Can't figure out how to disable the Media Server process. It's at 20%. Got it down to 2% on the gfs N4
anyone? seems to be random to me. sometimes it sucks 20 or more percent sometimes almost nothing.
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anyone? seems to be random to me. sometimes it sucks 20 or more percent sometimes almost nothing.
criesofthepast
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It does in Canada.
Can't figure out how to disable the Media Server process. It's at 20%. Got it down to 2% on the gfs N4
The Media Server process should, as far as I know, only be running if you're listening to music or are consuming any other kind of media on your device.
It looks like there is a bug which keeps the process active even if no media is played: Mediaserver drains battery without being used
Some guy on XDA suggested that this only happens if your have some sort of corrupted mp3 files on your phone. Reading through his thread might help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980575
Ruthless_Barbarian
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This is the best case I found after an hour of searching on ebay.
These are pretty good too, very different style from generic cases.
Also, this video review of 3 different type of cases (slim, leather and bumper) should really help those who can't decide on the best case for their needs (like me).
These are pretty good too, very different style from generic cases.
Also, this video review of 3 different type of cases (slim, leather and bumper) should really help those who can't decide on the best case for their needs (like me).
Vyse The Legend
Member
It does in Canada.
And T-Mobile US... once their LTE network goes live.
A lot of people are interested in the Ringke Fusion case but it isn't out yet. I'm waiting for that to release personally.
Fulleffect
Member
don't think it's been posted yet, but the paranoid android guys have released a kernel which seems to brighten up the screen and make it look much more vibrant, i have tried it and it does indeed seem to look much better
https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts/9VtBVHP67Hg
direct link - http://www.mediafire.com/?xuk1sqi0xqawc3s
also paranoid android is awesome in general! but it works with any rom allegedly
https://plus.google.com/107979589566958860409/posts/9VtBVHP67Hg
direct link - http://www.mediafire.com/?xuk1sqi0xqawc3s
also paranoid android is awesome in general! but it works with any rom allegedly
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Same for AU. Thought it's available locally here for $25 shipped.
Looks like a stack of bath towels.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
The latest test release of Franco Kernel (r68) also incorporates PA's colour settings. I wouldn't say the screen is brighter though, although blacks are blacker and colours are more vivid.
Cut my gfs and it works flawlessly but I'm waiting to cut mine until I get a case. There's many templates online. I just used the first one that popped up.
Thanks, but I'll probably just go to Rogers tomorrow and get a new sim card.
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Deleted member 10571
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Is there some site to see comparisons and stuff? How's the battery affected? Why isn't Google doing that? :/
most shops can do a quick and easy stamp out. takes like 2 seconds. no need for a new card.
Randy Lanzarote
Member
Haven't seen any comparisons, you'll just have to take people's word for it! Franco's kernel has better battery life than stock kernel, he's incorporated several fixes from Qualcomm for modem/cpu and he has his own power saving fixes as well.
Google is doing this, some of the fixes Franco has incorporated have been passed onto him from people within the Nexus team, although Google have to test test and test some more before pushing out an update, folks like Franco can push out when they want, if people brick their phone (unlikely) then that's their own fault.
Franco Kernel thread at XDA - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002782
Paranoid Android thread at XDA - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020336
criesofthepast
Member
You know, I've had this phone for a few months and didn't know that. Wow. Highlighting all of the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) only takes up like 18mb's for offline mode. Mother fucker...awesome.
Well I called my store an they said they didn't have that tool but they could give me a new sim card. Hmm. I was kind of worried that since it's technically the service providers property, they wouldn't like it if I cut it. I'm switching carriers soon anyway so they would see the sim card no?
Maybe I'll just go ahead and do it.
criesofthepast
Member
lol not sure if teasing or real excitementHOLY SHIT THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING
I came from an iPhone so I'm still learning things about Android everyday.
Whitehawk just cut it for the time being. Takes 2 mins. I'm using a cut Rogers sim myself.
It's here.
Initial thoughts: It's big. So much that I can't use it one handed to reach the top of the device unless I really stretch for it, which is uncomfortable. I think 4.3" would have been better. I like the OS. Lots of freedom to customize the experience makes it feel more like traditional PCs. I have issues with third party apps though, even the ones that were recommended to me.
I want this phone... so... badly.
Wait. My sim card looks a bit different than most. Mine has a more rectangular, longer shaped contacts. Different than this one. Do they all work?lol not sure if teasing or real excitement
I came from an iPhone so I'm still learning things about Android everyday.
Whitehawk just cut it for the time being. Takes 2 mins. I'm using a cut Rogers sim myself.
Also, just found out you can download emulators without hacking the device. holy shit.
criesofthepast
Member
The one in the photo will work. That's what I cut. I'm not sure which one you have.Wait. My sim card looks a bit different than most. Mine has a more rectangular, longer shaped contacts. Different than this one. Do they all work?
Also, just found out you can download emulators without hacking the device. holy shit.
Is it this? If so, yes it should work.
http://mobilesyrup.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/rogers-micro-sim-imge.jpg
Yup, that's the one I have.
what the.... why did nobody tell me this before?
just downloaded my area and EVERYTHING around it. 49MB. I'm good for now
Today has been a successful day, phone wise. I finally ordered a case (this Nillkin one), got my sim card, and - my proudest achievement of the day - managed to install a screen protector without any dust or air bubbles!
Unless I'm doing something wrong, I don't really understand the offline mode. I saved the area around my house, then today I disabled Wifi and tried to get directions within the offline map. It just stayed on "Getting directions" indefinitely. Same for navigation. Maybe it was because I hadn't installed the sim card at that point?
criesofthepast
Member
Nope it does that for me too. I think it needs an internet connection to get directions or we are doing something wrong. I have sim installed so its not that. Apparently its supposed to give directions just not voice directions. Voice needs internet. Well I guess it still comes in handy to be able to have the map load and give myself manual directions. :/
You wanna talk about close? Mine shipped out last Friday at 2am and I was praying I would somehow get it by Saturday (even though I knew it wouldn't happen). I'm in southeast Michigan and it ships from Kentucky.
Well, when I woke up Saturday morning and checked the UPS tracking, it had arrived at the UPS facility near me at 2am. This is the facility that puts it on the trucks for local delivery, and I've picked up packages there in the past after failed delivery attempts.
So, how far away from me did my N4 sit until Monday night? 4.3 miles.
Jayayess1190
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Used Google Wallet for the first time not online, worked flawlessly at CVS. My N4 is not on a carrier yet (will be T-Mobile), so I see how wallet could work fine on an iPod Touch. This phone is so great, coming from an HTC Inc that I have 4.1 on, I am enjoying how much better Jellybean is on a phone that has the power to run it.
Try entering your destination in the Navigation app while you have a wifi connection. I did that last night before leaving work and the navigation worked flawlessly all the way home. It gave me voice directions throughout.
I never saved any map area for offline use and I still haven't activated the phone on my cell network (no sim card either).
It's been a while since I used it last but I think you need data if you're searching for a new location. If you add a location to your favourites I don't think you need data. I'm pretty sure when I went to BC any places I had starred I could navigate too.
But yeah, it's still a fairly shitty setup that Nokia Maps outclasses by a mile.
Damn, your feel is definitely worse than mine.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Offline maps have been available since mid last year.
Do they work though? If my experience is normal then I can't see a use for them, as the only use I could get out of them while offline was similar to if I'd saved a map image and opened it in the gallery.
Ruthless_Barbarian
Member
Yes, they act more as a reference when you're travelling in a familiar area and don't really need navigation. Similar to a physical street directory.
Also useful if the data connection isn't working due to lack of network, or if you're low on capped data.
Also useful if the data connection isn't working due to lack of network, or if you're low on capped data.
I think most Nexus 4s do. It's pretty annoying.