Couple of customization questions

[opethfan89]

Hi all,

I'm kind of in the final steps of customizing my tablet at this point. I've unlocked bootloader, rooted, all that fun-ness. Now, I want go to the next level of customizations and tweak them even more to my liking. That being said, I've got a couple of questions.

1) Kernels: What are they, and where can I find them? I've googled for TF300T kernels but I don't find enough information that would make me comfortable flashing them and whatnot. Are there any benefits to custom kernels? Can I un-do any customizations I make to my kernel in case I don't like it/something goes wrong?

2) I saw a member who posted his TF300T screens with different backgrounds for each home screen, and I'm wondering if that has to be done with a certain type of launcher or if I can accomplish that with my GOLauncherHD?

3) Is it appropriate to post .apk files for others' to download, or are there certain rules/restrictions in place (just like one wouldn't post Windows software up for download that wasn't free)

Thanks,
Opethfan89

 

[Rompf]

Have Fun.

Hi all,

I'm kind of in the final steps of customizing my tablet at this point. I've unlocked bootloader, rooted, all that fun-ness. Now, I want go to the next level of customizations and tweak them even more to my liking. That being said, I've got a couple of questions.

1) Kernels: What are they, and where can I find them? I've googled for TF300T kernels but I don't find enough information that would make me comfortable flashing them and whatnot. Are there any benefits to custom kernels? Can I un-do any customizations I make to my kernel in case I don't like it/something goes wrong?

2) I saw a member who posted his TF300T screens with different backgrounds for each home screen, and I'm wondering if that has to be done with a certain type of launcher or if I can accomplish that with my GOLauncherHD?

3) Is it appropriate to post .apk files for others' to download, or are there certain rules/restrictions in place (just like one wouldn't post Windows software up for download that wasn't free)

Thanks,
Opethfan89

1. Try flashing some of the custom roms under developemente page for tf300, there are some jelly bean roms but i would highly recommend seanz hydro-ponic since the jelly bean roms might still have some buggs. (Seanz Rom is awesome btw) You can find instructions on how to do it in his forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750861 . Also watch some of the videos by Allaboutandroids here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663244 he can resolve many of your issues and give you step by step instructions. **DONT DO THIS UNLESS YOU DONT MIND VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY, IF YOU BRICK YOUR TABLET ITS ON YOU** very easy process any way, and fun. Just make sure to follow the proper instructions.

2. There is an app that can change the picture for each home screen, there is no need to change launchers just download off the market free MultiPicture Live Wallpaper and under its options you can find "add individual settings" select a screen and add an inidvidiual screen for screen 1, 2 ,3 and so on, as many as you want. Also it gives you plenty of choices when it comes to the types of transitions, highly recommended app, goes well with Simple text widgets.

3. Make sure the software you are putting up is a developers app that has given you permissions, if it is in the market then its better if you give the market link. Dont put anything illegal up, pirated software and such.

Hope this helped. :good:

 

[opethfan89]

1. Try flashing some of the custom roms under developemente page for tf300, there are some jelly bean roms but i would highly recommend seanz hydro-ponic since the jelly bean roms might still have some buggs. (Seanz Rom is awesome btw) You can find instructions on how to do it in his forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750861 . Also watch some of the videos by Allaboutandroids here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663244 he can resolve many of your issues and give you step by step instructions. **DONT DO THIS UNLESS YOU DONT MIND VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY, IF YOU BRICK YOUR TABLET ITS ON YOU** very easy process any way, and fun. Just make sure to follow the proper instructions.

2. There is an app that can change the picture for each home screen, there is no need to change launchers just download off the market free MultiPicture Live Wallpaper and under its options you can find "add individual settings" select a screen and add an inidvidiual screen for screen 1, 2 ,3 and so on, as many as you want. Also it gives you plenty of choices when it comes to the types of transitions, highly recommended app, goes well with Simple text widgets.

3. Make sure the software you are putting up is a developers app that has given you permissions, if it is in the market then its better if you give the market link. Dont put anything illegal up, pirated software and such.

Hope this helped. :good:

Thanks. I have been experimenting with flashing ROM's and so I have a better idea of what is out there. But I still haven't found any custom KERNELS, like I see peoples' signatures on these forums with "running <blah> custom build.prop" or "running XXX custom kernel". How can I get more info on kernels? or is the custom kernel going to be part of the ROM?

And to clarify #3, I meant being able to post like the Asus stock widgets that come on the TF300T and a guide to getting them to work.....I really like the weather widget, SuperNote, and Polaris Office but I haven't been able to find any guides detailing how to install the stock widgets.

I also downloaded the multilive wallpaper app but I can't find its settings menu. Got any advice?
-O

 

[Rompf]

I dont know that much about custom kernels, sometimes people will put up wifi fix, or gps fix, so on that you flash into the kernel but not really an expert.


Also, concerning the multilive picture wallpaper app, at first i couldn't find the settings either, what I would do is go into play store and open it thru there, but looking thou my widgets i found multilive picture widget, but its not really widget its a regular icon, so i just put it on the desktop and launch it from there.

Hope this helped.

 

[moisaal]

The custom kernels are coming, this device is still relatively new barely 4 months and already has an unlocked bootloader, some very slick roms (Scott's Clean Rom and HYDRO(PONIC)) and almost bugfree JellyBean roms. Thats mighty impressive considering some devices dont even have an unlocked bootloader. The developer who created the HYDRO PONIC Rom (Sean Z) is working on a kernel atm..we all just gotta be patient.