yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3xeno:
Try with these 2 apps. It should provide an overview:

CPU Spy (To see if your phone downclocks automatically or not. An 8 hour battery life on idle doesn't suggest it to me)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011497

Better Battery Stats (Important - You can check the Wakelocks and actually see the process name which is consuming CPU cycles / battery. Its all explained nicely in the OP)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yash_p90:
I am using CM7 Nightly 256. I'm getting a good battery life (1 day approx) I recommend you to remove unwanted apps, disable autosync, disable gps when not in use. And ya use the apps recommended by 3xeno as above

And consider using SetCPU. Screen-off profile.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vto80:
Thanks for the suggestions. Looking into it at the moment with better battery stats (and it's documentation). Will post a solution if i find one.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahasa:
i have the same problem with battery...must charge daily.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yohaim:
same problem here

Running CM7 7.0.3,and after starting to use the ICS theme,started to get battery drain.

BBS shows the progress "suspend" work extensively,but can't figure out which program is causing this.

CPU Spy show 84%-85% in deep sleep,which means something is running back there.

See attached Jpegs.

Will a newer kernel flash do the trick?or will a Rom upgrade?

Thanks in advance.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rformolo:
Try to use CPU Master Pro. In Screen Off Profilles try to put 264Mhz Max CPU frequency

Before that my battery live 3 days
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3xeno:
84-85% on deep sleep is fine. As per your screenshot, are you getting 18Hrs battery life (From 100 to 40)? If that's the case, it's actually pretty good battery life.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yash_p90:
i wanted to ask. do heavy themes consume too much battery?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Scratch0805:
In my eyes any colours on the screen would use more battery than a black image. It's probably not that noticeable though.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lesicnik1:
Blacks are more energy efficient on LED screens only, since there the LED can just turn off.

Here the LCD needs to display a black color.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sning:
Hi,

looking at the contents of my SD card, i have loads of folders with either nothing in, or just a few temp files.

which ones do i actually need on the phone??

could i remove my folders, format the card and then re-insert it, or would android just have a fit if i did that?

cheers
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fielddb:
yes, you could format it, the next time you plug it in, android will automatically push the folders that are need to the sd card
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Agoattamer:
Unless you have apps installed on the sd card. They will have to be reinstalled.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -Alaa-:
usually apps create folders on sd card so you can try erease those that you dont want or dont have
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] earthbrother:
The best trick would be to make a back-up of the apps you really don't want to lose. Then just use your android to wipe the SD card. Like fielddb said, your phone will create the files needed. I had 46 files on mine since I was using it on other cellphone and they were all creating their own files... then you'll just need to puts your apps back, some might create personal folders for them though.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] infinitemethod:
I've got a couple issues with my Prime. 8 dead pixels and the right side bezel is loose/coming loose. Not to mention the GPS, but that isn't a big deal for me, it's the build quality and the dead pixels that I want a replacement. However, after speaking with my local Best Buys, doesn't look like they'll be getting any anytime soon. I've got until the 24th to return it for a refund, which I don't want to, I want another one, but I don't have a choice.

So I am offering up my dock keyboard to anyone looking for it. I paid $158 shipping. It's in excellent condition. Let me know, thanks.
[HTC Wildfire S] Carolief:
I'm trying out a few ROMs today but now I think I cannot clear the dalvik cache.

In recovery, when I go to advanced -> wipe dalvik cache it says

E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]

I still get to choose "Confirm wipe? No No No.... Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache" but I'm starting to think this has something to do with some ROMs not working (properly). Anyone knows how to get around this? Thanks!
[HTC Wildfire S] barzhdu:
I think there is a function for it in Titanium Backup. Sorry if it's not exactly what you're looking for.
[HTC Wildfire S] Carolief:
Thanks I'll try that, do I need titanium backup pro for that?

I've got a relatively stable ROM now so I'll try it later when I have more time.
[HTC Wildfire S] user1829:
do it again and it wont say the E:unknown path thing... at least mine doesn't...
[HTC Wildfire S] barzhdu:
Or you could always do it manually. ES File Explorer is a good app. Dalvik cache is safe to remove because the only thing that can happen to you is that it will be created again. Also, the pro version of Titanium backup (that, in my humble opinion, is absolutely worth the money) has functions like integrate dalvik to rom and undo the integration, which do come in handy if you're changing roms and tweaking them up.
[HTC Wildfire S] plaitanz:
you clean it directly by link2sd...there is the specific option :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fourhair:
I can sync the email & contact but not for the calender.

I can't find the acc in the "calendars to display"

anyone have the solution?:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
does your calender sync with the email server?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zam1000:
My exchange calendar only sync the we in to, i want it to sync everything in the past and the future.

It works fine on my old phone (htc sensation) bot not in my GN.

Is it something wrong or is it only me?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zepius:
check your options. it might default to only use a certain number of weeks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Zam1000:
I have push activated, and all all days for sync.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fourhair:
no outlook server in the calendar setting ... only have the gmail server can sync
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] algohary:
i have galaxy tab 10.1 (GT-p7500) 3g ...and i have read across your forum that it can be made to make and receive gsm calls as any regular mobile phone

but i havent any specific organized guide to do so ......

can any one help me with doing that?

dont tell me to use google voice or skype ... all i want to convert my tab to make and receive phone calls...

neither tell me it cant ...as i knew that the limitness is in the software not in hardware... gt-p7500 is capable to be phone (hardware)

another info: i live in Egypt ...as not to be limited to specific carrier...

thanks in advance
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjdwowh:
Read this entire thread. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1191134

Look at seo's posts:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19972883&postcount=61

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19973001&postcount=62

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20004471&postcount=81
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] algohary:
thanks alot ...any other easy way :D?
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] poktangju:
So you guys know we can't use wifi tether at the moment...I actually was able to pair my sprint moto photon to my tab7+ and connect to the internet...my question is will i get charged by sprint for doing this? will they know i am tethering? i remember reading that bluetooth uses less battery than wifi...is this true? thanks.....
[Samsung Galaxy Tab Plus] ringnutz:
1 no

2 no

3 possibly

Sent from my Galaxy Tab 7 Plus
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeemanv2:
Hi to everyone who viewed this post :) I wanna buy a new phone and ask the same question which i think not hundreds bt thousands of ppl have alredy asked it before.:p Then why the f*^k im asking this again?:mad: My question is different coz im comparing both devices in their categories- Optimus 2x for price and GSII for performance not O2x vs GsII in terms of pure performance:cool: So what do you guys think? Does O2x after flashing n blah-blah run lag/glitch free n will its rebooting prob solved? Or do i go striaght to GsII spending few more bucks?Which is a sheer performance fone.Plz answer all opinions r invitd n also can u give ur comment on best rom+kernel(best combo) for respectd fone. Thanx in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SP1996AC:
Indeed, if you root and flash a custom rom your G2X will be as lagfree as possible, there are no glitches on the custom ROMs like cm. So with a custom rom a G2X's performance will be very good especially when you compare it to the price. The reboot problem was caused by the crappy stock rom from LG, a custom rom will solve that problem. :D

The best combination for the G2X and O2X is in my opinion the one I have right now, (see my sig) however I'm not sure if the rom + kernel combination will work on a G2X, because I have an O2X. Otherwise look in the G2X section
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
I made a car dock for my Kindle Fire and since it has limited storage space I would like to stream media files from my 4gt to the Fire. I connect the devices using Sprint's Hotspot app.

How can I get the Kindle to view the files on the 4gt?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
***I can't say if it will work or not as I haven't tried it using my phone via the hotspot option, I've only used the following method using a portable wifi hard drive, just pointing out options that MAY work***

If it's media files like audio & video you can try installing Buzz Player (it's a paid app BTW) from the Android Market onto your Kindle.

Once connected to your phone via Hot-spot wifi, open Buzz Player on your Kindle and look for a button called "Network Media". Push it and you should see your media files from your phone.

But just to note, the player does not do any type of transcoding. So if your phone has a format not supported by your Kindle, I don't think it will play. You'll have to convert the formats first.

Buzz Player natively supports the following formats:

Container formats:

3GP, AVI, ASF, FLV, MKV (Matroska), MOV (QuickTime), MP4, NUT, Ogg, OGM, RealMedia, Bink, WMV, XVID, DIVX.

Video formats:

Cinepak, DV, H.263, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, HuffYUV, Indeo, MJPEG, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, RealVideo, Sorenson, Theora, WMV, Bink

Audio formats:

AAC, AC3, ALAC, AMR, DTS, FLAC, Intel Music Coder, Monkey's Audio, MP3, Musepack, RealAudio, Shorten, Speex, Vorbis, WMA, Bink.

Supported video quality:

Up to full HD quality (1920 x 1080 pixels) for mp4 media files (mp4, m4v, mpv)

Up to HD quality (1280 x 720 pixels) for other media files (flv, mkv, wmv, avi, asf, divx, xvid, dat, vob, mpg…)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Thanks for the link. No free version to try, so not worth the $5 IMO. Although there is a 15 minute return window, so I might give it a shot later.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
Considering that both of these devices are Android based os's you would probably need some kind of Ad-hoc wi/fi switcher on the Kindle.

The only reason I point that out is because about a year ago I had purchased an android based tablet that only had wifi, when I turned the hotpsot option on my phone, the tablet couldn't connect.

I had to set the tablet to ad-hoc mode & viola it connected. Can't recall though if my tablet was rooted or not.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Are you saying that if the phone were to have an ad-hoc network (Wifi Tether) and I used the Ad-hoc Switching app on the Kindle to connect to it then I would have a better chance at sharing files?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
Well before I begin can your Kindle recognize your phones hotspot connection off the bat?

Thinking back to my situation, I was connecting my phone (rooted Evo) to my tablet using wireless tether, so that may be why I had to have my tablet in Ad-Hoc mode.

I never used the hotspot option.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magicspell:
The native Sprint hotspot feature will create an Infrastructure wifi point. The wireless tether apps from the market (PDA Connect, Wireless Tether, etc) create an ad-hoc wifi point. Most tablets cannot see the ad-hoc connections without some modifications. Most tablets should be able to see the Sprint infrastructure connection without issue.

Now, slightly off-topic (but your discussion of the buzz player made me think of it). If I purchase Buzz player for my E4GT can I also use the same app on my Acer Iconia tablet without having to purchase a second copy? Anyone know how the licensing works for these apps?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Es Explorer and use the LAN feature.. If it shows you are on the same network you can transfer files between the two. I stream from my pc to my phone or tablet with it all the time and its free
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
From pc to phone or tablet I'd say yes it works. But he's needing the option to stream his contents from his phone to tablet while on the go.

---------- Post added at 01:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:32 AM ----------

That is correct & I beleive both devices have to be rooted as it makes changes to the wpa_supplicant file. I don't think it can be done on non-rooted devices to create a peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) connection as one would need super user permissions to modify that file. I think, unless there is some work around that I'm unaware of.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Yes, this is correct. I used ZT180 (sp?) Ad-Hoc switcher on the Kindle Fire to change to ad-hoc mode when I was using Wireless Tether. Sprint Hotspot, however, creates a standard infrastructure connection.

So, If I were to use the ad-hoc connection would this increase my chances of sharing files?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dtr145r:
Bluetooth.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dtr145r:
You can connect the device as a Bluetooth head set to each other and it will stream all audio from the et4g to the other device. I've done it before
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Thanks, but I'm trying to stream video and unfortunately the Kindle Fire doesn't yet "support" bluetooth. In other words, a bluetooth chip has been found, but it's not activated...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
Can't say for sure except to try it. I know that even if your able to pair the two devices together doing that by itself would probably not allow you to see the files on your phone. For that you would need an app (on your phone) that shares your media & then from your Kindle open up Buzz Player, click on the Network Media button & see if the files from your phone are there.

So it would go something like this:

1. Pair your devices

2. From your phone open an app that shares your files (i.e. AllShare) or something similar. choose which files to share

3. From your Kindle open Buzz Player, click the Network Media button

4. See if files from phone show up in Buzz Player

5. If so play away to your hearts content.

Did you get the message I sent you?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Sweet Jesus, xda is backup! That was rough

I've tried a few file sharing apps using these methods, but to no avail. I would certainly try Buzz if it weren't $5.

Let me check my PM's
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EL TEJANO:
Have you tried using those file sharing apps while in Ad-hoc mode or simply using the hotspot option?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maw230:
Nope :D

That was my next step though

Switched to Ad-hoc mode today with no luck. I can "see" the server on the phone using File Expert, but when I click an icon to open the phone's contents nothing happens.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnumutz:
Is it me or is the Xperia Play's touchscreen a bit weird?

Lemme try and explain this: In most apps, when trying to hit decent sized to small buttons, i have to either click below them, or hitting the hell out of them until i actually get a click...

Is it my phone only?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grammo13:
My touchscreen sucks, especially if my fingers arent as dry as the desert. My problem is if i hit backspace or another key on the keyboard, a few kothers go down with it
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnumutz:
Yeah, i tend to touch the screen when i hit the buttons too...

But i'm more interested in how others find their touchscreen accuracy.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Da22a:
I agree, when using gmail, I press the back button and end up deleting the odd email quite often.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnumutz:
It looks like the software is registering our "clicks" wrong, i had a similar problem on my Nokia 5800, but it had it's own recalibration settings.

Is there a way to recalibrate our touchscreens?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diohellfire:
Capacitive Touch Screen Don't Have Calibration, Only Resistive Touch Screen.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnumutz:
Then, what can we do?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netorino:
Have you tried the Xperia Play Tester app? Touch and see if it's offset.

I couldn't find the xda link for the app, but here's one that looks the same on the pictures.

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sondrevaio.multitouchpad&feature=search_result
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fokezy:
Mine is 100% correct, I click small links in full web pages and it registers them fine

Sent from my Xperia Play
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnumutz:
Weird, the tester is registering the touches ok...

What else could be at fault? I mean, i don't have big fingers anyways...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
So my phone fell out of my hands today onto my hardwood floor and the screen shattered. Of course since it was my fault I had to file a claim with my favorite company of all time [/sarcasm], Asurion. Well I filed my claim and was informed that I will be receiving a refurb. Joy of joys.

Now, the question is, the screen is shattered but I'm fairly certain that download mode can still be accessed and I do believe my counter is at 1. Is that going to void my insurance? Does anyone know? If it does, I have 15 days to figure out how to get the counter reset. Any ideas?

Thanks in advance all!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chib1panda:
insurance doesn't care if its rooted . You filed because its damaged. Insurance covers anything not covered in warranty.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rekzer:
I have GMG insurance and i believe if you request a brand new phone, you get one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
Oh thats good to know. UNfortunately here in the states Asurion only gives you what they want. So I have no hope of getting a brand new phone even if I request one. They'll just tell me to be happy with what I have an shut the hell up. I am glad to know that I'm safe even though I am rooted. Makes me feel a little better. My current SGS2 is a beast and seeing as others have had problems that I NEVER had with my GS2 I really hope the new one I get is just as good. I'm praying hard lol.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
if it's just the screen that is dead

you can always buy a replacement screen and fix it on your own, or some friend that is more tech handy man
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lphillips80:
The only thing is the replacements are not AMOLED. They are LCD replacements. I've looked up the OEM version before and it'll cost you up to $500 for AMOLED.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
@AllGamer: I thought about going that route. But I just feel like the phone would never be the same. Instead I'll pray that the QC Goblins at Asurion are good at what they do.

Maybe I'm just naive!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mrplennium:
Our screen is that easy to break? I have the D30 case but i'm still concerned this could happen. Thought the screen was built with gorilla glass?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] josemedina1983:
I think most people here hate cases including my self but I still wear one,this accidents always happen to everyone so why would people risk destroying a 550 dollar phone?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jasontx:
Dude that sucks! Gorilla glass even has a weakness. I've dropped mine once and got lucky but still left a nice little gash in the upper right corner.

That's what we have insurance for. I couldn't imagine not insuring this 500 dollar device.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] setzer715:
This place lists as OEM, even if it is listed at LCD. OEM is OEM as far as I know. If it's not then it's false advertisement.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
i can't say for sure, but a screen protector + a D3O case makes a pretty good formula

it saved my T989 twice on what would have been 2 fatal accidents

you can find both of my old topics in General

one was face down drop

the other was submerged in water

.../AG ***knocks on wood*** and hopes this doesn't jinx it the 3rd time :p
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] huntman21014:
Gorilla Glass makes it more likely that the phone will shatter when dropped. Gorilla glass works because it hardens the screen to protect against scratches. The downside is the process that hardens the glass makes it cracking and shattering more likely
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ugotproblemz:
Hey OP. just wondering, how much did they charge you for the refurb replacement?

thanks in advance!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ThC23:
If you have the insurance its usually a $130 deductible.

Powered by the SGSII....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ChauncyG:
These ads are not written by tech people. It is physically impossible to fit an lcd screen and the needed digitizer into the same space as the amoled screen. It just won't work. They are thicker and need a back light, and that's just the panel. If it fits it is amoled. If it says Samsung on the back of the panel it is probably oem. I don't know if these are being counterfeited yet. It a very involved process to make the displays and probably not profitable to make fakes... at least ones that work.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ugotproblemz:
wow...130 deductible and the gives you a refurb one?!?! im starting to reconsider paying for the plan...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ThC23:
Its still less than $350-450, which is what they sell for on the streets and you don't know what exactly you're getting either.

Powered by the SGSII....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
Hey guys,

Sorry I didn't get back to the forums yesterday. 130 is correct. I just received the phone 10 minutes ago. Will update everyone on the quality soon. So far my only gripe is that they didn't cover the camera with lens tape. BUt I don't see any scratches.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sgip2000:
$130 deductible? How much is the monthly insurance payment?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
Around 5$
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
I can't see how a replacement screen could be LCD and not at a bare minimum LED ( Vs Super AMOLED ). They are completely different technologies, one of which requires a power inverter and a backlight ( meaning an extra circuit board and a thicker build ).

Thats just my $0.02 though. I could be wrong. Ill certainly try a cheaper fix first if I break mine though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Doh... just saw your post. Didn't mean to steal your thunder lol. Completely agreed though.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] rickm8384:
So interestingly enough when I got home from work I tested my screen using the gentle alarm night mode (if you turn brightness allllll the way down on night mode its an easy way to see blobs and lines on your screen) and what I found was wayyyyy less blobs than I had on my first gs2 and no lines at all! It seems I got a better gs2 than I had before. Even if it IS a referb!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] JaZart:
Lucky you.