It should improve multitasking performance on any 1.88 Based ROM. It would prolly work on just about any ROM base but TBH but I have only tried it on the 1.88 base.
Version 2 - 6/27/2012
This new version incorporates the values suggested by Calkulin.
You do not need to revert with undo.zip first. You can just flash this over.
Although I have not had time to test this mod in depth I believe it will outperform V1 now knowing what Calkulin has taught!
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Version 1
I simply removed these lines from the sh script. Nothing else was touched. The red line is for our device.
Code:
echo "0,2,4,7,9,12" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/adj
case "$hardware" in "elite")
[B][I][COLOR="Red"]echo "7746,9720,11694,13742,15715,24709" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree[/COLOR][/I][/B]
;;
esac
case "$hardware" in "ville")
echo "7946,9953,11960,14008,16015,25108" > /sys/module/lowmemorykiller/parameters/minfree
;;
esac
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I have also included an "Undo" zip to replace the .sh file with an original untouched file straight from the stock ROM. You may want to back yours up manually. The file is located in /system/etc/.
You may want to check with your favorite ROM Dev to ensure this mod will not over write any tweaks they have placed in the ROM. This will work on any CleanROM 3.x version.
Needless to say this mod will not make your phone handle 1,000 apps simultaneously but it will allow Android to handle the memory as it would on any other phone without any modifications from HTC.
Hit Thanks!
-Scott
Reserved.
Good job bud. Keep up the good work
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sbryan12144 said:
Good job bud. Keep up the good work
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Thanks!
I can switch from XDA, angry birds, strike fleet omega, and Facebook. Without any of them needing to reload. So dude you're my hero!!
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I've never really had a problem with the multitasking performance up to now, but will flash this anyway as I know it's been causing others problems.
Nice find :good:
Now we can just post this thread link in a semi rude manner when someone compares the GS3 multitasking to the HTC one X multitasking lol
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ChongoDroid said:
Now we can just post this thread link in a semi rude manner when someone compares the GS3 multitasking to the HTC one X multitasking lol
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You might want to hold on that. The mod improves the multitasking functionality by a bit, but not significantly.
Previously, before this mod, only the last used app will be cached in memory at most. With this mod, I can cache more apps in memory (depends on the apps opened and cached). So far, once the app is 4th place and beyond, the memory is immediately cleared. I'm using it with Kobra rom, but I look forward to Scott's new update to see if multitasking will be improved significantly. I'll be testing it more in the afternoon when I have more time.
Still very useful if you're flipping back and forth between 2 apps and a big thanks like Scott for making for making this mod.
I can cache more then that,
Edit I opened a lot of apps and most of them can be cached, the only apps that didn't stay in memory were Facebook and Instagram and that's only because they were coded that way(I think)
Facebook is different because if I cache on news feed it'll redraw but when viewing a picture it'll remain frozen in time.
This mod is fo weal fo weal
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My record was 5, 6 if you count lbe privacy guard.
System panel, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, and of course.. xda premium
Edit: sorry to keep spamming your thread Scott but I just wanted to say that this mod plus cleanRom dev edition.. is pure win. All the function I really want from sense and not a lick more (maybe that's why my apps cache lol). Plus I don't have to add all my usual favorite tweaks (gradient, themes, etc) all I add to this is the hd YouTube and a little tinkering with cpueditor and I'm cooking bacon.
Beer will be heading your way in short time in the form of a PayPal notification, thank you sir
Tldr= it's awesome
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ChongoDroid said:
My record was 5, 6 if you count lbe privacy guard.
System panel, Netflix, Facebook, Twitter, and of course.. xda premium
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Video or it didn't happen.
I ll give it a try! Thanks
Thank you Scott, will try this with CleanROM tonight!
Thanks for the mod! I actually edited the sh file on cleanrom 2.6 se and it's working great (didn't want to flash your zip in case the script file from 1.88 is different than the one in 1.85).
Multitasking is noticeably better.
Interested to hear from more people on how well the phone runs with this. I was under the impression that sense is a resource hog and robs ram to run smooth. Allocating more to apps, affected at all ?
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I haven't noticed any difference at all in the Modaco ROM. I'll probably jump back to CleanROM when 3.1 is out to compare.
I'm able so far to cache 4 and then the 5th gets cleared.
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ok so this works awesome
multitasking is actually useful now
even if it's only 3 or 4 apps, that makes a world of difference from how it was
craig0r said:
I haven't noticed any difference at all in the Modaco ROM. I'll probably jump back to CleanROM when 3.1 is out to compare.
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UPDATE: After applying this mod, I then reduced my "minfree" values to 20/22/24MB, and the multitasking is pretty amazing now.
can i install this mod in miui v4?.I think it is based on 1.73
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NEW VERSION IN TEST PHASE - COMING SOON
UTB-ROM for the HTC One S gives you a clean, no fuzz, CM9/AOSP based ROM.
Version 2.0 marks the start of the future. As we anxiously await the kernel drivers from HTC, talented developers are making good progress on getting AOSP running smoothly. While there are still some issues floating about, its time to start building the base for the new ROM.
Description
You have two options. v1.0.6 gives you an AOSP-like experience but with the comfort of the original stock HTC ROM as base. Most things work as expected. However, if you enjoy living on the bleeding edge, version 2.0 gives you an CM9 based ROM which will get some bleeding edge extras along the way. Version 2.0 is still very early in development and is currently pretty identical to a stock CM9 ROM, but I wanted to give a taste of what is coming.
Highlighted Features v2.0
CM9-base
Google Play Music
OLED-Optimized ICS Boot animation (true black levels)
Latest Google apps included for your convenience
Note that this is just an introductory release. It is plagued by the same bugs as the other AOSP/CM9 based ROM's are. But we are making good progress and soon we will get all bugs figured out, Im certain!
Highlighted Features v1.0.6
Stock Android apps (Trebuchet launcher, Android Messaging app, Android Contacts, etc, compiled from source)
Stock Android ICS notification bar
Most of the included HTC apps are long gone
Based on the new 1.64.997.1 kernel
Zipaligned
Just feels good!
Changelog
v1.0.6
Picasaweb added (syncing works, uploading is still an issue.. maybe because of this)
ICS Live Wallpapers
Updated Gallery app (Now shows your online photos)
1.0.5
Removed CruiserPwrExpert - A ridiculous logging tool from HTC that does nothing but drain your battery.
Removed the HTC Gallery
Removed HTC Music
Added AOSP Email and Exchange
Added Google Play Music
Added AOSP Gallery
Known Issues v1.0.6
Unlock required before answering call (Hard to fix as its a compatibility issue with Sense)
The HTC Camera is for some reason not willing to open the ICS Gallery for previews.
NOTE: If you are coming from a different base ROM than the one you are flashing, a full data wipe is encouraged and recommended.
DOWNLOADS
v2.0 RC1
v1.0.6
Be honest your ideas a good one.sense stripped away..add some tweaks change some GUI for image sake..I'm already running a stripped down rom..novas running.only thing that looks different are the menus.
Looking forward to your rom matw
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Thanks, I am working my way through the HTC stuff atm. I have stock Launcher, stock contacts, stock gallery, stock Mms/Sms (though its not working properly yet), stock Settings, and more coming.. Its looking less and less HTC-molested
Are there any libs etc to go with the settings apk?
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leejames55 said:
Are there any libs etc to go with the settings apk?
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Still working on it. But what do you have in mind?
Thread reopened...
Version 1.0 released. Get it here
Cool I'all give it a whirl
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Which camera is in it? What's left from htc? Any bugs? Sorry for all the questions, this sounds promising.
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encho said:
Which camera is in it? What's left from htc? Any bugs? Sorry for all the questions, this sounds promising.
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Yeah, I left the stock HTC camera app and gallery app. The reason for this is the unique features of the ImageSense chip which I didnt quite get to work with the stock camera app.
HTC's settings are also still in as well as the HTC Music app, but I might be removing that in the next version. Unfortunately, until we get AOSP running on the One S, it will be difficult to escape HTC's customized stuff completely. But I am trying to get as close as I can without breaking anything.
In terms of bugs, I am still trying to resolve answering calls without having to unlock the screen. Apart from that, I havent found any other serious issues yet.
Feedback is most welcome though. Ive just made a ROM to satisfy my desires and needs
All good here man.data working..camera phone etc etc.no issues
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arknailed7754 said:
All good here man.data working..camera phone etc etc.no issues
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Thanks for the feedback. Good to know the foundation is stable and solid.
Is there an easy way to change the behaviour of the app switch button in here? I'd find it more useful to switch between apps than as a menu button.
Hmm haven't thought about it. Just made more sense to have a menu button. If you long-click the home button you get the app switcher though
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Problem is that when you don't assign menu to one of the buttons you get the onscreen menu button back...
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The on-screen button doesn't really bother me. At least it tips you off that there are hidden settings in some apps. Over time there should be less need for a menu button anyway. Guess it's just a preference of mine, but very awesome ROM otherwise!
Shame there's no live wallpapers though.
RedSeven said:
The on-screen button doesn't really bother me. At least it tips you off that there are hidden settings in some apps. Over time there should be less need for a menu button anyway. Guess it's just a preference of mine, but very awesome ROM otherwise!
Shame there's no live wallpapers though.
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I'll certainly bring the Live Wallpapers back! Thanks for pointing that out
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Untouchab1e said:
I'll certainly bring the Live Wallpapers back! Thanks for pointing that out
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Is everyone experiencing better battery life with this ROM? Also, what is the issue exactly with screen unlock? When you update the ROM, will we have to wipe? Do you know how long before answering calls bug is resolved? I happen to enjoy this version of Sense versus the older ones but I'm all for trying a "lighter" version of the OS.
hah2110 said:
Is everyone experiencing better battery life with this ROM? Also, what is the issue exactly with screen unlock? When you update the ROM, will we have to wipe? Do you know how long before answering calls bug is resolved? I happen to enjoy this version of Sense versus the older ones but I'm all for trying a "lighter" version of the OS.
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To be honest, I didnt really use my device much before I flashed it, so its hard to answer the question of battery life with any certain degree of accuracy. But battery life is great for me and Im sure the new kernel doesnt do it harm either.
The screen unlock issue isnt really an issue, but more a HTC - Android AOSP incompatibility problem. When an incoming call occurs while the phone is locked, you have to unlock the screen first before being able to click the answer-button.
Hello..
very great rom.. i'd like to know if there is a battery mod for this rom!
Thanks
Ivan
I tried this and it seems to be working, I runned 5-6 apps at a time and no refreshes!
I need some confirmation on this though, could be just my imagination.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669074
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Seems to work thanks
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very exciting.
any side-effects of using it on One S? the author mentions some hiccups during heavy gaming, for example. can it be used on stock rom?
mannequin said:
very exciting.
any side-effects of using it on One S? the author mentions some hiccups during heavy gaming, for example. can it be used on stock rom?
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Nothing here so far, just seems to handle the multitasking way better than before. Yes it should work on stock. Just follow the instructions given in the thread
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Are you running the stock rom? I am on stock/rooted and don't have an init.d.
hehe.. I am too impatient to wait for a reply, I installed a custom rom that supports init.d and all is good.
It really does seem to work! Thanks!
FYI, if you want to try this on a stock rooted ROM, download minfree manager from the market and use the following mild multitasking values from the one x script
10 16 24 30 34 40
Tried it out and it really seems to help. I've got maps, gmail, chrome, pocketcasts, minfree in memory at the same time and only maps refreshes when switched to (but it's a pig, so unsurprised). Don't set "apply at boot" until you're sure you don't have any issues.
This works! I just installed it on the new Zydroid 3.0 1.84 base ROM. I have chrome beta, Pandora, Pulse, Currents, GMail and Facebook all running, and NONE refresh even after having them in the background for 5-10 minutes.
This phone FINALLY works as it should. I can switch between apps without being afraid that my current position will be killed. And Pandora was practically unusable for me as it kept getting "cleaned", causing it to hang, skip songs, etc. It's now working as it had on every other android phone I've owned.
Psyclism said:
This works! I just installed it on the new Zydroid 3.0 1.84 base ROM. I have chrome beta, Pandora, Pulse, Currents, GMail and Facebook all running, and NONE refresh even after having them in the background for 5-10 minutes.
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same setup here but no matter what i do i can't get it to work - everything refreshes just like before.
For me it's way better and just as smooth as it to be. I have removed sense launcher and widgets, though , so I probably have a little more ram available.
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Will this work with leedroid supreme 2.1 for one s?
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Yep, it should work
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This script will work for all deodexed roms, look in system/etc/ if there is a folder called init.d and if there is you are on a deodexed rom.
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what should be the correct permissions? i have it on rwxrwxrwx.
Which one do you guys use? I used the ultimate one and it started killing apps left and right
Using CM9
it would be nice to have something like the last 5 apps used not killed and the other killed like in stock behavior so we can free some resources!
el_smurfo said:
FYI, if you want to try this on a stock rooted ROM, download minfree manager from the market and use the following mild multitasking values from the one x script
10 16 24 30 34 40
Tried it out and it really seems to help. I've got maps, gmail, chrome, pocketcasts, minfree in memory at the same time and only maps refreshes when switched to (but it's a pig, so unsurprised). Don't set "apply at boot" until you're sure you don't have any issues.
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How did you get those values for minfreemanager?
jayelbird said:
How did you get those values for minfreemanager?
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Take the values from the One X script and multiply by 4, then divide by 1024.
So, if I'm in the U.S i have odex and can i run this script? I know o need that init.d but it would be nice to know from the get go.
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Ashaman_Kupo said:
So, if I'm in the U.S i have odex and can i run this script? I know o need that init.d but it would be nice to know from the get go.
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If you have init.d working on your ROM... the multitasking script should work fine. I don't believe it has anything to do with odex /non-odex
I originally built these two Rom's for a friend of mine. But I thought ide share them. The builds are based off my Evo 4g builds. The idea was to keep it stock,simple and fast,but rebuild it like HTC should have. Reliable with solid performance. So here it is the Inspire_Ultra line. Stock base with a lot of Voodoo magic and tweaks. Feel free to use any of my Rom's as your base. Just remember to give a [link] back to the tread,and some props.
-------------- INSTRUCTIONS ------------
1.Download to Sd
2.(WIPE) everything (3x) recommended.
3.Flash Rom
4.Reboot and Enjoy.
5.Turn GPS on it will be off.
[Warning:Once you have downloaded this Rom to your device,XDA or myself are not responsible if you damage,brick or otherwise destroy your phone.]
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-----known issue-----SS_Ultra/NS_Ultra-----
You tell me.
.............................SS_Ace_Ultra/NS_Ace_Ultra.....................................
2.47.502.7 Base
DeOdexed/Zipaligned
Bash, Nano & sysro/sysrw
Busy Box & run-parts
4in1 reboot via custom app
MIUI Style Battery Bar
3g/4g/Wifi tweaks
Optimized apk's
Sony Bravia / Xloud
Beats Audio
Rendered GPU
Ram Tweaks
Build.prop/Init'd Tweaks
Ultra scrolling
Launch key on browser soft key.
Apps 2 Data
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7/19/12----- Reworked NS to for easier setup some system clean up. some sense apk's returned.keyboard/mms/camera.
Download SS_Ace_Ultra----> http://d-h.st/y1q MD5 Sum: c3b18cf00eb8b93f9b6fe8f20cd46b40
Download NS_Ace_Ultra----> http://d-h.st/FJt MD5 Sum: 79390200275fcb16ccd8f69af29d7244
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in the instructions says wipe 3x does it really means , wipe 3 time consecutive and then flash the rom ??
lateral18 said:
in the instructions says wipe 3x does it really means , wipe 3 time consecutive and then flash the rom ??
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No it means wipe 3 times and then go make a sandwich........what do you think it means?..hahahahaha
Looks good blaz1nr, I've seen this over on the EVO OG and can honestly say I'm glad to have it on the Inspire
You can always wipe just once. If you have ever owned an evo you'll find left over data sometimes after a fresh install. So I always recommend 3x wipes to make sure your phone is cleaned all the way,before install.
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Nice Rom man very smooth been a few hours and haven't noticed any lag with scrolling or any lag at all good job and thanks !!!!
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nice to have you around here too mate. You may also try and put a topic in the desireHD forum as these phones are the same (minus 4g capability).
seems like a real stable good build. i like it...
Glad you guys are liking the roms. I've got alot more things I want to do with these roms. So updates will be coming.
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just curious prior to testing... since this is based on 2.47 which has a "buggy" mms app (in that it doesn't always show contact names), is the bug still present or have you fixed it?
lothodon said:
just curious prior to testing... since this is based on 2.47 which has a "buggy" mms app (in that it doesn't always show contact names), is the bug still present or have you fixed it?
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To be honest with you I don't remember. I know I had that on my to do list. I dont always have access to the inspire I dev with,so I'll have to check.
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i'll check it out and report back. either way it's REALLY nice to have a legit inspire rom rather than desire hd roms and "tweaks".
update: mms contact bug is still present, same as stock at&t latest (final) update.
dev host is having server issues rom downloads have been slowed. it should be fixed soon.
I noticed a lot of things I don't like with the no sense. I'm in the process of rebuilding it. Next version will be much better. And without. The errors I found.
MMS fix for SS should also be up today.
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Were the issues with the xloud fixed? Them being that they could damage our speakers?
I did flash your no sense version when you first opened your thread, ran it for about ten minutes cause I was kinda lazy to reconfigure everything. It did seem nice, a bit laggy, but then again, it was automatically downloading all my apps. I forgot to check, what android version is it?
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Teichopsia said:
Were the issues with the xloud fixed? Them being that they could damage our speakers?
I did flash your no sense version when you first opened your thread, ran it for about ten minutes cause I was kinda lazy to reconfigure everything. It did seem nice, a bit laggy, but then again, it was automatically downloading all my apps. I forgot to check, what android version is it?
Sent from a dream.
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Both Roms now data app enabled. Xloud volumes have already been lowered,can be adjusted in dsp manager. Beats now native. On NS. Go launcher is slow at first it needs to build cache. Once it boots fully, just reboot and it speeds up.
This is much better in new version.
Mms issue on SS will be handled, by Handcent as native mms. It's just way better. And works flawlessly.
New Roms will be up soon,I still need to fix a few more things.
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Ah yes, go launcher, never did get used to it, but no biggie, I can always flash a different one.
Take your time, no rush. I'll be going on a trip in a few days and won't be flashing anything until I return. Good luck.
Sent from a dream.
New roms are up make sure you follow instructions for NS_Ultra.
is there any fix if I want to use this on a DHD?
simahu said:
is there any fix if I want to use this on a DHD?
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It should work for dhd also. But I'm not 100% on that.
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Can everyone dial out? And are you speakers working.
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both roms fixed get em on OP
Good news is that after spending over a week or so digging into the framework to see what changes HTC did, I managed to undo some of the mods that HTC did, like kill(hibernate) the previous app after x mins, so now multitasking works for the most part like it should. I just now need to free up some more memory to able to run more apps simultaneously even tho I'm running the bare minimum for memfree settings
Goooooood wooooork
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That's awesome. Thanks for the update.
this is awesome...even with the last multitasking mods, it still doesn't work as it should.
Very glad to hear this is getting better
Very nice.
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Calkulin said:
Good news is that after spending over a week or so digging into the framework to see what changes HTC did, I managed to undo some of the mods that HTC did, like kill(hibernate) the previous app after x mins, so now multitasking works for the most part like it should. I just now need to free up some more memory to able to run more apps simultaneously even tho I'm running the bare minimum for memfree settings
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Hurray....
Calkulin said:
Good news is that after spending over a week or so digging into the framework to see what changes HTC did, I managed to undo some of the mods that HTC did, like kill(hibernate) the previous app after x mins, so now multitasking works for the most part like it should. I just now need to free up some more memory to able to run more apps simultaneously even tho I'm running the bare minimum for memfree settings
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Sweet!
Aaaand this is why I was thrilled to see that Calk got a One X.
Awesome!
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Brilliant work, Calk!
Awesome, can't wait to hear more. This is really driving me nuts these days, particularly with the RedditNews and Google Maps apps.
I would love to see the progress of this!
Keep the good news coming!
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Awesome. My #1 peeve on the One X.
This fix + Scott's Cleanmods would make this thing just about perfect for me (still can't make ice cream ).
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You da man
Hopefully when the kernel source code out we can have more free memory and usb host and all other kind of goodies!
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Any updates? Any thing we can flash ?
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Very nice!!!
Hopefully the Sense devs can implement this as well to get some nice AOSP-like multitasking action
Awesome! Thanks!
Calkulin said:
Good news is that after spending over a week or so digging into the framework to see what changes HTC did, I managed to undo some of the mods that HTC did, like kill(hibernate) the previous app after x mins, so now multitasking works for the most part like it should. I just now need to free up some more memory to able to run more apps simultaneously even tho I'm running the bare minimum for memfree settings
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You going to make a rom for us? I miss them.
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Awesome! Can't wait to test it out!
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See...you guys have some awesome and experienced devs here ..wish something like this was being worked on for the LTE..jealous
I believe that one of the devs on here said they found HTC's framework to be killing tasks way before they should be, any chance that this will be documented for use with all 2012 HTC phones? Many phones like the Evo LTE, One X, One S, etc, are running into this issue, and it seems to be a very common problem.
My boyfriends' HTC Raider just received a 4.0.3 update from gingerbread going from sense 3.5 to 3.6, and suddenly multitasking on his is just like my One X... I really loathe this new direction HTC's taking.
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Aviras said:
My boyfriends' HTC Raider just received a 4.0.3 update from gingerbread going from sense 3.5 to 3.6, and suddenly multitasking on his is just like my One X... I really loathe this new direction HTC's taking.
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I read about how there's some HTC code that basically forces tasks to hibernate/kill after a certain amount of time, and I thought that might be a big reason why multitasking is broken.
Why are there still threads about multitasking? The 4.0.4 largely fixes multitasking problem.
thedauntlessone said:
Why are there still threads about multitasking? The 4.0.4 largely fixes multitasking problem.
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No it doesn't. Not even close.
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Since updating this morning, I've found multitasking to be hugely improved. I can go 3 or 4 apps back, that haven't been run in awhile, and they're still sitting in the same spot. In the past they would definitely have had to restart. Really liking the update.
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thedauntlessone said:
Why are there still threads about multitasking? The 4.0.4 largely fixes multitasking problem.
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Because there is no confirmation that they removed the task killing code and reverted back to stock memory management.
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Just install a rom
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brutusbucknuts said:
Since updating this morning, I've found multitasking to be hugely improved. I can go 3 or 4 apps back, that haven't been run in awhile, and they're still sitting in the same spot. In the past they would definitely have had to restart. Really liking the update.
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Ditto. Post AT&T update I've yet to have the multitasking issues. I'm not sure if HTC did something to improve multitasking or if things just aren't flagged to be killed as fast because there is more RAM available upon boot up.
The issue has become a non issue post update for me though.
The update certainly fixed mine, and I HATED it before. Browser no longer reloads when I switch back, nor does Tapatalk, both of which were notorious culprits. Sense doesn't crash when coming out of gameplay now, either.
I went from less than 200mb of free RAM on a reboot to between 350-400mb of free RAM.
To me, multitasking is night and day different on 4.0.4.
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Hunt3r.j2 said:
Because there is no confirmation that they removed the task killing code and reverted back to stock memory management.
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Every other post is saying how much multitasking improved, so go install CleanRom or other 4.0.4 based rom and judge for yourself. I ran 4 apps last night for an hour between Chrome, Facebook, Phone, Message, etc and multitasked them no problem with a ton of screen on/off. None of them had to reload once. It's not perfect, but to say not even close is a retarded statement.
The main problem with multitasking is that by default, it's limited to 15 apps max, so unless it's running as a service, there can only be 15 apps running at once. And since HTC likes to include all these extra apps, like HTC message uploader, music enhancer, HTC services(runs as an app actually), etc, 15 apps is not a lot, so when a new app is launched, it starts to kill apps no matter how much memory is left.
I've already discovered how to raise the limit, I'm just testing a couple of things before I release it
It does seem to be better on 4.0.4. The one thing that annoys me is that while I don't need to reload pages and all, I do have to get into the recent apps even for apps I don't close out the app. But it's much better than before.
Calkulin said:
The main problem with multitasking is that by default, it's limited to 15 apps max, so unless it's running as a service, there can only be 15 apps running at once. And since HTC likes to include all these extra apps, like HTC message uploader, music enhancer, HTC services(runs as an app actually), etc, 15 apps is not a lot, so when a new app is launched, it starts to kill apps no matter how much memory is left.
I've already discovered how to raise the limit, I'm just testing a couple of things before I release it
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Huh...interesting. Thanks for the info!
Calkulin said:
The main problem with multitasking is that by default, it's limited to 15 apps max, so unless it's running as a service, there can only be 15 apps running at once. And since HTC likes to include all these extra apps, like HTC message uploader, music enhancer, HTC services(runs as an app actually), etc, 15 apps is not a lot, so when a new app is launched, it starts to kill apps no matter how much memory is left.
I've already discovered how to raise the limit, I'm just testing a couple of things before I release it
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Cool, that was what I was wondering about.
Looks like there are still things yet to be discovered about the multitasking shenanigans inside our ROMs...
While more ram has indeed solved hangs and reboot issues, I find chrome still reloads, facebook still reloads, among others... For me, multitasking is no different than before and I've so far tried most of the 4.0.4 roms.
So yeah, I'd say multitasking has a ways to go yet, but that's just me... The above user's response is NOT retarded; that's just disrespectful... More like it's just his experience, and as far as user experiences goes, I'm finding the One XL to be really inconsistent.
Still, definitely an improvement. Baby steps.
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Calkulin said:
The main problem with multitasking is that by default, it's limited to 15 apps max, so unless it's running as a service, there can only be 15 apps running at once. And since HTC likes to include all these extra apps, like HTC message uploader, music enhancer, HTC services(runs as an app actually), etc, 15 apps is not a lot, so when a new app is launched, it starts to kill apps no matter how much memory is left.
I've already discovered how to raise the limit, I'm just testing a couple of things before I release it
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You still working on a rom?
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