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[Touch CDMA Android Development] seanmcd72:
any plans for GPS related faq's?? Some people seem to have no issues, others on the same network with the same release of warm donut don't get a consistent connection...
[Touch CDMA Android Development] gaaaah:
Radio

I am not totally sure I understand the "radio thing" correctly. When people talk about radio and different ROMs/versions they mean the firmware for the GPS chip, is that correct?

How do I check which version I have currently? Know where to do it in WinMo but not in Android.

Where can I find newer versions? (my phone is a Polaris)

EDIT: To get the GPS working with warm donut, is there a specific minimum radio version that's needed?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
i do not currently know why some people have working GPS and others do not beyond not upgrading their radio, which is already posted. if you know what the difference is between some and others, let me know and I'll post it . . .

I think there is a way to check using terminal, you might drop dzo a message he should know. as far as polaris goes, I am not up to speed on GPS for your phone.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] ejlmd:
Market fix

Thank you for the Market fix step by step instructions.

Worked like a charm!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
no problem, glad the post is helpful.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] dmulligan:
A pair of related questions that I would love to see answered are:

How do I choose which nbh kernel that I go with.

Who are vilord, dzo, jamezelle and the others and does their work ever make it into the same kernels or are they working on different forks?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] seanmcd72:
Another question I'm surprised I don't see on here:

What is the equivalent of a "Carrier .cab" file on Android? I slap Myn's Warm Donut on my phone and the data connection works fine. Everything on the OS says "T-Mobile" but I'm using an Alltel phone now on Verizon Wireless...

So how come I don't have to do something like that on the Android?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] mssmison:
Don't worry about changing it. The important thing is what the ril reports back which is what is listed on your lock screen.

The reason you see Tmobile everywhere is becuase we need to tell google that our carrier is an 'official' one for the market to work properly.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] myn:
MSMission, you ever had a look at a baksmali'd Vending.apk (1.6+) to see if the resolution and density can be spoofed (perhaps even hard coded).

It's been on my todo list for awhile but I keep pushing it back. I am contemplating starting a thread with the baksmali'd source included and treat it as a collaborative project.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] mssmison:
nope. I usually run only 320x480 so it doesn't matter for me. It would be interesting to look into though..
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
choose the most recent, and choose resolution based on what the ROM you are loading suggests, and what you want (see FAQ on resolutions under general).

As far as vilrod, dzo, jamezelle, their work on the kernel all goes into a repository, so when one releases something it typically includes the latest changes of the other. As far as who they are, that is on a need to know basis, and you . . . you know the rest :cool:
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
that stuff is stored on the phone by the most recent flash that included that information. all the android stuff DOES NOT. this is why you have to make sure that you have data, phone, and gps working before leaving win mo.

there are ways to change it in android, I haven't done it and it is not easy, so easier to flash a win mo rom if you are having issues that has the right settings for your carrier if you are having issues.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
How to calibrate your screen

1. from your application drawer within android, open "calibrate screen"

2. click each of the red dots once. you should then see a message that says "recalibrated"

3. hit your menu button, and then click "save". without this last step, your settings will not be saved after rebooting.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] dmulligan:
Okay that sounds simple but do I take the latest from:

http://it029000.massey.ac.nz/vogue/files/?C=M;O=D

http://sourceforge.net/projects/androidhtc/

or the mediafire link from one of dozens of threads that say take that one?

Also do dzo's latest builds, which are awesome for power savings, include the opengl fixes that I've been reading about? I wish there was a way, other than sifting commit logs of knowing what was in each release.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
dzo is the originator of opengl on the vogue, so, yes. I typically take whatever file is most recent, with the knowledge that dzo sometimes puts up pre-release stuff to be tested.

easiest way: find dzo's latest posts here, and find vilrod's latest posts here. they usually post on xda what they've done.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] sshark:
Solved..........
[Touch CDMA Android Development] slapadabass:
HA! I hear you on that one, brother!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] HIYinOR:
This answers one of my first questions... I hated T-mobile when I had it, but I will put up with seeing the name on my phone for Market access:D
[Touch CDMA Android Development] drewden123:
As does my girlfriend! lol
[Touch CDMA Android Development] jrdiaz20:
Never works easily for me...

"unable to open persistent proper ty directory/data/property errno: 2"
[Touch CDMA Android Development] lggyxx:
please help..when i hit run on haret.exe it freezes..anyone experianced this?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
what type of device do you have, what steps did you take, where did you get your files . . . throw me a bone here, I need something to go on :confused: :D
[Touch CDMA Android Development] breuski07:
help with data

hi, i am having issues with the data after i flash to android. the data was working with winmo, then after i flashed to android, it wasnt working. i then flashed back to winmo to see if i could get it working with that and it wasnt. any suggestions would be great.

thanks.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Reddog80p:
Sometimes with android if you reboot after the intial install it will work.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] breuski07:
unfortunately that isn't working
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Roll Fizzlebeef:
route voice searches to Navigation/Google Maps?

I've tried several voice searches along the lines of "navigate to..." or "directions to..." and they have always just triggered a regular Google web search.

How do I get voice search to use Maps/Navigation when appropriate?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
wondering that myself
[Touch CDMA Android Development] lilkrazzie:
Hi guys, I have this very same problem. I tried using both the volume up button and the center button but to no avail. when i push any other button besides the volume up i get weird texts that come up like "^@" and what not.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] shabicht:
I am having the exact same problems! I had the older version of Myn's rom installed, but i cannot install the 02-20-2010 version, I pushed center button, volume up to no avail...

Would love to find a solution or at least a copy of the older version of Myn's rom to throw on in the meantime!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] mrkite38:
After the two buzzes at boot, tap and hold the center of the screen.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] shabicht:
Heyy thanks for the reply but I had actually seen somebody else suggest that and had already tried it with no luck... seems like nothing will take me into the menu but it did work for the older versions...
[Touch CDMA Android Development] lilkrazzie:
Yea, still have the problem. I'm running of MYN's first build off of SD card right now because the other one just doesn't seem to work for me. Odd thing is, if I try NAND with the first build, it doesn't work as well.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Reddog80p:
When I installed Myn's latest build I re-formatted my card in my pc's sd reader. Created a folder named "andboot" on the root. I took the androidinstall.tar (make sure the extension is .tar...not .zip or .rar) and place it in the andboot folder. Then I put my phone into boot loader mode (power button,Camera button and stylus in reset hole at the same time) it will bring up the tri-colored screen that displays coke 2.31 connect your usb to your phone it will change from serial to usb. Then run DZO's newest NBH via romutilityupdate like you would a winmo rom. Hold the center d-pad and the installer will launch. Then select install system. When it propts you to wipe your system say yes, and data say yes also. When it brings you back to the installer menu select exit/quit. Then it should load up in a minute or two.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Tsuushin:
Is there a widget or shortcut we can place on the desktop to manually rotate the screen? Otherwise is there a command I can run?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
no widget or shortcut. I'm sure there is a command you can run; is there a reason you can't use longpress power button (2 seconds)?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Tsuushin:
Ooooh, that's just what I was looking for, thanks a lot!

From messing around with all the buttons I thought long power button press was the keyboard toggle, never tought a button could have three features, nice!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] JM-PDA:
Tsuushin...

Check out Tatnai's FAQs page. Lots of good info...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=628353

Here is direct link to Tatnai's buttons mappings. Great resource!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5665206&postcount=51

Tatnai,

Thank you for your posts!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
lol. yeah, that's why I wrote this thing, so people could find answers to Frequently Asked Questions without having to ask them AGAIN . . . glad you found your answer Tsuushin;)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
Does finding locations using wireless networks work without gps? gps works fine but this nba league pass is not wanting to use gps that for blackout restrictions. It want to find my location using 3g for some reason.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
no, for our CDMA phones 3g location is not currently working. i believe vilrod was taking a look at this, but we do not have anything yet.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
it worked using gps once i disabled using wireless networks. It doesnt even try to use gps otherwise. Thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] Tsuushin:
Sorry, I read most of your FAQs but I missed that one >_<

Thanks for the links.

Would there be any way to map a combination of buttons to one action? Say, Camera + Red button. I could see that being usable if it was possible.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] umbilicalbungee:
Haret.exe Android Install and Boot from Windows Mobile

file locations and other things seem to change every time a new release is put out, so I've updated my instructions for haret install here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=648045

Feel free to copy, correct and add them to your faq as needed. And let me know if you'd rather have me just post them to this tread rather than starting a new one.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
I don't really care whatever is easier for you.I'll update the OP in a bit.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] QkSi1ver:
Long press on Send Button (Green) and Camera Button not working...

Hi i was originally looking for a way to get to Home when im deeply nested level of an application ...

For some reason, the long press on the camera button is not working... is there a way to activate it?

Im using the RLS 4 of MYN's rom off my SD.

Thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] piperthedj:
thank you sir, there are many things on this board i knew, and some that i didnt have the slightest idea on. thank you greatly for all your research and time in posting such a board.

it looks like there are many M$ chefs abandoning ship due to the press release for WM7, and as i have seen xda has better boards for android, it looks as i will be spending more time here. thanks again for your time and effort.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] QkSi1ver:
Ok after a reboot... my long press to return to home now works...
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
glad it's helpful.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
ok im having a problem with flashing the nbh files. for awhile i was flashing the nbh files via sdcard. i just got a computer so i wanna start flashing that way. so i downloaded the nfsans rom, deleted the 85mb RUU_signed.nbh and replaced with dzo's nbh and renamed to RUU_signed.nbh. then i put the phone into bootloader and then plugged the phone into the computer then hit romupdateutility. went through the setup and it then said ( verifying the files on your pda phone...please wait ) or some crap like that. it stayed there for 2 minutes then says error...connection, please make sure your usb cable is connected. ive tried several times an i get the same results. im pretty sure i did everything right. thanks in advance!!! :)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
it's not detecting that the phone is plugged in for some reason. try:

1. leaving the phone plugged into the computer for a couple of minutes before running romupdateutility

2. trying a different usb port on your computer

and you are seeing the tri-colored screen on your phone when in bootloader right? (sorry, had to ask)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
haha yes I see the tri color screen. I'll try a different cable. thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] QkSi1ver:
I saw DZO updated the zimage and NBH... and he said to use those to get the BT fix... How do I "use" those 2 files?

I'm running off SD using Haret.

Thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] jmbrowning:
Please put in a post on how to get PPP data working.

I am using a NAND install on NoMoRootFS. I have basic voice and text functionality, but the data hasn't been able to connect.

I fiddled with dzo's android builds when they first were running only from the SD card. Even at that time, there wasn't a clear answer on what userid/passwd combination to use for default.txt for sprint users.

Could you please put a section in general on how to provide appropriate login credentials for the different CDMA carriers to enable data. For without data, Android Vogue is less functional than my old Nokia 1100 (at least it had bigger keys).:p
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
download the latest zimagexxxxx from his site. rename it to zImage . place it in your andboot folder on your sdcard. run haret.

most of us (afaik) do not have to enter any settings to get data to work. I'm on sprint, and it has always just worked (even from the early days, I was there too :)). I'll let other carriers answer for themselves.

make sure data is working in win mo before flashing/running android. then, if data does not work, reboot; if it still does not work, then mess with apn/password stuff.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] QkSi1ver:
THis is what i did on one HTC Vogue phone which is running off SD and my BT audio was indeed fixed... THANKS.

NOW I have another HTC Vogue with the Android installed on NAND.

The BT for some reason is still not fixed although its the same RLS 4 after i applied DZO NBH from the 26th.

I have the same Myn RLS 4 with androidinstall in the andboot and on the root of the SD is the VogueImg.nbh of the 26th

I assume zimage cannot be used if i install on NAND, right? SO I've went in tricolor and it detected the VOGUIMG.NBH to be flashed... i said yes, and it completed... rebooted it into android and tried the BT but it was not working?

How can i check if the new NBH that was appplied is the right version?

I have a Kernel Version in Settings>About Phone saying 2.6.25.-01025-g3c90f25... is this normal? I mean is the .25 the date of the release ? should its be .26 ?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] dzo:
Your kernel build no is 01025 and that's the latest so your problem is probably from the userspace. Try reinstalling myn rls4.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] shyamsrd:
how to all running apps and switch between apps?

how do I pull up the running applications to switch between apps? Is there any button combination? or do I need install an app ? if so which app is better ?:confused:
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
there used to be a button, we don't have one right now because we are short buttons. i used an app in the notification bar, will post back the name later today (there are many) of the one I liked the best. try a bunch.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] silex:
This probably hasn't been asked here yet, but what happens if one flashes the nand with Android and then activates the phone after the fact? I had to move the service from my Touch Diamond to the Vogue. voice is working fine, but data doesn't. Is there a way to put the proper programming codes in Android?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] inertone:
with the old keymap, it used to be just holding the button that took you to the home screen would do that

is there anyway to use the old keymap now?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
yes, i think there is, but I don't know how. (helpful, eh? :rolleyes:). easiest: backup your data, flash a win mo rom, activate, flash back.

you can change the keymap by adjusting the keymap file. I have not done this. do some digging around using adb and your system, you'll find a keymap file in the system files. there are others in this forum who may be able to provide some more accurate info.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
i would love to learn how to change my keymap aswell. i found the keymap files but i have no clue what to do
[Touch CDMA Android Development] shyamsrd:
tethering question

I think is this is too much to ask but can we tether?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
yes. download easy tether (i find that to be the best since the most recent update) or pdanet from the market. there are free and paid versions
[Touch CDMA Android Development] inertone:
awesome!

ive been wanting the old keymap

thank you

i definitely will do some digging around
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
VERIZON GPS - thank you mrkite38

get GPS working in windows mobile before trying it out in android - if it doesn't work in windows, it won't work in android.

follow the instructions below exactly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=533639
[Touch CDMA Android Development] biomech91:
Hey guys,

I was interested in switching to Android, but was wondering if it's possible to use it without a data connection (and no wifi on the Vogue as well)?

Is there a way to share the internet with my computer like on WM, Or is it just not worth it without a data plan?

Thanks!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
i've never used reverse tethering, and I haven't seen any good answers the 2 or 3 times people have asked about it. you can definitely use android without data, you just have to a) get your contacts onto the phone using some kind of syncing, and b) download apps to your computer then transfer them to your phone to install OR install via adb (see the faqs). I think hands down even without data, you will enjoy it better than win mo.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] biomech91:
I installed it and everything works fantastically. :D

thanks for the great FAQ.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
glad this thread is helpful. :)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] egzthunder1:
I have read a few things about people being able to accomplish reverse tethering via connectbot, but I haven't tested it so... this is just what I read :D
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
Flashing NBH's with Windows 7

I have done searching with no solution. If the answer is somewhere can someone poit me to it? I've recentley done a dual boot with windows 7 and Vista. I've never had any trouble flashing nbh's with vista in the past. I installed the adb driver in windows 7 and also have usb mass storage working as well.(stopped working in vista for some reason). Anyway, now that i'm using windows 7 I cant get the The rom update utility to work. It says, ERROR [260] : Connection. Anyone else have this issue and resolve it? I know that i can put the nbh on my sd card but thats not the point. Thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
hmm, don't have windows 7, anyone encounter this?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
what is the correct spelling for putting it on your sd card? I know i read that somewhere. I dont wanna go into vista everytime i need to flash. Thanks

EDIT: I might have to for now. I just read that it need to be a 2gb or smaller sd card to flash from sd. Is that true?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
i got it to work. It needed to install another usb sync driver once it was in bootloader mode and wouldnt do it until in unplugged it and replugged it in while i was in bootloader. All is well, Thanks
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
just got it installed. thanks jeff! :)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] incubus26jc:
glad i could help
[Touch CDMA Android Development] mxl180:
I would like to use android on sprint. But I have sero plan. So the best option is to get a vogue.

Is android on vogue very stable and fully everyday usable? Any random crash resets? Main issues?
[Touch CDMA Android Development] slow88lx:
I consider warm donut to have surpassed Windows Mobile in every way imaginable except sending/receiving MMS. But I gladly give that up....I tell my friends to txt picture messages to my email....and I still end up getting that on my phone.

With bluetooth now working at 99%(no AVRCP...yet?) I don't miss Windows for anything. Android is much more thought out and much more stable in my experience so far. I never have to reset the phone, the dialer is much faster with incoming and outgoing calls. Every single program is finger friendly!!(forget having to use the stylus....lol I forget it's there) You get more free apps in Android's market than Windows had in total quantity(and half of them weren't made in 2003). I consider the apps to be worth the transition alone.

Watching TV commercials you can see that Android has been adopted and always gets a version of a particular app....whereas Windows Mobile has been dropped like a hot potato.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] JM-PDA:
I would absolutely agree. I am also using Myn's build.

I've been using Android from SD card since early January and have been loving it.

The only thing I miss is the camera. I use my phone as a camera as well. You never know when you are going to need to take that special picture of the kids.

A BIG plus is that is it very finger friendly. Very rarely use the stylus.

You will really enjoy Android!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
i do miss the quality of the camera, even though it sucked. and i really miss the camcorder. and mms. i still have to use my stylus for inputting text. but other than that it blows wm out of the water!!
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
you must have big fingers ;)
[Touch CDMA Android Development] shyamsrd:
how to install apps to sdcard?

how can I install apps to sd card instead of internal memory? I might soon ran out of memory
[Touch CDMA Android Development] tatnai:
long story, but here's the short answer:

1. you need an ext2 partition on the sdcard (at least 300mb) - see FAQs for instructions on how to partition

2. you need a rom that is apps2sd enabled (mssmison's eclair 7 is, I thought myn was working on it for his donut don't know if it is or not)

on mssmisons, once both # 1&2 above are done, go to the app "vogue parts" and under "data and storage" (something like that) check the box for apps2sd and reboot.
[Touch CDMA Android Development] cp0020:
just out of curiosity, i wonder what google thinks about vogue android? if they even know lol
[Touch CDMA Android Development] ncsu wolfpack87:
Help!

I am excited to attempt to port my touch over to android, but am having issues at the beginning. I have downloaded the "mssmisoneclair7" file and put it in the root of my sd card, and a haretinstaller, but when I try to run haret, it freezes up and says:

Kernel panic- not syncing: Attempted to kill init!

Rebooting in 3 seconds!

And then it just freezes, any ideas?