yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Desire S] c.m.b:
I'm using 3 in Austria over 1 1/2 year now and I never had any problems with WiFi tethering. I bough the my Saga on Amazon and the sim card in a shop, so my phone doesn't have a branding.

I guess that is the most important thing, because some US carries remove the tether app from the stock ROM. And 3rd party apps require root...

So bottom line is, if you are rooted or you have an unbranded phone you shouldn't have any problems at all.

Maybe you have a friend who is using 3 then you could try it before buying the contract. Just to make sure it is working :)
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Thanks for the feedback on 3 guys, appreciated, I guess I'll go with the SIM :)

@outsidetown, I love your work! Really nice and beautiful. A real talent! I especially love the animals at the beach, just chilling :D :cool:
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Hello Oly, stupid thing to add I'm sure, but I'm guessing that you've checked the network coverage for that network in the areas you live, work, school and visit the most...etc

Sywepd form my DsereiS
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
I'd second that. The coverage checker reckons my flat has a good signal, but my DS struggles to get anything at all. Other phones do fine, but our poor device just struggles as always.
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Actually, good question, I didn't actually check yet :p

But generally, I tend to have good signal at home etc. Been on O2, Orange, Vodafone in the past.

Heard that 3 used to be bad, but I guess they have changed.

I asked 3 today about the tethering nonsense, and apparently if I attempt to tether, I will automatically be charged, or it might be disabled by default. Not really too sure on the guys word though, as he didn't seem sure about what he said.

C.m.b's logic makes sense, about being rooted and the feature working etc.

Maybe tethering is USB tethering, and Bluetooth/WiFi tethering is different?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
I always had problems with 3. Those problems probably could've been forgiven but their customer service is a real pain to deal with.

I have a question for Virgin media users. When one of their engineers came to set everything up a while back he set up my bedroom as well. So you could use a box to watch TV in there. Downstairs we have the V+ HD. I was wondering if it was possible to grab another box from somewhere (not necessarily the V+ HD but preferably the standard HD one) and use it normally with it's own remote. We had a box previously but Virgin asked us to send it back or pay a ridiculous fee for it.
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
Oly,

I get great signal from O2, Orange & Vodafone, but 3 hasn't even got a 2G fallback anymore.

Dan,

Have a hunt in eBay or Craigslist as there is normally something floating around - but it is a distinctly grey area.
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
I'll just leave that here, maybe it'll be helpful some day... :)

http://chomikuj.pl/spidboy1/

the bad news are files over 1mb aren't free, so avoid them and search for their filename.

Has anyone here ever heard of the diag tools??

[EDIT]

Here a working link to diag software 5.03a

WARNING: PG88diag.nhb WILL FORMAT YOUR DATA PARTITION!!!

https://anonfiles.com/file/4adc14efda519ff56fdc21b6be2102c8

WARNING: PG88diag.nhb WILL FORMAT YOUR DATA PARTITION!!!
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
@Dan, have you started college today?
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Nope starting Friday(induction). You?
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Ah, lucky, I start tomorrow :( is yours a sixth form?

Cause I'm basically going back to the same school haha
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Yeah it's a sixth form. That's lucky. Mines a trek. I can't imagine doing it everyday. Plus I'm like the laziest person alive
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Google Now is actually such a fantastic underated product. Its so smart and clever.

It automatically knows I support Manchester United, and notifies me if match updates.

It also somehow worked out where I live, with the correct address!

Also, 2 weeks ago I did work experience at a hospital, and I had to take a train there everyday, and now it automatically came up asking me today if that location was my workplace, and it will be added automatically! How cool is that?!

I'm getting impressed by JB by the day, I'm so glad that we are fortunate enough to have a 90% working ROM :D :D
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
You live in UK, it's like 10 times better for you. But I agree, it's awesome. Collects all your search history and makes stuff more relevant :)
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
(My bold emphasis)

Isn't that exactly the same argument that the people who are complaining about Google keep making? :eek:
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
I'm not too fussed about that. For me I'd rather it were Google. At least they're open about it. Maybe I'm just not seeing the cons
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
I agree. I don't have a problem with Google tracking what I do - given that everything we do on-line is already tracked any and flagged if it is dodgy. I just think it's interesting how the same key point about Google's tracking can be viewed as both so positive and so negative.

I suspect that there would actually be a lower percentage of people on XDA who had a problem with it, compared to the general population.
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
I don't think it's the fact that they collect some information on you,I think it's to do with the amount of information and the ways they got some of that info,I mean look at the fiasco with the street view vans collecting WiFi data and good know what else. They also don't really want to protect their clients they will hand over everything to the government at the slightest cough of a gnat just to protect their arses

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[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Also should mention that for me the Google Now voice search sucks. It doesn't recognise most the things I say. It only picks up on the obvious ones. I don't want to judge Google Now on a phone which doesn't officially support Jelly Bean so I try and stay away from Siri lovers.
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
I don't have a problem with Google doing it either. Those who do can always turn off "Web History" in their Google account.

@dan-fish Works pretty nicely for me, you should try to change the language between UK and US english and see what works best.
[HTC Desire S] leking19:
It works pretty well for me :eek:.
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Well, the Nokia event is live, and seems nice. Nokia Lumia 920 seems nice, S4 processor (Quad, I guess) 2000 mAH battery, Wireless Charging built in, and the pureview camera. Will this make anyone switch to Windows Phone 8? I like the UI, but it has a lack of Apps. Plus, JellyBean is just so good :p

One more thing: Google maps now has navigation in India :D
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Not only navigation but live traffic updates too

Checked it out today.

Web walking navigation was good

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Anyone know a good data usage widget that uses the data from the stock ICS and JB data monitor

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[HTC Desire S] prateek7791:
try data monitor widget...

i tried it on ics... ;)
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Well, I this one does its own monitoring.. I want something that uses the monitoring done by android, and and just presents it :)

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[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Well, I think monitoring done by android will be useless since it would reset after each ROM flash :p
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
wasting Memory

WTF why does HTC use 4GB emmc chips and just waste about 2GB??!

I don't get those guys' minds...
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
I'd like to know why that is as well. Seems similar to AMD selling the X3 which is actually an X4 with a locked core. Never understood it but to be honest I've never cared enough to understand why. This seems interesting though. I'm sure there's a valid reason though
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Can that extra be utilized?

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[HTC Desire S] lowveld:
I worked on semiconductor manufacturing for a few years. That behavior is typical for increasing the wafer chip yield.

What you do at the beginning is test a batch of chips, those that meet the full specifications go to specific speed bins. There are no specific batches of higher and lower speed processors, they try them at all speeds and sell them according to what each individual can handle. It is actually much more complicated than this, it's not all about speed. By the way, this explains why not 2 chips are the same, and some handle over clocking or under volting better.

Now imagine you are testing a batch of quad core processors. There may be a lot of chips with poor performance on one core, but all other are good. You can't sell them, as the end result is a ****ty quad core processor. But lock that core, come up with a fancy name, and instead of scrapping the chip, you now get a new product with good performance at a very small added cost compared with the quad core, which you already spent money on trying to build anyway.

Depending on the manufacturing process, it can be very hard to get a decent percentage of fully working chips. For instance, the PS3 cell processor has a main core and 8 auxiliary cores (this is very simplified by me here). But all PS3 Cell processors on he market have only 7 auxiliary cores working, because it is assumed that getting a chip with all 8 working is rare, and as such, it would be too expensive trying to guarantee it. So even in those rare fully working chips, one core is turned off. This avoids fragmentation, and when developing for the PS3, you know you can only use those 7 cores.

Ok, I'm rambling now. Cheers...

Sent from an undisclosed dimension
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
Haha nice explanation,

I've found another pg88diag.nhb in that should be able to set a custom CID, but my IMEI seems to be locked out :/

at least thats what the screen is saying :D
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Titanium backup restores it now.

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[HTC Desire S] BillGoss:
TB let's you change your Android id, which can change with each different ROM installation.

The IMEID is unique to a device and is fixed. It's stored in the following partition:

mmcblk0p7 (htcrcdata.img): cid @x200, imeid @ x600

Sent from my Desire S
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Best explanation I've ever seen. A gazillion thanks!

Looks like the Desire S section is about to get even quieter with everyone back at school/college/unversity/work.
[HTC Desire S] garciaw:
Indeed, things got very quiet specially on the CM10 thread I was following. But the developers deserve their break. And when it's time to go back to work, our hobbies have to wait.
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
My school offers a option for the lower school (year 7-9) called GTX. It is designed for a range of different activities for the boys at the end of Friday afternoons.

There are options like Sport (rugby, hockey), rock climbing, music, beekeeping, chess, book club, and loads of others.

This year, they decided to introduce a new option - 'Apple'

Run by a couple of year 10 boys, they will be teaching students about Apple products, such as the iPad, iPhone etc, and teaching them about iMovie etc. They are obviously fanboys, full of praise for Apple, but know nothing in relation to tech talk.

What has the world come to?!?!
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
Be careful there Oly - you're starting to sound old already :eek:

Seriously though, that is one of the saddest things I've heard in a long time. I have to wonder whether the school is getting some kind of kick-back from the fruit-based company to do that. Otherwise, if this is a club endorsed by the school and run on school premises, they might find themselves in trouble with the LEA over this - it sounds to me like it is running very close to promoting the products, which is clearly against education guidelines. All it would take is one member of the Board of Governors to be anti-Apple and there could be all sorts of trouble over this I reckon.
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
Oly, start your own class on android, rooting and stuff :p

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[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Lol hahaha:p

If only I was young again :( This option is only available to under 14 year olds :p

Unfortunately now, A-Levels are a totally different story from GCSE, grades are important for university, and the course is very complex.

Don't have too much free time now, so less xda-ing this year... I suppose it is good for me though, as I spend way too much time on here!
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
So the next iPhone will have LTE. Do people think it will get shafted by Samsung? I have to say Apple isn't stupid. Even if Samsung has a large LTE patent portfolio I'm sure Apple has a trick up their sleeves somewhere. Samsung seems hell bent on getting revenge but something tells me they just won't get it
[HTC Desire S] rayulove69:
http://www.androidauthority.com/***...be-documentary-reveals-video-part-1-2-113293/
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Something really interesting - A Recognized Contributor, -Swift- has started a blog where other RCs may post about tech stuff. You can find it here - http://www.xda-blog.info

The blog just started so there's just one post ATM, but expect it to flood with posts within a week, there were over 6 pages of applicants in less than 12 hours.

Existing RCs who want to write can apply here, no criteria, just have to be an RC (I'm looking at you oly ;) ) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1875430
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
What a great idea!

Unfortunately I did try out as a writer for website for Android, but didn't like the experience too much - too much commitment, and not much to right about :p

Maybe if there aren't too many commitments, this RC blog looks promising! I'm sure you've signed up already? :p

You can keep the blog updated with beloved news on our device! :p

Our phone has no attention anymore, the ICS update news wasn't announced on any tech sites. I only saw 1, and they say we are 'lucky' that HTC is providing it for an 'ancient, outdated' device :eek:
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
I think the ds is still a wonderful moisture machine, gonna keep it even after my upgrade.I'm going to have to change the screen though, figured it would be my guinea pig.

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[HTC Desire S] enigmaamit:
Thanks for the heads up. :good:

I just applied... though I doubt i'll be able to come up with anything useful...:p

Damn it's getting silent in here. Missing the good old days...:crying:
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
God....this waiting for an update is killing me

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it's even worse with the thread so quite, might try my luck in the mafia thread....

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nah, who am I kidding,I wouldn't last two minutes :)

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[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
I miss the good old days of Hyperion and Endymion, October last year. The atmosphere was great then, and i loved this device. My first proper experience with Android hacking, and that was when I got to know you guys.

Since you've gone man, we've taken a real hit :( not so much fun here now, and its certainly been quiet from other devs (apart from lowveld and super kid)

Where's proxuser gone? :(
[HTC Desire S] - Swift -:
No commitment involved. You're your own boss!

Thats whats great about the blog, any RC can join and you decide when you write, so there will never be an admin "hating" you because lack of articles.
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
saw the blog In the RC thread, liked the ideas behind it, personally always have loads to say, far too much if you ask anyone that I know,, although of what true value I don't know, don't feel I would add anything technically useful,.that's what I come here for to gain insight and knowledge, so wait, watch and read I suppose.....will be keen to read

Sywepd form my DsereiS
[HTC Desire S] - Swift -:
Yeah, I hear ya'.

But generally speaking, anything "tech" related is fine. And if anyone has a problem with it, then they can stick it...
[HTC Desire S] outsidetown:
This is random, but boy oh boy the CM10/Andromedus default notification and ringtone sounds are AWFUL!

Wasn't pleasant being woken up by that creepy trance music whispering ringtone this morning.
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
Tell me about it! I said the same thing a while back. It was actually quite embarrassing on the way to college on Friday when I forgot to change the ringtone and my phone starts screaming cyanogenmod with the nerdiest music ever. No offence if any of you guys are fans of it
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
No one is. That's defaults set by CM team. I change it the first thing after I flash :p

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[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
While the ringtone is horrible, I do like the notification sound, CyanPing.
[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
And dashing is perfect for sms

Reminiscent of the good old nokia days

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[HTC Desire S] suku_patel_22:
CM10 heading towards milestone releases ....

http://www.cyanogenmod.com/blog/cyanogenmod-10-m1

Tapatalked from Desire S running Androdamus
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
First homework set in biology and the internet is of no use since I don't understand anything on there. Been scouring the web looking for some sort of dumbed down version.
[HTC Desire S] c.m.b:
http://www.amazon.com/Biology-For-D...347390286&sr=8-2&keywords=biology+for+dummies
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
lol that actually looks decent!
[HTC Desire S] FariG:
I've been a scanning all threads here for all most year and fond it was about time I post something. I've got my phone officially a year now :good: before this I had/have the original and famous Desire ... Now that got the chance I renewed my contract and choose the new love of my life The Galaxy Nexus (cuz I'm a update junkie.. and a little disappointed in HTC) BUT I have to say Desire S have the most friendliest (when they want) users :cowboy:
[HTC Desire S] xollen:
my wifi dont work any more :(
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Ahh, diddums. :p

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[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Any chance it's got to do with carbohydrates or proteins?
[HTC Desire S] akshatir:
I jus realised... Its been so long ive been following all desire s threads... Flashing roms.. but barely eva posted anything.... Nt goood to b silent... And fallout 5 jus made me realise that i wanna thank all the devs for wonderful work u guys doo.... Der r so many silent followers like us... Tht really appreciate ur efforts
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
No it was to do with glucose. Managed to get it done in the end though!
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
Hello Boys <rubs hands togther>

My wife is a GCSE/AS-Level and A-Level Science teacher (mainly Biology), it may be worth knowing in case you ever get horrendously stuck in the future, we could come to some sort of financial arrangement ;) :D
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
Are you guys going to follow the apple keynote?
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Nah, I'll just check tomorrow to see when iOS 6 drops, didn't even bother to see the changelog this time. I was very excited last year due to iOS 5 (and all the stuff apple "innovated" ;)) but this time I was too busy with studies and too impressed by JellyBean :p I love how Apple removed Youtube from iOS out of spite (an app which Apple made), and Google made a better one (same as Android's app).
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
Haha I'm going to follow the presentation.. I'm interested if they can provide a new innovative iPhone and not just a bigger screen, LTE and NFC. These days it's not very innovative. I think the best is if they present something awesome and I'm sitting there thinking about buying an iPhone :D but at the end realizing that I like Android more....
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Is it me, or us the iPhone 5 ye another disappointment?

I can't see any amazing features. Screen = finally caught up(still not large enough)

camera = copied from HTC

New charger port = who cares?!

A6 = still dual core

4G = so are all future phones ... nothing unique...

So!?! Doesn't look appealing...
[HTC Desire S] dan-fish:
It's not appealing at all. Even all the iPhone fans I know are pretty disappointed.

I think it's still dual core due to having LTE. Not sure on that though.

Just seen the new pattern lock feature. Expanding the grid size. I think that's pretty pointless. It seems to be overcomplicating the task of unlocking your phone too much. Sticking with the 3x3 grid keeps your phone pretty secure and doesn't take too long.
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Unfortunately the sad truth, there will still be that this phone is going to be selling like hot cakes from IFans everywhere...
[HTC Desire S] rayulove69:
what are you guys saying ? this is the best freakin smartphone in the whole freaking universe at this point ... also they have revolutionized the whole smartphone game again..:rolleyes:
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
I almost agree you.. Just at one point you`re totally wrong :P

I think the charger is the coolest thing at this phone. It fits in two ways into the port!!!! That's just one small thing you need at every device. I have a key which fits in two ways in my front door and you don`t know how convenient and f*****g awesome it is. :P

and I think it looks pretty cool... a bit like an One S in rectangular :D
[HTC Desire S] bronx:
Iphone 5? Meh... Lumia 920 is far more interesting. :rolleyes:
[HTC Desire S] pughie:
Don't want to appear to be bashing the iPhone 5 but I agree with you guys, nothing makes me want to rush out and buy one. I'm sure it will get a lot of positive reviews because, undoubtedly, it is an impressive piece of kit but it just leaves me cold. I guess I'm just an android fan :D

Sent from my Nexus 7
[HTC Desire S] rayulove69:
also found it convenient, then remembered the lumia 920

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lumia 920 awesomeness+jelly bean=the impossible dream
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
I really like the new iPod touch though :p Still, at $299, it's costlier than a qaud-core Nexus 7. This renders the iPad mini useless, it has to be costlier than the iPod, but what's the point of a small tab when no major reduction in price is there?
[HTC Desire S] rayulove69:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rdIWKytq_q4 hillllariousss..
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
Something pretty awesome, the MIUI Free Launcher. (Video's Chinese, but you don't need to listen:p)

[youtube]hICCWO8vaXU[/youtube]
[HTC Desire S] Kolo39:
Hm this standard themes look very ugly but despite this it seems very promising
[HTC Desire S] dr.higgins:
I tried it for a day, and it's very cool for a while! :cool:

...Then it just gets annoying :rolleyes:

Could be very cool in the future when the idea is adopted by all the good themers out there, though! :cool:
[HTC Desire S] Tapur007:
Guys,

Need a lil help.

I have this peculiar problem with both ICE DS & Fallout... I'm sure it isn't ROM related though.

I am unable to merge 2 ongoing calls (into conference ).

I have even updated the Radio (the one with the RUU , uploaded by suku)! But,the problem still persists... :(

EDIT : Solved
[HTC Desire S] olyloh6696:
Shrome, you got a DHD? :d
[HTC Desire S] shrome99:
No, I forgot to change a line in the build.prop in the MIUI port :p:p:p
[HTC Desire S] outsidetown:
Anyone tried this - Google Now for ICS? As far as I can see it should work (well, kind of) on the DS... downloading now!

Will report back with broken DS.
[HTC Desire S] prateek7791:
have been using it for a while now on infinity..

works perfectly...!