Running A700 with PacRom 4.4.4 RC-3
For some reason after this latest update the app only fills a smaller portion of the screen . It actually seems to be occupying only the middle of the screen at a 1280x800 resolution.
I have noted other comments like this on the Play page. Has anyone else seen this issue? I've reverted to using the stock browser (which I've found isn't that bad at all) but was wondering if this has been noted by other A700 users. Thoughts?
Mark
Check this:
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=423685
Thanks, this is exactly the issue I have. Surprised that Google actually let that one into the stable product after it was pointed out in the Beta! At least it will be on the list of bug fixes in a future release.
Mark
FYI, an update has fixed this. I take it no one here also saw the issue?
Mark
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This is not a new problem but I don't think a fix was ever released. When the official 2.1 for the Sprint Hero was released I noticed that my bookmarks weren't getting saved in the order I had them set at. In other words I would check to have my bookmarks listed in alphabetical order but once the browser was closed and removed from the memory they would not stay that way when I reopened the browser. Though it's not the end of the world it's highly annoying. I remember reading somewhere that this was a known issue as others had noticed and reported it. Months later I've noticed this still hasn't been resolved in any Sense based roms that and was wondering if someone could resolve this.
It wasn't a problem in 1.5 so I imagine there must be some way to fix it.
If you think its the widget try getting the widget from the 1.5 rom and pushing it to your device
I have a Xoom MZ604 WiFi purchased in Canada. I have updated the OS to HC 3.2 US version. My rationale for this is that I will never be satisfied with the device remaining "Canadian" as any updates will always be delayed or, maybe, never will happen (ref. Motorola Dext/Cliq) for those of us outside of the US. I am not going to waste any more of my time with what might be a semi-orphaned Canadian version of the OS.
The upgrade to HC 3.2 appeared to go without a hitch. However, I have a few questions. If anyone can offer some answers, I would be most grateful.
1. I have found little difference in the stock browser performance when using HC 3.2 compared with HC 3.0.1. Many people seemed to have reported major improvements. I haven't seen these. I am wondering why. I was not really dissatisfied with the browser performance under 3.0.1, though occasionally there were pauses of a few seconds when pages were being loaded. Is my experience unusual?
2. In fact, I have found what seems to be a degradation of stock browser performance under HC 3.2 in two respects. First, I have noted that, when a page is reloaded, e.g. when scrolling, I often see blank rectangles of the screen (maybe 10%), which don't load immediately. There is a delay of a second or so before the page is completely written with these last few pieces of the screen. Second, there have been a few occasions when a browser page has disappeared without me doing anything, and the screen returns to the desktop. When this happens, there is no forced close indication, the web-page just disappears. I have found this to happen particularly on forum.xda-developers.com web-pages, though it may happen on others as well.
3. I noticed this morning that my personally installed apps had disappeared from the desktop. I was just left with the standard ones that come with a clean device. These apps were still in the My Apps list and I restored them by dragging them to the desktop. I am wondering if anyone else has seen this happening.
4. I want to be able to use micro-SDHC cards with full R/W capability and would also like to have a fully functional micro-USB capability (via an OTG cable, which I have), which can see flash-drives formatted with FAT32. For these functions to work, I understand that I will have to use the Tiamat kernel and be rooted. However, what is making me hesitate is that I have seen several notices relating to this, saying that the procedure should only be attempted with US WiFi Xooms. I am speculating that this may simply be because these procedures were tested on a US WiFi Xoom. Can somebody please confirm for me that it should be just as safe to update to rooted/Tiamat with a Canadian-purchased Xoom as it would be for a US one and that the instructions will be the same.
Thank you.
Gordon
Gordon1M said:
I have a Xoom MZ604 WiFi purchased in Canada. I have updated the OS to HC 3.2 US version. My rationale for this is that I will never be satisfied with the device remaining "Canadian" as any updates will always be delayed or, maybe, never will happen (ref. Motorola Dext/Cliq) for those of us outside of the US. I am not going to waste any more of my time with what might be a semi-orphaned Canadian version of the OS.
The upgrade to HC 3.2 appeared to go without a hitch. However, I have a few questions. If anyone can offer some answers, I would be most grateful.
1. I have found little difference in the stock browser performance when using HC 3.2 compared with HC 3.0.1. Many people seemed to have reported major improvements. I haven't seen these. I am wondering why. I was not really dissatisfied with the browser performance under 3.0.1, though occasionally there were pauses of a few seconds when pages were being loaded. Is my experience unusual?
2. In fact, I have found what seems to be a degradation of stock browser performance under HC 3.2 in two respects. First, I have noted that, when a page is reloaded, e.g. when scrolling, I often see blank rectangles of the screen (maybe 10%), which don't load immediately. There is a delay of a second or so before the page is completely written with these last few pieces of the screen. Second, there have been a few occasions when a browser page has disappeared without me doing anything, and the screen returns to the desktop. When this happens, there is no forced close indication, the web-page just disappears. I have found this to happen particularly on forum.xda-developers.com web-pages, though it may happen on others as well.
3. I noticed this morning that my personally installed apps had disappeared from the desktop. I was just left with the standard ones that come with a clean device. These apps were still in the My Apps list and I restored them by dragging them to the desktop. I am wondering if anyone else has seen this happening.
4. I want to be able to use micro-SDHC cards with full R/W capability and would also like to have a fully functional micro-USB capability (via an OTG cable, which I have), which can see flash-drives formatted with FAT32. For these functions to work, I understand that I will have to use the Tiamat kernel and be rooted. However, what is making me hesitate is that I have seen several notices relating to this, saying that the procedure should only be attempted with US WiFi Xooms. I am speculating that this may simply be because these procedures were tested on a US WiFi Xoom. Can somebody please confirm for me that it should be just as safe to update to rooted/Tiamat with a Canadian-purchased Xoom as it would be for a US one and that the instructions will be the same.
Thank you.
Gordon
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Hi, since you flashed the US WIFI image, I think it is now, for all intents and purposes, a US Xoom. Root to your heart's content. You will love the Manta Ray Rom, and I use Dolphin HD browser most of the time, and I also use ADW Ex as my launcher. Scrolling between pages (I have 6 of them) is super smooth and the launcher bar is customizable and really handy. There are many really nice themes, too.
Thanks for the reply okantomi. You've added to my confidence to proceed! I think that I have seen that I might have to go back to HC 3.1 before rooting and proceeding to Tiamat, but I am not sure. Still researching.
Thanks again.
Gordon
[Edit] Just noticed the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1170774. I guess I can go straight from stock HC 3.2 to Tiamat.
You should now be able to see it in the Market.
Current version is 1.5.0
No discernable changes from 1.4.1 though so not exactly a Honeycomb-optimized application yet.
Yeah a pleasant surprise to see it in my list of apps needing update.
The latest update to the Netflix app now officially supports access in Canada. Tested on my Transformer and Nexus S. It does not appear to be optimized for tablets in terms of taking advantage of the screen realestate, but at least it finally works without having to mess around with VPNs to access streaming outside the U.S.
I can't seem to find it on the Market anywhere even searching for Netflix doesn't come upwith anything
I have this problem with other apps. For me it was caused by the ROM that I was using. The Prime ROM seems to be better for me than the Revolution HD. What ROM are you using?
EDIT - just checked and my TF running Prime 2.0.4 doesn't show the app either.
EDIT 2 - Try the online market. It worked for me!
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I can't seem to find it on the Market anywhere even searching for Netflix doesn't come upwith anything
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Yeah I saw the update in "My Apps" and it let me updated but it's not in the market.
Does show on the PC market
Still doesn't work on mine
downloaded with dolphin browser and installed. working for me, finally. I live in Canada too so i didnt have to go with going through a US server.
About Time!!
Man I'm so happy. No more side loading or patching!!
Great I was not having any luck with the VPN route ....
Glitchy playback.
So has anyone noticed that although the 1.5 version of Netflix's video is sharper, the play back is glitch compared to the 1.4.1 version?
It's so glitchy that I've opt to stay with the 1.4.1 and suffer the "update available" messages.
BTW, I'm running 3.2.1 unrooted version of HoneyComb.
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So has anyone noticed that although the 1.5 version of Netflix's video is sharper, the play back is glitch compared to the 1.4.1 version?
It's so glitchy that I've opt to stay with the 1.4.1 and suffer the "update available" messages.
BTW, I'm running 3.2.1 unrooted version of HoneyComb.
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Working fine not glitchy at all.
Anyone else having issues with chrome not opening all the way?
http://imgur.com/Mp68AJf
Have to minimize it then goto recent apps to get it to load full.
http://imgur.com/86l0E4N
I realize this may not be solely a OPO issue but it's starting to really annoy me.
First started on mandi rom and now most roms I've tried since then.
Looks like your running lollipop? Isn't that a feature in Chrome? That tabs appear as separate apps in the system wide task manager? Correct me if I'm wrong. If so, I have no idea what your problem is, but I haven't experienced it.
Should be fixed in the next update. :good:
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=423685
https://productforums.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/chrome/QYjPMToRj-Q
Cheers!
Haha. Figures. Been going through roms like underwear lately and thinking I'm crazy.
Install Chrome Beta, the fix has already been applied but only on the Beta channel.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chrome.beta&hl=en
Really sorry if this is a stupid question, but this just started appearing on the bottom right of my screen. This stupid minimize/maximize icon will constantly be on and just won't go away. I never had this problem until yesterday. I understand its related to Samsungs multi window, but is there anyway to get rid of it? Should I just downgrade to an older version?
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Really sorry if this is a stupid question, but this just started appearing on the bottom right of my screen. This stupid minimize/maximize icon will constantly be on and just won't go away. I never had this problem until yesterday. I understand its related to Samsungs multi window, but is there anyway to get rid of it? Should I just downgrade to an older version?
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Can you post some screenshot?
I can't find any such buttons until or unless I press on multiwindow seperator.
If it's appearing for you, it might be from Samsung Multiwindow feature it self. It will appear even if you downgrade your app.
ktsamy said:
Can you post some screenshot?
I can't find any such buttons until or unless I press on multiwindow seperator.
If it's appearing for you, it might be from Samsung Multiwindow feature it self. It will appear even if you downgrade your app.
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Thanks. I'll try to get a screen cap. In the meantime, here is a link to another forum that describes my problem: forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1/263352-switch-previous-size-irritation.html
Essentially it seems to be a problem that many programs seems to have the Galaxy multi window. I think you may be onto something with it being on SamSung's end since I didn't have this problem before, and since so few people actually have this problem. I've googled everything I could find about trying to turn this feature off using the SamSung settings, ect...., but nothing seems to work. I think I may inadvertently changed one of the settings on the Galaxy Note, which caused this stupid icon to turn on, so I'm hoping for some way to turn it off. I guess I could do a hard factory reset, but that would wipe all my data, so that's kind of a last resort.
I also wanted to add that I don't have a problem with the "Switch to previous size" icon appearing in other video players like KMP or VLC. It's only appearing when I use MX Player - which is why I originally thought that there might be a problem with the MX Player I'm using which is Pro Version 1.7.35
Update - still having this problem with the icon on the lower right of the screen. I uninstalled the MX player and did a hard factory reset on my Galaxy Note. Then I reinstalled the program. Still no luck with getting rid of the icon. Maybe I do have to try an older version?
Here is a picture of the multi-window icon. It's on the bottom right.
OK, I solved the problem. Apparently this is a glitch with the new version of MX Player version 1.7.35
I downgraded to 1.7.34 and viola, no more stupid multi window icon. I know I didn't consciously update my original version. I only did so after hoping that the new version would solve the problem of the annoying icon. However, the problems started for me right when the new version was released on 12/30, so maybe the program just updated itself? If so, is there someway to turn off the automatic update feature if there is one? I tried to look, but couldn't find one.
In short, do not upgrade to 1.7.35. It is not properly designed with the galaxy multi window feature. Stay with 1.7.34 or below.
Hmm, I wonder if this has anything to do with how the Samsung launcher tries to handle Material designed apps...
Me too
Hi alohaanime
I am getting exactly the same problem on my samsung note 10.1 and only since the last update same as you. I've tried everything I possibly can to fix it and been unsuccessful so I downrated the app in playstore, lets hope that gets the developers attention.
This app before the update was by far the best videoplayer on the web and easiest to use on the tablet, I hope they fix it soon?
How did you back pedal to the previous version?
alohaanime said:
OK, I solved the problem. Apparently this is a glitch with the new version of MX Player version 1.7.35
I downgraded to 1.7.34 and viola, no more stupid multi window icon. I know I didn't consciously update my original version. I only did so after hoping that the new version would solve the problem of the annoying icon. However, the problems started for me right when the new version was released on 12/30, so maybe the program just updated itself? If so, is there someway to turn off the automatic update feature if there is one? I tried to look, but couldn't find one.
In short, do not upgrade to 1.7.35. It is not properly designed with the galaxy multi window feature. Stay with 1.7.34 or below.
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Hi alohaanime
I am getting exactly the same problem on my samsung note 10.1 and only since the last update same as you. I've tried everything I possibly can to fix it and been unsuccessful so I downrated the app in playstore, lets hope that gets the developers attention.
This app before the update was by far the best videoplayer on the web and easiest to use on the tablet, I hope they fix it soon?
How did you back pedal to the previous version?
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Down rating is meaningless.
Since millions of people are using the app from worldwide, the developer can't read the each & every review.
Regarding this issue,
The latest version uses Google's latest compatibility libraries to apply material design. There might be some conflicts with your device's android layout system.
I have tried myself on my s5. It works well with Multiwindow feature. I can't see such icons.
So, developer may need sometime to figure out the issue. Or it might be a issue from the google libraries itself.
So, it's upto you whether you want to use latest version till it's fixed or not. As another has already said you can temporarily use the old version till the update with fix.