as the other thread got a bit complicated, I think its good idea to have a clear thread on how to setup easily, this is not my work, but I am simply providing an easy way for new user to install and get up to date.
Credit to people are given in their quotes:
setting up:
aszu said:
I created simple compilation with the latest QEMU WM port I could find.
All the credit for this goes to mamaich (excellent work!)
Links:
http://niuki.net/files/QEMU_WM.7z - emulator main files
http://niuki.net/files/Heroes2POL.7z - specially prepared version of HoMM2
http://niuki.net/files/Win95osr2.7z - Win95 image
Instructions:
1. Extract QEMU_WM.7z to the root folder on your SD card.
2. Extract additional packages (Win95 or Homm2) to 'emul' directory in QEMU folder.
3. Use qemu_launcher from QEMU folder to start selected VM.
Note: QEMU must be placed in '\Storage Card\QEMU\' directory, otherwise you have to edit 'cmdline.txt' etc files accordingly.
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Mouse Usage:
kilrah said:
When it's grey (default), a tap on the screen will do a left click. So a tap&drag will do a left click and drag, i.e selection, moving stuff, etc, which is why it looks weird to you. Tap the button, it turns to black, and now a tap&drag on the screen moves the cursor without clicking, like a laptop touchpad. The button on the left marked "rb" does the same as grey but with right mouse button.
So you need to turn the thing black, move the cursor where you want, tap it to grey, tap or double tap to single/double click, tap it to black, move to some other place, etc, toggling the button each time between movements and clicks. Not very convenient, but works.
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Improve graphics:
miko3d said:
guys, make sure you have installed the cirrus graphic drivers properly, it makes big difference,win95 works really fast in 16 bits with those drivers,win98 needs more memory, make sure you have given plenty of it in the qemu settings, Qemu has some issues at accesing and writing data, it seem to stall,
there are great apps and games to try, as I already wrote before Starcraft Broodwars runs on it,with the full units, missions packs etc... and the speed is surprisingly good ingame, the biggest issue is the clunky interface for the keyboard and the mouse, really needs to be developed for the HD2 multitouch.
i have also tried civilization 2 and theme hospital with good speed.
but there are plenty more that comes to my mind like c&c red alert, total anihilation,settler2 etc... basically any game of around mid 90s, maybe even newer....
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Setting up Dos Image:
aszu said:
Instructions are in one of my previous posts.
It is fixed 512MB image with DOS 7.1 - this should give plenty of space for any dos-based programs. I tweaked DOS RAM configuration, so there is ample of conventional memory + XMS + EMS memory available, it should be able to handle everything you throw at it It also has mouse support.
I placed on it some useful applicators as well:
- Volkov Commander - excellent clone of Norton Commander, makes navigation with 'mouse' much easier!
- Bytemark Nbench - simple but very useful benchmark, according to it QEMU on HD2 achieves almost 100% speed of Pentium 90Mhz in fixed-point and about 30% in floating point operations.
- A few old classic games. Legend of Kyrandia is fully and easily playable with current controls. Others like Settlers 2, Albion (best RPG ever!) or C&C would be perfectly fine if not clumsy mouse control.. Sadly, Betrayal at Krondor doesn't go past the loading screen
Obviously you can quickly add new applications to this image using Winimage (that is the whole point anyway).
Just extract files in archive to 'emul' directory in QEMU folder.
DOS image (+ tools) for QEMU
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confirmatin of windows 98:
NoSecks said:
windows 98 working fine and perfect on my HD2 too
(not only win95)
but u clearly can see how much bigger (longer loading time) win98 takes xD
its even able to run in Brochs'emu w/o any problems. (not only in QEMU)
greez
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video in action:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-vwCsFwvE
thanks erikvario
mac os running:
kilrah said:
And one next step... I just found that image in my archives:
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OK, this one is pretty much unuseable, but it works (it's 2-step emulation! PPC emulated on x86 by Fusion, which is emulated on ARM by QEMU....)
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andriod \ moblin or newer version of windows had not been successfull.
other info:
fullscreen with the little key that has 4 expanding arrows in the toolbar
-m parameter tell qemu how much memory to give to the image file.
more info:
http://translate.google.co.uk/trans...refox-a&hs=mrY&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official
Thing to be done\Hacked:
change the keyboard
use the screen as touch pad (ie tapping=clicking, tap and drag= click&drag).
better drivers for running sound?
might need the space for adding more stuff later
for now you can ask or add feedback to enhance this thread
maybe you can add my vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-vwCsFwvE
erikvario said:
maybe you can add my vid. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK-vwCsFwvE
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done my friend,
although it will be nice if you can upload video with calibrated touch screen.
works great but how do u get it to work in landscape mode?
colinp said:
works great but how do u get it to work in landscape mode?
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when lunching qemu launcher, you can specify what orientation you want
Humm ive tryed all 4 options but none make any diffrence
Thanks for the thread! I was waiting for a package to be put together before I started playing! Now to get some DOS working!
do u have a link for the win98 img?
colinp said:
Humm ive tryed all 4 options but none make any diffrence
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it works for me, but the screen is not perfect, you could try BSB tweaks to rotate
smeddy said:
Thanks for the thread! I was waiting for a package to be put together before I started playing! Now to get some DOS working!
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your welcome, share your experience and useful tips
mEMBER83 said:
do u have a link for the win98 img?
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not really sorry
so is there any use for this (such as emulating games) or is the emulation laggy just with OS load?
you can run games at good speeds,
it runs like Pentium 1 speed, which is ok for win 95 stuff
I was thinking of a game like fallout 1 or somthing like that. Downloading to give it a try
Just set this up. I can run HOMM (landscape option does not seem to work for me either and the win95 does not boot at all for me.
Going to make sure that I did everything correct.
is there a possibility to install 3rd-party software under WIN95? If yes, how can I include external files so they can be found in my ( C: )-drive for example?
mEMBER83 said:
is there a possibility to install 3rd-party software under WIN95? If yes, how can I include external files so they can be found in my ( C: )-drive for example?
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you need to add it to the image file.
can u tell me a tool which allows me to do that? Thx a lot 4 your help
got win95 booting now
was my mistake of course
now just working on rotating the screen as the options do not seem to work
I would also like to know how to add apps to the os
mEMBER83 said:
can u tell me a tool which allows me to do that? Thx a lot 4 your help
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just found out that you mount the image on your pc and add the folders you want like that.
I have not tried yet but software like magic iso might be what we are after?
even if you extract all folders of the image and create new img (including all files/folders) from orig image might work
Will try tonight adding a game and will let you know
tonycosta said:
got win95 booting now
was my mistake of course
now just working on rotating the screen as the options do not seem to work
I would also like to know how to add apps to the os
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Ive also got the same problem , maby its a rom issue , what are you using?
I was using miri v8 & v9 both had issue. Tested with touchx rom and working perfectly.
So yes it must be rom issue, Going to test duttys rom with this as i played some of that game under win95 and was pretty impressed. Going to be great for turn based games. Just got to figure out how to set the games up
Related
So Seems like with every other Eye blink people around here Flash in and out ROMS.
So I see all the cool things in the new ROM images and want to get the latest and greatest.
Though I hesitate as I really dont like having to setup the phone afterwards.
I install about 5 other Apps on the phone, do some of my own tweaking, etc and I'm back up and running.... Takes a few more hours after the flash.
Is there any way to Automate this?
Anyway to Use an Existing ROM and then Cook my own stuff into it without having to cook/dump the original?
Dutty, How much for a Custom ROM image for me and update it with ech of your Updates? (-;
Scott<-
smtownsend said:
So Seems like with every other Eye blink people around here Flash in and out ROMS.
So I see all the cool things in the new ROM images and want to get the latest and greatest.
Though I hesitate as I really dont like having to setup the phone afterwards.
I install about 5 other Apps on the phone, do some of my own tweaking, etc and I'm back up and running.... Takes a few more hours after the flash.
Is there any way to Automate this?
Anyway to Use an Existing ROM and then Cook my own stuff into it without having to cook/dump the original?
Dutty, How much for a Custom ROM image for me and update it with ech of your Updates? (-;
Scott<-
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You can try Sprite Backup...
cheers
No backup solution works when a major base upgrade is attempted.
I have cabs for all the apps I run on my SD card along with spb p+ backup and voice dialer recognition file backups. Then, I go through a list I've written out & install everything by hand. Pita for sure but I can get through it in 1-2 hours.
I cook in my own settings by doing diffs and regdumps before flashing. Makes my life much easier. The level of expertise to do so isn't much more advanced than cooking your own rom and creating your own OEM package w/registry dumps.
Hope this helps..
I use PocketPC Installer from here http://www.pocketpctoolkit.com/WhatIsIt1_PPCInstaller.php
The PocketPC Installer is unique.
Simply drag'n'drop your PocketPC / Windows Mobile .cab file & data files into the PocketPC Installer, and it will compress all of your files into two types of self-extracting Installer files.
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An installer .exe file for your PocketPC / Windows Mobile device
This is a single.exe file, which you run on your PDA, which contains compressed copies of all of your .cab files/other files, plus the code to required to intelligently install them onto a device.
You could put this one file as a download on your website, or put it on a memory card. The user would just need to insert the memory card into their device to install your suite of .cab files / data files.
An installer .exe file for your Desktop
This is an .exe that you run on your PC, which also contains compressed copies of all of your .cab files/other files within it. This .exe will copy your files onto your device, and start installing them.
Let's have a look at an example.
Here, we have dragged a total of 6.9Mb .Net CF / application .cab & data files into the PocketPC Installer.
Two types of compressed, standalone installer .exe files.
You just have to decide which of them is more useful for you, and ignore the other.
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The Hard Way
smtownsend said:
So Seems like with every other Eye blink people around here Flash in and out ROMS.
So I see all the cool things in the new ROM images and want to get the latest and greatest.
Though I hesitate as I really dont like having to setup the phone afterwards.
I install about 5 other Apps on the phone, do some of my own tweaking, etc and I'm back up and running.... Takes a few more hours after the flash.
Is there any way to Automate this?
Anyway to Use an Existing ROM and then Cook my own stuff into it without having to cook/dump the original?
Dutty, How much for a Custom ROM image for me and update it with ech of your Updates? (-;
Scott<-
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Truth be told I'm like Sleuth, I have all my apps as CAB files on my storage card. You could take all your settings and put them into a registry file but I'm too lazy to do that so instead I have a text file which reminds me all the tweaks/settings I like to have.
Quentin- said:
Truth be told I'm like Sleuth, I have all my apps as CAB files on my storage card. You could take all your settings and put them into a registry file but I'm too lazy to do that so instead I have a text file which reminds me all the tweaks/settings I like to have.
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Yeah same...
Besides, sitting there hour after hour wasting your evening when you could be talkign to your better half is what flashing ROMs is all about
cjkerr said:
Yeah same...
Besides, sitting there hour after hour wasting your evening when you could be talkign to your better half is what flashing ROMs is all about
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lol - so true!
taiseer999 said:
I use PocketPC Installer from here http://www.pocketpctoolkit.com/WhatIsIt1_PPCInstaller.php
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That app looks AWESOME! But it also comes with an AWESOMELY LARGE price! Would love to get it with a 50% discount...but not sure I can drop that kind of $$$ for the app.
Me personally... i have made 1 big cab file to do all my dirty work.. its about 3meg in size.. but it sets up my email, rings, sounds, apps, etc... what i did with **most** apps was extract them from their oem cab and put them in my cab.. so i have 1 cab file that does almost everything..
I too have all my cabs on the storage card in three folders - Apps, Games, and Setup.
In my setup folder are cab's that I have created (or pilfered) to do my favoured reg tweaks, and some backup files for individual apps (like PocketBreeze, Movie Guide, an OPML file for RSS feeds, etc, etc.) These get installed straight after flashing a ROM. (I need to get round to doing what shogunmark has done and collect these all into one cab though...)
I install other cabs as I need to use them when I'm out and about (all of the filenames have my registration numbers added to them).
Oh and before I flash any ROM, I add my personal WIMP package to it - that populates the "Owner Information" with my personal details, and installs and registers the "Where is my Phone" application.
taiseer999 said:
I use PocketPC Installer from here http://www.pocketpctoolkit.com/WhatIsIt1_PPCInstaller.php
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Looks pretty cool, though not at $75!! I dont flash that often.
Looks like I have to keep my CABs laying around... Put that 6gb Storage Card to use.
Few weeks ago I upgraded from Helmi's rom to Custel's (wanted to try that new AT&T radio out). I installed all my app's and tweaks, but started having SOD's. I flashed back to original rom in between, flashed back to Custel's rom and installed all apps and tweaks again... Again started having SOD's (this install was my fault that i didn’t test enough is the SOD problem still there, before installing my programs).
Ok, then i thought i flash Dutty's nice lite rom. Flashed that and installed all my programs and tweaks AGAIN... And now the best thing, I’m not kidding; at the same moment I got everything installed FINALLY, I refreshed Kaiser upgrading page on XDA and there it was, A NEW IMPROVED VERSION OF THE DUTTY'S LITE ROM... For real i was cursing out loud!!!
Then i just thought, F*CKIT, i have been installing for Saturday and now Sunday too, my GF is totally pissed off already, no harm of doing this once AGAIN…
No flashing for me until major upgrade comes out… Kaiser is now running smoothly though, no problems at all.
I'm using CabviaActivesync which is free and allows you to right click on any cab and automatically send it to the phone. Makes it quick.
http://www.modaco.com/content/Windo.../CABviaActiveSync-FREE-Edition-now-available/
Right now, I do everything manually but I am also looking into creating one big cab file with all my software in there.
Truth be told, I do the 'cab' backup folder on my SD card like most of you do; and I end up setting everything up through the next few days as I notice things that are not how I like them.
ie: turn off Txt Message Sent notification, reinit touchflow, slide sound off, put all my contacts BACK into the fav contact list, reassign pictures to them, etc....
So, I'm basically in the same boat; as soon as I get it JUST the way I want it, I reflash it. We are all victims I tell you; victims of our own progress.
Cabs on your SD card is the way to go. I just downloaded pocketpc installer and used it to install a lot of cabs... and I must say, I am impressed. I'm going to keep my cabs on my SD card (just in case), and but use my new installer after flashes. w00t!
wonder if PPC installer can allow serial key inputs so that **** can be pre-regged
jakeypoo said:
wonder if PPC installer can allow serial key inputs so that **** can be pre-regged
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Interesting thing about that...Spb software used to install a fully regged version when you put your serial in the installer prompt...so then I'd just capture those CABS and never have to worry about it again.
But now they've gotten wise with their new versions and all putting your serial in the installer does is writes it to your registry if your device is connected...*sigh* Ironically as best I can tell the serials aren't tied to your name/device in any way (for Spb software) so its not exactly like they're combating piracy since all it'd take is one person releasing their serial number and everyone could use it.
Anyway...*grumble grumble* I miss the days of having all pre-regged cabs...
I tend to copy my startmenu/programs folder of shortcuts to storage card. Many applications run without installing so in preserving their shortcuts, you save alot time. Those in main memory which i have to install again, i keep as cabs.
Also i use iLauncher (other launchers like spb pocket plus etc also can do the same), the icons linked to the shortcuts on storage card, i save its configuration file. After a new rom, all i have to do is install ilauncher, restore my settings and i'm almost set to go.
Have to re-key in all my serials again tho.
BRIGHTPHONE FINAL NOTES:
This project started because I got tired of flashing other people's rom creations. I was not using most of the things they cooked up. Simply had no need for those programs. So for the last 3 months I have abused this kitchen to make the most stable rom for myself. Cooking and testing and cooking and testing...
This was once the original kitchen ported and posted by VILLABOY25 back in April. There is not much left of the original settings or rgu's. The UI changed; as well as just about all of the packages; some DLL's; OS graphics, and fixes to things that refused to work. I am finally very happy with it. I hope that you will be as well.
(Unless I find that I overlooked something, there will be no more updates. If you find something that does not work, please let me know.)
CEOS 5.2.19209
SYS 5.2.19209
Memory: 33 @boot
Storage: 44.85
Page pool: 2mb
Features:
Touch Scrolling
Smarts key (long press soft keys to activate start menu and quit programs)
GPRS Disconnect by pressing and holding end key.
Active sync connects via Bluetooth (make sure you sync via Bluetooth first before USB)
CommManager loads faster (smaller graphics)
OperaMini preloaded. Security bypassed.
File Explorer (extended) is fixed to show properly from the start.
DotFredTaskManager updated.
UC (User Customization) turned on.
All phone features and control panels enabled.
Quick Menu registry changed to work as seamlessly with the UI as possible.
A lot of functionality.
WMP has a new large indicator skin (by me)
Programs: (things I use most often or cannot live without)
GOOGLE MAPS 2.1.0.10
Esmertec Java 2008222.3.1
OPERA MINI 4.1 signed. (No annoying security requests)
INTERNET SHARING (I have an unlimited data plan and no wifi hotspots around)
RC MOD (changes the appearance of the top and bottom bars)
ARIEL BATTERY 2 (covers up the windows flag with something functional)
DOT FRED TASK MANAGER (a task manager that is more functional than the one on XP)
QUICK MENU (will never have a rom without it. too many functions to list)
SIM Manager (to load your contacts to and from your sim card)
WM5TORAGE (connect your phone as an SD card reader)
Bluetooth Explorer/BTFTP (enables Bluetooth file transfers)
1CALC (I use it mostly to calculate tips, and bits and bytes)
FILE EXPLORER (extended functions; like reading extensions of files, and navigating folders)
SEARCH (function I could never find useful until my SD card became too crammed)
PICTURES AND VIDEOS (sorry, no album. No space; and bad functioning UI)
WINDOWS MEDIA PLAYER (fixed. plays whatever the camera records+MP3's. comes standard)
MS VOICE COMMAND (In personal Settings. Dials numbers by voice, also supposed to control WMP FExplorer Calendar read you your messages...)
SRS WOW HD (in system settings. greatly improves the sound of music)
REMOTE DESKTOP
NETWORK PLUGIN
NETWORK WIZARD
SMS SERVICE
WIRELESS MODEM
OFFICE 2007 MOBILE:
EXCEL
NOTES
ONENOTE
POCKET RAR
POWERPOINT
TASKS
WORD
If you are a beginner, please read the stickies at the top of the forum.
This rom IS G4 safe.
Some programs start slower than others. This is normal. Many of the packages were UPX’ed, and it takes a second to decompress them.
The default today theme was originally set up for a light background with black text. You can fix this by changing it to the WM6.1 theme. All will be well again.
PLEASE ALLOW THE CUSTOMIZATION TO RUN. Opera Mini will not work otherwise; and the fExplore will not be fixed.
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Please change the PagePool to 6 mb. The camera app has problems with the 2mb Pagepool for some users. (sorry)
And Finaly, the link:
http://www.badongo.com/file/10309134
Mirror. thanks to rmcknight
http://rapidshare.com/files/13274602...htRom.zip.html
Mirror. thanx to darckreign1984
http://www.mediafire.com/?njbsmxz0h1m
INFO AND FIXES PAGE:
GAMES FIX:
these are the standard MS games that came with the rom. I didn't cook them in, because I have no time for games but since some of you take games so seriously, install the package at the bottom.
Try this streaming player too:
http://www.getjar.com/products/13324/vTap
it searches all streaming videos from myspace and youtube!
I hope you will post some screen shots.
no consigo bajar el file de badongo
polifonico said:
no consigo bajar el file de badongo
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no comprende espanol.
screenshot posted is an animated gif.
I will try to post another link through rapidshare when I have time.
Download
download complete flashing ......
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i just found the link for the 2.37 radio safe to assume its stable with your rom?
I just donwloaded both going flash in afew..
dave
Downloading looks beautiful
- no games
anyone have the cabs for solitaire & bubble breaker
I use radio 2.37 and it is the only radio I use since San Diego has the worst reception for tmobile. glad i am leaving soon.
Sorry about taking out the games. The Java midlet manager will allow you to play a lot of games made for just about any cellphone (no sound though)
and I figured that nobody was actually playing those games anymore. I will post a cab with the original games as well as pocket gbs (sonic the hedgehog)
S.V.I said:
I use radio 2.37 and it is the only radio I use since San Diego has the worst reception for tmobile. glad i am leaving soon.
Sorry about taking out the games. The Java midlet manager will allow you to play a lot of games made for just about any cellphone (no sound though)
and I figured that nobody was actually playing those games anymore. I will post a cab with the original games as well as pocket gbs (sonic the hedgehog)
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cool thanks ! I fine my self playing solitair as i build servers and what not...
My Observations
Nice rom. Big Ram about 34mb after a fresh restart. But i found some problems and i did a hard reset but same problem appears. 1) Ok button doesnt respond well even though i re-configured quickmenu option and even used wktask but no luck! And my touchscreen doesnt respond well too. SOmetimes i have to double tap menu buttons. Is it necessary to downgrade to its original rom and then upgrade with this rom? Cuz i didnt do that.
i forgot
It has no PIMBACKUP at ADVANCE CONFIG I think adjusting the pressure threshold can solve the touchscreen problem i am experiencing.
.That may be because when first boot happens, quick menu starts and you have to left click the D pad to get it to go away.
Try setting screen alingment.
I have never used pim backup because it conflicts with activesync.
advanced config could be usefull I guess, but you can do that with the registry editor located in the programs/tools menu.
setting the screen alignment solved the problem you are experiencing.
its slow, may be because 2mb pagepool
samy.3660 said:
its slow, may be because 2mb pagepool
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one thing I have noticed is that it is slow on boot after you see the today screen. when the ram goes down to 30+ it starts to work fine. Also, please note that I UPXed a few programs like MMS and file explorer, and that MS VoiceCommand is running in the background.
Feel free to change the pagepool if you like (WST), but keep in mind that some progs load slower because they are UPXed, and once they are decompressed they work fast again.
this is meant to be an "everyday" rom. so I included a lot of context menu DLL's and turned on all of the features the ROM and it's programs have to offer; that I knew how. For me the speed is fine. I personaly keep the Pagepool @6mb. but 2 has been stable, and hasn't froze on me after two weeks of intensive using.
I will try to decompress file explorer and MMS (.exe was cut in half by UPX) and see if it will still have some room.
I will download this as soon as I can. I didn't realize you had something new. Your work is amazing.
thurman said:
I will download this as soon as I can. I didn't realize you had something new. Your work is amazing.
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thank you.
I started working on the 588 rom. so far so good. just some issues with shortcuts that I have to fix. other than that, all seems to work very well. and fast too. still boots slow, but seems stable.
S.V.I said:
thank you.
I started working on the 588 rom. so far so good. just some issues with shortcuts that I have to fix. other than that, all seems to work very well. and fast too. still boots slow, but seems stable.
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Hey, can u upload the 588 rom coz i was using it, before using yours, and it was quite stable and fast, i used it for almost 1 month.
But please keep the pagepool to 4 mb.
when I am done fixing it up I will post it. so far I have had a problem with some cabs freezing if installed from storage card. could have just been a corrupt cab though.
I agree it is fast; but doesnt seem as stable as the 209 (which may not be fast, but NEVER CRASHED on me) even with a 2 mb P.P.
Still working on it.
Alright, straight to it.
This is iAPK Suite 0.9. The newest incarnation of iAPK. It's functions have been vastly increased, while keeping it's sole purpose still unique.
The new version of iAPK merits it a new name, iAPK Suite. This means it not only installs APKs, it is a full fledged manager. It installs, deletes, backups, and restores APKs from your respective Android devices. Aside from being drag 'n' drop friendly, i've incorporated a tremendous amount of useful features. Hell, it even signs APKs with a simple click.
There are currently two versions. iAPK Suite and iAPK Mini. The Suite version allows full APK management, while the mini just has simple drag and drop as well as the docking panel without any other APK functions which makes the file size practically cut in half.
Mind you, the usage of this application gets a lot easier when you learn all of the shortcuts I implemented to making things a lot quicker. A wiki will be made to explore everything about iAPK and how to use every function i've built into it, even the not so obvious ones
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- Sleek Drag n' Drop User Interface
- Docking Panel
- File Type associations with .apk files
- APK Management
- Signs APKs
- Drag Multiple APKs for installation
- Drag Folders containing APKs for installation
..:: Wiki ::..
iAPK Suite 0.9 Wiki *DOWN*
..:: Download ::..
Download iAPK Suite for Windows (LINK UPDATED JUNE 2012)
..:: Issues/Todo ::..
- adb sometimes has an issue with apks installed from folders with spaces in their name. (Working on a fix)
- small animation glitches tend to appear depending on the environment. (Does not pose any functional problems)
- a system tray icon needs to be added to allow for easy configuration of certain adb options/switches. (Working on)
- several adb switches need to be added to allow forced apk installed (-r) and other various tags. (Working on)
- deleting apks has not been testing thoroughly. (Waiting for feedback)
- iAPK needs an installer instead of being just compiled into a zip. (Working on)
..:: Changelog ::..
v0.9
+ Added quicker docking panel
+ Added File type associations with .apk files
+ Added APK management through the Android Device Bridge (adb.exe)
+ Added APK manifest dumping using the Android Asset Packaging Tool (aapt.exe)
+ New UI built from scratch
+ New Information panel notifier
+ Added a mini version for smaller file size
v0.3
+ Added Update Checker(Now notifies the user if an update is available)
+ Added Directory APK Installing(Not tested)
+ Now checks to see if adb is in $Path or already specified instead of always making a copy of adb locally(Not tested)
+ Added a configuration panel(Intended for internal use, otherwise no use right now)
- Taken out some un-needed functions(may work a little faster for some people)
++ Will be available for Mac OSX, Linux in the next release.
++ Will incorporate a default filetype & shortcut for windows(allows auto-install on doubleclick)
v0.2
+ Added Multiple APK Installing functionality (Drag and Drop multiple APK's)
+ Cleaned up some more code
+ Operation manager for internal use (Allows for batch calculation and apk management)
+ Added small tool tip for future use
+ Added an operation summary at the end of each..operation.
- Taken out 99.9% of the popups
- Taken out clunky option gear graphic
++ Coming soon... Just mention it.
This application works globally for ANY Android Device. Posting it in here is just because i'm in this sub-forum a lot. But this application will work with ANY Android device. It would be nice if this thread was pinned for easy access
Pretty cool. Heres another alternative i use. I just created a batch file where i made it pickup a file as an argument and "adb install -r" it. I compiled it to an exe and gave it an icon and set it as a default program for apk's. Here it is for those interested. You can either set it as default program for apk filetype, or just drag an apk into it.
Link
I like it. Simple and nice interface and easy to work with it
Thanks
10 char.
qberty said:
Hey xda inhabitants!
Here's something I made to shorten APK installing. This is my take on an easy drag and drop apk installer with quick and to the point functions. It's very simple and straight forward, drag and drop your APK onto my program, and it will install it over ADB to your phone! Very simple as opposed to using the 0.04 second long browse button, Dragging and dropping saves a bunch of time!
Screenie-bo-beenie
Download-oh-...err
1.4MB RAR
1.6MB ZIP
Please let me know if you want features that adb can provide or ..just anything you want implemented.
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Interesting. Does it support multiple/batch apk files? That would be useful for a restore.
wow..nice one
if can drag multiple apk files and batch install would be nice
Binary100100 said:
Interesting. Does it support multiple/batch apk files? That would be useful for a restore.
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pingy_ping said:
wow..nice one
if can drag multiple apk files and batch install would be nice
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Hmm..You guys are right.. it does not support multiple apks... It might since it's through adbs command, not sure if that would work. But I have a method of making multiple apks work at once. Lemme throw that on the table.
...Done.
Updated, and fixed v0.2 link.
pretty sweeet
sweet, love the idea of batch installs! Save a lot of time when switching between roms
Thanks! If anyone has anything else they want added. Let me know.
color me stupid but i cant get this to work...
may be that im on a pc at work.
there is nothing fancy needed to get it to work is there?
i am able to use the sdk tools and ADB can see my phone but the app keeps saying failed
any ideas would be great.
ceasee said:
color me stupid but i cant get this to work...
may be that im on a pc at work.
there is nothing fancy needed to get it to work is there?
i am able to use the sdk tools and ADB can see my phone but the app keeps saying failed
any ideas would be great.
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I did some quick debugging and I found out that I broke the single APK installer by adding the multiple batch one. Damn lol. Well for now, untill I release the completely working one, just drop two or more apks on it for them to properly work. That is an error on my part, must have forgot an if/then/else somewhere along the road, I'll fix it now. Should be compiled within an hour. Thanks
Terribly sorry for the confusion. I have fixed the weird problem. Everything now works as it should. Please re-download v0.2 from the original post.
This is a really Nice utility
I have a couple of requests. Feel free to make them come true
1. Make it so if set as a default app for apks, when i double click an apk it launches this program, installs the apk, then shuts the program.
2. Make it so it detects if adb is currently in $path, u can do that using something like errorlevels in batch. So if it detects it, then it shouldnt have to extract the files such as adb and the dlls.
Just my $0.02
Great!! thanks!
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1. Make it so if set as a default app for apks, when i double click an apk it launches this program, installs the apk, then shuts the program.
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This.. is not the easiest thing to do, since I would now need to make my app utilize commandlines in win shells to allow me to add apk file locations to a command to be installed quickly. It's definitely possible, but unfortunately i can't complete it within an hour so, that'll take a bit longer.
Daneshm90 said:
2. Make it so it detects if adb is currently in $path, u can do that using something like errorlevels in batch. So if it detects it, then it shouldnt have to extract the files such as adb and the dlls.
Just my $0.2
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This is definitely an easy task, never thought of that, consider it done as I have the exact code in my head
I'll compile everything when I get homerz.
$0.2 is actually 20 cents... wow. You put a lot thought into this one. lol
Anyway, keep in mind, I can do..just about ANYTHING with this app. So don't hold back with your suggestions.
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This.. is not the easiest thing to do, since I would now need to make my app utilize commandlines in win shells to allow me to add apk file locations to a command to be installed quickly. It's definitely possible, but unfortunately i can't complete it within an hour so, that'll take a bit longer.
This is definitely an easy task, never thought of that, consider it done as I have the exact code in my head
I'll compile everything when I get homerz.
$0.2 is actually 20 cents... wow. You put a lot thought into this one. lol
Anyway, keep in mind, I can do..just about ANYTHING with this app. So don't hold back with your suggestions.
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lol my bad. Typing on phone/in a hurry don't go too well
Btw wht did u write this in ? vb?
qberty said:
This.. is not the easiest thing to do, since I would now need to make my app utilize commandlines in win shells to allow me to add apk file locations to a command to be installed quickly. It's definitely possible, but unfortunately i can't complete it within an hour so, that'll take a bit longer.
This is definitely an easy task, never thought of that, consider it done as I have the exact code in my head
I'll compile everything when I get homerz.
$0.2 is actually 20 cents... wow. You put a lot thought into this one. lol
Anyway, keep in mind, I can do..just about ANYTHING with this app. So don't hold back with your suggestions.
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Anything? Lol (I won't go there!) What is the advantage to this verses using su file manager to just copy and paste within the phone? I guess I should just try it out, but didn't want to waste my time cause I have no problems with adb commands, but some of my friends might like it! Thanks!
This thread is no longer kept up to date, for future info/help please use the main thread HERE
I have working on a project in the form of an app, which guides you through the installation of Ubuntu within android via chroot. It includes a ubuntu 10.10 image I have been working on which includes lots of program to allow users to develop program/scripts etc within Ubuntu on there phone/tablet.
However I have I have yet to get much testing on this device and would like more feedback from users!
Please post your device/kernel/rom along with what did and didn't work, so I can draw up what I need to change in the next release of the app/ubuntu build.
Website
http://linuxonandroid.blogspot.com/
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCqzs8yQTM8
App Download
Free App
Paid App
Boot Script
ubuntu.sh(V5)
Full Image
This image is 1.5GB to download, once extracted 3.5GB, and include alot of programs like openoffice, thunderbird, firefox and over programs for 'developing' - Also allows you to switch between the LXDE and Gnome desktops, and you can define screen size on boot!
ubuntuV5-image.zip
Lightweight Image - This is yet to be included in an app, will be included in the next release (aka 2.0 ), so get it now before anyone else!
This image is just under 500MB to download, once extracted 2.5GB, and include only programs needed (LXDE desktop, web browser, + other basic programs) also allows you to define screen size on boot
ubuntuV5-sm-image.zip
12.04 images
I have now started work on building new 12.04 images these come in core (just the bear-bones ubuntu) and full (ubuntu with GUI and other programs) and will be updated as 12.04 moves through its milestones (and when I make new updates to the mods I make from the main stream arm port).
These are for testing ONLY until 12.04 reaches stable release.
You can view the images here:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/files/Ubuntu/12.04/
I also want to build up a small group of testers who I can email with new images and scripts, these will include all future distros that I do. If you are interested in joining this test group please PM me or send a email to [email protected]
The only requirement is that your willing to test and send feedback along with screen shoots etc where required, it would also be good if your willing to try different roms and kernels for your device!
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Like this guide? want to try something different? then check out my other guides for different distro's
Backtrack - This is a distro that is based around security testing, it also includes the Gnome desktop environment and a range of other programs.
Updates
18/02/12
*New 12.04 images started building, for now not included in the app but once a bit more stable will be included
29/01/12
*New V5 small image, featuring fixed Java, even more lightweight (now around 1.2GB free) and user can set screen size on boot
*PAID New Build guide which shows you how to build your own Ubuntu images
*Brand new UI To make the whole thing more useable
*PAID new 'one click boot' feature to allow quick booting from either the widget or inside the app
*PAID new widget to activate the one click boot
*PAID app install guide changed in light of 'one click boot'
*Fixed keyboard mapping of random letters in Gnome
18/01/12
*Large ubuntu image now allows user to set screen size on boot!
*Large Ubuntu image now lets you select between LXDE and Gnome desktops
*Large Ubuntu image has been recompiled to fix the likes of Java (note some of the above changes will be included in the small image in the future)
*FAQ section updated with more answers to questions I have been getting
*Install guide updated in light of the new large image
06/01/12
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
28/12/11
*PAID app now supports 960x540 'qHD' resolution
*ALL Ubuntu lightweight images cleaned up even more saved another 300MB of space
*ALL Ubuntu images updated with all new updates
*ALL Ubuntu images now in .zip format to fix problems with some peoples devices failing to extract the .rar files
*Boot script updated, once booted now terminal acts like a command line interface for Ubuntu, and some boot problems now fixed
*Image and boot script now downloadable separately to allow easier updating
19/12/11
New 'lighter' ubuntu image options for all resolutions already supported
15/12/11
New ubuntu images with all updates up to 15/11/11
FREE app ubuntu image resized to fit 800x480 resolution
PAID app ubuntu images now includes 4 images for 800x480, 854x480, 1024x600 and 1280x800 resolutions
I didn't realize that you had posted in the Kindle Fire forums so please forgive my re-post:
This works quite well on the Kindle Fire with CM7. (I've used both v4 and v5 of the script without issue)
Is there a technical reason for using Ubuntu 10.x over 11.x?
I only ask as there are ARM/OMAP3/OMAP4/etc. builds of both 11.04 and 11.10. (netbook and desktop flavors)
I'm guessing that it's a resource thing as I would hope that Unity would work well with at least tablets if not decently sized mobile phones.
Oh well, just picking brains. Love your work!
Aahz Pervect said:
I didn't realize that you had posted in the Kindle Fire forums so please forgive my re-post:
This works quite well on the Kindle Fire with CM7. (I've used both v4 and v5 of the script without issue)
Is there a technical reason for using Ubuntu 10.x over 11.x?
I only ask as there are ARM/OMAP3/OMAP4/etc. builds of both 11.04 and 11.10. (netbook and desktop flavors)
I'm guessing that it's a resource thing as I would hope that Unity would work well with at least tablets if not decently sized mobile phones.
Oh well, just picking brains. Love your work!
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Quite alright only just posted.
When I built images from 11.04 and .10 there where a whole host of UI issues, that no one seemed to be able to fix so I rolled back to the newest base that had no issues. Once I have done some more work to the app and my backtrack build I will look at a newer build (or might wait for 12.04)
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Sorry if this sounds stupid, but which resolution size would be best for ease of use? I'm assuming higher would be easier to use and look better and lower would be harder to use and look worse?
krion64 said:
Sorry if this sounds stupid, but which resolution size would be best for ease of use? I'm assuming higher would be easier to use and look better and lower would be harder to use and look worse?
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The best would be the one that matches you screens resulition which in this case is 1024x600
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zacthespack said:
The best would be the one that matches you screens resulition which in this case is 1024x600
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Many thanks.
Doesn't work on CM7 with firmware 6.2.1 with Root and Busybox installed
Errors when trying to execute ubuntu.sh are
-Whole bunch of missing directories that can't be mounted
-Some directories can't be created because others don't exist
-Can't create directory '/data/local/mnt': File exists
-Loop device exists
-losetup: /dev/block/loop255 on /data/local/mnt failed: Invalid argument
-losetup: /dev/block/lopp255: No such device or address
Edit: I'm using the 1024x600 image and version 5 of the terminal script
I noticed that on CM7 Busybox doesn't play nice with USB data connections. So much so that I have to reboot the device before it'll make the connection once I've run Ubuntu.
Also, and why I mention it, if you have the data cable connected (showing as a device on the PC or not) and try to run the ubuntu.sh it tends to not work.
edit: Don't want to wrongfully accuse Busybox if that's not the problem but once the terminal emu runs the ubuntu.sh then I can no longer make the USB data connection without rebooting the device. (does it with both v4 and v5 of the script)
Aahz Pervect said:
I noticed that on CM7 Busybox doesn't play nice with USB data connections. So much so that I have to reboot the device before it'll make the connection once I've run Ubuntu.
Also, and why I mention it, if you have the data cable connected (showing as a device on the PC or not) and try to run the ubuntu.sh it tends to not work.
edit: Don't want to wrongfully accuse Busybox if that's not the problem but once the terminal emu runs the ubuntu.sh then I can no longer make the USB data connection without rebooting the device. (does it with both v4 and v5 of the script)
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Yes this is to do with ubuntu not shutting down correctly, and will hopefully be fixed once I have worked out all the bugs in shutting it down
Ok new paid app has been uploaded the change log is:
*PAID app file downloads now use new fast FTP server and support direct downloading (click the button to download a image and it starts to download right away)
*New boot script which has fixed problems with it not booting on alot of devices, and fixed problem which some people getting a grey screen when loading UI
*Boot script now downloaded in zip file to fix problems with downloading script
*Both apps fixed to support low resolutions
*Both apps cleaned up
Because the FTP server costs me money to run these fast download links will only be available in the paid app. As I will only be uploading the 800x480 images to multiupload in the future (to be included in the free app) the images in the first post will stay at V4 (apart from the 800x480) thus if you have a device that has a different screen rez and want to keep up-to-date with image updates now is a good time to invest in the paid app .
The paid app will also be getting alot more work in the close future to make the install process even easier (to hopefully the point of just downloading and pressing a button to boot) some of which will likely not make it to the free version, I am doing this to try and give the paid version more 'buying appeal'...I am after all a poor student and need money to eat and drink
Ramble over, but the future is bright..the future is linux on android
The backtrack install guide has been updated to include the new boot script and downloading from the ftp server, plus everything else to bring it in line with the ubuntu guide.
For those that want the Gnome interface, or to try out all the security programs included in backtrack, or just want to try a different linux distro check it out!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421833
Little update ,the next release while I am working on the automation, and fixing last boot programs will included fixed java etc, with completely new build images (did try building 11.10 but still getting the GUI errors so will hold out for 12.04), and allow you to switch between Gnome and LXDE and also allow you to decide the screen size on boot. Means much less for me to upload and far easier method than opening the init script and editing it.
This looks great zac! As soon as I receive my Fire I'll be happy to test for you.
Rypac said:
This looks great zac! As soon as I receive my Fire I'll be happy to test for you.
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Glad to hear it
Ok a new test image is ready for download.
This is a updated large image (~3.5GB extracted) with the following updates:
Boot process now asks you for what screen size you want (type in the format 800x480 for example)
Boot process now lets you select what desktop enviroment you want to use (Gnome and LXDE included to start with more to come!)
Image has been recompiled to fix java and other programs
Image has been compressed using a different programs to fix errors when uncompressed in linux
note: this image works fine with the V5 script!
please test and let me know how it goes! if everything works I will update the paid app with a fast link tomorrow!
Download HERE
I know that distro upgrades are a no-no but what about general package updates? Do they stick and will they break things? (I ask as I'm updating them anyways )
edit: Actually if you could comment on persistence in general that would be great as I'm wondering if things can be added/removed or rather how the images work in general. Are they akin to Live images with some space for persistence? (I'm guessing yes as settings do save)
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I know that distro upgrades are a no-no but what about general package updates? Do they stick and will they break things? (I ask as I'm updating them anyways )
edit: Actually if you could comment on persistence in general that would be great as I'm wondering if things can be added/removed or rather how the images work in general. Are they akin to Live images with some space for persistence? (I'm guessing yes as settings do save)
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You can do normal updates to packages yes, its only the updating distro that brakes stuff, as things have been changed to the core of ubuntu to get it to boot as it is.
Everything you change will persist, see it as a virtual machine over a live image, within the img file is the complete OS as if the img file is a hard drive etc. This is then mounted and booted into
Sopa strike
Tomorrow as im sure you all know XDA will be having a 12 hour black out and all of tomorrow my sites will be blacked out and I will not be doing any work on my linux projects in protest, if the SOPA and PIPA bills are past then it will be the end of freedom of speech and the internet as we know it.
This would put a hell of a lot of pressure on developers to keep within the 'laws', its very likely this site would face alot of pressure to shut down most of this forum if not the lot.
Thank you all, and I hope you also support the movement! for more information check this site
http://fightforthefuture.org/pipa
totally 100% on board for the opposition of SOPA.
Also wanted to tell you tied this on my Kindle fire running CM7 and it runs great! i set the screen resolution to 1024x565 because the CM7 soft buttons were there. kinda like to keep them but that could just be my personal preference.
tested it on Miui for kindle fire. works even better because of how the software buttons are handled.
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Back in the PalmOS era, I used iSilo for reading websites offline and it worked great. Nowadays I still want to read sites offline as there's no cell signal in the subway. I searched and tried a lot of "Offline Browser" apps from Play Store but they are mostly badly designed (ugly UI), they are intended for single pages and suck the most when it comes to reading - they do not restore reading position.
Offliner is an attempt to fix that. It focuses solely on reading/viewing as it doesn't have any download mechanism. Even the site resources fetching functionality of tools like wget and httrack is often problematic. Instead it relies on prepared archives in a simple format - zip archive of a site fetched using wget. (Offliner reads files directly from the zip without unpacking it to your precious storage.)
I focused on Android Developer Docs and included few hacks for compatibility with the official zip archive provided by Google (docs-24_r01.zip, 400 MB). Unfortunately the content is currently almost one year old and it lacks various sections. Most importantly material.io. I fired up wget and created up-to-date archive containing both developer.android.com and material.io, having 1200 MB. Find the latest links here: brouken.com/offliner
The app is completely free, without any ads or extra permissions. Offliner lacks Internet permission so it can't access the internet at all . I hope it will work great for you just as it works for me. Find few more details in the site linked below (known limitations, script for self made archives etc.).
Let me know about all your thoughts, complaints, wishes, reports, bugs... and make Offliner even better.
Download from Play Store
Links to available archives at brouken.com/offliner
DataFormatException: invalid stored block lenghts.
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DataFormatException: invalid stored block lenghts.
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Can you provide me with more details like what device is that and when this occurs? What data are you trying to load?
So far I used/tested archives created by zip on linux. I use Google's library for reading zips which doesn't support ZIP64 (see wiki) so supporting that is not trivial. Are you using any existing archive or are you creating your own (what size/number of files and archive manager are you using)?
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Can you provide me with more details like what device is that and when this occurs? What data are you trying to load?
So far I used/tested archives created by zip on linux. I use Google's library for reading zips which doesn't support ZIP64 (see wiki) so supporting that is not trivial. Are you using any existing archive or are you creating your own (what size/number of files and archive manager are you using)?
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7-zip Win, zip, compression: ultra, method: lzma, dictionary: 64 MB, word: 64.
Artieza said:
7-zip Win, zip, compression: ultra, method: lzma, dictionary: 64 MB, word: 64.
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Please use "Deflate" instead of LZMA. LZMA is part of the newer ZIP standard (from 2006) that is not supported by the default Java utils.
I guess this would be another good reason to switch to Apache Commons Compress. I will add that to my list. However the priority is performance of the non ZIP64 archives with the deflate method so if it won't use more memory or be slower, I can switch to that.
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Please use "Deflate" instead of LZMA. LZMA is part of the newer ZIP standard (from 2006) that is not supported by the default Java utils.
I guess this would be another good reason to switch to Apache Commons Compress. I will add that to my list. However the priority is performance of the non ZIP64 archives with the deflate method so if it won't use more memory or be slower, I can switch to that.
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Deflate works. But this incredible increases packing time.
Cannot click on search result. Nothing happens.
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Deflate works. But this incredible increases packing time.
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Packing time should be irrelevant as it's done usually on much faster machine only once. Much important is the overhead on mobile device during decompression or decompression speed (BTW deflate unpacks 4 times faster than LZMA which can make a difference).
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Cannot click on search result. Nothing happens.
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Clicking search results works in the up to date custom mirror available from my site (the 1.2 GB archive; it's that large because it also contains material.io). I can confirm that this doesn't work with the latest (1 year old) docs from Google. I already included couple of quirks to work around issues with missing or bad JS files. Seems like this is another case. I will try if I can make it work but I would recommend you to use either the provided up to date archive or to create your own (with the help of provided script).
Anyway thank you for all your feedback, it's much appreciated!
EDIT: I don't think I will be able to fix that easily. Seems like that the search depends on additional dynamic response so it won't work offline. The current version of their site doesn't require that so it could work if they ever update the docs again.
moneytoo said:
Clicking search results works in the up to date custom mirror available from my site (the 1.2 GB archive; it's that large because it also contains material.io).
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I'd like to use dump from you, but I currently have slow 3G network and not much free space on external SD. It would be nice if you will provide material.io site separately.
Artieza said:
I'd like to use dump from you, but I currently have slow 3G network and not much free space on external SD. It would be nice if you will provide material.io site separately.
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I trimmed the zip a bit, down to 450 MB. You can get from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=201940
I see what I can do when I will be updating the mirror. Right now I'm waiting if Google releases new offline docs so I can handle all the changes at once.
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I trimmed the zip a bit, down to 450 MB. You can get from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=201940
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Thank you. It's working. I'm not sure if I can wget via Windows, but it should be useful addition to your basic packs: https://www.computerhope.com/unix/
Could you add it? Or is it already included into bash scripting packs? I guess, no...
I found an issue. When opening new zip. I see nothing when loading wheel is gone. I don't know why, but page is showing only if I switch to recents window and come back (onPause & onResume).
Here is full dump of ss64.com & unix part of computerhope.com. Both have catalogs of bash commands. Computer Hope is better.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B2KH4VEXC-hjb2p3NGdrOHpRNU0
It would be nice to work with various zips at same time.
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I found an issue. When opening new zip. I see nothing when loading wheel is gone. I don't know why, but page is showing only if I switch to recents window and come back (onPause & onResume).
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Are you sure that it's not just the loading taking a while? BTW during onPause/onResume it should only pause/resume Webview and it's timers (JS). I didn't enabled any logging in the release on Play Store but isn't there anything interesting in the logcat?
What Android device do you have anyway?
Artieza said:
It would be nice to work with various zips at same time.
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Yep, that's something I would like to have eventually. One thing is all archives in the navigation drawer and another allowing navigation among them (depend on the archive file name or keep indexes of archive entries... ?). I don't have it figured out much but I guess allowing faster switching between zip archives could be a start.
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Are you sure that it's not just the loading taking a while? BTW during onPause/onResume it should only pause/resume Webview and it's timers (JS). I didn't enabled any logging in the release on Play Store but isn't there anything interesting in the logcat?
What Android device do you have anyway?
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No. I tested many times. When I have already loaded zip. Press Setup and select other zip. Loading wheel is gone... Nothing. Wait 1 minute. Nothing. As soon as I switch to recents and back all is showing.
In the log only this every time. I'm not sure why... Android 5.0.2.
moneytoo said:
Yep, that's something I would like to have eventually. One thing is all archives in the navigation drawer and another allowing navigation among them (depend on the archive file name or keep indexes of archive entries... ?). I don't have it figured out much but I guess allowing faster switching between zip archives could be a start.
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Pin archives to navigation drawer's header or under drop-down menu here like in Google's apps.