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[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thachosenone:
so i'm in the process of testing out the bali kernel by drhonk, came from categorically worthless....

i just wanna know how to change the kernel splash screen to further personalize my phone.

i understand that these kernel devs want to put their trademark image in there, but the kernel splash image for bali just doesn't match my overall theme....

i have seen the video about the lfs partition for captivates, but i dont wanna risk it since i have a vibrant running a vibrant based rom.(bionix v 1.3.1)

any ideas?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoffcorey:
You can change the "BIOS" splash image, aka the lfs partition, but you can't change the kernel splash as it's hard coded into the kernel.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] creeve4:
That is incorrect, you CAN change the kernel boot screen, the OP's question is how?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoffcorey:
You can change it if you download a new kernel, or download the kernel developer's source code, change the screen and then recompile the kernel.

Those are tthe ONLY two ways...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 265ada:
FUGLY splash screen

I'd love to change or REMOVE the splash screen in any if not all of these kernels how do I do so I am using MIUI so themes mean something to me and that doesn't match any of my themes z.z
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoffcorey:
Again, if you read the post right above you, it's the same answer. You must change it in the kernel source, and then compile.

There is no way around it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hp420:
can someone please tell me where in the kernel this is located? I can't find the directory.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FaultException:
drivers/video/samsung/logo_rgb24_wvga_portrait.h
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gantori:
I am dealing with "chinese" Android 11 TV box, getting a copy of the kernel source is probably impossible, more likely it's not something that can be de-compiled (educated guess).

Are there generic public kernels that I could download?

Are kernels on Android tightly bound to particular device hardware or are they simply the core of linux and Android is linux shell?

(I would like to think of kernels NOT the same thing as firmware right? since the later is even lower level burried into HW ROMs?)

if generic public kernels exists please point me where I could download one, to try to change the "kernel splash bitmap"

After recompiling a kernel by downloading you mean same thing as what other refer to as flashing and image to the device?

Sorry about all my confusion, I appreciate any insights, Thank you!!!
[General Topics] |Melvin|:
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/go...e-attack-2011-04-22?link=MW_story_latest_news

massive attack to androd
[General Topics] movieaddict:
u know the saying once ur on top everyone wants to knock u off.. But thanks for that great article.
[General Topics] anthonys2r:
Everybody suing everyone now days
[General Topics] |Melvin|:
yeah man thats all about it
[General Topics] |Melvin|:
apple, those whores always tend to do that.... the the main suers ..**** apple
[General Topics] Arslan Manzoor:
I hope no such thing as shutting down Android happens else Ima bomb the apple building :@

Android is waaaaaaay better than apple OS, sorry I like saying this again n again lol
[General Topics] s15274n:
This is old news, regarding Oracle. That article would make you think Android is about to crumble, and that is not the case. At least he points out that re-writing the code, slightly, would make this go away.

Google has way too much power/$ to not fix this for Android, which has exceeded their expectations wildly.

In short, do not fret. Apple just being scared, as they should be.

Just like Jobs said recently via an email that Android is tracking people and that they do not.... ignoring all the articles about apple tracking people lately.

EDIT, haha, just noticed he said Symbian would likely benefit (which is dead).... sad considering how much Nokia stock I own (frown face)
[General Topics] Dirk:
The iphone makes up 50% of Apples revenue stream now so Android is a massive threat to their business. Totally idiotic for a company or that size to have most of their eggs in one basket if you ask me.

Personally i think competition is good and keeps the market honest, but all this patent trolling that's going on is just ludicrous. It's no better than kids fighting over marbles in the playground.
[General Topics] Erra:
This is not accurate.

All the big mobile companies sue each other in circles, it is not the fault of a single entity.
[General Topics] Erra:
This also is not really accurate.

How can you compare a hardware/software vendor to a software vendor?

When google is able to claim it makes the hardware its software runs on, then you can start saying Android is a "threat" to apple.

Google and Apple are entirely different beasts. Apple makes money when it sells its hardware, it includes the software "free" with its devices and it has always done this with any of its products.

Google makes software for multiple vendors, and makes zero hardware.
[General Topics] k_nivesout:
Apple has always been pretty sue-happy, moreso than other phone/computer manufacturers.
[General Topics] gotcha13:
its their way of trying to slow down growth of its competitors. like tripping your opponent in a 100 yard dash as hes about to pass you.
[General Topics] shinkinrui:
Really? So more people buying Android smart phones and the market share slowly tilting to Android's favor is not a threat to the sales of the iPhone?

I guess Windows is not a threat to Apple since Microsoft doesn't make computers then, right? ;)
[General Topics] reaper7881:
I sue u

u sue me lol just keeps on going
[General Topics] manemzjum:
Isn't the nexus a Google device?
[General Topics] psiops:
i would like to add 1 small piece to this although apple are a hardwar/software vendor it does contract out to people like samsung , so this apple google is also apple samsung writ , android and samsung together is a bigger threat to apple and apple think by sueing (as most companys do and would do in the same situation) both samsung and google may slow them down or as is most likely with the release of all the new smartphones ie galaxy s 2 and new nexus phones will generate a feelling within buyers that apple sell a better product because others are copying , this is not a serious attempt to stop android but with the timing so close to may first release date for sgs2 is more of a marketing exercise , for instance when google lost a case recently they had to pay 5 million $ where as if they had payed for the licence out right may have cost them 50 million $ dont take these figures to seriously but you get the idea this is the way business works and will carry on working as has been said before apple will still buy from samsung google will still develop android licences will be paid for in one form or another and someone will use somebody elses idea to improve their own and tommorrow will be another day :)
[General Topics] ra5849:
Thank you for the information.
[General Topics] Dirk:
Erra completely misses the point but shinkinrui saves the day by pointing that out for me. Nothing more to say really. :)
[General Topics] dvgb173:
Well put!

(5 to go) ;)
[General Topics] ben7337:
Sort of, it's powered by google as all android phones are, but it isn't MADE by google, it is made by HTC, and the Nexus S is made by Samsung. Google works with the companies closely for these phones, but the phones themselves are not manufactured by google, and I'd be willing to bet google doesn't design the phones and pic the internal components to them either so much, they probably have some influence, but I'd be surprised if they had complete control when it is the manufacturer who stands to make or lose money on the phone based on sales.
[General Topics] Farva0412:
+1

Imho mac = rich d**ks who are obsessed with status in the world. Not really wanting a actual Full open experience. So iphone is for them and apple made bookoo tons money, now there mad someone is making a better os and iphone sales are slowly dropping.

They can't beat microsoft in pc buzz so they did phones that are awesome, now google is taking the phone industry and apple is pissed
[General Topics] xploz1on:
I have always wondered why people and industries cant just get along.. I mean sure there is a market to fight for but all this sueing its just nonsense!
[General Topics] Dirk:
Unfortunately, patent portfolios now make up a significant part of many business' assets. Big companies will swallow up smaller ones just to get hold of their portfolios. Sueing each other for infringements is now a business strategy, which sadly perpetuates the worst of all business'.... Lawyers and Litigation Firms. (Better known as bottom-feeding scum).
[General Topics] phxmark:
I am so sick of hearing about Apple suing all these companies/people.

You notice that all the patent lawsuits happen in one town in Texas? The judge in the I.P. court in that town almost always goes for the plantiff. I wonder how many shares of Apple this judge owns???
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] bnd10706:
Ever since I first played with a WP7 HD7 in the store i really liked the layout of WP7.

When I got my HD2 I debated wether or not to go WP7 or Android.

I ended up going Android. So far... its ok, i really hate some things about it, and i really love others. I REALLY hate the calendar in android.

Im still drawn to WP7.

I am thinking of making the switch over to WP7 tomorrow, but Its a strong debate with myself.

Is it something everyone thinks i should wait for the NoDo release?

Here are a bunch of questions, that I just dont know about.

If I wanted to switch to WP7 from android, is there a guide to do that?

If so, is there an easy way to save all my contacts?

If i got WP7 now, and the NoDo update came out and I wanted to install that, will I loose everything when I flash that rom? Or will it just be an upgrade?

I heard the camera was not working in WP7, is that true?

I want to thank everyone in advance. depending on what people are saying, i may be a WP7 user shortly
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] hjhjhj:
If I wanted to switch to WP7 from android, is there a guide to do that?

If so, is there an easy way to save all my contacts?

Best place to find out about how to flash a ROM to your HD2 is read up. The basics of ROM flashing can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=653614

The procedures are pretty much the same for WP7 as it is for Android. Just follow the procedures outlined in various videos on the DFT ROM thread or here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=971478

If i got WP7 now, and the NoDo update came out and I wanted to install that, will I loose everything when I flash that rom? Or will it just be an upgrade? Due to the fact that WP7 is not designed for the HD2 and like any other ROM flash everything is wiped out after a flash...just like it was when you flashed Android onto your HD2. You cannot upgrade WP7 on a HD2.

I would suggest backing up your Android setup and taking WP7 out of a test drive. I think you'd be pleasantly surprised.

I heard the camera was not working in WP7, is that true? The camera works...have a few idiosyncrasies. There's a new camera app that resolves some of the WP7 camera short-falls, but then you lose some functionality of the the WP7 camera. Here is a camera replacement. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=942605

My other suggestion: search and read the forum threads!
[HD2 General] NickPDX:
Is anybody else having issues with the text not formatting properly on the screen in the gmail app? I'm using the UD 3.3 NAND Rom by Crawlingcity. I have the newest GMAL app 2.3.4.1 from the market.
[Droid X General] kiing:
Is there anything i can do to increase signal strenth to provide a better connection to my xbox 360 for gaming....ive tried turning off background data which helped & also making call&text restrictions within the phone...PLEASE HELP
[Droid X General] chbennett:
I would imagine your best choice is to shell out for a booster of sorts, but Verizon throttles heavy data users as well. If you have a dethottling patch, you might try a booster. But still, gaming over 3g is not very promising.

Sent from my Xoom the way it should be, rooted and with SD card.
[Vibrant General] jir591:
I'm going from a Samsung Vibrant to a G2X. I'm just going to try the G2X for a few weeks and see if I like it. I've been using Titanium on my Samsung for some time now. Do I just copy the Titanium backup folder from my old phone's internal SD and copy to the new phone's SD? Do I move any other files?

Thanks.
[Vibrant General] CrazyCharlie:
That should work no problem. Just don't try to restore system apps and files to the new phone. User apps and data only. And yes all you need is the folder labeled "titanium backup".
[Vibrant General] jir591:
Thanks I'll give it a try
[Vibrant General] I Phone Killer:
yes just copy the titanium backup file to your new phone and download app on new phone
[Vibrant General] Paticakeman:
As long as its rooted.
[Vibrant General] wee_ag:
I just tried this while moving from a rooted Droid 1 to rooted Droid 2, I keep getting that the restore fails. Tried various times... is there something I'm missing?
[Vibrant General] CrazyCharlie:
I've never worked with the Droid but I don't see why it wouldn't work. Did you move the file to the removable sd card and then move it from phone to phone or just copy it from one phone to the next with a computer?
[Vibrant General] wee_ag:
Did a full backup with Titanium and moved sd card to the new phone. Tried to restore a few different apps and I keep getting a message that it failed.
[Vibrant General] Vahooli:
hi .

i use titanium backup from my last galaxy tab and now i copy those back up files to my new GS2 but in titanium backup restore part show 0 files to restore !! what should i do ?
[Vibrant General] nevrlow:
Ive also been thinking about trying out the g2x
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
They offer several different ones, that look decent and aren't too expensive by any means. Just a heads up, for those of you who are looking for a new case. I'm probably going to order the fake leather one and the 'magnet gray' one as well.

www dot pure-gear dot com/shop-by-device/motorola.html
[Atrix 4G Accessories] OSNPA:
The plum case is slick lookin'...thanks for the link
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Purple Drama Llama:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-device/motorola.html

Loving the leather. And there cheap too!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] noxlord:
I love how you linked the site while OP disguised his link :D

The leather one look cheap and tacky to me. These cases are nice but they don't seem to cover enough of the phone for me.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] bobdurfob:
They look like the cheap (construction-wise) snap on cases. For $30, just get the Seidio Innocase. It's way better in my opinion.

Seidio Innocase II Surface - Black, Amazon

Black and other colors, Seidio Online

On Amazon I got it a week ago for $20, so maybe check a few times they drop the price every once in a while I think.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Mafisometal:
i got the same case that incipio made for $10 over at Fry's electronics
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
I didn't want this to be a comparison thread. I simply wanted to point out there are alternative cases out there on the market.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thebeardedchild:
I'm really glad you pointed these out. I used to have a Barely There case on my old iPhone and these look pretty similar to that (I really liked it). I've been waiting for a case like this! Since Case Mate doesn't make any for the Atrix, I might get one of these. The colors aren't great, but I hate cases that snap together...
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Dr.Jeckyl:
Thanks OP. Just ordered the magnet grey one. Will update when it arrives.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
I'm ordering the grey one as soon as I get paid friday! I want overnight shipping, I don't care if I have to pay another 10 bucks to receive it, lol.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Yea.... they are quite nice looking. Not sure if i really wanna give up my TPU case though....

When either of you get yours.... mind posting some more pics? Would like to see what the inside of the case looks like, too.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Dr.Jeckyl:
Sure thing. I should have it tomorrow.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
Just ordered the grey one, hopefully it arrives on Monday!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thebeardedchild:
So can someone explain what exactly this case feels like? I don't REALLY get what a "rubberized satin finish" means... In the past I've used the case-mate barely there cases, which I like because they're not squishy or really rubbery and such. This pure gear case looks solid, but it says it's rubberized so I dunno.

And while I'm asking, what exactly is a TPU case (like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Amzer-Argyle-High-Gloss-Soft-Gel-Motorola/dp/B004L2L6JM/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1304100403&sr=8-6)

Is it similar to the pure gear material?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Dr.Jeckyl:
Just got mine. First impression is this thing is nice! One of the thinnest cases/shells I've ever seen. Just went into our QA dept to use a caliper and it only measures .86mm or .034" thick. The texture feels almost exactly like my old G1 did. Doesn't feel like it's going to be a lint magnet either. The grey color is a bit lighter than I was expecting too but not too light. It fits OVER the existing battery cover and fits nice and snug. No give in any direction at all. Overall I like it it so far.

I'll post pictures tonight when I get home.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is basically like a mix of a hard shell and a silicon cover. It's quite flexible, although not flimsy like a silicon cover.... and it's durable.... able to withstand quite a bit and still return to it's original shape. Actually recorded a video of me squeezing the crap out of one such TPU case that i got on eBay because of someone in another thread questioning the quality of the eBay cases.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=700ZNRtNEOA

As for "rubberized satin".... i believe it's basically a quite smooth yet soft feel.... not like a silicon, but not quite like a hard rubber case either. Hard to explain, really. If i had to guess, i'd say it might be similar to the Barely There case, but i'm not sure as i've never used either.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Dr.Jeckyl:
Here's some glamor shots of mine.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Hmm.... not too shabby looking. I may just order one.

edit: Just ordered the deep plum colored one. Only did ground shipping, as i didn't really feel like paying the same amount for shipping as i did for the case.... so it may be a little while.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thebeardedchild:
Thanks for all the info guys! I always wondered what all these different types of plastic cases are. Thanks for the pics too, they inspire me to order one! Has anyone gotten the blue? How does it look in real life?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Deleted member 2488575:
Thanks for providing the link.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Just recieved the tracking number for my Rich Plum colored case. Should have it by Friday according to the tracking. I'll post pics when i get it.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] madquack:
I received mine today and all I can say is it's pretty sweet. It doesn't feel cheap, it feels very solid in my hands, my only beef with the product was I had to take off the sides and back of my clear coat skin protection for it to sit solidly on the device.

Other than that, I have no gripes about it whatsoever, it looks sweet. I wish pure gear offered a pure black one. Don't get me wrong the grey is sweet, but I would rather have a black one.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Well... just recieved my Rich Plum case. While i will say it's nice... i can't say that i have decided whether or not it will be my permanent case yet. It's nice that it's thin... but i think it might even be TOO thin. Good for the feel of the phone, not really increasing the bulk at all... but not so good for protection. One good thing though is i don't think i've ever really dropped my phone, so i don't think the lack of protection would be a negative for me personally. The plum color is also quite nice. It's not a vibrant purple. It's actually quite a deep purple and even seems to have a kind of silvery metallic look to it in the sunlight. I might try recording a video to see if that's able to capture the color a bit better.

Overall though so far... not a bad case.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Hmm... bit of an update. Not sure if the other's who bought one of these Pure.Gear cases have experienced this... but it seems the satin kinda finish to the case is only a layer. I noticed something odd at the corners of the case down near the bottom edge around the screen. Didn't think of actually looking at it til now, but i now see that the satin layer is peeling off, revealing a much brigher, and as far as i can tell so far, not quite as sleek feeling part of the case below it. The actual color is in the sub-layer... but the outer layer is where the satin feeling comes from. And it actually makes sense that it's the bottom edge where it's starting to come off of first, seeing as i usually slide the phone into my pocket bottom-first.

Think i'ma send them an e-mail about this.

Figured i'd upload the photo's i'm e-mailing to them here, too.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] domin8:
looks just like the incipio feather to me....
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Well... yea. You can't really make a case look drastically different, besides colors and designs. A shell is a shell. a silicon skin is a silicon skin. Pretty much the only ones that can differ are rugged cases since they have more material to work with. You're putting a case on a phone, so the key things that define the look of a case all have to match. That being the cutouts for connections, noise cancellation mic, power button, etc...
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
Update: recieved a response from Pure.Gear. They told me that every case gets checked before it is packed for shipping (which explains why there wasn't really any kind of seal on the packaging for the case) as a form of quality control, and mine must have slipped through. Told them mine looked fine, and the finish didn't start peeling til after i put it on my phone and had been sliding it into and out of my pocket. They also said that they checked their inventory of plum satin shells, and they seem to be perfect. As compensation, they're offering a full refund, and also offered to send me either another plum satin shell or the leather shell free. Above and beyond what i expected... but hey... last thing a company wants is a bad reputation.

So... just so everyone knows, i told them i wouldn't mind the leather one, at least to do a little review of for the people here who seemed somewhat interested in it. Once i recieve it, i will be certain to post some nice pictures and such.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thebeardedchild:
Yeah mine's starting to get the little peel thingy on the bottom as well...I don't think they really "slipped" through quality control, as mine looked fine at first too. It's just a weak rubber coating or whatever lol. Other than that the case is pretty nice! Good to know I can get it replaced if I so desire now
[Atrix 4G Accessories] elementaldragon:
haha... yea. I even flat out told them that the can send me the faux leather one if they want, but i'm not sure it'll be my permanent case. Told them the least i could do is see how that one is and post a little review on here.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mprou:
I'm using LOL 1.42 and every time I Nand restore it, my internal memory is almost full and sd-ext almost empty. I have to rebuild dalvik in order for data to go in sd-ext as they were before i backed it up. My back up is 'Nand + ext'. Have no idea if this is rom related or something else.

Is this usual? This happens only after I restore a nand
[Optimus One, P500, V General] shhbz:
which recovery are using thunderg 1.2 or lower version is recommended as there is restore problem in 1.2.1