yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
and the answer was general for all android phones INCLUDING this one.

as vodafone 845 uses resistive touch screen, there is no way to get two or more fingers detected properly so no pinching possible.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
j34nius, try formatting the other SD card with the partitioning as mentioned in the manual in the first post. I pressume that you are inserting FAT-only card that lacks EXT partition needed by this rom. Try it :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
Hi,

This rom only works well with a sd-card with a ext partition i haven't tested it without a2sd you could try in terminal or adb : SU --> a2sd remove. After that boot to recovery and delete dalvik-chache and cache.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mngt135:
Thanks for your time.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
You're welcome, i hope i was able to help you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lasy:
I would like to change bootanimation?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
@Lasy,

Boot in to recovery.

connect with user pc.

adb shell

mount /system

open a new commandprompt

go to dir with bootanimation.zip

typ push bootanimation.zip /system/media

Make sure you use a bootscreen that is made for 240x320..

Im not responsible for any broken/bricked device.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lasy:
could be a bit more detail?

adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
please first search on XDA.. there are topics about bootscreens.. and how to change them..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bull84ghia:
Thank you, I really like it a 1.3., Fast, and perfectly manageable. But how do you know where to install the programs? So far, win mobile using it is totally different.

Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
programs by default go to your sdcard ext2/3 partition. you can just install apps from the market or trew a apk file on your fat sdcard..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lasy:
yeah it's work.

thx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
updated vodafoneapps with all vodafone apps (including Egypt and Hongkong)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Bobbe77NL:
Hard Reset!>?

Hey there!

Is it possible to reset the phone, wen i cannot see the screen, it's blanc..

Thanks!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
1.3.2. online enjoy!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vebse:
Hey freddy!

You are doing realy a great job!

After doing a wipe and reinstall the version 1.3.1 the phone runs absolutely fantastic. I had problems with speed down but after the wipe everything runs fine.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] takashio:
Hi freddy. First, thank you for the great custom ROM. I've been using it without problems for a couple of days and had no problems.

However, I'm having a bit of a trouble with the TouchPal app in the Vodafone Apps package. Here's how it goes:

- After installing it and the language packs (and I tried from having only one to all of them), it's available as a entry method, but does not appear at all on-screen when selected.

- Disabling "Mixed language output" fixes that, and the keyboard becomes available for text entry.

- However, when I press a key, the keyboard hangs, crashes and vanishes from the screen.

- Disabling "Word Prediction" all together fixes that case. So it seems to be a case where the dictionaries are crashing the keyboard.

- Taking a look online, this seems to reflect a bug on the T-Mobile Pulse (search for "Fix TouchPal keyboard (predictive text) on T-Mobile Pulse" on google)

(except on the 845 the "Clear Data" button is greyed out - provably because we don't really have a custom dictionary yet)

If I had to guess, either TouchPal does not like apps2SD, or the original ROM had some custom changes for this OEM app. I could also be the only one with this problem, of course, I'm just hoping not :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sn0opy:
"Custom ROM install" = same way for installing ROM Updates?

Another question: Does anyone have working usb drivers for win7? "adb devices" prints nothing for me even in debugging mode etc. Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
Just follow the installation guide.. usb drivers are in the pcsuite..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
Going to have a look at the touchpal problem..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bull84ghia:
I mean, where to find the folder where you installed in astro, I looked but could not find it.

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] baskiria:
Froyo update

Just as a quick heads-up for all. I asked Huawei about their plans bringing Android 2.2 to the Vodafone 845. In their reply they said there is no such plan. It seems we will stay at 2.1 if it depends on Huawei.

Cheers!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
Ive fixed your problem i think.. Delete touchpal from your phone and flash the touchpal install trew recovery. then install languages trew adb or sd and reboot. Al the features should be working then.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
if you have installed astro you could find it in your appdrawer? or where the app is installed? look in /system/sd/app
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TacoLoco:
Is it a big task to port 2.2 as we allready have 2.1?? Don't know about that but it should be a lot easier than port it to WinMo device ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sancho_sk:
I don't know about that, but I'd be willing to buy another beer to the developer in that case :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Lasy:
How do I edit bottanimation?

Anything in exchange, the picture turns black.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
for 2.2 we need drivers and stuff.. I'm afraid i can't port just a any rom to the 845.. maybe if the pulse mini or pulse get 2.2 we could port from them..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dbuzek:
Upgrade from 1.3. to 1.3.2

First - I want to thank you for your great ROM!!!! ;)

Second - If I have already installed 1.3., can I simply flash it directly with 1.3.2 (without wipe) and will I keep my apps and settings?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bull84ghia:
I found it, thx;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
@dbuzek jup you could always flash without a wipe..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brainbomb:
hi freddy,

first of all: thank you for your work on this ROM!

i'm trying to install your ROM and stuck @

"Add the sd card in a card reader and copy the Custom ROM zip file to SD card (FAT32 partition)."

i have no card reader :(

any possibilities to transfer the files over usb cable?

thanks,

bb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
you can use working phone as card reader - just plug it to the PC and enable SD card mount to pc (slide down, hit USB and hit connect)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brainbomb:
you mean ANOTHER phone?

after partitioning & ext2->ext3 i'm unable to connect to the phone using windows xp...

thanks,

bb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
haven't you forgot about FAT partition on the card ? (guess no). You can also mount the card via adb and then push data onto it.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] starbuck79:
Hello again. Last version 1.3.2 have a problem in superuser, it always Stop.... I flash 2 times and same error...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] login000:
questions

Hello!

I installed this custom ROM, i think its better then original one. Working faster.

I found some bugs

1st: when i press menu button in home screen it wont act untill i touch once home screen...

2nd: some error when iam trying to use power user programm.

now questions:

1st How should i install power button wakeup?

2nd What is framework and how to install it?

3rd How to install aditional keybords?

4th How to move out notification about internet connection threw mobile network, its shows that its switched off in notification bar.

Thank you.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
@starbuck try full wipe and clean install from rom..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brainbomb:
thanks, andy all went well

maybe its time to update the documentation?

"enter recovery mode by turning your device on while holding down 'volume up' and 'Start call' (green) then powering on your device

mount the sd card (adb-windows.exe shell mount /sdcard)

push your custom ROM to the device (adb-windows.exe push "Vodafone 845 Mr Edition v1.3.2.zip" /sdcard/)

instead of:

"Add the sd card in a card reader and copy the Custom ROM zip file to SD card (FAT32 partition)."

BTW both modi ('volume down' and 'End call' / 'volume up' and 'Start call') are called "recovery mode" here. what about "agb-" or "remote-mode" and "recovery-mode" to distinguish them?

thanks you guys!

bb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] login000:
i hadnt any problems with installation guide, except i dont know how to install power button wakeup only...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] brainbomb:
it is unnecessary to use a card reader to copy the ROM to the device (i had no reader). you have a usb cable already and can use it to transfer the ROM directly.

greetings,

bb
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sn0opy:
Does anyone has the same problem?

After connecting my phone to my pc a cd rom drive with the Vf icon appears. When I enable data mode on my phone. The cd rom drive disappears and a store device appears to access my sd card. Everything's fine here.

After disabling data mode the storave devices disappears, my phone stops loading and nothing happens until i reboot my computer. Broken drivers? Rom bug?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] login000:
yes i have the same, but i reboot my phone not pc, try its work =)

i think its has begun after i bought 8gb sd card...

if someone know how to solve this problems, please answer
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sn0opy:
Rebooting it while cable is connected?

Edit: well, restarted my phone several times. Nothing ...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I modified liblights to let the keyboard backlight blink for notifications.

If anyone wants to test it, lights.msm7k.so is attached, unzip and replace /system/lib/hw/lights.msm7k.so. Make sure permissions are correct and reboot.

The original keyboard backlight won't work any more, which needs to be fixed.

Also if anyone wants to use the device with OS X, i found a way to toggle the USB device, which makes using osx-usbserial possible.

Regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
Not everyone who buys this phone knows how to work with ADB or the SDK. That's why i don't use many different names and a cardreader ;-)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Savaria:
Hello,

I installed your rom, I like it very much, but I have a problem with it. After one day of usage it slows down. No running tasks, 80-90 mb available memory, but scrolling, screen switching is very slow. Only switch off/on helps.

regards
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
If you've read previous posts, you'll find that this problem is already mentioned there. Just do a wipe and then reflash latest version.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] login000:
Guys if anyone can help me...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Savaria:
Sorry, I did not see it. Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
login000: have you tried wipe&reflash to fix those bugs?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fila73:
1&2 both can be installed the very same way as custom rom(flash these zips from recovery mode) framework is mod to icons and color schema (see pictures in 1st post).
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] login000:
Thank you very much! i upgraded to new ROM and istalled TouchPal, powerbutton wekeup only, all working great now.

But i have last one problem with notification status bar...

There is notification about internet connection that i wont use! I switched it off and now its shows me constantly in status bar about this connection!

How can i remove it from it...

It wasnt like this in original firmware...

Is there any way to configure notification bar?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
what do you mean? A icon or a message? or if you switch the internet of you won't see a icon..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
freddy: there is small notification icon if you disable internet access via cell phone service (gprs etc) notifying you about this. I think he wants to get rid of that notification.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fpereira_pt:
Hello,

Fisrt of all, thank you for this very cool Custom ROM.

I've been using this ROM since its very first version. Never had a problem on any version until v.1.3.1. Now in this last version (v. 1.3.2), after updading from the previous 1.3.1, Superuser no longer works - not even has a icon in the program's drawer. If I try to install it from the market, an error occurs.

I had to downgrade to 1.3.1. in order to resolver root access to the programs.

Minutes ago I've tried again to install 1.3.2, but same problem on Superuser.

Somebody knows what is causing this problem and how I can fix it?

Thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
could you try delete the cache from superuser while running 1.3.1 after wiping cache flash the new rom? i have made some changes zo superuser can be updated trew the market.. otherwise try wiping phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
what about wipe?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fpereira_pt:
Yeah, a full wipe did resolve my problem.

Thank for your help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darkzito:
Hi there.

Everyhing works perfectly. Just one question, the Touchpal doesnt work the same way as originally. Like changing the screen instead of change the selection of icons on the screen.

Thanks for this rom!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
darkzito: i'm littlebit confused with your description, can you describe it a bit more detailed ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] txdelijk:
he freddy,

ik heb via xda devolpers en tweakers gezien dat je een custom rom hebt voor de vodafone 845.

Mijn vraag is of het toestel dan ook meteen simlock vrij is.

en zo niet weet je misschien een andere manier want ik wil graag nemen nu ik je custom rom

heb gezien.

mvg
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Andy_S:
english only please!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darkzito:
Sure Andy.

I got my mobile today, It came with vodaphone 360 and all that stuff. Before rooting and installing this Rom. When I touched the Touchpal, it didnt select the icons on the screen (like changing the icon what is selected), it changed the Screen (like we have now 3 Screens), before was Moving the touchpad left it went to screen to the left and right to the screen on the right.

Now is:

Icon<->Icon<->icon

Before was:

Screen <->Screen<->Screen

Not sure if I am being clear. Maybe it is just a setting. I dont know hehe.

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rictec:
From OS X to linux its a blink where is that toggle you did find?

thank you

rictec
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rictec:
and leaving the kernel alone?

you can (in teory at least) leave the kernel alone and port everything else ;) if it does anygood i dont know lol.

rictec
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
You could unlock your device with a code from Unlock Huawei phones website.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
You would get some futures from 2.2 but all the limitations from 2.1. We just have to wait if the pulse or pulse mini get a update we can port it to the 845..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Savaria:
Hi!

Nice job again. Is there any way to donate your work?

regards

Ok.

Stupid question.

I found the link :)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] darkzito:
Guys,

Can you play any game with your 845? Cause even a simple game as Air Hockey is really slow here. Is this a CPU/RAM limitation?

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
Google picks http://anti.teamidiot.de/nusse/2010/08/vodafone_845huawei_u8210_on_ma/ which works
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mbtexascity:
Hi, how i can update the rom whitout loose my installed apps?

thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] rictec:
i know its not the full 2.2 lets hope pulse mini get that update ....if not ..its an option

thank you for that i like to start the phone and get logcat but time to search for something like this was very short this week

Rictec
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pavouk106:
Hello there, great work with this ROM. But I have some problem with it, which I created myself...

I have been editing init.rc in / and I accidentally created second init.rc file. I have deleted one of them (the right one - I looked inside both of them) and voila - both of them are away...

Is there somebody who could send me (or upload somewhere) his init.rc file? Mine had 20229 bytes, that's all I know. Also if somebody could send me chown and chmod (owner and privileges info) about this file. I searched for it in zipped ROM, but no luck there...

I have my phone running and don't want to experiment by rebooting etc. I suppose it wouldn't start again (maybe recovery mode, flush cache or flash ROM again, but I don't want to).

All happened by trying to change hostname at boot time - if anyone know how to do it right, I would be glad to know.

Many thanks in advance for your help
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MisterEffiks:
Hi all,

the price of the Vodafone 845 is now 99,90 Euros (without a contract) in the german online shop.

Best regards,

MrFX
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] humorao:
Hello!

I'm a noobie here and for android too.

First of all, thank you freddyemmer, for this great rom.

I've been trying several GPS apps and all went good, except IGO My Way 2009, both v8.4.2.124036 and 139242.

After install, it gives a larger vue than the screen and freezes on language menu.

I've seen somewhere some commands for a full screen problem regarding Nexus One and Motorola Milestone.

Is there any similar solution for VDF 845?

Thanks

humorao
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Sn0opy:
Damn, bought it 1,5 weeks ago for 130 € ...

Btw. anyone has gmail push problems too? No emails w/o manual sync. Any ideas?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] TacoLoco:
This is crazy, instead of selling it so cheap they should bring Froyo update.. Bought it also for 130,- :rolleyes:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Yogesh Khetia:
Totally new

Hello,

I just bought this phone and want to unlock it.

Need advice:

1. Will this process allow me to use sim for any carrier?

(only if the above is yes)

2. Can i get a good guide with screenshots on how to do the whole thing.

I am really new and don't want to loose my phone.

Need some urgent reply.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pavouk106:
Knock, knock...

And another question, this time about custom ROM - It seems there's no ssh command (through terminal). Is there some way to add it? (Myself or to another version of ROM)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sancho_sk:
Hi.

1. Yes, after unlock, the device works with any SIM card - tested with Slovak Orange and Slovak O2, originaly locked for Hungarian Vodafone.

2. No need for screenshots - the software for unlock has a video guide how to use it - check this:

http://dc-unlocker.com/tutorials

It's realy easy, I paid 113 EUR for the phone and 10 EUR for the DC-unlocker credit and I have unlocked and perfectly working phone.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] :
I couldn't find out if Vodafone.de ships outside Germany, but as said before, they're selling it without contract & simlock for 99 EUR: http://shop.vodafone.de/Shop/handys/vodafone-845/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sancho_sk:
Shame I did not know that before I bought it ;) I have friends in Germany - they could have buy it for me ;)

Anyhow, I already have it. But that's a valuable advice for the future - I also have HTC tattoo and I have to say - this phone seems to be faster and better, just a bit thicker and not so fancy-looking.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bravesoul:
First hitch on this rom... my battery only lasts a day, at most. With the original rom from vodafone, it lasts 2-3 days, could it be related with this new rom? v1.3.2?

Because, with the v1.3.1, this didn't happen. Would a battery manager app fix this?

Btw, in Portugal, this equipment costs €125 or €75 + 1125 points in Club Viva.

as seen here:

https://loja.vodafone.pt/homephone/Detalhe+Equipamento.htm?ChannelID=1&ProductId=69367

And... it SOLD OUT! Funny, just a month ago, everyone here in Portugal thought this phone was a complete commercial flop. Due to the very low sales... The power of marketing indeed is awesome. now it's sold out.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Pavouk106:
I seemed to have the same problem (10% at about 3 hours?), but I had installed SetCPU (my friend told me about it) and have set up Conservative policy + advanced settings:

Sampling rate 250000

Up threshold 95

Down threshold 50

Ignore nice load 0

Freq step 31

Up/Down may seem like very high, but they must be, because CPU will be on 528MHz almost all the time... Freq step must be 31%, because CPU won't step on 480MHz and higher without that (and that's not good...). Phone is responsive, frequency is changing as it should.

With these settings I run 4/6 of the time at 245MHz, 1/6 is divided into 320 and 480 (320 more) and 1/6 at 528MHz.

I have not run from full battery to empty, but I had 45% after flashing new ROM (thursday at night) and I have connected power on saturday's night - that's two days, not really bad...

But I have to write - DON'T use SetCPU widget - LauncherPro hanged up (black screen, question about "let it run" or "kill process") many times before I identified that problem.

Can somebody post Load average of his/her phone? I have high numbers (no less than 5, usually 6.5 to 7 and I had even 12 :-D but that was peak value and has fallen down to 7 pretty quickly)

And again, somebody please, I need init.rc (because I think it's needed for phone start). Can somebody send it to me? Or input it here in forum through "Code"?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] sancho_sk:
Great tip! Thanks!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] freddyemmer:
I haven't hearth any complains about this.. go look in the battery stats and look for the powerconsumer! Maybe a program you have installed or a widget is causing this?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bitmaci:
Pls Help!!

I'm done with the root & everything was OK. So i wanted to copy the custom rom to the device via USB, but my computer doesn't acces the card. Charging is ok, mounted the card, but nothing is hapen...

Please help me! :)