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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] leftAlone:
There are two ways that I can think of for you to do this. First, just create a folder in your SD card labeled wallpapers (or whatever you want:)). Then place all your wallpapers there.

Easy way: Use QuickPics. It has an option to hide a folder from the gallery. Just long press on the folder and you'll find the option.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.alensw.PicFolder

Still easy (just not automated):create an empty file in your wallpaper folder with filename ".nomedia" without the quotes. This will prevent the gallery from scanning that folder. This also works to prevent music files from showing in the player.

To change your wallpaper, if using QuickPic, just press your menu button > show hidden > enter the folder and click the picture > use as wallpaper. If you don't want to use QuickPic, use a file manager to go the wallpaper folder then select your picture from there.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] adoneill:
Great sugestions, especially the hideden folder option, however what I'm looking for (I wasn't quite sure how to explain this properly before!!) is to be able to add images directly to the menu of wallpapers like when you long press the screen and it gives you options to change the wallpaper I get a list of options, cyanogen wallpapers, gallery, live wallpapers, wallpaper gallery and wallpapers.

I would like to be able to add wallpapers directly to one of these menus, so I'm looking for the folder in which they are all kept in. I found one in one of the internal apk's, but i'm not sure if I can just inject them into the apk and also whether i need to include thumbnail size png's as the ones included with cyanogen seem to have these to.

Thanks for a great comprehensive reply. If all fails, I'll be looking at the hidden folder option!!

Cheers!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] leftAlone:
That's a bit harder. Sounds like it shouldn't be but it actually is since you'll be modding an apk. Here are a couple of links to get you started if you're really interested in doing this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=646424

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2915198&postcount=4

http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f4/wallpaper-directory-11685/
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] adoneill:
Thanks man, some great info, the first post really hits the nail on the head, I didn't think of checking the other forums (duh me, it's all android!!)!!

So it looks like I will have to take out the launcher.apk and recompile it after editing the xml file that contains the details of the names of the wallpapers. I'm guessing this is some sort of framework xml for the purposes of creating the horizontal table that you can swipe across to view the previews of the pictures.

This makes sense I guess, loading a table reather than using up memory to load a gallery style viewer that indexes the pictures seems much more streamlined seeing that is only for the use of wallpapers, however I do like the wallpaper gallery style that the xml framewrok brings.

I guess I'm going take the newer(and some older) wallpapers from other cm roms and rename them over some of the exisitng files. This way I shouldn't have to delve too deeply!!!

Thanks again for the help and info leftAlone, you are a star!!!
[General Questions and Answers] I_am_Incredible:
Wrong Section. Not sure how to delete
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
I am starting a summer internship next week at a company that doesn't allow cameras. I need to permanently disable the camera. What's the best way? My thought was black epoxy. I've only ever done one before, but it was a crappy flip phone so I just took tools to it until I managed to break the camera, not doing that on the Cappy.
[Captivate General] newter55:
It isn't difficult to disassemble the captivate and remove the camera altogether. The you would just have to contend with the opening.
[Captivate General] DaveyBB:
How strict are they and how do they enforce the policy? Can you just uninstall or freeze the camera software so it can't function? If you use a cover for it, can you permanently seal the camera opening?

Yes, I know there are easy ways for you to still take a picture, but is it enough to show a "good faith" attempt to disable it?

Sent from my Cappy.
[Captivate General] tysj:
Might be able to spray some plasti-dip on the lens (after masking everything else off) to cover it up semi-permanently. It won't come off until you try to peel it off and wont let a residue. Pretty much this: http://pocketnow.com/android/diy-soft-touch-rubberized-nexus-s-backing except not the whole back of course.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Oh Man Sounds like someone is working at pfizers lol. If that is the case, The last time i was there for the same thing, epoxy wont work, I had to use a phone that didnt have a camera built in at all. I would double check just to be sure. would hate for you to do all this and then not be able to use it there anyway.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
No, they won't allow a software change, but on the other hand, in fact it has to still work so that they can check that the camera can't see anything.

I don't want to physically remove the camera, as I've heard phone software can freak out when a camera isn't there, and it would be a lot easier if I can still go into the Camera app and show them that it doesn't work.

Guess again. :) This company does allow cameras that are permanently physically disabled. I've worked for them before. My plan is to sell the phone inside of the company at the end of the summer, already security approved, and put that towards an SGSII with another line's subsidy.

Pfizer is absurd, they are a private company doing private work and have no legitimate reason to block cameras. My employer does have very legitimate reasons. :D
[Captivate General] tquang620:
why do u disable camera?
[Captivate General] BenKranged:
Usually secure sites wont even let you take devices with cameras in. You cant just say "Oh its disabled" and they allow the phone in. What about swapping sim cards to a difference device?

Private companys do this to prevent industrial espionage among other things.

But yeah this is a market the phone makers ignore. A galaxy s variant or droid with no camera would sell to the government/high tech sector.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
They have a very good reason for it and the reason is dumb people. To be honest I wold be happy they are allowing you to have the phone. Like Foxwoods there are many reasons people have no need to have their phone while at work to begin with. Well I hope you find a way to kill it but juts be warned that if you do disable the camera on a perm basis you will drop the value of your phone by ALOT!
[Captivate General] AdamOutler:
it's 6 screws on the back, open the usb port, then disconnect and remove the camera from the unit entirely without the use of a tool. Opening the phone is not difficult and you should just be careful and use the smallest cross-tip and flathead available
[Captivate General] sethjamto:
I would just get a cheap flip phone to use while at work and swap the SIM card from phone to phone. Then you don't have to mess up your cappy and can leave out in the car while at work. You could get a cheap used one on ebay for less than ten bucks.

Sent from my customized Captivate by MikeyMike01 running 2.3.3
[Captivate General] axis01:
Bingo. Hell, i'm sure you or someone you know has a Razor laying around.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
Why don't you read the original post? The company is military-industrial.

This company's policy is that you have to demonstrate the camera is disabled. They used to not allow cameraphones, but they realized somewhere along the line that was a losing battle.

If they don't have a camera, they are not able to be certified for the Android market, so they can't sell one. Apple wouldn't do an iPhone because they are Apple, and that leaves RIM with the extremely boring Bold 9000. Yawn.

Yeah, the policy is a lot better than what they used to have, as there's not much out there with no camera. I understand why they do it, as it's a matter of national security, BUT pfizer is not an asset to national security, they are just a paranoid company apparently.

Foxwoods?

It's not worth that much anyways. I want to sell it within the company, so that would be a feature, not a drawback haha.

I can check and see if they will let me do that, but I don't think so, as it could be re-installed. I think it has to be something like Epoxy. I was asking if anyone had any better ideas....

I already have three phones that are allowed to go to work. They are all POS phones. LG C1300, Nokia 2610, and Moto V557 (camera disabled). SIM swapping for the weekend is a PITA.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Hmm military huh well that slims it down. SOunds like EB to me. I know they have a contract with ATT like most of the Bases and what not in CT. ATT offers most high end smart phones without a camera for just this type of work. Had to order one when i started working for them myself. As for better ideas, I would ok the epoxy idea with security first as it should be ok but who knows. As for Pfizer being not a security issue, that I would have to disagree with. The Bio-Medical plant in New London is closely watched by the Gov for a reason.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
Maaaaybe. :) The only thing they have to buy is the BB 9000. They may have somewhere that removes cameras and certifies them or something. I am going to check with security, but as far as I know now, the policy is the same as last year (what I described above). You make me want to be scared of Pfizer haha.

The epoxy is the best I can think of. Any better ideas?
[Captivate General] polarbee:
I wonder if you could etch the lens with something like hydrofluoric acid from a glass etching kit?

(Disclaimer: I have not tried this and hydrofluoric acid is nasty, nasty ****.)
[Captivate General] zelendel:
That may be the best one they have at the moment. I know ATT and HTC work closely together on it as most of the camera less models were all HTC. Had a tilt 2 without a camera lol. your epoxy might be your best shot.
[Captivate General] BenKranged:
I was not aware of this. Has google never heard of security? They are really dropping the ball here. Its not about paranoia. Just because something is not a matter of national security, doesn't mean you want photos of unreleased products leaking, etc.

To be constructive, since instructions to take the camera out of the phone have been posted. What about taking it out, spray painting it and reinstalling?
[Captivate General] AdamOutler:
I'm thinking they won't accept that either... There's still audio recording. Also, the phone has the ability to act as a flash drive. Also, the phone can transfer documents over the cell network. Also, the phone can connect and run in promiscuous mode on a wifi network.

If they're truly concerned about security, those are risks. The camera is only one function.
[Captivate General] NascarFastcar:
I would find a hard care like the otter box commuter that has the camera hole cut out and its pretty deep. Then id put a piece of paper between the phone and the silicon inside the case. Put the hard case on and fill the whole with a epoxy/bondo. Once it dries just sand it down and respray the hard case with the phone out. No one will know.

Simply autobody lol.
[Captivate General] BenKranged:
What would prevent you from going in the building and removing the case?
[Captivate General] sailzfast:
Excuse me? Viagra? Hello?
[Captivate General] boborone:
Wrong about android needing a camera. One of the droid variants that came out last year didn't have a camera for companies like this. That was the marketing, no camera. Able to use on secure jobs. Check out getting one of those.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
Good idea, I'm a little nervous about handling HF, and where would one get ahold of something that nasty?

Yeah, the Tilt 2 is a really up to date and modern phone haha. It is still available, along with BB 9000. It would rather wreck a Cappy than use one of those outdated phones.

Would paint stick to it and block it well enough? What about just painting over the lens? What kinds of paint would stick permanently to the lens? Maybe both would be a good bet...

That's the company's policy. Yes, there are security risks, but iPods can do some of the same things. Heck, dumbphones can too. In places where it is necessary, no personal electronics are allowed.

I'm sorry. I forgot about that. I stand corrected. :D

Hmmmm. Maybe they got away with a version with no camera because the regular model had one. It's got to be Verizon or Sprint though, as nothing like that exists on AT&T.
[Captivate General] boborone:
It was one of the global versions. Like the 9100 is. Not sure if gsm or cdma. Most likely gsm though. Blackberry has a similar type phone with no camera.
[Captivate General] DaNaRkI:
If you wanted to cloud up the lens why not use some sand paper or a dremel tool?

leaked from my Fused SGS I897 contaminating you via XDA app.
[Captivate General] AdamOutler:
a drop of water would clear that right up and make it able to take pictures.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
Yup. Spray paint is my favorite so far... I'll have to try that first.
[Captivate General] DaNaRkI:
If the "removing the camera" idea is out, since "it can be replaced"; whats stopping someone from just replacing that whole back cover?

Even if "parts phones" arn't cheap, I'm sure whom ever is doing the spying can afford it, or even write it off as an expense for the job.
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
No matter what you do you can get around it.

That's what makes this no-camera policy so laughable.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
You way over-thought that one.

Well, it's the Department of Defense's policy, we just have to live with it. It's not perfect, but I guess they view it as a better idea than just allowing them in. It's also where a cold-war era policy had to be modified to be compatible with the 21st century.
[Captivate General] GSMinCT:
Whaddya know, they let me just take it out, and then they checked that it didn't work. I'm good to go now.
[Captivate General] AdamOutler:
great. 10char
[Captivate General] penicilin22:
Try our this app

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[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theryanguy:
Whenever I'm wiping my Dalvik-Cache through CWR or even just doing a back up, I get a messege saying that sd-ext is missing. I've noticed this ever since I wiped prior to flashing my first ROM (Liquid Thunder Sense v1.0, maybe....) and hasn't really worried me since everything seemed to work fine. Now I'm on the new GB radio posted in the gingerJane thread with LiquidGingerSense, using the kernal that came with it ( Ziggy's GB test 6 I believe). I havent noticed any problems yet, I'm just wondering, should I be concerned? And if so, what do I do to fix it?

Sent from my super duper deluxe rooted re-romed Thunderbolt. ( and yes, it can also wash my car AND do the dishes)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Legacystar:
It always says that. As far as I know sd-ext is only.for some CM mods. Don't worry.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theryanguy:
Awesome. Thanks

Sent from my super duper deluxe rooted re-romed Thunderbolt. ( and yes, it can also wash my car AND do the dishes)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ibsk8:
Doesn't exist on our phones ,yet.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keith.mcintyre26:
It's only there if you partition your sdcard for the old school method of apps2sd.
[Nook Color General] jhare:
I see there as post on adding IMEI to other ROMs but nothing is listed for Stock 1.2 w/ MN. I realy dont know how to build the file myself or I would. Any help would be great
[Nook Color General] martian21:
If I have time I'll look at the stock files tonight and see if it looks doable. That said, I have no plans to go back to stock 1.2 so someone else would have to Guinea Pig it for me.
[Nook Color General] jhare:
I would be willing to test if you can come up with the files and procedure
[Nook Color General] martian21:
Untested - IMEI for stock Rooted 1.2

Ok guys, here it is.

Patching the framework.jar was straightforward and this should give a rooted stock 1.2 NOOK a fake IMEI number. That said I have no idea what else it could possibly break.

I'm not running stock and I don't intend to go back (CM7 is just that good :D )

***If you use this file you use it at your own risk and I take no responsibility for what happens***

Good Luck - My IMEI thread (with instructions) can be found here.

Martian21
[Nook Color General] kngof9ex:
Thanks you are the man, it works great
[Nook Color General] martian21:
Glad to hear it is working!

The IMEI issue has been getting a lot of attention lately and it looks like a *real* fix is in the works. Hopefully it can be ported to Stock 1.2.

If anyone else has success with the file please post and let me know.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] el_brio:
Coming from the PC world, I feel like my tablet is very insecure. Email is always synced, app store & and amazon app store have full purchase authority etc. If I lost my tablet, I am thinking it would be a big pain in the ass. Does anyone here use the honeycomb built in encryption function? Does it slow the tablet down (as far as file transfers)?

One thing I like about a tablet is the "always on" functionality. The thing about encryption is that I would need to enter a password every time I turn the thing on. Is there a better way to secure the tablet?

Also, I have noticed that if I leave my transformer unattended for even a few seconds it turns off and locks. I changed the "screen off" option in setup to 3mins but it didn't seem to change this behavior. Am I doing something incorrectly? Is it possible to have the tablet sleep (or turn off... whatever it does) after a couple of minutes but not lock for X amount of time?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] stuntdouble:
Just set up a pattern unlock screen. Takes about 0.5 seconds longer to unlock the screen but makes it secure. Couple that with encryption = fort knox. The only way someone can use your device then is to know the screen code, know your google account password or hack the encryption. Without encryption someone who knows what they are doing can pull files using ADB. But chances of a thief stealing it and knowing how to do that are slim to none.

The drawback is however that if you have the dock plugged in you still need to use the finger pattern unlock rather than just press the key.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Hi Im looking for a kernel recommendation for XXJVO on galaxy. I cant decide between CF-Root and voodoo kernels. Other suggestions would be welcomed as well.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miro666:
CF-Root kernel is more close to stock kernel....

Regards
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skwo:
Thanks! Already installed CF-Root and happy so far!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vanto:
... also you can try Voodoo JVO kernel

Ultra fast (even without lagfix) and :D extra stable

I can truly recommend this 1
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Psy1208:
I liked the Dark-Core Kernels before i switched to CM7
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Taxiozaurus:
CF-root forever
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] motuo123:
CF-Root kernel is ok
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlockhart:
Dark Core or CF, can't go wrong
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
Fugumod bleeding edge ultra all on ext4 and flying :)

Sent from gt i9000 insanity 8.5/fugumod
[Flipout and Charm General] Mr.ziad:
hi..

i have one question about list rom ( 1.19 )

in this link : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=867051

Languages ​​in this rom ..

Arabic language are available ?
[Flipout and Charm General] Mr.ziad:
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[Flipout and Charm General] Mr.ziad:
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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vishwanathptl:
How do u make this part transparent?

Like it is in the image?

please help me.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John.Spence1:
So I have a Wifi only USA Xoom already updated to HC 3.1(HMJ37). I tried to root it last week. These are the steps I did:

1) Unlocked Boot Loader

2) Flashed with the rootboot.img and rebooted.

Now here is where it screws up.

Once I reboot it, it stays on the Motorola Dual Core Technology screen and does not boot. Is there something I am doing wrong? I followed the step in the forum. Is it because I updated to HC 3.1 before I did this?

Any help, is good help.

Thanks

John

Phone: AT&T Samsung Captivate running FireFly 3.0 (going to flash CM7)

Tablet: Motorola Xoom running HC 3.1 (stock)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rschenck:
This is exactly what happened to me. Download one of the boot images from Tiamat's kernel thread and put it where you put the root boot image. Then power down with power + up volume, then boot into fastboot with power + down volume and flash the new boot image the same way you did the first one and reboot

That should boot you up again and you can now continue with the instructions.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John.Spence1:
Cool, thanks for the input. I will try this when I get home and can use my computer. Don't think the Navy would want me to be doing this on thier computer systems.. LOL

John
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John.Spence1:
okay, so no luck.. I am using the Xoom Root Zip file from here.. This is the thread I have been using.. What am I doing wrong?

John
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexcleetus:
I think those instructions are for 3.0 HC.....try to restore back to stock and start over..
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John.Spence1:
I did the recovery and it is still the HC 3.1. Where can I fins the stock 3.0 image?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexcleetus:
I have not done it but I have read that the stock images by Motorola to relock shud work but u will be unrooted and oem locked...
[Acer Iconia A500] NH2G:
Is there any way to render icons in HDPI mode with Launcher Pro Plus in Honeycomb. I want to use this launcher, but I hate the tiny iconc and UI. Any help would be appreciated.
[Acer Iconia A500] saeba:
You might want to look into ADW Launcher EX. I use Launcher Pro on my phone, but have found ADW better on my tablet. And with the recent updates to ADW, one change was this:

There’s a new option (ADWSettings/UI Settings/Icons) called “Density Hack“. This is enabled by default on large and xlarge MDPI devices to load HDPI icons instead of the MDPI ones.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manoj_fl:
Hi, I am having little problem with my DHD. After the Gingerbread update, my photos are disappearing from the gallery. If I unmount and mount the SD card, they reappear, and again disappear after a while. Anyone knows a fix??

Thanks!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] master_bark:
I have the same problem without update?!

Pictures teken with camera disappeared from Gallery albums!

They are still on the SD card but not seen by phone!

Anyone with fix???
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Saluco:
OPEN GALLEY ANd press menu , and see if the folder with camera pic is Checked ;)
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Soyeahallthebuttonsonthebottomrowofmyphonehavebrokenthisisntlikemtmsthreadimserioushelpplease
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Right I'm on PC now, But I'm serious, and it's not like MTM's threads :p The whole bottom row on my keyboard has stopped working, Any ideas?
[Off-topic] idavid_:
1. Sell it

2. Buy a new one for twice the price

3. ??????

4. PROFIT!!!! (for the seller :p)
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
XD lmao... I'm being serious though :( :p
[Off-topic] twitch351:
How'd you break it? It's not too hard to fix or replace them.

-Remember, Android hell is a real place and you will be sent there at the first sign of defiance-
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Not sure... I did however notice the clips for the front of the kayboard and back of the phone were loose though so I unlipped clips with my thumb nail then squasged it back :D
[Off-topic] twitch351:
Did that fix the problem?

-Remember, Android hell is a real place and you will be sent there at the first sign of defiance-