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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
So, this device handles storage slightly differently than my HTC EVO 4G did. That, which pretty much needed an SD card for storage, mounted it in /mnt/sdcard/. This phone however, mounts the external SD card in /mnt/sdcard/external_sd/. I am guessing this is because this guy has 16GB internal storage already, and changes are if you were to dissect the phone, you'd probably find an SD card in there too.

I am thinking I'll just move my card contents over to internal storage. Programs that backup/restore data to /mnt/sdcard/ don't realize that this path isn't actually external storage.

I am wondering how this will affect those of us that frequently reflash. Does that partition get wiped when the ROM is wiped? Or is it really just another SD card internally that isn't touched by the system kernel or ROM except for storing user data?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaliS-Pugilist:
I also have another Q, that's not online with the OP exactly but related to the topic. I'm coming from an e4g to the et4g and plan on using my sdcard from the e4g in the et4g (at least until I buy a 32gb card). I notice that there are many system files on the sdcard from the e4g, are these gonna be an issue with the et4g?

also, I was thinking to make a backup of the card as is to a hard drive, then delete all the files and reformat the card (fresh start), then add back only those I feel are necessary (backup apks, titanium backup files, pics & vids)....is this feasible?

lastly, are there any "don't touch" files on the scard that I should be aware of.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
So, what is your question? You should be able to move the card, but like I stated, the paths seem to be different. It may be the same for you since both devices are Samsung, but maybe not.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaliS-Pugilist:
sorry, mistakenly hit the submit button before putting my questions (hate when that happens)....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
There shouldn't be anything you shouldn't touch. As far as I know, I think a program like Titanium Backup will archive everything.

What I would do is use Titanium Backup to backup old phone and restore to new phone. Then start the programs you use with personalized data at least once. If you end up with paths on both the phone storage and external storage, move the external over to the phone, replacing/combining.

I ended up doing this and found that my external SD card is now empty.. Starting clean!

It's pretty amazing how far 16GB built into a phone can go. I don't use my phone for movie watching or music often, so we'll see. Maybe I will.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaliS-Pugilist:
I just notced on the e4g that there are 2 paths that both seem to lead to the same. destination file.

one is: /mnt/sdcard

the other is: /sdcard

the content is exactly the same. not sure if that info helps you any.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
Shouldn't make a difference. I think there are two mounts to support applications that look to just /sdcard.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mr Ian B:
May i have 3rd grade level instructions on how to move all the contents from my sd card(evo) into the internal memory please?

Thanks,

Ian B
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
Once you move the SD Card from your EVO 4G to the Epic 4G Touch, attach a USB cable to your PC. In the notification area on the phone, you have to touch the USB Connected status and then touch the button that says "Connect USB storage".

This will mount TWO removable disks. One will be the size of your SD Card. The other will come in at around 11.5GB. The 11.5GB is the internal storage.

Just use Windows to move everything over. You may want to back up both before you make changes just in case.

If the hardware doesn't mount in Windows, you may need to install the drivers first. They are installed with Samsung Kies, which is on their site.

If you need more info, let me know.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KaliS-Pugilist:
ok thanks...im thinking to do this. im going to back up the entire sdcard on my PC (and ext HD) before i do anything.

also, i see about 15 files that have a "." prefix, ex) ".dataviz" are these system files for the apk's that are installed? should these be deleted or just leave and if i find it has been created on the phones storage just move it over?

anyways...my et4g just came in today, so after work i'm going in my cave to unbox and forget about the rest of the world.:D
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhozt:
Right now running the newist victory rom but since i started using it i have been having an issue with all assigned ringtones/notifications defaulting after restart or pluginto USB to transfer files .. any ideas ?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rquiett:
Mine does that too if they are on external. I recommend moving them to internal sd hasn't done it to me since I did
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhozt:
but the problem is they are on my internal sd ... ;-(
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fuloplori:
Did you try clearing cache and dalvik cache in cwm?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhozt:
Yea after flashing and again last night just to try.. Its bugging the hell out of me now..
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigtoysrock:
I always put my ringtones in with all the default ringtones. Never had this issue when I had a cappy.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhozt:
Well theres one other issue this is happening with the built in tones as well it just won't hold the custom settings even with the built in ones.. I even tried using zedge to assign em no go....
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhozt:
should i try a factory wipe or ??? i was hoping i would not need to ..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tinofet:
Hi .

Sorry for the dumb question .

I have a GTAB which i enjoy .

Today i made a move and decided to get rid of my iphone and got me the HTC sensation .

My questions :

1. If i buy an app on the android market on the Galaxy will that app will be available for my phone without additional purchase ? How about vice versa ?

2. Same as question one but this time referring to the Amazon market for android apps ?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nakedninja42:
1. Yes for the most part. Some dev's might make a tab and phone version of an application such as SwiftKey keyboard.

2. Amazon Appstore and Google market are two different app stores. The free app of the day from amazon does not carry over to google market. You will need the Amazon Appstore to be installed to use the apps from that store.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TreyChristopher:
First off, I have to include the fact that I'm a complete Android noob. I've been learning a bit of the terms since I got my Atrix 4G about 2 months ago.

I've managed to figure out how to root and flash ROMs onto the device and have been looking around for an answer to this one and can't find a successful answer anywhere.

I'm running CM7 and was wondering if there's any way to include flying window animations. Not just on the homescreen or in the launcher, but such as whenever you touch something and it shows a popup box, it flys in from the corner, instead of just zooming in. What's the point of having an amazingly fast phone and not taking advantage of it?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
http://uot.dakra.lt/

have a look there. you can upload files to it, customize it, then flash the file it spits out
[Nook Touch General] steve19137:
I will hopefully be getting a Nook Touch in the coming weeks, and I have some questions. I want to root it and install things like my Twitter and Bible and use it for more than just reading ePub files. But I have also read that more than a few things can act funny after the root. So is there a way to restore the Nook back to the stock system? Also, what are some of your opinions on using the device with things like Twitter and Facebook? Is it just better to use them on my EVO?
[Nook Touch General] cceerrtt:
Yes, there is a way to restore Nook to its original state.

The best what you can do is to use noogie image and make a backup of whole nook storage.

Unfortunately many people doesn't do it...

Backup of linux system is described on this site (process is until the "dd if=/dev/<nook> of=nook_touch_backup.img bs=1M" command, rooting follows)

http://nookdevs.com/NookTouch_Rooting
[Nook Touch General] ros87:
Apps that rely heavily on scrolling doesn't really work that well on e-ink as you have to wait a while for the screen to "settle" after scrolling. I find myself using my X10 for the social apps.
[Nook Touch General] steve19137:
Thank you both for your feedback. I think I'll use the Nook just for reading library books, and keep the scrolling apps on my phone. I prefer the nice little package B&N has built for the Touch over an alternative launcher anyhow. I wonder if there is a similar interface for normal android phones.
[Nook Touch General] steve19137:
Wait, I have an idea. In some other thread in the development section, I remember seeing someone post a piece of the keyboard layout for the Touch, and it said that the side buttons are technically scroll up/scroll down buttons. If I was to use those in conjunction with an app that uses scrolling (Twitter), wouldn't that technically reduce the amount of refreshing of the screen needed?
[Nook Touch General] ros87:
Those buttons don't work in normal apps, so you'd have to remap them and that would break their function with the Nook reader app.

Even if you did remap them, only a few apps support paging (usually trough volume up / down)

There's a related thread here
[Nook Touch General] steve19137:
I figured it wouldn't be that easy. Thanks for the info.
[Quantum General] ASPTHEONE:
Can somebody upload a mango IMAGE FOR THE QUANTUM? IN DZ format to flash it with LGP2d V36.
[Quantum General] fb401:
Nobody has it, at least not publicly. Do some google searching of your own, maybe you can find it.
[Quantum General] ASPTHEONE:
Bell Canada is about o release thir mango update. I flash Bell Quantum with the Sasktec firmware so now I will have o flash back to get the update.
[Android Apps and Games] gogol:
Hi,

Is there any application or service that can forward "email" to Android as notification or some kind of alert?

I know that GMAIL can do push notification, but I am looking for alternative.

Here is the situation, I have several home security IP camera that can send alert to my email address. I am thinking to be able to receive this alert into my Android phone (Nexus S), instantly.

As I said, Android users can use GMAIL for email push. But, problem with GMAIL, it will push "all emails". I don't want to receive push notifications for any emails. Also the fact that I have several gmail emails setup on my phone.

So, I am thinking if there is a service or apps or anything that can push email or alert.

There is another option to send the email alert to "email to SMS gateway". But, my phone provider does not have this feature. And I don't know which 3rd party service can be used.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] dr.ketan:
yahoo mail also have push mail notification, Search 'Mail' on market you will get it. My experience is yahoo works better with android 2.3 n up, with froyo n eclair not satisfactory
[Android Apps and Games] germanhoss:
Using K9 as email-app allows push for e.g. GMX (free, not paid). It works through "Imap Idle" most of the time quite good for me :-)

You only have to manually configure the servers.
[Continuum General] JoshRoss70:
Okay, so I have my Continuum rooted, and had been running ADWlauncher, with a theme, which was running fine and dandy. Then sometime day before yesterday my phone began to go haywire. My battery essentially stopped charging, so I dropped ADW, and went back to the default TW, and the issue essentially stopped.

That is, until now. I had my phone plugged into charge, and had about 6% battery life when I did. I was on the browser, just reading a few articles, when my phone decides to power off as if dead (just straight to black, no power-off screen).

Now I have it still plugged into the charger, but can't get it to turn on again. It just goes straight from the charging screen to solid black, and I have to pull the battery. Can anyone help?

Edit: 26 seems to be the magic number, as well. I have it plugged in, and finally turned back on, and am monitoring the battery life. When it first turned on, it had 26%, but has slowly worked it's way down, and is at 24%. I can't figure this out.
[Continuum General] ciscogee:
maybe its a defected battery? idk
[Continuum General] Txwolf1980:
I think that may be a failsafe gone wrong. I know mine won't let me flash anything (pluggedvinvor not) below 26%. and on some phones, the radios are shut down below a certain percentage. Mayberry wiping your battery stats in cwm?
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Samsung Galaxy S3 ohh boy...2.0Ghz Quad-Core, Ice Cream, Touchwiz 5.0, 4.65" screen etc...check the specs out for yourself...coming mid 2012

Link:

http://www.samfirmware.com/apps/blog/show/8721898-leaked-specs-galaxy-s-iii
[Epic 4G General] stir fry a lot:
Holy **** that looks nice. Glad that its going to have a metal body. This was one of the main reasons besides seeing how future upgrades are implemented that I decided not to go with the Epic Touch. I hate the plastic builds of Samsung's current phones but love all the other aspects of their hardware.
[Epic 4G General] the_dark_knighton:
That might be the next phone I get
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Yes sir Mr. Stir...Just imagine the apps and gaming on a QUAD-CORE CPU...OMG...and once developers overclock that thing....the Nexus Prime is going to look like the Samsung Rant...if I don't get the Epic 4G Touch I won't feel so bad knowing I have this to look forward too...especially with the new metal samsung shouldda BEEN implemented into their high quality builds

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Not to forget the huge battery its going to come stock with

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[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
#cosign

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[Epic 4G General] Ceelos09:
Just got a "phoner" :o

I know what my next device is gna be now :)
[Epic 4G General] adelmundo:
th

That would be the time I would be ready for my Sprint upgrade, since I bought my Epic on launch day. Good timing, but I was looking forward for the Nexus Prime, but this could make me wait.
[Epic 4G General] MikeEx:
5:4 aspect ratio? No thanks.
[Epic 4G General] Kif420:
I want one

Sent from my Ass
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
May be my next phone, especially if it allows a USB keyboard or if they make Sprint's with a physical keyboard.
[Epic 4G General] DCRocks:
From the article:

Nothing wrong with the screen from those specs, IMO
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Yea I don't know where 5:4 came from....and even so that's still a 720p HD resolution screen...higher PPI then that kornball retina display apple put together

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[Epic 4G General] ac16313:
It'll be the crispest display out, and we won't even need anything more than that, since even the Retina display can't be fully processed by human eyes.

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Exactly #cosign...all they can do from that point on is improve colors, energy efficiency, responivness, and maybe more contrast...what else etc. Who knows...I can't wait

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] shane6374:
I just have a hard time believing they would go from the current 16:10 aspect ratio to the antiquated 4:3 ratio on the screen.
[Epic 4G General] SwimDrewid:
Like the SGS II on some serious steroids. 'Droid 'roids
[Epic 4G General] jok3sta:
We won't see that in the US until late 2012 .. if that.. ill enjoy my epic touch until then. I Have 2 lines on my account so I can't upgrade every year :-D

Tapatalkin' it from my Epic 3g
[Epic 4G General] JohnCorleone:
Same here. I figured that having 2 lines makes it easier if you are a phone junkie
[Epic 4G General] ac16313:
Yup then after we'll see real improvements in battery life, and quality of screens. Just imagine the retina display being a SAMOLED display, only better lol.

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Epic 4G General] syphonkusanagi:
I think that this phone would be a major beauty! The hardware looks wonderful, and it seems like a lot of people are complaining about screen sizes getting bigger and bigger. I like something a little bigger, though. I will be getting the Epic Touch, but might have to also see about upgrading when this beauty comes out :)
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
The article definately says that samsung is going for a simultanous worldwide release and I hope they can meet that quota instead of us being teased for months like with the Galaxy S2 line

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
so on that basis, they'd basically be pulling the plug on the ET4G within half a year of its American release. this would add more fuel to the argument against buying the ET4G.
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
At a certain point I can agree with the screen size needing to tay under a certain size....not to get 2 far off topic...but when cellphones first came out they were HUGE...and as technology advanced they got smaller...for what reason..."convenience"...I think if were moving back the other way...evn with better screen technology...isn't it starting to become an inconvenience again...or I this just me?

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Hmm I didn't think of that angle...but id only have the argument of the new 18 month support policy in place that would guarantee upgrades for the SGS2....and let's not forget what the infamous Nexus Prime is going to be bringing to the able with the Debut release of ICS later on this year...some people are holding off on the ET4G pending that release let alone the next line of a Galaxy S3

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] BeerChameleon:
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Me want *drool*

If nexus prime doesn't come to sprint or comes later then the end of January. Ill wait patiently for this ;) :D:D:D
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
what are you referring to here? what is the 18 month support policy?
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Now I'm really lmao at everyone who is or got a epic touch. That gives me a hard phoner.....
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Its not mentioned in those specs but if that has a physical keyboard I will get it for sure.
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Googe has an upgrade policy that now insures all new phones to receive the latest version of android with official support up untill 18 months after that android devices release

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] BeerChameleon:
Honestly since it has over a 4.6 inch screen size i feel a keyboard would make it way too big...

Im all for keyboards, but i think im giving up on them once this comes out...

Ill for sure to keep my epic as its been the best phone ive ever had and my first android phone and has everything i need and want on it.

Just wish i could figure out why i cant have wifi and airplane mode on at the same time when my dads and brothers has it...
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Well the original SGS didn't have a keyboard but look at our Epics....I'm just hoping sprint will mak the same carrier feature request for our Mid 2012 variant of the SGS3

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] dead78:
oh, I didn't realize that. does this policy apply to any Android phone regardless of the manufacturer?
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
I agree this is the very best phone I've ever had...but airplane mode cuts off all wireless data connections, BT, Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, GPS,wireless location...all that

Edit: #cosign on the keyboard front...a Qwerty keyboard on a damn 4.5"+ screen might as well be a small tablet...I bet id still love it and be at the sprint store on release day though

Sent from my rooted, suited, & booted Epic 4G #knowdat!
[Epic 4G General] tony45x220:
Yes sir

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[Epic 4G General] dead78:
I guess that's a bit better but I do wonder if it makes any guarantees as to the timeliness of those updates. Samsung's track record with the Epic has me worried that they'll pull exactly the same thing when it comes to upgrading older phones when they're trying to boost sales of a newer device.
[Epic 4G General] mouseglider:
I for one really like high quality plastic builds - they take a hit better (no dents) - and the most important is weight! You would be carrying a 1 pound brick in your pocket that dents. :(
[Epic 4G General] BeerChameleon:
no it doesn't just on my phone it does...

On my brothers epic and my dads epic i was on the airplane in airplane mode and my brother used the wifi on the plane while being in airplane mode :rolleyes:

He is on syndicate frozen 1.2 as am i but it didnt work for me :(

My dad is on bonsai 4.0.1 and it worked for him too...
[Epic 4G General] jok3sta:
dont get your hopes up. I remember hearing similar for the gs2..I for one am glad i got the epic 4g touch. and like i said before ill still be getting the galaxy s3. i have a problem, I always have to have the latest and greatest lol.. just wait and see.. we wont be seeing this phone until the end of next year. I can almost guarantee that based on samsungs track record.. Jus Sayin.. but this phone will be a beast.. thats one thing we can all agree on.
[Epic 4G General] iSaint:
Looks like im getting another samsung again after the et4g ...
[Epic 4G General] Shinydude100:
Gaming isn't just the CPU, GPU also plays a vital part for hardcore gaming. Not to mention a few added lines to exisiting apps's source code to truely take advantage of the newer gpus.
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
I don't even gotta look at the pic to know I'm not gettingthis.

4.6 inch screen?

The funk? That's too big. Smh I was hoping they'd go back down to 4.3 inches.

Looks like I'm sticking with my epic

You guys seen the LG Optimus Q2 on egadget?

Its like the LG Korean version of our epics...but dualcore. 4 inch screen and all Which is exactly the epic 2 shoulda been. I woulda wasted my upgrade on that.

Ugh thenexus pime had my interest until th screen size was speculated on. Then I was hoping for the gsiii but nope. Again bigger. I guess I'm done with sammy hardware. Not cuz I wanna be (I friggin love their hardware) but because I can't utilize a big ass phone like that.

Htc is annoying cuz they rerelease the same things over and over again with extremely minor spec bumps, but it looks like ima have to head back to them :/ the good thing is my epic is a beast and I don't need to upgrade till its actually time to upgrade so HOPFULLY lg or motorola release a quadcore beast with a 4-4.3inc 720p screen by october 2012

I mean, the photon has a nice screen. Motorola is stepping their game up. But still not worth switching from my epic yet.
[Epic 4G General] ac16313:
Samsung loyalty brewing lol.

But for those saying that phones are getting to big, no they're not, go get a dumb phone, it'll be tiny. Smartphones have never been advertised as "small"and "convenient" so don't expect a tiny screen on newer phones. and remember ics won't require physical or soft keys do the screen has room to grow.

Sent from my SPH-D700
[Epic 4G General] BeerChameleon:
+1 HTC is annoying, also the also have spec de-bumps LOL

they always leave something off there phones...

the epic was a win for Sprint and samsung, just disappointing the lack of advertising and froyo taking so long.. as gingerbread.

I can't wait for official gingerbread then i will be using my epic til the nexus prime or the galaxy s 3 comes.

Epic is a hardware win when it came out and to me still is. Just too bad software didn't win....