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[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackason:
Hello,

Semi-noob here, have done the jailbreak and unlockin' thing to My previous iPhone 3G and 3GS plus a linux user since 97' so I sorta have a clue, know just enough to get Me in trouble.

Anyway after owing a few iPhones and countless Palm phones and products I finally decided to get a Android device, pretty much for the same reasons most people migrate from the iOS to Android.So I picked up a Motorola Atrix4G from ATT a couple of days ago running 2.3.4 I promised Myself I wouldn't try to tweak to since I need this phone heavily for work. Well that last barely 24Hours. So here is what I did.

After a few Missteps and a soft-bricking I sorta solved on My own I am now on 2.2.2 instead of 2.3.4

Gone is a bunch of the ATT bloatware...and some of the Motoblur stuff as well, I think?

I used RSDlite5.3.1 to install SBF1.8.3 and used Fastboot to unlock the bootloader, Also installed clockworkMod recovery and Superuser is enabled.

I like this GUI much better than the bloated one that came on the phone. But My question is am I missing out on features/tweaks present in version 2.3.4? Can I step back up to 2.3.4 and retain My unlocked bootloader? What is the preferred custom ROM....where do I go from here? better said what is the next logical step.

Thanks in Advance.

J.

P.S. For someone like Myself who works on the road 5 day a week on average the fingerprint reader is a godsend....finally a feature that makes sense.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jackason:
...in true NOOB fashion

So after My earlier post I did a little more digging and figured out I should put pudding's 2.3.4.SBF on My atrix...install went fine. Only wrinkle was I had to reinstall the clockworkmod and Superuser access. Tested, Rooted 100% and everything is working as it should....All the SU apps are working fine as well.No complaints.

J.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lunder:
If you want the fingerprint sensor but also want a quick low-bloat rom id suggest alien it works really well and its easy to install.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] __Miguel_:
Hi, guys.

To save everyone's time, I'll try to keep this as simple and to the point as i possibly can (which for those of you who know me, is a bit hard... lol). I also want to thank each and everyone of you who takes the time to answer in advance.

So, apparently, Samsung rolled out GB for TPH sometime around last week or so. However, KIES refuses to update my phone, for whatever reason (I suspect it may have something to do with when I tried Darky's ROM, which messed up the product code, but it may be something else entirely). No matter what I do (including a factory reset to stock TPH 2.2.1, which is what I have now), the "upgrade firmware" option is not available.

I've just about had it on waiting, so I'm ready to take matters on my own hands.

I'd like to install either the stock TPH 2.3.3 firmware (I9000XWJVH/I9000OXXJV9/I9000XXJVO/I9000XWJVH) (I'm missing a download link, though), or finally move on to something a bit better, like 2.3.4 with the following characteristics:

- Near stock (some ROMs I've seen are way too customized, I actually don't mind most of the stock stuff, including apps people don't like using, like AllShare and similar);

- UV and UC-ready;

- English and Portuguese input (Swype included) and menu languages;

- Preferably, Portugal-compatible CSC, (standard PT-available modem seems good in terms of battery life, so no special requirement there);

- If available (wishful thinking), SIP and Skype integrated in the dialer (I believe SIP was a 2.3 feature, right?);

- Full Market access;

- Easy to upgrade, if possible.

Also, I'm perfectly OK with a 2-step approach (like loading 2.3.4 and then a custom kernel).

OK, I think that's about it. With so many ROMs available, I get lost on the different features, so I need help from people more experienced than me.

So, fire away, guys. What are your options on this one? And again, thank you in advance!

Miguel
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DonVito2020:
Check out the following links:

1 SIP integrated for deodexed Gingerbread ROMs from Samsung (2.3.3 & 2.3.4)

2 [CWM and Odin][Latest ROM: XXJVQ, UGKG3, XWJVN] Deodexed stock firmware collection

3 Juwe's Smart Edition > v5.3 XXJVR Based On Official Android 2.3.4 <

4 Juicy Ginger 3.1

5 XXJVR HYBRID v 2.0

6 MilkyS MOD

Skype in my knowledge is not integrated in to the dialer in any of these.

OC/UC/UV all are kernel features and all the custom roms have good kernels. Best OC/UV kernels are Semaphore,Talon & Galaxian. U can use neldars SGS kernel flasher to change rhem any time for a mix'n'match.

The last 3 are custom roms with all the essential apps, full market access, SIP integration and most of the stock apps.

I think Hybrid will be a good choice for you as its heavily loaded.

Milky Mod has swype in many languages.

Check them out and hope you find your pick. Hope this narrows down ur choices.

P.S - My favorite is Juwe's Smart Edition! Ultra stable, Smooth & Fast :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] __Miguel_:
Thanks, DonVito!

That is A LOT of information to get through, all right! I'm checking the pages to see about supported languages, but right now MilkyS seems my best option, especially because it seems the only one where Portuguese is a Swype language, and it may be installed directly over Froyo.

I'll check it out, and also the apparent absence of a product code on my phone (which may be why KIES refuses to upgrade my firmware, and a proof messing with Darky's ROM might not have been such a good idea...). I'll probably try re-setting my product code to TPH and check KIES, but I'l probably go ahead and jump directly to 2.3.4 , these custom ROMs seem to be very good.

One last thing, though: given my current firmware (I9000XWJVH/I9000OXXJV9/I9000XXJVO/I9000XWJVH, I forgot to specify this one is not the current stock TPH GB firmware), which firmware should I get from Samfirmware? There are WAY too many options, and I simply cannot get the hang of translating standard Samsung firmware codes to the SGS firmware packages...

Again, thanks for the input!

Miguel
[Defy General] bergerac81:
I defy you to be bricked the 2 days. Put in office the night the morning was completely blocked with the LED flashing green. I reinserted the battery and then turn on nos. I installed cynogem 7.1. By connecting to a PC is recognized for 2 seconds and then disconnects. I tried mcgiver mode but nothing is ever disconnected after 2 seconds. The battery is charged.

What can I do? help me please

Sorry for my english
[Defy General] bergerac81:
Help me please
[Defy General] rawfire:
Try installing Froyo Official [don't use custom ROM until you get back to normal state]

and as you are saying, it disconnects after 2-3 seconds, probably your battery is done [not sure but you may check another battery]

so Install Froyo Official 2.2 [from Defy Android Development section] & hopefully you'll get your phone back in action.

PS: Defy can't be dead as far as it got locked bootloader :P
[Defy General] bergerac81:
I have tried with other battery on a shop but don't turn on.
[Defy General] rawfire:
Try using some Universal Charger to charge your battery [or buy new one]

otherwise Best option would be to try it on some other PC, or change USB slot but trying on different PC will be good.
[Defy General] Mr_hell:
Hey i am having a similar problem. i just put CyanogenMod 7 on my defy and went to install the Google apps. All went good then rebooting i am now stuck on the Motorola logo. The led lights are not coming on it just sits there frozen. i have tried getting it into the boot menu and to use RSD lite but nothing is working. Please help as if freaking out.
[Defy General] rawfire:
1. Pull the battery, wait, and reinsert

2. Push and hold Volume Down button, tap the power button, while still holding the volume down. (This will boot you into the stock recovery)

3.Now, push both Volume Up, and Volume Down buttons to allow for more options than, just the triangle screen.

4. From Stock recovery, Wipe and Factory Reset.

5. Reboot once it is finished wiping

That's all I can say.

If still not work, head back to Quarx's CM7 thread & mention your problem there.

Just make sure you followed all directions properly.

PS: CM team have not officially released any ROM for DEFY, so this is MODs work, ask them further for any help.

Best of Luck
[Defy General] Mr_hell:
all good now after a hour of yelling at the phone i got boot loader to work.
[Defy General] rawfire:
Congratulations,

Take Care
[Defy General] bergerac81:
Today i have tried with a new battery charced completely but the defy unplug from pc after 2 second no led.Help me please
[Defy General] bergerac81:
Today the cell connected to pc has a white led but pushing the power and volume up is recognized in rsd lite as blank omap360 but starting flash at 67% the cell is disconnetted. Naturally the process fail .Help fo my defy please
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DizzyFox:
Help. Please. I'm looking for a black Calender where the background is black instead of white. Something easier on the eyes. I've searched the forums and can't find one. Just wondering if I were to install a different Rom with a black Calender.apk then use root explorer to copy it to my SD card. Then do a restore to my previous Rom and put the black. Calendar. Apk in the system app folder would it work?

Thanks. DizzyFox
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zalatorisaurus:
That should work, if you flash over to the best of my knowledge. Unless it is a Sense Rom, which depends on other things. As long as the apk is only altered so that the background color is black, you should be fine.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DizzyFox:
Thanks I'm running ultimate Droid 3.30 any idea what other ASOP rom would have a black calendar?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zalatorisaurus:
You're very welcome and I don't. You could look in the apps and themes section. I recall seeing the transparent widget and apps thread. Maybe they have a black version. If not, search Google. I'm sure someone has made it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruflot:
Hello ;)

Does anybody know where I can find the TENKF1 CSC? I can't seem to find it in Intratech's thread.

Thanks.

Edit: Looks like I missed the Q&A section, but on second thought, I'm not really sure where this actually should be :confused:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
I need some details to get the firmware first before the CSC can be repackaged. *#1234# and post the details.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruflot:
PDA: I9100XWKF3

Phone: I9100XXKE7

CSC: I9100TENKF1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Ok, firmware and CSC coming shortly. Is this a carrier branded firmware? If so give me some details to label it properly or which country is it for?

edit: D'oh, it's right on my firmware list. Telenor Norway. <facepalm>
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Here: http://www.multiupload.com/Y08NKRI54B
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruflot:
Thanks. Unless you edited your thread, I must have been high or something to miss it :eek:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Intratech:
Yeah I edited it to add it to the list. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nitroz:
Hello GUIse & Girls :D

I don't know about you, but I love the AOSP launcher from Android 2.3, it's sleek, compact and does exactly what it says on the tin. The only thing I have to fault about it is the fact that you cannot customise the dock to put an app of your choice there. So, I downloaded Launcher2 today and had a look in the PNG's & XML's and I saw that you can infact reroute it to show the app of your choice. So, I am introducing to you Launcher2 with the SMS Shortcut instead of the Browser. Below is a screenshot as an example, download link is also below just flash as normal via CWM. If you want anymore shortcuts adding to the dock, let me know and I'll do it. If you want to add this into your ROM. PM Me to let me know. Also, thanks to ReddV1 for giving me permission to modify and give me some tips on doing this.

THIS ONLY WORKS ON AOSP ROM's or with the AOSP SMS Installed.

Screenshots (this is been used on DevNull ROM)

Downloads Section

Launcher2 w/ SMS Shortcut

Credits

ReddV1 - For helping me :D

If you like this modification by me, click the "Thanks" button - I appreciate it :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nitroz:
Reserving for future mods.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fyre31:
what clock widget is that?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nitroz:
Simi Clock Widget. Free app on the Market.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CaspaTheGhost:
Nice work mate... Always liked Launcher2 but with the same thought that I'd like to change that second app...

After trying out TW I might have to give this a go!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Stabba:
Hi I was just wondering which message app this is trying to launch?

Every time I click on the icon it says application is not installed on your phone.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CaspaTheGhost:
The icon looks like it could be ChompSMS, but I just figured that was the image used...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Stabba:
I will install chomp and see thanks for the advice.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CaspaTheGhost:
Notice that NitrozK has updated the OP to show that its the AOSP SMS app that this works with...

Anyone that wishes to use this should head over to this thread:[APPS] 16 Aug: Google Stock bits for Galaxy S II ROMs where Paul has posted the AOSP SMS app along with all the others...

Note - You'll need to ADB push the app...
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] adil_yildiztr:
I have a problem with the screen timeout on gaming or using some applications like audiobook readers.

Problem is when I play NFS shift, screen timeout is activated after 30 seconds or whatever I set. I don't want to happen like this because I play game :S I mean system shouldn't activate screen timeout on games or some applications. Also I use audiobook reader and this problem happens too on this application. But I want to read and listen up to audiobook finish but timeout is activated again, what a disappointment.

This problem is sourced by application or Android OS ?

My OS is 2.3.4

Some applications I don't want to happen like this.

AngryBirds,Fluentizer,NFS Shift,Even All Games Some British Council Apps.

Can you give some advices ?

PS: question is not mine it is quoted from other android forum by user ScHaO. I have same problem
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mdfzhi:
There are plenty of screen timeout control app in market. Choose one and set per app setting using it. Personally i've use tasker but its hard to configure tho :)

Sent from your phone
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
Could someone please tell me where the background color can be modified for the menu button (wallpaper, settings, search, etc)? I have been looking everywhere for this, but I am not finding it.

Thanks in advance for the help.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] 10tonhammr:
Its a few .png files in framework-res.apk/res/drawable-hdpi. They're called menu something. Can't remember the exact file name off the top of my head, but they're there.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
This is awesome info. Thanks!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
I don't see the values directory in the framework-res.apk file. Am I missing something?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] watsa:
u need to decompile it
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
I decompiled it with 7zip. I see the res directory, but not the values directory. I see a lot of other directories, but none of them have a styles.xml.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DemonWav:
You must decompile it with apk manager. Google it.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] watsa:
7zip is only used for extraction not decompiling an apk. Here is a link to apk manager: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=695701
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DemonWav:
Also, you don't really NEED to decompile the framework to do it, I just wanted you to maybe learn something instead of just following instructions like must people do. :) I still encourage you to decompile it and have a look around. Its rather interesting

Edit: thanks watsa, I'm on my phone and couldn't really give him a link.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
looks like im about to hit the point of no return into the world of theme editing/developing. Thanks again for the help all! :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
OK. Here is where I am at:

- downloaded apk manager

- decompiled framework-res.apk

- modified the following lines from styles.xml:

FROM:

<style name="TextAppearance.Widget.IconMenu.Item" parent="@style/TextAppearance.Small">

<item name="textColor">?textColorPrimaryInverse</item>

</style>

TO:

<style name="TextAppearance.Widget.IconMenu.Item" parent="@style/TextAppearance.Small">

<item name="textColor">?textColorPrimary</item>

</style>

I did this do reverse the text color of the menu since I have a dark background.

- compiled apk

- signed apk

I copied this new framwork-res.apk into my system/framework folder and rebooted. When it came back up, it was force closing all over the place.

Any idea where I went wrong?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DemonWav:
For one don't sign the apk, it's a system app, it is not signed. And go from a clean framework, do the edit, and recompile (without signing) and see if that works.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
That worked. It was a rookie mistake i suppose (I am making many of them). Thanks again for the help. :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jlsesler:
How do you create a CWM update zip (edify)? I am having trouble with the update-binary file.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] watsa:
use this to drop your apk' in respective folder.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DemonWav:
You may want to put this line

run_program("/sbin/mount", "/dev/block/stl9", "/system");

in before

package_extract_dir("system", "/system");

in the updater-script because on Gingerbread roms I was having problems with /system being mounted before the flash. If you don't need it, then cool, but I put it in mine just in case because I know I needed it for Cognition. Of course it may already be there, I didn't download the Theme.zip to see what was inside it...
[Xperia Play General] _terror_:
As the topic says: Which launcher are you using? and why?

I'm using 2. Regina 3D and Android Seven pro. I would like to combined them somehow. I really like the start menu on Android Seven pro, but i like the 3D effect in Regina 3D, so i'm using them both from time to time.

How about you guys? It would be fun if you post some screenshots along with your post.
[Xperia Play General] gjpax:
go launcher
[Xperia Play General] _terror_:
woaw.. that answer sucked. Please write some more, or don't write at all.
[Xperia Play General] dutchschultz:
Launcher pro
[Xperia Play General] WodgeFTW:
I'm currently using SPB 3D Launcher, it's smooth, fast and looks great. Bit expensive though.

Was using GO Launcher, but after a few hours it gets really sluggish until I have to reboot the phone.

I've used Launcher Pro Plus which is really quick but really lacks features, and ADW EX which is really nice, but I prefer the way GO Launcher and Launcher Pro do the horizontal swipe shortcuts at the bottom of the screen.

I've given QQ Launcher a go too, seems to be very similar to GO Launcher, will be testing it a bit more to see if it suffers from the sluggishness of GO.
[Xperia Play General] Logseman:
I liked the official launcher even before the update, since it is simple and stylish. The updated launcher solved most of my former gripes, so I'm happy using the stock R800i launcher.

Enviado desde mi R800i usando XDA Premium App
[Xperia Play General] gjpax:
OK

1 . what launcher are you using : go launcher

2. why : because i like it
[Xperia Play General] Deleted member 2488575:
I am using Go Launcher as well and I advise everyone to just try it. It's very smooth has one of the best app drawers. It's like a better version of Launcher Pro and it also has a lot of free widgets made for it.

GO Launcher EX
[Xperia Play General] _terror_:
how's the battery life on SPB 3D? I'm thinking of going with that one to. It's pretty badass looking :)
[Xperia Play General] GetPatriotized:
LauncherProPlus

Clean.Customizable.Snappier.

and hey,I got the stock Gingerbread look on Rogers :D

I tried them all.I tried to like them all.ADW Launcher EX,GO Launcher EX,Regina 3D Launcher,Zeam Launcher,Nemus Launcher, and the Gingerbread Launcher ...

... but nothing tops LPP.
[Xperia Play General] Red_Kop:
I am using Launcher 7.

I love the look and feel of the Windows 7 phones, but don't like what they offer beyond the surface.

As such, this Launcher is perfect for me.

It is very different to your standard launchers so it also provides a certain novelty value.

I find the interface clean, refreshing and easy to use.

However, it crashes a lot (better now though) and you can't really use widgets with it as it causes constant crashing, and slowing of the app draw.

I love it though.
[Xperia Play General] GetPatriotized:
It's my secondary launcher :)

Love it.
[Xperia Play General] _terror_:
Mine too. I now have go launcher with the new gingerbread theme as first and default launcher and launcher 7 ad second :)

I tried spb 3D but the RAM dropped from 240mb + to 170mb.
[Xperia Play General] speedyink:
Launcher Pro Plus is my main one. I like it's snappiness, the skinnable widgets rock (ok I admit it I only use calender), customizable dock backgrounds are a snap to use, I LOVE the homescreen transition effects, I can't stand the bland side to side one anymore :p. Re sizable Widgets are needed for me for my homescreen style, basically for my different sized photos I got tacked on it. I love the configurable icon amount, I always use 5 icons wide on the homescreen.

I bought ADW EX and it was good, but a couple things bugged the crap out of me until I uninstalled it. Number one main reason is the shoddy ass all apps menu animation. I hate hate HATE how the homescreen widges/icons appear in the background when you close the app drawer, before actually 'flies' away. Launcher pro's just seems waaaay more polished. Other than that they are both pretty similar, with ADW being just a little more confusing to customize.

I tried Launcher 7, loved the simplicity and the good job they did, but ended up being too boring after while.
[Xperia Play General] GetPatriotized:
Switched to Launcher 7 again.

Spent an hour making icons,customized it a bit. Downloaded widgets,bought UberMusic.

Loving it!
[Xperia Play General] captain67:
I use go launcher EX because it's free, doesn't lag for me, doesn't drain the battery anymore than the stock launcher, has themes I like and is VERY customizable.

Sent from my R800
[Xperia Play General] narflynn619:
using modded stock launcher with 3 homescreens. don't want to really clutter up my launcher (so as is with my desktop in my lappy :p) with unnecessary shortcuts of apps i don't even use. after all, stock apps were optimized by the company themselves to work with the phone properly.. ;)
[Xperia Play General] mrrick:
Why do people need two launchers? All I hear is that such and such launcher lags,blah blah blah..but then you go and install two launchers? Reason?
[Xperia Play General] Dousan:
I've used launcher pro plus most of the time for my HTC dhd and now for my play. Have tried most of the launcher on the market but always preferred lpp over any other launcher. It's the best launcher out there imo. At the moment I'm giving launcher 7 a go. Really nice and simple design that matches my look I'm going for. It's not as snappy as lpp, but no major lag nor freezes and it's responsive. You can even get battery % shown with it's build in status bar ;-)

Regards Dousan...