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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brownie3003:
Hey,

I have exactly the same problem with my nexus s. Not going to bother with photos because people will say they are fake but it looks the same. I took it to get repaired because it was freezing, they didn't repair it but it came back with what I think is a developers/maintenance version of android. It's called 2.4 but it's not a new version. It has lots of developers apps e.g. 'Dev Tools'. It doesn't have Android market though so you can't really access any new apps.

Does anyone know how to get back to 2.3.x so I can just have a normal phone.

I've tried updating to 2.3.x (1, 3 and 4) and it fails every time as it's not really an update. I think I need to do a 'full' install of 2.3.x. Does anyone know how to do this?

Thanks for your help.

Andy
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PumaRun12:
I find it odd that you (brownie3002) just joined today and you have one post up. I think you should stop making fake accounts (or duplicates). No one believes you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Rusty!:
Why would he lie? 2.4 is an old build and of no use to anyone. He wants it off his phone, like any sane person would do.

I believe him, because I know what I'm talking about.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] MountainX:
I'm looking for a good physical keyboard for the Flyer. (It can be a dock, like the Samsung accessory for the Galaxy Tab, or just a bluetooth keyboard.) Any recommendations? Thanks
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Dolmangar:
I've been using the Apple bt keyboard. It works but it's not ideal. So consider it an anti-recommendation but it will work in a pinch.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] ober37:
InCase Workstation

I have heard that this works and is relatively inexpensive

Incase Origami Workstation
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] MountainX:
Thanks for the tip. I saw that in a store, but I had not started looking for a physical keyboard for the Flyer at that time... so I didn't think about using it for this purpose.

I can see that it would work for organizing the Flyer and the Apple BT keyboard. I do have the Apple BT keyboard, so it's good to know that it will work.

I'm watching this review of the Incase Origami Workstation now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UsnGxXqVdk

Even though it is not expensive, it is still a high price for some covered cardboard with velcro on it. haha.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] kkinder:
I tried the Xoom keyboard from Motorola. You have to follow the computer pairing instructions instead of the ones for Xoom.

The keyboard generally works fine but the android keys - back, home, etc - do not. Definitely suboptimal but enough for typing an email.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] allblur:
My experience

Actually i've been using mine with Apple's BT keyboard and it works like a charm!! All i have to do is turn on bluetooth for both devices and they pair straight up (after initial setups of course) The only downside i have is that the keyboard D-pad input is locked in vertical orientation (so when you type "up" it'll end up being "right" in horizontal orientation) and also that you can't type in other languages even using english based input (Japanese Roomaji or Chinese Pinyin) But otherwise, it's a beautiful keyboard that matches the colour to the flyer very well ;)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] cclinco:
I can say that the igo keyboard does not work. My flyer will see it, but I can't pair nor connect. It is very disappointing -_-
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jptequilajack:
I am using a keyboard case originally for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 inch on clearance for 24.99 from ThinkGeek

The android keys work except the back key. Flyer fits well. Camera does not quite line up. Pairing is quick. Reconnection works well - turn keyboard off then on instead of using link key.

Problem is capacitive buttons are covered up and with back button not working it is sometimes a pain. Wonder if capacitive buttons can be locked at bottom (in portrait mode) or to right in landscape mode?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] StormMcCloud:
I just ordered the Freedom Pro Bluetooth Keyboard off of amazon. When I get it I will post up a review.

Sent from my HTC EVO View. 7" of s-off 4g Fury.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] droflo2.0:
I've been using the logitech bt keyboard. I haven't had any issues (except while the tablet is in landscape while type the up/down arrows are used to go side to side), but that it. Other than that I've really taken a liking to the logitech.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] dsf3g:
I bought this one for my Nook Color:

http://www.amazon.com/Verbatim-9753...2E/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1313406417&sr=8-16

Anyone tried it on the Flyer?

It works on the NC, mostly, though does exhibit erratic behavior from time to time (repeating "stuck" keys and such). Buth the Nook was never intended to have bluetooth to begin with, so I'm not sure thath would be a problem with other devices. I'm curious because I'm seriously considering buying a Flyer one of these days.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jptequilajack:
I just got the Verbatim last week. Pairs and reconnects quickly. "Home" and "menu" keys do not work. Volume keys work. Arrow keys work well in portrait orientation. Occasionally repeats characters like a key gets stuck - especially when hitting the keys hard. A soft touch works better. Folds nicely and fits in my coat pocket and came with a case. Cheaper than the Freedom keyboard.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] dsf3g:
Got my flyer on Friday and have had a chance to play with the keyboard. So far it is working well. I haven't noticed the key repeating problems I had with the Nook Color. OTOH, I've only spent a few minutes with it.

So far, though, I think this is probably the bluetooth keyboard bargain. It's fairly portable and typed reasonably well. It's not as comfortable as a full size keyboard, but I can easily see myself getting used to it.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] butterflygirl:
This keyboard works for me. Directional arrows move the right direction. Can type in notes app. Can't seem to navigate my folder shortcuts on homescreen, though.

http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Keyb...52ME/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1317819496&sr=8-2

Edit: 2/2/12. Above link seems to now be for USB version of keyboard. The Bluetooth version which works with my Flyer is http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ZJEUBI/ref=wms_ohs_product
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] mikeypizano:
Anyone figure out how to fix the arrow key issues yet?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] mikeypizano:
Bluetooth keyboard on Gingerbread

Has anyone gotten a Bluetooth keyboard working fully on Android 2.3?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] gordonzhao:
I'm using the slim mac bluetooth keyboard, works great! And slim! Except my view is black and the Mac keyboard would definitely suit the Flyer more, but oh well.

Sent from my Rooted HTC EVO View 4G (Honeycomb)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] cirian75:
I've just got the HP Touchpad keyboard in todays post.

Works very well, near to zero lag, not lag'less, but very close.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Maine_Coon:
That one looks really good.

I wonder why my Lenovo multimedia mini keyboard doesn't work on my View.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] bsoplinger:
I have the Bluetooth version of this (the one link has a receiver dongle) and it's very nice for a small keyboard. When I was a big keyboard I use the Apple BT keyboard, the aluminum one, which I use with my laptop when it's docked.

Sent from my HTC Flyer P512 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] nubie:
Does the track pad work? It would be pretty cool if it did?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] jacobbones:
ANyone ever use this one

http://www.amazon.com/Laptopmate-IP...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1330579557&sr=1-2

Im installing the evo view in my car and want a small keyboard so I can easily type in address etc.. when using gps. Ones this size seem great, but im not sure if they will connect.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] bsoplinger:
It says it's better than the Rii which I own and like. It's about half the price of the Rii. Either it really is better or its a cheap imitation but I can't say which.

Sent from my HTC Flyer P512 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] geojoking:
Hey

So, I have a HTC Flyer and I orderd the Motorola Android Universal Keyboard (the Atrix one) and the Bluetooth Mouse that came with it.

The BT Keyboard wouldn't connect normally to my HC Flyer (the pairing code would show up briefly but I couldn't get the chance to enter it. Instead, it worked with the VAR combination. Not all keys work (the HOME one does not, for example), but overall I am pleased.

The Mouse on the other hand, won't connect at all. I can discover it, but the tablet does not as for a code, it just pairs and then says "move the mouse to reconnect".

D'you have any suggestions?
[Nexus S General] mr.jcarter:
Just wondering what settings (other than default) CM7 users are using for their automatic backlight. I've been experimenting for a couple days and have settled for this... for today at least.

Light sensor filter: Enabled

Window length: 20s

Reset threshold: 800 lux

Sample interval: 2s

Screen dim level: 10

Edit other levels...

Lower 0, 50, then 100-3000, increasing by 100's (32 total levels)

Screen 10-175, increasing roughly by 10's

Allow light decrease: Enabled

Decrease hysteresis: 80%

I'm looking to get a smooth(er) transition from each level. A fading appearance rather than a "hitting a light switch" appearance.
[Nexus S General] crachel:
Here's a few posts

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14387052&postcount=8450

And..

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8653968&postcount=4335

Also, here is a write up about what the settings do, just for your information

http://voidmain.se/cm/lights/
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
I had the Droid 1 & then the Droid 2 for the last 2 years. I never had a problem with either one, it made me want to get another Android and the D Charge seemed like the one I was waiting for. Let me just say first off.. the DC screen is amazing. For viewing video and pictures (also taking pictures) this phone blows everything I've ever seen out of the water. Also, it's light as hell, for being such a large screen I barely even notice it's in my pocket - incredible.

But.. when you turn this thing on it's loaded with bloatware, also samsung's touchwiz which absolutely blows. Everything is so awkward and bogged down (& not to mention ugly), who would ever want to use this?? Going through the system is not smooth and frankly almost 'slow.' Ok but this is an Android so we can fix this by using custom roms.. but why? Why would you package the phone in a manor that doesn't fully utilize its qualities? This is just going to turn off a portion of the average user from buying the phone and decrease its overall support. D1 & D2 (even with motoblur) never had this problem. I've used custom roms but if for some reason I was stuck with stock it still wouldn't be that bad.

Ok so I rooted. Granted this is very early in the development life of the phone, I had a terrible experience. I flashed combinations of every rom & kernel out to date (6/10/2011). I had no problems actually installing or flashing anything, it's not as simple as the moto droids but easy enough. This did fix some of the speed issue as far as moving through screens/apps but high end games and apps still don't' run well and in my experience I sacrificed major battery life (which is already terrible like every droid) to run the custom roms so it's not worth it yet.

This brings me to the processor... why should I have to download current games (Battleheart, Plants vs Zombies) on my D2 just to play them correctly?? I know the DC doesn't have a dual core processor but I feel like it should be able to handle current software with ease or at least keep up with a phone I got 2 YEARS AGO. In my opinion this takes away from the screen, because what's the point?

My latest gripe is just bias but I have a weird burn/water mark on my screen. Verizon is mailing me a replacement after my 1 hour battle at the retail store today. This is probably causing some of my negative outlook but I've been a happy verizon/droid user for the last 2 years - and after less than a month with this thing it's just been a nightmare.

I wanted to write this so people who are thinking about upgrading are fully educated. This is still probably the best 4g phone out on Verizon but I'm disappointed I didn't wait - if this changes I will update the post but I think a lot of people are too proud to admit they spent $300 and it's not the best thing since sliced bread.
[Verizon Droid Charge] tcshort:
I kinda feel like you Do thinking of trading fir a thunderbolt. .even since u flashed different Roms its still slow and lagy?
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
They aren't going to let me at this point, I had to fight tooth and nail for them to mail me a replacement Charge. I've used the Thunderbolt a good deal, it has its own problems and like I said the Charge is still probably the best LTE phone to date. Most of the frustration is probably that it's not much of an upgrade in a lot of areas from the Droid 2.
[Verizon Droid Charge] asenduk:
I actually love it now after ee4.. I was about to give up
[Verizon Droid Charge] tcshort:
Yea i feel the same coming from dx which i loved but wanted 4g..this phone is way slow compared to the dx I'm thinking bout a tb now only had this a week
[Verizon Droid Charge] kgbeezr1:
r00t beer - Can you explain the screen burn-in issue a little more? Just curious...
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
I was actually able to get a good picture of the problem:

If you notice, I had to make a smudge mark by wiping my thumb along the blotches otherwise you can't really see them. So the guy at Verizon would go in the back and clean it (then you can't see them), when he came out I would smudge it again to show him, we did this dance for a good 20 minutes.

His ingenious solution was for me to buy screen protectors.. Yes I realize me spending $15 vs you replacing a phone is a much better solution for you. "You won't be able to tell when the screen is on." That's not the point, my friend has a huge crack on his screen that you can't really see when the screen is on.. I paid for a new phone, not a new phone with some crazy marks on it, who knows if they'll grow into even bigger problems. Also I don't use screen protectors, and shouldn't have to - it takes away from the phone and I've never had a problem before.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Syn Ack:
I feel the same way man. Came from a Samsung Fascinate and this is just as fast and the screen is a tiny bit better. And both use Froyo. So I feel you on the spending $300 PLUS the 2yr contract and its definitely not even close to the day sliced bread was invented. 4G speeds are hella fast but that really only applies to downloads and tethering mostly. Dual core phones load web pages almost twice as fast because they can multitask the process therefore making web browsing a superb experience. As soon as the SGS2 comes to VZW, this thing is going up on eBay for whatever price it sells for and I won't look back.
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
This is one thing I haven't tried yet. Right now I'm just on ED 2 bloated stock everything so it'll stay ready to ship back. Once I get the replacement I'll keep testing what's out there and give the best input for improvement I can based on my limited knowledge.
[Verizon Droid Charge] letsgophillyingeneral:
My Charge was never slow, even stock. Although it was only stock for a few hours. I had some issues recently with the battery and wiped / reflashed the phone which led to bigger problems, but they were quickly resolved. My phone's battery is pretty decent now and it'll only get better with future updates and customization. I can play Battleheart so im not sure what problems you're having. Every game I've played ran perfectly smooth except for Sims 3 and NFS Shift which had graphical issues, but I couldn't care less about those two problems.

I score 1620 on quadrant using PBJT and AB v4.1.1 and never experience any lag. This thing flies and it's only going to get faster.

Also, if you think modding this is a pain, try modding some other phones like that god damn g2 haha. Flashing the Charge is cake, the problem is some people post awful instructions and Odin can be picky as hell with USB ports and computers in general, but it's actually pretty damn simple to root and whatnot.

P.s. the battery didn't drop at all while I wrote this post on my Charge :) The battery has only dropped from 54% to 33% in the past 2+ hours with pretty heavy use. The screen was on medium brightness to almost 100% brightness during that time, adjusting automatically.

The price of the phone didn't really bother me as I got it for $260 and it comes with a freaking 32gb as card. I don't buy phones every year either.

Also, I honestly do not care what the average phone user thinks about the Charge or any phone because their opinion may be complete horse crap. Being a techy nerd, I do not judge a phone based on its stock software because its not staying around for long. Yes, touchwiz isnbeyond lame, but I don't like that Blur or Sense crap either. As for bloatware, expect a ton of it in all future phones.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kgbeezr1:
Yuck, that screen is pretty bad. Incredible that they gave you a hard time exchanging, whether it's visible with the screen on or not. They must waterboard the reps at Verizon now if they give in too quickly to an exchange request. Good they're sending you a new one.
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
That's good news, maybe once I flash again I will get better battery.

Battleheart runs fine but takes forever to load, which turns the screen off if you don't touch it so it's just annoying. It loads much faster on droid 2 - it's a game that having a big screen makes much better but I still prefer the quicker load times. PvZ does not run fine. I can't play the later levels it slows down too much then lags and you die. I haven't played it enough on D2 to compare. Also robo defense you can't play in high graphics mode.

The price doesn't bother me either really, I just wanted a clean screen. I get a discount through work on every phone except Iphones. So I paid $250 online vs $300 for the 32g iPhone not bad.

I don't think modding is a pain - especially for early stages. Just new things to learn.
[Verizon Droid Charge] brian1972ct:
So you aren't on EE4?
[Verizon Droid Charge] ShotgunSam:
LOL

Charge > DX easily.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Tornlogic:
I think this phone is great! Coming from a DX, when I first got this, I was not so pleased. I threw AB, did the voodoo lag fix, and now this is the best phone I've ever owned. Battery life kinda blows, but I knew this going into a LTE device. Besides nothing can beat a DX debloated gingerbread in the battery dept.

I'm sure once ee4 is installed, I'll love this phone even more, but we'll see.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Tornlogic:
Btw, to r00t beer. Must be something wrong with your phone. Uhhhm, comparing the DC to my DX, the DC is much faster playing high end games. Dungeon Defenders, XPlane, even plants vs zombies, which I don't consider high end, but tested anyway for you. Even load times are quicker on the DC.... so I donno what might be wrong with your phone.
[Verizon Droid Charge] Tornlogic:
r00t beer, I figured it out. I assumed you have Chainfire installed. I assume everyone does. I uninstalled it, and sure enough, even plants vs zombies becomes unplayable.

Just grab it from the market. Its free, and you will love your phone again. Lol
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
I did not know about this app, I'm unrooted till I get my replacement but will try it asap thanks.
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
Well we're both stuck so lets try to make the best of it lol. Good to know I'm not the only one in this boat.
[Verizon Droid Charge] distortedloop:
It's certainly a love/hate relationship with this phone sometimes. It's definitely laggy at times, even with voodoo, even with bloatware frozen; but then again is so is my Thunderbolt for some reason.

In the past 5 years I've had Treo 700P (VZW), Nexus 1 (Tmo), SGS i9000 (ATT), iPhone 1/2/3/4 (ATT), EVO 4G (Sprint) , Vibrant (Tmo), Nexus S (Tmo), Thunderbolt (VZW), Charge (VZW). Of all those phones the EVO was my worst experience, and the Nexus S is probably my favorite, but TMo coverage is non-existant in one of my worksites, so I can't rely on it for my daily phone. AT&T isn't much better in that area, but Verizon pulls a decent voice signal and a weak, but working 3G signal. 4G's fairly strong in most places I go, but I've noticed with the new radio (on both the TB and DC) that 4G isn't latched on to quite as much, even in places I thought it was a good signal. Odd.

All of the phones have some warts:

Nexus 1 drove me nuts with its wonky touchscreen and over-saturated reds.

EVO 4G had screen separate in just 13 days, was too pinkish, Sprint 4G wasn't working in LA yet, and Sprint 3G was slower than ATT's EDGE service.

iPhone 1/2/3/4 always had annoyingly limiting OS restrictions. Battery life on the first 3 models wasn't great, but 3 was live-able, and 4 is actually really good. iPhone 4 is too small to hold comfortably, and too small a screen for these old eyes now.

SGS i9000 lagged like a lazy worker until Voodoo came along and some custom roms, and it has a non-standard (as in iPhone, HTC, Samsung US phones) headphone jack which meant having to use a bulky adapter to use any 3rd party headsets (like my Etymotics). It also only gets 3G on 1900 in the US, which isn't ATT's best frequency.

Nexus S is wonderful, great battery life, great OS, but as mentioned above TMo just kills it. If I could have a fully open Google Nexus S on Verizon with 4G it would probably be my phone of choice, but even so, as great as the SAMOLED screen is, comparing it to the newer SAMOLED Plus and/or qHD displays, it's not the best any more.

Thunderbolt's a battery pig, I couldn't survive the day without the extended battery or a spare in my pocket. It weighs a ton, too.

Charge is almost too light in the hand, the button layout at the bottom is a bit akward for me, it lags, and its just odd looking (shield shape).

My point is, every phone I've (you've) ever owned will have something to ***** about, no matter how great a device it is overall. Pick the phone with the most plusses, or the least minusses that you can live with and don't look back. Some of us are cursed with the need (and means) to have to have the newest greatest phone all the time; we're the types who will notice the quirks more than the average folks...
[Verizon Droid Charge] ShotgunSam:
You don't have anything running in the background like facebook or twitter updating?

How heavy is your usage?

If I'm just making phone calls and doing email and I do exactly what you do, I can 24 hours out of the phone battery charge.
[Verizon Droid Charge] siphyn:
You sir just made my day. I never knew about this app. While the Droid Charge plays some games like FIFA great, it absolutely sucks at playing Plants vs. Zombies. I installed Chainfire 3D and low and behind the phone absolutely flies now. Amazing. I'm guessing this will result in the battery draining quicker with Chainfire installed?
[Verizon Droid Charge] r00t beer:
D1 & D2 were wart free :D