Google Play Store 3.7.13 landscape display issue - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Epic 4G Touch stock rooted Android 2.3.6. Since the 3.7.13 update, the Google Play Store is displaying landscape app preview pics in portrait style even when I have my phone in landscape. In other words, they don't fill the screen like they should, but are displayed sideways as if I was still in portrait mode. I've been noticing this for a while now, but figured it had to do with how the dev uploaded the pic, but I confirmed today that it happens with all apps that have landscape preview pics (Angry Birds is a good example), so I believe this issue started with the latest update. I haven't been able to find any other reports of this issue. I'd appreciate hearing if others are or are not experiencing this issue to see if it is Android version and/or phone specific. Thanks!
(This is in addition to the known 4G download issue with the latest update, which I am also experiencing.)

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rsngfrce said:
Epic 4G Touch stock rooted Android 2.3.6. Since the 3.7.13 update, the Google Play Store is displaying landscape app preview pics in portrait style even when I have my phone in landscape. In other words, they don't fill the screen like they should, but are displayed sideways as if I was still in portrait mode. I've been noticing this for a while now, but figured it had to do with how the dev uploaded the pic, but I confirmed today that it happens with all apps that have landscape preview pics (Angry Birds is a good example), so I believe this issue started with the latest update. I haven't been able to find any other reports of this issue. I'd appreciate hearing if others are or are not experiencing this issue to see if it is Android version and/or phone specific. Thanks!
(This is in addition to the known 4G download issue with the latest update, which I am also experiencing.)
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[Q] Downgrading Youtube app - anyone have the apk?

Hey all. The recent Youtube Android update 2.2.16 and the one right before it pretty much screwed up my Youtube viewing for my vids. Vids load really slowly and/or they end up causing a Force Close for no reason. App doesn't follow my screen orientation either; I turn off the accelerometer and use the hardware keyboard flip to switch orientation at will.
Anyone have the apk for the Youtube app prior to the 2.2.x update? I completely forgot what the version number was for the app before this - but the last two updates were just pushed out via the Android Market in the past week - so I need the version of the Youtube app apk before that.
Your help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Keirnoth said:
Hey all. The recent Youtube Android update 2.2.16 and the one right before it pretty much screwed up my Youtube viewing for my vids. Vids load really slowly and/or they end up causing a Force Close for no reason. App doesn't follow my screen orientation either; I turn off the accelerometer and use the hardware keyboard flip to switch orientation at will.
Anyone have the apk for the Youtube app prior to the 2.2.x update? I completely forgot what the version number was for the app before this - but the last two updates were just pushed out via the Android Market in the past week - so I need the version of the Youtube app apk before that.
Your help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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I got the same slowliness on my Viewsonic G Tablet running BC 1.3 with Youtube 2.2.16 and some vids (one labled HD) doesn't run (sometime hear sound but no pic)
So I went to the market bring up the Youtube app. It shows open / uninstall.
I select uninstall and it put back the previous version 2.1.6 which was the working one.
if not mistaken the version that you want is 2.2.14
try google it and download the apk and transfer it and install
hope it helps

Known bugs on the jetstream. Please share/confirm

These are a few things that I have found while I've had the Jetstream. All are minute and I would still buy the Jetstream again even knowing about these small bugs because the jetstream is that functional to me.
Anyone want to check these out and confirm them?
Also, list other bugs you see and we can confirm then as well.
1. In gallery, touch and hold a pic, share to Picasa, at the window to determine which album to upload it to, it doesn't provide a list and therefore won't upload to Picasa via gallery. WORK AROUND: Download the app Photosync by Akira Soumi (Doesn't support bmp file uploads though, i believe) I use this app to sync my photos between my EVO, Picasa, and Jetstream.
2. Sometimes the music app will show a previously played song list when browsing into a new album song list. Ex: when browsing into arcade fire, the song list instead will be David bowie if he was played last. WORK AROUND: Do not select a song to play. Instead, long press on the ALBUM the song is in. Plays the album every time with no glitch.
3. When using google docs, no keyboard appears when attempting to type. Though, this is an android bug, not only on the Jetstream. My roommate has a Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 and his does the same.
4. Like 3, this one is not native to only Jetstream, I assume. On some text fields on webpages such as Photobucket or Picasa, I am not able to touch and hold to bring up the copy/paste menu. I wish they would put copy into the menu list for the browser.
I cannot think of others at the moment. I will add to the list as I find things. Perhaps an update will fix these annoyances. Please share.
EDIT: Added work arounds for two of my glitches I've mentioned
typhoonikan said:
These are a few things that I have found while I've had the Jetstream. All are minute and I would still buy the Jetstream again even knowing about these small bugs because the jetstream is that functional to me.
Anyone want to check these out and confirm them?
Also, list other bugs you see and we can confirm then as well.
1. In gallery, touch and hold a pic, share to Picasa, at the window to determine which album to upload it to, it doesn't provide a list and therefore won't upload to Picasa via gallery.
2. Sometimes the music app will show a previously played song list when browsing into a new album song list. Ex: when browsing into arcade fire, the song list instead will be David bowie if he was played last.
3. When using google docs, no keyboard appears when attempting to type. Though, this is an android bug, not only on the Jetstream. My roommate has a Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 and his does the same.
4. Like 3, this one is not native to only Jetstream, I assume. On some text fields on webpages such as Photobucket or Picasa, I am not able to touch and hold to bring up the copy/paste menu. I wish they would put copy into the menu list for the browser.
I cannot think of others at the moment. I will add to the list as I find things. Perhaps an update will fix these annoyances. Please share.
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I just confirmed number 1. Haven't attempted the others yet or experienced #2 will update later.
By the way... I'm digging this tablet as well and more so with Swype!
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typhoonikan said:
These are a few things that I have found while I've had the Jetstream. All are minute and I would still buy the Jetstream again even knowing about these small bugs because the jetstream is that functional to me.
Anyone want to check these out and confirm them?
Also, list other bugs you see and we can confirm then as well.
1. In gallery, touch and hold a pic, share to Picasa, at the window to determine which album to upload it to, it doesn't provide a list and therefore won't upload to Picasa via gallery.
2. Sometimes the music app will show a previously played song list when browsing into a new album song list. Ex: when browsing into arcade fire, the song list instead will be David bowie if he was played last.
3. When using google docs, no keyboard appears when attempting to type. Though, this is an android bug, not only on the Jetstream. My roommate has a Samsung galaxy tab 10.1 and his does the same.
4. Like 3, this one is not native to only Jetstream, I assume. On some text fields on webpages such as Photobucket or Picasa, I am not able to touch and hold to bring up the copy/paste menu. I wish they would put copy into the menu list for the browser.
I cannot think of others at the moment. I will add to the list as I find things. Perhaps an update will fix these annoyances. Please share.
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Im sorry you are experiencing these issues. So far i have not experience any of them at all. the only thing i dont like about is is the lag. For been 1.5ghz dual it sure lags, specially the browser.also, the memory is always below 140mb free. Is this normal?
Thanks
I have the music app bug as well, so bad that I just downloaded the Music app from Google and was done with it. I miss the lock screen widget, but the HTC Music app was too painful to keep up with.
Another bug I've found is with using a Bluetooth keyboard. When the keyboard is left paired until the tablet sleeps, when turning the tablet back on and disconnecting the BT keyboard the onscreen keyboard continually pops up. This happens even on the home screen, and in the music app. Pressing the back key to remove the virtual keyboard does so, but it comes back in a matter of seconds.
I've had to turn off auto screen rotation because it was far too sensitive.
Still no option to sync picasa web albums in the Accounts & Sync section (such as was available on the Xoom)
bug
PPTP vpn wont connect over AT&T 4g network.
mathewpotter said:
PPTP vpn wont connect over AT&T 4g network.
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Yep, seems to be the case here too.
1. Notes app, confuses itself with too many file revisions, notes vanish from view, but are still present in .data.
2. Browser not syncing bookmarks from chrome.
3. Quite disappointed by NAS and server connectivity and video playback options.
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I notice that the download rate through 3G is not stable
Some times I can download by 400kb/S after while the speed come down to 45kb/S
To solve it. I should switch off the data conection and switch on again
Any one notice this issue or from my carrier
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see my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306673
but my LTE connection fluctuates wayyy more then a normal connection. i can do 3 back-to-back speed tests and get 10mbps, 18mbps, 4mbps, 23mbps (highest i saw) all while my signal is going up and down. Im calling this a bug since i happen to work for AT&T and know that the tower im connected to is only a few blocks and i radio tested my phone next to my tablet and my phone wasn't switching nodes/towers whatsoever.
and considering where i live theres prolly 20 LTE users at peak using the node since LTE isnt available yet and isnt planed till 2012ish. i know its one of the like 10 test towers in the city
ps, also calling it a bug cuz i switched the sim
ps and i dont knoow how to get a tabletinto test mode to see if it is somehow bouncing nodes/towers
pen issue
i use the scribe pen alot and notices that if i'm not using the pen pallet for a few minutes while in the PDF viewer - it won't open again until i'll quit the app and open it again. and that too is not so consistent.
My sound cuts off. Seems to need a reboot to recover.
**KNOWN BUG**
if you are in an LTE market and connect to LTE, the device boot-loops. HTC is working on a fix
waterhurley said:
**KNOWN BUG**
if you are in an LTE market and connect to LTE, the device boot-loops. HTC is working on a fix
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I was in DFW last week with no boot loop. They are LTE. Seems like out happens in places that are about to light up LTE
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are you saying that since LTE isnt officialy lit till tov 9th in boston (where i live) its causing that issue? HTC said it was a fix they need to put out
i have also noticed video issues, mainly a lot of android vanilla stock video options are removed from the jetstream... thus apps like Plex do not work and it is annoying as hell. Also I wish there was a way to get root and enable the wifi hotspot ability. If i pay for data I want to use it as i want.
Occasionally when pressing the home button i get a box that says loading for 10-30 seconds before my home screen appears.
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It seems also that the external SD card loads quite slowly after a fresh boot. It takes a good 15-20 minutes to load all the mp3s into the music app from the sd card. It should not take so long.
bizarre split screen noise on top half
ok I found this thread and have the jetstream since Sept '11.
awkward thing I notice is that flash does not want to work via opera browser.
in generic sense browser the flash works but playing videos via full screen flash player the screen splits with noise, static overlaying the top half of the screen. Can any one else please confirm this?
lastly I enabled pin lockscreen and upon restart and attempting to unlock the screen upon startup in landscape mode the device will just do this boot loop. I noticed you can avoid the bootloop if you unlock in portraitmode.
settings app would just close out if I attempted to enter the power setting in the list. hard reset fixed that.
tablet completely froze out when fully charged trying to perform an encryption. Had to enter the recovery mode and factory reset.
Anyone else having the flash player split screen when watching a video?
No flash issues here in stock browser or Dolphin for tablets.
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Occasionally when I press the home button I also get a loading message for about 10-30 seconds. This is really frustrating. Should I push HTC customer support to replace my tablet our is this happening to every one?
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Animated GIFs in Google Reader

I've searched and searched and it's beginning to seem like I'm the only person suffering from this particular problem. Every since I upgraded to ICS (I'm running stock Android 4.0.3) animated gifs no longer work in Google Reader. They work fine in my web browser, but in Reader I just get still images. Occasionally, I will get a couple frames and then it will freeze. Sometimes the entire gif will play fine until I touch the screen to scroll. Anyone out there have any clue what could be wrong, or what I can do to fix this?
Can you pinch zoom? I find that gifs on my Rezound stop every so often until I resize them.
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You are not alone. I'm having the same problem. The gifs play fine if I click on an individual post, but once I swipe to the next post all subsequent gifs don't play. Strangely, the originally clicked post will still play if I swipe back to it..
I'm running ICS on an SGS3 with Omega ROM v9.0

[Q] GS3 screen - black color problem

I have a couple of GS3 and I've noticed that one of them has a problem with black color. It seems to interpret some of it as purple. I've been digging into all sorts of forums but found nothing about this issue. Here's what I mean:
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These apps I used for these tests are Lcd Tester (by Bora SAYINER) and Display Tester (by gombosdev) both free in Google Play
So far I know for a fact that it's not the camera. This issue is noticeable in darker pictures on the phone with the issue. When I copy the pictures on my computer and on my other phone they look fine.
The problem is also visible at other times - like playing a game or even when I'm logging into an account in the "Accounts and Sync" menu in Settings.
The phone is running Android 4.0.4. It did get one update so far which didn't fix the problem. I'm guessing the 4.1.1 update is not gonna do the job either.
I'm trying to find out whether this is a software problem and if so is there a way to fix it myself rather than having to send it back and get it fixed which means a lot of waiting...

Google Maps 7.0 Problem/Glitches

Hey all, wondering if anyone can shed some insight for me on this. HTC Rezound running CM 10.1.1 downloaded the .apk file to install the latest and "greatest" google maps v7.0 and I was having some issues the first day and uninstalled/reinstalled a few times. Just took this video (sorry for awkward quality never videoed myself on another phone before =P) of me just moving the screen around and how it's tearing etc. I also went to the settings menu and it was tearing as well. This also happens on the navigation portion as well, just in the time being (at work) just threw this together real quick.
Any insight would be great! Maybe others are having this annoying problem too =/
Thanks
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UPDATE (7/11 - 2:36pm): Enabled "Force GPU rendering" in developer options and still have disable HW overlays, haven't had as much of a problem as I did in the video above. Will keep testing it though. I feel that the gpu rendering option did help a tremendous amount as well. I also set my CPU governer to "interactive" instead of "ondemand" and raised the max to 1620MHz up from 1512MHz. Will update if I don't experience anymore issues or do =P
Update (7/11 - 3:42): still having the issue app can be restarted and sometimes work right but will soon stop working properly again...
This just makes me want to NOT update right now... on Infection 2.8.1 (CM 10.1 based), think I will wait and keep using the older version until the bugs are fixed, or switch to Waze again like the last time the Rezound has Maps issues.
Omg. I hate the new version. I'm can't come to grips with loosomg built in latitude either. Any heros out there care to post the last non 7 version here?
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Just Google "Google Maps 6.14.4 apk" and you will find tons of places to download it, it is all over the web on almost every APK repository.
Google is working on it, http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...rs/ShsH+(xda-developers)&utm_content=FaceBook
gleggie said:
Google is working on it, http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...rs/ShsH+(xda-developers)&utm_content=FaceBook
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cool, thanks.
When I'm Navigating, the "Turn right in 5 miles" panel keeps flickering every time the map center updates, and each time the panel flickers off, the map panel expands to compensate, then shrinks back when the panel reappears. Sometimes when this happens, the map panel has artifacting, and it gets pretty hard to navigate certain roads I've never been on before.
The flickering rate appears to be about 2-3 times a second.
acejavelin said:
This just makes me want to NOT update right now... on Infection 2.8.1 (CM 10.1 based), think I will wait and keep using the older version until the bugs are fixed, or switch to Waze again like the last time the Rezound has Maps issues.
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Waze works great still.. just saying.
Same problem on the HTC Desire HD with CM10.1, Jellytime or CodefireX rom.

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