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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FK SGS:
Hi all,

Finally got my hands on a GS but want to optimize it as best i can as far as battery life, memory management etc.

I was told there is an app i can use that will manage everything in the background and improves performance and battery life. If this is true, what is it called?

And to prove how much of a noob I am, how can I stop the vibrating when entering in text or hitting the back/menu buttons? I don't need to know if i'm hitting the keyboard. I'll see it :D

Thanks all,

FK SGS
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
start with the wiki

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S_Series

there is a link in the wiki to the great app list you are looking for

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765081
[S740, S743 General] ranxy:
Hello forum,

I want to flash my Rose to remove the brand TIM, but I would be able to undo this change, if the flash will malfunction....

So how to back up my original rom in order to come back at the original condition?

Thanks a lot.
[S740, S743 General] sasiskas:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=673237
[Captivate General] bassahaulic:
Just wondering if it is rolling out in stages as it does for major updates?

My girlfriend and I both have a Captivate, both bought on release date at same place.

I checked for updates on both phones, and hers found one, mine did not. I'm no to worried about it honestly, just wondering.
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
Yes, that is correct. About 15k per day for the next few weeks.

Or if you don't want to wait, you could always move the date on your phone ahead and try again. ;) That's how I got mine, had to go two days ahead.

Good luck.
[Captivate General] born_fisherman:
Yes, the update will be done in batches based on your IMEI number's.. It will be a push message to the phone.. so you don't necessarily have to go to the settings->>software update menu - I keep getting the "communication failed" error - regardless how many days I set ahead
[Captivate General] bassahaulic:
Were you rooted when you updated?
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
Sure was, and was after the update. Sideloading still works as well. Dunno if this will be the case if/when we get a Froyo update.

Reading through all the troubles that people were having I did remove the clockwork update zip before trying. Don't know if that had any bearing, I'm just paranoid. ;) Worked like a charm.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
Hi everybody!

I have released application that unlock the level of the sound on the HTC Desire when you use a headset (Pretty big boost, either for the quality).

I'm am interested of knowing if it's work on others devices, maybe like the Nexus One ?

The application name is "Desire Sound Unlock", and for every first report, I will charge back you the money if it's work. If not, just uninstall the application in the 24 hours ;)

Cheers !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
It's confirm to working with Nexus One 2.2 ;)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] d.cortez:
does this increase the earpiece volume (e.g., no headset) if yes, i'll give it a try. thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
Sorry, it's just increase the volume with the headset.

I am search a solution for the earset, but nothing yet
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slimdizzy:
Actually makes headset volume quieter on Cyanogen 6.0.1. Not gonna refund yet, will wait.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
@slimdizzy : I'm pretty sure that most of the ROM not based on HTC european ROM don't have the limitation that this app remove. It's related to a european lawn that limite volume on headset.

So, this will probably never work "better" for you.

Sorry mate
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] slimdizzy:
Thanks for clearing that up.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
you're welcome
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
hi,

a little bump to say that I have publish a trial version (7days).

That could be simplier for the test.

The apps is working on Htc Desire and Nexus One, but probably also others HTC device.

Please, feel free to report
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] fla242:
Working for me

Hi,

Nice application, working for me on Nexus one 2.2 MIUI.0.9.30

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
@fla242 : thanks for the report!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrdo:
doesn't work for me on my standard vodafone uk desire. is it for rooted devices only ?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
Hi mrdo. Root is not needed.

It's seem that this application doesn't work with somes roms others that the stock one. I suppose that your's is vodafone branded?

Did you at least have a notification when you plug/unplug your headset? do you use the widget or not?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ecitron:
Doesnt work at all with HTC desire 2.1 stock (GSM) Telus North America.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] summing889:
:p:p:pwhy???
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] jlebeau:
@ecitron , @summing889 : it seems that the limitation that this app unlock is specific to the european devices (maybe related to a european law about ears protection for all device that play music )
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ecitron:
The law is not for the "ears protection" but for the ...do not disturb your neighboor. 97 db I think

Enjoy the app european peeps...but please...don't be the douche who allways listen his music at the max volume.

Thx jlebeau
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] mrdo:
hi,

my desire is unbranded ...

yes, the notification works fine. i also tried using the widget with the same results - the notification works but no difference in sound level.

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Ullie76:
Same here. Stock rooted Froyo (from the forum), volume gets lower when turning on the app.
[Fascinate Android Development] dbarrett480:
Hey guys I stupidly applied the software update yesterday and lost root. Is there a way to get it back now?
[Fascinate Android Development] devlp1213:
just re run the current root methods a couple of ppl said they had to run it twice to get it to work
[Fascinate Android Development] DeezNotes:
If you had root before, the su and busybox files are still there - they just don't have the proper permissions. I'm sure there are a few ways to do this, but the manual way would be to run the rage*.bin exploit to temporarily get in as root and change the permissions on the su and busybox files to 4755.
[Fascinate Android Development] dbarrett480:
Thanks I will try when I get home tonight
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] savrix85:
As requested and suggested by some users, here comes WMLottoSix.

It's a close relative of WMLotto649, because it gives you 6 numbers, but ranging from 1 to whatever you want (max 999 :P)

In the option tab select the highest number of your lottery and then click on "Generate"...you'll have your six numbers ready to be played.

Use it to play with several national lotteries, such as:

TattsLotto - Australia

Lotto Österreich - Austria

Lotto 6/45 - Belgium

Mega Sena - Brazil

Irish Lotto - Ireland

Viking Lotto - Norway, Estonia, Iceland, Finland, Sweden

Onsdags Lotto - Denmark

New Lotto - Israel

NZ Lotto - New Zealand

Toto Lotto - Singapore

Swiss Lotto - Switzerland

Daily 6 Lotto and Pick 6 - USA

...and many others

On the off chance that you'll actually win...

in Euros

in Dollars

EDIT

Now, with the new 1.1 version, you can choose also the bonus number ranging from 1 to whatever you want, if needed.

INFO AND DOWNLOAD

​

Changelog

v 1.1

added the option to choose a bonus number

v 1.0

initial release

​
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bart3385:
Amazing! THis is exactly what's in my mind. Thanks for fulfilling our dreams! :)

Now all we have to do now is to.. actually win a lottery! Yay!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] savrix85:
New version is out! With WMLottoSix 1.1 you can also choose the bonus number!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bart3385:
Bonus number?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] savrix85:
Yes, there are some lotteries with a double matrix system like the Italian SuperEnalotto that has 6 number drawn from 1 to 90 and a "bonus" number, the SuperStar, drawn from 1 to 90 too.

If in your country only six numbers are drawn, you can continue to use the 1.0 ;)

This feature was requested by some users on another website
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mxlplyk:
hi savrix85,

this lotto app that you made, does this play 6/42, 6/45 and 6/49?

and also those that mark with a vertical line your chosen 3-number combination in range of 000 to 999 in the play panel.

And would you be able to create a Lotto App, that analyzes the previously drawn numbers and then come-up with a 6-number picks?

Would you be able to create something similar to this one:

its called WinTOTO Advance Pocket PC version

the link is here: tinyurl.com/2epep9o

I'd be willing to donate if you can do that.. by the way, the lotto versions I've mentioned above is for the Philippines.

Thanks!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] alexey_gusev:
Hi,

I need to simulate volume up/down hardware key click, but can't figure out how to do it.

I'm using VK_TVOLUMEUP/VK_TVOLUMEDOWN with keybd_event() which works fine on HTC HD Pro, Mini etc, but not on HTC Touch Pro2

Can anyone explain how to do it programmatically?

BR,

Alex
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] alexey_gusev:
can anyone answer this please?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tyrnight:
++ Sticky!!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Reserved for more information
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rutter9:
When my 4g was said "broken" from adding a new radio all I did was update my profile in system updates and problem solved.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
While that is good to hear, you got lucky!

The point is that it is a high risk thing to do and you stand to gain little or nothing from it.

Sometimes the encryption keys can be erased altogether. If you do not happen to have a backup of your keys with your original radio, you are more or less screwed. I know of a few members around here that have broken 4G thanks to this. It can be fixed, but then they will be using someone else's keys. An update will not fix this.

Another point is people do things blindly without knowing the dangers of what they are doing. Maybe this will cause more people to read up more before they do something.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eurominican:
IMHO this thread is great. Thanks for the contribution.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vide infra:
then why do most (if not all) of the devs put links to the newest radio/wimax with their roms? Do they strip out the keys so they don't overwrite yours? I don't see why so many developers would stress updating radios if it was potentially hazardous.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vide infra:
what about nandroid? when you do a backup does it backup your radio? if you flash a new one and it breaks 4g, when you nandroid back to your old rom will 4g work?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Thank you and I am glad to help. I hope to make this as useful as possible and add much more as I have time.

Like I said, please anyone else feel free to add your own entries to this.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
That is a good point, will have to update my first post. Nandroid does DOES NOT back it up. But I can guarantee a lot of people probably do not use Nandroid before they mess with stuff. Even if they do, what happens if your SD card messes up or there is a problem where your Nandroid does not back things up properly?

The answer: You will still have a broken whatever is broken :D

These phone are essentially computers with phone functions built in. As soon as you start messing with them, there is a good chance you can mess things up or that things do not work like they should.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] timtlm:
I'm pretty sure that a nandroid does not backup the radios.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Because the developers know a heck a lot more about the phones than most of us do, including me. They know how to fix things if they get broke, and they have knowledge you may not possess. Like the inner workings of the phone.

They might not have been aware of the problems. I am sure you can fix almost any problem that comes up, but it if was not hazardous you would not hear people saying, "I have permanently broken 4G" or "I had to return my Evo because I messed it up."

It is like my mom, she knows how to use a computer to check her bank account and email, plus shop. But she freaks out when Firefox asks her if it is ok to update. Yet for us who know what that does, it is an after thought.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Clockwork I am not sure about but I read that Amon RA backup does, not sure if it does it by default or if there is a way to do it.

That is another point, you may be relying on a Nandroid that does not have backed up what you think is backed up.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] evohnoo:
Id talk about clockwork vs amon...pros and cons...and insist people work with amon, perhaps provide a link

Id also add something about "Getting bootloops?" especially when people are flashing known, working, stable roms... clearly the problem is 99% in the wiping of caches.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Funny, you must have read my mind!

I will definitely do that and a good idea. I intend to add on whenever I can and provide as many answers as possible.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] firemedic1343:
I like using Rom Manager...I'd use it more if only it played nicer with Amon Ra.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smac61:
Agreed. I, perhaps unfairly, associate Clockwork with the pecker heads who borked my 4G so I'll never be able to try Rom Manager as long they require it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HeckNoTechnO:
Thanks for the info. Well written and informative article. Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beatblaster:
Feel free to re-word this if the wording seems confusing.

Sense widgets and alternative home launchers (like ADW Launcher and Launcher Pro): My Sense widgets are missing!

Answer: Sense widgets require Sense. If you're running any home launcher except HTC's Sense you cannot use Sense-specific widgets (or anything else that requires Sense like HTC's default lock screen). There are very good alternatives to Sense widgets anyway such as SwitchPro Widget for quick access to radio toggles or Launcher Pro Plus' Facebook/Twitter/Friends widgets. Use Google to find more.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beatblaster:
If anyone has anything to add to this please do.

Task killer apps and Android 2.2 (Froyo): But I thought I needed a task killer?

Answer: Believe it or not, Android 2.2 does a fantastic job managing apps all by itself. The Android OS is designed to kill apps/tasks as resources are needed and usually only does so when it's absolutely necessary. Using a task killer app can be handy when you encounter an app that freezes or is otherwise stuck but to use it as the primary task killer (instead of letting the OS do its thing) is contrary to the built in efficiency of Froyo itself. Try to trust the OS. After all, it's not like it's Windows or anything :p
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beatblaster:
Thinking of rooting? Do your homework first.

I posted the following over in this thread and a couple of people liked it so I'll post it here. I like to think of it as information that people should know before they take the plunge. Again, feel free to add to this if you feel it's necessary. I've even added to my original post :)

Basic fundamentals: Learn the following before getting started on your rooting journey.

Answer the following:

- What does it mean to root your phone? What are the benefits and what are the risks?

- Will I void my warranty by "rooting" my phone?

- What is Clockwork Recovery? What is its function?

- What is Amon RA recovery? What is its function?

- What is a ROM?

- What is a kernel?

- What is a radio image and what does it do?

- What is a WiMAX image and what does it do?

- What is Nandroid? What is its function?

- Why and when do I need to wipe data? What is stored in /data?

- Why and when do I need to wipe cache? What is stored in cache?

- Why and when do I need to wipe Dalvik cache? What is the Dalvik cache for?

- What is fastboot?

Learn the answers to all of these and you will not only have a much better understanding of what is going on but you'll also gain confidence that will lead to more happiness in the long run.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shidell:
This is the first I've heard of 4G "keys" being potentially overwritten.

Are you absolutely certain of 4G "keys", and that this is a valid concern? If what you're saying is correct, then the odds are favorable that a lot of us who don't have 4G in our areas yet have already dicked ourselves.

(I'm skeptical--I think 4G access would be tied to the MSL/Phone Number for each device, assuming it's capable, and doubt a 4G "key" exists. Can we get some clarification?)

Otherwise (and in general), awesome post.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Thank you for this, and to answer it is very possible.

4G is encrypted because Sprint (I am sure) does not want phones from other carriers to be able to use the bandwidth. Each phone has a key made to identify the phone to the network. This prevents other carriers that may have Evo phones (or other 4G phones) from being able to use Sprint signals to get data.

That key can only be used by one phone at a time. So let me say I get a copy of your key. Guess what? While I am using 4G, you cannot and would be locked out. Now if you are using 4G, I would not be able to use it and would be locked out.

The keys do exist, Google "Evo broken 4G" and you will find the information you seek. I read quite a few articles on this and have seen a few members who say they have broken 4G.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shidell:
Well, here's the good news:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=715525
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Thankfully it is fixable, but success rate? Probably high but not 100%. Plus, takes knowledge that some do not possess.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaaaas:
It DOES NOT... that's why all of us on CM6 keep a nand of a rooted stock rom... for updating profiles, pri, data codes, ect. then we nand back and the radios are untouched because they are a level below what nandroid backs up
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaaaas:
how would they use the bandwith without a radio capable of using that spectrum?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
I was speaking hypothetical but more networks I am sure are going to be using phones capable of 4G soon.

That and the fact that you can buy the Evo for use with Cricket and other networks. Sprint does not want Cricket users using their bandwidth and they added encryption keys for a reason...without a unique key your phone will not connect to the Sprint 4G network.

Hope this answers your question.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nicholaaaas:
well LTE doesn't work on that spectrum. cricket? they barely got 3g. where have you heard of another carrier rolling out WIMAX... not 4G?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Ok, since we are going to argue points, which you clearly missed my entire point, funny how you can know all that and not understand what I am saying. Let us try this again.

Since you clearly think you know more than me (I guess when we are counting Cricket wireless network abilities, you do) and since you did all this studying on what Cricket does and what not...why would Sprint make HTC put encryption keys on the 4G radio of these Evos?

It is clearly not needed, so why do it? Let us do a little familiar multiple choice:

A) For no apparent reason at all.

B) HTC and/or Sprint have nothing to do but come up with stuff and implement it for no reason. Regardless of cost or trouble.

C) Because they can.

D) They are concerned with unauthorized use of their 4G network.

Considering companies have a reason for doing everything they do (whether it makes sense to the general public or not is another thing) but I think it is quite obvious why each EVO has a unique key. Why would they bother and spend money on that when it would not be needed? Someone had to develop or implement a copyrighted form of encryption which requires a license. They are not going to spend money on something that is not there for a reason.

Reading up on the capabilities of the various networks is wonderful and all. The problem is, no amount of reading is going to make someone have common sense.

This answer your question? With all due respect, the way it comes out to me is you are trying to sound smart and disagree with me. That is your choice and right and I will be glad to go back and forth as many times as I feel like to answer your question (again and again). But I think any common person can understand what I was getting at with what I wrote.

I don't care what any network does besides Sprint personally, but you do not think that a HTC Evo made for Cricket can be hacked to work with Sprint? I am sure Sprint is afraid people will do that very thing (or similar when other networks may introduce 4G capable devices). Did you know that there is a hack that lets you use Cricket towers with a Sprint phone?

You are arguing semantics, while doing so you are talking about all kinds of other stuff while completely missing the point. Awesome.

Hope this better answers your question.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
I updated the first post with more info and fixed more typos. Also changed my stance on radio updates but still would like everyone to know the dangers of what they are doing.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lovethyEVO:
You can add one courtesy of my neighbor.

The cdma network signal bars do not inidicate your 3g or wimax signal strength.

That is what my neighbor thought.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
Added as requested with credit to you. Thanks for the contribution, appreciated! Thank your neighbor too :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
More information added (CFS vs BFS kernels), changed some sentences, fixed nearly all the typing errors (they show up in the most unusual places).

Will add more tomorrow, but I am liking how this is coming along and I thank everyone for their help and feedback.

I also want to thank Toastcfh for adding this to Q&A and for making me feel welcome.

Appreciate it! :)
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m4rk0358:
I've done a search and couldn't find an answer so I figured I'd ask in here....is a full wipe needed when flashing a new kernel? I was about to flash king's 9 bfs but his page doesn't say anything about doing a wipe.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricsim78:
No, a full wipe is not needed to install a different kernel. You CAN wipe the Cache and Dalvik before you install a new kernel but I have found that unnecessary as well.

I will definitely add this to the first post because I am sure you are not the only one to ask this question.

Hope this helps you!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m4rk0358:
That's definitely helpful. Thanks!

Also, while I have your attention, when should the battery stats be wiped and is there an optimal way for doing this (i.e., fully charging before doing it)? I'm pretty sure I've seen a few different variations on this topic but haven't really tried it yet.