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[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mosgeo:
Dom

Very interesting topic, well put and one which I'm sure will be relevant to me very soon...y'see my Wizard arrives in two days and it was reading posts such as yours which helped me take the plunge.

I don't mind messing about with PDAs, phones, PCs etc to get the the best performance but (as you rightly point out) we shouldn't have to. However, given the thousand of threads and posts on this (incredibly good) site, I am somewhat confused about what to do first with my Wizard.

So, could you please take a few minutes to post what changes, hacks etc you have done to get yours where you (almost) want it to be?

Many thanks in advance.

Mos
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dangerous_dom:
The first things i would always do after a hard reset (format), after syncing back all my contacts/callender of course...

Reg hacks (main ones, i have forgot a few) -

*Hide SIM contacts (so the dont appear pointlessly twice)

*Enable 'g' speed Wifi

* Disable the annoying 'you are about to go online' message. You will understand when you get yours, VERY VERY annoying - you get it even when you are online and just switch back to PIE.

* There are some good performace tweaks to, which i forgot about.

Essential software i could not be without (some free, some not - unless you are naughty. Don't be naughty now ;))

*TomTom (Sat Nav)

*Memory Map Pocket Nav + GPS and the O.S. maps i use for walking

*TCPMP - The best video player

* Conduits Pocket Player - the best music player IMO (Streaming, gapless playback and OGG/FLAC support - nice). costs a few beer tokens, but free good alternatives are available.

*Resco File explorer and Reg editor.

*Opera Browser - Renders pages faster than PIE, handles java script etc better and Tabbed browsing makes GPRS speeds much less of a pain.

*Memmaid - for cleaing up temp files, dead registry entries etc.

*Storage tools - for formating and sorting out MiniSD cards - WM5 can't even format a bloody memory card!

*Wififofum - for finding WiFi networks (more for fun than anything).

*OMAPclock - for a bit of overclocking (more for fun again, i rarely feel the need is that great)

*And of course registry wizard for the good people of these forums :)

Thats about it really for me, but i am finding more cools things everyday to play with but those are my must have ones - i have had to install

A few must have games include, AOE, UFO, 3D pool and Soduko.

Personally i dont use a today plugin. I have not found one i like yet and most have icons etc that are to small on the MDA's small screen or just make clutter rather than really help me. A well organised start menu is enough for me.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] dangerous_dom:
Oh, and of course you can flash the ROM. But i have not done this yet. T-Mobiles version does not seem that bad but i hear the O2 version is a real dog and well worth doing. I just worry about lost Wifi and GPRS functionality i have heard about some people having.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] mosgeo:
Really wasn't expecting a reply so soon, and certainly not such a comprehensive one. Thanks for your time. I may be back with more questions once I actually get my mitts on a Wizard. :D Cheers!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Thomas1234:
yes I agree , it is great post, specially for new people like me, I got mine (Qtek 9100) just on Friday, and I am still figuring out its functions.

But I have question - if you have time to answer - I really don't know about WiFi function -which is in the device- , if I want to connect to the internet I should have a wireless router connected to my main PC, is that right ? I have read some of posts in here, that they can connect to the Internet - through their PPC - when they are outside or walking or traveling from area to another, by scanning for the nearby Connection, then they can use it to visit websites, does this cost money when they connect to the Internet using the WiFi ? And how can I do the same if it doesn't cost m money ? Can the "WiFi Fofum" program do this o is it only to scan any available connection nearby ? How can I connect to the internet (through WiFi) when this programm finds connection? And if it is really totally free..

I know this are bunch o Questions :) But I really want to use this function - if possible - specially that I work outside my city and I have to spend couple of hours travelling almost everyday. I appreciate any comment.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] PaulK_CMF:
Wireless router at home if you want to use it wirelessly or if you do what I do now and then..... connect via the USB cable to your PC. Out and about you can connect for free if someone has a wireless network within range that has no WEP security enabled ;)

There are wireless spots around the country but you have to pay for the main ones via an account you have to set up (kind of pay as you go) Cloud is one company that runs WiFi hotspots on a PAYG basis.

If you leave your WIFI scanning it will tell you if you are within range of a network, it will also tell you if it is secured or not, if it isn't then 9/10 you can just connect and use it :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Marlz:
I have been meaning to make a post just like the OP. You are on the mark, IMO! This situation really begs the question, how can this thing be so feeble out of the box?

Thank you XDA and all of the kind people on this forum. You have been the best!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Phoney:
In my case, my service provider (Cingular) offers a service called GPRS/EDGE, which lets the Wizard access the Internet through the cell phone connection.

I use the WiFi when I don't have a good connection. Most of the time, for browsing mini-websites and sending e-mails, there isn't much speed difference between WiFi and GPRS. I don't think the Wizard is fast enough to process more than a few 100 kbps of data.

If you don't want to (or can't) pay for a GPRS service, it's possible to "war drive" for access points. The Wizard will find them, although its WiFi reception isn't as powerful as a laptop's.

On my phone, if I enable WiFi, the phone will automatically use WiFi instead of GPRS when WiFi is available. If you don't want to pay GPRS charges, you might want to configure the phone so that it doesn't use GPRS.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Jamiewalshe:
can you explain 'wardriving' please? is it just freely using wifi points without paying? bit confused

Thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] db on cbr100xx:
Jamie,

You are correct in your assumption !! You would be amazed at the number of 'unlocked' WiFi routers out there....

Ever tried running Bluetooth detection in a pub and seen how many phones are out there too ?

If you can find an unlocked WiFi router running DHCP - 'Fill your boots' !! Sometimes it's even possible to guess IP addresses of other PC's on the network, access em and leave a kindly note to thank them for their hospitality but warn them of their folly and the potential for disaster......I know I have but then that's me: Mr Altruism 8-)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Thomas1234:
Ok how can I get any internet connection through WiFi ? Should I just enable my WiFi and it'll scan for any available connection nearby ? I did but nothing happened, it wants from me to fill form which I really don't know anything about it... Or do I have to use a program to scan for connection ? And if yes, should my WiFi be enabled ? What is the best program for scaning ? I wish if someone explains me all that and how can start using WiFi to get a connection and an access to the internet but slowly, will be thankful.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Kanjibankers:
Im new to all of this, but what can you do with the registry wizard and how do you install it? I foud a zip file for it, but cant get it to load.

Thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] Edyhan:
i have a question too if you have the time mate,

I don't exactly want to use the edge since i dont have an unlimited plan or something.how can i delete these settings and do you think any problems will occur?(sending recieving mms)

basicly i don't it to connect to edge(gprs)auto.is there a way to fix this

thanks so much.
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
I have not seen any specific threads addressing this, and thus far I am guessing I know the answer to my own question.. but is it possible to use my device for audio instead of my television? My specific issue is the fact that I am using an old computer monitor for my chromecast in my bedroom. It does not have HDMI, so I am using an HDMI to DVI converter (no audio). I'm fairly certain that there's no way (doubt my Nexus 7 being rooted would help) to stream the audio through my device but I thought I'd ask anyway. Thanks people.
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
Not really since the CCast for all intents and purposes is pulling the file from the source and while you could probably get the mbile device to pull the same file it would be next to impossible to sync the two in any meaningful way.

Your best bet is to get a HDMI to VGA Breakout cable/box that will pull the Audio out of the HDMI so you can plug into an amp or Powered Speakers.

http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-VGA-converter-Audio-Converter/dp/B003O55U8K

But if you use one of those your likely to lose the ability to play some content that requires HDCP to play (I'm thinking Netflix might require this)
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
That was an idea I had. But that looks like a VGA when the computer monitor has DVI. To get what I'd need to get sound running with the converter price wise, it'd almost make more sense just to get something that has an HDMI input. This was only a temporary method until I get married. After that we'll have plenty of devices collectively to get anything we need working on any of our televisions. I'd use my television with my Chromecast but around 4 years ago the HDMI ports were fried by the cable guy somehow. So all I have connected now is a 360 connected through component cables. If it wasn't for my Android phone and tablet I'd be in the technological stone age. ;)
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You can get an HDMI audio extractor box but make sure it has the type of audio you need (analog, digital coax, or digital optical)

Some computer monitors allow audio over DVI, but it's still hit and miss.
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
That'd be where I went on amazon and bought the wrong thing. I'll look them up though thanks!
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
You want something like this

http://www.amazon.com/ViewHD-Premiu...d_sim_e_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=03D4CC082H41SMFNMZYT
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
Yeah I considered that. But with all things considered, a $40 price tag is a pretty steep alternative for what I was hoping. Maybe when Chromecast mirroring is released it will accomplish what I was hoping for.
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
True. That's why I didn't post the $99 one. :)

If your TV is under warranty I'd get it fixed.

Even if you got audio out of your device it would be very difficult to sync it with what's playing on Chromecast, as they'd essentially be pulling two entirely separate streams.

The same would hold for Android screen mirroring when it arrives, but that would be a delay due to having to get the screen data to Chromecast.
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
TV is fairly old and hasn't been under warranty for a while. It's a 47". Once we get married we'll be purchasing a 60" or so one. The 360 works fine with component cable on it for now. I'll be using the Chromecast with the newer TV. If I didn't have that engagement ring expense I'd already have that 60" along with my '69 Charger. She offered to help pay for it, but what's the fun in that?! ;)
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
:D

If we're lucky maybe Google will enable the Bluetooth so we can have some Bluetooth audio, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
Now that'd be an interesting feature! Didn't think of that actually. Wouldn't they need new hardware for that like on a Chromecast 2?
[Google Chromecast] bhiga:
Not necessarily. iFixit's teardown showed the radio is an AzureWave AW-NH387 802.11 b/g/n WLAN, Bluetooth and FM Combo Module, so it's Bluetooth 3.0 capable and compatible with North American and European FM radio bands.

In theory Google could give us Chromecast FM, hehe.

The Lytro camera had similar radio capabilities which were disabled at launch. They eventually enabled the WiFi, though in an AdHoc mode, and they've pretty much written off Android support, so it was a bit of a wash to me. :(
[Google Chromecast] Asphyx:
They sell the same type of box with DVI output...So just buy the appropriate box for your connections.

You can find them for under $100 (prob around $60) but then again if your going to spend that much your probably better off just saving for a good TV which would accommodate all your devices properly.
[Google Chromecast] Jersey846:
I'd use it!
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] SeriesOfTubes:
I'm having a lot of NO SIM inserted problems, if I bring my phone to the Sprint store will they try and update PRL? I'm currently on the corporate PRL, what will happen if they do a data profile update through the phone, will it give an error message?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] pmacevad:
Pretty sure that if you just update your profile and prl before you go into the store then you shouldn't have a problem. You can do this through settings, but I'm sure you know that since you changed the prl to a corporate one manually (?). I'd think the bigger issue would be if you are showing s-off or not.

Sent from my rooted & s-off'd Sprint HTC One, powered by Android OS ?
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] p3tr0s:
I seriously don't think they would notice that you're on a corporate prl if that's what youre worried about. If they do a prl update it will simply revert to your normal prl no harm no foul. I could definitely see some of the sprint techs blaming root or s-off as the culprit though.
[Sprint HTC One (M7)] JoeNeckbone:
Have you tried removing than reinstalling the sim?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] Coldheat1906:
I'm in the market for a Nexus 7 does anyone know where the cheapest place is to buy one (In-Store).

Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] kirev:
Price match it...
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] shysparrow:
Still a Rumor or for Real in April?

There is word going around that the new Sony Xperia Z1 Compact that hit the market earlier this year in January, with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean in tow, ought to be on the receiving end of an update to Android 4.4.2 KitKat – kicking it off in April.

By Edwin Kee on 02/27/2014

Blog Source - Link
[Xperia Z1 Compact General] alex_hk90:
Didn't they originally say "a few weeks after launch" or did I misread that somewhere? April would be nice but I'll believe it when I see it. :)
[G2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nabril15:
I am running stock rooted on the G2, and my gmail address displays as "@'ail.com".

I get the messages fine, so I really don't have an issue, but it irks me to see my address displayed like that. I removed the account, and tried to add it. As soon as the keyboard (using Swiftkey) detected the g and the m of gmail as I typed it, it replaced it with 'ail.com.

It's not even an apostrophe, it's a weird character.

Has anyone else gotten this?
[Nexus 10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] itm:
I've just installed Helium to backup the apps on my Nexus 10. A number of apps are listed as "backup disallowed". Anyone know why this is?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpp2109:
Hi All, I rooted my Verizon GS4 with this method "[GUIDE] Root for Verizon Galaxy S4 ***VRUAMDK Build Only!***" back before the first update so I have Root with Baseband I545VRUAMDK, Build JDQ39.I545VRUAMDKand Kernal 3.4.0-562219. I haven't tried to install any ROMs since then but started to get the itch so I started refreshing myself on the process and found that when I try to reboot into CWM Recovery it boots to Android System Recovery 3e. I'm looking for guidance on how to get CWM working properly. ROM Manager says I am using CWM 6.0.4.7. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
From what I've read about that issue is people have had to Odin back to stock then start over. Now maybe you could try installing another recovery like Philz maybe using Odin or try Goo for TWRP before you Odin back to mdk and go through all that.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Antagonist42:
I had a similar thing a few years ago, with what I know now I think the recovery is temporarily flashed with CWM to gain root and stock recovery is replaced after, I'd look for an actual CWM recovery to flash in.

Same applied to me using a ROM Manager, said it was v.xxx made a backup, flashed a ROM, turns out was left without a backup..... noob-old days :D

Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpp2109:
Thank you for the solid replies, I'm interested in getting experience with the other recovery methods anyway so I'll try those and worse case I start from scratch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] vanberge:
I have pretty much this same issue. I was happily running 6.0.44 CWM, installed via CWM.

Then I happened to check and see there's an update to 6.0.47. I installed via ROM manager which reported success. Except that it isnt. I basically have 2 recoveries as far as ROM manager is concerned. It thinks I'm on 6.0.47, but 6.0.44 is what boots. I'm betting it's the same issue you have.

I re-flashed Twrp trying to fix it. Now twrp is what recovery always boots; but Rom manager still thinks 6.0.47 is installed. Rom manager shows BOTH recoveries in the "Recovery already installed" menu.

Seems the issue here is the 6.0.47 when flashed via Rom manager. It bugs the crap out of me that it seems like I have 2 recoveries installed somehow. Not sure how that's possible, but everything seems like it's functioning for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Antagonist42:
Compare the sizes of the recoveries, one thing I've come across is when you flash a new .img in because of the NAND chip process for writing/erasing I have had 'remnants' from previous files.

In one respect it is unlikely but I wouldn't rule it out until you check yourself. It could just be left on the list as a marker that it has previously been installed.

Personally I don't use ROM Managers now, it's into TWRP Recovery and backup from there ;)

Bashing away at my HTC Desire C
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jpp2109:
Look Like I'll Have to Start From Scratch

I'm just getting back to this because work was crazy. No Matter what recovery I try always comes up with Android System Recovery 3e. Stock MDK and re-root it is.:(
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Oishikatta:
Maybe try using GooManager to install TWRP after you've gone back to stock.
[HTC Sensation] bornnslippy:
Hi i just got a Sensation from the bay and when i make a call no one can hear me, so i used voice recorder still nothing but when i plug my headphones it it hears me and records just fine

Anyone else experienced this also if so how did u fix it

Thxs
[HTC Sensation] Mile_zdr:
What Rom do you have? And maybe it's hardware becouse headphones maybe have built in Mic ,but first check other opinions
[HTC Sensation] bornnslippy:
Thxs for the reply

Im using Viper 5.1.0

Thxs
[HTC Sensation] bornnslippy:
Tried another pair of headphones and no sound maybe the first pair had a built in mic as u said

Thxs
[HTC Sensation] Mile_zdr:
Try to flash another Rom, something more like stock Rom and see if its working okey
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] val_0504:
Hi,

I have a problem. I'm on cm 11 and when I try to flash aosp 4.4.2 rom, I have a error 7: set_perm. How do I ?
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tofueatsbread:
Format system
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] val_0504:
I do. wipe data, wipe cache, dalvik and then format system. But I still have the problem.
[Galaxy Ace II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] val_0504:
The problem is solved. Updater-script was wrong. Thanks.
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] funnrabitt:
Can someone please help.. I have bought this phone in Paris so it comes with the french version rom# 2.9.7.116.. I needed to install the English version rom, so I have downloaded from this site the english version rom 2.9.7.106 and when i Try to install it from my PC through active sync on my S200, it tells me on the screen :

`` ERROR 294 ´´ : INVALID ID VENDOR

this update utility cannot be used for your PDA Phone. Please check your update utility

Probably someone knows what´s happening out there.. I really need your help.. I need to download the English ROM version and make it work on the S200.. please send me an e-mail with the link to roni1@plugnet.com.br

Thank you in advance !!

Ronald
[JAMin, XDA Neo, S200 Software Upgrading] foufou55:
search ? lol

here http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=50995
[HTC One S] mrrrdude:
Hi,

I'm in need of help with restoring a HTC One S C2 to stock RUU. I searched on xda developers forum but i can't seem to find a stock RUU for my hdboot and radio, or a clear tutorial step by step on how to resolve the problem. Could you Please Help me?

*Note: Here are the devices information:

version: 0.5

version-bootloader: 3.01.0000

version-baseband: 16.11.20.24_M

version-cpld: None

version-microp: None

version-main:

version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON

product: villec2

platform: HBOOT-8260

modelid: PJ4020000

cidnum: HTC__102

battery-status: good

battery-voltage: 3796mV

partition-layout: Generic

security: on

build-mode: SHIP

boot-mode: FASTBOOT

Thank you in advance!
[HTC One S] mrrrdude:
I figuried out! :D thank you!
[HTC One S] mmubashar:
Would be nice if you could post a solution
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cylx:
Can I use original samsung keyboard with CM 10.2 ?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirTor:
No. It requires a framework only available in sammy's Rom
[Galaxy S III General] nicky041192:
Hi, I am currently in my final year of university and my final year project is to create a Twitter client for the Android platform. I know it may not seem like the most complicated project but I have no knowledge of developing for the platform apart from the Java programming language which I have been taught over the years.

I have created a very basic questionnaire about Twitter users and what features they love and what they would like in a Twitter client.

Here is the questionnaire:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jFavqbpSVKhEBxMVG3jCfOYNOig27YYYqyicg-5nVhc/viewform

I know this is the wrong section but I need around 12 more people fill it in. It only take 2 minutes of your time.
[Galaxy S III General] nicky041192:
Apologies for the bump. Need a few more people to fill it in! Will only take 1 minute of your time!
[Galaxy S III General] syamsoul:
done......
[Galaxy S III General] nicky041192:
Thanks everyone!

More people to fill it in is appreciated!
[Optimus L3, L5, L7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] royalvebs:
Friends,

Accidently, I deleted some of my applications from my device which is LG Optimus L4 ii Dual.

Please guide me to recover or restore the same.

Your Guidance is awaited.

Regards,

Vaibhav Kasurde
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] incaner:
Current Version is unstable and has some bugs!​

I'm proud to present:

Avatar ROM

CM based ROM for Samsung Galaxy Wonder

I'll release Nightlys and Stable Versions for you guys :D

Love the minimal feel of CM? Love the themeing capability of MIUI?

The Avatar team brings you, both combined in one ROM. Now enjoy beautiful MIUI themes on Cyanogen base.

​

Details:

Android KK - 4.4.2

CM11 by acro

XDA:DevDB Information

Unnofficial Avatar Rom for Galaxy W, a ROM for the Samsung Galaxy W I8150

Contributors

incaner

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

Version Information

Status: Alpha

Created 2014-02-28

Last Updated 2014-02-28