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[Droid X Android Development] kregstrong:
So what exactly is the benefit for motorola to lock down their phones?? All I can see is that it could potentially hurt sales, what's the upside for them?
[Droid X Android Development] karnovaran:
They claim it's to limit warranty returns from dumb people breaking their phones. I'd love to see the numbers, because I highly doubt there are enough returns from dumb hackers to constitute a problem.
[Droid X Android Development] bemymonkey:
Theoretically, less support calls due to bricked phones... :rolleyes:
[Droid X Android Development] Xgame2k10:
The question is not what benefit locking the bootloader is to Motorola, but what the benefit is to the service providers.
[Droid X Android Development] sic0048:
Except they go on to say: "Securing the software on our handsets, thereby preventing a non-Motorola ROM image from being loaded, has been our common practice for many years. This practice is driven by a number of different business factors. When we do deviate from our normal practice, such as we did with the DROID, there is a specific business reason for doing so. We understand this can result in some confusion, and apologize for any frustration.”

So that certainly implies that they are going to use a bootloader that allows only Motorola signed ROMs to be loaded. The Droid was a one time exception due to Motorola's partnership with Google in the development of that phone. It isn't likely to happen again.
[Droid X Android Development] Roland Deschain:
What Motorola would say in a perfect world filled with honesty:

"We signed & locked the bootloader because Verizon wants to be able to charge for tethering and wi-fi hotspot functionality, and if you root your phone and/or use custom ROMs, they can't monitor your data use specifically through those applications, therefore resulting in less profit because they wouldn't be able to tell if your data use was regular stuff on the phone, or via tethering to a laptop, or via wi-fi distribution to other computers, etc."

"Verizon scared us into securing our phones as much as possible for their profit. All cell providers want this, and well, we couldn't say no."
[Droid X Android Development] talk2nate:
So I've seriously got my hands on about 33 Droid X phones.. what do you guys suggest I try for the boot loader? I'm game for anything.. but I'm used to my Moto Droid 1 and the X is a bit different overall.

Where do I start trying to get information on what we need?
[Droid X Android Development] paul89:
WTF 33 how???????????????? I want one lmao!
[Droid X Android Development] bemymonkey:
I don't think that's the reason - just modifying the preloaded/OTA Android version (i.e. taking out tethering if on Froyo) would have the same effect, since even with a signed bootloader, root (the way we have it on the Milestone) would allow you to use WiFi Tether for Root Users. Or are Verizon execs actually that stupid?
[Droid X Android Development] genesis72:
Shhh! Don't tell them that, let them think they have won!!! ;)
[Droid X Android Development] bemymonkey:
Thinking they have won is probably what led them to do stupid **** like this in the first place. We own our devices, we own our customers, and we can treat them however the hell we want.

The only way this is going to change is if everyone pissed off by the policies complains - loudly, and preferably with their wallet (by buying a phone from one of Motorola's competitors)...
[Droid X Android Development] Syco54645:
They already told the milestone users to do just that...
[Droid X Android Development] dB Zac:
is it really going to be impossible to unlock the boot loader? haven't WM phones boot loaders been locked for years and for years developers have gotten around this?

I understand this is going to make it harder but its there right as a manufacturer and we all should have seen this coming at some point.
[Droid X Android Development] B-dub25:
We should be able to work around the bootloader like they are doing with the milestone they have roms and a recovery image couldn't we do some what they are doing ?
[Droid X Android Development] bemymonkey:
Locked is not the same as encrypted and eFused-to-brick-when-tripped, which seems to be the case here.
[Droid X Android Development] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
No, actually you don't. Between the end user license agreements, DMCA legislation, and warranty terms, you haven't 'Owned' anything digital in a long time.

You are only allowed to use it at their discretion. Add in the legal complexities of not owning the network communication infrastructure, and you have even less rights.

Don't get me wrong, I want it rooted/unlocked as well. I'll be leaving the WinMo world (touch pro 2) to come back to Android for this phone. I've not had the stock ROM on my TP2 since about a week after I got it. I hate to think about running pure stock.

As to 'Why' Moto/VZW would want to keep this locked, I think the response a few posts back about protecting the tethering revenue is EXACTLY why you will never get corporate help on this. All of the providers are making a big fuss over tethering/MiFI type devices and trying to tap new revenue. The fact that most custom WinMO and Android builds do this in stealth mode is just bad news for them.
[Droid X Android Development] cbaty08:
Zaphon you make some sense in your words.... I however still can't help myself... I think I am going to get it.. and just sell it if I don't like it or it never gets cracked...

If Moto stayed up to date within a few months I would be more than satisfied.... I just want the latest.. don't care so much about theming and such...

Can people not use like easy-tether or pdanet w/this???
[Droid X Android Development] Mikerrrrrrrr:
Add me to the ranks of people who are still going to get the Droid X. I'm getting it on a one-year contract, and then immediately jumping ship to a rootable, custom rom-able phone. But that's later.

Right now, the Droid X simply has the hardware that I want the most. My other choice, the Samsung Fascinate, looks like an old iPhone, and I've read multiple accounts of it feeling "plasticky," whereas almost all Droid X reviews have noted that it feels like a high-end phone. I'll also take the Droid X's bigger screen over SAMOLED technology, which I've heard may use the pentile matrix technology that makes text blurry on HTC's AMOLED phones (e.g. Nexus, Incredible).

Trust me, I would do unspeakable things to have root on my Droid X, but for something that I'll be pulling out of my pocket every day for the next year, the hardware is /exactly/ what I want, and I can see other people having the same thoughts.

Also, I hate Motorola as much as the next guy for locking the bootloader (moreso since I'm buying their phone), but I'd like it if future posters don't make it sound like everybody who does buy the Droid X is selling out or giving into the corporate authority.
[Droid X Android Development] Roland Deschain:
There's a "one-generation gap" for that. Anyone that buys a Motorola phone AFTER this generation of Motorola phones is a sellout :)
[Droid X Android Development] NexuGsx:
I love my Nexus One, but I hate T-Mobile. I was thinking about switching to Verizon (3g everywhere I go), but if the Droid X is that locked, no way.
[Droid X Android Development] Mikerrrrrrrr:
You respectfully disagree...so I'm selling out by buying the Droid X as my first smartphone after years of dumbphones? No offense, but did you quote the wrong part of my post?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e4604:
So ive noticed that some of the tasks that are on my google.com calendar arent showing up on my phone, ive cleared data/cache under settings->apps->manage apps... resyncd at least 3 times but still no go, most show up but there are some from last month or so that arent:( can anyone shed some light on this issue or knows how to fix it?

TY

btw im running cyanogens latest rom if that matters
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e4604:
Bump...

I've reentered tasks on my phone again then resyncd them they showed up in the calendar on Google.com but then cleared cache again and resyncd and they aren't showing on the phone....
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e4604:
:confused: any ideas?

to recap- calendar only syncs one month back, everything else doesnt show up
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elio:
I'm on stock and I've been having huge calendar syncing issue for the past 10 days or so. Syncing is hectic, sometimes it works sometimes not (both directions), sync icon stays on for hours even when sync is off, sync time gets stuck on some old time and date etc.

I tried uninstall wallpapers, power widgets and the rest but with no success.

I'm starting to think it's a problem with google servers :S

PS: gmail and contacts sync is working.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] e4604:
Im glad im not the only one experiencing this, ive swapped roms and whatnot but that didnt help, and yes contacts and gmail are syncing just fine the only thing that isnt is the calendar. Now that you mentioned servers, it makes sense, i was just tinkering around with calendars and have gotten most of them back, but still inst 100%. Really hope this gets fixed asap
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elio:
Forgot to mention that at some point I thought it was related to a world cup calendar that I added to gcalendar; but even uninstalling that didn't improve the situation much.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] elio:
Android not yet ready for business use

Hey there!

How are things doing on your side? Since 2 days, my calendar is syncing (nearly) normally.

But this whole issue made me realize that our beloved OS is not yet very reliable, and thus not ready to be used as a business PDA; especially for people who use their calendar a lot and who need constant synchronization in multiple places.
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] ipawd1:
PRESS RELEASE

Sling Media Launches SlingPlayer Mobile for Android Smartphones

Application now delivers your home TV experience to Android phones anywhere you have mobile phone access

Foster City, Calif., – June 22, 2010 – Sling Media, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), announced today the availability of its SlingPlayer Mobile™ application for Android™ Smartphones. The all new application gives Android phone users easy access to their home TV experience anywhere they have mobile phone or Wi-Fi internet access. Now anyone with an Android phone never has to miss a favorite TV show when they're away from home.

"We're committed to the Android platform, and users of our new and improved SlingPlayer Mobile application will experience one of the most complete mobile television experiences available today," said John Gilmore, Sling Media Senior Vice President and General Manager. "Now the full spectrum of viewing, including local channels and sports teams, video on demand, pay per view and even control of their home DVR, is available to the growing number of people moving to Android."

How it Works

When in your mobile phone provider's area of 3G, 4G or Wi-Fi coverage and connected to a Slingbox® SOLO, PRO or PRO-HD, SlingPlayer Mobile makes it simple to watch and control your living room television at any time from any location. Watch live and recorded TV and schedule recordings of new programs from any Android Smartphone.

SlingPlayer Mobile for Android features faster startup and control response times, and it works among a variety of Android-based mobile phones in the United States, Canada and United Kingdom. It also has a new user interface that gives quick-touch access to the most critical remote controls and recently viewed channels.

Current Pricing and Availability

SlingPlayer Mobile Android is available now for download for $29.99* in the Android Market in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom and the United States.

*Price is in U.S. dollars. U.S. dollar to local currency exchange will be carried out at purchase via the customer's bank or credit card provider. Pricing and availability subject to local laws.

Visit http://www.slingbox.com/go/android for more information.

About Sling Media, Inc.

Sling Media, Inc., an affiliate of EchoStar Technologies L.L.C., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS), is the leading provider of video placeshifting products and services for consumers and television service providers. Sling Media's product family includes the internationally acclaimed, Emmy award-winning Slingbox™ that allows consumers to watch and control their living room television shows at any time, from any location, using internet-connected PCs, Macs, PDAs and smartphones. For more information, visit www.slingmedia.com.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/s...you-for-30-st/

[Does anyone have the .apk? $30 a hefty price tag...):rolleyes:
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Blueman101:
this has already been posted, i still cant see it in the market though
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] Big_O:
Awesome. Purchased!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Djomma:
Dear sir or Madam, Hello!

I need help to unlock my Topaz T5353, IMEI-35615802115100201,ROM version 2.17.707.1(68613) WWE, as far as I know I have to install HardSPL . Unfortunately I can only use USB modem that works through PROXI server , which does not allow to enter update server.

Please advice if there is any way to update HardSPL in my case.
[Nexus One General] r34p3rex:
I just loaded up PhoenROM (FRF50 based) a few days ago and have noticed a dramatic increase in battery :D

I'm sitting at 31% right now after being unplugged for 2 days and 6 hours! INSANE!! :D Stock kernel too..
[Desire Accessories] rogershroed1991:
I have 2 questions. Are there any home chargers that can charge the phone faster than the regular USB cable? With my Hero I could come home and throw it on charge while I was taking a shower and by the time I was ready to go out it'd be fully charged, but the Desire takes a looooong time to charge.

Second question, are there any good batteries with extended life that are exactly the same size as the regular batteries (meaning they don't require you to get a back piece for the case that sticks out and looks silly)?
[General Topics] bamaredwingsfan:
Is there anyway possible to root this phone? This phone is so handcuffed by its shotty built in apps like LG Home and socialite, that it just kills this phone:( If someone could just come up with a way to remove those apps that would help this phone out a ton!
[General Topics] mattjt21:
It's been rooted. Just happened yesterday.

Google - LG Ally Root Android Forums

I will mention over there about posting a thread on xda when they have everything worked out and can post all three cleanly. I am hoping the mods will add a LG Ally Thread here now.
[General Topics] bamaredwingsfan:
I rooted my ally a week ago, and have seemed to make the phone better just by removing some of the unused apps that came preinstalled. I would like to remove LG Home, an the theme selector, but without a good recovery option, im afraid to do it. Has anyone tried this yet on the ally?
[General Topics] sigmarr:
I rooted my wifes ally and flashed velocity v3 and it made the phone worth something. There is a one click root app on this forum that works for the ally. I will edit with the post link when I find it. The Rom takes out the bloat and sets a nice CPU profile. Been running stable so far and my wife doesn't mess with my phone anymore!

The topic is titled one click root for n 1. Download the beta 5 version that one worked for the ally when I ran it.
[General Topics] sigmarr:
There is a simple way to make a recovery for your phone. Get Rom manager, use this app to flash clockwork mod. After this in Rom manager select back up current Rom. A window will pop up for you to name the recovery (by default this is the date and time but I like to name my first recovery after rooting pre_mod). This will make a recovery img of your phone as it is. Apps, settings, etc. will be here to fall back on should the modification of your phone go badly. The way you use this recovery img. (assuming your in a boot loop or some other situation where you cannot access the Rom manager app) is as follows when powering up your phone press and hold the call and end buttons. This boots your phone in hboot. Use the volume keys to scroll and the end key to select recovery. Then reboot in recovery. This will boot your clockwork mod recovery you flashed with Rom manager. Use your d pad buttons on your keyboard to scroll, ok to select and your end button to go back. Scroll down and select restore and backup. Then select restore. Select the recovery img (i.e. pre_mod) and confirm. Your phone will do the rest and wham your free to try breaking your phone again (lol j/k).
[General Topics] supershady24:
i cant figure out how to make the folder to do it any help would be appericated :)
[General Topics] jahvon.adoni:
can someone help me root my Lg Ally please.......
[General Topics] jlangton:
All you need to know for rooting an Ally is here:

http://androidforums.com/ally-all-things-root/

JL
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuthedude:
Hello, I tried searching this, but no luck.

I have a 16 gig card installed in my evo, yet windows only detects 952mb. How do I fix this? Did I miss something stupid? (I just got the phone, so I'm a total noob like you all once were)

Edit: I put in the 8 gig that came with it, and it shows up just fine. The other 16 gig is a Kingston (not sure what class, Ive used it on other phones for a while). I tried formatting through the evo, same result. Any suggestions?

2nd Edit: NEVERMIND, fixed it. mods please delete the post.
[HD2 General] rexboy:
Hi all,

I have searched but coudlnt find an answer. Some of the newer messaging clients have a secure box. Regardless of whether i leave some conversations in the secure box or temporarilty unhide them to do a backup, i just cant retrieve them.

Currently using PIM Backup, once restored, those coversations are lost. It seems that once they are moved in the secure box, even moving them back out means that once you do a backup they are tagged invisible. The person whom the conversation with is there, its just when you select them, no messages appear.

Anyone else encounter this or better yet, know a programme that brings these conversations back.
[HD2 General] Igoran:
I use SPB Backup. Secure sms backing up is OK. Don't need to move to unsecure box.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clubtech:
I have the Google I/O EVO which i got for free.

About two weeks ago in activated it on my account as a new Sprint customer.

Sprint locked me in on a 2yr contract as i am a new customer, even though i did not get a subsidized phone from them...

Now i would like to cancel my account before i reach 30 days to avoid the ETF.

My question is:

Once my account is canceled, can i go ahead and sell it on ebay or do i need to ask Sprint to do something with the device ESN before i sell it?

Is simply canceling the account enough?

I also asked the Sprint rep if once i cancel the account i get to keep the phone (as it was provided to me by Google at the I/O), they did not know how to answer my question....anyone knows?

I want to sell it and me sure the buyer can activate the phone without issues and i have never done this with Sprint.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrono:
The phone is yours, and make sure you get them to remove the sn from the account.

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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plmiller0905:
Once my account is canceled, can i go ahead and sell it on ebay or do i need to ask Sprint to do something with the device ESN before i sell it?

Is simply canceling the account enough?

After you pay any and/or all fees off on your account that is due, Sprint will free the phone up to be sold or do whatever you wish with.

I also asked the Sprint rep if once i cancel the account i get to keep the phone (as it was provided to me by Google at the I/O), they did not know how to answer my question....anyone knows?

Since you got the phone from a 3rd party and not Sprint you should be able to keep the phone and not return it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joackie27:
I'm in the same predicament as you are. How dare Sprint lock us on a 2 year contract when we didn't get a subsidized phone (Google I/O HTC Evo 4G) from them. Actually the customer rep. I've spoken to who set up my account told me not once but thrice that I won't have a 2 year contract. Aside from that, she also said that she was able to waived the activation fee. But when I received the confirmation email for my Sprint Wireless Service Plan I've noticed that there's a contract on it. So I'm thinking of selling my Evo as well.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clubtech:
I had exactly the same thing.

When i activated my phone the rep on the phone told me there will be NO 2 years commitment.

The day after i see an a welcome email from Sprint with a 2 years term in it.

I had no activation fee though.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joackie27:
Here's what I got when I emailed Dan Hesse's office to complain about this.

Thank you for taking the time to write. We review all the ideas and

feedback we receive. A representative from my office will be contacting

you very soon.

In the meantime, I encourage you to visit www.sprint.com to learn more.

Sprint offers the best value in the industry and makes using wireless

simpler and more worry-free through our Simply Everything plans. Our new

Any Mobile, Anytime feature on our Everything Data plans helps you to

break free of restrictive "calling circles." And, our Ready Now program

allows you to make an appointment with a store representative to become

an expert on your device.

Once again, from all of us at Sprint, thank you.

Dan Hesse

CEO, Sprint
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] gomorrah:
This Theme is for DarchDroid

So, this is something that I put together for myself, but I figured I'd post it for everybody who wants it.This is black, white, and grey. Thats it. All the menus, pop-ups, dialog boxes, and putton pushes are these colors, and only those colors. Theres no freakin rainbow everytime you push a button. Cause thats how I like it.

Thanks and creds for pieces of this go to cacheinjection, david1171, LostEden, Barina, htcclay, and of course DarchStar for the ROM.

If you want to use this theme, you have to do the following: Go to Spare Parts and enable battery meter, and then change all colors to white(ffffff), or watever color you want I guess, as long as its not black because you wont be able to see them. (Clock, date and time, everything in General, and everything under Notifications. With the exception of Clear Notifications label color, you can leave that black).

I built this on the framework and .apks from DarchDroid2.7, so this should work with no issues for everybody running that ROM. But as usual, Im not responsible for your phone if you jack it up.

Download:

(New BlackMod v1.3 Update)

http://www.mediafire.com/?o7665jseffe9a5v

Changelog in second post.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] gomorrah:
Changelog:

v. Once You Go Black You'll Never Go Back

-Initial release.

v. BlackMod v1.0

-Changed name because I got reported.

v. BlackMod v1.1 Update(flash over existing build)

-Updated stausbar icons; cleared out sync and Wi-Fi, fixed Airplane Mode and Roaming Indicators, made more stuff in framework grey. Added themed Market app and new YouTube app with widget matching Power Control.

v. BlackMod v1.2

-Just put all updates and add-ons from the v1.1 update into main download (including the ADW Launcher attached below).

v. BlackMod v1.3

-Completely updated the theme to be more in line with the Froyo version, as was voted on. Much cleaner, many changes including new widgets, a themed version of the latest ADW Launcher, and a bunch of other ****. Its actually more up to date and cohesive than the 2.2 version now. :D
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Decad3nce:
Sexy as always!!! Giving it a spin right now.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] beyondinferno:
Nandin now! This is the kind of theme I've been waiting for.

Good work, man!

Edit: camera skin didn't work (looks the same)

Aside from that it's great!