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[General Questions and Answers] thecaptain115:
Hey guys, I've got a few general questions about my Android phone, the Motorola Atrix. I've had it for about 3 weeks now, and there are a few things I'd like to more fully understand. I'm an electronics tech for a company that makes RC vehicles, and would like to get these 2 merged together at some point, but more on that later :D

Currently I keep running in to all kinds of "gotchas!" with this phone, and have cursed it plenty of times. I usually find a workaround, but some things are still not to my liking, and I am pretty sure it can be done.

Let me start off saying this phone is not rooted or anything, but thats only because I have not gotten a straight answer from anyone on how to do it, since I have the newest version of the OS. I really cant afford to brick it beyond my own repair. Here are the software versions:

System Version:4.5.91.MB860.ATT.en.US

Model Number: MB860

Android Version: 2.3.4

Baseband Version: N_01.77.30P

Webtop Version: WT-1.2.0-110

Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-00001-g41bc3e0

Build Number: 4.5.91

So I guess first off, anyone know how to go about rooting this bad boy? Its my understanding that rooting enables you to have full access to the OS, including, but not limited to, uninstalling all the junk apps that come from the factory/ATT. One of my biggest gripes so far!

Next, I would like to be able to access the Webtop feature via the HDMI cable. Not because I am too cheap to buy the Motorola one, but because I want to make a custom one. I know its been done, and I have seen plenty of threads on how to do it, but its my understanding that I cant do it with this version of the OS. What might be even easier is does anyone know what makes the phone distinguish between the included HDMI cable, home, and car dock? I'm betting its something as simple as a resistor.

Stemming from the above, does anyone know if it is possible to connect another touch screen device to the phone wired or wirelessly and control the phone that way?

Does anyone know where to find a complete spec sheet for this phone, including all the hardware (gyro meter, accelerometer, etc).

A couple other questions I'm just going to throw in this thread instead of making a new one are:

1. Can someone point me in the direction about how to write apps for the Android OS.

2. Does anyone know if Motorola or Google accepts formal reports on their devices from regular users, and how do you get associated with that?

3. After rooting my phone (assuming its even possible), are there other custom versions of OS out there?

Thanks in advance guys, I'm sure I'll be around for a while. I'd like to know this thing in and out so I can really see what its capable of.
[HTC Sensation] le_toubib:
hello there

my device does not include this feature : tilting the screen to bothe sides leads to tilting of the sence home screen to the opposit side to maintain a horizontal view .....

is there a system file to edit ? / or an apk to add , or an update to apply to to enable this feature ???? i have root explorer ? would it work if i just switch the rosie.apk from another rom ?

many thanks
[HTC Sensation] invisiblebm:
Simply flash coredroid ROM. There is available.
[HTC Sensation] le_toubib:
Tx for replying but I fon wonna change my rom... I wonna edit a seting to enable it. If it s already there. .. my rom is stock arabic s off
[HTC Sensation] -juanito-:
like u but for Android Revolution HD 3.0.2 ROM
[HTC Sensation] invisiblebm:
You guys my ask Sergio for help. I'm sure he will answer.
[HTC Sensation] le_toubib:
well i sent a msg to sergio76 , and waiting for his reply
[HTC Sensation] -juanito-:
Ok..tell me please what sergio say about Tilt 3D
[HTC Sensation] Gunkk:
You can also check with NRGZ28 in the Energy ROM thread. He uses it too.
[XPERIA X10 General] mrpmzrq:
Running 2.3 and it's great...except I REALLY liked the edit function of the 2.1 default input where you could drag the words to the right spot from a larger dialog box. Fat fingers make it tough to position the slider in 2.3. Anyone know if this is possible? Or if there is another keyboard that uses the same edit function?

Thanks.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rijads:
I have installed 7.1 rc cyanogenmod on my SNS i9023.

Now i want to flash NSCollab on it, and i didn't find the guide, that tells me how to flash that mod over cyanogenmod, do i have to remove cyanogenmod first, and if so, how ?

Or is there a way to flash NSCollab over cyanogenmod, since its been build on cyanogenmod, and if so, how do i do it, if there is already a guide of it, could you just post a link?

Will my data be lost, and installed apps and games removed, if so, whats the best way to back it up ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SA-07:
You need to download the zips and place them on your sdcard.

When in cwm, wipe data, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache and just flash.

And yeah, u r gonna lose everything after the data is wiped, so I would prolly back up apps with titanium backup ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rijads:
Thank you, just one more question, i did that once with titanium backup, he did backup all my apps n games , but not data, for example favourites in my browser, save files from my games, contacts, msgs..., is there a way to back up that to ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dario3040:
There are other programs beside Titanium backup that do that.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SA-07:
Yeah I mean you can use any program lol
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rijads:
Ok thank you guys
[Motorola Triumph] lifeblows10:
Is this a typical issue? And if so... is it hardware or software?
[Motorola Triumph] Fodoom:
Sadly, from what I have seen, it is a hardware issue. Hopefully you can swap yours.

Sent from my rooted Moto Triumph
[Motorola Triumph] lifeblows10:
Thanks Fodoom, I took it up with my Best Buy, and needless to say I will be getting a new one. And if I have another bad one? They'll just keep giving them to me until it is fixed. (Hardware or Software wise)
[Motorola Triumph] inaudible101:
Just to make sure you know you have to hold the on screen shutter button down for it to focus and then it takes the picture when you let go. I am switching from an iphone where you just tap the screen for focus so it took me a minute to figure out since there's no hardware camera button.

I hope you tried this before swapping it out, but I figured I'd ask just in case.
[Motorola Triumph] Kool Breeze:
That's odd, because I've been just tapping the shutter button all this time to take pictures with my Triumph and it's been working just fine; I can see the camera auto-focus and then snap the picture.

Just for grins, I tried it your way and held down the shutter button; it auto-focused and quietly beeped then, when I released the button, it took the picture. I'm betting this is a feature to enable the Triumph camera to mimick old time SLRs, where you focus for one particular distance and then take the picture with the subject at another distance to create some interesting out-of-focus effects.

At any rate, for the OP, I would definitely take your Triumph back for an exchange. Your camera should auto-focus whether on the camera app or a barcode reader app. If not, you have a legitimate issue.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juseboc:
Sorry if this is in the wrong place but I am very new to the rooting and the benefits of rooting. I have recently rooted my evo 4g and while it does work i was wondering if someone could point me in the right direction of what the next step should be. I am currently adding apps that I can install but I am wanting to increase the battery life and in general get more out of my phone. If there are basic tutorials that I could get pointed to that would be awesome or just general advise thanks again - Juse
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Theonew:
What do you mean by getting

more

out of your phone? For now I'll judge you mean performance wise. Let's start with cpu. Download setcpu (my preference) from the market: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mhuang.overclocking&feature=search_result . This will allow changing cpu frequencies of your device

BUT

you

MUST

have a custom kernel installed. This can be done by getting kernel manager (Market link: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teamwin.kernelmanager.free&feature=search_result ) or simply by flashing a custom rom. The good thing in setcpu is that you can set profiles. I would recommend setting the frequency to the lowest possible with scaling set to conservative when screen is off. For the "getting more out of your phone part", (guessing you mean performance), set the frequency to how high you want (depending on your how extreme and experimental you are) and set scaling to performance. If you want to be on the safe side, check for the recommended cpu frequencies for whichever kernel you get.
[Motorola Triumph] StaticMaal:
I saw this video i on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcEkkUqetq0 and he said that some people said that their 3g worked how many of yall wifi works?

And also if you do a nandroid restore will it restore your buttons to the right position?

I want to flash it but I'm it will mess up my 3g? If we try to flash Umph kernel on it will it fix the buttons?
[Motorola Triumph] ziddey:
just don't install the rom
[Motorola Triumph] b_randon14:
Um just flash umph kernel. Its built for this phone. All doom kernel is is a kernel not a Tom so essentially you get everything doom has but everything works! Unless you're talking about the rom mentioned in the doom kernel post. I would nit flash that it is for a GSM phone not cdma phone!!

Sent from my OC'ed Triumph!
[Motorola Triumph] primetechv2:
"Will it mess up my 3G?" Can I echo that question, because I really don't know exactly which would do that.

More precisely, where do the radio information files usually sit, waiting to mess up information (since Virgin Mobile locks down ours so badly)? Part of the ROM then, right? And the kernel is just the core, that's somehow below all of that?

Sorry for the dumb-ish question but this is where the bright minds are.
[Nook Color General] mu5icl0v3r:
I'm trying to root a friends nook. I've burned the image to the sd card. But when the SD card is inserted, the nook will not turn on. I've tried three different cards, all with the same result. After I pull the card out, it powers up just fine. HELP!
[Nook Color General] jacjar1:
Bad Image I suspect..I had same issue. What image program you using. I had issues with winimage switched to win32diskimager and it worked just fine. Make sure you use only version Release 0.1 of win32diskimager. Any other version will not work right.
[Epic 4G Apps] redspeed:
Sorry if this has already been posted before but I came across it and never heard about it before. It changes your screen size like you were changing the resolution on a monitor. I went from 240 default down to 200 and it seems like a perfect size without making everything too small

https://market.android.com/details?id=lv.n3o.lcddensity&feature=search_result
[Epic 4G Apps] ugothakd:
you can also change it from the build.prop...knowing how to edit it is a must for any android user imo
[Epic 4G Apps] redspeed:
I really never knew about this. To me at least having the smaller scale size looks and feels better than stock. How come we dont see rom/theme releases with this mod?
[Epic 4G Apps] AproSamurai:
I think for Developers personal preferences, also I'm not quite sure they could change the build.prop with a theme, but in the case of a Rom I believe that keeping it on a basic level works out in the best for the general population, but also allows those who are more prone to making changes on their own to go ahead and attempt it for themselves.

Thanks for the thread though man, I've been iffy about whether this app would work for the Epic, I truly appreciate it.:)
[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
Yep build.prop is the way to go.

I don't think I could go back to stock density. 172 looks excellent.
[Epic 4G Apps] JohnCorleone:
dpesnt the dialer get offset to bottom left when changing the density or is that only on themed dialers?
[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
Yessir it does.

DialerOne and GoDialer are fantastic as a replacement.
[Epic 4G Apps] AproSamurai:
Omg Darkie I love you lol. 172 looks amazing.:O

Sent from my Epic 4G
[Epic 4G Apps] JohnCorleone:
Thanks for the heads up on the alterrnate dialers darkie! "Thanks" clicked.
[Epic 4G Apps] xfilemanx:
Freakin killer app.....

Thanx man
[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
Very cool mod!...I'm not sure I can go as low as 172, but even a minor adjustment to 200 really makes a wonderful difference...I especially like the overall effect to the launcher.

One drawback though...I'm going to have to retrain my muscle memory because of the slight change in location of various things. :p

It'll be interesting to see if there's any way to make a minor adjustment to the default dialer so it can properly scale...Also, it looks like I'm going to have to take a look at the Wired Tether app because it looks fairly odd.

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Edit: I solved the wierd layout in Wired Tether app using appleflap's suggestion in this thread to turn off Compatibility Mode...However, I'm on SRF 1.2, so I did it through Settings-->Lockscreen Parts-->General.

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
OK...After a data wipe of the Market app, I just noticed this density change caused the Market to identify 21 of the 102 apps I currently have installed as not compatible...Bummer.

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[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
Sorry for not giving you the heads up.

With my density so low NOTHING works with the new ****ty market. I reverted back to the older market. Where everything is compatible.
[Epic 4G Apps] || Acer ||:
What is the pixel density of the Evo 3D? (trying to mimic that if I can)

Also, does this app cause the New market to FC or something?
[Epic 4G Apps] thatdudepoops:
Hmmm, so does anyone know the step process to changing the density with my phone total crashing with fc? ?

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[Epic 4G Apps] ugothakd:
+1

I set my density to 180...still rocking the 2.3.6 market
[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
No...The issue is with the version 3x market because there's a new compatibility check in place which references the LCD density value, so this change can cause previously installed apps to appear incompatible according the the new market removing them from your installed list

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
Are you using the stock TouchWiz launcher?...I've read it can be problematic when doing this mod.

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
Well, I'm on my way to fixing the compressed dialpad...I did the widths to see if the pngs would stretch without looking like a 1960's color TV.

I'm gonna finish this up later, but now it's time for a RedBull break.

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[Epic 4G Apps] thatdudepoops:
I'm using zeam....

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
Bummer...I've used Zeam all of 15 minutes.

Did you use this app or a direct edit in your build.prop?...If it's the app, you may want to give it try simply editing the build.prop yourself.

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
I've attached a stock dialer(EC05) updated to scale when using an LCD density of 200.

I also made some minor edits to make the log times, durations, & frequencies boldface white along with removing the phone icon which seems unecessary if you have the logs provider message fix.

The button images scale ok, but it could probably be better...It would be fairly easy to modify any themed dialer this way though.

I may make a proper how-to type thread to provide more info, but here's the quick version for now...Besides, these changes don't fix the in-call dialpad which I'm assuming is in the Phone.apk...Something for another day.

First, you have to know the resolution your new LCD density is creating because it is needed to recalculate the roughly 75 layout height/width values in the dialer_app.xml...I just used a quick spreadsheet to do the calcs for me...Either of the following equations would work.

(NewRes/(OldRes/(dpi*1.5)))/1.5

or

(NewRes((dpi*1.5)/OldRes))/1.5

NewRes = The new height or width resolution value.

OldRes = The old height or width resolution value.

dpi = The layout_width or layout_height value found in the xml.

The 1.5 is simply the conversion factor between the dpi and pixels on an hdpi device such as ours.

Perhaps, there's a more elegant way to do accomplish this task, but I'm a noob who's way behind the curve with this Android stuff.

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[Epic 4G Apps] cavey8500:
any way you could make a dialer that fit for 200 on eh06? or can i use that one?

thanks man
[Epic 4G Apps] xopher.hunter:
Any way to fix the lag I get at lower densities in 3d games its practically unbearable in jetcarstunts that's why I haven't kept using this...
[Epic 4G Apps] shane6374:
Since a lot of ppl are talking about this app, or changing pixel density in general. I've played around with this a bit and have noticed that it messes with the container sizes that are called out in the xml files. Meaning that certain buttons may not end up beinging where the actual image is on the screen.

Sent from shane6374's Epic via Tapatalk
[Epic 4G Apps] thatdudepoops:
Yea I tried both, I think when I edited it in build.prop it lasted for a lOnger but same issue

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[Epic 4G Apps] xanthinealkaloid:
Interesting, I'm hoping you could elaborate with some specific examples because I haven't come across this issue yet.

Thanks...The heads is appreciated!

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[Epic 4G Apps] shane6374:
Sure! One of these was pointed out in my honeycomb thread, so I started looking into it a bit. I see the dialer issue has already been mentioned so I'll bypass it.
[Epic 4G Apps] Overstew:
I tried to do density to 100 for laughs but it bootlooped my phone. LOL
[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
Haha excellent pictures. I'm staying away from GB until I or someone else can fix that damned sound text drooping so low. I couldn't care less about the dialer or rotary unlock.

Also I chose 172 because any lower and CM7 wouldn't set right. Every image was too small. But I was rocking 154 at one point. Call me crazy. What are you at?
[Epic 4G Apps] bloodywaterfox:
For some reason this app made my phone start bootlooping, like it will go into android for 30 seconds then restart, is there a way to remove this without having to recover my phone???
[Epic 4G Apps] thatdudepoops:
If its boot looping yes, u will have to restore a backup

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[Epic 4G Apps] adamdelozier:
So, I have noticed in words with friends where u drop the tile on the board is not where it ends up. But its a small price yto pay. I live the density at 172. I put a thread in q& a asking if anyone knows if there is away to bypass the check in the new market. In the mean time...can some one point me to a link or apk for a version 2 market?
[Epic 4G Apps] Shinydude100:
Wow. 172 Density is BADASS. My only issue is that obviously Frogger's TW4.5 Launcer was meant for the default density, so my apps won't fill the entire screen. I like how the newest market thinks I'm using a tablet or something! Just updated an app, and the update option (accept&download) would usually take me to a new market page, but instead showed a pop-up window. Who needs a tablet with this density! =D

The issue I have ^ probably an easy tweak.

Yummy browsing. Below
[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
I feel like since I whined about the new market, I have to also mention that if you are ON the new market and don't want to downgrade, you can use LCD Density to revert back quite quick for a short period WITHOUT rebooting!

So all in all great app. Especially if you go build.prop.
[Epic 4G Apps] adamdelozier:
I tried this without rebooting bit it didn't work using LCD density. Where is the build.prop file? Maybe I will try that way...
[Epic 4G Apps] darkierawr:
Strange.

The build.prop is found in the base of your favorite ROM. Open up the zip then go to system. The build.prop is located there. Open it in a text editor and find the line "ro.sf.lcd_density=240". Change 240 to the number you'd like to try, and flash the rom. If you don't clear data/factory reset your set-up won't be affected....I think
[Epic 4G Apps] midnighttoker:
How would I go about fixing the clock in the status bar when I lower my density below 210?
[Epic 4G Apps] ugothakd:
An easier way is to (if you haven't already) root. And once your rooted you could open /system/build.prop with root explorer (or similar).

Yeah...touchwiz hates density changes. If you notice, the contacts app fc's.

If you find what file it creates/changes, you could go into cwm and do some adb magic
[Epic 4G Apps] AproSamurai:
Has anyone gotten this to work on Hurricane 1.6?

Sent from my Epic 4G
[Epic 4G Apps] ugothakd:
I'm pretty sure it would work just fine. Some market apps may not work, though
[Epic 4G Apps] Shinydude100:
This does not play nicely with stock deodexed eh17 deca version with 4.5.twlauncher and maddoggins themed lock screen mod, beware!
[Epic 4G Apps] AproSamurai:
Yeah I began to figure haha. Shot down on three fronts.
[Epic 4G Apps] ugothakd:
Yeah tw hates lcd changes
[Epic 4G Apps] Juanpv:
Fix for Market saying your device is not compatible

Had this prob too:

1. Change your LCD Density back to 240 in build.props or with an app.

2. Settings/Applications/Manage/Market: Clear Data

3. Reboot

4. Clear Market Data again

5. Open Market and re-Accept terms

You are free to download apps and reset to your desired density and reboot. It should persist until the next time Market forces and update.
[Epic 4G Apps] nom303:
Rite on for this tip. My phone looks so much cleaner and spacer in 172
[7 Mozart General] priologiacomo:
fresh fresh news. MANGO is practically inside the update of the string nosconde WMphone for tethering. Escude is not possible to unlock this option very useful.

source:

http://www.windows8italia.com/2011/08/tethering-wi-fi-scovato-tra-le-righe-di.html#more
[7 Mozart General] ZeeShh:
in english:

http://www.liveside.net/2011/08/25/windows-phone-7-5-mango-supports-wifi-internet-sharingtethering/
[7 Mozart General] priologiacomo:
I am very skeptical, I wonder why it was released WM6 and WM6.5 ROMs castom were many and very cute and full of useful applications? but since arriving WMP7 (almost a year) is still not turning out anything marginally interesting?

hopefully soon something will revolve.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] JAMcClain:
Why in task650's rom the back button won't go to the previous page? Its only refreshes or goes to the top.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] rgbc:
The back button (soft key at the bottom of the screen and the one in the browser) goes to the previous page/pages when I click it, what website are you having the problem on, some websites unfortunately don't want you to ever leave.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Shani Ace:
Hello there,

I tried to google it and also searched this board, but I couldn't find a solution for this:

Since I got my DZ several weeks ago, it annoys me that I have to scroll first, in order to make the scrollbar visible and usable. I'd rather prefer having the scrollbar there permanently. Is there any way to make it work like that?

fyi: I'm running cm 7.0.3 (Android 2.3.3).

I'd be really thankful for your help. :)
[Galaxy 3 General] TechDudeGeorge:
How do I go ahead and full set up overclocking? I tried one ROM, and installed G3Mod Extreme. Nothing seemed changed so I found a overclock app in the market and set it to 1200Mhz but then the phone crashes each time. And whatever I set it to it did not seem any faster and default was 600. Help would be loved.
[Galaxy 3 General] ka'cipeder:
G3mod extreme is not for someone who is mosly a beginer with OC the phone. Use g3mod performance or ultimate and setcpu for changing the frequency.
[Galaxy 3 General] TechDudeGeorge:
To do this do I also need a OC version of a rom like Kyrillos Rom OC version?
[Galaxy 3 General] akdroid:
I think u only require OC kernel coz when i used indroid i had to use an overclockable kernel to be able to overclock it.