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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krabman:
I like Nova and Apex about equally of the free alternatives on the market and better than I do the GO launcher but some of this is going to be subjective. There is what you like personally and also based upon how you go about doing things on your phone some launchers will be a little better suited to you. That said the latest versions of TW are quite a bit better than the older versions and you will be giving up some of the tw widgets by switching up. Most of them are junk but some are not.

Myself I tend to go back and forth between Apex and TW because I like to change it up to keep things fresh. Apex BTW is the only other launcher I have tried with it so far but I'm likely to take a gander at others as boredom strikes.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sadekmefti:
You don't like Touchwiz :eek::eek::eek::eek:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] romeo26222:
Nova launcher...
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rahulrulez:
Using Apex launcher. It is amazing :-O
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axial_pro:
You guys have to try Action Launcher.

Not free but there is nothing better for Android. Use it for a few days and you just can't go back to traditional launchers.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ap3604:
I see what you did there ;)
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Planktron:
I love Nova, but I haven't tried Action. I'll have to check it out.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ila420:
Go Launcher can also be an alternative, i guess Nova and Apex doesn't have lock screen customization feature.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] datagubben:
Hello peers, I am on Xperia V right now but also have an Xperia Arc in my closet. So I wanted to make it come to life again with a nice ROM. But there are so many ROMs now in the forum so I can't make a decision since I have been away for long time here and only hanging around in the Xperia V (LT25i) forum.

I need help in finding a ROM for my unlocked bootloader Arc (LT15i) that dosen't have to be flashed with Arc S (LT18i) firmware first.

I want just the basics-, nothing fancy and ICS with some minor tweaks and added performance boost etc (On-screen-buttons would be nice too).

Please help me find a ROM, and kindly provide a link to the developer thread.

I thank you much in advance.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dexxmor:
For the beginning i would recommend one of the following ROMs : Viper Xperia and UHD 3.0.2. I would Choose Viper Xperia (PDroid ;) ) but this is only my opinion.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Babis_ECE:
Hi datagubben,

You can flash LT18i .ftf first just so you have 420MB in /system partition, instead of 380MB of LT15i. Other than that there's no differences.

If you want a nice ICS ROM with on screen buttons I would suggest Pureness ROM by ThilinaC.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1788701

He's not developing it anymore, but it is the best looking one out there, in my opinion at least.

Latest version 14 SP1 can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34644405&postcount=2370
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] knickerblogger:
The case on my damaged and the cable won't stay attached to the port. I see that this is cheap http://www.etradesupply.com/oem-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-sgh-t989-front-housing-10720.html
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] braincell:
I don't know why I'm having this problem but at least twice a day I have to soft reset my phone because of a program not closing or opening "hanging" the phone in state where nothing works. I also have to soft reset because of bluetooth problems. Sometimes the phone will tell me that it doesn't have bluetooth hardware or I won't be able to open the bluetooth window to turn it on or off or discoverable. Then I must reset to get it to work. What a pain! These problems are driving me nuts and I don't know what to do about it. I am considering abandoning this phone because of it's unreliability but it has so many features that it's hard to let it go. Please help me!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] BRosenow:
First of all - don't abandon the phone; this is NOT normal behavior for this PDA/phone and there should be a solution to your problems. I have had this phone (i-mate) for months, and it has always been stable and trustworthy.

Next, it would be helpful for you to post your current ROM information - (Start -> Settings -> System -> Device Information)

Next, list the programs you have installed.

Have you tried Hard Resetting the device (after backing it up) and using it for a while without installing ANY additional software? This will tell you if the base hardware/software is performing correctly. If that works, try installing any additional software ONE AT A TIME and using the device for a while after each one to make sure that one works. Then, if that one is OK, install the next one. This should pinpoint any software that causes the problems.

Let us know the results of your tests.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] bob190cm:
1. When did you last HardReset? - Sometimes a few hours of work make your life really better! :lol:

2. What's the ROM version? - Possibly you should upgrade.

3. Did you notice that you are using WindowsMobile2003 - usage of internet connection with WindowsXP without a couple of restarts never happened to me, so I don't expect Windows Mobile work with more stability! :wink: Kidding!

Conclusion: don't give up the phone - you just have to make clear what goes wrong! Good luck!
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] aceangel:
Nope, not normal usage. I've been using my i-mate for 2 weeks without a hard reset now, but just today it hard resetted on me (due to wisbar advance 2.) I'm not sure how wisbar does it, but it always gives me problems w/ it installed.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Kai920:
my observations

I'm a new user of the XDA I, and I find that I haven't had any unexpected hard resets yet (fingers crossed) but that I do need to soft reset at least once per day, usually to get the machine to (re)connect thru ActiveSync...
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] Jupiter:
I only get the dreaded, continious soft reset problem when I install loads of crappy software.

Have you installed any share/freeware latetely.

If so only a hard reset will fix it.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] bob190cm:
SoftResets are tolerated, HardReset - once upon 2-3 months. If more often or auto - change the ROM. Auto HardReset happened to me twice - always after flashing.
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] straw5254:
The title explains it. I am rooted, with unlocked boot loader, and AOKP flashed. 4g was working fine until two days ago.. Any suggestions?
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cortoberny:
I'm totally having the same issue... I tried romming it was slimbean, PAC, and cm10.1 and no results..also tried adding vanquish kernel...no luck. Let me know if you figure it out!
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sloosecannon:
Have you tried switching network mode? It doesn't work on the default, it needs to be "LTE /CDMA / EvDo".... For whatever reason, the default (LTE / CDMA I think?) doesn't get 4g. Not sure about the OP's problem... That's an odd behavior
[Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cortoberny:
Yeah that makes sense. But too late, I actually used the utility and rsdlite to restore and started from scratch...problem solved. But if it happens again I'll try that!

Thanks sloose!
[General Questions and Answers] nightwalker:
hey,guys plz.. someone help me make settings.apk same as ics style for custom rom.

U will also be equally know as helping in making rom. Plz.. i have changed everything ,just settings.apk is left.

Statusbar is also new.
[General Questions and Answers] anakeobal:
Did link2sd app worked on ur phone mean did it move the apps to sdext2
[General Questions and Answers] nightwalker:
Yeah it worked i partitioned using mini tool and used sdext 3
[General Questions and Answers] anakeobal:
I also used ext3 but works very few times n give buges n force closes the apps.....plz hlp me

How can I use link2sd without any buges
[General Questions and Answers] nightwalker:
Moderators please close this thread.

I am done with this
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] CCallahan:
Anyone have the last Doomkernel for Flyer and willing to post a link? Can't find any working. Thanks.
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] redandwhitearmy:
Are u asking for this?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1410921
[HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G] CCallahan:
I was. No working links and even DooMLoRD doesn't have the file.

Not sure this kernel has any advantages over the newest LeeDroid kernel now though as far as OC abilities. Wanted to try it and see.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malakhay:
Helou

Since i'm not allowed to post in proper forum part ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1242480 ) i'm forced to post my problem here :")

At ths time i got ILWT CM7 732 rom but same problem accured with earlier ver. 685.

When im trying to unlock screen i press power button, screen flashes and turn back to black - it looks like it would be turned on but black.. i need to press power again to make it totaly black and power again - this time i can see my locker and i am able to unlock screen. Sometimes i'm forced to make it 2 times to make it work.

User FullScreen57 seems to have very similar problem (u can read it in original thred - link at top - post #2990) but no one rly answear it.

I'm using Virtuous OC Daemon (earlier i used ILWT OC deamon with ver.685 with same issue) and ILWT CM7 kernel.

Does anyone know sollution for this issue or any pointers to fix this - it is kinds annoing after longer period of time and i realy like this rom.

Best regards

Martin
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alphamaster32:
Dont know what are you taking about mine is fine with ILWT kernel and ILWT OC Deamon

IF you are using go launcher or ADW launcher remove it and install AOSP launcher

IF you didnt do a fresh install do it

Dont use ANY third-party locker like GO locker

and try changing lockscreen setting in ILWT CM 7 setting

AND try using CM7 kernel i'll post my ILWT setting here if you want to flash on my setting
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malakhay:
Yes i am usinng go launcher but with no go locker, and i like it so much that i don't want to change it. Can i change just a kernel from ilwt cm7 to cm7 without reinstaling whole rom??
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alphamaster32:
Yes just go through installing rom normally it wont change anything

And change the launcher only to see if the problem fixed or not
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Malakhay:
I changed one setting in go sms, that asks if screen should unlocked when sms or any msg comes...maybe it is to good with not letting screen to unlock even when i want it to :) im still testing but for now issue did not accur...well see in a few days. Tnx for replay m8t.
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] marcUKpsn:
Can anyone answer my question how do i put sony xperia T in fastboot mode
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] crs77:
Power off your device, then all together, press and hold: Volume Down, Volume Up and Power
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] mmm273:
in fastboot - power off, and then VOLUP + CONNECT TO PC ( hold volume up untile blue light led)
[Sony Xperia T, TL, TX, V] gregbradley:
You READ

Especially the thread called "All in one, Read me first" which is the first thread in the Q&A section.

Post 2 will answer your question.
[General Questions and Answers] skyscraper11:
Why am i having some missing apps after installing Ultimate HD 3.0.2?

when go to settings>apps, i can see all of my apps but when i go to menu i can't see some of my apps. Hmm

Phone: Xperia Arc S (LT18i)

Kernel: Ultimate Basic Kernel
[General Questions and Answers] knut.funkel@gmail.com:
Could it be that they are incompatible with this rom?

Can you start the apps from somewhere, like google play?

:confused:
[General Questions and Answers] Lifehacker7:
They might be hidden / grouped under different tab.

Try looking for it or use any other launcher.
[HTC One X] Orong89:
Hi guys,

I know this question has been asked so many times. but still I search alot trying to find out the best and the easiest way to record calls.

still can't find it! every sofware had a diffrent problem...

there is any easy and good way to recored calls?

I'm using CM10 offical rom.
[HTC One X] matt95:
i found this... it's russian though :D use google translate
[HTC One X] Orong89:
Thnx! But I prefer English. I'm sure there something good out there
[HTC One X] matt95:
found this too
[HTC One X] Orong89:
mmm

thnx!

but i dont understand this :eek:
[HTC One X] Mr Hofs:
Does this help in any way ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1663642
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stephr1:
Extreme kudos and awesomeness and gratitude to jcsullins and all the folks involved with developing CM10/Android for the TP. Thank you.

I had been watching the forums to figure out a good time to "jump in" and yesterday I took the moments to install CM10.1 (4/18/13) on my TP. I was amazed at how seamless and flawless the installation was. It seemed it took less time to do the install than it did to download CM10 (download was ~100kb (kB?)/s). CM10 came up running without any problems.

Of course, it wasn't without some issues :( After confirming CM10 was functional (along w/Wi-Fi, etc.) I installed gapps and that's where the problems began. I first tried gapps-jb-20130409-signed (which did not get installed with CM10). After it was installed, I lost the keyboard app (kept getting messages about the keyboard no longer working). I tried suggestions of default/reset and clearing both caches. Didn't fix the problem. Wasn't sure how to uninstall gapps, so I did a complete CM10 reinstall and tried gapps-jb-20130409-signed again. Still no good. I thought maybe it was a compatibility issue (I could never be absolutely clear which gapps would work with which CM version). So, I went with gapps-jb-20130301-signed. Same problems. I then came across gapps-jb-4.2-Gapps-And-Extras-Signed (I changed the name to be sure it would work with ClockWorksMod) mentioned in a posting. This seemed to do the trick. Keyboard remains fully functional.

I'm curious if there are any log files kept on the TP from the install. Each time I installed CM10, I noticed in the messages rolling up the screen that certain directories couldn't be found. And I think a few of them were related to gapps installation. I'd be interested to see what that was about.

The only problem I've noticed in the short time I've played with it is that the Wi-Fi went inactive (and not temporarily). I went into settings and tried to turn it off and then back on. Once I turned it off, I wasn't allowed to turn it on. There are prob'ly 1/2 a dozen or more Wi-Fi sites nearby, but the TP couldn't see any of them. I ended up doing a power down/reboot and that brought back Wi-Fi.

Anyway, I am very pleased with the new OS. And happy to be independent from WebOS, since its future is unknown.

Cheers....Steph
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bisiburger:
A two years old device with the latest Android, yeah, its definitively a great work!
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Surge1223:
Log files are saved in the back up and/or in /cache/recovery/last_log . Also do you have the "Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep" setting set to Never? That might be why your wifi is having issues, because I had the same issue when mine was set to Never. Now I usually keep mine set to Always and it hasn't had that issue and doesnt seem to use the battery too much.

Surge1223
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daedric:
Im curious, were you testing CM10 or CM10.1?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theronkinator:
Go and read a guide again, you're installing the wrong gapps. The ones it specifically says not to use.

You need this one:

http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jersey1:
I am having problems with the in-call volume of my Nexus 4. Say I have it at 4/5, it will remain at this for a while, however, it does not maintain this setting. When I answer a subsequent phone call, the in-call volume will have reset itself to 2/5. It is quite annoying answering a phone call, not hearing the person on the other side and then having to increase the volume again. I actually returned my 1st Nexus 4, however, this problem is now occurring on my replacement phone as well. Would anyone have any suggestions as to what might be causing this problem before I contact Google again. I have not made any adjustments to the OS of the Nexus 4. Thanks for any help!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gee2012:
I have Volume + installed from Google Play and it increases the volume considerably from the speaker, through bluetooth and headsets. If you try it go to settings/sounds/sound effects and choose Volume + instead of Music Fx. I`am using the paid version and it works great for me.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jersey1:
Thanks for your reply. Actual loudness of the phone is not a problem, when the highest in-call volume setting is maintained. However, the phone will randomly reset itself to the 2/5 setting. Over the weekend, I give the Volume + app a try. It has an individual setting for in-call volume, however, the problem still occurs. Do you think the problem is software related and therefore potentially could be rectified by the next major update to be released? I'am worried that I may have to try and return another phone to Google!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] changogger:
help!

Did you ever find the solution? I just got a Nexus 4 and have the same issue. I've been searching like crazy for a solution!
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] changogger:
I forgot to say that even though is the same issue, in my case is the other way around. The volume resets to 5/5 even though I change it to 2/5 during a call. The 2/5 setting seems to last only some time but surely after a few hours, when I make or receive another phone call the volume has gone up to 5/5.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nemilose:
I have the same issue. The volume is always to the max. During the call I lower it, because it is too loud at the maximum, but during the next call, the volume is at maximum again. I tried several applications that adjust in-call volume, but it had no effect.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] changogger:
I believe we might have an application installed that's resetting the volume, would you mind sharing the applications you have via private message and then we can check which we have in common and go from there? If you agree I'll send you mine as well.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nemilose:
After several factory resets :) I finally found out what was the problem. Automatic Call Recorder has an option named Maximize recording volume (or something like that). When I turned off this, the problem was solved.
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] griffog:
I was thinking of using Pocket Skype on my XDAII using the pass-thru connection. Has anyone used it in this way? I don't think you can use a BT headset and as the headphone jack is hidden when cradled I was thinking of using a BT connection to ActiveSync and then using the supplied cabled headset?

Will this work?
[MDA II, XDA II, 2060 General] aoshi:
I tried to use skype this way and it worked (as is working for example msn messenger) great way to use it by the way ^^ (personnally I use it when I want to call abroad ;) )
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] smileybri:
I have the Note II and I am not really happy. I knew Android had improved, but I was expecting much more polished. I am very excited about all of the capabilities this device brings. There are some really good Apps, the voice recognition is superior and can be used with email. IT syncs my contact categories - something MS abandoned.I could keep going.

I don't know if it is Android, or just Galaxy, but the UI is just not thought out. Even if I swapped for an S4, which I can still do, the whole system is not one handed friendly. Using the device in one hand is not though of at all it seems.

In this regard Windows Mobile is far superior. Where do I go, if I want to keep all of the capabilities of Android, but I don't want to give up the thoughtfulness of Windows Mobile?

Do any of the custom ROMs place things like the main tabs in the phone and contact screen on the bottom? Has anyone customized the browser so I don't have to reach the top to press into the address bar in order to type a URL? I have another week before the point of no return. Where should I start trying to really love the device?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] kintwofan:
For the browser, open settings go to Labs and click the quick controls opotions. Then all you have to do is touch the side of the screen and all your controls are right there. Also check out lmt launcher from here on xda. It makes 1 hand control really easy. Don't forget about the 1 have settings that shrink the dialer and a couple other things.

Also as an alternative you can grow bigger hands. I don't have a problem reaching anything.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] JaguarXT:
Try out Windows 8 home launchers. You can find several of them in the Google Play Store. That should give you the one handed type of interface that you get from Windows 8 "smartphone" devices.

Galaxy Note 2, being 5.5" screen, is not a one handed device for all activities. Though for many quick information activities you can use one handed on Galaxy Note 2. Still not the best for one handed with some activities. But if you really want true one handed Android device then check out smaller Android devices.

The advantage of Android is choice of devices, sizes, and the ability to customize the device to the way that works for you.

Too many people get the wrong Android device for them and/or don't take the time to learn how to customize their Android device to work for them. Then they get disappointed with the wrong idea of Android from that limited experience and then turn to something else. Rather than trying a different Android device and/or learn how to customize the Android device to work for them.

Usually people would get the cheaper Android devices then get disappointed with it. At least you didn't do that.

But I am now seeing a growing number of people who get the phablet (large size that mixes smartphone with tablet) Android devices and get disappointed with not being able to use one hand to operate the device. Then they turn away from Android. But it is the device and not Android that is the cause of that problem. Smaller size Android device or learning to customize your device to work for you is much better option than running to a different OS device.

For you I say try out a Windows 8 home launcher first.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] nighthawk626:
lol you really don't know jack about android capabilities. for some people, android can seem very complicated or they dont take the time to explore it. either take time and explore your phone or just go with windows. you cant really go wrong with either. everyone has their preferences
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] HKSpeed:
I agree with Nighthawk626's comments above. The complexity of Android is a pro and con, depending on the person. I love it, but my wife hates the complexity and size of her Galaxy S3. She had a Windows 7.5 phone before and prefers that user interface. She kept her GS3 because Android has more apps than Windows phone.

Thanks to JaguarXT. I didnt know Windows themed launcher existed that didnt need rooting. My wife should be happy.