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google chrome

not 100% sure on how but i have google chrome working on cm9/ics has anyone else got it to work
btw its the ics release from feb 24
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Get the ice kernel... buggy version

Are you talking about the one geometry hashcode
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Didn't mean to say geometry spell check changed it
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Chrome doesn't work in most ICS ROMs because it requires HWA, which they don't have yet.
The new kernel 3.0 that's in development/testing does support HWA, but it's ridden with bugs, so it's not a very good idea to flash its ROM unless you really want to test it.

But ive gotten it to work on both cm9/7
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If you gotten it to work on cm9 then please share how, because again with the lack of hwa in any of the 2.x.x kernels there is no way that you have gotten it to work. The only kernel that provides hwa at the moment is hashcodes 3.0 kernel which has been released for testing and development and is no where near complete. So with this said you may have gotten it to work on a cm7 rom but no way on a cm9 rom without a 3.0 kernel that is still in development.
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I'm on ics (feb 24) right now and its working fine
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Screenshots?
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CjamesL said:
I'm on ics (feb 24) right now and its working fine
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Like the post above says, where's the screenshots because this is simply impossible without hardware acceleration!! Why do you think hashcode has been working on the 3.0 kernel in the first place? You might as well tell us that you have Netflix working too haha. Not trying to be a douche but I'm telling you it doesn't work with 2.x.x kernels. If you don't believe me go over to hashcodes new user thread in the general section and look at the original post. One of the very first things he instructs users to test to see if the new kernel has any changes is to download the chrome and see if it works.
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Like the post above says, where's the screenshots because this is simply impossible without hardware acceleration!! Why do you think hashcode has been working on the 3.0 kernel in the first place? You might as well tell us that you have Netflix working too haha. Not trying to be a douche but I'm telling you it doesn't work with 2.x.x kernels. If you don't believe me go over to hashcodes new user thread in the general section and look at the original post. One of the very first things he instructs users to test to see if the new kernel has any changes is to download the chrome and see if it works.
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yea im gonna have to claim BS without the screenshots

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That doesn't look like Chrome...at least not any version or combination of settings that I've ever seen.

I could be wrong but that's what it says
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That's not Chrome, its a browser called Miren (http://miren-browser.en.softonic.com/android), the icon is somewhat similar to chrome, but the similarities end there.

That is definitely not Google chrome.
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BrooksBlood said:
Like the post above says, where's the screenshots because this is simply impossible without hardware acceleration!! Why do you think hashcode has been working on the 3.0 kernel in the first place? You might as well tell us that you have Netflix working too haha. Not trying to be a douche but I'm telling you it doesn't work with 2.x.x kernels. If you don't believe me go over to hashcodes new user thread in the general section and look at the original post. One of the very first things he instructs users to test to see if the new kernel has any changes is to download the chrome and see if it works.
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To clarify: Chrome uses RenderScript extensively. And the 2.6.35 kernel's graphics libraries (from Gingerbread) don't support it very well. Hence Chrome is buggy for almost all Gingerbread kernel-based ICS builds.
The reason Chrome works in the new 3.0 kernel build is that the graphics libraries are brand new and support RenderScript perfectly. Hardware codecs are still not running correctly in the new kernel (among a pleathora of other things).
So the difference for Chrome is RenderScript support and not hardware codecs.
Here are some screenshots of Chrome

Thank you I think the one I downloaded got the image change because it said chrome and has the chrome image
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CM9 for Galaxy Tab 2!

It's exactly what the title says...it's on another certain forum that starts with a r...I'm using it right now...already excellent as a daily driver...though the author says it's barely alpha...I would highly advise checking it out! Surprised it hasn't been mentioned here yet..
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Realized after I posted this it belongs in the general forum....mods can you please move...thanks, and sorry...
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From the thread:
What's not working:
--Audio Capture (voice commands, camcorder audio)
--Bluetooth Bluetooth actually works for connecting and data transfer..will not work for audio as I haven't gotten there yet.
--Chrome Beta not working yet
--YouTube not showing in market (and probably a few others (although you can download and sideload YouTube from the link below and it works, also webviewing YouTube works)
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I personally wouldn't really want to use that unless at least the Chrome and audio issues were fixed (those are also the reasons I abandoned the AOKP ROM here).

I use the stock browser, and i can wait on Bluetooth a2dp, so yeah, if those are deal beakers, not a good rom, other than that, it's working flawlessly...
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Runs really good here. I got my tab this morning and I already flashed it to cm9. Gotta love it!
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Macadamia Daze said:
From the thread:
I personally wouldn't really want to use that unless at least the Chrome and audio issues were fixed (those are also the reasons I abandoned the AOKP ROM here).
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No ROM that is made from AOSP has these features that you "need" in them currently due to kernel source not being complete from Samsung.
Blame Samsung, not any development. Have fun on TouchWiz while the rest of us test drive the future of our tablets.
PS: No one is making you use these roms.

I didnt't mean to sound critical, only to mention some of the limitations that prevent me and people a lot like me from using it as a daily. No offense or criticism intended.

Can somebody link to cm9, and make a small guide on how to root and flash.
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CM9 with stock kernel?
Would it be possible to make a CM9 rom with the stock kernel so that mic and other things work?

To answer a couple of questions, it's my understanding that it's against forum rules to link to an outside forum....afraid you'll have to google it.
Also, CM9 requires an AOSP kernel, so the stock kernel wouldn't be compatible.
Not the answers anyone wanted, but that's my take.

xpensen causes
The sound not working wasnt because of the kernel source. I just hadnt gotten to it yet
Samsung released new kernel sources that work so the heavier fixing can begin. Last build had working mic as well as the sound. Still need to get bluetooth audio working but dont have a headset to test with :'( . Going to see if I can borrow one for a few days so I can get it working.

xoomdev said:
The sound not working wasnt because of the kernel source. I just hadnt gotten to it yet
Samsung released new kernel sources that work so the heavier fixing can begin. Last build had working mic as well as the sound. Still need to get bluetooth audio working but dont have a headset to test with :'( . Going to see if I can borrow one for a few days so I can get it working.
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I have a Bluetooth headset, so if you need a tester let me know.
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Fyi....Bluetooth stereo audio was working fine for me on build 2 using a jawbone jambox....no issues...this ROM keeps getting better and better with every build...just released build 4 tonight on that other "r" site...
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Wheres the download link...
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Totally fed up

With the sounnd bug and the restart and freezing bug ,using stock latest Rom but rooted are Asus even attempting to sort this
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With the sounnd bug and the restart and freezing bug ,using stock latest Rom but rooted are Asus even attempting to sort this
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I never understood why some people had those problems after the update and others had none. I wasn't one of the lucky ones either. Try the Revolution HD ROM. It's cleaned up stock so it looks the same but runs faster and has none of those problems. Everything just works.

tmach said:
I never understood why some people had those problems after the update and others had none. I wasn't one of the lucky ones either.
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Good question. The number of people having problems is quite small percentage wise though. I just picked up a pair of TF's from a guy on Craigslist for $200. After restoring them back to 100% stock, they've been up and running for a week now for testing, without issue. I'm about to flip them on eBay. I still use my TF everyday too, but not as much as I used to. My N7 gets used more now.
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I had the sound bug and Google Maps crashing on me when I first did the update - and tried all the different solutions posted in the forum to no avail.
I know it's not what you want to hear - but a factory reset sorted all the problems out for me and everything works much more smoothly now.

Flashed reveloution Rom no issues so far
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With the sounnd bug and the restart and freezing bug ,using stock latest Rom but rooted are Asus even attempting to sort this
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I really don't think they are in june I just said screw it and rooted and installed AOKP with a custom kernel and that has fixed it... and EOS JellyBean with a custom Kernel... They don't even care anymore i don't think
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Still got the sound bug with Mike's rims but no rebbots what's the best Rom / kernel combo which gets rid of these issues
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Try Team EOS 3 *JELLYBEAN* Nightlies combined with K.A.T. kernel and app. Works like a charm and no sound issues at all.

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Still got the sound bug with Mike's rims but no rebbots what's the best Rom / kernel combo which gets rid of these issues
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Hmmm. I never had to worry about the sound issue with Mike's ROM, but using Volume+ from the Play Store seems to have solved that same issue on CM10 for some reason, so you might give that a try. No idea why it's working exactly, but no complaints, either.

[Q] Peel Working on Custom Rom

Hey guys I don't know if its been addressed somewhere else but I can't get peel to work on any custom rom I've installed besides the time when i rooted the tab and had the stock rom. Is there anyway to get the ir blaster to work on a custom rom or any custom jelly bean rom that actually has the ir blaster working?

well it has been covered, and is in the OP of just about EVERY custom ROM, IR BLASTER DOES NOT WORK ON CYANOGEN OR AOKP.
but all is not lost there are a select few custom ROMs based on the STOCK ROM that have working IR blaster, for the 7" model do a search for Romswell (4.0.4 ICS) or Tab2Lite (4.1.1 JB) and I believe there is another. Don't know what your choices are for the 10.1 model (if that is what you have, YOU DIDN'T SPECIFY).

I figured just thought I'd ask. another question you might be able to help me with adfree app doesn't work either says that the app is too old but I download it straight from the market do I don't know why....at the moment I'm using a host file I downloaded online and seems to be working fine but wanted to know why adfree doesn't work,I know there is other apps but I've always used adfree on my phones and I guess I stick to what I know.Lol
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I figured just thought I'd ask. another question you might be able to help me with adfree app doesn't work either says that the app is too old but I download it straight from the market do I don't know why....at the moment I'm using a host file I downloaded online and seems to be working fine but wanted to know why adfree doesn't work,I know there is other apps but I've always used adfree on my phones and I guess I stick to what I know.Lol
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Yeah, I saw something about that the other day:
you have this version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYW5kcm9pZC5hZGZyZWUiXQ..
and you need this version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/...51bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5iaWd0aW5jYW4uYWRmcmVlIl0.
they "remade" the app for some security reason or something.

Ah ok thanks I never noticed they had two apps lol
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t2noob said:
Ah ok thanks I never noticed they had two apps lol
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yeah its something that happened in like the last 2 weeks, If you look the oldest review on the new one is Dated December 24th 2012 so it couldn't have been that much before then when they made the switch.

[Q] IR Blaster on AOSP ROM

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck getting the IR blaster to work on a AOSP ROM'S. Has anyone tested Peel Smart Remote on one, or possibly managed to get a WatchOn apk and get that working on AOSP? Having the IR blaster is the only thing keeping me on TouchWiz at the moment since my TV remote's power button is fried, but I would really like to get TouchWiz off.

Download smart remote from the play store. It works very well.
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The $10 one that specifies gs4? And that is confirmed to work on AOSP ROMS?

I don't think it will work. Asop roms delete pretty much ALL added features to the phone. Someone would have to get the apps from TW and see if they work on it. I'm not sure which system app you would need. If I knew which system apps I needed I would test it for you. I have the smart remote for g s4 app
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Im gonna try some roms out today. I'll let u know what I find with the ir stuff. I had the s3 and the ir is the main reason I upgraded. That and the battery.
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@kyhassen: Yeah, that's just about what I thought. I'm sure if someone dug through TW enough that whatever code is needed for it to work would be found. Could even be something as simple as a call method to find the hardware that gets passed along to whatever app the user is using, which could then be ported into an AOSP to keep that working..
@Mahapederdon: Thanks, please do keep me in the loop if you find something

Andowsdan said:
@kyhassen: Yeah, that's just about what I thought. I'm sure if someone dug through TW enough that whatever code is needed for it to work would be found. Could even be something as simple as a call method to find the hardware that gets passed along to whatever app the user is using, which could then be ported into an AOSP to keep that working..
@Mahapederdon: Thanks, please do keep me in the loop if you find something
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Yeah keep us up to date on what you find!

The IR code is proprietary. Meaning it is unlikely the needed code will be released any time soon. Its possible someone may reverse engineer the drivers one day, or the code will "open" so all hope is not lost.

Try to back up the apk from stock through Titanium backup and restore it on your favorite aosp rom and see if it works.
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Try to back up the apk from stock through Titanium backup and restore it on your favorite aosp rom and see if it works.
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Has anyone tried that?

I just did on slim bean it installs and opens but it won't work as a remote I think aosp doesn't have the s4's or drivers.
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Ok, so then it looks like someone needs to either reverse engineer the drivers, or talk Samsung into releasing them.
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And I just asked Samsung about that, and they basically said no. Anyone know anyone who may be able to reverse engineer it?
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So I'm guessing that smart remote won't work.
GS4 on Slim bean and CarbonROM

Hardware support is missing at the kernel level, .apks won't fix it.

It seems to be fully functional on the Google Experience S4 and also CyanogenMod nightlies according to users and reviewers.
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zgroten said:
It seems to be fully functional on the Google Experience S4 and also CyanogenMod nightlies according to users and reviewers.
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Yea, I can confirm it works on the Google Experience S4 rom running on my SPH-L720, tried it out just recently using the WatchON app.

Same here then I tried it on CM 10.1 latest nightly and it didn't work on that but it worked on the Google edition rom.
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Mahapederdon said:
Download smart remote from the play store. It works very well.
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Smart Remote is no longer on the Google Play Store. Any idea why?
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