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[Windows 8 General] IM0001:
What I don't get, is the Metro Start Menu is only used when you are playing within the start menu, or playing with metro apps. Outside of that 95% of your normal Windows 7 style usage can continue like it always has. Really how long do people spend in the start menu in Win7 and older? It is clunky, hard to navigate quickly with a mouse, and overall still dates back to Windows XP in functionality. With the addition of Quick Search in Vista and 7, I rarely go to the start menu outside of the obscure app I didn't create a shortcut for or for some reason, misspell when I type.

Now using the new Metro Start menu, quick search is as easy as ever with a keyboard and mouse, the built in gestures are actually incredibly intuitive both with and without a KB/Mouse or Touchscreen, and everything I could do with my normal Win7 desktop can be done just as fast if not faster on Win8. Some of the new Metro apps are actually really good and some like mentioned above (Music and Video app) could still use some tweaking (like just giving us normal Zune style combined integration and usability would be nice). Outside of that It will definitely take everyone a bit of time to get used to the new design, they will need to have some form of active tutorial to get to know Win8 for new users for sure, but once they get used to it, I think it will be a refreshing change that may not be welcome at first, but when it comes to inventing a whole new level of app design and computing, I dare to see anyone actually make something completely new that is as easy to use with both the KB/Mouse and touch without looking like the old interface (pretty much like the OP's post though I do admit it looks good) or ripping off someone else's design. Microsoft is on to something good and with Windows RT, things I feel will get really competitive in the tablet market.

I have had the pleasure of using Win8 on both a normal desktop and on a Acer W500 tablet, and I really enjoy it on both. It takes a different approach on how you arrange and get to your apps and discovering what the current metro apps do for you, but give it time, get used to that Windows key, and really give it an honest shot by actually using all the gestures and features offered. Don't just throw it out because it looks different and therefor must suck..

It is funny, how every generation of Windows it is the same dance. New version comes out with much better interface, design, layout, features, and you always have the ones that have to configure it back to Win95 layout just because they can't adapt. If that is you, well, there will always probably be a convenient registry change (or heck even possibly an official option when released) to go back to the old days.
[Windows 8 General] Chyrio:
Well, i give credit to Microsoft for trying to create a universal OS interface but i have to admit Metro is far from it. sure its faster and better optimized but all that speed is for not because i constantly have to switch between the desktop and the metro interface. However there is alot of things i do like. i do like how they hid the start button i like having to hit the windows key to access it i think its very simple. and i also like the new window, designs the menus on them, and they just the look is nice. And all the optimization is really really nice. if microsoft is for some reason reading this here is my two cents. keep the metro but make it smaller and confine it to the start menu portion of the screen. it would be easier on a desktop environment to have a customizable start menu and a desktop environment than to convert the whole start menu to the desktop thats just useless on anything but a touch screen.
[Windows 8 General] Dri94:
Im confused on some things with the complaints. What part do you not like? The desktop is still there, i almost never even see the metro unless im going to start a new program. For desktop users its really not bad at all, only the start menu is changed. And there is a way to undo that change, plus microsoft did comment saying they would have both availible to users
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indigoataxia:
I am coming from a STOCK 2.3.5 rooted. I was trying to install CWM and found a post that involved replacing the stock recovery file with a 3e Recovery. I went into root manager and renamed the old recovery and replaced with the 3e Recovery. When I rebooted I am stuck in the 3e Recovery screen and I cant get out.

I can use Odin to get into CWM but not sure what I need to do to fix this. After rebooting from CWM I am stuck in a Samsung Logo loop. If I am not restarting from CWM I am stuck in the Recovery 3e Menu.

I was trying to do a backup from CWM in the first place so nothing is backed up. I hope I can get this fixed without loosing everything.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidstyle:
ditch rom manager, then look a couple threads down for my guide. refer to section 5&6...also cwm3 will not allow nandroid backups on stock roms...need cwm2.5.x red or also known as cwmall, which also can be found in my guide.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indigoataxia:
Thanks Droidstyles, I had been referring to your guide to use Odin with CWMall. (thanks btw!)

If I flash the stock gingerbread rom will I loose all my data? I was trying to root for my wife and put a more stable rom on and shes gonna kill me if I lose her angry birds and peggle data. I was planning on using TI Backup, I just didnt get to it yet. Thanks.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidstyle:
use odin and flash cwmall, then three finger into recovery, make a nandroid backup, try rebooting, if still stuck in recovery, refer to section 5 and flash back to stock. Then use odin and flash cwmall again, three finger into recovery, navigate to back up & restore/advanced restore/ data only.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indigoataxia:
This has got me back up and running, thanks!

The restore did not restore the app data (game saves) so I am trying to find a way to extract it from the nandroid back up. Thanks for your help!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobloblaw1:
Nandroid Browser should be what you are looking for.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indigoataxia:
Thanks for that suggestion. I tried using it and went through all the folders I could and was unable to locate what I was looking for. Ah well not the end of the world. I did the nandroid backup from a bootloop and I suspect everything did not go as well as hoped.

Anyway I installed PowerWashed eh09 with TSM Resurrection and everything seems to be well. Hopefully the GPS fix works :cool:
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] deny_winarto:
I'm asking this because i just tried a non-branded chinese external battery that has 1A output and it says "MTP initialization" when i plugged the tab..

Any idea which brand works for galaxy tab?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] murmur70:
Your battery should work, but you need to buy something like this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130690906449#ht_1611wt_715, to force it to charge.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] skycruzer:
The ext batt that you have could work if yr tab is shutdown/switched off. You could use the adapter mentioned above, but... your ext batt output is 1A, the adapter increases the std USB current of 500mA to 2A, I wouldn't.

The 1A current is not the rated current for our charger. Its 2A, if you look at the charger really carefully.

If you use the ext battery while using the tab, my guess is it will drain both the ext & int battery at the same time. Or trickle charge when idle... (not sure on that).

Hope it help...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] deny_winarto:
Thanks, the ext battery actually has 2 outputs, 500mA and 1A,

so i can use that adaptor,

but i prefer to use the smaller output for my blackberry..

I'll see if i can find 1A to 2A adaptor..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] skycruzer:
If I'm not mistaken the normal output for smartphone chargers are 1A, (iphones/ipods, HTCs, samsungs). Not sure abt BB, never use one. U shud check the supplied charger for the current rating. U get 500mA when you connect to a pc usb port, so charges at slower rate.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] vegaman:
You can't just create more current with an adapter like that (unless you reduce the voltage, but that wouldn't help anyway).

I suspect that all those adapters are doing is shorting the data pins, which is what is done on most wall chargers. This makes the device think it's plugged into a charger instead of a computer.

I'd probably make my own adapter, but if you don't want to or want it to look a little nicer that should work fine. It won't charge at the same speed as with the wall charger though.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rvnteck:
This one works even just straight cable

Im really suprise my old Callpod FuelTank Duo (500mA per port)works perfectly charging my Galaxy Tabs (gTab 7.7 P6800, gTab 8.9 LTE and gTab 10.1 4G)

http://www.geardiary.com/2009/11/16/the-callpod-fueltank-duo-rechargeable-dual-device-power-revie/

But the latest DreamGEAR i.Sound Portable Power Max 16,000 mAh Backup Battery (2.1 Amps on any single port at a time ) which I recently bought doesn't. why? But the i.Sound can charge a more power hungry iPad3 easy.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/re...-portable-power-max-16000-mah-backup-battery/

Im really confuse now and still wont be able to let go of my vintage FuelTank Duo because of this reason.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rvnteck:
I just ordered this and will try. I also found this one and ordered one also, hopefully this will solve the charging issues using a external battery power pack

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Micro-USB-Fe...s=63&clkid=8973626299242376794#ht_2635wt_1037
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rEVOLVE:
Yes that adapter is what i needed to use to get my Mypal/Energizer 18000mAh to work w/ my 7.7.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] hotsky:
This adapter is no longer available, can someone post a link for this item pls?
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] burhanistan:
I have a Mophie Juice Pack that charges up my 7.7 (and most other devices) just fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Mophie-Powerstation-4000mAh-External-BlackBerry/dp/B005OW4BFE/ref=pd_sim_e_2
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rebski:
The 7.7 seems to be problem in this regard. This one doesn't work either

http://club.dx.com/reviews/text/53689

Which is very odd as it works fine with my Dell Streak, in itself a difficult phone to find an external battery pack for.

I hope we get sufficient contributors so we can build a database on this.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] edan1979:
i'm using Yaobao Powerbank 11200mah... work quite fine... link just showing the product...

http://www.imcc.com.my/store/products.php?product=Yoobao-Power-Bank-11200mAh-Portable-Power-Charger

beware that there is a fake product similar to this...
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rebski:
I have just finished testing a generic Zagg type item similar to this

http://dx.com/p/ac-rechargeable-600...er-w-2-usb-output-for-iphone-psp-black-129067

The top outlet designated "Optimised Charge" doesn't work but the lower outlet designated "General" does. Albeit very slowly, 1% every 20 minutes.

This is not an external battery that I would recommend in any event. It self depletes from 100% to zero in 7 days just sitting in a bag waiting to be used.

I hope this is the same one

http://dx.com/p/yoobao-external-112...light-for-iphone-ipad-cell-phone-white-133873

Actually it probably is the original according to this guide "Yoobao yb642 11200mAh Original Vs Coppy (sic)"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yivfKey4uy0

There is a favourable review here - and many more on YouTube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP6FuxdCNjA

If edan1979 says it works with the 7.7 then that will be good enough for me to get one. Awesome capacity too.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] edan1979:
yup its the same one... can recharge 2 times... but i'm using it with my other device... working well..
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] rebski:
From what I could find, it seems that Yoobao have upgraded the Powerbank 11200mAh to the Thunder Powerbank YB-651 13,000mAh.

I have just bought a YB-651 13000mAh from Maikai UK.

There are two charging outlets, the one that works for my 7.7 Tab is USB 1 DC5v-1A and this charges at a similar speed to the Samsung wall adapter.

The other outlet USB 2 DC5v-1.5A - designated for iPhone, iPad and Tablet PC - doesn't appear to be compatible.

It is a funny old game this, why do some battery packs work with the Tab 7.7 but not others.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Accessories] MRBR7:
Just bought momax ipower pro for galaxy tab.comes with 5v 2 amp and 5v 1 amp outlets.

Also came with 2 micro usb cables and a galaxy tab to micro usb adapter..

2 Amp out let works great....
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T33H00:
Can anyone here give me an Internet brewer of Samsung tablet rom that is installable on Prime? Please modify it to work on the Prime. I already tried to extract the file from the Rom.zip and install on the Prime but no luck.

Thank you for reading
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] pileot:
You need to learn to use the search button friend.

Happy searching!

You may be unfamiliar with samsung, they use modified frameworks, most of their apps including the browser are integrated into touchwiz. You can't simply copy the application and paste it into the prime, it just wont function properly.

There is a thread about this already, i know because i posted it. Try searching for it and you might get more information.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] T33H00:
Hi there!

Please give me the link direct to what thread you talked about. I searched but I see nothing.

Thanks for reply
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] copc:
If he said he posted it iy is as simple as a advanced search.

keyword samsung

user pileot

type threads

http://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=30787428

Or an advanced search of

user pileot

type threads

http://xdaforums.com/search.php?searchid=30787884

Search is a very easy tool.
[Sony Tablet S] psychopathio:
I was about to update to ICS & found an app on the market call root uninstall. so I messed around trying to remove 2 stupid apps that came with the device...

suddenly there is no home screen & the home button no longer works. Now I'm stuck with only settings page & that is it.

I need some help...:eek:

edit: I also tried resting the software & trying to upgrade with the <b>AIO	S.onyTablet.S [ALLinONE</b> was a complete failure even before the incident.
[Sony Tablet S] saywhatt:
try removing the battery
[Sony Tablet S] xyancompgeek:
You must have accidentally deleted the launcher. Copy the launcher into /system/app/ and set its permissions to rw-r--r--.
[Sony Tablet S] psychopathio:
Sony Tablet S

I am stuck at only the setting screen & nothing else appears.

Don't worry, I'm almost there trying to update to an official 4.0.3

I managed to get the All in one tool working on it.

Thanks for the advice guys :)
[Sony Tablet S] psychopathio:
SOLVED

I managed to access it through the AIO tool & changed the region to my local & set it to update.

all happened so peacefully.

Again thank you guys...:D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GabrielGPP:
I accidentally partition the SD card into the CWM and now can not go back to the original ROM, I wonder if you can use Odin to put some of the Cyanogen ROM to see if I can get my phone back.
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Hi guys my question is are you guys still using the GB radio on ics or are you using the ics radio and what are your experiences either way? This information will be helpful to many
[HTC Amaze 4G] ziggy46:
I use ics radio on ics. And it works great.

Ics radio works well on gb too
[HTC Amaze 4G] owlensteed:
I am using ICS radio, on ICS. It seems to work great across the board.
[HTC Amaze 4G] fcpelayo:
good question.. i thought you had to update the radio in order to use ICS tho? I myself would like to see others experiences :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Nope you can use the gb radio
[HTC Amaze 4G] thejrp:
Telus ICS Radio

Does any one know if the Telus ICS Radio is any different / better than the T-Mobile one. Do you think it would work better for me being a Telus user?

I am Telus S-off currently using the latest t-mob and Energy rom.
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
I don't know if its different but I suppose it would
[HTC Amaze 4G] thejrp:
How would one go about extracting and flashing the radio?
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Extract the zip with win rar and take the radio.IMG and flash via adb or fastboot
[HTC Amaze 4G] thejrp:
Hmm there does not seem to be one in there.

OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_TELUS_WWE_2.14.661.2-1.41.661.3_release_258801lhwl8053lp8g5hcp.zip

and the

Telus_signed_stock_ota.zip

Checked inside the firmware zip as well.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
I checked the TMo OTA, and do not see an image named radio.IMG anywhere in it either. Could it have a different IMG name?

I am interested in seeing that I have updated ICS Radio, as I tried the ICS OTA in ROM zip format and everything worked but the WiFi and am thinking the Radio might be the issue.

Update:

In checking further, the radio in the May5 OTA Development thread appears to have the same radio I have. I do not remember doing anything that would have updated the radio previously. Was the May 21 OTA actually different from the May 5th Thread?

Also what is the version number for the latest Radio?
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
radio.img is the exact name i have in my ota
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Look again gaww

Sent from my HTC Ruby

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[HTC Amaze 4G] :
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1615164 duhh :rolleyes:
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
It may be in yours, but the description of the OTA indicates the radio version is Radio_1.14.550L.17D C_30.78.550L.15. That is the one I see in my settings.

Again, I never flashed anything that I remember that had an updates ICS Radio, so was wondering if there is a new (ICS) radio different from the abov.

---------- Post added at 07:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 PM ----------

I am missing something here. I see a boot.IMG not a radio.IMG

Let's cut to the chase:

1. What is the version number of the (latest) ICS radio?

2. Where can it be found?
[HTC Amaze 4G] thejrp:
My phone says.

1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15D

Which is from the OTA t-mob as far as I understand.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
I had that one already.

I bit the bullet and reverted to stock GB and got the OTA. It has the same radio, but the WiFi now works OK. PS - I get 21 mb/s download speed on TMo network now - maybe the OTA had additional components.
[HTC Amaze 4G] thejrp:
Can anyone tell us what the radio reads as for the Telus OTA?
[General Questions and Answers] ElAguila:
I will be moving to ATT after July. By then the SGIII will hopefully be available. I was looking at getting the Galaxy note so I could also use it as a replacement for my tablet. It would be nice to have an all in one device that was large enough to display web and video like a tablet but small enough to still carry as a phone. I know that the screen on the new SG III will be 4.8". I was looking for thoughts comparing this with the Note as far as using it for a tablet replacement.
[LG Optimus 2x] dasmuggla:
hi i am unable to download the stock from the threat. for the LG Optimus 2X Fido Rom. if anyone has the redirect download link, i will truly appreciated it. thanks in advance
[LG Optimus 2x] razvanultra:
Hello, what is Fido rom? do you have a link?

You can try roms from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
[LG Optimus 2x] comeon11:
Do you have the link for stock rom for starhub singapore? It cant be downloaded from the thread too
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mastabog:
Hi,

(sorry if wrong forum)

I have an SGS2 running ICS and have setup my android's SIP client (internet calling) in phone > settings > internet call settings ("Accounts" and "Use internet calling", at the bottom).

I call many international numbers through sip. If I set the option "Use internet calling" to "Ask for every call", then every time I dial a number it asks whether to use "Mobile phone call" or "Internet call". If I choose the latter, then the call is made through my sip provider saving me lots of money.

It would be really useful if there was an app that would intercept calls to certain numbers I configure and change to internet call mode on the fly. The "prefixer" app does something close with prefixing/suffixing numbers.

Alternatively, I would also be happy with a widget that allows me to switch that phone option between "Ask for every call" and "Only for Internet calls" when tapped, so I don't have to navigate through menus all the time. For a dev this shouldn't be that hard I presume since it would just alter an existing OS option.

Is there any app/widget for this?

Cheers
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cephalus:
I'm not aware of any apps/widgets, but using ICS you can simply put those numbers in as "Internet Call" fields.

Set your outbound SIP calling preference to "Internet Calls Only," then edit each of your overseas contacts and move their international numbers into the "Internet Call" field (click "Add New Field," then select "Internet Call" from the list).

This page explains it much better;

https://support.google.com/ics/nexus/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1645041
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mastabog:
Thanks. The problem is that I visit those countries often enough to not want to do that. When I'm in that country, then I'd like to call direct s editing numbers back and forth becomes unattractive.

I found out that the "Prefixer" app actually does allow this. I match the numbers and automatically add the suffix @sip.domain.com (or whatever the SIP proxy host name is). It works but sometimes does not intercept the outgoing call so I have to be vigilant and cancel it quickly. Most of the times it works so I'm ok with the solution.

p.s. there are tons of SIP apps, some which do have call intercept features, but they don't work very well from what I found.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 7bob:
On Google Play there's the SIP Switch Widget, which does what you're searching for.

You can find it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.siebeck.sipswitch (unfortunately I'm not yet allowed to post links...)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @Class:
Yeah this is a bummer for me. I wish I could just hold the call button for example to see a popup internet call / not if SIP (internet calling) settings were filled in Phone Settings. Another great feature would just be to define the local area code IE:416 and everything else would be over internet calling.

Simple eh? Too bad Google couldn't figure it out :p
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobrock:
It seems Sipswitch 1.0.7 doesn't work on Kitkat :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] divinemyth99:
Works for me. Dialer settings don't always show the correct settings, but calls are made with whatever the widget says they should be. To see the current settings, unload the dialer from memory, then check the selected setting.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobrock:
Huh, now I was able to add the widget. It seems it works OK. Thanks for advice regarding dialer.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] note300tt:
Hello all

This is my very first post here. Its a wonderful site.

I am on Rocket Rom V3 with franco r5 since 6-1-2012. i had few SOD while playing muisc via POWERAMP app but always restarted and woring fine. Today i was playing Jewllust game and i had SOD and rebooted itself but stuck on SAMSUNG.

I went back to RR V3 with Franco r4 but still freeze up on SAMSUNG logo and boot up. So I tried to restore to RR V2 but still having the same problem.

stuck on SAMSUNG and my note is very hot.

What should i do next?

Thank you
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chasmodo:
You shouldn't have attempted to do a restore, that's very dangerous.

Take out your battery and let it cool down. Recharge it if you have a charger.

Try to flash a stock GB Rom using PC Odin, and pray that it succeeds.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] note300tt:
thanks chasmodo for reply. What should i have done instead of restore when it was stuck on SAMSUNG?

Will I lose the root when i go back to GB rom?