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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p00kienrayray:
my ns4g feels solid, but to answer your question, YMMV.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cosimoss:
Seven months on its had a few knocks and still looks as good as new. It will probably be the same by the time two years comes up. The build quality is excellent.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Buried:
on the subject, the Nexus S build quality is amazing, I accidentally flipped it across my room (I lifted my bed sheet and it went flying) and guess what, not even a bump or scratch.

Usually stuff don't last with me, but the Nexus S is holding up pretty good, my first iPhone had its screen cracked, my Nokia N97 screen went wonky and USB charger fell off (literally) so the Nexus S = no protection (mainly because I can't find any cases for the GT-i9023 super-LCD model) but it's the best I've had in in terms of build quality. Definitely worth it.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vandam500:
Yeah it does. Not that bad but does with the volume button and bottom where the microusb goes.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsixda:
I am closing the thread as it has started to turn ugly. To the original poster - please observe the forum rules and refrain from bad language. I understand what you mean but use a different way of conveying it... it may be misinterpreted - as was seen just now.

@Flying_Fox - attitude like that is absolutely not tolerated on xda. If you have a problem then simply report the post or relax, it wasn't an insult at you.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Zekk05:
So I just got my asus transformer the other day, and coming from an avid iPhone/iOS background, I feel a bit let down. In no way am I a fanboy, but theres issues im having with this android device that have never been as such with iOS.

Mainly, proxy settings! I was fortunate enough to get my device a day before the 3.1 update came out, and the update brought with it native support for manually setting the proxies.

unfortunately, these settings dont work. I set it up to work with my workplaces proxy server and even though the info is there, they dont work. not only that, they only apply to the browser. Two huge issues!! Now most people would just discard the device and go back to what theyre used to, but I want to give this device a chance before I (possibly) return it to the store.

Are there any apps for 3.1 that set a UNIVERSAL proxy setting? Something that not only will work, but also apply the proxy settings to youtube, the market place, and anything else that runs on the device. Before the update came out, I tried using AnyCut to setup a shortcut to the hidden proxy settings, but even then it was shoddy at best. Half the time id click on the link and it wouldnt even open up the proxy settings page. (note, Half. it did work sometimes)

Essentially, if I cant get this thing to run at work, its going back and will be exchanged for an Acer Iconia running win7. I really hope theres a solution here!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mattcoz:
Yeah, I'm quite disappointed with the proxy support in they included in the update. If they couldn't apply it to everything, at least update the core apps to use it. I mean, I can't even get my email over the proxy.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] xformulax:
i used to use TransProxy on my phone and it worked great.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] magicpork:
you may not be happy about a honeycomb tablet, but a Windows 7 tablet wil absolutely drive you mad ..
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Zekk05:
so I searched for TransProxy in the market place. and found something called ProxyDroid.

tried it, what the hell, and it works Better. I still cant get the facebook app / mobile facebook site to work. but its a step ahead of the silly native proxy support. hmmm never had to go through any of this crap on my iPhone. grr
[Adam General] clockcycle:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1107422

Personally I really enjoy it. Was easy to update as I was running stock +root market hack.

After updating, I just reapplied the hack.
[Adam General] mccoc66:
Clockcycle,

Did you backup all the downloaded apps? Could you please post step by step guide for upgrade and hack?

mccoc
[Adam General] clockcycle:
I don't really care about any customization really. I just reinstall everything once again.

But you can use ASTRO file manager, in it's menu tools applications backup / restore, it will make backups of all installed apps.

Or you can use Titanium Backup.

There is no STEP by STEP, if you know how to flash the official update.zip from NI, you do the same thing with the root+market update.zip after completing the initial update.zip, replace the file with the hack reboot and flash it, done.
[Adam General] kamalxda:
TQ clockcycle... on the Astro tips!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Talbred:
Hi all,

I noticed something weird, ever since my first encounter with Gingerbread (JVK) that the GPS accuracy, although it improved dramatically in real-life situations, in such programs as GPS Status or GPS Test, it gives me 30 m accuracy error, although in most cases shows me where I actually am, or with a few meters of error. This has happened in other releases of GB, such as JVB or JVH (I'm currently on Darky's 10.1), although, like I said, the GPS works much much better than before. Nav programs like iGO or Google Maps are showing me where I am, and the fix is usually between 5 s - 1 min (but that is with an overcast, and between buildings, and stuff like that).

So to sum up: what the deely yo? :)

Is anyone else experiencing this, and if so, what could be the culprit? I don't mind it much, just a morbid curiosity o' mine.. :)

Thanks in advance!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] herbert1:
I don't have 2.3.3 installed, but I would prefer a GPS which overvalues the accuracy than the opposite...

Actually my SGS often reports a 5 or 15 meter accuracy when its position is false by more the 50 meters !
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Talbred:
Then there's the fix for you, Herbert. Get GB on your device, and you should notice an improvement.

I prefer it like this also, as you can imagine, but you know humans.. always curious.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] RorixRebel:
i also installed 2.3.3 recently and i noticed that the gps is incredibly fast to locate me, using Darky's but JL2 as modem which works fine with me, couldn't stick with the default modem due to band problems ( i needed 850 band...).

so i can't complain :D
[Galaxy S I9000 General] herbert1:
Hi

Just done a short drive using stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread version (PDA:XWJVH / PHONE:XXJVO / CSC: XEFJV2) and stock configuration.

1st impressions:

The conditions where quite good (no cloud - sunny - no hardtop in the car).

When you drive straight at fixed speed it's often ok (good location - good accuracy).

However sometime, when you stop/start/turn it can take 10 or 20 seconds before noticing it...

I had the same problem with Froyo version. What's better with this version is that now at least, in this situations, instead of reporting a 5 or 10 meter accuracy (as before) the accuracy is now 50 or 100 meter. So I'm much more often than before inside the accuracy circle and, in my opinion, it's quite a improvement.

PS: my SGS GPS has always been crappy. Many seem have a better GPS, so I do not pretend to speak for them. It's just a subjective impression based on one short test on one galaxy S.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] jutezak:
I have the feeling that GPS is fine with JVH. Compared to a Desire S or an Iphone 4, getting a signal in difficult conditions is the same.

And I feel that JVH underreports accuracy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tianqi:
Anyone know the spec for the AU galaxy s II?

E.g. exynos? or tegra? Nfc or no nfc?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sticks02:
Current ones are Optus branded apparently. Exynos with no NFC.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilegalaxy:
The current ones are the same as the European version, meaning they have the very same features as the UK version (Super Amoled Plus, Exynos, no NFC).

Apart from the Korean version no other regional version supports NFC right now (with the only exception being the Indian version which is due for release tomorrow).

If I was in Australia I'd probably go for the Indian version as it has the same specs as the European version (Super Amoled plus, Exynos) plus an NFC chip integrated.

Even if you don't need NFC at all, having NFC on board will certainly increase your resale value which is quite useful when you'll sell it on ebay in a couple of months because of the Galaxy S III's upcoming release :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tianqi:
Anyone have info on the upcoming one by vodafone au?

I actually like to have nfc as well...
[Droid X General] gdavenpo71:
does anyone know of a MyMobiler type app that will work with the droidx.

since wifi tethering is in question, looking to not tether, but have my phone on a bigger screen.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Sudaorb:
I was looking at the Screens of Cubed ROM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106515) and I was wanting to get my hands on a standalone version of the Signal Mod that's in there.

Thanks much!
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] racinwarrior:
If your are on froyo change the images in HTCresources.apk. if you are on gingerbread change systemUI.apk.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Zyxwvu44:
i was wondering the exact same thing! maybe a matching one for battery in a different color or something
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] manningfan10:
+1
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] StephenMilone:
oh wow i looked at that roms screenshots and didnt even realize that's what it was..love portal.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] dsb9938:
If I could remember where I found it I would tell you. The original was all blue though, not multicolored, I changed that.

The images are in com.htc.resources.apk\res\drawable-hdpi.

D
[EVO 4G General] clark44:
I think this just shows how easy it is to get into.android.phones. Thank god we have software like whispercore. What do you.guys think?

http://www.whispersys.com/whispercore.html
[EVO 4G General] nabbed:
I don't use a screen lock. It's disabled with Nolock, because it's completely unnecessary.
[EVO 4G General] nebenezer:
I'm confused..

The site you linked says nothing at all about breaking pattern locks?

Anyhow to answer your question, I do not lock my phone but if I did it would be with a number or word combo.
[EVO 4G General] Saturn2K:
http://www.whispersys.com/screenlock.html

There you go.
[EVO 4G General] mevensen:
Oh my. Someone just needs to wipe their phone off every once in a while. Either that, or wash their hands.

As an alternative, how about actually using the phone once you've turned it on? I mean if you do anything (text, e-mail, browse, launch an app, change screens) your "grease trail" will likely be altered.
[EVO 4G General] MikeWjF:
I know I should be using one, but I'm just too lazy to deal with it. I know, sad.
[EVO 4G General] SouthPhilly:
LoL... agree with you 100% on both points!!!!

Sent From The Tree House Out Back!
[EVO 4G General] bcarter2000:
Let's see, spend two months (more or less) writing code that will make it increasingly difficult to unlock your phone, or wipe the phone on your shirt/pants before you put it down.......I'll go with the latter.
[About XDA developers] da-alster258:
If you post a 'i dont know how to do this' or 'its not working can some one help please'

you get loads of people telling you off and insulting you for it BUT the site has no propper search tool - the search thing is limited 'must be a certain amount of words' and say if i want HD2 ROM - whats the chances that that will be in the topic title EXACTLY

so the search brings back 0 results -

And if you ask for help, theres no notification system to say some one has replied?

so you have to book mark the page and keep going back - instead of logging in and all peoples replies popping up in a inbox type area...

lol - and 'tags cannot contain overly common words 'use / how'' - what the hell????

MAKE A PAID MEMBER AREA THAT WORKS PLEASE - ill pay $60 a year for a propper site
[About XDA developers] Trolltest:
Well, the search tool is great. I used it so many times and never had any problem with it.

A paid/prenium membership... lol. Are you kidding ? Do you really think people will pay to get a smarter search engine when they can just think a few seconds more to use the proper key words and get the search engine working as they want ?
[About XDA developers] Dirk:
Why don't you subscribe to a thread you have posted in/started, and wait for an email alert that there has been a reply?

The Search tool isn't a Crystal Ball and doesn't read minds. Use it well and the results will improve. For example, a search that includes the word 'propper' will probably fail as the word is spelt 'proper'.

Sounds to me you just need a bit more experience with how forums work. As you become more familiar with the XDA forums it'll become easier.
[About XDA developers] Richard1510:
I know they are not much but the answers are in red. Hope this helps some.
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Thread tags should be unique. ie. the following are pointless tags:

a, the, of, but, and, you, it, he, she, them, they,

The following are good tags:

AmonRA, ClockworkMod, Recovery, softbrick, ODIN

You should subscribe to threads you post in, then your usercp will show you replies to those threads.

Remember google is your friend. Search for what you want, and the word XDA, and you will find it 99% of the time :)
[About XDA developers] il buono:
I second this. XDA has so much content from users that almost always you can find what you're looking for by either using Google or the XDA search. The key is word choice. That is why XDA urges users to search well prior to posting because the situation more than likely isn't unique to you.
[About XDA developers] the_scotsman:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1041206
[About XDA developers] AngelosDracul:
I have been a member of this site for all of less than 4 days. And in that 4 days, I have learned:

1. How to Root

2. What ROM is best for me phone

3. How to use said ROM

4. What my phone can do when flashed

5. How not to be a n00b.

This site is absolutely amazing, and I learned, rooted, flashed, and enjoyed... All without using the search. I watched the "n00b video", cringed a bit, bit my lip and dove in. A wise man once said, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

Trust me. I wanted to find someone who would hold my hand and lead me through it. But even my boss, who has rooted MANY phones, would not point me in any direction (and he has taught me MANY things). You learn best through trial and error. I think the best quote in the intro video is "READ READ READ!"

And as for a paid membership... Seriously? I can see donating to the site, and donating to the developers (which we should all be doing anyway)... But paying just to get premium access to features available on any other forum is just mundane.

However, we did have a VIP area for our donators on Xbox-HQ. Our members who donated got first pick access to the newest releases of SID's and Auto installers, and the like, and access to FTP servers with everything they needed (legally) to get started. Maybe that would work...

hmmmmm.

Otherwise, my advice to you, sir? Just point and click. Find your phone, find a thread that relates to you (if you cannot get the search to work how you want) and read read.... READ!

Good luck! It is really not that hard once you delve in!

-AngelosDracul

P.S. Youtube works great too, "XDA Flash (name of phone here)" maybe?
[Epic 4G General] compuw22c:
I just had to start a thread on this issue because I think it's surprising more people aren't angry at Google for taking an 'open', GPL licensed (at the very least the kernel) set of code (Honeycomb) and not releasing it to the public in the form of source code. Not only is it completely NOT in the spirit of open source, but in fact may even be illegal (although I have not done quite enough research to say exactly what is and isn't GPL, I know the kernel IS GPL, the OS itself I am GUESSING is GPL as they have claimed it to be open source). I understand that certain APPLICATIONS are not open source (market, youtube, gmail, etc) but if the operating system is supposed to be open source (and/or GPL) why are more people not outraged that they will not release it?

I understand they want to prevent every fly-by-night operation from building garbage tablets that "cheapen" the name of android tablets, but for better or worse that's what android is, and it's what makes android great. If you just want to get your feet wet, you should be able to take a cheap nook color and load up honeycomb. If you're not happy with the performance, you can go buy a nice xoom or transformer.

I know we all love android, and its open source nature, but just because we hate apple/M$ doesn't mean we have to love every action google takes.
[Epic 4G General] austin420:
the nook has honeycomb.
[Epic 4G General] lynyrd65:
Based on the sdk.
[Epic 4G General] compuw22c:
True, prerelease sdk too. Personally, I think this may be what pushed Google to do what they did. That or Motorola freaking out saying "You PROMISED we'd be first, we invested time and energy here you better do something about this". Android was supposed to be "The People's OS". Unfortunately things seem to be changing hands and its becoming more about keeping carriers and manufacturers happy. Not necessary I say. Pandora's box has been opened, no matter what google does, carriers and manufacturers will still use Android. To stop carrying android phones would be suicide on their part. Give us all root access as part of stock android and be done with it!

Sent from my pocket rocket
[Epic 4G General] mkasick:
There are quite a few folks who are unhappy with Google for their decision not to release Honeycomb platform sources, and there's a good debate there. However, there's nothing unlawful about Google's actions.

First, the majority of Android source code isn't GPL licensed, but rather Apache License v2.0, which does not require publication of modified sources. This is why Samsung hasn't (fully) released sources for the Epic's Android platform code, which is much more problematic for us.

Second, AOSP is the sole copyright owner of much of the Android platform code. This enables them to release and relicense that source code however they wish, even if the code were nominally GPL licensed (although it's Apache).

Third, the portions of Honeycomb that are GPL licensed, to which AOSP is not the sole copyright owner, have been publically released. However, this code is mostly comprised of the Linux kernel and a few underyling libraries. In other words, it isn't the interesting/useful part of Honeycomb.

Furthermore, just to clarify, the GPL does not require source code to be published publicly, just that it be made available to those who legitimately acquite the binary code, i.e., who actually purchase Honeycomb tablets. That said, public publication of that code is often the easiest/most efficient method of making it available to tablet owners.

Edit: The copyright of much of the Android sources are claimed by "The Android Open Source Project", which is the "overseeing" organization Google established. I'm not sure what the policies of code licensing are among Google and other AOSP partners, but the point is that AOSP as the copyright owner is not bound by the existing license for that code.
[Epic 4G General] jnadke:
Beat me to it, but I figured I'd re-quote you with a shortened version in bold.

It's been long known. Android is OPEN SOURCE (Apache). It is not FREE SOURCE (GPL).

Further, I think the author misunderstands what the linux kernel is. You can't really do much with it alone, but it is a powerful piece. On a train, it's like the transmission that connects the engine to the wheels of the train, but you still need the body and the train tracks to go anywhere (Android).
[Epic 4G General] compuw22c:
Actually, I do understand what a kernel is and what it does (small main-brain controller of hardware, usually with a few modules built into it). I've recompiled mine on my media server a few times. I do see your point though, you're right, not much you can do with it all by itself for sure.

I also understand that they aren't breaking the law, I guess I just thought part of the gpl was that to use gpl software in a project, that project must also comply (which I now understand is false). Always assumed that to be the reason Apple uses a UNIX kernel rather than a LINUX kernel for osx.

So I guess they do have a right to do what they're doing, but the idealist in me still wishes they'd do the right thing...

Anyone wanna make a Ubuntu port to phones...complete with dialer, launcher, dalvik vm (for running android apps)? ;) j/k

Sent from my pocket rocket
[Epic 4G General] ecooce:
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[HTC Inspire 4G] DaNg13:
This is the first time I own an android phone; just to be curious, What is radio? and How important is it?
[HTC Inspire 4G] kimtyson:
What is radio?

It is your phone, GPS and WI-Fi conection.

How important is it?

Depends on how much you need phone, GPS and WI-Fi.

I recomend you do some research and reading.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
*do a lot of research and reading.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Important enough not mess with until you know what it is. :p

Inspired Ace 1.0.1¦ XDA Premium
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidmonkey:
I have a rogue app that is bogging my phone down, cant figure out what it is. Im about to format/reflash. I installed Watchdog to see if it found anything and Watchdog keeps popping reporting that Pandora is using 70%+ CPU. I haven't used Pandora in months.

Any ideas why its running in the background? Is it possible to disable running in the background except when I am using it?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I use "Autostarts" to prevent apps like that one from opening when the phone boots up. Should help... that app (and others) are often being used in times they have no business being used too. Odd. Autostarts will prevent it. I prefer it over a task killer. There may be other similar apps, this is the only one I have used.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] androidmonkey:
I see that app is .99 cents, not to bad. You havent had any issues, since its just another app running in the background? So if I used it to disable Pandora from running, what happens when I run Pandora, then close it, will it stop it from running again or only on startup?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DR-EVIL23:
i use this app too, great piece of code. way better and safer than task killer.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vytor:
With autostarts running it will stop it from running at boot and just out of the blue, when you open Pandora it will open normally and you can listen etc, and when you quit Pandora it should go away and not open for another few months when you use it again. ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] TRLOS:
Before all the hardcore Android fans start swearing at me for asking this question.... there is a reason for asking it.

As the title explains...... has anyone been able to install Windows 7 on the TF101 (aka Transformer) ?

I've read a couple of articles online that the tablet was suppose to come with Windows 7 on it, which would mean that somewhere, someone at Asus has already done it.

Any of the developers on here know how to install Windows 7 on the TF101 ?

Article links below :

http://www.technologyrekor.eu/asus-eee-pad-tf101-windows-7-tab-gets-fcc-nod.html

http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/03/14/specs.expected.to.be.similar.to.ep121/

http://topsgadget.info/asus-eee-pad-tf101-comes-to-fcc-tablet-with-windows-7/990
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Q.Entity:
Well, I am a Windows guy and I would love to have it running in the Decepticon but as far as I know there is no Tegra version of Windows 7.

You will have to wait for Windows 8.

It would be cool to have VMWare for Android.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] funnycreature:
I read here somewhere that there might be a problem with drivers. I would like to see that too!

Sent from my TF101