yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android] RavenSEAL:
Up again. We now have an additional dev onboard as well as some members who've started learning android rom compiling!

Please don't hesitate to post on our forums or contact me or dj_steve if you can help out
[Android] csheppard93:
would be nice to get more devs working on the streak7. I would be happy if one could get gingerbread running on it.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] soundfx3d:
Hi Guys,

Kinda n00b question:

Whats the difference between a ROM and a Theme? I'm running SimplyHoney 3.8 on my SGS, which I understand is a ROM. I want to apply a new theme, but from the installation guides it looks like its installing a ROM... so:

1. Will installing a theme wipe my apps and configs?

2. Whats the actual difference?

3. Do I need to get a theme to match my ROM?

I'd really appreciate answers, or directions to where should I ask this.

Many thanks,

SoundFX3D
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] ltylty123:
1. Theme will only affect the appearance.

2. Rom is sort of like a package with all the features and tweaks included by the developer(s) which also has its own theme.

3. In the case of SimplyHoney, its has a blue theme. You can choose to flash another theme if you don't like blue. Just make sure its compatible with your rom version.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] explodingboy70:
And no themes almost never wipe data so all your apps will remain.

Also on the subject of Simply Honey if you install a theme that you don't like or doesn't function as expected you can simply re-flash the Simply Honey rom and it wont wipe as it auto detects. You be right back where you started.

Sent from Simply Honey, Loved by Humans, Envied by Trolls! Using XDA premium of course.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] $omator:
basicly almost all so called roms out there are themes with kernel attached

90% or more files inside their 200mb packages are matching stock ones

but that way new user thinks, hell lot of good job i will donate =)

most of roms claims best stability, best speeds everything best

while speed depends on kernel used and system version basicly

so you have same insides in every each one of them with one of few kernels out there

only thing that difers them is theme used

everything is more or less placebo
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] soundfx3d:
Thanks a million u guys :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Kthulhu_ESP:
$omator, I think that when you get a room you get a theme + kernel + android stuff + some apps that work well together (or should). So developers should have some credit.

Buy it is true that a 100% real rom is something like cyagonenmod.
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] $omator:
most of files are same as in stock trust me
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] DAGr8:
well, Only thing I will agrre on is , the kernel builders and themers do NOT get enough credit for there work compare to rom builders, thats sad but again huge 'unknown difference between guy that make the voodoo stuff and guy that just compile it .

For the rest I disagree .. plain and simple , the way the framework files are handled when modified and how junk files/ids values present depends on the builder , the updater script, optimization of pngs, deodexed zip aligned , the init.d script chosen to go with the kernel are 90% of what makes a rom , on first boot when your dalvik is created the rom stability is created, some badly themed apks wont even run on first boot they require already present dex files so the system can correct the errors after the initial first boot (witch is long ) themers dont have to worry about that , but throw there files ina stock deodexed rom and flash iit full wipe letssee if your phoen runs smooth 'just becuz its 'JVQ with the latest OMG kernel.... 10% is placebo no doubt .. certainly not 90%%%

of course they are some rom chefs that take the work of others theme it and call it there ROM thats another story...

btw dont you run stock rooted kernel on odexed rom ??? if so thatwoudl lead me to believe you are VERY biased ....
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] $omator:
same with galaxian kernel, it is bunch of features from every other kernel + bugs

bugs that are bugfixed every single day and new final version is delivered, that is said by him the best fastest stable bugfree and so on ....

this guy claimed 170$ for fixing bugs that he have made and that could be ironed in betatesting process if he would conduct one and features from other kernel devs basicly ;]

his thread lacks of current sources - i am suprised that his thread still exists and he is not kicked out

agree about the wipe, does not agree that optimizing zipaligning and all that are necessary

still majority of copied files are intact that is what ive ment

and those roms are basicly themes as if you would take the custom kernel out that is what your left with, a theme - that is my opinion i will try to hold on

or they leave old version of apps just because 'they still work on new version"

what is basicly reverting their theme/rom to a previous firmware revision

because those new files in most cases contain aside of some language bugfixes

a real bugfixing or optimization of code - but hey one say, it still works with the old one =)

nooo i tested few kernels back in the days

i know hardcore makes something special
[Galaxy S I9000 Themes and Apps] Kthulhu_ESP:
Interesring discusion, I am learnig a lot.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mr.Raviteja:
I know I should post this in Q&A section but thought I will get more help here so posting sorry.I want a theme but don't want to root till next year.I saw themes in market but didn't like them.I have seen some themes here and they need root :( Any know know a theme which I don't need to root

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] D.O.C:
None mate as they involve replacing system files...sorry. Want a theme?, root then flash custom deodexed. Dont know any other method.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Mr.Raviteja:
ok :( Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] nelakl:
does anyone know how to get a .pit file and a .tar file for the g2x so i can restore it via odin. i have a soft bricked g2x i really need feed back on what else i can do please any help would be awesome.
[General Questions and Answers] Alex530:
AFAIK Odin is just for Samsung phones.
[General Topics] juggalotomahawk:
Hi I have a HTC EVO shift 4G running 2.3.3 I did not perform the OTA update. I have tried gingerbreak and it did not work. I'm through sprint. I used to be through at&t and used to have 3 sgs captivated all 3 rooted and running phoenix unleashed. I rooted em using GST tweaker. I tell u this cause I'm no noob when it comes to rooting, unlocking, jailbreaking idevices etc. I've been doing this for 3 years. However I have no way to get to a pc. Is there a apk I can get from 4shared to root my shift running gingerbread other than gingerbreak. I tried gingerbreak like 5 times I followed the posts and still nothing. If anyone can help please let me know. Thanks. Oh and on another note is their anyway of running sega cd games or emulators on Android? I ask because sega will not be porting sonic 4 episode 1 to Android so I've read any help on any of these again please let me know
[LG Optimus 2x] barthead:
oh man. i used lg pc suite to update my phone to v10c and half way thorugh the pc suite claimed that there was a connection error and after pulling out the battery of my phone several times, it kept going back to the S/W update screen and it seems to be bricked. my phones not rooted. what can i do ?

HELP ME GUYS :(
[LG Optimus 2x] Sckank:
First: its far from bricked. Actually I dont even think its possible to brick it :-) No worries. :-)
[LG Optimus 2x] barthead:
OH! haha. then what do i do ? thnx for the quick reply :)
[LG Optimus 2x] Sckank:
No prob :-) Then go to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1035041

[FIRMWARE]LG Optimus 2x P990 Original ROM's[DOWNLOAD]

Follow these instructions and you're backin business ;-)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] djchad72:
I have been using Thumb Keyboard for a while now. Started 1.5 months ago when I had an Asus Transformer. I continue to use it on the Tab, and its now my keyboard of choice on my Evo 4G.

I have seen scattered posts in this forum and others regarding other Tablet friendly keyboards. I was wondering if anyone has used the various options available and have a clear favorite.

I like the Thumb Keyboard for the options to adjust dimensions of height & width, themes, and you can easily add/remove rows, change layouts from thumb to full, and 1 purchase works on phone and tablet.

But some of the others look very slick..... but operations and customization is important. No two hands are the same afterall. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] kujayhawks77:
I really like swiftkey (it has the option for a thumb or standard key layout). The predictiveness it provides is amazing.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Master_B82:
+1 for swiftkey... also like that when i look for "android" he knows the second word will be "tablet" :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] amora2:
+1 swiftkey :D
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] NovaFox238:
I also switched from Thumb Keyboard to Swiftkey X (for tablets). BASICALLY, they are both the same (style) and they both get the job done. Honestly Thumb Keyboard has many more "little" options to change things, but in all honestly they arent THAT useful (to me). All in all, they are both great. After using this keyboard style, I cant stand typing with the full normal (stock) keyboard.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] djchad72:
Ya I switched. A little getting used to with the slightly different placing of some important keys, but getting used to it. I had to make spacebar a spacebar. It was driving me crazy at first. It needs to learn from me a while before I give the protective stuff ore control. Lol

Does anyone let it read your Gmail and facebook to read your 'style'?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] kkennedy22:
I have used swype beta 3, swiftkey x (tablet), and thumb keyboard all on both my tab 10.1 and fascinate. In a million years I don't think you could get me to change from swype on the phone, but its honestly kind of garbage on the tab. Its a tough call between the other two for me. Swiftkey is amazing at predictions but I find myself really really missing the number pad, arrow keys, tab key, etc. all readily accessible. Ifswiftkeycan add some of that to their layout, they've got me for sure.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] yourfriendwayned:
Thumb Keyboard is exactly what is needed to be the best keyboard for me! The amount of customizable settings make this keyboard fit you and you don't have to wait for it to fit you like Swiftkey... I have tried them all and always go back to Thumb Keyboard...maybe its the layouts or multiple themes but either way you can tell this keyboard will be here for awhile... also the dev is really on it for support...Thumb Keyboard +1
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] smalis:
My default on all my devices is the FlexT9 Speak-Trace-Write-Tap keyboard. I mostly use its Swype-like functionality, but I can also type or have it do text to speech.

I missed it when it was free on Amazon, but I don't regret paying the $5 for it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Themes and Apps] Plague_CZ:
+1 for Thumb Keyboard, perfect for thumb-typing AND you can assign buttons for function keys and localized keys AND it has cursor keys
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Charmed :):
Is there some kind of workaround for market themes for theme chooser, that sasy

This app is incompatible with your Xperia X8.

There is no other link for downloading this theme

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.r3ds.theme.iKaNDee

And one other question.

Is there some kind of tutorial for making themes for theme chooser on windows?

Thnx!
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Chris95X8:
I don't have any link for that theme but you can find tutorials and stuff on the Android Themes section. Look at the stickies.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Charmed :):
Thnx! I will give it a try :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunny_ag:
Guys,

I have taken sd card from my nokia e72 and added to samsung galaxy s2 but i am not able to see the card

my files\external card

can anyone give me description on it?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prodygee:
First check Settings > Storage, and check what the top most 4 lines say. Does it state anything about 'SD-card'? Can you select 'format SD-card'?

Do you have the folder 'external_sd' on your internal storage?

Do you mean you can't see it on your phone, or you can't see it on your pc? If you mean through your pc when browsing internal storage: you can't see your external sd by clicking on 'external_sd'. You have to select the other storage that's available in your browser.

Anyways, just reformat the card if nothing helped. Format it as FAT32, then your phone will recognize it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunny_ag:
i have formatted the microsdhc(class 4) card as FAT32 system and then inserted into mobile...

Settings\Storage does not show sd card

and also in task manager for sd card it shows 0.0 bytes

please i need help....
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaydenboy:
When I try to go into recovery mode all I get on my list is reinstall, reboot, factory reset and one more thing. I'm using my friend captivate to post this for help?? Cause my phone won't get past the boot screen. How would I proceed to fix this? Any help is appreciated. thanks!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyle51:
Odin to stock, check the 1st sticky :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Majin_X:
If your phone is at least trying to boot than your absolutely fine... read stickies and you'll be back on track in no time
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nevrlow:
make sure you install the samsung drivers for your comp.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deziguy420:
first of all your phone is not bricked...

1) turn off your phone

2) hold volume up + volume down then plug usb to ur machine..phone will automatically go into download mode..from there flash .tar and .pit files and ur phone will go back to stock..

here is a link follow thiis guide http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/

and here is a video just in case if you wanna see before flashing back to stock

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3K9my9kAvI

if you go back to stock..u will have to root again...but it will be a fresh start..GOOD LUCK
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mr Nosrok:
I have been running ICBINB for about a week. Stumbled upon this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1172028

and flashed it because i thought i read in the ICBINB thread, it was not part of final release.

After about 15 - 20 mins, i loose signal and it's gone until i reboot or log into a wifi connection then log out. This is the only thing that i added to the phone, which is why i think it is the problem. After wards my signal seems to work great, it's a mysterious issue and i was just bringing it to the light.

Since i'm a hardcore lurker and don't post until i have an issue, because "I SEARCH" i can't directly post in the build.prop. I will be reverting back to ICBINB final to see if this solves my issue.

Has anyone else had this problem? Does the final release already have the most recent build.prop enhancement? Could flashing the build.prop again fix this gremlin?

Galaxy s 4g, White Hawk KC1 base, then followed op ICBINB instructions and it's worked smoothly until i flashed 7/17/2011 Build.prop.

Love the phone and Love the ROM, was on black ice stable before and stock before that. I did at one point use the whitehawk KD1 that is mentioned to have issues, But that is why i KC1'ed.

Any help/Advice would be greatly appreciated.Should i re-flash entire rom, or just build.prop? Could it be something else? Is it just a ghost in the machine? Did Aliens do it or is it just residual debris from the recent rash of troll wars?

Dev's keep me away from mindless I-phone, Thanks for keeping my mind active.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
Lmao "Troll wars" I love it, good stuff.

As for your issue I would pm dsexton702 as he should be able to shed some light on this little dilemma.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
After you flash the performance.zip, maybe clear cache and fix permissions. that usually solves my problems.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mr Nosrok:
I always obey the law of the three W's. Wipe, wipe, wipe. Then back-up. i'll try again. maybe it missed something on one of the previous wipes. And i also fix permissions whenever i am in recovery.

I will pm dsexton.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
Have you tried flashing a new modem?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Mr Nosrok:
Okay. Moving from orlando to miami and havent had much time to mess with my phone. Wiped and fixed permissions again and it seems to be working fine now. probably a ghost in the code.

Spreading the sgs4g love. May the dev's "live long and prosper."
[Atrix 4G General] k.taylor89:
If anyone is interested I'm working on getting backtrack 5 running on the motorola atrix. This is what I have so far.

Still working on getting the scripts user friendly. Along with getting everything inside of backtrack working correctly. If anyone wants more info on how to do it just let me know.
[Atrix 4G General] XanSama:
Definitely interested in this and would welcome any information.

Let me know if you need any help.
[Atrix 4G General] crashingout:
THIS is what I've been looking for, I knew this day would come the moment I had the phone. Let the coolest distro on the planet rule my atrix! I will definitely test the crap out of this when it arrives :)

packet injection is fun! Man in the middle is evil.....
[Atrix 4G General] k.taylor89:
I doubt we will see packet injection on the built-in wifi anytime soon. However I do think that plugging a packet injected supported wifi adapter into the lap dock might actually work if mounting was done correctly. Hopefully someone will come around and get packet injection working for the onboard chipset.

I'll be posting more info soon but if you want to get a head start go ahead and get the following installed. I'll post the bt.img and scripts tomorrow after I have some sleep and better internet.

I'm running kennethpenn's 2.3.4 beta 4.5 GB ROM. Using the HDMI webtop hack found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1144119

Prerequisites:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1169457 (Install v1)

BusyBox Installer (From the android market, install in /system/bin)

I'll be posting the scripts tomorrow once I get the uploaded and working 100%.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ivcarlos:
DevC Kernel 1.0

Tested and cooked for I9000(Int). Not tested on others!

DNT WORK ON I9000B

Main Features

Based on lastest source from Samsung

Take control of tweaks by script

Load K modules by script

Sound tweaks

300HZ

JHash3

Startup script support

Support adb remount

Compiled with O3

In progress...

CWM 3 or, maybe, 4

EXT4

Custom bootanimation...

How to install

- burn image with Odin

- copy "ldr_exec.sh" script to "/system/etc/init.d"

For rooting copy "su" to "/system/xbin" and "Superuser.apk" to "/data/app" or "/system/app" from "Superuser.rar".

If you like to custom more, edit "ldr_exec.sh" and add more tweaks, or create new scripts with prefix "dvc_".

This is my new little toy :D

the approach is the kernel does not contain any unused features, eg SU and APKs.These two little programs be must pulled to the phone by "adb". Why put "su" and "Superuser.apk" to the initramfs? Only one copy needed! The basic focus is "i can have control over init!" and the magic is "ldr_exec.sh" and "adb remount"

In the same manner, all tweaks reside on a single script. The user can edit and change, add or remove any of these...

If u choice to use "CIFS", for example, u can add this module to "system/lib" or any other location and add a single line to the script "insmod /system/lib/cifs.ko" and enjoy!

all progress over the init resides on "/data/dvcinit.log".

The only one detail is: the ko has contains "vermagic" string with "2.6.35.7 preempt mod_unload ARMv7".

To root u try:

- unrar "Superuser.rar" on any location;

- on computer type "adb remount";

- push "su" to /system/xbin;

- push "Superuser.apk" to "/data/app" or "/system/app".

and nice!

This is not perfect, but it is an approach. I dnt like for cooked kernels that contains closed tweaks..

[20110724]

- At this time i beginning working in a version of CWM for my kernel :D

Actually recovery inside is a 3e...

Attaching a version to burn over CWM (thanks siky_dude!!) (not tested for me)

[20110725]

Sources from Samsung Open Source

Patch for devs attached (devck.patch.rar)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Gammelgustav:
Another Kernel :D

Lets have a look! ;)

A Base for playing/adding/tweaking with...right? ;D

You have to ROOT it yourself?? This is BASIC man! xD
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] siky_dude:
I wish you wealth. :D
[T-Mobile LG G2x] GTRACER88:
Has anyone who updated their phone to 2.3.3 tried installing the APK in which one can video chat? I can do it on the Sensation and on the Samsung Exhibit and I am wondering if you guys have tried with any success on the G2x? Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jaestreetss:
I tried OovoO and it worked maybe skype should too.

I remember oovoo wasnt working on g2x
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jose makalolot:
No official skype app that is working. Hacked app, maybe. Oovoo has been working with froyo and the v21e update. Also, build.prop hack works.

Sent from my Calculator with Android.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pecata:
Tried the hacked Skype App with video and it closes on me just before logging me in. It doesn't work for some reason. Oovoo works fine, but it worked on the Froyo as well.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pecata:
Has anyone managed to make Skype video work on the new Gingerbread build?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pecata:
Does anyone know how to fix it?

Please take a look at thread #68

http://www.villainrom.co.uk/forum/s...th-Video-Support-for-Various-Devices.../page7
[T-Mobile LG G2x] GTRACER88:
Are you on 2.3.3?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] dabajan:
Skype yes, skype + video, not so much

I am on 2.3.3 latest 'official' build as released by LG the other day. The hacked Skype loads and installs ok, and works ok once you don't try to set it up to use video. Once you do, it just keeps closing.

I would LOVE to have the Skype video working, as I use it often. The only other issue that I have with Skype is that even with synch turned off, it keeps loading itself and connecting. WHY? Grrrr.... can anyone give me a setting to stop this?

In GB 2.3.3 of course!

DB
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Pecata:
You might want to try this: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.wetcarrot.stopskype

I have the same issue and even if you force stop Skype, still restart itself. They need to fix that! I would suggest sending an e-mail to developers.

Skype video doesn't work for me either:-(
[XPERIA X10 General] MeZmeriZe_:
Hi all,

I've been running CM7.1 j004 with the 3.60 kernel and baseband 67 up till today. Then 3.62 came out and they said that it can actually take a photo in vignette, so I thoguth I'd better be trying that one.. only I think I put the GB/MUIU kernel and now I'm stuck at the "Sony Ericsson" screen and can't get into xrecovery to downgrade back.

I know I can flash back to default SE 2.1 and start again, but since the kernel is the only naff part, I thought there migth be some way to use the flashtool I have here to write the 3.60 kernel back in.. but I don't know were I'd look for the sin files for it?

can anyone offer any suggestions?

ta

Frank
[XPERIA X10 General] colossus:
Hi Buddy

The only way back now is to repair your phone with seus or flash a rom with flash tool, the reason you lost recovery is you needed xrecovery v003 installed on your phone and you probably had freexperia recovery.
[XPERIA X10 General] arkedk:
FreeXperia Recovery works the same as xRecovery 0.3

You're thinking of xRecovery 1.0.0
[XPERIA X10 General] -PiLoT-:
Heres a tip

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