Hi,
I am quite satisfied with the ICS update received almost a month ago for my Xperia S. However, one quite big annoyance I experience from time to time is that when returning to home launcher, it needs to reload all widgets and icons (on all home screens)! This is due to the fact the home launcher has been swapped out of the RAM memory in favor of other applications.
This mess up the somewhat lag free experience I normally have with my phone. This was not an issue running GB.
I have read that this same issue has been adressed here at xda-dev for Xperia Ray, but I haven't seen any tweak/trick to perform for us Xperia S users? Does anyone here know how to make home launcher persistant in RAM on Xperia S?
Thanks in advance!
/M
Add this line in buildprop:
ro.home_app_adj=1
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niaboc79 said:
Add this line in buildprop:
ro.home_app_adj=1
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If the solution is that simple, makes you wonder who the idiot or idiots at Sony was that thought it was a good idea to have the home launcher constantly redrawing.
I said before that I think they're losing their marbles with all these elementary blunders and I'm sticking to that.
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Some users reported that unchecking the "Don't keep activities" in Developer options prevented laucher redraws.
ronin1728 said:
Some users reported that unchecking the "Don't keep activities" in Developer options prevented laucher redraws.
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But no apps will run in the background. It,in theory, lose all the multi tasking idea.
Hrm how to uncheck "Don't keep activities" as it is it's default settings!
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niaboc79 said:
Add this line in buildprop:
ro.home_app_adj=1
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Sorry, but I don't quite know how to do as suggested. Am I about to rebuild something with an new build flag or what? If yes, specifically how to do this? Which path to this buildprop file? Do I need to root my phone for this? Any custom ROM to install or what?
Thanks in advance?
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eztoril said:
Sorry, but I don't quite know how to do as suggested. Am I about to rebuild something with an new build flag or what? If yes, specifically how to do this? Which path to this buildprop file? Do I need to root my phone for this? Any custom ROM to install or what?
Thanks in advance?
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Yea you need root and it doesn't really work anyway. It does help massively tho
Ben36 said:
Yea you need root and it doesn't really work anyway. It does help massively tho
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OK, sounds promising! Are there any instructions available?
Thanks in advance!
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assuming you already have root, use ES file explorer or similar to edit the build.prop file on your /system folder, adding that line on its end, then save and reboot the phone.
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Update History
28/01/2012 - Added Original Active Launcher
21/01/2012 - Added Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM
30/11/2011 - Added ICS MOD Active Launcher
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Original Active Launcher - Screenshot
Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM - Screenshot
ICS MOD Active Launcher - Screenshot
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Notes
Active Launcher for Stock 2.1 ROM
THIS LAUNCHER IS AS SMOOTH AS THE STOCK X8 LAUNCHER IN STOCK ROM. DON'T KNOW WHY, BUT PROBABLY BECAUSE IT IS OPTIMIZED TO RUN ON ORIGINAL SONY ERICSSON ROMS AND SONY ERICSSON ENVIRONMENT. THIS WORKS WITH STOCK ROM
Reccomendations:
*Do not install as system app - it does not like to be a system app
*Do not uninstall the stock x8 launcher - it works good with it and don't worry only one launcher will be running at an instance, unless a FC happens.
What's new
*"up arrow"
*Active Launcher features
Bugs [ONLY IN STOCK 2.1 ROM]
*Can't add folder - but to be honest who gives a damn, if your using the original x8 launcher you woudn't even have this or all the other feature.
*Can only add app shortcut, not other shortcuts for example "Manage Application" shortcut - Again you can't do this with stock x8 launcher
Someone already did this.....?
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Chris95X8 said:
Someone already did this.....?
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Yes I was about to mention this...
The difference here is that u have the 4 corners and also you do not need to flash this with all the other facebook inside xperia stuff (Which don't work properly).
you just install this apk as normal.
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
Chris95X8 said:
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
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Ya it probably wont work, since active launcher gets FCs with Eclair. Sorry
Great!
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Chris95X8 said:
Wow, that's cool! But I'm on stock ROM. I don't think it will work. Anyway, nice share!
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I thought you used a rom?
Lol
Leave a thanks if I helped!
Yeah, I reverted back to stock. Seriously, im satisfied with it.
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Chris95X8 said:
Yeah, I reverted back to stock. Seriously, im satisfied with it.
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Oh, I like its smoothness (when you first flash with no apps), but I then hate its UI (status bar is eukkk).
Ever try GCZ? I heard its supposed to be like stock SE UI
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IrishStuff09 said:
Oh, I like its smoothness (when you first flash with no apps), but I then hate its UI (status bar is eukkk).
Ever try GCZ? I heard its supposed to be like stock SE UI
Leave a thanks if I helped!
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In fact I've flashed an Xperia 2011 theme on it. Looks like the new mini's and yes, I've tried GingerCruzt but let's not get off-topic
Chris95X8 said:
let's not get off-topic
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Thank you
Works sucessfully. Thanks
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Thank you so much _Sparks, just a question, I only use 2 widgets, so 5 screens are too much. And it even has 4 corners to store apps! So can I edit the apk to make launcher has only 3, or 1 screen? If I can, how to do that?
nhoc_maruko9x said:
Thank you so much _Sparks, just a question, I only use 2 widgets, so 5 screens are too much. And it even has 4 corners to store apps! So can I edit the apk to make launcher has only 3, or 1 screen? If I can, how to do that?
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You can edit it but you need to change the integers file just search in xda, i think u need apk manager and android sdk
If u need me to i can make one with 3 screens for u when i have time
_Sparks said:
You can edit it but you need to change the integers file just search in xda, i think u need apk manager and android sdk
If u need me to i can make one with 3 screens for u when i have time
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Oh yes I'll search forum I already have apk manager and sdk
Maybe I won't disturb you anymore I am interested in doing that by myself
Oh now can't leave a thank for you becuz I'm online with my phone, will thank you later
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nhoc_maruko9x said:
Oh yes I'll search forum I already have apk manager and sdk
Maybe I won't disturb you anymore I am interested in doing that by myself
Oh now can't leave a thank for you becuz I'm online with my phone, will thank you later
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No problem,
If u need help, feel free to ask me
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In fact I've flashed an Xperia 2011 theme on it. Looks like the new mini's and yes, I've tried GingerCruzt but let's not get off-topic
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[email protected]$> why didn't I ever think to flash a theme on stock? Wow I'm dumb. Lmfao
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Looks and works good 4 me.
Are any of u guys facing the launcher restarting itself frequently?
I have this problem so i dont use this
Excellent !
Thanks !
hi guys,
i found a new launcher & it has a new, fresh look... something different from Apex, Nova. worth a try. you can check it on Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dlto.atom.launcher
i just installed it... a few screens for you to preview
here is how i landed on Atom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28374748
Hmm.... looks good, works fine! Thanks!
Thanks but why do we need a duplicate thread ????
johnjeevinth said:
Thanks but why do we need a duplicate thread ????
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OK, you can become a moderator & delete it. Or complaint about this to be deleted. The purpose was to share & it's done. :thumbdown:
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It´s higly customizable?
bombayboy said:
OK, you can become a moderator & delete it. Or complaint about this to be deleted. The purpose was to share & it's done. :thumbdown:
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Your purpose is advertisment of this launcher from my point of view. Duplicate posts are against the rules and even me knows it.
I tried this launcher the first time you posted it...its laggy and uncomplete (shop was not ready then) till then unistalled
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Your purpose is advertisment of this launcher from my point of view. Duplicate posts are against the rules and even me knows it.
I tried this launcher the first time you posted it...its laggy and uncomplete (shop was not ready then) till then unistalled
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yeah, i am paid big time to advertise this app
and you edited the post, the developer part - well its the 2nd option, so i ignore it...
its your choice, i aint forcing you to install & use the app even though i am paid big bucks for doing this
I must admit i over reacted and i apologize i have nothing personal with you or the app..so staying to the point this launcher lags and it is incomplete for me..A lot of better choices out there
TSOGLANI said:
I must admit i over reacted and i apologize i have nothing personal with you or the app..so staying to the point this launcher lags and it is incomplete for me..A lot of better choices out there
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It's okay. Agree with the options. Just shared as it was a new option. Am back to Apex.
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hi guys
after installing the rom and playing with it l can say this rom is very stable.
but:
1.how can i go back to original play store with this one i can't see anything ?
2.cpu control is useless for me can i delete it and how? because when i uninstall cpu no frills via titanium back up option is there and force close from settings.
3.i have a green line down with photos in album is this a bug or only me.
4.how can i disable brightness control from notifications bar?
thanks a lott
midomad said:
hi guys
after installing the rom and playing with it l can say this rom is very stable.
but:
1.how can i go back to original play store with this one i can't see anything ?
2.cpu control is useless for me can i delete it and how? because when i uninstall cpu no frills via titanium back up option is there and force close from settings.
3.i have a green line down with photos in album is this a bug or only me.
4.how can i disable brightness control from notifications bar?
thanks a lott
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1. Replace with playstore from gapps or other source.
2. If useless, then don't open it
3. It's a bug on landscape, in portrait doesn't shows.
4. I don't know
I am using the same Rom and asked questions in Rom thread that never got answered ...
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max414 said:
I am using the same Rom and asked questions in Rom thread that never got answered ...
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yes
but the photos bug is what i don't really like
Install this for fixing photo bug.. http://db.tt/jSGaZkUW
... Other bug reporting is welcomed..
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rachit.rc96 said:
Install this for fixing photo bug.. http://db.tt/jSGaZkUW
... Other bug reporting is welcomed..
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It's an apk:gallery.apk right?What it will do?i will lose the album application?
And can u please share with me others fix for others bugs if there?
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midomad said:
It's an apk:gallery.apk right?What it will do?i will lose the album application?
And can u please share with me others fix for others bugs if there?
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No.. You can have both apps installed.. Although it's better than album app... No annoying border green line.. Yes you can report me the bugs..
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rachit.rc96 said:
No.. You can have both apps installed.. Although it's better than album app... No annoying border green line.. Yes you can report me the bugs..
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Ok thanks
I tell u if there are bugs that u know with you're experience with the rom and that i don't know because i just installed the rom
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Ok, so if you're like me and just want the launcher of Xperia Z as it's unbelievably fluid (seriously), you may install just the launcher and it's awesome widgets without requiring flashing, causing framework errors or anything else nitty gritty, also it is very customisable. It's working on multiple number of phones and ROM's including that which I'm using. Anyway, follow the link I posted below for more info, credits are to him and not me.
Xperia Z .apk Launcher & Widgets: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2103403
Seems to look the part and plenty of options but does not seem to work well with my note 2 when pressing to open applications nothin happens cant seem to alter icons in the dock ie delete once put on dock still seems a bit buggy but thanks for the share.
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kyleastley said:
Seems to look the part and plenty of options but does not seem to work well with my note 2 when pressing to open applications nothin happens cant seem to alter icons in the dock ie delete once put on dock still seems a bit buggy but thanks for the share.
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Possibly the ROM you're on? Working without such bug on mine.
sHaHiN786 said:
Possibly the ROM you're on? Working without such bug on mine.
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Maybe, im on android revolution v15 what rom are you using.
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No i am using ARHD 15 with this launcher and everything work great try to push xperia.apk to system app and correct permission hope this help
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Still does not resolve named problems I had please advise how to change docked applications or delete
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kyleastley said:
Still does not resolve named problems I had please advise how to change docked applications or delete
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Most likely the ROM being the issue here. I'm using the Alliance ROM. Screenshot added, oh and yes I've got HTC One theme running.
sHaHiN786 said:
Most likely the ROM being the issue here. I'm using the Alliance ROM. Screenshot added, oh and yes I've got HTC One theme running.
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Hiw do you change the icons as when I drag them it does nothing
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Hi guys..I've tried to edit the sammy keyboard and in particular i've edited in layout/arrays some lines that say 'recognition_time'. The default values were 1000, 300 and I have casually modded them to 100 and 30 (also other lines). I think that something is improved..but I do not know if it is a placebo...
I also asked to @mr.harsh to help me with this little project and I am waiting some infos about smali coding.
Now, can someone of you test my SamusngIME keyboard?
Please, i need testers you just have to download from attachment, copy to system, set perm to rw-r-r (644), reboot and then let me know something! (Do a backup before installing it)
Only for stock sammy firmwares deodexed.
Many thanks in advance, i'll be grateful
hastalafiesta said:
Hi guys..I've tried to edit the sammy keyboard and in particular i've edited in layout/arrays some lines that say 'recognition_time'. The default values were 1000, 300 and I have casually modded them to 100 and 30 (also other lines). I think that something is improved..but I do not know if it is a placebo...
I also asked to @mr.harsh to help me with this little project and I am waiting some infos about smali coding.
Now, can someone of you test my SamusngIME keyboard?
Please, i need testers you just have to download from attachment, copy to system, set perm to rw-r-r (644), reboot and then let me know something!
Many thanks in advance.
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no longer turn on the phone, thank you very much!
andreamalachi said:
no longer turn on the phone, thank you very much!
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Not at all and use the thanks botton)
That probably was sarcasm.
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andreamalachi said:
no longer turn on the phone, thank you very much!
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You will need to remove SamsungIME.odex probably.
@hastalafiesta did you tried it? You can't just post something and get people in bootloop. You never wrote that system needs to be deodexed. And @andreamalachi wrote that he can't boot, and sarcastic "thank you".
shut_down said:
You will need to remove SamsungIME.odex probably.
@hastalafiesta did you tried it? You can't just post something and get people in bootloop. You never wrote that system needs to be deodexed. And @andreamalachi wrote that he can't boot, and sarcastic "thank you".
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You ruined the joke
But seriously, this is the reason i never flash those things.
shut_down said:
You will need to remove SamsungIME.odex probably.
@hastalafiesta did you tried it? You can't just post something and get people in bootloop. You never wrote that system needs to be deodexed. And @andreamalachi wrote that he can't boot, and sarcastic "thank you".
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of course i have tested it. i can t understand why his phone isn t booting! It is only keyboard BTW and for me is 100% working.
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hastalafiesta said:
of course i have tested it...strange for me it works..
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Sh0m1 said:
You ruined the joke
But seriously, this is the reason i never flash those things.
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For me it is working. I don't think that a simply keyboard makes a bootloop. I'm using it since yesterday and until now I never encourred any problems.
EDIT. I have just tested it on my sister's advance and NO BOOTLOOP.
hastalafiesta said:
For me it is working. I don't think that a simply keyboard makes a bootloop. I'm using it since yesterday and until now I never encourred any problems.
EDIT. I have just tested it on my sister's advance and NO BOOTLOOP.
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Who knows what @andreamalachi did...
shut_down said:
Who knows what @andreamalachi did...
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yes that i am a newbie but I will never post something that can damage your phones!! And BTW it is a simply keboard , not an important system file! It is 100% safe
@hastalafiesta what kind of improvements do you expect us to feel??
Sometimes it's easier to miss keys while typing on Samsung's keyboard... So hopefully it improves that...
Shiningb said:
@hastalafiesta what kind of improvements do you expect us to feel??
Sometimes it's easier to miss keys while typing on Samsung's keyboard... So hopefully it improves that...
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Also missing keys, but something keyboard was not so sensibly and fast, so I would improve it in terms of velocity...if it is possible.
I have modified some lines but i do not know if is fast for a placebo effect or is really faster. in fact I need some testers...
hastalafiesta said:
Also missing keys, but something keyboard was not so sensibly and fast, so I would improve it in terms of velocity...if it is possible.
I have modified some lines but i do not know if is fast for a placebo effect or is really faster. in fact I need some testers...
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I'm gonna try it after some minutes (slow internet connection)
Gonna go back from cm10.1 to harsh jelly (I never use PC for browsing the internet..
Tested the new Samsung keyboard
And it is still laggy (at least for me, there may be no solution for sammy's laggy keyboard)
Thank you for testing, I have to go deeper..but don t know where! I also want to fix a bug in sammy launcher when you put an app in a folder and you move this apk into sd card, then this disappears from the folder..
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hastalafiesta said:
Thank you for testing, I have to go deeper..but don t know where! I also want to fix a bug in sammy launcher when you put an app in a folder and you move this apk into sd card, then this disappears from the folder..
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The launcher bug would be kinda useful man, I just don't think that having this much space on the phone storage, would one have to move an app to sdcard
Anyway, the problem about Sammy's keyboard is not you, it's Samsung itself, since the keyboard is super laggy when typing anywhere except message...
Shiningb said:
The launcher bug would be kinda useful man, I just don't think that having this much space on the phone storage, would one have to move an app to sdcard
Anyway, the problem about Sammy's keyboard is not you, it's Samsung itself, since the keyboard is super laggy when typing anywhere except message...
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Yes yes...I will do some researches about the touchwiz bug..hope I will found something maybe you can help me!
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hastalafiesta said:
Yes yes...I will do some researches about the touchwiz bug..hope I will found something maybe you can help me!
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Ok, waiting...
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Ok, waiting...
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I have found other similiar bugs in touchwiz but I can't understand which files i have to edit! (I went back to cm10.2...so smooth..)
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