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[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] dustinwstiles:
Hey guys, this is my first post on the forum.

I checked some other threads to make sure they don't have the exact criteria that i'm posting and

couldn't find anything, so to the mods, i'm sorry if this has already been discussed.

Please notify me and I will re-route to the correct thread.

I've had an htc aria(liberty, gratia) for the past two years and I rooted it and flashed cyanogenmod but that was the extent of my knowledge.

I've now switched carriers to Sprint and am running a MotoPhoton Q 4g Lte(rooted and custom recovery).

The reason for this post is I've noticed what seems to be a general lack of developers for this device (partially because the stock rom is very efficient), but I would like to start contributing.

I've got plenty of free time and would consider myself generally competent, and i've browsed the android developer's site for app building.

The question I present to the community (particularly developers) is how did you learn the system and get to where you are? What tools did you find easiest to use that also helped you learn the essentials? I would particularly like to develop roms and platforms, but would it be best to start with apps?

I hope my questions were clear and correctly placed, thanks in advance for any replies!

EDIT: this should be in Q&A
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] AvRS:
Moved. At least you realised where it should be so happy to help ;)

Thanks

AvRS
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] fallnSaint:
Google has a nice training center for sdk & dev, might be a good starting point.

-Saint
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] xLoveHateLegend:
Any links?

I might want to check this out in my spare time aswell.
[Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE] fallnSaint:
http://developer.android.com/training/index.html

-Saint
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
Hi I popped into my local to use their WiFi (cloud)it says I'm connected but I can't access anything and staff can't help is there anyone on here who has got this working.its quite annoying

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kushasaurus:
You popped in where to use what?

If connected to wi-fi you might need to fire up the browser and see if it requires a log-in?
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] compact_bijou:
LOL

Vaguest question evar!
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Groid:
Usually on public wifi, you have to go to a confirmation page and check a box before you can actually use it. I've seen posts where people are not being redirected to the confirmation page or they just don't see it. Perhaps try with a different browser, or check your tabs for the confirmation page.
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
my local (pub)to use WiFi .you know what that is surely :D

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tonybhoy:
Thanks for replies :thumbup:

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[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sungminwi:
Hi, I need your help.

I have a Nexus S and it was ICS...

I rooted it to change a app-data which saves chat-logs.

But after have been upgraded to Jelly Bean, there's still the Super User App on menu but I have no permission to the system data with Root Explorer, so I can't back up the log anymore. :(

Is there any possibility to 'reroot' it or change the kernel so I can get to the system data folder to back the log up?

I tried to 'root again' with JB superuser.zip in Recovery Mode, but the phone broke it up at the end...

Thank you!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dvorak67:
Just use one of the rooting guides in the dev section that works with JB.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] infernalMan:
just flash supersu from recovery.

imo its a better and simple super user app.

no offense.

here is a link from chainfire http://download.chainfire.eu/282/SuperSU/CWM-SuperSU-v0.98.zip
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obagleyfreer:
Can someone please let me know what TwDVFSapp.apk is?

Is it TouchWiz related and I'm not using TW do I need it still?

Thanks guys
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] firyspell:
Hello,

My samsung note i717 phone cannot play vedios , pictures and documents ( pdf and .doc ) when I copy them to External Sd card.

Is there anything I am doing wrong???

I can see that all pictures and vedios are on external SD card and card is not corrupted. Only to free space from Internal SD , i tried this.

Any suggestions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SilverStone641:
What brand and speed (class) of memory card do you use?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] firyspell:
It is SanDisk 32 gb card
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jeff5347:
I have been looking in the verizon dev forum and dl'd PA 2.53. Def a upgrade from stock 4.1.1. BUt im curious in a few things. The 2.53 is a toro and there is a 2.54 i tried which is maguro. It ran into an error and wouldnt let it flash. Is it because its not fro a verizon phone or that i am on 4.1.1. Also what is the latest version of PAranoid android. The nexus stated i could download an update of 2.99 but i cant find the zip anywhere and his dl link only goes up to 2.54 which is in maguro. Is 2.53 the latest edition for the ver nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] abednajjar:
Toro & maguro have different hardware... NEVER EVER try to flash toro on maguro or vice versa. that could brick your phone

even Sprint & Verizon have differences and you shouldn't try to flash a Sprint image (toro plus) on a VZW

PA toro 2.99 is available on Goo.im:

goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/toro/pa_toro-2.99-19NOV2012-162111.zip

Keep checking their official depository for their latest:

goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/toro

** I can't post links as URLs since I don't have 10 posts yet, sorry for that **
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
here, bookmark it

http://goo.im/devs/paranoidandroid/roms/toro
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jeff5347:
Awesome thanks guys one other question. If I flash 2.99 over 2.53 since I'm on PA now do I still need to wipe. Would rather not lose all my data and settings
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] abednajjar:
You only need to wipe the cache, and maybe dalvik if you're upgrading within the same ROM or OS version

But it's recommended to start fresh when moving to another major update (GB to ICS) or another ROM (CM to AOKP)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DynamicRam:
yes wipe data & factory reset
[HTC Droid DNA] mb02:
Just walked into a corporate store to check this thing out and get a feel for it, see if its worth leaving a GS III. Everything about it seems legit, except the screen set to full brightness still seemed too dim. Might just be the AMOLED screens spoiling my eyes for the last 2 years, but just wanted some comments from owners who have been able to take this thing outside.

So how is the brightness for you guys? Is it still fairly viewable in sunlight? Please no discussions about color clarity/saturation. I know it doesn't hold a candle to reproducing vibrant colors like OLED does.
[HTC Droid DNA] BFirebird101:
I went out in full daylight and could see perfectly clear. First time ever on a smartphone that I've never had to cup my hands around the screen to see

Sent from my Droid DNA. 1080p never looked so sweet
[HTC Droid DNA] mb02:
Awesome. I was initially concerned with it being LCD, but I remember reading on a few sites that the superiority in SLCD3 was its manufacturing quality and clarity. I guess that coupled with the display being bonded better and closer to the surface translates into better visibility. Thanks for responding.
[HTC Droid DNA] mmx6688:
It is interesting to hear others review on this screen.

Since the major reason I did not buy galaxy 3 or note is AMOLED screen really looks dime even max brightess is only equel to my htc one x 's 50% brightness level which I can not accept.
[HTC Droid DNA] rajuabju:
It's a beautiful sunny day in Los Angeles.

Walked outside.

Had no issue seeing the screen contents.
[HTC Droid DNA] BarryH_GEG:
We decided to pit the Droid DNA against the iPhone 5, Nexus 4, HTC One X, and Samsung Galaxy S III (from left to right it's the iPhone, Nexus 4, Droid DNA, One X, and Galaxy S III). All screens were turned up to maximum brightness, as can be seen in the photo above. The first thing you'll note is that the Droid DNA isn't the brightest by a long shot; that title still belongs to the iPhone 5, followed by the One X (though the One X seems brighter because there are simply more pixels in total). Disappointing? Yes, though it's still plenty bright enough to be visible in daylight.

http://gizmodo.com/5960289/htc-droid-dna-vs-iphone-5-and-everyone-else-whos-got-the-best-display​

The displays on the One X+ and 8X are 20% dimmer than the OG One X too. Previous One X's had panels from Sony, Acer, and Sharp. The new display on the One X+ is from a mysterious fourth vendor (0x944a03) that hasn't been identified yet. Maybe HTC's changed panel vendor's for their new devices?
[AT&T LG Optimus G] neuroh:
Anyone notice that when you load up http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1921 it show that were running 4.1.1 even though I do wish we had jelly bean already we don't sadly =(.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] craigbailey1986:
Didn't the international version get the jelly bean update? Maybe that's why.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] neuroh:
?

True that the Korean version did, but this is a forum for the AT&T version they have the mega pixel changed but the OS isn't lol, it would be weird if they were referring to the international version when talking about the android version but not the camera.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] craigbailey1986:
I guess this is what happens when you get several versions of one phone.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FLJ74:
This problem recreates multiple times per day. It seems like the LCD gets powered, but there is no graphics signal.

When I turn on the tablet the LCD Backlight will come on, but there is no graphics on the screen. At this point, I cannot turn the LCD off by using the switch and there is no other action I can take.

I have to wait until the LCD turns itself off (approximately 20 seconds) before attempting to turn it on again. It typically works fine the second time, but not always.

I have called Google and they have issued an RMA, but I am curious if anyone else is experiencing this issue to determine if this is truly an isolated issue.

Thanks.
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FLJ74:
I began testing with a Bluetooth keyboard and have see the same behavior when waking the tablet up using the keyboard. This would eliminate it being anything to do with the physical power switch.
[HTC Sensation] thyogo:
Hi guys,

I'm trying to put back my Sensation to stock so I can send it to warranty but I'm struggling to do it.

Sometime ago when I started to experience some odd problems I managed to install back a stock version (3.33.401.6) but I still have S-OFF and super CID should be there also.... I can't be sure because I can't access fastboot (due to driver issues).

This was not the original rom because I couldn't find the Vodafone PT rom but at least I wanted to give the phone back with the S-ON and the correct CID.

I'm using Windows 8 so that probably is not helping but I've tried several drivers I found here in the forum, tricks to allow non certified drivers to be installed in windows 8 and nothing. Initially it says that driver is ok but then it shows up with the exclamation mark on the device manager.

The fastboot screen shows:

*** LOCKED ***

PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-1.27.000

RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M

OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418

eMMC-boot

Jan 13 2012,17:33:34

Does anyone know how to get rid of this fastboot issue so I can revert my phone back to S-ON and with the original CID

Thanks,

Diogo
[HTC Sensation] webharsh:
Try installing HTC Sync (or HTC Sync Manager?). After installing windows 8, I was also searching for drivers and nothing work. HTC sync also didn't work but I think there is HTC Sync manager or something new software from htc which installed the right driver.

Or try ubuntu :).
[HTC Sensation] ridder215215:
i'm personally not familiar with Windows 8, but if everything else fails and you have a spare usb stick/hard drive, you could boot Linux from it.
[HTC Sensation] thyogo:
Thanks for the tip... I've tryed HTC sync drivers also but without success. The HTC Sync manager is for the newer phones and sensation was not in the list so didn't try it.

Probably I will need to try other OS... I just hope that the problem is really from windows 8 and not the phone.

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] thyogo:
Thanks... how do I run the RRU in linux? only by extracting and putting it in the root of the sdcard?
[HTC Sensation] webharsh:
HTC Sync manager is the one. (Even if sensation is not supported). Install software. Connect your phone. Install driver. I was on sense ROM when I installed this so that I can enable HTC Sync mode for USB. Worked for me on Windows 8 so try it. Good luck.

Also, you can install Ubuntu within Windows with Wubi. But not sure if that will work with Windows 8. But wubi is easiest way to run Ubuntu.

---------- Post added at 11:27 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:26 AM ----------

He is talking about booting from Linux live CD or USB into your PC or laptop. Its easier to enable adb in linux.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merman1983:
Greetings, programs! Well my question is not likely something anyone could have a definitive answer for - but I welcome any opinions or ideas. I don't want phone that is locked up against tinkering, but the current "price" of this phone is so tempting. Just about everything I've read tells me I'd really love this phone - the only thing holding me up is my expectation that there will be little to no development done with this phone.

I see that the bootloader seems to have been successfully unlocked? Now that this is the case I wonder if it's likely to be something anyone puts work into as far as developing ROMS/kernels. I'm not expecting Nexus-level activity, but even the hope of something might help me make up my mind (or I may just get a GNex). Thanks,
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jarzy00:
The boot loader is unlockable for the dev edition RAZR m and as for development, safe strap has been released and cm10 alpha has been released. I have no doubt that in the future, more will come out. If ur attracted to this phone, then I highly suggest you get it because of the size and specs.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Germanese:
Totally agree with jarzy00 i am coming from evil land apple and this phone feels nice and compact replacing my i4 LMAO

Razr i, Razr M and Razr M XT905 (Future release for Euro market maybe) are one of the few phones left standing with this kind of small foot print.

ever one else moved on to larger screens. And the specs aren't too shaby =)
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Merman1983:
Ok, I see. My experience with Moto phones are limited, but do I have it right that using the bootstrap method you can flash custom ROMS, but custom kernels are a no go? Still waiting till I make a decision, but every bit of info helps.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Germanese:
Coorect Bootstrap allow you to load that Beta CM10.

(There isn't much support on that yet)

And no custom kernels unless you have the Dev edition

There are AU Edition, US Edition, Dev Edition, And the i (Intel), there are plans for a EU Edition which will be GSM only

Either get it and hand in tight, or look for a DEV
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spunker88:
Not sure how far development is on Safestrap for the M, but it will allow custom kernels on locked devices using kexec. The version for the Droid 3 (which has a locked bootloader) allows a 3.x kernel to be run instead of the factory 2.6.x kernel in order for better ICS and newer compatibility. Unless Motorola has patched this kexec bypass then it should be possible to implement on the M.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 1454:
Thanks guys for this thread. I was possibly looking at this phone, but I don't want to end up with the same situation we had with the bionic. I think I'll skip it until Moto wises up and unlocks the bootloaders.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombody:
If you really want some development here, look at the donate thread for getting nytro a razr m so he can develop for the retail version. In terms of safestrap, you could potentially get modify a custom rom. It just takes one rom to iron out the major bugs and people can start deriving from it.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bradxnght:
i dont think moto will ever get smart with bootloaders, which is sad because they make quality phones, with unlocked bootloaders i dont think id ever buy another brand. but regardless, we have stable safe strap, just isnt a big flagship device, its not a new phone and with all the new better phones that are cake to unlock, this phone is just looked over and left in the dust, aside from a few very good devs we have working to give us some stuff to play with, we wont see much.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] jpeps3:
Any Haveing Playstore ? Problems

Getting a notice not connecting ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] deeznutz1977:
no haveing playstore preoblems :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] knarfies:
Yeah I get a ! Saying cannot connect to server
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] mdt73:
Working like a champ for me. Are you running a rom?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] knarfies:
Just stock injected. Started maybe a day ago. The pop up comes up now abd then.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] dre89:
Yeah started in the last day or so, comes and goes on my Note, Echo, and Xoom pretty much at random. It's something on Google's side

noted for future reference on my Note 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silvercrus1:
which is better?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soryuu:
Spec wise go for the Advance. 1.4Ghz single for the S+ and the Advance is a dual core (I forget how many Ghz, think it was 1.0 or 1.2Ghz). Advance is alao slightly bigger I think (pretty similar to an S2). Also there's an official Jelly Bean coming out for it soon.

But. I think that the S+ had more ROM development for it than the Advance. I don't see many ROMs for the Advance so yeah...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silvercrus1:
no prob for roms,i prefer to keep the phone clean,thanks for the reply,then il go for advance
[Android Themes] Oscar-Mark:
I'm sorry for posting a question in here, and not searching, but I'm getting really ******* frustrated! I've spent hours on this and it won't work!

I have this app, Music Hunter, which is really great, but it's not the most beautiful app in the world, and it got me thinking, why can't I theme it myself? It's just some .png files to change, isn't it?

So I opened the apk in 7zip and started changing the pngs (without extracting it). I used Paint.NET. All the png files are the right sizes.

About two hours later I was done and I was ready to try the new apk, but it won't install, what am I doing wrong?? Are there any other files I need to change too?

I've also tried NinjaMorph but that wouldn't work either.

If anyone could help me, with a guide or something that would be nice!

I'll post the apks

Original: http://db.tt/l0g3Ckbm

Themed: http://db.tt/zTVNCat2
[Android Themes] Deleted member 4352545:
When you pushed the edited .pngs back into the .apk, have you selected 'save' as compression method instead of 'normal compression' etc.?
[Android Themes] mbh87:
It wont install because the signature was broke. It needs to be signed again. Also if you edited .9 images they likely won't look right since they weren't decompiled.
[Android Themes] kcls:
Yeah you probably need to sign it. Use zipsigner 2 on the play store. And also, like the above guy said, if you edited .9's without decompiling, you're gonna have some funky looking images.
[Android Themes] Oscar-Mark:
Signed it and it works!

Now I can theme all my apps!

Thanks!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] opeth2112:
Did some searching, but not quite sure what the actual name is of what I am looking for, so hitting a wall. I'm trying to find out what it is actually called when the signal bars and 3g/wifi icons change colors when they are connected. I noticed it seems to do so on GB 2.3.7 roms, but not on 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 ones I have loaded. Was this something that was added at a certain version of GB, or is it something that is able to be patched? Seems like (for my phone and what I use), I need to stick with 2.3.4 or 2.3.5, but I really like the function. Thanks for any replies.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] [::AP::]:
I may not be fully understanding, but it might be something with the theme.

From what I remember, you can customize status bar icons with UOT kitchen or something...

Wait for someone else that has a more suitable response. Good luck.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] opeth2112:
I'll check Kitchen out - heard about it but never dove into it to check out. From what I understand, it's got something to do with when your account connects to the service in some form or another. Basically the signal strength and 3g/wifi icon (depending on what you are using at the time) will turn from white to green (or whatever your theme color is). For a specific example, it does so on the CM 7.2 rom, but not on TSM 5.0 'M'. I realize one is a 2.3.7 non 'Sense' and the other is a 2.3.4 Sense rom, so that's where my question stems from . Is it an added feature that arrived somewhere between 2.3.4 and 2.3.7, or is it a mod of some sort that could be patched to a 2.3.4 rom?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] JehC:
i was also curious abuot this, cause on my cm7.2 rom it changes from grey to teal A LOT, and when it's grey i have no 3g connectivity, whereas on my jellybean rom it doesn't happen near as often. maybe once every 2 days lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] opeth2112:
Kitchen didn't have anything in it that would allow me to create a patch for what I am looking for. Still looking around for an answer, but guess it's not a big deal for most so not a lot of info around on it.
[Bravo General] magicCrazyThing:
Hello, is there any way to get my BRAVO to power on with one of the volume buttons? My power button only works every great once in a while, and now, if it powers off, I have to get to the bootmenu on the blue light before it goes to the battery charge indicator while it's plugged into a charger. then I have to fiddle with the power button while I have REBOOT selected. I would buy another one and install it, but I fear it may be the connector on the main board, and I don't want to break anything else while trying. the button seems to click just fine. it just doesn't register on the phone.

I use a screen off app and the volume button wake when the phone is turned.

all suggestions are appreciated. :confused:
[Bravo General] skeevydude:
Use Rom Toolbox by JRummy. There's a Rebooter widget that allows you to Reboot, Fast Reboot, Reboot Recovery\Bootmenu, Power Off, Restart SystemUI. I have the Pro version (highly recommended app to have), but I think the Lite\Free version has that feature as well. On CM10, select Rom Toolbox from the Widget Screen (app drawer) then select Rebooter -- for some reason, selecting Rebooter from the Widget Screen doesn't work (never shows up on desktop). Its a really good widget to have if you're running Paranoid and changing up your dpi values.
[Bravo General] magicCrazyThing:
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure my BRAVO has burned up now. about 5 hours ago it just shut off while I was using it, and now I can't get the charge LED to come on. The shutting off thing really isn't anything new,but the LED thing is. It used to shut off a lot; sometimes I couldn't get it to stay on for more than five minutes, and other times it would be fine for a couple weeks.

I finally took the phone apart figuring that it couldn't hurt anything since the phone wont turn on anyway. The power button itself was physically fine. (at least from what I can tell) I didn't see anything out of the ordinary.

I was wanting a faster phone anyway, but I really liked that phone. These BRAVOs really have some great development going on for them. Thanks for the help Skeevy.