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[Eee Pad Transformer General] mrmenta:
I think the guy who download a pirated apk has no money to buy the real app, or

has no the way to buy it

, even, having the money and the willing to buy the app.

Here, in Argentina, there is no other way to buy an Android app on Market if you don't have an international credit card. A lot of people gets the money in cash, no banks involved, so, to get the credit card you need to work in a corporation o have a

very

good job (I'm talking about Argentina).

-

Ep2008 is right, 15 minutes is not enough for test some apps, even, some apps has misleading descriptions. Sometimes the app does not works well on your device (in iOS you can buy it and

you know

that it will works well).

Buy an app is a risk if the developer is "jhon Doe" (or Gameloft...) but, if you are buying from, for example,

Rockstar

, you know that you are buying something that worth you money.

Developers who complains about Android are the ones who don't have a good reputation.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
As a small developer:

1) I mostly make ad supported games right now (Google allows selling only from 20 countries, mine not included) so I'm happy if someone copies it of course.

2) If someone blocks ads I don't much care as long as he is happy and recommends my games to others,

3) From what I read from other (small) developers piracy is not that high of an issue (some of them were counting the pirated copies and it was like 1% or sth like that).

For larger companies and more pricier games the percentage is probably much higher, I don't know. But mostly those who pirate a game wouldn't buy it anyway. And they can recommend it to those who buy.

Personally I also prefer ad supported but free games (like Aporkalypse, great fun, ads not problematic) - but some people hate them, I know.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] CrazyPeter:
Piracy is virtually non existant on PS3. It has the lowest piracy rate of, any platform.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] goodintentions:
This is not to say I'm a robot. My 10 year old nephew downloads apostle because he can't buy for his tablet.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Spidey01:
From what I've seen, jailbreaking most iOS devices is more trivial and more stupid friendly than rooting Android devices. Apple win on ease of use lol; and from what friends that know iPods and crap, sounds like most people out there probably jailbreak in order to get (pirated) apps for free.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] infazzdar:
The majority of people I know with rooted devices do so just to get free applications. Most agree that if they wanted the ability to customize the device to their liking that would have gone the Android way.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] reiti.net:
Piracy would always be an issue - it will never stop. But that is not the greatest problem - because my opinion is, that ppl who download pirated versions would never buy the full version - especially if the buying process is as easy as it is on android.

A far more concerning problem is the fact, that others download your app and sale them for their own on other plattforms - that's making me really more angry.

I hate to put users down only to face pirating, i hate DRM at all as long as it lowers the user expierience.

For me, i try always to put up demos of my apps so people can try them out and decide for themselfs if they want to support the developers of if the app is worth the few bucks ;-)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] SWEATTAIMI:
MOD EDIT: XDA DOES NOT SUPPORT PIRACY IN ANY FORM, "ETHICAL PIRACY" OR NOT.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Magnesus:
There are people who buy software they pirated earlier. (so they get updates or if they feel that the app/game is really good and deserves some money trown at it)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] CrazyPeter:
Piracy will always be much lower on Android, simply because there are better FREE apps, and there is little reason to pirate the more expensive crappier apps. The standard of free apps are far superior to that of iOS.

Whilst this may not please developers trying to charge for apps, it gives them a kick to make things worth paying for.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] goodintentions:
Android does have one huge advantage over iOS. A dev once told me apple charges $100 while Google charges something like $25 to put apps on their store.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] Spidey01:
If memory serves: tje Android Market is $25 one time to be able to publish apps versus legally having to pay $99/year to legally use more than the iOS emulator, and each app needing to be approved before it gets published.

For $99/year, I think charging for apps might be a little necessary for some people lol.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] sci2:
I'm not entirely sure what you just said, but I got the gist. Being too 'young' doesn't make it any less of a theft and it certainly doesn't make it ok. When I was under 18, I did what I was supposed to do and that was ask my parents to purchase things for me.

A lot of people have valid points here, however, and I don't think the issue is at all black and white - I do think that the whole 'Android is fer pirates!' is a load of ****, however. I use both OS'es and could easily pirate on both very simply.

There will always be people that refuse to pay for anything, but I think (or hope) that most of us are willing to pay good money for a good product. I've said it before, and I'll say it again - I would be VERY willing to pay upwards of $50 or $60 for a REAL deep game for my Transformer. Something like the Anno series or Red Dead Redemption, or the like. It's completely off-topic, but I'm sick of the casual mini-game crap and I won't go near any 'free' game that baits you into paying a dollar here or there for gold or turns or whatever BS it is they do. I don't think I'm the only one out there that feels that way, and I hope developers really start to think a little more that way.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] jerdog:
I think we can put this discussion to rest.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kenneu:
I only had a handful of ghost and 1 full LOS on my EG30 phone during the couple of months I've owned it. I installed EG31 and had no issues, either... I have tried the stock OTA update and a couple of EK02 ROMs with multiple LOS. I had 3 LOS today on an EL13 variation. I guess I just have a POS, but I can't shake LOS in any way. So...

I've gone back to bone stock EG30 with only root to get busybox and superuser. (so I can run a couple of apps). So far, no LOS.

Both at home and at work, I'm on the fringe... perhaps maybe the ET4G isn't the phone for me...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] datajosh:
EK02 was good for me but I've had issues with LOS after I leave my Airave's range on EL13. My wife's phone on EL13 doesn't have any problems so I think I might need to reflash. EG30 was the worst for me on LOS so I won't go back. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackte4:
I love EL13.... My phone didnt update to EK02. I tired to switch to it but not a go. My 3g on EL13 is crazy fast in DC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daneurysm:
Even though I have gotten a few LOS bone stock they were very few and very far between...I got identical performance out of any rom with the stock kernel.

If you are using any kernel other than the stock kernel that matches your modem....well...eliminate some variables before you condemn the phone.

However, if you have tried all of these versions with the stock kernel (and matching modem...I have had LOS explosions with mismatched stock kernel/modem combos) I would definitely consider that phone a dud.

FWIW EG31 (especially for the modem) is my favorite.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
I've never had LOS on any of the modems but was looking for better 3g. My 3g data speeds are better on EL13 than EG30 or EK02. I never tried EG31. Wifi connection is much better on EL13, too. With the other modems it disconnected as soon as I went out the door onto my patio. EL13 stays connected 50 or 60 feet from my house. 4g is staying connected better as well. BTW, I'm on Calkulins ROM v2.0.1 with EK02 Kernel. I just flashed the EL13 modem on top of the EK02 Kernel after wiping data and cache with no issues so far.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kenneu:
I've tried a few variations, but tried to keep kernel/modems together -- i.e. EG30/EG30 using Chris 41Gs repacks. My phone didn't LOS for a very long time then all of a sudden it did. At that point I didn't fear root as I had avoided root to avoid LOS. But... after experiencing it stock, I've tried several things. LOS seems to be my trusty sidekick now whenever I'm in a weak signal area (which is much of my day).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dan02gt:
Have ran EG30, EG31, EK02, and now EL13. The only time I ever had LOS was with EG30 running LoStkernal, and only happened once when I was in a very bad coverage area. That being said EG30 sucked for me when it came to data speeds. I had to use WiFi in my house for any data. Accuweather wouldn't even update most of the time without timing out. All the other modems have had data on par with my OG Evo, but EG30 sucked and I would never go back to it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] freecharlesmanson:
Haven't had los in probably over a month using el13 and rogue ek02 currently but probably not sense eg31
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dalmus:
I ran stock (rooted with no custom recovery) EG30 until yesterday (so, 3 months) and had maybe five LOS. I never tried EG31, and EK02 failed (because of root). I always had great battery life with EG30, usually going 24 hours or more before I HAD to charge with normal usage. (Note: I don't define normal usage as streaming Netflix or Pandora for 8 hours a day!)

I flashed Cauklin's stock EL13 with the EL13 modem, and so far my battery life seems to be even better. If fully charged, I used to drain down to 94% overnight (12-6:30). With EL13, I only drained down to 96%.

WiFi does seem a bit stronger. Cellular reception doesn't appear to be any better based on indicated signal strength. 3G seems a little better, but its hard to tell since I don't constantly monitor the 3G signal strength, and its NOT tied to the antenna bars (I can have 1 bar of cellular reception, but get 1.5Mb 3G speeds in some areas in Milwaukee, or I can have 5 bars and get 100Kbits).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] expertzero1:
No more Los for me finnally I'm so haaappppy
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] stargaterules:
EL13 here baby, no LOS ever since i updated to EK02 and then 13
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nacron:
I've had no Los since I started using the ek02 kernel with eg30
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cochese:
Currently running EL13 with Calkulin's rom v2.5. Absolutely no LOS, which previously was happening every hour or so. I am -extremely- pleased today! :p
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kenneu:
I completely reset the phone to factory and flashed EL13 + Calk 2.5. No LOS today but I'll have to give it a few days to be sure....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] crawrj:
EL13 all the way!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] NJ___Jon:
I have found the img file. I tried booting it on the main folder of the SD card. How is this done correctly? I might post a pic later this week.....(and there is NO recovery mode on a crappy tablet like this)
[Thunderbolt General] topaz330:
installed liquid 3.2 and was great but the last week i starting getting horrible battery life. On my stock batter taking the phone off the charger at around 8 it would last literally until 5 oclock before it died. got the rezound battery and its considerably better but still only last me until 8. all light use with some text and light internet use. going to battery usage in settings and android system is taking up over 40% not sure if that was normal before but when i click on it is shows the following packages running: settings storage, settings, liquid settings, status bar, vpn services, liquid settings (again) android system, account and sync settings, google backup transport, and theme chooser. think any of those is draining my batt? and yes i tried to wipe and reinstall the rom and same
[Thunderbolt General] bigd5783:
WOW WTF! I am having the exact same issue with the exact same rom at the exact same time. I'm using an extended battery and I'm having issues with it dying around 8 or 9 each night after being off the charger starting at 6:30 in the morning. What is going on here?
[Thunderbolt General] mi7chy:
Did you install any new apps? I had an issue with very premature battery depletion after installing World of Goo demo and updated Google Maps. After uninstalling World of Goo battery life returned to normal. As a side note, I started getting a lot of marketing calls. Grrrr to World of Goo...
[Thunderbolt General] topaz330:
not sure. installed various apps that wouldn't even know where to start to look. wouldn't the battery usage monitor in the settings tell me if an app is draining my batt?
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zendy:
excusme...

I get boot loop on my motorola xoom wifi after i try to root it,,,

I use asia motorola xoom with android 3.2

can some one help me plese???

:(
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zendy:
Please help me master...
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okantomi:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1394563

Check out this post.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Anyone have any idea how to fix my issue?

My device is not rooted nor running any other ROM. At this point I can care less if the solution involves rooting my phone and loading a rom. HELP PLEASE.

Device was updating to the latest software....

Stuck on ODIN MODE. Error message "Firmware Upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"

T-Mobile tier 2 and Samsung Tier 3 could not figuire out how to fix it.

-Can't get to the recovery bootloader menu screen.

-When ever I pull the battery and plug it in it goes straight to this screen, nothing else even if I do the hardware keys to -get to the bootloader screen.

-If I connect my device to my computer and load Kies it does not reconize my device, if I go to the Emergency Recovery Screen under options nothing is in the list and no one seems to know the code to put n the code option.

What do I do? Samsung said to send it in to get flashed.

Is there any way for me to flash it on this screen at all? At this point I don't mind rooting it and loading a rom, any help would be great. Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
Ibhad that same issue when i was updating. I made a video . Just follow this because kies did not work for me but odin did. Post on here questions if you have them. Ill help you. Odin will help you reupdate. Its not bricked just stuck in download mode.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1393938
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Thanks dude.......so......how do I get the phone to "download mode"? Mine is in ODIN MODE....Can I do exactly what you did on the video or do I need to reload the stock?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
My ODIN screen says "0:[COM3]" instead of "0:[COM6]"......what do I do?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
Sorey. Okay so does itbalso say added at the bottom like in tge video. Sorry i was in a low reception area
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
Ifif says com and its yellow and added and you followed the rest of the instructions you should ve fine.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Awesome, it does say com3 and added at the bottom, I will give it a try.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
Glad to hear that. And im assuming you got all the other stuff you need. Like the update? Itll take about 8 mins. Once it reboots itll say pass and should not have errors. If you get any errors let me know what step it got stuck in and what the error was.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
So were you just updating over the air and it got stuck? I dont know why it asks to connect to kies when kies doesnt even recognize the phone. Kinda sad.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Your awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Its working again!!!!! So happy!!!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
:) im happy i made that video. So you are updated :) glad that worked out for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Thank you sooooo much!!!!

Someday in the future I will want to root and load a rom on to my phone, is ODIN used for that process too? I have done it with my old HD2, but I am sure its different now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
Odin can be used to root or to install other things. Once you are rooted though you can flash via cwn rwcovery instead
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Sweet, I am fimilier with cwn rw-covery. Thanks again! :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
I do have one question though. When you unlock the screen why does it show the bar with "swipe screen to unlock" on it? I never had that before? Do you know how to remove it?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
People are reporting that after a couple uses and reboots it went away. Mine was there then it went away
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DesignGrits:
Sweet, I will try and reboot it again a couple times. Thank you!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Sunnyk1022:
I have this exact same problem but i couldnt find your video from the other thread, Can you post it please? I have not had a phone for 2 weeks. Please help me :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] T-Dollah:
Help me please

I have the same issue on my note 10.1. It shows the "0:[COM6]" but the video you posted has been deleted
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Confirmation given by Jabba/Beat to proceed. So......................Don't ask for ETA haha.

Please give thanks to Tiffany84 and Overstew for taking on another project
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] il buono:
Definitely would enjoy rockin this on the E4GT. The more themes the better :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Why can't the rich get richer? More is good:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chrisbass:
Same here...definitely the theme i used most on my evo. Would be great to see it come to the e4gt.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elvelozpotosino:
this is a great THEME> please make it happen :}
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 1lazysheep:
yes, please! looks great!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cordell12:
did jabbawalkee give permission for a "port"? Awesome if so!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Step 1 - identify interest in port

Step 2 - Ask Jabba/Beat for permission to port

So the more yes votes we get the better chances we have to seeing a port, Woot!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
I'd be more than happy to work with Tiffany on such a port.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
You are a savage
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ewalk4866:
Theme looks great ! I'm down for it! Great idea for a port thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HondaCop:
Heck yea! Only if it has Sense integrated...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cordell12:
I have it for CM7 since the Evo 4G days
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Still one of the best, who knows maybe Over can turn it into Matte Ice or Ice Cream Blues or blue Ice haha
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
One of my all time favorites along with Honeycomb Fusion and Bionix Black. i constantly switch between Matted and ICS themes on my Nexus running Cyanogen. I loved it on my OG Epic as well. I probably still have it backed up on my laptop from my Epic days...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] parkslope:
Would love it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mazook98:
We'll all get Sense very soon, Honda: It's actually a hidden feature of Android 4.02 (the newest version from Google). There was a huge story about that on the web today: I guess there's a Google developer with a "sense" of humor..

I think I read it on Slashgear, or maybe The Verge..

Anyway, just Google it, and I'm sure you'll find it.

Yay for the return of the vertical paginated app drawer!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tiffany84:
I would be honored. Looks like it's time to ask for permission to port:D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot

EDIT: Post 1 updated, looks like we have enough interest to request permission

@Tiff, @Over - check you PM's
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mijjah74:
Sounds awesome...if anyone can give us Matted Blues E4GT, Tiffany can. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tiffany84:
All, thank u. That means a lot. I'll do my best. Should be great with the help of overstew.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Updated post 1 - Tiff/Over you guys rip!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cordell12:
Correct me if wrong here, not trying to be a downer. I cant recall the device but when asking permission to port for said device the answer was a "NO". Of course this was at the height of the theme so things may have changed a bit.

OH, I remember! It was porting the theme to a CM7 theme chooser type apk theme, Matted Blues was being worked on for CM7 for what seemed like forever. Someone ported it to a theme chooser apk and posted it and things got a little crazy for a minute, lol. It did do something for the progress of CM Matted Blues because it was officially released shortly after, for a cool $2.99 :eek: Some thought that was a little high, personally I bought it and still use it today, when my device has CM of course ;)

edit...good luck with the port!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] neudof:
While I think that this is a great theme, can someone please put a stop to the overabundance of blue themed roms.....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
What color would you prefer? Fuchsia? ;)

Sent from my ___________
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
So vote no and move along. Or create a poll to get a theme more to your liking ported, since both needs can coexist.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HondaCop:
You want a rainbow theme? With some little unicorn wallpapers?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Quick update: PM has been sent to Beat for consideration

Update #2: Permission granted for MattedBlues on ET4G!! Don't ask for ETA's
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Do you have an ETA? ;)

Sent from my ___________.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
hahahahaha, well played
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] il buono:
Smart guy. I don't think he would've wanted us to release our trolls onto his thread had a different decision been made :D :D :D

Mandado from my E4GT
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bryanh85:
Great looking theme. Can't wait!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xJeganx:
This is great news. I loved this theme on my OG Evo.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Released!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1401961

Sent from my ___________.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
That was quick!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] l3l2ad:
Icon help

I'd liek to help with designing the icons -- is that possible?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xlGmanlx:
Since we don't "own" this theme, and just porting, you would have to ask Beat and Jabba. I would love to see what ever ideas you have but can't say that they would be included in this theme
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greatness320:
I have the Sony Ericssion Xperia play (playstation phone) i got it with verzion, when the new "data package" came out i was over it and dropped them as a provider. I Been with sprint for years !!!! Can i use this phone with sprint and so how???? Some 1 please help me!!!! idc if its not covered under the protection plan or any thing i just want to use this phone on the network its a cdma phone. Again, someone please help!!!!
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Trygon:
This should be in Q&A, fyi.

It can't be done, to the best of my knowledge. When I was working for sprint, every phone we activated was registered in our system as soon as it left the factory. I've heard sprint phones can be activated on Boost, but I believe that's because they're the same company.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] voxigenboy:
Firstly, i have not rooted yet. Wont get a chance to until i get home later. That VZW notice keeps popping up asking me to update.

So.... if i let it update are the current root methods still compatible after the update is applied?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cid`:
rooted fine.. got mine home, ran the 4.0.2 then unlocked/rooted..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] volfman:
unlocked bootloader and rooted mine after the update, no problems.