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[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
Just like the Guide in general this is an attempt for people to go to for quick answers, to the commonly asked questions. I am going to try and put this in a quick reference so it is easier to go straight to the question you want.

To quickly jump to an Question and Answer please open up the search function on your browser and type the number and the letter.

Note: This is not here to take place of the Q&A section, and this is not to answer rom based questions.

General Questions:

1a. I'm a noob where do I start?

2a. What is the best rom?

-- 2b. What rom has the best battery life?

---- 2c. What rom has the least amount of bugs?

3a. My phones rooted can I install the OTA ?

General Rooting Questions:

4a. Why is the rooting process so complicated?

5a. What is a gold card?

--5b. Why am I having Trouble making a gold card?

----5c. After I have rooted my phone do I still need the goldcard to flash roms?

6a. Why do I have no wifi/sound after downgrade?

7a. Why is rage not found?

Radio and Network Questions:

8a. What radio should I flash?

-- 8b. How do I flash a Radio?

9a. What is a RIL?

-- 9b. How do I flash a RIL?

10a. Why Are my data speeds inconsistent?

11a. Why is my data not working?

Rom and Flashing Related Questions:

12a. How do I flash a rom?

-- 12b. What is a rom?

13a. How do I flash a kernel?

--- 13b. What is a kernel?

14a. How do I make a nandroid back up?

15a. How do I flash a Theme?

16a. How do I flash a boot animation?

17a. How do I flash a splash screen?

18a. Why does my phone show desire hd and not inspire 4g

19a. I don't have h+ anymore only h how do I fix this?

Backup and App questions:

20a. What is the best thing to use to back up apps?

21a. What is the best app to use to back up sms and mms?

22a. Why won't my app install correctly.

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General Questions:

General Rooting Questions:

Radio and Network Questions:

Rom and Flashing Related Questions:

Backup and App questions:
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
I will be updating with the answers tomorrow night, once I get done with some school work.

If there is something you would like to see added, please let me know. This is in an effort to be as informative as possible and help cut down on the vindicated questions.
[HTC Inspire 4G] doktor buknasty:
Great idea mudknot, keep up the good work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
How about this one.

"I have weak wifi/no internet after rooting"

No Hay de Queso No Mas de Papa
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Sweet. Great work once again, mudknot. :)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Towboat_man:
I'VE got one for you. I have a Inspire4G and I am running Coredroid 7.0 and have been trying to change the model name back to Inspire4g from Desire HD. I've tried to edit the\ build.prop=Model name and \manufacturer=HTC. Saved and rebooted but it didn't change the model name. I'm new to all this fun stuff and its just really bothersome to me for some reason. I've also tried to flash the GB_Patch_DHD_to_Inspire4G33.zip and where it's made for Leedroid Rom it changes my Rom name. I've tried to Search the forums here and @ Coredroid.com .But still have no luck at a good/working fix.

If anyone can help me out it would be really appreciated. Thanks

Sent From my HTC Inspire 4G XDA Premium App.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
You kind of missed the point of this post.

Its a place to reference questions that are commonly asked, your vest bet would be to post in the cordroid forum after you get 10 posts, or pm one of the coredroid team members.
[HTC Inspire 4G] fernandezhjr:
Something in reference to the missing H/H+ after flashing a rom and the insignificance of it might be in order. Also, perhaps a brief explanation of s-on/s-off might not be a bad idea.
[HTC Inspire 4G] badmfmike:
Definitions

Is there a chance you can make a definitions/list section? I have been playing with different roms and have found that ROMS, Kernels, etc can be confusing. What do I flash first? Do I need to flash the LeeKernel if I am going to run Cyanogen? etc.

The thing I see is a lot of development is being done that says something like "based on FroYo" but it takes a bit of research as a noob to figure out what FroYo is. Definitions of Kernels, Roms, etc with a list of what is what may ease this burden.

*Edited* I just re-read the link in MudKnot's Sig... What I am looking for is there. DOH!

Anyway... great site guys. Thanks for doing so much work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
is this something you guys want stickied?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Of course. :p
[HTC Inspire 4G] thoffland:
This is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to put it together. Already I see many of the questions I have listed here. Can't wait to read through it when its done!

Edit: Ive seen a few posts about people who may have bricked or soft bricked their phones. Maybe something that addresses that as well?
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
That is in the guide posted in general.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
I would ask to pm a mod then ;) as it would look a little better coming from some one other then myself.
[HTC Inspire 4G] joefrank:
Guys, why is it that an atrix can support my wifi strongest signal which is a VIZIO. my INspire reads only the normal ViZIO signal which speeds to 2.4ghz (and so does every other devices as my cpu). And I tried with a stock inspire and my custom one.

But the issue lies on one day I used the Atrix from a friend, and it read my VIZIO (HD) which signal runs up to 5ghz. Does it have to do with the radio or is the app. Or there is a hardware issue?
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
Please post this in the q& a section. The main purpose of this thread is to answer commonly asked questions, it is mainly for reference.
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
I am watching.:D
[HTC Inspire 4G] g3ismeee:
You knew this was going to happen didn't you? :confused::p:p:mad::p:eek::D

BTW thank you so much for all your work. It's good to see you back. I would have DIED without your sticky when I was rooting my Inspire....well maybe not die....I like to exaggerate sometimes...
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Hey mud, you may want to add under the goldcard section the fact that you can reuse a goldcard to root other inspires.
[HTC Inspire 4G] joefrank:
The reason I posted here is because WiFi and radio signals are a common question. And dont get fooled by my newbie estatus. Ive been here from the beginin. I lost one acount by memory loss. And I know the rules I ask you because you have a radio thread
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] dddjames:
Sad Panda :(

I had finally settled on the rooCase Slim-Fit Folio through Amazon (via PC Micro Store) as seen here:

http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Slim-Fit-Adjustable-Transformer-10-1-Inch/dp/B0058DLAA8/ref=pd_cp_e_3

Originally listed as available on July 18th, I ordered it last week in hopes of having it by Friday to take on vacation (and paid for expedited shipping as well). However I noticed today that the "available" date had been bumped to July 20th, and I hadn't received any shipping notices, so I fired off an email to check things out.

Unfortunately the case is now delayed until July 26th, which is when "they" will receive their shipment, and then start shipping. This won't work for me, as I'll be laid up in a Cabin in Colorado for 2 weeks :) The person who responded was very nice and apologetic for the delay, and offered to refund my expedited shipping charge (14.99) and still send the package expedited as soon as it was available. While a lovely gesture, it just doesn't help me in my current situation.

So now I'm without a case, and definitely need one before we leave on Saturday.

In your experience, do you think I could get a case (rooCase, Caseen, etc.) online and shipped in time for my trip without spending an arm and a leg, or should I head to Best Buy and try to find something that I can jam the Transformer in for my trip.

Just wanted to share the delay of the case, my good experience with PC Micro Store customer service, and ask if anyone had any suggestions to get something in my hands by Friday or Saturday. Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] krash183:
Great looking case!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] mcmikeal:
I am in the same boat, minus the 2 week vacation. I do fly out Friday as well, but I will be flying back on Sunday. I also got the same email with the offer to refund the expedited shipping and still expedite once they get them in stock.

I have been traveling with just the cheap hp case and a stand:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0033RSNPG

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0049H8W1Y

I was really looking forward to the slim-fit though. As for other similar cases, anything roocase is out as there only looks to be one supplier for them. For any of the other ones it just depends on who is actually doing the shipping. Amazon is usually very good about making next/2-day as per the item page. You just have to be more careful about the purchases that don't actually come from Amazon. Whatever you are going to do, I would hurry up. You are just on the edge of rolling over to another shipping day for Amazon.

Good luck.

Edit: Yes...I am a sad Panda as well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] WheresWaldo:
I ordered the same case but have been waiting since July 6th, I guess one more week is not such a big deal.What is a bit disconcerting is that the email says they will mark the order as shipped on Amazon.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] psycho2097:
+1 on the sad panda. But m not going anywhere and my transformer stays fine on my couch, without a case. Just saved some money! :D not so sad a panda now that I think about it.

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] dddjames:
Thanks for the sad panda support guys! I went ahead and canceled the order, went to my local Micro Center and bought a cheap neoprene sleeve to hopefully keep my TF safe during travels (and kept the receipt and tags). Certainly not ideal, as I really wanted a folio that I could use to protect it and let my 20 month old son watch movies in the back seat on our long drive. Ah well, we shall perceiver!

Hopefully while I'm away, you guys will get your slim-fit and post some thoughts. If it's favorable ill go ahead and order one when I get back.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] SoundSurfer:
From the pictures, with this case we can connect the keyboard without removing the case, right?

I think I'll get this one.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] starplaya93:
Bump- as I also would like to know this...

I've been holding off because I'd really prefer buying a case that allows me to dock without removing the TF and I don't want to spend money on the Tuff-love because it's too expensive for me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] madj1:
I ordered this case as well however I just canceled it. I found the Acase version of the slim fit on amazon that is in stock with free shipping. I originally paid the $20 for expedited shipping that wouldn't arrive until after Aug 4th to an FPO address. However the Acase offers free shipping that will arrive between Aug 1st and Aug 4th, or for the $5 shipping they have a guaranteed delivery of Jul 30th. The Acase version can be found at

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005D1Q6J0
[Windows Phone 7 General] MartyLK:
One new game that I can't recommend for those who prefer relaxing or easy games is Tumbler. The concept is great but the control is horrible. It makes it virtually impossible to get past one of the early levels and the succeeding levels are locked. That means if you don't get past a level, the whole game is done.

For you people who love an impossible game, you'll love this one.
[HTC Wildfire S] vanlon:
My son has one of these phones and every time he runs his battery dead, the next time he turns his phone on he has to log back into his google account. It's not immediate but if he goes to use voice search it pops up.
[HTC Wildfire S] LeeCHeSSS:
The easy solution would be to charge the phone before the battery dies.
[HTC Wildfire S] vanlon:
Thanks there Captain Obvious
[Optimus One, P500, V General] kevin112996:
OK so I'm upgrading to triumph and I wanna sell this phone. Its in perfect condition, rooted, and with cm7. Does this increase the value of the phone? Thanks in advance
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Feeshie:
It really depends on the person who wants to buy it. Some people prefer to have everything stock and others will be happy that a custom rom is pre-installed. IMHO I wouldn't think it would increase price
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Feeshie:
Oops. Ignore.
[LG Revolution] iuvenesco:
Given Verizon and LG combo sloths for rolling out updates what's the chances of us seeing a 2.3 or god willing 2.4 by xmas
[LG Revolution] Enraged21:
I don't think there's a such thing as 2.4.

Evo SHIFT
[LG Revolution] Networkgamer:
Its really hard to say, especially since the Revo isnt quite like LG's other android phones. I would almost bet 2.3 is coming at some point, rather it be now or when ice cream sandwich is history, but all i (personally) have to go on is with their dumb phones they were more than ok at providing updates and fixes, like the voyager and env touch. ANd if I had to guess, its gonna be later rather than sooner knowing gingerbread itself.
[LG Revolution] Icemans2k02:
Working at Verizon for 6 years. LG was always good about updating software and fixing issues. Given that this isn't one of the flasgships like the Droid I can see Verizon being lazy on this as they have to pay for upgrades from manufacturer unless it is a fix.
[LG Revolution] majorpay:
I have heard rumors of "Ice Cream Sandwich" coming out for all devices (that name is absolutely absurd). Will we see that line of Android on our phone? pffft... I'll believe it when I see it.

As for the 2.3 roll out - I guess it's a possibility to happen "soon," but I wouldn't hold my breath.
[LG Revolution] Enraged21:
Yeah, android is gonna try and make all the phones/tablets on the same OS. Isn't gonna happen til late this year/next year. Just like iPhone pushes updates to all there phones, so its all on the same firmware. Android is going to start doing with ice cream sandwhich. (I too don't like the name)

Evo SHIFT
[LG Revolution] iuvenesco:
2.4 is already out. The Xperia Arc from the gate had the release.

If we get 2.3.4 with the next release we are already behind the ball, but then again at this point any update would be nice welcome.
[LG Revolution] crt_ben:
2.4 is not out, it may never come out. It's rumored that ICS will either be 2.4 or 4.0, but nobody can really predict the version number.

The Xperia Arc didn't ship with 2.4 - in fact, I'm not sure it has 2.3.4 - here's an article talking about the OTA update to 2.3.3 (meaning it shipped with 2.3.2 maximum):

http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/27/sony-ericsson-boosts-xperia-arc-and-play-to-2-3-3-includes-face/

At this point in time, 2.3.4 is the latest Android release. See the left sidebar of this page: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
[LG Revolution] iuvenesco:
Ok back to basics numerous phone already have run android 2.4 in development including phones that google showed/used during i/o

4.0 ice cream is not 2.4 and according to which manufacturer report you read its a decompiled version of 4.0 improvements or according to some 2.3.4 with additional background bug fixes. Either way continued evolution.
[LG Revolution] drt054:
Gingerbread reply from LG

Dear David,

Thank you for inquiring of LG Electronics.

LG would be more than happy to assist you.

Unfortunately, a release date has not been set for the 2.3 Gingerbread update for the LG Revolution as the update is still in testing with Google, Verizon and LG.

Please feel free to contact us if you have any additional questions or concerns. Thank you again for contacting LG Electronics.

Maya C

E-Mail Administrator

Customer Interactive Center

LGEAI
[LG Revolution] Haro912:
I honestly don't want 2.3 pushed to my phone. If this happens I'll have to root it again and reinstall ROMs. Of which I personally don't want to do. The way I see it is the Devs making the ROMs for phones are making them "Gingerbread". Just my 2 cents. :)
[LG Revolution] thecubed:
A 2.2 bugfix update is for sure rolling out here shortly-- those of you rooted + clockwork installed shouldn't worry, the update shouldn't bother your device at all.

You can decline the update, or if you accidentally click "yes" to it, your phone will just reboot into clockwork and stop. You can then choose "Reboot" and you'll end up right back in Android without taking the OTA.

If you're reeeeeaaaly nice ( :) ) you'd grab the update file from your cache partition and post it here for me to dissect like a vulture (muhahah!)
[LG Revolution] K0G:
If I get it in cache, it's yours.

Sent from my Cubed VS910 4G.
[LG Revolution] K0G:
Downloading the update now.......

Sent from my Cubed VS910 4G.
[LG Revolution] K0G:
CUbed

This is the FOTA folder contents from the cache folder in root explorer.

If you need a diferent set of files please let me know.

It did reboot into recovery, I rebooted system and got an update failed error.

Hope this helps in the long run.

EDIT: I missed a file, redownload this if you have already. Should be a file that's 69.65mb or so.

All the txt files look empty. But if it contains my sensitive data, only use it for bad please.

;-)

I have taken the file down, if you need a copy pm me.

Not sent from my Cubed VS910 4G
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] topil:
hello i saw a video with the native voip settings in the nexus,in the 2.3.4 leaked version from att is not present, is possible to enable that setings?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllTheWay:
Just use Google Voice in combination with GrooveIP. Download both those apps from the marketplace. Very easy to use and set up.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] topil:
thank you for the tip. already tested and working, but i was talking about enabling the native voip built in that is supposed to be in the gingerbread 2.3.4 because i want to be able to pick the voip provider i like, international rates using google voice are not so cheap.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] helikido:
I own a samsung galaxy s vibrant.... And have it running on a custom rom with voodoo sound 10, and color with ext4!!'today my cuzz brought me his phone wich is the infuse. And damn!! It was.so beautiful!! I instantly fell inlove with that beautiful screen... But there was a problem.. When i looked at it, the screen had a redish yellow tint to ot.. Whites were not as pure as my vibrants and all the colors were over saturated... I think if all the devs add.voodoo color on this phone and fix the whites on it atleast, it would be a major improvement for the screen (thats the only improvement i can think of lol) so yeah....VOODOO COLOR!!!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] drowningchild:
shouldnt post this in dev section

and my screen seems fine?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Nopcodex90:
At the current moment BLN and Voodoo Color are almost impossible to implement. Also I think you are seeing things.... just saying! Our color schemes are perfect for this phone .
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Longcat14:
Hmm, I didn't know this.

Why not? I honestly don't know.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Entropy512:
Tell your cousin to return the phone, it's defective.

The rest of us have no problems with our colors.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Dani897:
correct the colors with galaxy tuner from the market
[Samsung Infuse 4G] helikido:
Ohh... should have mentioned this lol
[Samsung Infuse 4G] helikido:
Incase you havebt noticed.. all amoleds suffer from not having pure whites.. super and super plus. voodoo color fixes that.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alabai:
How to upgrade from Rom Virtuous Unity 1.27.0 to Virtuous Unity 1.29.0?

who can teach me? Thanks. I am newbie here :)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ProreX:
Hmm, newbie with custom ROM ;)

OK, You probably have RomManager installed. You can do that two ways:

1. Keep all data and settings by overwriting old rom with new one.

Go to ROM Manager, slect Install from SD- pick up new ROM ang give it a go. Your phone will reboot into recovery, install new ROM and reboot your device, with new ROM installed.

2. Recomended.

Boot your device into recovery (turn it off, and when it is off, keep presed vol down button and turn on device. Do not stop holding vol down buton until you see recover. Than go to recovery submenu, and do followin. Go to advance menu, wipe Dalvik cache, than go back and delete cache and tzhan do factory reset. After that choose install from SD card, find file and start it. After phone is finished you restart it.

That is all.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alabai:
Thanks for your help :)
[Epic 4G Accessories] Xhyperion:
Delete me
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xhyperion:
Anyone get this working?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] f0xblade:
Yes. What's not working for you?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xhyperion:
It crashes constantly
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] empiire:
Same with me, it doesn't ever stay running.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TravisBean:
Racist !!!!
[Thunderbolt General] :
DELETE

Moving to development section.... might take a while... wont post until I have beta ready for download!
[Thunderbolt General] Jakobby93:
I'll pray for you.
[Thunderbolt General] Trident77:
Please let it be!
[Thunderbolt General] masri1987:
May the thunder gods bless you
[Thunderbolt General] Smok3d:
Hoping you can open the floodgates!
[Thunderbolt General] icanhazdroid:
Pics or it didnt happen ;)

Do texts work?? You're awesome :D
[Thunderbolt General] akstyle450:
i just had a spazz attack when i saw this.
[Thunderbolt General] Trident77:
h ttp://i53.tinypic.com/av31wi.jpg
[Thunderbolt General] :
will post more in a while just wanna get the 10 posts to post in development section... man these are some weird rules they have here but they help maintain order (:
[Thunderbolt General] droidisftw:
Omg i'm so happy :D! When this gets put into the miui rom ill install it right away :D Wifi for data is fine!
[Thunderbolt General] swarlos:
anyway to let us test this ourselves? I'm so excited for this rom ZOMG!!
[Thunderbolt General] akstyle450:
+1 data can wait :D
[Thunderbolt General] icanhazdroid:
Regarding data, if you get 3G to work before 4G, I think some of us wouldn't mind having a 3g only ROM. I know it took slayher a while to get LTE working when he had 3g already.
[Thunderbolt General] :
Honestly I estimate a release in as little as 72 hours with data working as well.... i will keep everyone posted and as far for testing it will have to wait till the initial release just hang tight!
[Thunderbolt General] swarlos:
HOLY CRAP!! I Will Kiss Your Feet!!! :D
[Thunderbolt General] Odin2347:
I will donate to you upon release of the build:D
[Thunderbolt General] xebryus:
Great bearded zues thank god
[Thunderbolt General] crackedvenom2:
New member. I hope you arent pulling one on us. Please, please let this be true.
[Thunderbolt General] :
I assure you I am not (: ... stay tuned i have a little suprise coming right up!! (well its a big surprse actually! hehe) :cool:
[Thunderbolt General] Longwayii:
Debit card ready.......I'm itching to go broke donating for this:)
[Epic 4G Android Development] flimsy888:
Want your creation listed in the awesome new ACS Updater for even more users to enjoy!!!!!

Check out this link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1174964

And scroll down to the developers section of the first post!!!

We currently accept ROMS, Kernels, Modems and Themes!!!!

It only takes a few minutes to have it posted and it has a huge payoff!!!!!

Check it out

TODAY

!!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] flimsy888:
HELP!!!

Devs Please Help Us Help You!!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] JohnCorleone:
Yes devs, please submit some work. I want to see these lists of choices grow rapidly. That is one cool app! Thanks for the heads up flimsy!