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[T-Mobile LG G2x] Klathmon:
There is a reason Maps is always running. When an app wants to get location data, it can call on GPS. GPS will return the distance from 3 (or more) satellites, various times, and latitude and longitude. This information is useless to the majority of apps that use it, so they will have to convert it to something useful (like nearby address or a city name).

Now, Google knew this, and instead of making each app that needs a city or address figure it out on its own (which would most likely be a slow, resource hungry process) Google made its Maps program open source. So now these apps can just make a call to the always running maps process and it returns an address, city name, nearby supermarkets, ect...

This app is also responsible for your phone being able to get a rough position without having GPS turned on, it gets WIFI data, Cell tower names, and various other things to figure out roughly where you are in the world. This lets apps like WeatherBug to get your city without ever using GPS.

So thats why its always running, and there is no need to try and kill it ever. Maps is a very well written program, and your better off just letting it do its thing. (if you try to fight it, it's probably going to win :p)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jaywillsoul:
I do believe I have an answer to this. I found today that, after I finally sat down and finished rooting and flashing and installing and rebooting and updating and all the rest of the happy stuff that equals a much happier user, that ATK did infact drain my battery in an exponencial amount. Prior to that, it was ok. After running CM7, in about 2 hours it drained my battery almost to dead. Now, i work in radio shack, so I've had my phone on the charger and my battery was still dying. So in all haste, remove ATK!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] GTWalling:
Also go here and read.

http://geekfor.me/faq/you-shouldnt-be-using-a-task-killer-with-android/
[T-Mobile LG G2x] NekoNyapii:
I used system tuner to prevent maps from starting up and it doesnt show up in running services anymore. It seems like my battery is a lot better this way.

The only time I really use maps is for gps. I use gps, maps turns on and then when I turn gps off, maps doesnt run in the background anymore. That's the only reason why im keeping system tuner I have no other need for location service.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] NekoNyapii:
And plus I don't see why Maps always needs to be running. When I need it for location services, then it could just start up then, no need to always keep it running, I really do believe it drains a lot of my battery.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sidneyaks:
Well, In replacing my spring I broke the flex cable somehow. Kinda irritated at myself, especially since I have my old razr in my pocket, but oh well. I have one ordered on amazon, and my phone is setting on my desk torn apart. Unfortunately, how to replace the flex cable is not immediately obvious to me, as it appears that it's one ginormous piece , and glued down in certain spots.

I figured I'd do some research waiting for my new cable to get here, but I'm finding nothing. The tear down guide that was very helpful in replacing the springs and tearing it down to find the damaged part of the cable is of now help on how to get the cable off!

My first instinct is just to get something flat and pry up the glued parts, assuming that I'll be aligning everything when I get the new cable, but I thought I'd ask first if there is some better solution.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sidneyaks:
Well, for posterity, that really was all there was to it. There are several easy reference points on the ribbon cable as to how to line up the new one, if you're lucky there will still be some adhesive from the original. The only slightly tricky part is getting the Microphone seated just right, and getting the screen-> mainboard cable through all the slots it has to go through.

Also, an obligatory search bomb

Ribbon cable replacement

Flexible PCB replacement

Ribbon connector replacement
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype2:
Hi, my earpiece, earspeaker stopped working a few weeks ago. I've checked on youtube but there are only lcd, screen, wire,replacement etc. I know that you do have to take the phone apart all the way till almost to the screen or lcd.

My quetions are:

1.) Are there instructions or guides out there I can use that you guys can provide?

2.) Will the process be difficult? 0-10, 0 being easy, 10 difficult?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Max):
1) Nope, but according to this image:

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OEM-SPEAKER-...ccessories&hash=item2a101f3f6b#ht_6324wt_1163

It looks that the earpiece is right here:

(credit to http://tjworld.net for the image)

So if i'm not wrong :P, it's basically the same steps as those for the lcd. By experience for changing my LCD, I would said it's pretty easy to do (difficulty: 3).

Follow this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0LJnqTlBVQ

But don't remove the LCD panel :P

Just take your time and be cautious and it will be easy.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prototype2:
Yeah, that's the one I was looking. So basically before taking the lcd off, I can pretty much access the ear speaker and replace them from the looks of it in the video?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Max):
Pretty sure you can, anyway it's 5 bucks + 2$ for tools.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jpabian:
What did you do? I am in the same boat and was going to take it to a repair shop, but it looks like it's completely doable. My earprice died last night.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Enzero:
Thanks a lot although not sure if its worth it with all the time it will take for the disassemble will see if I am in the mood.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oscarudy:
Loudness!!

Is it also possible to order an earpiece part that will boost the loudness??
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] z3xi0n:
Hello,

today I flashed IceColdSandwich 7.0 on my DHD and when I want to shut my phone down it always does a restart. Anyone knows a fix for this?

cheers,

z3xi0n
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andbanyan:
not sure, but you're probably more likely to get an answer on the support thread for that rom. here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24364406
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JagDave:
Sounds like a clock problem. Strange, I know. :)

Deselect the time auto-update, and change the time and date to something random.

Turn off, pull the battery before it restarts and leave for a few mins.

Battery back in and restart, reselect time auto update and you should be good to go. ;)

Sent from The App that Time Forgot.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] z3xi0n:
Tried your advice twice, phone reboots again and again ^^ Any other solutions? ^^

cheers ;D
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JackRabbit69:
I've been having the same issue since installing 7.x on my device. It got so frustrating that I restored a 6.x image via recovery, but unfortunately the problem still exists. The phone never restarted on shutdown previously, so I'm a bit confused as to what is causing the problem.

I did flash Touch Recovery recently, so might go back to ClockWorkMod Recovery to see if that helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] georgiejr:
I have tried to search the forum, but could not find any thread. When I am on a phone call, the display/screen turns off and I am using speaker phone or bluetooth. In the call settings, the turn on proximity sensor is disabled or off.

When I am in a phone call, I want to see the screen turn on to see details and very seldom put the phone to my ear.

Hopefully, somebody can help me resolve my problem.

Thank you..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
Maybe changing the screen sleep time to a, max of 10 minutes?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] techntrek:
With the sensor turned off, it sounds like its the standard screen timeout kicking in. I use Screen On, which overrides the timer for apps you specify, including an active call.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] thinguy:
This bugs me too.

Anyone have a Tasker profile they could share for this?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] georgiejr:
My screen timeout is set to 10 minutes, since I thought that was the case. But as soon as I am on a call,, between 15-30 seconds, the screen is black and I have to press the power button to bring back the display.

Thanks for the advise and hope somebody can help us..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] techntrek:
You could still try Screen On. When you bring up its list of apps, "Active Call" is the very first checkbox. Just make sure you also check the "enable" checkbox at the top-left of the list, too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
Your screen turns off during a call to conserve battery power. You don't reallt need the screen on while the phone is to your ear anyways. The proximity sensor detects this, and turns the screen off. As far as I know, there is no way to turn it off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wish777:
Most people use a build prob tweak called

ro.lge.proximity.delay=25

mot.proximity.delay=25

Here's a thread related to the issue,,mine works fine after tweaks,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23312930
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dakleenupman:
No go using this app. I tried on speakerphone and it still shuts the screen off.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] CrozB:
I used AppAutoSettings to keep my screen on when on a call on my GSII.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] techntrek:
Interesting. Sure enough, I tried turning the prox sensor off and enabled "active calls" in Screen On, rebooted, and it still turned off. :(
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nabeel_Nabs:
I know this has been answered in the past but I can't seem to find the thread in which it was answered. Simply doing this due to fpse running some game better than psxperia can and me having saves but not apks of some psxperia games.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nabeel_Nabs:
Bump - changed title as it was implying something completely different to what I needed :o.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndroHero:
Find the memcard file for psxperia. It should be called something .raw, rename it to .mcd and copy it the location of the FPSE memcards :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nabeel_Nabs:
Thanks for replying didn't notice until today :D
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Hi guys

sorry for being an asre but would realy like some help please?

My sister in law gave me her phone and its stuck on the bootloader screen.

i have taken the bat out and done the

press Volume Down Button and Power Button on your phone together to boot into bootloader mode.

Once you are in the bootloader mode, use Volume button to select Fastboot option and then press power button.

But the volume button will not move to select any thing at all but the Fastboot is in red, and the bootloader is in blue.

just can not move any thing at all.

even the power button will not work.

the info for the phone is

Hboot 1.01.0002

Microp 0622

touch pan atmel224_20aa

Radio 3.35.20.10

Dec 27 2010,17:49:10

Hope there is a way to get this phone up and running.

A Big thanks for any help you can give
[HTC Wildfire S] intel007:
Flash an ruu from the development section in the sticky 'shipped roms' grab the one for your region.
[HTC Wildfire S] chubby65:
Pull the battery vol down +power then leave for a few secs you should then see some green writing scrolling up the screen then choose recovery and press power
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Thanks guys for the fast reply

just tryed vol down +power still no luck still on red(fastboot)

i have tryed this about 4 or 5 times before did not work.

I don't know how the hell it got like this and i was given it like this.
[HTC Wildfire S] chubby65:
Download ruu as suggested by Intel that should work
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
getting some where Hboot and Fastboot are in blue now but i still can not move with the volume button at all
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
ok bud will have a go thanks
[HTC Wildfire S] chubby65:
No worries mate hope you get it sorted
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Just been looking for the RUU but can i find it no

I'm in the UK which one do i need.

It's not if i can not be asred but i would like to get the right one :)

thanks again guys for the help.
[HTC Wildfire S] intel007:
Get the latest euro

Here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1577175

Or any euro from the shipped rom stickies
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Thanks bud

just download and run its coming up with

update rom version

from 2.24.161.2

to 2.14.401.1

does this mean that its an old ruu?

if so is there an ruu that is up todate?

thanks again guys for the help
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
forgot think the phone is on vodafone
[HTC Wildfire S] intel007:
No its a different number because of the network branding.

Just flash the latest euro and you'll be free of Vodafone bloatware too.
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
It came up with error 132 or 130 not at the computer at the moment.

Will try again in a few hours
[HTC Wildfire S] intel007:
You might need to create a gold card search it.
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
just tryed simplegodcard and got this

Executing adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc0/mmc0:*/cid

Reading adb output

------------------------

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

------------------------

Could not locate CID in output

Executing adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid

Reading adb output

------------------------

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

------------------------

Could not locate CID in output

Executing adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid

Reading adb output

------------------------

* daemon not running. starting it now *

* daemon started successfully *

------------------------

Could not locate CID in output
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
keep getting 132 Signarure error

its driving me mad lol
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Any one got any idea's please any help would be a great help thanks

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191
[HTC Wildfire S] droid000:
Try with sd card reader.. I mean, download rom from xda that can be installed from bootloader.. it will automaticly install it when you go to bootloader, just need to have that .zip file on sd card.. it is called PCJsomething i think.. search on xda
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
Will try but I have the problem of not being able to use the volume button and power they do not move and active the power button.

Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191
[HTC Wildfire S] droid000:
That is not a problem, it installs automaticly when you see those green letters on screen

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426611
[HTC Wildfire S] Buddhainuk:
thanks for the reply bud

but it will not work at all as i said i can not move with the up and down keys to go to next item and power will not select. so that's the prolem.

so even if i put the zip file on the SD card in the root still not working

So you can see trying every thing every one is asking me to try

It says the zip has no imgae or wrong one
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
I made a video showing how to connect your Transformer Prime via an Ethernet Cable!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYGv-U8n1lc&hd=1&list=PLFA87501087653A16

[YOUTUBE]DYGv-U8n1lc[/YOUTUBE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZE-ZxnxHms&hd=1&list=PLFA87501087653A16

[YOUTUBE]8ZE-ZxnxHms[/YOUTUBE]

Amazon link: http://amzn.to/Hi8dTI

Let me know what you think! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
great video. added it to my favorites. my dock will be on the way soon. can't wait to try out my Ethernet connection. I would use it for huge movie downloads and such. even for those big gameloft games. it'll download it in no time.

can you do a speedtest on Ethernet connection and post your results vs. regular wifi connection?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
That is a GREAT idea! Thank You! I'll work on that now! :D
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
updated op to include the requested video!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
Can a moderator please move this to the accessories area? I thought this would be the best place to put it, but I guess this area would be the best...

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1413
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Disturb3d1... God bless ya buddy, super cute daughter (and mean that in a NON perverted way)....full of laughter full of life!

If you lived closer, I would love to party with ya! :D

Thanks for the videos, and now since the wife is gone let me go back and watch some of the HTC Evo 3d CM9 videos....

-Jason
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wwjoshdew:
it's all good. I know you didn't mean anything by it. Do I know you? Or did you watch some videos with my daughter in it?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Mcoupe:
Nah, I just saw some of your other videos on you tube, and found others helpful also.

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DeathBlimp:
with games like angry birds, where are the saves stored? i would like to see if i can transfer to another android phone to see if the saves would work.

are all game saves in similar places or are they everywhere in the storage?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Teo032:
Depends are you changing to an entirely different device? Well you can always try to back up with data. Then restore with data. If it force closes when you restore then no go sorry
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] linye:
Your best bet is to use something like titanium backup.

Sent from my SGH-T989
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DeathBlimp:
i am moving saves from my phone to my tablet, both android but different version.

i want to at least try moving it to see if it works. cause why would they (game maker) make different save formats for different versions of android?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] defvayne:
Titanium Backup Pro. Just save the User Data and not the System and restore it when you insert the micro sd into the phone.
[EVO 4G General] FattySparks:
Best Buy is getting ready to do a trade in deal for the Evo. Not sure when it will start, but they are going to give you a $50 credit and a $50 BB Gift card.

Like I said, I don't know when it starts, but I do know it ends on June 2nd, which is probably right before the launch of the Evo One.

Thought you guys might like to know!
[EVO 4G General] taadow1030:
Sell it on ebay for more.
[EVO 4G General] stevovanburen:
You can but if you just want the cash an easy $100 bucks isnt bad! thanks for the info bro! :)
[EVO 4G General] fergdizzle9090:
thanks i will be checking this out
[EVO 4G General] thegregbradley:
Doubtful I could sell my dinged up Evo on ebay for much more than $100. This will likely be the most lucrative way to upgrade for me, thanks for the heads up!
[EVO 4G General] SilverStone641:
Question. Could i pair that deal up with my upgrade? I.E. i get my new phone for the new-user price, minus the $100 from best buy? (assuming i get the phone at best buy)
[EVO 4G General] jamerican413:
No, you cannot. I tried it today... ;-)
[EVO 4G General] ECrispy:
How can they prevent you from combining the discount with a new phone. Trade in your phone, then use the BB gift card to pay for the new one. Or you can just buy a Visa gift card at BB.
[EVO 4G General] iamdestruktor:
Only $100, really? I feel like I could sell mine for closer to $150. I've kept mine in excellent condition and would include lots of extras. (I hate having extra stuff after departing with my phone).

Plus I'm think you HAVE to be eligible for an upgrade for this promo - or pay full price.

[Sent from my *voided* HTC EVO 4G running CM7 using Tapatalk]
[EVO 4G General] playya:
I have sold several Evo's none for less than $135 and that one was banged up. Your phone is valuable especially with the new price increase for Metro... $40 or less a month for service on Boost, Virgin, Metro, Cricket, etc... You better craigslist and sell before everyone else starts to and then that will bring the prices down...

In the immortal words of Notorious B.I.G. "Get Money"
[EVO 4G General] iamdestruktor:
Here's some info and link about getting that $50 BB gift card:

http://m.slickdeals.net/f/3891724-5...cell-phone?&highlight=phone+trade+in+best+buy

If this is the same deal you're mentioning, unfortunately the deadline has past.

[Sent from my *voided* HTC EVO 4G running CM7 using Tapatalk]
[EVO 4G General] aknowalk:
EVO 4G Trade in

That Best Buy Mobile promotion started on Sunday.

If you trade in your EVO you will get $50 off any Sprint phone as well as a $50 gift card you can use towards the purchase of your new phone.

---------- Post added at 04:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:03 PM ----------

You should be able to take the $100 off your upgrade price. For instance you should be able to take $100 off the iPhone price of $199.
[EVO 4G General] iamdestruktor:
So tempting but I refuse to depart with my Evo!!!

[Sent from my *voided* HTC EVO 4G running CM7 using Tapatalk]
[EVO 4G General] Xeroid:
I only see this as useful if I can use it to get the EVO 4G LTE. No current phones are worthy to upgrade from the OG, imo.
[EVO 4G General] Wado1:
+1
[EVO 4G General] aceofspades626:
My evo is dying in a bad way. Definitely going to take advantage of this to upgrade when GNex rolls out.

Happened to be in BB today and was informed of the buy back. Definitely can be stacked with upgrade discount and they don't care what condition it's in either.

I was told the buy back is on until June 1. Depending on the actual release date for Evo LTE, it may be too late to use the buy back credit to get it.
[EVO 4G General] soonerfreak:
Well if the $50 can be applied to the pre-order then I will just trade it in at the end of May and just use my 2nd phone I won. I have no need for my OG Evo once I get the new one and $100 off would be great.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RobinDean:
Hello.

I paid attention to where it says "no noobs please" in the hacking section and opted to respect that request.

If at any point you find yourself saying "don't do that. do this." in regards to this thread then note: I know what I want. Either it can be done or it can't. Don't try and point me in some other direction.

That said, here's my issue:

I ride a motorcycle. I bought a bluetooth intercom/interface which fits nicely on the exterior of my helmet for control/safety. The headphones absolutely SUCK, which is why I'm here.

I bought a $100 pair of really nice earbuds + mic. The problem is that their controls are UNDER my helmet and that simply won't do.

What I WANT to do is control my phone with my exterior BT module but listen through my nice new earbuds.

Because both of these bt items are of an audio nature, only one can be connected. So, here I am ... wondering if theirs a solution that isn't a punch line.

I'm willing to hack into the product firmware if someone will openly guide me through the process.

Would that, could that even work?

Fingers crossed.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dark3n:
To clarify,

you have your mobil, which supplies the audio source, i.e. call or music?

you have your nice headphones + mic, which is itself a bluetooth device too

you have your old bluetooth device whose controls you want to use, but not the headphones it supplies?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] RobinDean:
Yes!

You nailed it.

That is precisely what I want to do.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dark3n:
Well its not impossible, but very unfeasible.

I'm no bluetooth expert, but when playing through some scenarios in my head it would be way to much effort.

I think taking the hardware approach and doing something like soldering the good earphones onto the headpiece with the bluetooth controls, will yield faster and cheaper results.

Ya i pointed you in another direction ;).

But the software approach just doesn't work very well, especially as the firmware on both bluetooth devices is most likely closed source, additionaly they might need hardware changes too, to be even modifyable software wise.