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[Tweaks] Official GB UCLB3 (Stock Rooted Users Only) (Updated 8/21/12) Final!

I've found ways to beat the scrolling lag and other quick fixes to save battery life, speed up apps and free ram in the process. You like the Official Stock GB UCLB3 but find it terribly slow, laggy and unusable at times? Try unleashing the beast in your Infuse using my Guide to tweak your phone while keeping it completely Stock! Yup! Completely STOCK! No need for changing the Kernel and flashing a billion scripts.
Download I997UCLB3 Stock Deodexed Rooted Version Here (All credits go to jscott30 for the download link)
Download and Install Option "B" Which Features:
- Stock kernel
- Stock recovery
- Rooted
- Deodexed (Needed for my Build.Prop Tweaks)
- Zipaligned
- Busybox
Services to Freeze:
What services do you have running on your Android? Are they all needed? Probably not so here's a list of Apps and Processes I have frozen to save the OS from battery drain.
**** Titanium Backup (Apps and Processes I Froze) Everything with a * May be things you need for Google Maps which include Text to Speech Engine. If not then there Safe to Freeze.
All Share
Android Live Wallpapers
AT&T Code Scanner
AT&T Family Map
AT&T Hot Spots
AT&T Navigator
Aurora
* Bluetooth Share
BluetoothTest
Books
Buddies Now
ChocoEUKor
com.samsung.app.playreadyui
com.sec.android.app.lcdtest
com.sec.android.app.screencapture
CoolEUKor
Days
Device managment
DRM Protected Content Storage
Dual Clock
* Email
Factory Test
Gallery
Gmail
Google Backup Transport
Google Calendar Sync
Google Contacts Sync
Google Search
HTML Viewer
Live TV
Live Wallpaper Picker
* Maps
Media Hub
Memo
Mini Diary
Music Player
Music Visualization Wallpapers
myAT&T
News & Weather
* Pico TTS
Program Monitor
Quickoffice,Inc.
RoseEUKor
Search Applications Provider
SNS
SNSAccountFb
Social Updates
Sound Player
Street View
Swype
Talk
TalkBack
* TetheringManager
* TTS Service
TwWallpaperChooser
Voice Dialer
Voice Recorder
Voice Search
VPN Services
wipeoutreceiver
WlanTest
Write and go
YPmobile
Yea this list is ridiculous but Hey! It will save you a lot of battery and useless processes from running in the background and free ram.
A Dalvik Cache Cleanup should be necessary after completion! This can be done within Titanium Backup.
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Build.Prop Tweaks:
Now for my Build.Prop Tweak List! I have found tweaks from other phones to work on the infuse as well. These tweaks need to be entered within RootExplorer itself using text editor, Copying and pasting will not work and will cause your phone to bootloop. The other alternative is to use ADB to push these.
Use these tweaks at your OWN RISK! I'm not responsible if something goes wrong, I advise you to do a Backup before editing the Build.Prop incase something goes wrong.
Let's Start! Shall We Tweaks should only be used on Deodexed Roms not Odexed Roms. After adding tweaks clean cache and dalvik cache plus a reboot 2 times may be needed to get tweaks to function properly.
# Dalvik.vm.heapsize=64m
Edit the value and change 64 to 80 (This will allow better multitasking) Pandora would lag while fiddling with other apps changing it to a higher value made a huge difference in speed. An app shouldn't need a higher heapsize than 48mb to run stable but you will need a higher heapsize to simutaniously run other apps while using an extensive app such as Pandora or some other media player. The heapsize can be increased as high as 128, but 80 is my perference and works great.
# Improve touch responsiveness through Hardware Rendering (smooths out scrolling)
debug.sf.hw=1
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1
persist.sys.scrollingcache=2 (1 to enable, 2 to disable)
debug.egl.hw=1
debug.egl.profiler=1
# Disable Extended JNI Checks
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
ro.kernel.checkjni=0
# Dalvik vm tweak
dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:jit (should speed things up a bit)
# Disable Android Device Check In (saves traffic and cpu time when disabled)
ro.config.nocheckin=1
# faster scrolling
ro.max.fling_velocity=12000
# No more annoying At&t bootanimation means faster boot up time
debug.sf.nobootanimation=1
# Wireless speed increase
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/7308500006/
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Use these settings to further increase battery life.
Wireless and network settings:
WiFi - Off until needed, then back off again
Bluetooth - Same as Wifi
Sound:
Audible touch tones - Off
Audible selection - Off
Screen lock sounds - Off
Haptic feedback - Off
Display settings:
Brightness - Either "Automatic" with power savings or manual at approx 30% brightness.
Auto-rotate screen - Off
Animation - Off
Screen timeout - 30 seconds or less
Power saving mode - untick
Location and security:
Use wireless networks - On
Use GPS satellites - Off until needed, then back off again
Accounts and sync:
Background data - On (For extreme conservation of power, turn this off. Use extend controls to toggle it)
Auto-sync - off
Enjoy!

May need this space.

Excellent work.
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Thanks bro. This is the best it gets plus works all perfectly with standard kernel for those who want to keep it stock.
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Axiomkid said:
Thanks bro. This is the best it gets plus works all perfectly with standard kernel for those who want to keep it stock.
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I had most of the build prop tweaks already on my phone. Where in the hell you found some of them is beyond my searching abilities. I have over 245 apps installed and after i added to the build prop and deleted the rest of my bloatware, i am actually suprised at how quick the phone is now. Thanks again.
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I have more tweaks about a half dozen altogether, once I fully test them out they'll be added to my OP. I'm also looking into some network speed tweaks as well.
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@axiomkid, would you have any idea as to what app on your freeze list has anything to do with the play store? Im getting a invalid license error on a couple of live wallpapers that i have bought.
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tmease1 said:
@axiomkid, would you have any idea as to what app on your freeze list has anything to do with the play store? Im getting a invalid license error on a couple of live wallpapers that i have bought.
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If you have Froze Live Wallpapers Defrost it, as far as the license error. Defrost Google Partner Setup.

Axiomkid said:
If you have Froze Live Wallpapers Defrost it, as far as the license error. Defrost Google Partner Setup.
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Got to reinstall. I hate freezing, i just uninstall. Thanks.
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Awesome post!

Update: 5/30/12
1. Added Memory and App Tweaks to Build.Prop.
2. Deleted a couple tweaks from Build.Prop to solve Wifi and Data issues.
3. Added How to Calibrate Battery
4. Additional phone settings for saving more battery life.

Update: 5/31/12
1. Added Wireless speed increase tweaks to Build.Prop

in the battery calibration area.... do we unplug at any point? or does it remain plugged in the whole time?
...should be more specific, and add that into the OP

Ph0z3 said:
in the battery calibration area.... do we unplug at any point? or does it remain plugged in the whole time?
...should be more specific, and add that into the OP
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Unplug after step 4. There is a battery calibration app in the play store.
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BATTERY CALIBRATION:
We will start with a basic necessity for good battery performance. CALIBRATION.
Calibration is the process where you get your battery to hold as much charge as it can and the battery meter to display the correct reading. I think when you do this, you will be surprised how much more charge your battery takes than the phone thinks it needs.
1. Charge your phone 100% while it’s on.
2. Use root explorer, astro, or file manager of choice and go to /data/system and find batterystat.bin. Delete it.
3. Immediately power off and allow it to charge up to 100%. (This may take longer than you think)
4. Power it on, and charge it to 100%.
5. Go back to step 2 and repeat one more time]
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A clarification request. It appears there is no discharge cycle included. Is that the intent?

Read This.
Entropy512 said:
None of these do ANYTHING with our battery.
Wiping battery stats does NOTHING to the fuel gauge on ANY Android device.
Doing a full discharge/recharge cycle is valid on devices with a "coulomb counter" style fuel gauge - which we do NOT have. I suggest reading the MAX17040 datasheet.
Our fuel gauge does NOT require funky recalibration cycles of any sort - the one side effect of the design that allows this is that transient events can temporarily throw off the fuel gauge. The most common example is heavy load immediately following a gauge reset - such as the exact conditions that would be observed when rebooting on low battery.
If you think your fuel gauge is inaccurate, there is one thing to do: Wait a few hours. If it IS in an inaccurate state, it will converge over time.
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I will be updating this soon.
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Update 8/21/12
1. Removed old tweaks and removed unneeded settings not needed for this phone
2. Added new tweaks to improve scrolling and responsiveness a bit more
These tweaks are Final! These have all been tested and confirmed to be the best of the best build.prop tweaks for this device.

nice tweaks collection

[APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern 2.3 - Different patterns for desk/pocket - Apps & Contacts

[APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern 2.3 - Different patterns for desk/pocket - Apps & Contacts
Hi!
What started as a vibrate pattern generator for the CM messaging app has now become a full app,
ALLOWING TO SET CUSTOM VIBRATE PATTERNS ON ALL PHONES!
ANNOUNCEMENT:
The free version currently only supports sms and mms - next update will bring calls, have a little patience
The full version supports calls and different patterns for different contacts
AND NEW since 2.2: Different patterns for different app notifications (e.g. gmail, facebook, whatsapp,...)
Please check it out in the market and rate it if you like.
Please also consider buying the full version, it is 1,50€, what is the exact price of one bottle of my favourite drink
Have fun!
Free Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.vibrate.pattern
Full Version:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jb.vibrate.pattern.full
Changelog:
v2.3
Added settings:
Vibrate on normal ring mode
Workaround for vibrate mode
v2.2 BIG FUNCTIONALITY UPDATE
Detect all notifications (full version only) from apps (gmail, facebook, whatsapp,...)
Needs the user to enable accessibility service and permission BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE

Lol nice, didn't know this option was there.
I just made my phone vibrate like my favourite song

Re: [APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern for CM10.1 Messaging App
Nice work! just what I was looking for!
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This little project has become a quite nice app now, being able to set custom vibrate patterns for sms/mms/calls on every phone.
Check it out!

Re: [APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern - Custom patterns for SMS/CALLS & different Contacts
Great use of Free vs Paid and a great app
Sent from my MB860 using xda premium

I really like the new app too, third app of yours i bought

AW: [APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern - Custom patterns for SMS/CALLS & different Contacts
Thanks for your support!
Please let me know if you have ideas/questions/issues!
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Re: [APP][2.2+]Vibrate Pattern - Custom patterns for SMS/CALLS & different Contacts
Off topic but do you have any other app ideas you are thinking of making? All your apps have useful puposes so let us know if you have more!
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First of all this app will get some more features with the next update (maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow):
1. Different vibration patterns for different proximity sensor values (meaning you can assign a different pattern for when your phone is on your desk or in your pocket)
2. Maybe i will also implement auto-call answer if you lift the phone to your ear (also using proximity sensor). I didn't look up if this is possible though, just an idea at the moment.
Thanks for using my apps, all my ideas come from my personal needs.
If i have an idea i search the play store and when i can't find it I'll do it myself.
So no, there's no idea for my next app, but i don't actively think about it, i just wait!
UPDATE: Auto answer works, will come with next update.

Very cool idea!
Can you do different vibration intensities too?

miromerka said:
Very cool idea!
Can you do different vibration intensities too?
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Sorry, this is not possible.
There is no android API for intensity, meaning it's implemented differently for every device on ROM/Kernel level.
If you are running a galaxy s gt-i9000 and using semaphore kernel however you can use the SAI service of the semaphore control app to do exactly what you suggested.
Maybe other kernel developers implemented this too, but i don't know devices i don't own.

Version 1.4 online
- Set different patterns for different proximity sensor states --> different patterns for on the desk/in your pocket
- Auto-pick up phone calls, also uses proximity sensor

superkoal said:
Version 1.4 online
- Set different patterns for different proximity sensor states --> different patterns for on the desk/in your pocket
- Auto-pick up phone calls, also uses proximity sensor
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I really love the different patterns for desk/pocket, works perfectly well!
Thanks for the update!

Thank you!
What do you think about the auto call answering?
I'm currently thinking of a way to prevent false triggers.
Maybe using device orientation and/or acceleration sensors so you actually have to move the phone upwards to answer the call.
At the moment (because of proximity sensor) it will also answer if you take the ringing phone out of your pocket and put it back in (triggered by proximity far -> near).
Any suggestions? I'm open to input from my users

Using the orientation sensor in addition to proximity sensor sounds like a good way to do it!

miromerka said:
Using the orientation sensor in addition to proximity sensor sounds like a good way to do it!
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Thanks, this will be added in one of the next udpates.
Stay tuned!

Update to V1.7
Stability update addressing issues on some devices.

Update to V1.8
Stop vibration on screen off
Minor code optimization

V2.1 out
- Major stability update (much smoother patterns)
- faster end of vibrations
- more responsiveness in general

superkoal said:
V2.1 out
- Major stability update (much smoother patterns)
- faster end of vibrations
- more responsiveness in general
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Hi superkoal,
I get the the program is not compatible with my phone. I'm running CM10 on Huawei P1. What are the limitations?

Useful handy apps...!

Guys I am using android phone since 2 years now and in that period I come across some useful apps which help me alot to do multitasking, monitoring the useful things and doing fun with the phone. So I thought that I should some of those apps with you
NOTE :- I am just sharing these apps with u so that you people can use it in more efficient way. I am not taking any credit for it. I have given links of those apps' from where you can actually download those apps and thanks to those developers
1) SWAPPS APP
Ok guys now a days I am using Swapps app which is really light weight app with multitasking capability. Description is as follows.
Swapps![/COLOR] is the altimate tool for multitasking on your android device. With a simple swipe action you can get to any other app you wish.
Swapps! launcher is always there, when you play, read or listen, you can always swipe and switch to another app.
Swapps! Active Panel is devided into 3 spaces:
Starred - Your favorite apps will always be on top for quick access.
Recent Used - the last recent applications that you used for quick switching between tasks.
All Apps - Full app drawer!
Swapps! features:
Swapps! contains full app drawer just like in your home app
'Recently Used' panel contains 5 last apps you opened
'Recently Used' app's background process can be closes by long press on the app
'Starred' panel holds up to 10 of your favorite apps
Swapps! is accessible anytime, regardless of which application is currently running, using a simple swipe!
Notification icon can be disabled or made transparent in the settings screen.
Fully customizable swipe-area (Side, Width, Height)
Doesn't affect battery life!!!
How to use Swapps!:
- Swipe your fingure from the edge of the screen to the middle of the screen
- Choose an app that you'd like to launch
It's as simple as that
Download:
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{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Ok guys you can download this app from below link. All credit goes to its btilliant developers
This is original link of app All credit goes to its btilliant developers.
This app is available on market also for free
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130082
2) COOLTOOL
Many times I feel that I should monitor data traffic so that I can come to knowat which speed I am downloading a file. Otr sometimes I need to monitor freq and ram while using a perticular app so that I can come to know how much ram is used by phone while running that app. So gor such things I always prefer a cool app "COOLTOOL" app
Its description as follows
This utility allows you to monitor a various system info in "always on top" floating window (overlay mode).
Available features:
- CPU Usage meter
- Free RAM meter
- CPU Frequency indicator
- 2g/3g/Wi-Fi Traffic meter
- Battery Level
- Battery Temperature
- Battery Current (mA)
- Wi-Fi Signal Level
- I/O Activity
- Time/Date indicator
- GSM Cell Signal Level (Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Note are not supported due to firmware bug!)
- Number of fixed GPS satellites
- SD Card free space
- Most resource-intensive processes
- Task Killer
Also there is nice real time graph on background.
Press Show Panel button to enable dashboard. You can drag floating window over the screen or double tap to open settings. See video and screen-shots for details.
This application allows you to:
- Easy diagnostic problem processes that consume resources excessively.
- With Cool Tool you can monitor full-screen applications (games, video players, browsers).
- Monitor your Internet traffic without closing the browser window.
- Make your battery level always visible, with accurate percentage scale.
- Monitor how good your CPU governor switches between CPU frequencies in idle/stresses
Don't forget to try custom themes!
Tips:
Customize the appearance of the panel using color picker dialogs. Also you can adjust transparency and size of the panel in Sliders section.
If you want the panel did not receive touch events, just select the "ICS hack" box. If you Android 4.0 user, you also may want to turn it on. Since in ICS the status bar is drawn on top of all. Even on top of Cool Tool
Tons of gauges could drain your battery very quickly. Uncheck the features that you do not need. Btw, Cool Tool went to sleep and do not draw anything when your display turns off. It is for powersave.
Warning! "Show most resource-intensive process" feature is pretty resource-intensive You should use it only if you really need it.
If you want to hide Cool Tool panel in specific app, just select that app in Black List tab.
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This app is totally free on market I always set it on status bar.
3) KeepScreen
Like me many of you must have experiened screen off problem while watching youtube video. Due to screen off buffering stops (google developers should remove this bug) which is really annoying. So I thought there should be an app which should control or keep our screen on so that watching youtube video without any interrupt will be fine. After trying lot of apps I found a free and reliable app on market "KeepScreen" which really do a remarkable job.
You can specifically choose any apps for which only you want screen on when it gets launched. This acts like a background service so a very negligible ram is taken by it. Here is playstore link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tni.KeepScreenLite&hl=en
4) MultiTasking Lite
In every android OS version there is inbuilt task manager which will show u recent apps when you long press home button. But I hate that why it can't show us currently running live apps like how a symbian phone shows...! So I was searching for an app which will act as task killer, which will show me currently running running apps, services etc. And finally a best app I found is MultiTasking lite app. Its UI is as simple as possible.
Also when u will launch it it automatically clears empty processes which eats ur ram and free up some ram for you. So its like a multitasking + ram free maker app
Description of app
Quickly switch between running apps for a list of the currently running tasks.
- The application activate when using double-press on HOME key.
- Long press on the Home(icon) button to terminate all running applications.
# Multitasking Pro (
- Support screen orientation.
- Remove Ads.
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IMP TIP
I am giving you some important setting tips which will help you to setup app in more efficient way.
-Open settings
-In default home application set ur launcher that you are using it.
-Go to activation key. And choose home key single press.
-Click Enable additionql feature
-Startup tab -> running
-Trnsition animation -> set whatever u like.
-Click hide services.
-Click hide services.
-Click empty processes remove.
-Click use tab interface.
-Click memory usage.
-Click use bottom button.
-Click popup animation.
-Window position - center
This app works really very well. If u want to remove annoying ad while using app then use any ad remover app. I mainly prefer Adaway app
Playstore Link :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tkdtnek23.app.multitaskinglite&hl=en
5) Greenify
I know that whenever we dont want any system/user app then we use tit backup to freeze that app so that all activities related to that app get freeze. But some apps like facebook or whatsapp always stay in memory in form of active services which affects our ram and battery alot and this is the main reason why android keep on lagging after use but iphone always remain smoother even after use of lots of apps. Iphone never keeps apps in his memory. It just pause or we can say that hibernate background app temporarily (like our Tit backup app do) to give smoother experience to user. I always wish that android should also use such system. And luckily I got an app which works exactly on this mechanism. Its Greenify
Use this app just to temporarily hibernate some apps which stays in memory un-necessarily. If you want to launch that app then you can easily launch it. Your app will run smoothly without any interruption. After our use is over then app will again hibernate by its own.
Remember hibernation will not work on running app. Hibernation will only happen when app's use is over. So enjoy ur android without worrying of lag
Here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155737
I will add more useful apps for you guys.

Mayne this would be a nice directory
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Updated app list. Added KeepScreen app in OP. Enjoy...!

vishal24387 said:
Updated app list. Added KeepScreen app in OP. Enjoy...!
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Also add the multitasking app. There's a free version on play store.
Sent from my AK powered Galaxy Nexus device.

Hetalk said:
Also add the multitasking app. There's a free version on play store.
Sent from my AK powered Galaxy Nexus device.
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Ya I am gonna add that soon

nice collection of apps but after 1 and 2 there is directly 4.u have mistakenly forgot to write 3 i suppose.

pratik_s said:
nice collection of apps but after 1 and 2 there is directly 4.u have mistakenly forgot to write 3 i suppose.
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Thatnks buddy. I corrected it
Also I have added Multitasking Lite app in OP

@Vishal ,Keep Screen is good but if you use it for YouTube problem than use modified YouTube app from XDA. It has inbuilt feature to buffer in screen off also that will also help in listing song from YouTube.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715

nicsptl said:
@Vishal ,Keep Screen is good but if you use it for YouTube problem than use modified YouTube app from XDA. It has inbuilt feature to buffer in screen off also that will also help in listing song from YouTube.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
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Ya thanks buddy I have tried that but main problem is as a user I want to watch a video contineously and dont want to wake up my screen video everytime. Screen goes off after a perticular time interval (as per screen off settings) which annoy a user. I want a continuous streaming of video without any kind of interrupt.

Added greenify app in OP. A must recommanded app for everyone

Must Have Apps for Samsung Galaxy SII Plus

Hi everyone,
Another common thread which i would like to see in s2 plus subforum
Starting with my favorite apps
MX Player - A video / audio player that supports almost all formats and subtitle support too
Whatsapp - A cross platform social messenger which needs no special introduction.
My APKs - lets u share / backup / restore apk files. So no need to download them again in case u factory reset or install a new rom.
Root Explorer - Root Explorer is the ultimate file manager for root users. Access the whole of android's file system (including the elusive data folder!).
Better Battery Stats - With BetterBatteryStats you can analyse the behavior of your phone, find applications causing the phone to drain battery while it is supposed to be asleep and measure the effect of corrective actions
Opera Browser - fastest browser for Android loads webpages almost instantly, in the right size and format for your phone.
Titanium Backup- Backup ALL apps, Market links, remove bloatware & MORE! ☆Needs ROOT
Dropbox - Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. After you install Dropbox on your computer, any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, your Android device, and even the Dropbox website.
Instagram -Share your photos in a simple photo stream with friends to see - and follow your friends' photos with the click of a single button.
Xda-app- app by xda itself to browser its forum in an easy way. ( still lacks report button )
Opera Mini- for those who have slow and limited data plans (like me ) and still want to browse fast.
Tapatalk 4 - yes its the latest FREE version of tapatalk. Tapatalk is the only mobile app combing over 50,000+ internet communities with a streamlined mobile experience, allowing you to share and follow thoughts, photos, opinions to all your communities within a single mobile app.
Nova Launcher - Highly customizable, performance driven, home screen replacement for Android 4.0+
Rotation Locker - Lock your screen's rotation in Landscape, Portrait or Auto. When you launch the app, you're faced with these three options.
Root Dim - Requires root. Lets you decrease the brightness level way beyond what system allows, good for those who chat under blankets
Ex Dialer & Contacts - Fast and Smart T9 Dialer and Contact with theme and plugin suppport
Sliding Messaging Free- Easily manage text messages in a new and up to date format compliant with the Android design guidelines and visually based on the stock messaging app from Google
Tubemate - lets u download youtube videos on your mobile itself in any resolution u want B)
Ultimate Custom Widget UCCW - make your own widgets easily. Head on to this thread to find alot of them
Camera 360 Ultimate- my favorite camera app with 100s of photo effects. Also has cloud support
Hide It Pro - Hide Pictures ,Videos, Applications, Messages , Calls in your phone. COMPLETELY FREE and UNLIMITED version
Xperia Album App - my favorite album app when i had my Xperia U and i still use it on my s2p.
Xperia Walkman App - walkman app of Xperia. just install as simple apk and enjoy
Greenify - requires root...- Greenify help you identify and put the bad behaving apps into hibernation when you are not using them, to stop them from lagging your device and leeching the battery
Dashclock widget Dashclock widget is a widget some you can see the time and more stuff on your lockscreen
Feel free to drop your favorite apps in posts and i will add them to op

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panda00 said:
I heard Greenify is really good (based on the Google Play Store comments) for lag reduction, but I've never used it because I have little-no lag.
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I had used it on my xu (bit laggy on ics) .. and yes it functioned well.. bt I choosed all apps haphazardly so had much trouble wid keyboard not popping up ..
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Well, I have some favourite apps that I always use but they are not necessarily SGS2+ specific.
- Android System Info - Nice and easy overview of your battery, space and ram usage and more.
- Google Authenticator - Required for 2-factor protection on your Google account.
- Battery Monitor Widget - Useful for keeping an eye on your battery usage and charge history.
- DiskUsage - Give you an easy to read graphical representation of what's using all your precious storage space, has root features also.
- EBookDroid - PDF and e-book reader.
- ES File Explorer - For moving files about, with LAN/WAN/Cloud support and root features.
- GPS Test - Excellent tool for displaying all sorts of information about your GPS signal.
- KeePassDroid - Android implementation of KeePass, an open source password manager.

Sync/filetransfer and MORE
App I really love is:
MyPhoneExplorer
You just simply install it on phone, later on on PC. You can connect your phone via USB, BT or WIFI. Works for me perfect - very easy files shering (including folders), contact edit... and there is much more!

skulim said:
App I really love is:
MyPhoneExplorer
You just simply install it on phone, later on on PC. You can connect your phone via USB, BT or WIFI. Works for me perfect - very easy files shering (including folders), contact edit... and there is much more!
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Similiar to that i will recommend this app AirDroid , comes handy when you do not have a USB cable with you

panda00 said:
I heard Greenify is really good (based on the Google Play Store comments) for lag reduction, but I've never used it because I have little-no lag.
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Greenify is great at battery life especially when used with better battery stats. You can hibernate apps that are causing your phone to wake up or ones that run in the background.
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Dropbox
I use my Dropbox every day, absolutely adore this in mij phone :victory:

thank you, "Sliding Messaging Free" is a killer.

i need a thread maintainer.. anyone interested pm me.. i wont be able to manage this thread ...thanks

Make me thread maintainer
doctor_droid said:
i need a thread maintainer.. Anyone interested pm me.. I wont be able to manage this thread ...thanks
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i shall be highly thankful to you if you give me these responsibilities.

saif.ahmed.dar said:
i shall be highly thankful to you if you give me these responsibilities.
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okay bt u need to be a member first.. even for replying u will need 5 mins to wait.. just let this restrictions go away and i shall ask a mod to transfer ownership to u u have a s2 plus wid u?

doctor_droid said:
okay bt u need to be a member first.. even for replying u will need 5 mins to wait.. just let this restrictions go away and i shall ask a mod to transfer ownership to u u have a s2 plus wid u?
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I'd really like to get the ownership of this thread .
If need info PM .

Now that I am on 4.2.2, DashClock widget and extension series is a must for me.
Along with it, a third party launcher app like Apex or Nova is a must for UI customisations, also WidgetLocker.
For root, SetCPU is a must too. Great battery saver for 4.1.2, but not on 4.2.2 as I try recently.
For daily tasks, GTasks is a must for me to organise things better.
I don't like bright screen in dark place, so Screen Filter works perfectly for me to dim the screen further. It works by applying a layer of black wallpaper with transparency over the screen.
Last but not the least, EasyTouch (Apple's assistive touch-like) improves the lifespan for my home and power button (I guess?).

Have you guys heard about Unicon/Icon Themer? It allows you to use those icon themes what are usually for launchers only. I like it and it really works. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=sg.ruqqq.IconThemer
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Well Can anyone tell me the best app to backup all my apps, settings and specially the way I arrange my App Icons ?
Cause I keep on experimenting with my phone and flash it again and again. So installing all the apps and games again and again is hectic. And arranging all the icons too !
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I like obackup for making and handle backups
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fayez107 said:
Well Can anyone tell me the best app to backup all my apps, settings and specially the way I arrange my App Icons ?
Cause I keep on experimenting with my phone and flash it again and again. So installing all the apps and games again and again is hectic. And arranging all the icons too !
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You can do it via CWM. Go to advanced restore. Select "restore data".
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corduroy84 said:
You can do it via CWM. Go to advanced restore. Select "restore data".
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Well so it means I make the backup via CWM too right?
I'm on 4.1.2 right now. I make backup via CWM and then Flash latest 4.2.2. Root again and recover.
That's it? Will the different Android version create problem?
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[APP][2.2+][v1.8.03] Hovering Controls (emulates Air Gesture from S4-S5-S6)

Hello all!!
I am developing a new app, its called Hovering Controls. The app imitates the beheaviour of Air Gesture from Galaxy S4 (some options need root like gallery swipe and browser scroll) It also emulates Quick Glance, Air Call accept etc etc..
You can also control your music/video players, start your desired app on a move, switch to previous apps, jump to launchscreen....you can check the features bellow.
I have 2 version of the app, both full versions, one is XDA version wich is totally free (you can download here) and a supportive version published in Google Play (with this version you support future updates and features).
Any feedback and suggestions are well received. I will try to add all features you ask for.
Thank you every body!!
Sharing INFO:
Please do not upload the app in other sites, stores or online storages. Link back to this post or to Google Play.
I prefer not using the app on custom roms, i prefer that people just download it from here or the store so they always can have the latest updates and fixes.
If you make a translated version (i will translate it asap) pm me with a link to download so i can post it here too.
Any questions, petitions suggestions or whatever you want, pm me or contact me via Skype([email protected]) or gmail([email protected])
Thank you everybody!
Download:
Attached to the post. This is version is fully featured, free but with ads, you can get the premium which remove ads to support.
Current Version 1.8.03:
- Fully changed UI, easier to understand.
- Fixed to work on Android Marshmallow (6)
- Removed Bookmarks open (not possible with android 6 ...so deleted)
- Fixed answer call for Android 6
-FEATURES-
Features for NO ROOT:
- Blacklist app to pause hovering controls in desired apps.
- Set apps to open with all the available gestures.
- Silence alarm.
- Silence incoming call.
- Switch betwen recent apps (like back and forward beheaviour)
- Fast go to home screen
- QuickGlance like Galaxy S4 has!!! (or choose to show your lockscreen)
- Control your music player (next/previous/pause/resume) even with screen off!!!
- Shake your phone to switch speakerphone on/off
- Unlock screen with two hand slides!
- Lock screen
- Flip Cover mode.
- Answer incoming call, just put your phone near to your ear (it uses Hover Hold motion)
Features for ROOT USERS:
- All previous features.
- Tilt to slide left or right in any app and homescreen (Experimental)
- AutoShoot pictures/videos, no need to push the button again! (DESACTIVATED UNTIL NEW UPDATE)
- Slide betwen your photos in your image gallery (1 slide->next, 2 slides->previous)
- Scroll up and down in your browser (1 slide->down, 2 slides->up)
More features to come as well as translations!!!
PERMISSIONS:
DISABLE_KEYGUARD = for unlocking the lockscreen
GET_TASKS = to get your running apps and switch betwen them
INTERNET = not actually used, but might use for future updates.
READ_CALL_LOG = get your missing calls to show in QuickGlance
READ_PHONE_STATE = to pause app while in a call for example
READ_SMS = show counter of new received sms in QuickGlance
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED = to start upon boot
REORDER_TASKS = to switch betwen recent tasks (like back&forward betwen 2 apps)
VIBRATE = vibrate phone xD
WAKE_LOCK = to wake up phone and show QuickGlance or unlock screen
Credits:
- pavik62 -- Russian translation
- LeSScro -- Designs
- MSTRoyal -- German translation and lots of testing!!!
(translations will be available in future updates)
Also thanks all who offered for translations that will be added in future updates and of course i would like to thank all people that helped me with their feedback and ideas.
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ChangeLog
1.4.01
- Fixed bug when screen locks a few seconds later after unlocked.
- Now both answer call with hoverhold and twice slide works at same time.
1.4.0
- Added option to autoanswer with double slide
- Added option to activate speakerphone automatically when answered with double slide.
- Fixed a possible bug with speakerphone.
v1.3.9
- Option to blacklist notifications of apps (under lockscreen options).
- Fixed some bugs.
- Reconstructed lost code.
- Option to set a blacklist of apps so hovering controls will not fire events while they are opened.
- QuickGlance now can show any new notifications (only android 4.3 and newer);
- Cleaned service code to use less ram.
- Speakerphone option while in a phonecall has been changed to Twice Slide (no more shakes).
v1.3.1
-Fix auto answer call for some devices.
- Fix bug that answer a call after a few seconds when silencing it.
- Fix some FC when answering calls and other FC.
- Option to choose a video player for the music/video player controls, fixing a bug that music start playing when trying to pause a video.
- Tried to add Spotify support, pleas report if it works, i couldnt really test it.
- Test sensor section changed to Sensor options, You can change alternate sensor delay time and set it to use for real use.
- More fixes i dont remember
v1.2.9
- Music Controls fully implemented, read instructions in description.
- Unlock lockscreen for NON ROOT!!
- Fix a FC when answering a call.
- Other tweaks.
v1.2.8
- Cleaned code for less ram usage and faster execution.
- Changed root code: root options should work better.
- Samsung Alarms now mute on wave, bugged in last version.
- Test Sensor own service now stops properly when exiting.
- HTC Sense added for gallery slides.
- Contacts and Telephone apps now opens as diferent apps (should work for others too).
- More fixes to events behaviours
v1.2.7
- Again, Fixed QuickPic gallery slides.
- Added slides compatibility with F-Stop Image Gallery.
- Fixed Stock Camera not pausing events if you set to not use while in camera mode.
- Other fixes.
v1.2.6
- Hover Hold with alternate sensor detector fixed. Sorry.
- Fix QuickPick gallery slide
v1.2.5
- Permissions added to fix some FC (bluetooth for answer calls and read contacts to check missed calls)
- Added option to stop detecting when screen is off.
- Added option to switch on/off vibration with events.
- Adjusted browser scroll (firefox not suported yet) and gallery slider (now works with quickpick)
- Start at boot now works as it should be.
v1.2.4
- QuickGlance now works propperly!!
- Now you can answer calls without root, just put your phone in your ear.
- Fixed more force close errors.
- Shake to reject added but dissabled because it needs a permission that shows up as "Service that cost you money" and users dont like this kind of permissions and i dont like them too.
v1.2.3
- Fixed a Force Close when unlocking screen with waves after showing quickglance
- Adjusted QuickGlance so it should not show lockscreen.
- You can now adjust Shake sensitiviy in Test Sensors screen
- Other code fixes.
v1.2.2
- Slides will not open any app in background when lockscreen is shown
- Deleted Hanging up phone calls with Hover Hold, just to answer (root)
- Shake your phone to switch speakerphone on/off
- Hovering Control will not react to events while in a camera app.
- Hover Hold autoshot desactivated until new updates.
v 1.2.0
- lots of features.
v1.1.3
- Alternative detector is now available for use, just choose it in setting screen.
- Setting screen is now on with only one setting xD more to come.
- You can now select your launcher as an app to open (usefull for fast home button) not available with carousel.
- You can now select Previous app (not for carousel) this will open your previous oppened app, if not available will open second, if not, nothing happens.
v1.1.2:
-Changed UI to be easier to understand.
-A spinner with your carrousel apps is now shown in the main screen.
-Added compatibility with 2.2 and up!
v1.1.1
- In Test Sensor section added new option to change the type of the detector, activate it if the app is not detecting you propperly. Only available in test sensor section, not available for use yet.
v1.1
-Added "test sensor" options in menu, this way you can check your hand slides and find they way it works for your sensor.
Known issues:
- Music controls sometimes fails to work..musc player can became a little crazy.
- Nexus 7 has no proximity sensor...app not working.
My Google Play apps:
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Golgorz&c=apps
Hovering Controls in Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.golgorz.hoveringcontrols
PD: If i get a new icon i will update it, i think i messed it up with the psd xD

forgin said:
Hello all!!
I am developing a new app, its, for now, called Hovering Controls, it allows you to open your desired app with hand gesture (1 slide, slide twice and hover) (not real gesture as it uses proximity sensor) it also allow you to play, pause, next,previous your songs/videos even with screen off. Also mute alarm and ring phone with a simple hand wave. There are 2 modes, target mode (1 gesture for one app) and carousel mode where you can set a list app and it goes throught them.
I would like to hear from your opinions and feedback.
Thank you very much all!!
Download Link:
www .dropbox. com/s/47ebpqyj1ol3jdj/Hovering%20Controls.apk
delete the spaces in the url as i still cant post urls.
PD:The icon is just a demo not the final one. It has a widget also to stop/pause the detection.
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So it's essentially air gestures like the s4 comes with ?
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Nice idea mate. I hope future updates will bring more features..
Downloading now.. will play with this app for some time and update the progress
Thanks for your effort:thumbup:
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Good start. Double slide option is best .
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If possible, try to reduce the used ram amount at runtime .
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daltonhrrll said:
So it's essentially air gestures like the s4 comes with ?
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Not really, you can not control de interface of apps, just open your selected app with hand waves. Extra features are music/video player control, alarm and phone call ringing mute.
I still need to work on the event detector, some phones have slower sensors and if you wave your hand fast nothing is detected...i will need to figure out how to make it "smooth" with all sensors.
About ram, i will need to check that, i will clean the code, it still has debugging code and variables. Good thing is while running, the code only runs when a proximity event happens, so its not all time looping throught the code.
If you find that the app is not working with your fav music/video player, post the name of the app and i will update it. If you find out more features for it, also post them i will try.

New version uploaded that allow you to test your sensor so you can test your hand slides and check what happens.

awesome mate...... but settings not working.... it will be great if I'll be able to remove that notification icon from notification bar....
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handryg555 said:
awesome mate...... but settings not working.... it will be great if I'll be able to remove that notification icon from notification bar....
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Yep, settings not working yet, i will add an option to not show an icon in the notif bar (it is shown because the service is running as foreground so Android do not destroy it for resources, in the next update with the option to not show the icon, if you check it, android may destroy the service for a moment if needed)

forgin said:
Yep, settings not working yet, i will add an option to not show an icon in the notif bar (it is shown because the service is running as foreground so Android do not destroy it for resources, in the next update with the option to not show the icon, if you check it, android may destroy the service for a moment if needed)
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Your app works pretty well, i use it for opening camera and phone from anywhere.
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Ace42 said:
Your app works pretty well, i use it for opening camera and phone from anywhere.
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Nice!! I am glad you like it ^^. I will try to improve it.
If you all have any idea to implement i will try to.
Also i will check how to make it compatible with tasker.

Ace42 said:
Your app works pretty well, i use it for opening camera and phone from anywhere.
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I'm using it for the same purpose! Really a nice app and is functioning properly. And few more features in the future would be great!
Just one problem I'm facing is even though I select 'Camera' app from the list, the function opens 'Gallery', always.

hemantv said:
I'm using it for the same purpose! Really a nice app and is functioning properly. And few more features in the future would be great!
Just one problem I'm facing is even though I select 'Camera' app from the list, the function opens 'Gallery', always.
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It works with package names, sometimes some stock apps, has same package name but different class name, that is what can be happenning there, can you tell me the name of the apps and if they are stock apps, wich rom, android version and phone do you have?
I will need to investigate it a little more to fix this issues.

I'm using Micromax Canvas A116 HD with stock Android 4.2.1. The app which I'm trying to link is stock Camera app.

hemantv said:
I'm using Micromax Canvas A116 HD with stock Android 4.2.1. The app which I'm trying to link is stock Camera app.
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Lets debug this a little bit...for example, in Hover Hold option, you select camera app, and it opens the gallery? when its opening a message is shown (a toast message) what it says? opening camera or opening gallery?
I explain this a little more:
In my S3 when i choose to open contacts or telephone, it always opens the same app althought they are shown as different apps, both have the same package name, and thats why it opens the same...i will try to fix this beheaviour.

It says 'Opening Camera' but still opens Gallery.

hemantv said:
It says 'Opening Camera' but still opens Gallery.
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Well...its weird xD
Lets try this, unninstall the app, and install the new apk attached in this message. In Hovering Hold, when you choose the app, it will now show the package name. Check what it says choosing camera and what choosing gallery, packages should be different. let me know how it goes plz.
Thank you very much in advance!

Well yeah, the 4.2+ camera is basically one application, so I can understand why it opens the gallery.
Really nice idea by the way, I will be keeping an eye on this. I set it to open Google Now, and so far it's working well.
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awesome work
Thanks forgin for such a awesome app tested on galaxy note ..every thing just works... camera , browser , dialer are working my fav..

It's really a great concept, but I'm having a few troubles. First, I can't get hover hold to work at all, not even while testing the sensor. Second, whenever it recognizes a double swipe, it opens the correct app, but then immediately opens the single swipe app as well. Idk if my waving isn't very good or what, but the sensor isn't sensitive enough for this to be useful for me.
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Hrumph...some gestures. I flipped off my phone for 30 seconds, and nothing happened but it going into sleep mode. I guess I don't intimidate it.
Seriously, though, this thing is running pretty nicely. I'll have to keep an eye on it to see how battery life is affected, of course. Now people driving next to me are going to think I'm conducting an orchestra or something...