Post by: Skelton-retired on March 26, 2016, 12:03:04 pm
Post by: tiagao_extremo on March 26, 2016, 12:12:28 pm
Post by: Panja on March 26, 2016, 12:27:54 pm
I didn't think you would make one for the GPD XD.
This is so very welcome! :D
Many thanks skelton.
I will give this a try pretty soon. 8)
One question though...
Not trying to be a smart ass or trying to be rude in any way!
But why 3 versions?
I could just download the 1.8GHz version and install that.
If I don't want my clock to go over 1.4GHz (to safe battery) I could just install SetCPU (or any other CPU app) and set the max clock to 1.4GHz?
Or am I mistaken?
Post by: eragon2890 on March 26, 2016, 12:34:52 pm
Is the increased DDR and CPU speed harmless in terms of heat?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 26, 2016, 12:37:54 pm
But why 3 versions?
I could just download the 1.8GHz version and install that.
If I don't want my clock to go over 1.4GHz (to safe battery) I could just install SetCPU (or any other CPU app) and set the max clock to 1.4GHz?
Or am I mistaken?
You are right. I did three versions just for noobs that don't know how to use cpu apps and things like that.
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 26, 2016, 12:39:09 pm
looks great, but I am a bit worried that the overclocked RAM and CPU speeds (esp. RAM) might blow up or at least shorten the lifespan of my beloved XD...
Is the increased DDR and CPU speed harmless in terms of heat?
You can use 1,4 ghz if you don't need OC. Device is a bit warmer, but q9 is much warmer than XD for example. XD has better dissipation. DDR speed was 456 in the first firmwares of GPD, they just decided underclocking it more in latter firmwares....
Post by: Panja on March 26, 2016, 12:57:48 pm
But why 3 versions?
I could just download the 1.8GHz version and install that.
If I don't want my clock to go over 1.4GHz (to safe battery) I could just install SetCPU (or any other CPU app) and set the max clock to 1.4GHz?
Or am I mistaken?
You are right. I did three versions just for noobs that don't know how to use cpu apps and things like that.
Ok, I understand! Thanks for the heads up.
I was just checking. :)
Introduction:
The app gamepad has some bug with certain languages and can show mode PSP or Android. If that's the case PSP is the same as PS3 and Android to XBOX.
One more question though. The gamepad app you're talking about is the same gamepad app included in the normal roms right?
Post by: eragon2890 on March 26, 2016, 01:51:44 pm
looks great, but I am a bit worried that the overclocked RAM and CPU speeds (esp. RAM) might blow up or at least shorten the lifespan of my beloved XD...
Is the increased DDR and CPU speed harmless in terms of heat?
You can use 1,4 ghz if you don't need OC. Device is a bit warmer, but q9 is much warmer than XD for example. XD has better dissipation. DDR speed was 456 in the first firmwares of GPD, they just decided underclocking it more in latter firmwares....
ah thank you! :D
I am still on first firmware, given it runs fine for 6 months that's reassuring!
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 26, 2016, 01:55:49 pm
But why 3 versions?
I could just download the 1.8GHz version and install that.
If I don't want my clock to go over 1.4GHz (to safe battery) I could just install SetCPU (or any other CPU app) and set the max clock to 1.4GHz?
Or am I mistaken?
You are right. I did three versions just for noobs that don't know how to use cpu apps and things like that.
Ok, I understand! Thanks for the heads up.
I was just checking. :)Introduction:
The app gamepad has some bug with certain languages and can show mode PSP or Android. If that's the case PSP is the same as PS3 and Android to XBOX.
One more question though. The gamepad app you're talking about is the same gamepad app included in the normal roms right?
Yep. the same gamepad of stock rom included in v.3.4.2 firmware
Post by: Panja on March 26, 2016, 02:43:32 pm
Good stuff. :)
Post by: Gunbuster on March 26, 2016, 04:08:49 pm
Thank you soo much !
Post by: Elronza Williams Jr. on March 26, 2016, 04:27:03 pm
Post by: masterofstuff124 on March 27, 2016, 12:06:12 am
Post by: OutRun8601 on March 27, 2016, 06:11:34 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 27, 2016, 09:50:48 am
Post by: OutRun8601 on March 27, 2016, 07:28:29 pm
Ppsspp, dc and uoyabause run a bit better with overclock. But don't expect that all psp or saturn games run perfecto, because even in my shield tablet some psp games run a bit slow. Performance gobernor is a must for uoyabause. Some games run good in terms of speed. I have played virtua fighter remix, panzer dragoon zwei or guardi?n h?roes and they run fine.using performance and 1,8 ghz kernel. For uoyabause the rk3288 is not enough anyway, only some games will be playable. Mali drivers are terrible too and most games have graphical glitches that they don't in other devices with other GPUs like powervr, intel or tegra according to my tests.Okay thanks for your feedback.
Post by: OutRun8601 on March 27, 2016, 07:28:39 pm
Ppsspp, dc and uoyabause run a bit better with overclock. But don't expect that all psp or saturn games run perfecto, because even in my shield tablet some psp games run a bit slow. Performance gobernor is a must for uoyabause. Some games run good in terms of speed. I have played virtua fighter remix, panzer dragoon zwei or guardi?n h?roes and they run fine.using performance and 1,8 ghz kernel. For uoyabause the rk3288 is not enough anyway, only some games will be playable. Mali drivers are terrible too and most games have graphical glitches that they don't in other devices with other GPUs like powervr, intel or tegra according to my tests.Okay thanks for your feedback.
Post by: Saturos on March 27, 2016, 10:35:12 pm
Post by: ojdon on March 28, 2016, 08:11:16 am
Is there anyway of flashing the rom via OSX or Linux?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 28, 2016, 10:54:03 am
http://wiki.radxa.com/Rock/flash_the_image
Also, if you see method 2 described in my frst post you can install the firm from the GPD itself.
Post by: ojdon on March 28, 2016, 01:07:58 pm
For linux chech tis, and look for Linux section:
http://wiki.radxa.com/Rock/flash_the_image
Also, if you see method 2 described in my frst post you can install the firm from the GPD itself.
Thanks for that. I was hesitant to try method 2 but it seemed to have done the job. Thanks for your swift response!
Post by: lol_username on March 28, 2016, 01:09:55 pm
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I don't think GPD improves pretty much the kitkat firmware since we are working in a Android M update, so consider this the final Kitkat firmware
This means for the XD? So the plan is to skip Lollipop and get an Android Marshmallow update for the GPD XD?
Post by: eragon2890 on March 28, 2016, 01:50:07 pm
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
Post by: bitersnake on March 28, 2016, 02:28:28 pm
Also, wasn;t aware that you've been struggling with your health man... hope you recover soon :)
cheers
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 28, 2016, 02:47:48 pm
there is a marshmellow rom coming? awesome desu, any idea when we wil be able to eat it?
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
The idea is for next month (about may) , I am not so optimistic because there are some things in the android M RK SDK that must be fixed before a stable release. Most probably will imply a full erase, but you can save your game data with titaniumbackup or similar app.
I wouldn't expect huge changes in Marshmallow. I use it in my shield tablet and there are no big differences for playing games in a 32 bit device.
Post by: eragon2890 on March 28, 2016, 06:13:27 pm
there is a marshmellow rom coming? awesome desu, any idea when we wil be able to eat it?
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
The idea is for next month (about may) , I am not so optimistic because there are some things in the android M RK SDK that must be fixed before a stable release. Most probably will imply a full erase, but you can save your game data with titaniumbackup or similar app.
I wouldn't expect huge changes in Marshmallow. I use it in my shield tablet and there are no big differences for playing games in a 32 bit device.
You mean it might be unstable? Yack! Albeit GPD firmware is usually always very good so far... but thanks for the warning, I will probably keep using the kitkat one then!
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 28, 2016, 06:55:39 pm
there is a marshmellow rom coming? awesome desu, any idea when we wil be able to eat it?
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
The idea is for next month (about may) , I am not so optimistic because there are some things in the android M RK SDK that must be fixed before a stable release. Most probably will imply a full erase, but you can save your game data with titaniumbackup or similar app.
I wouldn't expect huge changes in Marshmallow. I use it in my shield tablet and there are no big differences for playing games in a 32 bit device.
You mean it might be unstable? Yack! Albeit GPD firmware is usually always very good so far... but thanks for the warning, I will probably keep using the kitkat one then!
It's unstable now, but won't be unstable when they release it. That's why it's not available yet and GPD need some time to release it and fix the minor bugs, together with Rockchip.. I will be helping GPD in what I can (not much lately, unfortunately), but ithe update will not be released unless is completely stable.
Post by: midknight on March 29, 2016, 10:07:08 am
Post by: metroid98 on March 29, 2016, 10:20:48 am
Does method 2 wipe the system clean? I don't want to lose everything
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 29, 2016, 10:55:49 am
Thanks man :)
Does method 2 wipe the system clean? I don't want to lose everything
I haven't installed it with method 2, but some peo`ple has done it and in theory nothing should be erase.
Post by: kit0072 on March 29, 2016, 11:25:13 am
https://youtu.be/nTFYrKL58to
Other, i hope/request LegacyROM use XD Rom for above 3.4.3 .
3.4.3 have add NULL joystick mode.
https://youtu.be/74UATULKBjI
but 3.4.3 not eng.ver (Because GPD developed it to fix some Chinese Mobile Game.)
Post by: eragon2890 on March 29, 2016, 12:01:28 pm
there is a marshmellow rom coming? awesome desu, any idea when we wil be able to eat it?
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
Aw good, better they wait a bit longer then release some unstable crap early.
Like some other companies firmware *COUGH ARCHOS COUGH*
The idea is for next month (about may) , I am not so optimistic because there are some things in the android M RK SDK that must be fixed before a stable release. Most probably will imply a full erase, but you can save your game data with titaniumbackup or similar app.
I wouldn't expect huge changes in Marshmallow. I use it in my shield tablet and there are no big differences for playing games in a 32 bit device.
You mean it might be unstable? Yack! Albeit GPD firmware is usually always very good so far... but thanks for the warning, I will probably keep using the kitkat one then!
It's unstable now, but won't be unstable when they release it. That's why it's not available yet and GPD need some time to release it and fix the minor bugs, together with Rockchip.. I will be helping GPD in what I can (not much lately, unfortunately), but ithe update will not be released unless is completely stable.
Post by: eragon2890 on March 29, 2016, 12:02:02 pm
there is a marshmellow rom coming? awesome desu, any idea when we wil be able to eat it?
also, I don't have a smartphone or anyhting, so never used anything newer then kitkat. Would it be worth it to install a 6.0 update, given that all the game data and such would be gone from the device (including *SHOCK HORROR* all the save games)??
The idea is for next month (about may) , I am not so optimistic because there are some things in the android M RK SDK that must be fixed before a stable release. Most probably will imply a full erase, but you can save your game data with titaniumbackup or similar app.
I wouldn't expect huge changes in Marshmallow. I use it in my shield tablet and there are no big differences for playing games in a 32 bit device.
You mean it might be unstable? Yack! Albeit GPD firmware is usually always very good so far... but thanks for the warning, I will probably keep using the kitkat one then!
It's unstable now, but won't be unstable when they release it. That's why it's not available yet and GPD need some time to release it and fix the minor bugs, together with Rockchip.. I will be helping GPD in what I can (not much lately, unfortunately), but ithe update will not be released unless is completely stable.
Aw good, better they wait a bit longer then release some unstable crap early.
Like some other companies firmware *COUGH ARCHOS COUGH*
I will wait patiently
Post by: kit0072 on March 29, 2016, 12:15:19 pm
i am Install 1.8G, but have a problem, i can't change the Wallpapers.
https://youtu.be/4fXeReYoHbU
3.4.3 have add NULL joystick mode. hope LegacyROM will update.
https://youtu.be/74UATULKBjI
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 29, 2016, 12:40:23 pm
my post is lost?i am Install 1.8G, but have a problem, i can't change the Wallpapers.
https://youtu.be/4fXeReYoHbU
3.4.3 have add NULL joystick mode. hope LegacyROM will update.
https://youtu.be/74UATULKBjI
And what is null joystick mode.exactly? If it's a change in kernel driver I depend on gpd. But I don't think joystick driver must be updated
Post by: kit0072 on March 29, 2016, 01:50:25 pm
E.g real racing 3.
The game is will check have you connect joy.
1. not connect joy = use g-sensor for play
2. connect joy = use joy for play
In the game setting can't change control method.
So,XD must use joy for control.
If use "null joystick mode", the XD joy will Fail. (key mapping function is ok)
the game is will check XD not joy, and than us can use g-sensor for play real racing 3 .
This function may be not eng name,so,it is show "NULL"
Post by: SynbiosZero on March 29, 2016, 02:46:11 pm
Im on LegacyROM now, so I cant test it :P
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 29, 2016, 03:15:34 pm
i don't know to talk use eng.
E.g real racing 3.
The game is will check have you connect joy.
1. not connect joy = use g-sensor for play
2. connect joy = use joy for play
In the game setting can't change control method.
So,XD must use joy for control.
If use "null joystick mode", the XD joy will Fail. (key mapping function is ok)
the game is will check XD not joy, and than us can use g-sensor for play real racing 3 .
This function may be not eng name,so,it is show "NULL"
But real.racing 3/works ok In ps3 mode. Why do you need g sensor instead of controls? I don' t see the advantage. Anyhow, the gamepad apk is close.source if there is a new option in the driver joystick inside kernel.I would.need that change from gpd.to include it in my custom kernel.
I personally don't think I update my legacyRom.until android m is out. Or unless the kitkat firmware has a huge change. But if that's only change in 3.4.3 (the null joystick), I won't update it, too much work for me at the moment.
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 29, 2016, 03:23:21 pm
Can someone with 3.4.3 test that null joystick mode with Horizon Chase? Maybe with no joystick you can asign screen buttons to gamepad and be able to play this game ;D
Im on LegacyROM now, so I cant test it :P
You can't assign controls to screen with mapper or Tincore? Or does the game only include g sensor? If that's the case I don't understand why developers release a racing game with no support for controllers.....
Post by: SynbiosZero on March 29, 2016, 03:58:37 pm
Can someone with 3.4.3 test that null joystick mode with Horizon Chase? Maybe with no joystick you can asign screen buttons to gamepad and be able to play this game ;D
Im on LegacyROM now, so I cant test it :P
You can't assign controls to screen with mapper or Tincore? Or does the game only include g sensor? If that's the case I don't understand why developers release a racing game with no support for controllers.....
Problem is game has a problem with XD buttons, car is braking always in-game, even if you disable gamepad in options (it sets automatically gamepad on when you exit)
Game is awesome, its like a remake of outrun :'(
Post by: eragon2890 on March 29, 2016, 05:55:19 pm
Can someone with 3.4.3 test that null joystick mode with Horizon Chase? Maybe with no joystick you can asign screen buttons to gamepad and be able to play this game ;D
Im on LegacyROM now, so I cant test it :P
You can't assign controls to screen with mapper or Tincore? Or does the game only include g sensor? If that's the case I don't understand why developers release a racing game with no support for controllers.....
Problem is game has a problem with XD buttons, car is braking always in-game, even if you disable gamepad in options (it sets automatically gamepad on when you exit)
Game is awesome, its like a remake of outrun :'(
well if there is no controller (as the game will see it) then yes you should be able to map the buttons I guess... assuming the mapper itself still works in this mode...
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 29, 2016, 06:33:46 pm
Can someone with 3.4.3 test that null joystick mode with Horizon Chase? Maybe with no joystick you can asign screen buttons to gamepad and be able to play this game ;D
Im on LegacyROM now, so I cant test it :P
You can't assign controls to screen with mapper or Tincore? Or does the game only include g sensor? If that's the case I don't understand why developers release a racing game with no support for controllers.....
Problem is game has a problem with XD buttons, car is braking always in-game, even if you disable gamepad in options (it sets automatically gamepad on when you exit)
Game is awesome, its like a remake of outrun :'(
I tried that game in my phone with a ps3 and moga controllers and do the same thing, so my guess is that controller support is bad implemented in the game....
Post by: jbach50 on March 30, 2016, 08:53:42 am
Get well soon Sir
Post by: bitersnake on March 30, 2016, 05:07:57 pm
i don't know to talk use eng.
E.g real racing 3.
The game is will check have you connect joy.
1. not connect joy = use g-sensor for play
2. connect joy = use joy for play
In the game setting can't change control method.
So,XD must use joy for control.
If use "null joystick mode", the XD joy will Fail. (key mapping function is ok)
the game is will check XD not joy, and than us can use g-sensor for play real racing 3 .
This function may be not eng name,so,it is show "NULL"
But real.racing 3/works ok In ps3 mode. Why do you need g sensor instead of controls? I don' t see the advantage. Anyhow, the gamepad apk is close.source if there is a new option in the driver joystick inside kernel.I would.need that change from gpd.to include it in my custom kernel.
I personally don't think I update my legacyRom.until android m is out. Or unless the kitkat firmware has a huge change. But if that's only change in 3.4.3 (the null joystick), I won't update it, too much work for me at the moment.
Skelton, maybe I'm being too greedy and I obviously do not understand kernels too well so I can only imagine that it's tremendous hard work that goes into what you do, but is there any chance you could do a release with the null joystick?
This will be a massive help as a lot of new android games have horrible native support and I'd much rather used touch/ mapped controls instead of native joystick.
This list of games includes some prominent titles like Real Racing 3- the native controls are so sensitive that I have to play a 3 year old version without controller support.
Also, games like Fifa 15/ 16 all have very tedious controls and a "null' option to disable joystick will be fantastic...
pretty please ?:)
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 30, 2016, 07:25:17 pm
i don't know to talk use eng.
E.g real racing 3.
The game is will check have you connect joy.
1. not connect joy = use g-sensor for play
2. connect joy = use joy for play
In the game setting can't change control method.
So,XD must use joy for control.
If use "null joystick mode", the XD joy will Fail. (key mapping function is ok)
the game is will check XD not joy, and than us can use g-sensor for play real racing 3 .
This function may be not eng name,so,it is show "NULL"
But real.racing 3/works ok In ps3 mode. Why do you need g sensor instead of controls? I don' t see the advantage. Anyhow, the gamepad apk is close.source if there is a new option in the driver joystick inside kernel.I would.need that change from gpd.to include it in my custom kernel.
I personally don't think I update my legacyRom.until android m is out. Or unless the kitkat firmware has a huge change. But if that's only change in 3.4.3 (the null joystick), I won't update it, too much work for me at the moment.
Skelton, maybe I'm being too greedy and I obviously do not understand kernels too well so I can only imagine that it's tremendous hard work that goes into what you do, but is there any chance you could do a release with the null joystick?
This will be a massive help as a lot of new android games have horrible native support and I'd much rather used touch/ mapped controls instead of native joystick.
This list of games includes some prominent titles like Real Racing 3- the native controls are so sensitive that I have to play a 3 year old version without controller support.
Also, games like Fifa 15/ 16 all have very tedious controls and a "null' option to disable joystick will be fantastic...
pretty please ?:)
A custom kernel without full sources is a pretty hard work, I spent almost two months to get headphones and HDMI working in my custom kernel. About the change in the joystick, I depend on GPD for that. If they send me their change for the joystick driver I can include it, but if I have to re-write the driver by myself, then it's a no, because my time it's too limited for that tremendous work. So it depends on GPD people.
Post by: johannes on March 30, 2016, 07:47:13 pm
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Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 11:11:26 am
I am waiting for GPD to sent me te null joystick driver change, and apparently rockchip has released new Mali userpsace drivers for it (GPD people are testing it now). I will wait until they send me those changes (mali is close source so my hands are tied) so I can make a new kernel or a new minor update of the rom. It shouldn't be problem for those using current version of the rom because updating via microSD anything should be erased.
Post by: Panja on March 31, 2016, 11:43:39 am
If someone wants to buy me a beer you can invite me to my paypal
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=skelton25%40gmail%2ecom&lc=ES¤cy_code=EUR&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF%3abtn_donateCC_LG%2egif%3aNonHosted
I just installed the legendary LegacyROM and I love it.
You did your part, I did mine: bought you a beer (or 2 ;D) through PayPal.
Muchos gracias skelton!
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 11:48:56 am
Post by: Chris23235 on March 31, 2016, 01:26:50 pm
I updated yesterday by putting the renamed image on my SD card. The update worked flawless and everything seems to be fine, all settings and Apps are still there. It's a nice performance boost for some more demanding Mame Roms (e.g. S.T.U.N. Runner).
Bought you a beer :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 01:40:39 pm
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Post by: bitersnake on March 31, 2016, 04:27:34 pm
Thanks so much for those who bought me a beer.
I am waiting for GPD to sent me te null joystick driver change, and apparently rockchip has released new Mali userpsace drivers for it (GPD people are testing it now). I will wait until they send me those changes (mali is close source so my hands are tied) so I can make a new kernel or a new minor update of the rom. It shouldn't be problem for those using current version of the rom because updating via microSD anything should be erased.
Just bought you a pint or two, mate! cheers for your hardwork on the GPD devices and on the 7300B in the past!
Would be super cool if you could get your hands on the new joystick driver with the null setting! thanks and tc...
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 04:39:40 pm
Thanks so much for those who bought me a beer.
I am waiting for GPD to sent me te null joystick driver change, and apparently rockchip has released new Mali userpsace drivers for it (GPD people are testing it now). I will wait until they send me those changes (mali is close source so my hands are tied) so I can make a new kernel or a new minor update of the rom. It shouldn't be problem for those using current version of the rom because updating via microSD anything should be erased.
Just bought you a pint or two, mate! cheers for your hardwork on the GPD devices and on the 7300B in the past!
Would be super cool if you could get your hands on the new joystick driver with the null setting! thanks and tc...
Thanks. I talked to GPD dev and they should send me that change to include it soon I hope. GPD devs are quite collaborative so I suppose they will send me by the end of week or so. Apparently there are also some new mali drivers that were devlivered by Rockchip and are being tested by gpd devs too. So probably they will send me both stuff I hope. As soon as they send me it, I can make an update.
Post by: jumpup on March 31, 2016, 05:27:23 pm
Any time the freezing occurs, I have to manually powercycle the XD
The game in instance this time is Fight Night, Round 3. Disclaimer: with the stock GPD XD ROMs, I never had any full lockup isues.
Attached are the current Kernel Auditor settings. I've also been spending time in the PSPPSP forums asking about this.
Any ideas, you Jedi Knights of the GPD XD universe?
Thanks!
Jay
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 05:33:47 pm
I suppose you use the same version of PPSSPP and the same options in the game you mention, just in case it's not a issue with that particular game or something.
Post by: jumpup on March 31, 2016, 06:20:45 pm
Regarding Debugging Settings, are there any advantages for GPU render of 2D objects, changing hardware layer settings, etc.
Methinks I'm going to reinstall PPSSPP and go from there. I'll let you know how it goes :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2016, 06:30:25 pm
Post by: jumpup on March 31, 2016, 06:44:25 pm
Post by: excentrix on April 01, 2016, 11:13:42 am
I tried this new legacy firmware and it seems to work great. However, I would like to report that I also tried to back it up via TWRP and I can see that maybe all the OS has been put on the same partition as TWRP do not recognize the SYSTEM partition anymore with this version of firmware, thus, cannot be recoverable in case one want to do a backup of it via TWRP.
So my question is
-I would like to know what source did you use to compile the firmware. I was looking at the firefly firmware source found here: http://wiki.t-firefly.com/index.php/Firefly-RK3288/Build_android/en
this seems to be the closest source configured for the GPD XD as the 2 have very similar specs. I however tried their images and no it's not working well on the GPD :).
I'd like to give it a whirl myself at compiling the firmware so if you could share some of the basic material you used for it, that'd be appreciated.
Regards.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 11:25:30 am
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/
My partition scheme is the same as stock firmware (same partition size and unified storage), so in stock rom it shoudl work the same way TWRP or CWM. but in my opinion TWRP is not so much needed in RK3288 because you can change roms without losing your data.
About my sources, I use them from GPD directly for tablets and the original AOSP from google 4.4.4. I aslo included some stock firm stuff from 3.4.2 firmware. Firefly sources need more work because tvbox SDK is a bit different. I cannot make them public due to NDA. Though I will upload kernel to github when I have some time.
GPD can also provide you the sources, but you need to show them some of your work to see if you are developer or not. I suppose thet don't want them to make it public.
Post by: excentrix on April 01, 2016, 12:04:36 pm
I tried what you just posted, i however ended up going to their site directly and trying a bunch of version myself.
The version i have form their website is
Jun 22, 2015
TWRP 2.8.7.0 Released from https://twrp.me/
That is the latest version that works for me on the GPD XD.
Hope that helps.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 12:12:20 pm
I don't knoe because I don't use TWRP or CWM, but try to see if it works. Or maybe ask Oma to make a specfic version for XD:
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 12:31:21 pm
Post by: Panja on April 01, 2016, 12:39:33 pm
I will test with the option to include the NULL joystick option this weekend if I have some time. I will try to update firmware for next week is everything is ok.
Will this include the new Mali drivers as well?
Or only NULL joystick drivers?
Post by: Deen0X on April 01, 2016, 01:24:46 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 01:50:47 pm
I will test with the option to include the NULL joystick option this weekend if I have some time. I will try to update firmware for next week is everything is ok.
Will this include the new Mali drivers as well?
Or only NULL joystick drivers?
at the moment only null joystick driver. According to GPD DEV, the new mali drivers have some issues that must solved by Rockchip (mali libraries are closed sourced unfortunately).
Edit: source used posted in 1st post.
Post by: Panja on April 01, 2016, 03:22:01 pm
I don't care much for the NULL joystick stuff. So I won't be flashing a new rom. 8)
Post by: ldaneels on April 01, 2016, 04:09:27 pm
So as, far as I understand, governors are already included in your Legacyrom, but I can't find them anywhere.
So the question is, how do I access the governors ?
Or maybe I need to download specific apps ?
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 04:19:31 pm
It's explained in the GENERAL TIPS section of first post.
Post by: jumpup on April 01, 2016, 05:03:01 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 01, 2016, 05:12:03 pm
The only version I was able to get going for TWRP on the GPD XD is : CrewRKTablets_RK32_TWRP_CWM_Root_v2.2 800x1280 version, the other have bad resolution schema.
I tried what you just posted, i however ended up going to their site directly and trying a bunch of version myself.
The version i have form their website is
Jun 22, 2015
TWRP 2.8.7.0 Released from https://twrp.me/
That is the latest version that works for me on the GPD XD.
Hope that helps.
Some great news! I was also able to use the Arctablet tool - (http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/) - test flash both TWRP 2.8.4.0 and CWM and then do backups with each recovery.
Now, which flavor of TWRP 2.8.7.0 did you use?
Post by: ldaneels on April 01, 2016, 05:54:05 pm
Any CPU app you recommend over the others ?
Thanks
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 06:21:10 pm
Cool, thanks. I misunderstood your post (I thought ragingmolasses & some other governors were already accessible).
Any CPU app you recommend over the others ?
Thanks
I use SETCPU, but most of them are very similar. NoFrills is also fine.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 06:30:25 pm
Step 1 - Install Softwin_update.apk. It's the app GPD included for OTA updates:
https://mega.nz/#!0sQHiDJK!lC_3Yq9Se0zMRlmHJHVWopRp-DGGnXFrHmzwNfsQ3UE
Step 2 (probably unnecesary). Copy this apk to system/app with a root explorer and put 644 permissions. (rw-r-r-)
https://mega.nz/#!8lRVmDqT!wyJy0jzGs291NntmMzuzyZd3shBEWRuMfgg1EyCMSUU
Open the update apk you installed in step 1, select offline upgrade and select your update.img. And that's it.
If the softwin_upgrade app gives you a Force Close, do a clear data and cache of this app and try opening again.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I will edit first post too.
On other good news, the NULL joystick driver is implemented and horizon chase can be played finally in the XD. Give a day or two to test before releasing an update.
Post by: Panja on April 01, 2016, 06:37:16 pm
Not needed if you use the RK batch Tools?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 06:41:17 pm
This is only needed if you want to update through microSD, right?
Not needed if you use the RK batch Tools?
If you update via RKBatchTool is not needed. It's just for those using microSD update, so they don't lose their data with the update.
Post by: Panja on April 01, 2016, 06:44:06 pm
Post by: SynbiosZero on April 01, 2016, 09:41:05 pm
I have noticed a bug in my rom, but fortunately can be solved. The bug is important: my rom doesn't allow to update via microSD or come back to stock via this way. But it has a solution:
Step 1 - Install Softwin_update.apk. It's the app GPD included for OTA updates:
https://mega.nz/#!0sQHiDJK!lC_3Yq9Se0zMRlmHJHVWopRp-DGGnXFrHmzwNfsQ3UE
Step 2 (probably unnecesary). Copy this apk to system/app with a root explorer and put 644 permissions. (rw-r-r-)
https://mega.nz/#!8lRVmDqT!wyJy0jzGs291NntmMzuzyZd3shBEWRuMfgg1EyCMSUU
Open the update apk you installed in step 1, select offline upgrade and select your update.img. And that's it.
If the softwin_upgrade app gives you a Force Close, do a clear data and cache of this app and try opening again.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I will edit first post too.
On other good news, the NULL joystick driver is implemented and horizon chase can be played finally in the XD. Give a day or two to test before releasing an update.
Thanks a lot man, I was really looking for this game to work some day :D
Post by: Chris23235 on April 01, 2016, 10:42:11 pm
I have noticed a bug in my rom, but fortunately can be solved. The bug is important: my rom doesn't allow to update via microSD or come back to stock via this way. But it has a solution:
Step 1 - Install Softwin_update.apk. It's the app GPD included for OTA updates:
https://mega.nz/#!0sQHiDJK!lC_3Yq9Se0zMRlmHJHVWopRp-DGGnXFrHmzwNfsQ3UE
Step 2 (probably unnecesary). Copy this apk to system/app with a root explorer and put 644 permissions. (rw-r-r-)
https://mega.nz/#!8lRVmDqT!wyJy0jzGs291NntmMzuzyZd3shBEWRuMfgg1EyCMSUU
Open the update apk you installed in step 1, select offline upgrade and select your update.img. And that's it.
If the softwin_upgrade app gives you a Force Close, do a clear data and cache of this app and try opening again.
Sorry for the inconvenience. I will edit first post too.
On other good news, the NULL joystick driver is implemented and horizon chase can be played finally in the XD. Give a day or two to test before releasing an update.
Do I understand it correct, that I will have to do these steps when I want to install an upcoming update for your Rom? And will it still be necessary to update this way after the Update?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 01, 2016, 10:52:57 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 02, 2016, 02:22:46 am
Post by: metroid98 on April 02, 2016, 03:31:26 am
Post by: Kilyo on April 02, 2016, 08:58:20 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 02, 2016, 08:59:08 am
When I run the system update application and boot into recovery mode, it cant seem to find the update.img, i have it on the root of the micro SD. I think it may be looking for a update.zip file? I go into the apply update from external storage option but the image doesn't appear. Also it wouldn't let me replace the RKUpdateService.apk file. I'm updating from 3.3.8
Those steps are only for future updates of my ROM. If you are using 3.3.8 just put it the root of.micro sd or internal. memory. It must be named update.img. Make sure your file doesn't have a doble extension. Or try with a diferentes microsd. Most people have used this method to install it.
Though I will make an update for monday, so probably it's better to you to wait for the update.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 02, 2016, 09:00:11 am
Hi! There is no other way to completely replace the firmware instead of update it ? Rk BatchTool don't work for me on Windows 10.
Well,.if ypu install it.v?a microsd and make a factory reset after that it shoukd the trick.
Post by: Kilyo on April 02, 2016, 09:04:16 am
Hi! There is no other way to completely replace the firmware instead of update it ? Rk BatchTool don't work for me on Windows 10.
Well,.if ypu install it.v?a microsd and make a factory reset after that it shoukd the trick.
There is no difference if i put it in the internal memory ?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 02, 2016, 09:14:21 am
By the way, the update with the null joystick driver will be available on monday. I will be out weekend so i'll upload on monday when I have good Internet connection.
I just say it in case that people who haven't installed the ROM yet maybe prefer to wait for new update.
Post by: eragon2890 on April 02, 2016, 10:39:17 am
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
Post by: Chris23235 on April 02, 2016, 10:44:28 am
No. The new update will include these apps too. That step is only for next update and for people that installs it v?a microsd.
Ah ok, thanks for the info. I just prepared my device for the next update. I will post here if everything went fine next week. :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 02, 2016, 11:22:03 am
I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
Post by: eragon2890 on April 02, 2016, 11:48:15 am
I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
ah okay. But I am mostly worried about the CPU speed. As long ias there is a 1.4 ghz version avaliable, it's cool XD
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 02, 2016, 11:55:55 am
I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
ah okay. But I am mostly worried about the CPU speed. As long ias there is a 1.4 ghz version avaliable, it's cool XD
I will make a 1'4 ghz most probably, though using any other version and using a cpu app and setting a max to 1,4 ghz you get the same result.
Post by: eragon2890 on April 02, 2016, 12:25:09 pm
I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
ah okay. But I am mostly worried about the CPU speed. As long ias there is a 1.4 ghz version avaliable, it's cool XD
I will make a 1'4 ghz most probably, though using any other version and using a cpu app and setting a max to 1,4 ghz you get the same result.
thanks!
And that is true, but I usually don't turn off the device (current uptime on my XD is just over 860 hours aka ~35 days) just keep it in standy when not using. so if I forget to do that once at bootup it could be overclocked for a few months XD
Post by: Panja on April 02, 2016, 01:39:00 pm
At least the apps I used can do that. SetCPU for sure.
"Apply at boot"
Post by: excentrix on April 03, 2016, 04:32:32 am
After trying TWRP and CWM to see which one would provide me with the means of switching between my firmwares, CWM is the one that works for both firmware.
i was only able to backup the stock firmware with TWRP, so better off with CWM.
Cheers.
Post by: Chris23235 on April 03, 2016, 06:17:26 am
Post by: Panja on April 03, 2016, 08:00:12 am
Post by: shinkamui on April 03, 2016, 08:05:12 am
I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
ah okay. But I am mostly worried about the CPU speed. As long ias there is a 1.4 ghz version avaliable, it's cool XD
I will make a 1'4 ghz most probably, though using any other version and using a cpu app and setting a max to 1,4 ghz you get the same result.
Post by: LordDavon on April 03, 2016, 08:40:39 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 03, 2016, 09:31:29 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 03, 2016, 08:11:21 pm
It will be the only change so those that don't need the NULL joystick option probably don't need the update.
Post by: jumpup on April 03, 2016, 09:51:16 pm
Hi,I second this. I did several to/from with stock 3.4.2 and LegacyROM. CWM was consistent every time.
After trying TWRP and CWM to see which one would provide me with the means of switching between my firmwares, CWM is the one that works for both firmware.
i was only able to backup the stock firmware with TWRP, so better off with CWM.
Cheers.
This is too awesome!
Post by: jumpup on April 03, 2016, 09:52:48 pm
UMM, are you EFFIN ESSIN ME?!?!? Skelton, you did it. PPSSPP Gundam VS Gundam Next plus is now full frakkin speed on the XD. 1.8ghz rom is killing it!!! All my lag gone. 1.8max with performance governor and im all set. Even with the rendering upscale (auto frameskip 2), however im getting a pretty consistent 30+ in gameplay. Super pleased you made your rom available. I dont know if its the clean nature of legacy rom, or removing the crippling limiter on the SoC, but Im quite pleased with this beast now. If we can move to marshmallow soon without destroying this harmony, I dont even know if im interested any longer in the gpd win and the layout trainwreck. Anyway thanks again bud, SUPER glad you did this....For me, it's PPSSPP and Fight Night, Round 3. I've even got upscaling overlays enabled. Plays like the console.I will wait for the marshmellow rom. rather not have to install two new firmwares within 4 weeks of each other! :D
if there is a marshmellow legacy rom, I might chose that one, but only if there is still one available which keeps the CPU speed at 1.4 ghz and does not overclock the DDR - I am not about to take any risks of my unit melting down :-/
The firmware you are using, if it's one the first ones, use the same DDR overclock as mine. GPD underclocked from 3.3.5 or so.
ah okay. But I am mostly worried about the CPU speed. As long ias there is a 1.4 ghz version avaliable, it's cool XD
I will make a 1'4 ghz most probably, though using any other version and using a cpu app and setting a max to 1,4 ghz you get the same result.
Post by: jumpup on April 03, 2016, 09:54:02 pm
I am beginning to upload the new version with NULL joystick option as some requested. My internet sucks, and there are three versions (1,4 , 1,6 and 1,8) like in previous one, but it should be by tomorrow.@skelton - Should you need a beta test group before releases, I'd like to volunteer my assistance. I've been beta testing Android ROMs, kernels and apps for about six years. I also made custom ROMs for a couple of devices.
It will be the only change so those that don't need the NULL joystick option probably don't need the update.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 03, 2016, 10:21:26 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 03, 2016, 10:35:36 pm
Surf, if someone wants to be a betatester no problem for me. Though i don't update very frequently (above all lately), but probably with android m betatesting can help, because i have my doubts in how rockchip has implementes android m. I have an rk3288 tvbox and lollipop was a disaster for it. Probable the reason why gpd decided to skip lollipop.I've been keeping an eye on Arctablets and RK device discussions on XDA. Definitely seems like mileage varying.
Nonetheless, you have something here that could be nurtured for a long time. The community here is small, but they're enthusiastic!
Post by: LordDavon on April 03, 2016, 11:53:31 pm
Thanks very much lord davon for your Support.
You're welcome. Was actually hoping it was enough. How much is a good beer your way?
Post by: Chris23235 on April 04, 2016, 08:11:42 am
I am beginning to upload the new version with NULL joystick option as some requested. My internet sucks, and there are three versions (1,4 , 1,6 and 1,8) like in previous one, but it should be by tomorrow.
It will be the only change so those that don't need the NULL joystick option probably don't need the update.
Does this update solve the Micro SD update bug?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 04, 2016, 09:36:40 am
I am beginning to upload the new version with NULL joystick option as some requested. My internet sucks, and there are three versions (1,4 , 1,6 and 1,8) like in previous one, but it should be by tomorrow.
It will be the only change so those that don't need the NULL joystick option probably don't need the update.
Does this update solve the Micro SD update bug?
Yeah, it shoukd. It includes the update services and ota of the stock rom, so it should. I will post the links in a couple of hours.
Lord davon, spain is not expensive, so I have for some good beers. Thanks very much.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 04, 2016, 10:37:05 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 04, 2016, 10:41:07 am
Post by: bitersnake on April 04, 2016, 10:50:14 am
Post by: Chris23235 on April 04, 2016, 11:15:15 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 04, 2016, 11:18:01 am
Post by: kit0072 on April 04, 2016, 05:44:26 pm
Test play LegacyROM 1.8G + uoYabause 2.50 + Dracula X
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4ZrRmrmMEs
Post by: LordDavon on April 04, 2016, 06:29:37 pm
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Lord davon, spain is not expensive, so I have for some good beers. Thanks very much.
You're welcome. I was a little worried. Going out to get a beer in this part of the USA can be a little expensive. It seems that the watery pee style beers are popular and inexpensive. A good beer can be a bit expensive.
Post by: soulside86 on April 05, 2016, 12:15:19 am
Post by: bitersnake on April 05, 2016, 08:11:41 am
Regarding the NULL joystick driver, I just want to report back that RR3 still manages to detect the controller so unfortunately, still, the only way to play this game is to install a version lower than 2.5 that doesn't provide native controller support.
But I can see this being useful our a bunch of other games so good idea!
Post by: Chris23235 on April 05, 2016, 08:18:46 am
Just an fyi I kept getting the notification the System update had stopped working. Had to turn off the option to automatically check for updates
Where can you turn this option off?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 05, 2016, 10:01:38 am
Just an fyi I kept getting the notification the System update had stopped working. Had to turn off the option to automatically check for updates
Yeah. That app is pretty buggy. You can also freeze with titanium backup or disable service until you need to use it.
Post by: soulside86 on April 06, 2016, 05:13:07 am
Go into the system update app and in the settings section theres optioms to turn off the checksJust an fyi I kept getting the notification the System update had stopped working. Had to turn off the option to automatically check for updates
Where can you turn this option off?
Post by: Chris23235 on April 06, 2016, 01:40:45 pm
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Post by: chewy82 on April 07, 2016, 10:16:22 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 07, 2016, 11:38:12 am
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Post by: midknight on April 07, 2016, 09:43:14 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 07, 2016, 09:52:05 pm
hi quick question does this rom contain the fix for the screen burn in problem that was killing some peoples system when the xd just came out?
There is no perfect fix for that in any rom, just a workaround to prevent in most cases that the issue happen. It's a hard issue that GPD fixed via hardware in recent batches. So just don't power on/off while charging just in case.
Post by: Stachura5 on April 07, 2016, 10:04:37 pm
Thank you for update. :)
Test play LegacyROM 1.8G + uoYabause 2.50 + Dracula X
Hey. What is the launcher that you're using at the start of this video? I don't think that I have seen it yet
Post by: midknight on April 08, 2016, 01:02:03 am
Cool il just be careful thenhi quick question does this rom contain the fix for the screen burn in problem that was killing some peoples system when the xd just came out?
There is no perfect fix for that in any rom, just a workaround to prevent in most cases that the issue happen. It's a hard issue that GPD fixed via hardware in recent batches. So just don't power on/off while charging just in case.
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Post by: Ronny on April 08, 2016, 01:49:26 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 09, 2016, 11:02:16 am
Any chance of a Legacy rom GPD PSV88?
I don't have that model (I had a normal q89 which I don't have anymore). There are also kernel changes in q88PSV so impossible for me. The kernel is in my github so anyone is free to try,
Post by: WitzDesTages on April 09, 2016, 03:38:37 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 09, 2016, 03:50:13 pm
Why have ALL custom roms for ALL Android Devices the "scroll bug" in Cartoon Wars? It scrolls always right or left!
I suppose that bug is included in stock rom too, because my rom use same screen/video/audio drivers than stock. (they are close source).
Maybe that game is poorly programmed.
Edit: I just installed that game in a my shield tablet (with official marshmallow firmware and does what you mention), so it's probably a game problem with certain devices.
Post by: Chris77 on April 09, 2016, 10:14:57 pm
First thank your for you job, it's a great rom ^^
I installed the 1.8 GHz version of the rom and I used setCPU to lower the CPU frequency if I do not use big emulators but if the GPD XD going into sleep mode the setting is no longer considered, the CPU returns invariably to 1.8 GHz after runnig out the sleep mode...
Thank you for your help ^^
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 09, 2016, 10:29:38 pm
At least it doesn't happen on mine. For instance, i use 1,2 gh with rahingmolasses governor most of the time and when device comes back from standby it goes to 1'2gHz as i had set it when i open setcpu again.
Maybe you can try with other CPU App, but setcpu work as it should for me, but you must open it after coming back from standby. Setcpu apply settings at boot, but that is ignored in standby to ensure system goes to sleep and doesn't drain battery. Maybe other CPU apps behave better, but most CPU apps behave the same way with kernels that use dvfs modes.
Post by: bitersnake on April 10, 2016, 02:06:00 am
Would it be possible for you to supply a replacement file that can be used to un-spoof the device as Nexus 5??
Thanks in advance...
Post by: Panja on April 10, 2016, 08:12:37 am
I can't seem to get them to work.
I would like to set profiles so when opening lower power emulators can use for instance 1200MHz and when opening intensive emulators I want it to go to 1800MHz.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 10, 2016, 09:47:40 am
@skelton I've noticed that games that download assets based on the SoC are stalling on the Legacy Rom during the installation process- my guess is that there's a mismatch in the actual hardware and what's conveyed to them through the build.prop. Is this possible?
Would it be possible for you to supply a replacement file that can be used to un-spoof the device as Nexus 5??
Thanks in advance...
In which games did you notice that? I download the games from play store and they download and work fine. Asphalt 8 wirka even without using gltools. Most games use obb format so it shouldn't matter the spoof. I can post the original build.prop so anyone can edit with a build.prop editor.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 10, 2016, 10:00:51 am
Do the SetCPU profiles work for you guys?!
I can't seem to get them to work.
I would like to set profiles so when opening lower power emulators can use for instance 1200MHz and when opening intensive emulators I want it to go to 1800MHz.
Setcpu profiles don't work on with modern socs. It hasn't been updated in a while. Perhaps other CPU apps allow the same thing, but I am not sure of other CPU apps that allow to use profiles.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 10, 2016, 10:32:54 am
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.apps.build.prop.editor&hl=es
And change the following lines to this:
ro.product.model=XD
ro.product.brand=GPD
ro.product.name=rk3288
ro.product.device=rk3288
ro.product.board=rk30sdk
ro.product.manufacturer=GPD
ro.build.description=rk3288-eng 4.4.4 KTU84Q eng.release.20160125.102751 test-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=GPD/rk3288/rk3288:4.4.4/KTU84Q/eng.release.20160125.102751:eng/test-keys
Save changes and reboot. Have in mind you will probably need to erase data and cache of google play app. Also, apps availabiity in google store will be poorer, like in stock rom.
I personally don't see the benefit of un-spoofing the device, since google play app compatiblity is much better, but anyhow, if someone prefer stock build.prop is the way to do it.
Post by: bitersnake on April 10, 2016, 01:24:39 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 10, 2016, 06:08:38 pm
Thanks Skelton. I too thought that it was bizzare and that spoofing should have an impact on the kind of textures etc the game will download- but when I tried updating RR3, it would keep crashing with the downloaded textures. Changing the build.prop and running the game again triggered it to download a few kore assets and it works now. So thanks
That really shows that some games are poorly programmed. Perhaps using GLtools with mali 760 option in RR3 saved you to un-spoofing.
Post by: bitersnake on April 10, 2016, 06:19:16 pm
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Post by: shamisan on April 11, 2016, 04:22:35 am
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 11, 2016, 08:48:49 am
Marshmellow rom ??????? :0
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Rockchip is still fixing marshmallow update. Probably gpd and me will update it when available.
Post by: eragon2890 on April 11, 2016, 01:18:22 pm
Thanks Skelton. I too thought that it was bizzare and that spoofing should have an impact on the kind of textures etc the game will download- but when I tried updating RR3, it would keep crashing with the downloaded textures. Changing the build.prop and running the game again triggered it to download a few kore assets and it works now. So thanks
wait, isn;t that logical? What works for one GPU might not work for the others, the game apparently has different assets which work with different GPU's, if you tell it there is another GPU in the device then there actually is and the two set of assets are made to work with their respective GPU, isn't it logical that the game then downloads the wrong one and refuses to run? And altough I agree some android games are poorly programmed, this for me comes of as the opposite: they apparently went to the trouble to make different copies of assets (a lot of work) just to support more GPU's/devices.
Without changing build.prop, just on standard stock rom, RR3 runs perfectly on my XD and my Q9 with no problem and all, and it works with the controls too...
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 11, 2016, 01:39:38 pm
Thanks Skelton. I too thought that it was bizzare and that spoofing should have an impact on the kind of textures etc the game will download- but when I tried updating RR3, it would keep crashing with the downloaded textures. Changing the build.prop and running the game again triggered it to download a few kore assets and it works now. So thanks
wait, isn;t that logical? What works for one GPU might not work for the others, the game apparently has different assets which work with different GPU's, if you tell it there is another GPU in the device then there actually is and the two set of assets are made to work with their respective GPU, isn't it logical that the game then downloads the wrong one and refuses to run? And altough I agree some android games are poorly programmed, this for me comes of as the opposite: they apparently went to the trouble to make different copies of assets (a lot of work) just to support more GPU's/devices.
Without changing build.prop, just on standard stock rom, RR3 runs perfectly on my XD and my Q9 with no problem and all, and it works with the controls too...
Most games include all assests in the obb, or just do a reading of the GPU instead of the build.prop. I have been spoofing chinese devices for a long time and it's he only way to get a good google store compatibility (with stock rom you can't download games like KOTOR or GodRise). The games that have issues are a very minority. For example, wifh stock ROM you need to use GLTools to use very high graphics in Asphalt 8, or graphics are black. With the nexus 5 spoof, it works out of the box. So, it depends on the game. Unfortunately, Android is not like iOS and there is no perfect soluton for all devices. But I personally from my experience with chinese devices find more benefit sppofing the device that using stock build.prop. And not only me, most custom rom developers that make roms for chinese tabs do the same thing,
Anyhow,i just put the way to use stock build.prop for those that doesn't like it. But all my roms present and future will have a spoof device unless google play apps availability is good.
Post by: eragon2890 on April 11, 2016, 01:45:04 pm
for google play compatibility ... well.. ifit's not compatible, I buy the game, get the apk from "the internet" (after paying for it in the play store), and install that... works perfectly virtually always in my experience. XD
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 11, 2016, 01:47:48 pm
aw okay, I just often have some games not working with the controller anymore (expendables rearmed, modern combat 4 etc) after spoofing like I had when I installed legacy rom on my g5a and they suddently did not see the controller anymore...
for google play compatibility ... well.. ifit's not compatible, I buy the game, get the apk from "the internet" (after paying for it in the play store), and install that... works perfectly virtually always in my experience. XD
Ummm no, your g5a had something wrong because expensable rearmed work with controls in g5a. And in legacy rom 2.0 for g5a modern combat 4 works too, perhaps you installed a wrong version or your g5a was defective. Spoofing doesn't have any effect with controls. That relies in the joystick driver.
About compaiblity, yeah, you can always sideload from other device, but it's more tedious and not all people have more android devices. And I don?t pretend to be rude, but I always find your comments about custom roms as something negative (at least with mine).
Post by: Kilyo on April 11, 2016, 02:19:52 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 11, 2016, 02:45:27 pm
Hi! I don't know if it's because of the Nexus 5 spoof but i've downloaded Gta San Andreas in the Play Store and some textures are very pixelated. I've tried to download the XDA version of Gltools to use the Mali 760 option but the link is dead, do you have the apk by any chance ? Thank You!
GLTools is in the play store, the XDA is an old version. I have san andreas and in mine and textures are ok, I don't use GLtools in mine for San Andreas. Anyhow, you can unspoofing if you want using what I put in previous posts.
Post by: Kilyo on April 11, 2016, 03:03:43 pm
Hi! I don't know if it's because of the Nexus 5 spoof but i've downloaded Gta San Andreas in the Play Store and some textures are very pixelated. I've tried to download the XDA version of Gltools to use the Mali 760 option but the link is dead, do you have the apk by any chance ? Thank You!
GLTools is in the play store, the XDA is an old version. I have san andreas and in mine and textures are ok, I don't use GLtools in mine for San Andreas. Anyhow, you can unspoofing if you want using what I put in previous posts.
Ok, thank's! I think it's related to the Mali GPU and the game actually because i've seen posts related to this, it's only a few textures that look weird, i don't think i'm gonna unspoofing only for that, it's surely not related to the rom and everything else work fine. :)
EDIT : I've find the solution :
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Fix for pixelated textures on Mali devices :
Extract two .obb to Android/data/com.rockstargames.gtasa/files/. Go to texdb folder, remove all files in subdirectories with etc name and change name dxt to etc.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 11, 2016, 04:02:26 pm
Hi! I don't know if it's because of the Nexus 5 spoof but i've downloaded Gta San Andreas in the Play Store and some textures are very pixelated. I've tried to download the XDA version of Gltools to use the Mali 760 option but the link is dead, do you have the apk by any chance ? Thank You!
GLTools is in the play store, the XDA is an old version. I have san andreas and in mine and textures are ok, I don't use GLtools in mine for San Andreas. Anyhow, you can unspoofing if you want using what I put in previous posts.
Maybe you try with GlTools and using other GPU profile, like tegra 4 or something else. Sometimes it helps with some games, like Castle of Illusion.
Ok, thank's! I think it's related to the Mali GPU and the game actually because i've seen posts related to this, it's only a few textures that look weird, i don't think i'm gonna unspoofing only for that, it's surely not related to the rom and everything else work fine. :)
Post by: WitzDesTages on April 11, 2016, 11:06:33 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 12, 2016, 08:55:03 am
Post by: Panja on April 12, 2016, 09:24:34 am
Maybe is a bug with the aosp launcher. I use other launcher, smart launcher and I can change background. I will take a look for next update.
I use the standard launcher (launcher3) provided in your LegacyRom (1.8GHz version) and have no problems changing the background.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 12, 2016, 10:23:29 am
Post by: Panja on April 12, 2016, 10:28:49 am
It "survives" every reboot since I installed the rom.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 12, 2016, 11:59:40 am
Post by: Chris23235 on April 12, 2016, 01:03:11 pm
I use the standard Android desktop (don't know if it is called a launcher too).
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 12, 2016, 01:45:08 pm
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 15, 2016, 06:49:01 pm
Post by: Panja on April 15, 2016, 06:53:53 pm
I am testing some changes in gralloc and mali drivers (it updates to openGL 3.1), I will see if they are better or not in order to make an update. That would be the only change (I am testing it right now in the q9, but porting it to XD should be quite easy), so I'll let you know my findings.
Good stuff mate!
Always busy aren't you. 8)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 15, 2016, 07:00:28 pm
Post by: Panja on April 15, 2016, 07:09:13 pm
I'm curious if it brings any improvements.
To be honest I'm pretty happy with my setup right now.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 15, 2016, 09:38:12 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 16, 2016, 04:14:03 pm
I have the update created anyway, so if anyone is not interested in uoyabause at all and want to beta test, I can upload it, but don't consider it an "official" update by me.
Post by: Panja on April 16, 2016, 06:32:20 pm
I'm happy with the 1st LegacyRom. 8)
Post by: rydubc on April 20, 2016, 03:28:26 am
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Post by: jumpup on April 20, 2016, 04:24:39 pm
NEW VERSION IS RELEASED (Let's call it Legacy_ROM NULL)
@skelton - I can provide a mirror on a private file server that I personally own. Let me know if you'd like this. It'd beat the wonkiness of Mega
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 20, 2016, 04:27:22 pm
No problem if you want to make a mirror. The.more mirrors the better.
Post by: jumpup on April 20, 2016, 04:33:53 pm
To assist with people who are struggling with corrupt downloads or bad flashes, ALWAYS run a checksum analysis on the downloaded file.
For Windows, there is a very small, freeware app called HashMyFiles. It's the perfect tool for comparing checksums against the original. Nirsoft: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/hash_my_files.html (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/hash_my_files.html)
File Checksum Information
Legacy ROM (1.8GHz Edition)
Name: Legacy_XD_18_NULLJOYSTICK.rar
Size: 264,569,796 bytes
MD5: D4367EC32356016A9CF8A3F848FA75BB
SHA1: 27FB131935BD08CBA49DD8B0F037320FCECEE7C3
CRC32: 1B1FC394
Mirror: http://bit.ly/legacyrom18ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyrom18ghz)
Legacy ROM (1.6GHz Edition)
Name: Legacy_XD_16_NULLJOYSTICK.rar
Size: 264,569,778 bytes
MD5: 7A2795E52EFB1041677C13254ABB3C91
SHA1: AA3CF3403E260A658549F45301326676D7510B7B
CRC32: FD00E979
Mirror: http://bit.ly/legacyrom16ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyrom16ghz)
Legacy ROM (1.4GHz Edition)
Name: Legacy_XD_14_NULLJOYSTICK.rar
Size: 264,569,825 bytes
MD5: 471F8F24E4289F037BA6F93AF3E24434
SHA1: A1940DB54D0D923690F4DA6F6AFC2686E39334FB
CRC32: EE6B636B
Mirror: http://bit.ly/legacyrom14ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyrom14ghz)
Post by: jumpup on April 20, 2016, 04:35:50 pm
No problem if you want to make a mirror. The.more mirrors the better.
Awesome! I will run checksums on each release and post this info along with the links. I will PM you all the information and let you decide to post it as you see fit.
Are we versioning this ROM? Shall we say, v1.1 for now? :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 20, 2016, 04:45:48 pm
In newer versions (If I do any), I will change the name. No need to PM me, just put the mirrors and I can edit first post.
Post by: jumpup on April 20, 2016, 05:07:57 pm
The rom is exactly the same except the null joystick option, that's why I called the files LegacyROM_null.
In newer versions (If I do any), I will change the name. No need to PM me, just put the mirrors and I can edit first post.
Done, and done. - http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(rom)-legacyrom-kitkat-for-gpd-xd/msg141722/#msg141722 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(rom)-legacyrom-kitkat-for-gpd-xd/msg141722/#msg141722)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 20, 2016, 05:52:48 pm
Post by: Stachura5 on April 20, 2016, 09:50:41 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 20, 2016, 09:53:03 pm
Can someone tell me with what apps does this ROM come?
Is completely clean, it just comes with the rockchip explorer, superSU for root and AOSP launcher and the gamepad application of stock firmware. And play store, of course.
Post by: ruffnutts on April 20, 2016, 10:05:58 pm
Post by: playpopo on April 20, 2016, 11:28:44 pm
But now I have a small problem after I flashed (method 1, 1.4Ghz) you firmware.
The battery is always stop charging when it reach 92%.
Will this become a issue in the future? Is there anything I can do to make it show correctly?
Should I re-flash it one more time?
Thank you for your advice.
Post by: rydubc on April 21, 2016, 04:24:36 am
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 21, 2016, 10:02:37 am
fantastic job! thank you.
But now I have a small problem after I flashed (method 1, 1.4Ghz) you firmware.
The battery is always stop charging when it reach 92%.
Will this become a issue in the future? Is there anything I can do to make it show correctly?
Should I re-flash it one more time?
Thank you for your advice.
Did you flash it with your battery fully charged? Maybe an issue with your battery. Mine charged at 100 percent without problems
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 21, 2016, 10:03:58 am
I was able to extract the update.img but where do I put it? That's the only thing on my as card. It asks to update then it takes me to the android screen.
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In the root of microsd is fine. If it asks to update click yes and device should reboot and begin to install the firmware.
Post by: rydubc on April 21, 2016, 10:42:32 am
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Post by: DKM on April 21, 2016, 11:13:28 am
Do I need to create a root folder on the sd card?no
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Post by: Chris23235 on April 21, 2016, 01:11:16 pm
I was able to extract the update.img but where do I put it? That's the only thing on my as card. It asks to update then it takes me to the android screen.
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On the Android screen the device should tell you what it currently is doing. You have to wait until the process is finished (about 10 minutes).
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 22, 2016, 07:47:39 am
Post by: LordDavon on April 22, 2016, 06:33:57 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 22, 2016, 06:47:25 pm
@skelton GPD's 3.4.4 is out. I'm downloading it now, and will mirror it soon. I'm not sure if you use anything of theirs for your firmware, but just in case, I wanted to let you know.That 3.4.4 is beta release that uses new mali GPU driver that give bad performance in uoyabause and some issues in some android games, unless GPD finally decided not to update mali drivers (I recommended them not to use the new mali drivers, because they work worse).
I was testing those drivers after updating RK SDK (I have a LegacyROM with those mali new drivers too in case anyone want to test it, but they worked worse unfortunately).
Probably my next update will be when android M is out, but there are some issues in android M RK SDK that must be sorted out first (wifi not working as it should among other things)
Post by: LordDavon on April 22, 2016, 06:49:46 pm
the 3.4.4 uses new mali GPU driver that give bad performance in uoyabause and some issues in some android games, unless GPD finally decided not to update mali drivers (I recommended them not to use the new mali drivers, because they work worse)
I'm installing the new ROM now. I can check for you, if you know an app that will give the driver version.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 22, 2016, 06:54:28 pm
the 3.4.4 uses new mali GPU driver that give bad performance in uoyabause and some issues in some android games, unless GPD finally decided not to update mali drivers (I recommended them not to use the new mali drivers, because they work worse)
I'm installing the new ROM now. I can check for you, if you know an app that will give the driver version.
Antutu for example. It should show openGLES 3.1 in device information. Also, if you use uoyabause, you'll notice very bad performance (games run twice slower than "older" mali drivers. That's why I decided not to use the new mali drivers in my rom (I recommended that too to GPD dev, but I don't know if they decided to include them or not). But as I say, that firm is a beta to test the new mali drivers, GPD will probably won't use them in future updates.
Post by: LordDavon on April 22, 2016, 06:59:00 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 22, 2016, 07:01:37 pm
GPD seems to have frozen during the system write, so I may have to dead with the bricked system first. I'll get it back to life and let you know.
You'll have to use BAtchTool. But I used that beta firmware, and only difference is the inclusion of the new mali drivers that work worse, so I don't recommend people to update to it until rockchip provides better drivers (mali is close source so we depend on RK)
Post by: LordDavon on April 22, 2016, 07:29:02 pm
GPD seems to have frozen during the system write, so I may have to dead with the bricked system first. I'll get it back to life and let you know.
You'll have to use BAtchTool. But I used that beta firmware, and only difference is the inclusion of the new mali drivers that work worse, so I don't recommend people to update to it until rockchip provides better drivers (mali is close source so we depend on RK)
I just waited about 15 minutes and it finished. Not sure what happened. According to CPU-Z OpenGL ES is 3.0. I will try the other apps. AnTuTu says OpenGL ES 3.1.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 22, 2016, 07:42:00 pm
Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 04:05:51 am
Also would there be much difference between stock and your 1.6ghz rom
Post by: LordDavon on April 23, 2016, 04:48:22 am
Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 05:02:07 am
Post by: LordDavon on April 23, 2016, 05:35:23 am
Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 08:35:50 am
Well i updated to the 1.8gh version but im missing the menu button in all my things including titanium backup. Everything is on my SD card and have no way to change directories :(
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 23, 2016, 09:52:13 am
Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 11:13:45 am
IS there a program that i can see the cpu speed running at 1.8ghz?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 23, 2016, 11:22:57 am
The GPD mapper is the button with the gamepad button, just press it and select clean close.
About the software included in my rom, no, I won't include metro UI nor pre-built emulators. You can install happy chick if you want, just as any other app you want. If you need the gamebox UI then you must prefer stock rom.
Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 11:42:50 am
But from stock it was at 1.2Ghz, not 1.4Ghz
Also how would i go about installing CWM on this thing? :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 23, 2016, 12:11:40 pm
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/
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Post by: equlizer on April 23, 2016, 06:41:55 pm
Post by: chevette on April 24, 2016, 12:38:15 am
UPDATE----I figured it out (Thanks Google)
Post by: Rudism on April 24, 2016, 01:37:48 am
I changed the Background, but after reboot i have that colorful background-image, how can i fix this bug?
I'm having the same issue. Occasionally after a reboot (maybe half the time), my wallpaper will be reset to the default colorful one (using either the built-in launcher or Nova Launcher, makes no difference), and additionally my home button will not function anymore (pressing it does nothing). Another reboot (or two) and it will start working again. This is with the current NULL version from the first post, flashed using the Rockchip update_tool for Linux.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 24, 2016, 10:49:22 am
Post by: WitzDesTages on April 24, 2016, 02:52:26 pm
I am not having issues with the wallpapers. Some people comment the same but I cannot reproduce the issue. My home button works ok too. I normally use ps3 mode in the gamepad app, but it should be the same with other modes. Controls are similar to stock ROM. Could it be that you have GPd mapper active? Or some app that interactuate with your home button.
OK, i uploaded a Video with this issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woRhJo3Mots
And I get this bug also with a completely new Legacy ROM!
Post by: DKM on April 24, 2016, 02:59:47 pm
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 24, 2016, 03:07:37 pm
Perhaps someone with the issue can send me a logcat with a dmesg during boot to see why it happens on yours. Or just take framework-res apk from a stock firmware and replace it with the one from my ROM.
I will take a look in the future when I have some time but right now I am cooking a ROM for q9 devices, so....
Post by: Rudism on April 25, 2016, 05:03:22 am
I am not having issues with the wallpapers. Some people comment the same but I cannot reproduce the issue. My home button works ok too. I normally use ps3 mode in the gamepad app, but it should be the same with other modes. Controls are similar to stock ROM. Could it be that you have GPd mapper active? Or some app that interactuate with your home button.
It happens even on a fresh wipe/install (including the button issue). I've seen a couple of times where my old wallpaper is active for a brief second right after the reboot, then it gets replaced by the default one (like it's actively switching it upon boot up). I thought maybe it could be something to do with the system updater included in the new NULL version, but when I flashed the previous version I get the same problem.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 25, 2016, 09:30:31 am
Post by: Rudism on April 25, 2016, 04:26:30 pm
I don't have any problem with the home button. It runs fine on mine. Nobody else is reporting issues with home button, so perhaps there is something wrong in your device, because it doesn't happen on mine.
That's possible. I used a program to report keycodes, and the home button was definitely emitting a keycode (even when not working to actually go to the home screen), so it's a strange issue for sure.
For now I have gone back to the stock (clean) firmware on which I have no issues.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 25, 2016, 04:38:32 pm
Post by: equlizer on April 26, 2016, 12:25:09 am
Post by: LordDavon on April 26, 2016, 02:00:18 am
Post by: Carbon_brah on April 26, 2016, 03:56:16 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 26, 2016, 08:11:59 am
@skelton I just wanted you to know that I tested the native Android version of FFIX in the 3.4.4 firmware, and it runs much better than with 3.4.2. I am wondering if GPD got a newer version of the driver patch than you did.
It's the same versi?n. Some android games may run better, but other run worse and uoyabause is unplayable with those drivers.
@LordDavon I have a version of my rom with those new mali drivers, so if you prefer it over the old ones I can upload it to you uf you want.
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 26, 2016, 08:13:24 am
... downloading games off google play store cause device to freeze up, causing me to hold the power button to power down...
That's strange. I download without problems and never freeze up.
Post by: Carbon_brah on April 26, 2016, 06:09:18 pm
... downloading games off google play store cause device to freeze up, causing me to hold the power button to power down...
That's strange. I download without problems and never freeze up.
yeah its wierd, only happens when downloading big games 500mgbs or more.. I guess i'll try to do a fresh install, sucks im going to lose all my games, GPD takes forever to download anything
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 26, 2016, 06:19:42 pm
Post by: Stachura5 on April 27, 2016, 02:49:31 pm
Can someone make a screenshot of how a mouse cursor looks on the GPD? I plan to use a mouse for some stuff & on other Android devices, the cursor was pretty big 
Post by: DKM on April 27, 2016, 08:23:31 pm
Any ideas?
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Post by: jumpup on April 27, 2016, 08:27:14 pm
Hi Skelton I've been running your rom for a few days now and everything is good however I just reboot the device for the first time I think since I flashed your rom and now is stuck on the booting image.
Any ideas?
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@DKM - I had this issue with LegacyROM after using it for a couple of weeks. As a workaround, if I went into recovery (TWRP, in this case) and ran the Clean cache along with Clean dalvik cache routines, this fixed it.
I wasn't ever able to figure out what caused it. I backed up my stuff, wiped all partitions, reinstalled LegacyROM, and it's been working ever since. I use it daily, and this has been around three weeks or so of good operation.
Post by: DKM on April 27, 2016, 08:30:12 pm
Hi Skelton I've been running your rom for a few days now and everything is good however I just reboot the device for the first time I think since I flashed your rom and now is stuck on the booting image.
Any ideas?
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@DKM - I had this issue with LegacyROM after using it for a couple of weeks. As a workaround, if I went into recovery (TWRP, in this case) and ran the Clean cache along with Clean dalvik cache routines, this fixed it.
I wasn't ever able to figure out what caused it. I backed up my stuff, wiped all partitions, reinstalled LegacyROM, and it's been working ever since. I use it daily, and this has been around three weeks or so of good operation.
Crap.... I don't have TWRP installed
I'm wiping the cache from the original recovery but it doesn't seems to help
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Post by: jumpup on April 27, 2016, 08:31:19 pm
I changed the Background, but after reboot i have that colorful background-image, how can i fix this bug?
I'm having the same issue. Occasionally after a reboot (maybe half the time), my wallpaper will be reset to the default colorful one (using either the built-in launcher or Nova Launcher, makes no difference), and additionally my home button will not function anymore (pressing it does nothing). Another reboot (or two) and it will start working again. This is with the current NULL version from the first post, flashed using the Rockchip update_tool for Linux.
@Rudism @WitzDesTages - Have you tried performing a cache clean + Davlik cache clean in recovery?
I am running LegacyROM (Null Gamepad version), TWRP recovery, flashed with the Rockchip tool using Win 10 x64.
Worth noting is that I use Nova Launcher as my launcher, and I had more icon packs than I'll admit :). With the exception of one pack (an issue with the pack itself), wallpapers have been fine.
Post by: jumpup on April 27, 2016, 08:37:31 pm
@DKM - Try flashing TWRP recovery and using its cache cleaning tools. They are more thorough than stock recovery.
I use a RK3288 flashing tool from arctablet that can flash either TWRP 2.8.4.0 or CWM. Check out the following link:
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/ (http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/)
Hi Skelton I've been running your rom for a few days now and everything is good however I just reboot the device for the first time I think since I flashed your rom and now is stuck on the booting image.
Any ideas?
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@DKM - I had this issue with LegacyROM after using it for a couple of weeks. As a workaround, if I went into recovery (TWRP, in this case) and ran the Clean cache along with Clean dalvik cache routines, this fixed it.
I wasn't ever able to figure out what caused it. I backed up my stuff, wiped all partitions, reinstalled LegacyROM, and it's been working ever since. I use it daily, and this has been around three weeks or so of good operation.
Crap.... I don't have TWRP installed
I'm wiping the cache from the original recovery but it doesn't seems to help
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Post by: jumpup on April 27, 2016, 08:56:36 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 27, 2016, 09:10:06 pm
The only version I was able to get going for TWRP on the GPD XD is : CrewRKTablets_RK32_TWRP_CWM_Root_v2.2 800x1280 version, the other have bad resolution schema.
I tried what you just posted, i however ended up going to their site directly and trying a bunch of version myself.
The version i have form their website is
Jun 22, 2015
TWRP 2.8.7.0 Released from https://twrp.me/
That is the latest version that works for me on the GPD XD.
Hope that helps.
@excentrix - Do you remember the exact device's TWRP image that worked for you?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 27, 2016, 09:42:49 pm
Post by: DKM on April 27, 2016, 09:48:09 pm
If you suffer a bootloop can be due to a many different things, specially if it's installed via microSd. (Because it's a dirty flash). For most people is ok updating this way, but using BatchTool with a fresh install is better in my opinion. That's not only with my rom, but with stock firmwares too. I updated several times my X_D via microSD with stock firmwares and suffered the same issue, so I usually flash with batchtool.
I got it... so if a installed via micro SD or internal memory and then do a master reset will it be OK or is better If I use the batchtool?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 27, 2016, 09:55:29 pm
Also, if you are using the 1,8 GHz versi?n you can try a versi?n with lower speed, just con case you device cannot handle it, though it seems most people are using 1'8 GHz versi?n, at least seeimg the number of doenloads.
Post by: DKM on April 27, 2016, 10:28:27 pm
Thanks for the input @skelton and @jumpup
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 27, 2016, 10:44:21 pm
In other news, gpd told me that the are having issues with android m, some wifi problema, so android m will take a while i guess.
Post by: Rudism on April 27, 2016, 11:53:57 pm
I changed the Background, but after reboot i have that colorful background-image, how can i fix this bug?
I'm having the same issue. Occasionally after a reboot (maybe half the time), my wallpaper will be reset to the default colorful one (using either the built-in launcher or Nova Launcher, makes no difference), and additionally my home button will not function anymore (pressing it does nothing). Another reboot (or two) and it will start working again. This is with the current NULL version from the first post, flashed using the Rockchip update_tool for Linux.
@Rudism @WitzDesTages - Have you tried performing a cache clean + Davlik cache clean in recovery?
I am running LegacyROM (Null Gamepad version), TWRP recovery, flashed with the Rockchip tool using Win 10 x64.
Worth noting is that I use Nova Launcher as my launcher, and I had more icon packs than I'll admit :). With the exception of one pack (an issue with the pack itself), wallpapers have been fine.
That was one of the first things I tried, but it made no difference for me.
From @WitzDesTages video it looks like he has the red 64gb edition, which is the same one I have. Perhaps it is something specific to that model. I also run with a 128gb micro sd inserted, and didn't think to try booting up without the sd card in there before switching back to stock, so I don't know if that would make a difference or not.
Post by: equlizer on April 28, 2016, 06:11:44 am
@DKM - I meant to add this - use the file TWRP_800x1280_CrewRKTablets_v2.2.img as the recovery image to flash.
I see no link for that file :(
Post by: DKM on April 28, 2016, 11:20:58 am
You have to download the flash tool package and then use the option for that file, there is instructions on the package, pretty straight forward... takes less than a minute to get TWRP on the XD.@DKM - I meant to add this - use the file TWRP_800x1280_CrewRKTablets_v2.2.img as the recovery image to flash.
I see no link for that file :(
Are you having the same problem? (stuck in the boot)
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Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 12:50:51 pm
Excellent! Glad to hear you have it in place.You have to download the flash tool package and then use the option for that file, there is instructions on the package, pretty straight forward... takes less than a minute to get TWRP on the XD.@DKM - I meant to add this - use the file TWRP_800x1280_CrewRKTablets_v2.2.img as the recovery image to flash.
I see no link for that file :(
Are you having the same problem? (stuck in the boot)
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I had the 'stuck at boot' issue. Ultimately, I did a full wipe with TWRP and reinstalled the ROM using the Windows instance of the Rockchip flashing tool. Afterward, no problem.
How we got on discussion of TWRP was, as a workaround during the boot hanging issues, I'd clean cache and Dalvik cache via TWRP to get the system to boot. This may work for you until you can set aside a time for the full reinstall.
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Post by: DKM on April 28, 2016, 01:26:54 pm
Excellent! Glad to hear you have it in place.You have to download the flash tool package and then use the option for that file, there is instructions on the package, pretty straight forward... takes less than a minute to get TWRP on the XD.@DKM - I meant to add this - use the file TWRP_800x1280_CrewRKTablets_v2.2.img as the recovery image to flash.
I see no link for that file :(
Are you having the same problem? (stuck in the boot)
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I had the 'stuck at boot' issue. Ultimately, I did a full wipe with TWRP and reinstalled the ROM using the Windows instance of the Rockchip flashing tool. Afterward, no problem.
How we got on discussion of TWRP was, as a workaround during the boot hanging issues, I'd clean cache and Dalvik cache via TWRP to get the system to boot. This may work for you until you can set aside a time for the full reinstall.
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Yesterday I did a fresh install via rockchip flashing tool after doing a full wipe via TWRP and everything went well, however I today I reboot the device and is on a boot loop again.
I read that some people have the same problem with the latest official firmware however never got a chance to play with the original firmware because the first thing I did was update to Skelton Rom, the 1.8 version.
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 28, 2016, 01:43:13 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 01:53:52 pm
Maybe your device cannot handle well the 1,8 ghz version. Try a lower one. But it's a strange issue, I have never had issues rebooting with my firmware or stock ones, and the ROM seems stable for almost everyone it seems.@dkm @skelton - me neither. I've actually convinced three friends to get GPD XDs, and I set them all up with LegacyROM.
DKM, can you confirm your firmware version?
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Post by: johannes on April 28, 2016, 01:58:13 pm
If an update with new features comes out, I will install it, but for me everything is perfect right now.
Post by: DKM on April 28, 2016, 02:08:31 pm
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Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 02:13:56 pm
Well I had to do a full wipe.
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Post by: DKM on April 28, 2016, 03:00:06 pm
Maybe your device cannot handle well the 1,8 ghz version. Try a lower one. But it's a strange issue, I have never had issues rebooting with my firmware or stock ones, and the ROM seems stable for almost everyone it seems.Do you think that I should flash the 1.4 version or just lower the cpu?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 28, 2016, 04:12:20 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 04:18:17 pm
Lowering with a CPU app should be enough. Most CPU apps have a "set on boot" option.Agreed. I use Kernel Auditor to do this. In fact, I had lockup issues clocking at 1.8GHz as well. Lowering it to 1.4 or 1.6GHz kept things stable.
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 28, 2016, 05:45:19 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 06:28:39 pm
I added to first post a new version (1,8 ghz only) with new mali drivers. Have in mind uoyabause works worse with those drivers, but others games may run better (or not). Try at your own risk,
@skelton - So, the new firmware has newer Mali drivers, and these aren't performing as well for emulation? Is that accurate?
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 28, 2016, 06:35:14 pm
I added to first post a new version (1,8 ghz only) with new mali drivers. Have in mind uoyabause works worse with those drivers, but others games may run better (or not). Try at your own risk,
@skelton - So, the new firmware has newer Mali drivers, and these aren't performing as well for emulation? Is that accurate?
I tested in all emus I use (in both q9 and X_D), and uoyabause runs terribly bad with new drivers (twice slower), and ePSXe seemed to work worse for me too using openGL. In the rest of emus I didn't notice difference. In Android games I didn't notice much difference either, but I barely play a couple of androd games, so maybe some have some improvement (LordDavon commented that FFIX ran better with new drivers). So depending on what people play, a version can be better for them than the other. I personally prefer the old drivers, specially for uoyabause (I am playing Story of Thor 2 right now full speed, whereas with new drivers this game runs at 30 fps or so, very badly.)
Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 07:44:21 pm
I added to first post a new version (1,8 ghz only) with new mali drivers. Have in mind uoyabause works worse with those drivers, but others games may run better (or not). Try at your own risk,
@skelton - So, the new firmware has newer Mali drivers, and these aren't performing as well for emulation? Is that accurate?
I tested in all emus I use (in both q9 and X_D), and uoyabause runs terribly bad with new drivers (twice slower), and ePSXe seemed to work worse for me too using openGL. In the rest of emus I didn't notice difference. In Android games I didn't notice much difference either, but I barely play a couple of androd games, so maybe some have some improvement (LordDavon commented that FFIX ran better with new drivers). So depending on what people play, a version can be better for them than the other. I personally prefer the old drivers, specially for uoyabause (I am playing Story of Thor 2 right now full speed, whereas with new drivers this game runs at 30 fps or so, very badly.)
EDIT: Nevermind. I just read the OP. Sorry! :)
I hear ya. I'm like you in that emulation matters most. Figured it might help to put some details in the OP about these issues.
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Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 08:03:00 pm
File name: LegacyROM1.1XDnewMALI.rar
Size: 242,260,509 bytes
MD5: EE01D98574EBDB665BBC8CEA269042E6
SHA1: F26948A5592EC98F519424D9057E5C72FE098841
Link: http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz)
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 28, 2016, 09:03:29 pm
Post by: jumpup on April 28, 2016, 09:09:13 pm
Added to first post. Have in mind that although I called 1.1 is the same firmware as NULL version except for mali drivers.Roger that. I think that's where I got confused earlier. We'll just use future version numbers as needed.
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Post by: equlizer on April 29, 2016, 03:01:31 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 29, 2016, 10:43:17 am
Post by: Chris23235 on April 29, 2016, 01:05:25 pm
Post by: DKM on April 29, 2016, 01:57:59 pm
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Post by: Rudism on April 29, 2016, 04:05:06 pm
You guys notice any lag with the emulators and button presses? I'm noticing a slight delay between button press and movement.
I only notice that when using the ondemand cpu governor. The lag goes away when using interactive (or potentially others).
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 29, 2016, 04:19:44 pm
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 01, 2016, 10:50:43 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 01, 2016, 11:00:39 am
how can I delete this update and go back to original firmware?
The same way you installed this, installing a stock via microSD. My firmware and stocks install the same way.
Any reason you wanty to back to stock? Is there something not working for you?
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 01, 2016, 11:16:19 am
also to be fair I skipped this step:
"Step 2 (probably unnecesary). Copy this apk to system/app with a root explorer and put 644 permissions. (rw-r-r-)"
because I have no what 644 permissions are (im an android noob)
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 01, 2016, 11:36:38 am
how can I delete this update and go back to original firmware?
The same way you installed this, installing a stock via microSD. My firmware and stocks install the same way.
Any reason you wanty to back to stock? Is there something not working for you?
put the update img in my sd card for stock firmware and nothing is happening :/
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 01, 2016, 11:50:57 am
Make sure your microSD is in fat32 or try with different microsd card. Or use batchTool method described in first post.
It's not normal that you cannot download from play store. You can try erasing data and cache from google play store app to see if it helps, but it seems something is wrong with your device.
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 01, 2016, 12:07:05 pm
Use the system update app that comes with the device, select offline upgrade and select your update,img and it should be fine.
Make sure your microSD is in fat32 or try with different microsd card. Or use batchTool method described in first post.
It's not normal that you cannot download from play store. You can try erasing data and cache from google play store app to see if it helps, but it seems something is wrong with your device.
thanks for the help man, going to try all those things and see if anything changes.
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 01, 2016, 12:21:13 pm
black screen that doesnt light up, green light..
whatever
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 01, 2016, 12:29:24 pm
There is a post of LordDavon with all the firmwares for the device:
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/lets-talk-xd-issues/
maybe a corrupt download? Install it using RKBatchTool, these devices are unbrickable so you can always recover with BatchTool.
Post by: Rudism on May 03, 2016, 09:34:41 pm
Yeah, I know some people report that issue, but me and other people don' t have it. I can change wallpapers without problems, and they remain always after a reboot, i use zedge application that has great wallpapers. So unless I can reproduce the issue, there is nothing to fix. I'll take a look if I make an update some.day in the future. (Though l probably won't update unless android m is out). But in the meantime there is nothing I can do because it never happens in mine.
Perhaps someone with the issue can send me a logcat with a dmesg during boot to see why it happens on yours. Or just take framework-res apk from a stock firmware and replace it with the one from my ROM.
I will take a look in the future when I have some time but right now I am cooking a ROM for q9 devices, so....
Have you tried live wallpapers? I am giving your ROM another go (this time installed via rkbatchtool in Windows instead of Linux), and it seems that the problem happens much more consistently with live wallpapers, either the built-in ones or ones from google play.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 03, 2016, 09:41:15 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 05, 2016, 03:15:49 pm
Post by: SynbiosZero on May 05, 2016, 04:56:17 pm
Developer of uoyabause is trying my versi?n with the newer mali drivers to see why uoyabause performs so bad with latest drivers included in stock 3.4.5 firn too. So lets hope he find a solution. We are lucky that uoyabause developer has an xd too.
We are VERY lucky to have an awesome developer to make a firmware for us, and worry to update it after release! Thank you very much! :D
Post by: shamisan on May 08, 2016, 05:39:06 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 08, 2016, 06:27:55 pm
I cant update the binaries :(
The binaries of superSU? Just select normal option and it should be fine. Or uninstall supersu to the version included with the rom in settings/applications/supersu (perhaps you had a supesu more updated) , and update binaries after that. You can update superSU later if you want.
Post by: Stachura5 on May 09, 2016, 09:22:12 am
I'm using the 1,8Ghz kernel
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 09, 2016, 09:29:36 am
Post by: Stachura5 on May 09, 2016, 09:34:48 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 09, 2016, 10:33:29 am
Post by: Stachura5 on May 09, 2016, 02:42:31 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 09, 2016, 03:23:40 pm
My device looses much battery even if it's in standby...
That's not normal either. Maybe some app is making a wakelock in your device. There is zero consumption is standby for me, so something is not working ok in yours. Maybe an app provoking the issue, or just some hardware fault i guess, because nobody else seems to have that issue with my rom.
I would try a reflash of stock or my firmware using batchtool.
But in terns of battery or stabdby behavoiur, my ROM is no different than stock.
Post by: Stachura5 on May 09, 2016, 05:54:16 pm
I can't use BatchTool right now because I'm in hospitalMy device looses much battery even if it's in standby...
That's not normal either. Maybe some app is making a wakelock in your device. There is zero consumption is standby for me, so something is not working ok in yours. Maybe an app provoking the issue, or just some hardware fault i guess, because nobody else seems to have that issue with my rom.
I would try a reflash of stock or my firmware using batchtool.
But in terns of battery or stabdby behavoiur, my ROM is no different than stock.
but I installed the ROM using the method with doing an update directly on the XD itself & then did a factory reset in the settings
Post by: johannes on May 09, 2016, 05:56:34 pm
My device looses much battery even if it's in standby...I had a 64 GB red model and suffered the same battery problems, and also never entered standby, and it was my device, that was defective, it happened to me with all firmwares. My seller changed my device and everything is ok, so it could be a hardware issue. I am currently using 1,8 ghz version of the NULL ROM and everything is good for me.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 09, 2016, 06:00:01 pm
I can't use BatchTool right now because I'm in hospitalMy device looses much battery even if it's in standby...
That's not normal either. Maybe some app is making a wakelock in your device. There is zero consumption is standby for me, so something is not working ok in yours. Maybe an app provoking the issue, or just some hardware fault i guess, because nobody else seems to have that issue with my rom.
I would try a reflash of stock or my firmware using batchtool.
But in terns of battery or stabdby behavoiur, my ROM is no different than stock.
Sorry to hear. I hope you get well soon. I have beenpaying visits to hospital quite recently too, and still needs some more treatment. Well, I hope everything is ok after you install it via BatchTool, but if still doesn't work, maybe the battery is defective in your unit, at least it sounds like a hardware problem to me. But I hope it's not.
Post by: Stachura5 on May 09, 2016, 06:44:04 pm
Thanks for the kind words. I think it has something to do with the way I installed the ROM because from time to time I get an force close pop-up saying that the Updater has stoppedI can't use BatchTool right now because I'm in hospitalMy device looses much battery even if it's in standby...
That's not normal either. Maybe some app is making a wakelock in your device. There is zero consumption is standby for me, so something is not working ok in yours. Maybe an app provoking the issue, or just some hardware fault i guess, because nobody else seems to have that issue with my rom.
I would try a reflash of stock or my firmware using batchtool.
But in terns of battery or stabdby behavoiur, my ROM is no different than stock.
Sorry to hear. I hope you get well soon. I have beenpaying visits to hospital quite recently too, and still needs some more treatment. Well, I hope everything is ok after you install it via BatchTool, but if still doesn't work, maybe the battery is defective in your unit, at least it sounds like a hardware problem to me. But I hope it's not.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 09, 2016, 06:50:24 pm
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Post by: Morbeous on May 10, 2016, 11:36:19 pm
Post by: Morbeous on May 11, 2016, 12:02:54 am
I installed the 1.6ghz version. Is it normal for my device to take so long to boot? It seems to have the Legacy Rom wallpaper showing for what seems like an age? Used to boot within seconds beforeI've actually timed it and it takes anything between 45 and 60 seconds to load up to the unlock screen so that I can actually start using it
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Post by: Skelton-retired on May 11, 2016, 09:24:06 am
I installed the 1.6ghz version. Is it normal for my device to take so long to boot? It seems to have the Legacy Rom wallpaper showing for what seems like an age? Used to boot within seconds before
My rom takes.longer to boot than stock because it runs some scripts at init,.it's normal.
Post by: Morbeous on May 11, 2016, 09:27:23 am
Thanks for clarifying things. Thought something may have gone wrongI installed the 1.6ghz version. Is it normal for my device to take so long to boot? It seems to have the Legacy Rom wallpaper showing for what seems like an age? Used to boot within seconds before
My rom takes.longer to boot than stock because it runs some scripts at init,.it's normal.
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Post by: Stachura5 on May 11, 2016, 10:14:28 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 11, 2016, 10:26:21 am
Post by: Stachura5 on May 12, 2016, 07:33:50 am
Maybe it was a battery issue, or battery miscalibrated somehow. Good news in any case.Yeah, I think it was a uncalibrated battery. Now I got almost 9h SOT with 13% battery left, while using it constantly with WiFi, 50% brightness, CPU @ 1,2 - 1,6Ghz, playing PSP games & N64 & other things
Post by: shinkamui on May 12, 2016, 10:10:46 pm
Skelton, can you create another profile in gamepad mode selector that maps the controls to match and look like a shield portable? I have that device, and the shield tab, and can provide the keymap file if needed. PS3 mode works pretty well for most games/apps, but having the xd directly work with all shield targeted games would be really ideal for most users I think. Some titles in fact are shield portable compatible, but wont work with xbox or ps3 controls (like terraria). How exactly does the selector actually work?
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 12, 2016, 10:35:17 pm
Skelton, can you create another profile in gamepad mode selector that maps the controls to match and look like a shield portable? I have that device, and the shield tab, and can provide the keymap file if needed. PS3 mode works pretty well for most games/apps, but having the xd directly work with all shield targeted games would be really ideal for most users I think. Some titles in fact are shield portable compatible, but wont work with xbox or ps3 controls (like terraria). How exactly does the selector actually work?
That doesn't depend on me. The joystick driver should be rewritten almost entirely (thing that is out of my league and time) but unfortunately the gamepad app is close source and acts acoording to how joystick driver in kernel is configured, so that depends on GPD. Basically it's not something as easy as including the keymap files from shield devices. Null joystick option help with those games that doesn't detect gamepad and using GPD mapper. (I play Horizon chase or Exiles Zero that way for example)
Or you can try Tincore keymapper with S mode that supposedly emulates a Shield controller, though I never tried, or M mode to simulate a Moga, in case terraria support Mogas, which I don't know.
Terraria devs I suppose that don't follow the standard HID control scheme for gamepads, and only support some specific ones, like other devs do with some games, that are MOGA only.
Post by: Carbon_brah on May 14, 2016, 08:50:39 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 14, 2016, 09:02:37 pm
You can always recover it with BatchTool. Make sure you use a windows 7 computer with a USB 2.0 preferibly and install RK drivers.
install the drivers
https://mega.nz/#!5wAlwYKA!f4pro3keYGj6iFoZFd9vo7Ic4-bARefLvDBP7hVWO5U
and try with this batchTool:
https://mega.nz/#!5gwwTQzD!WNmcNOH_FPVVtlCB72ZVANGRoTkZ_w7hlPgKWRTerXg
Also, download the firmware from this post, that are guaranteed as being good uploads.
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/lets-talk-xd-issues/
Post by: shinkamui on May 16, 2016, 05:04:28 am
Skelton, can you create another profile in gamepad mode selector that maps the controls to match and look like a shield portable? I have that device, and the shield tab, and can provide the keymap file if needed. PS3 mode works pretty well for most games/apps, but having the xd directly work with all shield targeted games would be really ideal for most users I think. Some titles in fact are shield portable compatible, but wont work with xbox or ps3 controls (like terraria). How exactly does the selector actually work?
That doesn't depend on me. The joystick driver should be rewritten almost entirely (thing that is out of my league and time) but unfortunately the gamepad app is close source and acts acoording to how joystick driver in kernel is configured, so that depends on GPD. Basically it's not something as easy as including the keymap files from shield devices. Null joystick option help with those games that doesn't detect gamepad and using GPD mapper. (I play Horizon chase or Exiles Zero that way for example)
Or you can try Tincore keymapper with S mode that supposedly emulates a Shield controller, though I never tried, or M mode to simulate a Moga, in case terraria support Mogas, which I don't know.
Terraria devs I suppose that don't follow the standard HID control scheme for gamepads, and only support some specific ones, like other devs do with some games, that are MOGA only.
Thanks for the suggestion 'skelton. I do own tincore's max donated mapper, haven't used it in ages. Didn't know it supported controller "emulation". Will give that a shot to tide me over. :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 16, 2016, 11:55:23 am
Skelton, can you create another profile in gamepad mode selector that maps the controls to match and look like a shield portable? I have that device, and the shield tab, and can provide the keymap file if needed. PS3 mode works pretty well for most games/apps, but having the xd directly work with all shield targeted games would be really ideal for most users I think. Some titles in fact are shield portable compatible, but wont work with xbox or ps3 controls (like terraria). How exactly does the selector actually work?
That doesn't depend on me. The joystick driver should be rewritten almost entirely (thing that is out of my league and time) but unfortunately the gamepad app is close source and acts acoording to how joystick driver in kernel is configured, so that depends on GPD. Basically it's not something as easy as including the keymap files from shield devices. Null joystick option help with those games that doesn't detect gamepad and using GPD mapper. (I play Horizon chase or Exiles Zero that way for example)
Or you can try Tincore keymapper with S mode that supposedly emulates a Shield controller, though I never tried, or M mode to simulate a Moga, in case terraria support Mogas, which I don't know.
Terraria devs I suppose that don't follow the standard HID control scheme for gamepads, and only support some specific ones, like other devs do with some games, that are MOGA only.
Thanks for the suggestion 'skelton. I do own tincore's max donated mapper, haven't used it in ages. Didn't know it supported controller "emulation". Will give that a shot to tide me over. :)
I tried terraria demo and can be played with tincore in mode S (it emulate shield I guess). I on?y tried it a little bit, but controls seem to work. (I am not a fan of terraia precisely)
Check this video I made some time ago in g5a for mode M (moga). Just do the same but selecting mode S. Have in mind that after selecting mode S for first time you need to close keymapper and open it again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMvPdsDvDTo
Post by: Gunbuster on May 16, 2016, 11:57:09 pm
Post by: shinkamui on May 17, 2016, 01:29:42 am
Skelton, can you create another profile in gamepad mode selector that maps the controls to match and look like a shield portable? I have that device, and the shield tab, and can provide the keymap file if needed. PS3 mode works pretty well for most games/apps, but having the xd directly work with all shield targeted games would be really ideal for most users I think. Some titles in fact are shield portable compatible, but wont work with xbox or ps3 controls (like terraria). How exactly does the selector actually work?
That doesn't depend on me. The joystick driver should be rewritten almost entirely (thing that is out of my league and time) but unfortunately the gamepad app is close source and acts acoording to how joystick driver in kernel is configured, so that depends on GPD. Basically it's not something as easy as including the keymap files from shield devices. Null joystick option help with those games that doesn't detect gamepad and using GPD mapper. (I play Horizon chase or Exiles Zero that way for example)
Or you can try Tincore keymapper with S mode that supposedly emulates a Shield controller, though I never tried, or M mode to simulate a Moga, in case terraria support Mogas, which I don't know.
Terraria devs I suppose that don't follow the standard HID control scheme for gamepads, and only support some specific ones, like other devs do with some games, that are MOGA only.
Thanks for the suggestion 'skelton. I do own tincore's max donated mapper, haven't used it in ages. Didn't know it supported controller "emulation". Will give that a shot to tide me over. :)
I tried terraria demo and can be played with tincore in mode S (it emulate shield I guess). I on?y tried it a little bit, but controls seem to work. (I am not a fan of terraia precisely)
Check this video I made some time ago in g5a for mode M (moga). Just do the same but selecting mode S. Have in mind that after selecting mode S for first time you need to close keymapper and open it again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMvPdsDvDTo
Super solid advice skelton! It worked like a charm! Im only running into lag issues on the XD, haven't determined the constraint yet, but the joystick is working properly in mode S. Very pleased. So... the next question is, can you replace the button mapper key with a regular random keycode? :) Im not even sure where the code that launches their keymapper would reside.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 17, 2016, 09:49:23 am
Post by: shinkamui on May 19, 2016, 04:55:01 am
I think button mapper is f12. Anyhow, you can stablish a button sequence to maximize tincore. I think default ones is with volumen.buttons but you can change it.
Im really hoping to get rid of the stock mapper, and just use tincore. At this point, im going to stick with mode S permanently, so it would be ideal to either disable and remap that button for tincore instead of using a combo. From your digging, is that possible or would it be a pain? Im not sure if the mapper is linked in the framework, the button mapper key is being intercepted completely.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 19, 2016, 10:28:01 am
Post by: cauterize on May 21, 2016, 02:05:11 pm
One quick question, has this ROM been tested on the Red 64gb version of the GPD XD yet?
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 21, 2016, 02:38:32 pm
Post by: Rudism on May 21, 2016, 04:50:21 pm
I think button mapper is f12. Anyhow, you can stablish a button sequence to maximize tincore. I think default ones is with volumen.buttons but you can change it.
Im really hoping to get rid of the stock mapper, and just use tincore. At this point, im going to stick with mode S permanently, so it would be ideal to either disable and remap that button for tincore instead of using a combo. From your digging, is that possible or would it be a pain? Im not sure if the mapper is linked in the framework, the button mapper key is being intercepted completely.
I've accomplished this in LegacyROM by installing the Xposed framework and using the "Xposed Additions" module, which allows you to remap any hardware button. I re-mapped the mapper button to the tincore app and everything works great.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 21, 2016, 05:16:06 pm
I think button mapper is f12. Anyhow, you can stablish a button sequence to maximize tincore. I think default ones is with volumen.buttons but you can change it.
Im really hoping to get rid of the stock mapper, and just use tincore. At this point, im going to stick with mode S permanently, so it would be ideal to either disable and remap that button for tincore instead of using a combo. From your digging, is that possible or would it be a pain? Im not sure if the mapper is linked in the framework, the button mapper key is being intercepted completely.
I've accomplished this in LegacyROM by installing the Xposed framework and using the "Xposed Additions" module, which allows you to remap any hardware button. I re-mapped the mapper button to the tincore app and everything works great.
Good find. It's been a long time since I use Xposed, so I didn't know that module exist.
Post by: PaulFoster on May 22, 2016, 01:43:12 pm
I've read page one like 4-5x and still I'm not totally clear on somethings so I'm a little timid of ruining my new toy.
'Install RK drivers included and open BatchTool, and choose the img file you want to install. With the GPD powered off press volumen + and connect it to PC. BatchTool should recognize device and show a green box. choose Restore and waut until process finished. Then power on device and wait till<process finshes . If you are using win 8.1, win10 or usb 3.0 ports try this method if device is not recognized:'
install RK drivers? install where.. on the pc or the gpd xd?? open batchtool on my pc or in the gpd xd??
I'm just not 100% sure wha I'm supposed to be doing and scared of bricking the device.
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 22, 2016, 02:24:22 pm
Stock roms are installed the same way, my firmware is not different than stock in terns of installing.
Post by: PaulFoster on May 22, 2016, 03:31:07 pm
Obviuosly on the pc. Or just use method 2 and installing it v?a microsd. (Formatted in fat32 preferebly).
Stock roms are installed the same way, my firmware is not different than stock in terns of installing.
Thanks, I'm really scared of breaking it but I'll try it and really hope it's ok. :)
Post by: menelaus on May 22, 2016, 08:29:45 pm
I get this image :(
(http://s32.postimg.org/6o9f92xrp/oops.jpg)
What do I do? do I proceed or stop?? (am running Win 7 64bit)
I tried to do it anyway, hit restore and another error
(http://s32.postimg.org/tx8n7pqlx/doesntwork.jpg)
is this bugged or is my unit faulty or what?
Post by: algorithm on May 22, 2016, 08:55:10 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 22, 2016, 08:57:08 pm
Post by: menelaus on May 22, 2016, 10:45:41 pm
how do I go back to the old firmware, is it possible?
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 22, 2016, 10:59:47 pm
Post by: menelaus on May 22, 2016, 11:02:16 pm
My firmware takes longer than stock booting because it runs some scripts at init. It's normal. If you want to install a stock firmware just do the same process. All firmware install the same way
oh thank you, no that's fine, as long as I know its supposed to be like that, no probs.
Thanks for helping
Post by: PaulFoster on May 23, 2016, 03:44:58 pm
I installed this firmware yesterday and although its working fine, my games keep stopping as I'm playing them and it shows this message:
"Unfortunately system update has stopped"
What can I do to stop this popping up all the time?
Post by: Stachura5 on May 23, 2016, 03:45:50 pm
Help!Have you done a factory reset after installing it?
I installed this firmware yesterday and although its working fine, my games keep stopping as I'm playing them and it shows this message:
"Unfortunately system update has stopped"
What can I do to stop this popping up all the time?
Post by: PaulFoster on May 23, 2016, 03:55:06 pm
Help!Have you done a factory reset after installing it?
I installed this firmware yesterday and although its working fine, my games keep stopping as I'm playing them and it shows this message:
"Unfortunately system update has stopped"
What can I do to stop this popping up all the time?
No, I just pretty much installed this firmware before I did anything else. do I need to do a factory reset now??
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 23, 2016, 04:02:27 pm
Help!Have you done a factory reset after installing it?
I installed this firmware yesterday and although its working fine, my games keep stopping as I'm playing them and it shows this message:
"Unfortunately system update has stopped"
What can I do to stop this popping up all the time?
No, I just pretty much installed this firmware before I did anything else. do I need to do a factory reset now??
Just open the update tablet app, select configuraci?n and uncheck the options in the app.
Post by: PaulFoster on May 23, 2016, 04:09:05 pm
Help!Have you done a factory reset after installing it?
I installed this firmware yesterday and although its working fine, my games keep stopping as I'm playing them and it shows this message:
"Unfortunately system update has stopped"
What can I do to stop this popping up all the time?
No, I just pretty much installed this firmware before I did anything else. do I need to do a factory reset now??
Just open the update tablet app, select configuraci?n and uncheck the options in the app.
thank you
Post by: Stachura5 on May 27, 2016, 05:23:04 pm
Do you plan on porting RemixOS to the XD? I know, that on first thinking it doesn't make much sense, but it would be really cool to hook up a TV/monitor via HDMI, connect mouse & keyboard & use it as a portable PC :D I know that this isn't the intended use of XD, but it would be nice to see RemixOS on it :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 27, 2016, 07:35:01 pm
Post by: Stachura5 on May 27, 2016, 08:01:06 pm
I don't think so to be honest, I am not a fan of remix OS, and that requires a time I don't have. I am not even sure that I can make more ROMS in a near future. I start some medical treatment next week that will keep me quite knocked out.Both of those things suck... Wish, someone would make RemixOS for the XD... Also, good luck with your medical treatment
Post by: sirp0p0 on May 27, 2016, 09:09:11 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 27, 2016, 09:46:08 pm
Post by: Chris23235 on May 28, 2016, 09:42:48 am
Post by: Stachura5 on May 29, 2016, 06:55:29 pm
Post by: sirp0p0 on May 29, 2016, 08:10:39 pm
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
Unless there's more steps but it shouldn't need anything extra.
Post by: Stachura5 on May 29, 2016, 08:19:45 pm
All you should have to do is install the APK:Thanks for help
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
Unless there's more steps but it shouldn't need anything extra.
it works with no problems
Post by: TerranSCV on June 13, 2016, 07:58:05 am
It's really hot, installed 1.8ghz version
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 13, 2016, 09:50:42 am
Post by: TerranSCV on June 14, 2016, 03:57:19 am
You can just use a cpu app and reduce speed to 1.4 or whataever you need. Though i recommend standard versi?n instead of the nee mali versi?n.
Thank you for yiur reply. I will try that.
Post by: sevo on June 14, 2016, 04:32:43 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 14, 2016, 04:37:44 pm
I am using kernel Adiutor at the moment. SetCPU is also fine... Use the one you prefer.
Post by: indstr on June 14, 2016, 05:40:52 pm
Post by: shinkamui on June 15, 2016, 03:23:47 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 15, 2016, 09:18:40 am
Post by: shinkamui on June 15, 2016, 04:31:35 pm
Post by: sevo on June 15, 2016, 08:59:53 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 15, 2016, 09:32:15 pm
Cpu z also tells you about cpu speeds.
Post by: sevo on June 17, 2016, 01:44:25 am
Kernel adiutor for example. Or just setcpu.. if you select 1.8 GHz with cpu performance you will see that it keeps at 1,8... in stock roms it never pass 1,4 even though you select a higher frequency.
Cpu z also tells you about cpu speeds.
Thanks skelton! I'll try CPU-Z and/or Kernel Adiutor. Does the performance governor just keep the CPU at max clock speed constantly?
Post by: JustBeKrillin on June 17, 2016, 05:00:39 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 17, 2016, 09:10:39 am
Kernel adiutor for example. Or just setcpu.. if you select 1.8 GHz with cpu performance you will see that it keeps at 1,8... in stock roms it never pass 1,4 even though you select a higher frequency.
Cpu z also tells you about cpu speeds.
Thanks skelton! I'll try CPU-Z and/or Kernel Adiutor. Does the performance governor just keep the CPU at max clock speed constantly?
Yes, with performance cpu is always at max. I don't suggest using that way, except for intensive emus or games. Interactive governor is more battery friendly.
Post by: JustBeKrillin on June 18, 2016, 10:31:54 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 18, 2016, 11:13:24 am
Post by: JustBeKrillin on June 18, 2016, 11:15:56 am
No. You can flash it from Any firmware.Thanks, I get my GPD XD in the mail on Monday/Tuesday and I'll be using this ROM as soon as I get it. Though it seems being on Win 10 is gonna be an issue.
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 18, 2016, 12:06:26 pm
Post by: Marklikewhoa on June 18, 2016, 07:04:28 pm
I am looking to update the ROM on my XD, and I notice the recommended upgrade path seems to use a PC... I am a mac user, and haven't used windows in about 10 years. Is there another way you suggest? I thought I read that method 2 only works with upgrading from a previous version of LegacyROM. Any advice would be awesome, thanks!
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 18, 2016, 07:12:25 pm
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on June 18, 2016, 07:19:11 pm
Post by: Marklikewhoa on June 19, 2016, 05:04:08 pm
Post by: Stachura5 on June 19, 2016, 07:20:21 pm
Also, when the stutter appears, the XD struggles to do stuff, like even show the video controls, so I guess it's a ROM related thing... The second problem I have with it, is that the XD won't sometimes wake up while being in sleep mode (console is opened, but screen is black) & when I press the Power button, nothing happens & it reboots itself after a few seconds... This doesn't happen often, but it already happened a few times, which doesn't make me happy.
The third problem I have with the LegacyROM itself is the notification system... Notifications come in fine at first, then they STOP SHOWING UP TOTALLY FOR A FEW HOURS & then suddenly come in a "bunch" of many many of them... It doesn't even show Hangouts notifications or Tapatalk in that time, which makes me angry
I hope someone can help me with my problems on the XD because I want to sell it just cus of that...
P.S. I'm using the ROM version before the worser ouya something drivers
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 19, 2016, 07:35:59 pm
My device wakes up without problems from stand by too. Make sure you are not using a performance governor when putting on stand by. Also, make sure you don't have an app that is avoiding that device goes to sleep.
It seems you are having wifi issues because of what you talk about notifications. Perhaps some incompatibilty with your router, or your device has a bad wifi antenna, But wifi is the same as in stock firmware. I just made some little improvement for streaming but shouldn't affect notifications at all. Seems iike if your device lost wifi connection, which can be a hard issue or some incompatiblity wiith the router. Perhaps changing wifi channel in you router may help.
I don't know what to say, I cannot reproduce the issues you mention, and according to feedback, it seems other people don't have those issues either, so maybe is a hardware issue (slow eMMC), or perhaps you can try reflashing with Batchtool making a full restore.
Post by: Stachura5 on June 19, 2016, 08:02:19 pm
Also, I have the CPU governor set to ondemand or interactive all the time, so I don't know what's causing the problem
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 19, 2016, 08:10:05 pm
Post by: Stachura5 on June 19, 2016, 08:34:47 pm
Post by: starckar on June 19, 2016, 09:11:26 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 19, 2016, 10:01:35 pm
Post by: sirp0p0 on June 19, 2016, 10:04:03 pm
Well, I actually see the WiFi reconnecting to my router everytime I wakeup the device, because the WiFi icon is grey & suddenly jumps to white after the XD is turned on
That's most likely because you're WiFi is set to sleep when the device does, that's changed in Settings > WiFi > Advanced.
As for poor WiFi performance I had to open my Q9 (uses same antenna) and resolder the connection because the assembler hadn't made sure the solder flowed properly.
This is something you can never fix in software and will need to either get a refund/fix yourself/find someone to fix.
Post by: Marklikewhoa on June 20, 2016, 02:45:18 am
I thought that was odd, but I figured if I install Legacy, it will restore all of those things, but in a nice clean safe way...
Nope. It loaded but it was still empty. To top it off, now my XD will not get an IP from my WIFI. Any advice? Is there a place to get the complete rom with all the crazy stuff to reload before I load LegacyRom? Also any ideas about the WIFI. Ive searched the forums, but there is so much out there and none of it seems to be even close to these issues.
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 20, 2016, 10:02:14 am
Post by: Marklikewhoa on June 20, 2016, 03:01:11 pm
Post by: HeartBreaker75 on June 24, 2016, 01:58:04 pm
Just received my GPD XD this week, and after some toying with the stock firmware, I decided to install Legacy on my device.
Installation ran smoothly, and I confirm my device feels faster: great job skelton!
I do have an issue though, and thought maybe someone here could help?
Basically, it seems that since I wiped the device to install Legacy, every application I install from Play Store use low-res icons for menu and desktop :/
Is it because the device is spoofed as a Nexus 5? Or has it been always like this and I just noticed it now? :)
Any help would be really appreciated!
Thank you!
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 24, 2016, 02:47:57 pm
Post by: KSS1992 on June 24, 2016, 04:59:38 pm
Post by: HeartBreaker75 on June 25, 2016, 04:52:58 pm
It shouldn't. Icons are the same for me in all firmwares.
Ok that's strange but that's something I can live with :)
Another issue though: Retroarch used to work ok-ish with stock firmware, but with Legacy my Back button isn't working, so I have no way to get back to the menu once I start a game :(
I tried installing nightlies for Retroarch, but still no luck: does anyone know what I should do?
Thank you!
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 25, 2016, 06:36:34 pm
https://github.com/libretro/RetroArch/issues/2420
I use a key combo L3 +r3 to go to menu. You can select the combo in settings (I don't remember the exact name of the setting, menu toggle combo or something like that is called.)
Post by: jerm8832 on June 26, 2016, 03:55:06 am
Post by: suikoden82 on June 26, 2016, 07:27:26 am
I have one minor issue. I keep on getting a message that pops up on the screen saying "Unfortunately, System Update Has Stopped." It comes quite frequently. Have I done something wrong when I flashed this rom? Any help would be appreciated.Simply open System Update app, go to setting and uncheck update options :)
Post by: dubsmachine on June 26, 2016, 09:40:15 pm
I am running 1.8 null and recently have some issues in the last couple of days
freezing and needing a power off long hold to reboot
freezing during sleep mode - i.e. opened device at 9pm and it appeared to have frozen at 2am.
gets stuck in a boot cycle loop if i have the SD card in.
Only new app installed recently was an update to happy chick - do you think this could be the issue or something else I should check?
I just checked the SD card in Windows with a program and it says it is ok and has 7.5gb free.
Cheers
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 26, 2016, 09:51:20 pm
Post by: dubsmachine on June 26, 2016, 10:11:23 pm
Will try going back to previous version.
I don't use it much but there are a couple of things I'd like from there.
Post by: Stachura5 on June 26, 2016, 11:55:20 pm
Post by: sirp0p0 on June 27, 2016, 01:28:59 am
Hey guys I have a question. Is there a way to somehow create a profile in which the console underclocks the CPU by itself when it's going to sleep? I would need this one :D
You should be able to do that in SetCPU or some other cpu app. Although the XD probably goes to minimum anyway. You should look into wakelocks you might have something keeping it from sleeping properly.
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 27, 2016, 09:29:39 am
Post by: nex86 on July 01, 2016, 08:06:20 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 01, 2016, 10:01:55 pm
isn't the RK-3288 in the XD already 1.8Ghz by default or did they underclock it?
Stock roms are underclocked to 1,4, even though it shows all frequencies, they are locked in stock firmware. Most rk3288 devices run indeed at 1,6 because there is a safety freq check that must be disabled in kernel. Tricky movement by rockchip because announce it at 1,8 but they limit it to 1,6 ghz. Gpd went it even further with the underclock.
More info in this commits.
https://github.com/skelton/RK3288-tablet/commit/1e9efe9d8d8c81495726c9df715336efeb220e6a
And
https://github.com/skelton/RK3288-tablet/commit/099ec5eb34a4c497101ff548ceeeec396f1937c8
Post by: nex86 on July 02, 2016, 12:12:59 am
I'm not really worried about the battery life, if I want to use a powersaving mode I can easily limit using setcpu right?
Post by: Dr Evil on July 02, 2016, 02:50:47 am
I am such a noob at this and excel at deleting custom firmware from PSPs, getting it back on (not knowing how), deleting it again, then updating, not being able to work out how to downgrade the firmware, then busting the charger for it to die forever anyway lol!
Just so you know the type of idiot who is posting.
Post by: soulctcher on July 02, 2016, 04:12:20 am
So far, so good. Looks like a majority of the bloatware is gone. I pulled a bunch of stuff from my retroarch folders onto my SD card before the reimage, so I don't have to re-download that. (In fact, that stuff is copying back over using SolidExplorer right now as I type.) I spent the better part of the last 2 days getting Retroarch working right and having the roms scanned in with all the artwork for all the systems that it runs fine with.
I also just finished the Pleasuredome set of PS1 games, so I put some of my favorites on the card (64GB) for some ePSXe love!
Thanks for the nice work on the rom that allows these things to work nice. I've still got some tweaking to do, but it's coming along nicely thanks to this rom.
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 02, 2016, 09:24:17 am
alright, good to know.
I'm not really worried about the battery life, if I want to use a powersaving mode I can easily limit using setcpu right?
Yes, you can control governors and speed with a cpu app, the same as stock roms.
Post by: Dr Evil on July 04, 2016, 11:41:29 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 04, 2016, 11:48:28 am
To root a stock firmware: just dnwlonad this:
http://www.filedropper.com/xdsupersu
copy the update.zip file to your microSd and will ask you to update.
Post by: Dr Evil on July 04, 2016, 12:37:46 pm
This firmware is already rooted.
To root a stock firmware: just dnwlonad this:
http://www.filedropper.com/xdsupersu
copy the update.zip file to your microSd and will ask you to update.
Thank you, waiting on mine to arrive (just ordered) so prepping for it!
Post by: Infamous6327 on July 04, 2016, 02:36:45 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 04, 2016, 02:40:17 pm
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(rom)-legacyrom-2-0-for-q9-and-q9psv/
Just use the one according your model.
Post by: care16la20 on July 05, 2016, 09:12:11 pm
Hi really liked the custom rom, thanks !!!
Just 2 things:
- Is there somehow to remove all bluetooth process from startup processes ? The default rom dont have bluetooth on the system menu
- Is there somehow to lock rotation of the screen ?
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 05, 2016, 09:18:17 pm
There are apps i think to forc? landscape.or maybe under accesibilty options you can uncheck autorotate. But in this sense my rom is similar to stock or pretty much like all android services that autorotate by default.
Post by: Null on July 06, 2016, 06:59:33 am
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk
Post by: emilianoi on July 06, 2016, 07:41:18 am
Post by: care16la20 on July 06, 2016, 02:06:24 pm
You can use an App like disable service to stop all services you want. Bt services don't consume ram because they are not usually running or scanning bt.
There are apps i think to forc? landscape.or maybe under accesibilty options you can uncheck autorotate. But in this sense my rom is similar to stock or pretty much like all android services that autorotate by default.
Hi thanks for the explanation
Asked about bluetooth disable because on every boot, there is about 7 processes running related to it even if it is no on... It dont use too much ram btw
Already figured out how to lock screen rotation
Just one more thing: Is there somehow to instant kill processes when exiting emulators for example without the need to keep coming back all time to the task screen and clear all ?
Best regards
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2016, 02:36:28 pm
Post by: sirp0p0 on July 06, 2016, 02:54:01 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2016, 03:35:19 pm
Is there a way to swap the action of the recent apps button beside the power button? I'd like to swap the single press/long press action.
If you single press is recent apps, if you long press acts as MENU. Is that what you mean?
Post by: sirp0p0 on July 06, 2016, 03:54:20 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2016, 03:58:32 pm
Yeah, I'd like to swap those actions.
I think you can edit rk29keypad.kl to change RECENT_APP for menu, but perhaps you will lose Recent_aPP. In stock rom is the same way. I think there are some XPosed framework modules thay let you edit those actions. Not sure why, becuase it's being a while I use Xposed, probably someone using Xposed can explain it better which one to use.
I personally prefer to keep it like it is in the rom.
Post by: sirp0p0 on July 06, 2016, 04:10:30 pm
Oh, and is there a TWRP for the XD? What's the best way to make a nandroid backup? ADB?
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2016, 04:53:15 pm
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/twrp-for-gpd-xd-install/
there is also a generic CWM. take a look at this, I think CWM works (I never tried myself)
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/forum/rk3288-entwicklung-und-customroms-development-and-croms/rk3288-rom-twrpcwm-flash-tool-custom-root-firmware-20150117/
I personally never used them, but I think someone in this thread posted the exact one they were using (made by Oma)
Post by: sirp0p0 on July 06, 2016, 05:20:02 pm
Post by: care16la20 on July 06, 2016, 09:11:07 pm
Emulators should be killed when you exit. The fact they are shown in recebt apps does not mean they are running.android auto kill processes when needed. There are apps to kill processes like some task managers but in my opinion they are not needed at all.
Nope, they still appear on task not running a rom, but with it's window still using system resources
Would prefer something like if I hit Home button, it goes back to the launcher without anything related to it still open on task manager....
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2016, 09:47:40 pm
Emulators should be killed when you exit. The fact they are shown in recebt apps does not mean they are running.android auto kill processes when needed. There are apps to kill processes like some task managers but in my opinion they are not needed at all.
Nope, they still appear on task not running a rom, but with it's window still using system resources
Would prefer something like if I hit Home button, it goes back to the launcher without anything related to it still open on task manager....
The number of rssources recenrt app wimdows is minimum. Running a simple Gmail consume more rssources. As i say, android terminate processes when needed, no need for task manager. It's the way android works from ics.
http://www.howtogeek.com/166140/you-dont-need-to-install-a-task-manager-how-to-manage-running-apps-on-android
You can just change it anyway under developer options, or install an App that kill services, a task manager. There should be some in the store, but android works that way.
And stock rom is similar too. Even "glorious'" cyanogenmods and similar work the ssme way as this firmware.
I personally never had issues with ram consumption or something like that. Everything runs battery smooth.
Post by: care16la20 on July 07, 2016, 02:30:07 pm
Emulators should be killed when you exit. The fact they are shown in recebt apps does not mean they are running.android auto kill processes when needed. There are apps to kill processes like some task managers but in my opinion they are not needed at all.
Nope, they still appear on task not running a rom, but with it's window still using system resources
Would prefer something like if I hit Home button, it goes back to the launcher without anything related to it still open on task manager....
The number of rssources recenrt app wimdows is minimum. Running a simple Gmail consume more rssources. As i say, android terminate processes when needed, no need for task manager. It's the way android works from ics.
http://www.howtogeek.com/166140/you-dont-need-to-install-a-task-manager-how-to-manage-running-apps-on-android
You can just change it anyway under developer options, or install an App that kill services, a task manager. There should be some in the store, but android works that way.
And stock rom is similar too. Even "glorious'" cyanogenmods and similar work the ssme way as this firmware.
I personally never had issues with ram consumption or something like that. Everything runs battery smooth.
Hummmm, now you have a point sir heheh
I was thinking like what happens in an Iphone / Ipad because if are too much app open on the background, you get slowdowns so its necessary to kill and not only press menu button..... Didnt know Android was different on that
Last question =P : Is there somehow to when plug HDMI make the GPD XD screen go black instead of mirror it and come back after plugging HDMI out ?
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 07, 2016, 02:34:20 pm
Post by: Null on July 07, 2016, 11:00:15 pm
Thanks a ton for all your hard work!
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Post by: care16la20 on July 08, 2016, 03:01:31 am
It's not posible. I has a mipi screen that than cannot be offnduringnhdmi.
Actually, found a simple solution... Close the lid heheh It seems the screen goes black when doin this so thats how I wanted to be...
Best regards
Post by: Null on July 10, 2016, 05:11:26 am
Will post actual error when it does it again. Keep forgetting to look i just keep closing it
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Post by: Skelton-retired on July 10, 2016, 09:39:21 am
Post by: Null on July 12, 2016, 06:32:59 am
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Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on July 17, 2016, 01:07:57 am
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on July 17, 2016, 02:17:42 am
thanks!
;D
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 17, 2016, 09:35:38 am
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on July 18, 2016, 11:41:08 am
Post by: johnreno on July 25, 2016, 03:34:45 am
Post by: dubsmachine on July 25, 2016, 07:36:34 am
I then upgraded to 1.8ghz version using PC method and this wipes everything.
Of course anything on external sd card is safe although you will have to reinstall any apps you had there.
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on July 25, 2016, 07:50:22 am
Basically, you would have to setup everything all over again from scratch, yes. However, my advice is to back everything up on a MicroSD prior to installing Skelton's ROM... games/save files, etc.
Also, I recall that overwriting from one firmware to another has glitches. So what I did was re-install Legacy ROM a 2nd time from scratch AFTER wiping the slate clean so to speak with RKBatch Tool. The process takes no longer than 2-3min to perform.
After I did a fresh install of Legacy ROM, everything ran perfectly. Since I installed Legacy ROM a 2nd time, I have yet to encounter the same glitches as I did the 1st time around. No issues here with Skelton's masterpiece lol.
I wanted Legacy ROM simply due to being able to overclock the device. Increased overclocking helps with emulators that tend to run games at slow framerates such as Dreamcast, etc. I've noticed a big improvement with REICAST running certain games such as MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2 & CAPCOM vs. SNK 2.
With that said... I would first try the 1.6ghz version of the Legacy ROM. If you are NOT satisfied with its speed, then go for the 1.8ghz version. Bare in mind that more overclocking will result in a quicker drain of battery life. So, say you currently get around 9-10 hrs on stock firmware, 1.6 or 1.8ghz will probably only give a battery life of say 8-9 hrs, etc.
Hope this helps!
:o
Post by: johnreno on July 25, 2016, 09:58:41 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 25, 2016, 10:43:00 am
Post by: danomat1073 on July 25, 2016, 10:47:15 am
Haha, well, I'm not too confident to do that! Is 3.4.2 that much worse than the custom ROM, or can I just root and remove things myself more easily? This is what happens when you've spent all your time on iOS. :)Yes, you can just root and remove things. The main differences that I can tell is that the custom rom has all the bloatware removed for you, taking out the guess work of what to remove and what to keep. Also, the custom rom has the added benefit of coming pre-rooted, and pre-overclocked.
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Post by: sleyk on August 02, 2016, 04:18:03 am
I have been wanting a portable console to play retro games now for a while, and I even considered grabbing a used psp model 2000 and installing some good old homebrew, but these devices are what I was looking for!
Skeleton, my man! As I said in your GPD Q9 thread, You are absolutely awesome. Get better soon, and thank you, Thank you so much for your hard work.
Post by: sleyk on August 02, 2016, 02:17:46 pm
FANTASY FEATURE REQUEST!!!!!
XD-2:
1. Take away the small nintendo like d-pad and use the d-pad on the q9, just like the q9 snagged the joysticks off of the xd. The retro fighter games and gamers will love you! (I will too!)
2. Slightly bigger screen on the XD. Maybe 5.5 or 6 inch screen? Then, 1080p up that bad boy for glorious gaming!
3. Of course, faster processor if possible. Let's emulate ps2 and perhaps gamecube (maybe????) on this thing! (Remember, just fantasizing!)
4. Wireless AC antennas. Or to maybe keep costs down, we can keep wireless N, but please make it dual band. (2.4Ghz/5Ghz)
Q9-2/Q-10
1. 1080p pixels. Keep the large screen. Love the large screen. Just increase pixel amount to 1080p as well. Can you imagine the amazing gaming you can do on a 1080p 7 inch screen?
2. Same as #3 of the xd-2. Faster processor, (pretty sure it would have one of course) Maybe allow some sort of windows environment dual boot mechanism with a switch/rocker button? Would be awesome to play low level pc games and maybe lesser demanding titles on it. I know GPD win is coming with windows 10 mobile version, but q9 model could use this too, since screen is larger and would look awesome.
Also, no need for a built in keyboard on the Q9, as the screen is large enough to just include an on screen keyboard just like all phones.
3. Same as xd-2 #4.
Just to name a few.... but so far, these devices are awesome. Anybody can feel free to repeat or add to this anytime! Yay! I posted in Q9 thread too.
Keep it up Game Pad Digital....
Oh, one last thing, next time you relaunch, please, please work out some US/EU/AU resellers. We need to have these things faster if possible. I personally dont mind waiting to get something from China, but i think logistically, it can cut down on damaged devices, customs delays and provide quicker services. I am not an expert in economics, but even i know that the demand for third party LOCAL sellers is high...
Post by: jazneo on August 03, 2016, 05:24:13 am
Make sure it on Fat32 mirco SD if anyone have problem
Post by: ghorn88 on August 03, 2016, 10:09:47 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 03, 2016, 10:47:06 pm
Post by: ghorn88 on August 03, 2016, 11:49:42 pm
You extracted the rar file, right?
:odamnit
Post by: jazneo on August 04, 2016, 06:24:28 am
Post by: tekkendp on August 12, 2016, 02:00:59 pm
Post by: irwannasit on August 14, 2016, 07:14:27 am
Had installed this rom and running great. Only concern is that the battery is only charged to 58%. I believed that the battery is fully charged but only shows up to 58%.
Any way I can set it to 100% and it should be 6000mah right? Was it set to nexus 5 battery? If so, I've checked the build.prop but no batt edit.
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Post by: Skelton-retired on August 14, 2016, 09:23:46 am
Post by: irwannasit on August 14, 2016, 10:37:05 am
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Post by: Elduderino on August 15, 2016, 10:18:19 pm
Wondering if an expert can help me out! I just got a shiny new GPD XD 32gb blue from Dinodirect. Immediately installed Legacy Rom null joystick, though not with the latest mali drivers because Skelton said the latest drivers are actually slower. Super exciting!!
PPSSPP, though just *won't run* games though. Starts up fine and allows me to select a game (Disgaea which *should run* according to compatibility lists etc.). Game splash screen pops up and then the app immediately closes and a popup comes up saying "Unfortunately, PPSSPP has stopped". This is on a fresh install of Legacy Rom and PPSSPP (free edition, not gold). Tried Lumines and had the same result.....
I did a bunch of searches of this forum as well as google, but people actually don't seem to be having a problem running PPSSPP so I'm not sure if I've just done something stupid...
Any advice?
Thanks much!!
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 15, 2016, 10:27:52 pm
Try a different nightly just in case.
http://buildbot.orphis.net/ppsspp/index.php?m=fulllist
Post by: Elduderino on August 15, 2016, 10:30:43 pm
Grabbed PPSSPP from their website http://www.ppsspp.org/index.html and used esfile explorer to install....
:(
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 15, 2016, 10:32:42 pm
If still doesn't work, try a clean install with batchtool, but ppsspp is not an emulator that should have issues. (In all firmware should run ok, stock or legacyrom)
Post by: Elduderino on August 15, 2016, 10:50:51 pm
Thanks.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 15, 2016, 11:07:32 pm
Post by: Chris23235 on August 16, 2016, 09:29:57 am
Thanks for the advice! I'll probably try a 3rd rom when I get home. If that doesn't work, I'll do another install using batch tool given all of my stuff is on the external SD anyway :)
Thanks.
Which games did you try? The compability of PPSSPP is not 100%, even if it is increasing (in the latest nightly build Afterburner now goes ingame, but has sound issues, it simply crashed the app before).
Post by: Elduderino on August 17, 2016, 12:55:42 am
THANKS for the help and suggestions!
Post by: sirp0p0 on August 22, 2016, 10:13:11 pm
Post by: DCXPIG on August 23, 2016, 05:41:32 pm
Should I be upgrading to a vendor firmware then the Legacy rom? Thanks ahead of time.
>:(
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 23, 2016, 06:22:13 pm
Post by: DCXPIG on August 23, 2016, 06:41:58 pm
Post by: sleyk on August 28, 2016, 04:50:50 am
The Q9 near the right side of the back of the device gets a little warm when I'm running some reicast or ppsspp games, but never hot enough to feel like the device is getting too warm or anything like that. I know that this is due to the 1.8Ghz overclock. I like it that way though, cuz the speed boost is great. All games run well, with an exception of some of my dreamcast games, but I think I need to customize some settings under reicast. Other than that, works well. Thanks again for all your hard work, and sticking around the forums to answer alot of everyone's questions! You Rock!
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 28, 2016, 09:05:13 am
Anyhow, i currently have a disease that keeps.me out quite for some time, unfortunately. So don't expect updates. Even i don't think gpd update it unless rockchip improves hugely their sdk for marshmallow.
Post by: Oshin on August 28, 2016, 02:50:17 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 28, 2016, 03:17:22 pm
I suggest rkbatchtool method from pc for a cleaner install (havenin mind this method format your device).
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 28, 2016, 03:28:25 pm
http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com.es/2014/06/how-to-easily-install-rockchip-rockusb.html
Post by: Oshin on August 28, 2016, 09:21:01 pm
All firmware come with kernel 3.10., which is you mean. Anyhow, you can install it from any firmware and viceversa.
I suggest rkbatchtool method from pc for a cleaner install (havenin mind this method format your device).
Ah my mistake, many thanks. On the Windows 10 front, would I be better off using a windows 7 or 8 machine to do the job ? The issue with drivers is a bit worrying, its good there is a fix, Im just worried how tested it is.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 28, 2016, 09:24:30 pm
Post by: dubsmachine on August 28, 2016, 09:26:52 pm
That said I used rkbatchtool on my previous HP upgraded from W8 to W10 with no issues on JXD.
Worth a try before finding an older machine.
Post by: sleyk on August 30, 2016, 07:58:54 pm
There are no changes in the rockchip sdk for KitKat. And marshmallow is not usable yet in rk3288 for ganing. So i don't think an update is needed. Also, at the moment i don't think i have tlme for updates even if i wanted. The xd and the q9 roms have the same features. Q9 rom was more obsolete, that's why i made 2.0 versi?n for q9, to standarize it with xd rom.
Anyhow, i currently have a disease that keeps.me out quite for some time, unfortunately. So don't expect updates. Even i don't think gpd update it unless rockchip improves hugely their sdk for marshmallow.
Thanks for letting us know my friend! AS always, you rock! Thanks for all you have done, and feel better soon!
Post by: Oshin on August 31, 2016, 08:50:01 am
What is the full procedure for using rkbatchtool ? What i am assuming is
I install the provided drivers in the rar, reboot.
Put the GPD xd into recovery by pressing power and vol +. I dont go into any of the menu items.
Plug in the gpds usb
At this point should the batch utility start working or should I go into the device manager and updating the driver for unknown usb device ?
Sorry for the questions, I think my main issue is the device isnt being picked up by rkbatchtool, probaby due to the driver.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 31, 2016, 09:37:41 am
Post by: Oshin on August 31, 2016, 07:23:23 pm
If batchtool doesn't see your unit, it's a driver issue most probably. Try with the gpd off, just press vol + and connect to usb to see if it's detected. No need to press power.
Many thanks, it was the fact I was putting into recovery was the problem, once again I didn't read the instructions correctly. I sent some beer money through paypal as a thanks your hard work on the rom and support :D
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 31, 2016, 07:31:05 pm
Post by: Elduderino on September 04, 2016, 02:44:22 am
Thanks much in advance!!
Post by: Elduderino on September 04, 2016, 02:47:36 am
Thanks.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 04, 2016, 09:34:16 am
Post by: Elduderino on September 05, 2016, 06:34:48 pm
Post by: konpia on September 07, 2016, 02:57:18 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 07, 2016, 08:35:29 am
Post by: konpia on September 07, 2016, 09:43:27 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 07, 2016, 10:02:05 am
Post by: RoyalT17 on September 08, 2016, 09:35:00 pm
Thanks!
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 08, 2016, 09:38:46 pm
Post by: Ronny on September 14, 2016, 04:40:22 am
If what better version?
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 14, 2016, 09:28:44 am
I recommend the normal null joystick versi?n, at the speed you prefer.
Post by: siegel17701 on September 14, 2016, 01:48:05 pm
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Post by: konpia on September 20, 2016, 04:38:41 am
Post by: shenmoo on September 20, 2016, 08:47:54 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2016, 09:24:40 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2016, 09:25:50 am
Why the need for 3 different speeds LegacyROM?
So the user can select the Max speed they want. Not all people know or want to use cpu apps.
Post by: shenmoo on September 20, 2016, 09:48:25 am
Post by: ldaneels on September 20, 2016, 09:57:48 am
I am sure this is due to something very simple, but for the life of me I can't figure it out.
Thanks for any help,
Loic
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2016, 09:59:38 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2016, 10:28:27 am
anyway to undo that? or am i stuck with a bricked q9psv?
Install q9PSv rom:
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(rom)-legacyrom-2-0-for-q9-and-q9psv/
Post by: shenmoo on September 20, 2016, 10:34:46 am
anyway to undo that? or am i stuck with a bricked q9psv?
Install q9PSv rom:
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(rom)-legacyrom-2-0-for-q9-and-q9psv/
thanks, just tried it 20 mins ago...yay finally working :)
Post by: Omedru on September 25, 2016, 11:45:11 am
I have one question: I'm trying to run Tales of Eternia as good as possible using PPSSPP but it stutters during loading battles and things like that. I read it MIGHT help a bit to use the 1.8 ghz version to increase PSP performance.
Atm, I'm using the 1.4 ghz version of your LegacyROM. Can I just install the 1.8ghz version using 'method 2' now, so I won't lose my installed apps, or isn't that recommended?
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 25, 2016, 12:07:38 pm
By the way, is tales of eternia from psp very different from psx versi?n? Because maybe emulating the pax versi?n is better. (I only played psx versi?n because it has a translation patch to my language, whereas the psp versi?n is not in spanish, So i never tried the psp versi?n)
Post by: Omedru on September 28, 2016, 12:31:20 pm
I decided to just use my PC + Steam Link so I can play PPSSPP/ToE on my TV with max settings. My PC should be able to omfgpwn this game.
ToE on PSP has widescreen support and I read the worldmap is in 60 fps instead of 30 fps. Not that many more differences.
Furthermore, somebody made an undub of the PSP version.. which I really like since the English voice acting of this specific game made my ears bleed like crazy. Unfortunately the PSX version doesn't have an undub, but it ran perfectly on my GPD XD.
I might someday look into undubbing the PSX version myself.. maybe.
Post by: konpia on September 29, 2016, 02:48:26 am
Post by: Ronny on September 29, 2016, 04:20:41 am
I have two questions, the first is:
When I installed the Legacy 1.8 NULL version on my device in the settings it shows the option to enable Bluetooth ro, very strange XD has no function.
The second doubt is bothering me every 5 minutes I get an information on the screen saying "unfortunately system update has stopped."
What did is wrong with my device, it is 64 GB red version'm with him a week.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 29, 2016, 07:29:27 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 29, 2016, 11:21:46 am
I have tried PPSSPP emu on my more powerful smartphone and played around with the setting for Colin Mcrae Rally 2005 Plus and although it is playable but still not perfect. On the other hand, Metal Slug XX is fine on my GPD XD. Maybe the emu is still at work in progress stage for more graphic demanding games.
PPSSPP is not fullspeed even in my shield tablet which is more powerful . Many games run perfectm but some games are slow even in my shield tablet, so that's normal.
Post by: ReDoX on September 29, 2016, 02:23:39 pm
Im new to this forum and the gpd xd was the first device I ever rooted/flashed.
Skeleton i want to thank you for creating the LegacyROM, although you got your health issues, aswell as for your support on the forum.
Very good job now i really love this device ;)
Also thanks to all the other users on the forum for giving so much feedback/help.
But there is one thing i dont get. Is the LegacyROM using the latest firmware ?
I installed a Firmwareupdate found on the forums and it brought back those chinese Apps and other stuff and also took the root rights away so i went back to your LegacyROM.
Skeleton, I really hope you can defeat those health issues.
Greetz ReDoX
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 29, 2016, 03:29:34 pm
The latest gpd firmware only have as New the New.mail drivers that are worse and some updates in their preinstalled stuff, but that's it.
I don't think gpd make a huge update unless rockchip improves Android m sdk and they can change to that.
Post by: Ronny on September 29, 2016, 05:10:53 pm
I have figured out how solve the error unfortunately update has stopped. Because you added a APK buggy update to your Rom?
And because there is the option to enable Bluetooth if the XD does not have bluetooth.?
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 29, 2016, 05:53:35 pm
I did not understand your post.
I have figured out how solve the error unfortunately update has stopped. Because you added a APK buggy update to your Rom?
And because there is the option to enable Bluetooth if the XD does not have bluetooth.?
That app is included in stock roms, is a gpd app to update firmwares, not mine. Just open the app and uncheck or delete the options inside it and should solve the issue. The app is called system update or update tablet in english, not sure right now. In spanish is called "actualizar tableta"
Bluetooth option is included to improve compatibilty with more apps in google play store, but t the firmware doesn't Support bluetooth. It's just a way to trick google play store to show more apps. Am i clear or my english is not good enough?
Post by: Ronny on September 29, 2016, 10:40:28 pm
In the previous post was quite the answer I was waiting for my question.
I would like to know if I remove the Bluetooth option will have any problems with the device?
I removed the Bluetooth editing build.prop ro.rk.bt_enable = false
Removed the APK system update with Tinanium Backup.
I would remove the option of Airplane mode, Emergency Calls in sliding down menu.
And use of information in Data Usage settings.
To leave the device without traces of mobile phones.
I continue with Watsapp compatibility and instagram etc.
Post by: particleman on September 30, 2016, 03:04:50 am
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 05:45:12 am
This device is not a phone does not need to airplane mode or emergency call. I selling them in my country and this causes confusion clients think that it is a phone and make calls. But it does not.
I removed the Bluetooth menu and APK update with problem, have a bug I tried to go back to Rom Stock update.img he did not recognize, it useless.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2wnctc9.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcpe6h.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2e34qaw.jpg)
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 09:43:24 am
Skelton please how to remove these two useless icons sliding menu.
This device is not a phone does not need to airplane mode or emergency call. I selling them in my country and this causes confusion clients think that it is a phone and make calls. But it does not.
I removed the Bluetooth menu and APK update with problem, have a bug I tried to go back to Rom Stock update.img he did not recognize, it useless.
(http://i64.tinypic.com/2wnctc9.jpg)
(http://i66.tinypic.com/2wcpe6h.jpg)
(http://i65.tinypic.com/2e34qaw.jpg)
You shouldn't have removed the update tablet apk. It's needed to install firmware. In the first post is the apk. You can install it manually and update using the offline option. Or reflashing stock rom using method 1 with batchtool. The two icons you want remove are in stock roms Too. Xd Support 3g usb dongle, that is why there are phone options. But it doesn't use battery unless you use a dongle.
To remove those options you have to make a entire New firmware. You can also try using xposed module gravitybox that allow you to customize status bar. But i won't do new firmware removing that, i don't want to disable those options, the same as bt that is useful to have better Google play store compatibilty.
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 10:11:04 am
I do not want to use 3G, have Chinese tablets that do not have any option 3g are clean roms. I do not believe that to remove these two icons useless have to do from scratch, build.prop file and all editable, systemUI, res.pak also, xml as well. I remember that I asked you to edit the splash screnn and you said the same thing redo it. I managed to change using a simple tool RKXXX you did not want to share Knowledge inventing barriers.
I'm not denigrating your work, I admire your roms. Just wanted to let them suitable to my taste.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 10:16:46 am
I removed the apk because it does not work. Update.img put at the root and not started.
I do not want to use 3G, have Chinese tablets that do not have any option 3g are clean roms. I do not believe that to remove these two icons useless have to do from scratch, build.prop file and all editable, systemUI, res.pak also, xml as well. I remember that I asked you to edit the splash screnn and you said the same thing redo it. I managed to change using a simple tool RKXXX you did not want to share Knowledge inventing barriers.
What? The update apk works , I told you just needed to enter apk and uncheck the options, not to remove it. Maybe the 3g options are not useful for you, but i use 3g dongle, So for me are useful.
No idea what to talk about me not shaing knowledge? I don't understand why are you accusing me. My rom is open source and kernel is in my github. What else do you need? If you are not Happy with a features, you just can edit the way you want or make your own custom rom, but i don't understand your tone, when I am givibg Support in this f?rum from several years. I don't understand you and you are being quite unpolite.
You have two options, use stock rom if you are unhappy with mine or compile your own one.
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 10:22:41 am
No doubt that your work here and much admired by me.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 10:26:21 am
For me the apk update does not work even with the clean rom, still have that error message ... in the end I removed it and I'm fine. Yes I know your rom and open but I still do not have the knowledge to big changes so I asked you kindly tell me what to change or switch to me.
No doubt that your work here and much admired by me.
The apk update works for.me. try disbling cach? and data of the app and enter the app and uncheck options and see if it works for you. To edit status bar, you will need to de compile systemui.apk, framework.jar and Android.policy, it's not as easy. Or as I said, try xposed framework with some module like Gravitybox that allow to customize your framework in many aspects.
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 10:30:42 am
If you removed the icons sliding menu I'd pay you some beers.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 10:54:23 am
About the chamges you ask, Sorry, but if you have followed the thread, i have an illness right now, waiting for surgery, so I cannot make any development at the moment. If someone want to do it will have to do it by himself. Also, nobody else seem uncomfortable with my settings, so I cannot make different revisions of the rom according to any individual request.
You can try Gravity box to edit the quicksettings panel, take a look a this:
http://www.howtogeek.com/231078/use-android-6.0%E2%80%99s-hidden-system-ui-tuner-to-customize-your-quick-settings-and-status-bar/
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 10:57:32 am
Just sent some beer money. Thanks for your hard work! And hopefully no more bad headachesthanks very much, Unfortunately until doctors make me surgery, I am afraid I will be off for a while.
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 03:21:02 pm
Could you send me the link to surce your rom. I am programming student and want to learn.
I would be very happy if you tell me for what I look for in your legacy code to I remove those items. make me happy.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 04:03:08 pm
https://github.com/skelton/XD_444
But what you need is SDK from rockchip. You can use RK SDK from firefly and AOSP by google:
https://bitbucket.org/T-Firefly/firefly-rk3288 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2506695
But you just need to modify systemUI, so probably is easier for you just decompile you systemui with APKTool:
https://ibotpeaches.github.io/Apktool/
Decompile the apk and looh for quicksettings option inside it. I don't remember the exact file but is easier to find.
Or just use xposed framework and Gravitybox module to edit your quicksettings panel. Easier than rebuilding a whole firmware.
http://www.howtogeek.com/231078/use-android-6.0%E2%80%99s-hidden-system-ui-tuner-to-customize-your-quick-settings-and-status-bar/
http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.kitkat.gravitybox
With GravityBox you can edit what you want to appear in quicksetinngs, add battery percentage, etc...
Post by: sirp0p0 on September 30, 2016, 04:54:30 pm
Don't install Gravitybox from the Xposed Installer, you'll get an error. Install the apk directly from the repo and then enable in xposed.
Post by: Ronny on September 30, 2016, 04:56:15 pm
Yes I got to systemui and decompile, I think the trick is in the xml file layout.
I do not want to remove the function but only hide these icons that has no use for me and confuse some users because it is no phone and no bluetooht.
........
I tried the Exposed and GravityBox [KK] I managed to edit Quick Settings Dropdown. but after edit i removed the app and restarted and the old icons back to the menu.
I do not want to stay with 2 app installed to remove icons that need to be edited in SystemUI xml.
Frustrated now. = (
.........
I opened the systemUi files and layout .xml files.
But no program recognizes the contents of the .xml file
everything is in a foreign language
慬 潹 瑵 睟 摩 桴 ഀ 氍 祡 畯 彴 敨 杩 瑨 Ȁ 椂 d ਊ 慢 正 牧 畯 摮 ጀ 氓 祡 畯 彴 慭 杲 湩 潂 瑴 浯 漎 敶 卲 牣 汯 䵬 摯 and ᐔ 湡 浩 瑡 䱥 祡 畯 䍴 慨 杮 獥 挋 汯 浵 䍮 畯 瑮 瘊 獩 扩 汩 瑩 y ܇ 湡 牤 楯 d⨪.
Help me Skelton! :'(
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 30, 2016, 06:10:02 pm
But to be honest I don't see the problem with this icons. Everyone who buy an Xd knows that BT or phone are not supported. You are the only that see it as an issue. I don't see the confusion.....
Just use Xposed and keep the app, if you remove obviously your changes will go away. Xposed is a very useful app to customize eveything, much easier than being decompiling apk or jar files.
Post by: sirp0p0 on September 30, 2016, 08:05:27 pm
Post by: Ronny on October 04, 2016, 02:54:56 am
For it is written "Emergency calls only" It does not make emergency calls.
I tried to edit the text string to "Connect 3G Dongle" edited in framework-res strings and SystemUI but when I put the edited file shows the evenly-matched image and does not restart.
I think it should be written something else.
"Connect 3G Dongle"
It would be better
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 04, 2016, 09:24:24 am
Post by: Ronny on October 04, 2016, 10:19:37 am
It is a mistake that can be corrected by editing the text string.
It makes no sense to install 2 programs to remove it is to replace six per half dozen. I did not have success editing the lines of text, but Skelton make it for me, I know you have talent and competence to do so. Edit the SystemUI and upload as a patch.
Another thing I wanted to add is Navigation Bar with home button and back and hidden function.
I can enable it changed a line in build.prop but she does not have the Hidden option. I use a pen to touch the screen and is expensive to use the physical button to go back or go home, but I can not hide it during a game.
Please Skelton do this, all Chinese devices have these function Hidden.
I'm sad I have a lot to learn. :'(
Post by: DKM on October 04, 2016, 10:27:48 am
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 04, 2016, 11:40:39 am
3G uses SIM CARD because it says emergency call, I can make an emergency call with this device? No!
It is a mistake that can be corrected by editing the text string.
It makes no sense to install 2 programs to remove it is to replace six per half dozen. I did not have success editing the lines of text, but Skelton make it for me, I know you have talent and competence to do so. Edit the SystemUI and upload as a patch.
Another thing I wanted to add is Navigation Bar with home button and back and hidden function.
I can enable it changed a line in build.prop but she does not have the Hidden option. I use a pen to touch the screen and is expensive to use the physical button to go back or go home, but I can not hide it during a game.
Please Skelton do this, all Chinese devices have these function Hidden.
I'm sad I have a lot to learn. :'(
I already told you I don't have tlme and I don't update the rom right now. If you are not Happy use stock rom or make your custom one. I don't see the problems of using xposed. As you can understandi cannot make rom just for you. And I don't have the time. Or just ask gpd to make un update for you.
I do a rom and releases for all people. If people are Happy ok, if not, they can use stock, or ask gpd to make the firmware as they like.
Sorry, but i am not gpd technical service. I just make a rom for the community with my own taste. All people are Happy with it, and you only see issues, then you have the options I told you before. And that's my final Word about it.
Post by: tiagao_extremo on October 05, 2016, 01:22:33 am
Post by: DKM on October 05, 2016, 01:25:26 am
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk
Post by: sirp0p0 on October 05, 2016, 01:53:32 am
He uses them for his clients and he keeps demanding absurd stuff. Go learn whatever you need elsewhere and stop bothering!
I was going to give the guy credit for trying to learn about custom ROM's but screw that noise. That is not ok.
Ronny, sort your problems out yourself.
Post by: Ronny on October 05, 2016, 02:52:27 am
Oh yeah !!! I finally make the change in the Quick Settings to everything more organized and coherent. This is not a phone. There were many attempts to reach the end result only editing strings. I'm sorry to bother anyone.
But now I'm happy it was so simple that I wonder how had not been able. Thank you for hard job Skelton is the best build. I hope to recover and can do many other jobs like this. thank you.
PS: now I want to add a navigation bar with a hidden function
Post by: irwannasit on October 05, 2016, 07:53:29 am
Get well soon Skelton.
Sent from my SM-G900FD using Tapatalk
Post by: N1NJAREB0RN on October 06, 2016, 04:44:42 am
Any ideas?
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 06, 2016, 09:34:21 am
Post by: N1NJAREB0RN on October 06, 2016, 01:16:06 pm
A few people reported that issue, but i personally have no problems with wallpaper and other people, So not sure why that may happen. I generally use zedge app to change wallpapers from time to time and they always remain after a reboot :S
Ok well thanks for the reply. I'll tinker with it and see if I can get it working with Zedge. It's not a big deal, I was just curious if it was an easy fix. I really only tried twice to put the bubbles live wallpaper up and both times it reverted to the default upon reboot so I haven't really messed with it a lot.
Anyways, I really like the ROM and I appreciate all the work put into it!
Post by: romuloarpini on October 08, 2016, 12:55:52 am
I installed the drivers for windows 10 but when I plug my gpd xd after turning it on with volume + pressed it shows on device manager as Android device -> android adb interface.
Then rk flash tool doesnt recognizes it.
Am I doing something wrong?
Post by: romuloarpini on October 08, 2016, 04:37:30 am
Hi,
I installed the drivers for windows 10 but when I plug my gpd xd after turning it on with volume + pressed it shows on device manager as Android device -> android adb interface.
Then rk flash tool doesnt recognizes it.
Am I doing something wrong?
I am so dumb. I was turning it on and pressiong volume +.
Thanks for the rom skelton.
Post by: irwannasit on October 08, 2016, 11:29:24 am
Sent from my SM-G900FD using Tapatalk
Post by: swooopd on October 13, 2016, 05:31:34 am
To the community:
You too I have to thank. As I?ve read all, was it 37?, pages there were so many problems and you guys helped each other to solve those problems, kudos to you!
As I have a XD just since yesterday, I hope I will contribute some help in the near future too.
Ah yes, @skelton: I just installed your firmware via internal memory, works like a charm (do you say it so? sorry, english?s not my native language).
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*embarrassment on* Oh well, I found it myself while writing. But I will let the text stay for future people who might come to the same problem.
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@community:
But I seem to have a problem and I can?t remember to have read this in these posts before. I just added an already existing google account to the system, worked perfectly. But now I just installed Chrome and I wanted to log me in there too, but it doesn?t work.
I just went into the properties of chrome with menu "log me in" (on my side it?s in german, but I guess you know what I mean ;) ). It shows me my google accounts (which have been set on the device). I select my account, a blue hook appears as to show "hey, you selected just this account", I?m tapping blue button "Go on" (or further or next...german ;) ) but nothing happens. Oh well, something does happen. The button gets greyed out and then nothing happens.
I do have an active / working internet connection. I can browse the internet etc. but this chrome log in just won?t work.
Is this a known problem? You guys logged into your account within chrome?
I hope I found the right words so you can understand me :)
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Well, here comes the solution: I just thought while writing the above stuff "hey, try logging in within the youtube app". And BAM, I just got an error with forwarding me to the play store to update "google services". I did that and the error (with chrome) was still there. I closed the app and tried it again..same thing. I rebooted the device and now it works...and I have to admit....I do think I did read something like "update services" before in this forum but now I know what was meant :D
Cheers guys!
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 13, 2016, 03:35:54 pm
And of course, thanks for the meal. Much appreciated.
Post by: swooopd on October 13, 2016, 04:53:11 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 13, 2016, 05:55:48 pm
Post by: swooopd on October 14, 2016, 01:22:50 pm
Post by: Ronny on October 16, 2016, 04:56:33 am
Anyone know how to use a USB camera on GPD XD?
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 16, 2016, 09:55:22 am
Anyone with problem after you restart the device, the game Real Racing 3 has stopped message.For usb camera try to Connect it v?a usb otg cable. No idea if the camera will need some drivers though.
Anyone know how to use a USB camera on GPD XD?
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on October 19, 2016, 04:49:20 pm
Off-topic a bit... but within your LegacyROM... is it possible to play 2-player on a single gpd xd with a USB splitter??
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 19, 2016, 04:51:42 pm
Post by: KSS1992 on October 21, 2016, 01:38:12 pm
EDIT: Nevermind I think only Wireless 360 controllers through OTG Cable with Xbox 360 wireless receiver right. I forgot the GPD XD doesn't have bluetooth.
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 21, 2016, 01:48:01 pm
for wireless receiver 360 controllers you may need to add a file, depending on the wireless controller. Check this post:
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-devices/(gpd-xd)-xbox-360-wireless-receiver/
Post by: KSS1992 on October 21, 2016, 01:53:34 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 21, 2016, 01:55:49 pm
Oh ok I understand. But I think PS3 and Xbox One controllers wont work because there is device does not have bluetooth.
PS3 controller work via usb OTG, not wirelessly because there is no BT. No idea about Xbox one controllers, I don't have one.
Basically external gamepads must be usb and connected via usb OTG. There are some good gamepads wireless via usb, like Trosnmart g01 for example.
Post by: KSS1992 on October 21, 2016, 02:07:10 pm
Post by: KSS1992 on October 21, 2016, 02:17:30 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 21, 2016, 02:19:27 pm
Also btw I read the forum. The 360 controllers wireless dont work out of the box with GPD XD? Does the Dpad work I saw there was one file that needed to be copied but after that it works fine?It depends on the wireless controlller. Mkne works out of the box , for other just add the file from the post I mentioned before and it will go ok.
Post by: Poll1948 on October 21, 2016, 09:02:29 pm
Is there a possibility to change the device spoofing? I just bought a game, but besides playing it on my phone I want to play it on the GPD, but it says "incompatible device". But I am pretty sure it works on the GPD. Is there a way to say the device is somethin else then a Nexus 5? I already tried Android Market Helper, but the app doesn't change the device spoof.
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 21, 2016, 09:41:19 pm
I know there are a couple of xposed framework modules that are similar, like device faker or mobile faker, but never tried them.
Or probably the easiest way: you can just sideload from the device where you bought it. Grab the apk and obb if it has from your device and copy them to xd.
Which game is it? Just curious.
Post by: Poll1948 on October 21, 2016, 11:13:29 pm
And the game is Don't Starve. I love it on PC, and playing it on my way to work on the GPD would just be awesome.
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 22, 2016, 09:34:45 am
Ok, haven't tried it with deleting data and cache. I will try this.
And the game is Don't Starve. I love it on PC, and playing it on my way to work on the GPD would just be awesome.
The game requires Android 5.0 . That's why it won't work on x d. I don't understand those requirement to be honest.
Post by: Poll1948 on October 22, 2016, 02:41:02 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 22, 2016, 03:07:38 pm
Post by: Poll1948 on October 22, 2016, 10:01:03 pm
I guess I have to buy a bluetooth controller for my phone than. :D
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 22, 2016, 10:12:05 pm
Post by: konpia on October 23, 2016, 05:19:13 am
As everyone here is volunteering, no one is obligated to help will every single request or query.
Post by: Joker on October 28, 2016, 12:53:17 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 28, 2016, 08:58:53 am
Post by: drokkeh on October 28, 2016, 09:25:33 am
kernel version 3.10.0
build legacy rom-xd kitkat
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 28, 2016, 10:47:07 am
Post by: drokkeh on October 28, 2016, 11:07:53 am
Just enter the update tablet app and uncheck the options in settings.
As soon as i go into the system update app i get the same message 'Unfortunately, System Update has stopped.'
I am going to reflash and try again
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 28, 2016, 01:29:04 pm
Just delete cache of the app in settings and try again opening the app.Just enter the update tablet app and uncheck the options in settings.
As soon as i go into the system update app i get the same message 'Unfortunately, System Update has stopped.'
I am going to reflash and try again
Post by: hindusound on November 01, 2016, 08:39:12 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 01, 2016, 09:39:23 am
Post by: hindusound on November 02, 2016, 08:19:52 am
Post by: RetroVortex on November 02, 2016, 08:35:03 am
Install this, install Gltools, enable optimise glsl shaders on all apps, disable it for Mupen64ae and Retroarch, and any other app that has graphics corruption. (Mupen64 HATES this option and will have corrupted rendering so leave it alone)
Get the latest nighties for your emulators.
Use a cpu mod app like cpu master pro to set your GPD to performance and 1.8ghz.
Go to android development tools and set transitions animation scale to x0.5
I also installed Xposed installer and enabled these mods:
BootManager (very useful. You can set it so the XD doesn't load up anything unnecessary on boot which causes it to lock up)
GravityBox Kk
CPU temp in status bar
CPU frequency in status bar
Copy toast
Xposed media scanner optimiser
Suggestions toggle
Root cloak (don't know if this actually works though)
Boot time for the XD is still a little slow, but it works pretty smooth now.
Dreamcast via the latest Reicast nightly is really quick. PPSSPP also much better.
Edit: oh and I also use SD booster and seeder as well.
I turned of the notifications the apps tend to spam when they access root on launch.
Post by: vurpo on November 06, 2016, 11:59:08 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 06, 2016, 12:15:08 pm
I installed this ROM and so far it seems to work OK. Except that the GLupeN64 core for Retroarch stopped working correctly, now it just renders all the 2D graphics like the background, HUD, sprites etc. but not any of the 3D graphics in the games. I can still use good old Mupen64Plus and it works, but I liked the widescreen option in GLupeN64. Any idea what causes this?
My rom uses same graphics drivers as stock, so perhaps a Glupen issue., I have always used mupen Plus Fz and got better results than using glupen core. Glupen core also won't take benefit of openGL 3.0 until retroarch updates to 1.3.7.
There are two version of the rom, one called "new mali drivers", perhaps you can try that one, though it breaks saturn emuation. If you are using the new mali drivers version try with the other one. GPU drivers are close source so I have to use the same as GPD/Rockchip provides.
Glupen works fine in my device, though I haven't updated the core for a while, and I don't use widescren options.
Maybe you can pull the issue in RA forums, because it may be a core regression or a GLiideN64 plugin regreesion.. I personally cannot do anything except the two versions of the rom with different mali drivers like I did.
Basically to sum up, he normal NULL joystick version uses GPU drivers from stock 3.4.2 firmware. New mali driers version uses the one from later firmwares. they use open GL 3.1 but some android games have issues with it and uoyabause runs terribly with it. that's the options we have in my rom or stock regarding GPU drivers,
You can also try using GLtools and spoofing another GPU for RA to see if Glupen core works better. Or try a previous version of that core. Though for me mupen Plus FZ is much better than Mupen and have more options to personalize graphic profiles.
Post by: vurpo on November 06, 2016, 01:02:14 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 06, 2016, 01:06:46 pm
Post by: vurpo on November 06, 2016, 03:04:58 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 06, 2016, 04:05:15 pm
It's definitely got something to do with the driver, as I installed the one with the new Mali driver (without changing anything else), and now it works as it did before.
That's rare. It works fine for me with old mali drivers too. Maybe it depends on the game. I prefer to use old mali drivers, because uoyabause emu is Broken with New mali drivers. And for n64 mupen plus fz is better in my opini?n. anyhow, I did the two versions of the rom so anyone can decide according to their preferences.
Post by: jumpup on November 13, 2016, 04:51:13 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 13, 2016, 04:53:25 pm
Post by: NULLdriver on November 14, 2016, 05:01:07 pm
EDIT: False alarm, it was me being an idiot, I didn't do a factory reset/cache clear! Thank you for all your hard work, I now have a de-bloated system with no crapware on it!
Post by: vaaern on November 15, 2016, 02:17:15 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 15, 2016, 03:49:53 pm
If you use method 1 try following drivers if you are using win 8.1 or 10.
http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com.es/2014/06/how-to-easily-install-rockchip-rockusb.html
Post by: vaaern on November 15, 2016, 07:29:39 pm
Sounds like an issue with your Windows drivers. Did you install rockchip drivers? Method 2 should work. Use a fat32 sdcard preferibly of a small size.
If you use method 1 try following drivers if you are using win 8.1 or 10.
http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com.es/2014/06/how-to-easily-install-rockchip-rockusb.html
It worked! Thanks! I just used a smaller sd card and the problem was solved :)
Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on November 16, 2016, 05:32:04 pm
Hey buddy, hope all is well & thanks again for always being so attentive on this forum, etc. I wanted to ask you a quick question regarding your LegacyROM... basically, do you have any future plans to release a new and/or update to your legacyROM with new features, bug fixes, etc??
Just out of curiosity...
;D
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 16, 2016, 06:19:08 pm
@ skelton,
Hey buddy, hope all is well & thanks again for always being so attentive on this forum, etc. I wanted to ask you a quick question regarding your LegacyROM... basically, do you have any future plans to release a new and/or update to your legacyROM with new features, bug fixes, etc??
Just out of curiosity...
;D
Unless GPd or rockchip release android M I don't think so.
Post by: Panja on November 22, 2016, 09:16:09 am
I recently changed my home launcher application from Launcher3 (default) to ARC Browser.
ARC Browser recently introduced a new feature to set it as home launcher.
The problem is that when I set ARC Browser as home launcher boot times go up to more than 2 minutes.
When I switch back to Launcher3 I have normal boot times (20 - 25 seconds).
Is there a way I can turn on some sort of verbose booting on your rom?
So I can see what is going wrong with ARC Browser as home launcher and booting.
Or do you have other tips how I can speed up things?
Having ARC Browser as home launcher is awesome but boot times over 2 minutes just doesn't work for me...
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 22, 2016, 11:52:10 am
You can verbose from ADB or with a terminal emulator app with su and dmesg commands. that will show you all is loaded during boot.
Post by: Panja on November 22, 2016, 02:44:07 pm
Running it as an home launcher is awesome except for the boot times on my device.
Post by: Mountainmohawk on November 23, 2016, 02:31:24 am
What gives? Is there a way I can reflash stock and see if that allows me to fully charge it? Has anyone else encountered this?
Post by: Lederhosn on November 23, 2016, 08:17:31 am
I have read that its better to use theses LegacyROM on the XD. There are a few links on the first site, but i have no idea whats now the right one. Do i have to use "newMALI" (no idea what MALI means)? All three links seems to be the same to me :-)
1,8 ghz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing)
VERSION WITH NEW MALI DRIVERS 1,8 ghz
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUjJTUDRoV09rTjQ/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUjJTUDRoV09rTjQ/view?usp=sharing)
File name: LegacyROM1.1XDnewMALI.rar
http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz)
thanks for your help
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 23, 2016, 09:31:25 am
Okay, so I have tried with multiple XD's and with every single one, I cannot charge to 100% after installing this rom. At first I thought I maybe damaged the battery with a fast charger, but I received a new unit today, and tried installing this rom, and it will not charge past 72% percent.That's a hardware issue or battery miscalibrated. My rom is no different from stock to charge it. It charges to 100 percent withoust issues. If you want to go to stock use update tablet app and put stock formt in your sdcard and it will autodetect it. But yoir issue is that your battery is not well calibrated. Reflashing from batchtool either stock or mine is suggested, or use a battery calibration app.
What gives? Is there a way I can reflash stock and see if that allows me to fully charge it? Has anyone else encountered this?
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 23, 2016, 09:33:20 am
I am getting my GDP XD in the nex few days (selling my GPD Win :) if interested).New mali is the same as the null joystick versi?n except it has New gpu drivers. I suggest using normal null joystick versi?n. New mali has worse compatibility with emus like uoyabause.
I have read that its better to use theses LegacyROM on the XD. There are a few links on the first site, but i have no idea whats now the right one. Do i have to use "newMALI" (no idea what MALI means)? All three links seems to be the same to me :-)
1,8 ghz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing)
VERSION WITH NEW MALI DRIVERS 1,8 ghz
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUjJTUDRoV09rTjQ/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUjJTUDRoV09rTjQ/view?usp=sharing)
File name: LegacyROM1.1XDnewMALI.rar
http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz (http://bit.ly/legacyromv11_18ghz)
thanks for your help
Post by: Lederhosn on November 23, 2016, 09:37:10 am
New mali is the same as the null joystick versi?n except it has New gpu drivers. I suggest using normal null joystick versi?n. New mali has worse compatibility with emus like uoyabause.The "null jostick" the 1. or the 3. one?
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 23, 2016, 09:44:13 am
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view
If you want lower speeds just use the links for the 1,6 or 1,4 ghZ of the first post.
Post by: Panja on November 24, 2016, 07:23:05 pm
I don't know how to suggest about arc broowser, because I never used it. I have readed is kind of slow as a frontend though.
You can verbose from ADB or with a terminal emulator app with su and dmesg commands. that will show you all is loaded during boot.
I got this reply for the ARC Browser developer.
Can you please comment?
Did some testing. With Launcher3 my XD boots in about 24 seconds every time, with ARC Browser about 33 seconds. I agree there is a little bit of extra delay, but nothing as extreme as you're experiencing.
Does ARC Browser take a long time for you to start as a regular app aswell? Starting it as a launcher is no different than starting it as a regular app, at least from ARC Browser's perspective. As you're using a custom rom I have to say that that might be a part of the problem, and I'm sure you understand I cannot test that myself. Maybe there's some system service that isn't immediately available at startup on the Legacy rom? ARC Browser *should* only need access to the filesystem and its database, but Android is tricky...
Post by: Mountainmohawk on November 24, 2016, 07:30:26 pm
Okay, so I have tried with multiple XD's and with every single one, I cannot charge to 100% after installing this rom. At first I thought I maybe damaged the battery with a fast charger, but I received a new unit today, and tried installing this rom, and it will not charge past 72% percent.That's a hardware issue or battery miscalibrated. My rom is no different from stock to charge it. It charges to 100 percent withoust issues. If you want to go to stock use update tablet app and put stock formt in your sdcard and it will autodetect it. But yoir issue is that your battery is not well calibrated. Reflashing from batchtool either stock or mine is suggested, or use a battery calibration app.
What gives? Is there a way I can reflash stock and see if that allows me to fully charge it? Has anyone else encountered this?
I reflashed and it seems to be fixed. I will have to test some more to see. Thanks for the help Skelton! :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 24, 2016, 08:00:14 pm
I don't know how to suggest about arc broowser, because I never used it. I have readed is kind of slow as a frontend though.
You can verbose from ADB or with a terminal emulator app with su and dmesg commands. that will show you all is loaded during boot.
I got this reply for the ARC Browser developer.
Can you please comment?
Did some testing. With Launcher3 my XD boots in about 24 seconds every time, with ARC Browser about 33 seconds. I agree there is a little bit of extra delay, but nothing as extreme as you're experiencing.
Does ARC Browser take a long time for you to start as a regular app aswell? Starting it as a launcher is no different than starting it as a regular app, at least from ARC Browser's perspective. As you're using a custom rom I have to say that that might be a part of the problem, and I'm sure you understand I cannot test that myself. Maybe there's some system service that isn't immediately available at startup on the Legacy rom? ARC Browser *should* only need access to the filesystem and its database, but Android is tricky...
I don't have any service that can affect arc browser to boot as slow, just some init.d script that make device boot slower than stock but faster during use. But maybe it doesn't work well with my rom, but I don't know why. If ARC Browser dev has an XD maybe he can try my rom and check it.
Post by: Fishcakes on November 27, 2016, 08:52:16 am
Post by: Panja on November 27, 2016, 01:10:13 pm
I don't know how to suggest about arc broowser, because I never used it. I have readed is kind of slow as a frontend though.
You can verbose from ADB or with a terminal emulator app with su and dmesg commands. that will show you all is loaded during boot.
I got this reply for the ARC Browser developer.
Can you please comment?
Did some testing. With Launcher3 my XD boots in about 24 seconds every time, with ARC Browser about 33 seconds. I agree there is a little bit of extra delay, but nothing as extreme as you're experiencing.
Does ARC Browser take a long time for you to start as a regular app aswell? Starting it as a launcher is no different than starting it as a regular app, at least from ARC Browser's perspective. As you're using a custom rom I have to say that that might be a part of the problem, and I'm sure you understand I cannot test that myself. Maybe there's some system service that isn't immediately available at startup on the Legacy rom? ARC Browser *should* only need access to the filesystem and its database, but Android is tricky...
I don't have any service that can affect arc browser to boot as slow, just some init.d script that make device boot slower than stock but faster during use. But maybe it doesn't work well with my rom, but I don't know why. If ARC Browser dev has an XD maybe he can try my rom and check it.
Hi skelton,
I talked to the dev of ARC Browser and he tried your rom (and loved it btw ;D).
Though he has the same problems as me with Legacy Rom and ARC Browser as launcher.
His reply:
I looked at the the dmesg output after a 2 minute boot and it was... interesting. It seems like most of the boot process is finished after roughly 25 seconds, then the system spends about 80-85 seconds killing processes due to low memory. Processes being (repeatedly) killed seem to include both ARC Browser and the system garbage collector (among many others).
Could it be that the rom is way too aggressive about memory during bootup? I suggest you ask the rom developer about this. I have the full dmesg output if they want it.
He sent me the full dmesg output, I have attached it to my post.
Could you have a look please if you have the time? Many thanks in advance.
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 27, 2016, 01:57:25 pm
Edit: tried arc browser in my shield tablet and it takes almost 2 minutes Too boot Too,(normallly it takes 1 minute) So i Uninstalled it. Maybe shield tablet stock rom is agressive too. Dmesg In my shield tablet also kills arc browser process during boot, So something strange being two different devices. My rom of shield tablet is Nvidia stock, I don't use custom for it.
Anyhow, if I get my gpd back by Christmas or So, I will look into it.
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 27, 2016, 02:09:34 pm
Post by: Panja on November 27, 2016, 04:47:44 pm
Post by: Joker on November 30, 2016, 06:22:50 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 30, 2016, 09:45:56 am
Post by: dre on November 30, 2016, 10:44:33 pm
Just a quick question.. may be a silly one.. how to you hide the little controller icon on the statusbar right side?
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 30, 2016, 10:47:35 pm
Post by: dre on November 30, 2016, 11:04:08 pm
Post by: adventureFAN on December 01, 2016, 05:04:31 pm
A quick question(s): Is the 1.6 GHz a good compromise between battery life and more fps? Which edition is recommend? Is there any change that the overclock destroy the battery or the GPD XD itself?
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 01, 2016, 05:11:14 pm
Post by: adventureFAN on December 01, 2016, 05:14:50 pm
How long is the batterylife with 1.8 ghz?
Post by: Panja on December 01, 2016, 05:24:14 pm
I did not notice any battery drainage in comparision to the stock rom.
Just go ahead with it! You'll love it.
Post by: adventureFAN on December 01, 2016, 05:26:11 pm
And again: Biiiig thx for the ROM skelton. You a indispensable for the GPD community =]
@Panja
Which CPU governor do you prefer?
Post by: Panja on December 01, 2016, 06:45:34 pm
Both are standard and for my use this is the right combo.
I'm not a heavy CPU user I guess.
Mostly (S)NES, MegaDrive, 32X, Master System, GBA, GameBoy and Playstation emulation here.
Though I just started with the FB Alpha core on RetroArch.
I guess if you want to emulate PSP and/or Saturn you'll certainly profit from the extra GHz and from what I read putting it on "performance" governor is better for those emulators.
Good luck! You'll love it for sure.
Post by: adventureFAN on December 01, 2016, 06:53:25 pm
But have anyone else problems with the "System Upgrade" app? The update via OTA was successful but now app always break up with an message =/
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 01, 2016, 07:29:40 pm
Okey, thx =]Just enter the app and uncheck the options and should be fine
But have anyone else problems with the "System Upgrade" app? The update via OTA was successful but now app always break up with an message =/
Post by: adventureFAN on December 01, 2016, 08:17:09 pm
And 5-10 FPS more in FF7:Crisis Core... nice! =D
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 01, 2016, 08:21:40 pm
Post by: bitersnake on December 02, 2016, 11:46:50 pm
I find myself going back and forth between the 1.8 GHz roms with the new and old mali drivers. Since these are currently only available as complete roms, switching between the two means I have to install the new rom and this is obviously a tedious process. Is there any way that you could release the flashable kernels for the two version so that I could use something like the Tincore Quickflasher to simply switch kernels?
I found myself doing this quite often on the G5A many months back and while I understand that this isn't a feature that many people might need, thought I'd still go ahead and ask :)
Post by: gameblabla on December 03, 2016, 02:03:35 am
@skelton I had a request and would tremendously appreciate if you could perhaps spare the time to consider this-- I'm not sure if this is length process so pls ignore if this isn;t presently possible for you--Or better, have the two mali drivers on your device and symlinks one of them.
I find myself going back and forth between the 1.8 GHz roms with the new and old mali drivers. Since these are currently only available as complete roms, switching between the two means I have to install the new rom and this is obviously a tedious process. Is there any way that you could release the flashable kernels for the two version so that I could use something like the Tincore Quickflasher to simply switch kernels?
I found myself doing this quite often on the G5A many months back and while I understand that this isn't a feature that many people might need, thought I'd still go ahead and ask :)
Then develop a small app that should allow you to switch mali drivers. It simply has to start a small sh script.
Not sure if he can do that but i can help make the app should he do that :
I just need to know the location of the drivers or the location of the bash scripts.
EDIT : But then i realized my "idea" might not work as easily if the old/new mali drivers require different kernels...
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 03, 2016, 09:23:40 am
I don't see any advantage using new mali drivers. I just released forbtesting purposes,but it breaks Saturn emulation and some games work worse.
Anyhow, flashing roms v?a sdcard won't delete your apps, So you can change rom that way without affecting the whole system.
Post by: kjf1975 on December 03, 2016, 01:03:37 pm
Install RK drivers included and open BatchTool, and choose the img file you want to install. With the GPD powered off press volumen + and connect it to PC. BatchTool should recognize device and show a green box. choose Restore and waut until process finished. Then power on device and wait till<process finshes . If you are using win 8.1, win10 or usb 3.0 ports try this method if device is not recognized:
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 03, 2016, 01:43:14 pm
Post by: kjf1975 on December 03, 2016, 02:26:56 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 03, 2016, 02:56:13 pm
Post by: gingerbread233 on December 08, 2016, 06:08:03 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 08, 2016, 06:50:07 pm
If not, install it with method 1 with Batchtool (which is most recomended anyway)
Post by: kristianity77 on December 08, 2016, 10:13:38 pm
Sorry for going off topic! But I have just bought an Nvidia Shield tablet and was interested to hear what your setup was for it? Are you just running stock Nvidia firmware or have you rooted / installed something else in order to get the maximum out of the device?
Took your advice also and have an Ipega controller on the way! ;D
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 08, 2016, 10:21:56 pm
@ Skelton
Sorry for going off topic! But I have just bought an Nvidia Shield tablet and was interested to hear what your setup was for it? Are you just running stock Nvidia firmware or have you rooted / installed something else in order to get the maximum out of the device?
Took your advice also and have an Ipega controller on the way! ;D
I use stock firmware and rooted, but that's it. I don't use it for gaming though. I preferr smaller devices like gpd xd for retro gaming. I am not a fan of ipega 9023 either.
Post by: kristianity77 on December 08, 2016, 10:28:01 pm
@ Skelton
Sorry for going off topic! But I have just bought an Nvidia Shield tablet and was interested to hear what your setup was for it? Are you just running stock Nvidia firmware or have you rooted / installed something else in order to get the maximum out of the device?
Took your advice also and have an Ipega controller on the way! ;D
I use stock firmware and rooted, but that's it. I don't use it for gaming though. I preferr smaller devices like gpd xd for retro gaming. I am not a fan of ipega 9023 either.
Oh! Which controller was it that you said you used with it then?
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 09, 2016, 06:25:21 am
The ipega precisely. That'a why I stopped using for gaming. Except some tegra games.@ Skelton
Sorry for going off topic! But I have just bought an Nvidia Shield tablet and was interested to hear what your setup was for it? Are you just running stock Nvidia firmware or have you rooted / installed something else in order to get the maximum out of the device?
Took your advice also and have an Ipega controller on the way! ;D
I use stock firmware and rooted, but that's it. I don't use it for gaming though. I preferr smaller devices like gpd xd for retro gaming. I am not a fan of ipega 9023 either.
Oh! Which controller was it that you said you used with it then?
Post by: Deadsouls on December 12, 2016, 10:06:14 am
I've been using LegacyROM and it's working great, with on exception:
Gamesome Frontend is not finding any of my ROMs. I've set the path for each profile, but nothing shows up. Any ideas or should I try to get support from the Gamesome author? Everything else is working fine (using Robert's emulators, mostly). 64GB SD card, but I also saw this issue with ROMs on the internal storage.
Mark
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 12, 2016, 10:08:11 am
Post by: krillme on December 12, 2016, 11:22:14 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 12, 2016, 11:25:05 am
DOWNLOADS FOR LEGACY_ROM VERSION NULL
1,8 ghz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing
1,6 ghz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAa0p4WXJmc1pFaVU/view?usp=sharing
1,4 ghz:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAR253Z0VpaE1GWTg/view?usp=sharing
Post by: Rcoltrane on December 22, 2016, 12:54:12 pm
Since I've got my device a month ago, it has the latest official firmware, but I find the 1st post in this topic to be quite confusing and I need to know what are the most up to date steps to do a perfect LegacyROM firmware upgrade on it.
Thanks in advance!
RC
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 22, 2016, 01:14:42 pm
Post by: Rcoltrane on December 22, 2016, 01:47:24 pm
From stock you can use method 1 via batchtool or via sdcard like It is explained in first post. You can go back ir reinstall as many times as you want. These devices are unbrickable unless there is a hardware issue. Have in mind not all mame.or psp games will run fullspeed though even at 1,8 GHz. For PSP try settings CPU to performance, enable multithread and disable block transfers. That usually help PSP emulation, but not all games will run fullspeed, because even in my gpd win or my shield tablet some games are slow, so don't expect miracles. Also, if the mame Game is supported v?a fba, use fba which is faster. If It is not supported by fba, try enabling speed hacks in mame0.139. It helps some games.
Thanks for the quick reply Skelton. Just one more doubt... if I want to go back to my stock firmware, how can I do that?
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 22, 2016, 01:51:57 pm
Post by: Osiris on December 23, 2016, 10:23:00 am
Some games demanding some power like Sega system 32 games : Outrunners, Golden Axe the Revenge of Death Adder for exemple dont run 100% at 60fps on this old version of mame. ( I use kernel 3.4.2 ) And I wanted to know if the power of legacyrom could run these games at full speed ( smooth 60fps )
Hyper Duel is also running very bad on my Gpd XD kernel 3.4.2 ... if someone can try with Legacyrom at 1.8ghertz , thank you !
ps : I know that this verion of mame is a bit old and no so optimized for these games. I just want know if Legacryrom can do this extra job with his power.
Thank you !
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 23, 2016, 10:46:44 am
Post by: tiagao_extremo on December 24, 2016, 01:54:40 am
1 - I bought the 64gb red version, but i've noticed that there's no different system and data partition. Is this the unified storage?
2 - I'm using my 64gb micro sd card that i used with my G5A. It was formatted at fat32. When i inserted it, it wasn't being recognized so i just formatted it and it's working just fine. Is this something like android 6.0 does with the sd card or will i still be able to use it with another devices or connect it to my computer?
3 - It's not really a issue, but i've noticed that the gallery app is missing. Is this supposed to be like this?
4 - Will there be any trouble if i uninstall the app System Update or should i just leave it as it is?
Again, thanks for improving so much this device, Skelton. Although i still miss the g5a design, i'm enjoying the xd.
Post by: Vyk on December 24, 2016, 09:46:07 am
My XD is running fine @ 1.8ghz, but sometimes i get a message that the "System Updater has crashed". Is that normal or should i try reflash the legacyROM? Never had any Emu's or games crash though.
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 24, 2016, 11:23:28 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 24, 2016, 11:27:39 am
Hi Skelton, so my XD arrived just today. So far i'm loving the device. Obviously the first choice was to install Legacy Rom. No issues so far, i hope mine can handle the 1.8ghz. The device is running amazingly fast, awesome job you did. I have just a few questions, if you don't mind. I know that you just returned from hospital, so there's no rush. Here it goes:
1 - I bought the 64gb red version, but i've noticed that there's no different system and data partition. Is this the unified storage?
2 - I'm using my 64gb micro sd card that i used with my G5A. It was formatted at fat32. When i inserted it, it wasn't being recognized so i just formatted it and it's working just fine. Is this something like android 6.0 does with the sd card or will i still be able to use it with another devices or connect it to my computer?
3 - It's not really a issue, but i've noticed that the gallery app is missing. Is this supposed to be like this?
4 - Will there be any trouble if i uninstall the app System Update or should i just leave it as it is?
Again, thanks for improving so much this device, Skelton. Although i still miss the g5a design, i'm enjoying the xd.
1- that's normal, system uses unified storage.
2- You can use yourmicroSd in any device you want. It's not like Android 6.0
3- Maybe I removed it unconsciously, or the SDK didn't include. Perhaps using another gallery app like Quickpic makes the trick. I never use gallery so I never noticed it.
4- no problems, but I suggest to keep it since it will alllow you to install new updates easily (though I don't think there will be updates) or go back to stock rom via microSD. If you flash via batchtool from Pc then you can delete it of you want.
Post by: tiagao_extremo on December 24, 2016, 02:19:20 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 24, 2016, 02:46:44 pm
Post by: krillme on December 25, 2016, 08:08:43 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 25, 2016, 10:06:24 am
Unless I am not understanding what you mean.
You can go back reinstalling stock rom from pc or use update tablet app v?a sdcard selecting offline mode.
Post by: tiagao_extremo on December 25, 2016, 12:36:57 pm
So I got my GPD XD, flashed it with the 1.8 null update, and I'm noticing there's a lot of stuff missing from the settings menu. Is there any way I can restore it? An example is the missing status bar menu, I cannot customize the status bar whatsoever.
If you want to customize the statusbar your best option would be the xposed module GravityBox. I installed it and enabled the battery percentage next to the clock which is really useful. I also changed the battery icon and added an option to restart the device. You will find everything that you want to customize with this app, it's awesome. Skelton didn't removed any settings, stock rom has the same options too, so try GravityBox.
Now, this isn't a question related to the legacy rom, but to the XD itself. I still didn't found a good explanation for it, but what exactly the Gamepad app does? I didn't found any difference regarding ps3, xbox or null mode. Some games like need for speed most wanted still won't work unless it's a moga controller. In this case i'm using tincore.
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 25, 2016, 01:16:49 pm
Post by: tiagao_extremo on December 25, 2016, 01:27:53 pm
Some Android games work better with ps3 mode, other with Xbox (soul calibur for instance). I usually use ps3 mode because is the one retroarch likes, and I rarely Play android games. Null.mode disable joysticks detection so games must be mapped v?a gpd mapper (or tincore). It's useful forngames with poor gamepad Support, like horizon Chase for example.
Now it makes sense to me. Thanks. :)
Post by: tekkendp on December 25, 2016, 04:20:53 pm
I'm having an issue where the battery charges to 80%, and does not charge any higher. It still shows that it is in charging mode. I resolved this by putting the device back to factory - loosing all my settings. Is there a file that I can delete to reset the battery settings, so that it will fully charge to 100%? The battery on my GPD XD is good. It just looks like the settings for the battery seems to screw up. Any advise would be great.
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 25, 2016, 04:37:44 pm
Post by: tekkendp on December 25, 2016, 08:22:29 pm
Post by: tiagao_extremo on December 25, 2016, 09:58:42 pm
Hi Skelton,
I'm having an issue where the battery charges to 80%, and does not charge any higher. It still shows that it is in charging mode. I resolved this by putting the device back to factory - loosing all my settings. Is there a file that I can delete to reset the battery settings, so that it will fully charge to 100%? The battery on my GPD XD is good. It just looks like the settings for the battery seems to screw up. Any advise would be great.
It's just curiosity, but are you using the original charger or another one?
Post by: irwannasit on December 26, 2016, 09:43:00 am
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Post by: migenbrawl on December 28, 2016, 03:30:56 am
I even installed TWRP to attempt to wipe the cache, Dalvik cache and data, but it doesn't do any good. Something strange is that with LegacyROM flashed, TWRP is reporting that the /system partition is 0MB in size, and it can't succesfully mount. With stock flashed, it reports /system as about 400MB, and mounts it with no problem. Could this be related to my trouble?
Any help would be appreciated.
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 28, 2016, 09:51:11 am
Post by: Rcoltrane on December 28, 2016, 03:51:22 pm
The only problem is that I've got random messages saying "System Updater has crashed", but I found your post here in this topic with the instructions to solve the problem. I've entered the Updater app and unchecked everything. I'll see if the messages are gone later today.
Thanks a lot Skelton!!!!! :D
Post by: migenbrawl on December 28, 2016, 03:55:58 pm
That twrp is probably misreading your partition. Partitions size are similar in my rom, so no idea why you cannot flash It v?a batchtool. If you are trying 1,8 GHz try a lower versi?n just to check if your device doesn't handle overclock. Or try the sdcard method ir a different versi?n of batchtool. V?a batchtool there is no need to wipe anything via twrp because it formats the device
Thanks for the reply. I've been focusing on flashing the 1.4Ghz version in case the overclock was the problem. It still locks up at about the same point regardless, however. Also, I originally tried the SDcard method, and I've tried Batch Tool v1.8 as well as the Rockchip Factory Tool v1.39.
Is it possible that the RAM overclock is affecting my device? If so, is there a way to dial it back in the image before I flash it?
Post by: Skelton-retired on December 28, 2016, 05:02:26 pm
Or try v?a sdcard method, but no idea what else I can suggest because nobody else have the issue you mention flashing It.
Perhaps downloading the rom file again in case it's corrupted or something.
Post by: migenbrawl on December 28, 2016, 06:31:29 pm
I just successfully flashed back to stock firmware 3.4.6, so I'll try the SDcard method again. I've redownloaded the roms a few times, and the CRC matches. I've even tried downloading and extracting the roms on two different computers. It probably sounds like I'm messing up something obvious, but at some point, it must be that something is genuinely different about my XD.
Post by: petsnsac on December 28, 2016, 09:26:20 pm
Post by: migenbrawl on January 01, 2017, 06:03:32 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 01, 2017, 06:31:45 pm
Post by: migenbrawl on January 01, 2017, 07:01:14 pm
that's very strange. -i don't know what to suggest, because usually people can flash it without issues. Have you tried using a different computer or usb cable to see if you get a different result?
I've honestly tried two different computers, two different USB cables, and two different SDCards. Both computers are Windows 10, but the Rockchip Batch Tool sees the XD no problem, and lets me flash stock back on no problem.
If I can flash stock 3.3.2 and 3.4.6, then the exact same process should flash LegacyROM, right? I'm more surprised that no one else has this problem. My XD can't be that special.
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 01, 2017, 07:31:20 pm
Post by: Jezu on January 04, 2017, 02:51:38 am
Is it possible to upgrade from the new version 1.6Ghz to the 1.8Ghz using the same steps mentioned for updating from stock?
I have followed the steps again (downloaded the 1.8 version, unzipped then copied "update img" to root of internal memory) but it is not prompting me for the update like it did originally.
Thanks
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 04, 2017, 09:52:00 am
Post by: DJM on January 04, 2017, 11:38:21 am
1) Is the stock rom really that bad? Can't I just uninstall HappyChick (and all the other useless apps) to get a clean Android system?
2) I read on a french Forum a discussion where a GPD employee recommends to *NOT* install any custom rom on the XD because they overclock the system and are potentially dangerous for the battery (I don't want another Note 7, never trust these chinese batteries... :) ). Anyways, I've noticed that in the first post of this thread there's a "normal clocked" rom (1.4 ghz) that still overclock the DDR... What's the point to overclock the system if performances are not that different (especially with the DDR overlcocked)?
3) Is the XD battery replaceable?
Thank you!
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 04, 2017, 02:04:07 pm
Hello, some days ago I ordered a GPD XD and today it should be in my hands. I have a few questions:
1) Is the stock rom really that bad? Can't I just uninstall HappyChick (and all the other useless apps) to get a clean Android system?
2) I read on a french Forum a discussion where a GPD employee recommends to *NOT* install any custom rom on the XD because they overclock the system and are potentially dangerous for the battery (I don't want another Note 7, never trust these chinese batteries... :) ). Anyways, I've noticed that in the first post of this thread there's a "normal clocked" rom (1.4 ghz) that still overclock the DDR... What's the point to overclock the system if performances are not that different (especially with the DDR overlcocked)?
3) Is the XD battery replaceable?
Thank you!
1 - Is not bad, but latest stock firmware are not very good because of new mali libs that break saturn emulation. Also, google play compatibility is much worse in stock rom, so you have to sideload some apps/games from another device.
2- Stock rom is underclocked, I just use frequencies that rk3288 support. In fact, the very first stock rom for XD used the same DDR frequencies I use, they just underclocked it more in later stock roms. Curious that a GPD "employee" talks a bout battery damage and things like that, when I share my changes with GPD and my rom has its complete support by their main developer. Custom rom also use DVFS so in case a device reaches a certain temperature it will underclock CPU accordingly.
3- It is soldered, so you would need to find a new one and solder it, like most tablets.
Anyhow, if you feel there is a risk installing a custom rom don't install it and use stock rom. I suggest 3.4.2 stock rom if you prefer stock rom. It depends on your needs. Try with stock rom first, and then if you see it's not good enough then try legacyROM
Post by: DJM on January 04, 2017, 02:19:53 pm
the very first stock rom for XD used the same DDR frequencies I use, they just underclocked it more in later stock roms.
Yeah, and don't you think they underclocked it for a reason (i.e. avoid battery problems)? I don't think they underclocked it just for fun or to piss off their users...
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 04, 2017, 03:31:35 pm
the very first stock rom for XD used the same DDR frequencies I use, they just underclocked it more in later stock roms.
Yeah, and don't you think they underclocked it for a reason (i.e. avoid battery problems)? I don't think they underclocked it just for fun or to piss off their users...
To gain more battery time probably, but they increased later GPU speed, (they removed dvfs in GPU since 3.4.3 which is a muxh worse). So not clear why they do what they do
Anyhow, if you think my rom can damage devices, don't flash It. But it's not on my mind to release a rom that can make problems.
I just offer an alternative. Anyone is free to use it or not.
Or anyone can make another ROM without speed changes, I won't make more updates.
Post by: TriksR4Rabits on January 04, 2017, 03:50:44 pm
Thank you Skeleton for all your hard work. Loving my GPD XD.
Edit: bought you a beer Skeleton, thanks again ;D
Post by: tiagao_extremo on January 04, 2017, 04:00:03 pm
Post by: DJM on January 04, 2017, 04:02:05 pm
To gain more battery time probably, but they increased later GPU speed, (they removed dvfs in GPU since 3.4.3 which is a muxh worse). So not clear why they do what they do
Anyhow, if you think my rom can damage devices, don't flash It. But it's not on my mind to release a rom that can make problems.
I just offer an alternative. Anyone is free to use it or not.
Or anyone can make another ROM without speed changes, I won't make more updates.
No, no, please don't misunderstand. I appreciate a lot your work, your roms are amazing for the community (and not only for XD). I'm just trying to understand why GPD made these changes... you said that you're in contact with GPD, maybe you could ask them why their stock roms are underclocked, just for the sake of curiosity.
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 04, 2017, 04:11:05 pm
To gain more battery time probably, but they increased later GPU speed, (they removed dvfs in GPU since 3.4.3 which is a muxh worse). So not clear why they do what they do
Anyhow, if you think my rom can damage devices, don't flash It. But it's not on my mind to release a rom that can make problems.
I just offer an alternative. Anyone is free to use it or not.
Or anyone can make another ROM without speed changes, I won't make more updates.
No, no, please don't misunderstand. I appreciate a lot your work, your roms are amazing for the community (and not only for XD). I'm just trying to understand why GPD made these changes... you said that you're in contact with GPD, maybe you could ask them why their stock roms are underclocked, just for the sake of curiosity.
Basically to gain more battery time, which is not much different between roms because voltage levels are similar in both roms. CPU speed can be controlled via a CPU app to reduce as you want, but GPD is more drastic and do it in kernel.
Post by: Jezu on January 05, 2017, 12:45:00 am
Post by: tiagao_extremo on January 05, 2017, 01:44:26 am
Okay thanks, my other problem though is that since i upgraded to the 1.6 my System Update has been malfunctioning. Any time i try use it it just says "Unfortunately System Update Has Stopped" ans there seems to be no way i can get the app to open. Should I just boot in recovery and flash the update? Will I lose apps and data? Thanks again :)
If you can't open the app you could:
A - Uninstall it;
B - Freeze it using Titanium Backup;
C - Hibernate it using Greenify.
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 05, 2017, 09:35:38 am
Okay thanks, my other problem though is that since i upgraded to the 1.6 my System Update has been malfunctioning. Any time i try use it it just says "Unfortunately System Update Has Stopped" ans there seems to be no way i can get the app to open. Should I just boot in recovery and flash the update? Will I lose apps and data? Thanks again :)Try erasing data and cache of the systen update app in settings/appplications and try to open It. After that uncheck the options in the app and ready to go.
Post by: DJM on January 05, 2017, 12:22:18 pm
Basically to gain more battery time, which is not much different between roms because voltage levels are similar in both roms. CPU speed can be controlled via a CPU app to reduce as you want, but GPD is more drastic and do it in kernel.
My unit arrived today with 3.4.7 stock rom installed. So, if I want to use the stock rom, should I downgrade to 3.4.2 right (I read versions above that are bad)?
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 05, 2017, 12:38:40 pm
Post by: DJM on January 05, 2017, 12:52:07 pm
If you want to play uoyabause (saturn emulation) then yes, if not, there are no many differences.
It's funny they sell units with v3.4.7 rom installed and then on their official site they only offer to download v3.4.2 ( http://forum.gpd.hk/t3-the-latest-firmware-of-gpd-game-console ).
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 05, 2017, 01:52:15 pm
https://pan.baidu.com/share/home?uk=389368662
I think those mega links had some issues (probably bad uploaded) so i would use pan baidu links instead or if you find another mirror. You can use jodwnloader to download from pan baidu.
This one is from 3.4.2: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1i4tT8oP
I don't know is these links are working or not:
http://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-android-devices/lets-talk-xd-issues/
Post by: DJM on January 05, 2017, 02:09:34 pm
This one is from 3.4.2: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1i4tT8oP
Is this release official "XD V3.4.2 English Firmware（non emulators and metro).zip"? It looks even better, I mean less bloatware...
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 05, 2017, 04:38:07 pm
This one is from 3.4.2: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1i4tT8oP
Is this release official "XD V3.4.2 English Firmware（non emulators and metro).zip"? It looks even better, I mean less bloatware...
Oh , I see, I didn't see that one, Yeah, that one is probably cleaner of GPD apps and emus,
Post by: migenbrawl on January 06, 2017, 11:00:00 pm
If it had worked, is the device supposed to reboot after the LegacyROM splash screen on initial boot? Is there any significance to how my device will sometimes display the splash screen, reboot, but then lock up on the splash screen? Also, after some flash attempts, the device will display the splash screen, but then just a blank screen. The device is still on because I can see the LCD backlight, but nothing is displayed.
Again, I'm getting more concerned about having somewhat of a defective unit. It would be one thing is someone else out of the many who have flashed LegacyROM had the same problem, but that doesn't appear to be the case. I also had problems with VLC locking up on stock, but I assumed it was just a bug.
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 06, 2017, 11:11:11 pm
Post by: krillme on January 07, 2017, 11:22:00 am
Post by: fidelis1 on January 08, 2017, 01:16:53 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 08, 2017, 01:23:31 pm
@skelton Do you know if GPD still plans on doing an Android M update for the GPD XD? Or has it been canceled?
Probably cancellled, because Android m RK3288 SDK is worse than kitkat for gaming (terrible mali drivers), so I don't think they update unless Rockchip release a better SDK.
Post by: migenbrawl on January 09, 2017, 02:44:25 am
I can now see that the LegacyROM splash screen animation will play through precisely one time on mine before it locks up. Don't know what that means except that if anyone else sees the same behavior, then it doesn't mean you necessarily did anything wrong.
Post by: fidelis1 on January 09, 2017, 04:43:38 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 09, 2017, 04:46:09 pm
Post by: [email protected] on January 10, 2017, 03:55:53 pm
so I downloaded the rom everything worked out great so far but there seems to be a problem with my home and tab button on the gpd it wont work now please helplooks great, but I am a bit worried that the overclocked RAM and CPU speeds (esp. RAM) might blow up or at least shorten the lifespan of my beloved XD...
Is the increased DDR and CPU speed harmless in terms of heat?
You can use 1,4 ghz if you don't need OC. Device is a bit warmer, but q9 is much warmer than XD for example. XD has better dissipation. DDR speed was 456 in the first firmwares of GPD, they just decided underclocking it more in latter firmwares....
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Post by: Skelton-retired on January 10, 2017, 04:16:56 pm
Post by: felix on January 23, 2017, 06:43:01 pm
I have an issue and was wondering whether I am the only one having this issue. My GPD XD connects to my home WLAN no problem. But if I create an Access Point on my Windows 10 laptop, it can't connect to it. It says "connection saved" without ever successfully connecting to the Access Point. For some reason, the GPD also says the signal to my Access Point is weak, even though I literally have placed the GPD on top of my laptop. My router wifi signal is stronger, even though it's further away. My laptop's wifi card is a fairly good one, as no other devices have issues connecting to it, even devices older than the GPD XD. I think it's possibly a Kitkat issue. Does someone know how to fix this?
On a different note, the display of the GPD seems to have a poor color gamut. Does someone know if there are any compatibly replacement displays and if it's possible to replace the display at all?
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 23, 2017, 09:06:47 pm
About scteen i think GPD sold screens in their Aliexpress shop, but not sure if they still have them.
Post by: krillme on January 24, 2017, 12:20:27 am
And before anyone asks, I am using a version of the game I downloaded online, simply because it's a huge hassle to buy the game off of the store without spoofing, and secondly I've already purchased the game on 4 different systems, I really, REALLY don't want to purchase it again. But if no one else has got it working without purchasing it, I guess I'll just have to buy it again.
Post by: felix on January 24, 2017, 12:50:51 am
Anyways, if anyone wants to know why I connected my GPD to my laptop via a hotspot connection, it's because of Nvidia Gamestream. It's works amazingly without stuttering, artifacts and disconnections, even though it's 2.4Ghz wifi.
Speaking of Gamestream, I played a bit Borderlands and noticed that it's very uncomfortable to press L3 for running because you need to press L3 and move the left analog stick at the same time, which is very hard. Is it possible to switch L3 with R3?
Post by: wani on January 24, 2017, 02:44:44 am
The central part of the machine is hot
When I check the temperature with CPU-Z, only battery temperature is displayed.
Is there any other way to check the CPU temperature?
I am worried about the overclocking, so I try to heat spread it like the picture.
* photo : gpd q9 thermalpad heat spread
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 24, 2017, 08:56:25 am
@felix, to change l3 and r3 perhaps using tincore keymapper with a gamepad profiles you can change It.
Post by: Raza on January 25, 2017, 07:29:13 am
I just updated to Legacy Rom and I only see one icon for SuperSU and it does not ask me to update binaries. Is this normal? I installed the transferred the update.img to my GPD-XD internal hard drive. Do I have to do the update binary ? When I open the SuperSU app, it is SuperSU FREE v2.49 that's the only SuperSU I see.
Thanks for your help!
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 25, 2017, 09:57:28 am
Post by: Raza on January 25, 2017, 04:44:12 pm
I have a few more questions:
1. So you think I should update the SuperSU app after I sign into the Google Play store I know that when I ? What is the main purpose of installing these binaries?
2. I just copied the ROMs to my Mac by using Android Share. Do you think I would also need to use Titanium Backup Pro which costs $5.99 to create backup of all the files?
3. After installing the Legacy Rom, What are some of the malware softwares that most people would get rid of? I see that Happy Chick is still there but the Metro Launcher is gone which is good. Also is it secure to login with my personal google account and use my credit card to buy stuff from Google Play store and not have to worry about any hidden apps in the background that might be a potential security threat? I see that Happy Chick app icon is still there even after updating to the Legacy Rom but it is written in Chinese characters. I have heard that Happy Chick is unsafe so should I remove it? Are there any other apps you would recommend I should completely remove/uninstall ?
4. This is a newbie question but how do I see the ROMS/Games that were installed that came with the GPD-XD? Previously with the Metro Launcher it had tabs to view the games.
Thank you once again for all the hard work you have done!
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 25, 2017, 05:53:26 pm
2- It's up to you. titanium backup works fine for that purpose.
3- I suppose you installed via SD, so the apps from GPD stock firmware are still there. I don't use GPD stock firmware, so not sure what you shoudl remove, but except SPMC or KODI probably mos of them are useless.
4- Those games that came preinstalled are only available from stock emulators. My rom doens't have emulators, so you will need to download them from play store.
Post by: Raza on January 26, 2017, 05:17:47 am
One thing I remember is that I never got a prompt to delete the update.img file so I think I will manually delete that file from the file explorer.
Thanks again for your feedback!
Post by: h0bbz on January 26, 2017, 02:48:42 pm
I have a stock GPD XD coming in the mail. Can I just install the 1,8 Legacy ROM by dropping the update.img file to an sd card without rooting? Will the device have root acces after I did this? Or do I need to root it, and only then can I install the Legacy ROM? Or can i just install the Legacy ROM and after it'll still need to be rooted to get root acces?
What's the order/what's needed to go to from a stock GPD XD to the Legacy ROM 1,8?
Again sorry for the n00b question the rooting/new ROM thing's a bit new to me.
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 26, 2017, 03:01:13 pm
You don't need a rooted stock rom to flash my firmware or anyhow firmware.
Post by: h0bbz on January 26, 2017, 03:20:11 pm
You can just put update.img in sdcard and update. My rom is rooted.
You don't need a rooted stock rom to flash my firmware or anyhow firmware.
Thanks, that clarifies a lot. Also thanks for all your work, cheers!
Post by: azwel2 on January 28, 2017, 03:09:39 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 28, 2017, 04:06:09 pm
If someone with that issue can provide a log, I can take a look into it, but most probably won't be a fix or an update, because I will be out of development probably forever I am afraid. (I don't have an XD right now too)
Post by: azwel2 on January 28, 2017, 04:21:45 pm
Post by: Rcoltrane on January 29, 2017, 04:35:12 am
I never heard of Zedge, but i just downloaded it, and the wallpaper I selected in it stayed after reboot..I guess thats a good fixI agree, i have installed zedge and my new wallpapers are being held after a shutdown. Problem solved!
Post by: Alienbiker99 on January 31, 2017, 06:23:19 am
I was wondering with the release of the Asus Tinker Board, which uses the same Rockchip CPU and the same Mali GPU, will we see a push for better drivers for linux/ android?
Would love for an unofficial build of 6.0 or 7.0 if possible :)
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 31, 2017, 09:35:14 am
Post by: DJM on January 31, 2017, 02:24:58 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 31, 2017, 04:00:59 pm
skelton, I've noticed GPD released firmware 3.4.8 ( http://forum.gpd.hk/t3-the-latest-firmware-of-gpd-game-console ). Do you know what's new and/or if they fixed the driver bugs?No idea, I don't have my XD to test. But I don't think they included better mali drivers because Rockchip SDK has not been updated for a while. GPD told me they won't revert back to good mali drivers because they need the new for some chinese video app or something. But I haven't tested it so not sure what's new.
Post by: 13irregular on February 02, 2017, 04:12:37 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 02, 2017, 09:44:55 am
Post by: 13irregular on February 03, 2017, 02:54:59 am
1) everything working great and after I figure out what apps I want to have after experimenting I plan to do one more clean sweep of the system so none of those deleted apps I experimented with exist. Can I put legacy back on and run it and it will be like a new format or I need to go back to stock software and then legacy? Or can I just go to settings restore and legacy is brand new again?
2) I am using the download link on the first page. I take it that is the latest release?
3) I used 1.8 overclock one. Where on my system can I see i overclocked or there is no way to tell?
4) I try to download Kodi in the play store and it says "your device isn't compatible with this version". Any idea how I go about downloading kodi?
Post by: dpsychedelic on February 03, 2017, 03:37:31 am
Installed via MacBook using Parallels with Windows10. Had no issues whatsoever with BatchTool. Worked first try.
Now I ask, what is the purpose of the update app? I assume it WONT update android itself right? Then what does it update? (Also, a couple times I got the "Updater has stopped" message, should I worry at all?).
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 03, 2017, 07:37:58 am
Thanks a lot skelton.the update tablet app is to install a firmware v?a SD. to stop that message just enter the app and uncheck their options.
Installed via MacBook using Parallels with Windows10. Had no issues whatsoever with BatchTool. Worked first try.
Now I ask, what is the purpose of the update app? I assume it WONT update android itself right? Then what does it update? (Also, a couple times I got the "Updater has stopped" message, should I worry at all?).
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 03, 2017, 07:42:32 am
Seems to all be good now just a few quick questions if someone can help:
1) everything working great and after I figure out what apps I want to have after experimenting I plan to do one more clean sweep of the system so none of those deleted apps I experimented with exist. Can I put legacy back on and run it and it will be like a new format or I need to go back to stock software and then legacy? Or can I just go to settings restore and legacy is brand new again?
2) I am using the download link on the first page. I take it that is the latest release?
3) I used 1.8 overclock one. Where on my system can I see i overclocked or there is no way to tell?
4) I try to download Kodi in the play store and it says "your device isn't compatible with this version". Any idea how I go about downloading kodi?
1 - a Factory reset will put legacyrom to default settings, no need to reinstall It again or go to stock rom.
2- yes, links on first Page are the latest ones (newmali drivers versi?n if you want newmali libs, not recomiended) or nullnjoystick version (more recomiended).
3- with a CPU app like kernel adiutor, setcpu... Cpuz can also give you that info.
4- latest kodi requires Lollipop (no idea why). Use an older versi?n of kodi or spmc (you can get the apks on their websites).
Post by: ker on February 03, 2017, 10:48:05 am
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Post by: Skelton-retired on February 03, 2017, 11:35:27 am
Just a quick question... Despite the problems with uoYabause and new mali drivers, performance in the rest of emulators will improve using the new drivers?
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Nope, is pretty much the same from what I tested. Except uoyabause, most emus are CPU dependant more than GPU. Perhaps n64 can improve minimally using a openGLES3.1 profile, but difference can be very minimal, since performance in mupen varies depending on the game and plugin used. Some android games crashed too with new mali drivers.
You can try both versions anyway to see which one suits better for you. Though I always used old mali drivers when I had my XD with me.
New mali drivers were introduced in 3.4.3 firmware. Depending on your stock rom version you can get an idea of your current drivers you are using,
Post by: ker on February 03, 2017, 01:17:29 pm
Just a quick question... Despite the problems with uoYabause and new mali drivers, performance in the rest of emulators will improve using the new drivers?
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Nope, is pretty much the same from what I tested. Except uoyabause, most emus are CPU dependant more than GPU. Perhaps n64 can improve minimally using a openGLES3.1 profile, but difference can be very minimal, since performance in mupen varies depending on the game and plugin used. Some android games crashed too with new mali drivers.
You can try both versions anyway to see which one suits better for you. Though I always used old mali drivers when I had my XD with me.
New mali drivers were introduced in 3.4.3 firmware. Depending on your stock rom version you can get an idea of your current drivers you are using,
Thank you. I've just installed your rom using update.img method. Everything seems ok. A factory reset is recommended after the installation?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on February 03, 2017, 01:38:13 pm
Post by: ker on February 03, 2017, 02:00:32 pm
No needed unless you find something not working ok.
Everything looks fine. Thanks for your help ;-)
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Post by: ker on February 03, 2017, 02:25:23 pm
Edit: Task button is also not working. No key event received using KeyEvent Display app
Edit: After a painful factory reset :'( :'( :'(, buttons are working again
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 03, 2017, 04:29:02 pm
Post by: dpsychedelic on February 04, 2017, 08:31:24 pm
Thank you very much.Thanks a lot skelton.the update tablet app is to install a firmware v?a SD. to stop that message just enter the app and uncheck their options.
Installed via MacBook using Parallels with Windows10. Had no issues whatsoever with BatchTool. Worked first try.
Now I ask, what is the purpose of the update app? I assume it WONT update android itself right? Then what does it update? (Also, a couple times I got the "Updater has stopped" message, should I worry at all?).
Another question if you don't mind: If people can change clock speed via Kernel Auditor, what would be the point of a 1.4 Ghz ROM, is it just a convenience thing (people who don't wanna install any CPU apps or worry about changing anything)?
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 04, 2017, 09:23:05 pm
Yeah, basically for that reason i made three vversions, for noobs and people that don't know how to use CPU apps.. just a convenience thing.Thank you very much.Thanks a lot skelton.the update tablet app is to install a firmware v?a SD. to stop that message just enter the app and uncheck their options.
Installed via MacBook using Parallels with Windows10. Had no issues whatsoever with BatchTool. Worked first try.
Now I ask, what is the purpose of the update app? I assume it WONT update android itself right? Then what does it update? (Also, a couple times I got the "Updater has stopped" message, should I worry at all?).
Another question if you don't mind: If people can change clock speed via Kernel Auditor, what would be the point of a 1.4 Ghz ROM, is it just a convenience thing (people who don't wanna install any CPU apps or worry about changing anything)?
Post by: dpsychedelic on February 07, 2017, 06:51:02 am
Yeah, basically for that reason i made three vversions, for noobs and people that don't know how to use CPU apps.. just a convenience thing.Ok man thanks! I guess I'll stick to 1.8 Ghz then and use Kernel Auditor @ 1.4 then only boost when 1.8 is needed.
Post by: jumpup on February 20, 2017, 04:03:17 pm
I am running LegacyROM 1.8GHz edition. Nova Launcher. Kernel Auditor with Interactive set for CPU.
After I reboot, the buttons usually return, but they'll not work again after a subsequent reboot. I thought it might be a keyboard/input settings issue, but that didn't reveal anything new.
Anyone experienced this?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on February 20, 2017, 04:23:55 pm
Maybe there is some bug in the joystick driver that can be reproduced after some circumstances, not sure, but in that case the bug will be present in stock rom too.
I personally never experienced it, but I don't have my XD anymore so I cannot test or try something to reproduce the issue
Post by: jumpup on February 20, 2017, 09:29:21 pm
I never experienced that, in this case buttons and joystick are the same as stock rom. We share the same code for that,
Maybe there is some bug in the joystick driver that can be reproduced after some circumstances, not sure, but in that case the bug will be present in stock rom too.
I personally never experienced it, but I don't have my XD anymore so I cannot test or try something to reproduce the issue
What happened to your XD?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on February 20, 2017, 09:40:13 pm
I never experienced that, in this case buttons and joystick are the same as stock rom. We share the same code for that,
Maybe there is some bug in the joystick driver that can be reproduced after some circumstances, not sure, but in that case the bug will be present in stock rom too.
I personally never experienced it, but I don't have my XD anymore so I cannot test or try something to reproduce the issue
What happened to your XD?
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I gave it to my brother. Unfortunately i don't have time to Play games. Also, i got a gpdwin so when i Play (rarely) i can do It with gpdwin.
Post by: The Afroman on February 24, 2017, 09:09:11 pm
So i haven't been on this forum since the JXD s7300 days.
Just picked up the GPD XD and i just pulled it out the box. I saw that it came with 3.4.7 which you state has bad Mali drivers.. so using your firmware will fix that right?
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 24, 2017, 09:47:38 pm
Hey skelton,
So i haven't been on this forum since the JXD s7300 days.
Just picked up the GPD XD and i just pulled it out the box. I saw that it came with 3.4.7 which you state has bad Mali drivers.. so using your firmware will fix that right?
Yes, or stock firmware 3.4.2. bad Mali drivers mostly affect uoyabaise (Saturn emulation), so if you don't need Saturn emulation 3.4.7 can be ok after a clean app (I suggest you uninstall bitgames assitant app from stock firmware).
Post by: moff on March 04, 2017, 08:50:21 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 04, 2017, 09:30:46 am
Skelton, can you please tell me how can i set cpu frequency (what app can do this)?Kernel adiutor or setcpu for example.
Post by: moff on March 04, 2017, 10:26:04 am
In Kernel Auditor i go here: Kernel -> CPU -> CPU Maximum frequencySkelton, can you please tell me how can i set cpu frequency (what app can do this)?Kernel adiutor or setcpu for example.
And there is no way to change frequency more than 1.6 (i'm using Legacy ROM 1.6 version with ROOT)
What i'm doing wrong?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 04, 2017, 10:53:05 am
In Kernel Auditor i go here: Kernel -> CPU -> CPU Maximum frequencySkelton, can you please tell me how can i set cpu frequency (what app can do this)?Kernel adiutor or setcpu for example.
And there is no way to change frequency more than 1.6 (i'm using Legacy ROM 1.6 version with ROOT)
What i'm doing wrong?
You are not doing anything wrong. If you are using 1,6 version of the rom you are limited to 1,6 ghz by kernel. You need the 1,8 ghz version for that. You won't notice a great difference from 1,6 to 1,8 though. I always used the 1,8 ghz version, because you can always clock down CPU when you don't need 1,8 ghz max.
Post by: moff on March 04, 2017, 12:59:50 pm
Ooops, I had not thought about it :))In Kernel Auditor i go here: Kernel -> CPU -> CPU Maximum frequencySkelton, can you please tell me how can i set cpu frequency (what app can do this)?Kernel adiutor or setcpu for example.
And there is no way to change frequency more than 1.6 (i'm using Legacy ROM 1.6 version with ROOT)
What i'm doing wrong?
You are not doing anything wrong. If you are using 1,6 version of the rom you are limited to 1,6 ghz by kernel. You need the 1,8 ghz version for that. You won't notice a great difference from 1,6 to 1,8 though. I always used the 1,8 ghz version, because you can always clock down CPU when you don't need 1,8 ghz max.
If i just use method with update.img with 1.8 version to sd, did i loose any data?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 04, 2017, 01:13:19 pm
But to be honest, device performs very similar at 1,6 or 1,8, so not sure if it's worth to update. If you need more performance with your 1,6 GHz versi?n select perfomance CPU governor for the app you need.
Post by: moff on March 04, 2017, 01:21:56 pm
No, by sd you shouldn't lose data. Use the update tablet app , select offline upgrade and you can update v?a SD. Maybe you will need to reupdate supersu binaries though.And there is no need to do factory reset or anything like that after update?
But to be honest, device performs very similar at 1,6 or 1,8, so not sure if it's worth to update. If you need more performance with your 1,6 GHz versi?n select perfomance CPU governor for the app you need.
I'm asking this, cause on my android phone when i was updating it from android 5 to android 6, it start laging without factory reset and full wipe, and on xd i've just installed a huge pack of apps, and if wipe is needed, it'll be a pain to install this all over again.
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 04, 2017, 01:33:14 pm
Post by: moff on March 04, 2017, 02:08:31 pm
Well, I always suggest a fresh install via PC, or a factory rest as you mention. Sd card upgrade method works and keep your apps but it's a bit dirty method of upgrading, so some strange behaviour can happen, so it's up to you. I personally woulnd't flash again just to go from 1,6 to 1,8, because you won't notice it too much (a different story is from 1,4 stock rom to 1,8 ghz)I forgot about great backup app - titanium backup.
It can backup apps and it's data and settings, and so if firmware is the same, it shouldn't be a problem.
Will try it any way.
Post by: AlucardX on March 08, 2017, 07:56:33 am
One of my goals in getting GPD was to play sega saturn games with uoYabause and stock rom's new mali drivers were affecting performance, but legacy rom solves that issue. One minor issue I noticed with uoYabause, after installing legacy rom, is filter option for FXAA does not work anymore (just black screen with sound), it worked on stock rom, and it was great because it made 2d games look great. Not sure if its due to mali drivers, or some other factor in legacy rom but I'm curious if someone else experienced this as well?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 08, 2017, 09:31:34 am
Post by: AlucardX on March 08, 2017, 05:08:51 pm
The New Mali drivers in uoyabause allow fxaa but performance is terrible. So basically we need old mali drivers although we cannot use fxaa. Fxaa would be Too much for this device anyway. In my shield tablet uoyabause is slow with fxaa, and I have to remove It to get decent speeds Too. Certainly uoyabause is very demanding, only shield TV manages all games fullspeed
Thanks, that makes sense. Hopefully whenever GPD 2 comes out, performance and driver issue will be solved.
Post by: supersonic on March 16, 2017, 12:41:07 am
I tried to replace the usbport.sys and usbhub.sys files in that link, but all that did was disable my USB 3 ports, and make no difference in batchtool.
Then I tried the update via SD card, and it sees it and prompts me to update, but once it reboots into recovery mode, all the available options fail.
The recovery mode I always end up in when I hit a brick wall with batchtool and the SD card both is called "Android system recovery <3e>" "XD-EN-V3.4.7-KTU84Q-20160708.145341" - it has a little background picture of the green android on his back with his hatch open and it gives me a vertical menu to navigate with the volume up.down and power button. But batchtool never sees it, and the SD card with the update.img is never recognized, I always have to just power down from there.
This is a Blue 32GB unit I got from geekbuying, it that makes any difference at all. I've tried to follow the steps for both methods, and I've tried slight variations on each just in case, but nothing works.
I have an OS X computer available to me to try and do this, but I've only tried with Windows so far because I assumed that would be the easiest/best supported way. If there is a way to try for the complete wipe/install via Mac or Linux, I'll be glad to give that a shot.
Any one have any ideas? Thanks in advance.
Post by: particleman on March 16, 2017, 01:33:25 am
Post by: supersonic on March 16, 2017, 01:44:47 am
With rkbatch tool don't hit power plus volume up. Just volume up while the xd is off
You're a life safer - that worked. I think my problem was I started this process following a youtube tutorial that wasn't entirely clear. Thank you for the magic bullet though! :)
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Post by: a330boy on March 31, 2017, 01:20:20 am
The New Mali drivers in uoyabause allow fxaa but performance is terrible. So basically we need old mali drivers although we cannot use fxaa. Fxaa would be Too much for this device anyway. In my shield tablet uoyabause is slow with fxaa, and I have to remove It to get decent speeds Too. Certainly uoyabause is very demanding, only shield TV manages all games fullspeed
Hello skelton , given that there is a few other tablets with the RK3288 and these have a marshmallow 6.0 custom rom, like IFive Air, and Pipo P9, (http://crewrktablets.arctablet.com/?p=6073) . Is it easy to copy this and port to GPD XD then ? I might look into doing it. Could the compiled MALI drivers (new and old) work on marshmallow?
What else would need to be done that couldn't be taken from a rom like the above ?
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2017, 07:16:39 am
Mali drivers are bad in Android 6 by the way.
Only thing can be done is writing It from Scratch with Android m SDK for rockchip. I suppose crewrktablets have It, but ibdon't ser Anyhow source Code. We would also lose gpd mapper porting another ROM. Anyhow, i don't have an xd to do It. But basically It would be using kernel, modules and libs from xd and try on marshmallow rom, but I doubt they work out of the box.
Post by: a330boy on March 31, 2017, 05:25:20 pm
Also is there any benefits or anything that the new mali drivers improve/make better than the old ones?
thanks
Post by: Skelton-retired on March 31, 2017, 06:19:40 pm
What's changed in the latest official firmware . V3.4.9 . http://pan.baidu.com/share/home?uk=389368662&view=share#category/type=0
Also is there any benefits or anything that the new mali drivers improve/make better than the old ones?
thanks
The drivers are the same as 3.4.7, not new. As far as I know, they changed something for a chinese MOBA game, but nothing else. For me I don't see benefit of new mali drivers/vs old ones. Old ones have less issues with some android games and uoyabause works well with them. With new mali drivers Saturn emulation is broken and slow
Post by: vsilvalopes on April 17, 2017, 10:59:21 pm
Long time a fan from your work, since the JXD S5110B.
Just bought a shine GPD XD, and again, time to use your ROM. :D
Can you point me to the latest release, with the right Mali Driver for optimal Saturn Emulation?
I see that we have the "Null Joystick" version, this is the latest and with the right Mali Drivers?
Again, thanks for your work!
Post by: Skelton-retired on April 18, 2017, 08:50:56 am
Post by: Coachballfirm on April 18, 2017, 11:29:23 pm
My question to everyone is, do you think i need to update to Legacy rom and if so, 1.8ghz? since I'm running that version from stock. I really not a big fan of having suspicious apps running in the back round #snowden
thanks for your help
Post by: tiagao_extremo on April 19, 2017, 12:22:39 am
just bought my gpd xd and looking to update. Im running a stock OS at 1.8. Honestly i havent had one problem with my gpd xd. No freezing at all, my games and emulators run great. I have Nes,Snes,N64,Genesis,Mame,Ps1,Psp,Dreamcast,Atari,Retro arc. I don't play Sega Saturn, and my android games play well. I use happy chick but since ive setup my emulators with all the roms i haven't had a use for HC. except for the occasional game i haven't played in a long time that i don't have in my collection.
My question to everyone is, do you think i need to update to Legacy rom and if so, 1.8ghz? since I'm running that version from stock. I really not a big fan of having suspicious apps running in the back round #snowden
thanks for your help
If you already installed everything you wanted and are comfortable with that, then in my opinion you shouldn't. LegacyRom is meant for a cleaner and optimized experience from the start (also getting the real unlocked max frequency from the cpu). I barely used the stock rom, for a couple of minutes only, but i believe that there won't be any suspicious app, excluding HappyChick maybe. Anyway, you can uninstall any app that you don't trust.
Post by: PsyOps on April 19, 2017, 01:15:10 am
Then you can do what you want and always have an option to go back to exactly where you left it.
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 19, 2017, 07:43:07 pm
I have one more question. Can I do from a Mac computer?
There is no bacthTool for MAC as far as I know. You need windows or Linux to use Batchtool. Or install using method 2 via sdcard. It's a dirty method but it should work. (I suggest doing a factory reset after instaling via sdcard). Doing a factoy reset or installing via batchtool will wipe your device, so backup the apps you need before updating.
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Just need to use the computer at work
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Post by: jpino3786 on April 21, 2017, 03:00:50 pm
It is autodetected. You can change CPU speeds as you need though with an app like setcpu or kernel adiutor
Ok awesome. Is it bad to leave it set on 1.8 all the time if I was to change it?
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Post by: tiagao_extremo on April 21, 2017, 07:15:52 pm
So set it to 1.8ghz when I'm ready to play a game with higher graphics and set it to 1.6ghz or lower for other games that don't require so much power?
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Or you could set it to 1.8ghz all the time. When you're playing a not so demanding emulator/game you can set it to interactive and it will adjust the frequency according to the app. When playing a highly demanding game you can just set it to performance. That's usually what i do.
Post by: PsyOps on April 21, 2017, 08:09:39 pm
Interactive kinda dictates how to toggle cpu?
Performance pushed the processor more?
and are these settings nub friendly ( assuming they dont play ppsspp or Dreamcast emulator 24/7 ) ?
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Post by: Skelton-retired on April 21, 2017, 09:04:03 pm
How does that work?Interactive governor use speed on demand, depending on the workloads. Performance use your max cpu speed selected all the time. You can change governors with any cpu app.
Interactive kinda dictates how to toggle cpu?
Performance pushed the processor more?
and are these settings nub friendly ( assuming they dont play ppsspp or Dreamcast emulator 24/7 ) ?
Interactive governor is the default in my custom kernel and in stock ROM too.
Quick question. I am on 1,6ghz null joystick version. Can I "upgrade" to 1,8ghz Version without losing anything?
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Via sdcard using the update tablet app and selecting offline upgrade. Difference between 1,6 and 1,8 is very minimal though. Upgrading via sdcard is less suggested than via batchtool, but via batchtool you will lose your data.
Post by: PsyOps on April 21, 2017, 09:21:33 pm
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Interactive governor is the default in my custom kernel and in stock ROM too.
Ok so does this mean if i install LegacyRom1.8ghz, and install SetCpu then set it to interactive 1.8ghz .... That does nothing right? You already put that into your rom. Or did I not understand that right?
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Post by: vsilvalopes on May 05, 2017, 02:03:04 pm
Installed it yesterday, and this is the Android that we deserve!
Very clean, very polished and NO BLOATWARE!
Once again, I get the device, use it with the default ROM for about five minutes, just for testing, and right away install your ROM!
Thanks for this briliant work!
Post by: retroster on May 06, 2017, 05:43:28 am
Ppsspp, dc and uoyabause run a bit better with overclock. But don't expect that all psp or saturn games run perfecto, because even in my shield tablet some psp games run a bit slow. Performance gobernor is a must for uoyabause. Some games run good in terms of speed. I have played virtua fighter remix, panzer dragoon zwei or guardi?n h?roes and they run fine.using performance and 1,8 ghz kernel. For uoyabause the rk3288 is not enough anyway, only some games will be playable. Mali drivers are terrible too and most games have graphical glitches that they don't in other devices with other GPUs like powervr, intel or tegra according to my tests.
Hi, can someone tell me what "Performance goberno" is? My Uoyabause is crazy slow even on Legacy. Would love to run the likes of Sega Rally, Nights, etc. better...
Post by: PsyOps on May 06, 2017, 06:20:41 am
also you can read : https://androidforums.com/threads/android-cpu-governors-explained.513426/
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 06, 2017, 09:34:05 am
Make sure you are not using the New Mali drivers versi?n of the rom, because uoyabause is much slower with that. Anyhow, don't expect to run sega rally fullspeed with gpd xd. You will need Frameskip, even in a tegra k1 is not fullspeed. Yo use performance governor, take a look to psyops guide, you need a CPU app.Ppsspp, dc and uoyabause run a bit better with overclock. But don't expect that all psp or saturn games run perfecto, because even in my shield tablet some psp games run a bit slow. Performance gobernor is a must for uoyabause. Some games run good in terms of speed. I have played virtua fighter remix, panzer dragoon zwei or guardi?n h?roes and they run fine.using performance and 1,8 ghz kernel. For uoyabause the rk3288 is not enough anyway, only some games will be playable. Mali drivers are terrible too and most games have graphical glitches that they don't in other devices with other GPUs like powervr, intel or tegra according to my tests.
Hi, can someone tell me what "Performance goberno" is? My Uoyabause is crazy slow even on Legacy. Would love to run the likes of Sega Rally, Nights, etc. better...
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Post by: retroster on May 06, 2017, 04:25:48 pm
Yeah, setcpu is a CPU app. You can change CPU governor and speeds with it. I prefer kernel adiutor though.
Thank. With SetupCPU, it has 2 selectors: MHz max and MHz min. I have both set to 1800. Is that OK? Or should one be of a smaller number? Dunno what most of those mean hence I dont think I'll be messing with governor, etc.
But yeah, even with it on 1800MHz, Uoyabause is still crazy slow. I think I'll just uninstall it...
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 06, 2017, 04:48:20 pm
All in all Saturn runs very acceptably but depends on the game you want to play.
Post by: retroster on May 06, 2017, 04:53:55 pm
OMG... simply switching the resolution to ORIGINAL sped up Sega Rally so much! Its actually playable now!
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 06, 2017, 05:34:29 pm
This version is the best for uoyabause:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAc0pLUVBFX0x1YUE/view?usp=sharing
So check if you have downloaded that one,
Post by: retroster on May 06, 2017, 05:47:35 pm
My XD says:
Android version: 4.4.4
Kernal version:
3.10.0
Skelton#12
Fri Apr 1 15:04:58 CEST 2016
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Post by: xdplus fanatic-oopsy on May 13, 2017, 08:37:42 pm
-- Did you ever find out the cause of the wallpaper reverting to the colorful design within LegacyROM? I plan on getting an XD for myself again soon and was curious about this...
thanks!
Post by: Skelton-retired on May 13, 2017, 09:10:03 pm
@skeltonNo idea because doesn't happen to all people. I never had that issue for instance. Nobody with the issue sent me a logcat so I don't know. I use Zedge application to change wallpapers and they remain after a reboot. So probably that app can be used as a workaround for those with the issue, basically because there won't be updates of the ROM. (I don't have an XD anymore to check)
-- Did you ever find out the cause of the wallpaper reverting to the colorful design within LegacyROM? I plan on getting an XD for myself again soon and was curious about this...
thanks!
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Post by: ker on May 18, 2017, 05:56:41 pm
All of a sudden my home and app menu buttons don't work. I can't exit a game with my home button. I have to hit back til I hopefully get an exit option. Did I accidentally unmap the home button? Any help would be appreciated.
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It's a known bug of custom rom. It happens to me time to time. No way to detect the reason. I just restart my GPD until buttons work again.
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Post by: ker on May 19, 2017, 07:33:12 am
It never happened to me, though some people (not many because I only saw a couple of reports) report that happens from time to time. Buttons and joystick driver are similar to stock rom, so there is no change there.
4 or 5 reports I think. It's not really a problem and it appears randomly for me so not easy to debug.
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Post by: PsyOps on May 30, 2017, 03:42:16 am
http://sectioneight.net/gpd-xd/tutorials/gpd-xd-novice-guide-legacy-rom-18ghz
Makes it easy for you to toggle and puts a widget on your home launcher.
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Post by: PsyOps on June 06, 2017, 07:11:39 am
Turbo OFF: 1.4 GHz ( Same as stock )
Turbo On: 1.6 GHz ( personally I don't use )
Turbo Max: 1.8 GHz ( High Performance )
For " My Setup " Video ( what my gpd xd looks like ), I just use on and off:
Turbo Off: 1.4GHz
Turbo On: 1.8GHz
I don't see a need for 1.6GHz but for the sake of the tutorial I put it in in case someone makes use of it.
One of the biggest reasons I like this app is because of the added safety from knowing if you shut off your gpd xd on 1.8ghz, it will reset to 1.4GHz on its own if you set it up like the tutorial shows.
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Post by: tiagao_extremo on June 08, 2017, 11:11:50 pm
Post by: li2099 on June 09, 2017, 06:11:41 am
Just got my GPD XD this week and already rooted the device.
Still learning how to use some of the programs but it's a great community here.
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 09, 2017, 09:51:00 am
Hi Skelton, just a quick question, if you don't mind. Do you know if it's possible to enable into your rom to show the battery percentage when the device is turned off? Or maybe a xposed module? I didn't found anything relevant using Google.
As far as i know is not possibly because It uses some precompiled imagen that come with SDK. If It"s possible i don't know how.
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Post by: tiagao_extremo on June 13, 2017, 04:28:50 am
Does anyone know if with this ROM you can now move apps to the sd card without some app? Thanks!
No, you will still need another external app.
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Post by: jpino3786 on June 22, 2017, 10:02:15 am
Legacy comes rooted. Try updating binaries if supersu as? for it using normal option.
How do I do that? : ???
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Post by: jpino3786 on June 22, 2017, 12:10:38 pm
In theory supersu should ask you to do it. If not, something went wrong when installation. So i suggest to reinstall again using method 1 with batchtool.
Ehh i honestly wouldn't know where to begin with doing that and I know I'll end up bricking my gpd. It works perfectly fine the way it is with legacy rom installed. Do you think my legacy rom is still working properly without my device detecting it being rooted? I go to the about under settings and it says it's running legacy rom KitKat. If I was to delete supersu (disable it from running) will that cause any problems with legacy rom?
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The method 1 is explained in first post. You can uninstall supersu if you want, It will be without root though.In theory supersu should ask you to do it. If not, something went wrong when installation. So i suggest to reinstall again using method 1 with batchtool.
Ehh i honestly wouldn't know where to begin with doing that and I know I'll end up bricking my gpd. It works perfectly fine the way it is with legacy rom installed. Do you think my legacy rom is still working properly without my device detecting it being rooted? I go to the about under settings and it says it's running legacy rom KitKat. If I was to delete supersu (disable it from running) will that cause any problems with legacy rom?
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 22, 2017, 12:30:11 pm
Someone have problems on this ROM with WOT Blitz? This stupid game started regularly to hang up when enemies spotting or shooting you.My rom is not different from stock in Android games, so if It doesn't run well maybe it won't do in stock Too. No idea because I don't play android games. Maybe you can use gltools to spoof another GPU and see if It makes a difference. Or maybe the game is just buggy. Try sending a log to the game developers and maybe they can fix it
Post by: jpino3786 on June 22, 2017, 02:08:54 pm
The method 1 is explained in first post. You can uninstall supersu if you want, It will be without root though.In theory supersu should ask you to do it. If not, something went wrong when installation. So i suggest to reinstall again using method 1 with batchtool.
Ehh i honestly wouldn't know where to begin with doing that and I know I'll end up bricking my gpd. It works perfectly fine the way it is with legacy rom installed. Do you think my legacy rom is still working properly without my device detecting it being rooted? I go to the about under settings and it says it's running legacy rom KitKat. If I was to delete supersu (disable it from running) will that cause any problems with legacy rom?
I think what I will do is disable SuperSU then uninstall it. I will try to download it from Google Play store and see if that fixes it. If not, I will leave it alone haha. It works perfectly fine with Legacy Rom other than having Root privileges which in all honesty I have never used and probably never will. Thanks for the help as usual!
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Post by: jpino3786 on June 22, 2017, 04:41:38 pm
As far as i know batchtool is not available with Mac os x.
I did happen to run across this for Mac..Do you think this will work? https://sourceforge.net/projects/rkflashtool/
If not, will method 2 work?
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 22, 2017, 04:58:52 pm
Post by: brandon916 on June 22, 2017, 05:23:44 pm
Post by: brandon916 on June 22, 2017, 05:25:17 pm
Yeh sorry. For the tutorial video I setup
Turbo OFF: 1.4 GHz ( Same as stock )
Turbo On: 1.6 GHz ( personally I don't use )
Turbo Max: 1.8 GHz ( High Performance )
For " My Setup " Video ( what my gpd xd looks like ), I just use on and off:
Turbo Off: 1.4GHz
Turbo On: 1.8GHz
I don't see a need for 1.6GHz but for the sake of the tutorial I put it in in case someone makes use of it.
One of the biggest reasons I like this app is because of the added safety from knowing if you shut off your gpd xd on 1.8ghz, it will reset to 1.4GHz on its own if you set it up like the tutorial shows.
I just ordered the gpd xd and waiting for it to come in. Stumbled into your video and it was fantastic. I forward it to everyone I know that has the gpd xd. Thanks for doing this, excellent job!
Post by: AteBitFun on June 22, 2017, 06:33:42 pm
Thank you for the fast reply. "Regularly" means often but not all the time. Additionally, it seems thats developer do not accept bug reports from custom ROMs, only reports from stock, uncustomized KK, MM... are accepted.Someone have problems on this ROM with WOT Blitz? This stupid game started regularly to hang up when enemies spotting or shooting you.My rom is not different from stock in Android games, so if It doesn't run well maybe it won't do in stock Too. No idea because I don't play android games. Maybe you can use gltools to spoof another GPU and see if It makes a difference. Or maybe the game is just buggy. Try sending a log to the game developers and maybe they can fix it
The problem appeared about 4-5 months ago, before it was Ok. Now it appears very often.
Post by: Skelton-retired on June 22, 2017, 07:06:27 pm
Post by: AteBitFun on June 23, 2017, 01:15:58 am
Post by: AteBitFun on July 06, 2017, 06:45:19 pm
Which app is responsible for mapping? Can I replace mapping software to the version, which was in LegacyROM?
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 06, 2017, 08:15:05 pm
It also include bad mali drivers. If you don't like legacyrom and prefer stock rom , flash an older one than 3.4.9.
Post by: AteBitFun on July 06, 2017, 08:57:43 pm
Now I am just testing "Clean Stock" and trying to avoid crashes in the game.
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 01:47:21 pm
I installed the legacyrom with the newMali drivers, but i tryed to set the CPU to 1.8 but it didn't work. It stays at 1.4
Am i overlooking something? because this update was also for the 1.8 Ghz right?
Thanks already for reacting on this message!
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 24, 2017, 02:42:01 pm
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 05:39:02 pm
I used both and that did not work out..... thankyou for the affirmative tho, now i know that it should work at 1.8. I'll try to install it again and see what happens then.
Another question:
When i first installed it, it wasn't rooted aswell.. it should also be rooted at first right?..
Thanks again, and great work that you have been doing
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 05:40:20 pm
can i update/install it again trough an sd card? without loosing anything?..
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 24, 2017, 06:13:24 pm
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 07:14:04 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 24, 2017, 07:28:59 pm
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 10:45:17 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 24, 2017, 11:03:46 pm
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 11:29:07 pm
Maybe you know more about this occurence with this info?...
Before the switch (on the legacy rom NULL driver 1.8) , my GPD gave an password decrypted error, so after that error i installed trough the batch program the newMali driver 1.8 totally clean and fresh again
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 11:30:38 pm
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 24, 2017, 11:37:32 pm
Thanks for helping !
Post by: PsyOps on July 25, 2017, 01:06:19 am
I don't know if that would be the best way of doing things but you can: ( I am assuming the mali drivers are part of the kernel? Im not savy on the tech talk)
Install the stock you want with the drivers - 3.4.9 i think you mentioned.
Install CWM
Make a backup.
Go into the backup directory and delete everything but the kernel.img and nandroid.md5 b( you dont have to delete stuff i do it just in case )
Do a flash ( I dont like the update.img way ) of any Legacy Rom ( you will be replacing kernel anyway )
Install CWM again and do : advance restore from ....
Then just select that backup and only kernel.
You will have Legacy's clean rom with the kernel you want.
again I am not sure if the mali drivers are part of the kernel. Either way maybe CWM is an option. This would work also if you want stock bloatware with skeltons kernel too.
- as a side note if that was what works, do another FULL backup so you have an emergency recovery
- oh and also if root is what you are looking for, maybe try the one that comes with CWM. I think it gives you an option to reroot device. I just never used that option yet.
Post by: Skelton-retired on July 25, 2017, 09:00:07 am
Post by: JinkoAtsu on July 25, 2017, 12:04:33 pm
The supersu gave an error for not being rooted the second time i installed (the newMali drivers 1.8) , very strange occurrence... So i installed it just for the third time and everything just works fine haha :-\ ;D
Post by: tiagao_extremo on August 03, 2017, 12:10:52 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 03, 2017, 09:35:03 am
Post by: tiagao_extremo on August 03, 2017, 06:59:56 pm
I asked gpd for android 6 Code , but maybe because they haven't from rockchip or gpd is not interested in updates for XD anymore i never got the complete Code. Basically a New bootloader which is close source and needed for later android versions. I haven't had contact with gpd for a long time. They know I don't have an XD and that I am away from development so maybe that's the reason too.
That's ok. Thanks for sharing this with us!
Post by: AegisMoonlight on August 06, 2017, 11:54:42 pm
Have a little question about it though
Do Legacy Rom 1.4 improve the battery life of the device?
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 07, 2017, 09:28:34 am
Post by: Smoker1 on August 08, 2017, 12:29:20 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 08, 2017, 09:38:41 am
Would you be able to Post the Null Joystick App? Thread has too many Pages to search through.
It comes with the rom, it's in the app called gamepad. Did you delete from the firmware.?
Here yot go in case you deleted.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUHoyTDJob3Bpbnc/view?usp=sharing
You have to copy in system/app and set permissions to 644 with a root explorer.
It's compatible with my rom, if you are using stock then null mode won't work unless you use 3.4.3 or later firmware
Post by: gpduser on August 08, 2017, 11:15:24 am
So yesterday using my computer I flashed LegacyRom. Then I flashed the CWM recovery to be able to make backups. CWM was working at that point and I made a backup.
Later on that day I reflashed Legacy Rom New Mali driver version because that had actually given me better performance on ppsspp and other games.
However after I flashed the LegacyRom new Mali drivers ROM,I can't boot into CWM Recovery. When I boot into recovery mode it boots to the stock recovery instead of CWM. Basically its like CWM has been replaced again with the stock recovery.
Is this supposed to happen? I'm guessing that is what is happens after flashing a a new ROM. But I wanted to make sure before I do anything.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 08, 2017, 11:19:48 am
Post by: gpduser on August 08, 2017, 11:28:07 am
Post by: Smoker1 on August 08, 2017, 10:37:56 pm
Would you be able to Post the Null Joystick App? Thread has too many Pages to search through.
It comes with the rom, it's in the app called gamepad. Did you delete from the firmware.?
Here yot go in case you deleted.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6JKf-QJv2KAUHoyTDJob3Bpbnc/view?usp=sharing
You have to copy in system/app and set permissions to 644 with a root explorer.
It's compatible with my rom, if you are using stock then null mode won't work unless you use 3.4.3 or later firmware
Well I used Method 2 to Update which allowed Root Access. I tried seeing if I could use the Method 1 for Updating, but it wont do it. I have it Labeled 'update.img' at the root of my MicroSD, but nothing comes up about Updating. What would be a good Root Explorer App?
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 08, 2017, 10:54:18 pm
If you have already the ROM installed, you should have that gamepad.apk with null joystick option in it, right? Or maybe I am misunderstanding something.....
Post by: Smoker1 on August 08, 2017, 11:01:22 pm
I use root explorer, but esfile explorer has also root access.
If you have already the ROM installed, you should have that gamepad.apk with null joystick option in it, right? Or maybe I am misunderstanding something.....
I have the GamePad App, for the Method 2 I did, but it does not have the Null Joystick. Only XBox/PS3 and L&R Normal/Swap. Also for Method 2, now it takes my GPD XD a while to Boot. Sometimes I have to Force Shut Down then try again.
Edit: I got the App Installed and it now shows NULL Joystick Mode.......but when I Select it, the App freezes, and the Device Restarts.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 08, 2017, 11:13:40 pm
If you installed my ROM the null option should be there. If wasn't there is because you installed something different or the ROM wasn't installed correctly, because the gamepad APK I have provided you is the one that comes with the ROM. I suggest to do a fresh install using method 1 from PC. Or via sdcard using the update tablet app that comes with the ROM, select offline upgrade and select your update.img file. But it seems something is wrong with your device during the installation (because null mode should be there after installing my ROM) so I suggest a fresh install using method 1.I use root explorer, but esfile explorer has also root access.
If you have already the ROM installed, you should have that gamepad.apk with null joystick option in it, right? Or maybe I am misunderstanding something.....
I have the GamePad App, for the Method 2 I did, but it does not have the Null Joystick. Only XBox/PS3 and L&R Normal/Swap. Also for Method 2, now it takes my GPD XD a while to Boot. Sometimes I have to Force Shut Down then try again.
Edit: I got the App Installed and it now shows NULL Joystick Mode.......but when I Select it, the App freezes, and the Device Restarts.
Post by: Smoker1 on August 08, 2017, 11:27:00 pm
Edit: This is the one I used to Update to (Method 2)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B6JKf-QJv2KAQmhXbTNQTE1OOGs&export=download
Post by: PsyOps on August 08, 2017, 11:56:11 pm
http://sectioneight.net/gpd-xd/tutorials/gpd-xd-how-install-roms-unbrick-method
Post by: Smoker1 on August 09, 2017, 12:55:25 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 09, 2017, 09:40:50 am
Cant find a Update App. The only Update I can find is in Settings/About tablet/System Updates , but it says it is Up to Date.You installed the very first versi?n which was a beta. In fact that link is no longer in first post. Download the correct one and you will need to reinstall using method 1 as psyops say. Just follow the guide he posted.
Edit: This is the one I used to Update to (Method 2)
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B6JKf-QJv2KAQmhXbTNQTE1OOGs&export=download
Post by: Smoker1 on August 09, 2017, 07:21:44 pm
Actually, I am wondering: How hard would it be to Emulate the MOGA Power A Controllers? Specifically, the A Mode not the B Mode (HID) ? Because for example, Asphalt 7: Heat will not work correctly for PS3 or XBox Mode. But on my other Devices, the Game works perfectly with the Moga Controllers. Not to mention, there are tons of other Games that will work perfectly with them.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 09, 2017, 07:43:41 pm
Tincore has a mode M that supposedly emulates a MOGA, maybe you can try with it. Or gamepad helper I think it has the same option, not sure if it works. But it's more a problem of game developers giving support just for one gamepad instead of using generic HID. (probably because thet got money from Moga people). Fortunately most current games use standard hid controllers, and not many games depend on moga anymore.
Anyhow, if someone know to implement it, they can try . The kernel code is in my github in first post. I no longer have an XD and this rom is discontinued.
Post by: Smoker1 on August 09, 2017, 09:25:17 pm
There is no source code for moga mode A, so without source code..... They use propietary software. The mode B is just standard HID, at least in my moga pro.
Tincore has a mode M that supposedly emulates a MOGA, maybe you can try with it. Or gamepad helper I think it has the same option, not sure if it works. But it's more a problem of game developers giving support just for one gamepad instead of using generic HID. (probably because thet got money from Moga people). Fortunately most current games use standard hid controllers, and not many games depend on moga anymore.
Anyhow, if someone know to implement it, they can try . The kernel code is in my github in first post. I no longer have an XD and this rom is discontinued.
Not sure if this would help, but here is A Source Code for Moga.
https://github.com/Zel-os/MogaSerial
Moga does have Developer Applications, so dont know if that would help also.
http://www.mogaanywhere.com/developers/
But yeah, it would be a good addition so the GPD GamePad can be used under that for better Compatibility. Hopefully someone can figure it out since the XD does not have Bluetooth :'(
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 09, 2017, 09:40:53 pm
Post by: Smoker1 on August 10, 2017, 01:33:12 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 10, 2017, 09:44:38 am
Post by: Smoker1 on August 15, 2017, 03:54:08 am
Unable to Uninstall Apps or go into Security Settings: Remove MicroSD/TF Card prior to Powering On the Device. Somehow, that makes it work.......only thing is, you will get Crash Messages about the System Update has Stopped.
Transfer to Device via USB starts getting the Device to run hot: Once you establish USB Connection, turn off the Screen and only do a few Transfers at a time. Device will still get Warm, but if you Limit the Transfers with the Screen Off, it should be fine.
Issue: There are those times, when I am trying to access something in a Emulator or Game, and I get that Wheel coming up like it is a Screen Shortcut. Dont know if it is the SO Launcher or the new ROM that has this.
Also getting the Menu Slide from the Left where you can Clear the Memory is hard to get at now.
I have noticed that a Game I tried running on the Stock ROM that did not Display correctly now runs perfectly. Bejeweled Classic (AKA: Bejeweled 3) used to be Zoomed in on so you could not do anything with it. Now, it shows up perfectly and is Playable. Kind of the same thing with Bejeweled 2.
Just dont know why there is a Bluetooth Option when it does have BT. Would be nice.......but no.
Post by: Skelton-retired on August 15, 2017, 09:40:51 am
That is not normal. Maybe your sdcard is not ok. To remove the system update message just enter system update app Android untick the options under settings in the app.
I never had any of the other issues you say.
The BT option helps with number of Play store apps available. But that's it.
Post by: VoLAN on September 20, 2017, 05:57:51 am
from time to time Task manager and Home buttons doesn't work! I need to restart device and sometimes it's help, sometimes no. And one strange thing: when this buttons not working, I hold Task Manager button and appears home screen settings (wallpapers, widgets etc). Holding Home buttons does no effect.
Please, help me. It's a software fault, so there must be answer.
THANK U!
Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk
Post by: PsyOps on September 20, 2017, 06:26:50 am
What site did you use to download and install Legacy Rom?
This is one of the threads about it: https://boards.dingoonity.org/gpd-android-devices/home-and-recent-disabled/msg168500/#msg168500
Post by: VoLAN on September 20, 2017, 06:28:53 am
Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk
Post by: PsyOps on September 20, 2017, 06:31:25 am
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2017, 09:31:35 am
Post by: VoLAN on September 20, 2017, 05:12:50 pm
How to fix that problem?
When this process is on - buttons don't work.
When there is no this process - buttons work well.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2017, 06:59:39 pm
Post by: VoLAN on September 20, 2017, 07:33:31 pm
But keyguard is just for lockscreen. It shouldn't have to do with It. Also all Android firmware include that. Try with an app like disable service which is free on Play store, and it allow to stop services from running at boot.
Yes, it's for lockscreen. But if you kill that process Home button will not work. As for recent button - I don't know. Recent button can work if I will use some virtual buttons app, but Home button - no.
Отправлено с моего iPhone используя Tapatalk
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 20, 2017, 08:01:09 pm
Post by: johannes on September 20, 2017, 08:05:52 pm
Post by: VoLAN on September 23, 2017, 12:51:17 pm
But that system process is in all Android firmware. Stock rom must have it Too. Also, as i said, It seems only happens to a few people ramdomly, so i don't think it's a firmware problem. Or It is in stock Too and happens ramdomly, but i never suffered that issue.Sorry, I was wrong
it's not keyguardTestActivity...Trying to disable autostart's services to find solve of the problem. I hate that issue!
Post by: jackal27 on September 26, 2017, 06:50:37 am
It seems that I can't "currently running" screen accessed by hitting the menu button with the controller? Is it supposed to be like this? The screen I get by holding the menu button down also cannot be controlled via buttons either. It makes closing out of apps really difficult when playing through HDMI. Is this a Launcher3 issue?
Speaking of Launcher 3, I seem to have some weirdness controlling the home menu with the controller as well. I can't seem to get it to select the "all apps" button which can be frustrating. Are these just niggling issues present in LegacyROM or do I need to fix something?
Last one: Retroarch is keeping my GPD awake. I have no idea why. Even when I hit the lock button, the sound from which ever game I have loaded in Retroarch keeps playing and the game keeps running! Same for if I close my GPD. No other emulator does this. Is there something I'm missing in Retroarch to fix this? I've Googled it a ton, but no results.
EDIT: Weird. I just had MyBoy do the sleep mode thing to me as well although I now can't seem to replicate it. I don't think it's a hardware issue as the screen DOES shut off when I put it to sleep and seemingly goes to sleep whenever I close it without Retroarch open.
Post by: Skelton-retired on September 26, 2017, 07:44:43 pm
Buttons and keys are similar to stock rom.
About retroarch avoiding sleep, maybe is something with new retroarch, I never had those issues when I had my XD. Sleep mode is the same as stock rom too, so it should behave the same.
Post by: jackal27 on September 26, 2017, 09:33:03 pm
Maybe is a launcher3 issue, I use the launcher3 from stock rom, so the behaviour should be the same as stock rom. I never used launcher3.
Buttons and keys are similar to stock rom.
About retroarch avoiding sleep, maybe is something with new retroarch, I never had those issues when I had my XD. Sleep mode is the same as stock rom too, so it should behave the same.
Thanks for the response! Any suggestions then? I'm planning to use another launcher instead of launcher3, but it appears that they still use the same "Running Apps" screen? Is there something that I can change to fix this since my device is now rooted? I don't have any experience with rooted devices personally so I'm not sure what's possible.
On Retroarch: Damn. Was really hoping you might have the answer. I guess the quest continues to figure out what the hell it's doing. If anyone else has any suggestions, I'll gladly listen.
Post by: PsyOps on September 26, 2017, 09:41:22 pm
Let's see if we can find a solution hehe.
Post by: jackal27 on September 26, 2017, 10:48:01 pm
Well there are just some things that don't work with gamepad I think. There are shortcuts you can setup that pull down notification and status bar. You can't select with gamepad on that either. I am going to maybe install : https://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/mod-xposed-additions-t2294274 and see if that works or maybe look for more alternatives. Someone once commented about not wanting to touch the screen and control everything with gamepad, which I thought would be nice but never really considered the hmdi connection thing. Ith would be annoying to have to reach over to gpd every time you have to do whatever.Yes, exactly. Or in my case get up off the couch and walk over to the TV to touch the screen lol. I'm coming from my Nvidia Shield portable too where literally everything can be controlled with the gamepad and for what can't, you can use one of the analogue sticks as a mouse.
Let's see if we can find a solution hehe.
I want to keep poking around, because it it's possible there, it has to be possible here.
Post by: fabiospw on September 27, 2017, 01:31:33 am
how to uninstall this program to return the factory settings of gpd ... such as removing the "legacy Rom"
Post by: PsyOps on September 27, 2017, 02:36:54 am
http://sectioneight.net/gpd-xd/tutorials/gpd-xd-how-install-roms-unbrick-method
I would not recommend it though. Legacy Rom is a nice rom.
But if you still want to take it off you should install: GPD XD (Stock Firmware) 3.4.2 - ( S8 Recommended )
From that link I gave you.
Is it because you want happychick and those programs?
Post by: jackal27 on September 27, 2017, 03:08:11 am
Should I reinstall Legacyrom? Has anyone else run into the issue of Retroarch refusing to go to sleep?
EDIT: I seem to have discovered that Retroarch WILL go to sleep as long as the lock screen is enabled? Wtf? Does that clue anybody into what's happening here? I could just use a lock screen, but they require the touch screen and also they just don't really make sense for a device like this. Is there a way to "lock" my phone without a lock screen?
Post by: PsyOps on October 07, 2017, 04:09:20 pm
I don't know if this is what you are looking for, but I can unlock my screen with using the select button. Funny thing though is that the lockscreen never comes on after that. So I don't know. Can you unlock screen normally with select?
I do know I have been playing with xposed framework and the GravityBox module. Inside there is an option for : LockscreenTweaks / Enable menu key
description: Allows menu key to be used for quick-unlocking the device while on lockscreen.
Maybe this helps you if it works? I have it selected.
Post by: jackal27 on October 17, 2017, 07:30:24 pm
Post by: PsyOps on October 17, 2017, 08:58:01 pm
Post by: matanzabr on October 26, 2017, 10:20:50 pm
I receive my gpd xd 32 gb today. ;D ;D ;D
But the gamepad apk, when chose null joystick the xd freezes and restart.
If a try a second time choosing the null joystick, freezes and restart in loop.
Forcing me to enter in recovery mode and execute the 2 wipes.
How can i solve this? I installed the version in Q9, and don't work.
The game horizon chase need to use the option null joystick.
Thanks.
Post by: Skelton-retired on October 26, 2017, 10:33:22 pm
How can i solve this? I installed the version in Q9, and don't work.
The game horizon chase need to use the option null joystick.
Thanks.
Where did you install it? In q9 or XD? this rom is for xd, not for q9. q9 has its own legacyROM
Try reinstalling using PC method 1. Null joystick works fine, so try reinstalling in case it was a bad installation.
Post by: PsyOps on October 26, 2017, 10:35:04 pm
I don't know if that is ganna make any difference but it is something to try. That one comes from the 3.4.9 firmware.
Post by: reggiexp on November 07, 2017, 03:09:47 pm
Im downloading playstore games or any thing with wifi screen of it cuts off.. Like the device goes in pause mode... Really anoying when u wanna download shit and not drain battery with screen on..
How to fix this wifi is on always on already... Btw love the rom (and anyway to get the gpd stock launcher all the android ones are kinda more touchscreen made they work but i liked the stock one of the gpd xd)
Post by: PsyOps on November 07, 2017, 05:53:40 pm
Hi, why does downloading stop when screen turns off?
Im downloading playstore games or any thing with wifi screen of it cuts off.. Like the device goes in pause mode... Really anoying when u wanna download shit and not drain battery with screen on..
How to fix this wifi is on always on already...
Few things you can try:
- Go to settings> tap on wi-fi > tap on the options top right ( 3 dots ) > tap on advanced >
- from here you can make sure Keep Wi-Fi during sleep is set to Always
- If that doesn't work maybe try to turn off Wi-Fi optimization (uncheck it)
- If all that still doesn't work try to charge the GPD XD when you are downloading
- If nothing works then install a 3rd party app like KeepScreen so that the screen stays on while you download.
Btw love the rom (and anyway to get the gpd stock launcher all the android ones are kinda more touchscreen made they work but i liked the stock one of the gpd xd)
If you mean what Launchers work best with the gamepad, I personally use SquareHome2, and it works great with gamepad. less touch, more gamepad.
Post by: reggiexp on November 08, 2017, 10:18:06 am
Thanks yeah wifi optimization is on that might be the problem.Hi, why does downloading stop when screen turns off?
Im downloading playstore games or any thing with wifi screen of it cuts off.. Like the device goes in pause mode... Really anoying when u wanna download shit and not drain battery with screen on..
How to fix this wifi is on always on already...
Few things you can try:
- Go to settings> tap on wi-fi > tap on the options top right ( 3 dots ) > tap on advanced >
- from here you can make sure Keep Wi-Fi during sleep is set to Always
- If that doesn't work maybe try to turn off Wi-Fi optimization (uncheck it)
- If all that still doesn't work try to charge the GPD XD when you are downloading
- If nothing works then install a 3rd party app like KeepScreen so that the screen stays on while you download.Btw love the rom (and anyway to get the gpd stock launcher all the android ones are kinda more touchscreen made they work but i liked the stock one of the gpd xd)
If you mean what Launchers work best with the gamepad, I personally use SquareHome2, and it works great with gamepad. less touch, more gamepad.
And i mean i use nova. But i liked the stock style launcher... But i tried all suggestions on here but didn't like them. Can u get the stock launcher? Just for fun i think i still stickt to nova but who knows
Post by: PsyOps on November 08, 2017, 10:32:55 am
Post by: cons_lover on November 08, 2017, 10:36:17 am
i have flashed Legacy_XD_14_NULLJOYSTICK.
I connected a microsd (usb adapter) with OTG cable.
The microsd is detected as USB archive from explorer app, but for example i cant select it as storage device from any application, like flud torrent client.
any help?
edit i can only accessthe micro sd "storage/sdcard1" only if is unstalled in the device not via OTG-micro usb adapter
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 08, 2017, 12:32:34 pm
That applies for legacyrom or stock, since storage is the same in all firmwares
Post by: cons_lover on November 08, 2017, 01:56:46 pm
now, How can i use an app like "flud torrent client" and point the destination of the download to my flash drive?
is there any chance?
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 08, 2017, 02:57:29 pm
Post by: cons_lover on November 08, 2017, 11:06:03 pm
i have 2 question:
1 - Legacy_XD_14_NULLJOYSTICK has any type of overclock vs stock rom?
2 - Is safe to use 1.6 or 1.8 version, Is only speed related?
3 - Is normal that the wifi signal is not very strong? are there 2 walls from me and the router xD
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 08, 2017, 11:08:08 pm
I fixed with "Paragon Root Manager", now i can also use NTS drive as storage. Awesome !
i have 2 question:
1 - Legacy_XD_14_NULLJOYSTICK has any type of overclock vs stock rom?
2 - Is safe to use 1.6 or 1.8 version, Is only speed related?
3 - Is normal that the wifi signal is not very strong? are there 2 walls from me and the router xD
1 - Just ddr speed, but is practically like stock.
2- Completely safe.
3- That depends on how the wifi antenna is soldered. I had great wifi on mine. It's not firmware dependant anyway.
Post by: cons_lover on November 09, 2017, 08:33:24 am
superSU request me for an update, i press TWRP (not Normal) and the device is on boot loop.
What's the solution? After refresh how to update supersu without this issue?
thanks
Post by: Skelton-retired on November 09, 2017, 09:05:54 am
http://sectioneight.net/gpd-xd/tutorials/gpd-xd-installing-cwm
To update superSU just select normal option and not TWRP, like it's explained in first post.
Post by: PsyOps on November 09, 2017, 12:14:13 pm
Post by: cons_lover on November 09, 2017, 02:09:07 pm
@PsyOps no, i just installed the Legacy Rom ::)
Post by: PsyOps on November 09, 2017, 03:11:50 pm
In the process you will install a custom recovery. There are diff ways to recovery from stuff like that when you have a custom recovery.
Post by: cons_lover on November 09, 2017, 05:21:50 pm
Post by: cons_lover on November 10, 2017, 01:44:31 pm
hello :)
Is the Rom http://sectioneight.net/s8files/gpd/xd-firmware/xd_legacy_1.4ghz_ext4.zip the same from @skelton, just the system file is different, right? ::)
Post by: PsyOps on November 11, 2017, 10:39:53 am
Post by: cons_lover on November 11, 2017, 04:26:26 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on January 02, 2018, 04:09:01 pm
Post by: GetBeaned on February 20, 2018, 04:27:01 pm
Works beautifully, made an account just to say thanks!
Post by: FrPiq on April 01, 2018, 11:22:43 pm
Post by: tiagao_extremo on April 02, 2018, 12:38:08 pm
So we are not going to get an update for XD firmware?
Skelton is retired from android development and we all should be grateful for what he had developed for us through all these years, entirely for free.
Post by: dekao on June 09, 2018, 02:06:36 pm
Post by: johannes on February 02, 2019, 05:58:58 pm
Post by: tiagao_extremo on February 02, 2019, 06:40:56 pm
Is it possible to get android 8 on this device? I am very Happy with LegacyRom, but i cannot use yaba sanshiro anymore. I know skelton is not on development anymore. But i don't know where to get source code to try porting something higher. Thanks anyway.
Skelton always shares the source code:
https://github.com/skelton
At this point is extremely unlikely that someone will develop a new rom for the original xd, so if you don't want to be stuck with kitkat your best option would be buying a xd+.
Post by: johannes on February 02, 2019, 06:42:59 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 02, 2019, 07:50:45 pm
If you like a complete SDK, I basically used the firefly RK3288 repository for kitkat. They also have a repo for Lollipop, which ran terrible in firefly for gaming. But without a bootloader then everything is a mess.
There is also an experimental android 7.1 build for Xd which I never tried, and was made by PHH. He aparently used some leaked SDK from a RK3288 tablet, but never leaked that source, so I could never investigate further, so maybe you can try contact him and see if he can leak it to you somehow.
Post by: johannes on February 10, 2019, 05:18:36 pm
Post by: Skelton-retired on February 11, 2019, 07:09:54 am
Boot,img composed by a kernel binary + ramdisk. That's the case of stock rom. In that case kernel binary in boot.img takes priority over kernel.img
Boot.img with just a ramdisk: In that case kernel.img is used and boot.img is just a ramdisk.
So basically is you want to use your kernel.img in stock rom, you have two options:
-Split boot.img and remoce kernel binary inside it so it is just a ramdisk, so that wat your kernel.img is used.
- Split boot.img and include your kernel inside it. That way your new boot.img is used with your kernel.
For both options you can use AFPTool since rockchip boot,img is not a standard boot.img wuth the magic word Android in it
I hope my explanation is clear.
Post by: VanZan on April 22, 2019, 02:21:25 am
Post by: 2huwman on July 06, 2019, 09:53:57 am
Post by: tiagao_extremo on July 06, 2019, 01:59:58 pm
sorry for the potentially stupid question, but where do i download the legacy roms - the section8 links say file not found. thanks!
Here:
http://xdrescue.com/gpd-xd-help/gpd-xd-files/gpd-xd-firmware/
Post by: 2huwman on July 06, 2019, 06:38:03 pm
Post by: votemarvel on August 08, 2019, 09:11:15 pm
The problem is that Saturn emulation is pretty broken on the XD Plus, so he'd get a worse experience than just sticking to the XD and an older version of Yaba Sanshiro.Is it possible to get android 8 on this device? I am very Happy with LegacyRom, but i cannot use yaba sanshiro anymore. I know skelton is not on development anymore. But i don't know where to get source code to try porting something higher. Thanks anyway.
Skelton always shares the source code:
https://github.com/skelton
At this point is extremely unlikely that someone will develop a new rom for the original xd, so if you don't want to be stuck with kitkat your best option would be buying a xd+.