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[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] trevh:
Hi gals & guys!

I just got notified and downloaded over the air an update here in Australia.

Believe it or not, I'm still using B133 build ... no updates, not even root, "clockwork" or "perfect" recovery. You see, my U8800 is very useful just as it is, and I use it for work so I'm reluctant to break something that maybe could work better, but works OK just as it is.

I'd like wifi tethering (though I use usb tether a lot and it works well) and FM radio receiver (which I'm told the Snapdragon CPU has and just needs the correct firmware to "switch on").

All this is my way of saying maybe I won't update, specially when the OTA - pushed file comes with no info about what has changed.

So, there's a survey attached to this post .. which build version and modification options is everyone using?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] cirnocirno:
I really like the B160, as the wifi is really working, camera looks great and calling works flawless, one downside is that when getting a phonecall you will see the answering image looks retarded and the answering motion is not so good. Overall its wonderful.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Tcm9669:
From where can I know which version I am using? when I get on the About menu.. I see a lot of version stuff, but I dont see any B133 or B135 etc.. Any help on how I can find this out?

But when I go to update the rom it says no updates available
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] KiljoyMcCoy:
I use B160 Complete rom with all fixes and 1.5Ghz kernel. Perfect recovery and I use the ROM update--use INTERNAL 2GB SD as data.

runs great

better battery life.

WiFi hot spot is very usable.

OC to 1 ghz. have tried up to 1.5 but found 1 to be stable and a nice increase from stock speed.

using smartass for scaling.

cifs is very usable also.

I have this same setup on my phone and my wifes phone.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] trevh:
Go to "Settings", "About phone" then scroll down to "Build number". You will see a long number, towards the end of the number will be the letter 'B' followed by 3 digits ... that is your "B" version number.

As for no updates available, that will depend on what country you are using the phone in. Not every place on the planet gets the same update at the same time.

Hope this helps!
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] magictwins:
I need a CM6/7 mod...
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] cirnocirno:
Someday soon you will get it I am sure of it !

I mean come on this phone is really great and works flawless, why wouldn't it get CM?
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] mattbee:
B160 all the way for me. Fully working, solid as the default rom only better...

I will be installing the 2gb update also soon..

FWIW

M..
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] Tcm9669:
I'm running B133.

Thanks trevh
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] astro_beta:
Running B136 here, rooted (z4root) with Clockwork Recovery, INTERNAL 2GB SD as data, some build.prop & hwVolumeFactor.cfg tweaks, launcher pro and overclocked to 1GHz.

I was running B160 but the constant restarts when using data over 2G was getting to me (same bug found in B135). :(

Only thing left on my wish list for this phone is...

fixing the WiFi drop-out problem (it's not a massive issue for me)

improving the performance of the camera (takes way too long to take a photo)

getting the volume button to take pictures using the default app
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] stockwell:
That's interesting, the official B136/B160 install must flash a new radio baseband (even though the version number remains the same). If you're wanting to try the B160 rom again it most likely would no longer have this reboot problem. I will look into the matter further.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] astro_beta:
Looks like you are correct. I just reverted to a backup of your 160 ROM and it's working fine with data over 2g. :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] laufine:
Had it for 1 whole day. THe quanlity feels cheap. New honey comb ui is good and very impressive. When I restart the tranformer at night, I saw at least 8 birght spots on my screen. So decied to return it to amazon. But I don't have the speaker problem.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] tekkitan:
Mine does not feel cheap. Feels well put together. Some people think it feels cheap because it has a plastic back. That to me doesn't mean it is cheap. I don't need metal to feel something is quality.

If you had problems with it creaking and seems like you had problems with the screen, I assure you that is not how it is supposed to be. RMA.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] yohanpra:
Quanlity ........ Lol.........something wrong with the keyboard too?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ericc191:
Mine creaks a bit and may give the impression of not being solidly built, but in my opinion, it's a really nice tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] gadgetfann:
Tired of these threads. If u don't like, just go away. It's a $399 tablet and build quality is excellent for a $399 tablet. Maybe some company will release a tablet for twice the price one day made out of carbon fiber, but who the hell cares if it does the exact same thing as a $399 tablet. Lets get over this once and for all. Next, everyone will be saying that its not good enough because it doesn't have tegra 3 chipset or it doesn't run Windows 8 or it doesn't make pancakes. The TF is a great tablet that many of us love and anyone who doesn't probably should just get an iPad 2 or wait for the iPad 3 or just avoid tablets altogether...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Tutti-frutti:
Indeed a little bit overdone to start a thread for this, but I must agree, the TF has some common issues, which keep me from saying that it's a real quality product. (Speaker problem, accelerometer not calibrated, backlight bleeding, dust under screen, dead touchzones, ...)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] berbecverde:
Don't be tired of these threads, everyone has the right to say what he thinks.:)

I had the Transformer for a day and had to send it back.

The quality of my Transformer was disappointing. The Upper rigth corner of the touch screen was not in line with the other corners, it was lower by 3 mm that the metal frame.The back was 3mm above the metal frame.

Not to speak that i could see through the hole between the touch screen and the metal frame.

So i think that those who got a good Transformer should be happy.But not all of them are great, in fact i think that the quality control was nonexistent.

NOT EVERYONE GOT A PERFECT TRANSFORMER!!!!!

If you did get o good one it does not mean the problems you hear about and you are tired off are not there.

I sent mine back and now i am waiting to get a replacement.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] krispy1:
i have slight creaking only in the very edge of the top right an bottom left corner but its only a little other wise the build is good not cheap
[Eee Pad Transformer General] magicpork:
I never understand why people want to start a whole new thread just to tell the entire world they're returning something.....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Shawn_230:
Because they are butthurt and want to nag to other people to make themselves feel better.

By the way, if the OP wants good build quality you should pick up an iPad 2, they are half metal and feel sturdy. Just don't sell one of your kidneys like that kid.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] digitheatre:
yeah agree...why need to create another new thread ?? just find a related thread and post in it. next time another thread like this appear, can consider it as spam/troll
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Canadoc:
Oddly the demo units at staples feel like they were built like a tank. No creak or flex. Very solid despite plastic back.

I am on my fourth and waiting for my 5th TF.

EACH has suffered light bleed with the most recent one being the best so far.

However while it was solid on day one it now is creaking along the top left and right corners and a bit on the right side. If unit number five is no better they all go back and I get a Samsung. The dock for me is not so important as a laptop owner that I will accept such poor build quality.

my ipad 1 bought a year ago has no bleed no creaks after a year of use. The demo units in 3 stores of the transformer were all solid so I know Asus can build them well but likely make different units better made to be used as demos.

I suspect this as o e staples store who had just got product in and had not had their demo put out yet would not let me buy their demo unit.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ryan stewart:
They have been suffering from the light bleed issues too...
[Eee Pad Transformer General] grainysand:
Lol, you want to know how badly my 7'' Galaxy Tab creaks? That's cheap plastic. Creak creak creak. It creaks if you look at it sideways.

Also, check out this thread: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1122027 In fact, google up "ipad light bleed." Prepare to be astounded: http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/12/poll-is-your-ipad-2-backlight-bleeding-video/

Fun, hey?

(I've only noticed light bleed when I turn it on and the screen displays boot animation, FYI. Any other time and it's not particularly noticeable.)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wackadroid:
i was able to play with the Samsung 10.1 tab at the android central meetup in nyc and the Samsung tab had all the same UI issues as the TF. Yes it was thinner but to me the TF is fine the way it is and iits $100 less. My TF is fantastic and with the $$$ I saved I got a nexus s 4g. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dfin13:
My gf's Galaxy Tab is solid as any tab I've ever handled, so therefore I think all Galaxy Tabs are perfect and you have the only bad one.

Sarcasm (not directed at you personally), hopefully it was duly noted :) The TF has some bad batches, I think that's obvious. You can say, "Oh it's just a small number on XDA!" but you can probably use this small sample and apply it to the entire user base and come up with an idea of the amount of defective units. Sounds like the early batches were rushed out the door to meet a deadline and demand.

Mine is pretty solid. Creaky, one spot of light bleed, but tolerable for the cheapest HC tablet, and I love it like I'd love my first born, if I had a first born. Still the best deal out there.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Shawn_230:
Yeah, Galaxy Tab 10.1 is supposed to be really thin but I still don't want it.

Compared to the Transformer it's more expensive, no expandable memory, no IPS display, and build is plastic just like our Eee Pads.

Honestly the Transformer has a few bugs, Honeycomb too... but overall you cannot beat this thing, no contest when you consider cost.

TF101FTW! :D
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Zenoran:
I was pretty happy with the overall design of the tablet but their quality control does leave a bit to be desired. I've had 2 tablets and both have a defect. One was light bleed and the most recent one came with a broken power button.

I'm not sure if I should keep trying replacements or call it quits on Asus.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] madsquabbles:
i agree. it's not high quality, but good enough quality for the price - compared to the current market price for higher end android tablets.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] nicknowsky:
I thought there was a lot of people with the screen bleeding issue? The way you guys make it sound that the screen be perfect. Unfortunately I noticed I got some serious bleeding myself. I just cant figure out if it's worth RMA and all that. It might take forever for KMART to get anymore back in stock.

I thought I read a lot of people had the issue also. It doesnt bother me at all really, but one of these posts made me feel that I should exchange it ASAP
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ryan stewart:
You cant use the forum as a meter because of self selection bias.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] dfin13:
I didn't say it was accurate, just saying you'll get a general idea that there is a bit of a QC problem. Light bleed? Ok, that happens with this screen technology. Creaking case? Ok, they're not $399 because Asus wanted to be nice, it's got cheap-ish materials. Misaligned screens, ill-fitting pieces, and dust under the screen? Now that's just shoddy workmanship.

I'm just happy mine is relatively fine. I feel for those who get (and continue to get after exchanges) the rickety ones.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] noobnl:
deleted outdated!
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] noobnl:
Please delete some app to free space in /system (for root and redirector) at least 10 mb of space

to check if there is free space... turn on debugging and

type this in your adb shell prompt: df -h

it will show free space in byte
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] tweeklulz:
Can I use this to repair a soft bricked unit?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jahnbodah:
I would try it... but I cant risk a brick. can't afford another phone, dont have a backup phone.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
This can't brick your phone, it doesn't flash a kernel, nor boot or sbl. The only thing it changes is recovery, and adds recovery folders to your /system. Because it's not flashing, it also won't work without ADB being functional, so unfortunately it probably won't work on a soft brick.

EDIT: Testing now. P.S. Noobnl: you forgot quotes on line 19 of run.sh.

EDIT2: tried, doesn't have playlogo, so that part fails.

CWM 3.2.0.1! it works, but filesystem mounting still doesn't work, says "unable to open ums lunfile (no such file or directory)

All of the keys are mapped correctly though!

Found the reason SDCARD mounting fails, it still shows sdcard as being /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 in fstab, even though I remapped it.

I will try editing the recovery.fstab on my phone and see if that works!

EDIT A PALOOZA: in adb in recovery, I see the sdcard mounted on /mnt/sdcard as /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 and I can see everything if I cd to /mnt/sdcard! so now it's just a matter of why it's not able to usb mount!

After all of my Edits/testing, I can verify:

-This flashes a working version of CWM 3.2.0.1

-sdcard mounts, but not for usb mass storage

-keys are all mapped correctly
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] ayoteddy:
wait so the recovery works and reads the SD , except you cant mount to PC while in recovery ?

Are you able to make a nandroid backup ?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] mattpall:
^^^ can we nandroid backup and restore?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
I'll try nandroid now, and let you know if it works.

EDIT: Backup seems to have worked, but when trying to restore, it says can't mount SDcard.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jahnbodah:
Wow this is exciting!

If we get this to koush would he be able to add it to rom manager for easy install?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
He can, not sure if he actually will.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] mattpall:
"Easy-install"??

One- click is hard? ;)
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jahnbodah:
One click still work if already rooted with failcovery? (Unchanged epic4g rec. That came with one click)

Haven't looked at install instructions yet, I'm at work right now
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
Nandroid indeed worked for backing up! I have full images on my SDcard from today!
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] fuzzie:
I followed the OneClick instructions...appeared to work fine. Rebooted, with no problems. Now, how do I tell if it is still rooted?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
You can download rootchecker from market. If you have CWM installed, you're almost positively rooted.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] ayoteddy:
i smell a ROM cooking .. ;)
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jomarxx:
has the dl link been updated with the editing sduvick did?
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] Datlilboricua:
now that we have this can we get the images need to fix our soft brick ???

or is der a way i can flaash this soft brick i have no adb i can only use odin it only boots into recovery
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] sduvick:
I haven't done any editing since that link was uploaded. I figured out how to mount the sdcard as well! it's a script from drockstar, you can mount it by entering adb in recovery and typing 'mountums', and when you're done type 'umountums' to unmount your sdcard. be sure to unmount before disconnecting your phone!

I'll see if it's possible to map the button in recovery to mountums.

Datlilboricua: just relax and wait. when it works, it'll be updated in the stock recovery thread.

EDIT: tried nandroid, still can't restore, still can't mount sdcard.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jahnbodah:
Ok, I got the recovery on and I am having in issue, I cant install cyanoge.... just kidding.

Anyway, I really did have an issue, I tried to nand backup, and halfway through (after /data BU) it lost the sd card, I believe it said it was not mounted. very odd.

Good work so far guys, keep it up and we should have this thing working very soon! thanks.
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] jahnbodah:
@#$% my last comment killed the thread (*and development?) ...sorry guys, didnt mean to kill it.

*I know development is progressing in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1109274
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] jigajay:
I seen this around and thought this would be really nice if someone brought this to this phone http://www.droid-life.com/2011/06/0...pulldowns-coming-to-a-rom-and-theme-near-you/
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Scoop24:
That's actually kinda cool. Probably a battery killer .but still cool.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] mackster248:
Eh, probably a resource hog. Looks like it'd hurt my eyes lol. I'd prolly like it if it was more of a slower motion movement. Either way, would be a neat addition.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Joker Fuel:
I like it. If we load enough of this kind of stuff on or phone, maybe we can get our stock speed back lol.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] kimbernator:
I'd like it. Maybe having the option in a rom to has it with a list of available animations that can be added to somehow.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] jigajay:
I think it would look good if you can have the animated weather there but don't think it would eat the battery up to much ahhh yeah maybe it will :D
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] FLYNN2:
@jigajay very nice find. =:cool:
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] coupetastic-droid:
I want this! I wanted nooowww!
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Ace42:
Looks simple enough to do though

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-themes/151983-animated-status-bar-pulldown-gb-roms.html

It's an interesting feature to have but not one i'll probably use often, maybe maker of rom kitchen can add this feature to quicken the process for us
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] coolprateek.kumar:
Can someone please upload the decompiled xmls seperately...like for status_bar_tracking and animation.xml....or decompile the apk and zip it without recompiling.

I want to use it as a reference as i am a noob :(
[Eee Pad Transformer General] deadhead85:
I just bought the Hong Kong version of the TF a couple days ago while I was visiting.

I just got the OTA update to 3.1 this morning and completed it.

What method do I use to root?

I was reading something about downgrading, but I would prefer not to downgrade. From what I read 3.1 was a nice update. Can I root and keep 3.1? Should I wait until someone releases a root for 3.1?

Thanks for any help that you can offer to a noob. :o

Model #

Transformer TF101

Android Version

3.1

Build #

HMJ37.TW_epad-8.4.4.5-20110527
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] laurentbon:
The lockscreen is the only part of my Nexus S I haven't customised yet.

What are your favourite apps and mods for the lockscreen? Mind sharing them and perhaps a screenshot?

Cheers,

L
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] Corvidd:
Widgetlocker, you can get it from the market.

Then look up some custom sliders, there are some great minimalist ones out there that are far prettier than the standard android one. I may get round to adding more here but for now check that out, its how i did mine.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] laurentbon:
Thank you Corvidd, will check both out!

Is there anything to bring notifications on the lockscreen at all?

L
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] thiagodark:
You can add widget in widgetlocker, then you got notifications in lockscreen...

You can also let notification bar free to be open and add shortcuts... really useful app.
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] dreamsforgotten:
Working on the lockscreen choosers in settings 8 diff phones lockscreens
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] the7thson:
Widgetlocker for sliders.

Widgetsoid for power control toggles.

SimiClock for Weather, time and battery.

In Widgetlocker - enable the notification bar.

The end result of all this is a ridiculous amount of 1 click functionality from your lock screen.

I also use NoLED for notifications along with WidgetLocker, works well.

Hope this helps!
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] benrees21:
I used MetaMorph for my lockscreen.

Sent from my Nexus S running NSCollab, Cyanbread Theme and OC'd to 1.2ghz (Perfection) ;)
[Nexus S Themes and Apps] laurentbon:
Anyone tried GOTO Lockscreen?

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.innowebtech.g0t0

It has more or less what I want although I would really just like a list of all the notification with ability to launch directly the associated app on the lockscreen..

I hear this is what Sense 3 does but can't find an example anywhere..

L
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srikanth.naidu:
As many of us have experienced the hold button on CM7 screen gets activated accidentally most of the time :mad:. Are there any mod's or alternatives to change that screen or button ??????

Dev/ Themer's any clues on how i could go about it
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irteza_h:
+1. It bugged me so much I had to switch my rom. I want to go back to CM7 but cant as the hold button gets activated each and everytime i put my ear to my phone. The only way i can use my phone like a phone with cm7 is when i am holding it a mile away from my ear.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raze599:
I just installed CM7 yesterday and tried this now. Why doesnt the screen turn off when you put it next to your ear? Silly decision.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srikanth.naidu:
LOL

Use the DHD proximity tool to fix that. I had/have this issue :rolleyes: there seems to be an issue with kernel or some thing :D
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irteza_h:
You know .. i think we should post this on the cm7 website. I know the in call screen is from google, but surely cm7 people can do a better job.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srikanth.naidu:
Yup did that quite that quite some time ago on CM site, Just wanted to see if any one here has any work around or a mod :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raze599:
Thanks! Fixed now lol ;)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] irteza_h:
Solution

Just found this out .. If you go to call settings and scroll down you can complete disable the Hold button :D :D :D :D :D Finally i can make some calls now without looking like an idiot
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amishev:
I have Google Calendar Sync to sync my outlook calendar with my work google calendar. I shared my work google calendar with my personal google calendar. This way I can setup my appointments in Outlook and see them on my android phone. This was working before!

The scheme is this: outlook calendar -> work google account -> personal google account -> android phone. Now I can see the events in my personal google account but this events does not sync with android phone. If I resave the event on web google calendar then it is synced with android phone. If I create event in my work google account it syncs again.

But If I use outlook to create event it does not sync. Very strange problem!

If someone have a solution I will be appreciated.

I now use CM7, before with Stock Legend Rom it was synced succesfully
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asovse1:
Since Microsoft directs both Microsoft Office and Windows Live Calendar, a Windows Live ID could fluently unify both services and have them sync under the same banner.

With that said, Android's support of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync also works for calendars. Connect that service to your phone and it should work great (and my experience, works better).
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rapier:
I'm also using Google Calendar Sync (0.9.4.1) and it works. I put a meeting in Outlook and in short time appears on the phone...also when creating the event from phone, it appears in Outlook.

Make sure you have the sync "2 ways" selected in Google Calendar Sync options.