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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] juzz86:
Use a black background.

Turn off all your radios if you're not using them.

Leave your GPS off and just use WiFi for locations if you need to. If you don't use locations, turn them off.

Anything with a light background will drain your battery quicker on an AMOLED. Always use black wherever you can.

Never let your battery go below 20% charge.

Don't use a task killer - it was necessary for the older versions of Android, it's not now.

Set your Facebook/Twitter/Weather/Stocks etc. to sync every 3, 6 or 12 hours, as opposed to instantly (I still sync mail instantly).

These are a few of my runtime-prolonging tips. As for apps, anything that pulls data, displays a lot of white or moving pictures, uses a radio/GPS, and runs constantly will be the biggest drain. Things like turning off notifications in Tapatalk/XDA etc. can save you a lot of juice.

:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] littlewierdo:
If you want to know exactly what is going on with your battery, you can look in the settings to see what exactly is draining the battery (sorry, I cant remember exactly offhand where it is).

Personally, I use an app called Battery Widget Pro by 3c that gives me more information than I ever wanted to know about exactly what is going on with my battery (just look at the screenshots on the market).

For me, the biggest drainer is the screen and phone calls but I only have a few apps installed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] C0BRA01:
All of those are good, and I want to add that under advanced in Wifi, there is an option to turn off Wifi during sleep mode.

Usually it is three choices, Always on, On when charging only, and off.

Make sure to turn it off during sleep if you don't need it. That can be a battery drainer as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] littlewierdo:
Do keep in mind tho that rogue apps or those that are scheduled to perform network activities will fall back to cellular data if wifi is off.

BeyondPod is one such app, I have it on a schedule to download new podcasts at certain times of the day and if wifi is off, it will use cellular data if available. However, BeyondPod does have an option to only download on Wifi, but not all apps offer this.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sexyallknight:
Has anyone else tried connecting to an invisible wifi network with Emancipation? I had been having wifi issues with Revelation constantly dropping and reconnecting to wifi so I made the switch to emancipation and it won't connect to the network at all. If I make the network visible it connects.

Before flashing I used Heimdall One-click Back-To-Stock UCLB3.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] NunHugger:
The school where I teach has an invisible access point and I have no issues connecting. What type of router are you using?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sexyallknight:
DLink DGL-4500
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bigbob_ftw:
I sometimes have to toggle wifi off and on again. it shows connected, but there is no data getting through.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
I have found just turning the power off then back on for both my modem and wireless router...resets all...with two PC and 5 phones...that helps me.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bigbob_ftw:
I'll give that a try, we've had some pretty wicked weather lately. :eek:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sexyallknight:
I finally got it to connect. However, it's started doing the same thing again dropping and reconnecting until it eventually just shows the wifi signal but doesn't appear to be connected or transferring data through it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
If you guys are having trouble connecting on to an invisible network,

Zen has noted that the keyboard, after a few flash, can insert additional characters. I noted these odd behaviors when using swype.

It is not as prevalent on android or stock samsung kb.

If you are try to connect, change the kb to sammy's or android.

If you have connected and dropping or can't connect, I would recommend trying my wifi-fix script in cwm. I'm curious to see if it works.

Power the router off and on is also a good idea. some routers are buggy or just need a power on/off.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sexyallknight:
Mine finally worked after toggling bluetooth, gps and airplane mode on and off.

I did notice the keyboard leaving extra spaces but as I caught it don't suspect that was the issue.

I've been using this router set up as is for years and have only recently started having the connectivity problems with phones I've put recent releases of revelation, emancipation or Zeus on. For some reason lately my cell signal at my apt has dropped drastically (majority of the time barely 1 bar; would get 3-4 bars when I moved in December) so not having wifi makes everything a real pain. I almost think att has black listed my account or something. I've tried multiple modems but problems present with each one.

I would gladly try your script do you have a link?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bigbob_ftw:
Qkster, I'll try your script, were is it?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] ~wolverine~:
I believe you'll find it here.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23965646&postcount=1
[Samsung Infuse 4G] sexyallknight:
The script only semi fixed my wifi issues... still constantly reconnects but always successfully reconnects.

On an unrelated note how does one edit the APN in emancipation?
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
Long story short, I installed windows 8 and since then my computer will not detect my router. Ive turned it on and off several times and nothing. I read something about having the correct drivers but I cant find the darn things anywhere and there is little to no simple info explaining how to fix this.

I tried the search bar but the damn thing wont work on my kindle. Someone please help me out. I have the 64 bit version. Ill provide any other info that might help.

Many thanks!
[Windows 8 General] madamimadam:
you need to figure out what wifi card you have and then download the appropriate drivers. If your having troubles because your on your kindle, just give me the make and model of your computer and i can try the google-fu and see what i can come up with.
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
Ok cool. I had no idea how to identify which drivers I needed. I'll use the Internet on my tv to get the files.

Thanks!
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
Ok I think Ive located my wifi card model

It is WAN Miniport. Im not sure which one I need to be looking at as there are multiple items named WAN Miniport but with a term in parenthesis e.g (LT2P, SSTP, IKEv2)

I found this by searching for system information and scrolling down to the Components tab and going Components > Network > Adapter

Here is the computer I have: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Toshiba...lver/4684487.p?id=1218508069136&skuId=4684487

Am I on the right track? I can try to find more info if you guys request it, but really I have no idea where I have to look. Ive never had to deal with a wifi problem that took me past turning the router on and off :(

Thanks!!!
[Windows 8 General] madamimadam:
here is the link to your driver download page.http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/modelContent.jsp?ct=DL&os=&category=&moid=3228275&rpn=PSK0YU&modelFilter=L745-S4126&selCategory=2756709&selFamily=1073768663
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
Thank you so much.
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
Installed the Atheros driver and nothing. I imagine I have the wrong one installed.
[Windows 8 General] madamimadam:
Satellite L745-S4126

can you verify that this is your model? check the label on the bottom.
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
I will take a look when I get home.
[Windows 8 General] thelowend:
I have to bump this...

My model is actually the Satellite L755D-S5218

I used the driver website to search for Wifi Drivers. I downloaded every avalibale wifi driver, installed them all and not one will work. I put them on my external HD and click on them, the installing client opens then.....nothing.

Help!!
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backlashsid:
I have a developer unlocked TMO HTC HD7 on the lates 8107 update. I have been searching a lot but can't find a way to add more accent colors to my device. I would really like to add the Nokia Blue on my device. I know that Samsung Windows Phone users have a dedicated thread for that. Its just that I can't find a similar method for the HTC devices.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backlashsid:
Edit: After a few more tries,. I found Advanced Config Tool 1.5 ( I have also attached the xap below)

However I noticed in the manifest file that it needs Interop Unlock Services. So i removed that line.

I can run the application but cant change the accent color. It says unable to apply. Any help ??
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GoodDayToDie:
Well, if you want an app that requires interop-unlock to work, you'll need to be interop-unlocked. Removing ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES so you can install an app is kind of like buying a car without an engine so its affordable: great, now you've got a car that can't drive (or an app that can't do anything high-privilege).

At this point, you've got two options. Either get your phone interop-unlocked (it's entirely possible for the TMO-US HD7; mine is) or install a custom ROM. The first option will probably require downgrading the firmware. The second option will probably require downgrading the bootloader. Both of these are possible, both have certain difficulties, and there are advantages and disadvantages to both approaches. Personally, I stuck with the stock ROM, interop-unlocked and running WP7 Root Tools.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backlashsid:
Can you please tell me how to Interop Unlock it...I have a developer unlock phone so can sideload max 3 apps
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GoodDayToDie:
First, you'll need to downgrade the firmware to *.*.4XXX.* or lower. If you've got a backup old enough, you could try just restoring that backup. If not, you could try either flashing just a radio/firmware update (without resetting the phone, and no, I have no idea if this will work) or flashing a full stock ROM with the older firmware (which will wipe your phone). You can find links to HTC released ROMs in the XDA-Developers Wiki; look under the HD7 (Schubert) section.

After you've downgraded the firmware, you need to install the HTC Interop Unlock v2.XAP from Heathcliff74 (check the Interop Unlock thread on the dev&hacking sub-forum) and follow his instructions (it'll use Connection Setup to interop-unlock your phone).
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backlashsid:
my spl/bootloader version is 5.12.2250....how can I flash a full ROM with an old firmware ??
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GoodDayToDie:
It may be possible to flash an older stock ROM (check the Wiki for links to official ROMs) without downgrading your bootloader, although I've not tried. HTC phones use a tool called RUU (ROM Update Utility.exe) to flash. Most ROM downloads will come with a pre-configured RUU (it's a tiny file compared to the ROM image).

Alternatively, you can downgrade your bootloader. The two best-known ways to do this are using a GoldCard (hook a USB SD cardreader with a special file on the card to your phone) or use SLSPL (a way to unlock the SPL version so you can overwrite it with a lower SPL from any old stock ROM). The instructions for both approaches are available on the Dev&Hacking sub-forum.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backlashsid:
thanks....let me take a look
[LG Revolution] flaminfury:
Im trying the smurfed out script but idk wat rom setting bo 1.1 is?? Any ideas??

Aosp or sense? Thats my options

Sent from my VS910 4G
[LG Revolution] foobz:
1.1 is neither. there has been no aosp or aokp builds and sense is exclusive to HTC.
[LG Revolution] flaminfury:
Ok well i jus ran it as aosp lol and it installed but it says i need a reboot ... do i need to click run on boot or it installed so its good?

Sent from my VS910 4G
[General Questions and Answers] OnDutyTactical:
I have been trying to find out how my Epic 4g touch has become infected with handango. The problem is, at random times, i will power my phone up to find a new shortcut on my screen which i did not put there. I have tried to isolate this event by uninstalling every single app on my phone that did not come with the ROM. I an running Calkulin's ICS GS2, v2.

I have posted this question on the forum and have not received any responses. Is it possible that XDA premium is responsible for this?
[General Questions and Answers] ertaisi:
Download the Addons Detector app (AirPush Detector is another) and give it a scan. Honestly, I'm not sure if they will detect that type of software, but you will find the culprit if they do! My bets are against XDA's app, as it would likely not be tolerated by the demographic here.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyleco:
I am attempting to build AOKP from source, mainly just to learn a little more about how it all work so I can get more into development to help out around here rather than just mooch off of the very talented devs in this forum.

I have followed the guide posted here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1552090

and changed what needed to be changed for the AOKP source.

when attempting ./extract-files.sh, i get errors stating that certain files are not on my phone(I am running stephen's AOKP 30.1 Glitched).

When I attempt to build, the first error I get is

make: *** No rule to make target `vendor/samsung/fascinatemtd/proprietary/gps.xml', needed by `out/target/product/fascinatemtd/system/vendor/etc/gps.xml'. Stop.

make: *** Waiting for unfinished jobs....

and then kicks me back to the command prompt.

GPS.xml is one of the files that the ./extract-files.sh does not find.

Please tell me what I am doing wrong?

Should I be on an official build of AOKP to do this? I didn't think stephen changed that much in the ROM. Or should/could I be on stock to pull these files?

Any help is greatly appreciated, I am hoping to get this figured out so I can help dev for some of the devices around here.

thanks,

Kyle
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sendan:
You shouldn't need to run the extract script, the proprietary files are already in the repo. Just sync and build!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stephen.k.spear:
What he said... and a little bit better of a tip. Switch Github/AOKP to Github/AOKPSGS and you get our glitched up repo.... be warned I mess around a lot in there...

Sent from my Glitched AOKP Unicorn.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyleco:
Thanks Stephen, switching the repo now. I think there may a problem with the AOKP github, looking at the fascinatemtd-vendo-blobs.mk file, the one from the AOKP github calls for a few proprietary files like the GPS.xml that are not in the vendor/samsung/fascinatemtd/proprietary folder which was tripping me up. Looking at the one from your AOKPSGS, it doesn't call for it.

I'll wait for this repo to sync and give it another try and report back.

Update:

Worked like a charm! Thanks! Now to start digging around!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] smokeelaa:
Unfortunately, I do not have enough posts to put this in the AOKP dev forum.

I like the functionality and stability of the ROM, but I noticed that it seems to use up the battery much more quickly than stock based ROMs like Virtuous.

Is anyone else seeing this?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] paddycr:
Yes, I have noticed it but I don't mind loosing a bit of battery life for the extra functionality and smoothness. This rom has evolved so quickly over the last few weeks that I am sure that these issues will be dealt with quickly. This is the only non-stock rom that is ready to be used as a daily driver. The Prime community needs this and I am happy to support it.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] gtmaster303:
Exactly as the title says. What gives?

I have free space. Over 300mb

I cleared dalvik cache but didn't work, reboot as well. Anything else I can do?

Lol, I was messing around with titanium backup and now I can't install it no matter what I do.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] marc12868:
I'm not sure but I seem to get that with like 100mb free storage on the stock rom. As well as it saying my visual voicemail box is full which I can't even have since I'm on a prepaid plan. Usually I have to uninstall an app just to download an app that is a few hundred KB even though I have way more than enough room... although in your case TB might've caused some issues... Someone else can probably help out more than me though...
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] gtmaster303:
This only happened because I had uninstalled and reinstalled TB from the market a few times. I was testing something out. Was going to get TB back onto my phone and be done, but it won't install anymore. Even after I removed a few apps. I have over 400mb free now.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] marc12868:
well then you may have to wipe and flash again. Take that as you will lol :eek:
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] gtmaster303:
but if I need TB to backup certain apps before I reflash???

out of all the apps I could be having problems with :mad:

I tried clearing market data and cache as well. Still no luck. I'm starting to get really scared here. There's a lot of things I need to backup

Even if I sideload the app from my sd card, it still tells me I don't have enough space

I just uninstalled and reinstalled Mahjong Artifacts from the amazon app store a 40mb game WTF???

And TB still gives me an insufficient storage error
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] marc12868:
so it's only TB? If that's the case then use a different app to backup or even just make a nandroid backup wipe and reflash then use appextractor from the play store to pull apps from the nandroid...
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] gtmaster303:
Yes, its only TB. Lol that app didn't work. It would scan a nandroid and then the scan would finish. It wouldn't give me any indication of what apps it found or if there was any I could install. I was trying to find TB through one of my old backups, but it was a no go
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] marc12868:
Well es file explorer can backup any apps. You need root enabled I'm pretty sure as well, but you can do menu> manager> app manager> select (for multi select), then just select all the apps you want to back up and select backup.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Blue6IX:
File expert will backup apps, as well as things like androzip, etc...etc...

Or you could go in by hand and pull them individually with Root Explorer. Root Explorer is without equal the go to app to explore, manage and fix things on your device and well worth paying for.

Also, maybe cruise through these links about some of your backup concerns:

- Preparing for backup

- Backup Guide

...and don't forget to back up your sdcard to a computer, maybe your problem is similar to something like what was found here?

Official CWM Recovery 5.0.2.7 ...and once you finish backing up your sdcard to the computer you should format it after working through this issue and before flashing a new ROM.

Probably something silly like leftover files in /sdcard/android/data or something similar...

...i'm just getting off and crashing now, and meant to a while ago, so if I think of something sometime else not on the edge of sleep i'll post it. Good luck.

Edit real quick:

...and the clockworkmod backup is always a good grab:

...instead of using an app to try to fight with the backup image on the phone, use a real computer and the unyaffs tools to open it. You can get whatever you want.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] gtmaster303:
Thanks for the help guys. I'm guessing there was a problem with TB and it wasn't going to have any help getting started again.

Bit the bullet and rebooted into Virtuous Inquisition. Amazing rom with great battery life. You should try it out for anyone who wants AOSPish. Gets better battery than it's Sense cousin Primadonna.

All apps are working again. I will work on getting some of my apps back from my old nandroid when I have time.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] mattlowry:
i had the same problem but i used es file explorer to go to the data/app folder to discover there was a .odex file for TB i deleted it and installed perfectly
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] nikon120:
Ahh thanks for this heads up. I was having the same problem on my OG Epic 4G and was about to start re-flashing with data wipe.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] rorytmeadows:
This worked for me couple weeks ago.

It's tied into autoupdate for the app. Turn it off in the Google Play Store.

Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
I have bought Galaxy Nexus today and I noticed that I'm still on android 4.0.1 and I didn't have any notification about updating to 4.0.4. So my question is that should I manually update my Galaxy Nexus (i9250m to be exact) to 4.0.4 or should I just wait for 4.0.5 update to come? Since I heard that there's some bugs in 4.0.4...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
Also I should mention that my Galaxy Nexus is yakjuux which means that Samsung is supporting my phone, not Google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
I would just switch over to yakju, to me "nexus" means google supported.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
I would love to do that, but the thing is that on order to do that, I need to root my phone (unlock bootloader) which I really don't want to...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] KWKSLVR:
Unlock your bootloader, swap over, then lock your bootloader. Problem solved. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
you do realize that unlocking your bootloader does not root your phone?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
Personally I'd update in a second. 4.0.4 is a quality update and I'd use it over 4.0.1. Also I'd root immediately and unlock the bootloader. There is zero reason not to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] fredfox_uk:
Wait for 4.0.6, that'll be bug free. For sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pandages:
Yeah, I hear 4.0.7 is going to rock. :rolleyes:

In all seriousness, there's nothing wrong with unlocking your bootloader and switching to the google-supported builds. If you really want your phone to remain locked and without root, then just relock the bootloader after you make the change. It should take you just a few minutes to do, following any number of guides available here (search will set you free), or on other sites (rootzwiki?).

I see no downside to leaving your bootloader unlocked. That would not prevent you from getting stock releases. However, I think you would need to keep stock recovery, meaning no Clockworkmod (CWM) recovery. It's unfortunate, because CWM is an amazing tool for taking backups. Then again, almost everything you could want to do can be done via ADB or fastboot.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rovian:
Pretty much this.. no matter how long you wait, bugs will still exist on whatever version you're using.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
I just don't wanna unlock my bootloader, because I don't wanna wipe my phone :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rovian:
Backup my friend.. ;)

Google would already back-up your pic's/videos/contacts etc.. your apps would be the only thing left for you to install again. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
Yup, I learned that one with my nexus s. This time around, I did my research, understood I was getting a non yakju build. First power up was onto the bootloader to unlock it, then install yakju.

This phone of mine has never booted to yakjuux that it originally shipped with.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
Also another thing I'm really concerned about it is that I'm in Canada, using Koodo network, and when I change, would I still get a service for it?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
My phone came from Rogers, I'm using it on Telus with no issues. Koodoo is owned and operated by Telus, using the exact same network. It will work.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Unlocking your bootloader is not the same as SIM unlocking your phone.

Unlocking the bootloader has absolutely no effect on what carriers you can use the phone on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kyokeun1234:
What I mean is when I change my phone model from yakuux, would I still be able to get network?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
Yes.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus