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[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waylo:
Curious what the best way to backup just the kernel of a ROM is, to potentially restore it after experimentation with other kernels?

Something more elegant than nandroid the whole ROM, then wiping and restoring everything.

My prior understanding was that the kernel is the boot.img of a nandroid backup. So I suppose making a nandroid backup of just the boot section could do this. I forget though if a nandroid restore automatically wipes other parts (system/data/etc.) if it's just restoring a small part of it. I don't think so?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djmcnz:
Problem is that dependant WiFi modules are stored on /system - so to get a proper backup you'd need to grab the boot.img, and the modules and then create an update.zip.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danger-rat:
Try Kernel Manager from the market. I've never used it, but I believe that is the intent behind it...
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waylo:
Thanks for the replies. Good to know that there are some /system files that aren't included on boot.img--that saves a lot of potential havok that would have been caused by my misinformed tweaking.

No, kernel manager doesn't have kernel backup ability. Just the ability to download and flash supplied kernels. If there's a 'stock' kernel supplied, yes, it's easy to reflash that. But no way I can find to make your own kernel from what's already installed.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djmcnz:
Well that's easy... just grab the boot.img and contents of /system/lib/modules from your rom zip and make your own update.zip. You can surely find how to do that. ;)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waylo:
Haha, thanks for the vote of confidence =P

Sounds simple enough. Thanks for pointing out the modules directory location.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Rayvenhawk:
Ok I have the G2x and I'm coming from the G2. Neither has the ability to display on the gmail mail icon how many unread emails you have.

I downloaded gmail unread count but it only allows 1 account to be accounted for. I've used the thunderbolt and that one keeps track of all your email accounts on one icon, anyone know of an app that can do the same thing?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BayPimp:
Launcher pro has that feature built in
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Rayvenhawk:
Thanks, ill give it a shot. Had launcherpro on my g2, but ended up going back to stock due to random crashes. I still have no idea why this isnt a default ability, im sure im not the only person with several gmail accounts and want to know I have unread email on my home screen.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Cyberdan3:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kanokgems.smswidget&feature=search_result

It can be used for Messaging, Missed Calls, as well as Gmail

It is a "widget icon" which replaced the stock icon :)

Works great
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Rayvenhawk:
The sms unread count as well as the gmail unread count widgets only work with 1 account. What I want is a single widget to handle multiple accounts at 1 time. So if I have an unread email in 2 email accounts the widget would display a 2 on the icon.

I dont want a widget for each email account
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
I hope its coming soon.

http://thisismynext.com/2011/05/01/t-mobile-g2x-gingerbread-update-review/
[T-Mobile LG G2x] BayPimp:
Nice! Once they release source would cm7 be more stable?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CB620:
I see a more stable cm7
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bluemoon737:
The problem I have with the review is that it doesn't address any of the "issues" being discussed here (reboots, freezes, WiFi vs. cells conflicts, signal strength, battery level reporting). I mean it's great GB should be coming soon, but unless it fixes the numerous bugs...well it's not of much use IMHO.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] demo23019:
Kind of Odd that the clock says PM/AM when Google removed that in gingerbread
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dumbkkid:
Didn't the system info say 2.2 lol

On the video
[T-Mobile LG G2x] momentarylapseofreason:
Get glasses... it says 2.3.3
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Adam7986:
The camera thing is disappointing, but my guess is this a rom pull from a test phone rather than the official all bugs worked out 2.3.3 update. Hoping the camera app stays the same.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dumbkkid:
Get glasses? I thought I saw 2.2. No need to be so insulting.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spyvie:
Been running factory 2.3.3 on my recently deceased N1 for a few months now, like a lot of you I'm sure. Doesn't really do that much for me anymore. What I'm really waiting for is 2.4 (also Gingerbread I'm told) with native support for the front camera.

Correction: I'm waiting for 2.3.4
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cervantesjc:
some one need to leak this, i want it NOW. CM7 is still a little buggy, once this leaks or releases CM7 will be so much faster.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] diablos991:
Good find.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
The author thanked Paul from Modaco a few times and on Twitter. Me thinks he got the ROM from Paul ;)

Maybe we can twist Paul's arm to give it to us?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] martinchavez90:
This is a joke right ... since when did gingerbread have .. pm or am on the clock? ??
[T-Mobile LG G2x] brentil:
Rather disappointed to see the baseband and kernel is the same as our 2.2.2 phones.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] himmelhauk:
I like that the notification bar is black now, back to what I was accustomed to with my old Galaxy S :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bluemoon737:
Yeah, I think that might end up being more troublesome than anything else.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mobilehavoc:
Watch the video. Looks like LG customized the date and time settings.
[Acer Iconia A500] mahumi:
Hello from Spain (sorry for my English)

I doubt that between A500 and Transformer.

I'm surprised that the forum Transformer many cases of errors and failures, and in this forum I have not seen thread discussing these or other faults.

The Acer does not fail?

Many errors appear to be of Honeycomb. In A500 not occur?

Asus users are more sensitive?

Thanks
[Acer Iconia A500] Vereynn:
Not sure. I get a fair number of FC with the built-in apps & even things like settings, but they usually work the second time.

In general I tend to think it's Honeycomb more than the device, but that's pure guesswork.

So far the only things I'm actually unhappy about are the troubles I'm having getting HD video files to work, and how darned SMALL my Droid feels after playing on the tablet for a while. :D
[Acer Iconia A500] edgie168:
There are Sleep of Death issues, as well as the screen constantly flickering on (when off) for no discernible reason.
[Acer Iconia A500] moemoney12:
Just curious, if anybody else having problems running xda devlopers website. Not the app, but the actual website, click the forum section and see if its scrolls smoothly.
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
I had issues running site got major at so I bought the premium app only a buck
[Acer Iconia A500] TXEvo:
I do not know but I do not have any of these problems that a lot of people are talking about on here. I get an occasional FC but thats on apps that arent made for tabs. I never get the off and on screen. I love this thing. It really blows the rest out of the water, I will probably get an asus when they get more just so I can use both for a couple of days and then make the decision that fits me.
[Acer Iconia A500] shep211:
I have had more issues with the acer then with the asus.

cons

Sleep wake up fails

charge wake up fails

Screen turns on by it self

screen quality vs asus

lots of sound when putting pressure on the back of the case

video play back issues but all tegra 2 devices have this

no usb drivers for x64

Pros

usb port
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
I' eagerly awaiting some updates if not I may return to get Asus transformer
[Acer Iconia A500] muqali:
Pending stock of course.
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
Yes considering the retards at Asus made limited amount, but ill wait a week to see what happens with this
[Acer Iconia A500] jamerican413:
The Acer usb driver works fine on W7 x64. I had no problems installing nor using it. Do you have Vista x64?

What kind of pressure are you putting on the back of the case?

Why does this screen bother you vs ASUS, out of curiosity? Do you have the ASUS? There is ALWAYS going to be something better. Get the ASUS - something will better it in weeks. If it'll make you happier, you should exercise your option, as someone who has spent their money.
[Acer Iconia A500] avengedfo7ld:
Dead Pixel = Sad to have to wait until tomorrow to exchange

So I found my first annoying flaw with my Acer Tab. I had the tab charging while at work today, and when I arrived home, the tablet was frozen. I had to hold down the power button to get it to reboot. Upon reboot, I noticed that there is a dead pixel on the bottom center of the screen. I'm too picky I know, but it bothers me enough that I will be taking it back to Best Buy tomorrow, but I am hoping to exchange for a new one, I am sure there will be no problem exchanging and I also have the extended warranty. Any one else have any problems with the acer freezing while charging?
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
Yeh this happen to me I set to charge last night, woke up was frozen restarted but no dead pixels
[Acer Iconia A500] daswahnsinn:
I read somewhere that the Iconia won't be receiving updates until June. But I could be wrong.
[Acer Iconia A500] shep211:
I have server 2008 r2 with xendesktop running win 7 virtual pc both running x64. I tried at work on win 7 x64 and it won't install. Gives no error. I does work on my wife's pc and its x64. I think it has something to do with domain connected pcs.

If I grab it on the plastic side's then it makes a popping sound. If I grab it by the back it's fine.

The viewing angles and color contrast is better on asus but the acer has awesome screen compared to older tablets.
[Acer Iconia A500] V1TRU:
So you advise Asus rather than Acer?

Here in Italy Transformer costs 100€ more than A500!
[Acer Iconia A500] VillainousVivi:
sounds like a permissions issue on the pc you're trying to run it on. I ran the driver install just fine on the two computers I run at home, both W7 x64 and can see the A500 when it is connected. I do get a driver failed to install if I reboot it while it is connected to the PC. I'm guessing there's no driver for how the USB displays itself during boot (not sure what the exact device my PC saw, it was a couple days ago). I might try again tonight when I get home and see what driver it's looking for. I think it had something to do with MTP?
[Acer Iconia A500] foxmeister:
That's surprising! In the UK, the Transformer is £70 cheaper (call it €80) than the Iconia.

Are you sure you're not looking at the bundled keyboard version?

Regards,

Dave
[Acer Iconia A500] rushless:
I respectfully suggest most of the issues some may be seeing are due to apps not working well with Honeycomb. Not all, but most probably are.
[Acer Iconia A500] skyfox99:
I may turn the Acer in for a Asus because of two things: 32GB option and the option for the keyboard (that will also be an extended battery, knowing that there will be just keyboard options at one point for the Acer). As for the user that mention "noises" when picking up the device, I don't know, but with mine I know I have to really make an effort to create any noise when picking it up ir even just holding it in general. I have had it since day one launch at BB and have been very happy with the quality. My only fear if I decide to keep it over the Asus really is the XDA support that the a us seems to be getting more than the Acer right now in the development section compared to the Acer.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrtonee:
hey people what is a normal quadrant rating mine is 1792 I am using orb tw voodoo kernel and com rom 1.2?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DaleV:
There is no such thing as a NORMAL quadrant score if you are running voodoo, or even non voodoo with lag fix, they are off. If it works fast and is responsive to you, don't bother with quadrant, it lies.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrtonee:
thank you :)
[Thunderbolt General] adrynalyne:
Please check /cache and copy all files from it before rebooting to install.

That way, we can get a copy.

For more advanced users, please run a logcat during download process, so that we can try and get a URL to download it manually.

Thanks!
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
no prob I was just saying in another thread that i am new to the forums and a verizon wireless employee. I was just about to post a thread letting all the devs know that i have access to info a few days (sometimes...you guys are good) before the general public. I also have a thunderbolt that im not afraid to brick trying new things (giunea pig) because i can get it replaced being an employee.
[Thunderbolt General] AndroidGraphix:
Disclaimer : Hi my name is Daniel and I'm a noob.

I'm assuming that if you're rooted you shouldn't touch any updates until they've been modified by the devs?

Sent from Verizon in Phoenix, AZ, running a rooted Thunderbolt, with Lightning Rom v3.3.1 / Adrynalyne 4.4.3
[Thunderbolt General] phoney6:
I'm wondering this aswell
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
Honestly I am noobish myself but from what I understand if you CAN get the update, it may unroot your device but you just have to do the last few steps of the rooting process over to gain root again. If you are using a custom ROM you may have to manually push the update to the phone.

Again this is not absolute but this is what I believe to be true. If I am mistaken please correct me. This is why I think the OP wants to be able to download it from a website...and also to tear it down for any new goodies :)
[Thunderbolt General] miketoasty:
I have never been through a htc update but I'm pretty sure it puts s back on which would make you unable to regain root I believe.
[Thunderbolt General] tekhna:
There's been some talk that they'll force-push the update. Dunno the veracity of that. I'm thinking about returning to stock beforehand.
[Thunderbolt General] AndroidGraphix:
What can we do to stop the OTA?

If that's the case, there must be a way to block or prevent this. Would any devs care to add their valuable input?

Would switching to an AOSP make any difference?

The release date is 05/03/2011. That means, we have ample time to get a plan in place. I'm sure I'm not the only one that would hate to re-root their phone.

Is it possible for them to lock the bootloader with this OTA?
[Thunderbolt General] miketoasty:
I would say switching to aosp would prevent it as it prevented the updating of the prl.

No. In motorola phones they are locked by hardware. If you were to install a new kernel it trips a component that basically bricks your phone and to disable the trip you would need to crack military grade encryption. We are okay.
[Thunderbolt General] Richpopski123:
If you are running a Rom with the Verizon framework remove, they have no control over your phone. You will be fine.
[Thunderbolt General] AndroidGraphix:
I'm not familiar with AOSP's. Is the "Pre-ALPHA Pre-release of CyanogenMod 7" an AOSP?

Are Senseless or Desensed Roms AOSP?
[Thunderbolt General] droidxscott:
God I hope this update comes today or tomorrow !
[Thunderbolt General] dirtyfingers:
I call bullish*t
[Thunderbolt General] dunleavy:
I second that.
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
I already put in a different thread that verizon has announced that the ota is scheduled for release 5/3. I have noticed in the past that software updates have been released earlier than scheduled release dates (e.g. froyo update for fascinate was available 7pm the night before)
[Thunderbolt General] TheStick13:
According to this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1027706) in the development forum, CM7 is listed under "AOSP Based." As for senseless ROM's, I think it depends on the specific ROM in question, as some are and some aren't (but I could be wrong).
[Thunderbolt General] dadsterflip:
Are we waiting for the update that was just recently announced? The same one that's already in bamf? Or am I missing something?
[Thunderbolt General] adrynalyne:
I want the ota update to tinker with, yes.
[Thunderbolt General] wrb123:
I might have just saw the update. I saw something out of the corner of my eye in the notification bar but when I turned my head nothing. I then rebooted my phone and I saw something else out of the corner of my eye (I have really good peripheral vision). There is a small chance it was the clock changing times (yes my vision is that good). I will let everyone know if the phone feels faster and more updated to know for sure.
[Thunderbolt General] dadsterflip:
aight ill let ya know if i get something unless someone hands it to you first. Bamf doens't have the block updater installed?
[Thunderbolt General] want a droid:
So apparently my charger broke. Connected to the wall neither my phone nor my girlfriend's Fascinate will charge. Plugged into the computer nothing happens either.

Was wondering what I should do.

1. Are chargers covered under warranty? I have extended warranty/asurion full coverage.

2. What are the best replacement chargers? I'd prefer something from Verizon because I'd rather go to the store tomorrow and pick it up than wait for the charger to be shipped and delivered.

Any other help is much appreciated!
[Thunderbolt General] want a droid:
Also does anyone know the length of the charger cable that comes with the phone?

Verizon Wireless online shows different chargers/micro usb cables ranging from 9 feet, 6 feet, 3 feet, and 12 inches.
[Thunderbolt General] dirtyfingers:
I bought a spare from eBay for $6 and its the exact same as the one that came with the phone.
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
i work for verizon and yes your charger has a one year warranty. bring it into any corporate store and they should replace it as long as it is not physically broken. if you have any probs replacing it PM me
[Thunderbolt General] miketoasty:
A month after getting the phone my chsrger wires have already started showing at the phone end just from bending the wire to plug it in and place it on the desk. Would this be covered?
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
Are you saying that the insulation is breaking and you can see the actual inside wiring? If so then technically that would be considered physical damage but most corporate reps (or at least the managers) will exchange it as a one time courtesy. If you want you can pm me your number and I will stop by work tomorrow n put a remark stating that your charger started to fray n that if it continues to replace it as one time courtesy lol. If you live near delaware you can pm me n I will let you know which store to go to for a replacement
[Thunderbolt General] miketoasty:
Sadly I live in PA but its not the wires showing its the steel between the outside casing and the inside wires. Kind of hard to explain.
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
Honestly I would just bring it in. if you have a hard time replacing it just pm me and I will help you out. I don't mind replacing things for customers because its probably been assembled in some third world country by a kid they pay 10 cents an hour to. Verizon is a huge company that can afford to replace a charger to a person that pays like $100 a month for cell service
[Thunderbolt General] ERIFNOMI:
If it's just the cable (sounds like it) then you could buy a microUSB cord for cheap at monoprice.com.
[Thunderbolt General] Dbagjones:
+1 Bought several already, decent quality & MUCH cheaper than in-store.
[Thunderbolt General] droidxscott:
it's covered.
[Thunderbolt General] want a droid:
Unfortunately the Verizon Wireless store I went to wouldn't replace it. My wires were fraying and they said even though I'm under warranty they couldn't replace it.

Had to buy $30 travel charger :/
[Thunderbolt General] dcmbullet:
they suck! they are a bunch of corporate dogs licking their masters cracks! They could have at least given you a charger out of the returns and just put that one in the box! Horrible cust service
[Thunderbolt General] necosino:
For $30 you could have gotten 2 cla adapters, 3 wall chargers and 5, 6' USB cables with shipping from monoprice.com

Just saying...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ski_power:
Hi,

I'm having a weird problem I don't even know where to post. I recently created a picture which is perfectly visible in the gallery, and browser. But when I set it as wallpaper, I can see very visible banding effects. Is this a software bug or a hardware issue?

The wallpaper in question is linked below here:

http://i.imgur.com/w5eTA.png

Thanks.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ski_power:
Bump 10char
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ericc191:
Try using an app called Wallpaper Set & Save. I use it and it makes the banding and detail look much better. Hope this helps!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ski_power:
Hey, I tried it. Thanks, it works well. Though one wonders what's the problem with the default one.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
I think because of the ability to resize it, it must do something weird.

Launcher Pro widgets can do this too unless you use High Quality mode.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] RhynosAndroid:
I am currently compiling a list of anything that can be safely removed w/o creating an unstable environment.

Any help is appreciated, any programs that you may know that are safe to remove or any that have caused your sys to crash, please share.

-AppPack4.0.88

-EA Games 1.0.16

-Nova 3.1.1

-Polaris Office

-SmartShare 1.0

-TegraZone

-Telenav GPS 6.2.6201050

-WiFi calling [when removed, caused a FC loop for said program. I forced a reboot and everything is good now.]

I've taken off the safest and what I felt were no question asked safe... My experiment comes in to the unknown, like the GooglePartners one or the android.providers.applications and the like. If you have any info about these unknowns or maybe know of a place where I can get get descriptions of said files, I would gratefully accept it. My biggest fear are any issues it may cause that aren't apparent, but at the same time, I want to strip this down and get any unnecessary crap off, especially if it could be what's causing the system to not allow me to access the web w/my current data plan...

Also, if you see something on the list posted as safe or unsafe, but you had a different experience, please share. By cross referencing, I think we can get a more accurate list here right off the bat.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] milesxd:
Car Home, TeleNav, Wifi Calling are the only ones I deleted so far.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CB620:
I deleted anything dealing with TMobile. No issues
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rownsurf81:
Sorry for maybe a dumb question, but I'm very new to Android....How exactly DO you delete apps? I'm used to Windows Mobile where you can delete stuff pretty easily.

Along the same lines, is there any way to get a file explorer type program on Android? so annoying not to be able to move stuff around easily.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] CB620:
Root device

Get root explorer

Go to system/app and delete apps u dont want

Reboot

Viola!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Seanathan:
Root your phone and download Titanium Backup. Besides backing up apps, it has a plethora of other options it can do. Removing apps is one of them.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
I believe I've already covered this in one of my earlier threads from about a week ago. I listed the actual APK file name and its common name.

I had like 11-12 deleted.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tangyoulei:
link please?