yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] wutzin:
I also have an old Latitude. Really wanted to put Linux on it, but kept having driver issues (esp. with WifFi).

If you know Linux well, you might be best off with this - but this might require hunting down some drivers and tweaking your config quite a bit.

The much easier option IMHO is to get Windows FLP" (windows for legacy pcs) - it's basically a stripped-down lightweight version of XP made to run on older/weak hardware. You can still use Windows update, you can use all XP drivers, and you can install the .net framework too. It basically is an XP version that was unbloated by MS.

If you cannot find an install cd for Win FLP, you might want to consider getting one of the XP versions that are stripped-down by the community (mostly by using n lite).

In any case, getting a bit more RAM sounds like a good investment if you are going to actually use this thingy.
[General Questions and Answers] benjamingwynn:
Well as I know the web is bigger and fatter than it used to be but if I grab a web-only OS like Chromium OS could it run it?
[General Questions and Answers] jardivben:
Honestly i would go with Android x86....that is if you can get more RAM:D
[General Questions and Answers] skar_16:
Well it's useless if he will be buying RAM on his vintage lappy, because the price is I bet doubled compared to the new RAMs out there and if he gets one then another thing to ask in mind is "if" will it stay alive for some time together with his device..:D

but I agree on that android x86 thing..
[General Questions and Answers] AllGamer:
install linux to it, it'll make it fast and fly again
[General Questions and Answers] benjamingwynn:
Sorry for posting in the wrong place in your opinion. I thought that it was the right place but I see my opinion doesn't matter.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rafa55:
Hello,

I am new in this; I saw is very interesting and helpful. Sorry for my English if I make mistakes as my mother language is Spanish.

I had a problem in the soft of the phone because I can't clean the SD, when I switch-off and after switch-on the files delete return again, and can't be deleting also if I add a file it is delete by the phone when start again the new file isn’t there.

Therefore I decided to install againg the rom and now I have another problem. I tried to install the ROM in my "gooapple v5 3g" according with the procedure indicated by "mayiandjay"

But when run the file the "promt" is as follow:

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

adb server is out of date. killing...

ADB server didn't ACK

* failed to start daemon *

error:

Presione una tecla para continuar . . .

And it not works, any help plase? How I can procedure

Thanks for your help!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shanman-2:
go to task manager on your pc and kill any adb processes that are running...and try again
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rafa55:
Thanks for you fast reply.

I start again my computer, but now after the failed install of the ROM my phone not switch on

I pushed the button many times but it not works.

can you help me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rafa55:
Continuing with ROM install problem

Last News:

I tried across your recommendations in this web to improve the ROM. but I am now in a big trouble and I can’t see how solve it.

First I will tell you about the phone I have:

This is the model:

Iphone 4S (MC605CH)

Version 5.0.2(8C158),

IOS (GOOPHONE) Version v2.23-1211@

Now the problem at the moment:

When I received the phone from China was a gift from a friend and of course it was in Chinese. After playing with it to check all, I discover I can’t delete the SD also if I delete by any program the same files are recovered again and again also if I put an file in the SD and switch-off the phone when I switch-on again the same files appear and appear again, also I formatted the SD but it continued happen the same, it is very bored but it is the realty the only files in the SD are always the same in the SD and I can’t delete or add others and the end it is the same. Therefore at the moment I can add files in the SD.

In the meantime, I tried to update the ROM with your indications but as the files can’t add to the SD, I can’t continue with the procedure and now situation is so complicated.

I can start the phone, but I can’t close. I is like in a boucle, running and

running and not close. The program not works accurately can’t connect by WLAN and the function not goes well.

If I restart in the ROM mode with the Chinese letters in red as, I can´t see the SD and I can’t get the new files because also the files are not fixed in the SD.

Here you have the latest information of the install file:

rm failed for /data/local/tmp/*, No such file or directory

1025 KB/s (81920 bytes in 0.078s)

442 KB/s (21215 bytes in 0.046s)

1671 KB/s (400465 bytes in 0.234s)

9 KB/s (9772 bytes in 1.000s)

2252 KB/s (4210688 bytes in 1.825s)

Presione una tecla para continuar . . .

1391 KB/s (22228 bytes in 0.015s)

2116 KB/s (1994516 bytes in 0.920s)

[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root

[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.

[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.

[-] Not a 2.2/2.3 Android ...

Press to continue . . .

Press to continue . . .

Press to continue . . .

And finish

I am thinking I need to reinstall all because also when the red letter are in the phone, there are not any file of the new installation remember my SD not works. The ROM may be damage and also the system, I only can recover the ROM to the last situation but this is so instable and not work well, it will be good you give me the full process recommendation to improve this situation; therefore I am thinking the best may be a full reinstall.

I will put a new SD in the phone and I will try to install the ROM.

But I will be very grate in you can send me you recommendations and the procedure you consider better to finish with this problem.

Thanks for your help!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shanman-2:
Your best bet is to post in the iphone forum as I know nothing about this phone.

just look for it in the list of devices at the top of the page...:rolleyes:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rafa55:
O.K. I will do that in th future because now I siolved th eproblem Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wallflood:
Greetings All

My apologies for not finding this elsewhere...

Id like to learn how to write Android and wish to install it to a linux machine I have. Assuming I have to install it to a partition, can somebody steer me towards a tutorial in order to do this?

Id like to install it, and also run a virtual handset/machine in order to see if anything I write works. Id also like to be able to wipe it and reinstall it as needed ie Ive created fatal errors in the OS.

Thanks in advance-
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Waddle:
You can make an avd using the Android sdk tools
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nero17:
android-x86.org/download

there you can find different android iso files from 2.2 to 4.0 . use unetbootin to get it to an bootable usb stick.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdaco:
+1. I have already tried this. But the performance is yet to improve.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Griff1324:
I picked up an Droid Incredible 2. The phone does not appear to be rooted. It is in S-On mode. The phone does not want to reception at all and frequently freezes. It is running Android 2.3.4 and software version 5.10.605.9. I have tried a factory reset and it still doesn't help.

Is it possible to manually download the latest firmware / software update for the phone and install it via the SD card?

Any suggestions or tips on how to get this phone back up and running properly?

Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] disconnecktie:
have you tried to update the prl?

Sent from my Sabotaged Droid Incredible 2.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Griff1324:
Can you point me in the right direction on how to update the prl? Sorry, I am a noob when it comes to Droids. Thanks for the help.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Griff1324:
Sorry about that....I did a little home work on the prl. I did not know that this was the preferred roaming list. I thought it had something to do with the software on the phone. I have a strong Verizon signal on my iPhone and absolutly no signal on the Droid. I have tried going outside with the Droid and still nothing. I have plenty of Verizon towers around me to get a signal.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Jizzylax:
Gain root, wipe, install a custom ROM, and hope you didn't buy a defective phone.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] disconnecktie:
Hehe that was going to be my next suggestion. Also, just because the iPhone gets a signal that doesn't mean anything.

Sent from my Sabotaged Droid Incredible 2.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Griff1324:
I feel like an idiot. I had the back of the phone of to get the ESN number off of the phone to activate it online. I didn't realize that the back needed to be on to get reception. Doesn't explain why the phone kept locking up on me though.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] disconnecktie:
the constant search for a signal may cause that and possibly having the back off could too.

Sent from my Sabotaged Droid Incredible 2.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jeremytn86:
Wipe everything and do factory reset, there still could be traces of previous stuff on there causing it to freeze and sruff
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
Im going to be coming from Sprint to possibly verizon. I was wondering a few things

1. How is the service? I get BAD 3g speeds ( around .5mb ) and 4g is decent whenever I can get it ( 5mb or so ). Whats their average 3g and 4g speeds?

2. What about phones? Im coming from the Evo and its still considered a top contender with the new phones that are out there now. I dont want an iphone, Id like to stay android. Any phones out there that are pretty good? How is the nexus? Anything better? Anything worth waiting for?

Any and all help is appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TeeRom:
My signal is great. I can pull about 2 mbps down with 3G and average 15-20 mbps down with 4G. Occasionally I can hit 30 mbps. I would recommend the Nexus if you want an all around great phone. The Razr Maxx would be a second choice if you absolutely need the extra battery life.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] phaze one:
+1. The signal is always strong. I have about the same with 3g, 4g about 10-12 down. The customer service is amazing as well. I came from the HTC incredible to the GNex and I love this phone. It's got everything I need. Takes a toll on the battery but whatev.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] twiztidninja:
i have been with every carrier exept at&t in the past month and verizon is the best

sprint was my carrier for a year and the 3g was abysmal but what made it worse is there is no 4 g in phoenix
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aerocaptain:
With Verizon 3G DL's average .4 - .5mb, 4G depending on location, ranges between 1mb (rare) to 25mb in saturated areas (for me averaging 8-16mb). As far as phones with VZ, 1.) Galaxy Nexus. 2.) HTC Rezound 3.) Moto Razr 4.) LG Spectrum. All of which blow any Evo out of the water in both hardware and performance. Sprint sucks

Sent from GNexus w/AOKP & franco.kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbatson:
Depends on your location. Had sprint since I was in 4th grade now in college. Switched to Verizon with my family and where we used to get not even 200kbps with sprint we get 27mb 4G in Tucson. On my sisters 3G iPhone she gets 2-3mb.

Just costs more but you do get what you pay for . Service. Thus far I have never lost service on Verizon's network but was always in fringe areas it seemed on Sprint.

Took a trip to Yuma to head to Mexico for some cheap work on replacing my clutch on truck had 3g all the way and streaming Sirius to my phone.

IMO Verizon is worth it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ASimmons:
Was a ten year sprint customer and left if 3 reasons.

Their 4g wimax is dead and in process of switching to Lte. So any phone you buy with wimax is already antiquated.

I sometimes would get good signal but the speeds sucked on both 3 and 4g(when you could find it) and my house happens to be in a spotty area when it shouldn't be.

every phone they have out now is just a rehashed evo.

I knew made the right change when i drove over bridge in my area (daily commute), where I would always drop calls, and not only did I not drop but my 4g was 2 bars. I pretty much get 4g everywhere now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
I suggest going to your local VZW store and running speed tests. I've seen "3G" pull down 80Kbps, and I've seen it pull down 1.4 megs. I've seen LTE range from 6 megs to 40 megs.

Device wise, if you want to tinker, get the GNex. Ignore all the blithering whining that completely over runs this place. There's nothing wrong with the device. If you don't want to tinker, I'd look at the Rezound and the Razr Maxx. My personal preferences:

1) GNex

2) Rezound

3) Razr Maxx

They're all really good devices. Play with them all and grab up the one you like the best.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ASimmons:
One more thing... Expect your bill on vzw to be about twenty dollars more than sprint; worth it in my opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
Thanks all. I did the comparison and I'll get less data and less mintues for around the same price

Here is the break down. With sprint I have 2 phones ( so right off the bat, there is a 10$ per phone smartphone charge them tack on ; think 20 bucks here ) add a line for 9.99, 1800 mins ( free mobile to mobile, text, MMS, SMS ) unlimited data ( at SLOW ****ING speeds... )

I used a grand total ( between two phones ) around 80 mins. And that was mostly mobile to mobile. The landline minutes were like 30 mins.

With Verizon I would get 4gb per phone, FASTER speeds, 700 mins ( free verizon to verizon, but no others ) 30 bucks for unlimited sms mms etc etc.. all for around the same price. Im a data user mostly, so that is what pushes me around. I cannot do sprint anymore.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spencer88:
The Verizon service is excellent. I love the phone but it has 2 major issues. Data dropping and the loss of outbound audio bug, which is the worst bug I've ever experienced on a phone. Hopefully a software update will fix those issues.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
wow that would be a potential game changer. I need to mess with my android devices, and I would like to have the nexus versus the moto. But no one has seen a fix for those issues? Guess its a prominent bug out there?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Anthonok:
3g is meh. 4g I get between 10-22. Just buy the galaxy nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
yeah well my 3g speeds are .5-.7 on average... haha Im hoping verizon is better than that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Will depend on Area. Don't expect Verizon's 3G to be drastically faster than that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
mmmm dammit haha. I thought verizon was one of the if not the fastest like 3-5mb on 3g and around 20 or so on 4g.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
The theoretical max speeds for EVDO rev A are only 3.1mbps down / 800kbps up. And those aren't real world. Expect the low 2mbps range at most.

CDMA carriers have atrocious 3G speeds compared to GSM carriers. UMTS beats EVDO easily, HSPA even more-so.

This is why you're seeing Verizon push LTE so hard, because it gives them the speed advantage again. It also offers them simultaneous voice + data, and the eventual move to VoLTE.

Honestly, I'd personally rather have 8mbps all the time on HSPA+ than 1.5mbps sometimes and 20mbps other times.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
I don't even think 3G supports those speeds. In the few weeks I have been with Verizon I have seen in bad area's with low signal hit around 200-500kbs. In these area's Sprint would be around 30kbs, lol. In good area's where Sprint would get .500kbs-.700kbs I pull about 1.5 - 2mbs on Verizon. I do get 4G all over with Verizon as well as Sprint would be in and out all over the place...

It was great to be at the malls food court tonight and play a HD Youtube video of Yo Gabba Gabba for my son to keep him busy. Verizon's 4G in most places is faster then my home internet.

As far as the phone, the GN is waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better then the EVO. I have owned the EVO, EVO 3D and the Epic 4G Touch. The only phone in the same league is the Epic 4G Touch but the GN just has cooler things going for it that make me not miss my E4GT.

As far as dropped data goes, it looks like more of a bad batch of phones. My first GN would drop 4G constantly. I got a replacement and this one never drops data. Keeps 4G consistently. I also haven't had a problem with calls as others have mentioned.

I do not think any other phone on Verizon offers what the GN does but other devices I would would fall right below in line would be the Rezound and Razr Maxx.

For the GN, make sure to buy the extended battery as you will need it. Verizon online has it on sale for $24.99 and it barely makes the device and larger then stock. I would aslo suggest ordering the phone from Amazon as they sell it for $99 and their customer service rocks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
Ahh okay so AT&T hs faster speeds with the HSPA versus EVDO cdma 3g? Then its a no brainer to go with AT&T if I want faster speeds..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aerocaptain:
That's true. CDMA 3g technology speeds is considerably slower in relation to 3g speeds on a GSM network...... However, CDMA Technology does provide a more stable and reliable network with far fewer dropped calls. That is one of the reasons why Verizon is consistently rated #1 in the US year after year. In the past, it was a trade off (slower data for better reliability). Today, the fact that Verizon has the only real 4G LTE network infrastructure makes the decision now a no-brainer.

Sent from GNexus w/AOKP & franco.kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
Thanks man.!

I dont have verizon yet, but I can use amazon to buy a plan etc?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
If you want faster every day speeds (across the country) you go with AT&T or T-Mobile. If you want the fastest maximum speeds (assuming you live in an LTE network) then you go for Verizon. Verizon's LTE is broad, but nowhere near the 3G footprint of AT&T and T-Mobile, as would be expected this early in VZW's rollout.

Obviously many other factors come into play here, but based on speeds those are your two options. There's no reason why this thread needs to turn into another Verizon vs. AT&T/T-Mobile or CDMA vs. GSM flamewar. There are plenty of those threads you can go read.

There is no technical reason why a CDMA network is "more reliable" than a GSM network. Just because Verizon has the most expansive network doesn't mean that is a result of using CDMA. And just because you're a GSM carrier doesn't mean you inherently have a less-reliable network.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] eman3316@optonline.net:
Yup, I ported my number from Sprint to Verizon on Amazon and got the GN for $99. I also get a Verizon discount through my employer so all I had to do was register my number on Verizonwirelss.com after my new phone was hooked up and my discount was applied right to my first bill.

I do not know why anyone orders phones directly from carriers anymore. My last three phones I ordered where from online vendors. I probably saved about $600 purchasing from them instead of buying from Sprint or Verizon. Amazon was by far the best experience and best customer service.

When I had a problem with my first GN, I called Amazon and had a new phone at my doorstep the next day which was a Saturday delivery. They then give you 30 days to return the old phone and they pay for the shipping...Can't beat that service
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] UTXPHANT0M:
I know what you are going through unjust came from sprint and the best thing I ever did me and my girl are getting great 4g speeds and also the service is amazing. Me and her got the nexus and with only the two issues is the signal issue and battery issues which by the way we got extended battery for anyway which helps a bit but I would recommended the nexus the 4.04 update coming for it will help the issues with the nexus now so get it....

Trust me you want be disappointed :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aerocaptain:
Actually there is. One of the major reasons CDMA is considered more "reliable" has to do with the way CDMA transfers their signal tower to tower vs GSM. If one was driving down the highway and becoming out of range of their current GSM tower, the signal from that tower would drop right before the signal from the next tower takes hold. Depending on the speed of switch over, the call can get dropped. CDMA technology has the ability to connect to multiple towers which transfers signals without losing that signal since multiple towers can be connecting your signal at any one time.

We can also consider the fact that ATT utilizes 20% more spectrum than Verizon in the US's top 23 markets, yet if you speak to anyone that switched from ATT to verizon, they would say that they have far fewer dropped calls and much less black out spots.

Sent from GNexus w/AOKP & franco.kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Any stats on dropped calls and quality is purely anecdotal, and completely dependent on region (and

many

other factors). You can't make the argument that Verizon has better data/call quality and fewer dropped connections/calls as a rule across the nation. As I said, just because AT&T and T-Mobile are GSM doesn't mean they can't properly implement their systems to offer good service... There's a reason why the entire world uses GSM as a cellular standard.

I can drive 2 hours straight up (or down) I-5 in WA from south of Seattle to the Canadian border on T-Mobile and not drop a phone call or data connection the entire way. Now does that mean that T-Mobile is more reliable than Verizon?

For every person you find complaining about service, there are 40 more who are happy and don't find it necessary to spout off about their experience. This goes for every carrier.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aerocaptain:
Don't get me wrong, GSM technology and their carriers service is definitely not garbage but there are proven pro's and cons for both that are widely excepted by industry professionals as truth. GSM technology is an older and cheaper tech than CDMA-which is proprietary technology that has to be licensed by Qualcomm to even use. Anyone interested in doing research can see the below facts are proven truths.

GSM: faster download speeds and a more universal technology globally.

CDMa: better call quality, much higher tower congestion efficiency per set bandwidth, and its much more efficient at cell tower transferals (last 2 making the tech more "reliable"

With the introduction of Verizon's 4G LTE, inside the US, VZ can now be considered the fastest AND most reliable of all carriers......as a general statement nationally. When att and VZ switch entirely to LTE for voice and data this will eventually be relatively a non issue. But that's going to be some time yet

Sent from GNexus w/AOKP & franco.kernel
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
Go to a store during peak times and run some speed tests.

AT&T is faster but they have a far smaller 3g network t mobile even more so.

Sprint is a joke in most areas.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mroneeyedboh:
So being that Im going to be using 3g moreso than 4g, I'll have better average constant speeds with verizon..right?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Smokeey:
3G on VZW isn't slow. On my DINC, not only did I get it EVERYWHERE, but it was a rather decent speed.

If you're worried about not getting LTE coverage, you should be fine, its pretty much in every major populated area of the US. You can expect not to have it in obvious places though (small small small small towns).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Depends where you live and work. Everyones case is different.