solve this mystery: before the update I couldn't get my calendar to accept custom notification sounds, now I can. Since not everyone had that issue I'm guessing the software had issues since the day the phone was built. In manufacturing sometimes **** happens.
When in doubt pull it out . Oh I miss the BlackBerry Battery pull days to fix lag
radeon_x said:
Depends on the app. Non-stock launchers get very choppy on power save mode.
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Try Launcher Pro Plus - fastest, smoothest, most customizable launcher there is. Period. Forget Nova and Apex... Go try LPP!! Never lags or gets choppy, power save mode or not.
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Try Launcher Pro Plus - fastest, smoothest, most customizable launcher there is. Period. Forget Nova and Apex... Go try LPP!! Never lags or gets choppy, power save mode or not.
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Does that one even still work? I loved LPP but thought it was dead.
Jirv311 said:
Does that one even still work? I loved LPP but thought it was dead.
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It is. Hasn't been updated in like a year and a half.
MethodX said:
It is. Hasn't been updated in like a year and a half.
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Fede is actually working on a new update. No release date yet. LPP still works better than any launcher out there. I've tried virtually every launcher available, and always go right back to LPP. Who cares that it hasn't been updated in a year or more, it hasn't needed to be updated. It's flawless.
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Fede is actually working on a new update. No release date yet. LPP still works better than any launcher out there. I've tried virtually every launcher available, and always go right back to LPP. Who cares that it hasn't been updated in a year or more, it hasn't needed to be updated. It's flawless.
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Nice. Same here. Haven't switched to another launcher since the captivate. Glad Fede is ok. I remember a couple months back, one of the android sites sent out a call for him. when you would type fede carnales in google, choices such as "fede carnales dead?" came up.
edit: Just found the link and see he replied to it.
http://phandroid.com/2012/07/29/cal...es-if-you-get-this-message-please-do-respond/
Does anyone know of another APP like Swipe Pad. It's a good APP but it lags a lot when i open an APP.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.conduction.swipepad.android
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ReLaunch - Launcher
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiveprimes.relaunch
Thanks. I tried that re-launcher APP and it works flawlessly. The only issue i have is that you can't remove categories and APP's so it kind makes it overwhelming.
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check out wave launcher
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I have tried a bunch of them, and I always end up coming back to swipepad. Don't even remember the names of the apps I tried but they were a bunch of them
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Wave launcher didn't want to install for some reason. It keeps FC. But I found this APP that's almost like swipe pad without there lag.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psc.fukumoto.ArcLauncher
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Actionx1 said:
Wave launcher didn't want to install for some reason. It keeps FC. But I found this APP that's almost like swipe pad without there lag.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psc.fukumoto.ArcLauncher
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thats really odd. it installed and worked flawlessly on both my gs3s.
HomeFlip
If your are running 4.0+, HomeFlip could suit you, see thread here.
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I am using Smart Task Launcher
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If your are running 4.0+, HomeFlip could suit you, see thread here.
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I've loved swipepad but always hated the lag since I had an sgs2 and even when it became faster on my modern phones. This is fast, thanks and I can use both apps.
Although there are a bunch of these, there's nothing quite like SwipePad. I've tried to switch many times and I end up back with SwipePad like an old girlfriend. The only thing is, SwipePad doesn't seem to get updated very much. It took ages for the Lollipop update, and soon after it was done, Marshmallow came along. The context panel no longer works and blacklist also fails to work. It's a tad less responsive to the point that sometimes when you select an app to open, it misses. You have to linger maybe 200 milliseconds. Those things are annoying but even with those annoyances, it's still the best out there by quite a bit. I have two "pads", each with 12 functions. Twenty-four functions is quite enough for me when they are easy to get at and it doesn't require me to switch from Nova Launcher.
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The context panel no longer works
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I recently updated my tablet from Kitkat to Marshmallow and realize that "Dynamic Pads: SwipePad add-on" doesn't work as Context Panel. From other reviews in Play Store I get feedback that this problem started a long time ago in Lollipop. Context is shown not for active app, but for active Launcher.
I overcome this problem yourself easily because I have rooted device, I moved "SwipePad Dynamic Pads" app from user apps to system apps. Now it works again as it should. Probably some app's permission restriction in LP/MM...
I know this post is old, however I found it with Google Search.
You can give my app a try, I believe it's the closest thing to SwipPad and even taking the idea further to a new level (keep an eye on the coming updates)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-zone-launcher-one-swipe-smart-t3971403
Well my G Pad is always lagging when I unlock the device, also when I move around icons in the homescreen the lagg is severe, it's like 5 fps or close to. It's weird because the lagg is always there when i do one of these things I mentioned. Also some widgets like for the calendar-widget is laggy too. Annons else having this? Is there something I could do to remove these laggs?
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Well my G Pad is always lagging when I unlock the device, also when I move around icons in the homescreen the lagg is severe, it's like 5 fps or close to. It's weird because the lagg is always there when i do one of these things I mentioned. Also some widgets like for the calendar-widget is laggy too. Annons else having this? Is there something I could do to remove these laggs?
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I do not have any lag like you describe sounds like you may have a bad device?
Take a video of it. Easier to see than to read and try to imagine.
Hmm, I don't think it's a bad device because I have had another one that have been replaced. It had bad sound through the speakers. The thing is that the previous G Pad had the same lag. I have the black model but that should not be the problem I think. I will try to post a video shortly.
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Take a video of it. Easier to see than to read and try to imagine.
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I've made two quick videos, sorry for the bad filming and such. Hope you don't get seasick
Homescreen lag:
http://youtu.be/Cmotf9dr4bs
Lockscreen lag:
http://youtu.be/-OECYvABcpg
The homescreen lag is more noticeable than the lockscreen. Indeed I checked mine as soon as I watched your vids and saw the difference.
Can something be done by the retailer? I guess available mem. is always enough, right? In PC terms that would seem like hardware lacking in power(/performance).
Looks like LG's launcher software is not very efficient. Fortunately, I don't spend a lot of time rearranging icons. I would guess that using a different launcher might fix the homescreen problem.
No lag here
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Looks like LG's launcher software is not very efficient. Fortunately, I don't spend a lot of time rearranging icons. I would guess that using a different launcher might fix the homescreen problem.
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The homescreen lag is something I can live with but it's not good for the uses experience as whole. But, the lockscreen is very anoying! I find the lockscreen lag very annoying, in approximately 90% of cases it is there. Can this be fixed with root some how? Don't get me wrong here, i do love this tablet but the lockscreen lag... I will just turn off the lockscreen but I just don't get it, the G Pad has really good specs so this should in theory never happend right?
My G Pad doesn't lag like yours.
You said that both of your units had the same problem, that's weird.
Haven't you installed an app on both devices that could interfere with the launcher and produce that lag because that's not the regular behaviour of the G Pad.
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My G Pad doesn't lag like yours.
You said that both of your units had the same problem, that's weird.
Haven't you installed an app on both devices that could interfere with the launcher and produce that lag because that's not the regular behaviour of the G Pad.
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My thoughts exactly. Was it like this out of the box?
Well I have some news on this issue. First of all the lag is not there out of the box, I did a factory restore. When I use the LG backup service app to restore my G Pad the state before the factory reset, the lag was once again there. As you can see in my videos I have the calendar-widget placed on my homescreen. If I remove that widget the homescreen lag disappear completely, and the lockscreen lag is drastically decreased and is barely noticeable. So there you have it! For me the lag was caused by the calendar-widget!
Good news ! I advise you to use an alternative launcher anyway (Nova is great)
Has anyone noticed a 2 to 3 second lag when launching an app?
No, not at all. I don't know of any other solution then preforming a full wipe and restoring either a fresh stock image or a custom rom. That way you definitely know any wrong settings/abusive apps are gone.
Are you only noticing in certain apps? Have you modified in any way?
I would suggest ditching the LG Launcher and trying Google Now Launcher/Nova or Apex or something of that type. I did that on mine and it seems a lot more responsive.
Let me know if you need any more help.
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Has anyone noticed a 2 to 3 second lag when launching an app?
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The other option worth trying is to go to Developers option and set the animation to 0.5x and see if that made any difference.
I notice it with the stock messaging app, there is a good 2/3 second lag before it launches. Really annoying. Perhaps it could be to do with increased DPI at a guess?
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I notice it with the stock messaging app, there is a good 2/3 second lag before it launches. Really annoying. Perhaps it could be to do with increased DPI at a guess?
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I have the same lag on stock DPI
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I notice it with the stock messaging app, there is a good 2/3 second lag before it launches. Really annoying. Perhaps it could be to do with increased DPI at a guess?
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Stock messaging app is slow to open as can be when opened up initially. Subsequent runs are okay.
For this reason I switched to another messaging app (Textra in this case).
thanks for all the replies.
i'm already running Nova and always turn down animations to .5x after I get a new phone
strange that nobody else is experiencing the same issue
Just wondering what launcher everyone is using. I like how smooth the stock Pixel launcher is on it but drives me nuts that I cant mess with grid size or have pull down notification panel from anywhere like on Nova. When I use Nova it doesnt seem as smooth to me almost like it stutters when I go to Google Now or opening and closing apps. Never has done it before on any other phone besides this one. Just wondering what everyone is using and if there are other options that have that pull down option. I know i can use the fingerprint scanner to pull down on Pixel but it doesnt feel natural to me after so many years with Nova.
Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
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Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
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Yeah I've had it I dunno how many years and that's what is weird why it stutters on this one of all the phones I've had.
Also been using Nova Prime for a long time on numerous device's!
Nova prime since first Nexus phone, every year new one, now pixel 2 xl, never failed on me.
Another loyal Nova user here. The amount of custom features is worth it
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Been using Google now launcher for a while with xgels module (RIP) then switched to Nova prime until I got my phone and now rocking DU rom with GNL hider module and it's working flawlessly.
Nova prime FTW!
Always, Nova Prime
Apex Launcher has all the same features as Nova, but I don't think it has the Google feed integrated.
The Microsoft Launcher has a fresh take that is also visually appealing.
And finally, Evie Launcher is worth checking out. It's not as feature packed but it's growing every week.
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Nova prime had been my launcher for the last 5 phones!!
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+1111111 best money you'll spend!
Gilley said:
Yeah I've had it I dunno how many years and that's what is weird why it stutters on this one of all the phones I've had.
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I think this is my 4th device with Nova Prime and of all the issues on all those devices, Nova was never, ever a problem.
Leads me to think might be something else, since you're the first user I've heard on this device having a problem with Nova, and with so many people using it, if there were an issue with Nova itself, surely more people would have it as well.
You running Xposed or something that could be messing with it?
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+1111111 best money you'll spend!
I think this is my 4th device with Nova Prime and of all the issues on all those devices, Nova was never, ever a problem.
Leads me to think might be something else, since you're the first user I've heard on this device having a problem with Nova, and with so many people using it, if there were an issue with Nova itself, surely more people would have it as well.
You running Xposed or something that could be messing with it?
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Nope I am completely stock not rooted. I had the one options in developer turned to .5 for animations and turned it back and didn't see any real change. And by stutter I don't mean like horrible can't stand it. It's just like a tiny tiny hiccup of movement. I love the phone and it's not big deal to me because I like Nova that much just was curious to see if anyone else had the problem and or use another launcher that I could try out and see. I tried lawnchair and it seems smooth when it doesn't crash on me. That is more annoying then the small stutter on Nova.
My 5th device with Nova Prime! ?
Nova Prime since my S4 days ????
Google pixel launcher.
Works fine.
What will nova launcher do better?
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Google pixel launcher.
Works fine.
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Read my post. I said what I liked about Nova over the stock one.
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Nope I am completely stock not rooted. I had the one options in developer turned to .5 for animations and turned it back and didn't see any real change. And by stutter I don't mean like horrible can't stand it. It's just like a tiny tiny hiccup of movement. I love the phone and it's not big deal to me because I like Nova that much just was curious to see if anyone else had the problem and or use another launcher that I could try out and see. I tried lawnchair and it seems smooth when it doesn't crash on me. That is more annoying then the small stutter on Nova.
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Did you give lawnchair access to storage? It crashed pretty frequently on me too until i did this.:good:
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Did you give lawnchair access to storage? It crashed pretty frequently on me too until i did this.:good:
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Yea it has access to everything. I emailed the developer yesterday but haven't heard back
I've been using Flick Launcher Pro for the past week and although it's in development, it shows a ton of upside. Nova is a more polished as it stands right now but Flick will get better with time. Flick gives you all the goodness of stock plus a lot of extra customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universallauncher.flicklauncherpro
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I've been using Flick Launcher Pro for the past week and although it's in development, it shows a ton of upside. Nova is a more polished as it stands right now but Flick will get better with time. Flick gives you all the goodness of stock plus a lot of extra customizations.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.universallauncher.flicklauncherpro
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I love trying new launchers that rethink how we should interact with our phones. Nova is great, but it's just more if the same old launcher UI that hasn't evolved much since the early days of Android. Thanks for the non-Nova suggestion!