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[Vibrant General] smashpunks:
I agree T-Mobile sux on this update thing, but as others said, screw them and do it yourself.

I haven't had a GPS issue since JI2, actually I suggest flashing bionix rom. Its the **** has everything included. Not 1 issue here.

Also Eugene's is awesome too.

Or just flash the GPS files lime others also mentioned.

Xda developers ftw....
[Vibrant General] figtab:
Thats not true. Tmobile is delaying the update because they are including the new UMA/WiFi Calling feature for android and making sure that it causes no problems. out of all the carriers tmobile probably has the best update quality because they actually take their time and make sure everything works out on the update. (Example) look at AT&Ts captivate update, it messed up a lot of phones and bricked a few in some cases.
[Vibrant General] Sapient Prophet:
At this point I'm just pissed. I don't care about updates. How about them fixing what's broken and then concentrate on an update. I know people are saying do it your self, honestly I just don't want to risk a brick and I haven't the time. I've said before... I can wait for 2.2, just fix what's broken. Please.
[Vibrant General] Craigh83:
I think fixing what is broken would be an update, lol.
[Vibrant General] jrharvey:
Well if you want t-mobile to release an official update so you dont have to fix it yourself then you are in the wrong forum here. Most people here are modders and dont mind a little tinkering. This topic would be much better suited for the t-mobile forum.
[Vibrant General] Sapient Prophet:
Don't get me wrong, I have modded, but lightly... That's what I consider it. Even if I had applied a fix, I still think it only right that they, Samsung, fix what's broken. Imo... I don't feel fixing, what's broken is an update, but I can see where you're coming from.

Not trying to stir crap. Just chiming in.
[Vibrant General] mjpacheco:
Why do people ask questions not even based on fact? The captivate update was a bug fix, didn't have the GPS fix in it and was poorly done.
[TG01 Accessories] dinhy34:
is there a .cab needed to use the 3.5mm jack? i ordered a motorola micor usb to 3.5 and a samsung. both doesnt work. any ideas why?
[TG01 Accessories] Jonous:
Yes i bought that too only to find out it didn't work. I don't think this incompatibility is software related though.
[TG01 Accessories] kevinpwhite:
No .cab required. You have to have a correctly wired micro USB to 3.5mm adapter. You also need to have a load (earphones, amp, etc.) which presents a sufficient impedance to the TG01 for it to recognise that there is an analogue audio device attached. That causes the TG01 to switch tehe function of the uUSB port from Data to analogue audio. If you plug in a typical 4 or 8 Ohm laptop extension speaker or some low impedance earphones it will not work.

There have been lots of discussions around this subject both on XDA and other Forums such as ModaCo and Brighthand.

This post on XDA includes a couple of links to the principle ones.

Hope that helps.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lloydcabraham:
Hi Guys,

My phone button on my Rosie stopped working (was working earlier). Not sure what I installed that caused the problem. I get a blank grey dialog box when I press it and I can't seem to fix it. Tried different themes with no success. Using Fresh's 3301 rom with Bigrushdog's Caulkin's Aloysius fix them, Caulk's 5mb and compress mms fix's and Net's OC kernal on an EVO 4g.
[Android Apps and Games] overthinkingme:
Hi, I recently became infatuated with the winphone7 layout for android found in this subforum but realized that horizontal scrolling isn't that sexy....or fluid.

I've been looking for a launcher that scrolls up and down...vertically but only found Zune Home.

Anyone know of a launcher that will do this?

Thanks in advance for the help/suggestions.
[Android Apps and Games] Techvir:
aw launcher has an option
[Android Apps and Games] Yggdrasil777:
So does LauncherPro.
[Android Apps and Games] rori~:
Obviously OP means launcher, not drawer..:)
[Android Apps and Games] overthinkingme:
Yes, the launcher please
[Android Apps and Games] dudebro:
zune home? never tried it so I don't know how stable it is.
[Android Apps and Games] stockfeed:
Heres one called homescreen 3d

http://www.appbrain.com/app/homescreen-3d-(free-version)/com.zeropointnine.homeScreen3d
[Android Apps and Games] overthinkingme:
Thanks for the suggestions

It seems home screen3d is 3d

I meant something 2D, sorry, didn't specify

_like_ zune home..but not just text

To allow to make it look like win phone 7
[Android Apps and Games] AndyCr15:
The problem I see, I have many widgets that scroll vertically, how would I then scroll the homescreen and not the widget?
[Android Apps and Games] overthinkingme:
True..I haven't seen any launchers..

But it's nothing a little ingenuity couldn't solve, implementing some multi touch gestures should solve that problem. I think lol.

But it appears I'm on a wild goose hunt.

I have to learn android coding >_
[XPERIA X10 General] Sewez:
I've posted a question in a previous thread to ask if any of you can notice some distortion in your earpiece while talking. I have got a couple of answers that earpiece is working just fine and there is no distortion.

My device was having this problem so i went to SE service center and asked them to repair it. They took my phone for a week and i just got it back and i still have the same problem !!!!

I called them and talked to SE guy who asked me to go to SE Service Center again and that's what i did. I started Sony Ericsson Service test for earphone and the distortion was very obvious. The SE guy told me that this is a common problem in all X10s in Service Test for earphone due to the very high volume.

I want someone to run the earphone service test and confirm that he got the distortion or not.

To go to the Service Test menu, from you lock screen press the following keys:

menu, back, back, menu, back, menu, menu, back

and select Service test you will find Earphone press it and set volume to maximum.
[XPERIA X10 General] johndub71:
Ive had 3, all same.
[XPERIA X10 General] Sewez:
sorry , but i can't understand what do u mean by 3
[XPERIA X10 General] chris_knows:
Just tried it, there's definitely distortion at max volume, but it's also really loud...if I pull it away from my ear or turn the volume down a bit, it sounds fine.

There's no distortion during phone calls, but it's also a lot quieter...
[XPERIA X10 General] johndub71:
3 x10's !
[XPERIA X10 General] egyptshun:
I just can't hear my phone when people talk, I have to have a quiet library handy so I can hear them. So any static I can't notice.

Sent from the library using my X10a using XDA App
[XPERIA X10 General] Sewez:
Thank you all for replying

I guess it's a common problem and it's stopping SE from rasing the in-call volume any more. maybe there will be a software solution but you can't except anything from SE these days :(
[XPERIA X10 General] johndub71:
You hit the nail on the head there. Reduced volume = reduced distortion.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hayabusa15:
hey guys i already root my phone and do the lagfix but when 2.2 comes i dont want to lose my root, what i need to do for stay root and get the 2.2 froyo what is the steps :confused:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demo23019:
try asking when 2.2 is out
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ^Fs:
Here is the guide:

http://tiny.cc/6rile
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] demo23019:
oops i didn't relies it was already figured out...good find
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d_bot:
nice find! flashing now!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laserdemon:
ARRRGGGG!!!! NOT AGAIN!!! If i get rolled one more time, I am deleting my internetz
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ^Fs:
What are you talking about? what did it do? I just linked THE guide. :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3mL:
Hey!

I was just wondering if there's any chance that the Dell Streak ROM will be ported to the HD2?

Or if there's any chance of getting the same perspective as on a Dell Streak by using another Android ROM but with landscape with the Streak's "taskbar"

Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rp-x1:
Hi,

Its unlikely as the Streak has a fair few different bits of hardware to the HD2, and its taken months to get an Android build from a phone with a similar specification to the HD2 so far.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3mL:
Oh alright, to bad.

Do you know if there's any alternative method of getting the same kind of interface on the HD2?

What do you mean about different bits of hardware? The Dell Streak have the same Snapdragon processor, and the same resolution. Is it the screen you refer to as different bits of hardware?

3mL
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elemental_Fire:
Hm instead of 3mL you should put FML...your funny :p

But we all used to be like that once upon a time :)

What he's saying, is that the Dell streak has different hardware compared to the sexy HD2! Although the processor may be similar, it's not the SAME. It'll be a model variant. Also, the memory module manufacturer, the touchscreen drivers, and other internal hardware will almost certainly be manufacured by different corporations. That means it'll take longer to make the hardware and drivers to interact etc. And anyways, why the Dell Streak? That's like going a step backward :D Then again, you have your reasons and wishes in accordance to them :) Hope I helped!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3mL:
FML?:confused:

Ah , I did not think that much about different manufacturers.

Why the streak? Love the taskbar :) And my mother owns a Nokia N900. So Im quite familiar with landscape use.

And landscape on the giant HD2.. Damn that'll be nice. :cool:
[Captivate General] pachukomendez:
I had been searching on the forum to see if anyone else had this issue where your speaker has stopped working. I have no idea what caused it as I was watching a movie one minute and the next I answered a call and after the call the speaker just didn't work anymore. I tried the headphones and they worked just fine and the phone was still putting out sound. I was right next to my AT&T store so I took it there after the usual power on and off again of the handset they just gave me a new phone (which I was more than happy since my old one had a scratch on it from work) so my issue is fixed but I'm just wondering if anyone has had an issue like this where the speaker has quit working.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] arisgoku:
is there a torrent client app for our x10mini. i have +10gb free on my sd card and i wanna use it to download stuff when i am at the uni
[Nexus One General] julez456:
This just began happening the other day and I dont know why. I didn't drop my phone, spill anything on it, nothing..it just started happening for some reason. The trackball will not scroll to the right anymore. It does spin to the right but no screen movement happens at all. If you have a Nexus you will know what I mean by this but when you roll the trackball you get like a gritty feeling as you roll it. I get that feeling in every direction except for to the right. Does anyone know what I can do to fix this or anywhere I can send it to get repaired. I also have the Vibrant and still have my G1 (also thinking about getting the G2 when it comes out) so I can send it off without worries of being without a phone.

Any help would be appreciated. I already tried a little WD40..no luck tho. :(
[Nexus One General] norazi:
The trackball is probably just dirty (happens with all trackballs, ie blackberry and apple mighty mouse). Just turn in upside down and rub the ball vigorously in figure eights on a clean sheet of paper.
[Nexus One General] julez456:
Thanks for the quick response..will try it when I get home. (I am using my Vibrant today) I will post back if it worked.
[Nexus One General] diversificationied:
Put some alcohol on a napking/swab/cotton ball and then just roll it on the ball, press while rolling too a couple of times. Do it in a slightly fast manner and in all directions.
[Nexus One General] jaszek:
i have the same thing but to the left. Thanks for the tips, I'll try it out.

EDIT: norazi's method worked. lol
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twigums:
I like the stock messaging app a lot but there are 2 or 3 things that i would love to be able to add to it. I know handcent has the few things i will list but i like to keep the phone with as few apps and things going on as possible.

Is it possible to add:

Screen on for message? (even the 4 buttons at the bottom light up?)

Edit the led blink rate

Privacy mode to not show texts on the lock screen.

If this is just impossible ill switch back to handcent but id love to stay w the stock app.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] twigums:
No response?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cy_n_ic:
I just use handcent since it already has all those cool features...including custom background, so to do what you want with the stock client i would think u would have to be running a deodexed rom with some custom theme work done but dont take my word for it im still quite noobish myself :-)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erniemac:
If i need to call friends in USA, on my nexus one in the UK. what are my options?

Google voice would obviously be the best but that doesnt work in UK atm......

Skype is only available on verizon android devices.

Fring has no skype any more and it was laggy anyways.

Thanks in advance
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
Using what on their side? Mobile? Desktop?

Nimbuzz for Skype.

Fring (with their own client, not through Skype or anyone else) for mobile to mobile.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] khaytsus:
Call 'em yanks, that's always a good option.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erniemac:
Sorry, erm mobile usually on the other side (in USA)

Is Fring lag free? or acceptable standards like skype?

Any experience via Nimbuzz for skype?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dancat:
12voip or nonoh

I am using VOIP services like nonoh or 12voip and sipdroid to call my parents on mobile or fixed networks (they are however in Europe not USA).

You can check and see if you can use these for calling in USA.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
Using Nimbuzz for Skype myself, to talk to desktop Skype clients.

Works good, 3G and WiFi.

(but I have good 3G speeds, mostly).
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heyodee:
The answer is rebtel

http://www.appbrain.com/app/rebtel/com.rebtel.android
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Erniemac:
thanks for the rebtel... market search brought up Voxofon. Seems its less fiddly than rebtel?!? well i used it once but my mrs hung up on me thinking i was some prank caller. At least it worked and i emailed her ass to pick up. No need for skype on pc now. B E A UUUUTIFUL

http://www.voxofon.com/mobile.html
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] browngeek:
i've been using rebtel for quite a while, and its been great.

a bit fiddly to set up, but the result has meant i'm able to call uk mobiles without getting charged.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcbxda:
1. How can I backup my stock nexus before installing a custom mod?

2. How can I restore it back?

3. Can I restore it to the sdk emulator to make sure it works?

4. Can I install a custom rom to the sdk emulator to see if I like it?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
1. Nandroid from custom Recovery. You have to install custom recovery to be able to back up the ROM.

2. Same as (1).

3. Not sure - never tried.

4. Same as (3).
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcbxda:
Thanks. will read about nandroid
[Vibrant General] nguyenmd:
My wife fone does not subscribe to data plan. But sometimes, she got 3G/E signal display on the phone. Will Tmobile automatically add data plan to her phone? is she getting charged to browse the internet? Is there a way to disable this? Thanks.
[Vibrant General] techpreneur:
How did she get a plan without data? Its a requirement for the android devices.

I'm sure tmobile will automatically add it.

Yes they will charge. Either 30 bucks a month for per meg. I had someone that tried to do this with Verizon and he got a bill for 300 bucks.

You can turn sync off which will prevent it from going online to get info. (sometimes)
[Vibrant General] demo23019:
Those 3G/E are normal even if you dont have data plan

Disable with "APNdroid" from the market. After you disable 3G/Edge/Gprs data connection make sure you reboot so it actually disables it...you will no longer see 3G/E BTW Expect even better battery life after doing so.

I wouldn't touch sync its still very useful even if just using Wifi
[Vibrant General] joshthewaster:
Not sure what you will get charged but a data plan is NOT required on this phone. On other android devices it has been but for some reason this one can be used as a "dumb" phone. Store employees may tell you otherwise so they can get the commission.
[Vibrant General] mk262:
I've seen people INSIST up and down that you can't run smartphones without a data plan or the carrier will add them. They told me the same thing about AT&T and guess what? My wife runs her iphone 2g without one (edge disabled) and nary a problem.
[Vibrant General] demo23019:
I used my nexus and then my vibrant as prepaid with no problems...I went into the store and paid full price for vibrant and told them i had a tmobile prepaid sim card i was going to use...they dont care.

But now i have a $60 month plan so i can use my smart phone for what its intended for
[Vibrant General] gonintendo:
yep, no problem with my even more + plan sans data. been using it that way since i got my g1, and they have not said anything.
[Vibrant General] mikey7436:
thats not true. its not required to have a data plan with an android phone. I talked to a tmobile rep and he said if you buy the android from them by either upgrading or starting a service then you do. but if you bring a tmobile android to them to start up service you dont have to have a data plan. although its really pointless to have an android phone without a data plan.
[Vibrant General] nguyenmd:
thanks for the replies guys. I download APN Droid and that took care of the concern. Thanks.
[Vibrant General] njfpolyr6:
you dont need to download any apps. just go to mobile network, select APN setting and change the epc.tmobile.com to some arbitrary characters like "24532lk34j23l45ju204213" and hit the "menu" button and save. then turn off background sync at all time (unless you turn on wifi for android market donwload apps and gmail or apps that requires internet) and then reboot the phone.

the phone will will still shows 3G/E but u wont be able to get on internet as the APN setting has changed. T-mobile wont charge you data plan for this even though they got the IMEI detected. Ciao!
[Vibrant General] demo23019:
Yea remove epc.tmobile.com and for some reason you want it back but you forgot what it was so you go searching online because your forgot to write it down...you get the point

You really think that's easier than just getting APNdroid click to disable, click to enable. And why would he want to and disable background sync im sure he will use wifi.

BTW when you use your "method" and still see 3G/E your phone might not be able to connect to tmobile but it is still searching for those signals ultimately wasting battery ;)
[Vibrant General] oquinones:
I don't have a data plan and I haven't disabled the APN settings. Whenever I go onto the browser without WiFi it shows me a T-Mobile page that just says that I need a data plan use the internet. It has never charged me. But I do have an unlimited text message plan and I can send picture messages just fine. Just an FYI.
[Vibrant General] pyrusman:
I have used several android phones with out a data plan. We have a family plan, and so all I needed to do was use the sim card for a line that did not have a plan. It actually works well, and were I not waiting for the ota for froyo, I would be tempted to drop my data plan and I use my phone extensively.

If I recall correctly, the only applications that I could not use when out and about were the browser based apps. Initially, the thought of not being able to user google maps would have been enough of a reason not to drop the data plan, but with my trip to canada, that was cured with a $20 download of Co pilot. I am generally using my phone where I have wifi access. Nonetheless, I still was able to get email updates with out a data plan.

In essence, with out a data plan you can still access email, messaging, and use many if not most of your downloaded applications. If you need constant access to FB, you tube, twitter and the likes, you will not easily be able to drop you data line.

Note that I was able to get my wife's phone upgraded to a my touch slide on t-mobile and was not required to add a data plan. I did, but it was weeks after I already had it up and running which was possible because it provided an option to configure wifi before having to have the google account configured (unlike the G1).

Just fyi those those interested.
[Vibrant General] Gigamaster89:
T-Mobile will NEVER add a data plan to your line, especially without your knowledge.

I've been using a smartphone with my plan without data for years now.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tragictramp:
Just wondering why the panaramic mode is not enabled to use the full 5 megapixels?, has anyone found a workaround or do samsung think the processor cannot hack stitching full resolution image.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] bilboa1:
i think they did that cause it would take some time to process, but its instant at 3mp (total rez)

5mp would be 5x8 = 40mp picture, rather big

still i agree with you it would be nice

i haven't looked at it but i might if no one does and i find time, if it could be quickly hacked to use 40mp
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tonino zgz:
Yes, that would be great. The panoramic mode is fantastic for a mobile phone, and the use of a greater resolution would be nice. I wouldn't mind to wait a little longer for the galaxy to process the photos.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tragictramp:
i dont mind waiting either, it does a damn good job at stitching as it is but the images are too small as a result, lets hope a dev can make it happen!:D
[Captivate Themes and Apps] alphadog00:
Finally got JH7 to install via Kies and noticed the QuickOffice app that is part of the update has options to create new files. The whole splash page is different too. I went in the market and it offered me an update, but that version has no "create new" option. I uninstalled the market version and reverted to the ROM version.

QuickOffice about says 3.3.4 - AMS for version; while going into application -> manage applications shows "Version 4" under the name.

In the market, clicking on update for quick office tells me that "QuickOffice for Captivate 3.2.47 - AMS will replace the current version.

Weird!
[Captivate Themes and Apps] boborone:
Yeah that is weird. How did you revert back? Just looked at mine and I have the old version. Guess I updated it in one of the many mass market updates I do every other day. Haha :)

From a phone on an app
[Captivate Themes and Apps] pinoymutt:
I just noticed the exact same thing as well. I had Quickoffice for Captivate installed before the OTA update, so I figured the same thing.

When I checked the version I had 3.2.47 with no option to create new docs.

So, since I figured that this other version was bloatware (and probably in the ROM), I just went ahead and uninstalled the version I had and rebooted. Sure enough, when I rebooted Quickoffice was there again in my programs and now I have a version 3.3.4 with create new option.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] alphadog00:
You don't even have to reboot. Just uninstalling did it for me.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] WD333:
Glad I read this post. I had also installed Quickoffice before the update and didn't realize that the new version didn't install over my old one. I just uninstalled and rebooted like you said and the new version popped up. Thanks guys!