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[General Questions and Answers] Xenphor:
The Samsung devices looked good but there doesn't seem to be a date for release here (America). The other problem is that I've read quite a bit how Samsung is notoriously bad for providing updates. Since Android is evolving rather quickly with new features being added all the time, receiving timely updates is of utmost importance to me. I guess then I will have no other choice than to root? (Assuming a root is even available and roms can be loaded)

I just wish Google could provide their version of Android on their website to download (it is opensource after all isn't it?) so that when I got my device, I could just replace the out of date Android version with Google's recent build. I don't understand why this couldn't be possible?
[General Questions and Answers] PsHegger:
The main problem is that the phone's hardwares are different so the manufacturer have to create the apropriate drivers + a few of them has costum launchers like Sense or TouchWiz and these have to be updated too
[General Questions and Answers] final90:
:good:
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
So I got my mesmerize the other day, and it's been great so far. However, I have a few gripes.

1. Battery life: the battery life isn't terrible, but I feel it could be better.I generally do not use live wallpapers, I use a dark-ish wallpaper, I am on wifi most of the time, I keep the brightness at the lowest setting, and I keep gps and bluetooth off almost all of the time. What could I do to make it better?

2. Performance: While the performance is acceptable, I know that it could be so much better. I've read about the lag-fixes, but I do not wish to root my phone at this time.

Btw: I use LauncherPro

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
No one?
[Samsung Mesmerize] 93foxgt:
Well I like the go launcher myself. Seems a little more responsive than launcher pro to me. But it only helps a little. For me the voodoo lagfix is well worth it.

Sent from my SCH-I500
[Samsung Mesmerize] scarmon25:
Between custom ROM's and Kernels and a variety of apps. You can make your phone perform just about anyway you want it too. If you decide you want to try out a custom ROM or Kernel I would suggest taking a read at the below linked thread. It is very informative and remember that if you do flash something. Make sure it is for your phone. If you are in doubt. Post or feel free to PM me. In the end it really just depends on what your looking to get out of your phone. I read for almost two months before I did my first mod because I honestly didn't know what I wanted. So if I or anyone else can help. Please let us know.

Here's that thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=931169

[GUIDE] Newbie's Step-by-Step: From Stock USCC Mesmerize -> Custom Rom/Kernel

Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
[Samsung Mesmerize] foxfire450:
If you want the battery to last longer, I'd start by using Wifi only when you need it; it sucks a lot out of the battery. Right now on my phone, Batteryminder goes from 1d 21h left on my battery to 4h left if I turn Wifi on. If you're concerned about going over your data cap, install an app like 3G Watchdog to keep track of your data usage.

Depending on how you use your phone, you can shut off several things like sync and even the mobile data radio. I keep everything turned off. If I need to get on the Internet, I turn on whichever radio I need (Wifi or mobile data), do what I need to do, then turn it back off when I'm done. Of course, this means I don't get any e-mail, Twitter, news, or weather updates; I check all of those manually. For stock, you can download several different apps to control the different radios and brightness on the phone. When I was on stock, I used the Dazzle widget for that.

Turning "on" GPS doesn't really turn GPS on (as in it's running all the time draining your battery). It just seems to make the GPS available to applications that want to use it. I keep mine on all the time for several apps I use, and it doesn't seem to affect the battery life.
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
Thanks for the responses. I have a few questions.

So if I were to want to install the voodoo lagfix kernel, I would first need root (super one click?), install clockwork mod recovery? With rom manager? And then flash the kernel right?

After I install the lagfix, would I be able to unroot? I want to keep as close to stock as possible.

I read about uninstalling the lagfix, but how would I go about restoring the default kernel and uninstalling cwm if I were to need to?

I'm still not completely sure about rooting my phone, so is there anything at all I can do to improve the filesystem performance without rooting and installing a lagfix?

Thanks
[Samsung Mesmerize] scarmon25:
To get back to stock

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=881064

Files to get your Mesmerize back to stock 2.1 and 2.2.1

As for voodoo. Everything you will need is in the thread I linked earlier.

Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
So can I un-root after installing voodoo?(using unroot option in super one click) Will voodoo still work?
[Samsung Mesmerize] 93foxgt:
Why would you want to unroot. Rooting has no affect on performance or function of the phone.

Sent from my SCH-I500
[Samsung Mesmerize] droidzach:
If you are worried about voiding your warranty by rooting you will have done that by flashing a voodoo kernel. You can always unroot but why would you? Plus you can always odin back to stock and its like it never happened. Rooting just gives you access to the phone you should have gotten when you bought it.

If you get to a point where you feel comfortable try flashing a new rom and kernel. You won't believe how much more you can do with the phone by doing so.

Also we will be here to help you out if and when you need it!
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
In rom manager, when I go to install clockwork mod recovery it asks for a phone. The mes isn't on there. Should I choose Fascinate?
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
Ok guys, I f***** up big time. I installed the version of voodoo from the official website... That didn't work. Refused to boot. Installed CWM through Odin so I could install the default kernel, but CWM wouldn't let me flash it. I also can't flash a different version of CWM. I was able to install the default firmware and kernel, but twlauncher force close CONSTANTLY, sooooooo... I'm just gonna try and get it replaced.

Thanks for all of the help, but I'm not going to take the chance again.
[Samsung Mesmerize] scarmon25:
You going to to go here and read through the OP. When you go to reflash back to stock make sure to check the box that says repartition. Read through the post and download the EE19 full package. Get odin installed. At that point if you need some direction post back and I can help ya

Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
Thanks for the suggestions, but I got it replaced for free.

One last question if you even want to help me anymore: can I restore my apps and settings from titanium backup without rooting?
[Samsung Mesmerize] scarmon25:
Honestly. I don't know that one. I don't use titanium backup myself. I believe you have to be rooted to use it though.

Tap-a-Talked from my CM7 Mesmerize.
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
Okay. I think, if anything, I'll root and restore my apps and stuff and unroot.

I ready appreciate all of your help, but I think I'll stay away from custom kernels and roms
[Samsung Mesmerize] sageDieu:
Seriously? You messed up with one little thing and then you're just giving up on all the awesomeness you could get. Sad.

Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500
[Samsung Mesmerize] 93foxgt:
I second that.

Sent from my SCH-I500
[Samsung Mesmerize] trvbone:
I killed my first mes, was lucky enough I flashed back to stock before it would no longer boot. So it got sent in and under warranty I got a new one and proceeded to root and tweak....no screw ups this time snag loving it
[Samsung Mesmerize] mbrulla:
That's correct.

You need to be rooted in order to use Titanium Backup.
[Samsung Mesmerize] big_sea:
From one noob to another- check my thread out to see a very easy to follow guide on how to get a custom kernel and cwm on your phone. This is the first step to the world of modding.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1177612&page=1

I have tried to expand on some of the unknowns from the 'noob' thread sticky, to make it more clear to people who don't understand the terminology. Simply applying the voodoo fix will really speed things up. If you have any questions, let me know as I was in your boat just a few hours ago. Don't give up just yet.
[Samsung Mesmerize] wcouri:
Definitely don't give up, all of the development threads have noob-friendly directions that have worked damn well on a lot of people's mesmerizes. Once you get the general idea of everything it just flows after that.
[Samsung Mesmerize] monkey1883:
The thing is, guys, I'm a teenager and i can't afford a new phone if something goes wrong and I can't get it replaced. I'm just really impatient and usually like to tweak things, but I realized how good the phone is without tweaking, so it's good enough for me.

Maybe as it becomes more outdated and becomes extremely slow, I'll experiment more, but it's just not worth the risk for me right now

Honestly guys, I really do appreciate all of the suggestions, but I think I'll pass--at least for the time being

Thanks

(btw, I do have a nook color which I root, so if anyone here has expertise on that, watch those forums, because I may have some questions there :) )

Sent from my Samsung Mesmerize
[Samsung Mesmerize] sageDieu:
I'm 16 and poor, that's a terrible excuse xD

Sent from my MIUI SCH-i500
[Samsung Mesmerize] scarmon25:
Also. Just for info. It is damn near impossible to brick this phone. I have done everything imaginable to brick this thing and haven't been able to. As long as you can get into download mode, you have a pretty good shot of fixing it. What I would do is exactly what I did. I read on these forums for about 2 months before I ever flashed my first kernel. Started with kernels then worked my way to ROMs and themes. And in the event something goes wrong. Someone here will help. Hell I will if no one else is around. But many people here are more than helpful. So I deffinately understand your concern. But don't let a fear of something hold ya back from android greatness. Plus you picked a great device to start on. Like I said. Damn near impossible to brick.

Tap-a-Talked from my Mesmerize

Running CM7 @1.2ghz w/ Tk-Glitch ML Kernel.

Much love to all the Dev's working to advance the many names of the SCH-I500. :) You guys Rock! :)
[Samsung Mesmerize] Atomly:
Pretty much what I did as well. Did my fair share of reading up, then finally took the plunge and rooted, then a kernel. Then went to PnP rom. Finally got daring and moved on over to CM7. Had issues getting it to load and read enough info that I found a solution. Now I feel pretty comfortable with the process.
[General Questions and Answers] runandhide05:
Anyone know of an existing app that will allow end user to create a shortcut on home screen to a folder location

Example would be.

Icon on home screen when clicked takes you straight to /mnt/sdcard/music or /usbotg
[General Questions and Answers] yken:
Use file expert.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] ameedi600:
http://www.mediafire.com/?vdocx41t37rnn6y

This market is badass and has a new design. Download it now

Here is a video of the market: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=5Pbo-d62ivY&v=5Pbo-d62ivY&gl=US
[Captivate Themes and Apps] bunnsguy:
this would be more appropriate in 'apps and themes', yes?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] conantroutman:
For new market goodness see here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Fisken:
Hello xda

I have this problem that is pissing me off, when i download some music ( made it offline) i can fine hear it when not have internet connection but then when i reboot my phone All the music is deleted and i have to dowbload it again.

Can it have anything to do with the custom rom i am running, VillainROM2.0. I Dont know if the problem is new because i always had 3g or something but i am on vecation atm where i dont have the connection All the time.

Please help me guys!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] FRlTZ:
This you need to report to google, go to theire website and send !
[Vibrant Android Development] ameedi600:
This market is badass, it is most likely to come out with 2.4 but this is my gift to you early. Enjoy!!!

http://www.mediafire.com/?vdocx41t37rnn6y

Here is a video demo of the newly designed market: http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?deskto...e.com/watch?v=5Pbo-d62ivY&v=5Pbo-d62ivY&gl=US
[Vibrant Android Development] geoffcorey:
You didn't see this already posted in general and the apps/themes section? And you post days after it was released?
[Vibrant Android Development] ameedi600:
It hasn't been days LOL calm down. I'm just informing people that don't know about it yet and to answer your question, no I didn't see this anywhere else
[Vibrant Android Development] strtkempo:
With all the info that is in these forums this thread I saw easily. Thanks for it the market looks grey I hit the thanks button :-)
[Vibrant Android Development] oblib__:
Actually, it has been days. This thread (still on the first page of the Apps section) was started July 12th. I only looked because I saw your thread though, so thanks, I guess. However you left off an important part: how to watch rented movies with rooted phones: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1167580 (that one started two days ago, by the way :))
[Vibrant Android Development] domtru:
Who cares if its been days? Oh wait, you do. That's right.
[Vibrant Android Development] david_rowe:
Delete post
[Vibrant Android Development] zking:
what about this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1166932

u r too late
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ckand:
I hav bricked my phone while flashing the official GB v20g. It is not responding at all!!! wot should i do??
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ashishv:
Enter emergency mode(power+vol up+back buttons) and reflash gb using this method.It should work.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] josinpaul:
ok...let me ask you

1)which soft u used to brick...sorry update ur phone..kdz/lgmdp?

2)are u getting yellow sreen now/perfect black screen?

3)phone is not responding? to what? kdz/lgmdp?

if u were using lg's own software to update u can claim warrenty.

do here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=883314
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ckand:
i was using CM7 by mik. so i think i can't claim warranty....

nd the phone isn't geting into emergency mode..

It's completely blank!!!!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ashishv:
Can u enter into recovery mode???
[Optimus One, P500, V General] onlymeipse:
No emergency mode? Well, try with KDZ shaking your phone and if you will be lucky it will recognize your phone...

Otherwise you bricked, just like me last week :(

But don't worry, say to the LG officer that you were updating with the official software to gingerbread and you got an error after a couple of minutes... They believed me :D
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ckand:
lols...

i will try shaking or else i will tell LG ppl as u told
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Wolfexon:
Sorry to tell you but it is no use doing anything.....Just find some excuse and take it back for repair

well believe me cause i experienced this before

SEE THIS ----> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1108290
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Bytecode:
You can claim warranty,but only say that PC suite ****ed up your phone :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 22VIN:
Regarding this: I already sent my phone to service for other problems (including a signal one); they considered that the software was responsible for the signal problem and they applied an "intelligent" solution: reflashed the OS (which I already did few hours before I sent the phone so it already had the latest 2.3.3). Now if I brick my phone what should I tell them? I can't blame the PC Suite update because they can see in the warranty that they already flashed the latest one...

So help me with some ideas please :D
[Optimus One, P500, V General] teddybig:
Um.... tell them there was another update notification and you thought it was a newer version and blah blah blah?
[Atrix 4G General] slimslim:
The newest Qualcomm mobile web bench Vellamo, I'd say something new to try, I got 640 on 1.8.3 (froyo)
[Atrix 4G General] Chubby_Skunk:
I got 945 on my Galaxy Tab 10.1
[Atrix 4G General] EclipseX:
Got 722 in GB
[Atrix 4G General] KingKuba13:
This benchmark is crap and inaccurate.

Just stick to sunspider and browsermark.
[Atrix 4G General] Viamonte:
I got 610 on 1.8.3. Its shame that samsung's tab carries the same core and ram, and still navigates much, much better, even if you disconsider this benchmark.
[Atrix 4G General] slimslim:
Why is that?
[Atrix 4G General] PakaPakaxz:
Because our phone failed in this test while SGS2 scores 940~
[Atrix 4G General] Viamonte:
Have you ever used an GS2 and an Atrix side by side? I love our phone man, but there's a reason why the GS2 is 20% more expensive on some countries than the Atrix with it's packed-to-full box and the lapdock together.
[Atrix 4G General] KingKuba13:
Go to the specific sunspider javascript test with it, which you can score 2200-4000 ms, meanwhile HTC sensation does 6000ms. Lower is better, btw.

The benchmark will still give you a lower score for it compared to the sensation.

So if all these phones are beating Atrix in sunspider/javascript they should be getting scores in the 1000-3000ms easily right......LOL

Great job Qualcomm, you are beyond a joke again. Trying to make your little turds Evo3d/Sensation look a little less pathetic when they get crushed in real web benchmarks.
[Atrix 4G General] inoskedu8o8:
Try using cf bench from the market. My evo3d smacks my atrix.
[Atrix 4G General] KingKuba13:
Try using smart bench from the market....

Is your evo3d running @1.8ghz, doubt it beats Atrix with GB.

Evo smacks nothing.
[Atrix 4G General] KingKuba13:
Looks like LG 2x with custom roms is killing this benchmark. 2000 +
[Atrix 4G General] inoskedu8o8:
No it's running stock. It does beat atrix with cf bench. Atrix beats it with quadrant though. Guys in the evo3d forum that are overclocked at 1.5 are smacking the sgs2 with cf bench. What does this mean in real world performance? Absolutely nothing. C'mon man I thought you knew.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dkguru:
Am I missing something?

I been looking for a USB driver for the Droid Charge for Windows 7 (64-bit)

I got the full Android SDK installed and working, I just can't get the Droid Charge past the pesky:

SAMSUNG_Android X No driver found

Help?
[Verizon Droid Charge] Xerrus:
Just Google "Samsung Droid charge drivers" first link should be to Samsung's page with the drivers you need. If not just poke around the support section for the Droid charge. I got mine from there so I know you can find em!

sent from my Droid Charge
[Verizon Droid Charge] octomobiki:
I think the drivers are on the phone itself. Plug it in and let the verizon auto startup go. I think thats how I did it.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
On my Win7 64 pro machine, they installed automagically. But yeah, look for them on Samsung's website.

Sent from my Droid Charge running Humble 2.2
[Verizon Droid Charge] will2live:
They are on the Samsung site but here is a link to them to make life easier http://www.multiupload.com/FVZ1TEDTJ1

BTW if you happen to run across the the VIA USB drivers in 64-bit which are needed for Samsung PST plz let us know where you found them. I've found the 32-bit drivers but they do no good with Win 7 in 64-bit so at this point I can not use Samsung PST and have to find ROMs or files that work with ODIN.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dkguru:
Learn it: Look first - THEN ask...

I found it here at XDA of course:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11633550

Thanks for the help though guys.

:)
[Off-topic] sylvanas1147:
My Canon Vixia HF S 100 helps me capture a lot of funny moments of my little boy. I’d rather merge them and input to FCP X to edit so that I can get a whole video with high quality. My problem is when inputting, FCP X won’t support the format of the video. But my friend ever told me that FCP X could deal with MTS/M2TS files. Anything wrong?
[Off-topic] vivianhelp:
I guess you shot 1080 50 or 60P. This kind of MTS file can not be recognized by FCP X. try final mate on your mac. I found it by chance. :-) it can help you transcode mts to pro res for FCP X.

moreover, it can merge or join your video clips to a single one. thus no any interruption to enjoy the story. That is very important feature for me.

Hope this helps. :-)
[Off-topic] coldwilson2011:
FCP X can't edit mts/m2ts directly as it can't get all the file information of the video. But if you import both the video and the BDMV,you can edit.This is really troublesome. you can just use a convert software to transfer your mts/m2ts to mov or prores so that you can edit in FCP X.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NomZrawr:
I would like to know if the-ebook-reader.com/nook-color-cm7.html's method will boot off an SD card. And will it end up like youtube.com/watch?v=8OEli8s0UMk&feature=player_embedded this? I'm new to this stuff, and would love an explanation. Thanks in advance.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiDGR8:
Short answer: yes.

Maybe I'm reading your question wrong, but what makes you think any of the info in those links is fake?

Or are you just asking whether he is running CM7 off the SD card (which he clearly states in the link that he is so that you can leave the internal as "stock")?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiDGR8:
Long answer: The Nook will start to boot up and immediately checks for an SD card. If one is present and IF it has been prepared correctly, it will then boot off the card instead of its internal ROM.

Otherwise, it just uses the SD (if present) to store files for user programs (media, apps, etc.)

This guy is walking you thru preparing the SD card to boot into CM7.

If you want to use the Nook the way God (Barnes & Noble) intended, just take out the SD card and boot that way (or put in a "regular" SD card for more book and media storage).
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NomZrawr:
so....It WILL turn out like the video? I just wanna make sure it will look/function like the video >.>
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DiDGR8:
Yes. He stated off with his own wallpaper, but he shows the CM7 wallpaper halfway thru. You can choose whatever you want it's Android after all.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NomZrawr:
Thanks so much :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Armen1er:
This is the problem I had after I flashed my vibrant with the simply honey revolution 3.9.1 rom I couldn't receive any phone calls. I learned this happened randomly and managed to fix it for me it should work for others too. Don't know if this was posted already but I couldn't find a fix for it. =/

Well I got it to work this is the steps I did. Thanks kyle51 and Majin_X for the heads up.

1) Odin back to stock JFD

2) Root phone

3) Odin Simply Honey 3.8

4) Flash through recovery 3.9 Lite (make sure you have a GB boot-loader to see recovery)

5) Flash in recovery 3.9 Full (Probably don't need this step but this is what I did)

6) Boot to recovery and wipe data/factory reset. Stay in recovery don't reboot

7) While in recovery Wipe cache

8) While in recovery Wipe Delvik

9) While in recovery Fix permissions

10) Flash 3.9 Lite through recovery and finally reboot when done

11) Now if you like you can flash the medium or full package through recovery

This is what I did and it worked if anyone else has the same problem give this a try it should work and post your results if it worked. Good Luck!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
its random, it only happens to a few people, i've never had it in 3.8 or 3.9

thought he fixed it in 3.9.1

try reflashing with a wipe and clear all caches and fix permissions
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reltih:
The same thing is happening to me.

Tried both lite and large versions.