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[Motorola Droid Bionic] idefiler6:
Just as an FYI you don't need unlimited texting to do this. You are on the Verizon network, therefore it's free to text yourself and others on the network.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] coor:
Good point didn't think of that
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Versatile1:
AutomateIT from the market can do a bunch of stuff it might help not sure though
[Motorola Droid Bionic] dellenrules:
I use extended controls.

It's on the market and has a toggle for almost everything.

It's always updating as well.

The data toggle for it takes you to network settings and the gps toggle takes you to gps settings.

I highly recommend this app.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] mzimand:
Are you sure that you do not have your phone set to "battery saver"? Because that setting turns off your data after the screen in off for 15 minutes. The data does not turn back on until you turn on your screen and takes a few seconds to do do.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] dbutters:
I do not use the battery saver profile, but my phone drops data once in a while.

What I've done is set up a Tasker task - not a whole profile - to toggle Airplane Mode on, wait 5 seconds, and then back off. I then created a shortcut to that task on my home screen by long-pressing, selecting widgets, selecting Task, and selecting the task I created. This isn't a perfect solution, but it works for me.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] open1your1eyes0:
Here you go, Enjoy. :)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] biggstkk:
App on market called Restart Connections... its free and with the click of a button restarts all data connections.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] eagle848:
toggle airplane

toggle airplane works sometimes = restart phone

will give restart connections a try
[Focus General] senorkasio:
Has anyone been able to upgrade their unlocked t-mobile focus through Zune ? Mine keeps telling me my phone is up to date. I read you could fool Zune into giving you the update; the process involves turning off the internet connection right after clicking on settings>update. It hasn't worked for me though. Anybody else?

Running at&t branded focus on t-mobile.
[Focus General] FinalJenemba:
Yep, im running an unlocked at&t focus with a t-mobile sim until my at&t sim gets turned on. Mine said up to date in zune but I was able to update it just fine using the forcing method you mentioned.
[Focus General] senorkasio:
Man I have been trying for weeks to get the update to happen. I either get told the phone is up to date or that there is no internet connection. Sometimes it takes about ten minutes to check before I get the message that it won't update. I'm stuck on v 7392. Anybody have any advice ?
[Focus General] tennyleaz:
I'm also using t-mobile, and successfully upgrade to mango through disconnecting trick.

It is important to disconnect before the "checking update" status bar finish.
[Focus General] sanxxx:
What do you have to disconnect? Disconnect the phone from the computer? OR Disconnect the internet connection to the computer?

Can someone give step by step process?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smd4usc:
I keep wondering if this is a material change that would constitute a move to a month to month contract (aka, wiping out ETF).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ehusidic:
I dont know but it looks like I might have to switch carriers when this comes to an end
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] craigbailey1986:
No because that was not a part of your contract it was a gift from them... sorry....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HotInEER:
Because all the other carriers have 1 year upgrades. They don't, and not a reason to leave unless you are not satisfied with their service.

Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII EPIC 4g Touch on XDA Premium!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ehusidic:
We'll see how everything goes with their service Im happy with the ET4G but Ive got 6 lines on my plan its hard to find a carrier that will give you 5 unlimited lines plus a basic line for $280 after all of the discounts I get with sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ewynn9:
I got the same letter for my girlfriends line. They actually pushed her upgrade up. Was supposed to be Dec 2012, but now its December of this year. It stated that in the letter we received.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] geolemon:
I can tell you AT&T didn't have 1 year upgrades.

Only 2 year contracts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AbsolutZeroGI:
T-Mobile was 22 months...

Where did that guy get his info?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tool2269:
i thought every already knew about this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kenfly:
aparently OP didn't.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedfreak228:
http://windowsphonehacker.com/articles/get_the_mango_update_now._without_being_a_developer.-06-30-11

mango was released yesterday for the hd7s that has mango beta 2 installed. i read that the method in the link above works to install beta 2 then you can update to the released mango. has anyone tired this
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedfreak228:
Just an update...i did this and it worked perfect. Running mango official release!!!!!!
[Android Themes] leolawliet:
Any suggestions? I'm currently using MEIZU and it's pretty awesome, but are there any other themes that work with transparency like this one does?
[Android Themes] graphic1982:
off the top of my head a few are:

MIUI by same author as MEIZU theme

EasyDay

LunarUi

Orion

Moto

Evoluer

Naked Simplicity

i think you should be able to find them by searching "transparent status bar" in the search form (or something similar to that)
[Android Themes] kijp15:
Also your gonna need ZduneX25 pacther to get it transparent.
[Android Themes] leolawliet:
Does that include transparency in apps like Settings and Root Explorer and others?
[Android Themes] leolawliet:
Thank you, I will check them out
[Android Themes] kijp15:
No sir, Zdune made it so we could tweak our statusbars to make become transparent for specific themes, like themes posted graphic. But using the patcher can also be used for centering clock and such.

Some of the themes have transparent settings, contacts, dialer, mms, etc..

Wanting to have an app transparent, you'll probly have to do manually. Unless someone has already created an app that you want, that's been transparent.
[Android Themes] leolawliet:
I'm willing to try anything at this point to learn how to make the apps transparent at this point, it'd be pretty cool to start working on themes
[Android Themes] kijp15:
Yes, I know it'll be cool. There's some guides floating around this theme section on how to create themes for theme Chooser and for MIUI Theme Manager.

I would post a linking to those threads, but I'm not currently at my computer. Sorry about that.

But good luck on learning how to create themes, I wouldn't mind testing a few themes from you when you start building some. :D
[Android Themes] leolawliet:
That'd be great! I have some good ideas in mind, some concepts that blew my mind and I wanna make something out of it.
[Android Themes] jordan23945bulls:
Ahh thanks for that small list :D I never seen some of them.
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Tweaked Kernel v2

Work well on 1.9.23, 1.9.30 and CM7 nightly builds. Need Feedback.

Dont forget to read review from link at bottom of post if using CM7 builds.

Features :

Original Upgraded & Latest Kernel Base & its features (with UV/OC) --> Battery Saver Kernel

Juwe's Tweak --> Best RAM optimization - best balance between free memory, multitask, speed of launching apps and system speed

Darky's Zipalign --> Zip Aligning Files :p

Loopy Smoothness Tweaks (On Testing) --> Smoother Response & Less Delay while unlocking, notification pulldown, etc

Voodoo Support

FFC Support (EXPERIMENTAL)

What To Expect in Next Versions :

GPS Tweaks <== Couldn't work on these for v2 since 1.9.30 came out early and FFC experimentation began.

More Optimization Scripting

Better FFC Support

Steps to follow :

Reboot in Recovery Mode.

Flash this zip file, it takes care of all.

Reboot.

> Most of the Tweaks are already added to 360 Productions Released ROMs.

> This kernel is NOT coded by me, and is only for people who would like to add tweaks with original kernel taste.

> This can be also used by those already flashed/using other Kernel and want to step to original Kernel.

> I don't take credit for this original kernel's base work.

> I just made CWM flashable (didn't found anywhere & I need badly to test different kernels' performance) and added tweaks.

> This will reset your GPS to stock! .

Tested by me ON MIUI & CM7 nightly builds. Flash on your own risk. Feedback needed.

Neither me nor 360 Productions will be held responsible if something goes wrong.

Tweaked Kernel v2: Download

Original Kernel v2: Download

Experimental (Don't Flash; BROKEN BROKEN BROKEN) :

Tweaked Kernel v2 (FFC version A): Download

Tweaked Kernel v2 (FFC version B): Download

Older Versions:

Tweaked Kernel v1: Download

Original Kernel v1: Download

Hope you read OP properly. ;)​

Changelog for Tweaked Kernel:

[B]v2:[/B]
Base Kernel Upgraded as of 1.9.30
Now has Voodoo Support
FFC Support (Experimental)
Loopy Tweak Fixed for MIUI Launcher.

[B]v1:[/B]
Base Kernel as of 1.9.23
Loopy Smoothness Tweak
Juwe's RAM script
Added Darky's Zipalign script

Tested on CM7 builds: Read Review.

NOTE: If you using MIUI SS-10, please flash Tweaked Kernel v2.
[Vibrant Android Development] hkfan:
Ffc support?
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
NO. Not for v1.

I will see if I can add in next version.
[Vibrant Android Development] ceoesquad:
can u please give the option for voodoo color other than that the kernal seems to fly its just when coming from another kernal the colors look like a lcd screen so its not that great
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
FFC Support Definitely Coming in v2. ;)

Not sure for Voodoo Color.

As mentioned in OP, kernel base not coded by me.

I am learning to code kernel myself, when done voodoo profile would be available.

If you want voodoo now, please reinstall Glitch. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] jay661972:
this is what i am looking for, thanks.
[Vibrant Android Development] ceoesquad:
ok so i been using it for some hours now and its fast but seems to run warm all the time my temp has been 40.2 c and thats with the screen off i dont have data on my phone so it couldnt be that any ideas?
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
What was your previous kernel? Did you reboot your phone again after feeling warm? I faced this same while on Glitch Kernel. The lithium build had Glitch Kernel and I wanted to switch to Atinm's build, hence this release. Everything working quite good this side.

EDIT: Here are screenshots of system info from my phone, I believe battery life to improve with calibration cycles.
[Vibrant Android Development] nesson:
some gps fix on the next build makes me excited.:p

and here i share you something about vibrant GPS. as you know, even if replacing the gpsd and changing settings by angrygps.apk,vibrant GPS works randomly.

i am now aware that only if gpsd is appeared in the battery-consuming list(settings-system-battery-battery use), GPS works well!!!! BUT the dilemma is that gpsd don't launch every time you boot your phone.
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
That dilemma can be resolved using some scripting, I think. ;)

Thanks for the info. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] -deuces-:
FFC Support Definitely Coming in v2. ;)

oh man...i love u for this......no homo :D
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Thread updated with latest kernel.

FFC Experimental Support added.

Need feedback which version is better since both version have different files.

Please read OP carefully before flashing.
[Vibrant Android Development] jzero88:
Hey neobuddy,

Glad to see a new updated kernel around here ;)

So if Im not mistaken, the original kernel is the kernel atinm was creating correct?

Also, what would you say has the best battery life for CM7? And will these kernels give better battery life than the kernel that comes with CM7?
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Suppose to work well on CM7.

Working smooth on MIUI.

I will test myself within couple of hours.

And will post results in the OP. :)
[Vibrant Android Development] hurtz777:
I'm not getting Screen V1 gamma hack in voodoo control with your kernel. Can you add that to next version?
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Did you flashed latest v2 from the OP? If no, please do so.

And what ROM are you on?

I just checked with Tweaked Kernel v2. And I am getting gamma hack.

Note: If you cannot see gamma hack, you probably are on Tweaked/original Kernel v1.
[Vibrant Android Development] hurtz777:
Is this kernel based off of cm7 #134?
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Nope, this kernel is based on MIUI 1.9.30.

I just added changelog, maybe that will solve some of doubts.

I am testing CM7 Builds and kernels.

Will report back and introduce if any better findings. :cool:
[Vibrant Android Development] hurtz777:
I just reflashed v2 tweaked and I still don't get screen v1 gamma hacks and the screen is dim at full brightness. I am using the new 2.37 cm7. I am back to Neo17r16 and the screen v1 gamma hacks shows up and works properly with no brightness issues.
[Vibrant Android Development] landrian18:
Just wanna ask about ffc orientation.. I'm on miui 1. 9. 30 with ffc-6.. (glitch) ang I have a wrong orientation..

Samsung vibrant miui

pinadala gamit ang

XDA PREMIUM APP
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
I just tested this kernel on:

[ROM][30.09.2011]CM nightly + integrated external BT GPS] Android 2.3.7!

Works perfect, no dim light issue, provides voodoo color profile but no v1 Gamma Hack.

Improved Quadrant Score.

Now will test on latest CM7 build.
[Vibrant Android Development] neobuddy89:
Tested on latest CM7 build, Works!

Installed Glitch,

Then again Installed TKv2.

Again, works!

No issue with brightness,

no issue with voodoo color profile... it's there but no v1 gamma hack. Check Voodoo Control app.

And, once again, read OP.

This kernel is for those who switched to some other kernel and would like to return to original kernel without reflashing entire CM7 package again.

Kernel base remains same as that of atinm's CM7 thread.

And working quite good as expected.

On personal note, I made this kernel flashable because I like to check on Glitch & Bali time to time. However most of the times due to some problem on other kernels like over-heating, battery drain, I wish to switch back to original.

In that case, I dont have to reflash entire CM7/MIUI stock, I just need to flash kernel of this thread.

I hope I am clear. :) And yeah checked with quadrant score, Glitch beta 3 and TKv2 have same score. TKv1 have slight lower score.

I still haven't received any review on FFC versions.

If anybody steps in and check if their FFC working with TKv2 FFC version and report, it would be highly appreciated.
[Vibrant Android Development] :
version A of the ffc kernel has a blank rear camera....it remained black. while the front camera was broken and weird looking ( choppy , duplicated view and rotated) .

version B of the ffc kernel has a working rear camera but the front is broken like above.

both tested on miui latest.
[Vibrant Android Development] 1vanFG:
same things going on for me....in the lastest miui as well
[Android Apps and Games] 6666:
I have been searching all morning and can not find an app to do this.

I want my phone to effectively hit the ignore button after a user defined amount of rings. (I realize this would be rings on the recieving end and the caller would likely hear more or less rings)

The reason i want this is I ported my # to Google voice and want to use the customized smart greetings feature of Youmail on my google voice #.

When someone calls me - If I hit ignore before about 3 rings....it goes to youmail voicemail. (what I want all calls to do after three rings)

If I do nothing after recieving a call google voice grabs it before sprint sends it to youmail.

If this app already exists i appologize...I just can not seem to find it.

I wish I could use my google voice # to just forward to my cell but NOT use google voice voicemail.
[Android Apps and Games] 6666:
No one?

Maybe its time for me to start learning to write apps :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] xjjjay:
I need a solid (tmobile) phone off contract. I am aware the g2 is almost a year old... on ebay good units are going for $230-ish, and I'm unwilling to shell out $400+ on a device that'll depreciate by 50% within a year. This leaves the G2 and the samsung vibrant, and the vibrant subforums tell me that development is all but dead for that device. If you have any other suggestions for phones in my price range (<300ish) then please do let me know.

I've been a long time user of the OG G1/dream, so I'm looking for something with an active dev community and some choices when it comes to fast and stable roms. How are the roms that you folks are running on your G2's?

Any common hardware issues with roms (like gps)?

Are some units unrootable? What should I look for when I'm buying a used device? What's S-off?

Please excuse all the questions. I appreciate your help.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Ditamae:
Yes, I would reccomend the HTC Vision (G2). S-OFF means security off, or on (S-ON), as the case may be. Development is anything but dead for this device, IMHO. There exist rooting guides regardless of your current Android version and plenty of different ROMs. Although you will have to downgrade from the official 2.3 update, if need be. But again, there are excellent guides here on XDA. That's my 2 cents. :)
[G2 and Desire Z General] skater4690:
Just as stated above the downgrade guide worked for me I traded a g2x for a g2 plus cash due to developement being almost non existant and as its a downgrade in performance its an upgrade in developement. This phone is great you might wanna look into buying a new spring for whatever usedg2 you buy I ordered mine today and you can pick up a used g2 for as little as 80$ with no battery or back cover on craigslist. But they run for around 100 to 200 in houston I wouldn't spend more than 200 for this phone just cause its a tad old my opinion hope I helped
[G2 and Desire Z General] jcparks:
I own a G2 and a vibrant, but I use my G2 because it is a bit more compact, has keyboard, has better call quality and slightly better battery life. I keep the vibrant as backup (we use it on wifi and call it the mini tablet)

The G2 is more complicated to root than vibrant (needs adb), but I've succesfully rooted mine from 2.2 and my wife's from 2.3.4. The samsung merely required downloading a couple things on my computer, then a one click root. We both currently run MIUI ROM because we like the abundance of themes, options and better than stock battery life.

My wife's phone did succumb to the black screen issue known with G2s, luckily it was still under HTC 1 year warranty. That was how I had to learn to root 2.3.4 once we got the phone back.

The biggest issue I've had with the samsung was missing calls. It was having issues maintaing signal in my house. My G1 had no issue, and my G2 is better than the vibrant. The vibrant is very thin, amazingly thin.

Hope that helps.
[G2 and Desire Z General] penfold1992:
i downgraded my Desire Z about 2 days ago and its all rooted now, im definatly no expert on the subject but the guides i used worked fine for me as long as you can follow instructions :)

oh and as a tip from a noobie

* copying items per usual CTRL + C will take you out of shell remember that copying in CMD can be done by pressing the ENTER key.

that was the reason i screwed up first time xD

desire Z is great only the battery life has bugged me so far.
[G2 and Desire Z General] ohgood:
$230 is too much. I see them on craigslist frequently in the $150-180 range. it's still worth it, but why pay %50 more if you don't have to ?

the g1 is a great device. reliability has been great for ours. my son uses a g1 and it might get reboot once every 3 months, constant wifi, and used mostly for youtube and as a camera. the g2 is a better device. much much faster, in every way.

i don't know of a gps issue. both of ours pick up GPS in 3-4 seconds unless we're in a canyon. takes longer then.

all units are rootable. there is a section here http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2 that should be exactly what you need to complete root.

i would suggest checking the camera lense with a bright light very carefully. mine has a hairline crack, and it effects some photos depending on orientaion. i bought it USED, as I do everything. exchanged a couple of them for different hardware problems, but most likely related to hard use (women).

i use cyanogenmod 'nightlies' on mine. they're very fast, stable, and feature packed.

also, the reasons we'll be sticking with G2's for the extended future:

excellent camera

dedicated camera button

dedicated volume rocker

sensible headphone jack placement

very good cellular signals

very good wifi signals

very good bluetooth (map transfers in the woods with no data available on cellular)

the hardware keyboard is EXCELLENT < this alone is a deciding factor, it's very very good, and we are hardware people. no touch screen keyboard can compare in our opinion.

very good battery life: EDGE and underclocking agressively means no charging needed on camping trips, and LOTS of pictures

also 720p HD video capable. it's very good quality.

excellent noise cancelling

excellent call quality

loud external speaker

good luck !
[G2 and Desire Z General] burtcom:
If you're buying a used one, test everything you can before you lay down the cash!

Bring along some earphones, plug them in and make sure you can hear audio (tests the audio jack)

If possible, Bring along a microUSB cable and plug the phone into a PC. Make sure the phone charges and is recognized by the PC. Put the phone into USB mode and make sure you see the contents of the phone's SD Card (tests the USB connector)

If an micro SD card isn't included, bring one alone and test it on the phone. Somethimes the connector gets trashed.

Test the physical keyboard, make sure each key registers.

If possible, test the SIM slot too -- plug in a good SIM card and make sure there's no error.

Slide the keyboard open and closed repeatedly. make sure the screen doesn't act strangely (flickering could be a sign of a bad connector cable)

What else?
[G2 and Desire Z General] Ditamae:
I don't think "women" are responsible for hardware issues with your phone, ohgood.

And to the OP, there are known GPS issues. Not everyone has them, and there are fixes out there. So, although it is a known issue, it should not be a deal breaker. I just upgraded radios, installed the stock HTC GPS drivers (on an AOSP ROM), and GPS locks in 5 seconds and stays that way for hours while using navigation. Granted all these things were not necessary, but they have improved my cell & GPS signals.
[G2 and Desire Z General] antbankz:
It is truly a great phone, had mine since january and don't regret it one bit

PROS-fast,never lags,now has android 2.3,good screen size & quality,every app I ever dl works great with the G2,great camera and video,battery can be great if u add apps such as an app killer & 2g-4g switch(I can easily go a full day on heavy use switched on 2g then I just switch it to 4g when using internet browing) & an awsome keyboard.

Only CONS in my opinion are- kinda on the heavy side & thick (advantages of having a hardware keyboard) & I feel it lacks a front facing camera

Hope this helps
[G2 and Desire Z General] JDogg1329:
Great phone, had mine for about a week. I like the keyboard and once you get used to it you can type pretty fast, overall the device is pretty snappy and works well. The z hinge is okay, there is a bit of shake when the device is closed and youre using the touch screen, and my device has a bit of dust under the screen. I paid 320 AUD for mine brand new, I haven't rooted it and I'm running stock gingerbread with HTC sense
[G2 and Desire Z General] aliasi11:
A perfect phone.... I donno why but I feel the keys a bit harder... and the missing front camera.