yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1trand1r:
you don't need to mess with bootloader at all:D...

flash v 9.0 with odin...when phone boots in cwm...wipe data....then flash 9.6 update.zip....reboot....done.....there's nothing to be afraid of....custom roms don't have a bootloader....so....you can't hardbrick ur device at all.....the worst thing that can happen is soft brick(e.g. bootloop)....
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vag_malba:
You are the best mate.

I finally go for it and managed to complete the mission.:D

I haven't bricked my phone (at least for now :p )

I also made sd partition

Thnx for your time and the knowledge share :)
[Galaxy 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pretentiousbastid:
Guys please dont get pissed that im starting this all over again,

i've read a lot of articles already so please dont ask me to read through the forums,

i really need ur help to get thru with this..

i have a Samsung i5801 Apollo (the one with the

2 touch sensitive keys

and

1 pressable home key

in the middle)

its running on Android ver 2.1 at the present.

i want to update it ver 2.2 or 2.3...

shall i do this through kies?

can u please tell me a detailed step by step procedure...

Help me out..i really wana get thru with this..

thanks in advance..
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Hi, I'm coming to this forum to ask my question 1. Because I know there are a lot of tech-savvy people here and 2. Because I'm on these forums a lot.

I guess my general question is: what is the best IT field to get into now? I really like programming, but I read a couple or places that its projected to go down by 4% from now til 2018ish.

But I read elsewhere that computer engineering is growing rapidly.

I'm 19 years old now, about to start college soon and want to pick a good field in. Something that can defenitely pay good as well.

And I know there's a lot of cross knowledge about IT.

But what's the best IT field tp get into?
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Bump
[Off-topic] kshymkiw:
I am a Network Engineer. I think it is a pretty good field, if you don't mind the late nights, and other things. The Networks are the furthest behind right now, and we need competent Engineers to build and run them.
[Off-topic] omvir:
i agree with above..
[Off-topic] troubleshot:
I agree, however getting companies to spend money on talent and equipment is hard. Its like years ago before companies spent on backups. They wont spend till it bites them.
[Off-topic] kshymkiw:
Correct. Working for a Vendor, I see this all the time. It is hard to tell a company that they need new switches every 5 years, especially in this economic time.

The big pusher will be IPv6. That is forcing a lot of companies to look at their infrastructure today. They have this feeling they will be left behind if they aren't IPv6 ready by the end of this year. At least on my view of things - that is the only reason Enterprise side businesses are buying new Routers/Switches.
[Off-topic] kshymkiw:
The problem with Network Engineering is there is no degree for it. It is a lot of self knowledge and self learning.

Take your Juniper Certifications or Cisco Certifications. Buy books on BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, IPv6, etc.....

Download software to run labs at your house....build a cheap Cisco lab as well.

GNS3 is a good Cisco network simulator.
[Off-topic] MickMcGeough:
I know this isn't the advice you're looking for - but I'm going to give you the advice I wish somebody gave me when I was 18.

Screw the market predictions, screw the salary ceilings, screw the skill demand. Find something you really dig and the rest is going to fall into place.

I spent 7 years as a software developer. I got paid far more than I was probably worth, had loads of perks, and life was good. Problem was I didn't get any satisfaction out of writing code anymore (not sure that I ever really did). It took me a long time to figure out, but in the end you're going to spend 40 hours (or often 60 in tech careers) a week doing something for the rest of your working life. Your quality of life is going to improved much, much more by genuinely enjoying those 40-60 hours each week than it will by bringing home 90K/yr. Believe me.

At 29 I took about a $25K/yr pay cut and "started over" as a web/ui designer in a new company. It's one of the best choices I'd ever made - I just wish I'd made it when I was much younger. My life would have been much easier.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Isn't a degree worth more than a certificate?

I'd rather spend more time in school getting a degree rather than doing it quick and getting a certificate.

I know, people are always telling me that. And I'm always open to hearing peoples opinion. I actually would love to do a field in IT... Just don't know what exactly I want. Like I said, I like programming, computer science, etc., but there not gonna need alot of programmers in the near future. My friend is actually a network engineer and makes good money, but I know he'd rather be doing something else.

As for me, I've been doing jack **** for the last two years. I would actually love to spend 40 to 60 hours a week keeping my hands and brains busy.

So I might look into Engineering.. cause that's what it looks like its going into.

I know if it's something with tech involved, I probably won't love it, but I would like it. Better than doing anything else.

2 of the fields I'm looking into:

Computer Engineering Technology (Networking)

Computer Programming and Analysis.

your inputs?
[Off-topic] kshymkiw:
Depends. The way I see it (being in the field) If you want to stay on the Engineering side of things and don't have an interest in being Managerial, then Certs + Time In the Field = More Money than Degree.

If you think Certs are the easy way - then you haven't taken any of the tests. If you want to get into Networking you have to have Certs. Then get a job working in a NOC, or for a smaller ISP. Then you work up.
[Off-topic] xaccers:
I'm a field engineer so I go to clients' sites and support their IT/resolve their IT problems.

Being a jack of all trades really helps, and having the right mind is a godsend.

Being able to think on your feet to come up with solutions with very few resources, having high google skills also helps, and a resourceful memory for niggly little problems.

In my experience computer degrees are pointless, industry qualifications actually have value as they bring benefits to companies such as partnership programs.

Whats going to be more appealing to customers? "We have 5 engineers with degrees" or "We're a Microsoft Gold Partner" see what I mean?

The more qualifications you get the more you can ask for in salary.

Contracting is where the real money is, you can get paid stupid amounts of money for doing simple things.

I was getting £200 a day on one contract to just create new users and run reports.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
so what you guys are saying is,

it's better to be certified in many fields and work my way up rather than getting a degree in a specific field?
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Yes. And pick a field you enjoy too.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
alright. I appreciate your advice.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
When I try to pick my major in college, I'm listed 3 choices ( All Computer Engineering )

Cisco Specialization

Microsoft Specialization

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics Specialization

Out of all those three fields? which one would be the best to "specialize" in?

They also have two other fields available which are computer programming and analysis, and computer information technology. Too many people in CPA and they won't need them in the near future. CIT is too broad. And I don't really know about that.
[Off-topic] DeezNotes:
Another approach which might be a bit different is if you can scrape up the money to go to a conference or two, that may give you some insight on the different areas of IT and may help guide you on what you may or may not like. Virtualization is huge now due to the whole "cloud computing" thing. Microsoft/Active Directory/Exchange-type environments are widely used, so any experience there should guarantee you a job and an employee in a company or a solutions architect if you can design that infrastructure... or support for that type of environment which would be a first step in that field. I always believed that if you're the type that's into programming, you'll know it early on. The hard part like others have said is choosing what sub-field you want to specialize in (or that you enjoy).

No matter where you go, things can get pretty deep. I know a few people who chose to be project managers and make a good living not knowing anything technical - just the logistics of it all.
[Off-topic] kshymkiw:
If you are going to get into general IT - to start with stick to CSCO and MSFT.

You can't go wrong with acquiring certs from either. While it doesn't hurt to know both - at some point you will find you either like to design and support the network (CSCO). Or you like to do AD, LDAP, Server type of stuff (MSFT).

If you wanted mine on which to chose of the 3 you have, I would suggest trying to get internships at each one, to see which you like. College is expensive, and you don't want to have to go back multiple times, because the degree you got wasn't something you liked.

Take an Internship at a smaller ISP. This will give you a chance to check out both the Network (CSCO) side of things, and Systems (MSFT/Linux/BSD) side of things. Most larger companies (Fortune 500) will split it up like this anyways, as it is too much to wear both hats. So you will have your team of Network Engineer's and your team of Systems Engineers/Admins who generally all report up to a single director/vp.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Don't really have the money or the time to intern. That's why I came seeking advice.
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Two fields spring immediately to mind. Computer Forensics and Computer Security.

Both growth industries and interesting too i imagine.
[Off-topic] MickMcGeough:
I'll try to make this my last rant here.

I know you came here asking for advice - but I hope you understand that all advice is necessarily autobiographical.

A lot will disagree with me here, but degrees and certs are worth little. Good instruction is infinitely valuable, demonstrable skills are infinitely valuable, and you can get those in post-secondary schooling, but the piece of paper itself will only help you get your first job, when you have no experience, and the person hiring you is either too lazy to verify your skills, or is unable to do so.

Probably the best developer I ever hired was entirely self-taught. The worst was one of the most highly-educated individuals I'd ever interviewed.

I don't know where you got your information about the software development market drying up but I think you're making too big a deal out of it. I cannot fathom a future in which a good software developer's skills are obsolete. You'll have to switch languages/environments many times in your career, but if you dig coding, just go be the best coder you can.

I implore you, try out some different stuff in school and stick to whatever it is that gets your motor going. Don't worry about a 4% market downturn or what industries might grow. Nobody can predict more than 5-10 years away, and you're going to be doing whatever it is you choose for 30-40 years.
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
hey dude, we're about the same age and I was also having problems about deciding which degree to take. My parents were suggesting to me accountant because of it's unending demand and I said yes because I want to have a job that's in demand.

Lately I've been thinking by myself if I really want to take something just because of one simple reason (in-demand jobs) then I said to myself, screw it! I don't want end up growing old regretting that I didn't take what I love. I didn't care anymore about the demands yada yada in the future. What's life without a risk? At least we're risking on what we love to do.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Yeah I figured it couldn't hurt going into programming. It is what I like to do. I figured I could go get certified in more than just programming, but programming is where I'm gonna start. Thanks for your advice though. It was most helpful.

Yeah my parents always push me that way too lol. But I know I wanna do something I like.
[Off-topic] dzadzev:
Network engineer is good one if you have the right certificates ...
[Off-topic] avgjoegeek:
This is just my opinion. I've been in the IT industry in one way or the other for over 15 years.

You should at LEAST get your B.A. - Computer Science is a great degree - even if it is focused in programming... you still have to take a lot of the prerequisites that would apply to other future degrees if you decide to change it up.

With programming - you need to figure out what field you want to get into. Right now mobile phone development is hot. Game programming is always going to be popular - but your going to be a special talent with an artistic background to help get you in the door (and a lot of luck!)

There is Networking - which like others have stated will always be in demand. But again your going to need to be good - and get the proper certs as well as the B.A. You might get lucky and have the company pay for the certs and training... but this is getting to be more of a rarity.

And... there is the Sys Admin. Originally earmarked for JUST working with Servers/Desktops etc... this has turned into the "Jack of All Trades" - and you will need the proper Certs along with being multi-talented in a broad area of Networking, Sys Admin, and now I've seen alot of programming required.

The sad fact is that unless you have are exceptionally talented, have the necessary degree's, certs, and experience to get a job that pays well. And.. if your not.. you will end up like me in a call center job doing helpdesk work :D (j/k - I like doing that type of work).
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
I was defenitely gonna get a B.A. at least in programming. Then maybe branch off in another field as I learn more about each field.
[Off-topic] makr8100:
For a fun coding-related job check out a field called SCADA. It involves electrical work, electronics work, and programming. Starting wages with just an AAS degree is close to $50K, and you get to write software to control electrical devices. There are a few schools nationwide that teach SCADA/automation AAS degrees. If you want a BA/BS major in programming, minor in electronics engineering, and pick up a class or classes on PLC programming. Possible fields after graduation include building automation (fire/security alarm, heating & cooling, etc.), industrial automation (controlling machinery and automated assembly lines), or energy fields (metering for oil rigs, natural gas, or power plants).
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Cool ill look into that. Thanks.

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[Off-topic] 41LY45:
Having the same conundrum as well. I'm kinda leaning towards Computer Science.

But not too sure what to focus in.

Security (mobile devices) looks promising.

Sent from my MIUI-ed Captivate
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
yup me too, going to take computer science.

My school is offering only 3 fields which is networking, software engineering, computer engineering. Don't know which i really would take with the 3, but software engineering might be the one for me because of programming.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
Yeah I would go with software engineering as well.

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Evervolv ROM
[Off-topic] mute_:
Doesn't matter the field.. you'll always be working your a55 off if you're any good at it, and if you aren't good you'll just put in the needed 8 hours. Talent in IT is rarely rewarded as it should be, while the untalented ones just make everyone elses job harder.

Yeah I'm bitter. Work in IT for 15 years and you will be to. Admin, Jr./Sr., sysop, web admin, email admin, Windows IT, backups, Operations, whatever. Done it all.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
So you don't like working in the IT field?

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Evervolv ROM
[Off-topic] xaccers:
There are a lot of duff managers in the IT field and very few good ones.

The duff ones often aren't techie (or used to be but are well out of date) and feel somewhat threatened by the knowledge of the people under them and often try to meddle/undermine them.

You'll slog your guts out and they'll take the credit and come down on you like a ton of bricks if you forget to update a call log properly.

The good ones don't have to be techies but it can help, they understand that you know more than them, that's why they hired you in the first place, and let you get on with your job, making themselves available if you need their seniority to get something done, and simply calling you for reasonable updates.

Quite often they'll do little things to show their appreciation for you, especially if their hands are tied and they can't give you a pay rise.

If you go the extra mile they'll protect you when you muck up reasonably.

It's all about give and take, when the company you work for starts taking more than they give, it's time to look elsewhere.
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
IT is different from computer science: software engineering right?
[Off-topic] xaccers:
We interviewed a CS graduate for a support role, he didn't know what was inside a PC!

I always value practical knowledge and experience over qualifications.
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
But wouldn't qualifications tell that you have that knowledge?

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[Off-topic] iynfynity:
The thing is, how can a person have an experience when they aren't given the chance?
[Off-topic] Enraged21:
+1

Evo SHIFT
[Off-topic] xaccers:
Qualifications in many cases just mean someone has passed an exam.

I prefer thinkers to parrots if you get my meaning.

Someone can be fine with out of the book tasks, and most books/courses teach you how to do something, not what to do if something goes wrong. So if they can only deal with stuff that is mentioned in books then they aren't a lot of use when you need them to hit the ground running. Sure when things are slow and you're replacing someone who's left rather than recruiting to increase load capacity you can afford to take on someone inexperienced but shows potential, and I love doing that.

Also don't forget someone could have got that qualification through brain dumps so only know the answers and have no understanding.

Experience doesn't mean industry experience, it can be that someone has used their initiative and installed vmwware and taken advantage of free 120 day versions of software.

If someone comes in with no qualifications but has set up their own domain at home with exchange or sql etc and can answer questions about it, that's a bonus in my book.

I got one of my best jobs because although I didn't know the terminology of the network questions they were asking I could work out the answers using logic. Was the best and most enjoyable interview I've ever thought I've flunked, but I got the job because I could work things out despite being completely new to me, while my competition was just a "out of the book" guy.

Of course a combination of qualifications and experience normally makes the best candidate
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtenuso:
How do I install xboarder56's ad_blocking and the honeycomb music player? Ive downloaded and unzipped them with astro, but i have no idea where to put the folders or if thats even the correct way to do it. I would have posted this on xboarder56's thread, but i have less then 10 post and cannot post under development.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nipqer:
if you get the .apk's and put them on your sdcard, then select them in astro, you should get the option to install them.

-Nipqer
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cjward23:
You don't need to unzip them, you just flash the zip from recovery like you would if you were flashing a rom :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rtenuso:
thanks...will do this as soon as i get home.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingoftheroad40:
Clock work mod makes this easy & is in rom manager free in market :)
[Desire HD General] acidspider:
I'd like a bit more hi Res on my desktop and have heard u can change the density. Can anyone rwccomend a good setting or offer advice on this?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
You need to edit your build.prop found in /system.

Find the line,

ro.sf.lcd_density=

The default value on most ROMs is 240.

Anything lower will give the impression of a higher resolution.
[Desire HD General] acidspider:
Can u recommend a setting?
[Desire HD General] Andy:
I usually run 220 on MIUI without any problems. And 190 on CM7.

Some apps don't scale to the new resolution.
[Desire HD General] acidspider:
Ok I thought adjusting this would make things smaller. But I see no visible difference
[Desire HD General] Andy:
What ROM are you using?

It should make things smaller, It won't however give you more widget locations. You'd need to use LauncherPro for that.
[Desire HD General] acidspider:
Using leedroid 3.1.3

A friend has a hd2 and is set at 167 is it wise to go that low with dhd
[Desire HD General] Andy:
I've never gone below 180. Not through fear, just happy with how it looks.

167 may be a little low. You won't do any damage by trying.
[Desire HD General] uros0104:
I'm running 160 on CM without any problems whatsoever(but be aware that you have to disable compatibility mode in spare parts). If it doesn't look smaller, then you're not doing something right... How did you change the value?
[Desire HD General] ghostofcain:
Did you reboot after saving it?
[XPERIA X8 General] pakley:
help me...my x8 can't sent n receive MMS...im use Srom-2.2.1FloyoX8-V3 by zousoum96&stelios97 ...
[XPERIA X8 General] pakley:
anybdy can help me???
[XPERIA X8 General] dbts25:
Try to look here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1014585
[Streak 5 General] scdsone:
im using this rom (link below) & its in portrait (which i like as well)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113256
[Streak 5 General] marvin02:
The latest version of LauncherPro will keep the homescreens in portrait mode when auto-rotate is turned off in the LP settings.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kashifhayat:
HI,

I am a new user to Android with Galaxy s I9000 Gingerbread 2.3.3.

Phone: I9000JXJV6

PDA: I9000JPJV6

CSC: I9000JPJV6

How can i root my Phone with software or method i should use.

Need your help please.

Thanx
[Galaxy S I9000 General] pwhooftman:
My guess is the answer is in the sticky post with the title [HOWTO] [REF] [FAQ] [Guides] [Tutorials] Flash/Root/ADB/ROM [MUST READ!]
[Galaxy S I9000 General] kashifhayat:
Thanx for this advice but i already tried with super one click 1.9 it did not worked.

and i searched for CF-root thread and there i did noy found JPJV6 kernel.

I am still in search of help.

Thanx.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Emexrulsier:
Out of all the one click root programs that exist I found that SuperOneClick was the only one that was able to actually root my phone.

I presume you have made sure you have all the required prerequisites before attempting the root?
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustinmg89:
Okay so I am stuck on the recovery screen. I have rebooted several times and I have ended up in the same place. I have also chosen "apply sdcard:update.zip" which failed to install. I also chose wipe data/factory reset and wipe cache partition. I'm getting no where and I'm pretty much freaking out that I screwed up my phone. I got to this point by going to download mode and using odin. I was trying to get CWS recovery, but now that is the least of my worries. If anyone has any answers please help. Thank you
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zackandethan:
After screwing up my phone 9 total times now, this worked for me. I found cwr 3.0 plus aborted alot of things I tries to flash. I used odin to go back to cwr 2.5.1 and it allowed me to flash the files I wanted and saved my tail. ( many times ) . I also have used odin to go back to stock, then after it was working I would re root and get right back into the flash game. Now using only jt's stuff. Running Cm6 now . Hope it helps.