yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Legend General] bullchicken:
I bought a Legend that has the Chinese/Taiwanese rom on it(Parallel import). It is in English but has a bunch of apps useless to anyone outside those countries that I can't uninstall.

How easy is it to change it to the, for instance, European version?

I`m assuming I would loose everything on it if I did that as well

Also, do these non-uninstallable apps take up ram that could be used for other apps or are they stored in a separate area?
[Legend General] CrWEE:
Just go to the legend developer section on this forum... everything you need is there.
[Epic 4G Accessories] Digitaltigre:
When I have the phone docked and I'm listening to music over bluetooth (since the audio out doesn't work yet), when a call comes in the phone never rings it just answers the call. I'll be working and jamming out and then next thing I know I hear "hello?...hello?" I look at the phone and I'm in an active call that I can't communicate in. Anyone else notice this problem? Can someone with the OEM dock try to duplicate this for me?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] redbluff:
The company I work for has received some Dell Aero's for eval. We mostly have iPhones and WM devices deployed. I have been playing with the Aero. Interesting device. Has anyone been able to get side loading done on the Aero? Also there is not toggle 2G/3G option so I cant force it to 2G.

While the phone has it's issues I would like to get some other apps loaded on it.

Any ideas or help would be appreciated.

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] antoniolcrd:
ROM Or update

Hello guys

would somebody tell me a thing about this device (it may be a little thing indeed):

dell aero V01B from At&t. Cant find nothing about this device. It´s not even listed in dell web on line support. Neither at&t´s. Da***d!

I appreciate n reply.

Rgds

;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bitung:
Finally I'm not alone to trying upgrade :D

let's roasted this phone to the oven :D

first I'm newer in here and Linux or Android environment

but I'll try to share what I found from googling activity :D

1. Root

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I've tried using SuperOneClick but stuck on process. Maybe not supported for Android 1.5

Read this article for root :D

NB : there is little problem after root the system, I can't open Market Android and Gtalk app, I was Master reset back to factory setting but can't fixed this problem till now, maybe there is chomod, mount, remount and sync command line when rooting process :(

or

someone said that : http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6718277&postcount=9

Items such as google apps were _not_ deliberately removed: they actually were never included. Those missing apps are not freely available and depend on agreements with Google to be added to any distro. That agreement never happened, possibly were never attempted.

2. Flashing

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FYI, firmware flasing for Dell Aero is Marvell (CPU) but I don't know why there is Tavor mention when recognize session the Phone with PC (Firmware Flashing tools)

Before instalation the phone should in flash mode :

- Turn off the phone

- Press and hold all Button [Power + Back + Volume up/down + Menu + Camera]

- Flash mode came with Green Screen and some statement from Developer (c) Copyright 2008 Borqs Ltd.

Firmware flashing use this tools :

Usb Driver for recognize phone to PC (firmware flashing tools) use this :

Guide for instalation tools :

or this from Indonesia + Picture , I was translated using google :D

or from China + Picture I was translated using google translate :D

3. Build ROM

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Dell opensource has realease the source, Android 2.1 [Eclair] is newer source for Dell Aero :

but not ready for flashing/Upgrade must be build for some image file for flashing/upgrade, I'm still learning how to build till grab some image file for flashing :( but don't worry there is Read Me file pdf for guide this build source and googling reference well (just for me) :D

4. Miscellaneous

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Honestly I'm really interesting for this phone because the Hardware is nice [I guess] but not for the Old Operating System :mad:

For developer name [Borqs.com] this Operating system I was found when flashing mode chaos metode Press and hold all button [frustrate moment] and it works :D

so I search in google for that developer info and I found :

in menu of Technical Service > download > there is upgrade source but can't download [server not found] what kind developer support about that :mad:

Borqs enterprise group, there is Dell Aero picture :D

<<<< Borqs Team Leader

I was email wac@borqs.com, opensource@dell.com, liuhuadong78@gmail.com to solved this stuff specially for Flashing Firmware tools because link download above builded for another phone like Miphone, Iraptor etc from China phone that same CPU mention Marvell or Tavor [Correct me if I'm wrong] but there is no reply for almost 1 week.

Regards

Alan :)

goog04@gmail.com
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] v12spd:
Any updates on this? bitung did a great job here. I know its an old phone but I have one just sitting around I'd love to tinker with or turn into something to play emulators on/as a gmote.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] zyawoo:
You realy did a good job for this. My friend has one Dell Aero and he would like to upgrade to 2.x.

I did try my best to hack it but currently I still hasn't finished completely. This device could ROOTED by SupperOneClick easily. I also obtained the source code from DELL open source with release 2.1and built them sucessfully. But I wasn't able to find a good way to produce a ROM image like HTC etc as the flasher to be used for this device is different. I did try the TAVOR platform flasher that you provided but it didn't work. From the "flash mode" screen, we could see the bootloader provider is "Borqs", so I used firebolt instead. I found the firebolt is definitely a correct flasher for this device but it reconginized mff ROM file formate. As the Dell Mini i3 from China is similar with this device, so I try to download a "DELL_MINI3I_OMS1.5.ophone8_E034.mff" to flash it. But the firebolt seems block as some "IMEIBinding..." message. So I think we did need a original ROM from Dell to initial the workk first.

Because after I shell to the device with ROOT, I found it didn't have recover partition like other common device, so a original ROM would be very helpful when error occurred to restore back. The way I could try only now is manually install the 2.1 that I built with adb shell. But it would be easy to brocken.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] dcnarad:
sideloading still an issue

Hello all

I rooted my device form this other post on XDA http://xdaforums.com/archive/index.php/t-643868.html

I even pulled the settings.db from /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/ and changed the install_non_market_apps to 1 but when i try to install an .apk file the security block still pops up. I dont know where else they have enabled the block.

I can install apps from the computer through adb, but I would like to install apps on the go without the need for a computer.

Thanks a bunch
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vovan_r:
anybody have files for flashing link not work:confused:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bacholoverman:
please upload files again. links are dead. i need ROM (firmware and update tool) for dell aero
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] snoppy:
Wrong Security Code !

Hi Everybody

i'm using Dell Aero. But i put security code my Telephone.i know code but i think when i was entering i puss wrong key. it doesn't accept code and my phone is not opening. how can i solve this problem. if it is necessary to update rom. where can i find rom and update tools.

i know to update ROM at WM.

Please Help me for solving secure key code.

Thanx
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UnixRo:
links are dead!!

please update!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] misa1995:
And so.., does anyboby here know how to root this phone and flash the recovery mode, and after install a new version of android??????????
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UnixRo:
i rooted my aero with z4root but no rom and the link are dead :crying:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jankycm:
Me too, me too.................HELP ME! PLZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gurbagri:
hey hi there alan, I'm gurwinder. i'm frm india. here in india online shopping websites have lured us for buying dell aero at very cheap prices, i think lot of people have bought it online. but now all of them are facing lots of problems this phone has.

1.first of all this phone has locked access to everything we can download limited apps from Google market...yes android market because its not updated version, have 1.5 cupcake version and it doesn't allow system to be update...there is no option to download update to operating system in mobile. it so it doesn't allow any root app like z4root or superoneclick to be downloaded from android market...neither we can download it on desktop and transfer it to phone...it is no use because such is not allowed to be installed in phone..

2. we seriously want to upgrade the android operating system but cant do it..

3. there is a urgent to need to root this phone because we have very limited access to rights.... it is like we are provided with a desktop with a guest account....so at&t and google have every admin rights to this phone

so i thought going online and asking for help form you guys....you guys are expert and i know you will surely help us

thanks...

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how did you do that ? i cant download z4root form android market because its not present there. i cant install it externally because phone doesnt allow this....please help me

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i checked your link it asks to install rootexplorer but it is paid and quite costly so can u tell me any other which can do the same purpose ?

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how to install superoneclick....my android market doesnt show superoneclick in it....i cant install it externally because phone doesnt allow the external app to be installed.....please help me i really need to root my dell aero
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] PeLayne:
superOneClick location

SuperOneClick is not an app it is a program that should be run from you pc, you can find it at shortfuse dot org
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Joseph_g18:
Flashing

Dell Aero 2.1 Factory Update

I am Not responsible for bricked devices , dead SD cards, Thermo nuclear war , dead pixels or breaking your WARRANTY . Read only if know what you are doing . It can easily make your smartphone a smart paperweight.

Dell Aero a great phone with android cupcake now can be updated to 2.1 eclair .

1. Works only on windows xp so either use a windows xp PC or run virtual xp mode on windows 7 . ( Google Virtual Xp mode for windows 7 )

2. Download and install Firebolt. (http://www.mediafire.com/?f45haso0nklvfxf)

3. Enter flash mode on dell aero by pressing all buttons and holding . Power button should be held in the end . Phone should be powered off while holding button combo.

4. Connect phone via USB cable to the PC . Open device manager search for unknown device TAVOR . Update its drivers by searching the folder C(local disk):\program files\borqs\firebolt\drivers\usbdrivers\ or where you installed the files. Once done you should see an USB device named MTK bootloader in device manager.

5. Download firmware and extract it . (http://www.mediafire.com/?26b744sedds2yu4)

6. Switch off phone take out the battery.And open Firebolt and set it to look like this.

7. Press the button in red circle and select the extracted firmware file(.mff).

8. Connect the phone WITHOUT battery via USB cable to the PC.

9. Press flash(black rectangle) and insert battery together .

10. If the phone powers on in flash mode ( Green Screen with Flash Mode written on it ) let the software flash the phone. Elif try the step again.

( This method doesn't give usb error like the engineer method in which you turn the phone on flash mode first and then flash it . )

( If error occurs or flashing doesn't start try reinstalling the drivers or get the drivers signed)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] UnixRo:
z4root is not in the market for a long long time :) check google, and also check "install from unknown sources" in android settings

---------- Post added at 08:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 AM ----------

i have same error.....

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check here http://dell-aero.4shared.com
[Captivate Themes and Apps] mwf236:
Works with the Captivate.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] schilj14:
You got a link for the app so other people can try?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] tysj:
It has been attached right there...
[Captivate Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
Working for anyone?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Pmac25:
Yeah works great
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Dyluck:
What is the differnce between the Epic MH and the Captivates MH?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] flashman2002:
The Epic media hub works lol.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
It's a nice app. Very fast and video quality is awesome. If the price of renting movies and tv shows was $1 like Redbox I could actually see myself using this sometimes.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Jessejess87:
How do you insall it if you do not mind me asking?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] flashman2002:
Seeing as how you are brand new I will help you out.

Download the file and transfer it to your phone. Download apps installer or some other file manager from the market, most require your phone to be rooted. Click on the file and install.

Next time though make sure you read around the forum as it is discussed in lots of places how to install apk files.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] alphadog00:
The app looks nice, but who is going to pay $3 for one episode of a tv show? If Samsung is going to play in this space they better get the cost down or everyone is going to pass them buy.

Personally, I don't even like paying $1 for something i can transfer from my DVR.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] seriouslyjeff:
so.... unsupported file type?

I downloaded Iron Man from the media hub and my captivate says "device does not support requested file type" has anyone else had an issue with this?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] coldbeverage:
Mine won't play the picture. Frustrating
[Captivate Themes and Apps] accrews2001:
No need to root your phone. You just need to sideload the apk.

Here's some links on how to do that

Guide on this forum

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=761819

From Android Forums

http://forum.androidcentral.com/t-captivate/23945-non-root-sideloading-fix.html
[Captivate Themes and Apps] gerbick:
Awesome! Too bad it's becoming something I might not ever use. Still wanted to say thanks for sharing this.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] WickedStyx:
Wouldn't you need to root the phone as there is already a Media Hub app on /system?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] avgjoegeek:
Bah - my brother has the Epic and was able to rent/dl movies from it.

Of course the Captivate doesn't work at all. Any word from Samsung if they are currently working on a fix? Or is this yet another lockdown from AT&T to prevent us from using it and just missed the "to be removed" on the ol' checklist?:confused:
[Captivate Themes and Apps] broadrivr:
works great. The TV section is lacking but the Movie selection is quite impressive.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] coldbeverage:
Are you saying that you're able to watch movies?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] amerikian:
Mine just shows a black screen too
[Captivate Themes and Apps] gtg465x:
I think renting and buying don't work because the movies and tv shows are DRM protected. The trailers are not so we can watch them. The update for the Epic also installed a DRM service that runs on their phones and allows them to watch DRM protected content. This is just the Media Hub app. We are still missing the DRM service required to play the rented or bought videos.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] xeod:
I received a response today (12/7/2010) from Samsung Support that stated that Media Hub currently doesn't work for the Captivate however that I should hold tight for a few more weeks.... They wouldn't state an update was coming but they also didn't deny it when I asked about an update. They did state however that Froyo wasn't required to run Media Hub so I don't think its 2.2 that is being released but maybe an update to push Media Hub to the Captivate.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] alias3800:
To get through DRM

From my experience, all you have to do get through the DRM is activate the video (play it the first time) on ATT's data connection. After the first time, you're golden.

It's an annoying process: Download on wifi and then activate on 3G. But once you've done that, the video is yours.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] skillz9669:
anyone else get "unknown error" please try again? That's all I'm getting on this
[Captivate Themes and Apps] bp787:
Same here.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] blatzuck:
I sideloaded the apk on my stock Captivate with Eclair update 1 and am receiving this same error. I also still have the original icon for Media Hub in my app drawer so I am wondering if that is related.

At no point was I prompted to replace or update the original, my phone just installed the new apk from this thread.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Hydro360:
doesnt work...sort of

i downloaded it to my captivate rooted running the phoenix rising 2.5(love it btw) which is running 2.2.1. opened the app set up my account browsed the movies bought one downloaded it. now it force closes everytime i go to my media. on wifi and 3g. it shows my media but says i havent set up a device to run it on. oh well guess next century when at&t lets an update go through then ill have my movie
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Android_Fan_2011:
I got mine to work

This is my first time posting here, but I found a lot of useful information and feel like contributing.

Yesterday I was using a rooted captivate on 2.1, basically stock out of box. When I popped in here for the first time in months I noticed there was a 2.2 build for the captivate out. I did a master clear on my phone and updated it to 2.2 using the odin exe. Afterwards I had no issues using media hub. I bought the Jersey Shore South Park episode and watched it without issue. It even let me start watching it before the download finished. The quality was superb but the file did take quite some time to download at 218 MB.

Also worth mentioning is that you must be on wifi or 4g to download a file. When I turned my wifi off it told paused the download. I also got a pop up stating that an active data connection must be available when playing the file for the first time. It made reference to unlocking so I am assuming this is for DRM.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] sarcasmo:
Well, in case you check back on this post, which 2.2 build did you install? I'm on Andromeda and Media Hub force closes everytime I try to play a rented movie.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Will of fire:
maybe if it was a dollar like red box but 3 dollars common.
[EVO 4G General] snarky36:
it's been 24 hours since i used my evo, i'm still having a hard time shaking the feeling. yesterday on my way back from lunch to the office i parked in front to drop some things off, since i had a few things on my front pockets i didn't want to put my phone there, so i figure i'll put it on my back pocket for now. after dropping off the things, i jump back in my truck and i heard a funny sound, all i could do is look up and sigh hoping everything was ok, i pulled out my phone and everything seem fine at the time. when i got back inside my office i woke up my phone and that is when i discover my lcd was crushed and nothing was really visible. since is rooted im not sure if bb's black tie will still cover accidental, cuz im sure as soon as they fire it up they'll know and i'm afraid it will end up been rejected. before i send it off they asked if that was the only thing that was wrong i said yes, he goes on to tell me that will be the only thing they'll be doing and if there is another issue they will have to send it in again. i sure hope that's the only thing they do. if they rejected i found a few places where i can get it for $74.00 or so and i'll replaced my self. hope this goes quick, having to go back to my pre doesn't cease the feeling
[EVO 4G General] Sporkman:
that sucks

but im shock @ people doing stuff like this to there EVO's mines clips to my side unless im @ home then its on my desk .
[EVO 4G General] Last-Chance:
you still wouldn't be able to replace that under warranty since it's physical damage. The only way you would get it replaced is through insurance, and insurance doesn't give a **** about rooted or non rooted.
[EVO 4G General] snarky36:
black tie from best buy covers accidental, so i'm hoping they don't rejected cuz of the other
[EVO 4G General] Sporkman:
yea but they still charge you 150 to send it out to fix it :/
[EVO 4G General] Last-Chance:
unless they replace the screen, then they won't be able to figure it out. It would require taking it apart even more and checking gpu and ****. And i'm pretty sure they won't take it apart in the store. You'll most likely be fine, unless it gets flagged at their repair center or w/e.
[EVO 4G General] Last-Chance:
lol if that's the case, you're better off paying sprints 7$/month fee and getting a brand new one.
[EVO 4G General] Sporkman:
indeed and if they send it out you will not get ( or ad-lest i did not get a rental phone ) so i was with out a phone for a week
[EVO 4G General] snarky36:
screen is fine, so i hope they skip that

according to bb, is at no cost what so ever, i pay a $9.99 monthly fee to them, if that is the case, i won't have them repair it and just replace the lcd my self
[EVO 4G General] Last-Chance:
screen is fine? it looks cracked to me O.o
[EVO 4G General] booyakasha:
My evo sits in my back pocket all day, every day, I've never had an issue. You must've just sat on it weirdly. :confused:
[EVO 4G General] ninjoe8:
...or you could have just taken a hammer to it until there was not way for them to prove it was rooted. a broken phone is a broken phone.
[EVO 4G General] snarky36:
what shows broken is the lcd passed the touch screen. I jump inside my truck so i guess that cracked it. when is asleep you can't tell there is anything wrong!
[EVO 4G General] InfDaMarvel:
Thanks for the mounds of logic.
[EVO 4G General] Jus10o:
They cant tell the phone is rooted unless they plugged it in with usb and ran a view commands. Which is extremely rare for anyone to even do and they would just be doing it to be a **** if they did. I HIGHLY doubt they would even try to find out if you rooted it when you accidentally broke the screen. Its not like it was a problem like bluetooth or wifi not working (then rooting it could be the root of the problem). I personally wouldnt worry about it at all.

If it was Sprint you would just pay $100 and they send you a new one, sprint never sees it and all is well. I dont how best buy works.
[EVO 4G General] 95z-cross-eyed:
You are correct there is no replacement cost. I work there as a second job. If it can be repaired they will send it off. If not they replace it with a new one. It is a great plan. The other issue I have no idea how they will handle it but I would not fret over it I believe you will be fine.
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
Back pocket?!?! ****** slap* what were you thinking!?!?!?
[EVO 4G General] jackpearce:
Best buy doesn't charge $150 for repair or replacement. They do however change a $150 deposit on loaner phones while yours has been sent out for repair. You get a refund when you return the loaner.