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[Defy General] nolimitzz:
hello there,

i am having gmail/whatsapp sync issues on android 2.2.x

i tried almost every ROM (2.2.1 2.2.2), after sometime of inactivity, if someone sends me a message on whatsapp i will not receive it, until i receive a call or open whatsapp app my self. for gmail i need to do manual refresh, sometimes i will receive gmail notification after 30 mins or more..several hours.

my config:

-under accounts, sync is checked for both, battery mode is performance, data is enabled in data manager.

-no applications installed what so ever, i just flash the ROM and install whatsapp and configure gmail and do my tests. everything is stock.

i dont have this problem on eclair 2.1.

anyone saw a similar behavior? anyone with a fix?

thanks.
[Xperia Play General] marvi0:
OK tried to use titanium backup but it keeps force closing, anyone else having the same issue I am rooted. also if others are facing the same what is the best alternative to titanium please. ?
[Xperia Play General] FrAsErTaG:
have you installed busybox?

and the competition is "my backup root"
[Xperia Play General] marvi0:
thanks installed busy box and it worked.
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Titanium won't work on my play either.

I purchased pro for my hero, and i can install, but the application is just not available in the app draw.

My backup root installs and works fine but i just can't find how to remove the bloatware with it.

I do have root access so what can i use to get rid of what's app, postcard etc ??
[Xperia Play General] FrAsErTaG:
Uninstaller for root

Its free on market
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Thanks for that
[Xperia Play General] FrAsErTaG:
There is a thanks button mate :D
[Xperia Play General] NielDK:
Did you also download the free version? Pro download is only the registration key! You need to install both.
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
Not while using tapatalk :-P

But will do when I get to my pc
[Xperia Play General] Delna:
I also can't use titanium BackUp pro, but can use the normal version.
[Xperia Play General] NielDK:
Guys. I repeat. Pro version is ONLY LICENSE that activates the free version. You need to install BOTH.
[Xperia Play General] sohanlon07:
Is there anything out there with the ability to backup that doesn't require rotting?
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
my backup pro, it's what i use tbh i dont always root :)
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
No because in order to do a full backup you need R/W Access to the /system and /Data folders :)
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
See above you don't have to have root to read only to write.

most of the apps you will back up won't need write access check it out on the market or try it yourself :)
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
AFAIK You need root to read from /system and /data/data/ but maybe im wrong. i know for a fact that you need root to even read /system. go check with a file explorer that dosent need root :)
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
your right with what your say but for backup you won't need access you don't need to back up system apps anyway.
[Xperia Play General] tonymontana079:
Correct and also you may need to turn usb debuging on if your having problems.

How to install Titanium backup pro on xperia play

1. Download and install Busyox after rooting

2. Download and install titanium backup

3. Download Pro Version key and install

4. Enable usb debugging (may not be neccessary works on my play without)

5. load program and enjoy
[HD2 General] ivoto88:
When I use android on my hd2 and import contacts from sd, os imports 5 or 4 times the same contact every time. No mather what android i use now with american android please help. How to delete them or how to prevent that happen.
[HD2 General] brento1:
try and use the app contact2sim. it will see any differences between your sim and contact list and copy as needed. the free version doesn't allow you to individually select contacts but it will updated individual different contacts.
[Acer Iconia A500] jl1030:
First of all, I would like to request a section on this tablet, funny how the Transformer even got one when is not released yet.

Second of all, I'm quite a noob on the subject matter. But to all the A500 owners out there, any idea how to get the tethering to work?

I have the Atrix 4G rooted, and for some reason my A500 can't pick up the signal. Any ideas? (I read something about the "infrastrusture" and "ad-hoc" things, but not sure about it)

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] denhk3280:
i think so!!!please have a section on this tablet
[Acer Iconia A500] Budadank:
I'm having the same problem tethering my A500 to my T-Mob G1.

You're correct in saying that it's down to the difference between Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure Wireless Networking. Some phones tether using Ad-Hoc, some use Infrastructure. The Iconia A500 only supports Infrastructure. Hopefully it won't be too long before Paul O'Brien et al can root it and we can get a custom kernel with support for Ad-Hoc networks.

Also, +1 for Acer Iconia A500 Forum please!
[Acer Iconia A500] bietoff0728:
colbur87 is working on it.. maybe you guys can follow the thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1046277
[Acer Iconia A500] mr_wrong_0:
If you have root then you should be able to replace the wpa_supplicant file with the one from this thread like we did on the Xoom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1033314

You can use Root explorer rather than ADB if you want.

First you want to turn off your wifi. I have used the ADB method a couple of times but I find it easier to use Root explorer. Save the file to your memory, Copy it using root explorer, navigate to the system/bin folder and click mount R/W then paste the file into the folder replacing the original (make sure to make a backup!) then long hold on the file and view permissions, check all the boxes in the first two columns and the first 2 in the last column. (chmod 775) You can then restart your wifi and enjoy ad-hoc networks (no reboot needed.)

I've done this a couple of times on my Xoom and it works great
[Acer Iconia A500] JacenSolo2001:
Another vote for Iconia A500 forum !!
[Acer Iconia A500] colbur87:
Tethering my inspire to my iconia here with no problems. I tested using a non-encrypted adhoc network.
[Acer Iconia A500] disruptorx:
Forum section

another vote..plus im having problems with setting up exchange activesync on my a500..TouchDown works fine though..any one having the same sorta problem?:confused:
[Acer Iconia A500] jl1030:
Thanks, I've been looking into this method too.

But we are currently still waiting for the Acer Tab to be rooted. Hopefully will be soon.
[Acer Iconia A500] saboyce:
You didn't mention how you got your A500 to see ad-hoc. Must tell!
[Acer Iconia A500] melax:
this forum just started on the acer..

http://www.iconiatabforums.com/iconiatabforums/index.php?topic=32.msg50;topicseen#new
[Acer Iconia A500] acebogomir:
I have the same problem. Does not let me setup an exchange account only pop3 and Imap. I thought that's standard with all Android version since 2.0 or so? Any ideas?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
Same here on that. Touchdown works fine, but no native Exchange support...

Inspire's Wifi Hotspot is Infrastructure mode, and works for me.

AND GIVE US A FORUM!!!!!!

Please...
[Acer Iconia A500] msoler8785:
Just got mine yesterday. Obvioulsy their honeycomb release still needs polishing. Also upset there is no exchange support out of the box. +1 for Iconia forum!
[Acer Iconia A500] jimbobtexas:
Just got mine a little while ago!

Yes, a forum for us, please.
[Acer Iconia A500] skyfox99:
Got mine yesterday in anticipation the Asus launch would leave many (including myself) with out one. From the research I have done, Exchange is not supported natively in Honeycomb at all, coming in a future update. You can, however, use K-9 Mail which is working flawlessly for me and free in the market.

+ 1.5 (I am a big guy) for the Acer Iconia dedicated forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] RemoteDJ:
Got my A500 yesterday and already like it infinitely better than the xoom I returned shortly after launch!

++A500 dedicated formum... pretty pretty please!

Can't wait until we can crack this sucker open!
[Acer Iconia A500] blazablaz:
Yes please, give us a forum. I think this tablet has a lot going for it.

sent from my inspire no 4g!
[Acer Iconia A500] JacenSolo2001:
+1 for an Acer Iconia A500 forum
[Acer Iconia A500] faustinas:
Forum please!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] lou0611:
+1 forum, just got mine tonight at BB, they had about 30 in stock, I was wondering if Superoneclick will root the Iconia?
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
Nope. Tried it every which way.
[Acer Iconia A500] lou0611:
the Iconia will play Mkv files with clear.fi but no audio.
[Acer Iconia A500] rushless:
I bought the A500 today. The last time I bought an A500 was 21 years ago (an Amiga).

Build is great

Display is great

Boots up in 15 seconds

Speakers with Dolby are great

Very fast (makes my modded gTablet seem archaic).

64gb thumbdrives and 32gb microsd work great

My issues are that I can only get Flash to work in the stock browser. Will not work in Dolphin HD, Mini, XScope or Skyfire. I only get sound (no video).

Also, TigerMAME does not work correctly (tiny window) but works great on my gTablet. I appreciate the gTablet has less resolution, but not enough difference for 80% smaller display.
[Acer Iconia A500] MannyPR:
Flash working fine here on Dolphin HD as well as Browser. I have it set as On Demand for Dolphin HD.
[Acer Iconia A500] MannyPR:
Please add me to those requesting an Acer A500 section.
[Acer Iconia A500] Tahde:
I just got mines today. Really liking it so far.

Hope there is a forum soon!
[Acer Iconia A500] lou0611:
I might be returning it, I dont like the Idea that you cant copy files to the external SD card, you have to do it via a PC
[Acer Iconia A500] lou0611:
dup post sorry
[Acer Iconia A500] spaanplaat:
You can do that with Astro file manager.
[Acer Iconia A500] disruptorx:
Its definitely not a standard for all Android versions..I've been using since 1.5..it was there back then up until now to gingerbread. I think something wrong with Acer folks. take a look at this Moto Xoom FAQ page, they've got a real thing goin out there..I searched the whole bleeding Acer site for a FAQ page like this..I would go get a refund if not for A500s USB host port!!

https://motorola-global-portal.cust...orola-xoom---set-up-corporate/exchange-e-mail
[Acer Iconia A500] msoler8785:
Anyone having problems with apps Force Closing like Facebook App, Also I seem to be getting complete freeze ups. Had to use the reset button twice in last three days. Is this a Honeycomb issue or Iconia Tab?

PS. No Iconia forum yet?
[Acer Iconia A500] MannyPR:
You can use Touchdown for tablets for MS Exchange. It word great and it is optimized for honeycomb.
[Acer Iconia A500] MannyPR:
You can do it with any file manager (Astro works great), I have copied big files back and forth without issues.
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
Facebook app. 1.5.3 and 1.5.4 have many, many issues. Install this one.
[Acer Iconia A500] radamand:
+1 for forum!!
[Acer Iconia A500] Bootup:
+1 on forum. I was going to wait on the Transformer but the idea of having 80gb of readily available space (onboard+32gb sdcard plus 32gb usb drive) is just too beautiful to pass up.
[Acer Iconia A500] baldbear:
Facebook got updated today. It works now!
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
Nope. It will still fc when looking at friends list. Read the reviews. Plus, I tried it.
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
Mixed emotions

So far I am loving my iconia, very quick and speedy games work great smooth and crisp love the micro SD and the USB port awesome for tons of storage and battery life is medium could defiantly be better, but for what it doses it is perfect. More thsn my itouch4 and this thing is a beast.

Cannot wait for the root, wish had more app support in honycomb though.
[Acer Iconia A500] RemoteDJ:
Anyone else experiencing massive performance issues after a while of use?

I initially noticed it after installing and using the grooveshark application, but after uninstalling I am noticing regular slowdown and sluggishness especially when typing (unlock code on lockscreen or in general) as well as screen transitions, I mean real palpable lag.

It is getting unbearable for me personally and although I'm going to try, I do nothing short of wince at having to do a factory reset.

Worthy to note is I've killed most running processes (updater, nemo player, sync etc) and have bn palying both in at of airplane mode.

Even typing this was brutally slow, I mean wow this is bad and I am annoyed, contemplating returning it right now.

Just wanted to share my experience and see if anyone else is noticing the same thing.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
Anyone else having a problem with the Iconia Tab turning on every 15 minutes?
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
the only issue I have noticed us that I get alot of force close this app happening frequently.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
That's normal :D Lots of apps written for pre honeycomb versions like to fc so now and then. I think this happen mainly when an app doesn't let Android determine how graphical elements should be displayed.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
Didn't notice any performance issues. Killing processes doesn't necessarily help. A background service for example has an autonomous life. Eventually it will pop up again.

As for using this forum with the web browser try the xda classic theme.

Think you have a rotten app on your system. Just try a factory reset and install your apps one by one till you have caught the cullprit.
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
I've had mine running all day with no slowdowns at all, about 50 apps installed.
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
The only issue I have seen with the premium app is some graphical tearing on really long posts.. no fcs at all.
[Acer Iconia A500] monki-magic:
yeah, having the same issue. I think it is something to do with wifi, performing a wake up.

haven't completly isolated issue, disabled wifi and didn't notice another wake up. Currently trying no wifi notifications and wifi off when screen off.

Getting heaps of fc from from quite a few apps and a few issues installing apps from the market (where it will not download for a while or not at all)

cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
I'm having a issue with the device being to freaking epic!
[Acer Iconia A500] rexrbgh:
Loving my Iconia as well, but GPS doesn't seem to work for me. Does it work for anyone? Oh and +1 for a dedicated forum!
[Acer Iconia A500] id10terrordfw:
Yes, however gps status seems not to work at all. Maps hits 10 meter accuracy.
[Acer Iconia A500] msoler8785:
Yeah I noticed that to. Don't know what's causing it though.
[Acer Iconia A500] RemoteDJ:
Thanks for the suggestions I am intimately familiar with the Android application life cycle, I only mention the stopping of applications & airline mode for debugging / troubleshooting purposes.

After two wipes and it exhibiting the same extraordinarily slow behavior I am beginning to think it is specific to my device I am very curious though as I didn't have this issue within the first 24hours of having the tablet. Now it is happening right after boot, when I type it will stick on a key and use the alternate localized version of a letter, typing in general lags far behind input and I can consistently reproduce the effects without any additional installed software also with or without registering with a google account.

So hopefully I can swap out the tablet for a new one and see if I have less issues, anyway just wanted to given an update that wiping/factory reset had zero effect on my issue.

Double voting for a dedicated forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
Aha! Was just on the same track. I have checked the option "when the screen turns off" under "Wi-Fi disconnect policy " and it seems that the problem has disappeared .

But yeah, maybe not. Let's hope so. I did check the log file but there are no log messages to work with.
[Acer Iconia A500] jcaf77:
Yes please add forum and what GPS doesn't work :-(
[Acer Iconia A500] jl1030:
Something weird about my Tab lately, I can't seem to install apps from market, always say "installation of app unsuccessful", this happens when i try to update my apps too.

Anyone got the same problem? shall I wipe the tablet?
[Acer Iconia A500] dennydb:
+1 for a dedicated forum!!!!

please!
[Acer Iconia A500] monki-magic:
Mate,

Have you tried clearing the Market Cache/Data from Settings/Applications/Manage applications?

Cheers
[Acer Iconia A500] DJ_Jedi:
Guys, i've got my Iconia for a week now, but i can't find a good app to play 720p videos.

Any suggestion?
[Acer Iconia A500] Rif_:
I've got the same issue of the tab waking up every 15 minutes, will try disabling wifi to see if it stops.

The integrated nemoplayer app has the best performance among the players I tried (rockplayer, standard android player, qq player) but it's not perfect.
[Acer Iconia A500] TXEvo:
I am currently working on rooting my Iconia, I want to be able to uninstall apps and also to see about putting the AOSP of HoneyComb on it and see if there is that big of a performance jump... But none-the-less I am tethering to my Sprint Evo on CM7 and my T-Mo MyTouch 4G on CM7. Picks them up no issue.

I am not having the on and off 15 minutes, The only issue I have noticed is that FB will say connection failed or something alot and then hitting refresh will bring it back.. does it alot, but that is the only thing so far, enjoy the host USB as well it is badass.

PLEASE MAKE A DEDICATED FORUM, I WILL CREATE A NEW ROOTING THREAD PLEASE! Thank you
[Acer Iconia A500] DJ_Jedi:
It sucks so bad, the only video it plays was like in slow motion.
[Acer Iconia A500] RemoteDJ:
I just wanted to post an update that I have replaced my unit with a new one and it has been as snappy as the last when it was new, I sincerely hope it was just an issue with the particular unit.

Now I have to hop on the rooting bandwagon from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1046277&page=10
[Acer Iconia A500] acidicvision:
How does ASTO look on the tablet? I have tried a few apps that were originally for the phone and they look really crappy. Sometimes buttons are obscured or misaligned, sometimes you can access the options menus, and sometimes they appear in a tiny box at the top of the pad.
[Acer Iconia A500] erica_renee:
astro works well for me the root and tether fix works well also

Thank you guys Blobde geeky girl here
[Acer Iconia A500] rushless:
I have gotten that a few times too. A reboot (or two) seemed to fix it. Then again, it could be a Honeycomb issues and the reboot had nothing to do with it working again.
[Acer Iconia A500] mantrajt:
Am I the only one...

Hi:

Just bought few days ago (of course) this tab, and I have several issues regarding Honeycomb performance, inconsistency, several force closes and the known lack of tab specific developed apps.

Also I don´t feel it as snappy as I should be...it usually gets laggy while browsing through my home screens, rotating and scrolling kind of leaves a trace as you move, giving you the feeling of slowliness and heavyness....both cameras suck, although I don´t care cause I don´t see me taking pictures with this large apparatus...

Screen quality is acceptable to poor, very glossy and reflective, washed out colors and poor view angles.

So the question is...am I the only one? Should I expect radical software improvement troguh Honeycomb updates? Will time cure this wound of deception...

Come on Google...don´t release software that is not as polished as other os, this misslead costumers to migrate to other platforms....users don´t ussually change os day over night...If they are not fullfilled with this expensive piece of gadget, next time they will go for the other one ...and you all know what I mean by the other one.

Thanks.
[Acer Iconia A500] dagrim1:
You seem to be the only one thinking the screen is acceptable to poor. Software (HC) is an issue indeed, but updates should fix that...
[Acer Iconia A500] mantrajt:
The screen issue is caused maybe because I´m spoiled cause my phone is a Samsung Galaxys S where the screen is just AWESOME....great black, contrast...etc
[Acer Iconia A500] skyfox99:
Yeah, but if you took that same screen and expanded it, it would look similar to if you watch SD TV on a big screen TV.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
Did you solved it yet? I want to do a factory reset to see if it's a bug that comes with my device. But maybe you have a diagnosed the problem? I still haven't found the culprit.

Also, once in a while the light of the on/off button turns on suddenly.

Edit: +1 for a dedicated forum.
[Acer Iconia A500] Neoprimal:
I've touched on this in another post. It's due to syncs and notifications, this is why when wifi is off it doesn't do it (no more notifs). You can try something else which I did and mine didnt wake up on it's own after that....

there's a setting in the wifi/bt/time area called "Notification", if you set that to off

it MAY not happen again. But with these things results are never typical. Some apps may force notif. somehow as they may not necessarily be HC optimized.

However, mine hasn't lit up since I did that. I've re-enabled it now because I actually like to see it do that as I know I have new email or news in pulse.

I proposed that it was either a purposeful idea by Acer or a bug, because of the Notification setting controlling the behavior, I'm leaning toward Acer doing it on purpose (since there are no easily visible notif. lights, they prob. decided the screen coming on briefly was the next best thing).

As for the fcs, I havent been getting heaps but I have seen a number of FCs, for me they come from the market very rarely, and from CoPilot mostly which is understandable since it's not HC optimized. Also I expected way more than I get seeing as how more than 3/4 of the apps I've installed aren't even Tablet optimized.

I haven't seen any slowdowns. The unlock screen is a bit laggy and I chalk that up to the tablet ramping up from 200mhz, which is what it falls to when it's resting. I have 119 apps installed of which about 9 are games. Many games and apps are not HC optimized but work, there could easily be background things messing up your system there. There are also many apps that are obviously not tablet friendly and just show up in a small rectangular portion of the screen. They work otherwise, but I don't trust them so I uninstalled all of those as I'd rather wait for them to at least fill the screen as they are supposed to vs. sit in a tiny phone sized portion of my screen.

Hope this helps.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
It may have to do something with background services checking for mail, news, weather data etc. But to turn on the screen for this is idiosyncratic. That would drain the battery as crazy.

I think it's a serious bug. A big one. Hope Acer will do something about this soon.
[Acer Iconia A500] Neoprimal:
Just back to say it looks like a bug. I turned my notif. on again but I turned it off and actually watched it carefully for a few hours since my last post actually and it did come on a few times. Not very many, maybe 3 or 4 max. I don't think it'll be a battery problem but who knows....I imagine it can't be good for people who decide to disable their locked screens.
[Acer Iconia A500] appelflap:
It's a pity. I can live with it when I have the lock screen turned on. Nevertheless there seem to be people who don't have this issue. That's what makes this so frustrating :-)

Think I'm going to try a hard reset.
[Acer Iconia A500] cmdpapichulo:
What formats does clear.fi support i have wmv's and mp4's but nothing but some mp4's play and some dont and what format do i need to convert for clear.fi to work properly
[Acer Iconia A500] Neoprimal:
clear.fi is just a certified dlna transport so it basically supports what the tablet supports which unfortunately I don't have the solid details on.

Update: I did some digging and I found THIS. Currently, this is also the only format the tablet plays on it's video players etc. but people may find themselves playing mkv and such as those are just file wrappers.

Hope this helps.