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[Galaxy S I9000 General] AllGamer:
just for the record, it's not just the Bell model

i9000 from other countries have having the same problem, and it's also not all the units, just some units

seems like they have some one sleeping in Samsung's QA department.

otherwise there is no explanation why some units of the same batch are fine, yet some units are missing the 3 buttons modes
[Galaxy S I9000 General] casperr:
And someone from futureshop was even arguing with me that bell did that to avoid rooting it 
[Galaxy S I9000 General] AllGamer:
LOL :D

some one tried to tell me the same on wireless wave

"samsung caught up on the problem, all new phones comes without it"

then i made them pull out a newer box, and ta da... it worked

the girl was left :eek: (speechless)

the first one i tried had an older date in the box
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ccrows:
Any new updates about this fix?...
[Galaxy S I9000 General] AllGamer:
the 3 button fix is already in the DEV sub forum of SGS

find it and install it
[Epic 4G General] Rogue2204:
Anyone think there would be a point in making a petition and sending it to Uncle Sammy, so that maybe in the future touchwiz would be an OPTION rather than mandatory?

I kinda think that samsung won't really listen but I'd be willing to give it a try.

Personally I'm going to be using LauncherPro on my Epic, but it would be nice to just shut off the touchwiz UI without rooting and flashing something new.
[Epic 4G General] gTen:
Unlikely..their goal is to try to improve TouchWiz till the point people like it..these kind of things heps sets manufacturers apart to the average consumer...overall though its not like TouchWiz 3.0 is bad..if anything most people hate it because either they are used to Sense, think it looks like an iphone, or used a previous TouchWiz and didn't like it...if you set this aside its pretty compatible to Sense, some even like it better...

But again..unlikely..
[Epic 4G General] Dman10:
I don't see any problem with Touchwiz, I think it looks awesome, and if someone has a problem with the performance at all, they can just get a different phone. Touchwiz 3.0 has a ton of features that are just great to have, anyway, couldn't you just run a rom if you don't like it?
[Epic 4G General] ConceptVBS:
When gingerbread launches, google will require none of the hardware vendors from installing custom skins.
[Epic 4G General] gTen:
I doubt..that would undermine what Android is...remember Android isn't only used in cellphones...its used in car systems and other stuff..Google can't tell vendors to stop loading custom UIs...it would be silly...
[Epic 4G General] Aridon:
You can remove touch wiz with root.
[Epic 4G General] Altos:
You can also just install another launcher and set it as default. LauncherPro, ADW, aHome... etc.
[Epic 4G General] Khemul:
They didn't say they plan to stop/ban custom UI's.

They said they plan to make custom UI's unnecessary.
[Epic 4G General] Rogue2204:
I don't think they have to get rid of touchwiz.. just make it optional. Rooting is pretty simple and i'll probably do it, but at the same time, why dont they give the user a choice? Like I said, i'll be using LauncherPro on mine, but I think the gesture would be nice on Sammy's part.
[Epic 4G General] DirtyShroomz:
That's because Samsung uses TouchWiz, HTC uses Sense, Motorola uses Blur... it's their version. What you're asking is Honda to sell you a Civic but give you the option to use a Corolla engine... it can be done, but it must be swapped (rooted)
[Epic 4G General] ForrelZ:
In my opinion TouchWiz > Sense and MotoBlur it's not that bad and honestly if you really don't like it just root the phone and install a custom ROM why petition over something so cosmetic you can petition for a GPS fix if you want to do something productive.
[Epic 4G General] DirtyShroomz:
+1 ... except im Sense>TouchWiz/Blur
[Epic 4G General] Kcarpenter:
Stock AndroidUI > TouchWiz/Sense/Blur

Moto is apparently dropping blur though. :) If only they would drop that stupid damn bootloader now.
[Epic 4G General] Linuxuberant:
Is there something wrong with its GPS?

Edit: Nevermind. I should have read the "GPS Fail" thread before posting that question! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=756026
[Epic 4G General] kennethlongshaw:
just install another home screen and make it default
[Epic 4G General] hydralisk:
Got proof? Because I don't think that's going to happen.

Gingerbread will improve on Android's basic UI. The way buttons\menus look. The status bar. Etc. You bet your ass manufacturers are still going to load on their custom UIs. HTC has already said that they will include sense when they update their phones to Android 3.0.

I'm going to have to agree with everyone else. If you don't like TW3, install Launcherpro or ADW. Wait for a custom rom which gets rid of TW3 (like senseless roms for EVO). It's only a matter of time before the Cyanogen team puts out a 100% AOSP rom for it anyway. But for those who don't liek rooting... Launcherpro.
[Epic 4G General] DirtyShroomz:
The proof is in the videos google made when they were showing off Android 2.2... they said it themselves in the video, I'd search for it but the video is long as hell
[Epic 4G General] javahead76:
see this thread

thought I'd update this thread to point to another more recent thread: How to disable touchwiz
[Epic 4G General] NeonMonster:
To be honest, Touchwiz is my favorite UI I've used.

Thats above Sense, MotoBlur, Stock, etc.

Always have been a fan of the color themes, love the lockscreen, the dialer, and even coming to like the ****ty horizontal app drawer.

If Samsung can improve Touchwiz to have the media player and other features that are on the other Galaxies, it would be even better! :)
[Epic 4G General] herbthehammer:
I was going to say, it's easy enough to turn off. Yeah, I don't care for it, but it's not a big deal to make the vanilla launcher the default one. You don't have to install or remove anything, or need root.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] sivan03:
Can anybody help me how to obtain data from GPS to my photos made by TP2?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ROXtarBAER:
Do you want the data to be ON the photos, or do you want the geotagging data FROM the photos?

If its the former, you might have a GPS PHOTO selection under your camera settings. There might also be a cab floating around.

If its the latter then just find an EXIF reader for your browser, or an EXIF program for your desktop. Mozilla and IE both have plug ins for it. This will give you the meta information.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] remusxix:
I am trying to create a theme for my alma mater. I have it just about the way that I like it, however, I am having a bit of trouble with one thing. In the notification drop down where it says ongoing, notifications, and no notifications it is grey. I have editted ever png file that I could think it would be in the framework-res.apk file and I am not able to find what the source of this grey area is. I am attaching an image of what I am trying to change.

For background I am running CM6 RC3.
[XPERIA X10 General] akshaysuri2000:
I am telling you people never buy sony experia X10 untill SONY people solve the call in

volume problem and off course because of no multitouch, low call volume makes

the phone useless for day to day use , no multitouch makes the phone useless

for playing games.

Now u people decide if u can not hear on a call what other person is saying then what is the use of such a phone, and no multitouch makes the phone useless for palying games which require multitouch now u pepole decide should we take a phone just because in looks it is smart and useless in its function i don't think so:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[XPERIA X10 General] yetep:
Ooohhh you've just opened a can of worms...

In the sense of abuse.

What kind of idiot posts this on an x10 OWNERS FORUM?

what. A. Twat.
[XPERIA X10 General] Sighx:
No multi-touch makes the phone useless? I'd be to differ. I've come from another phone without multi-touch and I loved it. Especially my x10. I don't care about multi-touch. I'm sure few agrees with me too. Call in volume a turn off for the phone? Nah.. not for me.

Having quite hard time hearing already. I can still manage to hear my phone calls properly.

With those 2 you stated.. . . . the arguement isn't valid at all..
[XPERIA X10 General] fig_jam_uk:
Well ive had mine since it came out and I ave ad no problems,she is rooted and works great, so before you slag te pone off considder the people who already have one and have no problems.

Because after all multitouch is the be all and end all.

Now do one.....
[XPERIA X10 General] Fiddich:
Competely agree with you yetep. Out of all the places to flame the x10 you pick here. I've had mine for 4 months now and I absolutely love it. I dont find the head piece too quiet and multitouch is only a gimmick I'd never use.
[XPERIA X10 General] jasonvw:
I don't have any problems with in call volumes at all. Multi touch would be nice, especially for games. But I can live without it. Don't really play that any games anyways.
[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
hahahahahahah... Yetep - you are my hero!
[XPERIA X10 General] Chewitt:
Go Whine to sony ericsson, Or best of, Android is open source so lean how to fix the issues like the people here at XDA DEVELOPERS do....

+1 to Yetep
[XPERIA X10 General] akshaysuri2000:
check the google

ok if u people think i am wrong then check the google for low call voume in X10

you will find so many people talking about this problem, and no mutitouch will make the difference after few months man when every phone except yours and mine will not be having this feature and we people will not be able to play lot of games because of this feature:mad::mad::mad:
[XPERIA X10 General] rynoon:
I'm so glad that I live in a country where I can afford punctuation. It must be so terrible for those who can't. :(
[XPERIA X10 General] mymagicmyhero:
The volume isn't that low.Maybe you should go to see your doctor. :eek:
[XPERIA X10 General] ozzybulldog:
I have a problem with something so everyone else must have the same problem? :confused: Strange way of making a statement about your own opinion...

Oz (loving low in call volume, keeps my hearing volume high :D)
[XPERIA X10 General] im_iceman:
I often find that a lack of punctuation is a strong indication of laziness.. interesting. Don't you think?
[XPERIA X10 General] htc fan89:
Mod should close this thread, but that's my opinion. Now the x10 is good for what it was made for and that's being used for calling not gaming. For me the volume is good.

Sent from my X10a
[XPERIA X10 General] Darthhister:
I agree with him. Ha... look it up in google? because thats the ultimate source for accurate information.
[XPERIA X10 General] -PiLoT-:
Thread Closed

akshaysuri2000 try not to troll again
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utopia73:
I have a lot of Apps that i use and i was wondering if there was an app that can hide some apps in the app drawer?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Calakato:
I use launcher pro and it has the option to hide apps in the app drawer
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Utopia73:
Is there a way to sill use or get a theme to make it look like sense?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mixedlemon:
Set this image as the dock background:

...and then set transparent shortcuts for the app drawer, phone, and settings on top of it.

You can use "Fancy Widget" as the clock, it's identical to the stock HTC clock.

You can also use Pure Messenger, Calender, and Music widgets with the Sense themes that come with them to replace the other HTC widgets.

I did change the system font, so the weather info on the clock will look a little different, but you get the idea.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdkoreclipse:
can you upload that icon

-jd
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mixedlemon:
Sure, which one?

Edit: OH. here's the transparent icon for the launcherpro dock.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] heuteabendwo:
Hello everyone...

I just need your help, and very urgent.

I install the apps "widgetlocker lockscreen" and after the screen deactivation I can not activat the screen again. It is all black.

Some has the same problem?

I am currently using Darkstone Froyo V1 without sense on my HD2.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hazard99:
there is about a 5 second delay that you have to wait before trying to wake it again. Also be aware that the display widget can turn the screen completely off. while the device is still active so you wont see it on even though its on.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] MarcosMarquez:
Hi.

Now i have the same problem after i installed the widgetlocker 1.2.5

I can only see a black screen :-(

Is there a possibility to uninstall it without screen?

I don't know what i should do now. Please help me
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] gmrfcb:
i had exactly the same issue and after a lot of tentative i understand that the screen was off but the phone is unlocked with the screen luminosity at minimun. So if you remember where is the luminosity control (i had on the home screen lucky), you can reactivate the normal screen.

first thing i had done was uninstalling this app...

unfortunatly, after some reboot (to use wm), the issue reappeared and this time i was unable to get normal screen and i had to delete my android folder and get a new one..

a very disappointing experience with this app.

sorry for my bd english
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jakubklos:
For those who will suffer from this problem in the future

adb shell echo 100 > /sys/class/leds/lcd-backlight/brightness

That will do the trick. You will still need to update the brightness in the settings then.
[Vibrant General] jamissnyder:
Any way to force roam this bad boy? AT&T has much better signal than T-Mobile at my work. I've tried manually selecting the network but getting an error that the sim card won't allow it.

Thanks
[Vibrant General] Bugdog:
I just launched the market and, instead the third tab reading "Tmobile", it says "downloads". I'm running stock, rooted, and ADW. Anyone else seeing this? Not that it's bad of course, it's an improvement! But it's weird.
[Vibrant General] zephiK:
Still says T-Mobile for me... Did you flash Eugene's Vibrant ROM? Although you say stock, I know that Eugene modified it to say Downloads again.
[Vibrant General] Bugdog:
No, that's what's weird - after rooting, I didn't do anything other than backup and delete a few apps with Titanium. I'm a noob to rooting and everything, so I only deleted a very few safe apps, too - Telenav and one or two other things. Don't remember exactly what I deleted, but nothing sexy that might cause my phone problems, bloatware only. I thought it might be b/c I had updates waiting, but it's still the same. Weird.
[Vibrant General] Bugdog:
Now it says "T-Mobile" again. Very weird.
[Vibrant General] Ry-Guy615:
Mine goes back and fourth between "Download" and "T-Mobile." Don't really understand why, but I can't complain.
[Vibrant General] Shaggathai:
Mine seems to switch depending on whether I have a connection with t-mobile, at my home it's intermittent at best. Sometimes also, to save battery with my poor cell signal, I put the phone in airplane mode and turn on wi-fi, it's always the download button when I have it set that way.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] omar.sch:
hi every body

i hope to find an application that count the 3g data downloaded and uploaded via mobile phone

my mobile run with windows mobile 6.5 "" Toush 2 T3333 "

many thanks​
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] 6700Freak:
SPB Monitor (Goods: warnings for when you get close to your CAP. Bads: Doesn't allow reset at a user defined date; example; Reset at your billing date)

Efficasoft GPRS Monitor (Goods: Reset at your billing date. Bads: No warning when getting close to CAP)

Neither are free.

Both have goods and bads.
[Android Software Development] rcdeck:
Any software developers out there not so good with graphics?

I love developing GUIs and other things, so if you would like some help, please contact me when you get a chance.

I often do things for free (unless the project is ginormous) with the exception of asking for my name to be credited somewhere within the application.

Thanks!
[Android Software Development] dEris:
I do graphic design too. I've developed logos for many ROMS. :)
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] obender:
I was very happy with this app:

http://nschum.de/apps/ShopShop/

and I simply cannot find something like this for Android.

All other apps do something I don't really need (like sync with google/online/share) and don't do the simplest two things that every shopping list app just must do, namely manual drag and drop sort of the items and remembering items you've entered and offering the suggestions next time you add a new items.
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] speoples20:
I use list master. My favorite part is it does voice input so when I need to go shopping I just talk into my phone.
[Vibrant Themes and Apps] In Absentia:
You can try Grocery IQ. You can't drag and drop items, but you can customize the aisle order for individual stores. It also has a favorites list so you can quickly add the items you buy most often back to your active shopping list.

www[dot]groceryiq[dot]com/groceryiq/android.html
[Android Apps and Games] Excelsius:
I am new to Android. Just got my Vibrant. I want to protect this phone so that in case it is lost or stolen I can recover it. Could you tell me what are some of the best apps for this?

Here is a list of names I know about for now:

Where's My Droid - This is currently installed, but required me to send a text to my phone to activate the GPS and even then it won't keep the GPS active long enough to get a precise location. Furthermore, it can alert the would be robber.

Glympse - well, this is not for stolen phones

Wavesecure - couldn't find any good threads on this. Seems to have an annual subscription fee of $19. I don't want that. Just want a standalone tracker.

Remote security - Not clear that this is a good app.

TheftAlarm - Again, developed in foreign language and I don't know how good it is

MobileDefense - Maybe this is the best app, but it is still in beta and no more users are accepted. I already filled out a request.

Find My Android - Was suggested in this thread, but it doesn't seem to be different from Where's My Droid, except the notification when SIM is replaced.

Lookout Mobile Security - Doesn't seem bad, but it doesn't lock your phone remotely. Can easily uninstall the program. I also found out that I better use a different email address than the one my phone gets otherwise the phone gets an email with "location" of the phone when you look it up online. This is better than Where's My Droid since you can do it more discreetly online, without sending texts (but have to make sure the email you use is not managed by the phone).

Am I missing something? I really want to protect this phone and it is frustrating that among so many apps, we seem to be missing good anti-theft solutions. Preferably I want something that can lock the phone remotely and allow me to do things without interruptions from the thief or at least discreetly. What would you recommend?

Also, I have a rooted (stock) Vibrant.

Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] khaytsus:
Where's My Droid isn't exactly very subtle about sending out replies, the author basically said there's nothing he can do.

Most of the other options include AntiVirus and other nonsense, and are expensive or questionable.

Tasker can automatically upload GPS, respond to an email or SMS to do so.. If you send it the right command it could take pictures periodically, make an outgoing call, whatever... It's extremely flexible in what it can do.
[Android Apps and Games] Excelsius:
WOW! Ok, but the question is - 1.can it lock the phone remotely? 2.What happens if the thief uninstalls Tracker or changes the SIM (can you password protect it)? Finally, 3.can it take picture AND email them remotely? Otherwise, I don't see much use to this feature if the phone is gone.
[Android Apps and Games] Peroxyde:
Lookout seems rather good, but I have not tested it personally. I'd add a link, but I'm a new user. Should be easy to find with a Google/Market search, though.
[Android Apps and Games] Kagoshema:
Well that (un installing tasker)may be the case with any tech anti theft, if the thief is smart and careful they will wipe/reset/format whatever they took, rendering a soft lo jack useless

I would just get tasker and lookup findmyandroid on lifehacker, its the best current option

Captiv
[Android Apps and Games] Excelsius:
Yeah, I found out about LookOut on Android forums. I have installed it. It doesn't allow you to lock the phone remotely and can easily be uninstalled.

As for Find My Android, I don't see how is it different from Where's My Droid., maybe except the part where you're notified if the SIM card is replaced.

I updated the original post.
[Android Apps and Games] Kagoshema:
Find my android isn't the name of the app, its what the lifehacker post is tagged as (#findmyandroid)

The program is tasker, and its more customizable and it can turn on gps

Captiv
[Android Apps and Games] Peroxyde:
Sure, Lookout can be uninstalled, as can any other app. But really, you should have some sort of password on your device. With pattern unlock, there's really no reason not to do so.
[Android Apps and Games] ~David:
According to one of the devs on their forums, remote locking as well as "other features" will be coming to Lookout "very soon".

https://lookout.zendesk.com/entries/24881-remote-lock

In the meanwhile, I use WaveSecure for locking my phone and Lookout for tracking, as its mechanism seems much better.

If you want to prevent Lookout from being uninstalled, just move the apk to /system/app (assuming your phone is rooted).
[Android Apps and Games] stickerbob:
I have had Wave Secure since the Beta (it is free to beta testers) and love it. I can understand not wanting to pay, but it really is a great app. They have a zip file that you can flash in recovery if you are rooted. That will prevent the app from being erased if the phone is factory reset. I have also been using an app lately called "Tasker". It can track your phone, although I have not used it for this. Here is a link to the Wiki.

http://tasker.wikidot.com/locatephone
[Android Apps and Games] LexusBrian400:
GPS Tracker by Instamapper is the one I use most. With a text message, it will return its location via Google maps. It will continually do so for as long as you have it set up for. Every 10 Seconds, Every 2 minutes, Every half hour, etc. I used it to track my stolen phone with the laptop in the car. This app saved me from buying a new phone.
[Android Apps and Games] ajones7279:
Same here. Glad I got it while it was still a beta!
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TTCUMNS:
My sprint hero is running 2.1, freezes all the time and my girl friends is even worse, I need help to update to 2.2 and some good instructions on where to download and how to install

THANKS SOO MUCH!!!

Scott
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smolck:
Root your phone and try one of the many 2.1 or the 2.2 froyo AOSP ROM (no sense). If you root though I bet you find that 2.1 runs a LOT better. There are two guides to rooting. Search here and you shall find. Sorry, I dont have the links handy
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyborgNM156:
Here ya go a fine start http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=694572

May I suggest this ROM when your fully rooted http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=755795 <--Kicks butt and you get 2.2 features!!