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[Acer Iconia A500] abats:
Bought a Acer Iconia A500 today and unpacked it 30minutes ago. Got to the setup screen where you select a wifi connection and I got a list of networks that was close so i selected my own wifi network.

Problem is after this initial selection the wifi hasnt worked at all. When i go to settings->wireless networks>turn on wifi it just stays at 'turning on' and after about 20 seconds just says 'error'. Seems like a faulty module, though it's strange because it seemed to turn on the first time I used the tablet.

Allready tried a factory reset, it's not helping. Any ideas? Was looking forward to playing around with my new toy tonight : (
[Acer Iconia A500] l3giticonia:
Probably a hardware prob go exchange
[LG Optimus 2x] Mertoglu:
Hi, i use FR14 with Eternity Kernel.

I wiped my battery in CWM, and after that my battery indicator doesn‘t go below 40%. What can be wrong? How can I fix this?

Sent from my LG-P990
[LG Optimus 2x] fmc0:
its an bug from the eternity kernel. try an older one or wait for a newer one.
[LG Optimus 2x] Mertoglu:
Thank you. I have installed a previous one now.

Sent from my LG-P990
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XorZone:
Is there is a way to enable stock froyo/GB dialer to autocomplete names by last name?

Setting "Display Options" to show by last name first do not help.
[LG Optimus 2x] saquib:
As the title says , I have factory reset and also formatted my internal sd. Now cannot install any pre loaded apps. Can anyone point me to a copy or upload for me?

Thanks.
[LG Optimus 2x] jay_snake:
YOu can get it here; http://android.modaco.com/content/l...-com/335497/25-mar-stock-internalsd-contents/
[LG Optimus 2x] saquib:
Thanks, appreciate it!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Hi there! I'm new to the forum and to android as well.

As you can guess I'm a proud owner of SGS :)

Since my SGS sucks a bit (random crashes, reboot, RFS) I'm interested in taking the maximum out of it, and I have some questions.

What is the difference between kernel and a rom? As far as I know from Linux and OS theory, kernel is the layer between the user (applications) and the hardware. I also know that most of the ROMs have kernel in them. Then what else the ROM contains?

What is firmware? Is it used a synonym for kernel/rom?

Is it worth installing custom kernel/rom on SGS? I'm a bit paranoid in those things and have some fears about the issue.

Is there a way to install some good kernel (like speedmod) and naked ROM (not someones mod, i.e. a stock android ROM without any additions from third party developers)? Is it hard to make my own ROM based on stock ROM (without touching the kernel, even tough I looked at the code and read books about the linux kernel, I dont yet consider my self a guru to be able to make my own kernel for android), just the modification and custom applications?

Thanks a lot guys!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eloisant:
Everyone has a kernel - even if you don't mod your phone at all. It wouldn't work without one!

Now, if you flash a ROM, you change the whole system including the kernel. If you flash a kernel, you're only changing the core piece of your system.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
A rom is a full firmware .

A kernel is the bit at the base level between processors and OS .Or just as you said .

Is it worth installing custom kernel/rom on SGS? I'm a bit paranoid in those things and have some fears about the issue.

YES but its at your risk though SGS is relatively un brick able .

Simplest upgrade would be via Rom Kitchen and build your own rom .

Choose base rom kernel modem and CSC to suit plus themes and apps .

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=817703

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
The kernel in android is essentially just a customized Linux kernel. The ROM is basically the application layer and the framework. Usually ROMs include kernels, but you can flash a different compatible kernel.

Firmware usually refers to either all the basic software on your phone (minus the apps) or the ROM, csc and modem.

You can definetly flash a custom kernel onto a stock ROM, which will improve performance a great deal even without a custom ROM. Find instructions aplenty here on XDA.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Thanks for the replies guys!

By un brick able you mean that its hard to brick it, or if I brick it its hard to un brick (fix) it then?

Also I'm having a hard understanding, if kernel is the thing that manages the hardware and also responsible for lagfix then kernel is really what matters for the performance of the phone. How a ROM could improve phones performance?

Also one more questions:

As I understand CSC and modem are connectivity related files (3G internet, APNS etc) right? So its better not to touch them when flashing custom ROM/kernel?

Thanks a lot again!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Boulbos:
JJEgan means it's really hard to get to brick your SGS.

The kernel is responsible for the proper functionality and cooperation between hardware parts. As for SGS, it is a common belief that Samsung's RFS is not as robust or "agile" as ext4 FS. Thus, converting RFS to ext4 should increase device's performance (the time needed for the read/write operations to take place is decreased). BUT, in order for the device to function properly, the kernel MUST support ext4 as a file system format otherwise it won't work anymore (This could happen after installing a stock kernel on a device that uses some filesystem apart from rfs). Samsung's stock kernel does not, so you have to replace it, if that's the case.

(E.g. If you format a USB drive under Windows 7 with "exFAT" as its filesystem, you won't be able to access it through Windows XP for example, because XP does not support "exFAT" - Different kernels & Different OS version ).

Yes, CSC and modem.bin are what makes your device a TELEPHONE, too ;) Connectivity issues between your operator and your handset depend on those files. If you can find the latest COMPATIBLE modem file, then go for it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Thanks for the explanation!

As for CSC and modem, by compatible you mean the same version (XXJPY for example)? How do I know they are compatible with my phone?

Thanks a lot again!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
the CSC doesnt have to match the baseband. for exapmle, you can have XXJPY baseband and XXJQ1 modem. (thats what i used to run)

its all about finding the right modem for your region, you want to make sure you get good connections dont ya ? modems affect SMS, Calls, Data, WIFI, so on.....

so you want the right one. If you go to rom kitchen, you can see all the modems and what region they cover :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Thanks!

But is there a way not to touch the CSC/modem when flashing custom kernel/ROM? I'm really afraid to mess with those.

Also could someone refer to this question:

Thanks a lot again, and sorry for a bunch of questions! :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X-GoD:
So is the pda is the kernel then if you are flasing pda/modem/csc?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dilerus:
Yes, PDA is a kernel
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
Think of the kernel as the drivers and the ROM as the OS. If your drivers are from 1987, windows 7 wont run well, if at all. However, you can have the newest 2011 drivers installed on Windows 95....same thing. Kernel and ROM must be well suited and work together for a good experience.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
Actually if you are flashing a three file firmware with odin, PDA is the ROM, which in this case usually includes a kernel.

If you are flashing a kernel alone onto an already installed ROM, then the kernel is put in the PDA field.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Terranigmus:
Gingerbread needs a different kernel than Froyo, right?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thehackman:
every firmwarerelease (JVQ, JVP, JVR, JVS, etc..) has its own kernel version.

but with talondev im not sure, cuz there is no distinction between the kernel versions.

with all other custom kernel releases you have specific kernel versions.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bundi22:
yep 10 charrrrr
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
Yes, be sure to read the kernel's thread to check the version it is made for.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
Actually most custom kernels can work with any firmware build for the same version, froyo or gb. Some devs may base a kernel on a specific firmware, but they usually work on all.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uresh.kuruhuri:
I found the following link that briefs the options that you are looking for. I know this is an old post but thought posting here would help others as well.

donandroid.com/understanding-odin-a-beginners-guide-on-odin-buttons-checkboxes-629

Thanks,

Uresh
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] compacity:
thats quite old link u brought up here..........
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Surajmeena505:
Answer to 2nd question

Actually the kernel is a part of a ROM. So ROM is the necessary requirement along with kernel basically they complement each other
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Christopher Origins:
Just a quick question. For instance, I am on my Poco f1 running pixel experience caf edition, and I will flash it with extreme kernel. When I update the Pixel experience caf through OTA because a newer version came out, will it affect my custom flashed kernel (extreme kernel)?
[HTC Incredible S] harshad_8800:
hey! i have an htc incredible s with an 2.2.1 version of android & would want to upgrade my phone. could u please guide me how to go with it.! I am new with the android phones.!

help needed.! thnkx
[HTC Incredible S] presence06:
Search much?
[HTC Incredible S] vido.ardes:
At the moment, there is no way to update it officially. If you are new to android phones, I suggest you do a lot more reading before trying to create goldcards to force an update
[HTC Incredible S] cooljais:
Look in the HTC Incredible S Android Development forum, you'll get you answer.
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Every time I try to switch Rom it will just end up in the HTC white screen. Anybody know why?
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
You have to give more information for someone to help.

Sent from my dessert flavored Inspire
[HTC Inspire 4G] Emsanity:
I know I'm still new but...

Did you do a data wipe? What rom were you using earlier? Did you have a nandroid backup? And what roms are you trying to switch to (I know that the newest Android Revolution had a problem with its files, patched now though)?
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Ok this is what happened so far. I went back to the original new update stock. I used the hack kit and did the root. I installed RCMix and it was working and I made a backup. I tried to install ultimate Droid and phoenix evolution and it will take me to clockwork and delete the old files and install the new ones . It will reboot but stay on the HTC white screen.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattmiller:
Boot into recovery via rom manager or press volume down+power and hold,and reboot to recovery via hboot. Now go to mounts and formats I believe and format data,catche, system and then go back and flash your rom. I had same issue till I formatted my system. You don't lose root or SD data. Give it a try and let me know how it goes
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
Thanks Matt that worked . Idk why it did that though
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattmiller:
Well there's data files and configurations that are leftover from the previous rom,and when its still there the newer files mix with the older ones (that aren't the same) and causes bootloops 95% of the time. So just by doing a data wipe,it still doesn't clean it throughly. Glad I can help.
[HTC Inspire 4G] XAviierG:
I'll plus you when I can
[HTC Inspire 4G] dsparris:
Data wipes

So a data wipe doesn't remove all the old info/files? I'm currently getting a "System UID's conflict". Should I format the data/cache/system and reflash to resolve or just try a data wipe again?
[HTC Inspire 4G] mattmiller:
Well usually it does by I've had issues after a wipe. Factory reset and clearing dalvik and catche sometimes doesn't do it for me. So u can formal system,catche, data and then reflash the rom. BUT before even attemping to flash the rom,make sure the md5 matches up so u didn't end up with a bad download. If the md5 matches with what the op provides,or search the market for the program (afv something) and check it. Then if its matching,then format the partitions,then flash. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] ashies7:
sometimes if you are dl-ing the rom from your phones browser it doesn't dl it completly either. had that happen twice.
[HTC Inspire 4G] macked:
I hear there is a bug in Rom manager and it doesn't properly wipe data and cache. Easy way past the problem is to wipe it manually in recovery.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anamorphica:
I've been trying to find info about voodoo kernel and what mods can I flash while using it. First I'd like to know is voodoo kernel somekind of mod itself? So can I instal any other things like tw4?

Is kernel, root and mod all different to each others? What i try to say... Does one depend on each other, does one take off other... And so on... I' trying to understand android...

I have: sgs I9000. Operating system: android froyo (xwjpa). Z4root. Voodoo 5.5 kernel...

Is it posible to flash different mods if kernel is modified?

I hope someone understands me :)))
[EVO 4G General] ualdriver:
Hello-

How do I get my EVO to stop automatically getting e-mail for me? I went into settings to look for some menu selection to make it stop, but under "peak times" it makes you select at least one day, and under "off peak times" it makes you select at least once a day. I only want it to get my e-mail when I manually select the "refresh" button.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G General] metalfan78:
Go to settings, accounts & sync, google account, gmail, uncheck 'sync'

We're comin from a pure power source.
[EVO 4G General] erik077:
Go to settings > account & sync and remove auto-sync

Edit : You beat me while page loading slow
[EVO 4G General] metalfan78:
Lol, at least we both had a solution

We're comin from a pure power source.
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
If your rooted you can also delete the gmail app.
[EVO 4G General] ualdriver:
All through the above, thanks! I didn't think to check the settings section, I was looking through the e-mail settings.

Are there any unintended consequences of unchecking the "background data" and "auto sync" selections in the "accounts and sync" section of settings?
[EVO 4G General] metalfan78:
Youre welcome. A lot of apps use backround data to update, like weather, the market and other various stuff. There's no downside, things just wont update automatically

We're comin from a pure power source.
[Galaxy S II General] mwatson:
This thing gets hot! Just been configuring launcher pro which took around 5 minutes and wasn't data intensive and the back of the phone is really hot. So much that I can smell the plastic heating up! The battery drained real fast during the process too.

Anyone else experiencing this ?
[Galaxy S II General] steve228uk:
Well that doesn't sound good! I haven't had anything like that. Have you checked the power intake?
[Galaxy S II General] mwatson:
Good point, where can I check the power intake?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] babblerx:
Mine got really hot the first day I used it (27/4)...I was just checking out features and installing a few apps. I rebooted it after the battery was fully charged and it's been fine ever since.
[Galaxy S II General] shohid1234:
I have the exact same problem, it happens especially when I play any games or intensive appliaction. The battery drains and it gets hot next to the camera, I suspect this is where the cpu lives. Do you think its because its rooted? because I rooted it as soon as I got it so I dont know what it was like before.

And as I am away from the uk for the next six weeks I cant even send it back to O2 :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] vimto25:
No nothing to do with root, mine was same before and after, pretty normal to get hot on some demanding apps.
[Galaxy S II General] gidyeo:
And i thought i was alone... :)

It gets really hot sometimes though, not to the extent of burnt plastic smell but it gets pretty uncomfortable touching around lens at the back.
[Galaxy S II General] Fysi:
I've been going through this this morning. It seems that the CPU loves to go up to 1.2GHz even if it doesn't need to be that high (and it stays there). Also there I've also been noticing through ADB shell that their are a few niggles. For example the wi-fi sharing process can start without even being activated.

For example this was a ADB shell top taken while running Cordy downclocked to 800MHz in setcpu. The phone was a tiny bit warm but only by the camera (where the CPU is). Basically, this just shows that if you are playing a game, nothing else is going on so the CPU shouldn't be going up to 1200MHz. And it plays the same as when it isn't underclocked.

I'm currently assisting Pulser with investigating this until he gets his SGS2.
[Galaxy S II General] BoogWeed:
My phone gets very hot at time too...

I also noticed wifi sharing starting up by itself. Yesterday it started by itself and used 10% battery usage even though I had wifi switched off the entire time..
[Galaxy S II General] Fysi:
Do you have root and Titanium/MyBackup Pro?

If you do, freeze anything that mentions wifi sharing, unless you are going to use wifi hotspot and kies air a lot.
[Galaxy S II General] hpsauce37:
I posted on this a few days ago..

My phone got so hot that it shut itself down!

since that i have done a complete reset of the phone and started from scratch again....100% better.

The problem as i see it is with all the 'tinkering' that we users do. All the additional launchers etc and widgets that you add really seem to mess the phone up!

My advice is keep the phone as samsung intended it...or at least change very little. You will see far improved battery life and none of the over heating problems.

Just my opinion but its worked for me.
[Galaxy S II General] cmd512:
Find the nearest Apple store near you.
[Galaxy S II General] SgtDutchyNL:
The only time i had this was when it waa both charging, in a case and playing a big game...

Im currently chatting, listening to a live stream, charging and posting this, no problem with heat at all..

Perhaps its a problem with some specific phones
[Galaxy S II General] SBS_:
Or with some specific games.
[Galaxy S II General] skibadee:
LMAO
[Galaxy S II General] mkrmec:
that's just not true.

Mine gets hot aswell .. it's random sometimes but usualy with playing games etc. I suspect it has something to do with the samsung drivers/software and not our tinkering.

Bugs bugs bugs...
[Galaxy S II General] DuMaX:
Mine also gets fairly hot, which might be a little uncomfortable - but that's the sacrifice you make when you get such a high powered device in such a small space.
[Galaxy S II General] tolis626:
Well,amount of apps/tinkering/etc has nothing to do with the phone getting got UNLESS an installed app in messing something up.I have heard many such cases when a rogue app made the CPU run at 100% in different phones.If that's the case you have to find and remove the app.I'd suggest OS monitor for finding it.Never happened to me though! :)

What's more,it's normal for it to get more hot than your average phone,as it carries more power under the hood and has nothing to help it dissipate the generated heat,as it's plastic.The Desire HD does a very good job with managing heat and I have never exceeded 40 C,even when gaming with an overclock at 1.8GHz and performance governor.Not saying the DHD is better,but Samsung wouldn't have left something like this if it would damage the phone.So I tend to believe that it's designed to get hot. :)
[Galaxy S II General] trs020382:
Mine has overheated twice.

Both times, when trying to pair itself automatically to my car kit. The phone got really really hot (i noticed it warming my leg in my jeans pocket) and needed the battery pulling out to reset it. When it started back up, the running temp was nearly 50 degrees (in standby, it runs at about 27)

Hasn't done it since though, just keeping my eye on it!
[Android Apps and Games] misc86:
Hey Guys,

I have a app developed that I have been charging for use, but i am thinking about switching to a ad model and make my app free. I was wondering what advertising options are out there.

I know that admob owns a pretty big market share, but was wondering what are my options regarding how best to choose an advertiser, what are the other advertisers I have to choose from, and is there a benefit of one advertiser vs. another? Which one would pay more? I know this is dependent on how popular my app is.

Thanks for any info provided!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Fasst2001:
I personally use AdMob in my app. It also integrates Google AdSense ads into your app for when AdMob doesn't have an ad to show. I only just released my app a few weeks ago, but it seems like it will generate a pretty decent revenue. I searched before I implemented AdMob, but I really didn't find anything else.

Ed
[Android Apps and Games] misc86:
wow...so admob has a monopoly of sorts in the market eh? So people use admob or get no ad revenue at all?

What about for the apple iphone? I heard there was iAds, and I guess admob as well? Is one better than the other?
[Android Apps and Games] misc86:
can anyone provide anymore insight, or know of a forum which is popular among android/iphone app developers to better answer my question? There don't seem to be that many app developers browsing these forums.

thanks!!!
[Android Apps and Games] Meltus:
Personally, i use admob and have 2 apps using it. I don't make much from it (usually around $0.20 a day) but it's better than nothing i guess :p

As for which ad company to use, it doesn't really matter. They all pay out roughly the same: Millennial, AdMob, JumpTap, MobFox, etc. It's just down to personal preference really :)
[Android Apps and Games] LeadBoltApps_Mike:
Can you briefly say something about your app? Is it game and what kind?

How many downloads have you had so far?

When it comes to in-app ads the industry offers much more than just regular banners. There are other ad formats that deliver much higher cCPM than banners but their implementation depends on the kind of app you have.

I work for LeadBoltApps - our speciality is Content Locks for example; Ad mob is mostly banners; Airpush does Push Notifications and so on. Hope that helps.
[Android Apps and Games] dpitt:
My experience with Ad Networks

I have a weather app and needed to get ads going immediately at launch to fulfill my contractual obligations for the weather data provider.

I tried both Inmobi and Millennial Media. The problem with Inmobi is that they want to review your app and approve it for ads once it is up and available from the store.

Millennial Media was much easier to work with. Ads were running in my test app even before launch. There wasn't any manual approval hurdle to jump through.

I also tried to work with YP.com (AT&T Interactive) since my app uses location and they pay good rates for local ads. They wouldn't talk to me until I get 1M pageviews per month.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] deez1234:
Has anyone tried yet? I have a couple ideas but I'm not interested in bricking my device. Since there is no forum for the G-Slate yet I'm hoping we can use this thread to post attempted methods and ideas. So far I've tried z4root with no luck. Also tried Universal Androot to no avail. Has anyone tried using SuperOneClick yet? I haven't attempted yet as I'm kind of concerned with the results. Let's hear some ideas and info!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Suzannemscott:
Yes I tried super one click and it keeps getting stuck on RUNNING PSNEUTER..... then nothing from there..so frustrating :mad: