yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Topics] courtlandre:
Edge or GPRS works great for things like facebook updates or email. WinMo is old and will not be receiving new games or programs. Also, you dont need the facebook feeds and other crap android has. I rarely use them.
[General Topics] hackm0d:
Okay I waited on buying the phone today and probably will not until I have a definite conclusion. Please, if anyone with any of these phones answers this I would mighty appreciate it. I am only doing this because

WM will soon be outdated

and this is my chance to jump onto the Android bandwagon. If I can be convinced that any of these phones can perform as I am used to in Windows Mobile, I'll switch with the feeling that I've bought something future proof.

Questions for Android users:

1. If you have customized Windows Mobile, how is Android in comparison? Do I need to have a comprehensive knowledge of Linux in order to customize it? In WM you usually just install a CAB file or edit a registry entry. Is it the same in Android, or easier?

2. How is movie watching on the screen? Does it look good for a two hour or so movie or would I have to squint?

3. Same question as above for web browsing. Any Flash support? Can I read an article online without any squinting?

4. Is utilitarian app availability (e.g file managers, task managers, CPU speed editors, etc.) as good as Windows Mobile? This is one of the more important ones.

5. How is the camera in either Android devices? I'm going to do a lot of video capture, and as such how are the results?

6. Is there any sync software available (such as WMDC w/ Windows Mobile) for Android that performs similar things, i.e. backing up all memory, contacts, pictures, etc.?

7. Which of these devices has had better community progress? The Nexus has been hacked to have USB host functionality and lots of custom ROMs are being developed. By a community support perspective, which one is better supported? The Desire or Nexus One?
[General Topics] jz9833:
Your point 1 leads me to advise you to get the HD2, but honestly I think it is too big for a phone.

I'd go with the Nexus One anyday. Froyo just made it even better.
[General Topics] jz9833:
Are you doing the customizing yourself or installing a cab file? For android we install apk, zip files, or we apply a metamorph. That may sound hard but trust me it is very easy. If you like to make your own there are plenty of guides online.

The N1 has an amazing screen and everyone I know can not believe how sharp my movies are.

One the N1 with froyo, yes.

Yes, if not better.

Video on any cellphone is not going to be the greatest, but I am very happy with my camera.

If you have a gmail account you are in the google "cloud" so all your contacts will be fine. Titanium Backup is a great app for everything else.

The N1 easily. It is very easy to unlook and with no risk of bricking. The Desire on the other hand is something you have to cross your fingures and hope you get lucky even if you do everything right.
[General Topics] hackm0d:
Thanks jz9833, that's the desire ruled out. :)

btw what WM device have you used before the Nexus that makes you say this?
[General Topics] jz9833:
I've had a Wizard, Tilt, Fuze, and Tilt 2.

It was really hard for me to leave the WM enviroment, but once I did it I never looked back. The only things I miss are native office mobile apps. The ones android comes will only support viewing and not editting. Since I rarely used this on WM it's not an issue for me but could be for some. There are some apps in the market for this though.

Also you will need to download a file manager, but there are plenty of great options.

Divx files are no supported for now. You wil need to convert all video files to an mp4 format which sucks, but you will not regret it.
[General Topics] galaxys:
I had the WM Hermes & HD. After trying the Nexus, I have never looked back. Maybe someday I'll try WM7 if it ever get's here?
[General Topics] friend'scatdied:
HD2. Screen, screen, screen.

If you turn off Sense and use Windows 6.5's default Titanium home screen you'll have very good speed, stability, and battery life. Android wins handily in usability and finger-friendliness, though.
[General Topics] hackm0d:
So are you saying that the HD2 isn't that optimized for finger friendly use?
[General Topics] friend'scatdied:
Sense is, but Sense is what makes WinMo phones seem slow and unstable. The underlying WinMo interfaces are extremely finger-unfriendly (Total Commander's interface is a good example). SPB Mobile Shell might be a fair middle-ground, but nothing will completely hide the raw stylus-driven menus and interfaces of WinMo that lurk below.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arcanecho:
I seem to be getting quite a few force close notifications during normal daily operations. Anything from pulling up a text message or opening the program drawer. Anytime I try to open Qik it forecloses. Hard reset didn't seem to fix any of the problem. Anyone else experiencing these problems?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bitsrunner:
i had qik force close on me every time, but it seems t have gone away for the time being. i didn't change anything, just ignored it and moved on. so i'm not sure what was causing it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timothydonohue:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=695844
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thorpe24:
Maps force closes for me once a day randomly font know y...
[HD2 General] ALEXRUSS55:
Hello thread,

Ive tried istalling and running the psx emulator, and put the bios file in the correct place. But when i try to load the game, it passes the original bios screen and says playstation in blue but no icon, and stays there, never loads the game.

Anybody have any ideas??

Thank you
[HD2 General] Demon_man:
how about going to there site and checking their actual HD2 thread they have going??

http://www.fpsece.net/forum2/viewforum.php?f=15&sid=0e90df1179cd22407fc8878bc336387c
[HD2 General] KowboyBebop:
It means you have bad ISO =)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] talkingscientist:
I posted this over on Android Central but thought I'd give xda a shot as well. I'm looking to violate my joojoo's warranty and get rid of that horrible OS it has. That was the plan all along when buying it so I knew I was getting into some potential loss of $$$

I think it will be really nice with Android. I'm also thinking about giving Windows Embedded 7 a shot

Here is what I know so far about it:

Info from hack-a-day

Basic hardware is 1GB ram (1 slot)

2 mini PCIE slots

1 SSD (4gb)

3g sim slot (no card in it, want to put one in it)

Nvidia ION

Atom n270

Bluetooth

WiFi

Camera

Info from my tear down:

Processor: Atom N270 processor, ION-GPU

Hard Disk: Silicon Power Mini PCI-E Solid State 4 GB

Part Numbers:

25SH6-0004 G3 535

SP00 4GBSSD j 5 0MFF-G3

1002Sk0592

Network: Mini-PCI-E (slot 1)

Part Numbers:

1C4BD6B7DC0B

S/N: 011J053983

RAM: Hynix SODIM

1GB 2Rx16 PC3-8500S-7-10-A1

Open Mini PCI-E (slot 2)

Possible Display Driver: EETI connects to ribbon labled UNIDISPLAY that goes to screen area

USB/Power switch/Light Sensor

Part number: AH4U57 00193

Camera: Part 51141003 200 385 0A A

Misc

Motherboard has LPC80H on it. Not sure what this is

On motherboard there is a chip near sound ports with ALC289 on it. Guessing this is sound

Ordering a new SSD for playing with. Thinking 16 gig

Ordering more RAM. Thinking 4 gig

Can anyone help track down a the network card and what kind of chipset it has? I'm not very good at taking a serial number and finding the manufacturer.

Also with that mini sata/pci-e slot (looks just like the mini sata slots) do you think I could get a 2.5" laptop drive to run for my testing purposes?

Finally does anyone know if pulling this SSD will make it lose it's data? Is it DRAM based?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] talkingscientist:
So once I get the hardware specs all set then my next step is actually installing/building an Android ROM. This is where I'm going to get pretty fuzzy. I've read the Android porting site, I'm comfortable with linux and some development but I've never done this before.

Who would be able to help guide me in the right directions?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] lambstone:
porting android over to a brand new device is almost impossible (at the very least) e.g. drivers for your wifi card would have to be somehow made compatible which i believe is difficult. Otherwise we could easily build android for all devices.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] thalawa:
plz if any one can help me to find what is the best panel type to use with

[ANDROID] Myn’s Warm Donut

nand
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] robuser007:
Panel 2 most common.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] zenity:
Best panel type depends on which panel you have, it can be type 1 2 or 3, panel type 2 is the most common, however if you have bad graphics such as wrong colours, streaks or white lines on the display, you probably have chosen the wrong panel type.

Changing panel type is easy under nand, simply flash the correct Panel type NBH.

If you use loserskaters NBH editor you can change panel type by editing the NBH, you should use Kallt_Kaffe's NBH's for this.

Reflashing the NBH does not mean having to reinstall Android again, it does not affect the installed build at all.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] mnjm9b:
panel 2 and 3 seem visually the same but...

I used panel 2 for months because it worked out the gate.

and I finally switched to panel 3 because I read someone talking about wakeup problems

(which I was also having)

and with panel 3 I no longer have wakeup issues.

so just because it looks ok doesn't mean it is.

try all 3 and then you will know.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] MathijsNL:
Panel type

I can totally agree with that. There is only 3, so its not that great effort to try them all.

I still dont know why there are different panel types. Does it have to do with the build of your phone (if it was t-mobile branded for example)?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] zenity:
The reason for 3 types of display is simply supply and demand, HTC just used whichever supplier could supply a compatible panel at the right time, and at the right price, and the reason why there is no pattern to which phone has which panel is that HTC use a 'Just In Time' supply system, which means that any of the 3 types were either available or affordable at any particular time in the process.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] kallt_kaffe:
From what I can see i the source code the only difference the panel type setting affects is how some hardware registers are setup when the screen is turned on.

Thats's why choosing the wrong panel type works fine until the phone goes to sleep and you try to wake it up.

I'm convinced that we can autodetect the panel type but the question is how. The method used on Vogues doesn't seem to work on Kaisers.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] Dukenukemx:
But, Windows Mobile must detect the panel types, so there has to be a way. How Windows Mobile does it I have no idea.
[General Topics] moosic:
Can we get one setup? Trying to decide on the streak vs evo.

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[General Topics] courtlandre:
Until one is done here, there is some good discussion going on over here.
[General Topics] xiexieni:
This is the sub-forums: Dell Streak 5, I found in xda

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=695
[Droid Eris General] turboguy:
Does anyone know if there is a widget comparable to the sense "mobile" widget, that will turn mobile data on/off, and works with the Eris? I've tried toggle data widget and switchpro and neither of them work. Thanks!

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[Droid Eris General] Lemcott:
I used to be looking out for one, but I found out I always had one!

I assume your on a vanilla rom and dont have sense? use the control panel. there's a button with a circle and 2 arrows on it.

now this doesn't actually turn off 3g, it turns off active syncing. active syncing is what drains your battery when you aren't touching your phone. so if you turn it of, it will be exactly like if you turned 3G off all together. but! doing it this way, you can open up the browser, and it will still automatically load.

like, if you turn it off, your phone wont be using 3g to constantly check on your new emails, but if you went to the mail application and hit refresh it will bring in the new emails for you.
[Droid Eris General] turboguy:
Thanks, actually I'm trying to convince myself I could use a non-sense ROM. There are many things that I love about sense and the mobile widget is one of them.

I'm on pageplus and only have 50mb of data, so I like to keep the mobile connection off unless I need it for some reason. One time I was listening to pandora over wifi and all the sudden my data usage was maxed out. I believe the wifi radio was turned off after 15 minutes because of one of the phones settings (I've since changed that setting and haven't seen this problem). Needless to say, since then, I've been paranoid.

The suggestion to disable syncing will help but I would prefer to cut the connection completely. That way, any app that might happen to be running in the background (That I no longer need) won't be able to suck away at my limited data. Or, if wifi get's turned off automatically for some reason ;)

Are there any other suggestions?
[Droid Eris General] rvpartsguy:
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-camurphy-toggledata-jCE.aspx

would that work ?
[Droid Eris General] turboguy:
Thanks rv, I've actually tried that one and it doesn't appear to work on the Eris. Other people have reported the same in the reviews.

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[Droid Eris General] Izeltokatl:
I would love to find something like this to out side if the sense widget. haven't found it yet.

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[Droid Eris General] mooneyb:
I am on page plus also, and i faced the exact same dilemma trying a non-sense rom. I couldn't find anything reliable. I know its not as convenient but what about just pushing the power button for 2 secs and then selecting turn on/off mobile network from that list. I have to do this in sense sometimes because the mobile widget doesn't work occasionally.
[Droid Eris General] refthemc:
For those that are using roms that still have HTC Framework, then a shortcut is to long press the end call button and select the last option. Which is Mobile Network ON/OFF

Atleast that's a workaround but not a complete widget replacement, sorry
[Droid Eris General] Tarpit_Carnivore:
Check out beautiful widgets, it's 1.99 but it might have what you need.
[Droid Eris General] kreegaa:
u should try droidwall. am on pageplus too and use this one to control the data usage. u can block some or all apps from using 3G and restrict them to just wifi. its free. try it out
[Droid Eris General] turboguy:
Yeah that will work fine, I never noticed that was there... but do the AOSP/Cyanogen builds have this option?

I actually have beautiful widgets, but there isn't one to turn off data. :(
[Droid Eris General] turboguy:
Just to post an update for anyone interested:

SwitchPro widget works great at least on White Widow. I'm assuming it works on any AOSP ROM. I tried it with a stock sense rom previously and it didn't work for me, so I'm assuming that it doesn't work with sense.
[HD2 General] greg_g70:
I unistalled the cookies home screen on my hd2 and now I tried to reinstall but can t. I couldn't figure out how to change the tabs after I put the tabs where I thought I wanted to but couldn't so I tried to uninstall program and reinstall the program but cant reinstall cookies home screen,can someone please help me with this I'm not very good at this but im trying. everything on this site is sweet. thanks
[HD2 General] ryan562:
which versions of cookie's home tab and cookie's home tab editor were u using?
[HD2 General] EPgoat:
i did the same thing. i don't know the version though. it had cookie monster in the picture. where can i get the CTEditor
[HD2 General] freeincolorado:
Here ya go:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=633590
[HD2 General] EPgoat:
^ thank you very much sir
[HD2 General] freeincolorado:
You are quite welcome.
[HD2 General] greg_g70:
YES THANK YOU, this site is awesome:D
[XPERIA X10 General] Fuzalert2k:
Why is there no vibration with SMS? Someone help please. How do I change notification sounds--well I know how to, but can I have my own sounds?

UPDATE:

Vibration: Fixed--- You have to go to the android messaging app, then go to the menu, and configure it from there.

Custom Notifications---
[XPERIA X10 General] gulpreet:
To put it on vibrate while receiving a text.. go to your messaging and then press the menu/settings button, and there's an option to make it vibrate upon incoming message. How to youe custom sounds for notifications.. I don't know that though, sorry.
[XPERIA X10 General] MarylandCookie:
Create the following folders on your memory card:

audio > ringtones (place your desired ringtones here)

audio > notifications (place your desired sms/email etc notification sounds here)

audio > alarms (place your alarms sounds here)

Now just continue as usual to change your notification sound and you will see your sounds listed :)
[XPERIA X10 General] Fuzalert2k:
Thanks!!!!! That took one problem out of the way, now... this sms vibration.... isn't working T_T
[XPERIA X10 General] Fuzalert2k:
Fixed--- You have to go to the android messaging app, then go to the menu, and configure it from there.
[XPERIA X10 General] madcookie2:
hi, i've tried creating those 3 files .. notifications and ringtones but i can't see the change in the notifications list ? is there a trick or step i'm missing ?
[XPERIA X10 General] Mobzter:
If youve created them folders and you place the music in them, then it should show up somewhere in that list! If itz not hapening maybe you can explain what uve done..

Edit - ok ive jus seen mine, in my sd card, ive actually got a media folder, then audio, then the other 3 folders (alarms, notifications, ringtones)

Hopefully that should do it!!

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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheBiles:
I'm using it instead of Rosie, but I get force closes fairly often. Anyone else get this problem?

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[HD2 General] Rayan1987:
hello,

I have a problem with the proximity sensor when I call someone the screen turns black and it won't turn on, only when I press the 'hang up' button.

I have read all posts about this problem and can't find the solution. I'm using the Energy Leo Denik themed rom.

Tried:

- Different roms

- Turn off all tweaks

- Hard reset

I don't use a case or screen protector.

Is there a possibilty to find out if the sensor is broken (hardware problem) with a test program?

I would really appreciate any help!
[HD2 General] tazz9690:
Are you using any sort of case that obstructs the sensor, and have you made sure that the area in front of the sensor is not dirty?
[HD2 General] Rayan1987:
No, I don't use a case or a screen protector:) and the screen is very clean. thanks for replying
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] blazinMod3:
so i'm really curious now that everyone has been talking about the release OTA of the 2.1 espresso for the my touch 3G, how is this gonna work? i mean rooting the G1 and putting the espresso rom made my phone really slow is this gonna be a problem with the my touch? is it gonna be release anytime soon?? im very impatient
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] gokuman56:
Hello,

Is there a Sense 2.5 ROM for the touch pro that flips the clock and changes the time and goes back to the normal time by flipping the clock like on the HD2?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wroCLx-pkiA&feature=related

Note: At about 55 seconds, it does this, and I have a Sprint touch pro, so is there a Rom that does this?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] anubiz03:
You mean when he unlocks it catches up to the actual time as if it was changing normally? Happened to me a bunch of times, pretty random, I kinda think it's a bug. Don't hold me to it though.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fxdadbrowser:
You mean with Manila clock. Yes available. Just use search one suitable for you. OR just click the link in my signature for the one I am using now...
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Agent Zach:
I thought Sprint was a CDMA carrier?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] gokuman56:
Sprint is a CDMA Carrier, and I think these ROMS only work with GSM Devices, but I got it anyway!!! Thanks
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] fxdadbrowser:
Oh....I missed that you gotta CDMA one.....:D
[HD2 General] Rayan1987:
hello,

I have a problem with the proximity sensor when I call someone the screen turns black and it won't turn on, only when I press the 'hang up' button.

I have read all posts about this problem and can't find the solution. I'm using the Energy Leo Denik themed rom.

Tried:

- Different roms

- Turn of all tweaks

- Hard reset

I'm not using a screen protector

Is there a possibilty to find out if the sensor is broken (hardware problem) with a test program?

I would really appreciate any help!
[HD2 General] JamesRC:
Do you have a screen protector in place? It may be that it has lifted and obscuring the sensor?
[HD2 General] Rayan1987:
No, I don't have a screen protector or a case:) Thanks for the reply
[HD2 General] tazz9690:
You're not supposed to double post in multiple sections of the forum. I'm sure a Mod will close one of the two.
[HD2 General] Rayan1987:
How can I delete one myself? I have searched but can't find, also in the edit/delete message section.
[General Questions and Answers] luisfebar:
Hi, i have a tornado whit a low internal memory and a mini sd of 4gb how i can install office mobile 2007 or 2010 in the storage card'

can any one help me please.

thanks.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firebrain:
sven.killig.de/android/N1/2.2/usb_host/ This method enables you to host usb devices from your Nexus 1. Is it possible do this on Evo also?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neotelos_com:
Looks like it might only be for Froyo, but then again not sure.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firebrain:
He writes it should work for 2.1 but even for Froyo (custom ROM ) it would be great
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chuckhriczko:
I am working on a few custom roms right now but when I'm done with that I'm gonna start working on some kernels including this exact feature.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fallen Spartan:
MOD EDIT - Moved to Q&A
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Obama's>god:
my question is "does the hardware of the evo support usb host mode?" I know the evo shares a lot with the nexus one and other current gen htc phones so I'm hoping so.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j4s0nc:
BUMP!

omg please... anyone have the gear to try this... i guess im gonna have to take some stuff apart.. :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bsnguy:
If/when you are ready, let me now. I have keen interest in this.

Here's what I know:

1) The EVO has no power supply to power the USB device (so you will need a powered hub or cable hack).

2) HTC loves to (seemingly) use the fifth pin as a way to know that the car charging dock is in use so there is a strong possibility that auto-sensing a USB host cable will not work; it will have to be entered via software in some other way. It could be that this switch is actually HTC's own software running and detecting it; I've never dug in enough to know.

3) The Snapdragon processor has the hardware to support USB host and there is a project that Qualcomm has to support the features of their processors witih Android which is (presumably?) where these drivers came from: https://www.codeaurora.org/xwiki/bin/QAEP/

I'm willing to support such a project with my (limited) knowledge and cash. Let me know who's interested :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] j4s0nc:
I have the micro-usb to female OTG cable on it's way, and a powered usb hub that i'm gonna hack. from there, as long as the kernel has support and there are modules to load...