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[G1 Apps and Games] benmyers2941:
Even if they are all the same who cares. Once Google starts making a habit of restricting itmes that can be on the market they heading down the same path as crApple. Any copyright infringement stuff makes sense to restrict, but aside from that it should be totally open and free.

Yes, I still think it stinks they pulled the tethering apps.
[G1 Apps and Games] Blind Oracle:
But that's the thing, they don't have the same description. Each is clearly marked Lite or Full. One is free and the other is not.

Also, Google provides very little space for application descriptions so developers are constantly limited in what they can actually describe in the alloted space. It may be the developer believes the name says it all. It may be there simply isn't enough space to make any real distinction which doesn't further confuse the matter.

If "Lite" + free and "Full" + pay doesn't make the distinction clear, how else should the developer convey the message?

In my book its pretty clear but as a developer I'm interested in alternate positions on the issue.
[G1 Apps and Games] Stigy:
I think the OP means that the developer released the same application three times under different names. So he can theoretically make 3x the money if people were stupid enough to pay for the same application with the same name.
[G1 Apps and Games] Blind Oracle:
*click*

Hopefully the noise didn't hurt your ears. :D I just snapped to what you're saying. I thought that was three different examples. Its one example of two versions of the application listed six different ways.

Yes, I agree that's pretty sleazy but it is strongly recommended in marketing 101. You'll find in many markets, probably in areas you don't even realize, companies are their own competition and leverage that to not provide bottom dollar pricing; after all, there's competition. :rolleyes: Its extremely common in computer/component sales.
[G1 Apps and Games] david1171:
Just because you will not buy it does that mean someone else will not? Its open source. If the dev wants to put up a paid version of his app even if it is the exact same as the other one, maybe it is there for donation purposes. Other devs have done the same.
[G1 Apps and Games] jashsu:
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[G1 Apps and Games] jsapp:
most of the lite versions are ad supported, where the paid versions are ad free. Other than that, they are the same. I don't see the problem. The devs are finding a way to provide the apps free of charge while still making some money on it. And if you want the app, but no ads, then you can pay for it.
[G1 Apps and Games] nolageek:
Geesh people... READ THE OP. Then read the REST OF THE POSTS.

The issue is not that he's posting lite/paid versions - it's that he's posting the same app multiple times under different names. While I agree it sucks and he should be called out as a fraud (and this is why the market needs filters) I guess it should be allowed. I'm glad to have MyMarket now where I can filter these asses out.
[G1 Apps and Games] jashsu:
The cold hard truth of the matter is that its a competitive world out there, and if it means it'll pay the rent, an app developer is free to do whatever is necessary to increase profits. That may include posting the same app under multiple names. This is really just another form of app spam. We should expect more in the future.

What surprises me isn't that app spam exists, it is that Google hasn't stepped to the plate with a solution to the problem. Then again, I don't think the search and database folks have really applied themselves to the Market yet. To date, Market has probably been more of a product of the Android and business development folks. Hopefully folks at Google will soon realize that differentiating the application store through powerful search and filtering can give it a distinct edge over the Apple App Store (which is broken six ways to sunday).
[G1 Apps and Games] coolbho3000:
All you have to do to list an application multiple times on the Market is to rename the package name. Say another developer releases a competing application but only lists it once under one name - this guy's app will get three times the sale potential as that one. Ultimately, it creates an unfair environment - but it's not against the terms of service either.
[G1 Apps and Games] Fingerlickin:
I was sleeping last night during all these posts, that's why no response until now.

You missed the entire point of the post. 3 apps from the same dev that are identical.

It would seem you are the noob, same response as above.

Finally, someone who is smart enough NOT to fall for what this dev is doing. Lets sit back and watch these other guys argue about lite vs. full and buy two of the same apps.

Exactly my point, Thank You.

You know I didn't think I would have to spell out why I made the post, I was under the impression that you guys were an intelligent group of people.
[G1 Apps and Games] lbcoder:
They retracted that: http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/02/google-restores-tethering-apps-to-android-market-just-not-in-th/
[G1 Apps and Games] Fingerlickin:
Looks like either Google or the Dev has removed 2 of the 3 apps, Pic Swap and Image Gallery are gone now.
[G1 Apps and Games] nolageek:
I agree with all of you. It is a problem and technically it's within the boundries of the TOS. But, that that mean it should be allowed? Either they need to be the police or allow us to police ourselves using an opt-in karma system of some sort.
[G1 Apps and Games] Rmag37:
This guy is a loser, so is anybody else who duplicates their apps on the market. I wish i had the ability to blacklist certain devs and remove their apps from my market view.
[G1 Apps and Games] Diceman4:
You do, search the market for "My Market" it is still alittle rough around the edges, but WAY better than sifting through all the stupid soundboards and such. you can filter by dev, keyword, etc.
[G1 Apps and Games] Rmag37:
Downloading now, thanks for the info.
[G1 Apps and Games] nolageek:
Yeah. The My Market dev is a really nice guy. This app is going to be awesome and is something that is really, really needed.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Duncan_am_Smith:
I'm new at ROM-flashing; and I'm smitten! The performance improvement, versus my old WM5 with Orange bloatware, is astonishing.

All the "stripped" (OEM) ROM's I've found so far are US-spec; I've used an AT&T OEM ROM as a starter for ten.

However what I really want is a base ROM which:

1) maps to my UK-spec QWERTY keyboard (for punctuation & symbols);

2) shows calendar date in UK format dd/mm/yy.

3) won't conflict with the lovely WM6.5 ROMs I'm seeing and wanting to try

I've not found any candidate ROM's in my searches so far - I'd appreciate being pointed in the right direction.

Many thanks!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] boog:
You can use shaps advanced config to configure the keyboard (on any rom)

Then use regional settings to set the date/currency/etc to fit your needs.

You chould be able to use any rom you wish (as long as it is for the hermes haha).
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] passau91:
UK specific ROMs

That's true to an extent, but what seems to happen is that some ROMs (even by the same chef), vary in their ability to look British. It seems that most of the 6.5 ROMs just don't have the ability to show 24 hour clock and British date format on the Today screen, even when you set them in the Regional Settings, but others do. DarkVisions 5 does, but some versions of TAI's latest 6.5 don't (and its Connection Wizard doesn't cover some of the smaller carriers for the UK e.g. ASDAmobile, Virgin etc.) That's not a criticism of those chefs, just an observation about the base 6.5 being used, I hasten to add. I can recommend DarkVisions - it has the correct keyboard layout straight off, the connection wizard covers all the UK carriers and the date and time can be changed to UK format on the Today screen. Give it a try.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] jez83uk:
I'm in the UK and this isn't something I've ever considered. I flash first with an at&t stripped rom, and then with whatever rom I'm trying, (currently +Que's B3), and I've always been able to set to dd/mm/yy HH:mm:ss within windows, and change the keyboard with Advanced Config.

I do agree about the connection wizard though. I'm on Blyk and have only found one rom on my HTC Wizard which had the settings.

I haven't tried Darkvisions rom though.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] scousemartin:
well i have NEVER had a problem setting 24hr time , date , keyboard or anything else with any rom i have tried and i have tried a LOT of them, to set 24hr time in regional settings set it in the time tab as HH:MM:SS thats all you need. If its set as H:MM:SS then it will display as a twelve hour clock
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Duncan_am_Smith:
Folks - thanks for the speedy and informative replies.

I've taken your advice: flashed Dark Visions 5.13 on top of the AT&T OEM ROM; configured regional settings; and my queries have all been answered.

So - a big thanks for your advice on this!
[G1 General] hell.cu:
Hi. I need your help...

I had a T-Mobile G1. RC33 US Firmware.

But in my country there is NO Data Plan available so I had to downgrade to RC29 US Firmware for being able to activate via Wireless Network...

I am going to explain (shortly) what i do.. I copied the RC29 to the SD-Card and downgrade successfully... Activate ADB controls... And launch Wifi-Settings.. Activate via Wifi without any problems... Everything original..

The phone was activate successfully. I can send and receive SMS without any problems..

BUT!!!! I cant hear anything when I call someone. And they cant hear me neither. I see when the call is connected but there is no sound at all... I receive the call but no sound at all... The phones Rings and Vibrate. BUT no sound trough.

Could you help me and explain what can I do to fix this??? I am a newbie.. So i will be more than pleased if you explain to me SLOW MOTION....

there is a chance that downgrading make this to happen???

THANKS in ADVANCE and BR!!!!
[Palm Treo Pro] dbsoundz:
This is the most stupid "feature" of this phone...

Is there any chance to install an app to turn the phone off?
[Palm Treo Pro] catsmaty:
It is true, the best combination would be to turen the power off from the power button and then press the red button to let it sleep, this will save the battery from running out.
[Palm Treo Pro] hellketty:
I think the only way for switching off pro is pull out battery:D
[Palm Treo Pro] estuardo4:
Please take a look at this discussion thread at treocentral.com:

http://discussion.treocentral.com/treo-pro/198947-shutdown-utility-works-confirmed.html

Please let us know if it worked for you.

gb
[Mogul, XV6800 ROM Development] kflipproductions:
my backlight is set to turn off after 10 seconds, but actually turns off between 5 and 7 seconds. you wouldnt think so but its an obvious and annoying difference. any way to fix this?
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thespeed:
If i'm pairing the Hero with my Sony bluetooth car radio

the next and previous buttons on my radio are only working with the standard Music player.

Is it possible to use this on nswPlayer or Meridian player.

I don't like playlists, and if the screen goes out it´s safer to use the buttons

on the car radio. :)

Ps.. if the touchscreen doesn´t work great in a car holder,

just touch the phone on the silver in the middle off the left(or right) side.

This is for the Hero White users don´t know which color this is on the brown phone.

This problem was really frustrating for me.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
as ive said in previous posts, I am a recent convert from windows mobile. I had an app on my htc advantage, that was an independant rss reader, as well as a full function rss widget for my home screen. Alot of my rss feeds are photoblogs, or at least news/websites that have photos with the rss feed. This app I had for windows mobile would show the headline of each article along with the first two or three lines AND the picture ON the home screen widget. I have yet to find any rss reader apps with widgets, or standalone widgets that would display the headline including any picture on the homescreen. Does anyone know of an android reader with a widget that does show pictures?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
Ok, I think ive gone through every rss reader in the market and none have any sort of picture support in their widgets. Does anyone have any suggestions, or would any eager coders fee like designing a widget that would do this?:D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
if anyone happens to try an rss app and notice that it displays pictures thru a widget....please let me know as I am still in need and looking.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] vrgomes:
AnyRSS Widget ;)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
Unfortunatly Anyrss reader does not display pictures in the widget. Both engadet and gizmodo have pictures of items for each post, that I am looking to have displayed with each headline.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] origins81:
Try FeedR, its 0.99c on the market. Set the feed you want on as a shortcut and it displays images when you collapse it. If you don't like it you can get a refund within 24hrs.

You'd think google would have google reader considering it's their OS
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
Thanks origins81, I dont think i have tried Feedr yet. I will give it a run this afternoon.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
I now have Feedr, but it doesent look like it has any kind of widget support at all. Yes you can create shortcuts on your home screens to a specific feed, but then when you click on it, it opens the whole reader app. The shortcut isnt even a picture, just a generic feedr icon. I'm thinking it may have been an older version of SPB Insight that did the trick on winmo. If i updated my engadget feed, it would download the most recent say 15 posts, and then on my homescreen, it would cycle through the headlines with the corresponding picture that went with each post.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alaskan84:
I am still on the hunt for this, I posted a few comments requesting picture widget support for the most popular rss readers on the market....hopefully someone will hear my cry :(
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] MikLSP:
There is a new version of FeedR with widget support now, though I've not tried it.

The best RSS widgets I've come across are the News Buzz/Mobile Buzz/Gaming Buzz ones by mippin.com...the only problem is that the feeds are automatic and not customisable. That said you can choose a category e.g. Android on Mobile Buzz and it fetches a good selection of news.

Mik
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] trongduc:
Please let me know if you found one.

esp, widget shows multi lines with img. thanks.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] gillmanguera:
I notice this is kind of old, but have you tried pulse news?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] xaviorffviii:
ty ty

You my friend, are a hero.:D

I've searched for days, I saw it before, but always thought pulse news was just some news site that showed only their news.

For an RSS android app widget that shows pictures, and text, this is excellent! Loving pulse news widget! All my favorite sites feeds with pictures! (<---Intentionally worded with keywords so others searching for this type of widget would come up easier in search engines)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] gillmanguera:
You're more than welcome! :D Glad I could help out with something on xda even with me being a semi-noob! :D
[myTouch 3G, Magic Apps and Games] alestes:
Sorry I'm posting but xDA all of a sudden says that I don't have permission because I have never posted so this is what I'm posting, sorry to post this, but I don't have a choice thanks xda!
[G1 General] xSiNiStErx:
Well i wil make video tutorials for anything anybody needs to my knowledge. I am currently uploading Rooting G1 with busybox. Well start requesting and ill get to it.
[G1 General] kizer:
Nandroid backup and restore

Do a Rom update

There are a few for starters. ;)
[G1 General] Jocutz1987:
Well I also think u should do a nadroid backup
[G1 General] jc1337:
maybe a tutorial on creating themes for android? there are some nicely written tuts here on xda but it might help those who are visual learners.
[G1 General] Adam17:
adb and maybe a short one showing people around cyanogen recovery
[G1 General] PlatinumMOTO:
I think the the Theme tutorial sounds good and then flashing a new recovery image and then wiping because a lot of people forget to do that.
[G1 General] BlackElvis79:
That's a sweet idea. Let me know if I can contribute.
[G1 General] BlackElvis79:
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[G1 General] brios86:
Would like to help making some videos Let me know
[G1 General] lbcoder:
Videos? As tutorials for system functions?

WHY?

Are you trying to teach illiterates how to root their phone using visual symbolism? I think that a prerequisite for using a smartphone is that you can actually READ.

First; only a complete and absolute MORON would follow a video tutorial for a technical procedure involving TEXT,

Second; morons shouldn't be doing technical things to begin with -- that is the reason why carriers root-lock devices, because morons will definitely screw things up.
[G1 General] brios86:
the first thing i did to my phone was ROOT and i learn how to from a youtube video, explained every step and it let me know i was doing it rigth, ppl learn diff ways
[G1 General] kizer:
Little off topic, but none the less the first time I modded my Xbox to watch movies on it and other things I followed a video that actually was in time with the process and as he walked you through it he explained things not just click here and click there. I've saved that video and soft modded a number of them. Sure I could of wrote down the steps, but the files are on my laptop along with the procedure.

Modded one Xbox and followed along with the video and when I had to pause the video 4 times because the Xbox I was modding seemed to take a long time which it should of kept up with the video. Come to find out the Box was dieing and if I hadn't noticed the speed I would of wasted a lot of time.

Videos have their place as long as they are done right, but I agree they are not replacement for learing how to read, but they do have their place.
[Touch HD General] mr london:
if someone rings me and does the above (leaves voicemessage) i cant see there number on call log ect!? im on orange network? anyone know if this is normal? thanks

Paul.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sprime01:
i there a place to view roms available organized by developers name like a place that shows a link for all hayruko roms or all drizzy roms or jesus freke roms etc?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borodin1:
Try www.androidspin.com. I haven't checked it out but it has ALL roms with descriptions and links to download. You may be able to sort by fields (ie devs name)

Good luck
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turboyo:
quoted to fix missing "n" in the url
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borodin1:
Yeah... that's what I get for typing too fast.. thanks! (fixed in the original too):D
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] fubofo:
Im selling my Xda Orbit (Artemis 200) as I now have an Orbit 2 (Polaris) and have recently been getting a white screen on the Artemis.

Other than that it is in pretty good order, always had a screen protector on it so screen is like new. A few minor scuffs on the case.

If anyone is interested its here
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] ryomahino:
Do you can ship to Peru, Latinamerica?
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] stephl:
Hi Fubofo, have just checked it out on ebay, i would like to know if you have a buy it now price....

Cheers
[P3300, MDA Compact III General] fubofo:
Hey sorry I thought I had instant notification set on, but guess it wasnt lol.

No there is no Buy it Now option, just bid on it and yeah I guess I could ship Worldwide.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] alex783:
Hello to everybody!

I just upgraded my HTC Touch Find (the Touch Cruise sold by TIM) to Windows Mobile 6.1 with the official WM6.1 ROM downloaded from HTC website. Now my smartphone uses only 84MB of RAM (before was about 100MB) and the free RAM is only 45MB (before with WM6.0 was about 60MB).

Why now smartphone uses less RAM? what is the problem?

Many thanks!

bye,

Alessandro.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] pcarvalho:
because of newer drivers...its not a problem...

next time search for problems before making a new thread...

cheers
[Networking] 1701D:
Hi folks,

yesteray I got a german O2 XDA Guide and i have problems with setting up the Connections. Wi-Fi is correctly configurated and properly connected with my router,but neither IE nor Opera can acces the internet through it. The same case when i try with Network Provider.

The odd thing is, that the "connect with" dropdownlist in "Settings/Wireless configuration" (sorry don´t know the correct engl translation) is empty, though correct SSID is displayed in "Networkname".

Also when i go into "Networkcard configuration" the dropdownlist "connect Networkcard to" is empty for each network adapter.

Is this a bug or did i miss anything? pls help :confused:

I´m using ROM version: 1.09.207.5(40104)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Tigerfan55:
I have a tilt and recently it started just shutting down when I had been on a call for about 4 minutes or when I was looking around on the internet for about 4 minutes. This was a std. tilt not flashed with HTC home installed. I hard reset it and hoped that would fix the problem, but it never did. So finally I decded to flash the ROM and see if that may make it better. alas it did not. I have tried everything I know, but everytime I get online or on the phone it just shuts off. Then it takes a few times before it will ever come back on normally. Does anyone know what is going on or what I can try to fix the problem. It seems as though my data is limited and cuts off after a certain point. I would really appreciate anyones help
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Tigerfan55:
Anyone have anything? It also cuts off whenever I connect to Facebook app. It tells me to check my internet conection
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Rudegar:
non of my wm phones ever had that issue

read up on it on google once it's it's an operator end hardware thing

not much you can do if the hardware they use don't support it
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] LiteIce:
I was having the same issue with my tilt

I was having the exact same issue. :(

Check my thread :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=534732

I just solve the problem replacing the battery.

I got one of this

http://www.smavtronics.com/1600mah-li-ion-replacement-battery-fits-at-and-t-8925-tilt-series.html

and it has been working like a champ.:cool:
[Touch Cruise 2 General] 1701D:
Hi folks,

yesteray I got a german O2 XDA Guide and i have problems with setting up the Connections. Wi-Fi is correctly configurated and properly connected with my router,but neither IE nor Opera can acces the internet through it. The same case when i try with Network Provider.

The odd thing is, that the "connect with" dropdownlist in "Settings/Wireless configuration" (sorry don´t know the correct engl translation) is empty, though correct SSID is displayed in "Networkname".

Also when i go into "Networkcard configuration" the dropdownlist "connect Networkcard to" is empty for each network adapter.

Is this a bug or did i miss anything? pls help

I´m using ROM version: 1.09.207.5(40104)
[Touch Cruise 2 General] 4EST:
It seems the wi-fi is NOT configured correctly.

Try other security settings. Or try no security on the router, see if it works