Maybe my searching skills aren't adequate, maybe my understanding is lacklustre.
Greetings, XDA browser, I've come for your help.
I've been playing with all sorts of different ICS ROMs for my Nexus S for the past few days. I've finally settled on one that seems stable and fast.
HOWEVER!!! (Dunn, dunn, dunn!)
I miss the octo-launch provided by some mods such as CyberGR and Codename Android.
You could set 3 or 4 custom apps, which was great for Google Authenticator and my TI-83 emulator.
Is there some flash-able (via CWM) .zip floating out there that I could flash to add this feature to my settings? I've noticed quite a few ROMs add it. And indeed, in Pixel ROM if you upgrade from 'Lite Touch' to 'Fully Touched', your lockscreen changes from a standard unlock/camera to a quad lockscreen. (Without custom apps, much to my ever growing dismay.)
Unfortunately (for me), the world is certainly far from revolving around Sacrosaint. Alas, as I act to alleviate this annoyance (alliteration!) by simply asking, I'm sure there's someone out there who actually knows what they're talking about.
So, am I crazy or is this possible? If it is possible (regardless of my sanity), would it be possible to receive guidance?
Thank you for your time,
Sacrosaint
EDIT: No one ever replied, but I did find that the best ROM for an Octo layout is AOKP. Just in case anyone is interested.
Hello all!
Over the past few months, I've noticed a few quirks that came with the ics os on the tablet (Camera freezing, usb drama, ect.); So I rooted it, and loaded cyanogen 9.1. The only problem now is that I enjoyed the stock samsung media player better than apollo or any of the other music apps out there. I've tried to load the .apk and system files, but it fails to install every time.
Any information why or why not this is possible is greatly appreciated.
(If it matters, its the GT-P5113, but I doubt that has anything to do with it)
Akamaru890 said:
Hello all!
Over the past few months, I've noticed a few quirks that came with the ics os on the tablet (Camera freezing, usb drama, ect.); So I rooted it, and loaded cyanogen 9.1. The only problem now is that I enjoyed the stock samsung media player better than apollo or any of the other music apps out there. I've tried to load the .apk and system files, but it fails to install every time.
Any information why or why not this is possible is greatly appreciated.
(If it matters, its the GT-P5113, but I doubt that has anything to do with it)
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The stock rom and the CM rom have different framework.
The stock apps tend to need custom libs added to the ROM in order to run the apps. This is done on purpose to specifically prevent you from doing what you're trying to do, which is take Samsung's apps and put them on another device. (I know it's the same device, but it's no longer a Samsung device for all intents and purposes.) They didn't do this to stop you from using their apps on custom ROMs so as much as to stop you from taking their apps and putting them on say an HTC device. Their apps only work on stock Samsung ROM's so you hav eto buy a Samsung device in order to use their apps that you want. All phones and tablets with custom version of Android are set up like this, with the exception of the Google Nexus devices that are bone stock Android.
Apps from stock roms can be ported sometimes, but it takes a lot of work and a lot of developer know how to figure our how to port the libs and make them compatible with the customer ROM. It's not as simple and just copying files.
In other words, get used to a different media player. You're not ever going to see the stock one on a CM rom.
Thta said, you don't have to use the one that came with CM either. There are like 9 billion media players on the Play Store. Try a bunch out. You may find one you like even better than the stock Samsung one.
Hi
As I am not allowed to post on the associated developer page (newbie).I am hoping this post will be seen and responded to bysomeone in an informed position
I am currenlty running CM10.1 Temasek unnoficial version 104 (Build: Archidroid 2.0.0)
I have had this phone for 15 months + i guess and during the period tried various Roms, and Kernal mixes but as yet not been able to find one that ticks all the boxes.
My current setup is sweet I like the GUI, Battery Life, Speed etc etc. However as a company phone (I sell Samsung guestroom tv solutions) I need to be able to demonstrate the various Wifi Direct & Screen mirroring functions etc that are built in to the standard Samsung Rom. So my thinking is, Dual Boot right?
Any help is appreciated. I really like my current rom so would hate to have to change it..
R.
raylogic said:
Hi
As I am not allowed to post on the associated developer page (newbie).I am hoping this post will be seen and responded to bysomeone in an informed position
I am currenlty running CM10.1 Temasek unnoficial version 104 (Build: Archidroid 2.0.0)
I have had this phone for 15 months + i guess and during the period tried various Roms, and Kernal mixes but as yet not been able to find one that ticks all the boxes.
My current setup is sweet I like the GUI, Battery Life, Speed etc etc. However as a company phone (I sell Samsung guestroom tv solutions) I need to be able to demonstrate the various Wifi Direct & Screen mirroring functions etc that are built in to the standard Samsung Rom. So my thinking is, Dual Boot right?
Any help is appreciated. I really like my current rom so would hate to have to change it..
R.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS5kcngyLmJvb3RtYW5hZ2VyLmxpdGUiXQ..
thanks but no thanks?
Diablo67 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwxLDEsImNvbS5kcngyLmJvb3RtYW5hZ2VyLmxpdGUiXQ..
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Thanks indeed, but comments from others not too positive about that app, not easy to switch back from one rom to another and not jellybean compatible etc.
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Nice thread, maybe you can list what's available (making difference between A700 & A510) splitting by 2 categories : Acer ROM based, AOSP ROM based
Cheers
new user here, so what's the best ROM for A700s? alot of people seem to be on the iconian but it seems the developer is gone, so I guess it should be the cm10.1 version by pawitp?
don't plan to do alot of gaming on it, mainly for magazine reading & web browsing since i've amassed a whole lot of unread zinio magazines which I've subscribed using the free codes they've been generously giving me over the last year.
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new user here, so what's the best ROM for A700s? alot of people seem to be on the iconian but it seems the developer is gone, so I guess it should be the cm10.1 version by pawitp?
don't plan to do alot of gaming on it, mainly for magazine reading & web browsing since i've amassed a whole lot of unread zinio magazines which I've subscribed using the free codes they've been generously giving me over the last year.
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Not sure what happened to vorbeth and iconian. Most of the roms have been around for awhile, and not a lot of issues.
pawitp has the CM which gets updates.
There,s a rootbox version, and Iconian. Iconian runs Acer build.
As with running Acer builds, we're dependant on Acer to push updates, which unfortunately doesn't happen often. However, in my opinion, there's less incompatibility issues with games. Just my opinion. This is why you don't see a lot of updates on the roms. Example, I'll push my first update since release. Audio improvements for folks that appreciate good audio. A little theming, and custom Acer ring.
I'd say flash them all, and see what works best for you. You usually know within a day or so, if you like the rom.
You are right, I flashed them all. Somehow stock is faster than CM & Iconian but your ROM is the best Thanks
I flashed CM10.1.3 RC2 to my A700. Has been working well and I really enjoy the new features I gained coming from stock. Most importantly for me CM gave me a higher touch sensitivity which drastically improved my user experience and was the main reason I switched to CM. It can have some lag tho.
I was thinking about flashing the kiteman V4.1 kernel to see if it helps with the lag, but I need to verify if the "Very High" touch sensitivity option will still be available. If anyone can advise it would be greatly appreciated.
Also, I was thinking about flashing the latest Evil Alex ROM because I have read good reviews. Again, most importantly I need to verify whether touch sensitivity will be increased comparable to CM10.1. Perhaps Moscow Desire or boringest you can inform me?
I would say pawtips' CM 10.2 worked best for me so far. The performance is great and feels far less sluggish than stock, which I had before. Also not having all the branding stuff from Acer also improved the device a lot
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I would say pawtips' CM 10.2 worked best for me so far. The performance is great and feels far less sluggish than stock, which I had before. Also not having all the branding stuff from Acer also improved the device a lot
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hi thanks for acer A701 CM 3G enabled ROM..
first i'm installed your rom, mrzottel 10.2 CM Build1 before CM 11 3G enabled.. work great on my acerA701..
then install with pawitp CM 11 after 3G enabled,
my problem after install CM 11..
sometimes my Acer A701 can not wake up from sleep by power button, it must be hardreset with power button.
just like android black screen of death syndrome
Not really sure, but this problem happen after receive automatic update from play store.. downloading apps never finish then A701 frozen when screen off.
(i'm not install fresh apps from playstore, just restore some user apps+data from titanium backup. is it problem?)
dont know what to do. three time or more, try reinstall CM11 rom and gapps, wipe data from CWM 6.0.4.4 and do factory reset
but problem still there..
now i'm back with Build1 atm
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my acer A701 screen off problem, after install CM 11 with ROM
cm-11-20140112-UNOFFICIAL-3G-a700.zip
MD5-SUM : 26FD6B17954AFE7852C5755871EC4964
today try reinstall ROM with latest Build CM 11 for A700/A701 3G from pawitp thread
cm-11-20140118-NIGHTLY-a700.zip
MD-5SUM : 4265BF680C510DE08C4654A7F1D28DCA
seems my Acer A701 screen off problem fix..
Thanks
i've got the same problem on my A701 i try 2 roms
cm-11-20140121-NIGHTLY-a700
cm-11-20140123-NIGHTLY-a700
any ideas?
melon81 said:
i've got the same problem on my A701 i try 2 roms
cm-11-20140121-NIGHTLY-a700
cm-11-20140123-NIGHTLY-a700
any ideas?
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i just do some experiment,
replace CM 11 /system/bin/rild with CM 10.2 rild
adding build.prop line with:
rild.libpath=/system/lib/libhuawei-ril.so
rild.libargs=-d /dev/ttyUSB2
one hours trying A701 playing rock music album from Apollo, check on off powerbutton every
5minutes ,
Screen-off problem not occurs yet
but another problem with 3G
*A701 can see network, but 3G Data not connected (3G icon signal bar full)
*set DNS > No network DNS: blank , ip : blank
*wifi works fine
hope someone check CM11 rild file for us A701 users
You should ask @pawitp
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Hey A700 users. I'm helping a friend and offered to patch up his A700 from what appears to be stock Android 4.1.1 Build Acer_AV051_A700_1.052.00_PA_CUS1. This does not appear to be the 3G model. I don't see anything in the ROM for mobile networks, and what appears to be the SIM slot next to Micro SD looks like it has a glued in plastic tab in it, not user removable without a bit of force.
So, looks like I need to unlock bootloader, install TWRP/CWM, and choose a ROM which is where my question is aimed. I'm wanting to choose a ROM that is mostly up to date, but also does not have any hardware issues. It appears that CM 12.1 has issues with HDMI which I would like to avoid.
I'm looking for in priority:
1) All hardware working (no workarounds, or other things I need to add as a "if this happens go here and do that" kind of stuff)
2) Stable
3) Up to date.
It appears a lot of ROMs are not seeing much activity which is understandable due to the age of the tablet. I'm keen to just flash this once onto something that is a good daily driver and be done.
After some additional digging I'm thinking about CM11: https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_a700
It's strait forward, I know CM well enough....
I still have my old A510 wall mounted for home automation on CM11 4.4.4 . But the problem is that I can not install newer applications. Any way to get newer version of android on it?
FYI, I just installed our last Android 6 build (https://builds.unlegacy-android.org/aosp-6.0/picasso2/) to my A700 that I'm giving to a relative, as I believe it is rather stable. It's the last stable Android version for this device (Android 7+ has various graphics issues), and it uses kernel 3.4. It can be used with an up-to-date TWRP, such as: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a51x-a70x-aka-picasso-2-recovery-twrp-3-1-1-0.2678284/.
I'm sure there was a thread for it here, but I just can't find it now...
I upgraded my A700 from latest official CM11 to above mentioned unlegacy build. Unfortunately since then I'm experiencing massive audio distortion so that I had to revert back. Is there anything I missed or anyone with same experience?
Ziyan said:
FYI, I just installed our last Android 6 build (https://builds.unlegacy-android.org/aosp-6.0/picasso2/) to my A700 that I'm giving to a relative, as I believe it is rather stable. It's the last stable Android version for this device (Android 7+ has various graphics issues), and it uses kernel 3.4. It can be used with an up-to-date TWRP, such as: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/a51x-a70x-aka-picasso-2-recovery-twrp-3-1-1-0.2678284/.
I'm sure there was a thread for it here, but I just can't find it now...
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I think you should post this on the front page. This is the most up to date rom i can see in the forum. I have installed and its like i have a new device. But your post is hidden away here and i came across is by accident.
bullet157 said:
I think you should post this on the front page. This is the most up to date rom i can see in the forum. I have installed and its like i have a new device. But your post is hidden away here and i came across is by accident.
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Hi,
Can you share the rom file? The download link is broken ...
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Would be epic to share this one!! thank you
I didn't realise i could upload files hopefully it works.
Hi there. I own an old Gtab 7.7 (P6800) that I use as Satnav/OBD/... tool in my car.
I lived fine with stock 4.0.x until I bought a dashcam that has an app that needs at least Android 4.2
I tried a few ROMS (CM etc. ) in the past but they all had issues - and according to the descriptions they still have.
I need a ROM that has the following working properly: Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, Mobile Data
Is there ANY rom with 4.2 or above out there that has no issues with any of these? I really would love to keep that device as it is still nice and old enough that it isn't worth stealing so I can keep it in my car no matter where I park
I don't care much about features as I only need to run 4-5 Apps and nothing else
Thx