yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xoom General] popssracer:
Just wanted to put in my two cents. I bought a Family edition about two weeks ago. Supposedly it can be rooted by evildevnul's exploit, but not if you take the OTA update first. So make absolutely sure that you don't do the OTA if you want to root it, at least for now. I did the OTA so the root wouldn't work for me (and there is NO way to undo the OTA), and after some more research, I returned it to the big dumb double B and bought a regular Xoom (from somewhere else). To me, it was worth the extra money, I'm really enjoying it.

As a device, I was extremely impressed with it. The operation was quite smooth, was fast, and the screen was very nice, had no problems. It ran all the graphic intensive apps I threw at it quite nicely. I will say that the Family Edition is a little lighter and sleeker than the full xoom, I liked that quite a lot too. If you want a device that just works, there is NO reason not to buy the Xoom FE, If you want to root and install custom roms and kernels and all that good stuff, go with the full Xoom, you won't regret it either.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
In an effort to reduce clutter on this thread I have started a WIKI for us. I'm hoping we can sticky this throughout the EPIC forums and cut down on some other sticky's. Have valuable information? Software? Guides? Share them on the WIKI!

What does this mean for you? A all in one shop for your device information. If used, this is a great tool for accessing information, as long as it's kept up. The great thing about a WIKI is that it's open. Everyone is able to contribute. I have got us started and plan to maintain the WIKI in my free time, but could use the help of developers as well as you all release new versions.

Epic 4G Touch WIKI

General Device Wiki

Epic 4G Touch ROM Database

A database for current E4GT ROMs - devs please update

Epic 4G Touch Kernel Database

A database for all kernels E4GT - devs please update

Epic 4G Touch Modem Database

A database for all modems

Please respect the WIKI. If you would like to make a change but are unsure how to do so, or are unfamiliar with WIKI syntax, or would simply like to discuss the WIKI, see here.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] Elfuente:
After a reboot I have to disable and enable again autorotatescreen otherwise it want work.

Any Solutions??
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] yulic:
auto rotate screen

After update software automatically does not work auto rotate screen
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] garryb:
hi guys i have a i003 problemis i lost my original firmware copy and i dont know which firmware i have xxkpq,xxkpn o something else i have tried flashing different firmware with odin they all flash ok but all end up with the same problem stuck at samsung logo i leave that therer for 30 mins or more but its in a loop i have even tried entering in recovery and cleaning data ,clena cache etc but no luck always stuck at boot logo loop

please help

sorry for my english.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] AdrenalineX:
goto recovery---->factory reset

or

flash XXKPE---->XXKPQ
[Galaxy S II General] spoiltz:
So, guys..

I was going through some blogs, which stated that there are so many malicious apps in android market. Recently, Avast, which has launched an app in market, reported to google about some malicious apps.

Here is the article:-

https://blog.avast.com/2011/12/13/android-malware-in-the-open-marketplace/

So, what i was thinking is that do we really need an Antivirus app, to protect our android phone??

Using an antivirus app will mean that, it will consume RAM continuously, and so will consume battery too.

I am starting this thread, so that we can discuss, here ,if we really need it.

So, share your views, experiences with any malicious app in the market place, and also suggestions about which antivirus app should we use, if this kind of thing exists in android.
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
Of course you do, i use Lookout Mobile Security and it has caught a few trojans which were potenially harmful to my phone, not too many but it did quarantine a few since ive had it.

Basically anyone who doesn't have any type of protection on their dog and bone is taking a big chance.
[Galaxy S II General] ithehappy:
The answer is NO.

I've posted an article from tech2.com in Indian thread where someone from Google said it while talking about Trozan AV apps.
[Galaxy S II General] spoiltz:
Did u read the link i posted?

It really shows the possibility of some malicious apps, co-existing in Android Market. Don't we need to be protected?
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
Well if you ever get a trojan on your SGSII don't come crying on here, ever heard of better be safe than sorry!!
[Galaxy S II General] spoiltz:
Thats what i am trying here "Better be safe than sorry"
[Galaxy S II General] ithehappy:
Well you should've created this thread without the 'Do' and '?'. Everyone is entitled to his/her own opinion. You didn't like my post IGNORE it, don't quote me and advice me what I need to do. A '?' thread should only be created where everyone can share his/her opinion and then it's up to the Thread starter what he/she will take from all the answers.

Anyway, keep using what you are using.

@jonny68- Have you seen such a thread like that in this 8 + months?

This is what Chris Dibona, Google's Open Source Program Manager said,

Source:

http://tech2.in.com/news/android/go...-antivirus-apps-in-android-marketplace/260952

Sorry I had to BOLD the line for you guys, it's a shame to modify some other comments.

Another thing, if someone even said that Antiviruses are needed for Android I would never use it.

The story is exactly the opposite when I use my Desktop PC fyi.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II General] Mittaa:
You forgot the rest of this story:

"Honestly, anti-virus software are not needed on mobiles, just as long as you don’t download random apps you should be just fine" ...

Most people in here download and install tons of apps, modifications and tweeaks on rooted phones ... LOL :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] TheSniperFan:
Why not just instal a free one?

Better safe than sorry...

Send from my GT-I(OVER-9000) using XDA App.
[Galaxy S II General] spoiltz:
M sorry, if it hurted u.

Everyone has absolute right to express their views.Be it wrong or right.
[Galaxy S II General] jonny68:
Well Google are hardly gonna freely admit the fact that there are some rogue apps in the Android Market which contain trojans as this will put off many people (not just talking anti-virus here), the simple facts are despite the nonsense by Chris DeBona or whoever is the fact that you are taking a calculated rick by not having some type of protection on your phone, this is even more so if you do happen to download apps from other sources but even in the Android Market you can never be totally sure, Lookout Mobile Security is totally and utterly 100% legit and used by many thousands of people and business' alike,clearly there are some rogue apps masquerading as anti-virus apps but also others too.
[Galaxy S II General] TonyCarlitoMontana:
Smartphones are like pc's now. What you can do with your computer your smartphone does it for you on the go. You have so many apps you browse over the net even if you are using the wireless one from home say for example anything can come through..Say if you are downloading a rom or a leak you never know what might be in them...As the OP and Jonny said above.."always be safe than sorry" that is how i see things
[Galaxy S II General] gr8hairy1:
http://androidship.com/2011/05/29/the-android-anti-virus-epidemic/

Read that.

If you plan on downloading apps without looking at who makes them or looking at any reviews, then yes, there's a chance you can get an app that causes issues.

And that applies for ALL os's. How many apple laptop/desktop users run an antivirus? Android is built on the same type of platform, unix.

That doesn't mean an 'antivirus' app will do anything special. It uninstalls apps the same way you do under manage applications.

Sent from my páhhōniē
[Galaxy S II General] srikanth.naidu:
I all true sense you need to have read the permission that the applications needs when you install a app. If your are lazy enough to not do that have application like LBE security installed to monitor what each applications is up to ... i believe rather then a antivirus a good app fire wall is needed.
[Galaxy S II General] MikeyMike01:
You probably don't need one, just as any power Windows user doesn't. That said you'd be crazy to not have one in Windows. Difference being a desktop has a tremendous amount of resources and allocating some to an antivirus program is no big deal. Not so on a phone. Plus there's the consideration of battery impact.

In a nutshell I'd say you'd be just fine without one.
[Galaxy S II General] onslaught86:
I feel much the same way about antiviruses on Android as I do about hand-holding paid antivirus programs on Windows. If you know what you're doing, you don't need them at all. On the other hand, if you're going to download hundreds of dodgy applications at random and pay no attention to reviews/permissions/odd behaviour, then more fool you, get an antivirus app.

LBE privacy guard is a different story, since it performs a rather different function, and allows you to enjoy apps like Facebook without giving them access to the likes of text messages and phone ID.

You guys know Samsung have their own lightweight security suite in Samsung apps, yeah?
[Galaxy S II General] melorib:
I totally agree, like task killers and power managers, useless... :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] Manitax:
Im using kasperky mobile security cause i got a 1 year licence from a magazine.. But i never got an alarm until now (1,5 months), so i think atm its not necessary to use it .. Perhaps in some months when there are more viruses out in the web^^
[Galaxy S II General] MikeyMike01:
Most Android apps are of such low quality they don't deserve to be purchased.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Galaxy S II General] screamworks:
That's bull****. Regardless of your opinion on somebody's work, it's still exactly that - something they spent time and effort working on to provide for you. If you don't like the quality of it, don't use it.
[Galaxy S II General] Madmanden:
There is no need for antivirus protection on Android - anti malware perhaps, but not antivirus. Besides, most of those apps don't really work anyway and therefore just give you a false sense of security. In a recent test the AVG app caught exactly 0 out of 10 malware samples, thus being utterly pointless. Only paid apps like Kaspersky caught anything worthwhile.
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
In my experience with antivirus (GuardX), I've actually never caught anything. To be honest, it seems like a waste of battery juice just to have the shield process running in the background.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II General] dresin:
No

Use your brain, not useless antivirus
[Galaxy S II General] NBB823151:
AV

Have a look at the ESET beta app....they are a pretty goog company.
[Galaxy S II General] Gnarfsan:
I have been using Android for about 16 months now. I have scanned my phones roughly once every 3 months and never found anything. Just consider if the app or it's permissions look suspicious before downloading it. Look at ratings and comments.
[Galaxy S II General] karan_shah189:
I recently started using AVAST n it is awesome!! it also has anti-theft features.. Avast is the best antivirus out there..
[Galaxy S II General] markdj57:
All the android antivirus apps do is check what you are installing against a known list of bad apps; remove brain, insert android antivirus app...
[Galaxy S II General] chrisjcks:
I use drweb - when languy tested them, this was the only one to detection 100%

It has the lowest resource usage of them & has the best & nicest UI.

So, check it out :)
[Galaxy S II General] s1lenz:
the way i look at it, I do banking and paypal transfers over my phone, so for me it's worth having Lookout (or some other AV app) on my phone. I don't download a bunch of dodgy or unreliable apps, but you never know. There was a case where when the Netflix app hit the market, a similar app called "netflix installer" or something to that effect also popped up. Obviously it was illegitimate, but there's room for confusion, especially in a scenario like that where you're waiting for an app to come out.

If an extra 3 seconds of scan after I download an app keeps me from having to cancel credit cards and bank accounts, I'm all for it.
[Galaxy S II General] Tawm:
I don't use AV on my phone and won't do for the forseeable future... you know why? Because I don't install random **** from random companies and I always check what permissions the app requires. If I see a game that needs to send/receive SMS, I don't install it, simple.
[Galaxy S II General] stylez:
I'm in same boat as gek having used smartphones since SPV's have found that there is such a small amount of viruses / malware for mobile platforms that common sense on installs overwrite the need for battery / resource heavy software....

But I do use Droid wall for selective program access to net.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] JCody:
Just installed the new SP1 and my phone was at 7720 when I did. I thought that it would update it to 7740 but it didn't. Things are working great! Thanks XBmod! Question is . . . can I update to 7740 after installing SP1?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] galaxys2newbie:
Anyone used LLama on AT&T S2 and how successful have you been with the location settings?

Ive used an app called Timeriffic for ring volume changing,etc.(changes based on time) and that works well. But then Ive used Juice Defender for enable/disable WIFI and it is not very accurate. Ive put it in training multiple times and it almost never enables WIFI when I get home. It does a good job disabling it though. Ive heard of Tasker and I might eventually get that but there are other apps that I want that cost that much and I dont want to buy Tasker too unless I need to.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] wonner:
I use Llama and I have no problems with it. I have it turn off wifi (among other things) when I leave home and it turns back on when I arrive back home. Occasionally you have to have it relearn the area when you're at home and it's on a different cell. For a free app, it's pretty good.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cornfruit:
Agreed. +1 for llama, works great for me
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jjmcd0816:
Hi, I have a epic 4g touch and I rooted it successfully using odin about a month ago. Now It wants me to system update, I hit cancel because I dont want to brick my phone, so i keep hitting cancel, but ten mins later it comes up again? Im new at this, and im not sure what to do? Any advice would be good thank you for reading and your time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KelvCast:
Common issue. Do you have EG30 or EG31? Settings >> About Phone (if you didn't know)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DroidDavi:
i have the same issue. I flashed the EK13 modem ad now i see there is a update. Has the EK13 OTA started to roll out im on Blazer rom and would rather stay on this then go to a stock build.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KelvCast:
You mean EL13?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jjmcd0816:
I have EG30, im not sure what to do i just want it to stop lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DroidDavi:
Yes i ment EL13
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KelvCast:
It's easy enough Original Thread

Just flash the zip for EK02 thru CWM

If your nervous QBKing77 has a video
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jjmcd0816:
Thanks will do, and thanks for the help and all the support. I hit the thanks button for ya. lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KelvCast:
Your probably going to come back saying it didn't work lol. I had a total brain fart this only updates your modem to the new EK02. Message will still be there

Congrats you have BRICKED your phone throw it in the garbage...just kidding

Do ODIN the EG30 modem.bin tho so you can get back to where you started

DOWNLOAD

Video if you scurred

---------- Post added at 06:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:32 PM ----------

And I did some digging and looks like this is your best bet
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jjmcd0816:
well i havent even did anything yet because of work so i guess i dont have to revert.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jjmcd0816:
Any ideas on what I do since i dont have to revert?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fearbeta:
Blazer was just updated to EL13. Beta but you're in luck the issue seems to be you have to flash blazer 2.0 first.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] fearbeta:
That was at davimack, I'm in the same boat. Kinda wanna try flashing from calks version, I've got a nand backup of it but I really like the look and feel of tnz blends I just wanna get rid of update notification
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Iandv:
I just hit restart and install from the update notification and it tried to install but couldn't. It went to the caution triangle with the Android guy screen. Then I hold the power button until recovery booted, cleared cache and reboot. Never seen the update notification again even after reboots. Make sure you freeze the update checker from titanium backup our you would have to go through this again
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] move_over:
did exactly what you said, worked perfect. Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KelvCast:
Yeah I posted a link for best bet. This is a STOCK, pre-rooted EK02 ROM. I do have to warn you this is a full ROM. So a full wipe is recommended. You can try to just wipe cache and dalvik. Titanium backup all your stuff to be safe

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Lol I seen others do this. It comes back
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Guys team vennum has a script that prevents updates in Development and I believe there is an apk called FOTA.apk that you put in your system/app folder and prevents updates
[General Questions and Answers] Matty Mallard:
Rooted Samsung Nexus S 4G (Sprint) without a problem. I read that rooting it will allow the wifi hot spot to work without having to subscribe to Sprints 29.99 charge. The tethering works fine but what do I need to do to be able to use this as a hotspot for my laptop and iPad?

Android 2.3.7

Kernel 2.6.35.7

Build GWK74
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PamelaGirl:
Hello Good People,

Can someone please help with how I could remap the Button Panel?

I want to remove the "Search and replace it with an app shortcut that can be assessable at all times like the other three buttons.

T.I.A.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fzelle:
Forget that.

The std Archos button panel is fixed in function.

If you want to do something else, root the device(Chulri r+w or urukdroid) , move the buttons to the top and install a launcher that has this as a function.
[Gen8, Gen9, Gen10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PamelaGirl:
fzelle you got my back every step of the way!

:)

I am already rooted and using GO Launcher as my default launcher. Looks like I need to test drive another launcher for this need.

Thanks
[HTC EVO 3D] chamucoliz:
i just wanted to know if some 1 tried wii mote on cm7 for the evo 3d?

i search on the forums and only able to find for other phones saying it does works, if any 1 can confirm wii mote working on cm7 would be great, also if there are other ways to gets a Bluetooth controller to work on the evo 3d, i already check the app bluez ime all the optional controller i can use but i cant find any online to buy

thank you
[HTC EVO 3D] netwokz:
I have paird a wiimote on cm7, it works. I never played any games with it, so I'm not too sure about the mapping of the buttons, but it does work.

This is the app I used:

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ccpcreations.android.WiiUseAndroid
[HTC Sensation] notimethanks:
Right?

I have everything from the CM Bible page. I have wiped and reinstalled everything a number of times and Android System is always sitting right on top. The battery holds fine when the screen is off, but whenever it's on regardless of Wifi/mobile data ect. it plummets fast.

Any suggestions?
[HTC Sensation] ibra88:
dude...you should try InsertCoin rom....its a masterpiece

best rom for battery life indeed !
[HTC Sensation] Snake_skw:
i think this is pretty normal for cm7 because its still alpha...i have pretty similar "problem" and im quite happy with battery life on cm7,its at least twice as good than on sense roms so dont worry,use your phone and charge your battery when needed,if this is really a bad battery life for you than try to get anker :)
[HTC Sensation] notimethanks:
I just switched to trips ICS alpha and it's fine now. Android system doesn't even register in my battery usage. Just display and wifi. I might try to head back to CM and see if the problem returns. Thanks for the heads up. If CM still doesn't want to work out I'll check that out.
[HTC Sensation] notimethanks:
Yeah I suppose so. I just really don't get why my dialer would be using 9X more battery than my display is.
[HTC Sensation] Snake_skw:
i think its because of the cm bugs in alpha release...im pretty happy with it but if you dont like just wait a bit more,ics should be coming soon :)
[HTC Sensation] rdembkowski:
I think it depends on the rom you are using. I noticed with the lateset miui the android system is a little higher. I agree that it must be an aosp thing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boostermbkking:
here is the first Italian Rom created by me for the SAMSUNG GALAXY NEXUS

The ICE_KING_SANDWICH_V1.1

characteristics:

based on ITL41F

deodex

zipalligned

busybox

root

franco.kernel OC/UV 1.4Ghz

Multi-language

optimized and tweaked

RAM optimizations

Speed optimizations

add more governor

camera sound removed

more speed rotation

launcher landscape & portrait

gallery offline

backlight fix

add some app

add button search and menù

power menù with reboot e recovery

more performances

percentuale battery

support cifs

Added stronger WIFI signal

SQLite performance patch

market 3.4.4

Installation procedure:

make a backup of applications and data with wipe because you will delete 'all the contents of your phone

1) copy the files on the external sd

2) reboot into recovery (ClockworkMod 4.0.0.9)

3) make a backup nandroid (useful to restore your files and apps)

4) make the full wipe (Cache, date and Dalvik)

5) Flash zip from sd card -> select the file

6) reboot system now

Optional 7) reboot into recovery and go to backup and restore / advanced restore / YOUR BACKUP / Restore date (this puts all the files and apps as you had before flashing this rom but leaving unchanged the current Rom)

CAUTION DO NOT BELIEVE ME RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR ENDING TO THIS ROM

INSTALLATION REQUIRES A LONG TIME, AND THE FIRST TO START is very slowly because recreate the cache, do not be alarmed

DOWNLOAD:

screenshots:

thanks to: modaco,he_stheone64,dsixda,francisco.franco,mike1986
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Danny80y:
What happened to innovation? :confused::p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boostermbkking:
Italian power XD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tonime:
thanks :):)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pafimal:
hi Ricardo good to see you here I usually used your rom for LG 3d I'll give it a try many thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boostermbkking:
thanks guys, try the rom and tell me the bug if there is
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djeddieone:
Any way to fix the MMS blurry incoming pics problem?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gerardo66:
just installed

look good and good battery

no bugs

to be continued.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] boostermbkking:
thanks, if the rom like you please take me a thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paulobrien:
You should probably point out that this is just a ROM that you've baked from the MoDaCo kitchen as your starting point then chucked in a *VERY* few mods.

How do I know? As well as matching MD5s for most of the content, you have a /system/app/GoogleQuick* directory, an error I made in Ir6.

P
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mike1986.:
Stealing paul's work and asking for thanks? And you have a donate button as well? I hope it links to paul's paypal account.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] killyouridols:
So, A Winzip Wizard then.....;)

Thanks for the hard work Paul! :D

KYI