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[Thunderbolt General] ehr1:
It seems like everyone's excitement stems from the assumption that this means HTC is somehow making it easier to modify and/or remove the Sense overlay from their android releases.

Perhaps I'm interpreting incorrectly, but to me it instead reads like HTC is "opening up sense" to try and capture developers into coding something that would only run on their own devices.

IE, the net result being that sense will still be inextricably intertwined into their android forks AND will seep it's way into some apps programmed by independent devs, thus further fragmenting the android ecosystem.

What's everyone so happy about?

Edit: In other words, everyone seems to believe that HTC is inviting talented outside developers to help debug their official rom when what they're really doing is keeping that development to themselves and instead trying to get sense's bloated look & feel incorporated into third-party apps as well.
[Thunderbolt General] yareally:
I was thinking that could be the case as well. But I really don't think it will be the case.

HTC has no intentions of dumping sense and any development they encourage wont be directly towards AOSP development, just sense. Though perhaps some good will come out of it *if* they are nice enough to cough up the source to the sense modifications they made and to the android libraries they modified (since they currently give neither). Our luck, they'll just release some sort of development kit/api and keep things closed still. It's pretty clear though that after realizing how popular CM and Miui are (there was a big front page article on wired just the other week about it) they want to try to "catch the wave" as well. Whether they do it right or screw it up by listening to their corporate MBAs/marketing types instead of their in-house engineers (no dis on those that happen to be in those fields, but when i want advice on how to run a business, I'll ask [just stay away from telling me how to code :D]). Tech companies that are successful are founded by and listen to their engineers (Google, Microsoft, Twitter, Facebook).

However, those that like sense, were most likely sense developers/hackers/modders to begin with. The divisions between those that like the third party frameworks/launchers on phones and thsoe that like vanilla are pretty clear lines. I don't foresee any significant brain drain happening from other non-sense projects really.
[Thunderbolt General] mb02:
http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/03/...-and-htcdev-offers-paradise-inside-i/?m=false

Htc will never open source sense. They are, in fact, going the opposite direction.
[Thunderbolt General] JonKyu:
Hmmm... At first I was happy, but after thinking about it. I'm not sure if it means that they are giving devs access to their sense code. Now that I read the article it just seems they are providing an SDK so devs can develop for sense. IMO it's kinda redundant... Can't they use the market somehow? I think it could be interesting, but a HTC Sense market and an Amazon market (even though I like their free apps lol) isn't really doing much to make the Android Market any better.
[Thunderbolt General] yareally:
sdk would just replace most of the needed hacking people do for themes and other non kernel related modding on sense that you see in the forums (or at least provide an alternative).
[Thunderbolt General] TheRealDex:
Wow! This is pretty awesome. I just hope there isn't too much red tape and restrictions.
[Thunderbolt General] Braggo:
Why develop just for HTC phones when you can target all of android? I guess the access to 3D APIs etc could be nice but I see nothing good that can come from making HTC Sense 3.0 apps instead of Android apps.
[Thunderbolt General] g00s3y:
Because HTC is doing it, and Sense is their product, they want to further push their products. If they make it for all android devices then Motorola, Samsung, & others could use it too. Which means HTC would be putting money into developing apps and the such for competiting companies, not a smart business move.
[Thunderbolt General] Braggo:
I completely understand why HTC is doing it. I'm just not sure why developers would want to restrict their applications to HTC phones.
[Thunderbolt General] Sweeny Russ:
Well I say whatever comes out of this is still fine. If it seems HTC is plotting something evil or their is too much red tape than developers can choose whether they're into that or not. Worse case scenario is that it is unproductive. Then we keep coming to xda for our fixes, updates, and leaks. I say good job HTC and I hope other manufacturers follow suit.
[Thunderbolt General] mb02:
You pat HTC on the back for further fragmenting android?
[Thunderbolt General] shadowdude777:
Sense is HTC's proprietary UI. Without Sense, they really have nothing. It makes sense (hurr) that they want to further development on it. At the same time, they can't open-source Sense or add it to AOSP in any appreciable manner because then other manufacturers could use Sense and HTC would lose all of its appeal to better hardware manufacturers.

You're faulting HTC for trying to differentiate their product and, at the same time, let devs get in on the action?

Though I will admit that at this point, the best way a manufacturer could differentiate their product would be to ship it with an unlocked bootloader and vanilla Android. And that's sad.
[Thunderbolt General] mb02:
Let devs in on what action? Doing what theyve already been able to do? All they're doing is allowing devs to make apps solely for sense, with the only benefit being that the apps framework matches sense ui (I.e. it "looks" like sense).
[Android Apps and Games] Ataraxi:
Hi all, here is the thing, I saw that chainfire can provide a tegra game experience to the no tegra devices like motorola defy.

Galaxy ace's owner, i have an armv6 processor and chainfire works, I tried it on dungeon defenders and it works but when i want to install games like samruai vengeance, i've got the " Application not installed" issue.

I've also this error for games like Cordy or Stupid Zombies.

If it's due to the armv6 incompatibily, is there any solution to fix it?

Thx for replies , home you will help me and other with the same problem ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Brut.all:
If the game was compiled for armv7 only, then there is no way to run it on the armv6 device.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] brin74:
I just like to say Continuum 5 is a good rom liking the battery life :0)

Trying out the new talon kernel bigmem too, so far Talon has been way better than reorient (many probs) has anyone else had probs with reorient kernels?
[Droid X General] matchbook21:
A month go I installed the leaked Gingerbread. everything has been fine until I decided to get back to Froyo for the OTA. Rooted this morning through Gingerbreak. Still OK. Made a back up through Bootstrapper. Booted into recovery and installed .zip from sd card. Used Maderstock zip. it made it through almost the entire process then when it got to update Radio it aborted. I cleared all the cache and data and all...still nothing. Hit reboot and now it is stuck in bootloop at the droid logo. The font with the circles under the "r" Can not hold home and power to get into recovery. can not turn on phone at all. only get charge screen when plugged in (and yes I was 90-100% charged when attempting this) and red moto logo goes black when attempting recovery boot.

I assume I need to SBF through RSD Lite. Problem is- It wont recognize my device. (yes I have downloaded the Moto drivers.)

At this point I am totally stumped. Noob here, but with LOTS of research and reading over the last weeks.

Help?
[Droid X General] jgraham4598:
check out how to sbf using a linux virtual machine. You can just boot it up within windows. As far as I know, you will not need the drivers for this to work.

Try this. Hopefully it helps.

http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html
[Droid X General] matchbook21:
After weeks of reading forums and posts, I have successfully SBFd my phone back to stock Froyo. I wish I could remember everyones names from every post I read, and thank them personally, but a BIG THANK YOU to the Android community and to anyone that has offered their time and service to helping out. THANK YOU ALL! My experience as little as it might be might now be valuable to others as well.
[Droid X General] beeper10:
Let us know what you did fix your situation.
[Droid X General] matchbook21:
Fixing a bricked Droid X

Many thanks to all those that have spent countless hours helping users like myself find solutions to Droid X problems. At one point in this process I basically bricked (maybe soft briked is the term) my phone. I could do nothing but get a bootload screen. No moto logo, no droid eye, NOTHING.

Long story short, and to help anyone that needs it, here is my solution.

Download FULL SBF file from file share somewhere (VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf)

Download RSD Lite 4.8

Download Moto Drivers

Power Off Droid X- Make sure it is fully charged when attempting any SBF Flashing.

Power on into Bootload mode. I held Power and Volume rocker simultaneously until a quick flash then Bootload appeared. (version 30.4)

Open RSD Lite as an administrator. (hold shift and right click. use "run as") In my case Windows 7 -64bit

Plug phone into computer via USB

Locate device in RSD. Click the little box that has "..." in it and select the SBF file you previously downloaded.

Start.

Let it work its entire process and Voila you will have stock Froyo back on your phone in no time.

I then went in under settings and received the OTA for Gingerbread. My phone works like a champ now.

The steps are clear as day in my head, and I will be able to troubleshoot many of you through the steps. The further from today it gets it might get foggier, so ask away if you are having problems.

It seems like everything had to be VERY specific to work just right.

Good luck and happy Bricking! :/
[Droid X General] citronbull:
It happened to more people than you think. I DLed RSD 4.9, 4.8 didnt work for some reason. That was like a month ago, I'm on froyo now, rooted with Liberty. Now I have to SBF again to get the official GB...lol!
[Droid X General] thephoenix70:
My story the same just different thread, (soft bricked) lol my phone, all i got was the bootloader, on win7 64bit as well, only thing different was ive my win7 tuned up to my preferences so i didnt have to ask or run as anything. The steps used in this thread were identical however and many many hours of reading done as well. Just putting this info up here to let you know that you can get your dead bootloading phone back so even though it feels like you have a bowl of something nasty in your stomach as you stare at your DX with nothing but a bootload screen on it and seemingly no other options, read thoroughly, pay attention, be specific and youll have your DX running like a champ in no time. THANK YOU Devs/Community
[Android Apps and Games] dnaren:
I published a stock watch list application today and it is free of cost.

It's available on Android Market at https://market.android.com/details?id=com.intgpro.android.swl

The user guide is available at http://intgpro.com/?page_id=19

Here are the screens:

Watch List Mania is a simple application to track any stock or investment(ETF/Mutual Fund etc.) that has a ticker symbol.

Allows you to setup multiple watch lists and navigate them with the touch of your finger (fling). You can optionally enter cost information (number of units and average price) and track the growth of your investments. With the cost entered, the application displays the total or daily gain (loss) and the percentage of gain (loss) for each watch list.

You can also select to track the gain (loss) of each investment and the lists are displayed in pleasing colors.

There are many configuration options to view, edit, and arrange the lists, automatically or manually refresh the stock quotes.

Stock Watch List application uses ticker information provided by Yahoo Finance. Not all quotes are real time.

Features include:

* Sample Watch Lists and support for unlimited lists.

* Track daily or total gain (loss) of the investments and portfolios.

* Best use of screen space and color coded indicators for gain (loss).

* Stock Information with a big chart that fits your screen.

* Looks great on tablets and large screen devices.

Thanks for looking!
[Android Apps and Games] sponge_worthy:
Thanks for providing this. I just want to make one suggestion and that is to add a scrollable widget. That is one feature that I can't seem to find in a good widget. Or maybe make it a small ticker widget.

But thanks for this app. It looks good.
[Android Apps and Games] dnaren:
Thanks for the feedback

Thanks for taking time to leave feedback. I am planning to start working on the widgets for the same app. I don't know how difficult it is to enable scrolling but I will definitely consider adding scroll support to the widgets.
[Android Apps and Games] elcaro:
Nice work !! I am going to follow this very closely :)
[Android Apps and Games] dnaren:
Version 1.1 is released

Fixed the following bugs:

1. When the device orientation changes, application displays default watch list instead of displaying the same watch list as before orientation change.

2. Application crashes if the user happens to tap the list divider.

More details of the bug tracking can be found at Bug Reports
[Android Apps and Games] dnaren:
Watch List Mania 1.2 is released

1.2 is out wiht the following fixes:

Fixed calculation of daily gain/loss percentatges for the items on the list (displayed under each stock/ETF etc) as well as for the list (displayed at the top-right corner).
[Android Apps and Games] dnaren:
I am going to end the free ride soon. In a month or two, I will convert this into a paid app.
[General Questions and Answers] Myrmaster05:
I want to use Location Spoofer to spoof my GPS location. In it's description it says:

"Spoof your device location, make it appear to be in another place.

A simple utility to set a fake wireless networks location.

You have to allow mock locations under Settings -> Applications -> Development

(rooted phones can spoof location with mock locations disabled, move the app to /system/app to get that)"

I want to be able to spoof my location WITHOUT checking the "allow mock locations" option checked.

My Droid X is rooted with Z4. I can't see the apps in the data folder. I thought I would be able to once I was rooted? What a I missing?

I used Atsro to view folders and files, but the data folder was empty.
[General Questions and Answers] Juls317:
you have to use root explorer or super manager and move the .apk to /system/app
[General Questions and Answers] Myrmaster05:
Great! Now where is the APK installed by default? I thought I knew but I guess not.
[General Questions and Answers] Juls317:
Let me do some exploring real quick

edit: they save to /data/app
[General Questions and Answers] Myrmaster05:
Ok, now I don't see a /data folder. I see it when I use Astro File Manager, but it is empty. Using Super Manager, I don't even see the folder at all...any idea why?
[General Questions and Answers] Juls317:
I believe you have to enable root in super manager. Let me check (I use root explorer)

Edit: enter "File Explorer" and then hit your menu button and select "Setup" then "Enable ROOT Function" then hit "Back up level folder" a couple times and you should see the /data folder
[General Questions and Answers] Gubear:
I have moved it, but when trying to open it, it crashes.
[General Questions and Answers] tonykenvicwins:
Easy

Root your device

Install Root Explorer.apk (google search)

Open Root Explorer. Then copy your app .apk file to root/system/app (check if you choose RO instead of RW).

Reboot and enjoy!
[General Questions and Answers] CLINTZ9:
Do adb push n set permissions:D
[General Questions and Answers] TheAcsm:
Read only?

I do the same, and disable ''Root Explorer'', but then I geta long error, which says that it's read only :silly: Anyone that can help?

---------- Post added at 01:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:38 AM ----------

I figured it out, thanks for the help ;) This post was really helpful :victory:
[General Questions and Answers] Nmac666:
What if I use root explore but it just restarts the phone instead of actually transferring to system?

The phone is rooted and it's an HTC One m8 I've tried multiple apps to move it to the system but none of them work.
[General Questions and Answers] rkrcmt:
When I tried to transfer the apk to the /system/app, Error is displayed - "The item base.apk could not be written". This is after giving the permission to modify the /system/app folder. Any help is appreciated!
[General Questions and Answers] Emmaboo:
I rooted my phone and have the fake gps thing, but when I go to system mover app and try to make it a system app, it says done, reboots, and it has Uninstalled my app, wth
[General Questions and Answers] Ashwinrg:
Open file explorer. Go to system/app folder. Search for moved app and install again. If it not moved then other app mover apps.
[General Questions and Answers] logan37:
Its actually system/priv-app.. Either way, better use link2sd or any other such app to move the fake GPS pro to system app. Then reboot.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andys93:
Im using:

Android Revolution HD 5.1.9

and Sense 3.0 Lockscreen 0.15

My carrier's name seems like it's under the digital clock :(

Is this fixable? And if it is, how can I fix it?

attached a screenshot of my problem

thanks in advance
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andys93:
anyone? ;/
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waden:
Hi is there anyone that still have not update to 3.0.1.A.0.145 and have use the repair option?

can u go in to ur

C:\ProgramData\Sony Ericsson\Update Engine\db\13740270\blob_fs

folder and send me the files there?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hytin:
i have them but need to upload them to someware:)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] waden:
ok excellent is it the swedish one to?

hittar du något ställe annars kan jag lägga upp en ftp
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hytin:
det är den svenska unbranded skicka en ftp så lägger jag upp den där

mvh tobbe
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
I did not write this. I got this idea from ssserpentine and used it for the Galaxy Tab. Wanted to see if it worked for the MT4G and it does. I have been playing Fruit Ninja all day.

Many thanks to ChainFire for writing this awsome program...... Chainfire3d

visit thread here...., Don't forget to hit HIS THANKS button while there.

What you need.....

To be ROOTED!!!! YEP thats pretty much it.

Go to the Market and download "[ROOT] ChainFire 3D". You can use the Free version, or just go ahead and chalk up the $4 for the paid version.

Download the Nividia Lib from the bottom of this post. Put on /sdcard/

Install CF3D Driver by clicking Install/upgrade/ uninstall CF3D driver.

Then Set the CF3D as the Driver. It will run a script and reboot.

Open Chainfire3D:

Install Plugin

(will search your /sdcard/ and show

Install Plugin

libGLEMU_NVIDIA.zip

/

Click the Nivida Plug-in. It will install it. When you see plug-in install complete. Press back button, and select

Default OpenGL Settings.

Click: Use plugin. Select Nvidia. Exit !

Now go to the Market and Search for Tegra Zone.

When you install a game (this happened to me, may not happen to you) Feint will try to open like 4 x's and give you an error. Just close them. Then the game itself will say its taking a while to load do you want to FC or Wait. I just hit wait and the games opens right up from there.

Install Tegra Zone from market.

Now you can download and play Tegra2 Zone games on your Mytouch 4G without getting the dreaded "Hardware not supported error"

NOTE: NOT ALL GAMES WILL WORK AS THEY ACTUALLY NEED THE TEGRA2 TO RUN. MOST JUST RUN OFF THE NVIDIA HD DRIVER.

DO NOT PURCHASE BANG BANG RACING!!!!!! It needs specific hardware that cannot be emulated at this point.

Confirmed working:

Samauri II

Riptide

Pinball thd

Fruit ninja thd

Backbreaker thd

If somebody has a .so decompiler until my lappy is working right, Can you please open the Nvidia.so and tweak it for the mytouch. Did seem like the games not running at max to me.

Thank you very much to Rogabean for the PowerVR Plug-in.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
Now we have power VR.

Known working:

Madden 11
[myTouch 4G Android Development] DADDYDC650:
TY!

Thank you for the plugin! You should post some pix of some Tegra 2 games just for kicks.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] GazaIan:
Awesome :D do Tegra 2 games on our device look any different from regular versions of them? Like fruit ninja, for example?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
I think the big ones like Samuri II does. But Fruit Ninja. I guess looks about the same.

This is prob more for getting the THD Games that you wouldn't normally be able to get on the MT4G because of unsupported device.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] adulel08:
anyone know where i can get soem tegra games (wink) pm please! lookin for NOVA2 especially :D
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
IT's against XDA rules to discuss or post warez. So i would suggest using the Tegra Zone to get your games.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] warmonger26:
All games say the requested item not found. What's up with that?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
I don't understand the question.. Tegra Zone saying you cannot download a game? Or the game is not working when you install it.

1: Make sure you installed the plug-in exactly like i posted

2: Make sure you are not trying to download a game that has not come out yet from Tegra Zone.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jmerlos:
Tegra Zone will not work on our phones even with the Plugin, you would have to download whatever THD games are on the market or google if warez is what you are looking for
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
I downloaded, Dungeon Defenders, and once the 3billion extra files finally finish downloaded i will be able to play it. So pray tell, why won't Tegra Zone work on our phones?
[myTouch 4G Android Development] ameedi600:
Will this work on the Samsung vibrant
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
Not sure. Best i can say is check it out and see. Backup before you make any changes.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] mulletcutter:
Um what. Tegra zone has worked on my phone since it came it... Plus its not a game is just an app about games and news. Rip tide plays just some colors on the guy are messed up sometimes.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] munsterwrench:
Works on my vibrant ..running cm7nightly
[myTouch 4G Android Development] hunteryezd:
come here and get all the game free~~~~~~~~~~~

http://bbs.gfan.com/android-1453652-1-2.html
[myTouch 4G Android Development] castuis:
Pinball is working perfectly on my glacier running 7.0.0 I haven't tried any other games but when my wife saw it she wanted it too, shes on the nexus s and it also worked on that just fine so ty for the thread
[myTouch 4G Android Development] dragonstalker:
Glad it helping everyone out. I have the source code for the powervr plug-in. But don't know of any games other then Lets Golf 2 that need it. But that game runs fine on my MT4G anyway. So if more stuff comes out i'll compile the plug-in then.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] jmerlos:
Sorry without the Nvidia plugin it will tell you that your device is not supported. Adding the plugin fixes that and you are right its just an app that will direct you to the Market to download games so its kinda pointless.
[myTouch 4G Android Development] GazaIan:
Another thing, the Android Market comes in multiple versions, all depending on the device. we use the hdpi market, which used to have everything until the Tegra 2 market came along, which had everything plus Tegra 2 only games. Can we install that version of the market to grab some Tegra 2 games as well?