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[EVO 4G General] cnstarz:
i know i'm being picky here, but i really miss the stock android alarm clock app. i'm not talking about the one built into desk clock. i mean the standalone alarmclock.apk. is there any way it can be ported to the evo? i tried transferring it from my wife's moment, but it would not install.
[EVO 4G General] ho4x:
Download the SDK, then go to source.Android.com and you can download and compile the app to install it on your phone.

Not a simple solution but with some work you can get it.
[EVO 4G General] cnstarz:
i dont know how to do that. :( if i knew how to i would so that others could benefit from this too.
[EVO 4G General] cnstarz:
double post. Forcystos compiled it for me. working great. thanks forc!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Sirchuk:
What "skins" protect the camera? ie Invisible Shield, Ghost Armor, BodyGuardz, etc.

I've got 2 concerns with my Hero, one is the screen and the other is the camera. I don't want a bulky case, so I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz kind of protection, a film covering the phone.

The problem is, I can't figure out if they have cut outs that go over the camera as well or not. If they don't protect the camera, then I don't see the need.

Also, not interested in one that has the "orange peel" feel to it, hence why I was looking at Ghost Armor and Bodyguardz.

Input is much appreciated!
[EVO 4G Accessories] midri:
I bought the sprint covers (Comes with 1 antiglare and 2 clear) and took an exacto and made my own lens cover out of a clear one (you could make probably 40 or so lens covers on 1 sheet). The lense's area is roughly 0.9mm so cutting a peice of plastic like this

/------\

|####|

|####|

\------/

you can protect the important parts of your camera easily.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Sirchuk:
That's a good idea. How do they feel? Like the screen or are they "orange peel" ish?
[EVO 4G Accessories] wmsjr2012:
Did it work

so how does the pictures come out can you detect that you have a cover on it? Has anyone else attempted this?

Thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
I have a Wrapsol ultra shield covering the entire front and the back, except for the 8mp camera.

When I do video chats using the front camera, the picture is perfect, so I know the Wrapsol doesnt impede the front camera lens.

What I really like about it is it does NOT have the Orange peel effect you get from Zagg and other full phone "skins"..very happy with it, and I dont use a case any more..
[EVO 4G Accessories] watzone69:
I just posted about this very topic in another thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7062618&postcount=32

Zagg rocks! The "orange peel" texture is not as bad as I thought it would be (or has been posted about) and it's well worth it to go "naked".
[EVO 4G Accessories] jblazea50:
I got the Zagg Full Body Invisible Shield today. Disappointed in the shield. It is not Full Body. To me, full body means protection of the entire phone. I had Zagg's Full Body Invisible Shield for Nexus One and that was full body because it covered majority of the phone (including the sides as well as the top and bottom portions. This is just 2 piece of shield that covers the front and back. It fails to protect the four corners of the phone (the actual places that gets majority of the scratches/dings). There is no coverage for the two sides and the top and bottom.

Definitely not worth $25. If anyone is looking to buy this product, I wouldn't recommend it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] regalpimpin:
Zagg has 2 options for full skins now, they have the full, which is front and back and easier to install. Then they have the full "maximum" which has the side pieces as well. It's right on their site with a diagram of the pieces you get. Unless it was purchased from somewhere else such as best buy, then you're stuck with what they've got..

Wouldn't recommend putting the extra piece over the lense of the camera though, sure it will protect it. But all your pictures will be blurry.
[EVO 4G Accessories] docprego:
I'm confused, you posted this in an EVO accessories forum yet you are asking about your Hero. As far as the EVO goes Best Skins Ever includes a camera protector with their back skin.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jerryparid:
The only shield with camera protection currently is Martin Fields
[EVO 4G Accessories] Casshern:
I don't have a different case yet, but the bodyglove case sold at the sprint stores works nicely... I just can't use a case until I finish my mods and repairing the supersonic :x I'll probably be looking for a more rugged model at that time though.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Sporkman:
that was up before HTC made them pull it and reworked it please
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] asad510:
Hi this rom has got a couple of sense apps but more vaniila i like this rom alot it took me a couple of hours of making it and i think its brilliant

I am not responsible for you messing up your phone

MEDIAFIRE:http://www.mediafire.com/?yfmmayymnij

I dont take donations i do this for fun but donations will be nice =P can any one help me make one

if there is anything u need i can help u just send me a message

includes:

LAUNCHER PRO

MUSIC APP (SENSE) <-- u got to love it

HTC IME (HACKED) THX xda

WIRELESS TETHER

OMG I FORGOT THE REST

OH YEAH REMEMBER NANDROID BACKUP OR BART IS NECESSARY

INSTALL:

wipe everything

flash vanisense 1.0

reboot

reboot again

thx to xenoside (Awsome developer),Cyanogen (helping xenoside),feeyo (for cronas 2.0)

THANK YOU !!!

thx i am a new developer and please give me some pointers
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] MrPadie:
How about removing the download links for now....not everyone scrolls to read the bottom of a post. ;)
[HD2 General] dan138zig:
Hi, guys

Do you think it's possible to highlight easily in HTC messaging? Just like in Notes or something. For the life of me I can't figure out how to select the words I want! Thanks.
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
yea bit of a pain not being able to select.

i get around it by having swype installed (swype 2 from the omnia in my case), which has a select text feature as seen below. Hit 'select text' then use the arrows to select.

It also works for those screens that dont let you tap to select and copy, such as secondary phone numbers and email addresses when editing contact cards, and various system settings screens.
[HD2 General] M3XICAN5:
If you just touch in the text box and hold it a select option will pop up.
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
oh yea, lol, id forgotten about that. D'oh hehe

@OP Press and hold, when the marker comes up, drag it roughly where you want it, then tap select, now drag start and end markers, then choose cut/copy/select all.

oh and you can enable the magnifier for that text selection too.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\TextSelection

set enablemagnifier to 1
[HD2 General] leepriestenator:
The Text Selection tool only works for HTC messaging and for NOTHING ELSE. I hate that. That's a pretty nifty feature. Sad it doesn't work anywhere else... not even emails.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dreddge:
Id be willing to donate if any devs/themers could make a girly theme for DamageControl v3.2.2.1. Something that looks like Barbie threw up. You could call it Strawberry Douche.

Seriously though, the wife is wanting a nice theme. I'm sure it would go over well with the other ladies in the community as well. Plus maybe it'll get me a blow j.

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rydah:
I can create a boot screen. Give me ideas. Everybody loves blow jobs. I need one. :/
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dreddge:
As long as you don't expect it from my wife. LMAO.

She likes tinkerbell and dark/hot pink. No powder puff pink.

Not terribly picky.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Konikub:
I just got done a new theme called "Minimalistic" or "Movado".....so I'd be willing to give it a try :) I'm sure I can come up with something....I'm good with colors (just now I have to do all pink :p)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] M@XLOL:
link to themes you created?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Konikub:
Uploading the newest one right now....already wrote up the thread, just have to get the link put in there and I will post it all :p The other one I have done was Aloysius!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dreddge:
This sounds awesome dude. I love your work. I'm sure it will go over well with wife too
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] itmustbejj:
Over on the AC forums there is a pink sense theme that I set up for my girl that she really likes. Its pretty much just a pink rosie and htc clock but she likes it and it matches her case.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Konikub:
Question.....what is she running....DC or Fresh? What kind of Rosie....Stock or Espresso?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Rydah:
whats her name or preffered nickname?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Dreddge:
DamageControl 3.2.2.1 stock rosie

Amanda

Thanks a bunch guys.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Konikub:
Here you go man!!! I'm putting this up in a thread....so all the ladies can use it as well :)

CherubTheme_DamageControl.zip-Signed
[XPERIA X10 General] kbadone:
Hi

I tried to flash my phone to GENERIC x10a R2 firmware using PC companion today and after everything is finished I tried to turn my phone on with SIM card inserted but the damn phone is stuck a activating phone screen! but when i use the phone without a the SIM card it works phone and desktop is displayed

I tried to flash the phone again with different rogers firmware and same issue happnes

Did I brick my phone?!?:(
[XPERIA X10 General] Fuzalert2k:
No, you didn't brick it. Brick is when the phone doesn't boot correctly if at all. How exactly does it freeze? Does the OS still work while it fails to connect to the network? Or does the phone become unresponsive completely?

I would try testing a different phone with your SIM, and a different SIM onto your phone.
[XPERIA X10 General] macr59:
Just curious, did you root your phone prior to flashing??
[XPERIA X10 General] kbadone:
Here is what happened exactly

I had Rogers firmware R2A020 and I found a Gerneric X10a R2A020 so I decided to flash it. I didnt try to root or anything just used simple PC companion method.

Flashing went successful, when I booted up my phone it took me to the initial setup screen and the phone fucntioned normally that is of course without using a SIM card!

I turned off the phone and inserted the SIM card booted it up I was welcomed by the infamous lock screen it said at the top "no SIM card is inserted" I swapped my finder to unlock the screen and a black screen came up with a message that says "Activating phone" with a circular logo that spins next to it.

The message was setting there for almost 20 min I cant go past through that screen. I tired using my brother's SIM card but it still doing the same thing.

The phone works without SIM card but when I put any SIM in it same problem happens!!

I tried to repair and even flashed back to Rogers firmware but same issue.

I read that two people had the same problem on other forums, one possible cause is could my IMEI been blocked by AT&T?:confused:

Thanks Guys
[XPERIA X10 General] macr59:
It is not a problem with your Provider. I had the same problem as you 2 days ago.

Unfortunately I could not find an easy fix for it.

I tried to do the flash the same as you did and came across that error, but I had already rooted my phone.

I have a friend who works for SE, who I took the phone to. Even he had problems updating the phone. In the end he had to connect it to EMMA and do a "Phone Activation", this was the only way he could reflash the phone. After that, it worked ok.

I can only suggest you take it a service centre and ask them to reflash it. Sorry that I dont have a solution for you.
[XPERIA X10 General] zephyrix:
you could try unsetting DEVICE_PROVISIONED in build.prop
[XPERIA X10 General] kbadone:
how can I access that?
[XPERIA X10 General] jaguarondi:
I had the same issue. I rooted an Xperia X10i, everything worked fine. I then tried the MarketEnabler application on it and at reboot I got that "Activating Phone" message and it hangs there.

First, if you go to flight mode, that unblocks the phone. Going back to normal mode works but not the SIM card.

Then I changed DEVICE_PROVISIONED to 0 in build.prop and everything works fine now. Thanks to zephyrix for your help.

I'm new to Android so I don't know if this is the proper way of changing this but here's what I did:

adb shell mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock2 /system

adb pull /sdcard/build.prop

Then edit build.prop in a text editor to set DEVICE_PROVISIONED to 0

adb push build.prop /sdcard/build.prop

adb shell dd if=/sdcard/build.prop of=/system/build.prop

adb shell rm /sdcard/build.prop

adb shell reboot

That should do it.
[XPERIA X10 General] kbadone:
I'm going to root my phone tonight, thanks for the tip I hope it works:D
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Sputnikk23:
... I want the rotary lockscreen with digital time and date but its in thm format. I think I have the new metamorph which takes xmls and it won't take the zip... is there anyway around that?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] danaff37:
This file changes the thm to a working xml. Found it with search in this thread.
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
I am starting this thread to provide guide to newbies (still anyone left?) for enabling them to get following

1. How to root HTC HERO SPRINT CDMA? Post: #2

2. How to backup SD card (along with nandroid backup)? Post: #3

3. How to partition SD card to get it ready for A2SD? Post: #4

4. How to install preferred ROM? Post: #5

5. How to install a custom kernel and get Overclock working? Post: #6

6. FAQ section covering Post: #7

A. How to upgrade 2GB micro-sd to 16GB micro-sd, with out hassle

B. SWAP and Dalvik-cache on SD. What can go wrong?

C. How to flash adhoc update zips?

D. How to take screenshot of phone?
​

Idea of this thread is to link new comers to corresponding detailed thread and not to repeat the thing here. Threads are already available for each activity above, but for a new comer, it is difficult to understand the link among them. First few posts will be updated regularly to try to make it as easy as possible for new comers.

First post is reserved for basics, explaining the over all concept. This will be followed by four more post explaining steps for each one.

Before starting, why do we need to do this? What will we get out of this, if you are a regular phone user?

Get Power to install more application

By default Android phone (OS version till 2.1, not 2.2 and later) does not allow you to install applications on SD card. SD card can be used for storing data, not application. This limits your capability to install more and more applications / games :p If you follow procedure four, all market applications will automatically install in SD Card.​

Overclock

All mobile phone processors speeds are configurable. Step 5 and 6 will allow you to either overclock your phone, which will increase the speed or under some critical condition, you can also reduce speed to increase battery life.
​

Connect your Laptop/PC with internet through Phone

Wireless tether, which allows you to use your phone as modem.​

Use adware application without ads :p

Some applications requires special permission like AdFree. After installing AdFree, you can enjoy ad enabled freewares with out ad :p
​

If you do not foresee any requirement for above mentioned points, you can live without root.

Credits are mentioned in next set of posts as it will be actually linking to actual post. Along with link, I will build FAQ, which shall list known questions and answers.

Special credits:

1. regaw_leinad: His ROOT 2.1 thread never gave me a chance to ask a question. Gave me the required confident to root my phone.

2. nfinitefx45: For guiding my first flashing and partitioning. Even though information is available in this forum, but it is scattered. It doesn't give enough confident for a newbie to start. He just guided me with steps / links. Some of the points in this thread are based on his comments.
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
1. How to root HTC HERO SPRINT CDMA?

Following thread by regaw_leinad is an excellent thread providing step by step procedure.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=694572

Known issue faced:

1. Ensure that you are not running sprint update 2.27.651.6. It is explained in first and second post. If you are already running 2.27.651.6, follow second post in that thread and then follow first.

2. If you are planning to use custom Kernel and over clocking, it is suggested to use recovery image mentioned just after step 10 in that post. It will ask you to loop back to step #9. Just follow.

If you are thinking, what will you loose by downgrading to 2.27.651.5, custom ROM installation procedure will take care of same.
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
How to backup SD card (along with nandroid backup)?

If you want to install applications in SD card, you need to partition your SD card. This will lead to complete data loss.

Steps mentioned in the thread above will create a backup of your phone in SD card. It is advisable to keep a copy of the same in some other safe location. This will be handy, if it is required for recovery.

Option #1: Easiest way is to switch off your phone. Pull micro-sd card, mount it in your PC using a card reader. Perform a copy.

Option #2: Through phone menu (Settings -> Connect to PC -> Default connection type -> Disk drive), prepare SD card data data transfer using unmount SD card and copy data from SD card to PC. This is also safer option. This option might not work starting Android 2.2, since unmounting SD card will force close all application installed in SD card. If you are using A2SD, it works as A2SD uses different partition. Read here

In both cases, you need to ensure that you have copied/backed up /nandroid/ directory of your SD card. If you are planning to perform partition, back complete SD card to your PC.

Now you are ready for partition.
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
How to get partition your SD card for getting it ready for A2SD?

1.What is A2SD?

As mentioned in first post, by default Android phone (OS version till 2.1, not 2.2 and later) does not allow you to install applications on SD card. SD card can be used for storing data, not application. This limits your capability to install more and more applications / games If you follow procedure four, all market applications will automatically install in SD Card.

2. Why does it require partition?

By default all your SD cards will have FAT16 or FAT 32 partition. To run application through SD card you need EXT3 or EXT4 partition. In addition, it is advisable to provide some SWAP partition to OS, which will enable it to store data of running application in SD card.

3. Why will it lead to data loss?

Standard procedure will format SD card and re-partition it. It means you will loose data. Commercial tools are available to re-partition without data loss, but I have not tried it in recent past. If required do a google.

4. What is the procedure?

Critical : BACKUP YOUR SD CARD TO YOUR COMPUTER. Steps are in the post 2 of this thread.

Following steps are taken from http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6292446&postcount=1

Step #1: Reboot into recovery. Post #9 explains the same

You will get into Android System Recovery.

Step #2: select Partition sdcard

To move up/down, you need to rotate TRACKBALL. To select the option, press TRACKBALL.

You will get into Partition sdcard menu.

Step #3: select Partition SD

Step #4: It is menu driven. Just follow instruction. I have allocated 64Mb for swap, 1024Mb for EXT and rest for data. It is not advisable to allocate more than 1024Mb for EXT.

After this step you will get back to Partition sdcard menu. Now you need to change your partition type to EXT3.

Step #5: select SD:ext2 to ext3

Step #6: As most of the ROMs are not supporting EXT4 (especially Sprint Stock ROM), do not upgrade SD:ext3 to ext4

Step #7: Press the back button on the phone to go back to the main menu.

Step #8: Select Reboot system now.

This will reboot your system. You would have lost all your SD card data. Now you are ready to flash new ROM.

Step #9: Select If you had taken backup of your data earlier, you can restore them now. In particular, to flash your ROM, you need to copy ROM ZIP file to root directory of your SD Card..

Steps for those struggling with partition option (ie step #4):

Step #4.1:

press HOME button

Using TRACKBALL select 64 MB.

Press HOME to set.

Using TRACKBALL select 1024 MB.

Press HOME to set.

Press HOME.

It will take few minutes.

Your card is ready (with out data :( ).
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
How to install preferred ROM?

Next step is to flash a custom ROM. I successfully flashed ROM available in thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=703267

It is based on Sprint 2.27.651.6 STOCK. You need to download HeroCSprint_2276516-xxxxxxxxxxxxx from that thread.

Step #1: Download required ROM. Ex: Sprint 2.27.651.6 STOCK Deoxed w/A2SD Update 3 has HeroCSprint_2276516-... Size of the ROM will be approx 100 MB to 150 MB

Step #2: Copy downloaded ROM to root directory of SD card. It shall be available in /sdcard/. For copying, you can use the steps followed to copy files from PC to phone which you were rooting the phone by getting into adb shell. Keep the file as ZIP file only. Do not unzip.

Step #3: Reboot your phone in recovery mode as mentioned in post #9

Step #4: From Android system recovery screen select Wipe option. Rotate TRACKBALL to highlight the required option and press TRACKBALL to select

Step #5: You need to wipe data, dalvik-cache. If you are already having A2SD, you shall wipe SD:ext partition.

Select them one by one and press HOME button to wipe data.

Step #6: Go back to main menu by pressing BACK button

Step #7: Select Flash zip from sdcard

Step #8: Select the just copied ROM from the list of zip files.

Step #9: Press HOME button confirm flashing

Step #10: It will install ROM. Once completed system will go back to main menu.

Step #11: Reboot by selecting Reboot system now option.

Enjoy your new ROM.
[Hero CDMA General] sekarpdkt:
How to install a custom kernel?

It turned out to be simpler that what I thought.

Step #1: Download required kernel.

Step #2: Copy the zip file Infinitefx_v4_710_M.zip to root directory of sdcard.

Step #3: Reboot you phone in recovery mode. Refer to post #9

Step #4: From Android system recovery screen select Wipe option. Rotate TRACKBALL to highlight the required option and press TRACKBALL to select

Step #5: You need to wipe dalvik-cache. As you are only updating kernel, you need not wipe data and ext partition.

Select them one by one and press HOME button to wipe data.

Step #6: Go back to main menu by pressing BACK button

Step #7: Select Flash zip from sdcard from menu using trackball

Step #8: Select the zip file copied into sdcard in step #1.

Step #9: Press HOME button

It is advised to once again wipe dalvik-cache post kernel flash.

Step #10: From Android system recovery screen select Wipe option. Rotate TRACKBALL to highlight the required option and press TRACKBALL to select

Step #11: You need to wipe dalvik-cache. As you are only updating kernel, you need not wipe data and ext partition.

Select them one by one and press HOME button to wipe data.

Step #12: Go back to main menu by pressing BACK button

Step #13: Reboot the phone by selecting 'Reboot Phone' option

Your phone is ready. 710 Kernal will by default set the clock speed as 710Mhz. You can adjust the speed by using market applications.