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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Roman5:
Since installing ICS, the phone dialer doesn't have the tabs for contacts, keypad and call logs all under one app. But it did in gingerbread. So I'm looking for something pretty much like the default phone app but with 3 tabs at the top saying Logs, Contacts and Keypad (or Dialer), instead of the two separate apps called Contacts and Phone. The default contacts app has groups, contacts and favourites, and the default phone app has keypad, logs and again, favourites. Well I don't need favourites or groups. I can't really find anything suitable on the market, can you recommend me something preferably with a dark background? Something like this,

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8216/icsdialere4touch.png

but without all the rooting and mods needed. Also, if I install a dialer app from the market, will it delete my contacts and call logs or will they remain intact? Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nmeuret:
Contact.apk is a system application, you will need root.

Try GoDialer or something like this.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Siberian Tiger:
You could try this one exdialer and on top of it this theme :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mikeazores:
Your contacts will be safe if you install a new contacts or dealer application.

As stated previously you can try GoContacts.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] pilgrim011:
Only dialer that suits my needs (I have tried tens of them) is DialerOne: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=kz.mek.DialerOne
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] samx11:
try exDialer.. i tried them all and it's the best IMHO.

it also has themes and can slide right for call and slide left for SMS.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Roman5:
Thanks guys. Yeah, I'm liking exDialer a lot so I'll go ahead and install the darker themes. :good: I was expecting a separate call log screen but it's cool how the logs and keypad are together. I also like that it actually tells me 'outgoing' 'incoming' 'not answered' and not just indicator arrows. When I make a call from it then uses the default samsung dialer screen (speaker, mute, headset, add call, end call, keypad). It doesn't matter but I thought it was going to have it's own interface. I also installed aContacts which is quite good but I think exDialer is better. :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
You can download Go launcher and then buy the ICS PRO CONTACTS is the closest dialer to the one u r looking for mate.

Sent from my SGS 2 monster
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Roman5:
Thanks Lonzo. Well tbh I'd been using Go Launcher for a while but it was so slow opening things, even not responding, that I'm using Apex Launcher now which is way better. I've installed the exDialer ICS theme and it looks nice and works well. :good:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] hero000:
What's the disadvantages of not rooting your phone? my phone lasted unroot from postman hands to my door only lol. Before the phone arrived I already downloaded the required stuff. Enjoy the freedom of rooting. :-)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kewin-hochendorff:
rooting <3

rooting is heaven seriously !
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Lonzo_SGS2_506:
Go Launcher

yes... I had Go Launcher since GB days but for ICS is kinda slow.. APEX is better.

and ICS Pro runs with no lag on APEX... Ex Dialer looks good indeed...:cool:
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tehsprayer:
What do you set your brightness to on your Samsung s3?

Minutes on automatic but I'm thinking of changing it and I want some opinions on what people use!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Geryatrix:
I also set mine on automatic, because you need a different brightness setting depending on the outside brightness where you are.

For example you would need a completely different setting when you are using your phone outdoors on a sunny day, or indoors in the evening with artificial lighting.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snowwhite007:
Full brightness for me and i adjust accordingly
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
0 brightness at indoor and auto brightness at outdoor
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinuneuro:
The Lux app is working very well for me. Auto-brightness works as it should have out of the box now.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] micmicll:
I just set the brightness to 50%. Manually.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gabeloooooo:
I use the display brightness app from the play store. Adds a brightness slider to screen. Much better than auto IMHO. Auto was giving me dark screens too often.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Marne Jr:
Try this :

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nnevod.loggraph

The best ever brighter controller for Android devices!!
[LG Optimus 2x] amdultra:
please share :confused:

is there any custom gingerbread rom with bloatware removed and big free ram? and a kernel with OC/UV? plus great game compability?

how about MIUI?
[LG Optimus 2x] Patrick Morgan:
Have yet to find one to best DjangoMouche 1.2.1 its GB 2.3.4 its customized, with different themes to choose from and a good bunch of performance tweaks. everything has been running smooth.

games run well, things load fast

I'm using Gueste overclock v1.8.1 kernel but thats up to choice. i found it works great between 900 - 1300mhz. but above that its rebooted on me a few times.
[LG Optimus 2x] steadymove:
You could try Temasek's CM7 Rom with it's own kernel, it has OC/UV and all that things.. Run's pretty smooth and stable but i can recommend you to use GO Launcher EX with an ICS Theme :good:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1421425
[LG Optimus 2x] SREEPRAJAY:
I agree that DJ is one of the best ROMs...no doubt

but could i ask you why DJ 1.2.1 and not the DJ 1.5RC1....I am using the latest and it is more than a magical dream....out of the stars and heaven....I am curious why you are with an older version....
[LG Optimus 2x] arvindlakra21:
+1

Currently on DJ 1.5RC1 and have to say it is truly magical.The feel of performance,smoothness and speed is just incredible.Always try to experiment with other GB roms and always drawn back to DJ ROM.DJ roms provide many choices according to our needs and customization as we like with transformation packs.So have to say this is the best choice i will ever have:cyclops:
[LG Optimus 2x] Ph4nt0m_:
Same here, Django Manouche, currently 1.5 RC1, but I am using latest spica kernel ;-)
[LG Optimus 2x] prabuddhadg:
Hi, this is my first post here. I have been flashing various roms and a few basebands and rils in my quest to get better battery life from my LG Optimus 2x. In the end. Most of what I have done is experimental and I can not say I understand much about versions and combinations. Last night, I read quite a few posts about the Django Manouche rom and downloaded all the three versions of the 1.6, the stock, the Spica and the Gueste.

Flashing led to boot looping on the Spica rom, powering off on the Gueste rom while on the stock 1.6s it ran OK, with some applications not running until I rebooted.

I came from a stock LG rom and was wondering if I need to change the baseband and kernel also, for these to work.

Any advice is welcome. Thanks in advance.
[LG Optimus 2x] daas88:
I think these "best rom" threads are forbidden but I'll give my 2 cents anyway, in case I'm wrong:

for me the best rom is Gueste Hybrid revolutions 3.7, is a hybrid between stock Rom and cm7.2, and symbiosis kernel 1.3.

I get great performance, great battery life, great ram management. I can't really complain, I'm so satisfied that I'm not that eager to get ICS (at least not as much as I was before).

LG optimus 2x, rom Gueste Hybrid 3.7
[LG Optimus 2x] prabuddhadg:
@daas88. Taking your advice, I have flashed the same combination as you, just this morning. I have been very active on the phone since then, so I can't tell right away, if there is any improvement in battery life.

By the way, I continue to be on the 20i baseband.

I shall report back soon.
[LG Optimus 2x] carderbee:
Temasek

Probably the cleanest install would be Temasek. A very stable CM7 build. It's sort of finished, and offers a great experience. Use it with Temasek's, Spica's or symbi0sis kernel.

I've tried DM and it's great, but this just feels cleaner.

gl!
[LG Optimus 2x] prabuddhadg:
I have been reading about the Temasek rom. What is your view on its battery consumption? That is something I am focussing on. The stock LG set up lasts for about 9-11 hours on my phone, with full 3G, about 4 hours of wifi usage and about 1-2 hour of music (Neutron music player). I have a battery pack that I carry with me to work, but it is a big bother.

So, basically, to me battery life is top priority. :) If I can extend it to 12-15 hours, I am home and dry.
[LG Optimus 2x] carderbee:
I've used Temasek for a long period of time, and though I don't want to go back to gingerbread (currently on Paranoid Android) I do miss the battery life. With Temasek (or stock CM7) I would get about 32 hours of battery life: a day and a night. This with some browsing, playing music checking e-mail.

Overclocking would lose you some of that time, but the toggle2g app would win it back. :good:
[LG Optimus 2x] reggiexp:
i have cm7 135 from temasek but battery is not so great have bb 218 and ril its the best right now but battery hold max 3h screen on and with 15-17h on time, it sucks, so i want to try dj mouche v20s with bb and rill and hope to get better battery life....

because if a old galaxy s1 can get 1day easy and 4h++ screen on, the fricking lg must get some were neer also......

stanby is **** i find on this phone dont know if its normal but yeah.

i say try dj mango mouch and flash also v20s bb and i think battery will be great and performance i think they are the same
[LG Optimus 2x] carderbee:
Increased CPU performance, larger screen and stagnated battery technology will do this ;)

As for battery life, I do miss my Nokia 3210! :laugh:
[LG Optimus 2x] prabuddhadg:
A small update. I charged my phone to 100% yesterday evening at 7 PM. From then on till now, what I observe is that with the phone in standby mode, the battery consumption curve remains almost flat. But the moment I start using some apps, for instance the Number links game for 15-20 minutes, the battery level drops by 10%.

This is with the Gueste Hybrid ROM and the Symbiosis kernel.

Further update: The battery went to 14% and then I charged it. 15 hours. Some improvement. It may be too early to comment, but this set up seems to work superbly when the phone is on standby. When the phone is in use, the consumption seems to be high. Could it be improved by changing the BB or the ril?
[LG Optimus 2x] dakoookie:
The O2x doesn't have a larger screen than the Galaxy S. :cyclops:
[LG Optimus 2x] xilw3r:
my record was 6 hours of screen on time with a cm7 rom and etana kernel with ds battery driver. but now i cant get even 4h screen on time with the same config (only updated versions) :/

maybe my battery is getting worn out...
[LG Optimus 2x] coolacrille:
I'd try a new battery... I can get 8 hours screen on with wifi(depending on usage but screen and wifi on constantly). Temasek and symbi0sis...
[LG Optimus 2x] The-Hulk:
Thread Closed, what are the best Rom, Kernel, Theme threads are not allowed on XDA.

Thanks

The-Hulk
[Motorola Droid RAZR] vash_h:
How does your ics Easter egg look like?

Mine shows a small Android logo at the Centre.. The background its my wall paper..

Sent from my ICS Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Try long press on it,
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bahathir:
Yes, after the long press you may get this ...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Nyan droid
[Motorola Droid RAZR] vash_h:
Hey.. That's true! Thanks!

Sent from my ICS Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] R3dbeaver:
i didnt know about the long press lol... thats cool.

nyandroid.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] mrl515:
I laughed so hard, this is the first thing I did after getting ICS.View attachment 1176671

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
I were like "am I high or what"...
[Motorola Droid RAZR] vash_h:
I didn't know about the long press also..

Sent from my ICS Razr XT910
[Motorola Droid RAZR] james:
what is that and how do u get to it
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jwfccrs:
agree

I totally agree
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jahciple:
happy 4th!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] james:
well to answer my own question i got the 4.0.4 ota ics update on my phone and i was what the heck is this so i was looking around and learned if i go to settings then click system settings then go to about phone then where it says android version 4.0.4 and just start tapping in that box that says android version 4.0.4 eventually the android guy shows up and then you long press on him and u get tons of androids flying on your screen and yes you can screen shot it if you like.....to do a screen shot volume down and power button will hook you up with one of them

have a safe fun 4th of july
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Didn't work for me... The screen shot trick..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] R3dbeaver:
abit tricky.

u hold the power button first, then REAL QUICK, hold the volume down.

hold both for about 2 seconds and it will say "saving screenshot!"
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Worked, sweet..

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid RAZR] iguanad:
Not working for me. How many times do you have to press it?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] R3dbeaver:
one.

and hold it.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] dougstrummer:
BS

Ya'll gots to be smokin' crack.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] ExtraDan:
Dude, liek... Totally.. Pssfft.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] KayIslandDrunk:
Haha that's funny. Perfect day.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burninghouse:
need mediafire or any resumable download link for XWLP7 ics indian firmware...

BASEBAND VERSION:I9100DDLPA

BUILD NUMBER:IML74K.XWLP7
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ravi_21:
Just go sammobile and you will find it.

If it works just HIT thanks button ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burninghouse:
its not resumable????
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Your chances of finding a link to server which allows you to resume downloads like this is zero. Use Samfirmware as suggested or look here. They're you're only options, take them or leave them *shrugs*

Edit - Go to a library, net cafe or somewhere you know has a fast/reliable connection which will enable you to get the file first go.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atifsh:
your best bet is checkfus download which not only resumes but makes sure its not currupt
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] dls5375:
When I had my nexus one and nexus s I could create a shortcut with bettercut called phone info. It took me to a screen that allowed me to select GSM/wcdma or wcdma only along with a few more options. Where I work it switches from "4g" to edge constantly which I'm sure is draining the battery. I want to lock it to wcdma only but can't create the same shortcut. I'm not sure if it has a different name on gs3 or if the option just isn't there. Any help would be appreciated.

t-mobile stock rom/rooted
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] dls5375:
Found an app called network in the play store took me to the device info screen and I was able to select wcdma only.

t-mobile stock rom/rooted
[Kindle Fire Themes and Apps] Iced666:
Madfinger Games just released Dead Trigger. Nice and smooth on high graphics settings with chainfire 3d pro and twa_priv cm9 nightly build.

GT-I9000 - CM9
[Kindle Fire Themes and Apps] tobiascuypers:
thanks, will check out
[Kindle Fire Themes and Apps] Iced666:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sImNvbS5tYWRmaW5nZXJnYW1lcy5kZWFkdHJpZ2dlciJd

GT-I9000 - CM9
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] iNaShTy:
Does anyone have download link??????? Please
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xtrekker:
I'm having no success attempting to root with sparkym3’ root tool: http://xdaforums.com/show...=root+sparkym3

I have a TF201 9.4.2.28 and have:

drivers installed

enabled "unknown sources" & "USB Debugging"

pressed 1 and followed directions

proceeded through step 1 and rebooted,

step 2 and rebooted, tested superuser,

and "uid and gid should both be 0, are they? answered 'y'

installed superuser.apk and rebooted

However when I run root checker to verify root access "sorry, this device does not have proper root access"

Can anyone please advise?!?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] priestking23:
Did you try using superoneclick for your phone? It might work better and thats how I rooted my phone http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=803682
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baller625:
i have a similar problem ive downloaded both the folders yet i dont know what to do with them and how to root my asus tf201 v9.4.2.28 on ics 4.0.3 have you had success in rooting yours if so please let me know how you did this step by step please.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] super425:
Try superuser
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hughxdadev:
Upgrading to kitkat is much worse

The support is minimal and contradictory.

It took weeks to figure out that I couldn't unlock mine because it had no serial number.

At least asus helped me out there, eventually.
[HTC Amaze 4G] qu3becker:
Hey, Seems like Videotron is lazy when it comes to updating their user to the latest OS.

My friend has this phone and since I know a lot when it comes to do simple things like flashing roms and kernel, he wanted me to help him to update his phone. Thing is, I can't get, for the love of Morgan Freeman (AKA god), to S-Off his Amaze 4G. So I'll try the alternative since he doesn't need anything fancy other than the regular stuff.

I know that I can flash manually the OTA for carriers that has it but I don't know if I should try a Telus, T-Mobile rom and so on.

So what can I do about that?

And something else too, the last time I updated from OTA, it was when I received my Nexus S so I don't know if it factory resets and I need to create some backup in case.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
You will HAVE to s-off if you want to update via another carriers ICS rom file, it's not possible with s-on, check the pin hole on his amaze, you may have to take a sharp pin and dig inside of it a bit, there seems to be a plastic covering it at times. Try s-off again after that, use a a paper clip with some tape insulating it, it works really great compared to wires. S-offed an evo 3d on the very first try today using one.
[HTC Amaze 4G] qu3becker:
Okay, cool. Thanks for tips I will try it out.

Sent using Kirby's Warp Star.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
You're welcome, nice Kirby avatar, used to love that game back on my GBA.
[HTC Amaze 4G] probablecauz69:
i tried with a wire for almost an hour. first try with the paper clip and i got it. very easy to do
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
This part is still unanswered and as I am in the same situation I ask the same question :D

I don't think the phone carrier matters once s-off since we usually don't flash the radio but especially for OTA upgrades maybe you have to be superCID and/or use a carrier that uses the same frequencies, 1700/2100 in Videotron's case?

Are there any other crucial differences than the radio between one carrier and another? Do we absolutely need to go by the OTA of another carrier to get to ICS or is there a way to flash any ICS based ROM and fix it manually after? I searched that but I can't even find the question asked... If we can't, then why? What are the modified parts from stock GB to stock ICS on the same carrier?

Maybe should I start a new question thread... Does xda uses that one question per thread rule? Don't remember to have seen it in the rules.

Thanks in advance!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
All amaze devices basically have the same band, all the carriers we have here use the same band, so the choice of software is upto you since they basically have the same options, the only exception being T-Mobile, they are the only carrier that add in their own apps and modify a few things about the firmware and thanks to the htc/apple issue they changed the app association as well, so if you want the pure software with everything stock HTC the way it would be on an international version, then the Telus option would be best for you.
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
Good for the carrier specific software. Or in this case the absence of specificity :P

One detail is that Videotron installs a single app it's called "Portail Videotron" for renting and stream movies over the 4G network, a good way to have users using an enormous amount of data. But as long as the radio that comes with the Telus ROM is the same this app wich I don't even use I really don't care.

Will start a new thread for the other questions. Or won't if you think it won't be useful.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rouiz:
Videotron already started on july 1 there ics update. It's a question of time that all the servers have the update. Some already have it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
You started asking here, so ask all others here to save threads. :)

---------- Post added at 12:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ----------

If someone from videotron can pull the OTA file from their device he can update manually.
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
Ok so my questions are basically already in my first post. It is not that I don't understand the procedure to upgrade to ICS by dl the OTA, rename it to PH85IMG.zip and let hboot do the rest, it is just that I would like to be free to go back and forth between GB and ICS as I have always did with other phones. I can't see wich part of the system can be modified only by the OTA and not manually.

Edit: one may find it useless, it is just that I dislike much to be dependent on the OTA's
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
Due to signatures and encryption and in the cases of the things we just don't wanna touch like the radio, it's risky to mess with things like the radio and since we don't have a PH85IMG for every carrier like we do for tmobile we have to depend on the OTA files, in order for you to switch between GB and ICS as you wish you will have to s-off, that's the only way. Once you're s-off and super cid, you can upgrade, downgrade, swap hboots, swap roms, try out other carrier roms, all without restrictions.
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
Ok I tried to flash ICS EnergyRom with s-off, now that I am supercid I try once again.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
Make sure you update your device to ICS first before you flash a custom rom, certain background files like radio, hboot etc have to be the ICS version for it to work.
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
That is what I don't like... But just to make it clear, with ICS version of hboot radio etc both GB and ICS are supported while with GB version ICS is not?

For now I feel a bit lazy so I will use the usual way and will look back at this at some moment.

Thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] rouiz:
If you still need the update :

d-h.st/VMk

OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_Videotron_CA_2.14.1530.6-1.46.1530.1_R2_release_2630972v8tnj4gaksgm0w5
[HTC Amaze 4G] Clouter:
original rom

Hi there,

is someone can help me out? I need an original HTC Amaze videotron ROM. I tried the RUU.exe, but it's not working. I can't install the .exe, even if I'm in recovery mode.

Thanks!
[HTC Amaze 4G] johnride:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=25761360

The Videotron RUU is supposed to work. You have to be in the bootloader wich you can access by removing your battery and then vol-down + power, relocked (not in recovery). I don't know if it has to be stock CID, don't think so.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
That RUU is GB, not ICS since nobody every pulled the ICS OTA file, I don't have an amaze anymore to pull it so if any of you are on GB, kindly pull the file for other users.
[HTC Amaze 4G] zsiddiqi:
Updating hboot only

How can I update only the hboot? And would an hboot from a different Canadian carrier still work? e.g. hboot from Telus and rom from Wind Mobile...

Thanks in advance...
[HTC Amaze 4G] hellviruz:
I have the zip file downloaded from Videotron of the ICS OTA if it can help I could upload it to someone/somewhere (I'm pretty new to this so I don't even know if I can do that or if there is some kind of personnal information in this file?)

The filename is OTA_RUBY_ICS_35_S_Videotron_CA_2.14.1530.6-1.46.1530.1_R2_release_2630972v8tnj4gaksgm0w5.zip