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[TouchPad General] kruuth:
After playing with all the different android versions out there I think I'm running out of space on the device. The unit is a 16gb version and even with no apps or video or anything on it, I'm lucky if I have 4gb left with webos and CM9. Is this normal? If no, how do I fix it? Would wiping the unit completely and starting again be advisable?
[TouchPad General] Moon2:
Try installing "Tailor" from preware on webos to find out what the partitions are like; using that you can readjust the sizes to get what you need.
[TouchPad General] kruuth:
Nice....thanks. What about flattening the android side and going from scratch? There a howto for that?
[TouchPad General] dung8604:
install "file manager for honeycomb" I think its called. There's an option to view size which will tell you what files/folders are taking up space. Easiest way IMO. On my phone it helped me find out that lost.dir was taking up nearly 6 gigs of space, so I deleted it. You might have the same issue. The app is made by rhythym software

I actually am a huge fan of this app. Best file manager/root browser IMO. And I paid for root explorer! Since file manager has a root option, I don't know that I will ever use root explorer again.
[TouchPad General] kruuth:
Dumb question but is there any documentation on how to install it? I don't see it in the webos store
[TouchPad General] ve6ay:
He's talking about an android file manager.

If you want to wipe completely and start fresh, there's a really good thread for that HERE that allows you to remove everything - including all of the partitions - and remake them from scratch.
[TouchPad General] dung8604:
Yes, you can download it from the market, or play I guess. Thing is, I doubt that doing a uninstall will do much for you. It sounds like you simply have a lot of old files built up over time. Android is partitioned on the hard drive, so it would *probably* take up the same amount of space whether you uninstall/reinstall or not. The rest of the hard drive is treated as SDcard space, which is why I suggested that app to see what's taking the most space.

In my case, lost.dir took six gigs of sd card. Reading up about it, it seems lost.dir is a folder for "orphaned" files, sort of like the recycle bin on a pc. It might be the same case for you.
[TouchPad General] kruuth:
Who makes it? I'm having trouble finding it. How would I install Taylor? I tried looking but the lost+found folder is small on mine.
[TouchPad General] dung8604:
File manager HD by rhythm software
[TouchPad General] Alarbus:
Also, if you've been making a nandroid backup each time you flash a new rom, that could be taking up a fair bit of space too. It's under /clockwordmod/backup
[TouchPad General] ace9988:
ACMEUninstaller?
[TouchPad General] Moon2:
http://forums.webosnation.com/webos...partition-filesystem-editor-beta-testing.html
[TouchPad General] BigBadWolf84:
You have to install "Preware" first before you can get Tailor. Just search this site on how to install preware on the TouchPad or google it. Preware is like another app store for WebOs. You just have to follow a couple steps to get it on the TouchPad. Wish you luck.:)
[TouchPad General] BigBadWolf84:
Cant find "Tailor" on Preware.
[TouchPad General] netkillercat:
i second that

cant find it either
[TouchPad General] fishhelmet:
I believe it may require alpha or beta testing feed access. Go here

To learn more about that en.m.webos-internals.org/wiki/Testing_Feeds?wasRedirected=true

Rootin' and fastbootin' on my Droid razr
[HTC One X] robbrookes5:
i received my new htc one x on o2 network yesterday, after years of been a die hard symbian fan i have made the move to android now,

im having trouble booting the device into bootloader mode, i am pressing the down volume holding it in and pressing the power button, but the device boots as normal.

i want to get the device routed as there are a few apps i want that dont work as it stands :(
[HTC One X] hopscotchjunkie:
Have you turned off Fast boot (Settings > Power)? While that's turned on your phone doesn't fully power off, just hibernates, and it needs to be fully off to boot into the bootloader.
[HTC One X] robbrookes5:
have now ad guess what it works :) ill try follow the instructions see it i get stuckagain :)
[HTC One X] robbrookes5:
sorted thanks :) bootloader unlocked
[General Questions and Answers] toxinferno:
hi. I have the rom miui v.5 but freezes when using music and sometimes others apps. Should i switch to a stock rom or that is a way to solve the problem?

Sent fro my X10i using XDA
[General Questions and Answers] toxinferno:
Thats why i dont understand the 10 posts in general discussion. No one answers...
[General Questions and Answers] PakAttack1994:
You could also answer other members questions and help them out instead of complaining about the 10 post rule. In regards to your question, I'd see if other users are having similar problems. You could also try flashing another rom and see if that resolves the issue. I wouldn't stay stock if I could help it.
[General Questions and Answers] plainjane:
Try a different MIUI release, if possible, and look in the thread with the rom to see what others are experiencing.

Did you wipe before flashing the rom? If not then that's your likely culprit.
[General Questions and Answers] tiktakt0w:
i seconded his post...if i were you, I would really try to do a clean install (wipe data/factory reset) and if your problems persist, try another ROM... don't expect something great from stock. Stock is stock and that's it.
[HTC One X] jonas000:
I saw somewhere about a year or two ago that htc phones had a app/service where they could what loads of movies for free. Is this still available?
[HTC One S] M4zinkaiser:
Just wondering, it is wrapped in new "Camera.apk" ? I see right now a vid on YT of a one s who captured (and post, so it's real deal) a photo while recording, this function is pretty amazing... i hope it's a rippable feature to implement in other device xD
[HTC One S] Leviathan2k:
Didn't HTC advertise this as a hardware feature of the image processing chip that's built into the One series? That would make it impossible to port to devices not having the chip.
[HTC One S] TramainM:
Yep, it also has sensors that none other has. So no it will not work on other phones. The chip is ImageSense
[HTC One S] mdeejay:
one s dont have any image chips. its just marketing lol

its software feature
[HTC One X] kotaro-chan:
Is there any Chance to flick with 3 finger my Music over an Apple Airport extrem an Airplay-Device??????? i would like to do this. not only with an special App
[HTC One X] zanef7:
This wouldn't be useful for me, but I thanked you because I'm sure it would come in handy for a lot of people.
[HTC One X] anko184:
How is this dev related?
[Android General] uppon2:
Sorry Mods I need this to be moved :(

Hello. Are you a keen flasher? Do you have duplicate contacts after syncing? I am writing this because I had some trouble finding out how to do this. It's actually extremely simple but you just need to know where to go.

1. Log in to your gmail account (Easier on Computer)

2. Top left hand corner of this gmail main page click on "Gmail" (It's just under Google)

3. Select Contacts.

4. Navigate to Other Contacts or wherever your duplicates might be. I had over 1600 duplicates lol

5. Check which contacts you want to delete or select the check all box at the very top

6. At the top middle of the page click on "more" then "delete"

7. That's all

This might seem too easy? Sounds dumb? At the end of the day even if this helps just 1 person I am happy
[Android General] ezio2:
here is an easy way

if your syncd with google, you can open the contacts within gmail and use the 'find duplicates & merge' button.

i had around 700 contacts which duplicated many a times to some 3000....

this saved me alot of effort... :victory: ;)

Hit Thanks if i have helped you
[Android General] gopzzz:
much simpler way

Open Google contacts

Enter user pass

Look out fore MORE under that see for restore and restore our contacts back to original form without duplicates based on the time period....

Hope this helps all XDians

Keep flashing and enjoy
[Android General] metropical:
these fixes work everytime.

Everytime being the operative word.

Duplicates happen over and over again, and it seems to be the same ones that duplicate.

Annoying.

I think, in my case, it has something to do with the fact that I have OSX Address book involved as well.

But I know that is set up right.

Perhaps Google Contacts ins't quite up to the task.
[Android General] chaztastic:
Doesn't work for ME

I have had this same issue for over 2 years and just threw my hands up to just deal with it! It's starting to annoy me again and I was hoping that there is a better solution than what I saw some 2 years ago! I can't even click on the "Contacts" symbol without getting an error message stating "Gmail is temporarily unable to access your Contacts. You may experience issues while this persists. Learn more"! Further more after THIS message I get "Oops… the system encountered a problem (#101) - Retrying in 3s…"! I'm at my wits end on this but don't want to delete my account! this also affects my Contact Synching on my other OS devices! Can someone out there help me?! :(

Thank you!
[Android General] sanghaviraj:
find and merge duplicate options

for a year i had problem of dupicates and syn not deleting too many contacts,this post made me open contacts on pc,and voila i found the ' find and merge duplicates contacts"under the more option very handy it solved my problem hope it helps u,i think this feature is newly introduced.
[Android General] Juju_the_ouf:
Thanks you. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
I was so happy with my Note. Great battery life, fast response, minimal/no black crush... and then something caught my eye when I loaded up the Google Play app. For a split second while the background was changing, I noticed the faint imprint of the "Texting and driving it can wait" sticker that comes affixed to the phone when I first bought it. I thought I was seeing things.

Then I loaded up the S-Memo app where it has a tan background and is easy to see screen damage. I deleted my s-memos to get a clear picture of the screen, and sure enough I clearly see the entire imprint of the sticker that comes affixed to the phone. I tried cleaning it, rubbing it, yelling at it, and nothing made it go away, It's permanent. I don't even drive!

What the hell?! Has anyone else noticed this? Try it -- go into your S-memo app and delete enough of your picture memos so the tan background is showing. Anyone else have screen damage?

I apologize for the tone of my first post -- this is already my first replacement Note as the first had a dead/hot pixel cluster that was instantly visible upon powering up the phone.

Off to Best Buy tomorrow to get a replacement.

Edited to include a photo of the issue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lmike6453:
Wow just checked mine and its not there go return it thats beat
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ranick01:
No inprint here.

Easy solution to this though, just take it back and get a new one. At least I hope it didnt take you more than 30 days to notice this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] s1mpd1ddy:
im sorry.. that is HILARIOUS

you can get a new one though. do it up man. this phone is GREAT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] HarmonyFlame:
Lol.

Sent via tapatalk using the Samsung Galaxy Note
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] lactardjosh:
How does that even happen?

It's not residue on the screen is it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wrightc88:
Guess they were trying to get there point across lol. I would try Goo Gone before returning it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] hololight:
Goo gone is sone amazing stuff, but I personally try to not use chemicals on any electronics anymore... too many companies are using exotic films on the glass these days. If your return wont be that hard, i'd just do that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] khaytsus:
wtf? How would that even happen? It's just a vinyl sticker!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpg71:
Naw man, that's whack - go exchange it. I can't even imagine what that phone went through to get a permanent imprint from the sticker on it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
Er.... have you removed the sticker..???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKyRocKeting727:
You know your note is a really Smart phone if its trying to tell you something. On a serious note, hope you got an exchange from BB.

-Once you go NOTE, you'd say 4 inches a Joke
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
How could this possibly happen? Because it's not like it's stencil letters, it comes on one vinyl strip

Only way I could see this happening is if you left the sticker on and set it outside in the sun for days
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] BlackZenith:
Exchange it!

Or try Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I would just replace it. Using any form of chemical or magic eraser could potentially cause damage, which could void your warranty. My experience with Best Buy exchanges, they are really good about it, as long as there is no damage to the device. It's not worth the risk. It sucks that this happned to you, but you have to admit, of all the possible flaws on a phone, you got the king of them all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rev1775:
After seeing this thread I had to check mine (doesn't appear on mine).. That is one freakish issue and definitely should be exchanged.

Keep us informed on how you make out.

No way would I even attempt to clean it, just return it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
To answer some questions: Yes, I took the sticker off, but only after using it with it on for a couple days until my screen protector arrived. I was very careful about using it and, this may not show in the picture, but the ENTIRE protector is imprinted on the screen INCLUDING the border.

I truly have no idea what caused this, my only guess is a manufacturing defect. Off to Best Buy now. I'll report back with my non-cursed Note *knocks on wood*

Also, thanks to you all for the many lulz this thread has provided me in my "fist-world sorrow."
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] omnimanx1:
Dude!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
You're joking right? You used the phone with it on there for a couple of days and are wondering why the image is burned into your phone?? Even going as far as saying your not is cursed?

My guess: You left the TXT & Drive sticker on there while using it, and the heat generated from the phone on the screen made it rub off. (like iron on graphics on a shirt). To make it worse, you put a screen protector on it further locking in the imprint for several more uses.

Mystery solved?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I'm not convinced that heat was the cause. The screen doesn't get even warm enough to cause a transfer. That's just my take on this, but who knows.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] shrubbry:
They shouldn't give much trouble with rma it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
Maybe not, But I think it's safe to say that leaving it on for a couple of days while using it caused the problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
agreed

no way it could rub off from a new unit staying off the whole time until purchase
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
it could have happened during factory install; the machine might have been running hot when it affixed the cover to the screen.... or it could be that I shouldn't have used it with the screen cover installed. Keep in mind I was using it in a cool environment and the screen never even got warm.

FINAL RESULT: Best Buy replaced my phone, and as you might expect, there is no imprint of the texting and driving label. Also, as a welcomed surprise, the stylus works MUCH faster on my new Note. I thought a little bit of lag was normal while using the stylus (~200ms or so?). Now it's closer to ~100ms. So, I had a dud regardless.

MORAL OF THE STORY: Texting and driving isn't as likely to damage your phone as using the phone without removing said label first.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] baudilus:
If you're texting and driving then whether or not your phone gets damaged will not likely be high on your priorities list when you die.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] sweetboy02125:
You love your phone too much. How the h you can even leave that warning sign on the phone for couple days waiting for the screen protector while using the phone?

I do love my phone but not that much
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
uh... I'm obsessed?

Seriously though. It's a phone I plan to have for a couple years and I don't want to get it all scratched up... Coming from an iPhone 4, my expectations for aesthetics is more-or-less perfection. You can blame Apple for that. Finally, my girlfriend is like that and she may have rubbed off on me a little.

For the record, texting and driving is never something I would do, I was being facetious.

EDIT ADDENDUM: There is still some "burn-in" on the screen, so this phone does seem susceptible to it. There are vertical strips running down the length of the phone.. They're EXTREMELY faint and it doesn't really bother me. Keep in mind this is much more visible with the lowest brightness setting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] erick161:
Maybe it was heated up?! Regardless, that's effing hilarious!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] odobo:
know any teenager wants a new phone? or hell... sell it on ebay and advertise this as a bonus for the parents!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cgibsong002:
That is epic.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] knight4led:
Maybe the screen doesn't generate enough heat to cause a transfer, but body heat or a warm care sure do. I'm willing to bet this phone was pocketed at least a few times with that sticker on it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
Not to mention heat from the processor getting hot
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cgibsong002:
Did you use the S pen while it was still on? Probably ground it into the screen while it was hot :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Aenima462:
Do you all really think glass (which is inert to nearly everything except hydroflouric acid) could become stained by the sticker? This same sticker is also probably printed on the side which does not have the adhesive coating...

No one here has mentioned using the phone in direct sunlight could have caused this... Except the letters are darker rather than lighter in the case of a negative
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
No, I never used the S-pen over the letters as the texture is different and I did not want to damage the S-Pen.....

I didn't have it in direct sunlight. I never pressed hard. It never got hot. I also never put it in my pocket or did anything that would add pressure against the screen. I used it very gingerly....

All in all, it got about ~6-8 hours of touching and tapping and even still, that doesn't explain how the borders also got imprinted, nor does it explain how the imprint was completely even.

The only two logical explanations are:

1) Factory defect during installation most likely due to heat transfer. Most of you probably have very minor screen "burn in" and don't even realize it. To test this, go to your S-Memo app on LOWEST brightness setting with no memos inside of it and tilt the screen so that it alternates between portrait and landscape. Look carefully at the screen as it turns. If you notice parts that don't shift, that's probably burn-in. Even my new phone where I pulled that sticker off IMMEDIATELY has some very minor burn-in. I seriously doubt I'm the only one who happened to get not one but two Notes with burn in.

2) Heat or imprint transfer, but this time on the part of the user. It is possible the screen heated up ever so slightly, and the six-to-eight hours I used it with the screen cover on was enough to transfer the image of the sticker to the screen (I never used it while it was charging as I wanted to cycle the battery). Or, just tapping the screen enough with that cover on was all it took to cause the permanent imprint. I cleaned the phone very well before applying the real screen protector, so the damage would have already been caused before applying it. I seriously doubt the screen protector "locked in" the image. ...and seriously, how hard would it have been to put a simple "remove before use" text blurb on the protector. Some of the forum snobs might say "it's oh so obvious" in hindsight, but it's not. Well, now it is. You're welcome.

Final thoughts: The screen is highly susceptible to burn in due to thermal/imprint transfer. I'm not sure if this holds true for finger oils and screen protectors, but there is definitely something going on here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] itamifox:
I remember seeing burn-in from the dock icons on the display note in the ATT store but nothing from the sticker. Mine has no burn-in from that sticker either but I removed mine the second it came out of the box. Trying to use that sticker as a screen protector is just a bad idea. Hair scratches are inevitable anyway, there may have been some kind of chemical on the screen to protect it while it remained in its packaging that Samsung assumed would be wiped off without someone noticing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpeg42:
This whole thread is from some crazy alternate reality.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
Explain how it's not obvious. It's a sticker that has GIANT lettering on it, covering the entirety of something you're supposed to see to use the device effectively. That's covering your face while watching a movie. :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Justinfedor:
I left mine on for a few days and it didnt happen to me.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] PeartFan40:
I think its safe to assume that 99.9% of all Note owners removed the display film prior to use. After all, it has a Gorilla Glass ® display. I'm still trying wrap my head around the fact that somebody would use the Note with that film on. For poops and giggles, I put that film back on my display, and it was difficult to see thr screen.

BTW, that phone would make a great conversation piece!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
*The letters are semi-transparent.

*It looks and attaches like a screen protector.

*I was able to use it just fine for the couple days I did.

*Aside from the letters, the rest of the cover is completely transparent. That leaves about 80% of the screen completely transparent.

*The instruction book tells me not to take a bath with my Note or jam the stylus in my urethra but says nothing about the screen cover.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
Yep, my girlfriend bought an Xperia phone with the same cover and nothing happened to hers either. In fact, I got the idea from her to use that temporarily until my screen protector arrived. Regardless of what caused it to imprint, I won't be doing that again. Happy I got my exchange. My new phone is better anyhow.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
If you need a warning label for something like that, then this phone might be more up to your speed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] RMXO:
That's awesome, first thing came to mind when I read that was, "I see dead people." :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ekerbuddyeker:
After much thought, I put together a new sticker for you. Perhaps this one is a little clearer. I carefully read all your posts and considered how best to help you not make the same mistake a second time. I suggest you print this out before getting your replacement device and stick it on top of the screen as soon as you open the box.

Hope it helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
Oh ha ha.... Sarcasm is the lowest form of wit. ...and besides, those phones probably have that sticker too. :p

Now that's f%$#*ng funny. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Reclaim:
You're the last person that should talk about intelligence and wit. No sarcasm.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] demigodchewtoy:
You cannot extrapolate my intelligence and wit from whether or not I used my phone with a plastic sheet over it. I can, however, discern yours based on your snide, unhelpful, and condescending tone.

Go do something anatomically impossible.