yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xoom General] ZanshinG1:
Here's my attempt at an explanation:

There are some assumptions which have to be made as to where things are, due to the primary purpose of external storage, which is storing media and data files.

These assumptions are exposed to the developer as an API which lets the developer store stuff without knowing the particulars of the hardware of the device.

The developer requests a place to put things on external storage, tells the API what kind of stuff it is, and the API hands the developer a place to put it.

There is another reason for this API beyond letting the developer write one bit of code for many different hardware configurations, which has to do with the nature of the stuff being stored.

Media and data files are indexed by Android.

Why? Because accessing external storage (which might be a Micro SDHC card) is expensive.

Expensive in this context means that it uses a lot of CPU and interrupts, which has an impact on battery life.

It's much less expensive to keep a database of media and data files which can be searched using Google's super-optimized algorithms than it is to search the file tables directly. When you are doing lots of these searches, the battery savings add up.

As a developer, you -can- just put things wherever by specifying a path, but it's much better to use the external storage API.

Not only do you not have to worry about the hardware, but the API organizes things into a standard hierarchy, and keeps things in the database for searches.

This API was changed in Android API revision 8 to add the ability to specify type of stuff, so when a developer is writing an Android application which puts things in external storage, it's necessary to have two separate blocks of code to support all devices.

Google is aware that modifying an API requires developers to write more code for each change. (Fragmentation!)

Now, the current external storage API in Honeycomb hasn't been changed since API 8. There's still the assumption that everything will be placed in /sdcard baked into the API.

This is very important: The current API only has the ability to detect the removal of -one- external storage device.

The removal detection issue with the method other manufacturers used to mount their second external storage device has already been problematic with some apps.

There is a solution in sight, though:

To solve the problem of tablets and other Android devices which may have multiple external storage directories. Google has to accommodate them in the kernel and Android external storage API, and detect their state and availability properly.

I'm expecting this update to the external storage API in the next Android revision.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kfan12:
Hey guys,

I'm thinking about selling my Incredible and grabbing something new, not sure what yet. I have concerns on how to wipe the phone clean obviously I should do a wipe data and remove my SD card but other than that what else should be taken care of? I'm also curious how my number can be erased from the phone from 'about phone' in settings. Thanks!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] viperman2008:
See this app http://www.hacker10.com/computer-security/securely-wipe-android-phone-data-with-shredroid/

Not sure about the phone number question. I'd imagine that when you activate a new phone on your line it will deactivate the old phone. Don't quote me on that though.

If you get bored, check out my tech thoughts & review blog: http://coolRandomTechStuff.blogspot.com

Follow me on twitter: @CoolRandomTech
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kfan12:
Thanks for the link! I think I'm just worried since I'll still be using the same number and I don't want some stranger seeing it.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k_nivesout:
Unfortunately I think your number will probably be there until its activated on another line. Idk, I've sold a couple phones and never had an issue.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kfan12:
I suppose that's just something I'll have to get over. Another thing, how are bad ESN on phone's created?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirrin:
last thing before it goes in the box that i would do unroot and ruu with stock radio...

If you knew how to do the manual programming you could put in a blank number you could also call verizon and as them if they can remotely update or walk you through the steps to remove your number just explain why and what your doing they might help you out...
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kfan12:
Is it necessary to unroot?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirrin:
no but if they are not a tech savy person who is going to flash it and they try getting verizon to repair it or something if they break it they will find a nasty suprise in it being rooted. It being rooted might also be something a buyer either wants or does not want... Better safe 100% stock rather than hacked when they get it.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k_nivesout:
Yeah its really up to you, when I was buying my phone on eBay I saw that some people advertised that their phone was rooted as kind of a selling point and they definitely didn't seem to go for any less money. I personally sold my previous phone (Droid 2) stock though.

As for the ESN, as long as your account isn't delinquent and the phone isn't stolen, it will be fine.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWhiteBandito:
Also, I don't know where you're selling it, but www.Swappa.com is a website all for android phones. Typically ones with root sell for higher, but you can always give the buyer an option!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kfan12:
Thanks a bunch to everyone for the help!

Thanks for the link! I was thinking about eBay but good to know about that alternative.
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
FYI, NY'ers. I'm just visiting the City for a week. Walked into TMZ Wireless in Chinatown, and the guy offered to sell me a new Sensation for $520 cash, tax included (no mail order, I asked). He said it has a US warranty. Being a non-local I'm wary of deals that seem too good, but some of you may want to check it out. You might even be able to bargain him down. :)
[HTC Sensation] kpjimmy:
LOL I would sick my grandmother on him to haggle him down...

But yes you can haggle down if you have cash in hand. If you can't (doubtful) you can have them throw in some accessories :). GL
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bu2askoor:
Hello,

I am contemplating buying a galaxy tab. I would like to know if someone can help me find out how many many apps available right now to the tab. Personally, i feel the number is not that important as long as the apps you really need are available, but i thought of asking anyways.

I would really appreciate it.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A. Nonymous:
Go to Market.android.com. All the apps can be browsed there.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bu2askoor:
But isn't that for android phones as well? I was talking about apps made for tabs.

Thanks for replying.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jyveafk:
It's not really as comparable as in the Apple App store, which needed the apps converting to tablet versions, as Android apps tend to be able to scale to multiple resolutions in a neater manner.

The SDK has many examples of handling different resolutions/dpi devices, so these days, pretty much everything you see, scales on phones/tablets.

So still worth going to the market and just browsing away.

There /are/ some games that require tegra chips, not sure what filter to show just them though.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bongski55:
For games there is thread discussion here :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=897901
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k0sh:
the guestion you should ask IS ... How Many Apps Aren't For The Galaxy Tab O.o
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natious:
More than you can afford

swyped from a galaxy far far away
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahmadshawki:
Just to clarify coz I've been asking myself the same question.

Almost all the apps in the market will work on the Tab and look nice because it is still counted as a phone (software wise). Still, all the 'Tablet" apps which are made for the Honeycomb will not work on our Tab.

Among the ones that work, I found a lot of the apps that make a slight use of the bigger screen but not as the honeycomb.

A wrap up, you'll find more than what you need in the market for the Tab...
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] A. Nonymous:
Yes, but apps made for phones work on tablets as well. Take Angry Birds for example. There is no tablet specific Angry Birds app. The phone version works just fine on tablets though. There are a few exceptions to this rule, but in general, any app that works on a phone will work on a tablet.
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimacin:
ummm..kinda off topic..i'm new here, all this while i just read and try and search n etc etc :D never post anything..so i have to make a post on a thread with a "?" or "Q" rite..the thing is, i just dont know where to start a post LoL..anyways..cheers! :p
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k0sh:
LMAO ,,, +1 for that ...

an advice from a noob also :) you can check this one :) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1113958
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimacin:
Ahhh..that solved my issues! Great thanks! ;D
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimacin:
Helllooo..anybody hooomeee? :D

Sent from my GT-P1000
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimacin:
Can't post at the [Noob] thread anymore..uhhh..

Sent from my GT-P1000
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeahman45:
most videos i record has audio and video out of sync even lowest resolution (VGA)... it mainly happens after first 1min or less... it is very annoying.. is this normal?

i am on leedroid gingerbread a2sd+
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeahman45:
getting worse... now the video is fine for first 20sec and then it's chaotic... there's huge frameskips... image freeze... audio finishes very early.. video is like 2min without audio .. is it normal?? recording on wvga....
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nagasgura:
I have the same issues, anyone know how to fix it?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heraSK:
bump!

me 2. really curious to finally hear something about it. i've had this problem since day one after rooting and flashing custom roms...
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thylux:
If that happens even at low res, then the problem might be your SD Card.

Look up SD Card class.

I recommend a class 4 minimum.

Most ROMs have issues recording on 720p, but that might be an hardware problem.

It's just not enough and it starts skipping frames...

You should also check the main thread for your ROM to see if there are any reports of those same issues.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Arkanius:
Hello friends, I was a previous owner of the Galaxy S1 which had an incredible placement of the 3.5mm and the power connection

Basically when I use my phone on the car, I used to connect both cables on the same side of the phone and I would get audio on my stereo system while charging the phone (I used a normal dock to hold my phone)

But now with the GS2 I have a huge problem. The Micro-USB connection is at the bottom and the 3.5mm is at the top... This creates a huge problem for me at my car so...

I'm looking for a Micro-USB adapter that gives me both audio and another microUSB slot (So I can power my phone)

Does such thing exist or is it only possible to have one of them? Not both?

I also thought about buying the Desk dock and finding a place to fit it to my car, but that's very troublesome because the official GalaxyS2 dock is expensive and huge...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Arkanius:
Just thought about this. Would a Micro-USB splitter work ? On the split connections I would connect the power and the Micro-USB to 3.5mm adapter

I also found this from Palm

But it's discontinued :(
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rob_h:
The official car dock has usb power and audio out via the micro usb port. It works brilliantly.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Arkanius:
But it's too expensive I think...

It has to be mounted on the windshield right?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] sidepocket:
I would love to find out about this as well, but I seriously doubt any good solution exists besides the stock dock.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rob_h:
It's £34 but worth it IMO. Any reason why you don't want a screen mount? I have mine right at the bottom of the screen and it's never come off and is quite discreet.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] Arkanius:
Destroys some of the aesthetic of the car. I have a MINI Cooper and the holder I used was on the cupholder down by the Gear knob. All the cables were hidden and right by hand.

I'll try the Car dock since it has both charging and audio sources... But I think the cheaper solution would be the mini USB splitter.

I'll try both.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] eddablin:
I'm interested in this too!
[Galaxy S II Accessories] alx37:
You need a micro usb connector.

Pin 1 connect to +5V

Pin 2 + 3 connect to audio l + r, Ground to Pin 5

Pin 4 connect to Pin 5 via 620k Ohm Resistor -> this triggers Car dock mode

Pin 5 connect to Ground

Go to Settings/Dock Settings/Audio-Output-mode

Pin 1 is right when the connector is in the SGS II and the screen is visible.

Voila, ALexander
[Galaxy S II Accessories] zaphyr:
This is also interesting to me.

I currently have a HTC Desire HD, and it does'nt send audio out via microUSB, so in the car I have a passive holder and connect a 3.5mm and a microUSB to charge and play music at the same time.

Anyway, I'm soon getting a Galaxy S II from work, and was wondering about the audio out and charging.

My car has an USB input, does the SGS both charge and output audio at the same time via the microUSB port? (My old Desire did :) )
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NinjaDeathMonk:
If you feel like soldering:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321491
[Galaxy S II Accessories] rob_h:
The official car dock has a screw connection for the cradle to attach to the suction mount so you could take it off.

IMO it is a great piece of kit and holds the phone securely even with the extended battery.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NoOneBR:
I bought the original samsung car dock but I'm having some issues:

- If I plug the USB directly to the car stereo USB port, the USB is not mounted.

- If I receive a call, the audio do not output from dock audio-out. If i plug the audio cable to the cell audio out, I can hear the call from car speakers, but not if plugged directly to car dock audio-out. Btw, if no audio cable is plugged, I can hear the call from SGS2 internal speakers.

Does anyone can help me?
[Galaxy S II Accessories] beren:
1. i think the micro usb port is only for charge, not data...

2. this is the normal behavior of this car kit....ask to samsung why didn't make audio calls going out through usb connector. As this is about software maybe can be forced in some way by a modded kernel, but i couldn't find anything around...
[Galaxy S II Accessories] lar1r:
Phone calls work through my car - via the micro usb.

It depends on the kernel you are using.

I use westcrip 8.6 ics rom - everything works fine.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] NoOneBR:
I'm using CheckROM... it even if I use a specific APK I was unable to reproduce the sound through the dock audio-out.

Anyway, I can't belive that USB plug cannot mount. If I use a normal cable I'm able to mount, but with the dock I can't.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] beren:
Are the call working on stock ics too? What is your kernel?

edit:

i'm trying to make a bit of order on audio out/calls using car dock, take a look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1531483

Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 usando Tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Accessories] enilkcals:
This cable offers one solution, providing an adapter to iFern docking speakers.

I'd like a microUSB speaker dock though.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] enilkcals:
Looks like Philips Fidelio is an option.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] basicsenad:
I just installed gingerbread on my phone.

For this I used:

androidnews.de/download/speedmod-kernel-k13c-500hz.tar

download and use ODIN to install. (Guide:

androidnews.de/samsung-galaxy-s-speedmod-kernel-flashen-howto

and than use Don's Kitchen to create my own Rom at the address:

romkitchen.org/samsung/?s=generator

copy it to the SD card, turn off the mobile, hold volume up, home and power at the same time to get into the menu and install the new ROM.

it is great.... Any questions please write....

Best Regards,

Senad
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Hey guys I was wondering if any of you have tried the Panorama app? I've got it running on my phone bu it doesn't save pictures it would be cool to get it working, could it be that I'm using the xplay camera mod? Maybe it only works with stock camera?
[Xperia Play General] unityelt88:
You got it working? How? I downloaded it but wouldnt even install
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
You need to get the fix. Zip from x10 section copy the files from the two folders from the zip to your phone then reboot then install the apk, the only thing is that it won't take the picture on the play but it seems to work for just about everything else I'm starting to think that maybe this phone is just a big waste of money
[Xperia Play General] unityelt88:
The phone has potential its better than my droid and the iphone too....but it sucks to me that i cant root yet ...i like this phone alot but sony messed up this a S.E phone and I looks nothink like the arc or the x10 at least not my r800x its just an android with a controller doesnt look like is from sony
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Yea man that sucks that it can't be rooted, what the hell is up with that? Why would they do that? It makes no sense at all cause after all it is your phone you should be able to do whatever you want, warranty issues are whatever to them they get the phones dirt cheap wholesale
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
google only takes root off end users for there own security :)
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Has anyone gotten the Panorama app to work properly at all? Or is it just not compatible with our phones at all, could it be that the camera isn't high enough resolution? X10 has 8mp camera same with arc I think
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
But noone takes root off personal computers. It's up to the end user to do so or not. Smartphones are personal computers who happen to be able to call. Why should we not have control of them such as we do with the computers we have bought?
[Xperia Play General] Roshi69:
I bought Photaf Pro. It is very impressive. Stitches the images together and can barely notice. It uses sensors to take the pics so that the images are at the same height and angle and set the picture quality to high and it is unreal. I will upload an example pic
[Xperia Play General] brochador:
Im using photaf 3d pro.. works great..
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Can one of guys upload a picture?
[Xperia Play General] brochador:
Using photaf pro
[Xperia Play General] thatsupnow:
Sweet that does look pretty good I'm gonna grab that
[Xperia Play General] brochador:
yeah, that's why I bring always my phone whenever I have a photoshoot.. My Nikon D90 can't do that..:D
[Xperia Play General] Cat_On_Droid:
You bumped a month old topic @_@!
[Xperia Play General] subcu1ture:
I was actually trying to find this thread the other day to find that panorama app you posted, Broch :D
[Xperia Play General] brochador:
Why? Do you have problem with that felix?
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] CheeseMcGee:
Ok, any of you app guru's think we can get the new Google Videos .apk "adjusted" to work on the Transformer? :D
[HD2 General] ASCIIker:
amazing stuff dude!!!

i had lots of fun reading it and seeing the progress along the way and you've explained all the steps really well...the result speaks for itself!

++respect!
[HD2 General] ubejd:
you my friend always surprise me, first with thermal solution and than THIS awesome " discovery ", thanks again :D .
[HD2 General] Ev0luti0n_:
Just like the user above said!

+respect Sir Facdemol!

awweeeeeeeeeeeeesome!!!!! :D:D:D:D:D
[HD2 General] backlashsid:
awesome....but tedious !
[HD2 General] DroidFreek:
Its pretty cool but alot of work

Sent from the land were pigs fly
[HD2 General] jsmccabe78:
fantastic. really nicely done!
[HD2 General] Kailkti:
Love the mod. :D
[HD2 General] motoi_bogdan:
thanks for the feedback ;)

the mod took me about 3-4 hours to make. More complex designs are possible, ore similar designs on a mirror like finish. If the HD2 had an aluminum case.. hahah, that would have been fun...
[HD2 General] lukesan:
I would vote for you for King of the HD2 hardware!
[HD2 General] Unconn:
Very well done. I very well may have to try this. My battery cover is starting to look very bad.
[HD2 General] NotATreoFan:
OMG this is amazing! I may need to buy a metal backing for my phone just so I can do this.
[HD2 General] rauschkugl:
this really looks sooo amazing. gread work!
[HD2 General] the_scotsman:
That's bloody impressive! Might have to do this to my HD2 :)
[HD2 General] mattfmartin:
Damn that's awesome
[HD2 General] decalex:
Holy crabcakes. That's rad

. . NS4G . . MIUI . .
[HD2 General] Marvlesz:
Is it for sale? :D (jk)

Really really nice, I like it!

+1 on everything was said!
[HD2 General] svetius:
Amazing. Well done! :cool: :cool:
[HD2 General] Franwella:
Awesome!

Very very cool!
[HD2 General] Tachi91:
WOW! "applause"
[HD2 General] idavid_:
This is awesome!! :D
[HD2 General] Sp1tfire:
Thumbs up for this. You must be a very patient man :D Come to my place and do my phone's back cover. I'll pay with beer :D
[HD2 General] hotmatrixx:
Nice!!

It's more of a "because I can" than an "I love you", I think, but very cool. thanks for the instructible.
[HD2 General] hotmatrixx:
ok, getting paranoid at your sig ;-P
[HD2 General] TheATHEiST:
You should stick these on eBay :)
[HD2 General] Kameirus:
+1 on that

id buy one from you
[HD2 General] g.n.a.k:
Wow that's amazing and I would like to do this on my HD2. The only thing I haven't understood is the thing with the electrical tape: What is an electrical tape and where should we put it to secure the battery cover?

Thanks, can't wait to do this on my own :-)
[HD2 General] coolfire:
Awesome stuff! Can I mail you my HD2 cover for this mod please? :)

Sent from my SGS II
[HD2 General] pflorin:
foarte tare "fac dem ol" haha, super tare chiar .. ce zic super misto as putea primi acordul tau sa publicam articolu asta si la mine pe site?? vezi signature!!
[HD2 General] stylus1828:
Foarte tare! Awesome! :) Bravo.
[HD2 General] madnish30:
Very well done ! Great idea ! Thanks for sharing !

Shall try it out when free :)
[HD2 General] jbsyst:
Wow

Man that's cool. A buddy of mine has this device, gotta show him. Great work!
[HD2 General] lexic4all:
best looking HD2, bravo
[HD2 General] tido89:
I can make anyone a logo like this with a laser engraver. The backdraw is, I live in Hungary, but feel free PM me about it! :)
[HD2 General] l337m45732:
You should make these and sell them. You could make a lot of money. And save some people that don't want to take the time to do it the trouble. Planning on doing this in a few days. Switching to hd2. I will let you know how it turns out! This is awesome!!
[HD2 General] chichoko:
Really good job mate... I wish my desire had a metal cover so i could do the same :/

Sent from the infinity and beyond...
[HD2 General] rikardo1979:
amazing job m8 ;) it looks so cool

:cool:
[HD2 General] prboy1969:
That is totally bad a$$ ! Thanks for sharing, too bad my cover is plastic.
[HD2 General] nos in veins:
Can i place an order For My HTC Desire LOL :D
[HD2 General] kdepro:
bravo sir. I am very impressed. I only wished my battery cover weren't plastic
[HD2 General] SNK180:
the perfect phone to represent what this site is all about :)
[HD2 General] Beowulf_pt:
That looks pretty cool. Bet you could sell modded covers for many phones. Not for the Galaxy S2 tho, the back cover is made of toilet paper (almost) and it wont' work.. really porous and thin :D
[HD2 General] bigsmitty64:
Thats just so cool! Great work man!
[HD2 General] googleme1:
Nice bro