yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] andrawer:
Well I'm not an expert but rather than corporate greed I believe it's simply a lack of leadership within the corporation. Not picking specifically on Samsung but most elephant size companies in general don't have strong leadership. They survive simply because of their size and not great leaders/managers within their walls.

I believe it would take a single strong leader within Samsung who can build a good business case in working with the user of XDA, etc. Majority of executives are happy to get a good salary, are held to short term goals and would not benefit thinking "out of the norm". There's nothing in it for them. They are rewarded for keeping the company gears going, doing employee performance reviews, meeting a few measly business goals and have no reason to excel beyond what's expected.

SO, a few strong leaders within Samsung (or HTC, etc.) who have a vision about "working and listening" to their end-customers at places like XDA (i.e. not ATT, not stock holders) could help them build a stronger product, build their image, and produce more sales. That's tough since it's ATT, Verizon, etc and board of directors that directly pays their salary.

I happen to think Samsung is very strong and obviously has top leaders in many areas, but there is always room for improvement but it must be DIFFICULT to work with their suppliers (Google) and direct customers (Phone companies). I mean AT&T has to be the biggest overweight elephant in the room...wow, it can't be easy to work with them and I can't imagine the restrictions they put in the contracts!

sorry for the meaningless ramble.

oh...you asked "What would Samsung get out of helping XDA"?

- Getting an end-user to state in a XDA forum "I'd buy a Samsung Android smartphone again in a heartbeat" is the best sales tool for them. It spreads to other forums and is a huge corporate image boost for Samsung:).

- Why would someone say that? "The best hardware" (already known in my view), "software just works and is invaluable to my personal and business life" (one goal), "they don't abandon their users" (another goal).

- Users can put up with MANY software faults IF they know they are being listened to...basic communication. This can be accomplished via XDA.

:eek:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AbstractMind87:
Dude, your awesome!!! I agree wholeheartedly with everything. The Nexus 1 I believe is still getting updates, etc. What gives tho? It's an outdated device by current Smartphone specs, yet runs fine. In another thread I was told that one of the issues Samsung would face would be problems with Touchwiz 3.0. BUT, to remedy that they could just upgrade the UI to Touchwiz 4.0 like the SGSII. Maybe that wouldn't set it apart from the Skyrocket then?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NEE-DRGR:
Kernel - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1414876

ROM - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/11472-rom-android-revolution-hd

Loaded them up perfectly clean, just like the directions explained, no problems during installation.

Now - this was my fault, I should have tested by restarting the phone with both loaded prior to installing an app, but I just had to get the EX Go Launcher :-( Well, after installing that is when I first attempted the shutdown since loading the kernel. That's when it just sat at "shutting down" and never shutdown. left it for 5 minutes, nadda. It will turn the radio off, and you can see any activity in the background, but it will sit there at that shutting down screen pretty much indefinitely, until you pull the battery. You can still hit and hold the power button, which gives you another shut down prompt that overlaps the first one. You hit the shut down, just does the same thing and sits there.

So just a report for you folks. I would be reporting this on the kernels respective thread, but I don't have enough posts and it directed me to post here, but that kernal and rom seemed like the perfect duo. I didn't have patience to reload the rom and kernel since then, so I can't confirm if it works with the go launcher. Or maybe it was just a fluke and it will work with another reload. I'll continue to keep this thread updated, I'll be doing it again within the next couple weeks.

UPDATE: Not sure why I didn't try this before, guess it sounded to simple to make sense, but I just uninstalled the Go Launcher from the OS and all is top notch. Phone shuts down without an issue. So it's so the combination of the two, or one of the two thereof the not cooperating with go launcher.

Otherwise, loving the combo. So far better battery life and smoother operations. Still trying to figure out how to adjust the CPU performance, or set it to auto throttle. But, all with time.

EDIT: Mods please feel free to throw [REVIEW] in my thread title, missed that part
[GT540 Optimus General] G00fY2:
Hello everyone,

even tought I have a new phone I'm still in touch with the GT540, because now my brother is using it.

Nearly every ROM, beside the ones based on official 2.1 have problems with the accuracy of the touchscreen. Just like here:

[YOUTUBE]IbBplFkyko0[/YOUTUBE]

So in the description of the video is written, that a new digitizer can fix this problem. Have anyone else tried this? I just ordered a new one on ebay today, also because the screen of the phone has some scratches.:D

It will take some time, till the new screen and digitizer from China will arrieve. But I will share my result with you.;)

Greez
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Leeonization:
I want root Xperia Sk17a with the last firmware, but when using the flashtool I have the following error:

16/020/2012 15:20:37 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

16/020/2012 15:20:37 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

but... USB debugging off and MTP is ON!

If no solution to this, I saw that when you unlock the bootloader could be done as root, but as you unlock then? ..

Thanks!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] noob from Serbia:
You probably have .062 firmware
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
first of all your english is realy hard to understand,

all i understand is you saying that USB debugging is off and MTP is on,

if yes, then you are doing it wrong, turn on USB debugging and disable MTP mode,

go to settings-sony ericsson-connectiivity-USB connection mode and choose MSC mode, go back and uncheck 'auto connection in 'MSC', then enable USB debugging and connect
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Leeonization:
Exactly, I have that firmware.

Sorry, I have a bad English. But you understand very well.

Just try it, but does not work :(

16/036/2012 15:36:20 - INFO - Device connected with USB debugging off

16/036/2012 15:36:20 - INFO - For 2011 devices line, be sure you are not in MTP mode

If you can not make it work, I would like a guide to unlock the bootloader.

Again, sorry for my English, I'm using google translator in a few words xD

Thanks for the replies!

Edit: I'm reflashing the phone with Wotan to get the previous firmware.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] XperianPro:
.62 firmwares cant be rooted.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Leeonization:
Return to the version 4.0.2.A.0.58 ... flashtool continues with the same error.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
try doomlord's easy rooting kit, google it, you will find it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] urra901109:
I used Superoneclick. Most convenient way of rooting. No matter locked or unlocked bootloader *applies only to fw below .62.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blunttedsmurf:
Hello All, I am Vgeezy....

As the title states, I have modded the huluplus.apk to work on any android device. It does not, I repeat does not require root!! YAY!!! No it does not give you free access to hulu plus, you still have to get a paid subscription to view the paid content. But if you don't have paid subscription, you can still view the free gallery. Enough talking I hope you enjoy this. Here's my video proof that it does work:

IF YOU HAVE AN AD BLOCKER ON YOUR DEVICE, THE HULU APP WILL JUST BUFFER OR FC. DISABLE YOUR AD BLOCKER WHILE USING THIS APP. IT'S BLOCKING THE ADS HULU BROADCAST, SO IT WILL NOT PLAY.

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK, I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE.

Click on video link to see proof....

Mod HuluPlus.apk Video

ModHuluplus.apk

Landscape Mod Huluplus.apk
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cubanluke88:
Confirming working on Motorola Xoom and Photon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] optikalblitz:
Confirmed working on Galaxy Nexus (LTE), Asus Transformer TF101.

NOT Working on Logitech Revue - I think this has to do with GTV being stuck in Landscape mode 100% of the time. The splash page of Hulu+ forces whichever device into Portait orientation but since GTV doesn't have it, it gives me an error about it, and press any key to exit.

I wonder if there are any tricks around this. Any possibility that the app can be forced to attempt to display the splash and video selection pages in landscape when a device lacks portrait orientation?

Either way, great work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blunttedsmurf:
Ask and Ye shall receive. I posted the landscape mod in my first post.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ocdtrekkie:
So... landscape devices should use the landscape one?

EDIT: Using landscape version, works great on Xoom LTE.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Orical:
Confirmed working on the MY Touch 4G (Official MIUI TDJ Release), Installed in seconds with no errors.

I don't use Sense or CM7 so I'm not sure about those ROMs but if it worked on MIUI it should work on the rest. Good work man, looks great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] KJW979:
Working on og Droid. Can't thank you enough for this.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] quietpopcorn:
No go on the Sony NSZ-GT1 for either apk. Haven't tried it on my MT4G or my girlfriend's Desire HD yet.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Harfainx:
Works flawlessly on Archos 101 G9.

Thank you very much.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] optikalblitz:
Thanks! It again installed just fine and this time the HULU Plus screen begins to load but it Force Stops with no warning. May try re-installing again after a reboot.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adampdx:
Seems to be working in landscape on my Transformer Prime with dock. I am having some connectivity issues, but who knows what that's about... :p

Edit: The connection issue seemed to be caused by AdAway. I disabled ad blocking, rebooted, and all is well. Can anyone confirm that ad blocking makes this not work, and are there any work arounds? I'm happy with it working at all, truth be know!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] nieves53:
works great on HTC HD2 official miui...thank you!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] djeaton:
I'd love to get this to work, but sometimes it won't stop buffering on the Acer A100 tablet and eventually gives you an error to check your internet connection. Some shows seem to start up fine though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] adampdx:
Ad blocking software? I had to disable blocking on AdAway in order to get it to work?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bigshotproducer:
Same here for the NSZ-GT1. Shame, tried both versions.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anuraj1:
Dang, that's what I was downloading them for! At least now I can view Hulu on the Galaxy Nexus and connect to my TV through MTP to HDMI.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cowboys4life22:
Works flawlessly on Galaxy Nexus LTE verizon. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] emarkd:
Hulu's app has always had issues with adblockers, even when I was using an officially supported device. Just remember to disable it before you watch.

This apk works great on my galaxy nexus. Thanks dev!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lavero.burgos:
Hats off @blunttedsmurf, very nice job about to test in nook tablet, thanks

~Veronica
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lartomar2002:
Works great on Viewsonic G Tablet running roebeets custom froyo rom Brilliant Corners 1.3.1.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] luniz7:
Just a FYI, the landscape version doesn't work properly on the kindle fire but the regular version works just fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cllgnc89:
Thanks,

works great on Transformer Prime
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dhrandy:
Also works great on the HP Touchpad running CM7 3.5 and the stock Samsung Transform Ultra. Thanks for this!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rabz235:
Winning! Working on HTC flyer p510e over vpn...somehow I don't see the tq button
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Matreyu:
I have a Droid X but it won't play Hulu Plus content, still says it's not available on my device and won't play 30 Rock or The League, my two favorite shows! I don't have an ad blocker and I even uninstalled Lookout just in case it was interfering. Any clues why it doesn't play Plus content for me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bigblue95z:
I know even the Xbox can't play all the content. Some you just have to use the PC. I'm not sure the reasoning but like I said, I get a message on the Xbox how this or that is only available on the PC site.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Cubanluke88:
Appreciate the mod very much op.

Any chance you can work your magic with the amazon video apk as well? :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] alakran:
it works!

works on samsung captivate (running ICS) and on my toshiba thrive (running 3.2
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TSanborn79:
I have a galaxy nexus that plays through the first commerecial break and then hangs at the second and wont play and get the check internet connection error. any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbstractMind87:
Aw man, extreme kudos!!

Yo, thanks a mil man, confirmed working on the Samsung Infuse 4G running the official Gingerbread 2.3.6!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] magda623:
having problems. Just buffers and doesn't play. I'm running on WIFI with my adblocker uninstalled. I set up a hulu plus acct. I'm running Valhalla Final. And help would be appreciated.

SGS4G Rooted-Unlocked

Valhalla Blue/Trans Theme

KJ6 Debloated by FBis251

Valhalla-Final KJ6 by Whitehawkx

2.6.35.7-T959VUVKJ6-CL694130
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bancky:
Portrait mode works flawlessly on Galaxy Tab running Overcome (Kratos build).

Landscape one works but you are limited to the shows in your queue. Browsing for tv/movies doesn't work. I assuming it cannot scale the large image of the featured show in the listing.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dryad_girl:
Just Buffers AFTER the ads play

I was so thrilled so see this app. I have the Infuse and could not believe that a phone with one of the biggest screens could not use hulu!

But I need help! Installed fine. Opens fine. The videos appear they will play fine. Meaning they open and the station id will play and a commercial and then.....buffer....buffer...buffer. Any ideas? I do not have ad ware or anti virus to install. And I KNOW it is not my connection since I am in the house with full wireless bars.

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jamesh0317:
Deleting the hosts file did the trick. Samsung Galaxy S 4G running Valhalla Final
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] techpreneur:
I would love to have this on Google TV! Thanks for working hard to make it happen!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jakelauer:
I can't get the app to work with my Galaxy Nexus (GMS, AOKP Milestone 2). The app opens and everything, but if I try to play a show, the screen just goes black and never plays it. Any ideas? I had AdFree, but I reverted my hosts file and uninstalled it. I viewed the hosts file and all it has is 127.0.0.1 localhost.

Edit: How would I delete the hosts file? Root Explorer won't let me.

Edit2: Oops, didn't have Root Explorer set to R/W. I deleted the hosts file, rebooted, but it didn't fix it. Help!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Salty10is:
Safe?

Can anyone with more programming skills than I confirm that all changes to the application are safe and not malicious in any way? I always get a bit nervous with these things.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] subnoize soulja:
how do you install this mod can someone plz explain would i go in with root explorer or do i flash from sd card some help would be awesome im running acer iconia a500
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ivwonka:
Just open it with any file explorer app and it will ask to install.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbstractMind87:
Or install it via adb. You don't even have to be rooted
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbstractMind87:
Salty, if it were malicious I doubt the thread would remain open. I can't speak for the file host sites the downloads are linked to tho
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jameswalkerrotc:
zip not apk

Hey everyone

Is the link supposed to be for a apk file or zip file? Because each time I download it, I get a zip file that I don't know how to install. Tried to unzip and couldn't find an apk

Any help is appreciated
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jameswalkerrotc:
I figured out my problem. I was using the chrome beta for android, and for some reason it was downloading the apk as a zip. Switched browsers and worked fine
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] benny3:
I have a cheap Wondermedia 8650 tablet and its working on it
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Turbojugend:
Any chance of getting the update?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] thistimearound:
Didn't see if anyone said it, but this thing works like a beast on the HP Touchpad running CM9 Alpha 0.6. Just for fun I tried it on my EVO 4G, also works fine (useless as the default app already works there, but still). Haven't tried on my Logitech Revue, but it would appear that won't work anyway. You did a good job vgeezy and I'm looking forward to the next update.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jbowker:
Galaxy Tab Issue

I am having the same issue with the Galaxy Tab 10.1. The landscape version installs and runs. It does not, however, show any videos in the free Gallery
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] m5james:
Had issues at first on my Epic w/ the whole ad blocking thing since it's baked into the Legendary 2.2 ROM. Did some playing around in Rom Toolbox (finally found a version that worked and retained my settings), went into Ad Blocker tab and uncheck all the boxes. That ap said it was still blocking like 27k ads, so I hit Menu and there was a button on the bottom right that allowed all ads...now I can watch Hulu, and the GF even has a + account.

Thanks for doing this. Before this, the only way I was able to watch Hulu was using Puffin browser, and the video quality was TERRIBLY choppy.

Update: Works super fast on WiFi, but when I switched to 4G I got the constant buffer screeens. I switched off 4G, resorting to 3G only. I finished reading through a few more pages of this thread, then suddenly it started playing. I noticed the app also reverted automatically from High Quality to Medium Quality. I know that even when I use TV.com, it takes FOREVER for it to remember where it was playing from before, buffer then continue playing, so for now I'm going to let this episode play out. Once this episode is done, I'll switch 4G back on, watch another episode and hope that it buffers quicker.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] teknofil:
Hi! Thanks so much for this mod!

I can play the first 40 seconds of ads and then it hangs and gives me the message to check internet connectivity. I have tried both the landscape and portrait versions. Have uninstalled and rebooted.

I have never installed any adblocker, so I believe that isnt the problem.

Anyone have any suggestions?

INFO: Transformer TF101, using my paid Hulu+ account and a VPN to connect to USA.

Thanks!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lawalty:
I'm experiencing the same issue on my wife's un-rooted T-Mobile 3g Vibrant. It would play the commercial just fine, but not the video. It keeps buffering then it network errors out.

BTW: she doesn't have any ad blocker installed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] asmarinian:
Samsung Infuse not working

Running the stock version of android 2.2 on my Samsung Infuse (rooted). Turned off ad-blocking (adfree) and reverted the hosts file. Advertisements started working but the video just buffers with the "It appears you are having network issues" message. Uninstalled adfree (and even avast mobile) to see if it would make a difference, it didn't. The landscape version has the same problem.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] J03Y4G:
Works on EVO View 4G ROOTED but doing a search causes a crash.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mouseglider:
I have the same problem! I even deleted (actually renamed) my host file and still no work!

I keep checking back to hulu to see if they have added the epic for approved devices and it is still not there even though later devices developed have been approved. I don't see a single Samsung device being approved :( :confused: :mad:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dopeismarcus:
Working good on my rooted droid 4. thanks for the hard work.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phreakaz:
cool.

anyone have any voice sms app offline? sorry oot
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] blunttedsmurf:
Can anyone please give me a link to Hulu Plus version 1.4.100096. No I do not have a device to download it from the market. So I need an external link. I want to mod that version so the app can be up to date. Thank you....

Also I've tried endless hours trying to find how to allow logitech revue to be able to use this apk. For starters it does not have flash and after you install flash it really does not do anything. Also I looked at the build.prop of the revue and could not figure anything out. I'm guessing it's the flash. Doesn't look like it's gonna happen unless the update I mentioned above can change something.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dg4nj:
It works on the Samsung Transform Ultra. Thank you so much for this hack
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] SirSilentBob:
Here you go. Thanks for your work on this. It's sad that legitimate paying (or even the free users!) hulu plus customers have to use modified apks, when hulu should do the right thing and allow it to be used naively on any device that is capable of using it. I am a member of the Thrive forums, and am well aware of your great work and help from there. Buggablah is my forum name there.

This file came off of a Motorola Droid X, if that info is needed or relevant in any way for you to mod the file. Can you please do the standard and landscape mods to this like you did to the last file?

Thanks again! :)

Edit: crap, I could not post the link directly since I am a new user. It is at sendspace dot com /file/b7wr1z

(remove extra spaces of course.)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mcmb03:
works great on both my Samsung Infuse, and Galaxy Tab 10.1. Thanks!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] stiguy:
thank you

Works great on Sony tablet s. Much appreciated :)