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[General Questions and Answers] NthZ:
Before i start, i apologise because i know this is probably a recurring question.

I would like to root my desire z. i have read through several tutorials on a few sites, including this thread, but i am still a bit confused as to which tutorial i should follow for my phone. some of the comments say you need to use a different tutorial for the desire z?

Could anyone clarify and post a link to a complete tutorial for me which will allow me to backup etc. This is all completely new to me and it's not something i want to risk getting wrong.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] bochocinco23:
You don't backup before rooting. You can try z4 root app. Just google the download link. Its a one click root which supports most devices.
[Acer Iconia A500] ckarrow2:
There is a drop in FPS with the display when the screen is in anything but standard landscape orientation. It's been tested that the screen only runs in 30fps in all views except standard landscape view (which runs at a smooth 60fps). This is even true in "reverse" landscape mode (completely flipped over horizontally).

You can see the drop in frame rate yourself after rotating the screen and sliding to the other pages. Not nearly as smooth as standard landscape.

This drop in FPS affects any apps that are running in those other orientation as well.

I can replicate on my Iconia A500 which has the latest update. And rumor has it that Honeycomb 3.1 does not address this issue.

Apparently, this is endemic to the Tegra processor. :(
[Acer Iconia A500] sanaell:
Same here both of my tablet

Landscape mode with front camera on left side - Smooth

Other orientation - frame drop we see the slugeffect come.

I don't know but some people noticed it also...
[Acer Iconia A500] Fluffbutt:
Yep, I saw a youtube video of a guy playing Q3 on a tablet - horiz = 60fps, flip it any other way (including upside down horiz) = 30 fps.
[Acer Iconia A500] ardatdat:
Yes, noticed right from the beginning. And seems no improvements in any updates... to bad...
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iKaybeeHellaBad:
I was wondering if anyone knew where I could get my stock ROM back? I accidentally deleted it
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silverwind:
Find it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=916431
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaahinjjj:
Hey guys,

I'm on MIUI 5.31 with KC1 Modem under Telus in Canada. My phone is an unlocked Galaxy S Vibrant from Bell. Most of the times I get only two bars, sometimes no bars. I was wondering what modem would work best with my phone? Also, is there a difference between Gingerbread modems and Froyo modems? Any help would be appreciated.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CanadaJim:
Try TLJL3.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krarvind:
+1. JL3 seems to be the best.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mauro235:
You could also try JV6.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] site1ca:
Is JL3 specific to Telus? Or would it work for Bell as well?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] folkg:
Why JL3 over KC1? I'm curious, as I am using KC1 right now.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carvax:
im´not from canada. but you could try whit JV5. :cool: its my prefer
[EVO Shift 4G General] thronnos:
Ok, another on of my idiotic questions. Lmao. Which kernel for CM7 latest stable, offers the best functionality. Best wimax and 3G speeds and GPS settings. I want to oc up to 1.2 ghz kinda how stock cm7 does it. What kernels fit that criteria and r the best in ur opinions?
[EVO Shift 4G General] DWake014:
I'm using x99 clocked at 1.2max/460min and it runs amazing. Got 30 hours out of my phone the other day before I turned it off at 2%
[EVO Shift 4G General] Rooster85:
You realize there is no reason for a 460 min clock speed

Sent from my MiuiSpeedy
[EVO Shift 4G General] doratheconquistadora:
I used x99 with CM 7.0.3.1 and WiFi wasn't working so I went back to 7.0.2.1 but I want to upgrade back up. Which kernel works best with the 7.0.3.1 build?
[EVO Shift 4G General] danaff37:
If you're on the latest nightlies, stick with stock for now, a it's 2.6.35 kernel that toast compiled himself, and the other kernels are 2.6.32.
[EVO Shift 4G General] njeske:
yeah, i would stick with the stock kernel if you're running nightlies. hopefully we can get some of the custom kernels updated to 2.6.35 soon.
[EVO Shift 4G General] creyes221:
I'm running x99's kernal on CM 7.0.3.1 and it's running awesome
[EVO Shift 4G General] doratheconquistadora:
Good to hear. Just flashed back up to 7.0.3.1, restoring my apps, and WiFi works now. I might use this stock kernel for a bit but may use x99's again. DL'd the one he posted for CM 7.0.3.1

Also, after I flash the ROM, I reboot, flash the kernel, reboot and then flash Gapps or do I flash gapps, reboot then flash the kernel? I get confused :confused:

It goes ROM -> GApps -> Kernel -> Theme
[EVO Shift 4G General] grw4w34:
I have had the most success with the x99 kernels.
[EVO Shift 4G General] doratheconquistadora:
Great news!

CM 7.0.3.1 and x99 work flawlessly, better than before actually, and LPP works better now too (i.e., hitting home now actually drops down the notification bar rather than just flashing the date for a split second)
[EVO Shift 4G General] thronnos:
If I use the Google apps from the market using the installer in cm7 do I still need to flash the GApps? Just curious?
[EVO Shift 4G General] danaff37:
Gapps have to be flashed to get the market at the very least. Updating the nightlies though, it automatically backs up the gapps, so no need to reflash
[EVO Shift 4G General] Rooster85:
No need for all the rebooting, flash rom, gapps, kernel..... ALWAYS flash kernel last.

Sent from my MiuiSpeedy
[EVO Shift 4G General] Jedman67:
I'm using the stock CM-7 but I want to add some more stable elements - wifi, 4g and insane battery power - from the nightlies, without flashing a whole new rom. any suggestions?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Tcm9669:
Well, I have been looking for this file in every location I could find online, but this bootanimation.zip file is nowhere to be found!

I did find a file called bootanimation, but it's not a zip file.. it's in /system/bin

I did find the oemlogo.mbn it's in /cust/roundhound/au/logo .. but aside from that I can't find anything about the bootanimation.zip

Any ideas?

EDIT: After following this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1014183

I opened the bootanimation file I found in the bin folder.. and I found these 3 locations in this file:

But bootanimation.zip is in Neither of these locations!!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Poulsen8r:
Mine are in /system/media. I would just try putting a bootanimation in that folder and rebooting to see if it changes. Mine works fine.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Tcm9669:
COOL.. Thanks :)
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] ryronz:
Uhm otherwise it will be in /cust/hw/ideos_x/media or similar.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] SetazeR:
I've found needed bootanimation.zip after i loaded phone in purple screen mode. (volume-up+down + power)
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SongThien:
Sorry to being noob, I need very serious help from Devs. Accidentally, i downloaded file using the phone, now i can not access the internal SD card on both by the phone and by the usb! I did search all forums before i post this.

People said using root explorer to gain back access but i am stupid don't know and scare to brick my phone. Please help me step by step. FYI, i lost the external SD card that i did nanriod for the phone. So i can not nanroid back.

Thanks for your time help me out. I am appreciate it.:)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VeryCoolAlan:
Don't know if anyone remembers, but this was supposed to speed up android up to 3X (3D and I/O like)

Was this replaced by JIT?!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/17/myriad-dalvik-turbo-hands-on-android-apps-just-got-fast/
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xriderx66:
I would think so, because that was android 2.1

JIT was in.. 2.2, right?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VeryCoolAlan:
Yea though it shows 3D cube demo to be at a higher fps

I thought jit was going to be including this feature :(
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mattymat:
I forgot all about that article. I was so excited when I read it on my pathetic motorola cliq.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesd86:
No jit didnt replace it...that was a third party application (or rather framework) and it was supposed to be shopped around to OEMs. The fact that we haven't seen it yet must mean they didn't find any buyers.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VeryCoolAlan:
Hmmm wonder why
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mkeena0305:
Any themer/artists wanna see what they can do with the instructions in the android theme thread created by b-boy®. Something new to play around.

Take a look.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113709
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] skndeep102:
This has already been posted.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1114573
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] |ErosizeD|:
I have ear, the SGSII is limited at 59FPS right???

Like the SGS, so is there any way to unlock this limitation?

And one more question, SGSII have a quad core GPU??? REALLY?

IF u have photos please show me.

Thanks for all.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjjensen23:
Yes

Why?

Yes
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] StuMcBill:
Since Vodafone UK have abandoned selling the 10.1v and now decided to go with the 10.1 Wifi+3G, they have updated their specs page.

And it lists a 1.2Ghz processor??! Doesn't mention Dual Core though?

Does this mean that the Wifi+3G version will come with a different SoC? Exynos perhaps?

Let the speculation commence!

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mob...xy-tab-10-1?dfacid=1&cid=aff-aw-default-78888
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] hshah:
Pointless thread... look before you leap:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1115458
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Techno79:
To be fair to StuMcBill, the discussion is under a fairly obscure title and discussions of the 1.2GHz/Exynos isn't mentioned in the opening post (so you don't see anything from the tooltip summary when hovering over the list of topics).
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] hshah:
Fine :p

We think it is a mistake on the website and they are copying the specifications of the SGS2. Samsung have not been very good as releasing official specifications so they are to blame for any confusion.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] hshah:
And they've fixed it :p

Sent from Samsung Galaxy S II
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmcanada:
So I am days away from junking my iPhone and coming over to the android world...

I've got my eyes on the HTC Desire HD... My current carrier is Fido and a friend of mine is open to selling me his Telus HTC Desire HD. I know that once it is unlocked I can use my Fido SIM card in it... What I don't know is whether or not I will be able to update to Android 2.3 with an unlocked phone.

Alternatively, would it be better for me to go with an unlocked AT&T HTC phone since (from my understanding... which is limited lol) their 3G networks seem to operate on the same frequencies...

I'm not tech savvy... I just want a fun android phone and still be able to get the android updates.

Thanks :)
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] AxesofEvil:
T-Mobile offers a service of using Wifi to send/receive calls rather than the cellular service. It costs minutes for Pay-as-you-go folks, but is free if you have a plan (at least in the US). The feature shows up as 'Wifi Calling' and automatically updates if you have a Wifi connection. It is really handy if yo have poor cellular reception.

There have been various P509-specific roms here with Wifi-Calling, but they were either based on T-Mobile's 2.2.2 whose performance sucked, or they didn't work for me.

Here is a flashable zip (signed) which should work in amonra and CWM, to add the relevant files and properties to any 2.2 based rom for a P500.

I've been using it on devoid with no issues.

It probably won't work on a gingerbread rom

It definitely won't work if your provider isn't T-Mobile

You should be able to install the zip and be good to go.

For reference these are the manual steps I used to get it working:

install:

system/apps/Kineto.apk

system/lib/libganril.so

system/lib/libkineto.so

system/lib/librilswitch.so

Add this to the end of build.prop

rild.libpath=/system/lib/librilswitch.so
rilswitch.vendorlibpath=/system/lib/libril-qc-1.so
rilswitch.ganlibpath=/system/lib/libganril.so

None of this is difficult, but finding all the bits and pieces took some time, and the error messages from logcat are next to worthless as far as debugging goes.

The zip does a crude hack to modify build.prop, so you should only install this once per ROM (i.e. install after reflashing a ROM, not if flashing a kernel or another mod).

I originally started this as a question in the general forum, but now that we have a solution, I was advised it probably belongs here. If them mods disagree, please feel free to delete this or that thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1100681
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Explore3:
Thanks again it works!!!!
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] denzphee:
Works. Woohoo. Finally. ;-) thank you much.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] totalfarkuser:
Thank you...

This works, thanks!!!
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] nchall:
Will we need to wait until T-Mobile releases 2.3 for this to work on gb?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] AxesofEvil:
I haven't tried it yet, so I don't know for sure, but my guess is that we will need different shared-libraries to deal with the updated 2.3 baseband. So my expectation is that we either need to wait for a 2.3update from T-Mobile, or to maybe find anothe LG phone with the same baseband that we could grab the shared-libs from.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Ghostface22:
Works perfect on devoid froyo final
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] mgreig:
I've been trying to get TMO wifi calling working all day for my HTC HD2. I'm running a completely stock Desire HD ROM port = Android 2.2.1 w/ Sense 2.1 (CMYLXGO's). Is this ONLY going to work on a P500 or will this work on any 2.2.1 Froyo build?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] mgreig:
OK - so I went ahead and flashed it from CWM and it all appeared to go smoothly. It installed and the app is there, but it just sits on "Enabling" once I turn the app on. I've verified that:

1. The three "*.so" files are in the "system/lib" folder

2. The build.prop file was appended and the appropriate code was added to the very end of the build.prop file

But still no love. Any thoughts/help??

For reference, I've tried a newer Gingerbread ROM and the associated TMO Wifi Calling app that's been documented to work and I have WiFi Calling working in that scenario. So I know I have correct setup (right SIM, etc...). The problem is I'm not a huge fan of that ROM and I'd really like to get it working w/ Froyo 2.2.1... Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.

thnx
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] InfiniteRisen:
This Wifi-Calling Build is for Optimus T (P509).

Swyped from my LG-P509 using XDA App.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] suyashc:
will it work on Phoenix ROM 2.3.4......?

please tell me...
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] han-shinbi:
no. you need to find a gingerbread version. I know there was one in the development section, but it's been taken down.

If anyone has one, please post!
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] KillerFu:
I am looking for this as well for CM7 for my girlfriend when she leaves to study abroad.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] me4tux:
I just read this thread....

Can someone help clarify if the .zip file in this thread is the standalone Wifi Calling app or it's a ROM that I need to reflash to my phone in order to use the hacked Wifi Calling app?

I rather not reflash, prefer to stay with the official Android 2.2.2 from T-mobile, so any advice for installing the hacked Wifi Calling app alone is most appreciated.

Thanks! My phone's the Optimus T (P509).
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] InfiniteRisen:
It is just the standalone kineto wifi calling.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] me4tux:
Is this app working?

Ok. I downloaded this hacked Wifi Calling app to my phone (T-mo Optimus T P509 - Android 2.2.2 official / stock)

It unzipped, and presumably placed the files where they needed to go. Rebooted the phone.

I then checked my prepaid balance, and noted it.

Next I made sure Wifi is on and connected. Wifi Calling "blue logo" is also lit up. I used the browser to make sure internet is working on Wifi. All good.

One extra thing I did manually:

I noticed the "Use only 2G networks" setting under "Mobile network settings" is set for 2G and I "UNCHECKED" it. Not sure if causes any anomalies to the Wifi Calling hacked app.

My prepaid balance got reduced after my test call. What's going on?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] InfiniteRisen:
As I recall wifi calling also uses your minutes.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] me4tux:
Alright then. It was my mis-understanding.

I originally thought this modified Wifi Calling app would allow Prepaid users the benefit of free calls when Wifi is present.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Jawadali:
I believe this used to be true for those who were on monthly subscription plans, but from what I've heard, it uses minutes for prepaid users.

There are still benefits though, with the main one being better signal coverage. I have also heard that if you are overseas and you use Wi-fi calling to a US number, you will still be charged at the normal domestic rate instead of paying international roaming.

Do we know if there is a version of this out for Android 2.3 yet?
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] Explore3:
Same question, different day.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] TdiGuy:
From reading this thread this works just like the wifi calling from t-mobile. If that is true then wifi calling uses your minutes and from when i joined t-mobile a couple years ago wifi calling using t-mobiles wifi calling always has used minutes. If you want a work around to not use wifi minutes you need to use something like spare phone or other SIP / VOIP calling.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] eagle63:
TMobile's WiFi calling does NOT use your minutes, however you need to call Tmobile customer-care and ask them to add the "WiFi calling option" to your plan. It's free, but without it any calls you make using wifi calling will still use your minutes.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] TdiGuy:
Well that is very incorrect in fact the original app even informs you that wifi calling uses airtime minutes and back when my phone was on stock firmware it did use airtime when i used wifi calling. So where are you getting your info? I had sales reps say it wouldn't but sales reps will say anything to appease customers. There is no good reason to use the T-Mobile Wi-Fi calling with the many wifi calling apps there are that won't take minutes.

Also here is a question that i was able to find about this that was on the tmobile support site that was answered by a tmobile rep. http://support.t-mobile.com/thread/40067?start=0&tstart=0

my wifi-calling works now, but it still counts against my minutes, is it because I'm on prepaid?

This question has been Answered.

mohammedofdallas

Newbie Bronze

mohammedofdallas Mar 19, 2013 9:30 PM

I've got the prepaid monthly4g $30 unlimited data & text with a 100 minutes

I was glad to see the wifi-calling working now, but it still counts against my minutes, so there's no point to it for me, other than maybe the reception is better..

tmo_alicia_bCorrect Answer

by tmo_alicia_b on Mar 21, 2013 9:46 AM

Hi mohammedofdallas,

It is normal for wi-fi calling to use minutes from your monthly plan on prepaid and post paid accounts. If you are not having issues with reception, you may not find it useful.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] eagle63:
Actually it IS correct. The app only says "...may use your minutes..." My info is coming from my own plan. As I said, you need to have a rep add wifi calling to your plan. (see screen-shot of my plan below) If you don't do that step, then it will use your minutes. I use WiFi calling all the time at the end of a month to avoid going over my monthly minutes. (I'm on a 500 minute plan) Works great.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] sweetnsour:
Shouldn't you be able to add wifi calling through T-Mobile's website? Under manage services or something.
[Optimus One, P500 Android Development] eagle63:
Possible, I'm not sure. Back when I added it (about a year ago) I had to call customer care and have them do it as it wasn't available to manually add on the website.
[Droid X General] e30bimmer89:
Just found out that an update is availible for the droid x for a software update and was wondering if I sid it would it brick my phone because im using the Darkslide rom. Just curious before I commit. Thanks in advance.
[Droid X General] thecontrolm7cl:
if you try and take the download it will just say update failed. To get the update you need to SBF and take the update but rooting it from there is hard so you should look into getting the flashable updates from Blackhat
[Thunderbolt General] Cubs2008:
It may be placebo effect but I went from 56 to 75 percent battery life in mere minutes. If I charge without putting the phone in airplane mode it's just not as quick to get back to a full charge. I know there's an obvious "not using juice to hold network connectivity" but I didn't know if other people had thought about doing this.

I have an extended battery as well so it's not like I really have to charge in airplane mode but I'm all for a faster charge back to 100 percent. Just throwing this out there.
[Thunderbolt General] pdelponte:
Trying it right now

I know its been over a year and no one has answered your post, but i am charging in airplane mode right now. Not really noticing any difference. Im on a Galaxy S3. Ill post the battery graph later, maybe, maybe in a year, lol
[Thunderbolt General] Dbagjones:
There's also the Super Charge kernel that should allow for faster charging over USB & AC. It's based on imoyeson's leankernel. Don't know if it's hosted here but I know you can find it over at Rootz.
[Thunderbolt General] heath2805:
Maybe I'll think about this post and get back with you.....sometime next year lol
[Thunderbolt General] taylormade629:
Would make sense to charge faster since no power is being pulled for the radios

Sent from my Liquid ICS Thunderbolt
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nukewire:
Soo heres my setup:

Rom: Das BAMF 2.0-5

Radio: MR2

So I was using my phone just fine and then decided to restart it after doing abunch of updates to apps etc.

Then all of a sudden once it boots back up there is no lockscreen what so ever, so I cannot unlock my phone in order to use it, I didn't have the pattern/pin/password lockscreen just the basic slide to unlock one.

I can see the notification bar at the top of the screen but I am unable to pull it down due to the phone basically being locked... I also cannot turn off/restart the phone because I cannot get it unlocked..

I tried a battery pull or two and everytime I boot it up the same thing happens.. :confused:
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] flyodd:
can you get into recovery? if so it may be a good idea to go to a backup. I have never heard of that issue before:S
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] satseaker:
you need a car dock to unlock it and change the lockscreen,what happened is the default wallpaper lockscreen vanished, or reinstall the rom over the top again,i have asked many times can never get an answer as to why or how to fix it any other way.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nukewire:
I have the bamf rom on my SD card, but I also have the stupid radio update on there so I cannot get to the recovery until I get home otherwise I could fix it..

But thank you for your help, hopefully that will fix it. How does the car dock work? I had a moto droid previously and that car dock had a magnet in it that would some how put the phone into car dock mode. What does the thunderbolt's do?