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[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamOutler:
Grab a windows XP virtual machine on bittorrent, then use Odin3 one-click from within it. Use Oracle VirtualBox format... Get the PUEL version, not the OSE version. Find a XP VM for VBox then connect the device to the VM and flash it.

My program can't generate firmware. I don't know where you can get the stock firmware. If anyone knows, I'd like to make a Heimdall One-Click for that.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] rami98:
Bought a grey 32gb galaxy tab from costco a few days ago and it is force closing a lot of the apps. Falling fred force closes after the dedalord screen, gt racing force closes as soon as it starts, nova 2 closes after the gameloft screen, modern combat force closes. should i take the kg4 update to fix this or restore it or wait for the touchwiz update?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] PhantomHacker:
Official TW should be pushing out ota tomorrow.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] rami98:
wow that was weird. it just fixed itself yesterday and the update made it even better. lovin this galaxy tab!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deppeler:
Does anyone know if the TW update fixes the stupid Samsung account force close that happens everytime you boot-up?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhantomHacker:
I haven't got that on any tw rom. So most likely.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Raistlin1:
I have not received the force close of the samsung account since the TW update as well. At first I was not able to log into my existing samsung account through the setup process, kept saying PW was wrong. I could log into the samsung.com account with same UN & PW but samsungdive.com was not working, so I did a PW reset on samsungdive.com and then I was able to add that account to the GT. But it still shows that it is NOT syncing in the accounts/sync settings.
[G2 and Desire Z General] eneka:
So after having my G2 for around 10 months I'm getting kinda bored of it now...haha

Is there any other new android phone that is comparable in any way? I've been looking at the sensation 4g and it seems to be the only phone that catches my interest.

The things I find lacking in the g2 is mainly the speaker and camera quality, a better screen would be nice too (those samsung amoled are awfully pretty)

Any info about the sensation 4g we should know or other recommended phones?
[G2 and Desire Z General] xsteven77x:
G2x, Sensation, and Nexus S are about the only tmobile phones nicer than ours. Other than your either staying in the same realm or downgrading. Mytouch 4g slide = garbage.
[G2 and Desire Z General] resetrobot:
I also am interested in the Sensation but I feel like there this year more T-Mobile phones will be released. I would hold off until after the ATT deal finishes :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] AaronGsan:
I have to agree with steven, the mytouch *g slides have been traditionally awful.
[Acer Iconia A500] Dkj7777:
Can someone please help me or just tell me how to make a custom rom for the a500 and other devices

Sent from my A500
[Droid X General] nosboost300:
i have a question.... and this question is what will decide if i keep this or go back to liberty gingerbread....

how the hell do i flash anything.. i can't even install clockwork mod without getting bootloops.... and i'd love to flash certain apps onto this.... but if this can not be done i will have to go back.... the only thing going into recovery does is use the retarded original recovery... and that is a big deal.. if i ruin my phone on the go and need to pullup a backup i can not do this with this rom and i will end up phoneless until i can get to a computer to sbf
[Droid X General] Absolute1l:
What exactly are you asking? "Flashing" is the process of basically overwriting your current Android OS with an Android OS SBF. If you are trying to install MIUI, you cannot do it with Gingerbread installed on your phone. "You MUST be on CyanogenMod 7 or .340 Froyo to flash this rom!" (MIUI)

If you want to install MIUI, i think the best bet would be SBF flashing to stock DX 2.2 .340 FROYO, re-rooting, then using the DX boot-strapper to boot into recovery. Then installing the MIUI .zip from SDcard in the recovery menu. Everything should work fine after that. Rmember you CANNOT go into recovery using DX boot-strapper once this ROM is installed. you CAN go into recovery with this ROM using ROM-manager. This is what I have experienced so far, and what others have said also.
[Droid X General] nosboost300:
no.. i already have the rom installed... i just want to be able to go into recovery without needing to be booted up.

i'm trying to install some zips through clockwork such as the old blur camera and a few other things... i will install rom manager and see how it goes from there... i love the UI of this rom but as far as being comfortable and stable.. liberty gingerbread has my vote as of now

i've cleared my cache and data several times and i get force closes alot. and this is a clean install coming straight after an SBF.

with liberty gingerbread i had the ability to set it so every phone reboot, even if a battery pull, would boot directly into clockwork mod.. making it easy for me in case i installed a zip that would get me into bootloop
[Droid X General] Absolute1l:
Hmm, sorry mate, I dunno what to tell ya. Try looking aroudn forums or startign a new thread. someone more knowledgable than you or me will help you out.
[Droid X General] nosboost300:
thanks for everything though!! this really is a beautiful rom and i'd love to stick with it... i'll bite the bullet for the meantime and post around to get some help... i'd love to post in the developer section but i don't have enough posts yet.. haha
[Droid X General] laxattack:
You need to install Rom Manager, and select flash Clockwork Recovery. Make sure you select Droid X (2nd Init). Then you can reboot into recovery with Rom Manager :-D
[Droid X General] nosboost300:
but the problem is that i would like to be able to go into recovery without having to do it through an app... i'd like to make it so every reboot (including battery pull) makes it boot into recovery. thats how i had liberty gingerbread doing it... if not.. i can live with it.. i'll just be a little more careful on what i'm installing
[Droid X General] xlumberjackx:
Just wanted to chime in about MIUI rom, I just flashed it yesterday and am ABSOLUTELY loving it thus far. I had no trouble at all installing the rom what-so-ever. I used ROM Manager to do the whole thing: downloaded newest ver. of MIUI, backup current ROM, wipe data and dalvik. Let it run its course and it rebooted and was up and running in no time flat!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajanish123:
Please Help

I have a done OTA update to gingerbread on my Atrix. Before this I was able to get into Android recovery by pressing the touch screen at 'bottom right corner', where the HIDE button used to be.

Now after update to 4.5.91 , when i get in to Android recovery, i wont be able to find that HIDE button, which gets me to Android recovery menu.

I keep on pressing the bottom right corner, but nothing happens it stays in the same screen.

so to boot it back I have to remove the battery and put it back n then start.

Someone pls help
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SGTShark:
When your get to the triangle press the vol up and down at the same time.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajanish123:
Thanx for the info!

I did that it got into recovery menu, but I am not able to see the bottom blue bar which contains 'OK' and 'HIDE' button on the left and right respectively!

without the OK button showing up I cannot be able to do any operations not even boot back (without taking battery out)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SGTShark:
You can use the arrows for navigation and the finger print power button for the ok/enter. I have not seen a hide option since froyo.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rajanish123:
Thanx SGT SHARK! it worked
[HTC EVO 3D] getmoneygreen:
Which ROM is the best and which ROM should I choose?
[HTC EVO 3D] funkyboy1281:
it's all preference..I got a nandroid stock, supra, viper, and a new aosp one. I prefer supra because it's got a vanilla layout to it but viper's rom is great too. Now i'm waiting for the new shooter update to be released. Just play around with them
[HTC EVO 3D] Joey_UFC:
lol what are you talking about there are no roms to choose from. There all stock roms and just other members using other peoples bases and change the font or a color and call it something unique.
[HTC EVO 3D] getmoneygreen:
Thankx for the advice guys ill just play around and get used to flashing different roms and see what's best for me
[XPERIA X8 General] Killjoy2017:
Hey guys,

Can anyone tell me if there is a good iPhone skin for the Xperia X8?

I love the iPhone's OS and would love the look on the Android system.

Thanks for any help.
[XPERIA X8 General] Limit8:
there exists an homescreen app which looks a bit like the apple iphone menu:

iHome:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nd.android.ihome
[XPERIA X8 General] LG_fuad92:
Good iPhone skin huh? Have you ever try iDroid?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1151816

here it is. :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Chris95X8:
I'm making an Iphone theme for CM7 right now. Hopefully I will release it. I just need some help about technical stuff.
[XPERIA X8 General] Killjoy2017:
thanks guys, i've had a look at i home and it seems to force close, and the iDroid seems to run slow. thanks though.
[XPERIA X8 General] LG_fuad92:
Dude, try GingerDx by doixanh!:D it works like a charm.

Sent from my X8 using GingerDx with xda
[XPERIA X8 General] megagas22:
If you don´t like android, Why you have one?
[XPERIA X8 General] Killjoy2017:
i love android, i prefer it over apple products, but the interface on apple products is something i like a lot, it's very minimalist and the android interface can become cluttered.
[XPERIA X8 General] Dare-Devil Inside:
+1

You can make it by your self... all you have to do is download some iphonish icons for apps you use, than make it for launcher pro theme.. cuz LP doesn't support chaging icons on home screens...

http://www.launcherpro.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=7754 tutorial is here and it's not so hard... you may learn something on the way :)

Than download dock background place your icons on it :)

Than just swipe left and right for your apps, no need to go to app drawer.

Ofc, you can change system theme too...to get even more iphonish look..

That's what I did... and it really looks nice... :) Not perfect but nice :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Killjoy2017:
thanks for the info! i'm trying this as we speak!
[XPERIA X8 General] Dare-Devil Inside:
Orrrr even better: download some MIUI theme for LP and place the icons on homescreens :)

Download some icons for dock and here you go :)
[XPERIA X8 General] Killjoy2017:
and you've lost me, sorry i'm relatively new to the android modding front.
[XPERIA X8 General] Dare-Devil Inside:
I didn't saw any Iphone look theme for X8, so you can go to the market and download a theme for your launcher..

If you want "NO APPDRAWER" -- just put icons of your apps to your homescreen :)

You can easily customize dock by replacing dockbackground :)

Simple as that.

You can do whatever you want with android... even if you're noob.
[XPERIA X8 General] corsav6:
Try ADW, you can download icon packs and change all your icons on homescreens and also have custom docks.
[XPERIA X8 General] Dare-Devil Inside:
But ADW is so sluggish :/
[XPERIA X8 General] XperianPro:
and use MUCH RAM
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] bert269:
Ok, I ordered my first useless dock also from NewEgg.com, only to discover that the HDMI output is (as later specified on the website), only a passthrough HDMI and the HDMI adapter is sold separetly!!!. But none the less, I did received my UD and at least I have the 10.1" slider into which the tab can fit. I will connect this to the new 7" True HDMI dock I also ordered. Wasting money??, well, I'll limit my amount of StarBucks coffees and make up for it.

That was besides the point

Have anyone every opened the Dock (7" or useless 10.1") too see what is inside? I got as far as removing the four screws from the bottom on my UD (useless dock) and probably need to pray it open a bit. But have not gotten that far yet, before I started typing ('cause I did a search with not any applicable results) - next time someone is going to ***** at me again for 'have you tried search????' - I'm gonna tell them to let the forum know to get a better search engine - one that actually works. - Again, off the topic. (LOL)

My whole idea is the make the "Ultimate Multimedia Dock" (**** Samsung for selling everything separately if they darn well know it could be one device!) I especially need a SD-card reader (since I sit now with two 32GB cards and a 10.1" tab that cannot read them!)

My idea is to add a USB surface mount female plug inside the dock (after I prayed it open, I will get picks and let you know if it will work) - Something like this.

Slimmer if I can get one - still needs to shop around a bit more. If anyone knows of anything slimmer than the above one let me know, please.

But that is not what I need help with so much..... According to this thread, one can create your own USB Host dongle. I want to build that into the dock.

So that means that whatever the connectors are between the two 30-pin connectors of the dock, needs to be intercepted with the USB connector (pins 1,3,4 &6) and the 20K resistor between 13 & 15.

The idea is mainly to have access to the USB female port as a card reader, while the tab is on the dock and maybe while the charger is connected. I am not so much interested to use the USB port while the HDMI is playing (modding the 7" dock). I would hate to send my 50" TV up in smoke - or the tab for that matter, if both devices are both connected and does not like being together......

Anyone have some diagrams or experience to help figure this out - it is highly appreciated.

Thanks guys & gals!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] bert269:
Got some pics to share.....

Useless dock, inside and out........

Guys, Let's take this thing apart and make it better.....

(will upload soon...)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] NCX Designs:
Samsung has another new Media dock coming, its not like the one thats currently out which sells for $34.99

The new one is supposed to have HDMI out so you don't need the adapter to use it.

The new dock will run $50 and should be available in the fall along with the new bluetooth keyboard case and some new attachments.

This is what Engadget has to say:

Today's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 event in NYC wasn't just about software -- okay, it was mostly about software, but the company also unveiled a slew of accessories for its slick Android tablet. High atop the list is a number of new docks for the slate, including a $50 Multimedia Dock, which props the device up in landscape mode while charging it and offering HDMI out. The $80 Ultra Productivity Tool, meanwhile, also charges the device and includes a full-sized keyboard with Android shortcut keys. The $150 Premium Protective case turns the Tab into a makeshift notebook with a full-size Bluetooth keyboard and a hinge that lets the user adjust the tab's viewing angle.

A new $40 HDTV adapter gives the tablet full 1080p HDMI output. The company also announced a $40 SD card adapter and a USB adapter for easy accessory input. For $60, Tab owners can pick up the Premium Book Cover, a high end case for the device that lets you prop it up for typing or viewing movies. And somewhere in the distance, you could hear Steve Jobs audibly shudder when the company unveiled a pen stylus for the device. The stylus has an aluminum body and a silicon tip, for when you need to give your fingertips a break. It'll run you $20, and sadly won't include meat.

Engadget sucks with pictures lately, here's a pic of the new dock:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4avPDtNJ30&feature=player_embedded

New accessories galore!

Including a speaker dock!?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] bert269:
Pictures as promised...of the opened dock....

OK here are some pictures. I'm sure you all know how the media dock looks, So, I'll skip that one.

Here is a picture of the dock opened. See the huge piece of metal to add some weight not to flip over once the tab is inserted. This will probably need to be replaced with something else (lead?) if I am going to use some room of that for the FemaleUSB socket.https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/J7Inf00abt9o0Nf-Gm7gg_Ix_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

Next, a closer look at the bottom of the dock - the part we are actually more interested in, right?https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CwqnYp8FNvxAY4kue68JU_Ix_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

Now I removed the three black screws that keep the metal weight in place - not hard at all:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8O15xTNYWKv5LgWhSsAnXvIx_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

Ah-ha - this opens up a new dimension to the project. Now we can actually see what we are dealing with.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zXx7uDAbMHMuaFHn1cJ5d_Ix_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

Look at the space at the bottom of the circuit board...hmmmm, I am sure we can fit a 1/4Watt 20k resistor in here (or more if we need to). But let me first remove that circuit board to see what's cook'n down there:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zrInv-Skb5adgNjayj0MZvIx_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

And the circuit board flipped over.....

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1LbhnrVErUO7TqINqazybvIx_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

I can't really decide what is better, to solder onto this board or to make the USB Host adapter cable directly onto the 30-pin plug. I already messed up one connector for trying to solder onto those microscopic, tiny pins (and ended up with a piece of solder INSIDE the connector). I almost think here are more work-space on the bottom of this circuit board - for a resistor - or two-

What does the experts think ??

Look at that - my prediction was right. Look at all the space underneath the board:

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tsndKQRzvPv2mOjS3dau-vIx_Iq3rFxo94LvnO8xF0c?feat=directlink

OK, so where do we go from here?

NOW I need some experts to tell me the best option to get the USB host adapter connected between the two 30-pin connectors.....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] bert269:
Some good news.....surely....

...and spending more money while limiting yourself......only one device at a time connected - you cannot add the sd-card adapter AND charge your device at the same time - or watch a movie when the juice is low.....That is why I want to expand the USB Host cable idea a bit further, by getting that into the dock. The dremel tool can do wanders.

But first I need to know what to do, then I can decide where. As you can see from my pictures, there are space in there to park a Ferrari also....LOL

Thanks for this update - appreciated.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] used2hvatreo:
Based on what you can find in this thread that discusses the creation of a USBhost/USBpower combo from the 30pin male connector you can buy, the MHL pins, which is what transports the HDMI signals, are left unused. The HDMI adapter samsung sells has the MHL chip that decodes to HDMI. I have been unable to find a female 30pin connector, but if you had that, you could pass those pins, probably with a connection to power and ground (from the same pins that are used for USB power, through to the samsung hdmi adapter. This would give you a connector that had the ability to charge, use usbhost, and still pass through HDMI, all at the same time. If I could find that female connector, I would build that in a heartbeat.

The other option you have is to take a razor, or something equally as sharp, and start cutting traces on the board that go to the female port on the back of the useless dock. You could then install the previously mentioned host and charging ports on the dock and solder them to the cut traces inside the dock. Then you would just need the hdmi adapter outside of the dock.

I'm gonna look at your pics again, and then I'll post one other idea I have.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cleblanc92:
I contacted Kineteka (who sells the male connector and pin-out connector right now) and here's the reply on the female connector:

Female Galaxy Tab connectors are not available at the moment. When they are we will have them.

Regards,

Mike Eber

www.kineteka.com

800-635-6058
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] used2hvatreo:
thats hilarious, I just called them to ask the same question.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] bert269:
thanks for your valueable feedback

I am much more interested in the second option you have mentioned, since I do not care that much about HDMI at this stage. (I have ordered the 7" true HDMI device for this). My main plan is to add the USB Host into the useless dock. Since it looks like there will be more than enough room for the 20K resistor, my concern was if it is going to work, to intercept the signal between the two 30pin adaptes currently in the useless dock, using the plans for the USBHost?

I will see if I can find the time this weekend to work on it.

Again, thank you!

Curious to know what other idea you have too - let me know.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Niroko:
I'm going to follow this. because I had the same thing in mind. I've got 2 of those desktop dochs an the keyboard dock.

If I sucessfully mod one of the desktop docks I would also consider doing the same to the keyboard dock.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] yincrash:
so, the 10.1 useless dock is just a pass through on a blank circuit board with breakouts for the power adapter.

you can easily put the usb host port on to this doc. i would probably solder to either of the connectors' mount points.

the hdmi dock and dongle etc use a silicon image chip which you can't get without signing an NDA

semiconductor store

however, there are several generic micro usb to hdmi dongles which were created for the mhl compatible phones. you can rip off the micro usb port and map it to the mhl pinouts on the 30pin connector. you're pushing $20 at that point which is near the best prices of what you can buy the 7" dock for.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] tff2011:
This project looks like a great idea, I have just ordered related componenets from Kineteka to build this up my self. I have 2 questions though - can anyone confirm if there is any issue plugging in a USB MicroSD/SD card reader into the USB host?

My intention:

Mod the Dock - USB Host /w Charging Capabilities

1x USB Female Port -

1x SD/MicroSD Card reader

Im aware that having 2x USB reliant ports will require external power onto a USB Hub but to have this functionality would be worth having extra power.

Second question slightly related - Im looking at buying the samsung book cover case for this device - can anyone confirm if it fits within the UD with the cover attached?

Any comments/ideas welcome.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] KRMS:
Book cover case does not fit the standard dock, I had to chop mine up to make it fit.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Bxsteez:
Interesting. I was just having a conversation in a different thread about this. I'm considering design the HW for this. I'm going to create a block diagram and then a schematic. My thought is exactly what you are saying. Being able to us a USB Hard drive while the device is charging from the wall. I think that will also give you the ability to use a non powered USB hard drive with this as well. I can't say for sure. I still have to look some things up but I think its possible.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] used2hvatreo:
You might run into an issue power wise. I have not looked thru the threads in awhile, but my guess would be that the power you need to run the hard drive (amps wise) might be too much and cause the tablet not to charge at regular speed. I can help with a power circuit design if you need any help.