yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Epic 4G General] nubecoder:
Root = Elevated privilege access.

Kernel = The software that drives the phone.

Rom = The files on the phone's storage.

Apps = Also files on the phone's storage.

Root gives you the ability to do things the phone manufacturer did not intend for you to be able to do. (Think limited user account on Windows/Linux).

The Kernel is like the "engine" of the phone, w/o it the phone does nothing.

The Rom is the files on the phone, some are used by the kernel in order to make the phone work.

Apps... you know what these are. =]

The kernel controls the device, it has the drivers for hardware to make that hardware work.

The kernel is a Linux kernel built specifically for the device (phone) it will be run on.

The Rom is a collection of files to be installed onto the phone.

The Rom contains the operating system (the part that makes it an "android").

A Rom also includes apps, might include a theme (modifications to images, colors), and possibly numerous other modifications to the "stock" files.

The "stock" files, or a "stock" Rom, is what we are given by Sprint.

The different custom Roms you see available here on XDA are basically the stock files, modified by someone to their liking.

Some include a theme to give a custom look, most include modifications to make things "better" (ie hacked Sprint Hotspot, the 6 or 8 Lockscreen mod, etc).

There are many other aspects at play here, and much more that could be said about each item you listed, but the above is a generalized rundown.

Android runs on top of Linux, so the more familiar you are with Linux the better off you will be.

Do yourself a favor and take the time to read as much as you can, Google is your best friend.

=]
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] digitallure:
Is it necessary to wait after flashing a rom before doing anything to it like updating, adding apps and such?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Exodian:
Its a good idea to let it sit for about ten minutes or so to let it fully install before you start hammering away on it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TheKucho:
After flashing? As in letting the Dalvik cache rebuild or like just breaking the rom in and letting it like get used to the system and take effect?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Yeah exactly, the cache getting built, default options getting set since normally that would happen only once when you open your phone out of the box.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] digitallure:
Is there a difference?
[Droid X General] Swift_LawnGnome:
I have a Canon DSLR which is why I desperately want Chainfire's DSLR Controller app. But the description says it only works on devices with USB Host support, which the Droid X lacks. I know it's been done on the OG Droid, so can it be done on the X? And if it can, then would the app then work, or would I still need a dual-core phone? Any responses are helpful, thanks.

Sent from my Droid X w/ Justice v0.1
[Droid X General] J-Bo:
I am in the same boat. Would love to hear from anyone who has DSLR Controller on a DroidX working. No custom drivers?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mj0528:
so i bought the ipad 2 and returned it for obvious reasons and bought the asus transformer but I still find myself wondering about the tab. I played around with one at Best Buy but it seemed so laggy even after I installed launcher pro compared to the transformer. I here there is a one click lag fix, will this make it as responsive as the transformer. Really interested in the screen and size. Also I heard there was an issue with it not playing 720p movies as smooth. What do you tab owners think?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] eclass82:
Install ADW and watch the lag dissapear! Seriously.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mj0528:
So, no issues playing 720p vids?

Thanks!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Phen0m:
Does it have a forum here?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sweetnsour:
nope
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Maurice419:
Why not, it is an Android?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sweetnsour:
my guess is that its not popular enough
[Optimus One, P500, V General] DaXmax:
If u wan it, go n create a thread and ask for support on xda-developer.com thread...

Sent from LGE XDA phone wit Matt's v6.5.7(1.1)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] kenneu:
It has been asked for repeatedly. I even spoke with a mod. It doesn't appear it's going to happen.

If you have an optimus S/T, there are a few good roms including a port of CM7 to it. There are a couple of custom kernels as well as a decent recovery.

The rooting method is "gingerbreak" and is cake to install.

You can find ROMs and Rooting utilities on a couple of forums -- ppcgeeks and android central.

I'm running CleanROM on a couple of Optimus S phones and it works GREAT. It includes an overclock kernel and is stable to 800mhz (at least on my phones). Version 2.1 is the latest, I believe, and is quite stable and very quick over stock.

Enjoy rooting and romming your S/T. Good stuff....
[Galaxy S II General] Metalucifer:
Is there something wrong with my camera or my bad filming skills?

Standard firmware camera...

This autofocus adjustment.... seems weird! dunno

Any tips?

Btw, what a beautiful lovely creature !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdldmb7v3Ro
[Galaxy S II General] ronj1986:
Thats normal man, it does still look like a high quality recording.....nice
[Galaxy S II General] nunomeneses:
Can you please say what camera firmware you have please?
[Galaxy S II General] ocaldini:
nice spider, are you from Brazil too?
[Galaxy S II General] LBTaylor1984:
it's ur camera skills,

it's spot focus on the video recorder and you keep aiming at the table, thus focussing on the table. stay steady and keep your subject (spider) in the center of the screen when recording.
[Galaxy S II General] Metalucifer:
OCED11 here ....
[Galaxy S II General] Metalucifer:
gotcha!

i'll test it later....

tks for tip
[Galaxy S II General] Metalucifer:
yep!!!!!! =D
[Galaxy S II General] motodude:
Has the transformation started yet? :)
[Galaxy S II General] Dark Emotion:
I was testing my camera too!

Very slow autofocus but still very very good quality :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] z33dev33l:
Holy hell, it's amazing, the array of new features brought to us beats out any other update for any other mobile OS, it's even smoother than before which I thought was impossible, the social integration and office are astounding at the very least. I was in love with the initial release, impressed by nodo, and now I'm head over heels for the RTM of Mango. As far as mobile OSes go it is now the clear winner, all we have to do is catch up in the gaming department and get a half-decent marketing team and we're set.
[Windows Phone 7 General] dkp1977:
I feel pretty much the same. After flashing WP7 to my HD2 I immediately fell in love and traded the device for an HD7. But I wouldn't go so far to say WP7 is the winner now. There are still several things Android and iOS do better. But considering the fact that WP7 is about 1 year old I'd say with all its potential it's just a matter of time. But like you already said, without some good marketing, even the smoothest and best featured OS won't make it to the top.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xsteven77x:
Thought it may be the single biggest update of any mobile os, it only brings wp7 remotely close to what android can do, and about on par with iphone. Maybe that's why?
[Windows Phone 7 General] LiFePo4:
It is lacking basic functionality settings needed to make it productive in a work environment versus entertainment and socialization. I don't want to use Crackberry and am able to hack the registry and sideload unsigned apps on NoDo enough to make it do what I need, but Mango has limited that even so I am sticking with NoDo until something comes along that is usable as far as work (this device is my link for work as well as life). MS really needs to look at this more as the iPhone, BB, and even Android offer more customization and functions for work.
[Windows Phone 7 General] blindpet:
I agree, WP7 needs to be much more customizable. If WP7 retains its smoothness and is as customizable as Android I'd be in love. There's a simple way for Microsoft to protect WP7 via some option to enable full hackability for the naive user but at the same time allow those who wish to tweak to have full access to the OS.
[Windows Phone 7 General] yardie.spike:
Par with the iPhone??? Even that has turn by turn Nav and wifi tethering! I think Microsoft still have a lot to do. The updates so far have been better than all of the competators and the OS is slick but we still lack some very basic features, i mean come on MS surely we could have custom colours and alert tones, tethering etc.
[Windows Phone 7 General] arturobandini:
After the awaited Mango update I still have some few questions...

* Why I cannot access music and videos from Skydrive

* Why Skydrive is so difficult to use compared to Dropbox?

* Why I have a 100MB upload limitation with Skydrive?

* Why I cannot upload folders to Skydrive?

* Why I cannot delete several pictures in the same time in Skydrive?

* Why I do not have USB mass storage in WP7 with some reserved space?

* Why I do not have DivX|Avi codec?

* Why MS services are over US-centric?

* Why I cannot have Swype?

* Why I cannot edit my forwarded emails?

* Why the WP7 default keyboard has no directionnal arrows?

* Why I cannot send short videos by MMS?

* Why I cannot send pdf documents?

* Why I do not have a file explorer?

* Why I cannot upload a document to my Dropbox account?

* Why I cannot save camera settings?

* Why Bing Map does not display the names of the main streets around me?

* Why Bing Map takes more than 1 minute to display the map image?

* Why the IE browser does not support Flash?

* Why Voice recognition works only for a very limited number of services?

* Why I cannot save 2 mobile phone numbers for each contact?

* Why the WP7 default keyboard does not support multi-language (at least 2 languages in the same time)?

* Why I do not have separate volume controls?

* Why the hell when I'm in front of my PC I cannot easily use my USB cable to transfer my files (Word documents, OneNote audio files, pdf, documents, others) to my PC. Why the hell am I forced to use the cloud when I am in front of my PC???

* Why am tied to Zune and to my PC to manage my Music library?

* Why I cannot drag and drop my music and videos if I want to. Why shall I need a proprietary software, Zune, to convert and sync my videos?

* Why is WP7 supposed to be an iPhone clone, totally locked down, with no freedom, but without all the apps and all the features the iPhone has?

* Why am I stuck with the WP7 keyboard, the WP7 browser, without any alternative? What a jail WP7 is.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
if there is ever a good response, ill enjoy it.... waiting...
[Windows Phone 7 General] doministry:
Be careful you may be in trouble soon on this forum :)

I absolutely agree, it would be great to have all those answers.

But apparently not soon. Maybe Windows 8.

I think WindowsPhone 8 may be the right thing. But now MS has still alot of work to do.

I will upgrade to Mango but it looks like it still won't be the best OS...

Bringing the US-centered functionality to the rest of the markets, that's a big task.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
Everytime I read one of your posts I wonder why you bought WP7 and even more why you stick to it :confused:.
[Windows Phone 7 General] geddeeee:
Get a different phone with a different OS then. Seems like you aren't happy with WP7....

Simple!!
[Windows Phone 7 General] arturobandini:
Hi Peew971,

I bought WP7 because I used to be a WinMo hardcore fan.

I love the Metro UI and also wanted to give a chance to WP7 and expected that all the essential features I listed above would be implemented quickly.

But it seems Microsoft is not listening.

Mango was supposed to be a BIG update. Actually, one year after launch it is still not possible to send a video by MMS. Still not possible to edit a forwarded email.

I find this unbelievable.

The camera setting is a perfect exemple. 80% of the users complain that the settings cannot be saved.

But instead of accepting this and improve things, MS keep on repeting that this it is by design. Silly attitude.

Also, when I bought WP7, I did not expect that Bing Map would be such a failure.

Turn by Turn implementation is an insult to customers.

I did not expect that I would not have Swype.

I did not expect that I would not have official Google Maps app.

Mainly, I did not expect that most MS services would be reserved to US and UK people only.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
this impoves the platform , how ?

the only way a platform can improve is by listening to end users' desires. suggesting they buy a different phone is counterproductive, isn't it ?
[Windows Phone 7 General] z33dev33l:
to sum his whole post into one question, "why can't android have a smooth, functional UI and a worthwhile ecosystem?"

Thatd be because google can't steal an ecosystem and heaven forbid they actually code their own OS.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
ok, they had a positive influence with wm6.x, off to a good start...

then they had the opportunity to slaughter google maps, and failed...

twice.
[Windows Phone 7 General] z33dev33l:
another case of "I didn't look into what I was buying before I bought it and I didn't have the common sense to understand how being a corporation works."

The typical end user and even myself, a dev and self-proclaimed geek do not give a damn about 90 percent of what you listed if not more.
[Windows Phone 7 General] z33dev33l:
that's funny, because the general public seems to strongly disagree... Well, if you wanna buy a couple billion winmo 6.5 handsets to make it look like Microsoft did anything right there and perhaps sway the in that direction do so. I reccomend the HD2, its as close as winmo got to a useful phone.
[Windows Phone 7 General] downloaderintruder:
You can access them fromn Skydrive, just not directly to WP7.

Skydrive isn't difficult.

I don't know really since I didn't invent Skydrive.

Make a folder in Skydrive then upload the files inside the folder from your PC.

I don't know really since I didn't invent Skydrive.

Because WP7 is secure.

Because Zune doesn't natively support them.

Because its where the most consumers are.

I don't think you can tinker with WP7 keyboard.

You already forwarded the email, it means you have sent it, go back to the sent folder and edit it there.

Why would you need directional arrows when you can tap and hold.

No one really sends videos via MMS, but hopefully support comes soon.

You can send PDF files via email.

Because WP7 is secure.

I don't know.

You can, just tap on save settings.

Zoom in.

It's loading the captured image by satellites.

Flash is gonna end soon.

I don't know.

You can actually.

It does actually.

It's hardware related, not software.

Because there are programs in the PC that does the same on WP7, and just hit Save to Skydrive button.

Because Zune uses a specific driver to communicate to WP7 devices.

Because Zune is superior.

WP7 is in between iPhone and Android, its half open, half closed.

Because WP7 keyboard is the best there is, IE9 isn't but it performs well than iOS and Android.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Loco5150:
I think these are true, I mainly wonder this must-have-zune thing too. I guess MS thought: Oh well, it works for Apple so we will do it also to sell more of our great mp3 players. They are wrong here, Apple fans are crazy fanatics. When the first iPhone came out, I actually gave a pen as a Christmas present to a friend, so next time I ask him to send me a phone number he has something to write it down with. Even though iPhone was missing these basic functions what a phone should have, people were happy with them.

Cant edit a forwarded email is insane of course.

I still like the OS, its approach and the possibilities. Hands down over android (which i consider to be a spying software by google anyway). I would think a reasonable thing with Android would be to give the phone away for free. You see, they want to know everything about you, ok give a phone for that. Now they take the info AND want money too. Its insane.

I hope the marriage with NOKIA will bring changes to the OS, and bring these basic things to us fast. Nokia has always made phones that actually have all the functions that we are missing from the OS.
[Windows Phone 7 General] arturobandini:
I really hope too.

In order to clarify my position, I do like WP7.

I actually just cannot understand the restrictions and limitations

And cannot understand that one year after launch there are still not solved.

And also the fact that MS is apparently unable to listen to its customers and valid complaints.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tuffCookie:
this is probably a dumb question, but i need to ask.

i'm not able to play MP3's via USB on my car radio. the phone says USB is mounted, but the radio won't recognize it. i am able to do this same method without any issues with my MyTouch 4G and my car radio will play the MP3's from the phone.

i'm guessing my problem is because both the internal and SD cards are trying to mount and my radio doesn't know what to do...? i know with the MyTouch 4G, it only mounted the SD card since there was no internal drive to even mount.

i'm tried this on MIUI 1.8.12, Trigger, Weapon G2x, and EaglesBlood 2.3.5, but have not had any success.

is there any way around this?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MrBriggs:
That's weird, I'm having the opposite problem, the car knows that there's something on the USB but the phone just ignores it, never shows the notification for me to mount the USB as storage.

My iPhone worked perfectly.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] squish099:
The problem is drivers.. sorry guys but even with cm7 installed in order to mount the SD card and internal storage to the PC u have to have the LG drivers installed.. HTC doesn't require proprietary drivers for theirs.. it sucks cause I used to do the same thing.. now I use aux input from the headphone Jack.. doesn't sound nearly as good as letting my head unit read the mp3s..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MrBriggs:
So what you're saying is that I would have to install LG drivers to my car stereo, right? If that would be even possible.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] squish099:
That would be the only solution I know of.. but I don't think its possible..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MrBriggs:
That's ridiculous. So basically I paid more in my brand new car in order to have wheel-mounted controls and MP3 folder navigation for nothing. Ugh!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MrBriggs:
I just want to update this post because I think I found a solution, and would like to help if anybody out there is experiencing the same problem as I am.

I was initially using 2.3.5, and due to the lack of A2DP I downgraded to 2.3.3 yesterday. It seems that in 2.3.5 the checkbox "use as mass storage only" was taken off from the "Storage" section under "Settings". As soon as it was available on my phone and I checked that, the phone recognized the connection with the car and asked me to mount the USB drive, and voilà, my car started playing my MP3s.

I always thought it was weird that everybody talked about this menu option but my phone didn't have it, and nobody mentioned that it was taken away.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] squish099:
Hmm guess I'll have to try that also..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lannister80:
Not for nothing...just buy yourself a cheap USB thumb drive (8, 16GB, whatever) and fill that baby up! Attach to car stereo, and you're done.

Way easier than getting your phone out and hooking it up every time you get in the car anyway...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] MrBriggs:
Scratch that. It worked once, never again. The USB notification shows up but the car says "error".

I'm done with this crap.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gg84:
I came across this thread while trying figure out the same thing - connecting g2x on my car's usb in. I am on ICS (CM9), but everytime I try to connect in UMS mode, my phone stops detecting usb altogether. If I choose MTP, stereo detects usb, but doesn't play anything.

Is this a deadend or do you guys have a way around it which is being discussed elsewhere?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] rtotheichie:
What kernel are you using? Stock CM kernel doesn't support UMS. Try Harsh or Jarvis
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
hello,

I think I found the place where you stored the code of SimUnlock of sensation.

I need 2 or 3 people with htc sensation simlocked to test this.

(Sorry for my bad english)

Edit:

you must have a root on sensation simlocked, connect it on usb (charger only with debug mode actived) dump your file mmcblk0p4, mmcblk0p6, mmcblk0p16 and post here, thanks.
[HTC Sensation] joshndroid:
What are we looking for
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
Hi

you must have a root on sensation simlocked, connect it on usb (charger only with debug mode actived) dump your file mmcblk0p4, mmcblk0p6, mmcblk0p16 and post here.

Thanks.

Ps: for dump files

Adb shell

Su

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p4 of=/sdcard/mmcp4.dump

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6 of=/sdcard/mmcp6.dump

dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 of=/sdcard/mmcp16.dump

exit

exit
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
You may actually get more responses if you took the effort to explain WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR! Repeating the OP doesn't help at all.
[HTC Sensation] krat0s123:
i think it's pretty understandable what he's saying.. he wants the dump of your mmcblk0p4 posted here.. seriously, was it that hard to understand? obviously once you do that, he will look into the dump file and read the code for the sim unlock.. don't understand why you guys are asking what is it that he's looking for.. it's easier for him to look into the dump file himself rather than let anyone read the codes and get lost with more questions to ask..
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
That's exactly right.

So I think I have found is correct for some users, I would provide the free solution for all :)
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
Sorry for wanting to learn for myself, yeah that's too much to ask. If he would explain, I'd be happy to help. Otherwise I'm not going out of my way to pull files from my phone. That's what I'm saying, information would be a good incentive. I really doubt he's found what he thinks he has.
[HTC Sensation] nettigerman:
I hope u can send the steps to sim unlock the sensation ASAP, as I am in desperate need for it :)
[HTC Sensation] bonesy:
Well help the guy and dump the file for him then!
[HTC Sensation] Dav22:
exactly, just did this.

if I give the method without checking with at least 2 or 3 people and it does not work for everyone, it might cause problems for people who will try to read everything without fully before starting.
[HTC Sensation] stoneyjonez:
Wouldn't that be their own fault?
[HTC Sensation] bonesy:
Yes but the Blame/Flame Game will start and it wouldnt be the OP's fault at all.Why not help him out then he can share the info once he is positive about it and do a complete tutorial.The whole idea of this community is to help eachother out! If mnie was simlocked i would post the file right away,Im not a selfish git like some seem to be! Give the guy some credit he is using his own time to figure out how to unlock your phone for

YOU
[HTC Sensation] thefsfempire:
Just tried it but I received "unknown operand `of`". I have a TMOUS S4G running Stock/S-OFF+Root

Nevermind, realized if= so I tried of= and it worked. File attached in a zip.

Good luck, I'm looking forward to this!