yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[G1 Apps and Games] jashsu:
Please show me some numbers. To get the ball rolling, i'll post a link.

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2...-more-serious-than-first-though-on-iphone.ars

"The numbers that developers might find most interesting are the ones that show "conversion rates" from "lite" versions to full. Only one out of every 14 average users tends to purchase the paid version of an app after using the lite version, which is just under 7.5 percent. For pirates, the conversion rate is less than half a percent, or one out of every 233."
[G1 Apps and Games] ThrashWolf:
I download apps. If I like 'em, I pay for them. I'll usually go for a "lite" version if one exists. Anyway, rather than have this thread derailed into a debate about piracy, can we get back to the topic at hand?

I've notified the host, lets see if that does anything.
[G1 Apps and Games] DarkNytefire:
Sigh. Nothing like a little bit of piracy to set a forum on fire. Doesn't matter what forum you're visiting, could be a forum for food - and the first mention of piracy is bound to bring up what I like to call the forum nazis. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and no amount of gestapo trolling will change that. I find it interesting that people break various laws of various countries / cities / states daily and of course, it's overlooked. Someone makes mention of piracy and all of a sudden you've got the ePolice regime banging on your every post as if it were going to change something. What's my point? None, really. (But there again, there's also no point in bashing piracy, it's not going to make it any less existent.)
[G1 Apps and Games] jashsu:
I hope you don't think that I assumed my post would change ThrashWolf's perception on piracy. I was merely pointing out how humorously sad this statement is:

I mean.. maybe i'm the only one who finds that just a bit hypocritical? I would have been completely okay if he/she just said "hey dudes, theres a paid piracy site, lets get it shut down" or "I like piracy". But to go and say "I am a pirate, but these other pirates disgust me".. idk.. maybe it's just me, but that's just ridiculous.

Then again what do I know?
[G1 Apps and Games] psychoace:
Also they spam the android market with there links so make sure if you see it report it as spam.
[G1 Apps and Games] androidrocks:
Doesn't anyone pay for their apps anymore ...
[G1 Apps and Games] UnkzDomain:
I'll admit it, I pirate apps too, but only to either try it or if I have no other way to even purchase the application.

The thing is, being a high-schooler, I have a cheap, prepaid credit card that only allows transactions in USD. Many apps aren't available in the Market in currency other than Euros or Pounds so I have no other choice to use the apps than to pirate them.

This kind of behavior where people are selling pirated copies instead of just making it available for people who otherwise can't even buy them is really annoying though... anybody thought of a way to get them shut down?
[G1 Apps and Games] jairomeo:
I'm honestly debating to pay for a membership and email every dev that has an app on their. The other known site I've already found 6 apps from me on their and they were removed. But since this place charges just to get a peak I'm very tempted to pay and make sure every company knows and can write C&D's to them and the host.
[G1 Apps and Games] LvDisturbed1:
Piracy is always going to be an issue. Always. I have pirated apps before, usually to test out an app update I have already downloaded and refunded from the marketplace. If the update fixes things I had issues with, I will buy it. If not, then I delete it. I have bought and kept 21 apps from the marketplace so far. I believe my use of pirated apps is fair.

I am not trying to justify piracy, but merely stating it is a great tool for me. I am aware that a lot of people pirate apps just so they don't have to pay for them. I believe that is wrong. However when comparing those who distribute an app for free to those that charge for an app that is not theirs, I believe that the one who distributes for free is the lesser of the two evils. The one who distributes for free is going to reach out to more of the potential market yes, but the scumbags who actually charge for apps that someone worked hard on are the true thieves IMO. They affect a lesser share of the potential market, but keep in mind their "share" is willing to make a purchase in the first place, while the freeloaders "share" is questionable in that department.

Just my 2 cents.
[HD2 General] Pargeo:
Hi,

I have a UK English HD2. Unfortunately, this ROM version doesn't have a Russian keyboard on it, and I need it very much. Is it possible to install it on my device and can anybody share it with me?

Thanks very much!
[HD2 General] vangrieg:
Sure, here you go.
[HD2 General] Dougski:
Resco Keyboard can do Cyrillic

Best check the trial version first though to ensure stable...
[HD2 General] Pargeo:
Thanks very much, vangrieg - it works!
[HD2 General] Alex_Sha:
Vangrieg, thank you very much!

I had the same problem; have a UK ROM but I do need a russian keyboard sometimes..have been looking for something like the cab you posted for quite a long time.

Thanks.
[HD2 General] qBot:
Doesn't work for me :( It does install, and there is an option Russian/English available through the keyboard menu (though no appropriate button), but nothing changes when I click Russian.
[HD2 General] Elcs:
What about FingerKeyboard?

One of the most versatile keyboard programs I have used and is the very best keyboard for typing on in my experience, Blackstone or Leo.
[HD2 General] awillys:
Hi,

My HD2 is in english and I have installed the keyboard.

The keyboard works fine however when i send email in russian, the text is transform to question marks like '??????????? ??????? ????????????'.

any idea about how i can get around this and have my recipients seeing the email in russian?

thanks

A
[HD2 General] innelle:
hi,

hehe, I used to have the same problem!

you'll need to activate Unicode for sending messages in russian.

when you write an email in russian, go to "menu" in the right bottom of your screen. the list will appear, choose something like "message options" (I have a french version so.... :) ) than you'll have another list where you'll be able to choose a language from the list. pick "Unicode (UTF-8)" this one is more common I think.

same for the SMS messages - if you what you recipient to recieve a something in russian you'll have to activate Unicode.

please let me know if it worked.

cheers, :)
[HD2 General] psywalker246:
Hi,

I've tried to change options to UTF-7 and UTF-8, the only two options for unicode i have, but to no avail. This seems only affect my emails, when i text in russian, it works even without changing to unicode.

Any ideas what else to try?

Thanks
[HD2 General] objecttothis:
Hey, I installed the keyboard. It might be good to note that you have to soft reset the phone after installing. It functions but the problem is that the bottom row (the one with the space bar) doesn't render right. It's shifted down and to the right. Is there a newer version perhaps?
[HD2 General] FRANQ_23_PL:
Who see ??????? signs? Recipient? That cam meat, that reciepient device (phone, PC, PDA or other) not support/don't have installed cyrylic support. This is only my suspections.

I suggest chceck SunnySoft site for localization pack. Inside is InterWrite keyboard and other stuff, so this should help. If you have this allready instaled, so go to Settings and find InterWrite icon, and look around settings. There are keyboards for your country.

Sorry for my bad English. I hope this is understandable and helpfull.
[HD2 General] objecttothis:
Russian xT9 is already installed. All I need is a Russian Keyboard layout to use it. The SunnySoft interWrite software is not what I'm looking for. What I'd like is the OEM Russian keyboard layout.
[HD2 General] a_oltar:
I have the same problem as qBot.

Installed with no problem. Menu (for selecting keyboard) in Russian, but never changes, when I select Russian, stays in English.
[HD2 General] Katty.pro:
I have the same problem. Anyone knows why is it like that? Thanks
[HD2 General] vadim-zh:
Another russian keyboard cab. But no guaranties of course. It worked for me with some old WWE rom.
[HD2 General] Sam1977:
Thanks! It works.
[Android Software Development] tnt8902:
Are you able to hook up the android g1/dream to a wii via usb and use your phone as a tether and connect to the internet or can you use an app for g1 and make it a wifi router so a wii can connect to the internet?
[Android Software Development] AdrianK:
You try the wireless tether for root users app. It creates a wireless access point for other devices to connect to. Connecting to the Wii over USB is out of the question.
[Off-topic] pounana:
Hey guys. Sorry to cross post this (not sure which forum is best) but I wonder if you might like to help with some research?

I am writing an MBA case study on the branding of HTC, calling it 'the best company you've never heard of'.

I have had HTC phones from the very earliest days, discovering XDA-Developers.com about 7 years ago; I owe the devs here so much for their ROMs and good advice (currently using a Jade with pda-viet's 6.5 rom,waiting for he passion to come out to try my first android handset).

Anyway, two things have always amazed me:

1. That a company like HTC has taken such a weird approach to branding (compared to motorola, SE, Nokia and, oh, I don't know, Apple?) and has only in the last year or so decided to start to invest in their brand.

2. That despite their relative anonymity, the 'tribe' that they have managed to assemble around them to promote, support and fix their products globally (that's you guys) are so incredible.

I was wondering if any of you might have any comments about either the branding/marketing of the company (any direct experience of them?) or your experiences of being part of their brand 'tribe'?

I'd really appreciate any comments any of you may have; would really help me to understand the company and hopefully a. get them better known through the case study and b. get a great mark in my MBA.

Thanks so much for any help.

Jo
[Off-topic] pounana:
MBA branding research

Mod Edit: You were correct about cross-posting. This is not permitted. I have removed the thread in the About Forum. (About is for matters "about" XDA-Developers)

I have also merged replies into this thread.

Mike
[Off-topic] flyboyovyick:
i think that one of the reasons they are sold under different brands is because they dont want to market the phones them selfves.

anyone think so>?

flyboy
[Off-topic] pounana:
Interesting

Thanks for your response; I agree with all your key points, in particular the danger of going mainstream regarding the dev community (particularly here).

I've attached an early draft of my report; would be interested in any feedback, particularly insights into marketing decisions and likely outcomes of the collapse of WinMo and the shift to Android.

Merry Christmas
[Off-topic] MikeChannon:
Excellent work. ... and I could'nt find much to argue with... shame I like a good argument.

I suppose out of all the good stuff, a point I felt could be strengthened is the one where a conclusion seems to be drawn that hTC will move away from WM. Yes, we know about Android and yes we know about iPhone but I'm not sure the case is made that hTC will abandon WM/M$. You may well be correct of course and I do recognise the possible departure from the "Tribal" developer communities in the future.

I think moves away from WM may be progressive but not necessarily final. Hving said that the whole OS for mobile market is not a stable one - who would have predicted this three years ago?: (let alone the stunning almost overnight rate of change)

​

Of course, and this a point that can be made I think, the iPhone did not simply claim market share from WM it actually expanded the market. ie They have increased the overall size of the market without necessarily reducing sales of WM. Market share is therefore a very misleading figure as in a sense WM is still selling as much as before, just that the market has been doubled (pure guess) in size.

So not a critisicm but perhaps to add a little ooomph to the conclusions, maybe just a bit more in the way of trend facts/statistics to prove the direction of travel (afterall you're preaching to the largely converted here, but I wonder how convinced a hard-bitten academic outsider would be??)​

Nice work, I actually enjoyed reading your monograph and that I cannot say about lots of research pieces:):)​

Mike​

PS... minor thing - from memory the last sentence on p13 I think it was, needs looking at - words have got jumbled somehow. (I know it's a draft;))​
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] WinningDays:
Hi everyone !

Someone knows how to change the horrible image that we can find when we select Music or Messages ?

I'm Talking about the Black Wallpaper with weird and pixellised circles.

Excuse me for my english.

Thank you !
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] d.cortez:
read this post/thread.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] TheRevolutioner:
Hello !

How can I show the normal windows settings in start menu without BsB Tweaks ?

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] bmueller77:
Check out first post in the Leo/Leo-Forum or use BSBTweak
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] hoss_n2:
is there any world card mobile cab as it is not included in wm6.5 dutty rom
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] hjb012:
Worldcard Mobile

Look for Miri cabs:D
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] jigners:
stop creating new threads, read the forum rules,

you are posting just about anywhere. the best thing to do

if you have any questions with regards the ROM you are using

is to post the question in that ROMs thread.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Fallen Spartan:
As per above post. No need for new thread. Use the 'Search' function. If you still cannot find it, then at least create thread in correct forum, i.e. Software, Applications & themes....as this is not related to 'Rom Development'!!

Thread moved & closed
[Touch HD General] balane:
Just curious, I have one on my HD right now but I definitely prefer my device without it. I don't carry it in a case, just in my pocket, but I'm careful with it for the most part. I don't put it in a pocket with keys and I don't rough it up any. Will my screen get scratched up easily with no protector? Is the screen glass? Thanks for any advice.
[Touch HD General] playdo:
I would say: Get a screen protector!

With it you are on the safe side if you accidentally scratch your screen.

And its nearly invisible, so why bothering?
[Touch HD General] don-tucker:
I ues these,you cannot tell it's on and lasts months http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-INVISIBLE...UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL?hash=item3ef93df831

Don
[Touch HD General] marky33:
I'm careful, you should see the scratches on my screen protecter, use one.
[Touch HD General] kieboy:
Even if you're very careful down to the spec level of dust being able to scratch your screen...trust me, a single scratch on the screen is not a good sight to see better be safe than sorry man.
[Touch HD General] MaskedMarauder:
I scratched my screen protector with my stylus, one speck of dust and it will scratch.

ClearTouch crystals for me!
[Touch HD General] Fallen Spartan:
Unless you want a scratched device, get a screen protector
[Touch HD General] TheOne741:
Yes you do

Oh yes you do. Personally i use this one and havent managed to scratch it for 6 months now. It is also very clear.

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-touch-hd-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
[Touch HD General] GoldCoin:
I used to have a screen protector on my HD but i decided to remove it

after a few months because i didn't like the air bubbles.

I've tried maybe 4 different protectors, including invisibleSHIELD, followed all the instructions, but i just couldn't install the damn thing without making some

annoying air bubbles. Finally i gave up.

2 weeks after, my HD has dropped on a terrain full of gravel from about 1.5 meters.

Now, instead of air bubbles i have two big scratches on my screen

and a missing piece in the right corner.

Trust me - you want to get yourself a screen protector.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] ManishG:
hey,

need some help here. am just migrating to windows 6.5 versions. while there are several threads on various ROM versions, i cant find conclusive info on which are the best radio's to opt for? or to be specific, radio+rom combinations??

there is a thread for best radios, but i dont see anything on it for 6.5 versions, its restricted win 6.1

can anyone specifically tell me which is the best radio for the following ROMS?

1. esperOS 6.5 28008 lite

2. Bare WM 6.5 ROMs Witschey

if not specifically, please guide me on threads where i can find more info on best radios

what im looking for is,

1. good connection

2. battery life

3. fast and stable GPS connections

thanks!
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Windows Mobile ROM De] stylez:
There is no best Radio as it will depend on so many variables, location\carrier being some also they effect signal, battery life, GPS fix etc in different amounts.

The best thing you can do is go to The Ultimate Radio Thread and test yourself for what is best radio.

Oh and 6.1 Radio's are used on 6.5 ;)

On that note thread closed.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Henry_Lee:
After installing some RSS news and rebooting I have got some strange. My default black bars at top and bottom stay is with gradient like old style of WM6.1. :(

How I can make top bar and bottom bar like default view?

HELP. :confused:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] expdesign2000:
settings / all settings/ home/ change the theme (htc black) / ok
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Henry_Lee:
Its not helped me.

Ive solved this problem only with UI Tweaker.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] fards:
download and install advanced config. search the site for it if you don't have it already.

goto to right menu and install provisioning xml.

in the file selector navigate to windows and select mxipupdate_HTC100.provxml

soft reset and the black bars will be back
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] SiemensLover:
Hallo,

i am a new Blackstone user! and have some quetions plz!

- Is it a must to cook TouchFlo in the ROM to get a working Softtouch Keys (Hang up, Hang Down, HOME and Arrow) or there i an other way? if not, what is the latest version from TF that works with WM6.5 and WM6.5.x

- By the way how can i get the new Leo HTC Volume Control to work with Blackstone, i cooked it in my ROm but i always get the OLD HTC skin!

Thanx in Advance

WBR

Siemens Lover
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] SiemensLover:
JUST UP!!!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] xmsnx:
Maybe it would be better if you posted your questions in the blackstone kitchen/cooking class threads, there a few in this forum. :)
[General Topics] Badwolve1:
Hi,

Is flashing cooked Roms from the forums legal?

I know it will void my warranty, but that has already expired

Thanks

Badwolve1
[General Topics] galaxys:
Yep, currently being discussed over here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=598449
[General Topics] vma:
Just a remark on this poll:

Even if 100% of the votes would be for "legal", it would still be illegal, as a poll cannot change existing laws.

The question I ask myself currently, is if the concept of copyright and intellectual property is outdated.

Fact is that music, movies, software, books, etc., get illegally spread around the internet in mindblowing quantities. Almost all citizens do it.

This leds me to think that in a democracy, if politicians would have the courage, they should let the people decide if copyright is to be maintained.

Of course, an abolition of copyright would have many consequences:

- no more commercial movies being done (at least with the current financial model)

- no music industry as we know it

- either cleverly protected software or just open source software and no commercial applications

As drastic as it may sound, I think the world could easily adjust.

And lets face it, if 100% of all those using an illegal content (music, movie, software, ebook, etc.) would be prossecuted, then almost every citizen of the western world would be convicted.

I think it is an interesting issue that will have to be discussed sooner or later. I don't believe in DRM and sever protection laws, as they will end up not working.

Companies will continue to make profit out of service (support, maintenance, training), but the intellectual property will sooner or later not be protected anymore.

Just my 5 cents...

Cheers,

vma

PS: Apparently Google chose not to file patents for their search engines, because they think it is safer if kept in secret. A patent will expire after a given period...

That shows me the future direction.

Too bad EU politicians are so dependant on lobbies.
[HD2 General] Lio:
Hi, I've searched the forums but couldn't find a clear answer to this one.

I want to make a hard reset but want to keep my custom dictionary that t9 has learnt. Which file and where is it?
[HD2 General] Lio:
Anyone, please?
[HD2 General] 20mihalko:
you can enable dictionary in your language.. take look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=595500
[HD2 General] Lio:
Thanks for your reply, but it's not ehat i'm looking for.

I want to keep my language as it is.

When you type in new words xt9 "learns" them and puts them in a custom dictionary.

What I want to know is which file is this custom dictionary?
[HD2 General] omneity:
H iLeo,

If you navigate to the \Windows directory on the HD2 you'll see a program named et9MyWords.exe. With that you'll be able to edit, delete or add words to the custom dictionary.

HTH
[HD2 General] Lio:
Omneity, I don't want to edit, delete or add words to that dictionary. I want to know which file it is where it keeps all those words, so that i can save the file and restore it after a hard reset.
[HD2 General] 20mihalko:
so you need to save that file :) than replace it afted hard reset... i guess
[HD2 General] adell_:
I don't think so. That is the application. The data is saved somewhere else :).
[HD2 General] 20mihalko:
aah yes, you are right...
[HD2 General] omneity:
Well done for a helpful post. :rolleyes:

To backup your T9 added words, copy the following files from the main memory:

\Windows\eT9Cdb.Cdb

\Windows\eT9Rudb.Rdb

\Windows\eT9AsDb.Adb
[HD2 General] mr.vandalay:
tried it but it didn't work for me... than i tried copying every et9*.* file , but that also didn't do the trick...

any ideas :confused:
[HD2 General] Lio:
I have (in windows folder) a folder called ET9IMEDB.

I just backed up this whole folder and restored it after a hard reset and it kept all my custom dictionary.
[HD2 General] mr.vandalay:
thanks, will try and report back.
[HD2 General] adchesney:
I would be very interested in knowing how I can "bulk-add" names, places and other nouns to my XT9 on my HTC HD2.

I have all these in a txt document.

Regards

ADC
[HD2 General] ugumba:
Those are indeed the files, but I have been unable to perform a clean restore in a safe manner. The problem is that the T9 service locks the files in that folder so that you can't simply overwrite them.

When using Resco Explorer, it "correctly" detects this and renames the old files (with some bogus extension), before copying in my backed up files with the proper names. Next, at some point during the shutdown process, the T9 service overwrites my restored files with the custom dictionary in memory, so I'm back to square one.

The only working method I have is to yank out the battery (or press the red reset button) right after copying in my backed up files. After the next boot, my dictionary is how I want it. Nedless to say, this is hardly an ideal solution. (Edit: The last time I did this, I had to reinstall Opera 10b3 - can't say for sure this was the reason, but be careful.)

Is there a way to kill the T9 process, so the dictionary files are no longer locked?