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[Eee Pad Transformer General] ruckartj:
I used mybackup pro on my TF however, you must use their backup to online feature because when you backup local it backs up to the local SD card which is actually the internal 16gb that gets erased when you do a factory reset.
[Vibrant General] romitkin:
I am not sure when this happened but I've discovered that my camera lens is cracked. It has one long crack over it and one smaller. I don't see any difference in the picture quality but I would still like to buy this part. This is just the plastic cover over the cemera itself, so it shouldn't be too expensive.

Where can I buy this part?

I am not from the the USA so I can't take it to T-Mobile for fix.

Thanks.
[Vibrant General] Vytor:
Try this place if they will ship to you. If not I can get it and ship it to you. :)

globaldirectparts.com/Samsung-T959-Camera-Lens-p/smsng6085865.htm

Can't make links yet but just add the www. to it. ;)

pretty cheap price and they shipped my cameras to me pretty fast!

Good luck
[Vibrant General] oka1:
Yup this is the place it is like 7 bucks to replace the exterior protection glass assembly. Hardest part is opening the phone to do the replacement. Here is the tip you need to know ---get 2 guitar pick (medium) to separate the plastic pieces apart way easier.........
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svenk919:
Hi,

I came over this one: http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390301426669&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:NL:1123

If it's true then there's a cheap way to get 33% more battery power. The guys feedback seems good, does anyone know if it's possible for batteries that cheap to actually give such power?

I did order one to test but it can be a few weeks before it arrives. Can anyone tell me a good way to test batteries in the meantime?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeareN:
I bought these http://www.spider-foot.com/2x-bst41...ericsson-xperia-play-zeus-bst412be-p-897.html which are also on ebay but i found that the seller has also his own site and they work surprisingly well, almost good as the original. I also got the battery charger which is incredible and I always have my play on and 2 extra full batteries in my pocket :)

I consider trying one of those in your link for more power but I doubt it that its 1950mah...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svenk919:
I needed a spare battery anyway for the weekends I'm gone (taking a battery with you is easier than a charger), so it's a small risk to make. I bet it won't take long before the big batteries with extended back covers start to up for less then they're costing now (99 dollars).
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeareN:
In my opinion its not a risk, the seller has almost 10000 positive feedbacks and the cost that you pay is 3€ for the battery and 4€ for shipping. Even if its not 1950mah you won't regret it. I also consider to buy one...
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] svenk919:
The fact that it won't be 1950 mAh (or close to it) is the risk I'm talking about and definitly worth the shot.

It seems the battery test in the service menu isn't working for me, it wants to charge even if it's already 100%, anyone else got it working?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zabalba:
Asking if anyone else has run into this issue.

I back up the Amazon App store and the apps that came with it. I then proceed to wipe, flash new rom. Using Titanium back up I restore all the apps in addition to the Amazon App Store. I launch the app store and it asks me to log in. Afterwards I see a list of all the apps I downloaded and have installed. I try to launch any of them and it basically tells me I don't own the app.

Anyone have any ideas about this?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuke00:
I just install the appstore w/o restoring data. Login and register the device and then restore my apps.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zabalba:
I'm re flashing the phone and I will try what you said.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zabalba:
That's a no go. I also noticed on the Amazon.com website all the applications I paid for and obtained are not listed on there. I sent them an email so hopefully they can figure it out.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stuke00:
Dumb question, but you are using the correct amazon.com account right? :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] amatthews_1985:
I downloaded z4root1.3.0 apk from this forum using dolphin browser on my phone. I got the program installed on my phone and chose temporary root. It did the whole process until it told me it finished and my phone was rooted. I was not prompted to restart but i did it anyway(tried it without restarting too). So i downloaded barnicle wifi to test it out. it said i was not rooted and needed "su". How do I root my phone? i wanna be able to reverse the root too. So all other programs are welcome for suggestion. PHONE SPECS: CRICKET HUAWEI ASCEND running 2.1.
[Captivate General] nbarsotti:
Hello, I am running the stock JVO rom on my capitavate with xcal's kernel and root. I would like my screen to stay on while in my car docking cradle. I know that Samsung removed the option to enable stay awake from all the 2.3.3 roms. I have tried a few different widgets to enable stay away but they do not work in my cradle. They do work when connected to my computer or the AC charger. Can anyone offer advice or assistance on how to get my screen to stay on? Thank you.
[Captivate General] ctleng76:
I had the same problem. Unfortunately it is a problem with all 2.3.3 ROM's. The only thing you can try would be to set the phone to stay awake when charging.
[Captivate General] nbarsotti:
How did you set it to stay awake when charging?
[Captivate General] watsa:
He is on a custom ROM which has that option.
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
framework-res.apk\res\values\integers.xml

<integer name="config_carDockKeepsScreenOn">

I changed it in Serendipity VII, if you care to try it.
[Captivate General] nbarsotti:
Hi MikeyMike, Thank you for that information. I am not a developer so, I'm unsure when you ment by that XML file and tag. Are you suggesting that I can change it on my current stock ROM or suggesting I try out our Serendipity VII? If I can change it on my current rom could you please explain it a bit more? (FYI - I've been considering trying S-VII, you do great work.)
[Captivate General] mostyle:
Simpler less dev intensive approach.. Grab a copy of 'Extended Controls' from the market.. Create a new toggle whose name is 'Screen on When Charging.' Toggle it (the widget) on and your screen will then stay on anytime the device is charging. Had to use this when I was on JVO as the screen going off while the phone was on my desk but plugged in irritated me to no end. Just checked and extended controls is $.99 in the market..
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
If you decompile the .apk with APK Manager, there will be an .xml file that you can edit with a text editor like Notepad++.
[Captivate General] nbarsotti:
still not staying awake

Hi MikeyMike01, I took you up on your suggestion to try Serendipity VII, instead of me hacking around in APK and XML files. First of all I like serendipity alot, but my phone still goes to sleep in my car dock. One thing I noticed was that when my phone is connected to my wall charger it will say "Charging (AC)". When its connected to my computer it will say "Charging (USB)". When its connected to my car dock it just says "Charging". I don't remember it saying that when on Froyo. I think it used to say "Charging (AC)". Do you think that might have to do with the problem I'm having with my phone not staying awake in the Samsung official car dock?
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
I don't have a car dock so I can't do more than speculate.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NextNexus:
I purchased an unlocked UK version of the SGS2 but I'm located in the US. When an update is released for the UK version, will I be able to update it using Kies or will it tell me that an update isn't available in my location yet? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hollow.Droid:
I can't see Samsung putting any sort of IP filtering into place. Kies will probably only look at the device itself and not the internet based location it's being accessed from.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NextNexus:
Thanks. Can anyone with the UK version in the US confirm?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
Not a clue but it doesn't matter. KIES is useless for updates. Use ODIN instead :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elythor:
Yup, I bought the UK phone from Handtec and I am in Canada. Kies recognize my phone and offers updates just fine.

The downside of using Kies is that it is not a stable program....I suggest you update to KE7 using Odin as described under the Dev section.

The only thing Kies is good for is WiFi update/sync IMO.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NextNexus:
Perfect! Thanks for the help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] oleg190:
recently i installed CyanogenMod 7 beta 6 on my phone (Motorola defy) and the "fix" for him: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1033654

after i finished i can't use my phone anymore, I'm stock in the boot menu (v0.8.0)

and the boot menu not working!

i cant get into the custom recovery option for example its saying :

start custom recovery..

e: error in /system/bootmenu/script/recovery.sh

(result: no such file or directory)

and the same with all options i cant do nothing!

how can i fix it?? can i install android 2.2.1 from pc will the phone like this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xmx77:
E:ERROR IN SYSTEM/BOOT MENU/SCRIPT/RECOVERY.sh

What is the solution >>>>????????:confused::confused::confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xmx77:
pleas hlep me :(:(
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] richdaley:
Hi MT3G users,

Does anyone have the new Google Music app working on the MT3G? I have a 1.2 and it doesn't appear in the market.

I got my invitation about a week ago and I have been using it on the Nook Color since then but I would love to be able to use it on my phone.

Rich
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] rsnickell:
My market also doesn't display the app for download. It would be nice to get an apk or some other method to get it running on MyTouch 3G.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] tvall:
The new music app wants a better gpu or something that we dont have, so the market won't show us apps that don't work for us. If you really want it then google for a download. There are plenty
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Hey guys!

I've made another tutorial. This one is about unpacking and repacking .apk files. This tutorial was made for people who don't want to mess with Command Prompt, or for those who want to do it in graphical user interface.

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Requirements:

-An archive manager, such as WinZip, WinRar, or Power Archiver, that is capable of extracting and making .rar archives

-Formatter (it's a program made by me) - click here to download it. Mirror: http://www.mediafire.com/?5a74bjg475er75d

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Tutorial:

Just follow the steps and you will learn how to unpack/repack .apk file in no time!

How to unpack .apk files:

1. Open Formatter (I assume you already have it downloaded and installed on your computter)

2. Click the "Choose File" button and choose your apk file. Then, in the first text box, enter ".rar" (without quotes). After that, enter your desired name for your .rar archive and click the big "Rename!" button

3. Go to the folder where your .apk file was. You should see a .rar archive, named by the name you entered in Formatter. Extract it with your archive manager

How to repack .apk files:

1. Compress the extracted files in a .rar archive (compress them normally like any other archive)

2. Open Formatter

3. Choose the .rar archive you made a minute ago

4. Set the format to .apk

5. Set the name to whatever you want

6. Click the big "Rename!" button

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Mac OS X users: follow this tutorial (special thanks to daisun):

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That was about it. If you have any problems or questions, feel free ask me. Hitting the "Thanks" button is very appreciated. Feel free to click it if I helped you. ;)
[Android Apps and Games] Mrbalders:
Extremely useful app and instructions, thanks very much for this, now time to play :)
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
I'm glad you found this tutorial useful. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Brut.all:
Why to use special application just to change an extension of some apk file? O_o I think it's much easier to:

Choose to open all *.apk files with archive tool. Then set "apk" as extension of output file when compressing.

or disable "hide extension of known files" feature in Windows and change file extensions normally - by renaming them.

Also does above tutorial really work? I mean .apk files are zip archives, not rar and I doubt Android can open rar archives.
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Yes, it works. I've tried it myself.
[Android Apps and Games] itskapil:
Definitely cool. Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
No prob. :)
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidSolstice:
Erm, no offense, but this is a bit dim.

You don't need any special programs to check out what's going in an apk. In fact, you don't even need to rename the apk, you can just open the apk using WinRAR or 7Zip, both will handle it just fine.

If you really need renaming, just uncheck "Hide known extensions" in the Explorer options.

This is just a really convoluted and ultimately uneccessary way of doing this.
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
I made the tut like this because I didn't know you can hide known extensions in Windows Explorer. I know you can open the apk with every archive manager.
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidSolstice:
:X You knew how to build a program that had to do with file extensions but you didn't know about hiding known extensions? It's been around since XP (at least), man.

I'm sorry, I'm not trying to antagonize you. It's a decent effort, I just think it's a bit overkill. Might be a good idea to paint the tutorial in a different way, such as "If you don't want all your extensions showing all the time (which is what the "hide extensions" option would do if disabled), use my guide for those one-off times where you need to rename them".

:)
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Thanks for your suggestions. :)
[Android Apps and Games] daisun:
Since we're on the topic of opening apks. Does anyone know a good program which can open the apk without unpacking, similar to winrar, but for OSX? I've searched high and low but every program I find simply extracts the files.
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidSolstice:
You open it with WinRAR, edit, and then repackage by saving the archive, and change the .zip to .apk when you do (if it asks).
[Android Apps and Games] Cellulah:
What is the advantage of doing this over using the terrific program APK Edit created by Anoniem100?
[Android Apps and Games] HD2_addict:
Have you tried Keka file archiver for OS X? It's a 7-zip port. It could work, but I'm not sure because there's no mention of the .apk format.

Link --> http://www.kekaosx.com/en/
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
I haven't used APK Edit to tell the advantages and disadvantages. I just prefer doing these things this way.
[Android Apps and Games] daisun:
That method works perfectly under Windows and is the method I use personally. However, I would also like to perform the same thing under OSX (on my Macbook).

Thanks for the suggestion. I just tried it, it seems to only compress and decompress files it doesn't allow me to browse them without decompression.

BetterZip comes close, I can browse the contents without decompressing but I can't modify the contexts.

There must be something out there that can do what WinRar does on Windows but on OSX!
[Android Apps and Games] ronaksv:
guest what???

this thing made it to the portal !!!

Hahahaha...
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
That's great! Thanks for the info! :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rydah:
will this allow me access to edit smalli and values?
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
What's smalli? And yes, it will allow you to edit some .xml files and images (including the app icon). :)
[Android Apps and Games] Rydah:
im asking, because it didnt show values folder, like when you decompile an apk. (specifically in com.htc.resources.apk)
[Android Apps and Games] strunkie:
not usefull, watch the framework-res.apk file.

You dont get all things.

or you need to make a converter for resources.arsc to :)
[Android Apps and Games] pinky059:
When using an acrhive manager such as WinRAR to extract the files, that's great and all if you are just going to replace/add/modify existing images. But, for .xml's, you have to use something that decodes them or uncompresses them from the binary format they are in.

Trust me, I have been creating Icon zips for a few months now and in order to edit .xml values, I have found it a MUST to have APK Tool or APK manager installed on the machine.

Simply unzipping and then zipping back up doesn't do anything unless you are not editing any resources (.xmls, values, smali, etc.)
[Android Apps and Games] daisun:
For those still interested in editing apks on OS X without unpacking and hence without resigning I have found something that works!

muCommander! Just rename the .apk to .zip and browse it using muCommander just like you would using WinRar! Just tested it, I was able to add and remove files without resigning. The modified apk installed on my phone without a problem!

As for editing xml values you can simply copy the xml file out and edit it using your favourite editor and then copy them back in.

Hope I was able to help some OS X users.

/edit By the way, this method (WinRar or muCommander) also works for editing update.zip. This means you can customise the rom (add/remove system apks, change the boot animation etc) before you flash it.
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Thanks for the tut! I don't have a Mac to test it, but it sounds good. Would you mind if I add it to my tutorial with your credit, of course? :)
[Android Apps and Games] daisun:
Of course you may add it to your tutorial. I'm all for spreading knowledge!
[Android Apps and Games] kgbrown247:
nice tutorial, there are noobs that have the slightest clue about android, let alone windows
[Android Apps and Games] YoungSinema:
Wait! Does this just do what 7zip can do, but with more steps? Not to be rude, but...

I second everything Liquid said, and also OP I like how you listen to the criticism without arguing. I wish you the best of luck and hope you can expand this into something more useful.
[Android Apps and Games] Rydah:
Gee golly, been needing this. Kinda like 7-zip then? Hope they add apk support.
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Thank you. :)
[Android Apps and Games] Neffstarr:
thanks bro also i posted on my small Blog if thats ok ..

http://neffstarr.com/?p=1562
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
Of course it's ok. :)
[Android Apps and Games] SuicideMyk:
I done this to edit a few png files only and when i put it back together and put it on the phone I get "there is a problem parsing the package" when trying to install it ?
[Android Apps and Games] blackdog7:
Jesus, what the hell is this program? And it must be installing it? Why didn't make a simple script for this renaming process. Example a batch-script.:confused::confused::confused:
[Android Apps and Games] LiquidSolstice:
Really? You're insulting the program because it needs installing and it's too complicated for you?

Why are you asking "what the hell" this program is? It's pretty damn clear in the OP. Maybe this isn't for you if you can't do the simple reading required to find that out.
[Android Apps and Games] prboy1969:
Thank you for the guide. Very informative.
[Android Apps and Games] blackdog7:
What did you say? I didn't write, that I don't know how it's work. I said I can creating for the renaming process a very simple batch script. Like so:

Put this line in a file and renaming it to rename.bat or whatever:

ren %1 *.zip

Then execute simple "rename.bat whatever.apk"

Why did despotovski01 create for this an installable program?

I cannot understand this.
[Android Apps and Games] Yannn:
Another useful prog : Winrar !
[Android Apps and Games] gumbung:
thanks for the app bro, nice work.
[Android Apps and Games] cicciociccio333:
thank you for your work!
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
You're welcome! :)
[Android Apps and Games] asjain275:
Hi, I am unable to install after repacking the apk. I tried with Winrar or Formatter. I have a rooted SGS2. I get parsing error. I edited few values in the apk and repacked it. The extension is .apk and I have installed third party apps checked. I can installed the same apk I did not unpack the unpacked one gives me parsing error.

I have Custom ROM Litening 6.1
[Android Apps and Games] negrobembon:
I can be done from root explorer on the phone too
[Android Apps and Games] ubuntunerd:
i find my self in the same deal i can install them after formatter compiles them back to apk any help is much appreciated thanks
[Android Apps and Games] despotovski01:
I'm going to close this thread, because I'm no longer supporting the program, and this method is not the best. The best tool for editing and unpacking .apk files out there is APK Manager.

Thanks for your support!

Aleksandar Despotovski
[Android Apps and Games] KnowledgeBroker:
I will suggest people be careful with MUcommander for osx, it WAS working perfectly, but at some point it has corrupted every zip file I put out- those zip files read as having a broken hierarchy(broken zip) and won't unzip- they still install on android.. but I have a feeling that something is corrupted in the zip that could create unwanted flaws in a system.

I'm just saying to anyone who uses mucommander to check to make sure zip apks or updates WILL unzip- if it is corrupted do not use it!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Zeno Chan:
I have downloaded the extracted game launcher apk from the play, but it can't be installed on my droid. I found a video on youtube a guy who is able to install the game launcher on his xperia arc. http://youtu.be/Ysknm2N8riA

There should be a workaround but I can't find it either from xda or google.
[Galaxy S II General] trinityb4:
Hi all. i had manage to find out that our sgs2 can change the theme of the message looks .just go to hit the menu button and select skin from the show all tread sms view , u will be able to select a few kinds of looks from there. cheers!
[Galaxy S II General] mickegillarcyklar:
Ha, had no idea that was possible. Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] budde85:
nice tip.

but... i did this on my first SGS2, then i had it returned and got a new one.

now when i click the menu button, the first entry under "settings" is "message font size", and not "message skin" as i believe it was called before.

is it just me, or does this not work with the newest firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] __NBH__:
Some firmwares have it and some don't. KE7 and KF1 did but KF4 and KF2 don't. But my battery is so much better on KF2 I'm willing to lose the message themes.
[Galaxy S II General] budde85:
ok thanks for the answer. seems like a silly thing to remove, but i'd rather have the battery life.
[Galaxy S II General] k1sr:
I'm pretty sure my KF2 had it, but after my update, which as far as I know was supposed to just be for the browser, I lost the ability to skin... :(

Now usually I wouldn't care, but I hate the iPhone-esque skin that I'm now stuck with... I wish Apple would sue for stuff like this instead... ;)
[Galaxy S II General] 380AU:
KF3 doesn't have it either.
[Galaxy S II General] Black Dwarf:
Neither does KG1, fyi.
[Galaxy S II General] JPatteri:
Yep, all gone :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Dark lord me:
After updating to 3.1 I ran a few quadrant tests and instead of the 2000-2100 scores i normally get i am not getting 1500-1600 ... Usually updates boost performance not lower it