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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 80fb:
root metod for xperia x10 is the same for xperia mini?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pulpoff:
The method is probably similar , but we do need specific E10i rom files, so its not carbon-copy.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Inebriatef:
There is two ways of buying a phone

1. By the looks

2. By the insides

If you want both, the easiest is to take the looks and buy what you like to look at, and then make the insides as you want afterwards.

When android gives us the posiblity (after root access to bootloader level) to make an X10 look like an HTC on the inside, why would anyone ever buy an HTC phone?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] sexyvito:
Easy on what u say, he didnt insult u and didnt discirminated ur country so no need to write here any crap like that.

He just sayd what almost all of us where thinking.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 0verkilled:
I saw the steps to reinstall Mediascape after rooting X10, can we use the same method on X10 mini if we have apk for mediascape?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] master9997:
i think rooting mini is little bit complicated because it needs removing battery :confused:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pulpoff:
You can hard-reset the E10i (mini) by pressing power button while holding the "home" button (middle one)

So thats not a problem.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mac_d4di:
can anyone confirm that they hasve done this on the mini
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Pyrolectic13:
Yeah the iphone style reset works.

Keen to see the root for this phone it's quite impressive for something so small and cheap.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] 80fb:
someone could try to root the phone with x10 method?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] junglepunk:
It's quite easy to replace the keyboard and phone dialer on the E10i without rooting the phone. I would love to root my E10i as well but I would also like to keep the text input. I find the T9 style text input to be perfect on this phone because of the small size. I downloaded a bigger keyboard from the market to try out but I quickly switched back. T9 was just much better suited for this phone. I also downloaded a new dialer but it wasn't built for the small screen so it didn't look good.

Btw, what's this font problem you speak of?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] gilfredpaul@gmail.com:
Root need for x10 mini

any idea when rooting for X10 mini? Did developers working on that... eagerly waiting to root this device.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] junglepunk:
Well that's the big question in'it, are any devs even workin on root for the E10i, eh?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pulpoff:
True, you can replace keyboard, dialer and launcher.

I am using custom HTC-type keyboard (smart keyboard), and launcher (Zeam) that looks like a normal android, not "one widget per screen" type.

For emails I use K-9, and WiFi Manager to auto-setup wifi connections.

Fancy Widget for main screen weather and alarm access.

So far the problems I have encountered :

1. bluetooth connection to car radio is broken (calls can be made, but sound quality is terrible with noise) -- had same problem with HTC Hero on Android 1.5, solved by installing Android 2.1

2. WiFi won't stay up over 1 hour, after 60min it always disconnects, so SIP phone has problems getting calls in -- was also the same on HTC Hero, again, solved by 2.1 upgrade

3. I really miss the HTC Contact list and Dialer, built in one is useless, even the android standard one would be much better, but can't be installed :(

4. AirVoice can't be used without root (call recording app, very useful)

5. Overall response times could be better with optimized kernel, battery life is far from perfect
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hdhtc:
Good evening, this is my first post, so let me say this forum is a great source of knowledge and hope for every smartphone owner.

Anyway, i own a SE X10 Mini and i'd like to see a separate section for this phone (and for X10 mini pro) like there is a separate section for htc hd mini or htc wildfire (that seems to be desire mini). Is it possible? This way people will be able to post in the appropriate place. Thanks Mods.

Then, could any dev find a way to root our X10 mini and make us as happy as bigger X10 owners? Please help us.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] vijayvasa:
Yes, I agree with you , hope the MODS here listen to the request of x10 mini users to have a seperate section ? Not sure how to request the MODS about this ?
[Legend General] Erfan_Ars:
Hey. I got my Legend yesterday and I'm having a few problems. Just wonder if it's a faulty device or if other people are suffering too?

a) It keeps dropping 3G signal, maybe once an hour and needs to be turned off and on again to restore.

b) The ringtone goes quiet after about a second (even though the "quiet pick up" feature is off) so I keep missing calls
[Legend General] noobdeagle:
updated the firmware ???

really appart from a software update there is not much you can do personally ive never had a single issue except for the 3g dropout one and i just switched the phone do only use wcdma via the *#*#3646#*#* menu (the hashes and stars may be reversed i can't remember.
[Legend General] partenov:
Hi Erfan_Ars,

About the problem with the ringtones.. I had the same issue and I solved it by selecting:

Settings-> Wireless and Networks->Mobile Networks->Network Mode-> "WCDMA only".

Hope you have 3G in your area.

I do not know why this setting fixes the ringtone issue but it is true.

Chek te post below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=663024
[Legend General] Erfan_Ars:
Thx dear partenov!

but WCDMA OR 3G IN NOT SUPPORTED IN MY AREA!!:(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] iTTi:
I would like to know how to have Remote desktop mobile working on my kaiser, if anyone would be kind enough to guide me through, like where to get the computer wifi ip n all...... :confused: :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] ChumleyEX:
Use search, this has been explained before.
[Touch Cruise General] speakerphone:
I have this machine:

HTC Touch Cruise - Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional Upgrade (for HK WWE)

I can get the rom from their site Release Date: 2009-02-09

Upgrade operating system to Windows Mobile 6.1. ROM version:3.19.831.3; Radio version:1.59.42.15

But in the non HK site, it says Release Date: 2009-08-30

no other details, but a long list of Improved Functions and Fixes

but my SN says not supported for this file.

So are they the same or not? What's the diff? Since there's no special non Eng support in it anyway...

I have HardSPL, looking to downgrade from 6.5
[Touch Cruise General] reindje:
On my foon work's latest HTC rom 3.13.404.0 NLD 8/24/8 from ther site, its semes to be a older number on my foon than your's, language make the different rom nubers ?

The file cames to me from HTC = _HTC Touch Cruise_RUU_Polaris_HTC_NLD_3.13.404.0_radio_sign_25.85.30.07_1.59.42.15_Ship.exe
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] samrozzi:
Been using advanced task killer and love it. I have been using the auto killer but it kills data and voice.

Does anyone know which apps or processes to add to the exception list to prevent that?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Bowhuntr11:
Make sure in settings > security level that it's set to high...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] samrozzi:
I don't see anything in settings and security for security level.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Bowhuntr11:
In the app...open the app, push menu, go to settings them at the bottom it should be there
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] TheBiles:
Protip: Task-killers are absolutely worthless on Android. If you want to manage running apps, get something like Autostarts that changes PERMISSIONS.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] igobyzach:
That is really true, I had always heard that but until I actually used Autostarts did I realize how it handles the system and running apps, all basically on it's own.
[Desire General] lumpaywk:
i have just had update 1.21.405.2 sent to my phone could this be froyo?
[Desire General] ArtieQ:
Check the system info..?
[Desire General] lumpaywk:
its still installing i just got excited that it could be. Once its finished i will have a look and post up.
[Desire General] jstegeman:
No, it's not Froyo, as you would have found with a simple search of "1.21.405.2"
[Desire General] matthew1471:
I think 1.21.405.2 is a firmware update, not an Android update.
[Desire General] AndroHero:
this update is old man, atleast 2 weeks and has been discussed in loads of diffrent threads, you wont be seeing an official froyo for MONTHS
[Desire General] hensk:
anyone now when will be new radio update

cause of that depends video 720p & many things update
[Desire General] jstegeman:
Auuuughhh, please do not start another "let's guess and make up rumors when htc its going to do their next release!"
[Desire General] ialexdogaru:
Why are you so d***ish? Those updates are pretty important. First have a look in the forum if you're looking for FroYo for Desire
[Desire General] jstegeman:
I was responding to the question of when htc was going to release their next radio.
[Desire General] dragonithe:
So this 1.21.405.2 update is already out for 2 weeks?

*checks my phone*

:(

I still have 1.19.161.5

And when i check for updates it say's that my phone is up to date.
[Desire General] dnlgee:
Different carriers release the updates at different times. They need to install all their custom crapware into the ROM's before they release it to their customers.
[Desire General] Flaggie:
Looking at his pictures he has vodafone in the netherlands, which i also have and i already got it via a manual check about 3 weeks ago. (have an unbranded phone however (i think))
[Desire General] Rage1ofakind:
Any UK T-mobile users received an OTA update?
[Desire General] Thugsin313:
HTC dislikes you i guess, lol
[Desire General] Hayena:
I had the same problem (Unbranded Desire)

I downloaded the update manually since it kept claiming I was up to date.
[Desire General] Rage1ofakind:
lol I'm still on 1.15.110.11 and same thing happens when I check for an update

My phone is lying :(
[Desire General] JirkaX:
I download it and it fails halfway through installation when it shows a hard drive with an explanation mark .
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] kodoq:
hi

i have an unlock tilt2 and just wondering is there any standard rom w/o at&t customization available with the latest htc sense? will changing the rom will activate the sim locked again?

cheers

martin
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] steviewevie:
Yes there are, try a search and you should find links to them (stock HTC ROMs with 2.5). You'll need HardSPL but no, flashing a new ROM won't change your SIM lock/unlock status.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] kodoq:
thx mate ;)
[Android Software Development] vestlink:
Hi

Any info on Android for this phone?

Just bought it and i'm looking forward to play with it.

Nicolai
[Android Software Development] Lifear:
Or WM 6.5.x ROM... would be also great...
[Android Software Development] mousezine:
I will support Android on wave s8500.
[Android Software Development] sabianadmin:
What i am more interested in is a bada rom on our android devices, is bada open source ?
[Android Software Development] smackdownn:
yes bada is opensource...
[Android Software Development] silverwolf0:
I have a general question. If a mobile OS is open source like Android and Bada, does that mean things like drivers for the antenna and important system level files are subject to being altered? Beyond just device stability, can you alter a device to crash, do harm, or infest the cell network its hooked up to? What about altering the antenna to broadcast and receive prohibited signals that screw with important communications systems? Basically I was just wondering how far you could go with an open source OS and if any dangers like these existed. I guess this would also apply to Linux on a computer as well?
[Android Software Development] loosa2k:
actually, Samsung Wave is very similar to the Galaxy... And BadaOS is based on Linux like Android, so i although thought a port should be not that great deal... but it seems that no developer are interested in Samsungs Wave.
[Android Software Development] SiL3nTKiLL:
yeah its very similar, might be ported soon
[Android Software Development] prepaymaniauk:
for the next apps for android in samsung s8500 is possible, with the ROM share and security, that enbales to install better safety and good measures for all its use. The use of openoffice with new device that can make more faster, compliant and user friendly.
[Android Software Development] AtomicKoala:
Yup

Tis a shame :(
[Nexus One General] rickh925:
I was running CM 5.0.6 on my N1 for several weeks along with the 4.04.00.03_2 Radio to try to solve some of the preference for EDGE that my TMO N1 had. The problem that I ran into was that I went from some HSPA to none in areas that I know are covered by HSPA. I would constantly use only UMTS! I just flashed Kang-O-Rama 0.8 which requires the FroYo radio and presto, either the base CM 5.0.8, Kang-O-Rama 0.8, or more likely the 4.06.00.12_7 Radio fixed my problem. In fact, I am now getting 2000-3000 kbps down and my phone seems to prefer 3g down to 1 bar where as before it would stick on EDGE until I forced it to WCDMA Only.

Just thought I'd post some good news about the new radio(possibly the radio that is).

Rick
[Nexus One General] yiannit:
I've never gotten more than 1mb down how can I tell if the phone is going into HSPA I'm running stock froyo and it only shows 3g before when I had CM	it showed an H for HSPA
[Nexus One General] rickh925:
Yeah, that's a bummer with the stock ROMs. Here's what I do to make sure that a relatively long data sesion is opened. Start a streaming app like Pandora or download a large email (i.e. with a 3meg picture) and then goto Settings -> About Phone -> Status and scroll down to Mobile network type. This should show either UMTS(if you are in 3g but no active data connection) or hopefully HSDPA if you ahve an active data connection.

There are other ways to tell, but this is what I do.

Rick
[Nexus One General] mlinz:
Edit. 10 chars
[Nexus One General] yiannit:
It wasn't really stock it was pauls version, now I'm running kangs .9 and no change

Actually I ran speed test and it did switch rio HSDPA but only 430kbps
[Nexus One General] yunlin12:
I got it last night with the FRF85B, and my N1 seem to be staying in 3G more consistently today :)
[Nexus One General] bryaslak:
After I went to FRF83 my reception went from only edge in my house to full bars of 3G. Reception has improved more than I could have hoped.
[Nexus One General] galaxys:
You guys want to tell us what city & carrier?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
I'm on the kang o rama froyo right now but was on rodriguez. For some reason, gmail won't send. This occurred on both roms. Any ideas? Just hangs at sending.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sixcoronas:
Go to: settings-manage applications-all-gmail, and clear data and cache.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hah2110:
Didn't fix anything... Especially since the issue occurred after a full wipe.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] android01:
I like the engadget icon. =-D
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sd00:
I agree to some extent - programmers tend to be not great at ICON & UI design (me included). Perhaps you should post alternatives here (Before & After icons) to show them/us how it should be done. Also, include tips, a quick reference to googles recommendations & maybe even some templates (GIMP / PSP / Photoshop / Paint.NET) to encourage devs!

I look forward to some samples.

Steve.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
here's the Android UI Design portion of the Google I/O 2010.

http://www.youtube.com/user/googledevelopers?blend=1&ob=4#p/c/316B437F0CB82A68/3/M1ZBjlCRfz0

It gives you insight into the desired unified UX patterns of Android OS

It's an hour long, I'm going to find the important sections and time stamp them here.

And I'm going to do both DroCap and NYC Subway Map app Icons for examples.

I'm going to append the OP as well,

the Icon discussion begins at 30:24

but the rest of it is pretty interesting...so if you have the time (and skimming through it is easy to do, each relevant section is highlighted.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kevin@TeslaCoil:
My first App used to look like this:

Now it looks like this:

Thanks to Richard Szabo (http://rks.oblivioncreations.se/) who offered to do a graphical redesign for me.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
good job sir :-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] crachel:
Dialer One's icon is terrible, it looks like the WebOS dialer and is completely out of place with the rest of my stock icons (thanks FolderOrganizer!)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rori~:
Thanx for the hread !!**

.....................

Beautiful Widgets:

Beautiful (Smaller) Home is great.:)

All the others don´t fit to eclair & froyo style, too big & oldfashioned.

-> Beautiful Vibrate, Silent,.....:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
NOTE: This app has been updated in Market and this problem does not exist anymore, I am keeping this post up though to see what a little thought can do for an app Icon.

here are 4 quick NYC Subway Map Icons I just made (basically one icon, I just added the MAP text to the other and some alterations in shadowing) Borrowing the theme of the subway icons (FRACKING DUH!!!) and using a similar font to the subway signs on the icon (Helvetica 65 Medium - Bold)

They can use some work obviously, but this is what 5 minutes with a moderate sense of design gives you.

I'm reaching out to all devs with ugly icons...if your app is for free, I will do my best to make you an icon...FOR FREE.

However UI design is not my forte, but do not be afraid to ask people...we are a community more than willing to help and we have some VERY talented designers here.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
Dialer One:

I don't know why they didn't just mimic the new icon for Android considering it is meant to be a replacement for the Android Dialer...so taht's exactly what I did...except a color change. Negating extract, PS load, save and upload time, about 20 seconds of work..

Fits perfectly with the stock theme, is distinctive, and simple...

you don't really have to be too fancy, just go with the flow of Android...it almost seems like Devs are fighting with the OS...work with it...seriously.

(same goes for some of the icons in say, ChompSMS and Dialer One and other apps that use contact icons...why use a new custom icon for the contacts with no pictures when you can simply use the one Android uses...it'll create a great degree of continuity and flow.)

ALSO, there are a LOT of royalty free icons out there that fit, or can be slightly modified to fit the Android UI...don't be afraid to use them.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
NOTE: App updated in Market so these issues no longer apply, I am keeping it up though to show what a little UI management can do for the UX of an app.

Modified App Design: NYC Subway Map (Sorry if it seems I'm picking on the app, but it just came to me watching that Android video) I haven't made a home page yet, but judging from their one now, it won't be hard to make one like Twitter and Facebook have.

Before:

After:

Links to Home (which may be redundant as the graphic/icon to the left is supposed to default to home as it does on Market, Facebook and Twitter) The Bus Map and a Greyed out Subway Map since we are there already....Simple, Sleek, and just that addition alone would make the UX much better.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] erikiksaz:
Tunewiki is just awful as well.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Xlythe:
androidVNC, Gmote

I had a friend replace androidVNC's icon and I renamed it "VNC". It was just too useful an app to let it go on like that. I'll upload the edited app if anyone's interested.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] commodoor:
I think that there are enough designers out here that love to help dev's to make android apps more UI friendly. They can always ask here on forum (didn't see that much people asking).

maybe if some volunteers can step forward and put their names here so developers can contact these people, just a idea.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
Great idea. I'm volunteering. We need this thread to gain more exposure and anyone who feels a certain way about a certain app should email the dev and direct them here. This is important for the future of android overall.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] arkavat:
The problems is not developers. it is Google.

The whole android scene is so much similar to Win Mo 6.x. The operating system is solid, but it lacks cohesive UI. Also, the OS does not provide with attractive default shell and thus developers, who are very good at programming, decide to do their own UI, only to fail miserably. look back at Win Mo 6.x apps and compare them to apps in market. They both just look out of place on the phone.

iPhone OS gives a beautiful cohesive UI shell to programmers and that makes a huge difference. Not all programmers have style of sense..so OS has to lead with an example.

Also, the launcher icons look ugly because android does not do anything to make them look cohesive in the launcher. If each icon is using it's style, it looks chaotic. Samsung Touchviz does a good job of putting a square background behind each app icon. Things just look more organized. little touch can go a long way.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
That's true too. Though google did provide a design aesthetic with the latest I/O which I linked in the OP. I like the current icons though pre Android 2.0 was pathetic. I really hope this palm dude works wonders with 3.0.

Also. Whoever approved of the orange highlight color should be fired.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] commodoor:
I also volunteer, i'm not a designer but know my way around photoshop ;) maybe you can put the names on the first post. I'm sure there are more, look at "themes and apps" forum lots of themes. I only want credit it's enough for me :D

A shell to work on would be great maybe we will see something great with gingerbread.

I fully agree with the orange, android is green so why orange? look at HTC the green looks solid
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ce:
My number one is Astrid to do planner. Great app, very good features but childish icon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Eclair~:
There is so much truth in this thread it is all overwhelming!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
I will be appending the first post with the names and email addresses (or other contact information) of designers willing to help with app design, ux and icons
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] hotsoda:
Thanks for not only complaining about a valid problem in the Android ecosystem, but actually doing something to correct it! If I knew more about graphic / vector design I'd gladly help out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
NYC SUBWAY MAP UPDATED THEIR APP :-)

I'll be editing my posts about them

Look for NYCmate in the market
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] AbsoluteDesignz:
I wholeheatedly agree about beautiful widgets...the Icons themselves in the Widgets selector window are an eyesore...and the standalone widgets need to be reworked.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] commodoor:
Nice, add mail: commodoor@gmail.com :P

Maybe something for xda news so that devs can read it.