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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
Hi guys,

Have you ever heard about the location search function on certain carriers?

For example, X wants to know where Y is, both doesn't have GPS or internet function. X sends an sms to the carrier to locate a number.

Y then receives an sms for permission to allow X to know his/her location. When approved, X receives the location of Y.

I was wondering if this can be done on our phones to know our own location?

Benefits:

-saves battery (not using data or GPS)

-saves time (don't have to search for satellites)

I found out on how to calculate our longitude and latitude from here:

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/...triangulate-gsm-cell-towers-to-get-a-location

Maybe when we get our longitude and latitude, we can trick our phone by thinking it is a GPS data, allowing navigation apps like Google Maps to point our location.

Any devs wanna work on this project?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Lol just turn off your gps and use mobile internet in gmap. You can see tower based location in map;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
With what I suggested, you don't need internet :)

All you need is a normal GSM connection.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
:confused: without internet I think its not possible because gmap need internet connection to load the area. Latest gmap has the Offline Map feature where we can preload an area. When we visit that area,we can get turn by turn navigation without internet
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
Okay. Assume we have an offline map like you mentioned above.

What do you use to determine your location for that turn by turn navigation?

Gmaps uses GPS or internet to determine our location.

But our carriers determine our location from the strength of tower signals around you.

Open the link on the 1st post for a detailed explanation on how it works.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
Yeah I know about this things. But im confused that it will work without mobile internet. Lets see who can make it possible:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
It doesn't use internet because it only uses the coordinate of nearby towers and their signal strength to calculate our location.

Hope any devs can make an app to read tower information, calculate coordinates and point it on a map, tricking it into believing it comes from GPS or data connection.

:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] jobayer:
We also need a preloaded map;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
Sygic does the trick :)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...lt#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zeWdpYy5hdXJhIl0.

In certain locations, gmaps support offline maps too.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] frief:
NOGAPPS Network Location

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1715375

uses data from http://opencellid.org/

(Not tested myself)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nizamgates:
Thanks, I'm gonna try it.

Doesn't work with Sygic. It still needs GPS.

Is there any way of making your phone think that data from GSM triangulation is coming from GPS?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangburra:
Can one of the experienced devs please tell me how I can rename the internal SD card back to Phone when mounted in a windows machine?

Currently when I connect via MTP it shows as "/mnt/mmc/Downloaded Data" instead.

I have searched and this is happening on a couple of ROMs and not just my home build.

The other option, what am I removing that is causing this?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azertym:
I've the same problem. I'm on JB dragon's rom .
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangburra:
Can someone with the problem try this fix and see if it works for them.

Please back-up first and post back if it works or not.

Thanks for trying
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManojKBanga:
Not working :(

Still Thank you for your working

I have the same problem. Was fixed when i flashed unrooted stock rom using pc, but changed again after flashing custom XXDLIB :(

---------- Post added at 05:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:26 PM ----------

My english :(

*stock firmware

*for your work
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
I often get that it is rom/kernel change related .

But i just ignore it .

jje
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kangburra:
I do too but my wife doesn't like it so I need to find the fix. I thought I had it, it's working here but there must be more to it. Will keep looking! :)
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azertym:
this solution it's ok ! I tried this and it's work !

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=32434515&postcount=2026
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lohyitchun:
I have the same problem with my Galaxy Note, this is really gonna be a problem, as I can't view all my files in PC... The files shown in PC are not complete. So if this is not solved, the only choice will be permenantly switch to Mass Storage Mode.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcbyte_it:
I got this issue after updating my own Rom from XXEMA2 to XXEMR2, the internal memory now appears as "mnt/mmc/Downloaded Data" instead of "Phone", and I doubt the solution is the storage, because restoring the EMA2 backup (with twrp) I get back the Phone label in MTP.

no other solutions out there?

Update:

after few restarts, and cleaning the MediaStorage, now it is back OK
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] man2u2:
question

What do you mean with cleaning the media storage?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] edsoedso:
I faced the same problem installing Phoenix rom on Samsung Galaxy Note2 and corrected this way:

1. wipe data factory reset on CWM

2. Wipe cash partition

3.format system, data on mount and storage

4. install rom through aroma installer selecting full wipe.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zVeRoBoY:
Hello! Wipe didn't help me in this situation, but I found another way. You need to copy the folder "kies"(system/etc) from the official firmware.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rvvcuda:
Need Some Help

I am new to Android and recently bought a Tab2 10.1 (SCH-I915). It is rooted and I deleted the system/etc/kies folder thinking it was remnants of the stand alone Kies program that I found out is not compatible with my device after having installed it :o. Now I have the same problem with internal memory showing up as /mnt/mmc/Downloaded Data. when connected to PC. Can someone send me a copy of the system/etc/kies folder so I can replace it?

I looked for a stock firmware for this tablet and can not find one to extract the folder from. I tried the firmware for a SCH-I925 but the folder contains different files and does not correct the problem.

I also did a factory reset but that did not replace/re-install the folder. It needs to be from a SCH-I915 model I suppose, Please help, If you have a SCH-I915 and could copy the entire folder and send it as an email attachment or .zip/.rar or if someone has found a place to download the SCH-I915 firmware I can extract it myself......

I know this thread is a bit older but hoping someone has a solution as this is the only place I found with any information about this.

Thanks for your time
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nitens:
Folks,

On my desire running oxygen I worked out my standard current draw objective, 6-10mA in standby with about 40mA playing mp3s. All readings with battery monitor widget.

With the one XL it seems to pull about 40-50mA in standby and about 60mA when playing mp3s on stock with apex launcher.

Just wondering if anyone can shed some light on their best battery use in standby with either a stock or custom ROM.

Cheers.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tanner4137:
I used to wonder the same thing. I've found Viper to be the best for standby time. I'm in class from 8:15 to 4:10 and only lose 9% battery on average during that time. Keep in mind, this is very light usage.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nitens:
Tanner,

Mate that sounds pretty good. Do you have any idea on the mA draw when you've got it in standby over that period?

I probably won't match your idle time, but it'd be a good benchmark.

Forgot to ask if you're sitting on 4G for that time.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] TheNightHawk223:
Best thing I have ever realized. Undervolting. Right now with viper and beast mode kernel (Supporting Undervolting) I am able to make it through the whole day as a extremely heavy user at full brightness.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] nitens:
Yeah undervolting is the way to go. Who needs full clock speed at idle.

Is the beast mode kernel the only undervolt supporting kernel?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] TheNightHawk223:
At this point, yes
[HTC Desire S] KMing:
I am newbie here~Anyone can tell me how to chg htc desire S font without any root??:( My android Version is 2.3.5~Hope u can help me :(

Sry for my bad english :highfive:
[HTC Desire S] vinprivag:
u need root folder acess hence you need root acess=Root your phone!!no other way:)
[HTC Desire S] KMing:
Any nice rom infro to me???I just buy a HTC Desire S:laugh:
[HTC Desire S] vinprivag:
Depends on what kind of ROM are u interested in??

1.gb--endy

2.ics--ice ds(sense3.6)

3.fallout--sense4a

4.virtuous-sense4 full

Ps:these r just my opinions!!:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jassjulius:
I have the latest facebook app installed on my kindle fire running CM9 Reloaded v1.3. Unfortunately when I browse a profile of any of my friends it does not display the about/friends/photos/locations tabs under the profile picture and basic info, no matter if the friend is using timeline or not. The result of that is that I can not browse the photo galleries of my friends. The only pictures I can access is the profile pics album by clicking on their profile picture or then some pictures which are recently uploaded and displayed on the timeline somewhere.

Anyone have any ideas what could be the case?
[HTC One X] deadakos:
Hi all,

I've just installed AOKP as I read a lot of nice thing about it, but either if I push the power button to turn my HOX off (send it to sleep), or let it go to sleep after 30 seconds of inactivity, it reboots automaticaly.

Do you have any idea why?
[HTC One X] icke:
Full wiped before flashing?

Boot.img flashed and erased cache?

Maybe U have to flash boot.img again after flashing rom. Some people reported that this was working for them.
[HTC One X] deadakos:
I've done everything according to the instructions. I double checked md5, flashed boot.img, erased cache, flashed zip. I tried to erase cache after installing the zip also, I tried to flash boot.img after installing zip, etc. I'm completly stuck.

I used to change roms, as I try to find the best one, and I didn't have problems - even bootloop - until AOKP JB.

I'm keen on its battery life and I hate sense so I like to try this rom, but until now it is a complet disaster for me. :/
[HTC One X] tomascus:
Try another kernel, like ncx.
[HTC One X] deadakos:
Uh, that is what I never tried. :)

Could you maybe post a link or google is my friend?
[HTC One X] eyosen:
Check under original dev section.
[HTC One X] deadakos:
Is this kernel suggested for AOKP JB? And what about SlimBean?

[Kernel|05|10][ncx-217_v8_beta2 |UV-C|AOSP|CM|AOKP|SENSE_v7.3 + v.8 beta1|base:2.17|]
[HTC One X] deadakos:
Today I tried with ncx kernel and aokp made the same restarts.

Other idea?
[HTC One X] deadakos:
Bricked makes my box bricked also.
[HTC One X] deadakos:
I also tried ncx with slim bean. But on the first screen every touch on my screen makes a phone reboot.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gogoultra:
Hi guys!

I don't like my auto brightness settings on my kernel so i would like to change it because it drains battery like hell :)

I am using ICS 4.0.4 and Siyah kernel 4.1.5. Where are the settings located and how do any changes effect the brightness? Please explain any step made and all the modification made for better battery saving!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
This might be a good place to start (I found this via a Google search, BTW).

Edit - And because I'm such a good bloke, here's the post on XDA that post links to.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gogoultra:
Ok. Nice. But can i add more items to the code? For example:

<integer-array name="config_autoBrightnessLcdBacklightValues">

<item>5</item>

<item>50</item>

<item>100</item>

<item>150</item>

<item>200</item>

<item>255</item>

</integer-array>

There are 6 items instead of 5.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NovaxxBite:
Quick question, is there anyway i can increase my phone signal?

i remember when i first got it ,i always had a good signal...now calls drop and sometimes id have to leave a room to make a call...

works fine out doors though.

is it a hardware problem? I dont touch radios

wondering if something like foil in the battery cover can help

( or if its safe )

I remember doing that in ye old green and black screen days lol
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saranhai:
You can try flashing different radios, that might help.

-Saranhai
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
No, foil etc won't help you.

Baseband antenna might have lost proper contact with the main board pins, or it might not be phone-related at all.
[HTC Incredible S] PremiumMediocre:
I've noticed that I'm only able to use two touch points using nicks project X 4.1 rom and the redux kernel (0.5). I'm pretty sure the inc s has the capability for 5 touch points so is this a problem specific to my device,or is it a kernel or rom issue?
[HTC Incredible S] pec0ra:
It's because of the 3 fingers gestures function. You can disable it on the settings under "display and gestures"
[HTC Incredible S] PremiumMediocre:
Yes, thank you. With that setting inactivated I can use three fingers, but there is still something wrong. Using four fingers will work for a fraction of a second then the screen becomes non-responsive for a while. I see the same non-responsive behavior with the lock screen sometimes.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hinuk:
Hey is there anyway to make youtube app launch when I press youtube link, now it just opens youtube mobilesite in browser.

Only way I have been able to workaroud it is to make tubemate default youtube app and there I can select watch and youtube app starts.

How I can make it so all youtube links opens directly on youtube app in browser, e-mail, and any other app.

It worked fine in wanamlite ics roms but on jellybean it just refuses to work.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Mercury0660:
I also have wanamlite 3.7 and when I click YouTube links it prompts for standard app to open the link and i can choose YouTube. Perhaps delete standards in browser and YouTube app

Gesendet von meinem GT-I9300 mit Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hinuk:
Well I will try but if I remember correctly I never saw youtube to be one on that list.
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] EduMonzter:
this happens to me too with youtube and gmaps links.

tried to clean cache and app default values but still the problem, seems to be a random bug of jb LIB rom.

I have noticed that if the video link starts with http://m.youtube it launchs browser youtube, tried with http://www.youtube.com links and working fine with youtube app
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] hinuk:
No dice even after I manually reset browser and YouTube apps defaults I cannot start YouTube app directly just by pressing youtube link.

Only time when it works is in tapatalk's video links, those whit little preview of the video whit that play symbol on the middle.

But if I bress youtube link in browser or facebook or any other app it ether launch it directly in browser or let's choose default app for YouTube, BUT youtube app is not one of those apps on the list, I only have default browser, chrome and tubemate.

How I can make/force youtube app to launch as default app, in wanams ics roms it was as easy as allways sense galaxy s and android 2.2 but now on s3 and 4.1 I cannot make youtube to be default youtube app :confused:
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] kendragon:
same to me with omega rom
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] EduMonzter:
any news?

all s3 with JB I have tested have the same problem
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] MRDOCA:
same problem here on wanam 3.6, 3.7, 3.8 and now 3.9. tried a fresh install with no luck aswell
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Amritttt:
I had the same problem and i fixed it. This is what i did

1) wiped data/cache(factory reset)

2) restored to my first nandroid backup (the day i bought i made a backup)

3) then i flashed omega rom or Android revolutionHD rom

4) restart and its working :)
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] EduMonzter:
in latest leak ELK4 all this problems are solved. Using wanamlite 5.0 rom
[General Questions and Answers] Jabbzz:
Does installing third party app uses RAM?

Example, I installed GO Launcher to replace my STOCK Launcher. Does it use RAM EVEN IF I DON'T USE MY STOCK LAUNCHER?

Sent from my GT-S7500
[General Questions and Answers] devwithzachary:
Apps only use ram when they are launched. Once they have been running if you press the home button the app will stay in ram to make it easy to quickly go back to it.

Once your ram gets close to being full android kills off apps to free space for new ones launched
[General Questions and Answers] Jabbzz:
When I took a look at the Task Manager. It displays nothing. (Meaning I'm not running anything)

But when I clear RAM from 300 to 100+, my third party apps RELOAD. My keyboard reverts back to yhe SAMSUNG Keyboard. But my RAM became 200+, so, are there apps running in the background that I don't need?

Sent from my GT-S7500
[General Questions and Answers] devwithzachary:
Its best just to leave ram mangerment to android and not use any task mangers. If you need extra ram e.g. With a big game android will clear enough ram for it
[General Questions and Answers] AfroMetal:
Android surely do not waste RAM. Leave it as it is now. If there would be ram needed, you will get it. If you want to be sure that stock luncher is off just delete it with root. But i recomend having two lunchers, because when one have some troubled you can use second one.
[General Questions and Answers] Jabbzz:
Ok then, thanks for your answers! :)

Sent from my GT-S7500
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] tajwar:
today i tried flashing the aokp build 4 to my xperia s and after i tried rebooting the phone from the recovery it just stays at a black screen! i have tried connecting the phone to my pc and reflashing the original firmware via flashtool but all i get are errors! i have also tried connecting in fastboot mode but there is no pc detection even tho the blue led appears on my phone! somebody please help since when i turn my phone on all it does is vibrate! no sony logo no nothing! and when i keep holding the power button a green led light flashes evry few seconds!!!! EMERGENCY!!!!

EDIT: i fixed it guys. all i did was restart my pc and flashtool worked again so i reflashed an ics tft file and all was good again! :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] bsannes:
I'm currently on clean Rom 2.5 I flashed the G7 radios through recovery instead of going back to stock and accepting the OTA. Do I need to do any thing special before I ODIN back to stock?

The reason for going back to stock is to test some stuff with USB OTG. I plan on accepting the OTA then rooting and unlocking again as soon as I can.:p
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] musclehead84:
No just flash the stock rom in odin and accept the updates.

Sent from Galaxy SIII
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bdozier:
Okay, I know the answer to this question as it applied to my HTC evolution 3d, but now that I am on the Siii I am not so sure...

If I click install on the update I am being notified about, what will happen? Lose root? Not apply? Brick? World will explode?

Any help would be appreciated.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] billard412:
Scroll down the q&a thread and you'll see this answered about 4 or 5 times in the last week. if rooted/custom recovery, it will fail. the end

If you want the update, go here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1743923

or here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1904099

or copy the ota update to ur sd card and patch it with mobile odin

if you dont care about the update and just want the notification to stop go here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1817460

If you wouldve searched or scrolled down a few inches you wouldve found the answer here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1921507 here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1916553 and here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1920727
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] m20120:
I used this method to update my stock rooted LG8 to LI3.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Bdozier:
Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] paveu241:
I want to remove TWlauncher from my SGN. Is there any possibility to do this? On GB roms Titanium Backup works perfectly, but I have problems on ICS- TB deleting TWlauncher, but after reboot it's still on my Note.

sorry for my English :D

greetings from Poland!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Alba Donzo:
Download an alternative launcher (Nova is an excellent option). Set it as "Default" in Nova Settings.

You will still have TW Launcher but Nova will now be the main default launcher on your Note.

I hope this helps. Please hit THANKS if it did.

NB - if you are using an alternative launcher and want the TW Launcher removed, sometimes you need to go into Manage Apps and Disable the TW Launcher. From there, use TB or Rom Toolbox to remove. it should be "grayed out" in your App List.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] paveu241:
it works perfectly, thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] razor848:
Open file explorer then open system\app\then you will find tw launcher delete it..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] SandeepEmekar:
Deleted.

Sorry :D
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rittik:
I Live in india..friend sent me US version of T-Mobile S3(SGH-T999)

Well in india cant really use TMobile as there is no metworks or stuffs..I really need an easy way to unlock the phone..and dont really trust any online Websites which charge Heave stuffs for unlocking..

Well there any way to do so? Will appreciate help..and I can easily root it..thats not an issue

Rik[Rittik]
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rittik:
I dont stay in Usa..cant call up tmobile too no services here in india..so can anyone help?

well google doesnt really help

Rik[Rittik]
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Check here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1890101

Theres also a link to another method further down the thread.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rittik:
Thanks..But Voodoo unlock works for T-mobile?

Rik[Rittik]
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
Im not sure. Have never had the need for looking into it. I just figured youd be more likely to find your answers in that thread.

Good luck!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Android_Monsters:
Buy an unlock code on eBay with PayPal
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Rittik:
unlock code needs imei its phone specific

Rik[Rittik]
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] chrisram88:
All unlock codes are imei phone specific. No two codes are alike

Sent from my SGH-T999
[HTC One S] jenkins-84:
How can you tell if your device is one of the above?
[HTC One S] Mixz1890:
check if you have 1.5ghz (S4) or 1.7ghz (S3) processor...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royboy510:
Hello, I've recently installed Achotjan_X10i_ Remplacement Rom_Lite Version on my SE Xperia x10, so I lost my calender app and I would like to have it back so I tried installing Semccalender.apk but it won't complete the installation, my questions are:

If I put the Semccalender.apk in system directory of the ROM, will it install? Else what can I do to install it?

If I reïnstall it with the apk in the system directory, will I lose my apps and possibly more data?

Thanks in advance.

Solved, downloaded the calender from the original achotjan and installed, download