yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
Cyanogen cooked ROMS are built off of Google's Stock source code. So since there are no known 2.3 ROMs for this phone so everything they are doing is purely trial and error. They do an AWESOME job but yea.... they are buggie.

Their WiFi bug is the most annoying. but i live with it.
[Thunderbolt General] engagedtosmile:
Someone in the Android Apps posted this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1024867

I am about to give it a shot on my TB. Thought I'd let you guys know.

You can get the apk at the OP.
[Xoom General] TheGeek007:
I'm an employee at [removed (PM me if curious)] and we are selling WiFi Xooms. We haven't sold ANY yet! I need some help and advice.

First I need to solve a problem. Some SOB uninstalled the Google Books app, and a factory restore not only didn't fix that, but it wiped the bundled in music as well! I figure I can just make a dummy account for the Xoom and reinstall the Google Books app, but I need to add music so that people can try the music app and test the speakers.

How can I put music on the Xoom so that the music app will have nice album art like before?

Second, I need a way of locking certain apps and settings IE, I need a child-proofing app. The Xoom didn't come with any kiosk software so any Apple fanboy can sabotage the tablet! I also could use a way to return the tablet to a default demo setup, just in case something does happen, like Ti Backup. (The boss says I can't root it :( )

Is there any app that allows me to "Lock" the settings and/or access to certain apps?

And finally, I need suggestions on apps that show off the functionality. Bonus points for things the iPad CAN'T do. I need apps that show off the power and graphics ability of the Xoom. They have to be fairly easy to use as people might open them themselves, but others I can use to quickly demonstrate features.

Also, I need apps that don't use an internet connection, as sometimes the public wi-fi goes down. That way if it does go down, I can still demonstrate the Xoom's abilities.

Help me sell Xooms and show up all those iSnobs that come into my store!
[Xoom General] nzaw4:
10% of your commission, and you got a deal
[Xoom General] stevenege:
Honestly, if the person wiped this and the device will not reset it when it is wiped you need to call Moto and let them know or call your Home Office and let them know. PM me what store you work for and I will try and help as best I can.
[Xoom General] vkuber:
Didn't you say you worked at (Hint - That was easy) - Anyways when I purchased my XOOM from (Staples) it was right in the front near the registers? Had its own display with other accessories, etc. I've been in retail sales before and the only way I would imagine to make more of a push on the product is have both positive and negative reviews about the product compared to other competitors. I believe in 100% honesty and if you are straight forward with a customer and tell them the benefits and disadvantages of the unit compared to what’s on the market currently they will appreciate it. Honesty in my opinion goes a long way then any marketing gimmick a retail chain will try to implement on its staff or customer.
[Xoom General] TheGeek007:
Oh it boots, but its missing the Books app and the music that was preloaded. Hence my problem. I guess doing a factory restore from recovery mode won't get back the music. :/
[Xoom General] inspiron41:
if you have a Nexus or some other phone that can do mobile hotspot on display or some phone that can do mobile hotspot, that'll be your best chance of getting internet connection. from there you can reinstall anything.

i think most of the displays i've seen failed because of the lack of internet. every ipad i've seen always had internet connection. impressed with some of the free games like Gun bros or dungeon and defenders
[Xoom General] TheGeek007:
Darn! I made it too easy. ^_^

I'm very honest in my sales, I always mention its V1.0 of the software and that the apps aren't there yet. Its very hard to explain its potential without demonstrating it somehow.

And yes we have an endcap right near the registers with lots of accessories. The Xoom deserves a prominent place in our store TBH.

It really irks me, people come in to the store and in that sheepish voice ask "do you have any iPads?". By the time I say "No. But I would love to show you our android ta..." they are halfway out the door. :mad:

Still looking for a "kiosk-mode" or "kid-safe" app that locks the device settings in some way. That and apps that really bring out the Xoom's best qualities.
[Xoom General] almightyjoe82:
Hey check this out for app locking. http://htcdev.net/topic/1224-kid-mode-for-your-tablet-and-smartphone/
[Xoom General] TheGeek007:
Also, I'm looking for a way to keep the device on and at full brightness 100% of the time (it will be plugged in 24/7). I know under apps/development you can keep it from powering off while charging, but that doesn't keep it bright.

I'll look into zoodle, but perhaps "kid-mode" is too much control. But its a start. Thanks. ^_^
[Xoom General] keitht:
Download Quick Settings (Free) from the market. Once installed, in the menu, choose customize and drag the Screen Timeout to the top area. You can set it to "Never Timeout". This appears to keep the screen from dimming, at least in the 5 minutes I tested it.
[Xoom General] Dubar:
Gotta say +1 on the bad placement at best buy. They even had a whole featured section called "tablets" with the streak, galaxy, Ipad, etc. I had to ask someone if they were selling xooms. They were out (this was wifi release day) but they directed me to their demo model all the way on the other side of the store BEHIND all the computers, near the random stereo cables. Went to staples and it was front and center and in stock. Sorry BB, I came to you first and you let me down.

But forget about attracting new people to buy the xoom, put it somewhere that I can find it if I came there SPECIFICALLY for it.
[Xoom General] wang1404:
My suggestion would be putting the wallpaper of android that came preinstalled. Put games like gunbros,dungeon defenders, cordy on the center homescreen. Also gmail widget. And YouTube app is very pretty and lots of people use it and it'll be a very good bet to get people. Also, sideload Amazon appstore as well as the market on there. Picsay also is an awesome little app. Good luck.
[Xoom General] Eclair~:
Are you allowed to lock apps with a password? If so, there ares dozens of solutions already in the Android market:

https://market.android.com/search?q=app+password&so=1&c=apps

Just apply a password to the apps you want to protect, at least I assume its thats simple... I haven't tried these apps myself, so you'll have to experiment.
[Xoom General] chbennett:
Quick list:

Flash (47% of all web sites have flash according to a research firm as of today)

Higher quality cameras (Many times better then the iPad 2)

Excellent battery life

A solid screen. (It might help if you turn the brightness off auto and place it at 100%)

Put it next to the ipad2's, not by netbooks. (some kind of DroidDoes-eque banner would be great, but I can understand that could be hard to get.)

A SD slot (stress that it WILL happen soon. (like may)

4G upgrade (Stress it's FREE, something the iPad 2 will never have, and that it's a hardware upgrade and will only take a matter of days)

I would load up a couple of graphically advanced games on the main home screen. (like maybe GunBros and SpeedX 3D, both of which are fun, free, good looking games)

Stress how open it is to making it individual (ease at which to customize)

If the person looks tech savy, be sure to say the boot loader is unlockable.

Stress the widescreen (16:9) over the "full screen" (4:3) iPad

Use some of the tablet optimized apps to show the multipane options. (show this next to the iPad as an OS designed for a tablet screen, not a handheld screen.)

And lastly for my list, compare the browser to the ipad browser, with tabs and a fuller experience. it earns high marks.

Hope this helped and wasn't too repeative.

(p.s. on the hole lack of books app, just go through and reinstall the apps and register with the same account as the Xoom is on.)

p.s.s. just customize it, make it look like a person uses it, not like it just came from a factory.
[Xoom General] baronmax:
Another thing you can show them...

HDMI Out, with HD support. They could even do video chats on their TV (something the ipad can't do w/o an expensive add-on, and even then it doesn't look very good due to it not being HD and being in 4:3).

The ONE area where the ipad beats the xoom is standby battery. But for all that battery, you give up all the cool widgets and what makes android cool. So to me, it was a no-brainer.

If you have the authority, send a demo xoom home with your sales associates, let 'em keep it for a weekend or something so they KNOW what all they can do with it. Encourage them to play with it and do whatever they want. Once a person gets ahold of this device, they'll realize how amazing it truly is and they'll start to spread that enthusiasm to customers. I loved my android phone at first, but after a week of playing with it, I wouldn't trade it for a dozen iphones.

It's all about getting these things in peoples' hands. If they can SEE what it does, they'll want one, it's just that simple. It beats the ipad in virtually every area. When you couple that with the fact that the xoom is incredibly customizable, themeable, unlockable and the browsing experience is so much better, it's a winner of a tablet.

If they want a tablet to play the guitar, drums or some other synthesizer nonsense, then the ipad is for them. If they want to CONNECT to other people and experience the web as it's meant to be, they need the xoom.
[Xoom General] ddavtian:
Google maps with 3d buildings look great on zoom.
[Xoom General] mercurycc:
Prepare your Xoom with Moboplayer and load it up with some movies in different formats with all different kind of subtitles (.srt, .ass (this is a subtitle format), and be sure to get some .mkv with built-in subtitles). Then choose the correct subtitle for the correct customer.
[Xoom General] e.mote:
>It really irks me, people come in to the store and in that sheepish voice ask "do you have any iPads?". By the time I say "No. But I would love to show you our android ta..." they are halfway out the door.

I don't know what you can do for the Xoom, but it'd help your sales pitch by not starting with a "no." :eek:

That said, there isn't much you can do or say, other than to wait for Moto to drop its premium pricing--or until it releases the 16GB SKU at a more competitive price.

http://ubergizmo.com/2011/04/16gb-motorola-xoom-on-its-way
[Xoom General] MikeyMike01:
Most people don't want a Xoom and you can't make them.

Sent from my Captivate
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
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[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
MODS AND EXTRAS

These are some additional mods i made for you guys. All these are flashable zips. Please make a nandroid backup before flashing.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
Team BAMF Presents.. Matte HD v1​

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[Thunderbolt Android Development] droid fetish:
wiped, flashed, black market didnt show up. Great work, been here from the start. THANKS!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Aerogriff:
Quick question. When I flashed it I had a neat wallpaper pop up that I hadn't seen before...but it went away when my normal wallpaper loaded up >.<

It's not shown in the screenshots above though, would you happen to have a link for this wallpaper?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thejondude:
i would like to see a basic transparent pull down with no power widgets or rescent apps and also remove the verizon wireless text and make the box the text is in transparent ( like around the clear button) but still keep the new batt icon and 6 bar signal :)

and i would also like to see your pandora from you fascinate rom include

thanks :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] btango05:
First and only rom since I had the tbolt...sent you and adrynalyne some beer/coffee/marriage counseling money:D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jlevy73:
That wallpaper in the OP is sick. Anyone have a link for it?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] spyderman09:
+1 - that is the clearest, and best, lightning wallpaper I've seen in a while
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
I can get it from dsb9938 next time he is online, or you can PM him for it. :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] jlevy73:
Thanks, will send him a PM.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pinhead875:
Is anyone using bgill's Linear Theme with this rom? Do they play nice together?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1007745

Love remix!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] orion421:
Um blah blah blah, black menus(supah dark style),blah blah blah, nice work, blah blah blah, oh yeah and more supah dark yo!!!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thejondude:
willing to make it a bounty and throw down a donation......
[Thunderbolt Android Development] skinien:
Sorry all; I understand the difference between Das BAMF and the desensed version. But what's the ROM in this thread. Is it just a community customized Das BAMF?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ska.t73:
It is the same ROM that is listed in the Das BAMF thread (the themed version), this thread is so that we ask questions and get assistance with the themed parts and not the overall ROM.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
The verizon wireless edit was wreaking havoc with the frameworks that's why I reverted it back. You guys also want one with no toggles?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 52brandon:
I like the power control in the drop down but the white just seems out of place (unless you have another notification). Black with white icons or the tinted clear background like the rest of the pull-down shade would be an amazing change...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
This is a stand alone thread for the themed/modded ROM now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
I was thinking the same thing.. just had to get to it. What do you guys think?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pinhead875:
All you need to do is read the Power Control Widgets thread in this forum. In the first post there is a link to the original thread with the directions on how to change the buttons. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=877003
[Thunderbolt Android Development] alphatectz:
Can we get more battery mode, and a colored gmail/gtalk notification mods?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] xpiramental:
lovin BAMF
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bobby janow:
Not sure if this is a kernel issue or Remix issue, but wireless tethering does not work. I haven't used it in some time and tried it today so I'm just not sure what it could be. I have the latest Remix using Adryn 4.3c.

Is there a link or mod for the black market available. Lost it on the update.

Thanks.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HashTagHell:
First: Do what gadget says in this post: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12760907&postcount=85

Second:

Go to Settings>Applications>Market Updater

Uninstall updates.

As for the wireless tether, I wouldn't try it. Too much going on with the carriers right now. You already have free 3g hotspot until May 15th I believe.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bobby janow:
I already uninstalled market updater. I might just have to reflash the entire rom to get it back? Sunday project for sure.

Wireless tether should work. I don't do VZW bull**** whether or not it's free. They'll charge you before you know what the heck happened.. then try to get your money back.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HashTagHell:
Well, that's solely up to you. My reason for saying this. It's been talked about for the past few weeks:

Public Announcement - I just received the following information:
The percentage of users that are using tethering for free is only 1-2%, about 1-2 million
VZW has the ability to see who these users are by sending a simple packet to the phone
The amount of data they are using is enough to cause stress on the network for other users
The money being lost is not from the data they are using but the money used to build the network so it can sustain the usage
There are NO plans to cancel anyone's account for using tethering illegally
VZW is planning on sending notices to those that are using the tethering to begin with
The next step will be charging the users for 3G hotspot
They are looking into raising the prices of the unlimited plan
They have no interest in whether or not users are rooted
They have tested a kill switch for the tethering but it has not been perfected. This will only shut off the tethering ability, and leave the phone usable as usual

Source:http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-general-discussions/139761-plan-brighter-android-future.html#post1443876
[Thunderbolt Android Development] bobby janow:
Bull****..
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HashTagHell:
I'm sorry that you don't believe me, but it's something to keep in mind in case it does happen.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thejondude:
I just used t backup and froze the market updater.........
[Thunderbolt Android Development] BzBz:
I'm also not seeing any animations in the remix version. Can anyone who's running 1.4 remix confirm they're seeing the same animations that were in 1.3.2 themed version? I'm wondering if the animations were left out inadvertently from 1.4 remix...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Wynnded:
I went back to the OP and there's nothing about flip, spin, etc. animations; only transition animations. So, we were imagining things. :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Kid_Cudi:
Yea I think so lol. Maybe I just remember them from the themed version.

Thunderbolt «» das BAMF Remix
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
I made new super quick animations for 1.4, they may or may not be in the black toggle zip I provided. We should have an update within a day or two anyway. :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] :
Thanks for the TB bolt!

Cheers,

Azbobs
[Thunderbolt Android Development] ibsk8:
My signal is dropping from 6bars to 0 bars then right back to 6. I seen someone else mention it awhile back but I don't recall where.

Is it the 6 bar mod? Or something else?

I'm running 1.4 remix with drod's kernel.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
Hey guys, I have a Desense script posted in post #2. It removes anything thats able to be removed and also install the GB launcher and Widgetpicker.apk. Check it out if your not using Sense, you will gain a chunk of free RAM. :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 4dfl4:
Thanks downloading now :)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djcyph:
how do i get that battery percentage wallpaper?

and what animations are we supposed to be seeing? any video links of it?

thanks for all ur work!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] Wynnded:
:cool:

10 letters..
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
:thumbsup:
[Thunderbolt Android Development] thatdudebutch:
Hey guys, we now have Remix nightlies!! Everynight at 3am the build bot will create a flashable zip you can flash right over your current build. Right now we will keep the links to the nightly builds to ourselves as well, please pm me for info!

PS: Also, by the looks of it, you guys love ROM Manager! 500GB downloaded in three days! This web hosting cost money guys, any help recouping the cost for this service is greatly appreciated. Thx for the support as always :D
[Thunderbolt Android Development] afleaddog:
What does this do? Will it auto update or does it notify me of changes?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
When you guys are editing your GPS stuff and saying it locks instantly, are you referring to MAPS, or NAV, or both?

MAPS yes, NAV no... for me (us.pool)
[Thunderbolt Android Development] afleaddog:
My Nav takes about 30 seconds( way better than never!) but MAPS and GPS test in 5-10 seconds. Did you reboot after changing the file?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Trying that now... NAV has always been a bit slow but man it was going forever...

Maps is so hilarious. You can turn your phone in your hand and the little arrow changes directions! Crazy!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] wgsesq:
Just curious, anybody out there OC'ing and NOT having reboots? If so, what kernel, settings and what scaling are you using?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
Maps...instantly. Navigation...two seconds.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
Stock kernel oc'd to 1.267. Past that I get random reboots.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Must be nice. Just rebooted.

Maps still instantly.

Nav (I told it to send me to my house) says "Searching for GPS..." at the bottom and "Follow the route" at the top.

Been about a minute and its still looking.

FAIL.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Adrynalyne's 4.4.3 @ 1.5GHz and STABLE

btw its still searching for GPS. Screen keeps shifting up and down/side to side in just tiny increments like its still trying to lock but just can't quite get there.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
You in Indy?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] libraryclg:
Same settings, completely stable. Using ondemand governor.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Yes sir. I'm downtown as we speak. Can see my little blue dot and its got me right where I am but it still says searching for GPS/follow the route. Retarded.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] HashTagHell:
I'm getting the same thing in Nav. :confused:
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Switched it back to north.america for a comparison test. It was still saying seraching after 5 minutes. Ridiculous. Here we go...
[Thunderbolt Android Development] wgsesq:
What governor? Smartass? Ondemand?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
I'm in South Bend and no problems. Three suggestions:

1. Try GPS Fix. Then reboot.

2. Flash stock nandroid. Get GPS. lock. Flash BAMF backup. (Necessary wipes included)

3. Its a hardware issue. Unroot. Exchange.

Good luck.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
Smartass.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Isn't the GPS fix included in BAMF?
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
GPS Fix from the market.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] 52brandon:
I too am lucky enough to turn max all the way up and min all the way down and have zero reboots and great responsiveness and battery life. Love it
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Well I switched it back to north.america and now when I open Nav it just sits there and says "Waiting For Location..." and doesn't even go into the map part at all. This is annoying.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] wgsesq:
Thanks for the responses on the kernel question. Just to jump in on the GPS issue. I have tried every fix possible. My GPS still sucks. I'm just going to make sure my next car has gps built in now.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] higabyte:
did you put "north.america" or "north-america"? It's a hyphen, not a period.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] J2theMatt:
To late. See above.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
lol whoops... checking it now ;)

Astro doesn't seem to like me editing files. I edit it in Astro, hit save, then I reopen it and it doesn't save anything. Dumb.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Still nothing. I give up. Looks like its back to printing out maps before I roadtrip. Yay!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pistolpete_21:
For gps: stay with us.pool - go to market and download gps status. Menu/tools/manage A-GPS state/reset then menu/tools/manage A-GPS state/download that will get you fixed right up.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] afleaddog:
Root explorer will allow you to edit it as well. Mine kept the change.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] djbeanpole:
Tried that and no dice.
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pistolpete_21:
4.4.3 kernel using set cpu (the one built into the rom was acting wonky) on demand- 1497 max and 245 min. No profiles. Very quick and responsive and zero reboots - running great!
[Thunderbolt Android Development] pistolpete_21:
No kidding? Mine locks in damn near instantly now. Maps and nav.