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[HTC One V] donhashem.dh:
On the box it was written that storage is 4gb but when I turned on the phone my phone it was only 980 mb onlyyyy.whyyyy?? Is it possible that the shop that I bought the phone from has changed the internal storage piece??:mad:
[HTC One V] gagdude:
I don't think its possible to change the internal storage piece, but I think that 3gb goes to the system storage.

Would someone else with a One V confirm this?

EDIT: did some searching, according to gsmarena 3gb is in fact for system apps

And here is an xda thread regarding the same issue: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1586291

EDIT 2: I just found out the One V has a microSD slot unlike the One X and S, so the only thing you need the 980 mb for is apps and data. But since it has microSD expansion, link2sd will work if you really want more space ;)
[HTC One V] donhashem.dh:
I'm using app2sd and force 2 sd ,but what does that app do?
[HTC One V] ThePresence:
you have to make partition first...which is supported by kernel....
[HTC One V] gagdude:
The procedure is slightly more complicated to setup, since yes you need to partition the SD card (the 2nd partition is how much space you want for more apps), and you have to choose a certain partition format, e.g. FAT32 is supported on all ROMs.

I won't get into the details, there are multiple guides on how to setup and use link2sd.

I will, however, tell you that when using link2sd, nearly every part of the app you are moving, every bit of data, lib files, etc. are moved to the SD partition, and less than a megabyte is saved onto the phones internal storage for each app.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] mystycs:
Is it me or if you're in the dark and you open up a text message and open up a thread a small little red dark dim light comes up on the top of the phone on one of the sensors ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sage3:
Mine does the same thing. It's for the direct call feature for texting. If you turn direct call off in your motion settings you won't see it anymore.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tupirujp:
hi i need help i flash back to stock whit heimdall .. but now im trying to install the unnoficial ... from red recovery everything works but when i reboot after the second flash it just reboots again and again on recovery :mad:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tupirujp:
wtf now im stuck on 3e recovery
[Samsung Infuse 4G] ajjames01:
Sometimes I get stuck like that after I flash back to stock. Try wiping the cache in 3e recovery and rebooting. That fixes it for me usually. If not, maybe you could flash again. Hope this helps.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
did you get it going?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] The Jack of Clubs:
did you select "reboot recovery" while in recovery? thats what everyone ive ever seen with this issue have done. never select that, youll have to odin back to stock if you do.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Clark Joseph Kent:
it that your car as your avatar?

:p:laugh::p
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tupirujp:
Yes sr:D
[HTC One X] schummimichi:
Hi Guys,

is there any way to port the Sense 4.0 Camera App to an AOSP Rom like CM9?

This would be awesome for me.

Any idea or maybe a tip for a CWM Zip?

Thanks.
[HTC One X] dashrink:
Wrong section dood. This post should be in the Q&A. Please read the rules!

Btw. Not possible due to the framework. It's necessary to rework the whole app.

Regards
[HTC One X] theDroidfanatic:
How about atleast the interface and features like slow mo, group portrait, and the filters, but not the imagesense stuff, wont that be easier? And how hard would it be to rework the whole app?

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] duk3r:
Can't be done, the only way is a sense rom with aosp look like Renovate (or team venom with the aosp skin). So it looks like stock ICS but has the sense camera.
[Trophy General] langerak:
Hi all!

I have a Trophy that runs the DFT ROM that was released just before the official Mango update was released, but since that is getting kinda out of date I want to either update that custom ROM or revert to the stock ROM from HTC, since it has Mango updates itself.

I have searched for many hours on Google and here, but cannot seem to find any information (or usable/understanding) information on how to revert this to the original software, the current information is (as shown in Settings -> Information):

OS: 7713.WM7_Main(DFT).20110803-0246

REV FIRMWARE: 2250.09.12000.DFT

REV HARDWARE: 0003

Software version Radio: 5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U

Hardware version Radio: A.102.0.D4

Bootloader: 1.10.2250.1(112663)

SOC: 2.2.5.0

And it's running RSPL.

I hope someone is able to help me with this issue, should this somehow already be asked and solved, please let me know which thread that is, I must have overseen that when searching the forums!

Thanks already!
[Trophy General] TheXev:
For starters, you can't run RSPL, RSPL is only temporary and clears out after flashing a rom. You can still flash HSPL though (recommended) to get a permanent bootloader for custom roms.

Buy why do you want to go back to a stock rom? You are in a dream scenario of running the 1.10 bootloader, so even if your having difficulty flashing a custom rom because you only installed RSPL temporarily to flash a rom, you can easily install HSPL with DFT V3 for First Generation Phones (use V3 (Can get it by clicking here), not the older versions! V3 provides additional protection against HSPL bootloader being flashing by stock drivers).

If you can't remember how to get into bootloader mode, simply hold vol-down while turning the phone on!

To flash the HSPL so you can always install custom roms when you want, first run DFT_RSPL_WP7FG3_LAUNCH.exe, THEN run DFT_HSPL_WP7FG3_INSTALL.exe after you see the RSPL boot screen!!

If you revert it to original software now, you may never be able to flash a custom rom ever again (because the software updates will advance the bootloader to the 5.x series with MNG). If you wanted to try a newer rom, I recommend flashing ansar's Spark rom instead of DFT's since it has no issues with Internet Sharing. I'd flash the rom named "Spark_HTC_Europe_5.12.401.07_Radio_5.69.09.05a_22. 50.50.21U_NT_Tango_8773_3La_by_ansar" unless you need a language other then English (either US or UK, both are on that rom). This rom is Tango already (the update that just launched that supersedes Mango), so you'll be all up-to-date for the time being.

If you did indeed have HSPL already installed, make SURE to install V3 anyway, to get the added protections that older releases do not have!

If you really want to revert to stock, you'll be missing out. If you only ran RSPL (the temporary SPL for flashing a rom), then its as simple as downloading any stock rom for your branded phone (or unbranded) and flashing it... but you will make it a ROYAL pain to ever flash a custom rom again if you change your mind (because the SPL will be flashed to an MNG version)!!
[Trophy General] langerak:
Thanks for your help! It seems that I already had HSPL mode active, I guess I mixed the two :). I've updated the HSPL just to be sure and the ROM you recommended is currently downloading (veeeeeeery slow) from Rapidshare!

I'll let you know when the phone is running with this ROM, it sounds promising already.

Thanks!
[Trophy General] Mr_Blaze:
If you have a Y cable grab the correct RUU.exe extract it with winrar, rename RUU_Signed.nbh to Sparimg.nbh. I wouldnt run a RUU.exe with RSPL or HSPL as you MAY brick your device (I havent personally tested).. Might be worth taking a look at this thread, mentions downgrading http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1196183&page=11 Did not see any replies so sorry if I repeated an answer
[Trophy General] langerak:
Hi all,

I wanted to let you know that the phone is now running the ROM provided by TheXev!

Thanks alot!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lorjay589:
Photoshop Short Cuts

Photoshop Shortcuts​

Index

1. .9 shortcuts Without Decompressed png

2. Batch File Opperation
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lorjay589:
even more
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gtuansdiamm:
My biggest problem would be the dreaded 9patch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rujelus22:
dreaded 9patch? what is so hard about .9's
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lorjay589:
Lol yea thats the same thing i was thinking but, Im going to put a short cut for .9 patches for people who don't know how to do it. For Photoshop and Fireworks. But im not going to go into full details because there are post on here with that. Im just going to explain a quick way without decompressing a .9 png
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lickarock:
Dude, this rocks. I will be using this like crazy for sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mjs2011:
hi, I'm interested in learning how to theme, but I must admit, teaching me may be a pretty big project since the extent of my experience is making themes in UOT Kitchen.

would this tool be a good place to start?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lorjay589:
yes sir this is the perfect place, while not done, im going to apply all of my knowledge of design to help out
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mjs2011:
Thanks! I may reach out to you privately as well, because I'd really be starting from scratch. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] lickarock:
What would be killer is if we had a reference guide for the names for certain harder to find pngs. Background files and such.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] HansVonBurger:
So I just got tried to download the official ICS update for the device using kiev and the download and everything went great but when my phone restarted it froze on "updating android: starting applications"

After it was frozen for around 30min I held down the power button to reset it, and it froze at the same point, I reset it again and it froze on the "rethink possible" att load up screen, so I pulled the battery and restarted it to find it freezes on "rethink possible" and that is where it has currently been for the past 10 minutes.

I'm stumped.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Theclegga:
You too???

Glad to hear I'm not the only one who's phone keeps freezing and freezing after this update. I've got a feeling we won't be the only ones. I already called AT&T and they directed me to Samsung. To be continued...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] OldA6BN:
Ditto Here

Same for me. My phone was rooted (original ROM) - that make any difference?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] OldA6BN:
Unbricked

This worked for me

Found on forums dot att dot com

Re: Skyrocket upgrade to ICS is frozen

Fixed! The guy at the AT&T store showed me how:

Remove and replace the battery.

Hold the power button and BOTH volume buttons at the same time.

It will boot into Fast Boot mode, which is like a service/diagnostic mode.

In the menu, there will be a reset to factory option.

Select it, confirm.

It will restart. It will take a moment, and then come up factory fresh, with ICS.

Reinstall your apps and you are good to go. My guess is one of the apps we had installed was not ICS compatible; a service or something.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
you can read the sticky thread in general section

[HOWTO]:RESTORE:ODIN stock firmware w/sammobile:ROGERS|ATT: GB|ICS

edit: sticky now moved to the dev section
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] r3a1ist:
Yeah my cache froze after updating from an ics rom at that. Phone wouldn't clear caches or format or backup / restore. Had to go back to gb with a gimped error back up then flash stock recovery and that cleared my cache. I clear it five times now I do anything. ****ty experience.
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[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sage3:
When I receive a text through Google voice my notification light is a solid purple-ish color. Anyone else text through Google voice and have the same notification? I thought it was just weird that it doesn't flash like all the other notifications. It's stock gs3 btw.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Randomacts:
To be honest I don't even look at the notification colors.. they are kinda pretty but I always have my phone with me so I check right when I hear the sound.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] Don_Perrignon:
It seems that non stock apps are having issues with the notification lights.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] s0me guy:
my wife and i use GV for text.

ours both have the same Pulple/Hotpink color for the notification light.

wish it was blue.... :(
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sage3:
Thanks for the replies! It's not the color that's bothering me. It's just the fact that it stays solid and doesn't flash!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] clovis_ll:
I thought it was only me. I get the same thing on my s3 as well. It just stay solid purple for my GV notification. Im just worried that it might burn out the led on my phone
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] sage3:
Your not the only one. Turns out that most 3rd party apps that use the notification led are messed up on the US versions of the s3. Guess the firmware for the led on the US s3 was a little different then usual. If you are worried about it just turn off the text notification for voice and check your phone more often lol. I'm not too worried about mine but that's because I don't use voice for texting very much and when I do I check it constantly.
[General Questions and Answers] Dxb0:
Hi, I'm New as you all can notice and my question is about the SE Xperia Mini,Mini Pro forum, I have a Sk17a model and I'm not sure if that is the correct forum for my model and if all that good stuff posted there are compatible with my model. This is my first post here, and, this is a stupid question I know xD. Sorry for my bad English. (I'm not spamming)

Sent from my SGS2 with Siyah Kernel & Resurrection Remix 2.2
[General Questions and Answers] TeeJay3800:
As far as I can tell, the forum closest to your model is the XPERIA X10 Mini section. As I'm not a SE phone expert, I recommend asking there about compatibility with your particular device.
[General Questions and Answers] Dxb0:
Thanks bro I'm going there now ;)

Sent from my SGS2 with Siyah Kernel & Resurrection Remix 2.2
[General Questions and Answers] plies:
Hi,

yes, the Xperia mini/pro/... forums are the correct forums for the SK17a. You just have to check when you download that you got the correct version. As far as I know the SK17a is the (north?) american & australian version of the Xperia Mini Pro. The international version is SK17i. The difference between the american and the international version are the frequencies for the networks. So if you install a custom rom make sure that you have the correct version, otherwise you might not get a connection.

Cheers
[General Questions and Answers] BRAiNCHiLD95:
Here's the link to the forum for your phone : http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1239

PS: Hit thanks if i helped! :)
[HTC One X] elessargr:
hello to all

i have update my Google Maps into 6.9.0 and now i can't cache maps. does any one know how can i?

i live in greece.

thanks a lot
[HTC One X] EddyOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujh0_61uYuk&feature=player_embedded
[HTC One X] zan4o:
Go to My Places\ Offline\ New offline map

Search for the city you want, and download it.

It, s work for me - I cashed Sofia, Bulgaria and it's work
[HTC One X] elessargr:
i know the offline maps but when i go download the map from greece i get this message "Offline maps is not available in selected area" :(
[HTC One X] Bomaster:
I pretty sure it not available in all areas yet
[Android Apps and Games] BiDuSoft:
Hi guys,

I've just released my very first app as an Android developer onto Google Play store. This app name is Global Travel Tip Calculator. The unique thing about this app compared to hundreds of tip calculator out there is that besides offering recommendation on how much you should tip, it also offers you how you should tip so that you don't look bad in the locals' eyes.

More contents will be added to make this app better than better so if you are interested, please buy it to support the development efforts. If you are dissatisfied with the app in anyway, please kindly let me know and I will gladly refund your money, no question asked.

Thank you so so so much for your kind supports. I am looking forward to developing more apps for you guys soon. XDA rocks !!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Drane:
Hi all,

My note's CM9 doesn't allow me to remind the SuperUser permissions of Samba Filesharing or Titanium Backup.

Any thoughts on how to fix this? Already tried reinstalling them, wiping cache...

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] danteoo7:
U should try lucky patcher first install lucky patcher then press menu key choose troubleshooting>remove fixes and backups

It may solve ur problem
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Drane:
you're a lifesaver! thanks heaps! :good: :victory:

here are some epic boobs in return:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] YTayyar:
Hello all

Is there a way or tweak allowing user to Use headset Button to change radio stations?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] shprakash:
If ur using stock Rom. U can click twice headset button tat changes radio station. Try once.:highfive:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mercuriox85:
since upgraded to ics my minipro i have a problem .... emails are no longer notified in the bar, I checked all the options I changed all the times of refreshing, but nothing I can read the new mail only if I update manually.

I hope someone can help me otherwise I'll have to downgrade to gb.

Thanks and sorry for my English.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Did you turn on sync from Settings?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] skuhn1978:
After update to ICS i had the same Problem with my Mini (without pro ;))

I have searched for hours to only fix this without installing some big custom mods.

I realized it at the end with:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28474097&postcount=19
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tschoschkun:
Hello,

after i restart my Nexus into HBOOT (Bootloader), it displays me "Downloading.... Do not turn off target!!" which update is currently downloading my Nexus device ? and how big is the Update, i'm not connected into WLAN network...

Device Info:

yakju

4.0.4

Thx for Help.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Unlawful:
I'm pretty sure you booted into download/Odin mode, it's for use with Odin/Heimdall. You can restart your phone as it's not actually doing anything i.e. it's not downloading an update.

Bootloader/fastboot mode is actually holding both the volume buttons and powering on your device, download mode is only volume down.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Tschoschkun:
thank you for help !

in detail: what is Odin/Heimdall ? sorry for the noob questions ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Unlawful:
No worries :), Odin/Heimdall is an application (Odin is Windows-only whereas Heimdall is the open-source version of it and cross-platform) that allows people to flash stuff onto their phone (like ROMs, kernels etc.). It's a Samsung-specific tool and it's used mainly because many other phones don't have fastboot enabled. In my opinion fastboot is a lot easier to use (and learn to use).