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[Windows 8 General] Tsenru:
My biggest peeve so far is that it seems to ditch functionality in favor of flair.

I have no problem with a beautiful UI--but Metro is, on a rather consistent basis, slowing down my workflow.

For example, open settings in Metro, and you are greeted with a side tab with a few options: Settings, Help, Network, blah blah blah, and what's this? More settings.

When you click on settings, you get the Oh-so-useful options of "Enable Admin tools" and "Clear personal data". That's it. All that's there. You select more settings, and you get a proper settings menu. So why the hell are these separate? They really, REALLY thought we needed a whole menu entry for TWO FRIGGING TOGGLES? They even thought those two options were soooooo important that they assumed that's what you were looking for in the first place, and put them up top.

And why the hell isn't there just a simple "Settings" tile in the Metro start screen? That's what I would look for first--but no, you have to hover your mouse over the bottom right corner, then mouse up and click settings, only to be asked which of the two pointless menus you'd like to access. And if you really want to do anything worthwhile with your PC's settings, you're in the completely wrong frigging place, because Microsoft had the infinite foresight to make the control panel completely separate from the settings menu.
[Windows 8 General] hanmaan:
I hate the start up screen and how it makes me grab the screen with the mouse like a touch screen to get it out of the way.

I hate how it hooks me up completely to MSN, making me log into my desktop and MSN at the same time.

I hate how unintuitive the mash of Metro and Desktop is. If you open IE from Metro and IE from the Desktop - why do they launch separate instances that don't look the same, act the same...it is pure garbage.

The list goes on and on... but lets run into the first three things I found WRONG in the first 30 seconds.
[Windows 8 General] xlandhenry:
Simply avoid Metro UI as much as possible if you're using your PC for highly productive work. While Metro UI is great for entertaining, e.g. reading books, watching movies, social network etc. it simply cannot handle multiple tasks at the same time.

I don't work on Metro UI either, but now I've got used to staying with the classic UI. The only thing that's still frustrating is some great features can only be found in Metro style. Like skydrive integration, mail and people etc. I wish there were equivalent applications on classic desktop, so I don't have to switch between two interfaces from time to time.
[Windows 8 General] El Mono:
Sorry to hear your disappointment. I actually like the Metro UI. I give MS credit for doing something different instead of re-hashing to same old user interface.

Only issue so far is jumping back and forth between Metro and old Win7 style. Nevertheless, to each his own.
[Windows 8 General] bornotty:
Im an MS customer I don't care what other companies are inventing and what crown they're taking, I care about what I'm paying for.

And I don't think you've actually used the new W8. I'm not "whining" for excuses which are "lame" to you. I've got my facts cleared up for everyone.

Looking at your post it just shows you can only debate on a "fanboy war" which this thread is not clearly meant for. That's Pathetic.
[Windows 8 General] m0nkf1sh:
Lol this like the other 20 "I hate windows 8" posts are all just troll boards. You may be clear on your "facts" but your facts arnt facts, there opinions, & you know what they say about opinions "opinions are like arseholes, everyone got them!

Come on mods, lock this thread! There are enough Microsoft sucks threads already.

I personally come to xda dev for answers not opinions. You don't like windows 8, fine, don't buy it. Just leave us folks to discuss real issues (harware/software) conflicts and solutions.
[Windows 8 General] dialupboy:
bah I AM using it on my pc with kb and mouse, I don't see "the problems" , it is fast , easy to use , sure you need to learn new things, but I am sure 8 years old kid wont have problem with the new stuff. You and others like you are just whiners, Pathetic.
[Windows 8 General] madphone:
i never understood why almost every os had a start-menu-like button in one of its corners. it has never been user friendly, klicking and klicking and more and more "apps" Pop up it's getting confusing. that has never been intuitiv from the beginnung and just got it because we were used to it. and it was kind of stupid, why just using a small part of the screen for one of the most importing tasks: getting an app/program/software started.

i love the new Metro ui, even on the pc. and your just one click away from a Desktop-similar experience so wtf is everybody worrying about?
[Windows 8 General] thebobp:
That's kinda hard considering how hard windows gets bundled with new computers, and how questionable the options are for getting a refund.
[Windows 8 General] Stranyer:
For me it's great so far :D
[Windows 8 General] morpheuszg:
Because that's the general settings section for each application and not for the entire system. It saves you from searching for the settings menu for each app. So it's more integrated into the Metro-UI. It is quite convinient.
[Windows 8 General] m0nkf1sh:
Don't buy from Dell etc. Build your own and download Ubuntu etc. I've never HAD to buy an operating system & all the companies that preinstall windows sell over priced rubbish anyway.
[General Questions and Answers] the lemming:
Hello

I would very much appreciate advice on backing up my Samsung Ace phone with a gingerbread operating system.

The phone is not rooted. To get a complete backup of the OS and all the data on the SD card is it best to root the phone?

BTW

The phone is only two weeks into a two year contract.

Cheers
[General Questions and Answers] Leonne:
Yes. TitaniumBackup can do wonders for you, but you need to be rooted for that.
[General Questions and Answers] plainjane:
In order to backup everything, you'll need to root the phone. Without root you can backup the apps, but not their data.

Whether or not you want to root just for that is up to you. There are plenty of reasons to root, but if that's your only reason then I wouldn't do it.
[General Questions and Answers] plaguethenet:
If you can get it rooted and get a custom recovery installed, You can use the custom recovery to make a nandroid backup. (Clockwork Recovery and most others will do this)

To do this you boot into recovery, go to backup (or backup and restore) and go. It will create an image of your phone in a few files (It won't backup the radio or bootloader, but I'd argue you shouldn't back those up anyway) which you can then copy to your desktop. You don't always have to be rooted to put a custom recovery on your phone (But most of the time you do)

I did a bit of research for you, and this may help you along the way:

go to google, Search for: "samsung ace clockwork mod" (Without the quotes)

click the result: How to install ClockWorkMod(CWM) on S5830 Samsung Galaxy ...

(I can't post links yet, or i'd just link you to it.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevoryour:
I have been using the Nexus for about 2 months now and I must say I absolutely love the phone. Its completely open and hackable which is huge for me and it does everything I want except...

The signal absolutely blows. It doesn't work in 80% of the stores I'm in. My wife has my old incredible and her phone works just fine everywhere mine fails to work. Its not just the signal bars either. The phone will continually cut out when streaming audio while driving. I constantly lose data connectivity. Its fine when i'm at home but i'm right next to a 4g tower and I usually have -83db there but its a roll of the dice everywhere else.

I talked to a number of others who also have the gnex and I have compared their signal strength to mine (using db, not just signal bars). They have the same complains and their signal is right on par with mine. It appears that this is a problem with pretty much all Gnex phones. If you have good signal then they work great. If you have so so signal then you are screwed.

As much as I love the phone I can't justify keeping a phone that doesn't work reliably when I leave the house. Can anyone suggest a good alternative that will allow me to root it and load ICS on. I love messing with Android so a phone I can't modify won't cut it. I don't think I can go back to gingerbread after making the jump to ICS.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MilkPudding:
I can't think of a high-end android phone that CANNOT run a custom built ICS rom now...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pastasauce:
Honestly, if you can wait, I recommend just getting the Galaxy S III. It will pretty much be the "standard" high-end android phone. I'm sure whatever you get will be outshined by the Galaxy S III, but you do have to be a bit patient.

For now, I think they've been able to get a stable ICS rom on the note, which would be my next recommendation. It's large, but future proof, and can make a suitable substitute for the Gnex. Go browse around the Gnote forums, see if they have a rom that you like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevoryour:
I don't know about that. The Razr has a locked bootloader and while they have some working recovery options I have yet to see a stable ICS build that works on the CDMA Razr. The same is true for the Rezound. There are builds out there but they are far from stable if they work at all. Most says data or phone doesn't work.

I previously had the Razr and I liked it but the lack of custom ROMs and recovery options was the reason I exchanged it for the Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevoryour:
I'm a little soured on Samsung. Everyone I have talked to about the Nexus issues has said the same thing. "Thats just how Samsung is. Their radios are the worst."

I should also specify that I am a Verizon customer so I will need a CDMA/LTE option. To the best of my knowledge the Galaxy Note is GSM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dario3040:
Have you tried flashing another radio?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20312089&postcount=6

Well, if the rumors about the Galaxy S 3 are true, then I'd rather keep my Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevoryour:
I am running the 4.0.4 radios currently. Believe me I have exhausted all the software solutions available. The radios did help my battery life but not my signal. My PRL is also up to date.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] cwoggon:
You're assuming that the GS3 will have a superior radio to the GNex which, as far as I am concerned, is a big assumption...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] trevoryour:
Agreed. Samsung makes nice screens but crap radios. So no other suggestions? Are we really stuck with a subpar radio if we want an unlocked phone?
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callmewind:
Hi everyone,

I'm a proud Legend owner, but I'm thinking in change my phone soon (but not yet). Anyway, I was thnking if I can give my phone a new live connecting it to a hard drive, so I can build a webserver, filesharing or whatever with almost no power consumption.

However, I found that is necessary for the kernel to allow USB Host mode for it. Newer android versions support it, but for everyone else I've found this http://sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/, there's a port even for G1.

Anyone with enought skills for porting it to legend? :D
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tunguzka:
usb otg works on thc legend

Hello

I compiled the kernel (ver 2.6.35) for htc legend and applied the Sven Killing's ehci usb host hack. I connected an usb mice and an usb keyboard, and both worked. I changed an some points the kernel source (like Kconfig and etc.) if somebody needs i can upload it.

You need an external power supply for the connected devices, and hacked an homemade usb micro host cable like this:

beyondthekeeboard.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/picture-50.png

It works fine, I didn't tested mass storage, but i think it would work.
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oli-f:
Could you upload your compiled kernel?
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M656:
Hello people,

i need some help enabling usb otg on the legend aswell. im running CM 7.2 and 2.6.32 kernel.

If someone could upload a modded kernel or do a step-by-step instruction for a noob like me, i'd be really grateful :D
[Legend Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Junktyz:
Need also OTG functionality on my legend! Does anybody have a modded kernel?
[XPERIA X10 General] bodomfan:
Discussion THREAD For ROM PROBLEMS,SUGGESTIONS AND ANYTHING TO Do WITH CHAMP XPERIA S ROM

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/5393/x10slogo.png

Screenshots:http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...8c1ac/4f57a898/9/3/4/4/2/7/20120306215424.jpg

http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...ebf2a/4f57a95e/9/3/4/4/2/0/20120306221215.jpg

http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...de76e/4f57a9a4/9/3/4/4/3/0/20120306215933.jpg
[XPERIA X10 General] demhaa:
Hi guys

Have champ Rom any bug or is full working?
[XPERIA X10 General] NuriJ:
In the new version, everything should work
[XPERIA X10 General] championswimmer:
lockscreen left

will take a week or more...but I'll do it

i know what has to be done

o.ly no time :(
[XPERIA X10 General] NuriJ:
But lockscreen isn't buggy, is it?
[XPERIA X10 General] championswimmer:
no

there are NO BUGS in v5

i hve really fixed eveeything.now

equalisrr, mms pic attatch...all things

no BUGS....jus some featurea LEFT TO BE PORTED

HA HA Ha :D:p:D
[XPERIA X10 General] Alessioromatm:
Can you release a v5 as an update? if you release a new version each day is more difficult to maintain the rom updated
[XPERIA X10 General] championswimmer:
in update script

delete the format DATA: line and flash it :)

in system there are lots of changes

i give new version for stability.
[XPERIA X10 General] CONTROL ONE:
what happened to the circle battery in v5?

I tried to boot doing v5 flash + update and it hung on bootanimation.

So I reinstalled v5 rom only, reboot. waited, rebooted again and installed no frills cpu and made sure the freq was at 998, then installed the smoothness patch and all seems to be ok expect for the stock battery icon in the task bar.
[XPERIA X10 General] bodomfan:
is there a way to edit tweaks for more speed
[XPERIA X10 General] championswimmer:
use framework-res.apk from v4 for circle battery (ask sum senior to make a zip for you if you cant)

otherwise use the edt tweaks app to set percentage beside battery :)
[XPERIA X10 General] championswimmer:
try feralab tweak pack :)

not tested by me tho

at own risk
[XPERIA X10 General] mhdsanto85:
v4 framework-res for circle batt icon.....
[XPERIA X10 General] demhaa:
What all patchs i need to Download for v5?

Sorry for bad english
[XPERIA X10 General] CONTROL ONE:
I'd rather wipe clean with new rom. Why not have the best performance? Between titanium backup, sms backup and google backup, you can have your phone back to normal within 10 mins of flashing.
[XPERIA X10 General] lunarjetman1:
Allo champ,

Just installed v5. First time ive used your rom.

I am very impressed.

I am just reporting that the themes do not work. Theres just a white x with a black background where the previews of the themes are, in the theme chooser.

Cheers for your work.

Lunar.
[XPERIA X10 General] Hamodi:
is there any other link ?? hotfile download speed too low :(
[XPERIA X10 General] karukojoe:
same problem here..
[XPERIA X10 General] Hamodi:
what is the keybord that used on this Rom !!

cuz i flashed the black one and i want to get the old one

anybody knows ??
[XPERIA X10 General] mhdsanto85:
wonderful job! it is faster than previous.... !!

ill use a little bit more in lagfree scalling, but i think it drains battery a lot.. then ill go back to smartassv2
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K2010:
hi, have a Galaxy Note Singapore Starhub with Basedband N7000DXKL2 and Kernel Version 2.6.35.7-N7000DXLA1-CL886914 dpi@DELL170#2, Build Gingerbread.DXLA1

would like to back up Baseband and Kernel before experimenting with Rooting the Galaxy Note N7000.

Could anyone advise ?

thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dr.ketan:
You can't backup without rooting.

you can get back to Stock ROM, with flashing stock ROM with PC Odin

here you can see your ROM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K2010:
read your many posts on rooting the Galaxy note and I am just worried I will void warranty if I were to use the older Kernel downgrade and cant revert back to a Starhub Kernel.

There are 3 main telcos in Singapore, Singtel, M1 and Starhub, only see Singtel listed as firmware. I bought my Galaxy note under contract from Starhub.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kopitalk:
You can type *#272*IMEI# to see your Note's Sales Code. This determines the pre-installed package that comes with your Note under Starhub. Then you can download the Stock firmware from dr.ketan's post for your keepsake. Then... Start your engine!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K2010:
i typed in*#272*4694# dial got invalid MMI code ?

do i need to type IMEI instead ?

thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kopitalk:
No, you have to key in your Note's IMEI number. You can key in *#06# to get your 15-digit IMEI number. Then use the code above to find your sales code. After that you can download a stock firmware related to your sales code. Be careful NOT to change your sales code because it will WIPE your phone.

My sales code was XSP so I keep a stock N7000XSP as my backup ROM.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keejoonc:
I have a similar question too.

I have the following basseband, kernel:

- Baseband: N7000XXLA4

- Kernel: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA6-CL907341

I can't see it in the list of stock ROMs. Does that mean I can't revert back to original ROM in the future if I want to?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kopitalk:
You can check the latest STOCK firmware available for your Note at either the following:

- dr.ketan's post (check his signature)

- samsung-updates.com

- Checkfus downloader
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Myque:
My build was not listed and I had non rootable room so I had to restore to old room hoping to find my original room someday... you need root to backup
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kopitalk:
Chances are your build is already updated that's why it's not listed. Most of the time only the latest stock ROMs are listed. If you intent to keep it STOCK, you can update your firmware via Kies (in PC) or OTA (in your phone). For OTA, go to settings -> About phone -> Software update -> Update.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keejoonc:
So how do I know which region firmware is my firmware?

My firmware description/code doesn't have region code on it.

Does it matter which region firmware I download and keep as long as it's the same version?

This is so confusing. I thought I wouldn't have any trouble/issues rooting/flashing this phone as I have an Iconia A501 rooted and running stock ROM. :confused:

---------- Post added at 04:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:56 PM ----------

NVM. I figured it out.

If anyone has the same problem, install Check Fus on your phone and it'll tell you your product code and the last three digits is your region code.

Mine was AUT, which is Austria.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] -Kevlar-:
SGS II Israel getting ICS March 15th....

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-israel-says-galaxy-s-ii-ics-update-coming-mar-15
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] juude90:
Definitely good news. Means we will get ics soon too! :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] BaconStep:
Veeeeery nice!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Fortune090:
Gooood.... Goooood.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Firedcylinder:
Keep in mind, we don't actually have the galaxy s 2, we have the skyrocket version, plus we have att's draconian certification process to get through. I'd love to see it on that date but I'll believe it when I see it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
Actually, with AT&T already giving the Vivid the ICS update, I'd say that this could be pretty realistic.

At least we know if it doesn't come soon, it's not AT&T, it's Samsung.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] shansmi:
ICS has not been released for the Vivid. That is someone talking out of turn (a dedicated tester or volunteer tester). That realease would be all over Android Central and our website.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cashyftw:
So why are they over there talking about ics?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
Yeah, and why are they able to check for updates, and get it?

Sent from my Rocket that is in the Sky!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skrambled:
Love how they mention that leaked roms from Samsung are showing signs of progress. My question is, WHERE ARE THE ICS LEAKS FOR THE SKYOCKET?!?

When I had my Captivate we were getting new gingerbread leaks almost every day for several months. Who do we need to talk to to get some leaks for us? Anyone know???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] skrambled:
Oh, and had to hit the thanks button on Fortune and Silver's posts above. Needed a good laugh!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] sdc177:
How do over the air updates with AT&T's work? Isn't just a pop-up box you can cancel or are they forced or what? I rooted my mom's phone but left in stock. Not sure what to expect.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Longcat14:
It gives you a notification saying you have an update available, if you want to install it or not, is your choice.

Sometimes you'll even get a text informing you that your phone has an update available.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
Another question for the updates, is it only for carrier sold phones? I bought mine at the US but I'm at Israel and I still haven't received the 2.3.6 update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mmessina:
Very good news, will open development of some nice ROM's. Maybe it will keep me from flashing once or twice a week.:mad:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kr3w1337:
I doubt it. We'll see though, hopefully they surprise.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] whosgotlag:
To throw my two cents in, the fact that SGSII international is getting it soon and supposedly Vivid is getting it now is a good sign for us.

However, I really don't like TouchWiz's overlay of ICS. To me one of the main features of ICS was a revamped and slick look. TouchWiz 4 just kills that. So what do I, personally (and anyone who feels the same) have to look foward to with ICS?

This is coming from an Android noob btw, so if there was extra features besides the FaceUnlock *useless imo* and sleek UI please enlighten me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] scott14719:
The real benefit will be the Kernel getting into the hands of the Devs. In time, they will do many thing with it including a non-Touchwiz version ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] MrSub:
From what I understand ICS is completely redone. There are alot of new code and things done different from previous versions of Android. I can understand why nothing has really been released yet. I know there is a couple versions of ICS over in the development section but there are very few things that work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] agafed:
When the ICS update gets out for the Skyrocket, will I be able to update it even if I'm not in the US?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] shansmi:
Duuuh! if it not is official and users are really doing a check for update and getting an ICS ROM, someone screwed the pooch and put a test load on a production FOTA server.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] :
Seems like it was a legit ota on the vivid from what I read but if it was a leaked test build its fairly decent for a test build LOL
[Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh] jtk15:
does anybody know how to build a rom from cm7 source. Linux mint preferred