yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
I ordered the parts online and will install them a you did.. Would dabbing with a q tip + paint thinner work best or the device from radio shack?

I plan on doing those to at least 6 vibrants..

Thanks for all your help on this, I'm very excited.
[Vibrant Android Development] rjscott2005:
^^Look up ^^

Great minds thinking alike?:p
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
@siirial have you tried installing JP3 froyo and see if the ffc works? idk about R3 but I know on R1 I tried video call and proceeded to connect me but disconnected because I obviously don't have the ffc. It may work with yours?
[Vibrant Android Development] huasamaya:
OMG!!! i can't believe what im reading... front camera on our vibrant!!! NICE!!
[Vibrant Android Development] iwillkillyou:
This project is coming along rather well, I saw when it began. If this still actual work I'm defendling going to do it
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Haha, nice! you probably posted when I was, do you think this will work best? If so, il try it tonight with pics
[Vibrant Android Development] ytj87:
Awesome work! Ordered 2 cameras from the link and opened the Vib to check it all out. Easy hardware mode. Amazing.
[Vibrant Android Development] rjscott2005:
If you do try it, make sure to use the remover very sparingly on the Q-Tip. It's easy to add more if needed. It might take several Q-Tips too.
[Vibrant Android Development] kennyp987:
does the rear camera have a flash? if not why swap it?

Vibrant - Bionix 1.3 - JAC's Xmod kernel - ext2 lag fix
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Okay, I will do this tonight and add pics..

Would I also have to scratch off the paint after applying the thinner? If so, what would work best to do this?

The reason to replace the camera is to as the one with ffc.. Use only 16.50$, ready cheap.
[Vibrant Android Development] adamcooks:
Great find here OP, kudos to you. I was thinking that one of the drum buffers for a dremel tool, used manually with some jewelers rouge would also work. I am insanely afraid of scratching the screen with a razor.
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
i would try a fiberglass scratch pen, you can get them at radio shack for fairly cheap, it shouldn't scratch up the glass but sill take off the paint.
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Wil do, going to go buy now! Thanks guys
[Vibrant Android Development] backward0:
thats what up!

I just ordered two of these little suckers should have them in soon... as for teardown, i hadnt really considered it. engadget has a great video teardown guide... its for the i9000 but i suspect its the same for the vibrant.

Thanks OP!!! I love this community additude.(on this thread)
[Vibrant Android Development] Krnla:
Can anyone do a youtube vid on removing the paint and placing the camera?
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
I haven't used that chemical before. Depends what is in it. Since it mentions latex paint, I would give it a try and see what happens. But that's just me, and I am a high risk taker, always curious "what the big red button does" so to speak...
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
I'm waiting for eugene to post what he is working on. From what I am hearing, all of the current roms for the vibrant lack the drivers for the ffc since it wasn't needed before...
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
Grab my Latest Froyo Build.... I'll need to upload the front Facing camera driver though..
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Guys, before you all go crazy and order two cameras for every phone, lets first make sure this is definitely going to work. Then we can get organized and maybe two people go in on a purchase, or a bunch of you group together and make one big purchase. Just a thought. That's why I was hoping no one would notice GPD got some in stock until we had more info... But when I saw someone posted GPD had them, I figured our was time to share what I had so far, and where its going next.

But by all means, if you want to jump the gun and get then now, then go ahead. I am curious to hear how the goof off and the pen works. So far, if someone has the extra cash, I think the pen would be the easiest...
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
Download the File & push it into /system/cameradata

The the correct camera driver for the front ffc
[Vibrant Android Development] almyz125:
im buying the cameras now, and i have the pens so ill report on how that goes.

Thanks for supporting this!
[Vibrant Android Development] ytj87:
I hear you about rushing to order cams when we don't know definitely if this will work. But that's half the fun of being on the bleeding edge. My GF and I both have Vibrants, so I need two.

Plus my cousin is getting a Fascinate, so I held off ordering until I can figure out if it too can be modded. Went to Best Buy to check one out. Have been looking for disassembly instructions online to no avail. The Fascinate forums have no info either. Complicating matters if that the Fascinate has a flash. Possibly the flash is connected to the camera, making this mod no good.
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
Thanks for the driver eugene! You're awesome :)
[Vibrant Android Development] jamaroufi:
+1 on the thanks Eugene
[Vibrant Android Development] chaoscentral:
any word on if this driver works? would be awesome if it does, because then im going to have to do this mod
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Siirial would be the one who would know as he is the only one with a ffc on his vibrant..

Imho we are close and will have it going very soon..
[Vibrant Android Development] spigatelli:
+1 Any word Siirial?
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Haha, don't rush the hand that feeds bro.. He will let use know asap. He did say he was going to get busy (moving)..
[Vibrant Android Development] kingkurry:
It seems a bit unneccesary to buy two per person. Do you guys think we can buddy up or something so we dont waste 16 bucks on a camera?
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Yes, but you don't want to rush into that until you know for sure it works right? Once we have the drivers, we will have to make a buddy system
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
OK, so i got Siirial's phone number and email.

Let's bombard him!!!!!!!

lol jk
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Ok. So here's the deal so far:

once you install the ffc, flash eugene's latest froyo rom and push the driver to /system/cameradata

Haven't had much time to look into using it yet... Should have some time tomorrow, but here is where its at:

Ffc works. Only problem now: software that uses the ffc so I can do a real test. Will be doing some looking around. Qik was a no go... [note: should investigate qik a litte deeper]

But, you can now video call. I don't know of anyone off the top of my head that has an ffc phone.. but the in call screen has a video preview that comes up immediately. It is a preview of the ffc preview. After a couple seconds, it closes and says cannot complete a video call.

I'll update the OP when I get back to a computer.

Shouts out to eugene, and who ever may have helped him out, for the help and his work getting the froyo port this far.

Good **** guys. I can legitimately say this will work. The vibrant will have what is always should have had: an ffc.
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Thanks for the update man, we are ask extremely antsy as you can tell..

Time to work on the video calling software.. I wonder why qik isn't working.
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
what about fring?

doesn't that support FFCs?
[Vibrant Android Development] Alex530:
Download the mirror app that uses the i9000 ffc to use it as a mirror

After this post, The XDA app probably forced closed from my froyo lacking Vibrant:D
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Great idea! Perfect way to test the ffc..
[Vibrant Android Development] trashcan:
isn't that just a flex cable only not the whole camera assembly?
[Vibrant Android Development] scrizz:
it's the whole camera package ;)

where do u think the OP got it from ;)
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
Check the pic with in OP both assemblies side by side. The one on the right is the i9k. That is exalty what was delivered.
[Vibrant Android Development] siirial:
This is a screen cap of the mirror app using the ffc.
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
This is great! Ok, now let's set this buddy system up. Best I can think of is setting up a list of ppl who are buying a camera, who of these members have paypal accounts and then check off members as they buy the cameras? Ideas guys let's get this rolling
[Vibrant Android Development] Krnla:
Can anyone do a youtube vid on this please?
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
This is a screen cap of the mirror app using the ffc.

I'm not going to lie, this is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. Thanks for all of your help and drive on this..
[Vibrant Android Development] rakeshchn:
Perhaps one person can order 3 or 4 sets and send out to others via USPS. That will save a lot on shipping cost from the vendor. You can count me in if the OP or anyone else will be kind enough to upload a video of the hardware mounting process.
[Vibrant Android Development] erickrios:
Doesn't look so hard to do http://www.careace.net/2010/06/09/disassembly-of-the-samsung-galaxy-s/

Just gotta have sharp @ss nails!
[Vibrant Android Development] jroid:
Or have a list of members, then pair up the members and have one person of the pair accept the payment from other person via paypal, then make the order and mail the camera to the other person once they receive it. +1 on the video tutorial for those who really want it. Also an official list of materials/tools needed for the mod. Attach both of these to the op as well as the driver eugene posted.
[Vibrant Android Development] Alex530:
I can't believe we got an FFC working before the FM radio....Its amazing what creativity can do. :)

After this post, The XDA app probably forced closed from my froyo lacking Vibrant:D
[Vibrant Android Development] silox2000:
Purchased 2 FFCs(one for me and one for my wife) and I'm stoked about getting these bad boys in. The FFC is the only feature missing I really wanted out of my phone.
[Vibrant Android Development] rakeshchn:
Ahhh..watching this itself made my finger nails pain!
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
Yes! And it is so cheap/easy to do thanks to all the efforts.. Makes me kinda pissed stupid t mobile took it out.

Haha, oh well.. I will have it this weekend. =p

To be honest I completely forgot about fm radio, damn I would love to have that on my vibrant.. Fm transmitter would be sweet too! (if possible)
[Vibrant Android Development] rakeshchn:
I just sent you a PM.
[Vibrant Android Development] junkdruggler:
2 thumbs way up
[Vibrant Android Development] Krnla:
Will it only work on eugene's froyo rom?
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
More than likely because his rom was taken from there galaxy s.. You also have to push the ffc drivers in from what I understand.
[Vibrant Android Development] Krnla:
How do you do that? Im still kind of a noob to all this :|
[Vibrant Android Development] itsjusttim:
I pmd you... ^ ^
[Vibrant Android Development] Droidicus:
Must say, this is by far the coolest thing I've seen in XDA. Major kudos!
[Vibrant Android Development] dav3wash:
:D

im completely amazed!! somebody count me in on this buddy system ... anybody who still need a buddy!
[Vibrant Android Development] Rodriguez92:
Hey can anyone PM me on how to push the camera info after installing the R3 build. Sorry for the noobness. And btw this is the greatest thread ever major pros to the OP and eugene
[Vibrant Android Development] tnimoruen:
Count me in for this buddy system. Awesome work you guys!
[Vibrant Android Development] eugene373:
Download the file.... then if in window...

1. Extract the file to desktop..

2 Open cmd prompt ( assuming you have adb installed )

3. adb push ( File>drag the folder here onto the cmd promt Screen<File ) /system/cameradata

4. now the file is inplace, reboot the Phone..

*** if working with Mac / Unix machine you need to add ./ adb push
[Vibrant Android Development] Grimsby:
Looking for a purchasing buddy...let me know!
[Vibrant Android Development] zaphod_fl:
I'm in for a purchasing buddy... PM me.
[Vibrant Android Development] MINUS Stl:
I must say, I was never really bothered by not having a ffc, BUT can't help but want to do this mod.....just to do it. :p Awesome work!
[Vibrant Android Development] JoeSkeen:
Any chance of this working for Eclair? I'd sure love to use the FFC with Eugene's F-Twiz, as I'd like to wait for a more stable/less buggy Froyo to emerge.

Keep up the great work guys! I'll be looking into a buying buddy soon.
[Vibrant Android Development] Daddy_617:
Holy moly Donut Shop! This is awesome ffc, What! Thanks for being soo curious and now look at the result. I'm definitely looking into buying a ffc now.

Edit: So just to verify I don't need to drill any holes correct? Just use the paint remover and there should be a place to mount the ffc am I right?
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Tehpriest:
Genuine replacement battery (all be it a little used) and a spare back for me to paint and customise to my liking all for £8.50. Am I a happy bunny? you betcha :D

cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-G7-Battery-And-Back-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-S-/170534311432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] katsuru:
that back cover looks nothing like mine :confused:

Mine has google logo on the middle and Samsung where that one has I9000 with a red logo.

Report if the battery is Genuine when it arrives please and i might order one for my self!
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] MomijiTMO:
Yeah when I was doing the backplate hunt, I stumbled across that listing. The seller confirmed that it is genuine but it looks nothing like the Vibrant or SGS. That said, there are some odd SGS backplates out there as this one chap had an android in place of the google thing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] Tehpriest:
Orange UK always have to be different and own brand all their handsets. Doesn't matter as I am going to chrome it anyway.
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] AllGamer:
it's a FAKE battery, the Genuine ones have a different markings specially where it says G7

i'm using those FAKE batteries, although they might be very good replicas of the old G7 batteries, they are not real

but performance wise, they work just as good as the OEM (originals) from Samsung

you will be better off buying this instead

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=733705

same price for 2 + way more stuff

At least this guy is honest, and say clearly NOT REAL
[Galaxy S I9000 Accessories] AllGamer:
here you can compare

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=771679
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berrypeachie:
Has anyone had problems with their phone freezing/crashing randomly? Basically my phone would freeze or crash (a force close) when I sleep it too quickly.

Sometimes it's not even sleeping it, it's un-sleeping too. Or even navigating between applications.

When this happens I go in to my messages to type a text and all contacts' names disappear and only numbers show up. If I attempt to click on a text the text will not show up and the screen is just black. It will either take more than 3 minutes for the text to load, or it will not load at all. So I have to shut it down in order for it to work properly again.

My phone has not been rooted, I have not downloaded very many applications, maybe just 5. I haven't even used it to browse because I'm afraid I would have to turn it off and just reboot the whole thing. Does anyone have an idea what is wrong?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zaduma:
You better go get a new one.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Monsi:
use a task killer, maybe it would help you, It worked for me
[Epic 4G General] lawsofpower48:
I was wondering if the sprint epic users can get that clock/weather app from the HTC Phones. I liked how it has the weather,clock and dates on there.... Thanks in advanced
[Epic 4G General] jonesdana:
Google Fancy Widget

Fancy Widget

It used to be on the market, but they were sued by HTC. You should be able to find the APK on the web though with no too much searching... It is identical to the HTC clock with date and weather.
[Epic 4G General] cognitivel0gic:
Closest thing you will find to the htc sense clock/weather widget is going to be beautiful widget app available through the market or you could find it free searching google.
[Epic 4G General] lawsofpower48:
THANKS guys, i will look for it..i didnt know what it was called lol. but i love it since it had everything all in one
[Epic 4G General] jonesdana:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/yjvd5jwk4vn5wb6/com.fancywidget.android-1.apk

Here is Fancy Widget... It is the best. DO NOT UPDATE IT. Just keep this version.
[Epic 4G General] shabbypenguin:
agree'd first thing i did was install a file browser and pop on fancy widget, but i have 1.3 and it works wonderfully :D
[Epic 4G General] lawsofpower48:
THANKS VERY MUCH!!! This was exactly what I was looking for and works excellent. What is wrong with the newer versions? Is this app normally called HTC SENSE (the original program on HTC phones)?
[Epic 4G General] rufflez2010:
Thanks!
[Epic 4G General] ls3mach:
It will not get the weather. Is there some setting I am missing?
[Epic 4G General] vincey2kr1:
Try setting your location manually first
[Epic 4G General] volcomjerk:
My vote is for Beautiful Widgets.

http://db.tt/RcqHExy
[Epic 4G General] Kelvala:
Here is my home screen on my Epic...lol
[Epic 4G General] Shiggity:
Yeah... It LOOKS like the HTC FlipClock widget, but it doesn't flip... That's the main thing I want. I could care less about the other HTC Sense widgets... >_>
[Epic 4G General] Annihil8or:
Thanks so much for this. I bought Beautiful Widgets but this is much better looking. I prefer the Accuweather screen on beautiful widgets but this clock looks great.
[Epic 4G General] islanda73:
Is that beautiful widgets?
[Epic 4G General] Kelvala:
I think it was Fancy Widgets. I tried Beautiful Widgets too which has the weather animations and everything like HTC which is cool too, but then I downloaded the Weather.com app...I really like that and it seems more accurate for me.

Either way, I liked beautiful widgets better...
[Epic 4G General] RoadZombie:
I've been using one called weather and toggle widget. It is free but to get the weather animtion its $1.99. Its pretty rad. It has the weather animation and the htc clock with downloadable skins and weather.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smokedkill:
I am just wondering why people use Clockwork. Every set of directions I have found to load custom roms involve Amon's. I am just curious as to why people would use Clockwork and if there is any advantage to it. Everything that I have found about people bricking their phones always involve someone using Clockwork so it doesn't seem to me that it would be a good idea to use it.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hungry Man:
It's kinda "easier" but like you said all instructions pretty much use Amon's. Plus clockwork has caused tons of problems with Eris's so it really shouldn't be used. Anyway there's no real answer to this question, people just choose it.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] settlethestorm:
I used it for a bit cause it was put on my phone when I flashed a 2.1 rom a few months ago. I wanst aware it was so dangerous. Flashed multiple roms with it, made nands, used it to upgrade SU... all was well for a few months, then while trying to flash a custom rom I started to realize it was causing my phone problems. I even flashed to an alt recovery (amons) using rom manager. That was the problem tho. I had amons but clockwork was still controlling everything and my phone (which had been running flawlessly for months) started to act up real bad. So I did alot of reading here on xda and learned clockwork can be mucho dangerous with the Eris. I went to the Eris Dev subforum and found a post on how to safely flash back to amons from clockwork. Did it, wiped the phone, put on a new froyo rom, and presto, no more issues. It may work fine for a little bit, even a few months, but silently in the background it screws with your Eris' brains lol. Glad I fixed that!
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] iflip:
The genie widget clear (transparent)?
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] ACD168:
use with metamorph. if the widget is already on ur desktop itll error, just delete and put it back on.

http://www.multiupload.com/O68XXNKRYC

enjoy.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] iflip:
That's great. What about a transparent theme for youtube?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GPdhillon:
I was wondering, if anybody found neat solution for syncing contacts between Outlook and x10.

free tools are like crap, most of insert duplicate constacts
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] roaringhere:
I am using Android-Sync and I am happy with it, it's an Alpha release but it very stable. Using it once a week only...:D
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chongbh:
Brother, I tried companion link initially then I proceed to get it purchased after a few days of using.

With companion link, you can enter all your contacts or calendars in your Outlook on our PC then it will automatic sync with your Google Account and the time to sync is depend on your setting whether you want it to sync everytime you boot up the PC or based on hourly basis.

Try it to see whether you like it.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GPdhillon:
thanks will give them try
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] paulmezza:
Outsync - you run it on your PC, and it syncs your facebook contacts with your outlook contacts
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ludroid:
Google has allready awaken in this agenda

It is at android-sync.com

I have made a try - so far it synces contacts only with minor bugs (does not sync contact pics...), but is promising to sync all neccessary Outlook agenda. Seems to be a solution for better Android dissemination... :-)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nige69:
I too am using companion link.

Been using it since I first got my X10a and very happy with it. I did have some problems with duplicate entries after upgrading to 2.1, but once I sorted it all out, it is working great. :)
[HD2 General] truthkillszz:
Ok i rooted a bunch of android phones but this is my first winmo phone. so i am a noob to this. I just need some clarification on porting android to the hd2. In order to port android i must flash a custom winmo rom and load android as kind of like a "secondary" OS right?

So everytime I reboot my phone I must reboot it into winmo and then load android? And is there currently or is anyone working on a way to boot straight into android?

Sorry for asking so many questions and sounding like a noob but I just want to be 110% clear before I try anything.
[HD2 General] ddgarcia05:
I believe there are android roms that boot right into android.
[HD2 General] Ryan79:
In order to run Android:

1. you need to go through the [BUILD]s in the Android Development section... located in the other HD2 area.

2. Unless otherwise instructed by the build creater, you need to make an Android folder on your SD card, and copy the contents of the build into that folder.

3. If you have an "Android Friendly" ROM, there will be an icon already to start Android, which will auto-run the CLRCAD.exe (for sound to work) & HaRet.exe (which loads Android) If you are on a Stock ROM, or one that does not have the Android loader, then you will either need to run those in order manually (CLRCAD then HaRet) or download the Android loader applet (in the Android Development section)

4. If you want Android to load automatically, there are custom ROMs found in the Android Development section that are setup for this purpose, HOWEVER, you will need to make sure that it's TMOUS HD2 compatible

5. if you experience "issue xyz" be sure to check the Android Development section, as they have probably already addressed it :p
[HD2 General] truthkillszz:
ok thanks so much im gonna be porting android over as soon as i get home from work today hopefully i do it without screwing anything up lol