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[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DUTCH Van Atlanta:
In looking at threads in other forums, there appears to be mixed opinions about the need for a Virus Scanner.

There was just recently an article published that said the free ones were not worth bothering with. According to the article, the only ones worthwhile were F-Secure Mobile Security and Kaspersky Mobile Security. Both of these are For Pay apps. F-Secure is not in the App Market and the App Market price for Kaspersky is about 1/2 what they quote on their website. Is there a difference in the app between the Market and their website?

Here's the link: http://www.av-test.org/fileadmin/pdf/avtest_2011-11_free_android_virus_scanner_english.pdf

Any thoughts on the need? Recommendations?
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Pirateghost:
i have never needed one. i tried Lookout in the past, but found it to slow down my phone and drain battery quicker. i have had ZERO reason to use an AV on my phone in over a year and a half...
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] markjo:
Honestly, don't even try. You will NEVER need an antivirus.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] malickie:
Yea truthfully all the garbage you read about viruses and what not on the Android are as far as I have been able to tell BS. Although with the amount of times I tend to flash Roms it wouldn't matter and it is not like I ever keep important sensitive information on the phone either. And as stated every AV I have used tend to slow the phone down and drain the battery like hell.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] DUTCH Van Atlanta:
Thanks all. You've convinced me to skip the idea.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] jngtt:
the only time u will get malware on your phone is when you download free apps that sounds shady
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingston951:
My bottons dont working(back ,home, properties, search).

what i can do ?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ff7fan4eva:
It's usually caused by an old version of Doomlords kernel on a recent ROM happened to me once, just update to the latest version and update the wi-fi modules..

If you haven't even unlocked your bootloader and your phones buttons aren't working there is something going on, try updating to the latest rom wiping all user data or reflash the latest rom wiping user data.
[Off-topic] TechWizard:
Just an idea!!! as i have been reading around the forums extensivly, every now and then have come across the odd post that has really amused me (sometime due to how silly the question was) or how it was worded or simply because it was a genuinly funny statement..

Wish i had saved some of them. So how about people posting any funny posts they come across all here in one thread?

Just cut and past the item lets keep names out of it.... :D
[Off-topic] Archer:
Could possibly be frowned upon by the mods as I've seen other "what they said or did" threads disappear, but if no names are mentioned then it may be okay. Either way, it should be in the off-topic forum so I've flagged this for a mod to move it.

Don't take it personally - I just have forum tidiness OCD :)
[Off-topic] Intratech:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15870042&postcount=5
[Off-topic] TechWizard:
Much appreciated, getting my first few posts out of the way and would rather it be in the right place... :)
[Off-topic] idavid_:
Wow.

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The statement above is false.¤
[Off-topic] Dirk:
Could imagine it snowballing into a 'lool look at this n00b, let's bully and berate him back to the stone-age' type of thread!

If somebody decided to pick apart and advertise every stupid thing i've ever said on this forum i'd be too embarrassed to show my face around here ever again! :o
[Off-topic] Archer:
That was my original thought too. I guess it does no harm if it's anonymous, but it'll only take one disgruntled quotee to report it and the thread would go the way of an M_T_M post.
[Off-topic] TechWizard:
My Unique Questions!

Have a peep > :eek:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1354530
[Off-topic] idavid_:
Lmao!

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[Off-topic] Archer:
Fantastic. You do a great noob impression :)
[Off-topic] LordManhattan:
What a douche!

I want to slap you so so hard :p
[Off-topic] Archer:
Agreed .
[Off-topic] agent205:
lol-ed all the time :D
[Off-topic] dexter93:
Anyone cares to search my epic ban battle between me & husam + the 8bans in one post? :cool:

$ sudo make me a sandwich
[Off-topic] conantroutman:
I hate to have to play the part of officious moderating douchebag here in OT but this just seems a bit too "name and shame" for my liking.

Sorry :p

Sent From My Fingers To Your Face.....
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lophyte:
Hi all,

I spent a couple of days Googling around, trying to get Bluetooth DUN working on Cyanogenmod 7.1.0 on my Viewsonic GTablet.

After some hacking around with the source, I got it working. I can connect my GTablet to the internet through my Blackberry Torch on Rogers (in Ontario, Canada).

I've already posted my notes to the CM forums, but apparently since I'm a noob here I can't post the link to it, so here's my notes (direct copied from the CM forums):

Dial-up networking requires the chat binary, which is included in the standard Linux ppp package. For some reason, this binary was omitted from the Android ppp package, so I downloaded the Android 2.3.7 source, copied the chat source in to the Android ppp package and built it from scratch. The instructions for this were found at afewe DOT wordpress DOT com/android-arm-development/use-point-to-point-protocol-ppp-in-android/

Once the chat binary is installed in the proper location on the Android device (/system/bin/chat) it's just a matter of writing a pppd config and chatscript for your given provider. These configs can be found in the berry4all package at berry4all DOT com.

I copied the 'rogers' file from that package and put it in /etc/ppp/peers/rogers, then the rogers-chat file and put it in /etc/ppp/chatscripts/rogers-chat.

I modified the /etc/ppp/peers/rogers so that the last line, which calls the chat binary, reflected the proper locations of the binary and the chat script.

Finally, I removed the 'novj' option from the pppd config. Once the config was all up and ready to go, I went to the terminal and did:

$ su

# rfcomm bind /dev/rfcomm0 <BT MAC> <channel>

# pppd call rogers

And voila! A stable, bluetooth dial-up network connection through my phone.

I just wanted to throw out my notes first to make people aware that its possible and easy. If there's enough interest, I'll write a more detailed and specific step-by-step howto on getting it set up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tj80:
Hi,

I see that CM 7.1 includes "bluetooth tether" support now but it's not clear to me what this actually is. Does CM 7.1 include the DUN bluetooth profile? It sounds like you're using reverse tethering, i.e. you are using a Blackberry's data connection so you're using the DUN profile on the Blackberry and are using the CM device as a client?

I have a stock Desire S and am looking for DUN support so I can use the internet access in my car through the Desire's 3G connection. The car supports only DUN and PDANet doesn't work for some reason.

Thanks,

Tim
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Noppes123:
Looks like you're out of luck.... same story for my Benz with Comand Online Navcom system.

If you drive an MB like me, you'll have to wait for an update later this year (from MB that is)... or buy a BlackBerry.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] agupta80:
Is it confirmed that mercedes benz are providing this update?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tj80:
I very much doubt it (I'm also trying to get it working with Comand Online).

http://telematicsnews.info/2011/08/...connectivity-options-to-comand-online_ag2223/

Not great news.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Noppes123:
From the press release:

"An option for customers having phones without DUN support is the Mercedes-Benz “Bluetooth (SAP) telephone module - V4″, available early 2012. The new version (V4) offers UMTS capability, allowing fast data connection using customer SIM card or accessing SIM information from SAP (SIM Access Profile) enabled mobile phone."

and:

"... Furthermore Mercedes-Benz is in close talks with leading Android phone vendors to enable the DUN feature in their phones by default."

(I have Android 2.3 and Windows Phone 7.5 devices)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tj80:
Yes, so we can pay £400 for a SAP module or buy a new phone if anyone actually launches an Android handset with DUN - remembering that Google appear to have zero interest so it will be manufacturer specific. Oh yes, I nearly forgot - Android doesn't have SAP profile support either!

I'd say the chances of Mercedes updating existing systems to work with phones which don't support DUN is virtually zero. Hardly ideal on a system which cost £2000...

Cheers,

Tim
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Noppes123:
I agree. It was a huge mistake of MB to go with this dead BT DUN protocol! :(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] agupta80:
I thought Android phones do support SAP, isn't that why the car can dial a contact?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tj80:
'fraid not, that uses PBAP (phone book access protocol).
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jacm2007:
Hi

I think someone look this on his device but I have working beats boost in bluetooth heatsed and speaker, I put here how I have this.

1- Menu->settings->RCMix3D Tweaks->Miscellneous Options->Mark Beats boost

Now you can activate beats in music And for my works ok in speaker, headset, bluetooth heatset

Hope works for you...

Sorry for my bad English
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ksenseii:
Thanks a lot

Menu->settings->RCMix3D Tweaks->Miscellneous Options->Mark Beats boost

Very useful :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] biniou0032:
thanks but i'm not ear any difference

with or without beats audio
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BongoBong:
32gb with dock and 64gb without dock up for 599 euro. No release/shipping date though!

32gb with dock

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00...mp=2514&creative=9386&creativeASIN=B0042RTXP0

64 gb

http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00...mp=2514&creative=9386&creativeASIN=B0042RTXP0
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] crazycranky:
Thanks for the link!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tshoulihane:
Pretty sure that isn't a 'real' advert - with and without dock are the same price, and I don't think it's amazon actually selling it (but not reading German I can't be sure)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] magicpork:
w/ dock model is 32GB and w/o dock one is 64GB..makes sense if they're the same price

but I agree Amazon pre-order doesn't mean anything...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Yuretsz:
Honeycomb ? Oh wait...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] michadreyer:
it´s not in stock !
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PatrikSelin:
Everyone

knows that 4.0 will come later.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] goodintentions:
I highly recommend you get the ipad2. At least there you won't have the option at all since apple only update once in a blue moon.

Jesus christ, people whine about everything. Just get ipad 2 and get it over with. There, you won't ever have to think about update, since apple rolls out an update a year or something. Asus, on the other hand, rolls out a major update a month, and we still get people like you whining nonstop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gls9:
Same price in the Netherlands as on Amazon
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
So 32Gb has to be purchased in a bundle with the docking station. I hope not in the US.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] _terror_:
A quick question.. why buy the TP if your not gonna buy the dock? :S Isn't that the whole point with the Transformer? The dock?

If you're not gonna buy the dock, why don't buy another tablet instead? Just wondering :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I'd be okay with that if the bundle price is $599. Although I doubt there will be such a bundle, let alone as the only option.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] starfcker69:
I might choose not to use the Asus keyboard/dock. I already have other keyboard options that should work. If there was another Kal-el / quad processor tablet available, even the Archos G9, I'd consider that. If the Prime ships for $500 I'll try it and see if I really need the keyboard/dock (with USB...)

I hope that answers your question.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] gls9:
This is the case in UK (and probable rest of europe), 32 GB with dock or 64GB without dock. No other choices.

Should be there in Jan.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
Because if I need to write something on the tablet I will use Swype. It is almost as fast as a keyboard for me (and I'm a fast typer).

For anything that needs a keyboard to write with I have my desktop computer.

I just have no need for a dock, that is not the way I want to use the Prime.

And really no other tablet competes with the Prime yet.

But sadly it seems they don't sell it separately with the 32GB version at least here in Germany.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rapcon:
I have just preordered my Asus Transformer Prime at Amazon.com. Pricing $492.00

I am so looking forward to it. Now I have to figure out what to do with the Transformer version 1.

For the comment below. There is no Windows version of the Transformer Prime.

Despite the description below is what the Transformer Prime is:

Display: 10.1-inch LED backlit Super IPS+ screen at 1280x800 resolution. 10-finger multitouch. Gorilla Glass.

Operating System: Android 3.2 Honeycomb. Will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

CPU: NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core CPU.

Memory: 1GB DDR2.

Storage: 32GB or 64GB. Also has ASUS cloud storage.

Wireless: Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR.

Cameras: 8MP rear with flash, f2.4; 1.2MP front.

Ports: 3.5mm headphone/mic-in, microHDMI, microSD, internal mic, stereo speaker. On the keyboard dock: USB 2.0 port, SD card.

Battery: 25 Watt-hours (tablet only) for 12 hours of 720p video playback at 60 nits, 18 hours with keyboard dock attached.

Size/weight: Tablet - 263 x 180.8 x 8.3 mm, 586 grams; keyboard dock - 263 x 180.8 x 10.4 mm, 537 grams.

Apps: ASUS launcher, @Vibe Music, ASUS WebStorage, MyLibrary, MyNet, MyCloud, file manager, ASUS sync, SuperNote, App Locker, App Backup, TegraZone, Polaris Office

Other: G-sensor, light sensor, gyroscope, e-compass, GPS
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rumbleweed:
OH BOY here we go again. Hopefully this release will not generate the volume of posts that the current TF generated with people having 5-6 orders pending and cancelling them as one shipped of vendors cancelling orders when they could not get product.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] miketoasty:
I am more interested to see if it is going to be rootable. Doesn't really matter to me as I wouldn't trade my TF101 for the world.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] deymayor:
not sure if i'm willing to spend another $200 to upgrade my 16GB to the new 32GB version. this thing is perfect right now. also, i don't get why they won't make a 16GB model considering that majority loves the $399 price point.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wimpanzee:
Yeah, the only thing my tf101 doesn't do satisfactorily is play mkv's. I don't have the disposable income to get the new one just for that, when the alternate is running them through handbrake.

That and no root, which I require for VPN and SMB, I can wait.

They sure are sexy tho!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CyberPunk7t9:
Just wanted to tell you I dealt with both B&H and Tigerdirect before when I ordered computer parts and both were reliable and fast to ship. As for shipping a new product so it's timed for buyers to receive on release day, it's a hit or miss with all online stores, including amazon.com.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
theres more out there then i thought, thanx to all of you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] oluchika:
Ordered a couple of hours ago from jr.com. They had all versions available for pre-order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rob Irizarry:
BTW - According to this site, Asus has an announcement coming on December 1 - http://ritchiesroom.com/2011/11/30/asus-eee-pad-transformer-prime-review-to-be-released-soon/
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] doeboy711:
Any work on accessories for the Prime other than the Keyboard?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
Anyone ordered from B&H here?

Do all orders show 'backordered' due to there not being a release date or was I just very late when placing my order?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Adorama pre-orders thread

I thought there might be some value in make an Adorama-specific thread (and I hope I don't get my head chopped off for doing so). This seems to be one of the retailers who some folks (myself included) are banking on to get a Prime, and it looks like things are getting a bit unclear there as well.

They've switched the note on the pre-order page (this is from the Champagne 32GB model specifically) to the following:

So either Adorama filled their allotment and those pre-orders will still ship as expected ("on or about 12/15") or they're essentially in the same boat as Amazon.

I have to admit to being a bit frustrated by this whole thing. I'm hoping that ASUS provides some guidance soon--I fear they'll be burning some of the goodwill they generated by supporting the Transformer so well (following a less-than-stellar rollout).
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hauj0bb:
Yeah this is not good. I was hoping to have my TF Prime in hand by the 24th, looks like it's not going to happen.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Lani Kai:
Disappointed but can't say I'm surprised given what happened with the TF101 rollout back in the spring. I don't think Asus has any intent of opening its mouth about this issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rsjyns:
I posted this in one of the other threads, but here's the response I got yesterday from Adorama:

Hi,

At this time we have the item on order. However, this is a brand new model and we have yet to receive our first shipment.

Currently, we are estimated to receive this item around 1/1/12. Please note that these dates are estimates from the manufacturer and are subject to change at their discretion. Please bear with us as we are the mercy of the manufacturer. We will ship the item as soon as it arrives. Orders are fulfilled in the order we received them, on a first come first serve basis. We appreciate your patience and loyalty.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] denverbuckeye:
That matches with the little information I got from them. I told them my bed-ridden son with a terminal disease (or something like that) has just one gift he wants for Xmas and asked if they could assure me that if I pre-order they would have stock to ship to arrive in time for it to be under the tree Xmas morning.

They said, "no."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RoC1909:
Well....I just received my "this item is backordered" email and they won't have it in until the end of January. Needless to say, I cancelled my order.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] hkotaku:
Oh wow, I was considering making an order from Adorama but if January's the new expected date I guess I'm no longer going to be.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tlo729:
The email I got yesterday said "According to the manufacturer estimates we expect to fulfill your order for the following item:

Asus Transformer Prime TF201 Tablet by 3rd week of December"

I wonder if the new January date is for all orders or just new ones???
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
I've now gotten a number of different answers from them, from the original "on or about 12/15" to end December to the latest, "we have no idea when we will receive this product."

I really think the only outlet that has any real idea when they'll get stock are the Gamestop stores that have already received inventory. Everybody else is shooting in the dark..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
B&H Pre-orders (Expected in January!?)

B&H is the only seller who ships internationally and is one of Asus launch partners in US for Transformer Prime. A lot of international users ordered from B&H I believe, me included.

From what I know, the pre-orders for Transformer Prime opened on 24th, I did not see B&H mentioned prior to that date in this forum or in transformerforums.com.

B&H were one of the first to close their pre-orders. Their customer support stated that this is due to their expected stock being all reserved now. Their customer support told me that they should be able to cover all pre-orders (which they said are all listed as backorders) placed in November with expected delivery by Christmas, but of course that might just have been sales speak.

So, who ordered from B&H and when did you place your order? What's the latest you've heard about your order or B&H in relation to Transformer Prime? Is your order status 'backordered' too?

Let's post customer support information and whatnot about B&H here.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] icy1211:
I preordered from B&H on the 24th of Nov. I got a reply from them yesterday:

"Please be advised that the ASUS TEGRA 3/1GB/64GB/BT/ANDR 3.2/10.1"-GRY you have on backorder is expected to arrive at our warehouse late this month. As soon as we receive it from the vendor/manufacturer we will promptly ship it to you. We apologize for this delay and for any inconvenience."
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
I ordered gold tablet and dock at the same date as you. But these replies are broilerplate ones, they are telling everybody the same thing as vaguely as possible. A week ago they said they cannot 'guarantee' delivery by Christmas, but that they expect to have stock for all pre-orders. It's all sales speak so far.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] HelenOster:
The current official update is that we probably won't be receiving ANY at all this side of the holidays - miracles aside (and this Is the time of year for them for many people, right??) - so if that is the case we won't be able to start shipping any orders at all out 'til January. Of course, we'd like nothing better than to be wrong in this instance.

We are as frustrated as you, but without storming the factory en masse and running off with them there isn't anything we can do........

We really don't like disappointing our customers, especially as we know that many of the pre-orders awere supposed to be gifts. :( (Am I allowed to say 'it sucks' on your forum?)

My advice to you is DON'T CANCEL EXISTING ORDERS - unless you are 100% certain you can get another one somewhere else, first. We don't charge credit cards 'til an order actually ships so we aren't sitting on your cash over the holidays.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bendispo:
Thank you so much Helen for your transparency and honesty. It's incredibly refreshing given the lack of open response from other resellers. Although disappointed (I have a preorder with you), I do have more peace of mind, so thank you.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] kristovaher:
Thank you Helen! It is so refreshing to see a company partake in these forums the way you have. It's great customer support compared to mechanical responses of some of your competitors.

Do you know why the delay is happening? Is it because you were not one of the launch partners Asus announced and all the surplus will go to GameStop (who seems to act as if they'll even have them for sale on retail before Christmas)?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
thank you for keeping the lines of communication open and being very transparent with what's going on, it's rare to see compaines put some effort in taking care of their customers. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] DarsVaeda:
If only Asus would have been this open in the first place...