yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S I9000 General] andrewluecke:
But then again, Samsung are focusing on fixing the major, most common bugs, so it will possibly fix all the major ones.. Also, Froyo is a refined version of Eclair (and a lot of Froyo stuff like highmem is already integrated in eclair builds). Google has probably fixed a lot too.

But nobody knows. That's the reality. We all have different beliefs, but they are simply that. Nobody has proof!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] green0153:
yeah i went form iPhone to SGS and I'm pissed that the really essential stuff doesn't work.

But i have some hope that it will be fixed soon because there is really a lot of these phones around,maybe they will fix the lag to.

Love the open system but then my iPhone was to open :) (jailbroken).
[Galaxy S I9000 General] boomerbubba:
The Samsung Contacts app is part of Samsung's firmware, not Google's Froyo OS. Now, Samsung may bundle a firmware fix along with Froyo, but that is a different matter.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Deltatristar500:
Hi, does anyone know how to get task to sync with google sync? Dont know if its possible yet, but mine dont seem to sync, contacts and caledar have not issues.

Thanks
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] SilverLynx:
Google Sync doesn't support tasks, and probably won't ever. 'Microsoft My Phone' does support tasks, and is pretty simple to set up.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theflash1011:
does anyone know a registry edit to allow the dial pad to work in landscape mode?? thanks:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bright.Light:
+1 for me!

I use the device in landscape mode in my car (with iGO8), but when someone calls me, the device changes to portrait every time!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] C_S_R:
Ok, i had a G1 & i never rooted it, now i have the the Desire & havent bothered rooting it as i think Android seems to be cool from stock.

But theres a few apps i want to use that require root access to use, so my 3 questions are.

1, if i root my Desire do i have to install a different rom? As i like the way the stock Android runs

2, is there a sort of "1 click root" like the iphone jailbreak, as ive seen apps like "easy root" that claim it instantly roots your phone, bit then on here people talk about gold cards ect...

3, if i do root the Desire, will i still get the network pushed OTA updates? As im on vodafone & they havent pushed 2.2 out yet so i want to get it from them, also if i will get them, when i update will it un-root my phone like iphones updatespatch jailbreaks.

Thanks in advance for replys, as i said im not interested in usijg custom/different roms, i only want to use apps that require root access, like cache cleaners ect... but i still want the stock android + sence with my OTA updates.

Thanks :D
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
1. there are rooted version of the stock ROM available, check the Dev forum

2. Follow this - http://rootmydroid.co.uk/guides/desire/howto-root-your-htc-desire/

3. No you won't get it, and returning to stock should you want to will obviously remove root. It's best to get your stock Vodafone ROM to have for warranty reasons...
[Off-topic] Gadgetkid1:
I Dont. Please post your ideas on bing. Check bing out at http://www.bing.com

I LIKE GOOGLE.
[Off-topic] Diamond_dawg:
i only used that site once..google is more for me
[Off-topic] CRACING:
I like bing's map aka micro soft maps. Thay have my city made detailed then google maps. May be whole india also. :)
[Off-topic] htc fan89:
People actually use it? I though it was a failed attempt by them...
[Off-topic] JimJam707:
Google > Bing
[Off-topic] souljaboy:
its an epic fail
[Off-topic] Austin021296:
Naa bing sucks... Google all the way!!!
[Off-topic] nrfitchett4:
Nothing wrong with Bing, esp. the new bing app with turn by turn nav.

I have made it my new search engine on my phone since google wants to take me to their version of mobile websites now (google renders the page and screws it all up)
[Off-topic] GbrilliantQ:
I liked the Bing Navigation, but never really used it. I only used Bing for cash back, but they ended that. I use google or twitter for my news/searches.
[Off-topic] Senax:
Bing.com made it into the blacklist of my router! :D

Due to not pop up

any

results after a phrased search.

Google did a better job at that!
[Off-topic] Mr. Clown:
google is the one I used more frequently. My secon option is yahoo.
[Off-topic] lonelykatana:
Ive used bing once, and that was only to search for google.
[Off-topic] TexUs:
I prefer it to Google, myself. More relevant results IN MY EXPERIENCE.

That said, who only uses one search engine? If I don't get results I want on one I hop to the other.
[Off-topic] caedanne:
I like some Bing's....

Anine Bing, Carmella Bing... http://www.google.com/images?um=1&h...photo&sa=1&q=bing&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

But I always use google to search, Bing is to imprecise..
[Off-topic] Gadgetkid1:
I hate bing, why do people use it. it dosent WORK!!!!! =) ;):)
[Off-topic] mastercool09:
google for the win
[Off-topic] Wiccio:
Surely not me!

But I have noticed that now comes flagged as default searcher on many computers sold in department stores.
[Off-topic] FfeeMan:
Bing is really excellent for *ahem* adult videos... But Google for everything else.
[Vibrant Accessories] mwilner:
I have an old Ipod Touch fm transmitter that I am interested in adapting for my Vibrant. (Why? Because I am a skinflint and somewhat O-C.) It's a Newer Technologies Ipod accessory that worked pretty well by broadcasting to the car radio on an infrequently used channel like 87.6 or something. It plugs into the cigarette lighter on one end and has the stupid Ipod connector at the other end of the cable. So I'm thinking that 1st I would have to get some kind of female adapter for the proprietary Apple connector, and I guess also something to divide it up between the power input and the audio. Am I thinking about this correctly? Am I missing some kind of big incompatibility? Is this actually possible to accomplish?

And yes, I do need a real job! ;)

Thanks for any (constructive) thoughts that may be offered.

Maggie
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andygu3:
Just curious, I've been flashing the latest nightlies and in the cyanogenmod settings I see 'use compcache'. I have it unchecked, any difference if I check it. I found a you tube video about 2 phones running with and without compcache. Compcache seemed to load pages better over time, but not initially. Any help would be much appreciated
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unCoRrUpTeD:
Copied from this post on another thread..

Very roughly you have a finite amount of memory (RAM). When memory is accessed it is virtual addressing, so an application is given a piece of memory, but this isn't real RAM, the operating system manages this and maps it to where the data really is. Because of this system, the OS can give out more memory than is actually available. It can then store some of this memory on a storage medium and "swap" it with some other programmes memory when one is needed and the other isn't. This is how swap works.

With compcache, instead of storing the dormant memory on a hard disk it is compressed and stored in the RAM itself on a virtual disk. This takes up some RAM, but because it is compressed, more RAM is spare tha n if the data were left in memory as it is. Again this has the effect that more memory space can be handed out than the RAM that is really there.

Because Android manages applications so that when memory runs out it just closes applications running in the background, more applications can reside in the larger virtual memory space than before, making multi-tasking more pleasant and responsive.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chromiumleaf:
I know that nfinitefx45 took compcache out of his latest builds in both the Stock and ZenHeroFX ROMs. I don't know all the technical reasons behind it, but I think it just didn't improve performance enough to be worth leaving it in. Granted those are Sense-based ROMs though which are generally a little slower and "bloatier" in nature than AOSP, so the performance difference maybe be greater in CM.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] andygu3:
Thank you for the response, just wasn't sure. Since Darch left it unchecked, I figured I would ask
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codyh325:
Ok so I got the new EVO, jumped ship from my iphone...so far loving the evo, just waiting for the 2.2 rooting...but the question I have is I downloading the advanced task killer app, and then I kill app and running services, I will go back and check about 15 mins later, and there are apps running that I didn't even open...sprint nav, facebook, qik, network monitor, and I kill them, and then again they will be there about 30mins later, even other too...so how can you stop that?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fachadick:
simply speaking - you can't unless you're rooted. The best thing you can do is to make sure that they're not syncing or updating. I would also recommend dumping the task killer - you're probably wasting more battery and cpu trying to keep things killed than what they would be using on thier own - and they're just going to keep coming back anyway. If they're not syncing or updating in the background, the amount of battery and cpu they're using is negligible.

edit - oh yeah, searching will give you the same info I gave you and more.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombdy:
+1 about the task killer. It worked for eclair (2.1), but interferes with Froyo. I would uninstall it.

If you are concerned about battery life, try Juice Defender from the market. Works great!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h3nG:
Anyone else having this issue? A few days ago the power button started to squeak every time I press on it. It's been really bothering since it makes it feel like a worn out old phone. I've only had it for about 3 weeks too.

Any suggestions on how to fix it? I am thinking about putting some mineral oil but I am not sure if this will work or if it's even a good idea.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jye75:
For that button, I'd put some mineral oil on the corner of a piece of paper, just enough to apply a thin coat. Then stick the corner inbetween the button and housing to lube it. That way you will not risk getting it inside and will have no seepage. Reapply if needed.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] herbthehammer:
A button that squeaks that moves maybe a fraction of a millimeter. Hmm.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verse187:
My squeaks too since I got this phone
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] sweetjones1121:
Hello All,

Can the water ripple applet that can be used on our PC desktop, be used on the Leo? I notice there's a .cab file included with this applet download. See link below: Sorry, but it's not allowing me to post links so please take out the dots after copy & pasting.

w.w.w.bringyou.to/java/waterpic.htm

Thanx in Advance!!!
[HD2 General] djchubbs:
So, Im off on holiday in a couple weeks and after hearing a few horror stories of supprise roaming charges i'd just like to know a few steps to take so not to get hit by a massive bill when i get back.

Im in the UK and will be traveling to greece, Im on Vodafone UK.

Thanks in advance..

Also whats the deal with sending SMS's abroad? It will only be to my friends who im on holiday with, so its not going to be from greece to UK, just within greece, albeit to diferent networks.

again, thanks.

x
[HD2 General] Yorkshire Yellow:
Off the top of my head...

Off the top of my head: -

Install 'NoData', which, whilst I haven't used it myself yet, is supposed to permanently turn off all selected data connections. You presumably need to use the app to renable them when you get back.

Make sure you've not checked any of the roaming options on data-using tabs/apps, i.e. Twitter, Facebook, weather, etc.

Set your email to 'Update manually', and then don't update

Not sure on SMSs, but if you're sending from UK VF to another UK network, you'll pay whatever your tariff has in place for sending/receiving roaming SMSs. Not sure if you can get it, but I recall something along the lines of 'Vodafone Passport', where you can elect to use it and pay one off connection fees then use your inclusive minutes for all calls. Not sure if it covers SMSs as well in some form though. See http://online.vodafone.co.uk/dispatch/Portal/appmanager/vodafone/wrp?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=templateBlank&pageID=OS_0100
[HD2 General] conantroutman:
My top tip.........

DONT use Google Maps.......

I managed to add 40 quid to my bill over a weekend just using that and the facebook app :(

Wont be doing that again lol
[HD2 General] kibicer:
Since you have Energy ROM, all the good advices from post #2 you can accomplish just by using Data Controller (located: Start - Internet - Data controller), which is cooked in in Energy ROM. Prior to leaving UK, just disable all the connections that are shown in Data Controller. That also includes MMS connections (Note that you will not be able to sen/receive MMS).

Once you are back in UK, just enable all the connections in Data Controller.
[HD2 General] djchubbs:
thanks very much for the help guys.

xx
[HD2 General] spamtrash:
or,you can just search for "no data in roaming", a small util which will automatically disable all data connection when it will find that you're out of your original network.

Tested while driving from UK to Poland, with both: O2 UK (way: UK->France-> Holland-> Germany-> Poland) & Polish Orange (opposite direction) SIM cards.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=503131
[HD2 General] fred_up:
I used NoData - it stops telephone network data connections, which means you can still use WiFi.

If you are sending an SMS to a mate on holiday with you, then you will be charged a roaming SMS charge (which may be about 40p). Your mate will no get charged for receiving the SMS (and visa versa). What actually happens is the SMS is sent back to the UK, passed onto your mate's number and transfered back to him in Greece.

It is similar for phone calls between you. The caller will be charged at European roaming rate and the receiver will also be charged at European receiving roaming rates.
[HD2 General] ephestione:
no need to use any external cabs like nodata.

Nothing simpler than manila settings>wireless settings>menu>connection>advanced>select networks and then make sure that all entries in there read "office network", that is, it will efficiently make the phone unable to use any carrier internet connection
[HD2 General] DrATty:
Disable VoiceMail. You get charged for the call to your phone and for the diversion to your mailbox.

I avoid data charges by turning off roaming in each built-in application. Third party programs might still use data so the advice above is good.

To avoid silly bills, I use a PAYG SIM. I can't spend more than I have on the SIM. Topping up isn't always possible abroad. I can buy data from T-mobile from £1 for 3Mb. Calls and SMS cost extra even with add-ons because they originate abroad. Note that MMS are sometimes cheaper than SMS, especially if you have a lot to say eg. Switzerland: SMS £0.40, MMS £0.20 on my tarrif.
[HD2 General] Smailtronic:
Seconding the Data Controller option. I used this on a recent trip overseas, and it kept my data connections killed. I was still able to use the phone over wifi, without any problems.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] TheKrayn:
i have the akg k370 whcih dont work with my SGS, since the order of the pins is differend (mic and ground are switched).

since i love that headset im looking for a working adaptor

i couldnt find any in the internet

so far i managed to solder my own from an old adapter which didnt use its microphone pin.

but since it looks...lets say...selfcrafted im looking for one that works that u dont have to cut open and change the pins your self (or add a wire as i did)

if u know of any working ones which use all 4 pins and switch ground and mic pls tell me where i can buy em...
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] atrius.fox:
Similar issue here. I have Dr. Dre Beats and from what I've found from reading through is that I need to switch the ground/mic wires? I can do this if necessary and can even get a nice job done of it, but wouldn't this break my headset for other phones/players?

Point being a nice adapter would be sweet.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] hanhav:
I bought this one, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290460258359&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Still waiting it gets here.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kempas:
Surely if the ground connection was different then no standard plugs/phones would work or does the phone dynamically change the ouputs on pins depending on what's plugged in (since it has to support tv out as well)?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] waspbr:
got the same ones, they work fine.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] furstrated:
those adaptors and the nokia ones work, but they make the cable too long besides considering that the headsets mentioned already has a mic and you add another adaptor mith a mic, its simpler to just have an adaptor that switches the mic and ground terminals around

so what i did is i made this

i took my nokia ad-57 adaptor, cut the wire, cannibalized a female 3.5mm 4pole from some generic adaptor, soldered the wire so that ground from the 3.5male is soldered to the second ring from tip. thus, simply, the female of the adaptor is wired like an iphone compatible, and the male is wired galaxy s compatible.

if you cant be bothered to diy, you can get this http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm

but at 18$ plus shipping, i just think it is too expensive, lol
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Kamui_:
Another adapter.It's the same as yours but is way too expensive too http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm

The good thing is that it's premade. No soldering and cutting :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Bhonka:
Does the mic and button work fine?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] purg:
gave up on the idea about making a lead when the price is under a fiver

bought the £4.75 set purely on looks but also waiting on a SE MW600

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/JuicyBits-Online/_i.html?_nkw=i9000+headset&submit=Search&_sid=1003938103
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] kimlindo:
damn, that's expensive. but I guess it'll be worth it to make my "expensive" headphones work, lol.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] AllGamer:
i found one on DX, comes with MIC so you can asnwer the phone and listen without taking out the headphones

waiting for it to arrive and test to see if it's compatible with SGS
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jheysl2:
I had to stick black tape around my mic button on the headphones I used to use on my iPhone, I kept the same headphones cause they were amazing sound and pricey and didn't want to chuck them away, Didn't realize it would be a problem lol, I want one of these adapters from a Uk store :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] JTH81:
Ordered an adapter from KVConnection, works like a charm! I think it's worth the price, considering I didn't have the time/tools/parts to make this by myself.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Kamui_:
You can say that the adapter is good, perfect,excellent,nice,ok,etc but not worth at all 17$ for wires is pure stealing
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] jutezak:
I got a blackberry headset from my local street market. The earphones that came with it sound horrible, and the mic is a bit soft. There is no need to change anything however and the button works.

I'm planning on using it with the aux in of my car radio. With computer speakers it seemed to work (no echo). And it works well with a headphone.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] er1cha:
Which headphones are you now using? Do they support media playback (next, previous, or volume) controls

I really want to know before I pay for the ripoff adapter from the kvs. Site. Thanks!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] thedauntlessone:
Hmm... is it just me? My UE10Pro works fine with the SGS
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Bhonka:
^^ what he said
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] psyghotic:
Hi,

When I check which apps are consuming the most battery drain, I have the following

2 procent cell standby

2 procent

96 procent Android OS

I have turned everything off when I don't use it, no auto sync.

Task manager to kill open apps.

My battery lasts 2,5 days with checking mails 5 times a day (manual sync)

But I feel like I could get more out of it.

Sometimes I see people with 8 procent Android OS or something

I know that the percentage of Android OS draining my battery is just an indication compared to the rest of the apps draining battery, so if mail would consume more this percentage would be higher,

But my question is why the big difference between 96 % and 3 % Android OS usage
[Vibrant General] tpreludesh:
apparently tmobile has decided to put the vibrant on sale today only for $99 on their website. Too bad i bought mine 2 weeks ago, maybe i can return it and buy it again. just thought the people who hadnt bought theirs yet would like to know
[Vibrant General] SeanFloyd:
Man, that's dirty.... good job T-Mobile, jokes on all of us that bought the device on launch!
[Vibrant General] frankencat:
I bought mine a couple of weeks ago at Wal-Mart for $99. :D
[Vibrant General] turbosix:
this is pretty ****ing retarded. i'm not amused.

$249.99 + tax + $18 upgrade fee = $289 - $50 MIR = $239

and now its $126 after tax and upgrade fee? wow, great, i just wasted $113. thanks tmo!
[Vibrant General] ewitkows:
I got mine last week through the American Legion for $99 with a new contract.
[Vibrant General] jamesd86:
i can't get a price for the upgrade, like i called tmobile directly and was like, i'm within my 14 day buyers remorse, what can you do for me? and they were like, nothing, you're already a tmobile customer, we have you by your nuts and we have an iron monkey grip on them.*

*dramatization.
[Vibrant General] turbosix:
this bs and then the whole deal where if you bought from tmobile, then took it back and tried to buy it at walmart or costco, you couldnt do it because only a tmobile employee can do an "override" to "undo" the upgrade you used to upgrae the phone (that you returned) is just really unfortunate for them.

i'm not going anywhere and i like my phone, i just think its kinda crappy that this keeps happening.
[Vibrant General] DKYang:
Now we all learned a lesson. Wait at least a month after launch to see if there is going to be a deal before buying. In my case, my G1 was bricked and I was using a regular phone for almost 2 months. Couldn't take it anymore so I bought the Vibrant on launch.
[Vibrant General] Puddlesworth:
Amazon's had the phone for $99 since launch
[Vibrant General] DKYang:
For new contract, yes; but not for upgrade. At launch anyways, dunno if they changed it now for upgrades.
[Vibrant General] bradycl_84043:
At least as of a few minutes ago, Amazon has it for $149 for upgrades, $.01 for new lines.
[Vibrant General] Excelsius:
Apparently you guys don't shop around. Here is a free one: http://www.letstalk.com/promo.htm?devicePrId=37335

Even when they just released the phone, I still got it for $50. And I am not even a new Tmobile customer.

I don't think I will ever pay more than $100 for any phone. If you look at the market trends, that price rarely lasts over a month or so.

Anyway, good luck.
[Desire General] bwfcmadlad:
Hi all,

Pretty much what it says on the tin? Is there a way to change the download frequency of emails in a shortcut or widget instead of having to go through all of the menus? Also if I set up my work profile as downloading emails as they arrive can I set downloads to manual on my everyday profile or do these settings cover all profiles

Thanks in advance guys
[Desire General] kien:
Dunno of any widget, but you can set different frequencies in custom peak and off peak times if that helps.