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[Dell Streak 7] k8108:
I got my husband and I matching Streak 7's for his birthday at the end of March. We are both very happy with them. They get at least a couple hours of use or more every day - from playing games, surfing the 'net, reading books, checking facebook, etc. etc.

It is a snappy little unit. So many great features. I compared the Streak to the Galaxy tab in the Tmo store (went back twice before I made my decision) and was disappointed in the Tab's slow, laggy performance. The screen was better on the Tab, but after side-by-side comparison, I chose performance over screen resolution. And I'm not sorry that I did.

I don't have an issue with the screen at all. Works just fine. Maybe it's not a gazillion resolution, but it's not like you can't see on it. You can. Just fine.

For the price of the Streak 7, I don't think you can go wrong.
[Dell Streak 7] Z4nd4r:
The Galaxy Tab definitely has the better screen, but you won't really notice the difference unless you have them side by side. There's one viewing angle on the Streak 7 that's not great, but it's easily mitigated. The viewing angle is "down," when viewing in landscape mode. As an example of mitigating it, you can't see the screen very well if it's flat on a desk in front if you in landscape mode. However, you can simply flip it over (it'll auto-rotate) and it's great!

So, the screen isn't really an issue. Remember, the online gadget blogs are reviewing Galaxy Tabs and Super AMOLEDs and such along with the Streak 7. When you have all those side by side, the differences really stand out. When it's by itself, the screen on the Streak 7 is actually quite pleasant.

As for the rest, it's a very snappy little device. It's only running FroYo, but it still scoots. Once it has Honeycomb, it'll be perfect so far as software is concerned; but don't be fooled into thinking FroYo is a slouch. It's still miles ahead of the iPad UI.

The one, unequivocal shortcoming is the battery life. There are some little tweaks you can do to maximize it, but there's no getting around it: the battery life sucks. It's a trade-off for rocket-ship performance in a perfectly sized, perfectly priced device. I use mine for everything (phone, home internet, camera, alarm clock, mp3 player, etc.), and have found that, while certainly not ideal, the battery is livable. If you're going to have to go for long stints away from a power supply, this probably isn't the tablet for you.

Last thing: custom ROMs. This is another weak point for the Streak 7. We basically have one dev working on this; DJ_Steve. He's a great dev, but there's only so much one person can do. If you're looking for a Nexus or Droid 1 type experience with custom firmware and such, look more towards the Galaxy Tab or something like it. That said, the stock interface is great (ditch the Dell Stage UI and get Zeam or ADW Launcher), and Honeycomb will get here either through Dell or DJ_Steve, so what better could you ask for? If you've really into theming, though, shop elsewhere. This simply doesn't have the dev support right now.

That's about it for my impressions. Feel free to ask some follow-up questions; the community in here is pretty helpful and friendly. I typed all of this from my Streak 7, by the way, and it was smooth and easy to do. I really don't miss my work computer when I'm away from it.
[Dell Streak 7] metal1f3:
Thanks a lot guys. Wow really sounds like a pick your poison kind of thing. For me personally performance is going to best screen res any day. I'm familiar with Dj_steve and his excellent work. I'm currently running one of his roms now. Really glad to hear good things about the performance. Looks like they streak 7 is in my near future. Thanks again guys, very helpful.
[Dell Streak 7] Xi2wiked:
I just ordered mine today. went with the next day delivery :)
[Dell Streak 7] Jeff1969:
Dell Streak 7 a good buy

I have a few tablets and the Dell is a good size. You can carry it in your coat pocket or woman or man purse. The screen resolution is very good. I view the internet in desktop mode and I can read the fine print very well. I also like the full size SD card reader because I can dump my digital camera pictures when out in the field without the need of adapters. The Android 2.2 OS is good for me because I have hundreds of programs that run on it. The rest of the specs pretty much match the other tablets.
[Dell Streak 7] docfreed:
Just Got One

Could not resist the $299 price - bought at Staples retail.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JynxRD:
I assume this is the correct forum otherwise please move this.

What is the best article(s) to read if you want to start learning how to port roms from other android phones to the Evo? I've been searching on here and on google and it seems most articles are either outdated or only talk about editing existing cooked roms so I finally broke down and posted this. Yes I do use Linux and I do program in Java and .NET and do have a bachelors in software development but I have just never looked into doing this type of work until now.

Thank you, any direction I'm pointed in is appreciated.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I'll direct to you the Q&A forum.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinjaWolf:
Side Note:This goes in General,but im nice so ill answer you question.

There is no real BOOK to read, a java book is a good start, but you say you know java, so you can probably skip that.

Basically, this is all you have to do.

Download "Dsixda's Kitchen" to your linux distro(amazing software)

Grab a rom from another device.

Grab one of our(evo)stock roms(deodexed Stock 3.70 is good for froyo port,4.12 for gingerbread)

Open the kitchen, and find the option(#19 i think it is), and follow the steps to port it(hold on, your not done yet)

From there you will need do some manual work by tinkering with libs,tinkering with the boot.img, bascally just tinkering with everything related to booting(libs,ramdisk,hw-libs,etc.) untill you can get it to boot or bootloop.

If it boots, thats great, if it bootloops, youlle need to logcat it then debug it.

If you need help with something, pm me, other than that, thats basically(*note: i said basic, more complexed roms like sense 3.0 and non-htc device rom may require extra work)(*note2:alot of times, its going to be a no-booter, but just keep trying.)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JynxRD:
Thanks sirmx, I did do a search there but again came up short.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JynxRD:
Sounds good, what I'll do is go ahead and start one, nothing special maybe even ones that already been done just to get the experience under my best.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leoisright:
Don't forget some of the most important stuff is in the build.prop and update-script.

Word of advice, look at a sense 2.1 and check out the base that was used. You can also use beyond compare and basically skip Linux all together. Using kitchen to deodex the ruu is a good first step. Choose option 11 in the menu.

Personally, I would start off with a working port and changing apps and moving stuff around. Also get a good list at which libs are associated with what. But use stock bins, etc, xbin, hw libs, and ported apks, framework, and software associated libs. Stock boot.img and a good updater-script. Also know key

Things like the EVO density is 160, vold_stab is usb, amkd is rotation, gsl hw accel stuff like that.

But first things first, Google is ur friend and use the q&a section.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinjaWolf:
ah yes, forgot about build.prop,and i think the kitchen takes care of updater script(unless the device has specific mount pointsor you want text or to clear cache and system). i was just getting the basics to boot, from ther he can debug the errors out of the log.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawdikrik:
What about something A LOT simpler like adding the CRT animations to a ROM? any pointers? Any TUT you can point me to?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Leoisright:
Oh I hear ya. Just throwing in my 2 cents. Found that having a clean updater-script is half the battle.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evomattnc:
I'm actually glad this thread is still here we don't get to learn much from the devs here. I mean its mostly do it yourself but a getting started guide isn't a bad thing. Mods are quick to move and people are quick to flame but I say leave it, where else is the knowledge pool? Can you really learn this stuff in Q and A seems like it would be mostly help my phone doesn't boot...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myn:
Check out the APKTool, APKManager threads. Lots of great valuable information in there.

I sometimes wish XDA focused more on the "HOW TO" and less on the delivery aspect. The more folks developing, the further we will be along :)

Another great way to get started is to mentor with another established developer. ;)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] empiire:
Well said. People love to flame anyways and XDA is famous among other Android forums for being so harsh. This thread helped me out big time, and it's especially nice to see Leoisright and myn in here giving up a few pointers, because I too was curious about porting. I never worked up the confidence to ask, just too worried about it being passed over or getting flamed because I'm young and curious. :D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NinjaWolf:
Yah, Q&A never got me anywhere, i learned off of trial and error, still learning now.

EDIT:OP:IF you want you can ombine mine and leo's tuts together, to make this thread permanent.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonSolo:
Subscribed!!!!!!!! :)

Good stuff!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evomattnc:
Yeah I want to thank the devs that have stopped by so far and gave tips, already using them :). Hopefully most of them drop In at least once and leave one tid bit that would make this thread awesome!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evomattnc:
Ha, you taking applications for an apprentice myn? :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JynxRD:
Yes I was afraid to post this at first which isn't good, you shouldn't be afraid to ask questions but I get that sometimes the same questions have been answered 100 times prior so I understand the quick to judge portion of it. But I want to thank everyone who has contributed tips, advise and places to start. Thank you.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JynxRD:
So I've been looking at beyond compare, did you use this from everything and just edit all the non evo files to match existing evo ones from within windows?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nthnkrk:
Hey Guys,

After seeing what is going on with the GB radio/BAMF bricking situation, I just had a quick question about the radio I am using.

I am running CM7 (the newest based on 2.3.4), but not with the stock radio. I flashed the first one from the Obligatory Radio Thread (1.13.605.7 CDMA/LTE radio combo.

CDMA Radio version: 1.16.00.0402w_1

LTE radio version that came with 1.13.605.7)

Is this ok to be using? If not, is there a better one I could be/should be using?

On a side note, how can I get back to the stock radio that comes with cm7
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g00s3y:
The radio you have is fine, there is nothing to worry about.

No radio comes "stock" with CM7.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nthnkrk:
thanks dude
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
I switched from Rogers to Fido, been getting bye on 500mb/wifi with never a problem... now I been on fido for 6 days and it says I already used 600mb of my 1 gig!?

I am mostly home currently (wifi)... so I have NO idea what is going on. Is there a way to see what and if something is using a lot of data all of a sudden? Or is fido just getting me ;)

Update! So I installed the free version of 3g watchdog.... and ironically enough, it shows that it is incoming data that is HIGH! Oddly high.... but how can I know what exactly it is? It is pretty weird that I have gone all those years using 500mb, and now I have used 1.02gigs in 2 weeks.... I have even stopped things from doing auto/refresh sync etc... and the last couple of days, I had network data off entirely.... because of overages?

thx in advance
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jimbob_me:
I use 3g watchdog to track my data useage. It seems to work pretty well.

That data useage is pretty high!... sure you not acidentally using your phone as a wireless tether?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
yea, considering I been home all week... and in the last 2 years, I been able to get by under 500mb a month....

I will try that app, but I really do not think anything on my phone is that active... heh.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Data Nil

I use Quick Settings to turn Mobile Data APN off .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
I know this does not make a lot of sense.... and I am not sure what I am expecting, lol.... but I do not see how I can be using this much data.. while NOT doing anything different, barely running background data, not streaming etc....

I updated OP

halp! :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blickmanic:
You left the wifi counter on in 3g watchdog
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr.Kakarot:
it is not watchdog I am using to see total data.... I am going by my fido app.... and that says I am over my 1 gig limit :(

but thx
[HTC Inspire 4G] eskimosnow:
Being the case junkie that I am, I've experienced quite a few cases for my Inspire.

This is just to try to help anyone in deciding what case to get or not get. Also, if anyone is interested I'm selling some of these that I've used only for a day or so, I'll explain later in this post. These are ranked from my least favorite to most favorite. So, lets begin.

6. Speck Candyshell- Although many people are big fans of Speck, I just felt like they produced an clunky, ugly case for the phone. It basically added a second bezel to the Inspire and I really didn't like the look or feel. Although the protection is decent, it is way over priced and the aesthetics just don't do it for me. I actually returned this to the AT&T store the same day I bought it.

5. Seidio Surface II- Probably the most annoying case I've owned. Once I put it on, it took me over two hours to learn the 'trick' to getting it off. Although I like the soft touch finish and the protection is good for a sleek case, the hassle of taking it off and the ugly back camera cutout annoy me.

4. Otterbox Defender- Alas, the Defender. While I can say I felt like my phone was virtually indestructible with this case on, it was just a bit too much. I couldn't fit the phone in my jeans pocket and it would get covered with lint due to the rubber outer case. The screen protector scratched easily and felt strange as well. The protection though is a major selling point and probably a good investment for someone without an insurance policy. Protection good, making my phone a rubbery brick, not so good.

3. Otterbox Commuter- While it is much slimmer than the Defender, the Commuter offers decent protection with a few flaws. I really am not of fan of the plastic backing of the case, it's slippery and feels very fragile to me. Also, the port cover for the usb and headphone jack is annoying to maneuver in place and often times falls out. The case is decent protection and slim, but there are those couple things that bring it down.

2. Trident Aegis- It's protection + good looks + a decent price. The Aegis offers Defender-like protection in a variety of colors in a modern, attractive design. There is basically nothing wrong with this case besides the impossible-to-avoid-bulk and the semi-challenging installation.

1. My favorite case I've used to date: Case-Mate Tough. So far, this is perfection for me. It's sleek, it's protective, it has got a nice grip finish, it's everything without the trade-offs. You can bet that my phone rests in my Tough as I type this. It's the best of every world and it's even a value! I got mine for $16 shipped on eBay.

So, if you're in the market for a case and you stumble upon these, maybe you'll take my opinions into account, or maybe you wont. Thanks for reading.
[HTC Inspire 4G] gmurphy0487:
Thanks for the reviews. I am using the seidio convert and like the defender, it is a bit much. I may have to try the case mate tough.

Again, thanks for the time to review these and the money spent lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] :
Haha, I am also an accessory whore, I have about 20 cases for my iPod touch 4th gen(Not that I use it all) and Currently only own about 5 cases for my Inspire and about 20 micro usb cables...

I was looking into getting the otterbox defender, considering I have their case on every device I own besides my Inspire, but your review tempted me to not get it...

Thanks for doing the work for me ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Ruination:
otter

only one i've tried was the otterbox commuter and I really like it... but you're right.. the usb cover can be annoying at times

thanks for the reviews though... i might try out the case mate tough soon
[HTC Inspire 4G] schinner16:
I have the s line case from eBay. It is very small which means it prolly isn't the greatest protection but it fits into the pocket perfectly and isn't super gelly and stretchy.

Best part is its 5 dollars and offers nice grippy sides.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Otreblada:
Seidio Surface II it is useless when trying to use an screen protector. I have try both clear coat and skinomi and it pulls both from the edges. DO NOT BUY !! I will give a shot to one of the Otterbox.
[HTC Inspire 4G] glitzbd:
+1 for the Case Mate Tough Case, have one on my Nexus One and my Inspire, haven't looked back
[HTC Inspire 4G] sheanzyy:
+1 for the Otterbox commuter. I couldn't agree more with your review on that. I'm still a huge fan of it though....even aside from the annoying rubber piece near the bottom of the device lol.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Demented71:
I have the HTC Inspire Casemate Tough case, and it is AWESOME! It's a bit of a ***** to get the battery out when you have those times, but other than that, I love the dual-layer design, and awesome grip that it provides. Definitely better than the Body Glove case I bought for my Captivate.
[HTC Inspire 4G] bubbabri:
I have been using the Casemate tough since I got my phone in the middle of May. I must say that I do like the way it feels. I don't think it is too bulky. Feels just right. Only thing I do not like about the case is the bottom rubber piece on the front side of the phone. It is flimsy and moves!

I just got the Otterbox Commuter and I like how it looks, but the back is too slick for me as well. I like how the bottom piece of the rubber is stopped in place by the plastic hard shell.

To give an idea of what I mean to some, I place my phone in my left pants pocket. Top pointing down. When I go to grab my phone, I tend to pull it by the bottom piece of the case like I used to do with my iPhone. Granted I have been getting accustomed to not doing that with the inspire due to its bigger shape, it is still a little annoying that the little rubber piece on the casemate is like that.

Does anyone have a suggestion on a similiar case?
[HTC Inspire 4G] sandt38:
So if removal was not a factor, would the Seidio be higher in your ratings? Also, do either the Seidio or CM Tough hang up like a silicone cover when you remove them from your pocket?

Thanks for the comparison.
[HTC Inspire 4G] brd912:
I agree with the OP about the candyshell speck case. It's waaaay to bulky and almost doubles the size of the phone. At first I gungho over it but now I can't stand it lol. I wish phone manafactuers would make the body more tough because the look of this phone is soooo sexy
[HTC Inspire 4G] guy4even:
Cannot agree more! I too have been using this since I got the phone in mid-May and have been liking it so far. The other thing that I do not like is the inside rubbery protection tends to catch a lot of lint when put in the pockets. Other than it, the case is solid with a good look and feel.
[HTC Inspire 4G] solrac8126:
i'm waiting on my commuter :D

i'll post some comments
[HTC Inspire 4G] roadrun777:
Have any of you tried the Casemate Pop?

I have two Otterbox defenders and you are right about the lint problem, it drives me nuts but I have to admit that I don't mind the bulk. I came from a 5 year old WM smartphone that was a brick without a case, haha. So I don't mind a bulky phone.

The only reason I got the defender was that it has the plastic hinges for snapping it into adapters, so you can purchase mounts for it and put it in your car with a satisfying "click". That and I decided to opt out of insurance, since adding 6$ a month and a 150$ deductible seemed silly to me.

The phone is extremely slippery without any cover on it and the bottom half of the phone (where the antenna is) will crack or dent with the slightest impact because it is hollow.

The next thing I am going to build is a custom dock for the car, I just wish I didn't have to dismantle the entire dash to add an FM modulator to the antenna line :(. I have a bad habit of breaking plastic fasteners and rivets.
[HTC Inspire 4G] artro:
Thanks for the reviews, ill be avoiding the defender cases because of their size.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jonx15:
I picked up the casemate tough the other day..

I really like the looks and feel of it....But.....

My GPS has def took a hit....Took a LOT longer to get a lock....sometimes it never did....

On the times I couldnt get a lock I took it out of the case and within 5 seconds...Bam...Locked on..

I heard the seidio has no effect on GPS signal...I guess Ill give it a try..

Had the innocase II on my Nexus one with no ill effects..
[HTC Inspire 4G] biglittlegato:
Just ordered a Defender, should be here in a day or so. Bulk doesn't bother me, I carried my last phone with a projector attached to it. I'm a mechanic and really want the best protection I can get. Know what you mean about those plastic clips.

For an FM modulator, I like the Motorola T505. It clips to your visor and you can use it to stream music and as a speakerphone. It just won't charge or hold your phone. Upload some pics when you get your dock finished though.
[HTC Inspire 4G] eskimosnow:
If the Sedio wasn't so difficult to remove it would be higher up, although it still scratches easily and allows a lot of dust to build up under the case. I've been soley using the tough since this post and my inspire has taken some nasty spills with no harm done at all. Also, I just took off my screen protector last week and have found using the phone without one is so much better. Anyone else agree?
[HTC Inspire 4G] shermanshen:
Case mate barely there for me. I've always liked the minimal amount of casing and have been lucky enough so far to never need anything more. Anything bigger than this case seems too bulky for me. It's a quality case and has a nice matte feel to it.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Nick281051:
i love my trident aegis, i had a platinum case (got it at bestbuy) when i first bought my inspire and it was good but it started scratching and chipping a little making it uncomfortable in the hand, looked up the aegis, loved it but had to wait for the red (sexy) to become available and i have been using it ever since its a great case
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pheno.menon:
Does that one have exposed rubber on all the corners? That has become annoying with my Otterbox Commuter, as it makes it harder to slip in/take out of a pocket and accumulates lint. The Aegis looks nice but seems as if it has even more external rubber than the Commuter...

Just ordered a case-mate tough since everyone seems to like theirs.
[HTC Inspire 4G] MiamiE:
Great info. I just purchased my Case-Mate for the Inspire!
[HTC Inspire 4G] Pheno.menon:
I just received my Case-Mate Tough last night.

I have to say, I like it a lot more than the Otterbox Commuter already. My Otterbox started cracking after a while on the bottom and top because of the hard plastic, which also made it quite slippery.

The Case-Mate has none of those flaws, and there's no annoying bottom flap! It's also easier to press the volume and power buttons on.
[HTC Inspire 4G] GabA88:
I agree with the otterbox commuter being slippery. I'm going to have to give the Case Mate a try.