yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
1. Well, its a mobile OS and it would be rather annoying to have a close button on every (even most) apps. No mobile OS has had a close button

2. That's an app problem, the developer either wanted the app to do that for some function, or they made some mistake in creating causing that to happen.

3. There would be too many apps, and I doubt people want extra notifications in the status bar just informing them what's running. For example, my friends Stratosphere has a status notif whenever WiFi is connected, and it annoys the crap out of me whenever I use it.

4. Probably, because people don't care... remember Android (like WP and iOS) are supposed to appeal to consumers as a phone for "facebook, games, and internet," and if the splashscreen/bootanimation was a logcat, people would just go "wut?" Also, as smartphones get faster and faster, so does bootup time. And there wouldn't be enough time to read what's on the logcat before it fully boots and you're at the lockscreen

5. Ask the devs.

6. Once again, dev thing. They are entitled to putting whatever permission they want, and Google isn't going to stop them. Just think about it though, most people don't care about permissions. iOS doesn't display them (even though they are there) and people download apps like there's no tomorrow anyway.

7. I read somewhere that the main designer of Android was "40% complete" at ICS. It gets me excited at what's next to come, since 4.0+ is already pretty amazing.

8. I'm too retarded to understand this question :p
[General Questions and Answers] rjand:
As gagdude said for 1-7.

8. There's the Chinese Aliyun OS which looks and feels a lot like Android but doesn't rely on Google - but I would't try it. You could try Ubuntu Linux if your device supports it.
[General Questions and Answers] rezoundness:
Android needs to be like apple with updates time to close source this already and just have one phone already
[General Questions and Answers] Clark Joseph Kent:
Reopened, but if it gets unproviding and or heads Off Topic, well then I will readdress this thread.....

Thank you and you can Thank user: Syncopath
[General Questions and Answers] syncopath:
Wrong, PocketPC 2002, which I used for 10 years on my HTC Wallaby, had a close button for every application.

@McMick, many of your points struck a chord with me and I have often asked myself the same things since migrating to Android from Pocket PC 2002 on my HTC Wallaby. Certainly points 1, 3, 7 and 8.

Since I jumped from PPC 2002 to Android 2.3.6 I've had the same thoughts. And I was for instance surprised to see that only now (Galaxy Note 2) are the very first steps being taken towards multiple windows.

I agree with point 4 too. On a PC (Linux or Windows) you can choose whether you see what's starting (BIOS and OS boot) or prefer a reassuring animation.

5. I have Avast!Mobile Security which has what is reckoned to be one of the best firewalls for Android, but even that only has, as you say, block or allow (individually for WiFi, 3G and mobile network).

6. The trouble with limiting permissions for apps is that if they can't get the access they want, they won't work. Personally I use the app Privacy Blocker which works around that by feeding the apps you choose not to allow to snoop nonsense information.

However it's not enough just to stand on the sidelines and issue one's wishes to "the developers". The point and the spirit of XDA-developers is that we can all start modifying things if we want to. So instead of saying "Why can't I" the thing to do is to start reading and learning and seeing if you might not after all just be able to ... do something yourself when it comes to your device.

Every Android developer does what appeals to them, which is why there is such a wonderful diversity of ROMs and apps for Android, particularly here on XDA.

So get stuck in and start trying to change things on your own device for a start. On point 5 for instance, you do see a logcat screen when you boot into recovery mode, so perhaps there's a way to display that when booting. If you do get started on modifications in the directions you indicate, I shall certainly follow progress with interest.

Thanks to BigJoe2675.
[General Questions and Answers] Clark Joseph Kent:
+1

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PocketPC 2002, which I used for 10 years :crying::p:crying: sorry for this....;)
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
OK, but I wasn't born in 2002.

Lol jk I was, but I wasn't "born" to technology back then. I got my first phone only 3 years ago or so... and that just makes it seem that close buttons are now obsolete (on Mobile OSes, at least
[General Questions and Answers] syncopath:
:)LOL as I believe they say these days. I forgive you instantly! I am amazed by your over 1000 posts in about 4 months.

The app [root] live logcat by the one and only Chainfire [/hyperbole] should fix this. There are free and paid versions. Something to check out if you're rooted. Please let us know of the results. Added on edit: from Google Play.
[General Questions and Answers] gagdude:
Oh no that just means I'm a loser and I spend too much time on xda :p
[General Questions and Answers] syncopath:
@bigjoe,

Don't quite understand this message, probably due to my inability to correctly interpret emoticons (reverse autism?). Anyway, thanks for re-opening this one because I

think what is being discussed here is worthwhile. Given the pressure of spammer-threat I think the OP should respond soon (or anyone else). Otherwise it will be understandable if you close the thread if you prefer.

I think I understand your priorities as moderator. This is of course a thread near the "top" of XDA and as such will far more readily attract spammers and other lowlife than further down in the more comfortable device threads where I am more used to posting. So you will want to quickly close any thread that seems to be becoming stale. Right?

@gagdude

I don't think so, over 200 thanks didn't come from nowhere!
[General Questions and Answers] coyotehunter:
This is off subject having prob w/ no boot sound for boot anim
[HTC Rezound] Arcomador:
I am running the stock OTA and wondering if i can hide the quick settings tab on the notification panel... any advice?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lownita:
I was asking myself: What exactly happens to folders in root directory (eg. Efs, config, sbin, .secondrom) when flashing a new Rom? Are they all wiped when /system partition gets formatted? In there are also folders for data and cache. So, why wouldnt a wipe of /system also wipe /data?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] smwhr23:
so i cracked my screen, which isnt cool. the phone still works, touch still works, but i cant see anything.

i have a replacement coming from sprint, but i would like to be able to access the internal sd on the broken phone because thats where my titanium backup folder is. ive tried fumbling my way through recovery to mount it, but to no avail.

so im wondering if there is a program that can access the phones internal sd or if there are fastboot commands i can use to do this.

any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance...
[HTC One X] francocrack:
Hi,

I have a HTC One X (cid: HTC_102), so, is the european version, but the rom don't have the portuguese language. I would like to know, what is the Official RUU rom for my device with portuguese language.

Thank you in advance.
[HTC One X] Willieumm:
If you're looking for an answer to a question you have you could maybe try posting in the question and answer section. Just an idea.
[HTC One X] zuadao:
if your phone is still locked and the rom is stock then that is the correct rom for it.

only way to get portuguese is to root and install custom.

were did you get that hox??
[HTC One X] BenPope:
I think you're asking the wrong question.

You can't install a ROM intended for a different CID without S-Off.
[HTC One X] caedanne:
Install setlocale2 from the market
[HTC One X] francocrack:
Thank you for your replies.

I have install morelocale 2 to change the language, but what i really want is a RUU stock Rom with portugues language. Morelocale 2 don't translate all the things and i think that a rom with languages "on board" is better. My phone was bought on expansys.fr
[HTC One X] zuadao:
If you bought it from expansys you should be hable to set it portugues (france) just like mine. What languages can you choose from in settings?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] SpanKyM3:
i keep defering this update everyday for my s3 i535 phone.my phone is only rooted.used odin & clockworkmod to do so back in june.it had tried to update on its own but failed guess due to my root.i have been getting this update for the past week to 2 weeks now.what is this update?So i have

Android Version 4.0.4

baseband version i535VRLF2

kernel version 3.0.8-618049-user

se.infra@sep-111 #1

SMP PREEMPT FRI JUN 15 07:53:02 KST 2012

Dumb question,when you root it is only the kernel thats different?am new to whats what.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JMGR29:
Hello folks

I request anyone can help me installing Flash Player in my Samsung Galaxy Fit (S5670) With ICS.

I heard that Flash Player don't work on ICS but I saw a lot of threads showing it is working but I can't install it.

Thank dudes :good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spunker88:
Go to the download site in my signature where you can download the flash APK. Flash is/was supported on ICS, its JB that flash has never had support on.

Just noticed, your phone appears to be ARMv6/ARM11. Flash requires a processor with ARMv7 support, there are some unofficial ARMv6 flash versions out there which perform pretty bad even when working fine, but I'm not sure if there is anything that will run on ICS for AMMv6.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DowntownJeffBrown:
I have flash working on my jb Rom. I have a gs2 skyrocket running mindmajicks xperianceaokp r2. I just used titanium backup to pull it from a ics nandroid backup.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AndroidGeek97:
Is there any blue kuban mods can change the color of every thing from blue to like green or red cuz I hate blue
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MiguelHogue:
You would need a whole theme for that rom to do that and currently there aren't any like that

-TeaM VeNuM Like A Boss
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
There are a lot of ROMs that arn't Blue, but you did Flash "Blue" kuban. Black Rom by Timmetal is black. A lot of stock looking ROMs. Try even CM9/CM10 and use the theme chooser. (100's of options of themes)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AndroidGeek97:
Thank you I will check out the black one right now I'm downloading a bunch of roms and keeping the ones I like
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
That's the best way to do it, try them out and fnd one you like.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mite_jan:
is there any way ?

i dont like blinking all the time and i think it is consuming some of the battery also
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcclue:
what rom r ya using? coz in Cyanogenmod u can.

Cyanogenmod settings/interface/LED Notifications.

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mite_jan:
nope i am not using Cyanogenmod

i thought that there was some app which does this or some other way
[Asus Transformer TF700] ijustlikeit:
I'm using TWRP 2.3.1.0 to try and install a .zip file (the new JB version), using the Install feature. The situation I'm running into is that on both internal and external_sdcard my .zip file is not visible. I cannot mount the external sdcard, when I use the mount feature the TWRP log shows many E:unable to mount "/external_sdcard errors. Even on internal storage I can just see the folders and no individual files let alone the .zip file. When I boot into my currently installed ICS 9.4.5.30 version I can see all my files no problem including the .zip files.

I"m confused because I successfully used this very same process to upgrade to ICS 9.4.5.30 from .26 with no problem back in Sept.

I've searched and googled but so far nothing has added to my understanding off what is wrong or what to do at this point.

Please help if you can, thanks in advance.
[Asus Transformer TF700] ijustlikeit:
I've found my .zip file!...under the internal directory /data/media (not sure why this file only appears under this directory). I've updated to JB from that .zip using the TWRP Install and it all looks good. Still don't understand why the file could not be found under the internal /sdcard directory nor the /external_sdcard with TWRP. Perhaps my misunderstanding of how TWRP works perhaps some problem with TWRP 2.3.x.

So I guess nothing more required.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
- Has anybody been experiencing 3G/HSPA+ signal issues whilst on CM10-M2 or the CM10 10/14 nightly?

I completely lost my signal until I had a friend call my phone. And then it came back, but it was very slow. (The indicator was grey) This seems to happen often.

- Also, do profiles work?

I have a School profile (default lockscreen with a pattern) and a Home profile (insecure lockscreen) It seems like switching in between these does nothing since I have to still unlock the device with a pattern when I use the Home profile.

- Home button issues?

This just might be my phone, but my homebutton has not been waking my device sometimes. I have to push it extra hard for it to register.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Grey bars means you aren't connected to Google Services, I haven't had any issues with signal.

The home button is a known issue. Mine does most of the time but sometimes it takes two presses.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
It could just possibly be a bad connection within the hallways (cell signal has been known to falter in there.) But even using my phone outside seems to yield a weak signal.

Okay, I thought that my home button was broken, thanks for clearing that up!

Using capacitive buttons would be some much more durable..
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
So, after much hassle (I managed to brick my phone) I finally managed to fix my data speeds.

Switched back to stock TW ICS.

Data speed aren't 12mbps, but at least fast enough for me to actually use my data.

Which is strange, but heck, I can finally use my phone again.

Just have to wait for the OTA Jellybean update then...
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
That's strange.. why don't you try a touchwiz jellybean ROM?

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
FrostyJB was the first ROM that I ever installed on my GSIII.

And I hated it....

That experience just wasn't as fast as I would like and the battery life was terrible.

I'm open to suggestions for other TW-based JB ROMS though if anyone has any.

Edit:

Even stock ICS TW doesn't suit me. Battery life is terrible (Not used at all today, screen's been on for 30 minutes = 79% battery.) and the OS itself feels groggy and slowed.

CM10 feels like the only ROM that I could really use.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] DocHoliday77:
For your home button, have you disabled svoice? Double press home and if svoice opens go into settings and uncheck double press home to open.

For profiles, not too sure as I've never really used them, but have you looked into apps like Tasker?

How long ago did you try the jb roms? Both Frosty and XquiziT have come a long way and according to almost everyone are great daily drivers.

For data speeds, have you tried all the different modems? My thread is now stickied in Development. Check post 3 for some build.prop tweaks that may help as well.

As for battery life, it sounds like you're just not using the correct settings if that's your goal. Turn off any features when you're not using them. Especially auto sync. If you have a poor signal this can decimate your battery. (Which may be the main cause anyway, to which id have to say to try the different modems.) I generally get great battery. Often 3-4 hours screen on and can go 20-30 hours on a charge.

Hope some of this helps.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Aerowinder:
**Edit: I got ninja-posted :)**

I agree on stock firmware being sluggish. It's just terrible. I personally chose to get away from TouchWiz altoghether. I don't hate the way it looks, I just like AOSP more. I've been using CM10 for over two months now.

Well, as it's been said, the home button issue has been around for a while now. Don't press it hard, just press a few times.

I don't use profiles myself. I get the feeling that the profile settings just don't encompass security settings. I would expect that to be for ringtones/volumes etc. But maybe Tasker can do this for you (PIN or slide, depending on location)? Tasker is very cool, and even more powerful. Even if it can't do this for you, it's still worth every penny (imo).

As far as your data connection, if data stops working, try cycling it off and on. It should re-establish the connection. Have you tried different modems?
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] khoikn:
I have S-Voice disabled, yes. Plus, the whole issue of the home button doesn't really bother me anymore. Simply reaching my hand up to push the powerbutton is easier now that I have switched cases.

I tried FrostyJB at the end of September.

The build.prop tweaks seem too far out of my league, but thank you so much for the modem idea!

I can remember installing the UVLI8 once upon a time and getting insane results. Will definitely give it a shot. The Jellybean modems work on JB 4.1.2 right?

My battery usage has always been the bare minimum. Literally no toggles are on (GPS, WiFi, Sync, etc) and that's my status. I've been noticing that "Cell Standby" has been the primary culprit for battery drain.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natypes:
I've searched, but found nothing. I'm putting a new rom on my t'bolt. I've been running SoaB for a while and it's great, but I want a change. I flashed Infected Eternity.

I'm currently restoring my apps using Titanium backup pro batch mode. After each restore is asks 'Do you want to install this application' I have to click install and when it's done I have to click 'Open' or 'Done'.

Surely there has to be a way around this. I've been all throught the settings to no avail.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] disconnecktie:
No way around it. You have to hit install and then done. It sucks but does the trick.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natypes:
arrgh ok.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arizonaomnia:
No, if it recognizes your pro license, it should zip through all if the installs without prompting you for each one. Are you sure it knows you have the pro license installed?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zomgalama:
If it's doing that then you don't have pro

Titanium Backup pro auto installs without you having to click the install button.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natypes:
Well, I definitely have pro. Whatever, it's done now.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xs11e:
To "err" is human, to "arrgh" is pirate! :p
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DNak206:
Yeah, if you bought PRO, make sure you back that up and restore it each time as well otherwise it's all manual. A BIG incentive to buy that app. :P
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geoff5093:
When you first open Titanium Backup, does it say that it detected the pro license?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] natypes:
Nevermind I realized what went wrong.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Visspui:
I know this question has been beaten to death already, but I'm still not satisfied. Still have a week to return this thing, and I like it, but......

I'll be getting my hands on a surface when they're available, that being the case, i don't know if the sd card argument is as strong for me.

Has anyone returned a nexus 7 to get this? And why.... also why would you switch or why wouldn't you switch

Thanks guys
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mentat6059:
yes. 3 nexus 7's in fact. All had screen problems. Gave up after the third one and replaced it with the Tab 2 7.0. While the specification isn't as good as the nexus it really hasn't affected how I use it. One big plus is being able to add an sdcard and not have to worry about usb otg. Would I replace the Tab 2 with a nexus ? When they release one without screen problems, 32gb of memory and ability to add an sdcard, until then this is the best option
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Visspui:
Excellent info, thank you
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Visspui:
Anyone else have input on this? Share your experience
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ufizo:
3G (P3100)!

In my country we don't have WiFi so freely available ;)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kepz:
I've asked myself the same question. I've never had a Nexus 7, but the things that won for me on tab 2 is that it has memory card, I have a 32GB model with....wait for it....3G. Friends ask...why don't you tether? Because I don't always carry my Galaxy Nexus and it's too much work.

The only problem I have, I've tried every ROM and every single one has Bluetooth to headset problems. I can't use the phone to Bluetooth to my car and that's a real pain for me at the moment.

This is my work phone and if you find a ROM (assuming you've rooted yours) that has audio to Bluetooth headset working please let me know. It's killing me honestly....

I've bought another 13 for guys at work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xe4zy:
Hey guys did a clean install to update to the latest build of fi27 using agats 6.2. Now when i use my car charger it says voltage too high? So i switched to kubans latest and same thing. So is part of the new build. Its very strange ive never seen this before.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] djakx1:
When this issue happened to me, I took my phone into the Sprint store and they tested and found that the battery was bad. I had tried the phone of a couple of different car chargers before that and I received that same message on all of them.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xe4zy:
Thanks for the input. Not sure if its the battery. Use my normal charger at home. No problems there. When i use my charger then i get that. ****ing weird:mad:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
Universal car chargers are very bad for batteries. You always want to charge your phone more on the original charger. Only use a car charger when it is absolutely necessary to charge your phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hooover:
Sprint will tell you it is a bad battery in order to keep from exchanging your device, this is the beginning part of the usb port starting to fail...I had this, I checked everywhere and then eventually the port gave in and went bad. Sprint exchanged my device.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xe4zy:
Thanks guys. Yeah very weird. Never had a problem before but now even when i switch back to gb same result. So this could be a sign of usb port failure? Good thing my upgrades in march.:D fingers crossed i also land my job at sprint but **** man just to get hired what a process its been two weeks. Hopefully when i work there maybe i can put in my two cents that would actually be benefical to the devs.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dberend:
Had this same issue yesterday after flashing FI27. Started with "voltage too high" eventually wouldnt charge at all. Luckily i have a repair center a mile ftom home.

Dropped off the phone and the rep seemed to be quite familiar with the problem. She said its been fairly common recently. They ordered me a new phone for Thur. Im pretty happy cause this assurion refurb has been locking up and running super hot since I got it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] quazimodem:
Did you have to pay the $100 or whatever the cost of the deductible is?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mjohnson4580:
Ever since I flashed agats 0.6.2 kernel my battery icon blinks. An even after unplugging the phone it still says its charging. Even if I take the battery out for hours today and put it back in it says charging on the lock screen and if I try to turn on adb it says please unplug usb cord. And the other weird thing is soon as I put the battery in it boots up with out holding the power button.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dberend:
Nope, covered under warranty. I had a few dings but no water damage/cracked glass