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[Xoom General] EvoXOhio:
I had the Xoom, returned it for the Transformer, then returned the Transformer for the Galaxy tab 10.1. I will be keeping the 10.1 and love it.

The Xoom screen is TERRIBLE and it's way too heavy. And up until recently the Xoom was the most expensive tablet on the market, despite having the worst features.

The Transformer was just a big POS. Software was extremely slow on laggy, build quality was abysmal.

I have no need for microSD or HDMI so that was no big deal for me. what I wanted was a light tablet with a wonderful screen and high build quality. The Galaxy tab 10.1 is the only one that gives me that.

What the Xoom has going for it is that it is the first to get Honeycomb updates, and it's built like a tank (in a good way, meaning it's sturdy).

I would use the $100 Staples coupon and get the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Thankfully it is still shipping without Touchwiz, since I don't like how Touchwiz tries to make Honeycomb look like iOS (seriously Samsung, get off of Apple's nuts already, it's embarrassing).
[Xoom General] screwhead89:
I'm in the same boat as you kinda. Looking at which tablet I will be buying.

Unfortunately, as of yet there is not one that I say I want and has everything I want. Xoom and Galaxy Tab 10.1 come closest, but then again - screen quality on Xoom seems to be poor whilst on the Galaxy there is no micro SD expansion possibility (which is a must in my eyes).

Will probably go for a Xoom - just need to convince myself a bit more and hope I'm not disappointed with the screen.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
This is driving me crazy...I'm a painter and use the Xoom as my mobile portfolio. I have compared the photos on the Xoom screen to the photos on my pc and the actual artwork, and the colors are extremely close to true life. I know that humans are attracted to over-saturated colors, but that would be a big problem for me.

I have no noticable issues with ghosting. I'm extremely satisfied with the Xoom screen. It works for me but YMMV.

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[Xoom General] tagacapiz:
yeah. xoom is the best overall. maybe not hands down or overwhelmingly. but the best nonetheless.
[Xoom General] Stealyourface:
Unless you're directly comparing the xoom screen right next to another device, you won't notice a thing.
[Xoom General] brandogg:
Xoom has the worst features? Just because you don't use HDMI or microSD (that will probably change) doesn't mean you can ignore those features. The only downside I can see is that it doesn't have an IPS display - but even that isn't a big deal. When you aren't in a showroom, those IPS displays (like on my brother's iPad 2) are blinding. It may have taken a while to reach its potential, but the Xoom is still the best Android tablet you can buy.
[Xoom General] opposition1:
Thx for the responses, although I'm still just as confused as before lol!
[Xoom General] brandogg:
The ones you have listed basically have the same specs all around the board, it really comes down to built quality and the extra features. While the Transformer has some cool add-ons, they're expensive as Hell. When it comes to build quality I give the edge to the Xoom. Some people complain that it weighs...all of 1.6 pounds, I actually prefer for something I might be holding to have a little bit of weight, otherwise I may forget I'm holding it and drop it. The Xoom also has the best cameras, if that makes any difference, and has the most accessories. I really wanted to get the Tab 10.1, but when I found out it has (or will have) a stupid dongle like the iPad, then I decided against it. It's just something else to lose or break, and is completely unnecessary, but that's just the way that Samsung tends to do things.
[Xoom General] okantomi:
One more thing that just struck me on my way to work...the Xoom is a serious device for getting things done. I never use my laptop in the field anymore; the Xoom does it all. I don't know how the other tabs stack up when it comes to serious work but it's a consideration for me.
[Xoom General] brucewilsonpa:
I have gone thru 3 ipads -- 2 ipad 1 (wifi then 3g) and an ipa2 3g, Galaxy Tab (7"), and the Evo View 4G (7"), as well my Xoom. I decided against keeping the ipads mostly because they're really just oversized iphones (which I already use) and I was looking for more. I love the smaller form factor of the 7" devices but ended up more convinced of the Honeycomb than the earlier Android OS. I've compared the Xoom display to virtually all the others now being offered including HP's new Touchpad. It's pretty subjective IMHO -- yes, the GTab 10.1 more highly saturated colors give a first impression of "better" colors, but having used the Xoom daily since it first arrived in Feb, I can honestly say none of the other displays was good enough to convince me to give up the Xoom. It's a workhorse and seems to remain ahead of the others because XDA-Developers continually offers advancements that Moto and Verizon haven't even thought about yet.
[Xoom General] goinovr:
I had the Galaxy Tab 7" and got the Xoom when it came out. The Tab is more refined than the Xoom but I am pretty sure that's because the Tab is running 2.2 and not Gingerbread. Once the update for the Xoom hits mine I'm sure I'll like it much more than I currently do with the missing SD card and 4g.
[Xoom General] brucewilsonpa:
If you're rooted (and I sure recommend it) why not try the Tiamat 2.0 Manta Ray in the Xoom development section. It is really super - updates to HC 3.2 with additional features the stock OS won't have. I've had SD card access since early in my Xoom's life thanks to these XDA developers and virtually all my gripes have been addressed. This is a great tablet once the OS is where it needs to be.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninereeds:
Hi All,

I have a Galaxy S I9000 that I purchased from Optus (Australia) that I have been flashing with different ROMs quite happily. Unfortunately in my excitement I did not take note of the original versions.

I had a nightly build of CM7 on it but now that Samsung Australia have released Gingerbread I wanted to do a stock upgrade (with Kies) to try it out.

So I reverted to a stock 2.2 I got from the ezRom guide (can't post the link)

BUT, kies says that it is not updateable.

So then I tried to revert to a ROM that is supposedly an Optus one. I have flashed it to (According to KIES):

PDA:JP5 / PHONE:JP3 / CSC:JP4 (NEE)

Or from the phone:

PDA: I9000DTJP5

PHONE: I9000DTJP3

CSC: I9000XSAJP4

Build info: 2010.11

But Kies still says "This version of the device cannot be updated."

Is it because of the CWM bootloader (v2.3?)?

Any suggestions / ideas?

Many thanks in advance
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Prateek G.:
Have you tried using ODIN for flashing?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninereeds:
Yes indeed. I used Odin to flash the ROMs.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bubblefighter:
Get this one: http://www.multiupload.com/CH3Y5SAHE2 (from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1102881)

This is the Optus Australia one :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninereeds:
Bugger.......

Good suggestion, and it flashed OK and works OK, but, KIES still says it cannot be updated.

Should I flash the bootloader? It is CWM.

I wonder if KIES looks for the bootloader.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tamaleddon:
Kies is a huge pile of dung. Why bother messing with the bootloader when you've already flashed what you wanted?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ninereeds:
Several Reasons:

1) I want to see what Samsung's "Official" version of Gingerbread is like.

2) CM7 bluetooth pairing is broken. I am totally over having to go through the pairing process every damn time I get in my car.

3) I have to go back at least to 2.2 at some point as I have lost access to my External Flash card.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tamaleddon:
You should be able to grab the stock fimware from samfirmware.com and flash it with odin, no?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klavo:
Hi,

I have successfully just done what you are trying to accomplish. I don't have the links to these files anymore but if you can't find them I'd be happy to make them available for you.

Firstly flash GT-I9000_FROYO_FULL_PDA.tar as it has a boot loader.

Secondly flash GT_I9000_DTJP5_DTJP3_XSAJP4 which is the original stock.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maatsby:
this looks like the link for the froyo full PDA tar: http://www.multiupload.com/3FFWC68UMC

so does this work? I want to get back to stock Optus and similarly didn't take note of any original versions or do any nandroid backups. idiot!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crockashat:
I already STFA and did not find what I was looking for. I was wondering if there is an application that will allow viewing of existing Google Sketchup files, editing/creating files - no - not so much, think that would be best done on a full blown desktop, One earlier post was asking about running a fully functional Sketchup, and I tend to agree that it would be too much of a tax on the processor and memory to be feasible for a mobile device. I also found the SketchBook program from AutoDesk which is designed for mobile devices but from what it says it is more like Paint in Microsoft Os's not a CAD type program.

Anybody know if there is anything like that available out there to be able to view Google Sketchup files? Thanks in advance for any information on the subject.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dglaboi:
Sorry to wake up an old topic (very old) but I too am looking for such an app.....being a kitchen builder in my spare time I was asked a few times if I had any models on hand to show. And since I do all my sketches in Sketchup, well you guessed it....I can't show them on my tab....

Would be kinda cool to show potential customers how their kitchen might look like if I could just drop existing cabinets in place etc...

If you've already found something would you mind sharing with me? Very much appreciated...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vesparados150:
Hi forumers, how are you doin..

I hope that this is the right section to post my problem.

I need help to edit this script...basically its a startup script for android. here's the script

==========================================================

Code:

AWAKE_GOVERNOR="conservative"

SLEEP_GOVERNOR="conservativeX"

(while [ 1 ]

do

AWAKE=`cat /sys/power/wait_for_fb_wake`

if [ $AWAKE = "awake" ]; then

echo $AWAKE_GOVERNOR > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor

log -p i -t screenstate_scaling "*** awake ***: switching CPU frequency governor to -> $AWAKE_GOVERNOR"

AWAKE=

fi

SLEEPING=`cat /sys/power/wait_for_fb_sleep`

if [ $SLEEPING = "sleeping" ]; then

#i want it to pause here (sleep 30?)the reason there is 30 sec pause is bcos i #want it to ignore the commands below just in case #"$AWAKE=awake" without #proceeding to the commands below.(or better just ignore and return to #waiting_for_fb_sleep)

echo $SLEEP_GOVERNOR > /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_governor

log -p i -t screenstate_scaling "*** sleeping ***: switching CPU frequency governor to -> $SLEEP_GOVERNOR"

SLEEPING=

fi

done &)

==========================================================

So basically, after $SLEEPING="sleeping", i want it to pause for a moment(lets say "sleep 30") because that will give it some time just in case $AWAKE="awake" occur during this period. Attached is my flow chart..im thinking of "else if"...tried cygwin to compile because im running windows but I just cant load a shell script with it even a hello world

thanks in advance..your assistance is highly appreciated
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smilingguy07:
Hello,

How do I get version 3 of clockwork mod, when i check in rom manager it only shows versions 2.x as available.
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tongqihua:
in the rom manager ,it is only 2.5.0.7.it's normal.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gnarlynick:
I am a complete noob when it comes to this stuff, I appreciate any answers to my questions before I take the plunge. I just bought a Toshiba Thrive 3.1 tablet and want to use my EVO 4G as a hotspot when I am outside of a WiFi covered area. I have researched on the unrEVOked method of rooting my EVO (although it seems I cannot use that method at the moment because it is not compatible with the latest 4.24.651.1 OTA) and from what I've translated it is that it does not wipe your data in the rooting process and installs the ClockworkMod recovery onto the device.

My questions are: firstly, is there another method just as simple as the unrEVOked way to root the device and not wipe data?

Secondly, I only want to root the device and keep the stock ROM, would I be able to delete bloatware (such as the Blockbuster app) from the device just by rooting it or will I have to flash a customized stock ROM (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133379)?

Thirdly, tying into the second question, if I have to flash a custom stock ROM onto the device (namely, this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133379), it says no data wipe is required to flash that ROM if coming from a stock ROM. So do I basically place that file onto the root of my SD card and go through the flash process at boot?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dougjamal:
There are several root methods available. Simple Root comes to mind. Unrevoked, however, is arguably the most used. Rooting basically removes your device's security and places a custom recovery on it. Nothing more so it does not affect your data.

Yes, once your device is rooted, you will be able to uninstalled various items from your device. I suggest you initially download and install the Titanium Backup Pro app because it will display almost everything on your device and allows you to 'freeze' anything you do not want. Freezing will prevent the item from running and will save you from the headaches of having deleted or uninstalled something your device needs. If you find that an item is needed or that freezing it causes an ill-effect, you can always 'defrost' it. That way, you can learn what is necessary and what is not before you actually remove the items permanently. I hope that made sense.

As soon as you finish rooting your device, the VERY FIRST THING you should do is immediately make a nandroid backup of your current setup. By doing so, you can always return your device to the way it was prior to flashing any custom rom, mod, kernel, theme, etc. I suggest you make a nandroid backup every time you make significant changes to your device. Secondly, when you change roms, it is highly recommended that you wipe everything except the SD card before flashing the custom rom. This will prevent anything from the old to possibly interfere with the new, so to speak. Having said that, prior to flashing a rom always verify that the rom you are flashing is intended for the device you're flashing it to. Too many people have flashed a rom for the Droid Incredible or a different device and flashed it onto an EVO 4G and have seriously screwed themselves. After that, always wipe cache, dalvik, data, system, boot, & anything else in the wipe menu EXCEPT the SD card and then flash the rom. Depending on your recovery, the rom zip does not have to be on the root of your SD card.

Posting & replying from my EVO 4G
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pandamaja:
There is currently no root available for 4.2x
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dougjamal:
That is correct. My reply regarding root methods was in general terms. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Posting & replying from my EVO 4G
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gnarlynick:
Thank you so much for your detailed answers. Yes, I am aware there aren't any jailbreaks made up for the newest OTA yet and I wish I researched that before I blindly jumped onto the Gingerbread bandwagon. I guess I'll have to wait for something to come out here but thanks to your answers I can finally take the plunge into rooting without any doubts in the back of my head.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gnarlynick:
Also, this may be a stupid question, but looking at the wiki's and seeing all these files for kernels and radio's and what nots gets confusing. Generally, will these all be included in the ROM file of my choosing, or do I have to hunt down compatible kernels, etc. for the ROM and device?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dougjamal:
A kernel will come with every rom you flash, but for the most part, you will have the option to flash a different kernel as long as it's made for your specific device. Also, kernels made for Sense based roms are not compatible with AOSP roms and vice versa.

Posting & replying from my EVO 4G
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dougjamal:
You're very welcome, my friend. I'm glad I was able to help. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day... ;)

Posting & replying from my EVO 4G
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
Hi,

I finaly got my Desire S S-OFF using the great tutorial for Alpharevx 1.2 in this forum:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1162102

I followed the instruction and Bootloader now shows S-OFF :-)

So what needs to be done next to get:

- root access

- install custom roms like saga lbc mod v0.5.4 http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1048203

I am absolutly new to Android - Root - Custom ROMs etc.

So It would be cool if someone could write a small tutorial like the one for Alpharevx or tell me Link if this already exists.

Thanks everybody.
[HTC Desire S] Adidas108:
-root

-4extrecovery

-custom rom

check this sticky thread for all info

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
[HTC Desire S] ems328i:
I am a noob too, but it's very straightforward. If you installed the Clockwork Recovery mod when S-offing with AlphaRevX then you are already rooted.

When you go into the bootloader, select recovery and make a backup of your current rom. Store this on your pc just to be safe.

Now look in the Development section of this Desire S forum and read the threads about the custom roms eg Saga LBC Mod, Virtuous Unity 1.29, or CyanogenMOD. Each thread describes what is in the rom, and usually how to install it. Most advise to do a full wipe first, then you just download the rom zip file to your sd card and install it via ClockworkMod Recovery:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1176483
[HTC Desire S] kartikk:
after alpharevX

1.run gingerbreak , it will ask you to restart, do a restart(never pull out the battery during this step)

2.install 4ext recovery(link in my sig)

3.do a full nandroid backup using 4ext recovery

4.install the custom ROM you want

you can use this guide to install custom ROM
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
Well it ask me if I want to install and I said yes. Was this all I need to do? I guess not.
[HTC Desire S] kartikk:
alpharevX only makes you s-off

you need to run gingerbreak & restart after that to gain root

or you can flash a prerooted ROM like LBC mod to gain root
[HTC Desire S] InfernalByte:
Once S-off and rroted read the link foe noobs in my sigi. :cool:
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
Got Root now too by using Gingerbreak APK.

I installed Rom Manager and clockwordMod Recovery.

Within ROM Manager i selected backup. Device restarted in ClockworkMod Recovery. I then selected backup and the device is now backing up.

After this I can install my custom roms right?

One more question. What is a full wipe?
[HTC Desire S] InfernalByte:
Backing up just backs things up, your going to need to delete the old rom before you flash a new one.

IMPORTANT. See sigi.
[HTC Desire S] kartikk:
+1

& if you are installing LBC mod install v0.5.3 first & apply v0.5.4 after that
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
OK. I got the ROM (saga lbc mod v0.5.3) successfully installed using the tutorial from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1176483

How do I apply the update 0.5.4?

The same why just without wiping?
[HTC Desire S] Fidoble:
Yes, that should do it :)
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
OK. One more question. Should I aslo flash the radio? I guess so.

What is the radio all about?
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
care should be taken when flashing radio, as this has potential to brick device.

As far as new radio goes, there is no harm to try with old radio and simply see how thing s go, if everything works and you're happy stay on the radio you are on, you'll see from peoples signatures that we're all on differing ones

Radio control wifi, bt, mobile data and telephone network operations
[HTC Desire S] masterl1983:
OK. So I will stay on my stock radio.

Thanks everybody for your great support!
[Droid 2 General] rubendleon:
Hey guys... I just bought this motorola droid 2 global for a friend of mine but I realized it's not unlocked for GSM, it's working only for any CDMA network :-(

So, there is any chance to get it working on GSM ? by code only or there are any other way to do it?

Thanks,

Ruben.
[Droid 2 General] orkillakilla:
This should be posted in the Droid 2 Global forum, You'll probably get a better response there.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zorachus:
Does anyone have the stock Android News and Weather widget apk ? Not the HTC Sense version. Looking for a semi-transparent with dark grey background, sort of see through. Not 100% clear transparent, but not the stock totally black ground either.

Anything out there ? Thanks
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dougjamal:
You may have to pull it from an ASOP rom zip (probably from the system/app/ folder within the zip). I have a SalvageMod rom zip on my SD card, but it's not in there. My other AOSP rom zips are on my MacBook and I'm not using it at the moment.

Posting & replying from my EVO 4G
[General Questions and Answers] regy888:
Hello everybody.

I use Android Samsung Galaxy Tab 7", and I'd like to access sites that contain Java to fill username and password form. I do need it for accessing internet banking, because I use it for transaction online.

Is there any browser that support for this case?

I've tried Opera Web Browser, Dolphin HD, and firefox browser but it's doesn't work.

I do appreciate to everybody help me, thanks :)

-Regy
[Touch Cruise General] bzik13:
Hello. I have a problem with the BT radio. Enabled BT causes a very quick battery consumption. Battery charged at 50%, of discharges in one night :eek: Is this the norm? Do you have an idea how to fix this?

HTC Polaris '08

ROM: 3LIT3_VI_Full WWE

radio ver. 1.65.30.09
[Touch Cruise General] bzik13:
I found the solution. I changed the radio ROM 1.65.38.14 higher. Now the battery can withstand for much longer.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rockky:
Anyone have it? Or preferably CM7 modded browser for Samsung.

Is there a site that has an aggregate of google asop apk's?

Thank you for any direction.
[HTC Inspire 4G] moosefist:
I picked up a new hobby known as where you hit this tiny white ball with a metal stick known as golf. I'm new, i suck, and I need all the help I can get.

I looked into several and it seems the golflogix app is the best all around. I have an issue though. It doesn't ever seem to pickup my GPS signal. https://market.android.com/details?id=com.golflogix.ui

I have a rooted inspire 4g running the latest nightly of CM7. I know my phone isn't a supported device, but I am curious.

If this app doesn't work for anyone else who uses a golf app for rangfinding make a recommendation? I particularily liked the fact golflogix would keep track of my distances based on the club... I have issues knowing what club to hit when.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Jake33108:
Maybe try using GPS Status to get a good lock first and then opening Golflogix.
[HTC Inspire 4G] moosefist:
Good idea. It prob wouldn't hurt to clear the AGPS data or what too.