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[G Tablet General] Rumbleweed:
Check your contacts. If you have any contacts with blanks in the name fields, it will generate this warning. Simply check your contacts and delete any that do not have a first and last name and you should be OK. The Tab uses those fields to sync and if they are blank it chokes.:)
[G Tablet General] dfin13:
Speaking of syncing, is there anyway to pull in Facebook contacts with any of these ROMs? My contacts widget looks really ugly with all those blank thumbnails :( I tried added a FB account when I was using Vegan, but it just popped back to the Accounts list.
[G Tablet General] JustMeToo:
I've tried the suggestion to use the tab upside down and it works grate. Unfortunately some apps don't switch when it is upside down, like angry birds or the stock VEGAn launcher, but over all it is waaayyy better than the right side up.
[G Tablet General] spamhead:
The only significant downside I've found to holding it upside down is that my hand keeps mashing the hard keys.

Time for a keymapping app, I suppose.
[G Tablet General] Synman:
I picked up a nushield dayvue anti-glare screen (it's not cheap -- cost like $30) but it completely changed my viewing experience. I can now sit at most angles and see my screen without any issues under most lighting conditions (it doesn't solve the high noon sun glare as advertised) but it certainly helps looking at the screen in its normal and portrait orientations at an angle.
[G Tablet General] JustMeToo:
I looked up http://www.nushield.com/ which supply the dayvue shields. The charge for the top line shield $17. Couldn't find the gtablet in their list so I wrote them. When I get an answer I'll post their reply.
[G Tablet General] dmm5157:
I just checked under tablets and it's there under VIEWSONIC and then pull down tab says G TABLET. Looks like $25 for 1. I may have to check into this product. I've been looking for something like this.
[G Tablet General] steng:
New GTablet, new to Android

I am new to Android and the new Tablet format. I bought the G Tablet to get to know the platform better. My G Tablet arrived about a week ago. Spend a couple of hours here and there and read up XDA posts a bit.

This is a great site!

Tried a couple of free apps from Handango and VS's favorite site.

Got Amazon app market installed (Maybe this is common practice, I wonder why Amazon require a phone # and not provide a direct link to download the market place? ).

Cloud player worked pretty good, only encountered a couple of error playing songs as does the pre-installed Pendora. The little speaker worked surprisingly well.

Streaming Video is a bit of a hit or miss. My YouTube app stopped working after OTA update. I am curious whether video works better with a different rom:)

The News App seemed to be slow in loading articles. It does not seemed to cache pages when navigating back to the same page. Browser navigation is a bit confusing for me as a Android Tablet newbie but getting more comfortable with it now.

Just spend a few hours getting adb to talk to my tablet. A big thanks to the forum posts. There was a lot of variables between posters. I had to use usbdeview to unstall drivers (in my case, the usb drive and protable devices), reinstall adb sdk to finally get the adb usb driver to install and get the serial number displayed!

I am sticking with stock TNT with OTA update for now. Looking forward to trying out some of the ROMs on this site.

Overall, I am pretty happy with the G Tablet.

steng:D
[G Tablet General] JustMeToo:
I have no problem watching all the utube vids. I'm using VEGAn 5.1.1
[G Tablet General] Phoenix84118:
I've been using it for a week now, and I have to say, I'm pretty impressed. The stock ROM (and by extension, ROM's based on it) have some major issues though IMO. The lack of VPN easily accessible (5VPN works around it), and the inability to enable new input methods in the "Language and keyboard" is pretty bad too (I have to install new keyboards into /system/app). Although I do like the settings menu interface otherwise.

I'm currently running CM7 nightly w/tablet tweaks. That's my favorite so far, simply because it works better with a tablet.

The only SERIOUS issue I've encountered is the static sound that's been reported elsewhere. It happens daily with me, no matter what ROM I try (although I didn't run the stock ROM long enough to know). I have two coworkers who also bought this tablet, and they haven't seen this issue at all. One is even running VEGAn tab, which I also had the problem under.

The HW video decoding issue (which I've mentioned elsewhere) is something I can live with at least in the short term (doesn't affect any stock-based ROMs).

I'm going to try to convince one of my coworkers to trade tablets with me over the weekend, so I can try to reproduce the audio issue on his (and see if he runs into it on mine, after I revert to stock).

I haven't been able to determine 100% whether this is truly a hardware issue or not. I've read some conflicting posts in the forum. If I can't reproduce this on my coworker's tablet, I'll return mine (hopefully for an exchange).

Which brings me to another question:

I would like to keep the tablet if at all possible, if Woot! can't exchange my item (very likely, since they just got rid of the last ones in the last woot-off), would you guys recommend sending it off to Viewsonic for warranty service (or even SquareTrade)? I would just hate to get a refurb back after paying good money for a NEW item. I have had nothing but bad luck with refurbs (replacement Nexus One had more issues, but I didn't realize until I broke the screen, voiding the warranty).

Thanks in advance for any advice!
[G Tablet General] bcampbe7:
100% agree. I actually like this screen and consider it a security feature. Nosey neighbors can't shoulder surf me as easily as they might think. ;) :cool: :D
[G Tablet General] dfin13:
I don't mind the screen until I *want* to show someone something, then the limitation becomes all to clear as they crane their neck around at different angles, trying to see what you're seeing. That fact that a slight tilt can cause the screen to change dramatically makes holding it in front of someone to share a bit of a hassle. I suppose you could just hand it off to them, but if I'm holding it, I would prefer to just tilt it so they can see the screen.

I knew coming in that the angles were an issue, so I'm not complaining about it. Just saying I can understand why the screen would be a big turnoff.
[G Tablet General] vitapimp:
bought two from woot.

opened one, was very unhappy with it out of the box. once rooted and TNT lite added I am liking it a lot. let my wife play around with it for a while. she was not too happy with it. she still wants an ipad. so, the second one is probably going to be sold.
[General Questions and Answers] Winchester15:
Ok, so I just rooted and so far so goo. I used mybackup to restore all of my contacts, images, home screen, etc... then I get this popup telling me to force close every few minutes and so I do some research and I have to go in and clear my contacts, this works to get rid of the popup and so I'm happy, but It's too bad cuz all of the other contacts I had that aren't on facebook are now gone. I wen't onto my gmail account and they are all there. So my question is: How do I sync all of my contacts back? I already went into the account and sync to make sure that the contacts are selected under google. I would appreciate any help and please don't get mad at me for not looking around, because I always do my research. This is actually the first forum I've ever posted looking for help. THANKS!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffrey567:
i Have an internal Intel wimax card and planing to get clear spot 4g to run on sprint line. i was wondering if i clone the mac address of my htc evo to another wimax device and keep my 4g off on the the evo:confused: then the other device should work:eek: or is it more to do to make it work:mad:. please and thanks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tke0834:
You would also need the RSA keys
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffrey567:
but what to do with the rsa keys or apply it to the other wimax device
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
You can't transfer the wimax/rsa keys from one device to another.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dominicanodcora:
i heard different? can someone chime in?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kf2m:
The keys are encrypted and tied to the serial number of your Evo on Sprint's side of things.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fenixjn:
This. Unless you can find a way to have the evo report a different sn to the tower, cloning the key would not work
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kf2m:
To clarify both the key and the SN are tied to each other. You would have to regenerate the RSA key (which is encrypted) for a new SN. Have fun trying since only RSA is the Master Key holder. Break their encrypted key you can rest assured that you'll be getting a visit from some fine people from some three lettered agency.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
I tried both 2 firmware:

Stock T959VUVKB5 + root

KB5 Deodexed Enhanced v2.2

Odin used it but when this error

now I need a firmware for my mobile phone

thankful - or just fix
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
can anyone help me ? :(
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
Looks like you have the regular Vibrant and not the Galaxy S 4G.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
not - the images are simulated :o
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
Why post simulated pics? I can't even see the error on the Odin picture. It's soo small. Why don't you take real pics? What steps did you do? Hope you didn't use a PIT file.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
I do not take pictures because it was the same as the error

not anything else - I do not use PIT - just use PDA: KB5V22

and re-partition is not selected
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
Well like I said the Odin picture is too small to see what error your getting. If your getting that picture on that Vibrant screen, then that's a soft brick. Can you get it into download mode? Did it ever complete Odin completely? If it does go into download mode. When you connect it to the USB cable, what ID:COM number do you get in yellow?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NroeyMD82ZA
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
What version of Windows are you running?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
Win XP - SP2
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
up - :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
I think your out of luck man. It looks like you flashed a T959/Vibrant ROM first and messed up your phone that way. When you flashed that you probably used the Vibrant 512.pit when you used Odin which tells what partition the phone gets written to. The PIT is different for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G compared to the Vibrant. There isn't a working PIT for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G yet. Until there is your out of luck.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
why say I'm lucky? :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] merocazi:
Up :) now.everybody help me
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sedy:
Set new PIT, and reflash.

PS im cut PIT-file of full flash T959V 4G
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
Can anyone confirm? I don't want to brick my phone like last time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Sedy:
It is a working file for T959V 4G T-Mobile. Only with it at me it was successfully and without errors flashing.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nrfitchett4:
Do you have insurance?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beefvvl:
LOL I don't think he/she's rude. English isn't their language. I think they are using a translator. And no they don't have insurance.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] nrfitchett4:
probably right. I'll edit my post.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rickyy00:
well you dont have another choice. theres another post about this. the vibrant roms have an extra file.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
misread, didnt see the updated posts.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Misuka:
mine just had a problem after installing a app for battery wigge it came black with an arrow and it just vibrate i tried deleting user data un recovery mode... but now ir worse.... im trying to restore it too but it won't work
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] B4LLS4GN4:
I just got the EXACT same problem. Can't find any stock firmware anywhere. Please help.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dsexton702:
you guys that is just another image of DOWNLOAD MODE,

plug your phone in when the image boots up on the screen

open odin and flash whitehawkx kd1 file

your phone will be fixed after this

have a great day and dont forget to hit the thankx button please :D
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] blaiseid:
Got the same sometimes , had to use jtag pin 4 shorted the resistor way to get back in correct download mode and the flashing went smoothly and phone unbricked.

You can also try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15330252#post15330252
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] krylon360:
Edit.

Actually, looks like all that does is use Heimdal's method of booting into DL mode from the Phone ! PC screen.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pokechapp:
I wish I could thank you.... but I can't physically do that... You saved my night. New PIT was just what I needed. Kinda reluctant to try a file from someone with 6 posts but it worked so I have no complaints.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lufc:
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks

Moving to Q&A
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] chowyows:
whats up guys! :cool: I bought a used HTC Rhodium/ Touch Pro 2 on eBay and it arrived today. I'd appreciate it if you guys could help me out with two problems I'm having.

I'm having a weird issue where the microphone icon toggles on and off (i also hear some sort of enabled/disabled sound going on/off every 10 sec or so) and i sometimes hear a "please repeat" command. Also, whenever this happens any text box I select automatically spams "gggggggggggggggg" indefinitely

Seems like a rather strange issue to me. If I reboot the phone, or have it off for a good 5+ mins, the phone is problem free for 1-2 minutes. Then the above problems occur again :confused:

Anyone have any insight? I enjoy this phone so far and it'd be a shame if i need to return it. I upgraded the ROM to the most recent WM 6.5 and it did not doing anything :(
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Hooride707:
Check voice command button settings.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] iptelesys:
Ye I would also suggest that.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Hooride707:
Ever figure it out?
[HD2 General] BlaBlaBla01:
I am suppose to be sending my device in for repair soon.

I currently have Android 2.2 on my device. Exactly what do I need to do for them to see that my device was never modded/hacked?
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
Download the official stock ROM for your HD2. You can find the ROM you need either at HTC.com(make sure you go to the site for your country or the country the HD2 originally come from) or your cell carrier's website. Once you have the correct official stock ROM change the .exe of the file to .zip if it is a .exe and not a .zip. Right click the file and then select open with winzip or whatever zip software you have. Then follow the steps in this thread to flash the ROM and you will be back to complete stock and good for repair work.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoCalMiles:
Looking for just what the title says. Simple Edify Script to Remove Rosie, Corresponding widgets, and anything else tied to sense that can be removed without breaking any functions or syncs such as facebook and twitter for sense and load something like launcherpro in its place. (Launcher doesn't make a difference to me cause I'll replace it with one of signals23 mods...Thanks bud!)

Since all our current roms are versions of stock it should be pretty useful to those who like launcherpro, adw, etc...instead of rosie and should be pretty universal and whether through the updates. I also figure it will be a little more practical then releasing numerous senseless versions of other roms. I'll give thanks and update the op or the author can create his own thread, either is fine by me. :D
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superchilpil:
seriously doubt someone will make this when its simple enough to use root explorer to delete the apk's

or you could even extract the zip on the computer and batch delete them and add your own launcher apk
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SoCalMiles:
Yeah...that's what I'm doing now. Just trying to make it a little more convenient then that. They are POPULAR:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=769525

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=779797

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=663014

Remember negativity isn't productive...lol...

I would create my own like in my thread here: but I don't know edify. I'm sure a few people will find it useful.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamezelle:
this should work to run the script below which you will add all of the apps you want to remove in the form of rm statements

this will work only on the thunderbolt, because of the partition being mounted as system (of course you can change that for other devices if you like)

show_progress(0.1, 0);

ui_print("Removing sense stuff...");
mount("ext3", "EMMC", "/dev/block/mmcblk0p25", "/system");
package_extract_file("removestuff.sh", "/tmp/removestuff.sh");
set_perm(0, 0, 06755, "/tmp/removestuff.sh");
run_program("/tmp/removestuff.sh");
show_progress(0.1, 10);
show_progress(0.2, 0);
show_progress(0.2, 10);
unmount("/system");

below will be the removestuff.sh script that the edify script above will call

#!/system/bin/sh
#this is a simple script to remove stuff
# Name: removestuff.sh

rm /system/app/blah1.apk
rm /system/app/blah2.apk

etc etc etc

of course you fill in what to delete and add more rm lines

hope this helps
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJJ010101:
Hi, I can't send sms at all. All my sms are undelivered. Handcent or stock messaging both don't work.

Rooted with CM7 RC4

anyone?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oz666:
check your smsc number (*#*#4636#*#*) then go to Phone info, scroll down and press refresh at smsc; if you get 00 it's not good. you need smsc number for you mobile company in hexa format.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJJ010101:
Thanks. I had to switch to a dumbphone to enter my SMSC number. I think it's solved now
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oz666:
Glad I could help :)
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alphamancer:
Hello all, I am attempting to use root explorer which I've put on my tablet with drop box, which i installed via exchange email.. and I'm a little confused. I am trying to install the market fix, however I cannot seem to open /system with root explorer, even when i have su. Whenever I open the /system folder root explorer force closes (newest version).

Using Vanilla AOSP Gingerbread with latest clockworkmod recovery - also attempted to fix permissions.

Any help would be great

-Joe
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gwartan:
Just curious. iFixIt did a teardown of the Verizon model but i am wondering what the guts of the Wifi model are.

In the iFixIt article they mention a spacer left for the LTE module and from what i have been reading the rest of the WiFi Hardware is supposed to be the exact same. If the WiFi has all the same hardware, what would the possibilities be of hacking in another carriers "modem" in?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cj10488:
The wifi model internals are different than the Verizon model. Trust me I have taken it apart already. I didn't get pics but I had to know cause firmware locks and underclocks are common in the technology industry. But nope its definitely different.

James
[Captivate General] mrascon1086:
Has anyone had trouble with their txt msging?

When ever I txt anyone, their response showed up before mine. How can they answer something I haven't asked haha....

Anyone know what is goin on?
[Captivate General] RandomZero:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1015204
[Captivate General] mrascon1086:
Thanks man. I tried it but it kept force closing my messaging. Can't even open it.... good thing I had a back up
[Captivate General] nickm50:
Try SMS time fix from the market
[Captivate General] mrascon1086:
Thanks man ill try and see what happens
[Captivate General] mrascon1086:
Dude it seems to be working pretty good thanks dude
[Xperia Arc General] rockingx10:
I sent my captivate today for return to Rogers and waiting April 14 for nexus s or 18-21st for arc. But can't decide which one. What you guys think? And why?
[Xperia Arc General] sofia-captivate:
Go for nexus s. As Sony sucks with updates and you will get update first with NS since its a Google phone
[Xperia Arc General] cyberbillp:
Arc for ant +.
[Xperia Arc General] Drzfr3shboialex:
I say Arc cuz I think it looks better an ha better specs plus Sony said they knkow how important and are growing hence gingerbread on arc
[Xperia Arc General] senaps:
i think arc is better too...

-nexus s is the most bad phone i have ever seen!!

-arc is more beautiful!

-arc has better camera!!(censor is using by sony's professional digital cameras!

and the guy said buy nexus,he is one of those who bought x10 and is upset and disappointed because of it's update!!
[Xperia Arc General] doministry:
Arc kicks ass I believe, getting mine tomorrow.

SE is more serious now about updates I think, and Arc is very well equipped.
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
Hi - You don't need to worry about SE updating the Arc... it will happen.. I have been "enroled" into a SE UK Elite Testlab and met with the MD of SE UK last week.. they are totally committed to getting this right and fully appreciate how important it is to keep the Android versions upto date for a reasonable length of time.. as well as more minor UI upgrades in between..
[Xperia Arc General] Bwyan Benton:
Arc any day of the week and twice on Sundays!
[Xperia Arc General] sofia-captivate:
So only thing arc has *its beautiful* and better camera? That's it? Lol

I bet Sony Ericsson did same stuff like before like x10 where you plug 3rd party earbuds with mic and they wont work. So you have to buy their crappy earbuds
[Xperia Arc General] MJ_QaT:
I would like to add an example to that,

R800i ( Xperia Play ) was released in UK between 31/3 and 1st/4...

three days later, they already made an update on the air to fix a minor bug...

Now if you don't consider that keeping you updated and as a great support then I'm not sure what will be
[Xperia Arc General] MJ_QaT:
I just laugh at you're posts :)

really... what are you doing here anyway? spamming with your useless comments will do no good
[Xperia Arc General] SE-Naz:
I have used the Nexus S and now have the Arc...

Arc is so much better... Looks stunning too
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
I have to admit that I always consider getting the Nexus S but they never had it on 850 3G till recently and they have it white too and I was investigating. reason is that Google makes the android and S is a Google phone therefore you get updates on time(supposedly) but then I always find myself going back to SE.

It would be nice if you could review a comparison with two phones little details as I can see the specs on website.

Only thing pisses me off right now @ this moment is that no one carries arc in the US and even if they do, it would be ATT with the crappy service and its not available yet.

NA sucks in terms of getting new technologies on time.
[Xperia Arc General] sofia-captivate:
Rogers is getting nexus s on 14th and also arc on 14-21st.

Arc is 549$ with no contract. Promo is 99$ on 3 year agreement after that $399 on 3 year contract WOW
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
Is that price official? I didn't see them actually selling it yet for out of contract?
[Xperia Arc General] sofia-captivate:
Yep its official 100% also confirm on phone. Here is also a link http://mobilesyrup.com/2011/04/04/complete-pricing-revealed-for-the-rogers-xperia-play-and-arc/
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
So with that being said, we should be having some signs of arc on ebay and other re-sellers for UMTS 850 in next couple of weeks.