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[General Questions and Answers] nibras_reeza:
I'd suggest a cheap unlocked quad band phone like Huawei 8180(110$) or LG GT540 Optimus(130$).

When travelling, depending on the place you are going to,

1) There is a risk of loosing or theft.

2) There is a risk of damage due to natural causes. (Some places are prone to lightning, power surges etc...)

Factors to consider when picking the phone,

1) you should pick resistive touch screen if you intend to travel to a very cool place where you will have to wear gloves or a place with high humidity(rain forests) where capacitive touch phones may malfunction.

2) Make sure it's a quad band phone. Quad-band phones could virtually be used anywhere. Tri-band WCDMA would be advantageous but WCDMA on the frequency commonly used in the country you are travelling to would be better.

In some countries with bad network penetration, you'd be better off picking a satellite telephony. They very low-end specs but they can keep you connected anywhere.

People would be able to make more relevant suggestions if you mention the country you are travelling to.
[General Questions and Answers] LordManhattan:
The bands you need to worry about is 850/900/1800/1900 MHz.

I don't have time to check myself, but check out google and see which frequencies are the most used in Afghanistan.

But every GSM device should work fine there.
[General Questions and Answers] LordManhattan:
Read again :P He's going to Afghanistan.
[General Questions and Answers] nibras_reeza:
Bazooka. Read that again. =D
[General Questions and Answers] varem:
The Sensation seems cool. Dual-core processors, and that screen!
[General Questions and Answers] ckoadiyn:
Photon maybe? Dk the bands but a idea
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mingolianbeef:
Hello,

Okay, so I know that people always ask, "why the h*** would you want windows phone 7 on an android phone?" But, I really like the simple UI, and I like the way the apps look and things like that, so with that said I have 2 questions:

1. Does a "WP7 rom" exist (like in the WP7 forums).

2. If so, is it remotely possible to even attempt to run it on an android phone?

I am just asking because the way I see it if WP7 can run on an HTC device, why could it not run on an ANDROID HTC device, with the rerouting of some software and things like that. I have a MyTouch 3G Slide (I know pretty old school) but I have already gotten it to do things that they said would not even be in the dreams of a MT3GS user! I am a novice software dev, but I am completely down to learn, 100% with no objections!

Thanks you guys,

Ognimnella
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordManhattan:
As far as i know, the only non-WP7 phone that can run WP7 is the aging HTC HD2. But i really don't know how far the development has come, so we may see some Android devices run WP7 in the future. Who knows! (Not me)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaymax97:
The wp7 rom is not open sourced so no devs try porting
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mingolianbeef:
So wait how have people been able to create WP7 like apps (Launcher7, Seven Calc, Photo Safari, WP7Contacts, etc.)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PsHegger:
They rewrote the programs, these ports don't share source with the original wp7 versions. That's why the Android version of these programs work a bit different.
[HTC EVO 3D] sand1303:
When my phone boots up last couple times I get a baloon message that says "mobile data limit has been exceeded"

What is causing this and what does it mean. I can still use the 3g
[HTC EVO 3D] sniperkill:
I HEARD from a Sprint rep that there's a hidden 5gb data cap on our accounts. And if you go over that, you run the risk of having your account terminated by sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] ogrillion:
Maybe sprint does it, but I find it rather hard to believe they would send you any kind of alert other then a text message that you are over data.

Do you have any apps that may be monitoring your data? I know when I was on an iphone I had an app that would warn me if I went over 1gig so I didn't go over my 2gig cap.

Ogrillion
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
What carrier are you with? Sprint doesn't have any cap on their data as long as you don't excessively roam
[HTC EVO 3D] sniperkill:
Well I've never heard of them sending a text message. I've heard of them calling a guy here at xda and just straight out telling him that he went over his data limit, and that they were terminating his contract.

As for an app that monitors your data, I'm not sure, they know how much data your using without having to use an app to moniter it. Whenever I'm home, I always use my WiFi to do all my downloading, cuz I don't wanna run into something like that.
[HTC EVO 3D] Mexiking10:
There's no real cap on data. When I had my Optimus S I tethered everything to it because we didn't have internet st home at the time. I went well over 5 gigs for several months and never was told anything by Sprint. I would just ignore the message.
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
There is NO cap on normal data. Tell that to the people that use 50+ GB a month. There IS a cap on data roaming. They will terminate you for that.

Sent from my HTC Evo 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] sniperkill:
That's not what the rep told me xhausx. She said that there used to be a data cap of 5gb, but she wasn't sure if it was still in affect.

But since I got you, explain how they terminated a dude's contract here at xda for using too much data? Now I'm not sure of how much roaming he was doing, but they called him and terminated his contract. The rep didn't mention anything about roaming, but it very well could be true. It's obvious that some reps don't know what their talking about, LOL.

As for your question, I'm with Sprint
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
It's true Sprint used to have that limit. It is no longer in affect though. Otherwise spirit wouldn't be advertising "unlimited ". The limit on data roaming is 300 MB a month. Easy to go over.

Sent from my HTC Evo 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
The only time I've heard of them terminating anyones contact it was because they where either using a verizon prl or seeding torrents from their phone, which is a breach of your contract. Although I'm pretty sure they do leave themselves a loophole saying they can terminate your contract anyone they want for no reason.

I'm guessing the OP is using a gsm evo since it's an actual pop up and not a call or letter.
[HTC EVO 3D] miguelfp1:
I always thought that was for data cards, not phones... or at least that was the info I'd read
[HTC EVO 3D] affliction:
i go over 5gigs all the time i am already over that right now and i still have 20 days left on my billing cycle and i havent got a message or anything from sprint
[HTC EVO 3D] sand1303:
I am on Sprint any mobile anytime family. I don't ever tether and stream radio couple of hours during the week. I tried to take a pic but by the time it took it the message was gone. It is a grey bubble message that comes on at bottom of screen first time I unlock.
[HTC EVO 3D] cobraboy85:
seems like they wouldnt be able to do such a thing on an account that clearly in writing has "unlimited data" on it....

i KNOW that i use well over the 5gb mark every month downloading all kinds of ****. never heard of this, never even got so much as an email from them about it.

every single rom i have ever downloaded... and there has been a good 2 gb worth in just the past week, all over the 4g connection, has been a ridiculous heap of usage all at once, never had any issues.

as for the OP, i have no idea. you obviously have some kind of restriction on your account, otherwise i would have seen this a long time ago. it's probably just a reminder from them letting you know that you are over. i would call them and ask them about it
[HTC EVO 3D] daneurysm:
I have seen all manner of message on Sprint...I'd keep an eye out for malware. OP, how picky are you about apps you install? Do you review the app permissions before installation?

If you aren't a paranoid wackjob about this stuff--or even worse you are "all meh" about it--I would backup your texts and VERY FEW VERY IMPORTANT apps and factory reset.

Though it sounds like it might be a consumption monitor with a default threshold notification...
[HTC EVO 3D] cobraboy85:
like i said. call sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] life64x:
I have been downloading well over 5 gigs a month well over a year..not once did they call or message me. But my roaming has always been 0 megabytes. I had a peak of 15 gigs a few months ago but average about 9 gigs a months. A lot of steaming and music. As far as a cap..not there for regular data on our phones now. However I am getting suspicious of the new items that are to be announced next month regarding 4g. Possibly, 3G will be capped and only 4g might be unlimited. Who knows.
[HTC EVO 3D] Mexiking10:
I know the message you're talking about, I remember it was because of a ROM I flashed and the dev said to just ignore it.
[HTC EVO 3D] thizzlemania91:
lol i used 67 gigs in one month on 4g lol but they (sprint reps) called me out on it and told me to lower my downloads lol they didnt do anything to me because I'm a loyal customer. talk about data caps rite lol
[HTC EVO 3D] cajones42:
i used 12 gb last month and didnt have any problems. that was all on 3g
[HTC EVO 3D] jdawglx01:
LOL High score bro!
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
Right now im at 13 gig on 3g and 5 gig on 4g and no issues of the rep maybe becuase i pay the hotspot option
[HTC EVO 3D] talon95:
The 300meg roaming limit doesn't make sense though. So they're false advertising with the "unlimited" next to the roaming data usage on my online account?? Or is it that they have a way of telling that you are using a Verizon PRL and toss you because of that?
[HTC EVO 3D] aimbdd:
No there is a limit in your contract of 300. It's not a hard limit though. It will let you go over. Sprint only cares if you always roam and use a ton of data. (Way more then the cap)

Sent from my HTC Evo 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] tgruendler:
This has been discussed and debated forever and it always comes down to this:

Data Plan on Phones:

3g: NO CAP

300MB Softcap on Roaming, if you go way over, they will question you on it because you are either always roaming because of coverage (then you should switch carriers) or you are using a program to always roam which they will call you on and could cancel your contract for excessive roaming data.

Sprint reserves the right, without notice, to limit throughput speeds, and to deny, terminate, modify, disconnect or suspend service if off-network usage in a month exceeds: (1) voice: 800 min. or a majority of minutes; or (2) data: 300 megabytes or a majority of kilobytes. Prohibited network use rules apply. See in-store materials or sprint.com/termsandconditions for specific prohibited uses.

4g: Unlimited all of the time. If you are using an excessive amount of data, they might look at your account and maybe call you out on tethering.

Data Plan on hotspots/cards:

3G: Hard capped at 5GB or 10GB depending on the plan you choose. $.05/MB overage charges. There is a 300MB Hard Cap on off network data usage with a $0.25/MB overage charge. Still carries the same terms as above if you go over

4G: Unlimited all of the time but same rules apply if you use excessive data, they have the right to terminate the contract.
[HTC EVO 3D] tech7:
U for got the add on hotspot on 3g and 4g unlimited for phone hotspot no cap
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
The message the OP is getting isn't from Sprint, as said earlier it is from an app installed on his phone that was probably originally intended for another carrier and is warning them of exceeding limits. Don't know what app, but it isn't from Sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] haptic1:
Could be just that "air push" add stuff. Download airpush detector from the market and run it to see if there are any apps on your phone that use it. Just thinking outloud.
[HTC EVO 3D] Topgun966:
There is no cap on data. Last month I was at around 20gb month before that about 25gb before that about 19gb...never heard a peep from Sprint. (Not roaming data though all in network at max 500mb roaming.)
[HTC EVO 3D] Topgun966:
That was if you didnt pay the 10$ add on for data. With that 10 bucks that removes all caps and limits
[HTC EVO 3D] jason62082:
This happens when you mess up a system app like SystemUI.apk for instance if you want to fix the 3G/1X display. If it isn't done properly, the text strings get messed up. The "mobile data limit exceeded" string is being improperly displayed for the SD card loading message. This is why it happens on boot up. You may also notice other string messed up, like in the quick settings pull-down.
[HTC EVO 3D] sand1303:
It has stopped doing it i don't know what caused it to stop or start for that reason. Reading the responses it seems it is nothing to worry about though. Thanks everyone if it comes back I will just back up messages and reset
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
Notes and Info post

Post #2 has been consolidated. Keeping this post open, though.
[Desire HD Android Development] AverageCanadian:
cool, I'd like to try out the DHD version when it comes out. I can't stand the GPS on my phone.
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
It's being tested now. Hope to release tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. Want all the beta opinions back first!
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
Officially released! Lot quicker beta tests! Everyone said it worked perfectly and gave great results.

Start flashing and have fun!
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
ROM devs use it!

One user has stated in a private message:

"I added your worldwide and north America configs to my app and they both work good for me but even though it is on the fly a reboot is required for best results. Also the first lock every time I change it takes a little while but after that first lock, every lock afterwards is almost instant"

Two ROM devs are baking this into their next releases.

FYI: I use Virtuous Unity 2.35 right now and it works perfectly.
[Desire HD Android Development] track1:
works fine on my DHD with miui 1.9.2 and lordmod kernel
[Desire HD Android Development] starbase64:
Hi,

i have no changes (CM7 lastest NB & LordMod 7.1 Kernel).

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
If you'd like to see if you will individually receive better results and if this patch is working, do this:

1. After you install the patch, reboot.

2. Install GPS Status from Android Market

3. Run GPS Status for about 5 minutes so the device can learn GPS satellites in your area.

4. Reboot again. Rerun GPS Status. It should be almost instant results...will be same with all apps.

Typically, I enable a GPS Status setting to keep the backlight on the whole time while testing. I like to see it actually working.

What people don't realize is that aGPS requires a bit of device learning to be very efficient.
[Desire HD Android Development] starbase64:
Hi,

the behavior is like without the patch, a placebo effect.

with friendly greet

starbase64
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
As I have observed, there are some people who have great devices and great locations already. So, it won't be of help to everyone.

But for those of us who have the worst luck, it is a gold mine!

Thanks for trying it.
[Desire HD Android Development] the_maker:
It is working perfect in Macedonia.. The www one.. I'm using MIUI and for the first time in months i have 7 sats in 5 secs.. i had 2-3 in 20min scan..

Thanks..
[Desire HD Android Development] a user:
hi, i wellcome every effort on improving gps as i already did this myself (in my rom): you have there many settings i do not know and am curious on testing them.

but i also want to give out a waring about this one:

INTERMEDIATE_POS=1

me (being in germany) and some others (being in uk) had many trouble with this setting. when i had this i got a lock in 2sec but it wasn't a real lock. actually it wasn't locked to a signle satelite!

it caused only trobule. djscurf for example had regular gps drops during navigation until i removed it.

i just want to point out the experiences. if you post such stuff like a general soluttion you should only include general save options. maybe make that optional.

p.s. as far as i know ACCURACY_THRES does not make any sense without INTERMEDIATE_POS=1
[Desire HD Android Development] atifhasan86:
It Works !!!!!

i am getting a quick location fix and an accurate one too!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] michelD:
Sorry, but what's the difference with the Angel Death patch here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1 ?

Your patch looks like a copy of its /etc/gps.conf....

But I am maybe wrong...hope so !!??!!
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
It's heavily updated compare to regions vs continents vs this being worldwide unlike his.

He likes this one.

Oh and I removed internal bin usage as it slows the lock.

And more was and will be done.
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
I will continue to test with and without variables.
[Desire HD Android Development] a user:
well do so. but i already went through what you are ;)

sadly the settings do not work worldwide the same. some are no problem but others can cause serious trouble depending on the region. it kinda sucks to debug that when it's running fine on your device ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
Since it works for most countries so far I can build a patch for duetchland only. Private message me suggestions and we can test together.
[Desire HD Android Development] a user:
err, i have reprots of issues with that setting from germany, uk, spain, and sweden or norway (can't remember).

to be honest i very doubt that this setting works without flaws for most countries. and considering what i actually does it is not recommended anyway.

this setting tries to use different location ressources while you do not have enough gps satelites available. so it actually fakes a satelite lock! depending on your region and on your rom this could prevent the phone from searching further for satelites.

but anyway, everyone can try it. and if it works fine. i just wanted to note that here in case people get problems, to know what to look for.

edit: don't get me wrong. i wasn't asking for a patch for me, as i already have my on gps fix conf which till now has no problem reports anymore, since i removed that mentioned setting ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] DroidXAce:
Thanks !

I'll try!
[Desire HD Android Development] krzych:
Wow. Ok, first of all, sorry to piss you off. This surely was not my point. I've assumed that this is a custom habit of this forum (meaning whole XDA) to always update first (original) post at the thread with important things and I've not seen any comment what I posted about, so I posted. So peace man, I didn't mean to harm your feelings, my bad.

But about the explanation...

If one of the servers is slow as you say, it is no point to apply it after static data already downloaded because this will never be used and it can only matter as a comment (so should be commented out). If gpsd fall back as far as to static data, it will use it and stop falling back, because static data is almost everytime available (only case that it isn't is the first run of GPS). So it is still not quite good place for this crappy xtra server. I would comment it out with description "crappy, you can add it if you want, but expect delays then", nobody expects any further explanations from you, believe me :) (I mean, nobody who knows what this whole crap does).

And about the SUPL_HOST I think you didn't understood my point. I am still not sure I am right, but I will try to explain again... If the config is treated as a variable set, any properly written software should read all the variables line by line and if it encounters a repetition of one of the variables, should log warning and exchange it to latest value or report error and stop working.

This is normal behaviour of variable set but I am not sure how gpsd works in this case. If it works differently then all is ok with your config. But if it works as I explained above, there will be only one server available despite that you supplied two of them. That was my only point in this. I do not care about having one or two servers - but I do care that this will work or not. (and I don't care about having two or one just because I did not tested thoroughly this config yet - I applied it and everything works really fine, but I applied my mentioned corrections first - static is last, supl is only first, second is ripped off).

And again - those were just purity comments, do not treat it as an important thing if you do not want to. As I said (last sentence in my last post) - I'm already grateful for your work, so no need to be pissed about light comments. I just wanted to help. Sorry.
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
Misunderstandings happen. You would be surprised at posts and messages I receive from 5 or so people on a regular basis. I'm routinely told I'm a dumb ass and that I don't know what I'm doing. Yet, those people cannot offer a solution or evidence of their accusations; nor will they participate in a discussion with my explanations as to why I do what I do. For that, I'm sorry if I mistook your commentary for a new "hate" user. ;)

From what I have observed, NTP and XTRA lines are redundant and are used if the first fails to resolve. It's sort of a check as Qualcomm and the phone manufacturer (HTC in this instance) relies on third party open-source venues to provide NTP. Further, Qualcomm has a few servers to provide its XTRA file. It added redundancy into some standard configurations. So, I went with it and from observations it proves true.

Now, v3.0 will have my own XTRA server. v3.1 will have my own NTP pools. This costs me some pennies so I'll be nagging for donations if it gets used heavily. But, my XTRA server provisions have proven a lot quicker and a lot more reliable for me and for the beta-testers so far.

As far as SUPL is concerned, v2.0 was a planned removal of duplicates with the introduction of specific builds with suplrootcerts to match the exact SUPL server provided.

EDIT: I assume that many gps fixes included multiple SUPLs because it was unknown what cert was in use on the actual phone. If one was denied, the other would work. My longterm goal was to collect enough information to move away from that. So, 2.x is the first iteration of such a change. I have more SUPL data for T-Mobile and will release a refreshed build when 2.2 is ready.
[Desire HD Android Development] krzych:
No offense taken :) (or whatever should I write - my english isn't that good to be sure :D).

As soon as you make any modifications I will try to provide some feedback, but as i mentioned before - I'm no master at gpsd, so I can be not best tester around ;).
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
I have released v2.2. Changelog is updated. A new version is out for LG phones. It might work with others just fine as it is only a change in SUPL to LG servers.

Still working on v3.x I promise!
[Desire HD Android Development] m3n3chm0:
One question:

it's necessary to install this path always that we updating a new ROM ?¿?¿
[Desire HD Android Development] DroidXAce:
Hi,

It works on the ROM RCMix3D Runny 2.1/2.2 please ?
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
Yes it is.
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
It should work fine.
[Desire HD Android Development] ysfsuleman:
Hey Crypted, I only rooted first time this weekend, so I'm very new to the whole modding thing. Just wanted to ask, Im using DHD with ARHD 6.1.2, and I'm in South Africa, which GPS patch would you recommend I use.

Thanks
[Desire HD Android Development] crypted:
I would suggest trying the Google Build v2.2. If you seem to not have success with that, try v1.3. Depending on when your device was manufactured, you may need v1.3n. DHD is a guessing game because of a GPS unit issue.

v2.2 works for most people. It works beautifully on almost all DHD and Inspire 4Gs. But, I do know of a Tunisia user who needed v1.3.
[Desire HD Android Development] rs1982:
Hi

I use your patch on CM7.1, the lock is fast but accuracy is hundreds of meters...

Sometimes i get a lock on the Gps status even when there are 0 sats visible.

Any suggestions why this might be happening? Or how to improve accuracy?

Thanx!