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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
Wrong.

Google does not develop Facebook app. Facebook does.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
That's not entirely true. Facebook sync used to work with all Nexus devices but Google themselves pulled the sync due to them not allowing contacts to also be exported to Android devices. From Google:

http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/22/google-android-facebook-contacts/

“We believe it is very important that users are able to control their data. So in the over-the-air update for Nexus S, we have a small change to how Facebook contacts appear on the device. For Nexus S users who downloaded the Facebook app from Android Market, Facebook contacts will no longer appear to be integrated with the Android Contacts app. Since Facebook contacts cannot be exported from the device, the appearance of integration created a false sense of data portability. Facebook contact data will continue to appear within the Facebook app. Like all developers on Android, Facebook is free to use the Android contacts API to truly integrate contacts on the device, which would allow users to have more control over their data. We are removing the special-case handling of Facebook contacts on Nexus S and future lead devices. We continue to believe that reciprocity (the expectation that if information can be imported into a service it should be able to be exported) is an important step toward creating a world of true data liberation — and encourage other websites and app developers to allow users to export their contacts as well.”

They only stopped this feature on the Nexus line of phones and the reason Facebook sync still doesn't work is because Facebook has not made the necessary change yet that Twitter and the like have. Google however doesn't stop other OEMs from allowing Facebook to sync contacts though - I wish they would to light the fire under their ***** so I could get my contact photos back, but what can you do? They hate each other right now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arcadia310:
I think Google disabled Facebook sync over privacy issues. It sucks.

What's the point of the People's Hub then?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Arcadia310:
Interesting. This makes People's Hub almost pointless for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
You could always start spamming Facebook to allow contact export so Google will let them sync again. I doubt they'll do it though.

The fact that any OEM can make this feature work again no matter what Google does kind of sucks when you only buy Nexus phones. I've gotten used to it not being there and I take a random candid picture of everyone I add to my contacts list now which works better in some situations since some of those FB profile pics don't give you any idea who the person actually is.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
No they did not. The way Facebook synced before was a hack, they did not use Android contacts API the way others do and the way it is meant to. Google removed the hack.

Facebook does not want to share contact information with Android so that user 'owns' their data. They can always build their app the right way. Zuckerberg & Co just don't want to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
because it is called the People application, not the Facebook application.

Not everyone uses Facebook, as apathetically ubiquitous it may appear to be. Some people use Twitter. Some people use Google+. Either way, the point of it is that it links with multiple social networks. The Facebook application does not work properly with Android 4.0, and even if/when it does it is unlikely that Facebook will be allowed API access to the People application due to the fact that they do not make it simple to get at your contacts data. It's your prerogative if you want to blame Google or Facebook there, but the point I'm making is that the People application obviously has a point, since Facebook isn't the be-all-and-end-all of social networking.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GR36:
So if i understand this right.

Google wont let facebook info sync. Because facebook wont let it fully sync and be backed up to gmail etc?

And this would mean all your friends facebook info would then be your property and not theirs (facebooks).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
Google cannot stop anyone from syncing and using the API, this is open software. Facebook simply does not wish to implement that feature, since all contact data synced is accessible by other applications. The other thing is that Facebook does not wish to share friends email addresses.

It is entirely about Facebook not allowing user to do whatever they want with data shared with them by friends.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chrono_Tata:
Basically, Facebook is afraid that if they allow people to export contact data, it will be very easy for everyone to just move all their friends to a new social network. Since Facebook only has one way of making money it's understandable that they want to make it as hard for us as possible to do that.

From Google's point of view, it's very exploitative of Facebook to expect to get special treatment on Android phones even though they refuse to play ball with Google, hence why their special privilege has now been removed.

Whose ever fault you think this is, it's us consumers who are made to suffer. -.-
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qnet:
:confused: That's not what I was implying at all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qreffie:
Not backed up to GMail but backed up to the phone. If you delete your FB account and I only had you as a FB contact then you would completely disappear from my contact list, or if something happened and FB went down for a few hours or a few days I wouldn't be able to contact anyone who was synced only through FB. Most people only join existing contacts so they only suffer from not having the photo and status updates synced, but not allowing export could be much more problematic. It's not that it's your property, it's information you have access to that you have been given approval by those you have friended to have therefore you could just use what FB gives you and manually enter the contact yourself if you wanted to. Google is basically saying if that's the case you should be given the option to automatically export that entire list to your phone instead of having to manually enter all the information that FB is supplying you with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
This frustrates me also.. ever since they updted my nexus s and removed it. Its the only thing i will miss from htc sense. I know use contapps to sync facebook and its associatd contact photos
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Hakimy:
Has anyone tried friendcaster? I know it has some syncing options.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] danielvago:
I would love to hear this as well, as I think Friendcaster is the best to sync on my Desire, in order to get the highest quality pictures.

I would love to hear from everybody that has managed to add high quality pictures to their contacts, via syncing with Facebook.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BiGMERF:
worked like a charm!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Don Vincenzo:
I installed FriendCaster to try and get some kind of Facebook sync, and this was the result:

1. You get contact pictures, but, even when selecting high-res picture sync within the FriendCaster preferences, they don't come out as high resolution.

2. The integration is not as close as you would like. For example, a contact that is connected to a Google+ friend will show an Updates tab when scrolling right within the People Hub app, so you can see their updates together with their contact details. This also works for Twitter contacts. However, Friendcaster does not seem to have this set up, as while you get the contact picture, there is nothing shown within the People Hub app of their Facebook updates.
[HTC Sensation] celelivada:
I bought a new sdcard and it works in my PC without any errors, but the second I put it in my phone and try to download navigation maps it just shows "SD card unexpectedly removed". I try the card in the PC again,even through the phone mounted USB storage in recovery and it works, without errors. Does anyone now a fix or atleast a reason for this to be happening?
[HTC Sensation] UKseagull:
Did you buy it from a reputable dealer? I'm just wondering if it's one of those fake cards. try this if you suspect that it may be. http://sosfakeflash.wordpress.com/2...standard-in-detecting-usb-counterfeit-drives/
[HTC Sensation] celelivada:
yeah, i tested the card on my pc using using a couple of those types of tools, a actually put in 16gb of movies and could watch them on the phone and the second i started to download locations or the sd files for NFS Hot Pursuit it showed the "SD card unexpectedly...." message.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praveenpravi47:
i want to know which is the best custom rom for my mob "galaxy sl " now i am using gb 2.3.6 xxkpq version please anybody teach me how to set custom rom {step by step} information
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmmcfc:
do you mean the Samsung Galaxy SL i9003?

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To root it use this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=987169

To flash a ROM follow this guide http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1004622

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Heres a thread full of ROM's http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16605659&postcount=2 , or just go to the Galaxy SL i9003 Development section
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] praveenpravi47:
hi broth

which firmwire is this any screen shots r tere
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] dsafety:
I am looking for an inexpensive USB to HDMI adaptor. There is a huge price range for this kind of device. I have found some online for as little as $12 or as much as $150.

Does anyone know if the inexpensive ones will will work on a Tab 10.1 with a USB dongle attached?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] wiffeltje:
I never tried this, but I think chances are very low that any of them will work on android.

They need special driver software to use them as graphics devices. As far as I know, no such drivers exist on android.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] dejavecu:
So you're looking to bypass the oem product this way?

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2011/08/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-adapters/

Due to expense?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] brownstar69:
Struggling to understand why you would not use the HDMI connector that Samsung produces
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] dsafety:
I am looking for a lower cost solution. The Samsung adaptor is about $40. There are dozens of USB to HDMI devices out there for much less. If they will work when connected to the USB adapter that I already have, it seems like a reasonable way to go.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] brownstar69:
Fair enough, seems a little like a false economy to me as $40 isn't that much. I suppose it will depend on how much you use it.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] wiffeltje:
You have to watch out a little with that ...

I assumed you were talking about 'real' USB to HDMI in your original post. As I mentioned above, these need specific driver software.

There are also a lot of MHL devices out there, which use a micro usb connector to get to the MHL signal. These can - e.g. - be used on some galaxy phones. These are not real USB devices. They use an USB connector to get to the MHL signal (which is close to HDMI) and translate that to HDMI.

Theoretically, these could be used with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 (which also has MHL output). But the normal USB connector for the Galaxy Tab will connect them to the wrong ports.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] fishton:
Moreover, price of the original adapter has dropped much.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-li...p?ie=UTF8&qid=1322575716&sr=8-1&condition=new
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] mattbee:
Hmmm really???

Errr I got one HDMI adapter for my HTC Sensation, it worked out of the box, I dont think your statement is totally true..

Yes driver is included as far as I know anyway, why would samsung make a HDMI device that wasnt supported by Android..Or HTC for that matter..

Is'nt this down to the GPU rather than the Android.???

Correct me if Im wrong of course..But doesnt the Tab have a seperate GPU or Tegra Chip lets say..

M..
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] wiffeltje:
Yes, that is correct.

The HTC Sensation also has MHL support. Yes, that is generated by the GPU. And yes, for that the USB connections are reused. So, the MHL output is send through the same lines as the USB lines. There is some nifty hardware in the HTC Sensation to make this work. The same mechanism is used in multiple devices. But it's not USB, so no drivers are needed for that. I guess that the main reason for this, is not having to add yet another port to these devices.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 does not have a USB port. It has a wider port that brings out both USB and MHL (on different lines). So, the normal USB adapter will bring out the USB lines. Hence your HDMI adapter will not work with the normal USB adapter for the Galaxy Tab 10.1.

If you know how to reroute the lines, you might get it to work.

For more info, just look at MHL at Wikipedia. Just a little sniplet ...
[Galaxy S II General] anisbombaywala:
Here is a list of some useful threads/posts/info for Android and SGS2 that helped me ever since I got my S2. Hope they will help you too. You may suggest me to add more as this is just a fraction of what might be existing on this wonderful forum XDA. Apart from these the stickies on XDA are also very helpful.

A BIG thanks to all the wonderful people who originally posted these. :)

Firmwares, Rooting, ROMs, Governors, CPU

Official i9100 Firmwares

DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit

S2 ROMs List1 | List2

CPU Freq - About Governors Info1 | Info2 | Info3 | Info4 | Info5

CPU Spy - A tool to display the time CPU spent in each frequency state

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Battery

Battery saving Tips1 | Tips2 | Tips3

Better Battery Stats - A tool to analyze/monitor battery usage.

What is the 'Android OS' entry in Battery Usage

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Tools, Tweaks, Fixes

JKay Deluxe - A powerful APK to tweak many SGS2 settings.

Tweaks - build.prop; init.d; etc.

Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS

Latest Ad Blocking Hosts File

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Others

Phone Comparison Advanced | Simple

Galaxy SII ICS progression - Reference | Q&A

SGS2 Features Discoveries

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Android 2.3.6 update changelog:

Lockscreen hang bug fixed

Some Changes on the Camera Interface

Increase of the HSPA conectivity speed

Security & Performance improvments

Faster booting-up

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I will keep this updated to the best of my capacity.
[Galaxy S II General] anisbombaywala:
Looks like this one got buried before being noticed much. Let me try to bring it to life again... LOL!!
[Galaxy S II General] Galactus:
Did samsung tell you this? o_O
[Galaxy S II General] stylez:
Thx for contribution but

[REF] Guide to the Galaxy S II and Android (04/10/11)

As willk22 states

This means all info is in one location and makes it easier for users.

On that note thread closed.
[AirDroid] NOMIOMI:
For those who spend a lot of time looking at a computer, and can't be bothered to look at their phone very often, Sand Studio has introduced AirDroid, an app that allows users to control their Android Phone from a computer via WiFi.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WfNnQxpw7Uw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfXRhSIm-m0

The great thing about AirDroid is that it works - it's easy to start up, and functions flawlessly (in my experience). The interface is also very polished - mimicking a desktop launcher complete with moveable icons, a task bar, and controls that allow you to do just about anything.

One of the most impressive features is the ability to access SMS messages, manage them, and send messages right from a web browser. Users can also manage contacts, uninstall/backup apps (AirDroid will download your apps as apk files), browse files, access the Android Market, and manage music and ringtones, in addition to the ability to look at phone information from CPU status to battery level and beyond.

Best of all, AirDroid is completely free from the Android Market. With all the powerful features it offers, this app is certainly worth checking out.

ITS FREE

DOWNLOAD

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sand.airdroid&feature=search_result
[AirDroid] mehdi.moha:
the market is blocked my country :(

can someone put mirror please
[AirDroid] babak:
befarmain :)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AURZDHQ2
[AirDroid] smackdownn:
wish i could send and recieve whatsapp messages from it...

edit: just installed the app..sometimes the app makes the phone go crazy!! i have to logout fro the browser or turn off wifi for the phone to become normal.
[AirDroid] Nucleotide:
This is without a doubt 'the best' app for controlling your phone from your browser. I've installed and played with many and this one tops the lot in my opinion.

It's clean, easy to use, great interface (both on the phone and PC).

Side note: This thread would probably be much better off in General Android Apps and Themes forum - http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530. The app isn't specific an LG Optimus.

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It's also available on the official website: http://www.airdroid.com/apk/airdroid_1127.apk

:D
[AirDroid] SpyderTracks:
saw this in a google search, was just about to post in the GNote forum....

Anyone else used this? Am very tempted, but concerned of legitimacy of app (never heard of devs and truly paranoid about security :-) )
[AirDroid] Nucleotide:
I'm a little hesitant to try out apps like this as well but they have nothing but good feedback on the market and a good following on both Facebook and Google+, as well as having their own website, so I was happy to give it ago.
[AirDroid] cornelha:
@smackdownn Yeah I am with you on the whatsapp, this app is brilliant.

@Nucleotide & SpyderTracks Seriously? Whats the issue with privacy? Scared these devs are going to email or sms your gf while you are out? Either that or learn to hide your porn somewhere that is not your phone. I have said this before on so many occasions, when you were using a nokia/winmo/other NON android phone, they sneakily NEVER asked for permissions, but you installed apps that could pretty much do anything on your phone anyway

This app is by far the best solution I have tried in this regard, it just works and damn well too
[AirDroid] SpyderTracks:
@Cornelha

Lol.... I get what you're saying, but I think it's a little naive... the information we hold on smartphones these days compared to "our old nokias" means security is vital. After years of dodgy torrents, malware and hacked accounts, I've learnt to take it a bit more seriously, albeit probably to the extreme :-)
[AirDroid] zmattmanz:
This app is fantastic. We were the first to review it:

http://www.androidstatic.com/must-have-air-droid-lets-you-control-your-phone-from-your-browser
[AirDroid] Nucleotide:
I agree. I don't have anything I would call "sensitive data" on my phone but I do have a lot of contact information such as names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other information which although not really sensitive, I still don't want other people to have - especially if I don't know about it. Not only that but apps can track your location, the buttons you press on your phone, numbers dialed, text messages sent, websites you visited, and the list goes on.

With that in mind I take caution when installing any app. I check for things like the amount of reviews on the market, the quality of the reviews (good vs. bad), does the developer have a website, a Facebook page with a good following, and so on.
[AirDroid] caesarkidd:
one of the best app i ever know

good job mate
[AirDroid] vise01:
slow files transfers but great app !
[AirDroid] philipvipe123:
have been using it for about 2 days and I have to say it is great...downloading files takes a very long to though

-love the SMS from desktop feature and comes very handy for different ROM users when putting files on devices
[AirDroid] mudabir:
Love this app :):)
[AirDroid] munyukmambu:
i love this app!!!! i wish it would have a feature like an android simulator as well so we can open certain apps like whatsapp via mac/pc...
[AirDroid] GaryS11:
I have been using Lazy Droid but after using this for couple of days, I have uninstalled Lazy Droid. Nice app. thanks
[AirDroid] Super Doraemon:
I love AirDroid!!! It helps me to transfer photos and files from my phone to my PC wirelessly. I don't need to carry my cable anywhere with me. It's a great app. Nice job!
[AirDroid] FASAR:
what do you have to install on the PC? if you want to link a PC to smartphone, for example
[AirDroid] Super Doraemon:
You don't need to install on the PC. You just need to open the browser and visit web.airdroid.com to log in. Then you can manage you phone on the web. Easy, right?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jemarti:
Forgive me if this was so obvious that everyone already figured it out, and I'm just the last person to get it :)

I was looking for a way to block OTA updates on my rooted Transformer, but didn't find anything. Some brief testing with Shark provided a solution.

When my transformer checks for an OTA update, it is goes to https://mdm.asus.com

Adding the following line to your hosts file will effectively block OTA updates:

127.0.0.1 mdm.asus.com

Hope this helps
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] surfmly:
Can any others confirm this in fact works? I have been searching for a surefire way to block OTA's and so far haven't found one that appeared to be 100%. Lots of different thoughts on how to do it, but nothing solid. This would be great, easy, if we know it works 100%. Would love to hear from others that have done this and seen success. Not that I don't trust you jemarti, just want to be sure ;)
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baseballfanz:
If you have root just freeze/disable DMClient
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ADMPell:
Hi,

The Skyrocket (like the other SGS2 phones I guess) seems to have the Bluetooth A2DP problems with music. Is it possible for a dev to fix this in a Skyrocket ROM somehow? If I have this in the wrong forum, please feel free to move it or let me know.

Thanks,

-Brian
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Charsher47:
What is the problem? My music and controls work fine over bluetooth A2DP. My sennheisers sound just as good as they always have.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] CZ Eddie:
Yeah, I've been using my Skyrocket with my JVC car stereo via bluetooth since day one and haven't had a problem yet.

Well, I say that but I could be having problems.

Sometimes I have to power cycle my JVC before it'll pick up the bluetooth. Maybe once out of ten times.

Also when I use bluetooth, then turn off my car and leave the phone playing, then come back & start the car up a minute later... I have to turn on/off the media app on the phone before the car will start playing it through the speakers again.

But I never get any skipping. And other than these minor annoyances it works perfectly.

Btw I think this is the correct forum for your thread:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1401

Actually there are other minor annoyances.

But like I said, it basically works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jayharper08:
Please keep Q&A out of the development section. ;)

Thank you. :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ADMPell:
Thanks, I'll keep REQ posts in Q&A then.

My request has to do with the quality of the bluetooth A2dp for music. I had a Captivate before this which had this problem, and I have seen posts for the other Galaxy S2 phones about the bitpool setting causing crackles and distortions in the music through bluetooth. This seems to be an issue with the samsung ROMs and is fixed in the CM7 and MIUI roms. Was just wondering there was anything a dev could do about this in the samsung ROM for the Skyrocket.
[Off-topic] Jurellz:
Todays My Birthday !
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Happy 16th! :D