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[HTC Wildfire S] criller:
I've tried holding the volume down whilst powering up my Widlfire S but I can't get to the HBOOT screen. The phone just switches on as normal. What am I doing wrong??

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] criller:
resolved:- Had to disable quick/fast boot.

S -ON so now I need to find out how to "S-off"!
[HTC Wildfire S] takthetank:
Can you tell us noobs how to disable/re-enable fastboot in order to see the HBOOT screen?
[HTC Wildfire S] cristineagu1978:
Settings>power>fast boot
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
I just wanted to share a "fix" that i found recently to avoid this problem.

I use the app WiFi Static, this app sets several static ip profiles (you have to add them) and switches to the right one automatically, avoiding the obtaining ip address problem, while allowing you to connect to several networks using a static ip.

Sometimes it takes a little longer to make the switch (in busy hot spots) but still works. I've only done some tests but for me this app was a great solution.

I encourage you to try it since for me this was the major problem i had with my cell.

Hope this helps others,

Cheers.

Edit: I'm very thankful for the "Thank you" but if you guys could also leave a comment i think this thread would help more people. Thnks
[Galaxy S I9000 General] yani2000:
Good thread!

I also suggested Wifi Static several times before.

It worked great on Android OS v2.1 and v2.2, but on v2.2.1 I had troubles to automatically change the IP address.

Now I'm using IP Manager, with this app you have to make a widget/icon on the home screen and manually change the IP by taping on a profile (static/dynamic).

For me this app is better than Wifi Static.

I had the WiFi "error" message problem upon switching WiFi on in some places.

If I want to connect to a public WiFi network (with a dynamic IP) I first need to select a static IP profile from the list (so the WiFi is turned on thru this app) and then the dynamic IP profile, else there is a great chance I could get the WiFi "error" message after trying to connect for several minutes.

Hope this helped anybody!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
I (luckily) rarely get that error,

but thanks for leaving here another option,if anyone has your problem they know how to workaround it now.

Thanks for the reply.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] dadyal:
thanks for ur fix
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
lulz - just make fix permmisions in advanced cwm menu =) if not i will hopefully find the thread where i mentioned the proper fix and paste it here
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
and here it is - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13235272&postcount=19
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
Thanks somator,

this workaround was directed more for those of us that don't feel comfortable with flashing.

But still thanks for the link.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
so stick to fix permissions in cwm advanced this should work also and does not include flashing

this bug does not apear on nonrooted phones so anyone having this issue must be rooted -> flashed something already so one way flash my file other way try with advanced menu

your workaround is worthless basicly, will make it connect but every time youll have to set the connection up its like buying a ferrari to push it down the streets coz you dont want the engine to be used =)
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
Ok, it's weird because this happens to me and my 2.2 rom it's completely stock, no root or flashing involved.

I'm sticking with my fix since it works without any problem so for me no need to do anything else.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
if it is stuck on "obtaining ip adress" its most likley the system files are 'messed up' like i like to say - in this case it is some permissions problem but hey free world stick to yours =) goodday sir ;d
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ryejgs:
FALSE. My phone has never been flashed before nor has it been rooted and I have the "Obtaining IP address" bug. After doing some google search, it looks to me that this is a known problem.

Right now I'm just using the AllShare workaround which has worked well for me so far.

I appreciate Snake Pit for your HELPFUL contribution. I'll try this in case I'll have trouble with the AllShare workaround.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
Thanks for the support,

I also used allshare for a while (thanks for leaving that fix here) but it started to be annoying to turn on the app everytime i wanted to use the wifi.

This does everything automatically and I don't see any background service so it can't be using much mem.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] $omator:
what stock fw do you use that produces such problem?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Solid_Snake.Pt:
This is a screen with my firmware specifications.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewi21:
hi all, i have a samsung captivate and i use doubletwist to sync an itunes playlist with it, anyway i dont know whats been causing it but it has the incorrect names and artists for a few songs, and i cant for the life of me fix it. the names almost always start in a number. oh and they are all named correctly in itunes

any help appreciated :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stewi21:
okay guys i converted all my aac tracks to mp3 and problem is solved...so the conclusion is aac somehow screws it up.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axis01:
Doubletwist is very buggy to begin with. I used it for a short while but got tired of the little problems.
[HD2 General] a13x4nd3r:
Hey guys, long time lurker here

i'm currently having a serious problem with my unlocked hd2

i'm unable to connect to any 3g network, i have tried changing simcard, changing radio, flash back to wm,no result

it say "unable to connect to this network, please try again later"

however, yesterday i played with the phone diagnostic (*#*#4636#*#*) and change network mode to 3g only, still same, unable to connect, then i try to change to euro band by pressing windows key, select radio band.

after i leave it for 5 minutes, i noticed it get "G" internet connection with no signal

i opened browser then i can browse the net, run speedtest and get ~400 kbps which is my 3g speed, but i cannot receive any sms, and voice call.

my conclusion is that my phone can connect to 3g network but i dunno what wrong with it
[HD2 General] fred_up:
You do realise that you need to change the settings for each network provider - Data, Voicemail and SMS.

Some telecoms website help sections will send you the settings via SMS or you can search via the web.
[HD2 General] a13x4nd3r:
the internet, sms, voicemail work on 2g, however i'm unable to connect to 3g not even the signal itself detected on my phone,but the fact is that i live in strong 3g signal area. i dunno whats wrong with my hd2
[Eee Pad Transformer General] doe eyes:
Hi,

I am a writer and I need a tablet for writing. I am looking for a moderately light weighted device on which I can use word/word like app to read, write, edit, open ms office docs ( with the slightest of changes possible)

I am not sure whether I should go for ipad or Transformer- In pages ( ipad) they provide a lot of features similar to word and you need to compromise on footnotes etc. Also I guess some slight inconveniences in import/export

Transformer - Polaris can open ms word files and edit

so am a bit confused which one to buy ...looking forward to suggestions
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ericc191:
The answer you're pretty much going to get here will be the TF. But that's not without good reason. Both are useful, but with the developer support here and the open environment of Android, you really can't go wrong with the TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] CarsnGadgets:
plus the keyboard doc makes it so much more useful for writing with.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] cottinghamm:
For what you describe I would recommend the TF, but this is the TF forum isn't it !

iPad is great for media consumption & there is a lot of developer focus on it right now, so the apps are abundant and very good.

Android on the TF feels like a good start - it is stable, provides a neat way to use the device & app support will grow rapidly.

Using the TF from a h/w perspective you can't go wrong - without the dock it is a good tablet and handles well - with the dock it becomes a good device for production of data, whether in word processing or spreadsheet.

I bought one last week & my wife (a total Luddite) is incredibly happy with it for writing her school reports, doing her home & work email & accessing all sorts of websites (even those with Flash).
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ThaiM:
iPad users can only do what their gawd Steve allows them to do.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] atz6975:
I dropped the ipad plus keyboard in favor of eee pad plus dock.

Typing with ipad is simply not practical because of dull keyboard support, and I'm beeing polite.

Eeepad is close to netbook and probably 90% of laptop usage potential. Keyboard is not perfect but with the mouse on top, it does allow for productive work.

Still, iOS is very very good at reading. Very really.

The other plus plus is usb and file system access.

I'm sure it will come to iOS soon but you never know the odd limitations you'll get.

Eeepad filesystem support is 100% out of the box and more if you root it.

I realized that producing documents requires that soon enough. I thought I could use Ipad + apps but the bottom line is that it didn't really allow the same producivity as Eeepad.

And the cost.....
[Eee Pad Transformer General] james robinson:
My vote goes to the TF!!! With the docking station, you can't go, especially in your field of work!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wynand32:
This is exactly why I got the Transformer: I do a good deal of long-form writing, and wanted a platform that would give me a device I can take anywhere without worrying about power, is easy to use in a variety of circumstances, and has a good physical keyboard.

The Transformer works on all accounts. I use Quickoffice Pro HD for writing/editing Word docs, and sync via SugarSync. The only problem with this scenario is that there's a Honeycomb bug that doesn't allow for offline syncing via SugarSync. So, if I know I'll be away from an Internet connection I need to plan ahead re: which documents I take with me. That doesn't happen often, however, and there's always tethering via my phone in a pinch.

The keyboard on the dock is outstanding for pure writing, probably the best I've used on such a small machine. It's a bit smaller than standard, but has a very nice feel and performs well with the tablet (no lag whatsoever anywhere outside of the stock browser, where it doesn't really matter for me). And, the dock/tablet combo is preferable to a standard netbook/notebook in that it lasts for a solid 15-16 hours on a single charge between the dock and tablet batteries, and runs cool. That means I can use it at night in bed without worrying about covering any heat vents or having a flat surface to balance a tablet and separate Bluetooth keyboard.

And, the tablet itself works great for all the standard modern tablet stuff of media consumption, browsing, email, Twitter, etc. Simply put, as a writer, I can't think of a more functional, productive, and fun tool--and certainly, none for $550 total.

Highly recommended.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ericc191:
If you were to ask this question on an Apple forum, the response would be the exact opposite. Good luck.

Sent from my Rooted, OCed, Hinged out T-Mobile G2.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] eli.kennedy:
TF wins - but is not the only answer

Hi mate,

I own both an ipad and a TF. From a comfort of use point of view for content creation I vote the TF

This is the unfashionable thing to say on this forum but have you considered not using a tablet but getting a netbook instead?

Don't get me wrong - I love tablets and android but if this is a work tool you should ask yourself what feels good to use. You may find that a nimble little netbook with windows offers you more of what you need. lots of people prefer the familiarity of windows for work purposes.

It all just comes down to what your are most comfortable with.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Digiguest:
Which is why the Transformer STILL wins over the iPad. Get the dock and it becomes a Netbook.

Win/Win.

I have a Transformer and a 1 gen iPad. Ever since I got the Transformer.....the iPad collected dust.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] kuobob:
I just got an iPad 2, and it is significantly lighter and easier to hold.

the screen quality is also around as good as the transformer's screen, except the low resolution on the ipad is very disappointing.

I've used both versions of the iPad before, and although the ipad 2 is much easier to hold, things tend to stick to the aluminum body of the iPads.

right now, I'm still stuck to the transformer
[Eee Pad Transformer General] escoe:
I'm a writer also and I opted for the TF over the iPad2. I assume that he wants the tablet for reading, and not actually writing on it. The TF is heavier which can make your arms tired if you dont rest it against something which is a pretty big negative. Otherwise the TF wins in every other category imo.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Aryantes:
This sums it up for me too.

I came from the iPhone as my first smartphone and real mobile device.

After switching to android, with Epic 4G, I was a little disappointed at the lack of apps in comparison. However, this is fixed with time and I like the android approach better.

I can deal with a few bugs here and there and a few force closes because I am comfortable with computers and troubleshooting etc. I am not sure if this is true of the average iPad buyer.

The dock on the TF sealed the deal for me. It is a fantastic mobile device. Long battery life, always on - no boot time, keyboard access, usable touchscreen interface (vs a touch tablet windows os or something), no fans, no heat, no noise. It is a bit different from a netbook.

Although, I also have a full 17" laptop... for real work purposes. For productivity and efficiency, I can't function that well with a small screen, low resolution, small keyboard etc. No idea how people can do it hehe.

For all the little things, that a tiny portable awesome device needs to do, the TF seems to work for me.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] wilbur-force:
Whilst I agree you will get a more 'pro tf 'view on here you will also get a better overview in here than on an apple forum as many tf users have tried both. On an apple forum you may struggle to find anyone who has even heard of a Tf.

I have a tf and my laptop now gathers dust .......
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] hgyula87:
Sorry if someone already opened that topic but i dont see it. So already ordered that battery and just want to know how work etc.. i dont wanna burn my galaxy :D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250790125771
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] xmsnx:
There is a battery guide posted here.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nitsson:
Coming from an iPhone where swipe to delete is a core OS feature (as it is in Palm OS), I find myself missing it in Android. K9 Mail has this function (not as elegant, but it works), but is there any way to add it to Handcent SMS? The standard method is very slow if you're used to something else.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Chacry69:
Hi friends,is there a software or applications or a system to put 4 or 5 icons porgramms on today like manila and without using a launcher?

Thanks for reply..
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Android 17:
I'm not sure why, it won't even charge when the phone is completely off, instead it simply keeps blinking the orange led.

I do use SBC, but I have never had a problem before, nor do I leave the phone charging overnight very often.

I managed to get the phone to boot once, but it kept reading '0' despite it being plugged in, and despite it having charged for over 30 minutes, then it died shortly after.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to fix it? I tried to boot into recovery and wipe battery stats with clockwork just incase, but it simply said 'Battery low!' in the hboot screen and would not let me boot into recovery.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drew16:
Hey I had a similar problem my battery wouldn't charge if it had completely died. My solution was to charge the battery using another phone once its charged enough to turn on it should work fine. At least it did for me

Good Luck
[HTC Sensation] Bigmille:
Is there a way to remove 1 of the 7 home screen panels in Sense?

I don't want to install another launcher at the moment.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] zahashingo123:
im pretty sure theres no way to do that
[HTC Sensation] sjgore:
You can't. You just have to leave it blank.
[HTC Sensation] Bigmille:
Thanks guys, still new to Sense UI. Think I'll switch to AWD in couple of weeks when the novelty of Sense wears off.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warhawk22:
What are the benefits ClockworkMod with ext4 support?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NapsterX:
support ext4 :)

all wipe do in ext4 filesystem.

but i think, that ext3 or ext4 on DHD not too serious.

ext4 work better than ext3 only on large servers
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] walda:
Hi Guys!

When doing Backup+Restore (Titanium) i always loose the correct Notification Tones in all Apps.

Maybe they store an Index of Mediamanager, and not the Name of the Ring/Notification Tone.

Can the Mediaindex chronology be restored after a Wipe?

Hope you know what i mean.

Thanks
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkim31:
Hey.. so like the topic says the wifi connects perfectly and works great until I slide the keyboard out. The status bar shows green and says wifi is still connected but I can't surf any pages or anything to do with data.

Has anyone run into this problem? And if so, is there a way to fix this?

I am running cyanogenmod 7.0.3 with the latest radio.
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mingolianbeef:
Hate to say dude but that is one of the few disadvantages to custom roms! But what I did was just flash a different rom (chacha slide or something) and then flash BACK to Cm7! And my wifi works wonderfully ^_^
[General Accessories] hechen:
Hello,

I bought a ~800-1000nits 5.6" (4:3) screen for a project but the finish on the screen is glossy and it is unreadable in outdoor direct sunlight. Do you guys have any idea what a good anti-glare screen protector I should buy?
[General Accessories] aLeex10:
On Ebay I have seen some stickers to put on the screen:)
[General Accessories] cplovero:
I buy clarivue anti-glare screen protectors all the time. Try it if its available for your screen. Works like a charm.
[HD7 General] Spideyrocks:
Hi guys, I recently fell into the sea by accident and my phone was in my pocket and it got wet. I did not know what to do and i thus took out everything and wiped it dry and then plugged it into a power source. No response. After a few tries, it started vibrating madly and the light on top of the device started flickering. The phone started heating up like mad until finally i switched off the power supply. Now it is not giving any response. Please Help!!!
[HD7 General] dacook2:
you fried the board.
[HD7 General] elyl:
In future if you ever get a phone/anything electronic wet, immediately remove the power source (battery) and leave it to dry in a well ventilated place for a long time (or a bag of dry rice, which can draw the water out). And when you think it's dry, leave it a bit longer still!

Don't be curious and try turning it on "to see what the damage is", as you will invariably cause more damage.

Unless it's tap water that's spilled on it (or it's been submerged in) you will likely want to wash it out before drying it - pure, deionised water is good for this. This might seem mental, but it's not - pure water is generally harmless to electronics unless there's current running through them. The residue from dried seawater or coffee will cause short circuits and damage the thing, so best to wash it off.
[HD7 General] XPLANE9:
Seawater? Ouch. If anything salt will kill the motherboard faster than the water. But yes, you made a mistake by plugging it into a power outlet after drying it out. Next time (which hopefully does not occur), pull out the battery, dry it out, and stick it in a bag of rice or silica gel packets. Waiting a few days before touching it would also be a good idea. You may be able to try this now and to rid of the salt, soaking the phone in 100% rubbing alcohol (only 100%!) may clean out the internals. Good luck!

By the way, I haven't tried out the alcohol method but it was suggested by other forum members. The worst case scenario with the alcohol is that some of it seeps into your screen and won't evaporate, so try out the rice first.
[HD7 General] drkfngthdragnlrd:
It's a common misconception that water conducts electricity. In fact, it's salt water that conducts electricity. The problem is our skin has minute amounts of salt on it. It has been tested already making a completely water submerged PC as an advanced cooling method such as using cooking oil. The plus side is for circulating, water isn't as thick & flows faster plus it don't "go bad". The downside is you have to be very careful not to let salt get into the water & how hard it is to find "pure water".

P.S. DO NOT TRY IT YOURSELF. Even Mineral Oil can be dangerous to PC parts if you don't know what you are doing, plus Oil dissolves rubber & plastic parts over time.
[HD7 General] beaups:
Are you joking? Water conducts electricity. Distilled water (saltless) conducts electricity. Mineral Oil != water! And it does not conduct electricity (the pc cooling projects).
[HD7 General] drkfngthdragnlrd:
You may be right that distilled/Pure water conducts electricity, for that matter everything conducts electricity if enough voltage is applied. Even air as proof by Lightning. Computers run on 12/5 Volts though (except the Power Supply that turns 220/110 Volts into 12/5 Volts). This is not enough voltage (the 12/5 Volts) to pass through Pure Water. The point is people have tried it & it works. Would I recommend it to someone, NO. As I said, any contaminants will increase water's ability to conduct electricity. There's parts in the PC that can give off salt & other contaminants into the water. Our devices work on less than 5 Volts. If you take the battery out immediately & let dry out completely. You can save the device. I've done it myself & helped others save their doing this. The best choice for a advanced cooling system is this 3M liquid, but it's extremely expensive.

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[HD7 General] stilkus:
Excuse me, Distilled water has no free ions which are found in normal tap water (minerals, K, Na, Mg, F) that's why it won't conduct electricity, but as " drkfngthdragnlrd " said at extreme voltages not currents, it totally can and that's what's exhibited in stun guns for example where air itself connects..
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darico18:
Hi XDA community I have been using xds since android came out and its been really usiful specially when i had my G1. i know many of you might not lile the fact people ask for help and most of the answers is GOOGLE IT. but i want to ask a favor from the community i was wondering if there is anyone that could help me out to learn how to build apps for android i currently use appinventor by good but im having a hatd time getting it to do what i want. is there any way anyone can tell me where or what book is the best way to go? google has many options and im confused by everything if any one can help me let me know thank you.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MV10:
http://tinyurl.com/67xqnck
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darico18:
since ur so helpful y dont u find the exact link