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[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suket123:
is there a official Gtalk application for WP7.5 if not what is the best application to use to chat on Gtalk from Windows Phone. Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ahlMAR:
im+
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wpxbox:
No official Application but you have two alternative : Jtalk and GChat . Both come in free and paid version but are not full fledged clients.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Phone Titan:
I would try IM+ as it has most of the major chatting services on their application.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lalek:
After reading for quite some time posts about trying new roms on my Arc S, I decided to go for it , but first I just wanted to make sure that i didn't miss anything.

1. root my phone with DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit

2. install ROM Manager app and install CWM from ROM Manager

3. make backup of my current rom with rom manager

4. unlock my bootloader

5. flash custom kernel using fastboot

6. boot into CWM recovery and install new rom from SD card

is this ok and if so, do i gain something by backing up my current rom before i unlock my bootloader?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] now.i.feel:
yes by backing up your rom you can recover it if anything goes wrong with the new rom u've installed
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arpith.fbi:
OR

1: unlock bootloader

2: flash custom kernel

3: Enter recovery..backup ur present ROM and do a full wipe and install a custom ROM without any need to restart in between

4: Enjoy the new ROM :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lalek:
well that was my question in first place, do i gain anything by making backup BEFORE i unlock the bootloader. somehow your answer tells me i gain nothing :)

one more question, by doing it the way you said, i dont have to root the phone because...all custom kernels are pre-rooted?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arpith.fbi:
you wont gain anything if u backup before or after u unlock the bootloader..it will be same..

All "custom ROMS" are prerooted..so u dont have to root it..

update: oh yea i forgot..u will lose everything after u unlock bootloader..thanks pvyparts for clearing that out :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvyParts:
just a few thoughts that you should consider

First

The bootloader unlock

clears ALL data

! so if you want to return to your "pre EVERYTHING" you need to take a backup before you do that.

Second

"Rom Manager" does not work with our phones fully.

Third

hmmm i forget now :P

Pvy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] marshrunner757:
I'm running the latest sky pics. For some reason when I open photo gallery it shows duplicate images. 4 or 5 of the same image. Also does this with my music. I actually removed all my mp3s and when I open my music player, it still shows 3 of each song. But, they don't play. Almost like a cache. Any ideas?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dixit:
So to Settings, then Application, then ALL, then go to Media Storage. Do a CLEAR DATA on that. Then reboot the phone. It will clear the "cache" it creates of all the picture thumbnails and the music database it stores. After you reboot it will rescan your Internal and External SD if you have one to reupdate the Media Storage cache. It will take a good bit of time if you have alot of images and music files.

Dixit
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] marshrunner757:
Thanks for the help. Worked like a charm!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dixit:
Good deal. Hit the Thanks button.

Dixit
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] YoungestAdama:
Further help if possible?

Hi there, I'm having the same problem as described above, and I intend to follow the steps that you supplied above. I just want to check first though: If I do a CLEAR DATA on Media Storage, does this clear actual data from the phone and card, or is this just a cache-clearing facility? I'm just wondering if I can do CLEAR DATA without a full backup of my phone's contents?

I'm not too clued up on cache related issues, so many thanks in advance for any help!

Cheers
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] dixit:
It just clears the cache list of all all the media files. It will not delete any of your actual music, photos, or video files.

Dixit
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] rbk7:
I've been having this problem too with music. Clearing data for media storage and then rebooting temporarily fixes the problem, but the music doubles again in each subsequent reboot. Anyone know a permanent fix/why this happens?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] r3sidual:
I never noticed duplicate songs but the phantom images went away when I went into Settings -> Storage -> Unmount SD After unmounting I rebooted and everything was back to normal. I never cleared the data from Media Storage.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Ragarianok:
That doesn't really help answer their question. I'm having the same issue right now.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdafly:
Hi gang,

Two years ago I was among one of the first to root my Aria (Carrier: ATT) and all has gone well with multiple updates/upgrades with the software.

Would like to ask anyone to recommend the next phone as my contract is up and ATT is doing everything it can to 'keep me in the family', inclusive of unlimited SMS and monthly service credits.

I see Sprint has an Evo V offer for 35/45/55 month with unlimited SMS/data and voice minutes 300/1200/unlimited everything

What other device do you like and would recommend with ATT? Currently they are pushing the HTC One with a new 2 year contract.

Anyone taken them up and did you root your HTC One ?

oThEr options or suggestions are welcome
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkeye2188:
I'm in the same boat, ATT with an Aria. I'm going either with the Galaxy S3 pending what it looks like in the US or the Galaxy Nexus. Thought about the One X but i dont like the fact that there is no storage expandability or you cant remove the battery.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skantastico:
I was in the same boat as both of you, got an Aria almost 2 years ago and decided to renew the contract and upgrade to the One X. After a week I am really happy with my decision. It is definitely the most amazing phone on the market to date.

Non-removable battery and no-micro SD slot are issues, but for me they were certainly not dealbreakers, especially when you consider what you're getting.

I get well over a working-days use out of it, and the free 20GB added to your Dropbox account is certainly very useful. That + Google Music makes it so that I really don't need any more than 10-15 GBs on my phone.

I would say if you are content with ATTs service and don't mind the minor problems that come with buying a new flagship device (basically makes you a beta tester of sorts) I would say at the very least go and try to play with a One X in the store or mess with a friends to see if you like it.

I got mine for $149.99 on Amazon pre-order, and they actually gave me another $20 credit for them not being able to change my shipping to one-day and get it to me sooner. Not bad.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hawkeye2188:
I've played with the HTC One X before and I loved it, it was very smooth and sense 4.0 was awesome but the non removable battery and no expandability for storage are deal breakers for me and I don't like to rely on cloud storage. Even if it just had a micro sd slot I'd consider it more.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ECEXCURSION:
I vote the galaxy nexus then.

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ksnax:
I'm still quite happy with my Aria, as limited as it is, with over 2 years of use. I truly love the tiny size of it and have a hard time considering anything larger, but frankly, AT&T's service area and data speeds here SUCK, SUCK, SUCK!

I've already informed the family that there will be no more upgrades going forward until we can all move to Verizon, but that will be more than a year from now! So to appease my need for more power when I am out of the house, I will continue to use the Aria - and tether a tablet for the more hardcore stuff. By then, the One X will be 'so last year'. :p

Ok, enough of my whining and compensating, the One X is probably the one I would be looking at the hardest right now.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hi2u2:
Galaxy S2 is available for 9.99 with a 2 year renewal (I got mine for 99). It's not the newest phone, but I would say it's probably the 2nd most powerful Android on AT&T, right behind the One X. It doesn't have an LTE radio though.

There are fully functional CM9 nightlies already available for it, as well as a bunch of other ROMs. It's really quite a nice phone.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DanGeorges:
I suggest the HTC Desire C.

Specs similar to the Aria, but just up a notch (same screen size, processor).

Biggest improvements are the addition of ICS and Sense 4.

If you're looking for an Aria-like phone with updated OS and more storage, I would look at this phone.

- Android 4.0 ICS with HTC Sense 4.0

- 600MHz processor, 512MB of RAM

- 3.5-inch HVGA screen

- 5-megapixel camera

- 4GB internal storage, 25GB of free Dropbox cloud storage

- Beats Audio
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaptainMaki:
actually the processor is the same speed but a snapdragon process which is more advanced.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MondoMor:
My contract was up this coming August, and I planned to spend all of July making a decision on what phone, and what provider, I would get next.

Then yesterday, the decision had to be made much faster; I dropped my Aria (the second time ever in 21 months) and cracked the digitizer. The screen is fine, and the digitizer actually still works, but I cut my finger on the glass when I unlocked it. I couldn't wait for a new digitizer to arrive, and I needed a phone yesterday, so I had to act fast.

I extended my contract with AT&T ( :( ) and got an HTC Vivid. At $50 with contract, the price was right. I like the phone, though it's MUCH bigger than my little Aria. Rooting is weirder, so I'm going to wait a little while 'til I'm comfortable with everything.

I'll probably fix the Aria one day, especially once the ICS builds mature. It's a great little phone!
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdafly:
How's this for 1 cent ? Refurb a no-no ?
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CaptainMaki:
I don't have problem with refurbs, I've got problems with contracts.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ken1939:
No problem with refurbs. I prefer them since they have been thru quality checks in refurb, so have been checked at least once. The last 3 phones I have used: Moto Razr, Aria, and Galaxy S2 have all been refurb. Never a problem with any of them. I've had the S2 for about 3 months and finally getting used to the larger size. I can read the screen in sunlight, which I could not with the Aria. Already rooted the S2, so can do as I wish about the software.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iandr0idos:
If you're looking at cheap, then get the Skyrocket. I have it and it's an amazing device. Don't get the HTC Vivid. There are literally NO developers left.

Hope to see you in the Skyrocket forums! :D
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SonicSoul95:
Hi,

I have a little Problem, I can't find the option telephone finder on the htc sense homepage? Can somebody help me please?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VaderSKN:
This function is not avalaible anymore I think.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
That's right, most features have been (or soon will be) shutdown. Presumably, a newer, better HTCSense.com experience is coming.

https://www.htcsense.com/messages/service_change
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] souleater11:
Note: This question is specifically for Galaxy note white users owning the device for more than six months.

1. I read that it has a ceramic coating over the screen, but will the white colour fade or discolour over time?

2. is it true that oil and dust can make the phone color turn yellowish in the long run?

Thank you!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Note_E:
No. No
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
Here i've tried compile kernel for Arc/S users. Thanks to Team Xperia for asking me to make kernel for AOKP. Then later i decided to make for Stock ICS too. Thanks to those who help me test these kernel since i've only owned Xperia Ray not Xperia Arc/S

I've made this is not to override anybody but to give you guys some options to choose what the best kernel for you.

First thing first, you need to unlocked bootloader to flash these kernel. I'm not responsible to what you've decide

[ XArc AOKP v1.1.431a ] AOKP BASED ROM

- vids record / playback fix(?)

[ XArc v2.0.431 ] LT15i - ICS 4.0.4

[ XArcS v2.0.431 ] LT18i - ICS 4.0.4

[ XArc v2.0 ] ICS BASED ROM for LT18i ONLY NEW build from 4.1.H.0.4 source - Play ICS Beta

- will work on FW: .431 / .562

### LOST & FOUND ###

[ XArc ICS ] ICS BASED ROM

Tested Rom

- JJ's Revolution

- MooDeD ICS

- Official MIUI

[ XArc AOKP ] AOKP BASED ROM

Tested Rom:

- AOKPeria

NOTE: [ For ICS ROM ONLY ] If you came from others developer kernel, flash this modules

Updates

// XArc v2.0 - build from 4.1.H.0.4 source, patch zram driver, UV available, patch smartassv2, added virtuous gov.

[ SOLUTION: How to make simple ZRAM init.d script ]

1. Using Root Explorer, got to /sytem/etc/init.d/

2. press Menu then create new file

3. paste these in it

#!/system/bin/sh
sysctl -w vm.swappiness=60
echo '1' > /sys/block/zram0/reset
echo $((60*1024*1024)) > /sys/block/zram0/disksize
mkswap /dev/block/zram0
swapon /dev/block/zram0

4. close and save it as 99zram

5. set permission to 777 or "rwxrwxrwx" (tick all)

6. take note: 60*1024*1024 = 60MB zram disksize. if you want to set 30MB, change 60 to 30.

GiT

https://github.com/sirkay
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
reserved ..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
if anyone test this kernel and its worked, let me know. i'll update in rom tested list
[Xperia Arc Android Development] afzi:
its is possible to flash on Arconium MIUI ICS - 2.5.11

ALWAYS HITS THANKS---->:D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Coolgoly:
Glad to see another kernel developer.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
for MIUI i think give a shot with ICS kernel. some from neo section can use my ICS with MIUI. and do let me know what kinda Roms work with this kernel. so i can update my list for others to refer. thanks

thanks for warm welcomed :cool:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] gen_scheisskopf:
Please add packages with wlan drivers- this will help users in migration from other (namely ArcKnight and Doom's kernels)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] borjacamb:
downloading... later i will post my result

one question, what zram do? i think i'm not 100% updated :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
copy it from any stock rom will do mate. ermm did i stated in first post that i have no arc, only ray?

to increase performance. to make more use of RAM when swapping/paging is required
[Xperia Arc Android Development] borjacamb:
it raise batery drain??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
nope. it will make virtual swap memory for better performance when more than one apps are running.

about battery life, i dunno. you test, and report here with your results
[Xperia Arc Android Development] funiewski:
sirkay your 6.1.1rer kernel is working with miui on ray
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sminki:
choice is always good, the more devs the better :p

running AOKP on arc s under AOKPeria Beta 0.5 (my second handset, so it wont get as much of a thrashing, but will happily test new variants and report any issues) going great a the moment, so many thanks sirkay :D
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
oh yes, almost forgot about that. MIUI rom by iirijo. thanks for remind me ;)

no prob
[Xperia Arc Android Development] bern4d1:
is this using stock wifi modules?

EDIT: I figure it out. thanks.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Zocker Tko:
Thanks

XArc ICS kernel works fine on official miui 2.5.11

zram

184-1402 mhz

intellidemand/sio

lost 4% battery over night (10 hours), with dada and sync on, wifi disabled, cool
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
good to know that. can you provide me a link rom thread you using right now? i need to update in tested rom for others references
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Zocker Tko:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1565194
[Xperia Arc Android Development] muell_matto:
Hi there!

It works great with Stock ICS GB on my LT15i.

I maximized zram for better multitasking.

Here is my modified init-script:

#!/system/bin/sh
sysctl -w vm.swappiness=40
echo "1" > /sys/block/zram0/reset

mem_total_kb=$(grep MemTotal /proc/meminfo | grep -E -o '[[:digit:]]+')
mem_total=$((mem_total_kb * 1024))

echo $mem_total > /sys/block/zram0/disksize

mkswap /dev/block/zram0
swapon /dev/block/zram0

greeting

matto
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
AOKP - Android Open Kang Project

AOSP - Android Open Source Project

Dr. Google has it all
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Oh okay. So which is best? Sorry I am still confused
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
if you used ICS Based rom 4.0.4 or 4.0.3 then choose kernel for ICS. otherwise, choose AOKP kernel if you used AOKP rom. i dont know which kernel the best for you. only takes 5min to flash and decide which is the best (if its not mine)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Okay. If I used Arconium 4.0.4 with the same BB as the kernel I should use the kernel for ICS right?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] arpith.fbi:
yea dude..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] :
Last question. Should I use LT18i - ICS 4.0.4 or ICS BASED ROM??
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dark Fable:
Can I request a kernel for Arc S with OC upto 2 Ghz ? I think the lt18i can handle it. If the lt15i can handle 1.6 ghz then it shouldnt be a problem. :D Idk why none of the devs said this befote.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] arpith.fbi:
use any ICS based ROM..except CM9..they use their own kernel..all ICS based roms are upgraded to 4.0.4..

---------- Post added at 06:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:07 PM ----------

doomkernel supports till 2Ghz..but your phone will get heated up frequently..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sminki:
Works, posting from it ;)

-brought to you by Xperia Arc S, XDA Premium and AOKP
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dark Fable:
Exactly. Why does it heat up and restart randomly ? I dont see my friend's lt15i heat up at 1.6 Ghz. Lt18i has a stronger processor.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] arpith.fbi:
well for arc s to run @ 2.0Ghz, it requires more voltage and more voltage means more heat is produced..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Grimmyreapzky:
Bad news Sirkay, I got attacked by Android OS Bug!!! What should I do? I have used your kernel for a month (it's very amazing:D) and now it's suddenly happened:confused: (the android os bug). Can you give me a little explanation and solution? Thanks Sirkay, you're the best :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
you got the point. i will make one for LT18i up until 2.0Ghz. lt18i has 1.4Ghz scorpion CPU right?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
*deleted. double post*
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kumbangdesa:
just flash xarc20431 with arconium ics..very smooth and silky..i'm going to monitor battery life..hopefully it not draining to much..thanks sirkay..
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Dark Fable:
Yes. Thank you so much. :D You'll be the first dev to try and create a stable 2.0 Ghz for Arc S. \m/ If you need any non-dev help please let me know. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
full of FC? have flash the right kernel for your device?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
i like this kernel, think its my new favourite, stable and smoooooth.....please keep up the hard work!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
[TEST] XArcS v2.1.143 - 2.0Ghz OC

who own LT18i, here OC'd kernel up to 2.0Ghz for you to test. i want to know stability of this kernel. again i remind, im not responsible to what have you decided.

[ XArcS v2.1.143 - 2.0Ghz OC ]
[Xperia Arc Android Development] thuanngotau:
@sirkay: Just flashed your kernel! Thank you very much, bro!

BTW, what app u recommend to control the CPU governors?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
NoFrills CPU.. free app can get from store
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Babis_ECE:
@thuanngotau: No Frills CPU is simple, great and free. ;)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=it.sineo.android.noFrillsCPU

@sirkay: any progress with the new XArc aokp kernel perhaps?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kistigun:
running XArc AOKP v1.1.431 for a day now, runs great! Only found one bug: when the phone is charging the touch screen is freaking out(super sensitive)

Thanks for the great work!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
erk? already released new kernel for AOKP using 4.1.B.0.431 source
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Babis_ECE:
Sorry, my bad, I haven't noticed that you posted a working version.. :o

Will be installing it tonight when I get back home.

Thank you again for your efforts my friend. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Grimmyreapzky:
yes I have for sure, I use JJ Hybrid and your kernel, Jimbo77 said that we have to reboot our phone after plugging the device with usb cable. Is it related with my problem?:confused:
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
got 2 new version of my kernels. you can try to flash one of them. but please select the correct one for yours. then let see if the bugs still there
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
ive saw 4 downloads kernel for LT18i w/ 2.0Ghz OC but no one give feedback bout stability?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] vr5411:
Why by default LT18i kernel is not running on 1.4GHz?

And DeepSleep is not running by default also (have to include 134MHz in nofrills in order to activate it)?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
anybody have any issues with HDMI after flashing the new ICS kernel? just tried HDMI and it doesnt seem to work. will flash back to stock and see if that works....

UPDATE: after flashing back to stock kernel, HDMI works as normal......please fix this! I really like your kernel (the most stable ive used) but I use HDMI everyday :(
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
bcoz i set boot at 1.0ghz in ramdisk to prevent instability. you have cpu controller why dont you set on boot to 1.4ghz?

i dont have the device, so to fix right away is kinda hard for me. it takes time to check and to find a tester.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
I can be your tester, tell me what I need to do!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
have you try flash xarc v2 to check whether hdmi working or not?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
no, i havent tried that, but is it okay to flash that kernel on an LT15i?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
if you used custom rom, you can try. but dont try if on official 4.0.4. some lt15i users that used jj's rom, successful flash without any side effect.
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
just flashed v2 - no side effects to the phone - but HDMI still does not work :(

what next?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
i can try to fix hdmi but not promise in anytime soon ;)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kaatisu84:
okay, no worries, see what you can do, anything would be great. if anyone else can confirm this issue, that would put my mind at rest. cheers!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
can you do me a favor? flash stock kernel, but you need terminal emulator. if already have type this line in terminal

- "su"

- "dmesg > /sdcard/dmesg"

- "logcat > /sdcard/logcat"

then use your hdmi. after 10sec close your terminal. zip both file (logcat and dmesg) from your sdcard and attach her. i will try to find why hdmi not working
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Babis_ECE:
Flashed Kernel XArc AOKP 1.1.431 a couple of minutes ago, everything works great. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] sirkay:
but sorry for video playback :p