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Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 20 Aug 2012 01:06

Hello all, just trying to figure out if the beta vlc works on the galaxy prevail android. Or rather which version should i use? Couldn't find anything on this exact phone so not sure what to download. Any help would be great, thanks.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby Jean-Baptiste Kempf » 20 Aug 2012 07:27

You need the ARMv6 version
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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 21 Aug 2012 11:35

Ok, so I tried that and it seemed to install properly but when I tap the icon it acts like it's gonna start then it goes back to my apps. Maybe it's just not compatible enough? I saw there is a ARMv5 version, wonder if that would work.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby edwardw » 21 Aug 2012 14:31

It's more likely there is a crash, can you please get the logcat log? http://wiki.videolan.org/Android_Report_bugs#Logcat_log

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 22 Aug 2012 13:36

Got OI file manager and can't find a crash report anywhere. I haven't been able to get VLC to start at this point, it just acts like it's going to then returns to my apps so not sure what's happening. I'll try what ever suggestions you may have though.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby edwardw » 22 Aug 2012 14:37

Got OI file manager and can't find a crash report anywhere. I haven't been able to get VLC to start at this point, it just acts like it's going to then returns to my apps so not sure what's happening. I'll try what ever suggestions you may have though.
That means that it's a native crash, can you try the logcat with Term.apk part?

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 22 Aug 2012 20:00

I've installed it but keep getting permission denied. Does sudo or su not work with this, or do I have to root my phone?

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 27 Aug 2012 10:52

So i've rooted my phone, now what? starting fresh.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby edwardw » 27 Aug 2012 15:14

If you have root, in Terminal you can do this:

First, open VLC for Android and crash it. Then:

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su cd /sdcard logcat -d > log.txt exit exit
Then upload log.txt to a pastebin.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 02 Sep 2012 22:30

http://pastebin.com/BVQ1wXxF


Let me know if it doesn't work.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby edwardw » 03 Sep 2012 23:27

VLC seems to be missing in that log. Did you start VLC? If it still doesn't work you might have to do it the old-fashioned way with the Android SDK and adb.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 04 Sep 2012 08:46

SDK sensor controller? I tried opening vlc and running the terminal commands again and nothing new so no prob trying other options just want to make sure i'm getting the right stuff. Still pretty new to the android world, and thank you for the replies btw.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby edwardw » 04 Sep 2012 12:45

SDK sensor controller?
No, the Android software development kit: http://developer.android.com/tools/sdk/

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby snappwrench » 17 Sep 2012 00:43

Sorry for not responding in a while, got injured at work. Tried the link you provided but it gives an error. Is this something I can get through the play store? Can't seem to find it there, but anyway I actually tried out the latest nightly build and it actually plays video. A bit glitchy but works. Guess I just have to be patient. Everytime I tap on the screen to change volume or anything for that matter, it interrupts the video playback just so you know what I mean by glitchy.

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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby etix » 17 Sep 2012 02:21

The link that edwardw gave you is now broken, please try this one: https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
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Re: Galaxy Prevail Android phone

Postby Brownmarsh12 » 21 Sep 2012 18:13

The Samsung Galaxy Prevail is an entry level device for Boost Mobile. Unlike some of it's Galaxy S cousins, you wont find some of the higher end "Galaxy S" features and it doesn't have the familiar TouchWhiz interface seen on so many other Samsung devices.

The Prevail comes with an 800MHz single-core processor, 3.2-inch 320x480 capacitive display, a 2 megapixel rear camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and launched with Android 2.2 Froyo. Great value for the money.


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