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[Droid X General] sp1kez:
You may be able to buy a cheap dumbphone on craigslist (verizon branded) and have that activate don your main line (change ESN) then you can call customer service and tell them you no longer need the unlimited data for your current plan (so they drop the $30 a month) So then you're basically just paying for your minutes and any extra features you may have such as texting etc.

THEN, go to a verizon store or Best Buy and add a line to your account with the droid X, this will run you $9.99 + $30 a month on top of what you were paying for just minutes and text.

In essence if you get the data package canceled on the first line, then added on a second line, you will only be paying $10 more a month plus the price of the droid x, which can be offset by selling your touch pro 2
[Droid X General] generic.imitation:
I agree with everyone here, but don't worry about getting a dumb phone to replace your tp2. When I got my incredible I went in the store ready to pay full retail, they said just open a new line and we can place a fake esn on your line. Just depends on where you go. And I'm glad I didn't pay full retail, cuz I wouldn't have been able to get it replaced with a droid x.
[Droid X General] Explodee:
I actually still have my old Chocolate and an old LG phone that I can't remember the name of, so should I just use those? And will VZW just let me cancel the $30 data plan?
[Droid X General] generic.imitation:
yes

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[Droid X General] Yourrid:
I AM IN THE EXACT SAME BOAT AS YOU, Explodee. I bought the TP2 the day it came out for Verizon; before I had actually seen one. It was so hyped up that I thought it would be the best phone to EVER grace Vzw. Well turns out its a complete and total DUD. WinMo is by far the worst OS and I have only found about 3 apps that are worthwhile, while android has TONS of apps.

But, I know how you can get the X for the 2 year price. Just add a line. I added my family onto my account and they all got brand new BB's for the 2 year price, while my phone number didn't get any upgrade. I would just put a dummy phone on your current line, take off the data package, then open up a new line on your account with the Droid X, and switch to a family share plan.

I just switched my entire family over to my plan from Sprint, so I told the Vzw people I wanted an early upgrade if they were going to get 4 extra phone lines from their competitor. They agreed, thank god! I couldn't go another year with this TP2.

Good luck!
[Droid X General] Explodee:
I should have mentioned this earlier. I am already on a family plan with my mom, bro and sis. None of them are eligible for upgrades for about a year as well. I also wanted my number to be on the X and if I had to sign up for a new account I would want to get the X for the new one, then immediately switch the service between the phones. Is that possible?
[Droid X General] Explodee:
Also, would I be able to sign up for the X and cancel the data package and put the dummy phone on the X account?
[Droid X General] peanut_butter:
Look lol I've screwed Verizon over every way possible lol, I've had EVERY Droid branded phone they made (yes even the eris ewww) and have never paid over the two year price for them and have kept the same line everytime. It just depends on how much the rep you talk to wants your business. I go to the same guy everytime, so I get a really good deal everytime. Your best bet is to make friends with someone at your local corporate store and go from there, or just add a line with the x, switch a dummy esn to that line and cancel the data package. Then switch the x to your original line, and your done. You don't even have to take the data plan off your line that way. Hope this has been helpful.
[Droid X General] Zaphod-Beeblebrox:
I have to chuckle every time someone posts that they have screwed a cell company.

Really? Keep reminding yourself that every month when you pay the bill.

I've been on VZW for a long time, have numerous lines with them, and have convinced them to give me early upgrades on several occasions. Not once did I think I had screwed them. At 'BEST' I felt like I got a little recognition for being a long time customer. I'm pretty sure they are still very profitable on our business.

-Z
[Droid X General] Yourrid:
Zaphod, you have a point. Cell phone companies make all their profit in their monthly bills, not in selling cell phones. If they did, you could get a new phone every day if you wanted.

My buddy works at walmart in the electronics department, and I had mentioned the Droid x to him. He said that a guy came in and bought a X for full retail price, 500 something dollars from him. On the register he can look up and see what how much Walmart made off of the transaction (percentage value and only for certain electronics like computers, tvs and carrier based cell phones). He told me that even at full retail, Walmart still lost money.

Vzw screws you over every month, we just help take the edge off the price by giving them 200 bucks towards a droid x
[HD2 General] moav:
Hi, I'm having a big problem with my device, I've bought the European version and didn't touch the ROM or radio for a cool 3 months, but I often update to the latest Cookie HT, and lots of different apps. Then it got a weird behavior that if I use the device and it got a little hot it would restart by itself and after the restart got stuck on the white logo screen. It would happen often when plugged and Activesynced to my computer.

I lived with this situation for the past month but now I had enough, I've updated the radio to the latest I could find, and the ROM to Energy with Cookie HT.

Now it's worse, I can't get it to stable on the Home screen, I can see it but can't play with anything, stuck...

And BTW when it get stuck the bottom of the phone is quite hot, even if I left it for quite some time.

Edit : The Sense UI isn't loading and it actually a good bug, cause the device is running smoothly even on ActiveSync. It feels like the CHT is to blame, at least the latest one to date.

Edit 2 : Sorry, I was wrong, now it got stuck during SPB backup restoring connected to ActiveSync.

Edit 3, Sorry 2 : I've let it cool, turned it on and somehow the CHT is back and working wonderfully, this is weirder then I thought.

Edit 4 : I've managed to run Android 2.1 Desire and it was running good until it got a little warm and then froze. I'm beginning to suspect this is a hardware issue.
[HD2 General] moav:
I realy need help feaguring this one out.

I've replaced a couple of Radio versions and this device keep jamming up, it's now unusable. I need to get it relaxed and cold before I try to turn it on again.

Can it be that the ROM is responsible ? should I go back to the stock with no mod at all (it would KILL me though).

I'm frastrated and thinking of selling the phone if anyone would buy this piece of crap.
[HD2 General] :
i am in the same boat mate.

mine is going back to htc tomorrow.

In the end i removed everything and took the rom/radio back to stock still the 'heat' issue exists.

It has been like this on test for nearly two weeks if i try to run the youtube app the phone switches off anything more intense and it hard resets itself.

I have learnt that if you leave it too cool down battery out etc it will switch back on and if you do nothing but make phone calls it will be ok?

Having read alot it appears this issue happens if the device goes over a certain temp. For example folks have been moaning about the phone switching off if used in a car whilst charging running sat nav.

I advise you to contact htc as i have done.
[HD2 General] fuuunkdat:
you may have already done this, but did you do a task 29 before flashing the rom (task 29 wipes the phone and gives you a clean base to start from). Also delete the application data on your mem card(important). If your phone wont boot you can enter the bootloader by removing batt and holding vol down as soon as you you put the batt back in,This will put you onto bootloader screen ( if you have hspl installed?) from here you can do task 29 and reflash your chosen rom. Oh and make sure you have required radio for the rom you choose. hope this is of some help thought id try :cool:
[HD2 General] moav:
Just wanted to update that HTC took an effort and accepted my unwarranted device for fixing. They replaced the board and sent it back on their expense. The device now is working flawlessly !

Thanks to HTC for a GREAT customer service and support !!!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pakure:
ok, so i have customised and tweaked the stock 1.48 rom (wwe) with radio 2.05 to my liking.....no problems ...but i want to give android a try for fun ...and i dont want to flash any custom rom. so i need to flash a radio > 2.08 for that. has anyone got android working on 1.48?.. if so, whats the best radio for you?........(2.08-2.12)

i know, i can install hspl and try all radios to see what works best, but just asking if someone who's been there, done that (run android on 1.48).
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pakure:
OK, DONE THAT...........darkstone froyo 1.1..........on stock 1.48 rom with radio 2.08.50...........awesome............ my love for hd2 increased and now knows no bounds
[HD2 General] romeogigli:
hello, I greet all, excuse my English, I find the original ROM operator Wind Italy, now I have this but I want to flash cooked rom, and put the original ROM in case of warranty.

this and 'what I have:

vers.sist.operativoi 5.2.218699(21869.5.0.82)

vers. manila 2.5.199211619.0

rom 1.66.408.1(76641)ita

radio 2.06.51.07

you know where I can find it? anyway thanks for the work you do.

still no excuse for my English I write with the translator.
[HD2 General] ephestione:
go to the official HTC website, in the HD2 area, search for the "ROM upgrades" section, and put in there your phone IMEI/Serial number, it will let you download the rom update only if it's officially supported for your phone.

You can use the version downloaded from the official website with your serial number to flash back to original, it's not necessary that you have the same identical rom you had when you bought the phone as long as it is a supported one.

Don't forget to install the original SPL as well.
[HTC Excalibur] iKilla:
I want to ask is there any way of improving my phone wifi.. We have a router in my house i take about 15 steps away from the wifi disconnect..

Phone: Tmobile Dash aka HTC s620

OS: Lastest 3VO
[HTC Excalibur] Mr. Clown:
Make sure in your WLAN settings the power mode is set in "best performance", that will improve considerably your signal.
[HTC Excalibur] iKilla:
alright thanks..
[HTC Excalibur] Mr. Clown:
Did it solve the problem?
[HTC Excalibur] tutsuo:
Note, tho that option will greatly increase ur wifi signal it will also drain ur battery.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Someone please help with this??? If it already exodus could you please post the link
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
"Exists" sorry.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] c00ller:
Here is a how-to remove apps (note: you must be rooted)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=581976

You want to remove these 2 files:

HtcNaviPanel.apk

HtcNaviPanel.odex
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Will that only remove the icon from my taskbar?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] meixner76:
what exactly do you mean by "Remove stock nave icon from taskbar"? Are you talking about removing the icon from your app drawer? If there is an icon in your actual taskbar, that means the app is running...you would need to exit the app and it will go away. Please clarify...
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] c00ller:
It will remove the app so that you will never see it again from your app drawer. It won't be on your phone anymore.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] FussyQBert:
What he wants is to still be able to use GPS, but he wants the GPS icon in the taskbar to be removed, a la mods that remove the Battery Icon or Clock from the taskbar. So he would still be able to toggle GPS on/off via the power control widget etc, it just wouldnt show the GPS's status in the taskbar.

This is somewhat appealing to me as well, because I almost never have GPS turned on so the little compass with a cross through it is always taking up space in my taskbar.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Yes. You got the idea. I will correct myself and say I ment the location icon on the task bar.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
It's pretty easy to remove wholesale, but it would seem to be better to only remove the "no lock" icon, so that when GPS is off, nothing shows at all, but when GPS is active, show the icon so as to when when/if lock has been achieved. That would take a little more work to achieve, and perhaps more time than I'm personally looking to invest.

Don't know what the preference is as it relates to the above, but here you can see an example of it removed wholesale, regardless of gps "state".

Reference:
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] atoz350:
I simply made mine transparent. It's located in the framework-res.apk. It's a ghetto workaround, I know.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
I'm new to all this, is there a flashable zip that can take it away/ make it transparent?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
You can make the gps lock icons transparent, even as a 1x1 pixel, however, the OS will still allocate the full pixel width for the space, which is really the point of removing it, to gain additional space in the taskbar for other icons, so that's probably not the "optimal" solution. For example, here is an example of making the icons a 1x1 transparent pixel:

Notice the gap still?

It's not as big of an issue, since under "normal" conditions, the lock icon is the leftmost for the upper right hand icons in the taskbar, as compared to other icons items that can be removed, such as the clock or the battery, etc.

Also, while the obtaining gps signal icon is in framework-res, the lock icons are in com.htc.resources.apk.

If you are okay with removing BOTH the lock and no-lock icons, wholesale, regardless as to whether gps is active, as mentioned in my previous reply, I can post this mod as a flashable zip shortly. Probably end of day today.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Yes I would appreciate it.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
What ROM are you running?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Fresh 2.3.3
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Here is an update zip to flash via recovery to modify a stock taskbar, with the only change being the removal of the gps lock/unlock icon, based off of the Fresh 2.3.3 services.jar file.

Remove Taskbar GPS Lock/Unlock icon <--- Flash via Recovery

Note: Nandroid before flashing. Please confirm working, as I have not tested this iteration before uploading.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bbostich:
Thanks much! Worked perfectly!
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Cool. Glad that did the trick.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] c00ller:
Working great on nfinitefx's stock rom
[Hero, G2 Touch Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ourweehome:
Hi all,

Since I got my hero in February, I've been frustrated by the well documented problem of bluetooth audio skipping, then speeding up to catch up - it's quite subtle but can make you feel very car sick!

I'm wondering if anyone has discovered if this is an android problem (something that could be fixed in a rom?) or an HTC hardware problem (something that will never be fixed?)

I'm using the excellent villainrom 12 by the way
[Epic 4G General] NeonMonster:
I've looked all over for info regarding this, but can't find anything so far.

I saw in the Samsung Captivate forum that there are devs working on a screen LED since the captivate has no LED. Does that mean that all of the samsung galaxy phones have no notification lights?

The main thing ima miss about my Nexus One is the colored trackball. I assumed there would be at least a upper notification led like tha majority of phones out today. :(
[Epic 4G General] Spik3balloon:
The Epic does have a notification light. First 2 pictures: Top right of phone, in between the Sprint logo and the front-facing camera.

androidcentral com /sprint-epic-4g-hands-on

(I can't post links...)
[Epic 4G General] NeonMonster:
Oh wow! I hadn't seen those pictures. Indeed there is a notification light!

I'm wondering why the Captivate or Vibrant don't have the notification light? It seems like they really did make the Epic better than the other 3 galaxy phones!
[Epic 4G General] radar5:
well it is a Galaxy S Pro :)
[Epic 4G General] karnovaran:
These two videos further confirm there's at least two colors (blue and pink):

http://www.youtube.com/user/phandroid#p/u/19/dzHR9_Ocu74

http://www.youtube.com/user/phandroid#p/u/21/zlWhWneMYrU
[Epic 4G General] NeonMonster:
I've seen both of those videos but never paid attention to if there was a notification light or not!

We need more video of this amazing phone!
[Epic 4G General] gophergun:
Fantastic, this allays one of my biggest concerns. Now if they release a car dock that works with Car Home, I'd have positively no hesitation in buying this phone.
[Epic 4G General] rufflez2010:
Make your own car dock... for much cheaper. It won't auto launch the car home dock, but I made one for my Hero following a forum member's guide and it came out perfect. Cost ~$10... just use a different person for the garmin dock, i waited 2 months without receiving anything from ebay seller he recommended.
[Epic 4G General] gophergun:
I have a car dock for my G1, but launching Car Home, automatically turning on bluetooth, etc. is sort of the point :p
[Epic 4G General] quasi13:
Anyone have any ideas as to how configurable the notification lights/colors are? It'd be cool if I could have blue for work email, pink for texts, and maybe flashing blue for personal email. (or something like that)
[Epic 4G General] ben7337:
No one has reported on it yet and the phone isn't out yet. Right now we have seen Pink/Red and Blue I believe in videos and White as well. It is purely speculation, but the phone probably has RGB LED's in there so in theory can display any color of the rainbow. The same way the Nexus and G1 display different colors for different notifications I imagine this phone will as well. Once again purely speculation.

What I'd like to know is can we control notification light colors and customize them so much that even who you get a txt from gets its own color. Now that'd be cool.
[Epic 4G General] quasi13:
That's sort of what I'm thinking, except if not many colors, many options for blinking (incl. blink rate) or alternating colors. I sure hope the settings for these lights are powerful out of the box.

We need a proper geek to get his/her hands on this thing!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] _vvi_:
Hello,

after the last downpour, backllight of touch screen in my Hermes is not working (touch screen is working properly)- there was probably short circuit.

how can I fix it?

Best Regards

Vvi

FIXED
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] Jaakkis:
I have similar problem, how did you fix yours?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] patrao:
My solution

I had the same problem a few months ago and since then it hasn't happened again.

I open the device - unscrew every screws - until I have the screen separated from the rest. Then I put (and this can vary of course) a pills blister to tighten the screen - I found this would work because if you press the screen with your fingers in the right bottom corner the light comes up.

I recognize the explanation is not like poetry but I cannot find a better way to describe what I have done. I hope this helps!

Good luck
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
MyTouch Slide port to Legend!

Features :

Feels extremely smooth and fast. ( Gets around 31.5-34 fps in Neocore Benchmark, every other rom is at around 28-29fps )

Sense UI Espresso, looks al ot nicer than any other launcher imo. ( i will upload screenshots )

MyTouch Modes are quite cool to mess about with aswell

I have removed the tmobile apps, and the mytouch music app aswell.

And i have added Rom Manager and Linda File Manager.

Odex'd.

Bugs :

Languages don't work.

Faves is broken

new in 1.2.1 :

Root Problems ACTUALLY fixed

Enjoy. and please report back with what you think!

Link:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=316EJZHB

Note : I think you need Class 4 or higher for A2SD to work properly.
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Yeah it has most languages
[Legend Android Development] qzem:
Can we get some screens, please:)?
[Legend Android Development] oseemm:
Congrats on this release, Is it app2sd?
[Legend Android Development] Joeball88:
I'd love to try this but 2shared is crappy... limit reached.

Can OP upload to some other servers? crapidshare/megaupload even... Thanks!!
[Legend Android Development] qzem:
wow it looks pretty nice:). Can't wait to see your froyo relese! Just one question, is it danegrous to flash you rom for manny times. I flashed mine for about 5-7 times already, and I'm concerned to brick my phone, if I will continue flashing it.
[Legend Android Development] anbublackops:
Really Nice i just love it! Hope it has App2SD! :)
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Uploading to megaupload atm..

I would use fake-flash method as modaco method can cause usb brick, but i have used it about 50x with no brick...

Looking into language problem.

I'll cook a rom with a2sd aswell later today.
[Legend Android Development] danishnicooo:
is there root access in it and a2sd+ ?
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Yes there is root, but no a2sd yet, will upload one with a2sd soon.
[Legend Android Development] Exanimus:
Any known bugs?
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Yes you need to use a static ip to use wifi, not sure why hoping someone can help me with this bug.
[Legend Android Development] Exanimus:
yea and i found another bug after flashing it.. No mobile 3g/hi speed data connection AT ALL.. :S all is switched ON but it doesn't connect to my carriers data-connection.

gonna flash a different ROM.

But the espresso ui was nice :)
[Legend Android Development] oseemm:
did you add your apn?
[Legend Android Development] Joeball88:
The data connection you are missing is a simple fix. (and even if you flash to a new ROM, you might not have it there enyways... so listen up!)

you have to find your carrier's APN settings... Mine are TELUS APN settings *google is your friend*

then input them into Settings>wireless & netorks>mobile networks>Access Point Names.

Create a new APN, with your found settings, and make sure to save it. then select it, and you should get your data back within 10 seconds.

Good Luck!

BTW, nice ROM. Espresso is an interesting twist on the original Sense...
[Legend Android Development] Exanimus:
Add?

Never had to do it in any of the Roms i have tested.. not even on my HTC Magic (sapphire) i had earlier.

Edit: well i added the APN (talked to the support from my carrier) and it didn't connect to Hi speed data.. only 3g.. so i abandon this Rom now.

Nice idea tho with the Rom, and it looked nice and seemed fast :)
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Hmm, every rom i have flashed i have to add my APN into, its not a bug just that it is not a branded rom.
[Legend Android Development] infernal7:
The gui is epic
[Legend Android Development] infernal7:
Hi MichaelAlexanderBull

Could you tell me more about your rom. (version usw).

mfg Infernal
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
It is a mix of the leaked MyTouch Slide rom, and the Pogo1975 2.03 rom.
[Legend Android Development] infernal7:
I am a noob that infos say nothing to me :)

I mean a list how in the rodriguez thread

A version history or so ;)

Do you make updates for this rom?
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Oh sorry, this is the first Release!

I will be updating it as there are 2 bugs that need to be fixed (wifi needs a static ip to work, and it cannot connect to Hi-Speed 3G only normal 3G)
[Legend Android Development] infernal7:
OK btw nice work the gui is great :)

if the Hi-Speed 3g works i will flash that rom ;)

so quick quick i will flash it :D
[Legend Android Development] MichaelAlexanderBull:
Haha, i am trying but it is hard work!

maybe by the end of the day :)