Portrait mode forced? - Xperia Z4 Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Some apps launch and stick to portrait mode, has this something to do with device being a tablet?
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Limeybastard said:
Some apps launch and stick to portrait mode, has this something to do with device being a tablet?
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These apps are incorrectly programmed.

killdozer56 said:
These apps are incorrectly programmed.
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OK so they are specifically not designed to work with a tablet?
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Limeybastard said:
OK so they are specifically not designed to work with a tablet?
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I think some developers are concentrating on the market of phones and leaves aside the tablets (this is only my opinion). So there are apps to force the landscape mode.

killdozer56 said:
I think some developers are concentrating on the market of phones and leaves aside the tablets (this is only my opinion). So there are apps to force the landscape mode.
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Speed test and lots of launchers I just tried force and stick to portrait mode which is useless on tablet.
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Limeybastard said:
Speed test and lots of launchers I just tried force and stick to portrait mode which is useless on tablet.
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I'm rooted and Xposed so this is not a problemfor me. I use a module called "OwnOrientation" to force those apps to use landscape mode. For none rooted users there are some apps In google play store to forces those apps to use landscape mode.
Nova Launcher works fine.

So basically tablet can in a way be the worst of both worlds. Not a phone and a not a laptop. Lol.
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Im sorry for sounding silly, Im relatively new to the world of tablet computing. I was merely expecting a tablet to be in principle similar to my Samsung S7 but bigger LOL.

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Some Apps not Full Screen

For some reason quite a few apps seem to be only taking up half the screen. Sprint Locator for example only on half top of screen. Antone else getting this problem?
Yep, I think the resolution isn't supported
Download spareparts from the market and open then uncheck compatibility mode and restart. Then try your apps again.
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Its merely a resolution issue....no worries
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I can name two more apps with this problem, ibird pro and newsroom. There are more and more phones with the higher resolution so I figure it will get fixed eventually.
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acoleman1981 said:
Download spareparts from the market and open then uncheck compatibility mode and restart. Then try your apps again.
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Just wanted to say thanks for the tip, worked perfectly for me!
sd7318 said:
Just wanted to say thanks for the tip, worked perfectly for me!
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Your welcome. Need any tips or help email me. [email protected]
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[Q] why games lag so much?

im on android 2.3.7 (vodafone 845) and many games lag... is there any way to increase fps or atleast reduce lag (already rooted and used chainfire 3D with all of its plugins) thank you
Have you tried overclocking?
Do you have a lot of picture, live wallpaper, running service going on?
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no no everything's turned off thanks for replying
yep i did try
i have also tried enabling hardware acceleration but no luck...
What phone are you using?
Do you mind to post your running services and your launcher screens?
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melvinchng said:
What phone are you using?
Do you mind to post your running services and your launcher screens?
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im using vodafone 845 aka huawei joy/u8120 im using go launhcer ex with fancy widget power control calendar brightness toggle widget and 5 home screens
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im using vodafone 845 aka huawei joy/u8120 im using go launhcer ex with fancy widget power control calendar brightness toggle widget and 5 home screens
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I know why it lag,
Forgive me if I say anything wrong.
First, it is a mid-low end phone. If I'm right,it don't have a or a dedicated gpu. And the processor clock is around 600-800mhz? (Can't find this processor information)
And without a gpu, games can't load well.
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melvinchng said:
I know why it lag,
Forgive me if I say anything wrong.
First, it is a mid-low end phone. If I'm right,it don't have a or a dedicated gpu. And the processor clock is around 600-800mhz? (Can't find this processor information)
And without a gpu, games can't load well.
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This is true. Your device is actually a low end device. Having only 128mb - 179mb (accessible) ram (which is a major factor) would cause lag.
Go launcher is a Ram hog! It doesn't bother the gaming performance on my G2. I suggest try a different launcher so you can get more ram. I'm just taking a wild guess.
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I prefer you use launcher pro. I'm using it as well. Clean and fast.
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Theonew said:
This is true. Your device is actually a low end device. Having only 128mb - 179mb (accessible) ram (which is a major factor) would cause lag.
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:S so there's nothing i can do right?
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:S so there's nothing i can do right?
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You can buy a new phone
(joke.. )
the funny thing is iphone 3g managed to play so many games without hiccup.
jay_993 said:
the funny thing is iphone 3g managed to play so many games without hiccup.
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You should learn about processor and not about the clock only.
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ex!le said:
You can buy a new phone
(joke.. )
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except that
melvinchng said:
I prefer you use launcher pro. I'm using it as well. Clean and fast.
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okay man thanks
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:S so there's nothing i can do right?
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Have you tried using any scripts?
Theonew said:
Have you tried using any scripts?
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yes v6 supercharger which what i have to say is a phone saver it really really speeds up multitasking but no diferrence at games.. i think ill just have to cope with the lag

Knock on feature, anyone?

Hi everyone,
I used LG2 for quiet some times. I found that the knock on feature is very handy. Anyone could found any app that resemble that?
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
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LordManhattan said:
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
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So.. Does that mean that the feature is not a low level one? Meaning we can program it on top level?
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LordManhattan said:
You've posted in the wrong section, but the only one I could find (I only searched for two minutes) was the whole G2 launcher that includes the knock on feature. It looks like it works on most phones, but you're also forced to use the ugliest and worst launcher in the world.
You must be rooted and you can download it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518570
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I just tried that, by pushing apps with right permissions in system/app, but it doesn't work.
I don't know if there's a switch to turn that on or off, but as far as I'm concerned, it doesn't work at all, it's just a simple launcher with no functions at all...
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Double tap to wake is a function of the kernel. It has been around long before the G2 in custom kernels (i.e. HTC One with Bulletproof kernel). It is on the Z tablet and a shame Sony did not bring it to the Z Ultra.
SOESANTO said:
Hi everyone,
I used LG2 for quiet some times. I found that the knock on feature is very handy. Anyone could found any app that resemble that?
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I just use Screen Off app from the Playstore. Why should I double tap if I can just single tap it's app icon to make the screen sleep and lock?! To wake it is another thing though. I tested some kernel back then with my SG Note II that do that (touch screen to wake) but it was buggy!
So, it would be if we could find this feature in Google Play (with or without root). I am willing to donate for this feature. Especially the phone is big, would be nice if we can turn on the screen without having to pick up the phone from the table.
jnocomski said:
I just use Screen Off app from the Playstore. Why should I double tap if I can just single tap it's app icon to make the screen sleep and lock?! To wake it is another thing though. I tested some kernel back then with my SG Note II that do that (touch screen to wake) but it was buggy!
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There are at least 10 options to turn the screen off, and only half of them require root.
The cool thing to do would be turning the screen ON, or better yet, having the possibility to turn it on and off with two taps on the screen.
If you ever try an LG G2 you will know why that would be cool.
I personally use GMD gesture and turn the screen off pinching three fingers, that's really showing off with all my colleagues and friends...
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Well after using this device, a double tap gesture is not that required and maybe introducing additional issue considering its size and weight distribution in the hand. Plus with the flip case it comes with, turn off and on based on proximity sensor is the more elegant way to run this beast. I made my self a tasker script for that and i love it all the more
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hansip87 said:
Well after using this device, a double tap gesture is not that required and maybe introducing additional issue considering its size and weight distribution in the hand. Plus with the flip case it comes with, turn off and on based on proximity sensor is the more elegant way to run this beast. I made my self a tasker script for that and i love it all the more
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You know, I really don't seem to get the grip of Tasker. I install it once in a while, try something, nothing ever works, I give up and uninstall it.
I would really like a full guide on this neat program.
I bet you could even make a task for waking up/putting to sleep the phone by a tap on the SmartWatch 2 (a user made a Tasker extension for it here on XDA)...
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fastest83 said:
You know, I really don't seem to get the grip of Tasker. I install it once in a while, try something, nothing ever works, I give up and uninstall it.
I would really like a full guide on this neat program.
I bet you could even make a task for waking up/putting to sleep the phone by a tap on the SmartWatch 2 (a user made a Tasker extension for it here on XDA)...
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Well you don't have to use tasker, plenty of alternative method to do proximity on/off.. but well i might write a simple tutorial for tasker if i have time.
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hve been use Wave 2 Wake
,,,another way to wake up phone without power button,,,so far works fine for me
KonW said:
hve been use Wave 2 Wake
,,,another way to wake up phone without power button,,,so far works fine for me
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A link for your app ?
Thx
Rebel242 said:
A link for your app ?
Thx
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Just search for "wave2wake" in the PlayStore app...
Works for me, but it's way too sensitive. And sometimes it just won't notice when I wave.
I say it definitely needs more development, but seeing that since I installed it (yesterday) it already received an update, I also say we're in good hands.
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fastest83 said:
Just search for "wave2wake" in the PlayStore app...
Works for me, but it's way too sensitive. And sometimes it just won't notice when I wave.
I say it definitely needs more development, but seeing that since I installed it (yesterday) it already received an update, I also say we're in good hands.
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Thanks for this. Tried it and it works. But I went for Every Cover as I'm using a flip cover and it'll be good to make the screen on/off when i close/open it.

New TouchWiz update to bring notifications down from anywhere on Screen.

Just came across this, have not tried it, but i think we would all love this functionality..
https://www.phonearena.com/news/Fin...tion-bars-from-anywhere-on-the-screen_id98161
awesome defo a needed update
Im hesistant to update touchwiz from an APK, but i know how verizon lags on ANY updates, let alone one from samsung..
SuBDivisions said:
Im hesistant to update touchwiz from an APK, but i know how verizon lags on ANY updates, let alone one from samsung..
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You can update via the Galaxy Apps app.
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Rydah805 said:
You can update via the Galaxy Apps app.
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How? I don't see it there.
jackdforme said:
How? I don't see it there.
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I just went to the updates section. Galaxy Apps is honestly horrible to receive updates from though. Sometimes it doesn't list available updates.
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This was posted in another thread, you can download and update manually
https://www.sammobile.com/apk/touchwiz-home/samsung-touchwiz-home-6-1-50-1-2/
I tested it and it does add the pull down function. It doesn't actually say that it supports the Note 8 but I haven't found any problems yet.
SuBDivisions said:
Just came across this, have not tried it, but i think we would all love this functionality..
https://www.phonearena.com/news/Fin...tion-bars-from-anywhere-on-the-screen_id98161
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It works great thanks
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This is a much needed function giving the size and asthetics of this device! A+
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Yes! Awesome!
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I have been doing this for years with gestures on Nova launcher. Nice to see Samsung finally did something right.
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My home screen tab is greyed out. Can't seem to find a setting that allows the home screen tab to be accessed. I have not gotten any UI updates, and galaxy apps did not have any updates, I checked it several times. Maybe they will push it soon to VZ Note 8's, dunno.
teegunn said:
My home screen tab is greyed out. Can't seem to find a setting that allows the home screen tab to be accessed. I have not gotten any UI updates, and galaxy apps did not have any updates, I checked it several times. Maybe they will push it soon to VZ Note 8's, dunno.
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Are you saying you installed the .apk and don't see a change? Maybe a reboot? I installed it and it works fine, T-Mobile version.
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Just installed it and it seems to work.

Why is my V30 suddenly lagging in games?

I have the US998 on 20H, unlocked with TWRP, rooted with Magisk 19.1. Whenever the TWRP flashable version of 20H was released, I upgraded from 20G. For some reason my games are now lagging, where the screen will pause for half a second then resume animations. I've tried game mode which will lower the frame rate and resolution but it's not a solution. This happens in other apps too, but is especially noticeable (and annoying) in games.
As best I can tell, this started a few weeks ago, but I can't link it to anything specific. In the recent past I've gone to 20H, I believe Magisk was incremented, and the games have updated as well. Is there a graphics setting that may cause the half second bloop? I'm ready to wipe and restore, if I thought there was a chance it might fix it.
Nobody experienced this? Is this a general android question rather than specific to this phone?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nfs-injectorv1-t3857231
You could try this magisk module. I would look into recently installed apps running in the background. For instance, I have the Neutron app installed and sometimes I can see it scanning for new media in notifications. What'sapp location icon occasionallly appears in the status bar for a split second even though I haven't used its location service in days. I won't turn either of them off since I use them both but I'm sure Neutron slows my phone down.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/module-nfs-injectorv1-t3857231
You could try this magisk module. I would look into recently installed apps running in the background. For instance, I have the Neutron app installed and sometimes I can see it scanning for new media in notifications. What'sapp location icon occasionallly appears in the status bar for a split second even though I haven't used its location service in days. I won't turn either of them off since I use them both but I'm sure Neutron slows my phone down.
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This didn't seem to decrease lag, and it caused launcher redraws.
ldeveraux said:
This didn't seem to decrease lag, and it caused launcher redraws.
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Did you go into TWRP and clear cache and ART?
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BROKEN1981 said:
Did you go into TWRP and clear cache and ART?
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I did, it solved the redraws, but the lag is still there.
ldeveraux said:
I did, it solved the redraws, but the lag is still there.
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Backup everything in TWRP and do a clean flash. Then later on just restore data.
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BROKEN1981 said:
Backup everything in TWRP and do a clean flash. Then later on just restore data.
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Dang, was hoping it wouldn't come to that over a few games lagging. There goes my weekend...
ldeveraux said:
Dang, was hoping it wouldn't come to that over a few games lagging. There goes my weekend...
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So is your issue fixed?
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BROKEN1981 said:
So is your issue fixed?
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I didn't get around to wiping. At this point, whatever updates one of my games had last week seemed to eliminate it from that game (PaD). I also uninstalled some old games that I didn't realize weren't working anymore. I don't think I'm in dire need of a wipe at this point.

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