yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mickey78:
To all the devs around here. Great work by the way!! Not that I wanna know all the technical details, but it would be nice to get an overview of how things work together on the GT.

I have a PC Windows and Linux background, but I don't fully understand as of yet how things blend together on the tab.

Can you explain a few things;

How come flashing a ROM doesn't wipe the entire system? Is a rom pretty much the same as a ghost image for PC?

How are system files (OS) differentiate with your media/videos for example.

If you install a custom kernel (see pershoot for example), will installing a rom overwrite the newly installed kernel, or do they reside in a different place on the disk? If so, can you explain.

How are things separated on the GTAB? Where is CWM installed, is it something similar to a PC bios that you flash with a custom bios?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] TangoEight:
The internal memory is split up (probably partitioned but it could be something else) into the system area and the user area that acts like the sd card does in most android devices. System files are in the system area, your media files are on the part acting like an sd card.

ROMs contain their own kernel which will overwrite your custom kernel but as long as the custom kernel is compatible with the ROM you can flash the custom kernel over the ROMs kernel. Im not sure if touchwiz and non-touchwiz need different kernels like htc sense.

I dont know where cwm is installed but its separate from the os.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mickey78:
That's a good start, but id love to hear more about the inner workings of everything. I don't want to know if X is compatible with Y. I just want to know how to work together and why A isnt overwriting B.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Serious_Beans:
Wrong section buddy, go to the Q&A
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] EvoXOhio:
i going to oversimplify this a bit to focus on the relevant portions of ROM flashing.

System partition - this is where the android operating system is installed. It contains the all of the files and apks for android to run. System apks are located here - stuff like the browser, gmail, contacts, calendar, etc. Just the apps are stored here, not their settings.

Boot partition - this is the kernel

Data partition - this is where all of your data is stored. Data includes all settings (including os settings like wifi passwords, brightness level, etc.), as well as any apps you have downloaded as well as their settings and data (example, the angry birds apk is here as well the angry birds data that contains your game progress.) Also the setting and data for the system apks mentioned above (like Gmail and the browser) are stored here.

Sdcard - on android phones this is a separate partition, but on tablets it is a pseudo partition - really just a folder on the data partition but treated like a separate partition most of the time.

When you flash a ROM without wiping anything you are just overwriting the system and boot partitions, that's why all of your data stays in tact.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] mickey78:
Cool thanks, can someone describe how does the different options in CWM affect those partitions?

What is wiped when you do a factory reset? cache? and davlik?

I would also be interested in knbowing where does CWM resides.

Thanks
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] EvoXOhio:
A factory reset in cwm wipes data and cache. Davlik cache is wiped separately through the advanced menu. You can also wipe system, data, cache, and sdcard in the mounts section of cwm.

Cwm is a replacement of the stock recovery partition that shipped on your tablet or phone.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] meber:
Scrabble used to fit the screen fine and now it is 1/4th the screen size and is unplayable since updating. I've tried editing Spare Parts to set Compatibility Mode both On and Off and neither do anything, any recommendations?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] koopakid08:
I've never been able to get it to work.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] homebase2112:
Same issue here. NC CM7 on Sandisk card.

Since many of my friends play Scrabble, I need to reboot to the stock NC just to play it.

Turning this around, if Words With Friends would be available inside the B&N app store, I wouldn't need to reboot to the CM7 card as often.

Either way, these things are addicting.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] hwong96:
Search for Scrabble v1.12.15. That version is full size on my NCs. The updates after that display 1/4 the size. I tried compressing the apk to attach but it is too big. You should be able to find that version outside the google market. That is how I found it. I do not update Scrabble due to the 1/4 display issue.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] homebase2112:
hwong, THANK YOU! Your suggestion works! It doesn't fill the whole screen, about 80% of it, but it's usable and works fine.

Thank your for your help.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kunaguero:
Hi, first of all sorry my bad english :)

How do i get my phone (Sony ericsson X10 mini pro) detected as a COM port?.

When i connect the phone via usb, the pc detects it as Sony Ericsson Interface driver, like in the image below

Any solutions? Thanks!

---- SPANISH ----

Bueno, el problema es que necesito usar un programa que envia mensajes, y para eso tengo que conectar mi celular. El programa detecta los celulares a traves de puertos COM pero cuando conecto el celular, no lo detecta como COM, lo detecta como muestra la imagen. Espero una ayuda, gracias!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kunaguero:
any solution? :/ please help me!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] DustArma:
I think you are just mistaken, that doesn't look like COM2.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kunaguero:
Is there any way that the pc detects it as COM?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] rect2409:
Why do you need to use the phone through a COM port as there may be an alternative to give you what you need?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kunaguero:
Because i need to use a program to send text message, and to use it I have to connect a phone, and the program detects COM ports through.

Sorry my english, i'm using google translator :)
[HD7 General] TechJunkiesCA:
I love this OS. Can you list any features exclusive to WP7 or that WP does better than its competitors that you think MS should focus on in its ads?

1.	Microsoft Office with SkyDrive – I have a SkyDrive folder on my pc where I store my company files. It is in constant sync with the phone which is AWESOME! Office Mobile is beautiful forWP7

2.	Xbox Live - Easy

3.	Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIN info & feeds all baked into the people hub with the ability to interact and instant post

4.	Friends Facebook albums baked into the pictures hub

5.	Facebook chat integration in messaging hub

6.	Bing – Local Scout, Bing Vision and Bing Music are all baked in to search. Each of these would be great apps individually.

7.	Dedicated camera button accessible even from lock screen

8.	Not here yet but Skype baked in will be incredible

There are areas for improvement no doubt (Bing maps is awful); but this OS does many things much better than other OS’s and is certainly a far superior user experience to Android; I almost never have to re-boot. I love this OS and am very pleased with where it is right now but if MS doesn't pitch it right, I think it'll fail. Your thoughts?
[HD7 General] bluedragon1971:
Quite honestly, I think Microsoft has forgotten HOW to advertise, especially new products. They have been able to rest on their laurels for so long with Windows, it seems that they just assume that everything they release will sell itself. WP7 has some awesome features, and lots of potential, but I'm one of the few in my circle of friends that even knows it exists.
[HD7 General] hardik_hrc:
absolutely.

the ones who has that also doesnt totally understand the things that are packed in the windows phone!

lets see if MS comes with guides and HOW to with RTM version official release:)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] elvelozpotosino:
is there a way to remove SPRINT from the pulldown menu and replace with whatever i want? i beem looking all over and found a way for the eris but it doesnf seem to work for my evo
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] PwnCloud:
That tells you which network you are connected to.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] wallaceb:
you can try

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1144211

or

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=708419

i used the top link to do it to my one phone. had no issues.
[Captivate Accessories] ewingr:
I just received an Otterbox Impact, and it is so loose it won't even come close to fitting the phone tightly enough to stay on.

Purchased on eBay. Have sent message to see how will handle.

In meantime, thought I would see if anyone has gotten an Otterbox that fits poorly.

[EDIT]

Well, just found a video review of the Otterbox Impact on YouTube, and this one is definitely a ripoff, non-original. Be interesting to see if I even hear back from the seller.

I'm going to wait to see how he handles it before I post a feedback or put up who it is. He sells a lot of different stuff, and he may have been ripped off himself.
[Captivate Accessories] capocaccia:
Take pictures of this case id like to see it. I have the real thing and it fits very well.
[Captivate Accessories] ewingr:
After looking at other videos of Otterbox cases, it turns out that this is the silicone outer layer for an Otterbox Defender. So its not a ripoff, but it is not what was advertised.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meber:
I would like to clear everything in clockwork and start over, under advanced settings which sections do I format to do this? If anyone can list the exact steps to start clean it would be greatly appreciated!
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] refreblast:
/System, /Data, /Cache. BEWARE: Doing this will cause the Nook to boot to A N D R O I D _ if you dont flash anything after doing it.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] votinh:
What do you mean by that?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patruns:
Good question! I'm guessing he means it will continuously boot into CWR, but I thought that was a given..... :confused:
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geracefp:
I am a noob and I want to do the same thing that is restore the nook back to original, so I can start over. I have cleared the system and file, but not yet the cache. Do I have to have an SD card mounted to restore? If so, what files should be on the card (including zipped or unzipped)?

Background. I successfully rooted my nook color. But in trying to download a purchased app from B&N, they pushed an update to a higher version (I think I was using 1.0.1) which bricked the nook. I've been trying to restore ever since. As of now, when I boot, I can get to the ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.0.5 and navigate through the menus, but when trying to reboot, I can only get to the main ClockworkMod Recovery menu. So far I have tried to reformat the SD card and redownload files to restart, but no luck so far.

Thanks for any help.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] meber:
If I format those sections will the SD card be wiped? I want to download the latest version from rom manager and start fresh, so I'm wondering will I need to connect to a computer after wiping.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] patruns:
ROM Manager only works when CM7 is installed on the eMMC. If you are running CM7 off an SD card you cannot use it to update ROMS.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geracefp:
being a noob, I'm not sure of the proper etiquitte for the forum. I don't want to appear to hijack the thread. I do need help. What is the right way to request getting back to working?
[HTC Desire S] mOh19973:
Hey,

I'm using HTC Desire S Stock ROM and i want to change theme is it possible if yes plz i want the url if not how about skins
[HTC Desire S] djkac:
Hi . You should have htc hub application. There you can for free download few thems , skins, ringtones etc... Cheers
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
you could look at the threads here in the Desire S Themes Forum
[Motorola Photon 4G] GraphicDemon:
So photon being weird it says starting rsd protocol support. But never does anything else or is that the bootloader? Im coming from the droid x i used to sbf that dino like crazy... So what is going on if that isnt it then how long does it take to log into the bootloader?
[Motorola Photon 4G] mikel719:
You don't. You need the rsd lite app on your computer. Connect your phone with the USB then load the sbf and flash
[Motorola Photon 4G] GraphicDemon:
Ik but its says fail everytime i doit then takes forever to do full boot sycycle
[Motorola Photon 4G] GraphicDemon:
it doesnt even show phone type on rsd either just says connected an phone says starting rsd protocol support...wtf?
[Motorola Photon 4G] bricky23:
If you are flashing pudding, it always says failed. Ignore and proceed with the fastboot part.
[Motorola Photon 4G] GraphicDemon:
alright ty
[LG Thrill 4G] ueshada:
I install this skype file i can see the video feature on the when i sign in but when try make video call I'm getting this error

"Sorry! The application skype (process com.skype.raider) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

if somebody can fix it we might able to get skype on lg thrill
[LG Thrill 4G] malickie:
Have you tried downloading the regular one from the market yet?? Cause looking at the app for download it supports SGSII and the Evo 3D so it Might support our devices (hopes) I personally havent tried it yet so I don't know for certain.
[LG Thrill 4G] ueshada:
regular version on market doesn't support skype video only voice
[LG Thrill 4G] SithLord2K:
I use the Skype from the market with video calls. Aside from the video from the other person being half screen it seems to work fine.
[LG Thrill 4G] arsen4oo:
You will probably need to have Gingerbread to use Skype video calls..

Flash rogers 20c,I'm using it and my videocall works. Skype is downloaded from market.
[LG Thrill 4G] sketch2k278:
does skype work on Cyanogen roms?
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
Two weeks ago I hard bricked my LGP920 (firmware update screen) and last week I got a replacement through LG's 24-hour service, but the phone has had a problem from the beginning: I can't play any videos. At least not properly.

I haven't rooted my device, it's running on T-mobile and version v10d.

When I record a video and try to watch it it simply says "can't play video"

The 3D videos that were on the phone were all green and blocky

Youtube videos are also green and blocky.

It doesn't matter whether they're in 3D or 2D

The strange thing is:

I can make pictures, watch pictures, make the videos themselves, play games, do whatever all

without

any problems.

When recording a video I can see the preview just fine, the playback is broken though...

Sometimes the video recorder (stock) crashes to homescreen right after pressing "stop recording"

I've tried the LG software update, it didn't make any difference.

I've also tried resetting to factory settings from android's recovery menu, no luck.
[LG Optimus 3D] mistermentality:
I cant suggest an answer but I can say that the problems you describe often happen on computers where it needs a specific video codec installed and maybe something is missing on the phone you have.

You could try playing videos with a different player and see if they then play properly, if they do it would suggest a problem specific to the video player I think but other than clearing its cache from the phones settings I cant suggest a solution.

Dave
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
I agree with you that it looks like a codec problem.

I've tried the stock media player, the youtube app and the ES File browser media player. All act the same.

I forgot to mention this:

Sometimes the video recorder (stock) crashes to homescreen right after pressing "stop recording"

Sometimes, very rarely, I manage to record a video that does play, but it will be a black screen with only the sound...
[LG Optimus 3D] BIGMOH:
Have you tried resetting it to factory settings? Worth a try before trying to get a replacement ;) best of luck!
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
Yes I have

Also I just tried formatting the SD. No luck.
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
I just tried recording a video and playing it on my computer.

The sound works kind of ish, but this is a screenshot of VLC playing it:

The file is 52MB.
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
So you don't know the solution?
[LG Optimus 3D] mistermentality:
Thats what vlc looks like when playing a low resolution video that it cannot decode properly, which is odd as the picture should be much bigger. If on vlc you go to the menus and click the menu option (second menu from right I think) that says media information it will show you the resolution and codecs used.

It will at least help determine if its a codec (on phone) problem or a recording malfunction. Was the video high definition or 3D?

Dave
[LG Optimus 3D] FPtje:
This particular one's is He. But 3d acts the same.
[LG Optimus 3D] hefonthefjords:
sounds and looks like it's broken.
[LG Optimus 3D] d0ct0ru:
Hello

How did you solve the problem in the end?

I ask you this because I have the same problem.

Thanks
[LG Optimus 3D] gamesz2:
how you solved this xd i have also that problem
[Verizon Droid Charge] babyjake:
Bloated/Debloated

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

Ok,

This is getting a tad frustrating. I been playing around with both debloated and bloated trying to customize what I want and what I dont want. I Finally figured out how to use Root Explorer and I still can not get certain widgets to work together.

Im trying to get TW4 with the Bloated Widgets , Buddies Now, Feeds & Updates, & Weatherbug Clock. If I installed TW4 on the system/app and then try to load the Widgets they will not load properly. That is on Bloated

I tried to install the the APK's or place them in system/app on Deblaoted and that didnt work either. Is there something Im doing wrong here.

Any help advise is greatly appericated
[G Tablet General] sharky48:
Hi all,

What is the difference between a Viewsonic Gpad and a Malata Zpad?

Ik know malata had the zpad t2 and t8. Do they compare with viewsonic. Is it the same?

Is the software / firmware the same? Is there a good wiki about this?
[G Tablet General] aabbondanza:
Malata was the OEM for the gTab hardware. T2 was closest to gTab but there are differences. The T-2 also had a 3G modem, some came with 1GB ram & the nand partitions structure is different on the T2.

Some gtab users have installed the stock T2 firmware on their gTab & reported it ran fine. And I believe gtab roms work on the T2 but only recognize 512M of ram (see this post http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1042716&highlight=Malata+T2).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] waltercell:
hi guys pls i need change language of this phone motorola mb502 also know motorola charmm i need portuguese language

i try with all custon locale and more locale etc having a in market pls if any one can help i dont exitate to donate to forum and yourself I apologize but I need so to speak thks in advance for all and sorry for may bad english:o
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] waltercell:
pls any one ???:( really guys i need u helpers
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robbzilla:
Just a quick overview: I was in Best Buy the other night, and fortunately, they had all 3 machines not only powered on, but also on WiFi. I couldn't resist this, since I'm beginning to seriously look at a 10" tab to replace my oft maligned (And rightly so) Gentough78. (Yeah, yeah.. I know) Anyway, having all 3 side by side was nice. Here's my thoughts:

Screen: The winner was the Thrive. It had very good contrast. The other 2 were completely acceptable though.

Case: I like the rubberized backing of the Thrive a LOT. That being said, it was a close 2nd place to the Xformer (Heretofore called the XF). Didn't care for the clunkiness of the Iconia.

WiFi performance: The Iconia stuttered a lot on the youtube video I was playing. The other 2 seemed to handle this just fine.

WiFi Tethering: The XF was the only one of the 3 that saw my hotspot on my Epic. This is a pretty big deal.

Snappiness: Hard to tell the diff between the 3, honestly. They were all nice.

Dock: Obviously this is an awesome on the XF :)

So... overall, as it stands, I'm seriously looking at the XF as my tab of choice. Just thought I'd share my thoughts here. How's the tun.ko working out on IPSEC VPN??? :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s9ortner:
Fellow epic user! I was faced with the same decision and got the TF because of the hotspot issue. I have no regrets and i dont even have the dock. I use my stylus for most everything. I also like how the OS has no annoying UI over top.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shubonker:
i currently have both the thrive and transformer and i have to say you are wrong, the IPS display on the transformer is noticeably better. It's richer in color and has better viewing angles. I am returning the thrive because its just too fat!
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SwiftLegend:
Either way, they are good choices. I really don't need the ports on the Thrive, and I really like the TF's weight and thinness compared to the Thrive since I usually throw it in my bag, or walk around carrying it in my hand when I'm using it as a Mp3 player (which is all the time). Since the Thrive has a LED screen, blacks are probably darker than on the TF but I haven't tested.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RojasTKD:
I agree, I found the TF screen to be superior. The only other andriod tablet I thought had a display that could compete with the TF was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.

Did you check to see if the brightness setting where set to the same approximate

brightness.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qhinton:
You can't test anything in 20 minutes at best buy. They all are a tie because ech line has a feature specific to its self. I think it comes down to personal preference and how will it be used. I chose the Asus because of the free software Splashtop and Polaris, but do wn a Acer too. The Acer states hooked up to my TV with wireless keyboard and mouse to stream movies or surf the web.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dude2k5:
I made this thread to help kinda sort what each tablet has (most of them out there), might help you pinpoint.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AnAJoa0-ynONdE1TT1RSdTcxbmRFeE5mdl9jdzZDb3c&output=html
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Robbzilla:
Nope... should have. In all fairness, the screens were in pretty mucky shape too. They all had streaks and smudges from all of the dirty fingers of the crumb crunchers who had played with them. The 2 Xooms wouldn't even come on, so I didn't check them out (Although in all fairness, the $100 extra kind of excluded them anyway)

When I get a little closer to being actually able to afford one (I'm just over 1/2 way there now), I'll go give them a lot closer look, and I'll probably bring a microfibre cloth. I'd never let any of my screens get that nasty. :p

And I'll pay extra close attention to the viewing angles. That's something I hadn't thought of.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RojasTKD:
The Xoom, the screen isn't as good as the others. The color temp and viewing angle are inferior.

http://dustinwilkins.com/2011/05/03/it-is-all-about-the-screen-transformer-vs-xoom/

http://androidforums.com/asus-eee-pad-transformer/327231-transformer-vs-xoom-screen.html

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/17404-screen-comparison-versus-a-xoom-with-pics/
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ogami_ito:
I bought the Iconia and returned it. I just thought the plastic port area on the sites ruined the high-end feel of the brushed metal. And it was too heavy to comfortably hold while reading. I love the ports though. The Toshiba tablet was just too huge. My TF is great. But build quality is so-so; I got a squeeky area around the power button. No big deal though.