yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Droid RAZR] nkd:
How does a tethering hack compared to rooting a phone and returning the phone in factory default settings? You can root and customize your phone however you want, its your phone. You are not using Verizon service. However I do agree if you are on limited data I have no problem with this work around. Since I believe you should be able to use limited data however you want. But if u are just taking advantage of ur unlimited plan than I do have to oppose it, because you are taking advantage of the system that is one reason other people have suffered. Just pay the 30 for unlimited hotspot and do it the right way.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] x2breakoffate:
Tethering is not a service, it's a feature on your phone that they went out of their way to block. If you paid for 2GB, you should be able to use that 2GB however you want. This isn't about paying for basic cable and getting more channels, this is about paying for basic cable and not being able to watch that same quality cable on your HD TV.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ojo8:
I made the comparison because both are illegal.

The argument for unauthorized tethering is that you are violating the terms of service. Essentially, you are breaking a contract.

The same thing applies for unrooting your phone for warranty purposes. The warranty specifically states that the warranty is void once you root your phone. If you unroot your phone and send it in for warranty, you are now committing fraud.

I just don't get why some people think one is more wrong/immoral/illegal than the other.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] [TSON]:
I'm not arguing against the freeware app methods, I'm saying hacking the first party Verizon app (like the OP gives instructions to do) to get free tethering data is called piracy/warez and is illegal.

ON TOP OF THAT, the Terms & Conditions say clearly...

"Data packages may not be used to tether your smartphone to a computer or tablet, or as a Wi–Fi hotspot, unless you subscribe to Mobile Hotspot/Mobile Broadband Connect."

It actually doesn't say that rooting your phone voids your warranty in any public documents. It has just so happened that when people sent in rooted phones, they were charged full price for repairs. It's not fraud to unroot your phone and send it in, as it's not said anywhere that "rooted/jailbroken phones are not subject to free replacements under warranty" (which TECHNICALLY would not make unrooting fraud) or that "rooting or jailbreaking phones will void the warranty" (which would).
[Motorola Droid RAZR] asuhoops8628:
is it illegal for me to USB tether then allow other users to connect through the PC wireless connection?

point is there is no difference between a wire and wireless, and i will tether till vz prys my phone from my cold, dead hands. If they do not like it then too bad... maybe next time make it a cheaper add on, i cant justify paying an extra 30-40 bucks to eliminate the usb cord. If it were 5, then **** it i would pay just to save myself the headache.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] [TSON]:
If you're gonna tether, wired or wireless, use a 3rd party app. Hacking into the 1st party app to access the official service for free is illegal, while using a third party app is just a violation of the ToS that won't be as easy for them to detect.

You dig?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] nkd:
in your original post you said restoring it back to stock. You can restore whatever you want to stock and it is essentially in factory settings, how is it illegal? Anyways people can send in their phone even if it is rooted, it is at a company's discretion whether to fix it or not. User can be denied any replacement. So I dont see how it is a fraud to send in a rooted phone, when the company can refuse service.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] danh18:
Worked, thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jkoldha:
NP man. Enjoy it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ojo8:
I never said sending in a rooted phone is fraud.

I should have been more clear in my original post. I should have said restoring a phone back to stock after it has been rooted for the purposes of making a warranty claim is fraud.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] danh18:
I sure will, Thanks again!

As far as everyone else here debating what is legal or illegal, fraud our not fraud.... The main reason we are all in forums like this is because we don't agree one way or another as to how the carriers and or manufacturers lock down the abilities of these wonderful devices.we come here to unleash their abilities and customize to our liking. In my opinion I pay for a service ie data,and I will use it as I see fit, not how some carrier dictates I have to use it. So stop wasting everyones time here and go enjoy your Droids!

Later
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] regorsnas:
Hello everyone,

I have an error trying to open Spotify with ICS. I have a Premuim account, but when I try to start the app it won't do it.

The error is that when you had filled in username and pasword worns you that you will need a data conexion, and that might be charged apart. when you press "OK" it continues to pop up the same window all over again, non stop.

I tried with Wiffi and also with 3G. Don't work.

I have the 4.0.1. I heard that there is a 4.1.0 OTA update, but if I try to get a newer one it says it's allready updated.

I'm not the only one:

getsatisfaction.com/spotify/topics/spotify_is_crashing_on_open_when_in_online_mode_ics

I'm from Spain, and I have Orange. But the problem I thinck is ICS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oscillik:
There is no 4.1 OTA update officially released, this seems to be a development build by all information online.

The problem is likely with the Spotify app rather than ICS, and Spotify will need to update their app.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] regorsnas:
Exacty when I said the problem was ICS I meant the incompatibility betwen the S.O an the app. As you say Spotify will have to upgrade the app.

I wanted to make sure that is the problem, and no another thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TonyHoyle:
Spotify is working fine for me.. I've been listening to stuff on it all week.

I'm running stock with the paul's kernel, and the only unusual option is force GPU rendering is on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] regorsnas:
Okay , it was a problem of username and pasword. Then why they don't show with the exact dialog saying that.

I don't underdtad. At least it works for me now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bluther:
How did you fix it? I have the same problem and it never lets me put in my username and password.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Superken112:
I had the same problem .. It turned out that it automatically became a space Eftr my text. My username stopped thus by a space, deleted it and then it went to login.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ref1ux:
Doesn't work for me. I submitted a support request to Spotify and they said "We are sorry but we do not support Android 4.0 and we do not know when we will"

Not very helpful.
[myTouch 4G General] td1010:
Given all the controversy over the app, I'm surprised there isn't a thread (that I found, anyway) here about it already here.

So, the simple question is: is it on the stock Gingerbread ROM for T-Mobile?
[myTouch 4G General] bittermormon:
I loaded up the rooted OTA and ran the check for CIQ. I didn't find anything, but there was some HTC logging software I think.
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
Yea... i'll go put my tin foil hat on.
[myTouch 4G General] daners85glacier:
T mobile does not use it, at least not officially stated.
[myTouch 4G General] mustk1ll20:
http://www.tmonews.com/2011/12/t-mo...rnal-quick-guides-for-carrier-iq-information/
[myTouch 4G General] daners85glacier:
Ha I stand corrected
[myTouch 4G General] neidlinger:
The question is do 3rd party developers use it. Once a phone is rooted and the stock OS is ripped out it shouldn't matter what they use on OE Handsets. Don't like the idea of Big Brother watching you, either rid yourself of the problem by removing the OS with the app, or don't do things that are against the law.
[myTouch 4G General] mark manning:
The world is starting to get spooky!
[myTouch 4G General] jr_718:
The world has been spooky since the dawn of time.. welcome to my world..:D
[myTouch 4G General] mark manning:
Technology makes it a 1000 times worse
[myTouch 4G General] jr_718:
Also makes it better..but it's who and how we use it...
[myTouch 4G General] DKMikey:
Guess this is just another plus side to flashing ROMs.
[myTouch 4G General] jr_718:
Yup..:P
[myTouch 4G General] pompeiisneaks:
+1... now I have a phone with less buggy software, better performance and NO carrier IQ :P
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Hey everyone,

I'm working as a CampusRep for ASUS Computers at Cornell University and was hoping you could all help me out.

I know there are a lot of people on this forum so I would really appreciate all your help.

Thanks,

Gary
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] mikelt89:
Why everything have to be related to this facebook crap.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Rumbleweed:
Facebook is the ultilmate stalking device. Also find it strange if this is a competition of college reps why there are not hudreds of similar competing posts
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Part of our job is to use social media (i.e. Facebook) to promote our page cause, let's be honest, the majority of college students have Facebook.

There are not hundreds of Campus Reps. Maybe 30 or so and maybe some others don't post here on XDA. I thought it would be a good way to get some more followers and give everyone eligible to enter to win a few prizes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spiral_ouT:
Wish it was for Google+ instead of Facebook. I can't bring myself to sign into that horrible site, even to enter a contest. Good luck though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] a.mcdear:
Registered to win. Thanks for the opportunity!

PS.

You probably should have used Google+ for this giveaway, considering its an Android device it would have made some sense.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Trust me, if it was up to me I would have made it on Google+. Thing is, ASUS made our Facebook pages and made the contest online via Facebook.

Thanks for the help though and the suggestion.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Seeing a great increase in the number of "likes" almost to the point where I'm thinking of adding another prize. I have a BNIB Kindle Fire that I'm thinking of throwing in for an XDA member if my page gets to 1000 likes first.

I need everyone's help though.

1.) How will I know if the person that "liked" the page is Ann XDA member?

2.) How will the winner be chosen?

Feedback its important.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spidey01:
Forsome reason that makes me wantto check ASUS's Twitter
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] aestylis:
Easiest way would be to email the winners and ask for their XDA username, send a message to them to confirm. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] asdfuogh:
Awesomeness! I entered, but what's with the list of schools? :/ There's no UCLA!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] junks2010:
Just entered, even though I hate FB. :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] parmend:
All I have to do to enter is leave a comment on facebook page?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
No there is an entry form to enter to win the Two Transformer Primes and if my page gets 1000 likes first then I'll give away my original Transformer, Dock, and Sleeve to one winner and then a BNIB Kindle Fire to only an XDA member. XDA members can win both Transformer and Kindle Fire

Here is what i wrote on the other thread in the TF Prime section.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] <Laharl>:
W00t

I just entered to win a Prime!

And if I win I will Give away my Transformer and Dock to One Lucky Person!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] carrrnuttt:
I just signed up. I guess we'll see.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dased14:
I'll be more than happy to give your transformer a happy home (until I save enough cash for a prime, then I would pass it in to the next person saving for a new one)

Tapa away from a galaxy far away
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CrazyPeter:
+1

(at least 10 chars)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] edlose:
just entered, thanks for the opportunity!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] zedklind:
i liked and entered and shared with my friends :). wish u luck!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] souless poet:
I entered and shared with a bunch of friends too....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Wordlywisewiz:
Why Give all those away at once you should split up the 2 primes why does someone need 2?

And whats with the college selection do you need to be a student?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Spiral_ouT:
Read the contest details. It says win one for yourself and a second to give away as a gift.

My desire to win a Prime or Fire got the best of me, so I signed up regardless of how much I hate Facebook. Hope we both win, OP!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LegendK95:
Hello I'm making my first android rom for the sgsii, but can't really find the default values, i found some when decompiling the settingsprovider.apk and in ro.prop

I want to enable Vibrate on answer By default specifically

Thanks in advance :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
Most of the default setting are in the systemui but what your looking for should be phone apk. Decompile them and look at the bools xml
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickiberli:
Decompile the settings apk. There should be an bools.xml or something like that.. :)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] buffalosolja42:
Just trying to get some protection and the Focus S and I are not wearing a rubber.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randywintle:
I tried to use a screen protector from the ATT GS2 for my Focus S and it was slightly different, causing it to not fit properly.

Additionally, the button locations on the phones are preventing most people from using cases.

The invisible shield might work, but just a heads up on my experience with screen protector
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Hey everyone,

I'm working as a CampusRep for ASUS Computers at Cornell University and was hoping you could all help me out.

I know there are a lot of people on this forum so I would really appreciate all your help.

Thanks,

Gary

UPDATE (12/5/11):
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
It's already done. Thanks for the heads up. Would be great to win this instead of dishing out cash for it. I'm Now entered in contest n everything.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Thanks for the help. Every "like" will help and just one step closer to getting you a Transformer.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Also, if anyone has any questions just post it here or shoot me a PM.

Thanks again.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
Dangit... Cant enter until I turn 18 in 5 days.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] TrailorParkKid:
Done and done :P
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
Done.

10char
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
I will probably enter the contest as well.

However to answer your questions.

How will you know if they are an XDA member, simple, upon deciding the winner you ask them if they are.

If they are and have an existing account then great, they win the extra prizes, this way no one can accuse you of fudging the winner to make sure it is an XDA member.

If they are not a member of they created the account after you ask them then they do not get the extra prizes, make sure that it is clear that they must be an existing XDA member.

As for how to choose the winner, that is rather easy as well.

After all of the likes and contest entries are in, use any of the random number generators available out there and set it to choose from 1 to whatever number of entries there is, run it 3 times, then use the mean or median to find the winner.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] digimuzik:
Or even better...make it someone who comments on this thread. ;) (There have to be some sort of rules against this on XDA...)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
if you want 1000 likes. i'll get you 1000 likes.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Well I was thinking that there would be two different winners. One winner (Original Transformer) out of all the "likes" on my page and then the other winner (Kindle Fire) would be out of the "likes" from XDA members. Additionally, XDA members will still be eligible gor the Original Transformer.

As for the second question it could be a random generator for the Transformer prize and maybe the same for the Kindle Fire. Or maybe choose from those people who post on this thread (and the one in the General section of the original Transformer) as another member mentioned.

So keep the "likes" coming and please share and repost so others can see. Remember, the extra prizes from me (i.e. Original Transformer and Kindle Fire will only be given away if my page reached 1000 likes first. The two Transformer Primes are randomly chosen regardless of likes though, just fill the entry form.

Thanks again for helping me out.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
I would love 1000 likes. Please and thank you!

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Easy, just message that person through facebook and ask to verify according XDA name. I know I already won so just pm me to get info to mail me my prizes ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Haha touche. Help me reach 1000 likes and you could actually win up to 4 tablets!

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
i'll get it going around my campus. damn i wish they were accepting campus reps for CSULB

... wher's my cut ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dmbatson:
entered!

10char!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
not sure how to tell my friends so i just told them that this thing is awesome and they should go like this page and enter.

I liked and entered.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Thanks. Getting more traffic and more "likes"... This is awesome!

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] begadkepat:
Excellent! I'll do what I can to increase the number of 'Like's you have.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bubigrega:
Like from me. GL

Sent from me...
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Update!

Just to update everyone, another rep already reached 1000+ likes on his Asus Campus page meaning that the deal for my OG Transformer + Dock + Sleeve is off the table...

BUT!

If I am in the top 3 reps with the most entries in the contest I will get a minor incentive AND if I am in the top 6 reps with the most new Facebook likes between December 1-15 then I will get another minor incentive.

What this means is that I want to give back for those helping me. Here are the possible gift scenarios.

If I get both of these goals then I will still honor my Kindle Fire giveaway to one member of XDA.

If I reach the first goal (top 3 reps with most entries) only then I will giveaway some other prize TBD.

If I reach the second goal (top 6 reps with most new likes) only then I will giveaway a Wintech 16GB Class 10 microSD card.

All prizes will include Asus swag bag with two t-shirts, pens, and a Lamborghini 2GB Flash Drive.

Thanks again for all those who have helped and please go to AsusCornell to enter to win a TF Prime for you and someone of your choosing!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RedFoxDude:
I'm sorry to hear that! Let's try to get you into the top three. You've got a like from me.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
i could care less about any other prizes, i just want 1! transformer prime. Ill continue trying to get my friends friends to like your page though (all of my friends probably already have)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
Just turned 18 today and entered. Heck yeah!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Thanks for the support guys. Truly appreciate it.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
I just realized we have the same name and now we have the same amount of posts o_O
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Isn't that ironic! Now we'll just have to go one for one... In terms of posts.

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[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] beavertank:
You've got my like and my entry. Good luck on hitting top three!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
6 Days Left!

6 Days left to enter. With how difficult it has become to preorder a Prime and ensure it get's here by X-Mas enter to win TWO, one for you and one for someone of your choosing, to alleviate your Prime holiday stress!

Only for US and Canadian residents only. Sorry my friends across all waters.

Go here and make sure you select Cornell University and hit the "like" button on the page!

Thanks,

Gary
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Today is the last day to enter to win a Prime for yourself and one to gift to someone of your choosing. Thanks to everyone who has already entered and selected Cornell University and for hitting the "like" button on the page.

If you have not already done so please help out a fellow XDA member and give yourself the opportunity to win some awesome prizes!

Again, here is the page and don't forget to see all the possible prizes... some exclusive to just XDA members!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rukkus:
entered and liked, thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darth_suicune:
done. good luck!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NoTanFightFan:
Entered and liked! Pretty awesome opportunity. Thanks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Thanks for all the help!

Share it too so your friends can see and enter too!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] njones15:
So...

With the contest closing tomorrow, when are you going to select the winner/s?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Meanee:
Liked and signed up
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blaziner18:
I got my ipad stolen a ways back so i hope to god i win this.

i don't have much cash to throw around. cool contest tho
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] coquipr:
This will be a great gift to the wife since her phone got stolen and she spilled water on her laptop so this will make her Christmas
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] holmern:
Liked and filled out entry form. I'm not in school though.. not sure if that is a deal breaker in the official rules?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Great question. The drawing will be on December 17, 2011, at approx. 5.00 PM PST. The winner will be announced via a post on the Asus Official Facebook Fan page which should also be displayed on all Campus pages.

Thanks!

You don't have to be in school, just a US or Canadian resident sans Rhode Island and Quebec who is 18 years or older.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] bigaj:
Did they pick the winner..
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
So did I win? ;)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] GarJones27:
Nothing yet. The previous date and time was an estimate but I don't see them taking much longer. I'll update the thread once I hear something.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] N0ctrnl:
Ok, so, I have an OpenVPN setup at home, and I'm connected to it with my phone. I've been using VPNs for years and based on my previous experiences, I have a thought, and a couple questions...

Does every single packet go out through the VPN or only the ones destined for an IP on the private subnet? If it indeed passes every packet over the VPN (as with others I've used), why couldn't one just tether it after that? Would all data not then go over AT&Ts network and out to the internet via my home connection?

I've actually been musing about this for a while, but never bothered to actually connect my phone to my home VPN until now to even think about trying it.

Anybody have any unique insight on this?