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[LG Optimus Black] dtdpul:
Back-Up queries.........

A very good thread.....

I have installed over hundreds apps/games........ and I have flashed my ROMs over 20 times and still want to do it..he..he.. (everytime, I have to re-install every single app/game one by one.. tediously!?).

Please advise which is the best tool (Titanium back up/Nandroid.....) that after flashing rom (from Nova to CM7, from Nova to Stock......) I can restored the installed apps/games and that remain the configed of these apps/game...

"I suggest you to use nandroid backup if you wanna revert to your original state.": is this means it also revert the OS to original (ie.: if I up from NOVA 8 to CM7, after restore, it will go back to NOVA 8)?

"use appmonster to backup your apps to sdcard and manually export your contacts to sdcard, also you can backup your sms with go sms." Do I need to Restore every single apps/games after that or only 01 click to restore everything?

Great thanks.
[LG Optimus Black] lesp4ul:
Yeap nandroid is like creating system image, if you ever used norton ghost it's somekind like that. It backups everything from the rom.

Appmonster automatically backup every installed apps. It can do batch install also.
[LG Optimus Black] PinkPantherRO:
Never used Norton Ghost. I've used Drive Image XML though which does the same thing, only better. I'm an IT tech :D

So basically, I'll just have to use:

- nandroid for creating a back-up to restore the phone to its original state, before flashing and upgrading;

- go sms for the SMSes;

- appmonster for back-uping the apps to the SD;

- manual (my own hands :D ) for exporting the contacts to the SD card.

Thanks for the tip !

Question: Couldn't the back-up of SMSes and contacts be done through the PC Suite ? Or will it mess up something because it won't recognize the phone anymore after flashing and replacing the stock ROM ?

Question #2: @lesp4paul - What do you mean by "titanium back-up will mes up your OS" ?
[LG Optimus Black] redy2006:
I use SMS Backup+, and my sms will going to Gmail :D And the contact just sync with Google Contacts, never loose contact anymore..
[LG Optimus Black] gabwerkz:
CM7 does't recognize PCSuite. But can be done in stock ROM, handy if you plan upgrading to stock ROM (Gingerbread) in the coming days.
[LG Optimus Black] PinkPantherRO:
I don't even see the point in upgrading to the GB coming up in a few days...

I could just flash the 2.2 NOVA 8 now, then when that ICS ROM comes to XDA I'll upgrade to that. :D

LE: Sorry if this is becoming annoying, but will THIS KERNEL work with THIS ROM ?

Because in the Kernel thread, it says that it mustn't be flashed on NOVA... I am very confused :-??
[LG Optimus Black] agent205:
Because quasar kernel already included in NOVA ROM ?

Dunno for sure man,it already been there when the first time i bought this OB :D

Sent from my heart into yours
[Nexus S General] heartblasts:
Hai friends this is the good news for all of us. Today google tweeted on their official twitter, they will starts updating the nexus s from today.

http://androinfo.in/2011/12/17/brea...-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwitch-for-nexus-s/
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Robissimo:
Just got the T-Mobile T989, shipped from Best Buy, yesterday.

Charged it up, played with it for several hours, went to bed with the phone left on the charger.

This morning, pressed the power button and the whole screen was cast in a bright green hue.

Turning it off and on would sometimes (50%) result in normal color. After two hours off the charger with no use, the problem stopped. Got home this evening, after work during which I spent several hours web browsing, and 4g speed testing, and the problem started to reoccur but with less frequency ( 10% ).

I've spent several hours searching the inter-webz and the only reference to green screen was a result of the phone being dropped.

So, my question, has this occurred to anyone else? Would it be hard to get a replacement if I can't duplicate the problem on demand?

Thanks in advance for any input.
[HTC Sensation] LPChris47:
Hey guys,

I'm all stock everything. I like everything about sense except that wasted home dock/ launcher.

Instead of replacing my launcher or my ROM, is there any way that I can replace just the home dock? I'd love to have shortcuts to my favorite apps on a home dock instead of need shortcuts above it!

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] wadill:
Nope... Not that I know of. Only way to get dock icons is with an alternative launcher.
[HTC Sensation] gol_n_dal:
You could try ADW, same as CM7 uses. On my bar I have: Phone, Handcent SMS, APPS, Touch Calendar and Browser.
[HTC Sensation] exb0:
he said he doesnt wanna replace his launcher
[Android Apps and Games] Steve0007:
Google Shortcuts v2.4

Requirements

: Android 1.6+

Overview

: Google Shortcuts is an application that includes a large number of Google services. With it, you can access quickly and easily to your sites / services preferred by Google.

Google Shortcuts is an application that includes a large number of Google services.

With it, you can access quickly and easily to your sites / services preferred by Google.

The list of shortcuts can be changed as needed, sorting, displaying or hiding the shortcuts.

If you encounter a bug, or if you have a comment, please contact me by writing to mypplication@gmail.com

I would also bring the application in as many languages, but for that I will need volunteers.

If you want the application in your native language, feel free to contact me (mypplication@gmail.com)

Google services supported

:

Google Search, Google Plus, Gmail, Android Market, Android Market Console (for developers), Google Music, Google Image, Picasa, Google Map, Google Buz, Youtube, Google Earth, Google Books, Google Docs, Google Reader, Google Task, Google Translate, Blogger, Google Analytics, Admob, Google Contacts, Google Cloud Print, Google Checkout, Google Calendar, Google Adsense, Google Adwords, Google AppEngine, Google Alerts, Google Apps, Google Url Shortener (Goo.gl), Google Finance, Orkut, Google Voice, Google Shopper, Google Talk, Google Remote TV

Download: HERE
[Android Apps and Games] B1ny:
Thanks, its great!
[Android Apps and Games] vipaman:
Awesome.....This is amazing, Thanks a ton!!!
[Android Apps and Games] VictorMun:
Looks interesting. I'll give it a shot. Thanks and awesome idea, mate! :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike216:
has anyone successfully used this method on official ICS

without root i cant get back on anything else so it would be extremely helpful if anyone can confirm this method,thanks :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neo_x22000:
i just read in one of the general thread that some has been able to keep root...im not sure wich thread...u gotta dig threw them...lol
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike216:
thanks bud i certainly appreciate it and cant live without voodoo

supercurio is one of my favorite developers alive ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rub1k:
Yes, it apparently worked for supercurio (the author of the app) but I don't see how:

https://twitter.com/#!/supercurio/status/147840175920263168

One problem I've just noticed is that if you let Google re-install your apps and you had Superuser installed (via a ROM that pre-packaged it), it must have been flagged as a system app... so it gets re-installed to /system/app/

Just trying to remove it now and re-install the Superuser app from market...

---------- Post added at 10:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:56 PM ----------

- Manually removed /system/app/Superuser.apk

- Rebooted

- Installed Superuser from market

- Still stuck like before: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20381905&postcount=443

/system/xbin/su binary works great... Superuser.apk doesn't "wake up" when an app requires root so the apps think there's no root.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knowsnophones:
Where do I find the folder of my camera pictures? How to hide?

Could someone help me out with the file path I should take from the file explorer?

And how do I hide certain pictures from the Gallery so that private pictures won't be seen by family members that just get a little too curious? Hopefully without using an App

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirangarapati:
You should find the pics from the Camera under the DCIM folder.

Full path would be

/sdcard/DCIM/Camera

I am not aware of how you can hide the pics from being shown in the gallery without using an App. From what I understand, no matter where you put your Pics on the phone, Gallery app picks them up.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxh:
/mnt/sdcard/DCIM/Camera

I haven't tried it, but apparently renaming folders with a period "." At the beginning denotes it as hidden. This would keep gallery type apps from finding and displaying any pics within. I think single files are specified hidden the same way. You probably would want to ensure your file manager is set to show hidden files/folders first, and you might want to create a new folder for your hidden stuff, as I'd guess your camera app will create a new folder from scratch if you rename the one it's using.

There are apps, but from what I've read, they just do the file/folder renaming with a period at the beginning. Just google "Android hide pictures".
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bgalb:
Yes, renaming folders to begin with a period makes them hidden, but I tried that and they still show up in my "Gallery" app. Has anyone actually successfully used this procedure?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dt33:
Try with put .nomedia in front of the folder wanna hide and it wont show up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GR36:
After living with the GN for a couple of weeks I now want to replace my old gen galaxy tab with a new one.

But I can't be the only one that can't stand the touch wiz ui on the rest of the galaxy line! I want a pure google experience the same as the nexus, that will get updates quickly and be easy to mod.

So I would love to see google produce a nexus branded tab. Anyone else agree?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
? all of the other Honeycomb tablets are running stock Honeycomb... whats the purpose of a Nexus Tab? if you're looking to replace your tablet, take a look at the ASUS Transformer Prime expected to come out soon. ASUS is very good when it comes to updates and they confirmed that ICS will be out for the Transformer soon.

In a case, Motorola XOOM is a "Nexus" device because it has fastboot oem unlock. Point proven because JBQ released 4.0.3 kernel for the XOOM (stingray)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GR36:
Didn't realise that thanks. The media edition 8.2 looks to have a lot of punch of a little tab.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
I'd stay away from Motorola devices tbh. It's also on a dual core, I saw a video with the unboxing of this tablet and it seemed pretty laggy overall.

ASUS Transformer Prime is on a Quad-Core (Tegra 3).

ASUS: Good brand, fast OTA updates, slimmest tablet, great battery life, great design. what's there not to like? http://eee.asus.com/en/eeepad/transformer-prime/features
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GR36:
They are now making one.

http://www.gsmarena.com/google_plans_to_launch_their_own_tablet_in_the_next_six_months-news-3542.php

A tab without hardware buttons would just be an improvement
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] kaijura:
Hey everyone, quick noobish question.

How do I remove the top cover to access the microsd card slot?

I see it's in the top compartment from some review pictures, but it feels pretty tight and won't budge. Don't want to be ripping off something I shouldn't. Manual and instructions, HTC website says nothing helpful, unfortunately
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] globatron:
http://www.htc.com/managed-assets/s...htc-flyer/110524-htc-flyer-ug-wifi-v2-wwe.pdf

It's flyer but it's the same, it's quite hard to open first time.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] kaijura:
Got it, that diagram made it a lot simpler. Too bad our Views did not come with the manual.

Thank you
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] dsf3g:
Flyer's biggest design flaw, imho. They should have made the SD card slot easier to access. The current location makes it impractical to load files directly on the card. Still, it's nice to at least have one.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] x51:
LOL.. I tried for 30 mins to remove the cover. I didn't have a picture as posted here.. so I wasn't even sure I was trying to remove the right cover.

here is the trick.

Turn the tablet over. press on the cover NEAR THE BOTTOM (the part closest to the HTC logo). and push up. That seems to be the spot where pressure should be applied. I was pressing in the middle and pulling from the top at first. It's funny how easy it comes off when you figure out where to push. :)
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] alukard999:
ex-girlfriend deleted my build.prop file plz help

ex-girlfriend deleted my build.prop file plz help my
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] lobstrain:
I've heard of exes destroying cars, putting incriminating pictures and videos online, ruining credit, etc... but deleting a build.prop file? Really?
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] redpoint73:
Seriously? This has NOTHING to do with the original post. You should have started a new thread.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] alukard999:
yap

I meant man my ex girlfriend mad at me because I forgot to call her
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] lobstrain:
You have to call your ex-girlfriend...

...

...?

Ok then. Anyway, completely off topic.
[General Questions and Answers] worldindo1:
This problem has LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG been fixed.
[General Questions and Answers] The-Captain:
Did you try asking in their tread? I don't own a nook, but I know the Honeycomb port ran off the sd card, did you try just taking it out.
[HD7 General] jmntn2000:
When I was on official ROM and received update via zune, it would backup apps, game saves, etc.. and then restore after update. But with custom roms I can only backup pictures, videos, and music with zune. How can I backup apps and home screen configs (which tiles I have pinned and location) to restore when I flash new version? Or does everyone just start from scratch each new version?
[HD7 General] NebZoNe:
Hi,...

there you go http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1223619

it will allow you to backup your sideloaded .xap datas...very very usefull (thanks to winphoneviet)

But i'm afraid there's nothing to backup your screen layout...(easy to restore by yourself, if you don't remember how it was you can use screencapture before flashing the new rom...)

Good luck.
[HD7 General] jmntn2000:
Screen layout isn't that big of deal, thanks for the backup link!
[HD7 General] egorain:
This is a very useful backup/restore tool!! Nice!
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] MildewMan:
This is my first attempt at making a boot animation. It's just a basic LoZ boot ani made from the SNES version of Zelda. I hope you guys like it. Let me know what you think.

Here's what it looks like on youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajqaCzNoP-g

If you want to download it, you can get the bootanimation zip file here

http://www.mediafire.com/?xucxk8xcazdtjtm

And if you want the animation sound to go with it, you can get it here.

http://www.mediafire.com/?c7jk5579kofqwvv

If you were wondering about the splash screen, this is what it looks like

If you want the splash screen, you can get it here

http://www.mediafire.com/?qd26p4b44vgzy4o
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Drzfr3shboialex:
won't use it b/c I like the beats one but looks cool good job bro
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] wiggumpd1:
nice animation, good work
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] a321152:
Animation looks cool! Thanks!
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] abullet2thehead:
big noob question but....how do i flash this
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] neidlinger:
Boot Animation? replace the one in your /system/media folder. You don't flash boot animations.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Skipjacks:
But it can be done "in a flash"!

Ba dum bum!

Seriously it takes 3 seconds. All you have to you is rename the animation to want to 'bootanimation.zip' and put it in the appropriate folder. Sorry I can't think of which folder it is right now...but the info is readily available in this forum somewhere.

Just be sure to save the stock animation as another name first in case you ever want to go back for some reason.

And it's a pretty non toxic event to switch boot animations. If you put in a bad file, it doesn't bork the phone. It just skips the animation sequence on boot so you go splash screen, blank screen, then working phone.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] MildewMan:
Thanks for the support. I'm trying to make another one from OoT when link opens the Door of Time (except Android will be above the door instead of the Triforce). I'm not a great photoshopper, so I'll see if I can make it look halfway decent haha.
[myTouch 4G Themes and Apps] Blueoval24:
I know this is an old thread, but, this is awesome! Haven't had a chance to try it out yet since I kind of want to tweak it before I add it to my One x+. Can you by chance make the audio file so that it plays the rest of the clip with the sword dropping through the Z in "Zelda" ( I think it just needs to be 10 seconds longer). Also, where do I put the sound file in the system folder so that it plays when booting? I think my stock animation had it build into the file but not sure. Thanks so much!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rockwell22:
Anyone found one that works yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GR36:
The stock one??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ted911:
PDAnet Tablet worked with my Xoom.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rockwell22:
For galaxy nexus I trued latest version and didn't work
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Lcrkz0023:
Does anyone use the search feature anymore...or dare to venture to the 2nd or 3rd page to see if there's a similar post with possible answers there? Or how about the Q/A section, hmmmmm. Im just wondering....

Most us with GSM version are using the stock....Verizon peeps im not sure what they are doing since i own GSM

Edit: here ya go...it was on 2nd page

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1396036
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
More than just that. There are about 3-4 of these threads going on.

The current status of tethering on the VZW version is that no one knows exactly how to get it set up on the stock ROM just yet. They gotta figure out what tracking apps VZW has baked in to catch people. The only fool-proof way to do it right now is to load a custom ROM that definitely doesn't have it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xeene:
there is an app in market called "wifi hotspot and usb tether" that enables both without subscribing from verizon. two versions of the app, paid and 2 days free trial.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] devildog2067:
The Netflix app works fine on the phone, but will not work with the phone plugged into the Lapdock. I get the error

SORRY WE COULD NOT REACH THE NETFLIX SERVICE. PLEASE TRY AGAIN LATER. IF THE PROBLEMS PERSISTS PLEASE VISIT THE NETFLIX WEBSITE (1009).

Going to the website and trying to enter the code is fruitless, it says that it's an invalid error code.

Anyone know what this is about? I've tried streaming over both 4G and wifi. It would be nice to use the larger Lapdock screen to watch stuff.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] tk76:
Worse case you can get adapters to plug in only the HDMI from the RAZR and use the lapdock as a screen only (without launching webtop- use "mirror mode." ) Unfortunately, this won't allow for powering the phone off of the lapdck battery.

One small issue I noticed was that that you cannot attach headphones when RAZR is docked.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] fbloise:
are you guys using the Netflix app or trying to go to netflix.com via the firefox browser?

btw, it works fine using the app for me
[Motorola Droid RAZR] newowner:
App works for me.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] keeb119:
The app works over hdmi webtop fire me as well.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] CARLITOZ18:
I just got a email soy my order was canseled cuz problems with my payment ;-(
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] varun.katoch:
HEY ALL,

I HAVE CONTACTED mendozinas for the addition of fit in the list of kitchen

he has asked for the files required for the addition of the fit in the list

so m uploading the files here so that i can provide a direct link to him

m providing him creed 1.5 files

i.e framework-res.apk, systemUI.apk

this thread is not for discussion
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] asdfglkjhg:
happy to hear that :)
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] reikableu:
Good... i hope it works well... :)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CARLITOZ18:
I just got a email saying my order was canseled ;-(
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Swiftks:
Really, it's can sealed.... ought to be super fresh when it gets to you then!!! :P

Really sucks though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
What reason did they give?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] NoTanFightFan:
Was there actually a problem with your payment or was it a system error?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] techjunkie9194:
What was your order date?

Method of payment? Credit Card or Debit Card?

Have you called customer service and if so what did they say?

I did read somewhere someone said their order was cancelled, however, he paid by Debit Card and there was some issue.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] CARLITOZ18:
Is debit they say it was a problem with the paymant my ordee was on 12/3/11. This problem was before buy they two times give my money back then charge
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] xGary:
In Canada they don't accept debit visas online and I got an email telling me to provide them with an alternative method of payment within 5 days or my order will be cancelled.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] biggem001:
thats why i ordered with my credit card that has no limit. makes things considerably easier.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] BarryH_GEG:
What an interesting thing to choose to share. Must be quite the credit card. Even friends with Centurion cards have limits. High limits, but limits nonetheless.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] flyingwolf:
There simply is no such thing as a credit card with no limit.

All credit cards have limits, some may be very high, but even the highest still have a limit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] darkangeldc5:
There is credit card there is no limit. Not everywhere in the world, but it exists at least in US and HK as far as I know.

Here is one: dailymarkets.com/personal-finance/2010/12/07/american-express-premier-rewards-gold-card-review
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
wow, this thread went off topic pretty fast.

amex is different in that some of their cards don't have a set limit, but that doesn't mean you can spend outrageous amounts of money whenever and however you want with them just approving everything.

my business card with them is that way, but if i try to pay for a house with my credit card, it's not going to go through.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] blackinjun:
Actually I think Amex Black does not have a limit but it is rarely issued. Yes you can buy a jet with it.

But we are getting off topic, where did best buy find cans large enough to fit a transformer in?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] RussianMenace:
thats why i ordered with my pile of cocaine that has no limit. makes things considerably easier.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] cooper1010:
maybe "can sealed" refers to the aluminum back that's causing wi-fi issues.

for reals, though; that sucks. they better not cancel mine, or...or...or...I'll post here in all caps, I guess. Maybe I'll swear off BB and then go there on 12/27 with the gift cards my folks give me for Xmas.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] adiliyo:
my swimming pool of heroin is like that, but it's just so inconvenient to carry around.

didn't the OP say he had issues with his debit card payment? if so, then it's within bby's right to cancel and order they can't get paid for, ****ty of them to not call and try to resolve it before cancelling it though.