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[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhishek_turbo911:
I will not be using Outlook , firstly. No , the contacts are not synced with the GMail (Google Account). I am under the presumption that only contacts SAVED on Google Account can be synced. Since they are saved on the phone memory ... I don;t know. But please enlighten me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jojojohnson7410:
Okay, well, if you check it out here, you'll find the thing you might need for the corporate sync since you're not using Outlook (my bad. like i said, don't use it too much) and if this link doesn't work, you might need an update then.

As for the Google sync problem, I did a bit of researching. Apparently, its 2-way syncing, but like you probably noticed, it's not doing so hot. After fooling around for a bit, I finally got it to work pretty well. Apparently, you need a couple of conditions set in place in order for it to work nicely:

1.) Have the GMail app and set it to use your default email

2.) Make sure that under Accounts > whatever@email.com settings, you check sync next to Contacts (and if it still doesn't work, then try also syncing GMail.)

3.) If your phone has a Battery Manager (mine does) make sure that the setting you choose does not put restrictions on sync! (if it does, then you'll see a lag between syncs. For me, it was 15 minutes)

Thanks to Darth_Penguin for the first two tips.

Last but not least, the strangest thing I've encountered yet: Export your phone contact's list and import it into Gmail at LEAST once. Here's the reason why:

It seems that Google is syncing your contacts that you make. It works very well and doesn't seem to have a hitch pulling stuff that you have on your contacts book. However, there's a flaw: it doesn't play so nicely with Facebook. Most of us have Facebook synced onto our devices and we forget about that. It's true most of our contacts aren't in our gmail, but that's because we never had all of those FB friends names in our gmail either. That's why it seems it's not syncing right. if you want it to, I would suggest this: Import your entire contacts into your SD card through the menu button in your Contacts program, then export it out. Sync that file with Gmail, and you should be good to go. Sometimes, we sync it to Facebook, but it doesn't mean it'll sync to Gmail. Haven't tested out whether or not you'll end up with doubles, but i'll update if i get a chance (planning out beach day!) =D let me know how it goes for you (but that should work. In the odd chance it doesn't, at least we've tried something)

Good luck!

~jojojohnson7410
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] abhishek_turbo911:
Ok, the top most segment does not work. I have tried the last para. Here's what I did,

1. I imported the contacts to my gmail account by the vcf file.

2. All my contacts have come up but not their profile pic

3. Now what ? I did'nt understand this segment.

" Sync that file with Gmail, and you should be good to go. Sometimes, we sync it to Facebook, but it doesn't mean it'll sync to Gmail. Haven't tested out whether or not you'll end up with doubles, but i'll update if i get a chance (planning out beach day!) =D let me know how it goes for you (but that should work. In the odd chance it doesn't, at least we've tried something)"

ALSO, now if I want to 'sync' do I always have to do this way of exporting the vcf file ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jojojohnson7410:
Okay the reason why you don't have the profile pics are because those don't get saved into the vcf files. Only textual data. The pictures came from facebook and unless you use an app or program or service, you can only get the pictures synced to your contacts by syncing with facebook. And as for the loading the vcf, you only need to do this once to sync all contacts from across all your services (facebook, gmail, etc.). So long as you only add contacts through your contacts app, you should have no problems with your gmail.

however, do note that if another third party app/service syncs in a new contact for you (e.g. Facebook), it will NOT sync with gmail as they don't support third party companies. If it's a problem, either sync your device with your third party company (e.g. Facebook) our just do the vcf trick I taught you every once in a while to synchronize all your services/contacts

~ jojojohnson7410
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
I am not new to rooting but am new to rooting htc phones and the evo 4g. I was hoping that someone could point me in the right direction as to where I could find the most up to date information/instructions on rooting my new evo 4g. I have been searching forums and google for 2 days now and am being overwhelmed with information. My specs are as follows:

Android Version: 2.2

Baseband Version: 2.15.00.11.9

Kernel Version: 2.6.32.17-gee557fd htc-kernel!and18-2#15 (stock)

Build Number: 3.70.651.1 CL294884 release-keys

Software Version: 3.70.651.1

Basically, everything is stock as of 7/2/11. If any other info is needed (don't think there is) please let me know. Thank you in advance for any and all help!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unknownforce:
Read this thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=838448
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bkrodgers:
Use unrevoked, and be sure you DON'T accept any update prompts. The newer version can't be rooted, but they software version you're on can.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
For begginers u should try out this app http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=838448

It super easy but i rooted with unrevoked.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
and be sure DON'T UPDATE TO GINGERBREAD
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
The unrevoked site will not allow me to download the recovery. It keeps telling me "403 - forbidden." This was the method I wanted to use b/c of what looks like ease of use. Any mirrors or links that I could use that would work with my above specs? TY once again and forgive my noobness (don't want to brick my phone and want do this right the first time).
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=838448

Why don't u try out tht method
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Having trouble with that link as well. When I try to download "autoroot v2.5 - Full Root Zip" gives me a "404 Page Not Found" message when trying to click on the download link. Am I doing something wrong or is this a broken link? This is what I have been running into with the 2 methods I have tried so far. I am willing to do this with adb but I would need instructions b/c my knowledge is limited. Any help appreciated.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e_asplundh:
did u make sure to download your htc drivers and if you have sync uninstall it
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
http://www.multiupload.com/HSWSV16NU0

The file for autoroot v2.5 - Full Root Zip
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pnewgaard:
Any luck yet?

Just curious if you had any luck, xHausx had a really good version (v2.4) but has moved onto v2.5. make sure ADB is enabled from the settings on your phone and if you want to try v2.4, PM me and I will see if I can send it to you.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
No luck yet, I think 3g is down in my area right now so I will have to wait till later today to try again (wireless tether). Thanks all for the help so far. Good to know there are people here to help.

Sent from my Evo 4g.

EDIT: Okay, everything is downloaded and I installed htcsync 2.0.35. I have unzipped AutoRoot v2.5 to my desktop like it says to do and I do not see "autoroot.bat" anywhere in the folder, I do see "autoroot" which is a windows batch file. How do I execute the "autoroot" file or find the "autoroot.bat" file? I tried running the "autoroot" file as administrator but it only gives me a bunch of "file not recognized" errors in the cmd window. Again, am I doing something wrong? On a side note, there seems to be no working link to unrevoked anymore so unless someone has a link I cannot root that way. All of the assistance is really appreciated. Really need to get wireless tether working. TIA.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
See edit above. Sorry for the extra post.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Anyone, anything? Have mercy on my soul and please help a guy out. Promise to pass the info on. Nothing seems to be working for me on my machine for some reason (windows vista 32 bit). I don't think I did anything wrong. Could someone post the method they used (hate to ask but possibly a "step by step"). I'd be forever grateful. Thanks for the support.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] {ParanoiA}:
Just go to unrevoked.com and use that. Worked perfect for me
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OmPcT4pcks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sdc177:
Some just shouldn't root their phones.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
The problem is that the files won't download on my computer my friend. 403-forbidden on unrevoked site and only autoroot not autoroot.bat for autoroot. I've rooted phones before, I just can't get the files cause of the computer errors. Sometimes we all need a little help so cut me some slack man. Just sayin'.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
So you can't get the reflash package from unrevoked?....give me in a minute. In a melancholic, but good mood.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Tia for the help. For some reason my Rooted Samsung Intercept's wireless tether is blocking the download of unrevoked. I think I was able to download the reflash package to the evo from the browser but I need drivers too right? Whatever help/files you can provide me, well, if be forever grateful. Thanks again for the help.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Its all good, I've attached the reflash package and the hboot drivers from my dropbox.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19699565/reflash_package.exe

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/19699565/android-usb-driver.zip
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Thanks for the files. I'll let you know how it all went. Can I pm if I run into any problems? Thanks again!

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Sounds like good, and yea, feel free to, and you're welcome.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Thank you thank you thank you! Rooted and posting from wireless tether. Much faster then the Samsung Intercept which runs on rev 0.

Thanks also to jadden (gave you a thanks click as well) for your help and providing the vid link that all but walked me through this.

Any advice what roms, kernels (I think you guys call them radios), or mods that are stable and good to use? I was wanting to overclock... advantages/disadvantages? Thanks again for the support and help!

Edit: and what bloatware is safe to remove?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
Glad you're up an running. Personally, I recommend CM7 with the Tiamat kernel and viperboy mod for undervolting [battery saver]. Tiamat does allow you to over clock, but personally never had a need tol under clocked at 537MHz, and never lost any performance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
I've heard of cm7. That is a recovery correct? Sorry, still getting a grasp on things. The intercept was really basic, one half assed, half broken ported cm recovery.... so many options with the evo. Do you have links for faster access? If not, its cool, you've helped me a ton with those files.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
CM7 roms > http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?device=supersonic

And clockwork and amon_ra are recoveries, and you're on clockwork.

Tiamat > http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=972746

Vipermod > http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1028322
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
So I don't brick this phone... I can make a backup in the current recovery correct (vol dn + power right)? And those links for the files... those are just placed somewhere on the sdcard and flashed via recovery correct? Sorry for all the questions... I promise I'll get a good grasp on this.... its all coming together now. :) Thanks for taking the time to help me out... I really appreciate it!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
That's correct, and you do a full wipe [wipe factory/data, cache, dalvik cache] when flashing the rom, the wipe the cache and dalvik between flashing other things. And you're welcome. :eek:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Will I lose my installed apps or factory apps when doing the factory/data wipe? Should I use titanium backup to restore them if this is the case? And which link should I use from cyanogenmod? Probably wait till morning to do any more flashing, and do some more reading. Thanks man.

Sent from my Evo 4g.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sleestax:
Like the OP, I am not new to rooting, but I am new to the Evo. If I read the various links properly, there is no way to root an Evo that has been OTA'd to gingerbread?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jadden:
Nope no way yet to root ota. and OP glad ur up dude yeah cm7 is awsome with viperboys scripts.

I prefer decks rom http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078558

with sz kernel sbc http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=917755

and viperboys scripts ;)

You might want to try out the sense 2.1/3.0 roms :) there are awsome

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1120734 AllianceROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1144447 Synergy

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1071547 Synergy-Kingdom

There are no custom kernel for sense 2.1/3.0 yet becuz htc hasn't released their source code.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pmacevad:
Will root be lost with these 2.1/3.0 roms? Root is absolutely necessary for me cause the tether is my home internet (it saves a few bucks :)) thanks.

Sent from my Rooted Evo 4g.
[Verizon Droid Charge] mms2020:
Does any one have the stock calendar apk? Will much appreciate if some can upload it. Thanks
[Verizon Droid Charge] allanon103:
If you want deodexed, this thread should help you out: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1151483
[Optimus One, P500, V General] GolfnWrx:
I've got an Optimus V, it is a very fair phone for the price, but I'm having real issues with 3G, I often have no Internet, but I should - usually have 3G connection but no Internet.

My battery life is also very poor compared to my other phones.

Both issues are making this phone less than useful. I did try the AOSP CM7 mod a couple of months ago, and while I was on it, I didn't get the Internet issue (just may not have happened), but I didn't stay on it long as there was no SWYPE support and I am really used to SWYPE now and cannot live without it, so I'm back to stock.

If anyone has any insight on how to repair the 3G connectivity or the battery life I would really appreciate it.

NOTE: I looked through several pages here and did see a couple of notes about the 3G connectivity but nothing on how to fix it.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] NateTheMonster:
Hmm, well I've noticed if I do NOTHING literally but a few texts and calls, my phone will last about a day with 3G turned on, now, if you already rooted your phone ( I presume you have) you can turn off the 3G. For me (cause I'm always texting the girls ;)) with the 3G turned off, I can be sending 1200 texts and I'll still have battery for the end of the day.

As for the no Internet issues, I have no suggestions but to just wait, it happened to me one time, and I waited a day and it was back up and running, so it must have been on Virgin Mobiles side of the network.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] benzkumar:
Friends

i have rooted my phone to CM7

Now i can get the htc custom widgets like flipclock with weather at the bottom,

differenne tpes of clock etc.

Thanks for your reply.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anonimo95:
I like the widget of the weather, so the most accurate widget is animated weather-widget and clock :D:D
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3xeno:
No. HTC Widgets are not compatible with AOSP ROMs (Or even other Launchers except the Sense Launcher, for that matter). Your only option would be to use 3rd party apps like Beautiful Widgets and Fancy Widgets (Which I personally use, and it has a skin which is exactly the HTC Clock)
[HTC Sensation] raj2022:
I bought my Sensation off an other user and it looks like they erased the SD card when they sold it on to me. Does anyone have the original contents of the SD card?

I'd just like to be able to try out the screen with some of the sample photos and videos that came with the device rather than having to take photos of my relatively grey surroundings :(

Any help is much appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] shahkam:
Download zedge app and enjoy nice hd pics ;)
[HTC Sensation] raj2022:
If i can't find the original sample photos then i might try that. But i would really like to see what HTC thought was good enough to show off the phone.
[HTC Sensation] shorty87:
I don't have any sample photos or videos on my phone. And it was brand new.
[HTC Sensation] raj2022:
i see

how odd, i had loads on my old htc hero

thanks for the info, i might have carried on looking forever!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MasterMRZ:
Okay, i must admit that the battery life on the G2X is bad. Im running CM RC 7.1

I have 2G speed because $50 prepaid plan for T-Mobile only gives 2G speed which is okay for unlimited data, talk, and text but the battery life is killing me.

Any way to make it better? Tips or anything?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gpmartinson:
Best solution

Use Juicedefender! The plus version is fine. Turn off GPS/4g/bluetooth as often as you can and charge when you can.
[HTC Sensation] TheSobadef:
I can't say I'm too enthused about jumping on board with this phone. I was honestly decided on it until I read all the problems that started showing up after a week. What I want to know is just how widespread these issues actually are.

How many people are getting problems with touch screen responsiveness, dust under the screen, gorilla glass being terrible, wifi-3G/ Deathgrip issues...

If they are really that problematic, then I guess my best bet would be to jump to the Galaxy S II

Any thoughts??
[HTC Sensation] samnada:
Thoughts?

1. Please direct me to a phone forum where problems aren't being reported.

2. No one here can tell you the failure rate, and TMO and HTC won't tell us either. No idea if it's 1 in 10, 100, 1000, 10,000, etc.

3. If you go sit in a hospital emergency room you'll get a very skewed opinion of the general health and accident rate of the population. XDA is like the emergency room for phones.

I do understand the concern. I have a replacement phone coming myself. But about all we can tell you is it's a very good phone, some people haven't had any problems, and some are on their 4th or 5th exchange due to a wide variety of issues from very minor to very major. It's probably pretty much like every other smartphone in the first months of delivery. But that's just a guess. :)
[HTC Sensation] tigerz0202:
theres like fifteen other threads like this , all phones have their list of issues ,just pick one and deal with it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] maury1234:
This thread will focus on the needs of the user..

It will provide support for those who need it and make life a little bit easier.

*Custom Recovery

--Download "Rom Manager" App from market and install it from there.

--Now you will be able to flash custom roms.

*Guide to build your own rom

--Download dsixda kitchen from here

--Download a base rom from here

--Install UBUNTU 9.10 on your computer.

--Extract kitchen to a folder and point to it using the terminal

--"./menu" <<use the command to open the menu

--now just change options to make rom YOUR WAY! :)

--you will be able to use any .zip file as a base or even original HUAWEI ROMS.

POST ANY questions,

REMEMBER there are no bad questions..It's just simply to learn.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
Ok, I have been reading on this forum since april and I have no clue on how or what to do to flash my phone. I want to put a new 2.3 rom on it but I don't know where to start. I see people say you need odin and other programs, but i don't know how to use them. i don't want my phone to wind up bricked. can anyone help?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yalkowni:
ok why dont you take a look at ths forum

but first you need to root

then you need to have the rom on your phone

then you just flash via cwm
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
ok, if I root my phone using odin, will i lose everything?? it says that i have to go back to a eclair version. I have apps that I don't want to lose data with. I am so confused.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yalkowni:
what are you running?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
a completely stock vibrant. I just used superclick and was able to root my phone, i am now using titanium backup and just backuped all my apps.

this is awesome!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
so I cant get odin to see my phone, what do i do??
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yalkowni:
did you install drivers/?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
drivers?? I am lost and feel like a idiot!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
i know when i connected the phone to the computer it installed drivers and my pc can see my phone. do i need to have usb debugging on as well?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yalkowni:
you have to be in download mode so odin can recognize it....:rolleyes:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
yeah i watched the video and did everything like he did, but it wont see my phone. i don't know why
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] movieaddict:
make sure ur in debugging mode

power off phone

pull out battery

GRAB THIS STUFF : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1047087

turn on odin

attach phone to pc with usb cable

now while holding down both volume buttons put battery back in.

now you should be in download mode and go back to stock with odin from here!

make sure u put the proper tar file in pit and the .pda file in pda in there proper places on odin and ur set to go.

Enjoy and also make sure u have the proper samsung drivers

then follow this link on how to root from eclair:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=849028

Eclair is 2.1

then after u root download rom manager and on that app will be a thing to flash clockwork recovery. Then flash clockwork and then ur ready to install a rom. That link i gave u will also help u flash a rom

Enjoy
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TJEclipse:
WOW, I actually did it!!!!!!!!! I was a little afraid but now it is back to stock, and now i am adding the Simply Galaxy 2.8 Remix Final and it is loading up. Many thanks to you for your help. This is freaking awesome!!!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] movieaddict:
ur very welcome! im glad i could help
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yalkowni:
congrats on your first rom:D:D
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magus57:
I'm having trouble finding benchmarks or anything of the sort to figure out which ROM for the G2 is the fastest/best. Right now, I'm using CM7 Nightly, and it's definitely a huge improvement over the original, but before I settle in and keep it for good, I'm wondering if there's anything else I should consider.

Don't care about Sense UI or fancy animations or anything like that, just want something fast and simple (although I would like at least most of the CM7-specific options if possible, such as having the status bar at the bottom of the screen). Not interested in SD-based stuff, my SD card is only 8GB and class 2.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spastic909:
I gotta say I really liked coredroid but the mexidroid chili is the best rom I've used in my opinion. Smooth, battery is great, and its easy on the eyes.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] magus57:
Any idea how they compare to Pyromod or SuperCM7? I've seen mention and videos touting both as being very fast.