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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snaresin:
Help please, i do a factory reset in CWM and my phone restarts in boot screen but not turn on and continues to put the boot screen continuously,

Firmware XWKE7, Kernel CWM Recovery4.0.0.2

Rooted before flashing CWM kernel via Insecure Kernel using Super One Click

Help pleasee.

when I saw that you did not turn remove the battery and put it in download mode and flash original XWKE7 because I thought it would solve the problem but did not, still going the same.

I will try Flashing XWKE8 firmware while waiting for response from someone who can help me please I'm desperate. Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjjensen23:
Reflash stock rom with odin
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
Follow instructions in the sticky about boot loops
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
Applications for the G2X

This is a little list of apps I like and recommend for all my fellow G2X owners.

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PlayerPro | $5.04

** Not to be confused with "Player Pro"

Similar to PowerAmp

APPBRAIN

I like this app because it has a wide variety of themes, and it has the free DSP pack (so your music can sound better). It can scroll Albums via the Albums, or by a list. All in all, a general Music app replacement. It works.

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aCar | FREE

APPBRAIN

MARKET

I like this app in general because I can track my mileage, my average prices, and all things about my car. Generally a most useful application, and I highly recommend it for all car drivers.

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Gentle Alarm | $2.87

APPBRAIN

When I used my iPhone 4, I was a huge fan of the alarm clocks which rested in my bed and woke me up when I started fidgeting. This alarm doesn't do that, unfortunately. However, he says that said technology does not function correctly. This application is a monster alarm clock. It has all the features you will need, and more. Now it can connect with SleepBot Tracker Log so you can see just how long (or little) you sleep at night. It wakes me up very easily, and the snooze features are a godsend.

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Pocket | FREE

APPBRAIN

MARKET

This application is very similar to 1Password for Mac and iPhone. I like it because it is one of the few apps which looks great on Android. It can hold a wide variety of data from website passwords to your drivers license. It is password protected by an alpha-numeric password of your choosing. Only thing that I wish it had was the android-style pattern lock. None the less, it is a great app to keep up with all your online accounts.

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Smart Keyboard PRO | $2.75

APPBRAIN

I find this keyboard to be radical and absolutely necessary. I like the fact that it looks like the iPhone keyboard. It overall sits nicely and has a lot of customization features. I find it to be very stable. After calibration, it almost never misses a word. Also, it has sound effects like the iPhone. If you're not a macfag, then it can skin to HTC or whatever. Keyboard is fully scalable, and has more languages than you could ever speak.

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
Chomp | FREE

APPBRAIN

MARKET

This app is rather new to my arsenal, but I like the fact that it searches and finds apps that I want. It is almost like a new skin for the Android Market.

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Titanium Backup | FREE ($5.40)

APPBRAIN

MARKET

This is pretty much the standart tool for all Android modders. This can do all sorts of things to your applications. With the G2X, it comes very nicely in handy to freeze all the bloatware which comes with the phone. It can backup and restore. It comes free, but the key is $5.40. It requires root access.

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ICE: In Case of Emergency | $3.99

APPBRAIN

Absolutely a fine app to have. One can never know when an accident will happen. First responders will need to find a way to get a hold of your loved ones, and this will do the trick. Has easy lock-screen access, so no problems getting the information. Can also contain a small profile about you so that the medical team knows what will react and what will not. Better get it before the accident happens. Better to be safe than sorry.

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
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[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
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[T-Mobile LG G2x] Vertiginouz:
This is a great idea. Another music app that is very similar, and a little more popular, is PowerAmp. I mostly use playlists to listen to music but when I used to have my G2, scrolling through my playlists with PlayerPro was always very laggy for some reason, which made me switch to PowerAmp, which has smooth scrolling everywhere. I can say that both music applications have pretty much the same features so it's all really a matter of preference.

A pretty recent app that I've discovered is called Postagram, which basically lets you take or choose a photo from your gallery, facebook, etc, and send it as a printed postcard anywhere in the world for 99 cents. It's really a good deal and the prints are high quality.

Worth mentioning:

Pulse news reader: Graphically rich RSS reader

Runkeeper: GPS running app with personal statistics and graphs on their website

SeriesGuide: For TV lovers, keep track of the episodes you're watching and know when the next episode is
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
Hey man, thanks for the replies. I'll check those apps out that you recommended and I'll add 'em.

Keep any requests or changes coming!

By the way, is there any way to post using WYSIWYG editing? This coding is getting tedious..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] c19932:
thanks I will check Pocket out
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Joe-retired:
IMHO the most important app I have is an I.C.E. In Case of Emergency app
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Vertiginouz:
I've been looking for an app like Pocket that is also visually attractive, thanks for that. Have you used the desktop version (beta)? I'm just worried that If I lose my phone I won't be able to access the information. I also use Smart Keyboard, seems to be the best keyboard there is, unless you want Swiftkey for text prediction.

I have a suggestion for the thread though, maybe you could edit the title with the date that you update the post, that way people will know that you added new apps.

Also, I.C.E. seems like a very useful app... in case of emergency. Thanks for the suggestion Joe-retired.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] slinky1914:
I have had smartkeyboard pro for a couple of years and love it. Back in the G1 one days its was the only keyboard big enough and fast enough for me to type one. Holds true today on my G2X, I would highly recommend.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Teidullie:
My apps

My must have apps

1. Gapps - self explanitory google rocks

2. Ti backup - dont leave home w/o it back up and restore anything

3. Astrid tasks - best task manager imo

4. Mint - best free finance manager/tool

5. Dropbox - keeps my files in sync accross all my devices

6. Subsonic - stream music/videos to any IP based device via flash through browser or app available for iphone too (my girl has one)

7. Root explorer - blows any file browser away also has r/w access to whole phone

8. Folder organizer - keeps my home screen in check
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
What general calendar application do you guys recommend?

These are the ones I know of:

CALENGOO

BUSINESS CALENDAR

POCKET INFORMANT

CALENDAR PAD

I want a clean looking calendar. One that appeals to the eyes, and will function nicely as well.

When I was using my iPhone 4, Pocket Informant was awesome. But, on Android, Pocket Informant looks like crap.

Here are pictures for comparison.

iOS

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Android

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So, what calendar app can I use that will look good and do well?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bmann_420:
I'm running CM7, build 49 for the Colorized Effects

I use Jorte, it has many options for a calender and a nice widget.

My quicklist:

Tools:

AutoKiller Memory Optimizer

Autorun Manager

Disc Usage (2d graph of all data and how much room it takes up, its very nice)

File Expert Batch zip files, search files and everything in-between.

SetCPU

Juice Defender!!! Has saved my batter Sooooo much, no matter what kernel your using.

Lookout Mobile Security Of course.

Reboot Manager For Super fast reboots when needed.

SD Booster IT makes a difference.

YouMail -Visual Voicemail -Havnt had an issue with sync yet on it.

Extra's:

Documents to go (free edition, the price for the paid is just outlandish)

Dolphin Broser HD (i like tabs ;))

Font Changer - Change the whole font on your phone, no matter what ROM

LG 2x/Black Notification - I loved a LED light, but non on the G2x, so they light up the buttons similar to an LED for notifications. I love it!

Handcent SMS --Cant live without it, whatsoever

And P.S. - I couldnt live without Smart Keyboard Pro or Handcent SMS

The list of all my APPS: http://www.appbrain.com/user/bmann_420/apps-on-the-lg-optimus-2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
Thank you for that link to the Colorized Effects! Quite a gem!

Regarding YouMail, I used Google Voice for the longest time. What does YouMail do better than Google Voice's Transcribing feature?

I agree about Juice Defender. It saved me so much juice.

Why HandcentSMS over ChompSMS? I personally use ChompSMS, I find that it has a more concise UI than Handcent, but it doesn't offer as easy customization. However, it has recently been crashing whenever I receive a text message. I think that is enough for me to switch.

What are your thoughts about GO SMS?

I used Dolphin, it was my favorite on the G1. Haven't yet installed it on the G2x.

And, File Expert or Astro File Manager?

This is fun, guys. :D

EDIT // here is a review for File Expert over Astro File Manager. Interesting.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Vertiginouz:
I personally replaced Handcent with GO SMS a few months ago. I just think that the features it comes with were much better at the time, and it has no ads, which was pretty big for me. Not sure how much Handcent changed though, but GO SMS has SMS backup built in which is very useful for me.

I don't really use the calendar too much so the stock calendar has done fine for me, although it is ugly. The Launcher Pro calendar widget is fantastic, rivaling the HTC sense calendar widget.

I personally use Miren Browser, seems to be a full featured and fast web browser and has been featured on sites like Lifehacker and gizmodo.

I also agree with Lookout Mobile Security and LG 2x/Black Notifications.

EDIT: Root explorer for all your file exploring needs
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bmann_420:
:D This is fun indeed!

youmail: its a nice automated message saying the callers name (if in contacts list) and yours. And it reads it back to you very nicely.

Why Handcent... Well I'll just jump right into it:

So, I have used Handcent for about 2 years now. I switched to chomp for about a month 6 mo ago, did not the easy to use features, and the UI was terrible compared to handcent. I tried to get myself use it, but it just diddnt fullfill my 'easy functionality' and 'aesthetic purposes'.

Pretty much exactly the same with Go SMS. I just actually added Handcent back to my device about 2 weeks ago from using Go SMS for about 2 mo. Quick pop ups lack Completely in functionality and options compared to handcent. When in a 'chat box or mms' options to add smileys, or add attatchments are troublesome and much more difficult to use compared to Handcent. The UI in handcent seems much more... defined. Almost a higher resolution it seems. Same things with the apple theme black, just better than the dark theme. If you go into the specifics of hancent, user options are very diverse and their are many more of them.

Take for instance CM7's options compared to any other ROM, is how I see the difference in the settings. I hope that elaborates my details... Thats just me of course, everybody has their preference. Just take a deep look into the details of each one and see for yourself :D

-Handcent has a backup and restore service, simply requires an email registration.

http://my.handcent.com/login (I guess it costs 5$)

I use Astro / File expert & ES File manger. I dont use root explorer, i simple use Droid explorer or droid commander to push files. I like saving money =) I will buy backup titanium though, with how many times im switching roms with the capability of making a .zip thats flashable.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Scupra:
While using that keyboard app does it get rid of the gingerbread keyboard lag?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] eagle1967:
calendar

Gemini Calendar
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bmann_420:
Ive never really noticed any lag at all.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moshe22:
Using sd booster what cache size did you set it too?

Sent from my G2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Joe-retired:
From what I have been reading, SetCPU is not persistent and PimpMyCPU is being recommended by some of the developers and a few are using both apps. What has been your experience?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] bmann_420:
pimp my cpu hasnt wanted to work with the cyanogen's kernel for me since i started using cm7 on build 46. And it actually started to bug out the phone, so I took it off. It may have been a conflict or just bad luck, but i havnt even had a chance to try it yet since it diddnt like the kernel.

SD Booster, i use the general 128
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Erislover:
two contributions:

IMO, webroot > lookout security

(better functionality on free version, at least)

and supermanager > root explorer (it's free and equally powerful...just be sure to check "enable root" under settings for full functionality)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JRudnik:
Alright. I have been wary of anything GO, simply because I felt as though they are too new to develop something good. I preferred to stick with ADW / LPP launchers. But, GO SMS? I guess I must try it out for myself. I had always been a Chomp fan. ChopmSMS seemed to me to have a better pop-up interface, and I truly liked it. Handcent was my first alternate SMS app, and I liked it. But, while I was away in iPhone land, things have changed. I'll give GO SMS a whirl, see how it performs. I do like the theming options. But I think the theming put me off, it seemed too fake for me. I guess I'll try it out!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Vertiginouz:
Yeah GO is pretty new but it seems that they develop quality applications, looking at Go SMS and Go Launcher EX reviews...

Anyone heard of wave launcher?

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobilemerit.wavelauncher&feature=search_result

I'm loving it, it's like a quicker "recent apps" launcher and you can put your own applications in it for easy access wherever you are. For example, I have LED flashlight, and the camera app on there, as well as 5 recently used applications. I get quick access to the LED, and camera, and I don't have to hold down the home button to get recently used apps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Naruto8u:
I just got it and so far loving it. It like a 3d kinda thing for me. Quick access to my personal apps just improve usage. Quick access to camera is handy haha. Never know when usa will score on brazil!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] yoandy10:
Must Have App for Wallpaper Lovers

See the following thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=804720

I posted some of the video wallpapers I created and use. Surprisingly, battery usage is minimal and the same as using live wallpapers that came with the G2x.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] michaelstigers:
I would stick with SETCPU out of personal preference and experience on other Android phones.

It seems to fly unobtrusive in the background, is always reliable with no FCs ever - and with a compatible kernel flies far beyond pimp.

The developer is always responsive to emails and replies quickly.

Experience on mt3g, vibrant, mt4g, and g2x

...setcpu works with the kernels out there now that are fakeshmoo or something like that but not cyanogen as I type this :-)

★ Message sent from my T-Mobile G2x with CyanogenMod ★

♥ My Google Android - CyanogenMod 7.1 #80 w/Android 2.3.4
[T-Mobile LG G2x] charlatan01:
This thread needs an update...

I am always looking for a quicker way to switch between apps. Used wave launcher and a few others, but found the perfect app in smart task switcher.

I'll link it a bit later.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DustyVV:
I realize this is an older thread, but thought I'd add a few mentions anyway. If you want links, let me know. :)

App List Backup - FREE

Will not re-install your apps, but will make a list of what you backup, and link you over to their spot in the market. If you change out ROMs often, it's a nice app to have. Similar to having Google backup, but not so annoying. I don't like having Google load all my apps up at once. This way, I can choose which apps I want re-installed, and can do just a few at a time.

EboBirthday - FREE

Allowed me to input birthdays and anniversaries to my stock contacts & calendar (haven't tired it on custom ROM). Only had to use it once, as the info has been saved in my contacts. It can sync your FB friends birthdays as well.

Car Home Ultra - FREE TRIAL/$1.99 License

Soooo much nicer than the stock version. Colorful, configurable, and it gives you location, mph, weather and compass. Also uses tts. The "free" is only a trial...you must purchase a license for $1.99.

Tiny Flashlight + LED - FREE

Other flashlight apps would FC on me. This one works well w/G2X.

Parcels - FREE

I live in BFE, and do a lot of my shopping online. This app lets me track all my packages in one app.

Simple Notepad - FREE

Nice notepad app, with plenty of size options, color options, and transparency for your widgets.

What's Today Calendar Widget - FREE

Just a simple widget w/the day and date (ie: Sunday Jul 31, 2011). Will open to your google calendar.

Hands-Free Voice Dialer - FREE/$5.00

True hands free dialing. Has free or paid version (rather than trial/paid).

It was a little buggy with the A2DP on my Stock Froyo (would FC, and freeze up my phone), but the voice dialer worked well.

The voice dialer is working on EB 2.3.3. I haven't tested the A2DP w/EB yet.

I have not tested it with the latest CM7 nightlies, but it wasn't working, last time I had CM7 installed.

(I also bought Cyberon Voice Commander, back when I had stock Froyo, but it doesn't seem to work with EB 2.3.3 or CM7)

Classic Text To Speech Engine (Svox) - FREE/$2.99 for voice

The speech engine is free, but you have to pay for the voice(s). It's smoother than the Pico voice (that Android comes with), and in my opinion, sounds much better. Volume is a bit low, however. It still gets some pronunciation wrong, but then again...so do half the people I know.

Works with Google Nav, and various other tts apps (you have to change your voice input/output settings). Comes in different languages, including US English and UK English. And many languages are available in male or female voice.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
i have rooted my phone using the one click method but i dont know how to change the boot animation, specifically i want to have the nexus one boot animation :eek:
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
1. Dl the first link. It is the non flashable one.

2. Make sure it is named bootanimation.zip.

3. Move the .zip to /system/media with the file manager of your choice and paste. If named correctly it will ask if you want to overwrite the exsisting file. Say yes.

4. Reboot and enjoy.

Also, this should probably be in q&a.

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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
one really noob question what does it mean by system/media because im was looking on my folders on my sd card and couldnt find anything labled that and is there another way you can flash it like go to recovery and install from sd?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
/system isn't on your sd card. Like two spots below /sdcard when you open your file explorer.

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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
i used the nexus s boot animation and got it to work, but is there a droid boot animation w/sound out there?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
Possibly. Check over on the android themes board.

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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hockeyfamily737:
I've been working on this on & off since last week. The sound and animation have to be applied seperately. I'll post it once I get the animation speed fixed better.

2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins!!!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hockeyfamily737:
This was my first attempt at making a boot animation and it's not quite perfect. It is a compilation of .png's from 3 different boot animations from 2 different devices. I'm working on a version in blue to go with my Dark Horse themed roms and my Honey Comb 3D themed roms, which hopefully will play a little smoother, but for now this is what I have. Thanks to Il Duce for the instruction on getting the boot sound to work and thanks to Laie 1472 for helping me troubleshoot the animation when it wouldn't play. Make sure you make a nand backup before you do this, because if you don't get the sound part right, you could bork the rom.

Part 1....The Animation. Download it below and follow User 7618's directions to apply it to /system/media.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30200380/bootanimation.zip

Part 2....The Sound. Do not deviate from these instructions. Download the 2 files below.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30200380/android_audio.mp3

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30200380/bootsnd.sh

Now move the android_audio.mp3 file to /system/media and move the bootsnd.sh file to the root of your sd card. Open up Terminal Emulator and using the default system keyboard (not swype, slide it, etc..) type the following command lines, pressing enter 1 time at the end of each line.

su

cd /sdcard

sh bootsnd.sh

reboot

Your phone will now reboot with the droid animation and the "dolby THX" test sound. You may now switch the bootsound to the "droid" boot sound. Download the droid.mp3 below, rename it to android_audio.mp3, and move it to /system/media overwriting the current android_audio.mp3 file.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/30200380/droid.mp3

Reboot your phone and enjoy the droid bionic eye animation with sound.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laie1472:
A sup hockeyfamily. Hope all is well. Im a waiting to test that blue one out.

#Root/Hack-Mod_Always*
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hockeyfamily737:
Ahhh.....Hopefully this weekend. I been busy with Mrs. Hockey's Evo.....Driving me crazy.

2011 Stanley Cup Champion Boston Bruins!!!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il Duce:
Just as an fyi: boot animations can also be installed to /data/local. I've been putting them there for months. It's cool because then if you flashover a new rom version it stays in data, no reinstall needed. You only have to redo the sound.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
I take it that the system looks in /data/local before /system/media then?

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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il Duce:
Correct, it works the same way if you make a local.prop in /data to override lines in the build.prop
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
Guys I would prefer to have the Droid boot animation
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hockeyfamily737:
Not a please or a thank you in this whole thread? Just more demands? This isn't Sprint Customer Service.......Best of luck finding what you want on your own.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hockeyfamily737:
Nice another nugget of information stored.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] il Duce:
I would prefer a ROM that prints money.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] user7618:
Haven't we discussed this before when that add joker was here yammering on about a gingersense rom?

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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
Thanks for all the help guys
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dudeandroid109916:
im trying to move the adroid.mp3 to the system/media and im using es file manager and everytime i try to move the file to the system/media folder it says that the mp3 cannot be moved any idea what i can do