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November 19, 2012 By: egzthunder1
The eternal conundrum of data usage—you buy it on a monthly basis from your carrier and try to use it for any and all needs. If you travel as much as I do, you will know that the luxury of mid to pseudo high speed data on the go on your computer via tethering is a blessing in and of itself. Regardless of how advanced Android is, it still cannot match the utility you can get out of a real computer, whose only on-the-go limitation is the inability to connect to the Web when away from a hotspot. Because of this, WiFi Tether was created way back when.
Limitations in the firmware on most newer devices either disable or create a “wall” to prevent people from tethering (courtesy of the carriers who want to sell such services for a substantial monthly fee). Thankfully, we have very skilled people on XDA, who can get around things like this. One such individual is XDA Recognized Developer TrevE, who you may remember from a little saga he had against HTC and, most notably, CIQ around this time last year. Using the available source for WiFi Tether (which is GPL licensed) as well as some binaries coming from the CM team, TrevE has been able to “force” WiFi Tether to work on the most recent Jelly Bean TouchWiz (stock) ROMs. And as an added bonus, this also works on the HTC EVO 3D when loaded with a Sense 4.x ROM.
Please take it for a spin, and make sure you look at TrevE’s notes in the OP, as the app has the ability to cause some strange behavior if you do not use it correctly. Some of the issues include killing your WiFi altogether, whcih can be fixed with a simple reboot. As always, please leave some feedback for the developer.
Carriers hate tethering, you all know that. Use at your own risk/with common sense & dont blame me for anything that goes wrong
GS3 Specific- Make a system backup, it modifies sys files so theres a chance it will break something
You can find more information in the original thread, and you can find a WiFi Tether-enabled ROM for the EVO 3D right here.
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October 29, 2012 By: egzthunder1
Recently, we have seen lots of cool projects being born on the HTC EVO 3D, which is for the most part a device that is slowly fading into the shadow of its younger, slimmer, and more powerful brethren. But as it is customary on XDA, this is not going to stop devs from continuing with work on devices with such unique features (fully functional 3D camera and display). The only problem is that as new updates become available from our devs, other things get broken. In the case of this, Sense is very much tied up to every aspect of operating the device’s 3D capabilities, and porting the UI and framework is never without its hiccups.
One of the features that is missing from most Sense 4+ based custom ROMs is the ability to see your 3D pictures in 3D by using the stock gallery app. XDA Forum Member androidus21 took a shot at this issue with the help of Forum Member HJ200’s Tools3D-Library, and came up with a small add-on that enables 3D picture viewing directly from the Gallery app. The fix essentially adds a link in the Android “Share” intent, which enables 3D display to activate and fully display the .mpo and .jps over-imposed image files instead of a single 2D file.
The dev is currently trying to investigate a way to get around this, so that the Gallery displays the pictures without having to go through all this. If you have any suggestions, please feel free to chime in. In the meantime, enjoy your renewed ability to used your 3D in the way it was meant to be used.
Hi everyone!
I build a “PlugIn” for galleries, for example the HTC Gallery in Sense 4.0/4.1 roms. So what is the function of this PlugIn?
It will show your mpo- and jps-files in 3D.
You can find more information in the original thread.
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October 16, 2012 By: egzthunder1
We recently published an article regarding a new feature (that should have been available from release) for the EVO 3D, which allowed users to use 3D pictures as wallpapers on their desktop. This app was developed and published by XDA Forum Member HJ200. It seems that what he did has awaken a somewhat of a sleeping beast in the EVO 3D community, as various people started requesting the dev to let them know how to allow apps to use said feature on other apps and projects.
Due to popular demand, the dev has freely posted the API libs for everyone to use. This means that people trying to add that infamous 3D auto-stereoscopic effect to their newly created images for apps and games can simply do it by adding the code provided by the dev. The code will essentially force the device into 3D mode whenever the app needs it. Just keep in mind that you need to have root to proceed.
Speaking of permissions, as stated before, the dev has posted this code to be used by anyone who wants to use it. However, out of politeness (and really they are his terms), please provide credits in your app(s) pointing to the dev and let the dev know if you do use his code, just as a matter of courtesy.
A lot of people asked for the code to interlace images (used for the 3D Wallpaper Picker).
So here’s a library to use in your own code projects.
You can find more information in the original thread.
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October 14, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
The last time we brought you news about TWRP, it was to announce that TWRP 2.2.2 had been released. It had fixed a lot of bugs from the initial release of TWRP 2.2 and added a few new features. Very recently, TWRP has been updated again to version 2.3.
There were a whole bunch of awesome improvements with TWRP 2.2 and a lot of unique and brand new features as well. TWRP 2.3 promises no less. The official change log includes:
Rebased onto AOSP Jelly Bean source code
Rewrote backup, restore, wipe, and mount code in C++ classes for easier maintenance going forward
NOTE: backups from prior versions of TWRP are still compatible with 2.3
ADB sideload functionality from AOSP is included in 2.3, see this link for more info
Re-wrote fix permissions entirely in C++ and runs in a few seconds instead of a few minutes (thanks to bigbiff)
Improvements to zip finding in OpenRecoveryScript (should be a lot fewer GooManager automation issues)
Faster boot times
Added charging indicator while in recovery (only updates once every 60 seconds)
Additionally, XDA Recognized Developer Dees_Troy has reported that there is now support for spaces in backup names. Before, if you added a space to the name of a backup, it would not restore. Now users can use whatever naming convention they want.
One of the biggest changes, though, is all of the TWRP being rewritten in C++ and its move to recovery API 3 instead of API 2. With the code rewrite, it will allow TWRP to update more quickly and with more stability. With the API 3 change, it means that some flashable zip files may stop working because the developer needs to update the update-binary. If you don’t want to wait for the developer, or the developer has ceased working on the project, you can find one to use on TWRP’s official website. To install the latest TWRP, you can use the Goomanager application. Simply open the application, hit menu, and install open recovery.
If you want to check out the latest TWRP recovery for your device, check one of the links below.
September 23, 2012 By: egzthunder1
A few weeks ago, we brought you news about an app that enabled 3D on the EVO 3D at all times by XDA Recognized Contributor jmztaylor. In that article, we stated that one of the cool things that one could do with this would be to have actual 3D wallpapers on your screen. However, the process of getting these on the screen is not as straight forward as one would think. On Sense, when a wallpaper is chosen, the OS will automatically try to crop it (whether you want to or not), and in the case of 3D pictures, it will try to flatten them, removing the 3D in the process. XDA Forum Member HJ200 posted a quick procedure in jmztaylor’s thread that explains how to add a 3D wallpaper to your homescreen. However, the picture needed to be pre-processed and with the exact required size.
Since then, HJ200 has been hard at work and finally decided to put a quick application that embeds itself in the system. Essentially, it adds an option to use 3D pictures (in mpo and jps format) as a wallpaper for the device. This app automatically does everything for you. It interlaces and parses images so that they are ready to be used. The only caveat is that the images will only work in landscape mode for the same reasons that were previously quoted regarding the 3D switch on the app.
In any case, the opportunities opened can indeed breath new life onto the dying idea of portable 3D. If you have any suggestions on how to make the app a little better, or maybe if you have suggestions to take this concept for a different spin, please share your ideas.
Hi everyone,
I’ve created an app to select a 3D wallpaper.
You can find more information in the original thread.
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September 21, 2012 By: Haroon Q. Raja
Ever since its launch, the HTC Evo 3D has garnered an impressive fan following in the developer community. From its initial temp root to the first stable perma-temp root, from the AlphaRevX S-OFF to the engineering bootloader, from the official bootloader unlock to bootloader customization, we have kept you up to date with the developments for this device here on the XDA Portal. While permanent root and full S-OFF have long been possible, they are spread across multiple guides. Today, we are bringing you what its author calls QUADERSO: Quick and Dirty EVO 3D Root and S-OFF.
Brought to us by XDA Senior Member ramjet73, QUADERSO is a straightforward step-by-step guide aimed at beginners as well as experienced users that takes you through the process of gaining S-OFF on your rooted or unrooted EVO 3D, installing 4EXT recovery, and rooting it.
The guide is meant only for the Sprint EVO 3D running the latest Sprint Stock ICS ROM. To make it even easier, ramjet73 has provided all the tools required for the process in a single download. Ready to S-OFF and root your Sprint EVO 3D? Head over to the original thread and follow the simple instructions.All Posts
September 15, 2012 By: egzthunder1
For those of us who own an HTC EVO 3D, we tend to be hit, from time to time, with questions about our investments. Questions like, “why did Sprint take over a year to release something that was ready to go way before?” or “Will we be getting JB like the other devices that are getting it?” However, a question that more often than not plagues my mind as an owner of this device is, “Where else can I use the 3D display?” Being able to watch a few movies and play certain games in 3D is cool, but there should certainly be other things that can be done to take advantage of the panel technology—like a 3D interface, 3D wallpaper, and so on.
If you are thinking about these possible uses and more, XDA Recognized Contributor jmztaylor has written a nice little app that will allow you to use 3D at all times during normal operation. Essentially, the app changes a value in the 3D panel controller, which turns it on and leaves it in that state. Due to rotation obviously being an issue with this (remember how the camera always complains whenever you try to take pictures while holding the phone vertically?), the app allows you to turn the 3D feature on either for landscape or portrait mode. The only one thing that can be somewhat cumbersome is that this app will render your light sensor useless and will boost and lock your brightness at 100%. This effect will go away as soon as you turn off the 3D functionality through the app.
So, if the idea of having actual 3D wallpaper makes you salivate, make sure that you try out this simple yet fulfilling app and leave some feedback for the dev.
This app just echo’s a number in 3D_mode to enable complete device 3D. Either Landscape or Portrait.
You can find more information in the original thread.
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September 9, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
It’s always good to see newer software gets ported to older devices with enough functionality to actually use. It can add new life to older devices and make them more tolerable for at least a little bit longer. Now, the HTC EVO 3D has a working Sense 4.1 port, and it comes not long after the official update to Ice Cream Sandwich.
XDA Senior Member chubbzlou is credited for having created the original port of the Sense 4.1 ROM to the device. From there, XDA Senior Member gruesomewolf turned it into a mean, lean, and mostly functional ROM. So far, the ROM seems to be very stable and usable as a daily driver. There are, however, some issues that still need to be worked out. The current issues include:
-3D
-4G (duh!)
-Effect in Gallery will FC
- For data roaming to work the data roaming widget must be turned on.
-Camera will FC if you choose any option but auto (I will fix this asap)
-Choosing smooth options in tweaks will cause a sense fc
[Link to a working Camera]
So yes, some kinks need to be worked out, but there’s nothing overly terrible or obtrusive. On the good side, there are a number of enhancements to boost performance, sound, and other parts of the ROM so users will have an overall decent experience.
If you’d like to know more, take a look at the original thread.
August 22, 2012 By: Ian Stacy
Users of the HTC EVO 3D have been rather lucky lately. Despite HTC withholding the Ice Cream Sandwich update and kernel source code until the very last second (and indeed until the next iteration of Android, 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’, began landing on other devices) clever developers and a dedicated community of ROM cooks have managed to keep the seemingly abandoned device on the bleeding edge. Those of you who have held on to this 4.3 inch, glasses-free 3D, dual-core device, even as HTC shifted it’s attention to the new EVO 4G LTE and away from its dedicated EVO 3D community, can now give themselves a pat on the back. A plethora of Jelly Bean ports are arriving on the handset, even with the blatant lack of OEM support. Some of the more notables include:
As always, you can find information and threads about these and other great ROMs in our HTC EVO 3D forums. Don’t forget to Nandroid backup your entire handset before flashing anything. Also, be sure to thank the devs who brought these builds, long after the manufacturer deemed the device worthy of attention. If you haven’t tried Jelly Bean on your EVO 3D, now is the time. So pick your preferred build, and flash away!
August 20, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Dual booting can be a lot of fun. Having one custom ROM to do with as you please is great. But when you have two custom ROMs to do with what you want, the possibilities are even greater. Having multiple configurations allows users to have more versatility in how they set up their ROMs. For instance, a user can set up one ROM with just emails for work and have the other ROM available with games and social media for play. Now, the CDMA and GSM HTC EVO 3D can dual boot.
The process is similar to performing the task on other devices. It requires downloading Boot Manager and setting everything up from there. The guide was posted by XDA Senior Member gav-collins1983. In essence, users download the ROMs they want and install their primary ROM through their custom recovery as usual. Then, using the application, they install the second one. Of course, it is highly recommended to make Nandroid backups all along the process in case something goes wrong.
And since the instructions are fairly generic, not only are they compatible with both the GSM and CDMA variants of the EVO 3D, but they should also work on many other devices. However, if you’re on an unsupported device, make sure you have a good backup to restore from in case things get sticky.
For more information, visit the guide thread.
August 11, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
Very recently, we brought you news that the EVO 3D finally got an update to Ice Cream Sandwich. However, as Member Advocate Admin egzthunder1 stated in his article linked above, the update is far from satisfactory. Most reports agree that the update felt more like a consolation prize and less like something Sprint and HTC worked hard on. While ROM developers have been releasing stuff that is on par—and in many cases much better—than what Sprint and HTC released, those who want to stay true to stock do have some options as older mods have become available for the HTC EVO 3D.
Released initially by XDA Senior Member NODO-GT, XDA Senior Member mudhi, and XDA Recognized Developer mdeejay, two popular modifications have been updated to work on the latest OTA by XDA Recognized Developer coolexe. The first is a camera mod and the second is a music mod. They may not make the update better, but they certainly help make it more bearable. Consequently, both mods are also available if you happen to have the HTC EVO V, the Virgin Mobile version of the EVO 3D.
The camera mod and music mod have a plethora of features. For the camera mod the features are as follows:
* For Virgin Mobile ICS 1.13.652.2_R2 and Sprint ICS 2.89.651.2 Base.
* HDR, Panorama
* 1250 ISO
* Fast Click
* Sharpness Mod (For Sharp Photos and Videos)
* GPU Effects Mod (Photo/Video Enhancement)
* Video Bit/Rate Mod (But not working yet maybe due to kernel or something else)
* Front Cam 720p Video Recording
* Front Cam Image Auto-Enhance
* Framerate Stability Improved
* 0 Compression on Image
* Image Cap-Size Increased
* Video Recording Set to 30FPS @5.0 Mbits/Sec
* Stereo Audio Recording Set to 44100Hz @128kbits/Sec
And for the music mod:
* For Virgin Mobile ICS 1.13.652.2_R2 and Sprint ICS 2.89.651.2 Base.
* Buggy HTC Music Fix
* Video/Streaming Mod
–Working SRS, HTC 5.1 Without Breaking 3D Video
* Audio Mod
–Working SRS, Dolby, EQ
* Improved SRS Audio (More Bass and Surround) *Only For Wired & BT Headset*
Again, these mods won’t make the ICS update any better, but they will at least improve the camera and music experience. For additional info, go to the original thread.
August 9, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
As more devices come with multiple CPU cores, multi core-friendly CPU tweaking applications and modifications have shown up extensively in recent months. Now, there is an application to control the GPU and both CPU cores on the GSM HTC EVO 3D, as well as modify many other settings.
The application already has a number of features, but it is still under construction. Features that are currently working include:
Full CPU controll(single and dual-core devices)
GPU Overclocking*
Changing buttons backlight
Fastcharge*
Enable/Disable VSYNC
Quickly force both cores online
Completly disabling second core
XDA Senior Member pedja1, who created the app, plans to add the following features in future releases.
IO Scheduler
SD cache
Settings for ONDEMAND governor
thermald control*
mpdecision control*
Undervolting*
Full quad core support
Apply settings on boot
While some important functionality is missing at this time, users can expect this to be added in future updates. For now, it is still a potentially useful application to tweak various CPU, GPU, and system settings.
For additional info, check out the original thread.
August 4, 2012 By: egzthunder1
So after months and months of waiting, kicking, and screaming from the user base, Sprint has finally decided to provide their EVO 3D customers with a brand spanking new base to play around with. The new official Sprint ROM (base number 2.89.651.2) has been fitted with ICS 4.0.3, Sense 3.6 (as promised), a new radio, HBOOT 1.58, and some new bits and pieces of firmware. As always, this is loaded (and I do mean loaded) with Sprint’s usual bloatware such as Sprint Zone, Nascar, and a few other unremovable (by regular means anyways) bits of Sprint love on the device. After all, nothing screams “we care about our customers” than the bundled Blockbuster app, embedded into the framework with an additional .jar. This rom is an OTA, which means that Sprint is distributing this wirelessly to roms that are capable of receiving the update.
Enough with the formalities about the ROM itself, and lets just go to the core of this article. This is a well known topic as we have covered it before in similar instances. You know, the usual dance where Google announces a new OS, everyone gets excited about promises and ideas and starts looking forward to a reason to hold off on dropping $500-$800 for a new phone (off contract) or for begging the carriers for an early upgrade. Here at XDA, we strive against the inability of the carriers to completely satisfy their customers (us). And because of that, we have had ICS with Sense 3.6 builds for a few months now. Which makes me wonder quite a bit about the entire update. Is it worth having your bootloader relocked just to have to flash buggy software? Yes, buggy software. As it turns out, this new ROM does not have the amount of quality control it should have had for having taken such a monumental amount of time to be released. One such somewhat major bug is Bluetooth, which was either not working or doing so very poorly. Thanks to XDA Forum Member mikeyxda, we now have a fix for this bug. You would think that something like this would have been caught after such a long wait. Lets face it, it was a rather big “opps” considering that Bluetooth is so widely used.
So, what exactly took HTC and Sprint so long? Why did they keep people waiting for this? In previous articles, we had stipulated that perhaps they hold off on upgrades for long enough to not have to explain themselves to the customers as to why they are purposely going against Google’s recommendation about the 18 month promised upgrade. This is not exactly rocket science, albeit you need a good set of skills to whip up a decent ROM. Having said that, developers on XDA probably have far fewer resources than HTC and Sprint, and certainly they don’t have access to most of their “private stuff.” That said, why is it that our site’s devs have the capability to put out better stuff in shorter amounts of time? Oh! I know! HTC has to spend monumental amounts of time and resources because the likes of Sprint and Verizon want them to “protect” the devices and as such, they put in new locked bootloaders so that people cannot fully utilize their devices. How did we arrive at this conclusion? Quite simple actually, we have had Sprint’s ICS with Sense 3.6 leaks on XDA for a few months already. The stock RUU was actually not half bad, and certainly something par to what we see in other stock roms. But aside from the official vs leak factor, there is a major difference between the leak and what we just received from Sprint: a new locked bootloader, which unlike previous bootloader versions, will make your device go on a bootloop if you try to flash the ROM without updating it. In other words, if you want to run Sprint’s latest and greatest, you must update your hboot. Is there any reason to believe that this is necessary for ICS or even for Sense 3.6 to run on the EVO3D? Considering that the leaked build runs perfectly well on ENG HBOOT, I am going to dare say no, there is not.
So, what conclusion do we arrive to from all this? EVO 3D owners just waited for well over a year not for ICS and a somewhat outdated version Sense, but for Sprint’s latest attempt to prevent users from using their devices. So, thank you Sprint for making HTC give us a brand new headache version number 1.58 as opposed to a bug free ICS rom with Sense 4.0. Oh, and just an FYI, Sense 4.0 works fantastically well on our EVO 3D.
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