[AOSPA - 4.2.2] PARANOIDANDROID 3.68 (HALO) [Toro] 18-JUL-2013

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06stang

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Re: [ROM] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 RC [AOSP 4.2.1 Based - Toro] [Hybrid] 09-FEB-2013

Not that this is an issue, per say, but has anyone noticed that the time in the status bar has a larger space between itself and the battery indicator? I went back and looked through some of my screen shots and the space is definitely larger.

Clean flash BTW.

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Yeah they noticed it about 5 pages back

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Dapman02

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Is anybody else having an issue with the built in swype? It tracks my finger with the line, but it doesn't post words.
 

06stang

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Re: [ROM] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 RC [AOSP 4.2.1 Based - Toro] [Hybrid] 09-FEB-2013

Is anybody else having an issue with the built in swype? It tracks my finger with the line, but it doesn't post words.

I only have this problem with the Facebook app. I just have to back out and reopen it

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[GUIDE][PA-3+] How to use pie

HOW TO ENABLE PIE

1. Press and hold the power button
2. Enable "Expanded Desktop"
3. Press and drag finger up

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HOW TO ENABLE PIE WITH STATUS BAR

1. Go into Settings
2. Scroll to Customization
3. Select Hybrid Properties
4. Select Interface
5. In workspace slide Nav. bar to "0%"
6. Click Apply
7. Exit to home screen
8. Press and drag finger up

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[GUIDE]
 
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thefatalepic

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I'm not sure if this is there and I'm completely missing it but: With PIE there seems to be no way to "clear all" notification items when you bring up the notification menu. I will use statusbar + PIE for now, but it would help to have this available for people who want to use the expanded desktop.
 

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I'm not sure if this is there and I'm completely missing it but: With PIE there seems to be no way to "clear all" notification items when you bring up the notification menu. I will use statusbar + PIE for now, but it would help to have this available for people who want to use the expanded desktop.

EDIT: nevermind, just reread and don't have an answer....lol sorry
 

II12yanII

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how do i get the lockscreen thats in the first picture?
never mind i havent used this rom in awhile and didnt realise that it was the pie controls lol
 
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I'm curious as to what is the advantage of using expanded desktop? I am also using PIE, but with the NavBar set to zero. This way I can see my status bar without entering PIE. In expanded, wouldn't I HAVE to enter PIE to see any notifications? Wouldn't this just create an extra step in order to check for notifications? I want to know if I'm missing something that everyone else understands :eek:

Nephilim: I remember you mentioning screen on times of something like 2.5 hours with AOSPA with AK Dummy. Are you using LTE, wifi, or a healthy mix of both? I'm currently using LTE almost exclusively (bits of wifi here and there, but with my wifi turned off until I get to an area that I know has a good wifi connection) and getting around 1 hour screen on max. I used the settings you posted about a week or two ago in the AK thread.
 

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I'm curious as to what is the advantage of using expanded desktop? I am also using PIE, but with the NavBar set to zero. This way I can see my status bar without entering PIE. In expanded, wouldn't I HAVE to enter PIE to see any notifications? Wouldn't this just create an extra step in order to check for notifications? I want to know if I'm missing something that everyone else understands :eek:

Nephilim: I remember you mentioning screen on times of something like 2.5 hours with AOSPA with AK Dummy. Are you using LTE, wifi, or a healthy mix of both? I'm currently using LTE almost exclusively (bits of wifi here and there, but with my wifi turned off until I get to an area that I know has a good wifi connection) and getting around 1 hour screen on max. I used the settings you posted about a week or two ago in the AK thread.

I have WiFi on always, it auto-connects to all my local places that I have saved but even when I am not on WiFi it does not matter much because my city has amazing 4G so I'm always at 4 bars. Only place I travel with bad 4G is my mom's house every week or two and my WiFi kicks in the second I walk into her place. :)
 

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Re: [ROM] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 RC [AOSP 4.2.1 Based - Toro] [Hybrid] 09-FEB-2013

I'm curious as to what is the advantage of using expanded desktop? I am also using PIE, but with the NavBar set to zero. This way I can see my status bar without entering PIE. In expanded, wouldn't I HAVE to enter PIE to see any notifications? Wouldn't this just create an extra step in order to check for notifications? I want to know if I'm missing something that everyone else understands :eek:

Nephilim: I remember you mentioning screen on times of something like 2.5 hours with AOSPA with AK Dummy. Are you using LTE, wifi, or a healthy mix of both? I'm currently using LTE almost exclusively (bits of wifi here and there, but with my wifi turned off until I get to an area that I know has a good wifi connection) and getting around 1 hour screen on max. I used the settings you posted about a week or two ago in the AK thread.

I'm using expanded desktop and navigation bar set to 0% and use smart status bar from play store, that way it is hidden and if want to see it swipe down twice and notifications show up. You can change how long stays open in settings.

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Re: [ROM] PARANOIDANDROID 3.0 RC [AOSP 4.2.1 Based - Toro] [Hybrid] 09-FEB-2013

I have WiFi on always, it auto-connects to all my local places that I have saved but even when I am not on WiFi it does not matter much because my city has amazing 4G so I'm always at 4 bars. Only place I travel with bad 4G is my mom's house every week or two and my WiFi kicks in the second I walk into her place. :)

I used to have full bars til I went to JB. VZWs lack of a new radio will CRUSH my battery if I hit 3g.
 

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After experimenting with another rom today I NEEDED to come back to this one due to the smoothness and great battery life. It's true what they say about this rom, once you flash it you won't want to flash a different rom EVER again! Great rom
 

thefatalepic

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I'm curious as to what is the advantage of using expanded desktop? I am also using PIE, but with the NavBar set to zero. This way I can see my status bar without entering PIE. In expanded, wouldn't I HAVE to enter PIE to see any notifications? Wouldn't this just create an extra step in order to check for notifications? I want to know if I'm missing something that everyone else understands :eek:

True, and I had the same thoughts. However, when I'm using the Expanded Desktop, I've found it isn't that much of a pain not having the notification bar. If you're on your phone you'll notice (maybe not instantly) but as soon as you activate PIE it's obvious whether there is a notification or not. If you're not actively using the phone, once you push power the lockscreen shows and still has the notification bar, so you're able to see if there's a notification pending before you unlock.

I've found I usually go back and forth (maybe because I'm still fairly new to AOSPA) between standard and the Expanded Desktop, depending on what I'm doing.
 

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    ParanoidAndroid for AOSP 4.2.2

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    Thread Perspective

    Seems like we go through cycles of conflict on the purpose of the thread on a regular basis, so thought I would add my .000000000000002 cents.

    From a developer's viewpoint (having delivered ROM's, kernels, themes for about 5 years on XDA), here is my perspective:

    Background:
    One of the reasons that I don't spend more time in these threads is that the signal to noise ratio is highly skewed on the noise side. In addition to life, family, and work requirements, I am currently working with five different devices, updating our build/development environment and tools, and supporting the integration of non-nexus devices into AOSPA (and that's just on the android front). When I consider the number of posts I often have to go through to find even a single one that provides enough information to help me take any meaningful action, it gets hard to justify wading through the chaff. It really can be the case that less is more when it comes to providing value to the developers and the community.

    What I would like to see:
    • Civility - using a tone and level of respect that would be appropriate for a face to face conversation with a close friend or relative. Err on the side of kindness and courtesy, due to the fact that tone and intent are much more difficult to discern in writing.
    • Clarity - describing a problem, bug, or issue in a way that allows it to be easily repeated, which means documenting the exact versions of sw/hw being used; a repeatable method for generating the issue; and a link (not a post) of the logcat/dmesg covering the time just before, during, and just after the situation. Sometimes it is also useful to have the logcat/dmesg from a fresh boot through initialization. Saying something doesn't work or asking does it do this or that does not typically allow any effective action to be taken.
    • Community - within the thread, I am encouraged when I see people supporting, collaborating, cooperating, educating, and sharing with each other. There are many examples of this behavior, but unfortunately it sometimes gets drowned out by the high noise level.
    • Support Channels - I also think there is plenty of room for additional support/faq/knowledge threads to carry the everyday support discussion for newcomers and capture common issues, tips, tricks, and general support that really doesn't belong in a "development" thread. I have seen this work very well over the years and my thanks/gratitude to those who chose to organize and capture what they have learned and make it available to others. However, in the limited time available, I don't have the capacity to take this on atm.
    What I DON'T like to see:
    • Random Positivity - there is not a lot of benefit to anyone from the high number of posts that are: yay, thanks!, woot, yowza, or (insert favorite variant here). If you want to show appreciation, use the thanks button. That's what it's there for.
    • Random Negativity - don't like this ...; that sucks...; should have ...; the other thing is better ... or many other variations. People generally don't come to development threads to hear people complain.
    • Feature Requests - everyone has features they like, don't like, find indispensible, annoying, etc. Asking for new features, if/when new features will be available, arguing their merits, doesn't add to the discourse. Your developer community is very well aware of what features are available in other ROMs/devices, and if/when a determination is may to add a particular feature, it will very likely be by choice and not by demand.
    • ETA requests - this is just a waste of space. You are not going to get a response (at least not from me), so just don't do it.
    • Bickering - this is just a complete waste of time and is incredibly invasive/destructive to the spirit of community (See Civility above). Overactive egos, hormones, etc. really detract from developing an open clearing for communication.
    • Rants / Diatribes / Preaching - Like this one. But, since it's my thread, I will cut myself some slack just this once. ;)
    Finally, I understand that the nature of the vehicle that is XDA allows everyone the freedom to impose their perspective on the community at large. The only real power we have is the power to leave the community and seek another.
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    Update: PA-3.56 HALO7

    Latest updated build of PA 3.56 (HALO7) is available on goo, and the link has been posted to the OP.
    Link to updated gapps (22-May-2013) version also posted.

    FYI, I will be on holiday for the next week, and expect to be somewhat network challenged, so probably no additional updates here until I return late next week. Of course this means that you can expect new features like powering your phone from cosmic background radiation to be released during that time.
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    Just like to provide some commentary to those unfortunate few who don't feel they are getting the care and attention that they are entitled to and that they so richly deserve.

    FWIW, I have a full-time job (sometimes more than full-time), a family, and a personal life,

    In my spare time I currently work on builds/firmware/development environments for five different android devices, three set-top boxes, two routers, and two pbx boxes. With very few exceptions (and I greatly appreciate those), my interactions with this community are one-way. I do this work as a hobby, primarily for my own benefit and learning. I offer what I produce freely to the community in the spirit of open-source and sharing. I have been doing so for over five years on XDA for a variety of devices. I have been clear since the beginning that I make no promises other than to share my work, done on my schedule, in the time that I can find among other activities. I prefer to spend the little time I have moving these projects forward instead of answering questions that have been asked and answered dozens of time. My hope has been and remains that the support and communication will be provided by members of the community helping each other. General updates and change information have been and remain available via the PA google+ and github sites.

    There is no transaction here, no obligation, no promise, no commitment beyond good will and community sharing. If you are not happy with the offer or the level of "personal" attention you receive from me, please feel free to go elsewhere.

    If you had any background or understanding of the personal situations that have had me out of pocket for the last couple weeks, you may have had a different perspective, but maybe even that would not have impacted your sense of entitlement. In any event, it is my personal business and will remain that way.

    I also found it interesting that people "know" that I have been "frequenting xda threads", even though my last post before yesterday was on 09-FEB when I last posted updates.

    In summary, it is your behaviour (the unfortunate few) that leads me to consider whether I wish to continue to participate here.

    For the vast majority of those here who continue to demonstrate a sense of community, and work with great patience to help other members, I apologize for the rant. It is not intended for you.
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    [ROM] PARANOIDANDROID [CM9HYBRID] [pa-toro-1.97-06AUG2012-181927]

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    • pa_toro-1.97-06AUG2012-181927.zip
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    • The algorithm to extract the actual layout containers from apk files works more precise and can reveal more than before. there will still be a few apps left who do that layout stuff in java - we will add an override button for that, but in the meantime you can edit /system/etc/paranoid/properties.conf .layout=360 for phone-like UI, 600 for phablet, 720 = tablet, 1280 = super huge tablet
    • Several bugfixes from us and cm
    • pa-toro-1.4a-18JUN2012-160452
    • New Hybrid code, keyboard troubles should be gone, apps that crop images or display weird, that should be gone aswell
    • PAD/PAL work in phonemode 100%, no weird toggles and stuff like that. you get full tablet apps without caveats
    • Settings cleanup, most of the garbage dpi options are gone, should be more intuitive - i ask you to not bring your old pad.props though some things changed. if you know what you do take a look and edit by hand
    • Trashed our LatinIME repo - not needed anymore
    • pa-toro-1.3a-15JUN2012-190611
    • Navigationbuttons in phone mode are fixed
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    • Settings panel had a bug, you couldnt set android.dpi, decriptions sucked, too
    • Speed improvements, all launchers are buttersmooth now
    • Force option for widget scaling works again