[Mod][3/1/2013] Game Modification for Tegra 3 [Mod]

update: You can now use Game Modder to easily patch your game, check NFSMW v1.0.28 Game Modder Packed here

Yet again a new game running badly on our Tegra 3 device, on the One X the game is running in full effects mode which is a little heavy for the Tegra 3 GPU, it runs smooth but slow, on the Nexus 7 by default it runs in a slightly reduced mode which is both much faster and smoother

Investigation revealed this game automatically scales depending on your device CPU speed, which is an odd choice considering CPU speed does not reflect the GPU, both the Nexus 7 and One X are the same they only differ with 200mhz in the CPU clock, this mass yet inaccurate auto configuration method is becoming more popular with games, it's the price we have to pay for android devices' fragmentation

Since the Nexus 7 is 1300mhz instead of 1500mhz, its calling a faster graphics configuration then the One X, you get most effects except mainly the blur and slight optimization to the particles and clipping

This patch consists of two methods, one will run the game the exact same as the Nexus 7 on the One X and the other more advanced method will allow you to scale the game graphics configuration to your taste

Before you start:

- Back your SD files just in case, copy the sdcard/android/data/com.ea.games.nfs13_na to your PC

In case you bought this game from ea europe you will need to rename "com.ea.games.nfs13_row" to "com.ea.games.nfs13_na" on your sdcard/android/data/

- If you have root, back up your game with Titanium backup

- You will still need the Gaming Boost App to make it run even better

- If you are a fan of the stock 2.17 kernel, check out the gaming enhanced version by n3ocort3x


Need For Speed Most Wanted v1.0.28 - Nexus 7 Mode Patch for all Tegra 3 devices

This patch will force the game to run in the same optimized high quality mode and speed of the Nexus 7 version on all other Tegra 3 devices (suffering in fps due to max graphics)

If you have a Nexus 7 with stock kernel and clock speed it will make no difference, if you want to try higher quality graphics use the multiple config patch, however if you are using the Nexus 7 with a higher 1.5ghz clocked kernel you will need this patch to force the game to run in the faster Tegra 3 mode again

- Download NFSMW.v.1.0.28.MOD_Nexus7.rar, use my username to extract the file (link removed due to mod's request)

- Don't uninstall your game! simply install the patch over it

Enjoy smoother and faster Tegra 3 version of this game (runs 45-60fps for my Tegra 3 One X with gaming boost 2.1 and NCX gaming kernel, except when there are police road blocks (on all tegra 3 devices the moment the road blocks are announced on the radio the frame rate dips until your cross them, a clear culling issue)


Need For Speed Most Wanted v1.0.28 - Multiple Configuration Patch

Now the fun part

- Download NFSMW.v.1.0.28.MOD_Scaler.rar, use my username to extract the files (link removed due to mod's request)

- Don't uninstall your game! simply install the patch over it

- Copy the nfsmw_scaling file to the root of your SD card, this file will be used by the game to tell your "fake" CPU speed, simply edit the file with Root explorer and set the speed you like with one if the following modes:

1500000 = 1.5ghz - 1.4ghz = Full effects mode with motion blur, slow (i'm not sure if higher means more)
1300000 = 1.3ghz - 1.1ghz = Optimized full effects mode without motion blur, just like it runs on the stock Nexus 7, faster
1000000 = 1.0ghz - 900mhz = Less effects, no fog, no RT reflections, no water on the street, just like it runs on stock Nexus 10, faster
800000 = 800mhz - 100mhz = Low quality, super fast

The number has to be in the proper digits, also failing to place this file on the SD will default the game to the low quality 512MB mode

You can make scripts with echo command to change the values on the fly

In general the lower the speed the smoother it gets and the worse the graphics, still miles ahead of Asphalt 7

Enjoy your own graphics configuration just like you do on your PC

Recommendation for the HTC One X Tegra 3

The Nexus 7 patch or the 1300000 mode is good in initial levels, except the lag during road blocks, sadly later on with faster cars fps does suffer, keeping in mind the internal view doesn't have to draw your car and has much higher fps, i have concluded the following:

- If you like to play from internal view, i recommended the Nexus 7/1300000 mode you get to enjoy the extra track effects at good fps, even road blocks lag is minimized

- If you like to play from external view, you will have to settle with the 100000 mode, this is the mode running on the Nexus 10, the graphics still look massively better than Asphalt 7 and there are two bright sides no lag whatsoever on roadblocks and with the fog removed you get to enjoy much further draw distance

- If you still like to play the external view plus 1300000 i suggest you try the Gaming kernel and set the scheduler to SIO using SetCPU this will eliminate much of the micro stutters (do it once and it will stick for good)
Alternatively you can try Eternity Project kernel, fastest but complex kernel for gaming and runs 1300 mode very smooth
Gaming Boost App is essential as well


Screenshots

1500000 Everything is enabled, including motion blur, realtime reflections, missing flares from iOS and other chipsets

1300000 Same as above but without motion blur

1000000 Same as above, no fag, no water reflections and car reflections are no longer realtime

800000 same as above, no reflections on buildings, reduced textures resolution and less shading

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This graphics mod pack requires Thunder07's Gamer Modder

Instructions
Simply place the zip file inside the mods folder without extracting it
Once patched you can find the new apk inside the signed folder, install it over your game

Screenshots

Graphics Mode 2 Increased texture resolution, polygon detail, lens reflections, particles, reflection maps and pixel shaders at the cost of fps

Graphics Mode 1 Stock mode for Tegra 3, only lens flares and smoke pillows remain, very smooth

Graphics Mode 0 Same as the above but texture resolution is reduced further, fastest

Graphics Mode 3 is exclusive to Mali devices like the SGS3 and will crash on Tegra 3

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This graphics mod pack requires Thunder07's Gamer Modder

Instructions
Simply place the zip file inside the mods folder without extracting it
Once patched you can find the new apk inside the signed folder, install it over your game

Screenshots

1500000 1400-1500mhz, This is the new max quality for Tegra 3, realtime reflections, atmospheric fog, no motion blur, stock for the One X

1300000 1100-1300mhz, no lag, no water reflections and car reflections are no longer realtime, faster, this is now the stock for the Nexus 7

100000 0-1000mhz, no reflections on buildings, reduced textures resolution and less shading, Fastest

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Ok So I've Completed My APK Game Modder,
Lets hope you can all put it into good use.

Download Link​

Though The Zip DLL library is embedded within the app, if you get

System.IO.FileNotFoundException: Could not load file or assembly 'System.Xml.Linq, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089' or one of its dependencies. The system cannot find the file specified.
File name: 'System.Xml.Linq, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089'

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Download The DLL here

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Samples Based On MC4, Mode1

Code:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
	<Game>
		<Name>Modern Combat 4 v1.0.1 Mode 1</Name>
		<Description>This Mod Increases Effects
		Tested on Version: 1.0.1
		Mod Credit: Hamdir
		Patch Mode: 1
		</Description>
		<Cover>mc4_cover.jpg</Cover>
     
		<Patch ID="1">
			<Mode>1</Mode>
			<OldF>com/gameloft/android/ANMP/GloftM4HM/MC4.smali</OldF>
			<NewF>MC4/MC4.smali</NewF>
		</Patch>
		
	</Game>

OldF= File To Be Replaced
NewF=Modded File Found in App Directory (Smali/MC4/MC4.smali)

Mode2

Code:

<?xml version="1.0"?>
	<Game>
		<Name>Modern Combat 4 v1.0.1 Mode 2</Name>
		<Description>This Mod Increases Effects
		Tested on Version: 1.0.1
		Mod Credit: Hamdir
		Patch Mode: 2
		</Description>
		<Cover>mc4_cover.jpg</Cover>
     
		<Patch ID="1">
			<Mode>2</Mode>
			<SmaliF>com/gameloft/android/ANMP/GloftM4HM/MC4.smali</SmaliF>
			<Find>.method public static getGeneration()I
    .registers 7

    const/4 v2, 0x1

    const/4 v1, 0x0</Find>
			<Replace>.method public static getGeneration()I
    .registers 7
	
	const/4 v0, 0x2
	
	move-result v0

    const/4 v2, 0x1

    const/4 v1, 0x0</Replace>
		</Patch>
		
	</Game>

SmaliF, Smali File To Be Edited
Find, Line To Be Replaced
Repace, Line To Be Replaced With

OFC, You Can Have Multiple Patches With Multiple Modes Applying To the Same/Difference Smali Files
Once You Run The App, it will create the necessary Folders which you'll extract the mods into
Extract Those Mods (NFSMW & MC4) into The Apps Folder (Hamdir posted the mod files few posts in)

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