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Friday 7 December 2012

Sapir - December 7th Release

I corrected the network issue with the Galaxy Nexus release, and integrated recent changes from gerrit.

I will now only fix bugs until the merge to Android 4.2. Features development will wait for the merge.
The links to download are to the right.

The full updated change log is:
  • Sapir: Reverted init.rc changes
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add music support (one song) to clock
  • Add group mms threading
  • Add configurable number of icons in launcher dock
  • Option to hide alarm clock icon in status bar
  • Clear all button on recent apps
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco (updated)
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Fri Dec  7 17:18:25 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
(M) Merged to CM10

Friday 30 November 2012

Sapir - November 29th Release

This one is all about stability changes. Oh - and, of course, updates to the CM codebase.

The links to download are to the right.

The full updated change log is:
  • Sapir: Reverted init.rc changes
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add music support (one song) to clock
  • Add group mms threading
  • Add configurable number of icons in launcher dock
  • Option to hide alarm clock icon in status bar
  • Clear all button on recent apps
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to fr
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Thu Nov 29 05:58:31 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
(M) Merged to CM10

Sunday 18 November 2012

Sapir - November 18th Release

I think I solved the Wi-Fi issues on the Samsung Galaxy Tab (OG).
There are few other corrections, and I also added the Desk Clock music support.

The download links, as always, are to the right, and the full update change log is:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add music support (one song) to clock
  • Add group mms threading
  • Add configurable number of icons in launcher dock
  • Option to hide alarm clock icon in status bar
  • Clear all button on recent apps
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Sun Nov 18 03:39:01 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
(M) Merged to CM10

Friday 9 November 2012

Sapir - November 9th Release

It's this time of the day / week /month again. A new update.
For this one, it's mainly cherry picking (-Alarm clock icon hiding, Trebuchet dock number of icons and more) as well as a correction for tablet UI icons in Trebuchet.

The download links are to the right, as usual, and the full updated change log is:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add configurable number of icons in launcher dock
  • Option to hide alarm clock icon in status bar
  • Clear all button on recent apps
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Fri Nov 9 14:50:48 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
(M) Merged to CM10

Sunday 4 November 2012

Sapir - November 4th Release

Major change / addition in this release:
  • Tablet UI toggle no longer requires reboot.
  • CM File manager
The download links, as always, are to the right.
The full updated change log:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Added Expandable Desktop settings for power menu
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Sun Nov  4 17:29:18 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Sunday 28 October 2012

Sapir - October 28th Release

Sometimes you just have to have a distraction free working or playing environment. So, the main change in this release is the addition of the Expandable Desktop settings for the Power Menu.

The download links, as always, are to the right.
The full updated change log:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Added Expandable Desktop settings for power menu
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Sun Oct 28 15:57:52 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Thursday 25 October 2012

Sapir - October 26th Release

Finally. It took some time, but I can now present the first Ubuntu-made Sapir build.
For me, it's like returning home. The end result of it, of course, is that there are no new proprietary changes, only another CM catch-up.

The download links, as always, are to the right.
The full updated change log:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Fri Oct 26 03:17:13 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Changing Build Systems

For the past few days, I've been re-installing my build system, which explains the time passed since the last build.
I'll be now building on a 1210 Ubuntu rather than a OS X ML one.
It should only take a few more hours to a day or two and then I'll roll out a new build.

Saturday 20 October 2012

Sapir - October 20th Release

Just another CM catch-up for this release. Got a lot on my plate at the moment.
For the next one, I'll probably improve tablet mode some more.

The current update change log:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Sat Oct 20 08:57:55 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Sapir - October 17th Release

The main changes was in the way Trebuchet works in Tablet Mode. Also, I enabled the option to deselect voicemail notifucations on the Sasung Galaxy Tab.

The download links are to the right.

The full update changelog:
  • Sapir: Change Trebuchet layout in tablet mode
  • Sapir: Changed Battery styles in status bar from AOKP to CM
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Wed Oct 17 01:32:00 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Tablet UI - Second Take

The main issue I (and most of you) see with Tablet UI is the Trebuchet rendering. It seems problematic especially in Landscape mode, but Portrait is no paradise as well.

The reason for that - I opted for the any-DPI approach when supplying Tablet UI - not all apps are set for that. The good thing, though, is that Trebuchet is part of our code base - and a correction is possible.

So, today or tomorrow, you'll get the better looking Tablet UI with the new CM 10 style battery.

Stay tuned - soon.

Friday 12 October 2012

Sapir - October 12th Release

I'm aware of the many issues with the layout of the tablet mode - at least in higher DPIs, and I'm working through them. However, I didn't want to leave you guys without the upgrade to 4.1.2 and other bug fixes, so I'm releasing the 4.1.2 update with no Sapir specific changes.

The links are to the right, and the updated change log is:
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Fri Oct 12 06:02:43 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
(M) Merged to CM10

Tuesday 9 October 2012

Sapir - October 9th Release

Battery is back to tablet mode.

For example (AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III):





Full updates change log:
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Tue Oct 9 20:24:33 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
  • (M) Merged to CM10

Monday 8 October 2012

Sapir - October 8th Release

The new release features mostly Tablet Mode.
As this is not a copy of the regular tablet mode, it should be available in any DPI you set - but you can be it won't look good if you don't have enough space :)

As I wrote in my previous post, tablet mode is not perfect yet. For example, you won't see the battery. You can get around this by using a widget or even the lockscreen. I'm now using Tablet Mode on all my devices.

In the meantime, links are, as always, to the right and the full updated changelog is:
  • Sapir: Added Tablet Mode in Sapir settings
  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Mon Oct 8 04:39:38 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
  • (M) Merged to CM10

Sunday 7 October 2012

Tablet Mode is (almost) Here

Tablet mode is finally working.
The toggle is the first one in the new Sapir Settings item.

This is how it looks on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III, for example:








It should work on all devices, though I'm still testing it.

Not everything is working yet - for example, I still need to add the battery icon to some of the views and clock will only show on the expanded bar, but it's already usable as it is.
Looking forward to hearing your comments after I release this. Probably later today.

Saturday 6 October 2012

Sapir - October 6th Release

The October 6th release is now available.

Main change - Transparency setting for status bar. You'll be able to fine tune it to the exact transparency percentage you prefer. Here is how it looks:


The download links are, as always, to the right.

Now, for the full updated change log:


  • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • Sapir: Transparent status bar slider in Settings
  • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
  • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enhance performance
  • Sapir: Added file explorer
  • Add SMS to Calnedar
  • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
  • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
  • Brightness control in lock screen
  • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
  • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
  • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
  • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Sat Oct 6 03:49:02 UTC 2012
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
  • (M) Merged to CM10


    Friday 5 October 2012

    Transparent Goverments

    I enjoy the transparent status bar, and so do quite a lot of you guys.
    But - not all of you. And then again, some of you wanted it to be more transparent than it is.

    What to do? What to do? :)

    A few minutes ago, the status bar in my build started to have a life of its own - which is good, because that's what I was aiming for. I'm just going to put the Settings part in, build it and then you'll be able to control the transparency as you wish.

    See you soon in the build post.

    Tuesday 2 October 2012

    Sapir - October 2nd Release

    What is going on in here?
    I've got the following things lined up:

    • Remove the reboot requirement for Navigation Bar enable / disable - this helps with some games and has been requested a lot
    • Integrate Tablet Mode - Currently causes a lot of merge issues
    • Individual DPI - Still in design
    • Transparency Toggle for Status Bar - Looking for a solution
    While I'm working on this things, however, there are a lot of changes coming in from CM, and I don't want you guys to miss out on them, which is why the list above takes some time to implement.
    When things get a bit more stable on the CM front, though, the proprietary Sapir features (as well as merges) will pick up pace as well.

    So, for now, with the links on the right side as usual, here is the updated changelog:
    • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • Sapir: Transparent nav bar / status bar
    • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
    • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enahance performance
    • Sapir: Added file explorer
    • Add SMS to Calnedar
    • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
    • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
    • Brightness control in lock screen
    • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
    • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
    • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
    • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Tue Oct 2 19:27:58 UTC 2012
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    Sunday 30 September 2012

    Sapir - September 30th

    The end of the month is upon us, and while I've tried three different strategies of a transparency toggle, I'm yet to find one that works well enough - so it's still on the way.

    In the meantime, here is the updated changelog:
    • Sapir: Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • Sapir: Transparent nav bar / status bar
    • Sapir: Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
    • Sapir: Changes to init.rc tp enahance performance
    • Sapir: Added file explorer
    • Add SMS to Calnedar
    • Fix for adding emoji and smiley to cursor position
    • Fix for caller name not sticking to missed calls
    • Brightness control in lock screen
    • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
    • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
    • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
    • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Sun Sep 30 06:51:48 UTC 2012
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings (M)
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing (M)
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    Saturday 29 September 2012

    Sapir - September 29th

    I really have to apologize - I've been up to my head with other stuff and have only now had the time to release a version.

    Nothing proprietary new, just the regular fixes.

    The changelog is the same as the last one :)

    Wednesday 26 September 2012

    Sapir - September 26th

    It took longer than I meant, and some of it was due to unfortunate merges, but the new release is here.

    Nothing new, except the CM updates - which also means Calculator will now work.

    Some of the users didn't like the transparent status bar. While I like it, I can relate - so, hopefully next build, I'll put a toggle option for that. I'm also working on tablet mode and individual DPI changer, but both are still some time coming.

    I'd like to hear from you on new features you would like here in the comments section.

    Download links, as always, on the right side.

    Now, the full updated change log:
    • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • Transparent nav bar / status bar
    • Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
    • Brightness control in lock screen
    • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
    • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
    • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
    • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Wed Sep 26 19:14:24 UTC 2012
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Added file explorer
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    Sunday 23 September 2012

    Sapir - September 23rd

    It's that time of the day - the build for the 23rd are here.

    Main changes in this build:

    1. Added battery styles in status bar (see earlier post)
    2. Corrected a crash in Trebuchet (Mr. Stone, thank you for reporting it :) )
    3. Superuser issue is solved from CM Gerrit

    I know some of you don't updated on a daily basis (what?), so I'll repeat my earlier procedure which only applies to the Galaxy Tab build.
    The Galaxy Tab build will WIPE your data if you come from a Sapir build earlier than 20120922. It's not an arbitrary decision, this is done to maintain compatibility with CM10, when they return to this layout too.

    But, worry not. Please follow the following procedure before installing:
    1. Perform nand backup from the recovery
    2. Install Sapir
    3. Install gapps
    4. Reboot
    5. Reboot to recovery
    6. Advance restore only data
    The download links are, as always, to the right.

    All that remains is the full updated changelog:
    • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • Transparent nav bar / status bar
    • Additional Battery styles in status bar, including circle
    • Brightness control in lock screen
    • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
    • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
    • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
    • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Sun Sep 23 18:33:33 UTC 2012
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Added file explorer
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    The battery goes round and round

    How much battery juice do you have left? I have 98%. Exactly.
    I'm testing and uploading - but just to give you a taste:

    Do you want the text centered?


    Do you want just the text?

    Or, of course, the circle battery?


    I just merged AOKP battery styles into Sapir.
    Build incoming soon.

    Saturday 22 September 2012

    Sapir - September 22nd

    The build for the 22nd is finally here. There are warnings, so please read this post.

    The main non-CM addition to the build is the transparent nav bar / status bar and I'll detail the full log after the two warnings.

    First, for all builds, there seem to be an issue with CM merges that cause a problem with SuperUser. However, there's a very simple workaround for that. Simply download SuperSU, open it and let it replace the su binary.

    The second warning is specific to the Galaxy Tab Build:
    I won't repeat everything I already said - I kept the old partition layout, others didn't, I told you so, yada yada yada. ;)
    The Galaxy Tab build will WIPE your data if you come from a Sapir build earlier than this one. It's not an arbitrary decision, this is done to maintain compatibility with CM10, when they return to this layout too.

    But, worry not. Please follow the following procedure before installing:
    1. Perform nand backup from the recovery
    2. Install Sapir
    3. Install gapps
    4. Reboot
    5. Reboot to recovery
    6. Advance restore only data

    I just tried it twice and it's working - you lose nothing at all.

    Oh, and I've started releasing Sapir for the d2att (a.k.a. SGH-I747, a.k.a. AT&T Samsung Galaxy S III).

    Now, for the full updated change log:
    • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • Transparent nav bar / status bar
    • Brightness control in lock screen
    • Option to disable auto screen-lock after a phone call
    • Delay auto screen-off when answering call
    • T9 Dialer searches also in company and nickname
    • Option to keep the proximity sensor on during calls using a headset
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Sat Sep 22 02:56:15 UTC 2012
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Added file explorer
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    Friday 21 September 2012

    Housekeeping

    I just saw that at least one of my users couldn't find the download links. Although I thought they were placed in a good spot, that probably was not the case. So, first item of housekeeping - I moved the links for the latest versions for all the devices to the top of the right side of your screen.

    Those of you who have been following the Samsung Galaxy Tab version of Sapir probably know that I decided to stick with the "old" partition layout which allowed for a larger data partition - more space for your apps. This is still the case. But, as a second item of housekeeping, I wanted to make sure the ROM will retain compatibility to CM, wherever possible. This also means that anyone upgrading from a Sapir build prior to 20120922 will have to follow a short procedure if they want their data kept:
    Before upgrading:

    1. Perform nand backup from the recovery
    2. Install Sapir
    3. Install gapps
    4. Reboot
    5. Reboot to recovery
    6. Advance restore "data only" from recovery


    You won't need to do this in the future.

    Last item of house keeping - a cleaner look to the status bar and the navigation bar. At the request of a user (ArtoD2), I've merged the transparent navigation bar mod.

    There are a number of other additions and changes - all will be detailed soon in the release post.

    Thursday 20 September 2012

    Sapir - September 20th

    I had a heck of a time uploading this time - not sure why.

    The major changes:

    1. Reverted Galaxy Tab 7" kernel to CM.
    2. Completely removed statistics collection from CM.
    Specifically, I'd like to hear about the Tab stability, if possible.

    Download links to the right - as usual.

    Current Changes List:
    • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Reverted back to CM kernel
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Thu Sep 20 14:57:03 UTC 2012
    • Option to prevent auto locking after phone call
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Added file explorer
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    A Kernel of Truth and a New Device

    My beloved Galaxy Tab 7 (OG) was the original reason I started building Sapir, well - the second reason. The real first reason was a missing field in the email app in CM10.
    I just couldn't get along with the fact that meeting times were usually missing from the invitation messages and I had to fix it.

    Then, I decided to breathe some life into my old Samsung Galaxy Tab 7". Now - it's just like having a cheap, but useful, Nexus 7 wannabe. My users also seem happy with that and especially with the fact I decided to keep the partition layout.
    But - a few days ago - the builds for the Galaxy Tab started to lose stability - at least for some users. As a developer, one of the most frustrating situations is not being able to reproduce bugs reported by your users. Before going into a real frenzy, though, I'm simply going to dump the biggest change - I'm going to revert to CM kernel and see if the stability returns.

    Worry not, this is only applicable to the GT builds, not to the other devices.

    And now, speaking of devices, I just got the AT&T variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III - so my Galaxy Nexus is going to lie low for a while. I just built a Sapir for that - but it's still missing the camera stuff, so I'd wait a bit if I were you.

    Builds are running as I write, so nightlies are coming soon.

    Wednesday 19 September 2012

    New Build

    New builds are coming out.
    I've started uploading them to goo, and will soon update the threads.

    Not too much changed in the new builds. Most changes are from the gerrit.
    Today I moved the non official kernels outside of the build tree, to better control the timing of the updates. This goes for both franco for the Google Galaxy Nexus and well as for humberos for the Samsung Galaxy Tab.

    As told, I'm still concentrating on "internal" changes - stabilising and enhancing performance.
    The latest build, by the way, was the first to feature all three navigation bar changes:

    1. Enable / Disable navigation bar.
    2. Customise navigation bars buttons (M)
    3. Left navigation bar when in landscape

    Look to the sidebar for the releases themselves.

    Updated change log:



  • Removed statistics collection from CM
  • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
  • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
  • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
  • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Changed to humberos kernel self compiled
  • CM Gerrit merges as of Wed Sep 19 18:40:37 UTC 2012
  • Option to prevent auto locking after phone call
  • New Calculator features
  • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
  • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
  • Center Clock option
  • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
  • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
  • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
  • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
  • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
  • Added file explorer
  • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
  • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
  • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
  • Tethering Fix (M)
  • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
  • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
  • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
  • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
  • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
  • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
  • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
  • WebView: fix crash when moving cursor (M)
  • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
  • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
  • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
  • Quick message support in SMS (M)
  • Nfc card emulation (M)
  • (M) Merged to CM10

    Next in Line

    As some of you may know, I almost lost my build environment.
    Thankfully, though, I was able to recover it and continue the builds.
    The last release saw a significant performance boost, thanks to the new init changes.

    Keeping the "old" partition layout for the OG Galaxy Tab seems like a good decision - users are happy with it, and other ROMs may return to it sooner than expected.

    So - what's next?

    Many of you have written that the DPI changer is a feature that should stay, and I agree - although it will be part of Flux in the future. However, Flux will take some time to ship, which means I need to work on more immediate changes, to keep Sapir a fresh ROM.

    I may start with merging Tablet mode, but I'm currently debating other possible changes as well. Feel free to share your opinion in the threads or here.


    Tuesday 18 September 2012

    Sapir - September 18th build


    Sapir is based on CM10.
    Apart from being based on the official repositories, it has both cherrypicks and other features, such as the DPI Changer.

    Stay Tuned:
    • Flux Mode: User can set three things: launcher DPI, other apps DPI and inidividual apps DPI. Please comment in XDA on this.
    • Tablet Mode: Merge of the sgt7 feature - combined bar displaying both navigation buttons and status.

    Changelog (Settings -> About Device -> View Changelog):
    • Performance enhancements for all devices
    • Added DPI Changer in Display settings
    • *** (Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000) * Using old partition structure, so data partition is large enough for user applications *
    • (Google Galaxy Nexus) Changed to franco kernel self compiled
    • (Samsung Galaxy Tab) Changed to humberos kernel self compiled
    • CM Gerrit merges as of Tue Sep 18 18:30:22 UTC 2012
    • Option to prevent auto locking after phone call
    • New Calculator features
    • Added handling of vol rocker long press in camera
    • Changed USB connected icon to feature Cid
    • Center Clock option
    • Ability to enable navigation bar from settings
    • Left navigation bar in landscape mode option
    • Messaging - Ability to change soft keyboard when composing
    • Status bar can show both signal strength and network tech
    • Call log: Add lookup in Call logs
    • Added file explorer
    • Corrected Kernel string in Settings
    • Added fullscreen toggle to Browser (M)
    • Enable installing shortcuts in Trebuchet (M)
    • Tethering Fix (M)
    • Clock: Stopwatch and Countdown (M)
    • (Google Galaxy Nexys) Change USB On-the-Go mount point to /storage (M)
    • Lockscreen Clock alignment (M)
    • Mms: Only display template button if templates defined (M)
    • Mms: Add Template support to QuickMessage pop-up(M)
    • Torch: Modify widget to utilize AOSP power widget UI (M)
    • Variable size pattern in lock screen (M)
    • Advanced Phone Settings (M)
    • Control cursor in text fields with volume rocker (M)
    • Improve HttpResponseCache performance (M)
    • Quick message support in SMS (M)
    • Nfc card emulation (M)
    (M) Merged to CM10

    xda threads:

    Please don't hesitate to contact me with problem reports and requests for improvments using the xda threads or here - Erez A. Korn.