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[Verizon Droid Charge] shrike1978:
There's a whole lot of "it depends" in this.

#1 - Odin may be up to 4.28, but Odin3 is newer than Odin. That's pretty self explanatory on its own.

#2 - You need CWM. Period. But, if you are flashing a full Odin ROM, it already comes with it, so you won't have to go into it unless you want to flash a theme or a new kernel. If you are installing a CWM ROM image, you need to flash CWM first.

#3 - Froyo (2.2) is still the only offical release for this phone. Gingerbread (2.3) is coming, but it's still in beta, and not officially released. The only GB releases we have are leaked and are not official final builds, therefore, they are not guaranteed to be of the quality or stability of Froyo, and, more importantly for us, there is no source available for the GB releases yet, so we don't have a lot of the cool tweaks available. So, it really does depend on what you are after.

#4 - All the current ROMs pretty much support it out of the box. If you are going with a stock ROM instead, you need a Voodoo enabled kernel to activate it. If you're ever in doubt of whether you have it and if it's enabled, install Voodoo Control and look at the lagfix section of the app.
[Verizon Droid Charge] trparky:
I built a web page that has compiled all of the software you need to root, kernel update, ROM, and recover your Droid Charge with direct links to all of the software in one place.

http://www.toms-world.org/android

Plus it comes with very detailed instructions on how to do any one the activities mentioned above.

For those experts who do know how to do all of this, I'd like to see some collaboration and opinions on my directions. I'm only one person so I can't think of everything that could be added as far as a tutorial.

My idea is that a lot of us that know how to do this stuff should start a place where people can find the information they need for the Droid Charge all in one place without having to go from thread to thread, page to page, etc. Having it all in one place would benefit the Droid Charge community greatly.
[Verizon Droid Charge] angelsix:
Thanks for the replies.

Also, answering my own questions,

Not only is CWM necessary, but the remove battery 1st instructions, at:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14692818&postcount=1

are correct. The other instructions I found that didn't include this stop didn't work -- Odin just sat there.

Also, at about page 11 of that xda thread, it says (correctly) that after ODIN says it's done, it's OK to unplug your phone, despite the large, brightly colored screen that says "Downloading... Do not turn off Target!!!"

Also, the kernal is different than the OS. So, first we find and install a rooted kernal (I guess this is like the most fundamental part of the phone's operating system), then pick a ROM (i.e. version of Android) to install.

Yes, now that you pointed it out, I agree it should have been obvious that ODIN3 is a later family version of ODIN, so no matter how high the version of ODIN we find, it's not going to be up the ODIN3 level. ...sigh
[Verizon Droid Charge] trparky:
In the case of loading GummyCharged, you don't need to pick a kernel. The GummyCharged package contains an already rooted kernel (iMoseyOn's Lean Droid Charge Kernel) so basically if you load GummyCharged you have a kernel flashed along side it.

The only time you have to flash a new kernel is if you want to run a different kernel than the one contained in your ROM. Or if you want to update the kernel to a newer version of the kernel.

The kernel is the heart and soul of an operating system. It does all of the work in coordinating memory and process allocation. Think of it as a traffic cop.
[Verizon Droid Charge] angelsix:
Thanks. Your description of the kernel is much better than mine.

Another bit of noobie confusion:

The GummyCharged thread at

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1163123

says to install through CWM, after rooting. So, I already installed a new kernal, so I could have root.

As I understand better, now, I hope -- even with GummyCharged -- I had two choices, as there are two GummyCharged versions available. One is the two-step process (new kernal, then new OS). The other is to do both at the same time, through ODIN, which would have been easier.

I did install a new kernal, through CDW, seeing that path more clearly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1104634

Just a note that when my phone rebooted, Titanium Backup said I did not have root privileges. On a hunch, I just rebooted again, and that solved the problem. TB is happy, and so am I.

Then install a new OS through CWM.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
Another thread that might have some useful information for you can be found here -> http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?4643-HOW-TO-quot-Clean-quot-install-GummyCharged-FE-2.0. Theres a lot there (maybe too much?) but if nothing else there are a number of useful links. I hope it helps!

Off topic: trparky I tried to send you a pm yesterday but my computer was acting up - not sure if you got it or not.
[Verizon Droid Charge] dwitherell:
I believe the program is called Heimdall - this is more often associated with Mac users, as ODIN is a Windows program.

I'm not positive, but I believe this to be more of a Google thing. Whatever apps you've downloaded from the market are linked to the google account used on the phone, so once you sign back in on your phone post-flash, those apps (whatever ended up being stored as downloaded-by-you by google at least) start getting pushed to your phone.

You can delete the file, but this is essentially the installer file - if you ever have need to re-install it later on, you will need that (or a more up-to-date one if such a thing exists) file again. I tend to be an electronic pack rat myself, but you can delete the file from your SD card without any immediate adverse effects. If I remember right, the "update.zip" of old was associated with some earlier variants of CWM - without it you would not be able to get to the "custom" recovery (i.e. CWM) to flash things. Seems like such things are no longer necessary anymore, at least not with the recent versions.
[Verizon Droid Charge] shrike1978:
That is correct, and it's something that I strongly dislike, as I have installed plenty of things from the Market that I have since uninstalled and no desire to restore. If you skip account setup when you are first setting up the phone, and then manually go into Settings->Accounts & Sync, it will skip this, which is yet another reason to like aftermarket roms, as the stock roms will not allow you to get to the launcher until you set up a Google Account.
[HTC EVO 3D] berto55:
Ok, finally rooted and installed synergy cool blue and I must say i love it. I just need to learn how I can switch between roms and what program will enable this?
[HTC EVO 3D] DoctorComrade:
Easiest way would be ROM Manager...
[HTC Sensation] OleEdvard:
Probably a nooby question, but I'm about to install Android Revolution HD for my Sensation, and I'm wondering if SuperWipe will delete my Nandroid-backup?

Haven't found anything in the search-section...
[HTC Sensation] geoffcorey:
Super wipe doesn't touch your sdcard (which is where your nandroid is saved to).
[HTC Sensation] OleEdvard:
Thanks! :)
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gorby911:
Does anyone have an apk for a previous version of Cisco AnyConnect for Rooted Devices? I had it installed on my TF and it worked great with my company's VPN. However, on September 8th they released an updated version and I foolishly updated to the current 2.4.7073 version. Now whenever I start it it says "Completing setup. Please wait..." then throws an error "A problem occured while completing setup." I tried reinstalling it several times with the same outcome. If someone has a previous apk I would really aprpeciate it.

Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Brondar1:
any connect

I had this same issue. Try reinstalling busybox, this fixed my issue.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gorby911:
Thanks for the reply. I am running Prime ROM and after I downloaded Busybox installer from the market (and ran the installer to install it) it is now telling me that Cisco could not obtain appropriate permissions - like my TF is not rooted, but it is. I guess I screwed it up.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] Brondar1:
Gorby try loading add-openvpn-without-tun (need to flash through clockwork mod. It can be found here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1125996

Should install all the lib files and symlinks needed to get anyconnect to work.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gorby911:
Thanks all. I re-installed new Prime ROM, installed Cisco (got the same error), then using Root Explorer I copied Cisco libraries into system/lib folder as recommended in Prime ROM thread and it is working great. I like the new enhancements that Cisco did too, the status icon is now gone when you close VPN.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jtrosky:
Thanks for the info - I've been trying to get AnyConnect running since I got my Transformer but kept getting the same error you were getting.

When you say to copy the Cisco libraries into system/lib, where can I get the "Cisco libraries" in the first place (not running Prime - running Revolver 2.5).

Thanks!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gorby911:
Hi, the libraries are actually installed when you install the new Anyconnect from the market but you need to copy them to system/lib folder. The details are in this post.

Also, you need tun.ko module installed as part of kernel in order for Anyconnect to work. One of the reasons I picked Prime ROM is because it has it built in already so I didn't have to worry about installing it myself. I donno if Revolver has it, you should check. Hope this helps.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jtrosky:
Thanks for the reply. I actually figured out where to copy them from and I got AnyConnect up and running, but when I connected, the VPN said 'No license" and disconnects me. I guess AnyConnect isn't going to be my solution either...

All that I want to do is use my Android device to connect to my works Ciscso IPSec (pre-shared keys) VPN! Every other device in the world supports this VPN - why not Android devices??? I just don't get it....
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] gorby911:
Sorry, can't help you there. I remember reading somewhere that "No license" error is related to something on the server side... but I could be wrong. Anyconnect works fine for my work's VPN now though, but I agree that Android users should not be jumping through all these hoops to get VPN working. Google really dropped the ball on this one in terms of competing with others. I got HP Touchpad on "fire sale" and configured VPN in 1 minute right out of the box - works great. Same with video calls on Skype... which is still not working on Android Tegra 2 tablets. Granted, this one is not Google's fault but frustrating.
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jtrosky:
Yeah, somehow, I don't think my company is going to spring for additional licenses, just so I can VPN in with my Transformer!

What about the VPN Connections app? Has anyone successfully connected to a Cisco IPSec (pre-shared keys) VPN using the VPN Connections app? I was able to get so far (it said "Connected"), but I coulnd't access any of my companies network devices, so I don't think it's working properly...

Anyone have any experience with the VPN Connections app for Android?

Thanks again - this is one of my last hangups with Android at this point, but it's a huge limiting factor!!!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] jtrosky:
In case anybody was in the same situation as I was in (Cisco IPSec VPN - Pre-shared key), I FINALLY got it working on my Transformer!! And it was as easy as installing a free app from the Market....

The App is called "vpnc Widget" - you will need a kernel that has the tun module built in, etc, but it just works! I'm using it on Revolver 2.5 currently (stock kernel). You simply install the app and then create a new widget (NOT an app shortcut) - an actual "vpnc Widget" widget.

When you want to connect to the VPN, click the widget - it connects and logs you in. When you are done, click the widget again to disconnect from the VPN.

I can't believe it was that simple the whole time... I was struggling with AnyConnect, the "vpnc" app and was getting nowhere fast. "vpnc widget" worked in minutes.

And it's free!
[Eee Pad Transformer Themes and Apps] nategodin:
I found this thread after Googling "cisco android anyconnect a problem occurred while completing setup" because my AnyConnect stopped working on my Transformer Prime after doing the latest OTA update, even though I'd used Voodoo OTA RootKeeper. Then I ran Titanium Backup, which threw an error because although the restored su binary had the correct UID (0, root), it had the wrong GID (2000, shell). After setting the GID to 0 and rebooting, AnyConnect worked fine.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Youssefous:
Howdy guys,

I'm having a problem on my Archos 70, when I press the power to wake up the screen, occasionally all that I get is a white screen. It doesn't respond to touch, nothing comes on it, though it does turn off when I press the power button again. The only way to use my Archos again is to reset it by holding power down for 10 seconds. I'm on Urukdroid 1.5.1 with the OC kernal running at 1.2. Anyone have any ideas of what is going on?
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fzelle:
This is a known problem of the old FW that Uruk 1.5 is based on.

Archos fixed this with FW 2.4.19 and Uruk will get that fix with 1.6.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dru1d:
having a similar problem on the archos 70, though with the standard unrooted android and cyanogenmod. on the regular os I get the whitescreen upon wakeup. on cm7 the whitescreen will flash for a second on wakeup, or just before sleep.

edit: guess it's probably because I never update my fw.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] BlazinGTI:
Saw this on Reddit

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/kcphf/full_xbox_360_controller_support_app_triggers_and/

AND N64 Controller adapters exist?! I'm in ecstasy right now..

Does the XOOM need the OTG cable to make this work?
[Xoom Themes and Apps] shuura:
I'm curious to know if this works for the Xoom. I'd assume that OTG cable is required.

great find!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] djshady07:
Yes it would need an otg cable i had my 360 wireless controller working on mine without any program however, if i tried to use 2 wireless controllers it kinda confused the emulator and both controllers moved both players so im assuming this app would fix that.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] mgunnell:
Anyone have issues purchasing app?

Anyone have issues purchasing app? Mine errors and says contact Google or "pending", but will not bill me or allow download.
[Xoom Themes and Apps] BlazinGTI:
So, has anyone given this a try yet? I've ordered all the accessories (HDMI cable, Xbox Adapter, Angled OTG Cable) all I've got left is to purchase the app itself.

I'd love to hear from anyone that's tried it.

I'll be sure to update!
[Xoom Themes and Apps] benedict.s:
well the app is gone from the play store

any one has any idea on how to get multiple wireless xbox controllers to work with an android device?
[Desire HD General] carboncobra:
Hi guys i really hope this is a simple problem I have just got my phone back but my contacts are all messed up o have 4-5 of the same person my. Some of my tex don't have names on even though I have them in my phone book at the min I wish I never got rid of my HD2
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Alright, so I have clockwork 3.0.0.5 and I backed up my system before flashing a new Rom. Well I need a text message out of that back up. The system was working fine which is why I backed it up. I backed up using clockwork. Now I try to flash back to get a picture of this Text and the freaking back up wont load. it just hangs on the boot animation. Has been there for over an hour now. I don't care how I get it, but I need to get this text message. Anyone have any ideas?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
Have you tried pulling the battery and wiping caches then trying to boot up?

You could wipe everything and try to restore again.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Yeah. I have done everything that I can think of.

Wipe date, wipe cache, wip dalvik, reset security. Then reload the back-up

nothing

wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik. then reload nothing

Wipe cache, reload. Reboot nothing.

I was using the Shooter Rom with the red fang remxed theme. It was slow as hell but worked. Always booted. I backed it up, loaded another rom, and now I cannot get the shooter to reload.

I hear that you can pull these thigns with the SDK. I will try anything. I need to get it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
I know it's after the fact, but this is why most of us shun CWM and use Amon Ra
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] digitalhigh:
He's got a point.

Can you browse the SD card, get into the backup and find the appropriate files? IDK offhand *where* the text history would be in there, but I'm sure one of these gurus knows. I'd guess it would be a matter of finding that file, flashing to a working rom, then dumping the file over top.

Mind you...this is just an educated guess.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Well the only people I know locally who flash use CWM. thats why I chose it over Amon. Does it make a huge difference? My stock rom back-up which does work and has been moved to three safe locations, was done in CWM.

How would I move the files over? I tried using a thread I found earlier and "Droid Explorer" but it didn't seem to work to well and just cleared my texts. So I tried to copy some .IMG files around and totally hosed my working back-up. Not the one with the Texts, the one I was booting from.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickhernandez:
Yo no se....good luck with that man =/
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] playya:
Yea people use CWM because thats what comes with rooting but if you actually read a little through these threads and talk to anyone who has had there phone rooted over a year they will let you know Amon is the way to go.... Very few issues do you see in the forums for AmonRa - IMO

I would back up to a good workable rom then flash AmonRa and start into your new world...Unfortunately you can not recover a CWM backup in AmonRa
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khilbron:
Since your backups are with clockwork, you would need to make a whole new set of backups using Amon Ra. However we can get you where you need to be with clockwork. First the issue with Clockwork is, you cannot wipe boot without a script. Wiping boot is manditory for restoring any backup, otherwise as you have seen the phone won't boot. So download the attached file, place it on the root of your SDCARD, then boot to recovery, flash the file like you would flash a new ROM. Then without rebooting the phone restore your backup. This should get you back up and going.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Thank you!

I'm trying it right now. After I finish rebuilding and backing up this system.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Alright so as I tried to run that Superwipe.zip, I get an error tell me that Amend scripting was deprecated by google in android 1.5 I have to switch to edify scripting. Whats that mean?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PhxkinMassacre:
It means get rid of clockwork mod because its strait up awful and install amon-ra :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HipKat:
Like I said earlier.....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
But I need clockwork to restore this back up as it was made in clockwork.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Khilbron:
Look for calkulins format all. It's not as indepth as superwipe but it should work with the latest version of cwm.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
Calkulin's is also amend-scripted, I thought VR was edify though. I know that there's an edify wipe script, but not sure what it is.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rem3Dy:
What rom is the backup of. Try to wipe everything, restore the backup, wipe cache and dalvic cache, then flash a compatible kernel. See if it boots then.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scothern99:
Its Kinged Shooter ROM. Its stock Kernal so....
[Verizon Droid Charge] REVREN:
Dose anybody have the beach live wallpaper that I can download and install? I would appreciate it.
[Verizon Droid Charge] sneakysolidbake:
xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13167693&postcount=1
[Verizon Droid Charge] REVREN:
hey thanks, but that secret wallpaper and that version of the beach is not what I am looking for.I'm looking for the beach live wallpaper that is preinstalled on the phone from factory?
[Verizon Droid Charge] sneakysolidbake:
If you have a stock rom handy you can pull it out of /system/app/
[Verizon Droid Charge] charlie_c:
Try this: http://www.mediafire.com/?bojewhyqq0dig6o
[Verizon Droid Charge] REVREN:
Hey Charlie thanks alot I appreciate it, but It is foreclsing when I try to apply it.
[Verizon Droid Charge] charlie_c:
Hm, are you running the debloated EP1W ROM or something?
[Verizon Droid Charge] REVREN:
Well I don't have a Droid charge I have a evo 3d but my friend has a Droid charge and I like the wallpaper.this one you linked me too does install but forecloses when applied.I don't think it should matter what type of phone you have.
[Verizon Droid Charge] charlie_c:
With your phone being 3D and on Gingerbread, I'm not sure where the problem is...sorry. You may need 3D specific live wallpapers.
[Verizon Droid Charge] REVREN:
Well many other live wallpapers that I have downloaded from 4shared have worked fine.I don't know why this one doesn't work
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] debro012:
Well, I must say that it has been a good eleven years with T-Mobile. However, as of today, I have moved to Verizon Wireless.

As you all know, that means that I will no longer be able to use my Nexus S. I decided to pick up a Droid Charge since it was the closest thing to the Nexus I could find.

I need to get rid of my Nexus S, and I would like some input on a fair price to sell it for.

USED

VERY FEW COSMETIC FLAWS(Kept phone in case until two months ago)

Thanks for any input you may have!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Esteway.619:
Maybe u can sell it for 150 on Craigslist. Try lookingvit up and seecwhat they go for.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mustangboy88:
Yep... agree. I would check craigslist in your area and feel out the market. Prices differ from city to city.

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p00kienrayray:
Really depends on the condition. How many flaws and how bad, etc.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rem3Dy:
Should have waited a month for the Droid prime :(