yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xoom General] e.mote:
>better help desk support.

>Heck just better instructions for all their wonderful product.

Neither Goog nor Moto was good in regards to customer support. Bad + bad != good.

The issue mentioned comes from Android's laissez faire distribution strategy, where each vendor is free to alter the UX as it sees fit. It's good for vendors, bad for users. Acquiring Moto won't change this, as Moto isn't going to change into a customer service arm.

But yeah, supporting end-users will be something Goog will need to deal with, although it's hard to see how that will work when each device has its own set of binaries and configuration. Some sort of standardization/certification will need to happen.

In any case, user support is labor-intensive and costs money. If such were to happen on a formal, collaborative basis, I doubt vendors will get another free ride on top of the "free" OS.

Back to the Moto acquisition. S&P has downgraded Goog on basis of Moto, an underperformer to start with, being a drag on growth. Financially, I agree with the prev poster who said divestiture should be on the to-do. That's what a bottom-line CEO would do. Intuitively, I think Goog will hang on to Moto, as it allows experimentation into the hardware side, and Goog founders are the experimenting sort.

Switching to Samsung's hire of CM dude:

>I see the this move by Samsung as proof that the company has no intention of abandoning Android.

I wouldn't read too much into it. It's hiring one person, not buying the whole CM project. Android devs are in high demand, and obviously the CM dude has enough skills that he would be on top of the resume pile for any company, not just Samsung.
[Xoom General] Giorgist:
Guys look at this on the big picture scale.

Apple has less and less room to innovate. In it's last iOS5 incarnation it has copied more and more Android features. It has started doing stupid litigation stunts that probably will backfire. They do have a nice phone/tab ... but it took them many years to capitulate and copy the Android method of notifications for example. They have restricted their design, and within those walls they have made great devices.

Now Google is expanding. At 500K a day new Android devices. At Tablets coming out being cheaper. Heck there is almost half a million $80 Android phones in Kenya and they will continue to drop. African, Chineese and Indian markets are opening and even though iPhones might be a big seller, cheap android phones that are very capable will swamp that market. Google is about to push hard ICS on the TV and Motorolla has the set top box/market influence. ICS might be a free bonus to generic set top boxes. Have ICS on your TV, why not your phone as well. Google services everywhere ... even your tea pot. Now if you have such a massive market share, you will have an equivalent number of developers. This will all push innovation and value for us all. The Galaxy S is now sub $100, the iPhone 3GS commands a few hundred bucks still to it's credit. Apple is making massive profits, but Google is making market share as it doesn't make a profit from Android sales directly. Google is getting exactly what they want !!! If they could sell Android phones for a $1 they would love to. Apple on the other hand needs to sell expensive devices and make more and more from the app store. Google lets anybody set up a market (See Amazon for eg)

All Apple/MS bought was a bunch of patents they can no longer use because it is a cold war weapon. I hope they push Google to innovate ... but if this deal goes through and it looks very likely, even more so because the Nortel deal was approved ... I'd say it was a stroke of genius.
[Xoom General] lev777:
Google got gorilla glass envy.
[Xoom General] logotype702:
You have some good points and a good analysis, let's see what is going to happening...I do think that nothing will stop Android.....
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iculookn:
Hi

I am having problems with my screen. Looks like the LCD is faulty. Trying to resolve with Samsung Support, but thought I would ask here if this is a known problem or if there is a simple fix.

It looks like the grayscale colors are not right, I installed a screen tester and the grayscale bars have a red tint. all other tests in the appl look ok. however pictures/video's all look like they are 16bit color and icons look like they are bleeding

Here is a picture of the problem

imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/atab1large.jpg

Any thoughts?

Eric...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leeboy22001:
Looks like a faulty panel !:eek:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SouthPhilly:
Take it back to where you bought it and have them exchange it.

Sent from my Galaxy10.1 TouchWiz/ADWex equipped Starship.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] styxx:
I have exactly the same problem :( Tablet has been bought in the United States and now I am in Europe. Samsung won't repair/replace it anywhere in Europe. Only US Samsung offered to help me but the tablet needs to be at a United States address. Now I have to send it back to someone I know.. will take months :(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iculookn:
Well my problem disappeared.... not really sure why/how, but I have been playing with different ROM's etc. and I THINK it might of been when I did a permissions repair, but...

Plus i'm 99.3% sure I had the problem before I rooted/ROM'd
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5thElement:
Another reason to stop loading these 3rd party ROMs. I dont understand why people are installing these 3rd party ROMs to begin with. The stock ROM is by FAR the most stable and error free ROM you can use. Most of the issues people are starting threads about would have NEVER occurred if they just stuck with the stock ROM.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaares:
I get this too now. I've been pootin' around with different roms for a while, no problems. Then a few days ago while I was running GalaxyTask 8.0 the "bleeding" started slowly. First around the edges of things, but then the entire screen. The colors seem to color-cycle into the end result. I figured it might be the rom so I tried a stock one. And then I tried a complete stock reset with stock recovery and factory reset - the works. No change. It's still like this. And in the bootloader and the recovery too. Sometimes it gets moments of clarity, everything is fine, but only for a few seconds.

Busted tablet? I bought it while in the US this summer, so taking it back will be an issue. Getting a Transformer Prime late next week *fingers crossed* but still. I was hoping to sell this fully functioning :|

Example:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/120921/IMG_20111214_214938.jpg
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] styxx:
I had the same issue. Also bought in US while I live in Hungary. I had to send it back to my relatives who took it back to Samsung and they replaced it in warranty. Fortunately, I was travelling there by the time we got the new one and I could take it back home with me. This seems to be a weakness of the tablet. My replacement unit has been working nicely ever since.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PlumpMonkey:
I had the same issue with an August build stock tablet from the US.

Thankfully Samsung UK took it in for repair and ended up replacing it as it was apparently unrepairable.

My issue used to show up with 60+ minutes of continued use. I think it was thermal related as the warmer it was the quicker it seemed to develop the fault. putting it on standby for a few minutes used to clear it, but the problem would come back quickly as it was warm.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ed Riverside:
Anyone know how Samsung handles this issue if the device it out of warranty? Mine is acting up pretty bad and I haven't been able to find anything on here about repairing the issue on your own. It will be clean view for a few minutes and then the color bleeding some background effects kick in making the tablet a large paperweight. I've been looking for and excuse to get the 10.1 Note, but it sure would be nice to get a few bucks for this since it's in perfect condition... besides the screen.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jnowak1981:
My 10.1 is starting to develop the same issue. Never been rooted, always on a stock rom. I've never dropped it or banged it around. It also seems to start happening afternlonge usage. First imsee a few purple lines across the screen and then the entire scren turns to 8bit colors, etc. Once I turn it off and back on it goes back to normal. Annoying, especially simce I bought it 13 months ago so I'm guessing it's past the warranty period.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ed Riverside:
I'm with you - mine has never been rooted or tampered with. Other than getting heavy usage, I've taken perfect care of it. I've been unable to find a fix.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BretonGirl:
If you're out of warranty you're on your own. Samsung won't repair or replace it for free.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ed Riverside:
At this point I'd just like to know how to fix it and what it would cost, ballpark. I haven't been able to find anyone who's delt with it, bar throwing their tablet.

Sent from my cellular telephone that has internet connectivity.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] egeek:
My 10.1v just went. :(
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vothanhtam:
Guys, I'm having the same issue today. And here is the fix:

1. Take out the back cover.

2. Look for the black cable that have SET printed on the end.

3. Removes both ends and then reconnect.

4. Push/rub at both ends while the screen is on. You'll notice the tint-colour of the LCD will change. Stop when it looks normal again then put a tape on top to hold the cable in that position

4. Put the cover back and enjoy your Note 10.1 again :D

Good luck!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] slaxlmckagan:
i have rooted my x10mp with "superoneclick" then iv installed busyboxinstaller by stericson after that i installed xrecovery manualy but i still cant enter xrecovery.....iv done all this process before with my x10mini and x8 it worked out just fine i m only having issues with my minipro........

somebody please help
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] dave481985:
this is not dev thread related

you should have psted it in q&a

check your chargemon

if you're using the same one you used on your mini you'll fail

find the one for minipro

check you have correct permissions

ooooo

you installed busyboxinstaller

did you install busybox from busyboxinstaller?

because you didnt mention it...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ZaiKoo:
Use this: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4VZEIYUI

Its a CWM Recovery. I use this recovery on stock rom.

Just unrar those three files to your sdcard, and copy to /system/bin with Root Explorer.

Do Not forget change premission to 644 (rwxr-xr-x) on those three files. ;)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] slaxlmckagan:
from where can i get minipro chargemon and yeah iv installed busybox ......and i m sorry for posting here iv never posted anything before
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] slaxlmckagan:
thank you soo much gonna try it now
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] slaxlmckagan:
worked like charm thanks a ton buddy
[Venue Pro General] VMou:
Hi everyone,

I've just bought a DVP Unlocked TMobile version and it works in Europe (even 3G) but I cannot hear the other side. I can place/receive calls and be heard, but they can't hear me.

When I'm in the States everything works fine. It doesn't seem like a Cellphone Network limitation because I can place and receive calls...

Called Dell but not valued help was given.

Any suggestion how I can fix this? Please help!!

Thank you,

VM.
[Venue Pro General] Zurvv:
What carrier are you using in europe? does it match the 1700Mhz Band t-mobile USA uses?

att uses the more common 850/1900

that said.. i didn't have a problem travelling in UK, and germany with my DVP.
[Venue Pro General] VMou:
At the moment I'm in Africa, Mozambique connected to mCel GSM 900, 1800 UMTS 2100 and still I connect 3G make/receive but can't be heard...
[Venue Pro General] tai4de2:
Sounds like a defective microphone.

Have you tried any of the speech functionality (which would also use the mic) -- does that work?
[Venue Pro General] Ephez:
Or you can use hands-free kit for fix the issue...
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] c0dex:
hey guys,

i have made a boot animation for the Ginger DX~

this is my first boot animation :o

and i have made a new logo for the Ginger DX,

Also, this boot animation is still in beta, so i need feedback to know whether it works or not, please comment below, so that i can improve :)

-----------------------------------------------

Infinity DX 01

Download

Infinity DX 02

Download

Infinity DX 03

Download

-----------------------------------------------

Installation:

a) By using SD card

1. Rename it to bootanimation.zip after downloading it

2. Place it in your sd card

3. Use Root Explorer to overwrite the bootanimation.zip in /system/media

4. Done

b) By using adb commands

1. Rename it to bootanimation.zip after downloading it

2. Place it in the adb folder

3) open CMD, and locate the directory of the adb

4) type the following commands:

adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media

5) Done

*use that in your own risk, i am not responsible for any bricks to your phone (well...this will hardly brick your phone = =" )
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] c0dex:
[Screenshots:]
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] c0dex:
reserved...
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] Megakaban_:
Very nice.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] sandy4everyone:
Very nice :) !!!
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] doixanh:
I'd like a simpler font. I mean it's better to focus on the logo instead of the font.
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] puppet13th:
i vote for 3rd one.it's simple and nice but too shiny. :-D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lsalamun:
So, if I root my phone I know I loose my waranty.

But, what if I root it, put on a theme, put on JiT and unroot it?

Will I still have my waranty or it will delete.

I'm talking about 2.1.1.A.0.6.

Thanx.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghouse_basha:
if you unroot your device back then sure the warranty still valid
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ngoralph:
Lock bootloader if you opened it and unroot. think it will let you regain your warranty but dont know about jit they may find about you putting the jit there and invalidate your warranty :)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CKKnot:
What ever you do to your phone, As long doesn't involve unlock bootloader it still under warranty (If u somehow revert back to stock eclair)

:D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ngoralph:
even root???? :)
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cascabel:
Flashing back to stock rom (using flashtool) unroots your phone. At least for me.:D
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ScatteredHell:
Yeah..u can use flashtool for go back to stock just like new
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CKKnot:
Well, yes.... But if under certain circumstances that your x8 is hardware damaged (Screen) & you still rooted..... you at least can flashback to 2.1 (Screen doesn't work, but flash stock rom is not a problem....)....

But if hardware that is damaged until cannot turn on the phone..... BUY AN NEXUS 7 :D:D
[Nook Color General] Flumpus:
I've got an Apple BT keyboard, and can get it to successfully pair with my Nook, but nothing else. I've tried using BlueKeyboard JP, and it sees the keyboard as well, but when I go to an input window, it says "Connecting, do not touch keyboard...", then after that goes away, its notification message says it's there but disconnected. This is really the last thing I want to get working on my NC before I'm really happy with it, but am kind of at a loss. Any suggestions? Thanks! Oh, and I'm running the latest nightly (160).
[Nook Color General] yanger:
I've gotten my Apple BT Keyboard (came with my iMac) to pair, but keyboard does nothing.

(do not pair with a CM modded phone, causes the phone to bootloop unless you keep the keyboard far far away from it or disable bt on the phone or poweroff the keyboard etc.)
[Atrix 4G General] tudork:
Hello,

I am finally looking to get rid of my HTC Desire and it seems the only option is Motorola Atrix. Because I simply refuse to get a 4.3 inch phone and the best phone at 4 inch seems to be the Atrix. I have read reviews, and it looks promising.

I just have one or two concerns and maybe people here can help.

- does it get really hot when using it heavily? (Desire also got hot)

- how long do you think it will stay a leading phone? It appeared in Febr and now it's Sept. SHould I just wait a few more months for something else? But it seems that everything that's coming out these days is 4.3 inch and I hate those.

- did the Gingerbread update really mess up the battery, as I think I read somewhere in the forum? One of Atrix's main advantages is the large capacity battery so this is important to me.

I really appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks!
[Atrix 4G General] pukemon:
Mine got hot before unlocking bootloader and updating rom. Now it rarely gets warm. It gets warmest when using webtop, charging and using emulators at the same time for me. And it still doesnt get as 'hot' before unlocking. I imagine a good undervolted kernel will help temps even more. Battery life is good. I think there are a few peeps out there with defective batteries and/or phones that claim nothing fixes terrible battery life.

I voided my warranty.
[Atrix 4G General] leminhnguyen0703:
My housemate has a Desire, I play around with it all the time, and I think it gets WAYY hotter than the Atrix. Plus Atrix gets warm cos all the horse power from the processot, not the battery :P . The community support the Atrix prettt well, so it'll last long. Especially with the Google bought Motorola, it'll go a long way. Trust me
[Atrix 4G General] pukemon:
Motorola is not bought yet.

I voided my warranty.
[Atrix 4G General] JaronBang:
Its worth the move, being on AT&T its a sham, clearly marketed as the Atrix 4G, is only capable of slightly improved 3G speeds, with AT&T rolling out their LTE network its unfortunate that our atrix lacks the LTE radio. I advise everyone who's an AT&T customer to write mean disgruntled e-mails regarding this. I written three so far soon i'll be demanding a new handset equivalent to my atrix that is equipped with the LTE radio. I bet they'll give me a full upgrade price too.

Back to the point. Yes the device gets a little warm, but I rarely ever slow it down, battery life is fine I believe the people having battery drain issues is their own fault. Im running stock 2.3.4 as my modded atrix decided to give me some touchscreen problems so I sent it back. The only time I experienced problems was using the HKTW rom from china. However recently I was testing a DROID x2 and it steadily was scoring more than my atrix. Almost a 300 point deficit stock vs stock.
[Atrix 4G General] leminhnguyen0703:
@pukemon

Buying, sorry. We'll benefit from that sooner or later
[Atrix 4G General] Jonous:
My atrix gets hot when i play games or surf via 3g connection. I'm talking about 43-45c bat temp. Rest of time it works in normal temps.

How long it will stay difficult to predict, especially with a new bomb phone arising every week! But i trust that an overclockable dual core, 1gb ram, Tegra chipped phone will be able to take on everything you throw at it for quite a while from now.

Ginger did mess battery at first, but thanks to devs working doubleshifts :) battery life is now at its best, even better than stock froyo. So with moderate use you will be able to reach 2days, maybe even more.

4.3" are bulky, one reason i avoided them. No point in getting one, when my viewable screen is bigger due to the huge resolution.
[Atrix 4G General] tudork:
thanks, everyone.

The network/4G won't be an issue for me. I am in Europe, Romania, and it will be a looooong time before we get 4G networks here. I will buy the phone network-free.

Thanks for your opinions, it all sounds encouraging. Bias aside, it does look like it's the best suited phone for me: top of the line and solid.
[Off-topic] iammodo:
Seems Google just bought Motorola for $12.5 billion

http://techcrunch.com/2011/08/15/breaking-google-buys-motorola-for-12-5-billion/

Sent from my Phone
[Off-topic] Dirk:
“We welcome the news of today‘s acquisition, which demonstrates that Google is deeply committed to defending Android, its partners, and the entire ecosystem.”

– Peter Chou

CEO, HTC Corp.

“I welcome Google‘s commitment to defending Android and its partners.”

– Bert Nordberg

President & CEO, Sony Ericsson

“We welcome Google‘s commitment to defending Android and its partners.”

– Jong-Seok Park, Ph.D

President & CEO, LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

Do all three of these companies have the same press liason officer? Sounds like they're all reading from one script.
[Off-topic] juzz86:
Guess we know where the Nexus line will be built now! :cool:
[Off-topic] iammodo:
small part is for defence.

But its to force other android manufacturs to step up their game with updates and things like that.

Sent from my Phone
[Off-topic] nibras_reeza:
http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20110815-706430.html

Read it and was going to post it here. =)

This is awesome. Those of us in smaller Asian countries do not get access to any of the Google phones officially. Motorola already has a wide distribution network and a huge line up of models. This is a great news. More Googly phones for the rest of the world. Can't wait to see the next big release.
[Off-topic] melvinchng:
Google is going to buy Motorola mobility for 12.5billion US Dollars.

Are you happy with it? No Samsung technology for next next pure Google devices such as super AMOLED plus screen...
[Off-topic] iammodo:
Nexus phones will still be on a bid each year base. Android central have a report on it.

Sent from my Phone
[Off-topic] iammodo:
Sent from my Phone
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Good good, :D let's make bets ;) who's next? IMO it gonna be moto anyway, they seem to chose the highest sellers :D

Sent from my HTC Vision
[Off-topic] vmiguel:
As a result of this news, Microsoft and Nokia both had their stock valuation uped. :p
[Off-topic] iynfynity:
Are there any downsides for Google?
[Off-topic] xda1978:
Patent issue.. Google needs patent pool...
[General Questions and Answers] murthy_mmw:
how to change my os for htc incredble s
[General Questions and Answers] Ygarian:
Have a look here: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1028 ,

specifically the posts about ROMs to choose what you want, and the Guide to learn how to do it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] plmiller0905:
Dont know if this has been posted or not. But anyway, i woke up this morning, started reading my rss feeds and came across BGR that had an article that Google was buying Motorola Mobility.

So is this a good thing or a bad thing for us Photon owners? Maybe We'll get updates first.

Heres the link: http://www.bgr.com/2011/08/15/googl...lity-for-12-5-billion/?wptouch_switch=desktop
[Motorola Photon 4G] sub2k1:
This sounds pretty awesome, though I don't believe it will affect us Photon users that much. I look forward to all future phones coming from Motorola.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jaykunstman:
That was my first thought. We can only hope it is the case. The news certainly can't hurt that's for sure.
[Motorola Photon 4G] scott.ragan:
was JUST about to post this!
[Motorola Photon 4G] pzztgotbagz:
i wonder how this week effect webtop development. Will google allow it to Thrive or will they kill it off to focus more on tablet development. Would be nice to see some Chromse OS additions to webtop.
[Motorola Photon 4G] subminimal:
Don't think it will impact Photon owners or even those thinking to buy one. Even if this deal goes through it won't be closed until late 2011 or possibly mid 2012. By that time the Photon will be a phone of the past.

Very unlikely this deal will impact the speed at which current Moto phones get updates. Business integration will not take place until after the deal closes. From there you are probably looking at another 6-12 months for consumers to notice any changes... assuming all goes well.