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[HTC Sensation] FnH84:
It depends on how you look at it;

Why Root?

- You get total control over system files, permissions and applications. You can do pretty much anything. You can flash custom ROM's, overclock the phone, get rid of bloatware and so on... Basically rooting brings you total freedom.

Why not to root?

- You will not receive official HTC software updates after you've rooted. The only way to install these is to download them from here, and do it manually. You risk bricking the phone every time you manually install something (altho, if you know what you're doing the risks are quite small). If you install a custom ROM you will most likely have many bugs, and some functions do not work. If you overclock you will shorten the life-span of your phone & the phone battery, which is the biggest problem.

You'll need to consider all of these things before you do anything. I've decided to stick with the stock ROM because Sensation is so expensive and I really don't want to shorten it's life-span.
[HTC Sensation] jjdoctor:
I want to Root cuz i want to be Administrator of my 500$ gadget that i paid for.. I don't want HTC to dictate me what not to remove or what not to change...
[HTC Sensation] emceecasher:
Like!!!
[HTC Sensation] jlczl:
OK. It worked for you...... But it doesn't work that well for everyone. I used to switch ROMS multiple times a day at times on WM and I 1-click jailbroke multiple iOS devices. I had an HD2 running multiple awesome ROMS and dual booting Android (which was awesome), but rooting this phone proved many times more difficult than any of that. So much so that I finally said, "Why bother? It's awesome as is anyway!" :D
[HTC Sensation] KAwAtA:
woah, 20 minutes? :eek: Thanks to the devs here, they make it SO much easier. My htc magic was a pain to root and follow cause of the bajillion diff radios/SPL's!

I took probably like 5 and another 5 or so figuring out how to sim-unlock it!

Another reason to root is to save yourself a couple bones by rooting it and unlocking the phone!
[HTC Sensation] jjdoctor:
He said he rooted within 20 mins of getting the phone in hand...:rolleyes:...
[HTC Sensation] jassycliq:
Thats including having to turn it on, signing in, standing in amazement of the beautiful phone in his hands for 15 mins... lol

In all seriousness the main reason for rooting for me was to get CM7, Sense is beautiful but I love CM7 so much. Another was the kernels xD They improve the device soooooooo much even if you are on stock they make the Sensation even better [yes its possible (;]

In the end its all up to what you want, if you dont find a reason then you can just leave it stock :)
[HTC Sensation] Mr_Boob_Burglar:
I had no rooting experience at all when i got my Sensation I had jailbroken a few ipods and i phone but I found a video and did it step by step as they did... The video was to root an Evo 3D which I knew was like my phone and that it would work you need to to put the in Sensation info and it tells you how to do it... Its was someone here on XDA that did the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sw_mgVHWYo&feature=related

Best of all you cant beat the price of FREE
[HTC Sensation] unfnknblvbl:
Why root?

I live the Sensation hardware. It's fantastic. It feels lovely in my hands and in my pocket.

I don't like Sense though. I rooted and installed CM7 pretty much immediately. Now it's just about perfect.
[HTC Sensation] xallyx:
I dont like sense either, I use Launcher Plus Pro.
[HTC Sensation] Shery4life:
why root

so you can install software like chainfire 3d and be able to play games like Shadow Gun, riptide, fruit Ninja thd and others thd titles.

and to turn your htc into portable ps3
[HTC Sensation] zmfl:
Nandroid backup, no ads, startup control, firewall, faster everything, market enabler, better camera, advanced power menu, better GPS lock, CRT animation, longer battery life, apps (like Tasker and Widgetsoid) can control everything I want, ability to remove/replace Sense or just parts of it that annoy me, and the general ability to do whatever I want with my mini-computer, like I can with my actual one.

I probably skipped a thing or two... :)
[HTC Sensation] unfnknblvbl:
The problem is though, that Sense isn't just the launcher; it's been integrated deeply within HTC's build of Android. The way the dropdown notifications work, the placement of items in the Settings area, processes that run in the background, it's all Sense. Changing the Launcher doesn't change any of that stuff.
[HTC Sensation] xallyx:
Your right lol I just don't like the dock with only 3 options, every thing else is great. Definitely a big fan of skins and themes, not a fan of home replacements, and without root your really not replacing just overlapping lol but I guess lpp fallows in home replacement? Just simpler for me.
[HTC Sensation] hitnrock:
It's like you and I are both ****ing Scarlett Johansson.

The difference being, You use a condom and I don't.
[HTC Sensation] FnH84:
3 months later...

You have genital warts, I don't. :D
[HTC Sensation] iammer:
Until you are root, you don't really own the device you paid for. This means that there is some other party (either HTC or your carrier) that has more control over your device than you do.

Once you root the device is yours. You can do whatever you want.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantale:
Hi,

I have a trouble with my Transformer (B70 SKB v2, therefore not ROOTED !)

I'm unable to connect to the Market on my Work network. Everything works fine at home where I have a private network. I'm able to connect, surf, and market works like a charm.

The problem is in my office where the network is a 802.1x EPA network. I can connect to this network using TTLS for example.

Surf is OK,

Access to the market via Opera and https is OK,

BUT when I lanch the Market application I have : "No connexion : Retry"

I also have trouble because I can access my google Agenda, but no modifications are transmitted throw the web. Update are only done when I'm at home.

Kindly Regards,

Olivier
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantale:
I have to add some information.

The problem seems to be linked to https connection.

I don't know why, but if I use Opera to browse my google calendar web page via an https connection, everything is Ok, but I CAN'T use both Dolphin Browser or the native Web browser of the tablet, I always have a "No secure connection".

Very strange !
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwerty1q:
Hi Im using Gmail app on SG 2, how to download all emails?

Account settings->my email address->sync inboxes and labels

I set Amount of mail to sync 999days and all labels Sync All

Am I doing anything wrong?

The applications downloaded only about 500 emails from my inbox but I need all of them about 2000 from 6 years. How to do it, please?

Cheers
[T-Mobile LG G2x] the minister:
the little lens cover on the back cover came off so ill need to clue it back on what would be the most safe and longest lasting cheap clue to do that...also anybody know what i could use to shine up the metal strip on the back with in advance thank you so so very much
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Beekersguy:
I have no clue.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
Have you tried your local Tmo store? My wife dropped hers while jogging and they gave her a new back cover from a return.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 96traxx:
Theres some on ebay for $19.95, OEM.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] squish099:
I would get some CA glue from a hobby store. Probably medium or thick so it doesn't run all over the lens. I would use a dremel with a polishing wheel and compound to polish the stop.. Just take my time and made sure it came out how I wanted...
[Nokia Lumia 800] vangrieg:
I plan to visit Italy in mid-November (Rome, and a few other places I haven't decided on), so I just thought I might use that trip to get myself an 800. So I would appreciate if our Italian fellow XDAers or people who know could answer a few questions about shopping for phones in Italy.

First of all, are there multibrand phone stores that sell unbranded SIM-free phones? If yes, what are they called?

If not, do operators sell SIM-free phones like in some other countries?

Are there chains like MediaMarkt or BestBuy? Are they good for phone shopping?

Molte grazie!
[Nokia Lumia 800] n1ghtm4r:
Hi vangrieg, in Italy most of stores sell a lot of unbranded phones and smartphones. The only problem seems that, at the moment, Nokia Lumia 800 is not present in many stores.

In fact some stores accept Lumia 800 preorders, but the release date is set for 20 November.

There are lot of chains. I am not from Rome but they are more or less the same in all country: Mediaworld, Euronics, Trony, Unieuro are just some good known.

e.g. Euronics (Lumia preorder)

Enjoy your visit to Rome! :D
[Nokia Lumia 800] vangrieg:
Ouch, I plan to leave on 19th. :( Is that date certain?

Thanks for the names! I've seen their websites but wasn't sure if they had brick and mortar stores, most seem like online only. Will check these out.

I'm sure I will. :) Not yet decided whether to go up North to Firenze/Venezia/Genova/Milano or South to Napoli/Palermo. The North has more familiar names, the South is warmer. Tough choice! :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sebring5:
It's a lot easier to access and far more convenient. Easier to control. I can sketch and draw far better. I can write across whatever with ease. It turns into an eraser at the touch of a button and I can work in all the colors, line variations and settings available for the stylus. I can take screen shots by hitting power and home buttons at the same time. If I need text I type. My handwriting with the stylus is difficult to read and takes up far too much space. So, finger it is.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Gaugerer:
I understand the s-pen on the Note does not have to be used as it will work well with fingers. But I'm surprised that you can draw and write better with your finger than the s-pen.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sebring5:
I was surprised as well. Especially the drawing and sketching. It's like using a piece of charcoal.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
What about 'Pressure Sensitivity', does it work with the finger?

It is supposed to work with the Pen but I'm a little skeptical that works correctly even though the screen has wacom tech underneath.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
Pressure sensitivity does not work with your fingers. It acts as if you are pressing very lightly with your stylus. Pressure sensitivity works just fine with the stylus but the slight lag (maybe .1 second) makes drawing lightly tricky.

(post edit) : i was wrong. I was touching nearly light enough.

Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Sebring5:
Pressure sensitivity works with your finger. It is like using a piece of charcoal to draw. You can make light or dark lines as well as shade areas.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
Thanks Guys,

Interesting though as we have conflicting answers here.... It must be down to the application being used.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] ChodTheWacko:
Let me reclarify my vague edit - the screen is pressure sensitive with your finger. But the screen is very sensitive and to register a 'light' touch you barely touch it at all. I could touch the tip of a needle with more force.

- Frank
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Beards:
Thanks for clearing that up Frank.
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
What a surprise, approx. 50% calls received are total failure and shame at the same time.

The other party cannot hear me at all (!!!).

I can hear the other party well and clear so it's not "out of range" problem IMO.

Brand new device, 6 days of usage, the newest ROM.

Anybody else?
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
Returned the device, back to my almost-perfect SGS2 :)

I'm not beta tester anymore, it was the worst phone purchase ever.

Good luck with your Titans, enjoy them if you can and good bye!
[HTC Titan] iosub:
I'm having the same problem, my rom version is 1.08.

I think I will call HTC support, I like the titan and I want to keep the phone

Iosu
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
Good luck then, they should fix it asap. Hopefully it's not hardware problem and new Rom will fix it.
[HTC Titan] jhughesy:
You got a faulty phone. My Titan is working perfect. These things happen and every phone manutacturer has returned phones. In fact Android phones are the most returned at 14%.
[HTC Titan] rijohann:
i had the same problem when i recived my Titan, but i called my carrier and found out my sim card was 8 years old, so i got a brand new sim card and now all my calls can be heard from the caller:-) maybe wp7 is tuchy to old sim card?
[HTC Titan] kjettern:
I have the same problem sometimes, only the other way around.. I call someone and they answear the phone but the phone is totally silent.. can't hear nothing! After almost one month of using Titan I've suffered from some really stupid bugs..
[HTC Titan] djpfs:
I have the same Problems, HTC Titan Provider O2 Germany. I bought the device on friday. Sometimes peole can´t hear me at the first time.

When they call again they can hear me.

Sent an Email to the HTC Support.

Do you think they can solve this problem with an Update? :confused:

And those who having this Problems are you covering the noise cancellation mic on the back of the Titan???

:Versions:

firmware: 1600.2200210806.401

HardwareVersion: 0002
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
I've got a new SIM card (<1 year old) - so it's not the reason why...
[HTC Titan] Shady313:
I've also experienced this problem with 2 new unbranded Titans. I hope it will be fixed soon. I think its not a hardware failure.
[HTC Titan] iosub:
Hi what is your system info?

My is
[HTC Titan] Shady313:
Hi iosub!

Same as yours :)

Edit: our sim cards are 7 days old.
[HTC Titan] iosub:
umm I have call HTC support but they are not aware of any problem..

I think we all should made a call to HTC support

Iosu
[HTC Titan] dazz29:
I've had this several times now, only had Titan a week. Will call HTC tomorrow :rolleyes:
[HTC Titan] djpfs:
HTC wrote me i should do a reset.

If this doesn´t help i should send my Titan to HTCs repair center.
[HTC Titan] ekksman:
Let us know how you get on with that reset. I'm experiencing the same problem, when a call is answered sound emits from the speaker from the caller for a split second, when this usually occurs, the caller is unable to hear me. I hope a radio flash can fix this
[HTC Titan] Prerna:
That's a typical solve-it-all answer callcenter agents give in order to get rid of the problem quickly. It will most probably not change anything regrading your issue unfortunately.
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
My t_mobile card is less than one year old, support lies to get rid of the customers.
[HTC Titan] feddy84:
I got a New simcard and no problem here :)

Sent from my TITAN X310e using Board Express
[HTC Titan] iosub:
Did you have problems before???

Thanks!
[HTC Titan] feddy84:
nope i didnt have the phone before i got the new simcard hehe :P
[HTC Titan] djpfs:
Same Problem after reset. But i´ll try waiting for an first HTC Update.
[HTC Titan] uiqjirka:
Update rom to 1.09..

It is an official ROM that means you will not lose the warranty.

This ROME is intended to solve restart problems, wifi drops,calls problems etc.
[HTC Titan] ekksman:
Edit: new rom didn't solve problem

Thanks uiqjirka, this seems to have solved the problem by flashing the 109, i didnt flash before as it had the same radio, but have received many calls now and they can all hear me so problem solved used rom from here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1330363 and using the ruu utility supplied, please note this will erase all information apps etc
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
I experienced those problems with 1.09 ROM. It's not a solution, at least it wasn't for me.
[HTC Titan] ekksman:
Hmm, yes seems like it doesn't solve it, just had a call, same thing, only remedy for now is to select speaker on then off
[HTC Titan] iosub:
I was thinking to install 1.09 to fix the issue :-(

I have to much apps installed on my titan, is it worth to install 1.09, do you feel other enhancements over 1.08?

Thanks
[HTC Titan] ekksman:
It doesn't seem like it has solved the problem. Im wondering if its an app causing the problem.

I have been using for 24 hours and can't say I can see and differences, will dig deeper to see if I notice any.
[HTC Titan] dazz29:
Is this still a problem for anyone? Since the recent software update I've had this happen once although am not sure if it was just a reception issue. Anyway I logged it with HTC Support as I have 2 days in which to return the phone, the below was their reply. Thing is I don't want to return it unless I really have to! Is this just the easiest answer for them?

I'm hoping it is a software bug as I think it is, but then if they're not gonna fix it....

I would advise if the device is new and you are still within the returns period to take the device back and exchange it for another HTC Titan. I apologise for any inconvenience caused to you by the phone.
[HTC Titan] damird:
Yeah, I had this 2-3 times since HTC update was released. So, I can confirm that problem still exists.
[HTC Titan] DarkVasyaK:
Still no solution to this problem? Bad, very bad...
[HTC Titan] ekksman:
To be honest, I haven't had the problem now for a few days,
[HTC Titan] drupad2drupad:
+1 Don't know about few days (have only had this fone for 2 days)

But my voice is crystal clear to at least 4 ppl I spoke to today. However, I'll have to test it while I travel too. I was indoors today so might have stable signal or so.
[HTC Titan] kjettern:
This could be a carrier problem, because I experience some bugs with my new carrier that I didn't experience with my old. I used my old carrier for almost a week when I got my Titan, but when I changed to Telenor I suddenly experienced some issues.. The simcard is also box fresh so it should be in a ok condition. Really wierd you ask me, but it could be something to it...
[HTC Titan] strandoe:
I think this is a general phone 7 problem. I have an omnia 7 on Telenor and experienced this bug yesterday. My buddy couldn't hear me. Really annoyed that the HW/SW integration is so utter crap on phone 7, because I love the platform in itself.
[HTC Titan] Shady313:
Strange... Before Titan i was at vodafone... Now im at Telenor. Maybe is this the problem?
[HTC Titan] rdy2go:
I was sorry to go back to reliable but not as smooth android...
[HTC Titan] kjettern:
I don't think it's a WP7 specific problem, because I also have a HD2 hacked with WP7 Mango and no problems what so ever on that one.. Again I think it's HTC's lack of good drivers and maybe a combination with bad carriers like Telenor..
[HTC Titan] nanoware:
guys,

i have the at&t version.

They are known to have bad service in my area. But its to the point where its jumping from edge, to 3g to 4g randomly and also completely loosing signal where it says no service. Also ha the touch screen freeze twice and not being able to answer phone etc. what fixed it was plugging in to zune

anyone having these issues
[HTC Titan] drupad2drupad:
+1 on that.

My screen froze thrice today. That was while I had incoming call. And I had two random reboots too while the phone was in my pocket!

However other than that phone has performed exceptionally well!
[HTC Titan] ROCOAFZ:
Just as a quick question, you aren't accidently pressing hold with your ear? I had that happen a few times when talking on my surround. i apparently moved it back a little from my ear and it didn't blank before my ear touched the button.

I have an att titan coming this week so i thought i would post.

Also i read some where - for game stuttering... turn off srs enhancement for sound. games don't support it and it lags them. Can anyone verify so i know it works when i get my new phone?
[HTC Titan] iosub:
for games you are right , I have just turn off srs and no more stuttering on PvsZ :-)

Thanks for the tip
[HTC Titan] fleon888:
I had a similar problem with call quality and fixed it by turning off the "Flip for speaker" under attentive phone option in settings.

Maybe that will fix it for others? I'm assuming it's getting activated accidentally.
[HTC Sensation XL] kkleban:
Hi everyone,

I looking exactly for default wallpaper from htc sensation xl.

Have anyone? This is no the same as in sensation;)
[HTC Sensation XL] wwfc:
The beats one or the sense one?
[HTC Sensation XL] kkleban:
wallpaper

The sense one:) have You?
[HTC Sensation XL] wwfc:
viola. I wasn't sure which one you wanted so here is the "streak" one aswell. :)
[HTC Sensation XL] kkleban:
Tkanks!

But it looks exactly like stock one in Sensation:) when I watching films with Sensation XL it looks a liitle bit more intensive colors in the top of this wall.

You sand it from Sensation XL? Watch any film or picture with Sensation XL and see that is a little bit intensive:)
[HTC Sensation XL] wwfc:
Straight from the phones wallpaper folder mate ;)
[HTC Sensation XL] kkleban:
Ok, thank You very much!:d

So I don't no why It's looks different on HTC Sensation XL like on my Sensation:p
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Wallpaper Size???

Sorry folks, but what is the Wallpaper size needed for the XL, i have some old wallpapers from my old sensation, but when i go to put them on my phone a square box comes up and i have to crop some of it away.

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Sensation XL] rhedgehog:
Sense 3.5 doesn't scroll the wallpaper like older versions of sense did. so it's just the 480*800 pixel resolution of the screen.
[HTC Sensation XL] Schumi 01:
Ah right, thanks very much indeed.
[HTC Sensation XL] Espensodal:
Dunno why they removed that... I loved scrolling wp's :/
[Motorola Droid 3] Hashcode:
This is a Safestrap flashable ROM of an OTA leak that was pulled from the staging servers on 11/03.

[EDIT: 11/05] This ROM was kind of a test to see how well this would run w/o the kernal and BP. And to be honest, it's meh. The kernel + BP improvements in the actual OTA are probably what will make this better. I don't really recommend running this ROM for anything other than .. curiosity.

The Build ID is: 5.5.1_84_D3G-64

Download Here

The download link takes you to the "Android Downloads" section of my blog where you can grab the .zip file at the bottom in the "Other ROMs" section.

Instructions:

- Download the ROM

- Verify the MD5

- Place it on your SD card

- To run this you need to install Safestap which can also be downloaded from the same page on my blog. Please remove Koush's Bootstrap before installing Safestrap. 2 Bootstraps = Bad.

- Once Safestrap is installed, reboot and use the [ menu ] key during the splash screen to enter recovery.

- Make a backup, don't need the original system. We're going to use the /data partition in this backup in 4 steps.

- Turn on Safe System and wait for the swap process to finish

- Format /system

- Wipe data/cache

- Flash the MotoBlur ROM 5.7.894 .zip file

- Now do an advanced restore of "data" from the backup you made earlier. This should bring across all your apps from your primary ROM.

- Reboot and enjoy.

NOTE: The OTA leak also has a kernel and BP update which can't be included in a ROM like this.

I can release the actual OTA file if there's interest.

LEAK OTA WARNING: While using this ROM should be safe, flashing the actual OTA leak through stock recovery is a semi-dangerous decision as they may or may not release this update to the public for mass support. Do so at your own risk.
[Motorola Droid 3] thingonaspring:
Kernel and BP update seems like a useful thing to have, can you post a link to the full OTA?
[Motorola Droid 3] mvp3:
Why backup/restroe /data，that is no change.
[Motorola Droid 3] fletch33:
thanks for all these goodies.
[Motorola Droid 3] DoubleYouPee:
So if I understand this correctly.. a new update is coming?
[Motorola Droid 3] fletch33:
yes but this may or may not be the final version of it. that is why it is recommended for now to install it this way so that you can preserve your original system to go back to if they dont release this version.

---------- Post added at 08:22 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:16 AM ----------

edit - grabbed wrong file :)
[Motorola Droid 3] slvrarrow:
What does this OTA bring? Any ideas? What kernel changes are significant?