Cool idea for tablet ui - Motorola Droid RAZR

Could there be any way to run tge webtop 3.0 ui on the actual phone screen itself? That would make the dpi problems go away
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Theres an app called nebtop but i havent tried it yet. So tempting, let me know if that works for you.
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Nebtop is for webtop 2.0 and it just allows you to use webtop on non lapdocks with an hdmi cord. Im talking about running the actual webtop 3.0 on the phone screen itself, not mirroring it to an external display. Doing so would give the effect of a tablet ui on your phone.
Thank you for the response though
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jahciple said:
Theres an app called nebtop but i havent tried it yet. So tempting, let me know if that works for you.
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For Webtop 3.0 you don't need anything, just plug into HDMI and select Webtop.
@pyroemaniac: isn't DPI have to do with the screen itself and not the UI? and wouldn't running the tablet UI on the phone itself be kinda hard to use

If you lower your dpi in the build.prop you can force ics to go into "tablet" mode but it distorts ui elements and causes instability. With webtop at the right resolution on the phone screen i think could be usable and would eliminate the problems mentioned above with changing the dpi.
Plus i just think it would be cool to use the tablet netflix and other apps on my phone
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you actually have the best idea I've seen in months! I wish I had the time to write an app to do this!

Yeah i thought it was a pretty good idea, i just don't know if its possible.
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You could try installing safestrap, back up everything, then flash the Web top to the safe system then booting into it. I'm not totally sure about it, but I believe safestrap uses the Web top partition to load a custom ram disk on top of our existing kernel as a way to boot custom roms with a locked boot loader. Though, I would believe that the Web top would need some small tweaking to run correctly, for input, not sure the touch screen drivers would be included... Etc. But if it could be done i wonder with some additional tweaks if we could build a fully functional ubuntu rom...
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Here's something I found for the Atrix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193

My think is that it should be able to run as an application almost. I unhooked my phone from my hdmi cord one and my phone kept kept the webtop ui on my screen for about 10 seconds and i was able to control it.. though it was laggy
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jahciple said:
Here's something I found for the Atrix:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980193
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Isn't this essentially our nebtop?
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He is basiclly talking a rom or a launcher with the looks of tablet mode, but on the cellphone screen without connecting anything, something like paranoid android rom we have on samsung galaxy note, i personally tried it on a note and its pretty good, would be cool for Razr.

In a way yes, but what i am talking about is we actually use the webtop software thats already installed on our device. If there was a way to open it like an application that would switch us over to tablet mode "webtop" and when you want to go back to phone mode you just use the same app to switch back.
I think that makes sense haha
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pyroemaniac said:
In a way yes, but what i am talking about is we actually use the webtop software thats already installed on our device. If there was a way to open it like an application that would switch us over to tablet mode "webtop" and when you want to go back to phone mode you just use the same app to switch back.
I think that makes sense haha
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All we need is a toggle button to flip one bit. The question though is which bit. Perhaps this thread would garner more serious response if posted in the dev section?

I was going to post the idea in the dev section, but people have a tendency to ***** at you if its not an actual product that your posting.
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pyroemaniac said:
I was going to post the idea in the dev section, but people have a tendency to ***** at you if its not an actual product that your posting.
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I totally understand that, and you probably WILL get *****ed at, but maybe one dev will think "great idea & i think i know how to do that." Go ahead and clearly post there exactly what you are talking about. Who knows, we could have that toggle by tomorrow &i bet it would get a LOT of press as it would be a whole new interface for Android phones!

This thread is a little old, but I recently acquired a Razr with a bad ESN and cracked but still working screen to use as a HDMI attached media device. Webtop was giving me a few issues, refusing to switch to tablet mode sometimes, so I decided to see if the dpi could be changed to force it into an always tablet mode.
Using a backup of the stock 4.1.2 ROM in Safestrap slot 1, I changed the DPI to 120 and it seems to be working well, apps still show as compatible in Google Play. I'm using Holo Launcher HD and had to switch some settings to get icons looking right.
Here is what 120DPI looks like if anyone is interested.

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[Q] Fakee phone charge script/app/widget for CWR???

Is it possible to make an a widget or app or setting to fake the x2 into thinking it is charging to boot into CWR without being plugged in, then it might reset to normal after reboot from CWR?
Making themes as I do.. not having to switch plugs every 30 seconds would be nice. Just keep it in the USB and rock on.
That would be awesome!
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Moved to proper forum.
Yeah if you could have it in the comp that would be great too!
I doubt it because of the fact that the hijack occurs before the os is even started. Could be possible, though. Would be very useful.
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ilovesoad said:
I doubt it because of the fact that the hijack occurs before the os is even started. Could be possible, though. Would be very useful.
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Rage???????

Netflix looks like crap

Anyone know why videos on Netflix are all pixelated on the x2? Is there a fix?
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My guess is you have a connection problem of some sort. Are you using it on wireless or 3g? Mine is usually clear. Only time it gets pixelated is when my internet connection is acting up (having trouble with it at home right now). When the connection is working as it should, Netflix works great. If my connection starts going bonkers, the picture will pixelate for a few seconds and then clear up again as the signal gets better. Until my internet problems at home, I never had any problems with it. This reminds me. Have to call my ISP, again.
Tried on my wifi McDonald's wifi 3g. All Pixelated
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Netflix looks good on mine. On 3G Nd wifi.
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Just tried on my home wifi. Looks just fine, although at the beginning it was pixelated. IIRC Netflix tried to use an algorithm to change its quality to best suit your connection speeds. As has been said previously, WIFI is recommended over 3G, but you might also want to look into some scripts (speedy comes to mind, but I haven't kept up with that compared to what comes with the latest roms tbh).
Dumped the x2, netflix looks 100x better.
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Dumped the x2, netflix looks 100x better.
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Its most likely a network difference. The Thunderbolt has 4G, and the X2 has 3G. The reason you just downgraded is because the X2 is way faster than the Thunderbolt. The Tegra 2 processor is no joke.
Actually its a major upgrade. Even rooted with cm7 the thunderbolt is blowing the x2 out of the water
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Actually its a major upgrade. Even rooted with cm7 the thunderbolt is blowing the x2 out of the water
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Mmhmm.... Where are you getting your information? What are you basing this on? Which device was running CM7?
Basing it off being able to fly through app after app, webpages being crystal clear, music not skipping or forcing closed. The x2 was running cm7. The locked bootloader sucked balls. I like changing kernels,radios, etc. Thunderbolt does everything I ask it to without hesitating
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While I do agree that a locked bootloader is terrible (my previous device was unlocked), I have to say that your other evidence merely comes from OS tweaks, not speed. The Xperia play browser is smoother in scrolling than the X2s, but that doesn't mean that it is faster. A good way to see performance differences is to try heavy emulators like N64oid and FPSe with 0 frameskips and graphics smoothing on and you will see a significant difference in performance, especially with FPSe, which has dual core optimization.
When I put my cm7 x2 next to my RF stock TB yea the x2 wins in quadrant scores, but that means nothing when a game like fruit ninja lags on my phone but not hers. Or videos from SD card are pixelated but not on the tb
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Have not read much in this thread but I was just wondering if anyone that is having problems with Netflix have you by chance tried using a lcd density changer to clear up the screen? I'm using LCD modder with the dpi set to 200 & Netflix looks pretty good....Hope it helps...
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Have not read much in this thread but I was just wondering if anyone that is having problems with Netflix have you by chance tried using a lcd density changer to clear up the screen? I'm using LCD modder with the dpi set to 200 & Netflix looks pretty good....Hope it helps...
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I just tried it, but it switched the way Netflix looked, it looked like it was for a tablet but search wasn't working. I liked the way my phone looked with 200dpi instead of 240 though, thanks for the tip!
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IDMA.DROID.X2 said:
I just tried it, but it switched the way Netflix looked, it looked like it was for a tablet but search wasn't working. I liked the way my phone looked with 200dpi instead of 240 though, thanks for the tip!
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Just tested and the search does not work inn portrait but works fine when you have the phone in landscape hope it helps...
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Just tested and the search does not work inn portrait but works fine when you have the phone in landscape hope it helps...
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Thanks, I played with it a bit and ended up setting it to 225dpi and Netflix looks great and it didn't change the app! I really like the phone like this too, makes it look bigger haha
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Wait or buy screen capture?

I want to know if I should wait for ICS native screen capturing or but screen shot UX. Give your opinions, I don't want to pay $4 for something I'll get for free pretty soon.
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I want to know if I should wait for ICS native screen capturing or but screen shot UX. Give your opinions, I don't want to pay $4 for something I'll get for free pretty soon.
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Is $4 going to break the bank?
No,it won't break the bank, I just think it's expensive to get something early but $4. Or I could wait for something better implemented. I just want other people's opinion on what they would do.
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Leviathan26 said:
I want to know if I should wait for ICS native screen capturing or but screen shot UX. Give your opinions, I don't want to pay $4 for something I'll get for free pretty soon.
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If you absolutely need a screen shot app, then it would be worth the $4. I can wait for that feature though.
Do you have root? If you do I remember there being an app in the market that was free and would take screen shots. It's been a while, ...but try searching the market for root screen capture, maybe it could hold you off until the update
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Why not get a free screen capture app?? Are you not rooted?
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I've tried them all, all but screen shot UX suck. I think I'll just wait. Yes, I do have root.
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"Screenshot" by Kastor soft is what I use. From what I can see, it works almost identically to screen ux, except for the photo editing option after you capture a screenshot. But the native ics screen capture doesn't have photo editing abilities either. It has shake, timer, and allows you to save different file formats and invert colors on certain protected images. Not sure what more you could want from a screen capture app
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Also check out screenshot ER if you haven't
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Why not just run motofail? Its easy. An idiot could do it. It will not hurt anything and you can download ota root keeper and just tempunroot and accept the update. The reapply and keep root. easier than paying any money or donate to the developer. Life will be simpler. I was going to leave this phone alone even after many many modded phones. Just because you root doesn't mean you need/have to install recovery or rom it. I have stock recovery. A launcher and am fairly content. Just a thought. Root it. Enjoy it.
I am quite happy with Screen Grabber.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindphaze.screengrab
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+ 1 on screengrabber ...best screenshot app ive used and its free.
drocap2
DROID RAZR
SDK Tools, ddms.bat
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I've used Drocap2,Screen Grabber,am trying Screenshot ER right now. I guess I'll try Screen grabber again.
What is SDK Tools dddms.bat?
For screen grabber (needs root), long press Search button is the shortcut key to invoke the app anytime you like.
DDMS is a java program which comes with Android SDK for PC, Mac and GNU/Linux. You need to connect the RAZR with USB cable. No root needed.
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If you don't want root, then the 4 USD non-root screen shot utility , is NOT so different than youself going through the ddms tool to take a picture. well it is different, but I personally don't see it is worth 4 bucks.
If you have root, then many stuff are free as suggested by folks above.
Thanks guys, I'll probably use screengrabber until ICS comes out.
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No root Screenshot It, works great on my unrooted razr.
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[Q] Anyone tested the ICS specific upgrades on the leaks?

Just wondering, other than the "face recognition", what are some of the other major additions to android that come with the upgrade from GB to ICS, ICS leaks etc? And has anyone tried any of them? How are they? Just wondering....
I know you said besides face recognition but I'll have to say using a pin is way faster plus it's really sensitive to light. I turned it off.
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The google voice typing/dictation is pretty good even on 4.0.3 (.75 leak), but you have to select it every time via pulldown menu, i can't get it to be the default.
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I know you said besides face recognition but I'll have to say using a pin is way faster plus it's really sensitive to light. I turned it off.
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It's cool, I wanted to specifically know about that one also
Ronin3178 said:
The google voice typing/dictation is pretty good even on 4.0.3 (.75 leak), but you have to select it every time via pulldown menu, i can't get it to be the default.
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Oh, okay. I was wondering had they improved upon it. Thank you guys for responding.

Vibration on touch goes on and off.

RAZR Maxx - Verizon Wireless CDMA
I have my settings to vibrate on touch but for some reason it randomly stops vibrating and comes back randomly.
For instance, right now as I write this there is no vibration when I press the keys on the keyboard.
I noticed it after the first time I rooted the phone. After rooting everything was fine. Decided to go back to stock 211 and unroot for the time being. I was using Matts utility and it froze for some reason. It got stuck on writing the webtop part for over an hour so I knew something was not right.
I turned the phone off, closed the utility and started all over again and it went through fine. From since then I've been able to root, flash roms, revert back to stock 211 all using the utility but my vibrations act funny.
I never had the vibrations on touch turned on when I was on gingerbread so I don't know if it's just my phone or if it was the unrooting freeze or what? I never really complained about it but I would like to know if anybody else's phone does this?
try slapping the bottom of your phone against your palm (kevlar against palm) a friends razr did this and that seemed to work, it went awway after a few days
I might sell this phone and roll with something else.
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I'm experiencing the same issue as well....if didn't start until I Began using motomizer which could just be coincidence
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I have the same issue but I have not rooted it. Also, to get a temporarily fix which lasts for a minute or so, I have to shake the phone. I think the vibration motor is failing.
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It's good to know others have the problem too. I thought my phone may have been defected or else I messed it up trying to unroot it the first time round. I might try to get the Maxx HD. But then again it's better off to wait lol, this phone game is moving too fast.
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Thank Me Later said:
It's good to know others have the problem too. I thought my phone may have been defected or else I messed it up trying to unroot it the first time round. I might try to get the Maxx HD. But then again it's better off to wait lol, this phone game is moving too fast.
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I know. By the way can u use a headset with your phone without disconnecting or getting stuttering sounds if you move the headset connection?
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migpol08 said:
I know. By the way can u use a headset with your phone without disconnecting or getting stuttering sounds if you move the headset connection?
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I never attempted to use a headset with my phone. I've used headphones for music and movie listening and they were all fine. I don't lose data at all when using headphones.
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I had this problem too. I reloaded Arctic from scratch making sure to format cache and Dalvik and that still didnt help.
What fixed mine was booting into Safestrap Recovery, going into Advanced, and selecting Fix Permissions.
I realize this won't help the non-rooted folks.
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I'll keep that in mind if I root again.
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FReQ Z said:
I had this problem too. I reloaded Arctic from scratch making sure to format cache and Dalvik and that still didnt help.
What fixed mine was booting into Safestrap Recovery, going into Advanced, and selecting Fix Permissions.
I realize this won't help the non-rooted folks.
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I tried this and it didn't help. The suggestion above (slapping the back of the phone) seems to be working, though. I wonder if my telephone (Razr i) is defective, this started after rooting and unlocking the bootloader. I tried with the GB and EU JellyBean stock ROMS, and I'm currently using this one, all with the same results, does anyone have a similar issue?
I've dealt with two buddies' RAZR phones (Original, and MAXX) and they both have failing vibrator motors. Seems like a hardware design issue. Good thing I went with the Note 2
same issue
motorola razr max
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boot menu manager
tested on all my custom rom (CM10.1 , AOKP , JB 4.2.1) and same issue
anybody have this issue in OTA update and updated bootloader (JB 4.1.2) ?

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