[Q] What are some graphics optimizers? - Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I searched here to see if rooting a Droid Ultra 4.4.4 is possible, but I see a definite NOPE. I wanted to use GLTools, which requires root, so I could play Half Life 2 and Portal on my phone. So my question is:
Are there any other graphics optimizers (If at all) that DON'T require root access?
I cleared 2.1GB for Half Life 2 on my phone and it will be disappointing if I can't play it. I have the app, I can run it, but it just leads to a black screen and closes after the opening logos; I assume this happens because it can't load everything with the device's limited capabilities; Therefore the need for a graphics optimizer like GLTools.

Search again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60126783
Not sure about graphic optimizers.
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chuck864 said:
Search again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60126783
Not sure about graphic optimizers.
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[Q] Please help a disabled user!

Hi There, I am a partially sighted user who has bought a motorola xoom. I also have an iPad and I have been looking for an app on the xoom which is built into iOS. It's the white on black feature, also known as colour inversion.
I have searched the market place high and low for such an app using all different search terms, i.e negative, inverted etc etc but I can't find anything. The native white background on web pages or any other text intesive apps really over strains my eyes, sometimes to the point where I have trouble making out the words of text. I also use the negative feature on my PC and is a much more comfortable experience.
I would like to know if anyone has come across such an app for android? I really love my xoom but I can't yet replace my iPad for using on the train to read the web because of my trouble.
Apologies if this was posted in the wrong section, it was difficult to know which category it fits into.
This might require root access. Anyways, good luck.
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aloy99 said:
This might require root access. Anyways, good luck.
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My device is already rooted but I still have no idea how to do it! Any ideas?
Your best bet on this may be to wait on chainfire 3d being updated for honeycomb.. one of the night modes may work great for you.
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In the browser settings on my phone, I see an option to invert color of web pages. That could be a good place to start.
Hope you get it all worked out.
Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I was hopeful about the option in the web browser settings suggested but unfortunately this option doesn't appear in the settings for the xoom. Its a real shame re the complete lack of native accessibility options built into the implementation of the OS by motorola.
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Anyone??? I am pretty desperate for something that can help. At least until the 3d solution mentioned above is available.
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Eternity Warriors 2 gets Xperia Play Optimized! ...but...

After hearing that EW2 got updated to include achievements, I had to have my partner-in-crime shoot me the APK since - as you may know - Glu is being a huge jerk to Xperia Play owners by blacklisting all of our phones from the compatibility list (even though most of their new titles run smooth as butter on Xperia Play).
...but this new update comes with a little more than just Google Play Games services... it also makes use of Xperia Play's hardware controls! Odd as it may be, if you can get your hands on the APK, you'll have yourself a great controller-enabled online RPG with achievements!
EDIT: I guess there's nothing inherently wrong with just posting the installer since the game is a free download.
Awww Snapp perfect time to start and RPG!
Be4 summer,lol
I really don't know why Glu Have Blacklisted the xperia play and them support it, O.0 CrAzZy!
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I installed and says you may not have purchased this app and I patched with lucky patcher and it still doesn't work!?!?
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Pizza_Dox said:
Awww Snapp perfect time to start and RPG!
Be4 summer,lol
I really don't know why Glu Have Blacklisted the xperia play and them support it, O.0 CrAzZy!
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I installed and says you may not have purchased this app and I patched with lucky patcher and it still doesn't work!?!?
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Me too In play store it says not compatibility
Also doesn't work for me too. it can't download data
Wow, it didn't give me any trouble in getting the resources downloaded
... if I could cite any cause at all for this saying you have not *purchased* it... it's likely checking your history of Google Play Store downloads to see if it's in your history.
I have it in my download history (from back when I owned the HTC One X)... so my best guess is that you might have to trick it into working by signing into a device that isn't blacklisted and downloading it so that it's in your download history. I reckon that should fix it.
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Wow, it didn't give me any trouble in getting the resources downloaded
... if I could cite any cause at all for this saying you have not *purchased* it... it's likely checking your history of Google Play Store downloads to see if it's in your history.
I have it in my download history (from back when I owned the HTC One X)... so my best guess is that you might have to trick it into working by signing into a device that isn't blacklisted and downloading it so that it's in your download history. I reckon that should fix it.
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Or can we use Market Fixer? or Google Play Modded by Cheplus?
Could try this.
http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/
I believe it allows any download of non compatible apps.
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Thanks for this. Got no problem downloading.
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Download completed but wont start.
Loading, title then crash to home.
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musikahan said:
Thanks for this. Got no problem downloading.
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Download completed but wont start.
Loading, title then crash to home.
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I initially got this as well; restarting fixed that problem for me
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friends to download games from the market GLU MOBILE, what to do is edit the build.prop and change the name and model of the phone (do it carefully and not damage the fence to build.prop) cambienle the name and the model (Samsung Galaxy S2 - i9100) games download all you want about GLU MOBILE and then re-edit the build.prop and leave it as it was.
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I initially got this as well; restarting fixed that problem for me
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Sorry my bad. I checked my 32gb sd is almost full, less than 100mb after i uninstall some apps and delete some files it runs smoothly, smoother than before. I used to play the previous version with same device and it kinda log but now no lag at all. And its optimized for xplay. Victory.
Thanks.
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I'm running it on Aurora play but it's pretty laggy for me.
maybe adreno booster related
Not fully optimized. dont have dedicated button for block, for health potion and rage potion. Have to use touchscreen. No use for tiangle and shoulder bottons.
Can we map controls? Cant see any option in settings.
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you can optimize it with gamekeyboard
True! But wont the rest of the controls break?
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Android antivirus useless??

I have read an article from a website claiming that Android antivirus are useless since all Abdroid apps run within a sandbox and this greatly hinders antivirus from fully function. Is this valid claim? I thought the apps can function beyond sandbox to certain extent as long as they ask me permissions.
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You don't need anti-virus apps in your device.. linux is self secured...
U might use anti-virus if you want to slow your device I guess u don't wanna do that
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Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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Linux is self secured in that users do not have permission to run applications for which the permissions do not allow. For example normal users cannot access configuration files. Root access is required. In order to install or change applications root access is also required.
Don't need anti-virus app on your android mobile.
Just remember don't install the app from non-play market.
And note that the permission before installing.
And you can always try applications from XDA. we are trusted people
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True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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csm121295 said:
True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Yes exactly
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True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Would not even trust all apps from play store as google is not checking them before adding to the store. so they might be harmful as well... Hence, XDA apps are even trustworthier I would say :good:
During my years of Android experience. I have never heard of any Android phone getting a virus?
If you have anti-viruse softwares on your device. The only thing that'll do is slow your device down and restrict you to certain content.
So yes. Android anti viruses are useless.
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True. I think XDA apps are as reliable as play store apps since apps on XDA gets constant feedbacks from other developers.
However, that also means that, just like playstore apps, I should be aware of relatively new and unpopular apps.
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Isn't there usually built in antivirus components into android especially in 5.0
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Hello, Thanks for your reply
whay do you mean by "Linux is self secured"? What does it do?
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And seriously... there is already not a lot of viruses developp on linux, so on android...
There's no way an app could infect your phone when you aren't rooted, so Anti Virus on Android is useless.
Even if you are rooted, when you don't download the most obscure apks, chances are nihil you get a virus (or otherwise harmed). If you don't fully trust an apk, you than screen it using googles apk installer. It doens't slow down your device and works good.
Thanks for the insight
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It can happen
Just recently, a friend got a virus on her Galaxy S6 from browsing via Chrome to her local CrossFit site, which is as follows:
http://brandonevenson.com/
Just downloaded ESET Mobile Security & Antivirus to give it a test run.
Thoughts?
Antivirus apps are all just gimmicks and completely useless also often causing more problems mainly by drastically hindering performance. A real computer virus is just impossible on a Linux based system like android because the nature of androids architecture isn't a comfortable environment for viruses to run quietly and stealthily and would take the most intense development Google longs for and for what some nerds contacts and porn browser history? The only thing close to a virus is maybe malware which then is no more than popup ads and such. So ask yourself who to worry about when so many antivirus apps are deceiving millions of people...
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Antivirus apps are just like task killers, battery boosters , etc.. They are really bad for a modern android
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who needs antivirus? i used it before. it was just annoying.
Antivirus is must for an anroid phone
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I have read an article from a website claiming that Android antivirus are useless since all Abdroid apps run within a sandbox and this greatly hinders antivirus from fully function. Is this valid claim? I thought the apps can function beyond sandbox to certain extent as long as they ask me permissions.
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Antivirus is must for your android smart phone. Because many a times we come across an app exchange through which virus entry possibilities increase.
best antivirus
pushkardua said:
You don't need anti-virus apps in your device.. linux is self secured...
U might use anti-virus if you want to slow your device I guess u don't wanna do that
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try AVG best smartphone antivirus with easy to use interface...
I believe the Android antivirus are useless but that doesn't mean there is no virus. There are viruses and I will continue to believe that all android antivirus are useless unless SafeBytes release their antivirus app for Android. I hope this meeting will be fruitful.

For anyone that is experiencing battery drain and doesn't have root on on their note

I found and tried this app in the play store last night and it seemed to have worked like a charm. My battery was dying so fast. And now the battery works better than when I purchased the note4.
But of course, a little disclaimer. I just found this app. I do not work for the company that made it. So, I'm not responsible for anyone phones flying out of their hand, being ran over by a pink elephant and being struck by lightning or anyone s-pen buttons falling off. I did not not test this app on a rooted device.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.BoshBashStudios.batterydoctorrepair&hl=en
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For additional battery help. I can tell you what I know. I been an android user since the HTC hero. So, I know enough to save battery.
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how is that app working so far? I was looking up the review on tha app and im getting mixed info on it
divineazn716 said:
how is that app working so far? I was looking up the review on tha app and im getting mixed info on it
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Working good.
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how is that app working so far? I was looking up the review on tha app and im getting mixed info on it
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Sorry to dig up an old thread but what is this app? Says Not Found
thepiecesfit said:
Sorry to dig up an old thread but what is this app? Says Not Found
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Seems to be called Advanced Battery Calibrator by Blackmart Studio, still using the id=BashBoshStudios in the link as the broken link provided.
Id stay clear of it though - reports of nothing but spam - but it seems to be the one he was referring to even though this is really for Themes and Apps that the user makes.

My s6 sucks bad

I have to restart it everyday or the lag becomes unbearable. I took some screen shots of when it starts lagging bad and I barely have any ram not being used. I'm stock, uprooted. I've disabled all bloated ware.
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On the edge forum they discussed was of improving battery unfortunately it's lots in the see of battery reports http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60959710
I think they turned off Google now ran greenify and disabled any bits of the phone they deemed not to be used .
It's better but until Google and Samsung both sort out their bugs some apps will still differ lag.
I my self now only notice lag in flipboard and Google chrome
Only when scrolling on some pages not all
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Chadly said:
I have to restart it everyday or the lag becomes unbearable. I took some screen shots of when it starts lagging bad and I barely have any ram not being used. I'm stock, uprooted. I've disabled all bloated ware.
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Update to 5.1.1 via odin.
Chadly said:
I have to restart it everyday or the lag becomes unbearable. I took some screen shots of when it starts lagging bad and I barely have any ram not being used. I'm stock, uprooted. I've disabled all bloated ware.
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Get rid of clean master and 360 security. Any apps that say they speed up your phone or provide anti virus etc Slooooow them down.,
There is zero lag on mine, barring on some web pages and bad apps.
Okay so... Since deleting clean master and the 360 virus thing, it seems like my phone is running way faster but I'm not sure yet..
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Chadly said:
Okay so... Since deleting clean master and the 360 virus thing, it seems like my phone is running way faster but I'm not sure yet..
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these two apps runs in the background all the time...that's why they are causing some issues....and yes don't trust the "make your phone faster".....the fastest it can be is when it's new and fresh without apps
Chadly said:
I have to restart it everyday or the lag becomes unbearable. I took some screen shots of when it starts lagging bad and I barely have any ram not being used. I'm stock, uprooted. I've disabled all bloated ware.
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Android 5.x.x problem on ALL my mobiles.
And disable apps does not stop wakelock and services...
Chadly said:
Okay so... Since deleting clean master and the 360 virus thing, it seems like my phone is running way faster but I'm not sure yet..
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Download greenify app from oasis feng in play store and greenify/hibernate most apps installed except maybe WhatsApp, FB and Viber if u use them as if they're greenified, they won't get synced unless u open them! U should get more than 30mins+ improvement!
I suggest using a custom launcher like Apex or Nova as well. TW launcher is just abysmal!
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Try installing the newest android system webview.
It's newer than the play store, once I installed, all my lag problems disappeared.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-...-apk-download/
This comment helped on my Google chrome and flip board issue
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