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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Backscratch:
first thread, sorry if not in the right place.

I'm currently building a c# windows app that has a requirement of emptying out the sms inbox from an android devices.

I'm using RegawMOD.android lib to create and execute adb commands.

the first thought was to delete mmssms.db and reboot the device which works.

However, rebooting the device takes a lot of time.

so i took another approach :

- i copied the DB to the internal sd card

- pulled it to my pc

- accessed it with sqlite (through code) and emptied the sms table.

- copied it back to internal sd card.

- the problem is , with copying it back to /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/

when i try to run it inside the code , i get "permission denied" even though i run it with shell and su settings.

If i run the same code in adb shell on a command line prompt , it works perfectly.

this is the code :

AdbCommand MoveToData = Adb.FormAdbShellCommand(device, true, "cat", "/storage/sdcard0/download/mmssms.db > /data/data/com.android.providers.telephony/databases/mmssms.db");

help with the issue / suggesstions about a different approach would be much appreciated.

Thanks!
[Acer Iconia A500] VioletGiraffe:
I need to install Android 4 on my Acer A500. I've found this CyanogenMod port and intend to use it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2426942

However, the thread has no installation instructions, and using the CyanogenMod installer is impossible because A500 is not officially supported. I've browsed this forum section for quite some time but still don't have an understanding of how to install the ROM after all. Can someone please point me to some kind of step by step instructions for beginners?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] MO3iusONE:
I've had the Note 3 for some time now and even though I love this thing I felt the need to go back to something smaller. I've had a Galaxy S3 and a Nexus 4 in the past and just felt the urge to try the alpha. Should be getting it later this afternoon.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Arkangel786:
I came from an S5. This thing just feels so much better in your hand than 5"+ devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] MO3iusONE:
How are you able to deal without having no SD slot? my Note 3 has a 128gig mini sd card so going from that to only 32 gigs is a bit of a bummer but I'm hoping I can overlook that.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Arkangel786:
It doesn't bother me that much tbh. I've had an 32gb LG G2 and a 32gb HTC one before and I never came close to running out of space. I usually keep around 5gb of music on my device and back up my photos to dropbox. The S5 was only 16gb though so I bought an expensive 64gb card for it which is now sitting in my desk drawer!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] you_eeeeeediot:
Came from a Nexus 5. Love the reduction in size.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] svmpatel:
I don't get the concern about only 32GB really, or not having a micro-SD slot... It supports OTG so I just use my Meenova OTG Micro-SD reader and blam! Instant and removable storage. Job done :)
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] JayantSparda:
I currently own a LG G2 32gb, and cannot wait to buy an Alpha after my vacation! :fingers-crossed:
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] alhadee12:
It seems like a nice device, but I'm wondering how does it really with the S5 and N4. Is it a tweener phone with good specs and storage or is it a stretch to be high end?
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] propov:
Came from G2, before him I had Z2.Two weeks with Z2 and Im sure for me - over 5 inch NEVER Again. Alpha is so so comfortable and very very beutiful ...and luxury.

Sorry for my English!
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] limitbreak09:
Using OG pro and planning to get this baby soon.. just waiting for those spare batteries (ZL) to pop up in amazon..
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] thoots:
Hello everyone, my first post here in xda. I'm not new to forums or Android or anything -- just haven't joined xda yet. But I've used it for years as a resource.

At any rate, I thought I'd join in the Alpha discussion, since I got one a couple of weeks ago. And indeed, I came from a bigger phone -- the original Samsung Galaxy Note. I was a late adopter to it -- the Note 2 was already one sale, but I preferred its wider-screen aspect ratio, so I got it before they stopped selling it.

I may be a bit older than the average xda member -- part of the reason why I didn't need such a big screen anymore is because "I retired." While working, yes, I spent every lunch hour in my cube browsing the web on the Note, but now that I'm retired, I'm just not doing that anymore. I've gone through far more tablets than phones -- I currently have the Galaxy Tab S 8.4 and the Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 LTE. And if I really want a bigger screen, well, I just grab a tablet.

So, when my two-year period was up (I've been with AT&T forever), I felt it was time to take a load out of my pocket, and I was just thrilled to see the Alpha announced just a week or so before my period was up. I wanted a smaller phone, but wasn't seeing anything that I liked much -- until the Alpha was announced.

So far, I'm very happy with the Alpha -- I definitely appreciate the smaller and lighter device in my pocket. And as for the lack of a MicroSD card slot, well, I've got 128-gig cards in both of the tablets -- those are my "massive multimedia devices," whereas the phone is really just, well, "a phone," and something to read e-mail messages on and do a very light bit of web browsing when needed. I had a 32-gig card in my old Note, and I only had about 10 gigs of it filled -- that helped me make the decision that I could live with "only" 32 gigs.

I decided to give myself a 5GB limit on "multimedia files," and I've been able to live with that nicely. I just want a few music files for "demo" purposes -- like connecting to speakers I might want to buy in stores, or to play for friends and family on occasion. I don't need my whole library. The same goes for video files -- I loaded up a few, which will be enough. And I've got a good selection of my pictures loaded up, so I can show those to folks. But, again, I'm well below 5GB, and that's absolutely "enough." And that should leave plenty of room for apps and such, so I have no worries at all about having enough memory for what I want to carry on the phone.

In the end, the Alpha fits my needs just about perfectly -- far better than any other phone available at this time. I'm happy with the little bugger.

thoots
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] svengalis:
imi coming from the nexus 5, glad to be going back to a smaller phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] alhadee12:
For me it seems very small as I am using my daughter's to get a feel for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] svengalis:
alpha is a small phone. Smaller then the nexus 4 which has the same screen size but felt alot better in my hands.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] Vito-45:
Before the Alpha I had the OnePlus One. Even with my big hands the One was too big. I tried the Nexus 5 but at the end the Alpha was the best compromise. For me 4.7" screen is the best size.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] pmcee:
i come from the HTC m8 ... so I'm a little bit spoiled concerning "perfect ui experience", lagless workflow, recharging every 1-2 days...

at least the interface feels lagless, but the battery is a mess and the ui is cluttered. still trying to get along. BUT now i can use the phone with one hand (which simply wasnt possible with the m8).

the feel of the m8 was better then the alpha but its way lighter which makes it easier to hold for a long time (f.e.: reading in bed).

overall really nice phone with problems where u can only shake your head and ask yourself why a company with so much experience would for example add a battery that lasts exactly 8 hours (while the m8 with the same usage would last at least 24 hours).
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] marzxbarz:
Agreed. Thankfully there appears to be a bigger capacity battery kit coming out soon.

I never really had a problem with Touchwiz when I had a Note 3, but with the Alpha I am getting quite a bit of choppiness and can only contribute it to the extra bloat on this phone (along with AT&T's).

My most recent Android phone was the OnePlus One, and as great as that phone was, I couldn't get over the large size.

The Alpha will be my favorite phone as soon as the battery kit is released and someone finds a way to unlock the boot loader on the AT&T version of the Alpha.
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] kktkaran:
u coming from note3 and choppiness on Alpha ?

may be , u are using S801 version of alpha or something wrong with ur phone .

I will soon buy Alpha , but I have used my friend's Alpha Exynos 5430 version , he is coming from Note3 too and I think his alpha Exynos is Faster and smoother than note3 and even S5 also .
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] robertkoa:
If I get an Alpha it will by necessity be the 801 because

as far as I know, the only way to get LTE here, and will

need the Canada Bell unlocked version for Metro/TMo

Bands.

The UI is kind of a maze with the short time,I played with Alpha , without rooting, can most of that be straightened out ? Lol.

What do you guys think the SOT will be with the Samsung 2500 mah battery on the Qualcomm 801 ¿
[Samsung Galaxy Alpha] damnostix:
came from note 3 with lot of features but i rarely use those...so alpha is perfect for me
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raydel507:
Well this is a optional solution for many of yall guys that are trying to use viper4android in your note 3 international, chinese, europe or usa version my recomendation ia install google play music and give it a try also yo can go to settings sound music effect and choose viper4android

Commom questions.

Why do viper4android doesnt work with the new samsung music player?

Since samsung include sound alive feature this was restrict many audio customizations making viper4android be unable to work during samsung player is working on .
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WhateverMan2:
But i don't have the sound effects option...

N9005 NH1 32GB Stock debloated rooted ROM
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] premnayak1989:
i try instlled viper4android but its not work so i removed it. but not sound alive is not working my note 3
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] emanu1800:
Hi,

As I am not able to post in DEV area, I write here.

Related to the Gummy ROM (which is I think the best ROM for Moto G XT1032 I found so far), the VOIP audio\video is not working (Skype, Viber, etc...)

Do somebody else faces the same issue?

Thx,
[Other SmartWatches] StuDB:
Hi all,

Found this smartwatch and it looks pretty nice: *cant post links!* website is mimi-hk. The watch is the MI W3 smartwatch.

This is an update of a watch I can't find much info on, the MI-W2 watch, or the Podoor PW305 (which was updated also to the PW305 II) so if anyone has used them please rate!

It is not Android based, but that doesn't bother me. Android smartwatches run out of power too quickly and obviously I'm going cheap here. It seems it can be used for at least a good few days. The watch face is listed as translucent stays on all the time, which is key for me as I don't see the point in having a smart WATCH that is so smart it doesn't show me the time! Amongst the features, it also has things like: Backlight when you lift your wrist. Apparently IP67 waterproof. Answer calls. Reject calls. Read messages. Send messages (though this is pointless on a small screen). Metal body. Leather strap. It's actually a watch.

I have contacted mimi-hk and they will sell the W3 for £63.48, $102 ($90 + $12 delivery).

Everbuying sell the watch for $88.27 delivered, (£56.87) Has anyone used everbuying before? Would anyone recommend them, or recommend staying away!?

I think this watch looks decent, has all the features I'd need on a companion watch and is a decent price. Does anyone see why I shouldn't go for it?

Thanks!
[Other SmartWatches] negriton:
Its bluetooth is 3.0 nor 4.0... This bluetooth is not energy eficient so battery life has not to be so good
[Other SmartWatches] IMBezza:
Link Here

Hi Stu,

I have seen this watch but also could not find any info on it! For info, link is here: www.everbuying.com/product609837.html

Looks like a good watch, if the battery can hold up!
[Other SmartWatches] StuDB:
Oh sweet, thanks for posting the link. Yeah battery life is a concern, but are there any cheap watches that have 4.0? I'm not really interested in spending more.

Also, Negriton, do you have any alternatives you might suggest, with Bluetooth 4.0?
[Other SmartWatches] standef:
I have purchased twice from Everbuying and it was a bad experience both times.

The last time I had to file a claim with Paypal and it took 6 weeks to get a refund.

They offered a " partial" refund... yea right.... Paypal agreed with me and I eventualy got a forced refund. AVOID THEM AT ALL COSTS.
[Other SmartWatches] StuDB:
Thanks! Not what I wanted to hear as there is also 8% off at everbuying at the moment, but the right info none the less :good:

Guess if I do go for it, I'll spend the extra £15 and get it from the manufacturer!
[Other SmartWatches] s7yler:
I'm going to get the W3 soon (ordered from the manufacture) when I do I will post a full review.
[Other SmartWatches] StuDB:
Awesome stuff! I almost bought the Star Kingleton watch from your review, saw a note on the PW305 then a string of research followed, leading to the W3!

I also found the W2 on a website called Joe's Tech Review, he's supposed to be getting it and doing a review soon too.

I'm mostly interested to find out what this 'translucent' screen is all about.

At £63 it's almost worth the risk (not got heaps of cash here) and I'm getting impatient, good to know people will be reviewing soon! :D
[Other SmartWatches] s7yler:
Here my UNBOXING of the MI-W3

[YOUTUBE]mcKetu-JIws[/YOUTUBE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcKetu-JIws

Specs can be found on my blog, link is on the description of the video on Youtube.
[Other SmartWatches] Glowchester:
Hi,

Where did you buy it? I tried to contact Anna at mimi-hk but she told me the shipment fee was 100$.
[Other SmartWatches] JTR1NING:
MI W3 review By JTR1NING

I'm Happy to say that the Mi W3 from MIMI-HK.com has complied with all of its hype. Right out of the box I had a Premium detachable/interchangeable leather band and a alloyed/plastic waterproof smartwatch body. The design isn't as streamlined as the MI W2.It has more of a unisexed square digital look . In the boxes second compartment is the dual USB adaptor and Cable. Then at the very bottom of the box is the users manual that has been created with very detailed photos...even in the chinese writing a person can understand the directions. The Mi w2 feels a little heavier due to the thicker alloy on the front. The MiW3's Front alloy plate is thinner because it serves a Medical apparatus purpose...it, with the assistance of the metal plate on the rear, READS AND MONITORS THE USERS HEART RATE. This was a factor for the new smartwatches to implement. Most of the functions and layout is almost identical to MIW2. The added icons to the menu scroll is the Heart Rate Icon and the (APP) Icon. The gesture protocols are different. The way it is implemented on the MIW3 is as follows.... Goto, then press the Application (app) icon . Locate the Gesture Bright Screen menu..there you will see a new format of adjustable scrolling numbers... (01 to 23) on the left and (1 to 23) on the right. This is the 24hr/military time format. Setting this will make your watch go in total black screen until you shake/wake it up. This new feature along with the new TRANSPARENT screen display helps with battery life. The Transparency of the screen is a very good add on. Many smartwatch/ watch phone users have complained about pressing the button to see the time. With the implement of the gesture protocol, and now the translucency of the screen...always on top time view, the direction is forward not backward. The screen ,when in sleepmode will not respond to touch until activated by button press...THe Gesture Bright control is MOre useful when there is no Ambient light to see the watch screen...thus tilting the watch and the screen comes alive in pitch blackness. SPEAKERS/MICROPHONE : Without dismantling the MIW3 I can say that a different brand of Speaker has been used. The clarity and the distance the user can hear the information/caller from is much better than MOst of the watchphones I've used in the past.The microphone is highly sensitive and the feeling to hold the watch to the mouth is minimum. Removable wristbands are GENUINE LEATHER and standard. If you wanted a different look, just switch/change the wrist strap and your look will be Eye catching.....READ THE ENTIRE REVIEW AT MY SITE joe's tech review on the ning network
[Other SmartWatches] eagle922:
Any reliable way to buy this watch?

I do not find any option to buy on their website (mimi-hk). Also a couple of other vendors (everbuying, dealmachine etc.) do not have a very great review online. Any pointer will be highly appreciated.
[Other SmartWatches] simple1i:
s7yler - on your blog you didn't mention it has a mic?

I wonder if it is running the Nucleus OS?

It would be good if it can give 4 days battery life.
[Other SmartWatches] StuDB:
No info on OS that I can find, but OS is very similar to all other budget watches (nucleus style). I'm told by Anna that nromal usage battery is 60 hours. Standby is naturally much longer.. though I want to see the full review to knwo for sure!

You can buy using Paypal from Anna by contacting (I'm waiting for full review to purchase atm) - email address is anna@mimi-hk.com

I also want to by elsewhere as it's cheaper but also am put off by the reviews. Everbuying has 8% off until the end of October, but I have heard to stay away from them!

Hopefully S7yler will release the full review soon.
[Other SmartWatches] eagle922:
Any experience with Aliexpress?

I got this link from Anna, but the price is way higher than other portals:

<Can't post links>
[Other SmartWatches] shakespearnoir:
MI-W2 Smart watch

I just receivced my smart watch (after 3 weeks) and purchased on the gearbest site for only $56.00 + $17.00 S/H from Hong Kong.

I've only had it for a few days but I really like it.

MI-W2 version z2.8

MI-W2 Versatile Smart Bluetooth Watch with Dialer SMS Capabilities Remote Camera Shutter Functions.MI-W2 Versatile

Pros: .

Full cahrge in less than 1 hour

Haven't discharge in over 18 hours

Allows me to receive incoming call, text, email, and calendar notifications on the watch

Can make outgoing calls and send outgoing text messages.

Can add and deleted calendar events (syncs to my gmail account calendar)

Cons:

Unable to understand how to adjust call volume on the watch. I was able to access the engineer mode by pressing *20# to get to the menus and even found the audio section to choose my level. Somehow it gives 6 levels of volume but there is no way change the volume on the watch while in a call
[HTC Butterfly] abdoulgaf:
hi. i own the european htc butterfly (DLX_U) and need to run awesome sense 6 rom on it. how can i do? please help me love sense rom too much.
[XDA Assist] muzamilbanday:
I installed a Cynogen mod ROM (and also miui ROM) on my Karbonn titanium s5 phone, but the problem is that the internal memory (internal SD card) which I used to store data obviously in absence of an external memory card got vanished. When I install the stock ROM it comes back. Kindly tell me how to get back that internal SD card memory.
[XDA Assist] It_ler:
You should ask in the CM or MIUI ROM thread ... or in the Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum.

There is also a stock firmware thread for your device: Android Development and Hacking > Android General > [Stock] [ROM] Karbonn Titanium S5 plus / S5+, but I could not find a solution there.

Maybe you can also get help in the General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking > [TUTORIAL][UNBRICK][100% WORKING]Karbonn Titanium S5 thread.
[XDA Assist] muzamilbanday:
i cant find a solution

Plz help meme to find a solution.....
[XDA Assist] It_ler:
Add I haven't found a direct solution for your problem, please post your question in one of the threads I posted.

Best in the help and troubleshooting thread.

Thread closed and thank you!

My tapatalk signature:

Device:

SGS5 (SM-G900F)

ROM:

AllianceROM v5.3

Kernel:

Stock G900FXXU1ANG7

Recovery:

TWRP

Modem:

G900FXU1ANG7

If you have any question about or any issue with your SGS2, just ask in the New members friendly Q&A thread.

... for the SGS5, just ask in the Noob friendly S5 All in one support thread

If you need general help/assistence, please go to XDA-Assist.
[Ornate TrueSmart] mghtymse007:
Not sure what exactly you expected. Hope you read the scores of negative comments on Omate and their lack of customer service and support BEFORE you purchased.

I recently sent them 7 separate emails to multiple addresses about charging issues and corrupt pre-loader. NEVER received a single acknowledgement from any department contacted. AND, I still have 7 months of the factory warranty still left...

Still can't believe Omate released a second, companion "clone" watch... I specifically remember LLP stating that the companion was only half of a SmartWatch, and was ultimately useless during the his TS camscam. Not sure if I've ever seen this blatant of hypocrisy since Jobs declared Android a rip off.

FYI, This does not apply to all of the smaller companies trying to make inroads into the wearable market... but for the most part, most of the direct tech available from sites like Alibaba and Aliexpress are unwarranted regardless of what's listed. Buyer beware!
[Ornate TrueSmart] jpenhey:
I am one of his friends. He pre-ordered it and waited so long for it but he did not know about those bad reviews. Bad Bad omate
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gsm mithun roy:
we know that almost every android phone need to have downlod mode to flash os firmware or update manualy .....!!!

but we got lot of phone at dead condition though i repair dead boot via some tools boxes and mmc method but

at same time i failed many times waste lot of time to check about problem ..my question is that

when we can understood or what is basic things to understood that phone have dead boot problem or it has hardware problem

forum members and mods who repair available dead boot please share your experience

how you confirm when you decide to go dead boot repair ...please share you best experience
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] pjkjoe:
I have look it in http://bbs.pdafans.com/thread-313145-1-1.html

I don't know is it true

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RUMOUR CONTROL:

V speaking here:

Guys the board is getting an increasing amount of legal attention and the Moderators and Admins have discussed this, and we are not prepared to host or directly link to downloads of Crossbow at this time.

Please don't upload it to the XDA ftp without speaking to a moderator. This isn't about being clever, it's about staying legal.

Those who want it know who's got it.... [please don't write to me asking for copies. I don't have it]

PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD OR LINK to this file for now.

This will be a bannable offence, 1 warning only

Also, please be aware.

There are crossbow roms out there that will permanently lock your phone radio and cause potential bricking. Use caution.

V

"We have been contacted by microsoft, they let us knwo that the version of windows mobile also known as crossbow on our servers is in violation of their copyrights.

Therefore we have / will remove(d) all copies from our servers."

I wouldn't change the threads but just make clear the files will no longer be there, there is no need to remove everything that has been discussed about crossbow simply because M$ askes us to remove the files, we're allowed to disscuss it :)

faria
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] cuboosh:
looks real to me
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] gcd:
they are talking about releasing the rom!(translated from chinese to english)

i can't sleep tonight!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] alexn2:
Page has vanished
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario ROM Development] CLS_500:
wow.. this would be great if they released it.. can you keep us posted?