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[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
First and last bump! I was wondering if installing LauncherPro would have any negative effects on the speed of the phone? It's dual core and has 1gb ram so i'm thinking the new launcher would not cause any lag but has anyone tried this and found out that it does indeed lag?
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
No not impossible, i would think it would be easier to brick with a locked bl.

Yes you can reflash, and no you won't get the "lower fw brick".

Yes you can use other launchers, always.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
Thanks a lot mate.

To expand on the 1st answer, is it because with the locked BL, i can't install CWM so technically if i brick, it'll be harder if not impossible to fix it? So in a way, an unlocked BL is safer then, as long as i don't try to downgrade? That sounds kinda awesome!

Also, after the first flash, is it easier to flash another rom or is it the same process? I mean, is the 1st flash always the hardest and longest? Because i'm thinking that the 1st time flash would have me install a lot of things, and the next time i reflash, i can use the things i already installed the 1st time (such as CWM etc) to flash another rom can't i? I just want to be able to swap between a few different ROMS without having to risk a hard brick! Thanks for your answers btw, really appreciate it
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
Thats right, the unlocked bootloader is the best way to go if you plan on flashing because of custom recovery.

Yes most likely its about the same process BUT, most if not all ROMs will have instructions on how to flash - make sure you read and follow them dont just "do what you did last time".;)

Prob the easiest way to swap between ROMs easily is to keep nandroid backups for them through cwm.

As far as it being easier to flash the next ROM because you can "keep things from the last flash".. NO you dont want to keep anything between flashing, meaning you should most likley always wipe data, cache & such unless otherwise specified (sometimes upgrading ROMs from one version to the next you can use a "no wipe" upgrade).
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
Thanks so much! Will install Nandroid asap when i get it! Also, i didn't mean "keep" things as in data and/or apps or cache or whatever, i meant like the 1st flashing would include installing CWM recovery, but the next time i reflash, i won't have to install that again, or would i? If not, then that's great!

Can't wait to try out Cyanogen Mod, theme it up, install some cool apps and just mess around with it! Bookmarked every section of the Atrix forum so i can easily read through it

Thank you for your time in helping a confused noob out :) I have read a lot of guides but without the phone in front of me, and me being completely new to this, it's not really sinking in. Once i get the phone physically in my hands, then i bet i'll learn a lot more!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
Nandroid backup is a backup through CWM, it is not a seperate app. As far as having to install CWM each time.. No you wont have to, the recovery stays but it should be updated when available, unless stated otherwise. Rom Manager will install the latest version of CWM for you. Doing a backup in CWM is known as a Nandroid backup.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
Right, i get it now, i was confusing it with Titanium Backup but i've looked at vids about it and know what it does now. Isn't it risky to read/write from NAND a lot? Hmm

Also, if i Nand backed up my stock firmware (before i flash anything), can i restore from there and return to that stock backup anytime i want? If that's possible then i'm sorted!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
I dont know of any risks to Nandroid backup, only benefits. I have returned to a Nandroid backup on my Captivate but not on the Atrix, i have created a Nandroid backup on (stock) Atrix and recommend do the same jic. I believe you can return to that stock back up (after flashing) if needed but first check out the section on fruitcakes, there is more info along these lines in that thread.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
Reading the section now, makes little sense yet but i'm sure i'll understand. What they basically are are roms that don't touch the BL, so doesn't matter if its a lower firmware than the one i'm on because these fruitcakes don't look at the BL and will flash the firmware without bricking, whereas if i downgraded with a stock firmware or something, they touch the BL and will find out it's unlocked and on a newer firmware so the flashing ends up physically bricking the device. That's what i'm basically assuming. Also, read another thread where the OP said he recovered from a stock nandroid backup from a CM7 rom, which sounds a hell of a lot easier than downgrading carefully using special roms!
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WiredPirate:
Dont worry it makes more and more sense as you learn and play with it. Your assumption of fruitcakes is my understanding as well. I agree that nandroid backup/restore seams a slightly easier method than fruitcakes, but thought I would include the fruitcake methods for you seeing as how you were concerned of a risk with nand, plus the more reading the better. Also NandBacks do take up a good amount of storage space, but are worth it jic. As long as you read you should be just fine, reading here on xda is the best thing you can do to keep from screwing something up. Good luck. :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolnow:
Thank you mate, i really appreciate your time! If i wasn't so ill, i'd be understanding more i think, but i have to look away every few seconds or else my eyes will explode :( haha, i guess i'm not getting the Galaxy S anymore, i hope i don't regret it! And with the method of hiding the unlocked bootloader, i'm hoping IF anything bad happens, then i still have a chance of tricking the tricksters who gave us these locked down phones in the first place! Android was supposed to be free and open :( I'm just glad at the thought of getting rid of my iPhone 3g + iTunes + Quicktime.

Also, in your opinion, is ADW EX better than Launcher Pro?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jblues1969:
OK, I see lots of threads on the new modem available. I've downloaded it and now I have no idea what to do next. Searches don't turn up any instructions since the word 'flash' is used a billion times in this forum.

Anybody got some instructions?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bronk93:
Download the community kernel from the development section and the modem of your choice, put them on your internal SD card. Download sgs kernel flasher from the market. Using sgs kernel flasher flash the community kernel which includes the red clockwork mod recovery. Once that is done, reboot into recovery and flash the modem of your choice. This is how I did it and I'm on infused 1.6.0.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
This is not correct. That is a kernel flasher, not a modem flasher. To flash a modem, go into clockworkmod if you have a version that is compatible with it, then install from sdcard then select from sd card then go find the file. You may want to know where it is in the first place beforehand, usually in the download folder. Then from there just flash it. The words I said may not be exact, but they are something like it. Good luck!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] CheesyNutz:
Where can we get a flashable zip at? For the newest modem?

E3D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jblues1969:
I presume that means I have to be rooted to do it? That's a disappointment. I'm staying unrooted until the official Gingerbread release. I'm frustrated because I'm still on the original modem version and checking for updates tells me I'm on the latest, which is of course a blatant lie.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
First of all, go look for the thread in the devsection on modems. It will be there and thats where you get it to flash. Yea you do have to be rooted, but you may just want to. If you have ot gotten any updates, then you may never. I never did, so i rooted and installed a custom gingerbread rom. Anway if you even do this, you will be able to flash the new gingerbread rom.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mfpearson:
pay no attention to this, you don't have to be rooted.

in the [MODEMS] development thread, notice how there are CWM flashable zips, as well as odin files for each modem.

odin is your friend in this situation.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jamespweb1503:
I used to own the Inc, and i fell in love with Myn's warm 2.2. Is there any hope of a 2.2 theme, or a rom? I Feel as if every rom thats being uploaded is either a sense 3.0 or 3.5 theme now. It has gotten kind of boring and i miss the variety of the original Incredible. Thanks! :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] JWhetstone02:
If you want to run Sense 2.1, then you can have the WarmZ theme. I did it when I first got my DInc2 ... It was a pain, but I managed to get it themed correctly, but its only for Sense 2.1 :(

See here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15902142&postcount=62
[Wildfire General] keith444:
Hi, I have heard rumours that the HTC wildfire can be used for call recording by using a custom ROM.

I have also been told that the android version has to be Android 2.2.1, is this correct?

Also, I have been told that there is actually native software inside the phone that can be used for this function, and that you simply add a cab file, and language file to get it working (which i have already downloaded)

My question, is weather the Android 2.2.1 version is the only version I can use, and if so, has anybody been able to do this sucessfully?

And by successfully, i mean, without the "speaker phone" hack... two way call recording only please! :)

Thanks for you help :)
[Wildfire General] Ware Taker:
Did you manage to find out a way to record calls from HTC wildfire S?
[Wildfire General] heavy_metal_man:
Hi, firstly call recording from both sides is kernel related and you would need a kernel compiled to deal with it.

Secondly this is the buzz: wildfire forum pal, the wildfire s is a marvel ;) best have a hunt over at their forums for a kernel that can do it :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] viper786:
Anyone come across a windshield mount yet?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vrundmc:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1D9BEGSTA
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] anubis13:
I use this one that I have had since 2008. Accommodates any phone and is rock solid.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Mobile-Windshield-and-Vent-Mount-Kit/14913091
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dgfriedl:
I tried to place an order for that today from the Samsung website. All accessories, including the spare battery, are backordered.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Pitnefor:
Those are illegal in californiaI think
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wingzfan:
Mine from best buy works perfect. Not the rocketfish but the other brand, starts with a g but i cAnt remember the name

Sent from a Galaxy far far away...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bondosho:
I had a mount for my original Epic. Never got hassled the entire time I had it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blu3Fr0g:
Gouging

Am I the only one that thinks the Samsung mount is incredibly expensive considering what it is they are selling?

Technically it is illegal to have ANYTHING attached to the Windshield of a vehicle in the state of California. You may never get hassled for it, but if you do get pulled over and a cop wants to be a jerk, it could be used to increase the amount of the fine on the ticket. It's like having the front side windows or windsheild of your car tinted, you may never get hassled but all it takes is one cop to force you to remove it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] clayginn:
Just fyi I have a TPU-Case and the GARMIN NUVI fits awesome. I have same as the link below. No-mods and everything fits

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-suction...523?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb702ac83
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Staxeon:
Nope, I thought the same thing. Also with the way its designed you wouldn't get your phone in there with a case on it.

I have the rocket fish universal from Best Buy (~$25), just have to clamp it toward the bottom of the phone. I've locked the lower-volume-button down twice already by accident.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cachorropedorro:
I would avoid a windshield mount. It's just giving cops a reason to pull you over and give you a ticket. I bought this http://www.wiredforless.com/product_p/soundm2.htm at $15 after shipping with coupon code woot for my girlfriend's HTC Arrive and she's loving it. I'm going to grab another one for my E4GT and attach the button to my TPU case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] diaa08:
I've banged this drum for every device I have owned here on XDA, the best mount solution, bar none, is the Brodit/Proclip system. You don't run into the legal/safety issues of a windshield mount, it is rock solid and does not pop out, etc. and the vehicle half of the solution has lasted me through at least 6 different devices.

http://www.proclipusa.com/

I know that sounds like a plug, and the upfront investment is steep, but it soo worth it. I have the universal device adapter and am using that right now for my brand new baby, but as soon as they release the custom molded one I will be purchasing that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blu3Fr0g:
Why are these mounts so expensive? $30 for $3-5 worth of components just seems a but steep for me. I know I will eventually break down and buy something, but it just seems crazy to me that these mounts cost more then a DVD Burner for a computer which has far more components and takes far more energy and costs to produce. I know I said it about the samsung unit, but all of the units shown so far seem to have the exorbidant prices.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] diaa08:
sorta agree, but with some important caveats. this is a mistake most people make, which is taking materials costs as any kind of indicator of product price. setting aside market dynamics (ie idiots willing to overpay such as myself haha):

there are other inputs such as testing, design and development costs plus overhead to consider. this is especially true for the smaller companies mentioned above as their per unit overhead is significantly higher.

and then there is the added cost of monetizing the risk of producing items that people may not want. you are taking a risk and will always make far too many of some items and run out of stock for others you had not anticipated. you need to make those that are selling pay for all the others that did not. you can sink money into some market intelligence, but that will only get you so far and will ultimately only partially solve the problem.

that is why there are so many damn iPhone accessories and so few for other devices, why you can walk into a mall anywhere and buy iPhone cases, etc for like $5 including all of the above: because there is no added risk to the maker and a larger overall market that is a proven "buy buy buy" audience. there may be more android phones, but there are more iPhones than any single android phone out there by a looooong mile.

wow... dont know what provoked that, haha.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
It mostly comes down to volume.

Chinese manufacturers can crank out those DVD drives, and probably make the same guts that are used across more DVD drives than you could ever imagine, under the covers. They have one factory, ramped up to highest volume production, getting the highest volume production on parts, cheapest labor cost spread across the total manufacturing volume (likely millions), and you get cheap DVD drives.

If they were manufactured in factories like these, where the manufacturing volumes might be in the thousands, or tens of thousands, then the cost of equipment, manufacturing, and labor (although likely smaller in total) has to be spread across far fewer units.

Imagine the cost of setting up a factory, or even just molds and leased time on an assembly facility that was already set up to injection mold-

That's one-time setup, that's either spread across 10 units or 10 million. Chances are the plastic that goes into it is a buck or two, but it's the other costs that have to be spread over the whole manufacturing run.

I don't think it's that they are trying to rip anyone off.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
I wish there were more pictures of the windshield mount...

I want a car dock, so that I can not only use nav without draining my battery, but also pipe Pandora and music into my aux in on my car stereo. Perfect!!

It would be slick if this dock used the sound via USB port to provide an audio output. does it?? :confused:

Slick: Dock phone, done.

Not slick: Plug USB cable in, plug audio cable in, set phone in holder contraption. Explain wires going everywhere to everyone.

:cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EeZeEpEe:
Using the same Arkon mount I had for my EVO 4G. It's the older side side squeeze model so the problem with that is the teeth in the gears wear down and if your not careful one side will be in while the other is still out. I've had to take it apart to adjust it correctly and now it's okay.

If I had get or recommend another one it would be one of their newer model:

http://www.arkon.com/Slim-Grip_Car_Mount.php

It's slimmer and has a spring load grip system. My friend has it for his iPhone 4 and it works great.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blu3Fr0g:
I don't want to hijack the thread, so I will just say that I have an intimate knowledge of product sourcing at the manufacturing and the retail levels. Thanks for the replies as your thoughts are very much appreciated.

I really want to be able to mount my cell phone and my View 4G and my Epic Touch in my car for ease of access and use. Primarily using my View for turn by turn directions and my ET for phone and SMS. I use my View for accessing websites as it provides a better experience with the larger screen. So I really like the ProClip mount for the ET but the combined price for the bracket and device holder might drive me to the Samsung one. I have also thought about just buying a Laptop Auto Mount from Ebay and using Velcro to secure them to the flat surface of the mount.:p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rkirmeier:
Nice mount. Any pictures with phone in mount?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
I agree... pics would be great to see of that mount.

The price is right, and worst case I could solve the cable issues by just having the USB cable looped around as an optional plug in, hardwired to the car, and buying a bluetooth adapter to feed audio into my stereo system via bluetooth.

This adds to the cost since the bluetooth adapters are between $50-$75, but could be slick and create that level of seamless integration that I want.

I'd love to see the phone in the mount, if you can snap a shot.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
I've had a Mountek MT5000 since my EVO 4G and it fits great with my E4GT. The problem I have with windshield mounts is that it transmits a lot of vibrations through the flexible cable and it's too high up. I like the fact that the mountek can be fit between panels to give it a more inconspicuous look.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountek-MT5000-C-Universal-Satellite-Devices/dp/B004E5W3D4
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdavis42:
Its not illegal to have your windshield mount in the bottom left corner of the windshield in California. Its illegal to have it anywhere else on the windshield though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Let's assume, since this thread is one where people are LOOKING for windshield mounts, that they aren't in California - if it's even illegal in California.

It's just not really on-topic, IMO...

Question: "I'm looking for a good windshield mount for this phone... suggestions?"

Response: "Windshield mounts aren't legal in California"

It's not really an answer to the question [says the guy from one of the other 49 states in the country, who wants a good windshield mount]

And I bet there's even people IN California who want one, even if it's not technically legal there ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] muzicman82:
The Samsung Car Mount Kit looks like it will be available this week. This site says it will ship 9/23. Another I saw said 10/7. Another said 9/26.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdavis42:
Come stormin' in here like you own the place!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] viper786:
Well, he's right. I've never heard anything about windshield mounts being illegal in Michigan (where I live).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Voraut:
Exogear Mount

Just spotted this on Meritline.com. Pretty interesting mount. Do a search on Exogear. see link below.

Can't put a url link right now...per XDA. Until a few more posts I can. :)

Has a demo video on that page.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] aaron130:
Just got this in today and I absolutely LOVE IT!! VERY sturdy and works with my work iphone also so I dont have to have 2 different holders now!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mmark27:
There is another thread going around on this, but the AT&T Samsung Infuse car dock fits the Epic 4G Touch. It's currently on sale for $17 at AT&T stores.

Then I downloaded Custom Car Home and it works perfectly to put it in Car Mode and its very customizable. There is no built in Car Dock and the Google Car Home is incompatible with our phones.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BethyM:
Got this one from Amazon about a year ago for the Touch Pro 2 -- It's adjustable and so the ET4G fits in it great. I like that I can use the clips and mount it to the vent -- I'm short so it's kind of impossible to reach the phone if it's mounted to the actual windshield, though it includes the suction cup for that as well.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003SE6LD0
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jimbobtexas:
Dittos on this. I mounted mine to the dash, but the windshield mount works just as well. Can't beat the price!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
Doesn't it fit loosely, since the Infuse is thicker than the GSII?

Also - when is the Epic 4G touch official unit supposed to be released?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] viper786:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K1D9BEGSTA
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mmark27:
No, not loose. Fits fine and half price of official dock for epic 4G Touch. The official one is out now though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dkpaladin:
I can't post links because I am new, however check out the post in this forum by CrozB regarding the samsung infuse 4g windshield dock. Everything that the official dock does, less than half the price.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] volwrath:
Wahh I just ordered my $48.00 dock from Sammy yesterday. Should I refuse delivery?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
I am starting to dig that pro clip and it would be extended battery compatible too.

what I don't like is the steep asking price "on faith" they have lousy horrible pictures that don't let you really "see" what your paying $50 to $80 for.

anyone have the Epic Touch pro clip can put up some nice high res close up images?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Poetik:
Agreed,

I wish there were more photos so we can all see what we would be getting into.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Robbzilla:
Cool. For $4.24, just bought one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
same here. for that price why not. will try it (the nuvi mount) I am guessing you need a TPU case for it to fit right? can you mount vertically or must it be horizontal?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] memphisjj:
I have a case mate tough case an nuvi mount works great.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vector7:
I can't agree more and that's one of the best prices I've seen!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nerys71:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ8AoLmPwdk

it really does work well. Wish it was a quad mount so I could use more mounts but very impressed for $4