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[General Topics] Bikram:
Hi,

after feeling totally ripped off by Xperia x10, now I am thinking of getting another top Android (no not getting Iphone 4). So the HTC desire Z is new and have a different processor and has a better built (I mean not cheap plastic body) and also a keyboard. Whereas the Captivate has SAMOLED and 1Ghz processor.

Really can't make up mind :(
[General Topics] orb3000:
Absolutely Desire Z!!
[General Topics] ms79723:
Desire Z straight up
[General Topics] mmegalodon:
Yeah without question - Desire Z.

SWYPED from my SUPASONIC
[General Topics] Bikram:
Why though?
[General Topics] dialupboy:
Samsung Captivate !
[General Topics] Aegishua:
Desire Z because Sense is probably one the best things you can get on an Android. I work for a phone store and I tried out the Galaxy S (which has the same or a similar OS to what the Captivate will use?). Also, SenseHD is AWESOME.. (with its custom skins/themes etc.) and it is definitely something you want to have on an Android since it adds so damn much.

Although, the 800mhz CPU seems to be a pretty big bummer and the battery is only 1300mAh which is rated at 6hrs by HTC so it should last like 5ish hours...
[General Topics] Orite:
I have the Vibrant and the Desire Z and even in the first day of using my Desire Z I want to sell off my Vibrant already. It beats it by a mile and then some.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netnerd:
i thinking of taking the hsupa modem.bin (i897_hsupa_v1.10.zip) and replace it on congnitionv2.2.zip and flash it. will this work? or will it brick the phone?

i'm too scare to try it. haha

i'm not responsible if you try and brick your phone!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
it wont work. you are trying to take a 2.1 kernel and apply it to a 2.2 rom.....

good luck
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unhelpful:
Modem.bin is not the kernel, but I don't know if it was updated in any way that might cause an older one not to work.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Corriewf:
Before reading this thread I tried it. Didnt work. Got an A for wishful thinking though.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leoon:
Hey,

I play a lot of games on my phone (Galaxy S) and I was looking for a back up tool to back up my save games of the few games I play (MiniSquadrion,........)

Thanks.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] shoemeistah:
Titanium backup should do the job. Otherwise you could do a nandroid backup once in a while.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Beards:
What the OP is asking is a method to 'specifically' backup saved games not the entire phone or Apps, etc.

I don't know of a backup tool that targets saved games.

If you know the folder where the saved game is stored you could copy this to either your MicroSD card or PC.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leoon:
Does Titanum back up the games and the savegames?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ante0:
It backups app and data, you can choose to only backup Data though.

That would include Saves and Settings and stuff like that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Beards:
No, as stated it backs up parts of your data but does not target saved games.

Also, Titanium requires root.

I personally use My Backup Pro which allows you to backup either all your Apps or data such as contacts, SMS, photos, etc.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] egzthunder1:
Thread moved to General.

Look in the game's installation folder. I know that Tower defense (for instance) creates a save file which you can back up and copy over at anytime.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leoon:
So my backup pro does back up the save games with the games them self right?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Beards:
Technically yes but like Titanium, My Backup Pro can not be told to backup a specific game save folder.

To do that it's much simpler to copy the contents of a folder containing your saved game data and paste it on either your MicroSD card or onto a PC.

If however you wish to backup an Application be that a game with all it's contents then yes, both Titanium and My Backup Pro will do that.

Just remember Titanium requires Root access.

Another backup tool is Sprite Mobile for Android which is more commonly found on windows mobile but has now broken grounds into Android.

Both Sprite & My Backup Pro are paid Apps.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leoon:
Ok thanks for the suggestions:

1. MyBackup Pro - when I click BACKUP I have 2 options: 1.Applications 2.Data .. So which one of them should I choose in order to backup the game and the save games (data etc.)

2. Titanum - which option from the Batch I have to choose in order to back up a game with their save game?

Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Beards:
In the spirit of ensuring the facts are accurate I contacted the developer to ascertain the level of backup and am glad I did.

I have been informed MyBackup Pro does backup applications along with saved game data BUT ONLY on those that have integrated with Reware to allow their applications along with all data to be backed up.

For other applications due to the security in Android it is not possible to backup application data.

This is news to me as I was led to believe it backed up all application and data for all the Apps.

I'm asking for further clarification because when you opt to select to backup your Apps it lists all Apps.

In the meantime it would appear Titanium is the only possible method BUT this requires Root access.

I've had a look at what Titanium backs up and it lists as follows:-

* All the applications you have installed, included protected ones,

* All the data and settings of these applications,

* Most (or all) of your phone's settings and data.

* NOTE: It will not backup the system applications from your ROM. Only their settings will be backed up.

My apologies for the confusion and to members shoemeistah & ante0 who recommended Titanium or gave guidance.

I was led to believe not only would you require Root (which I am still correct in saying) but you could not target specific save data (which I'm still unsure of).

You may also like to have a read of this which shows the level you have to go to achieve a backup.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] leoon:
Wow Beards impressive help there, Thanks a lot for all those detailed replies.

Well I'll go with Titanum even if it requires root..

Thanks again Beards.

Mods u can lock this thread
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] teothewolf:
can a nandroid backup saves games and game-saves? i remember something like this happened when i had the Nexus S (now i have GS3) 1 year ago! but maybe i'm confusing :S

So, can a nandorid backup do this or not? (i only have internal memory, not an external one) :rolleyes:
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jbeitel:
Trying to figure out some jargon here. What is aosp? Someone told me once what deoxed is but it didn't make sense. Explain it again? Whats the value of it?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] awenthol:
Easily Googled...but Android Open Source Project. Basically, all the latest Android stuff.

Via EVO on XDA app...
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] MrOtsKrad:
Anyone else seeing this? I'm not sure what's triggering it, but the icons on the home screen and app drawer for any app moved to the SD card are gone, on reboot, they come back...qwerky
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] xile6:
its a bug of android not the phone this happen with the g1 and i believe the nexus one also. At start up the phone loads the system/internal apps first then it loads the sd card apps
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] Deleted member 2021421:
Same problem here

Hello!

Just found this thread while google'ing the exact problem. I have a german HTC Desire Z with the latest available stock ROM and app icons keep disappearing after being updated through the Android Market or when being moved to the SD-Card.

Is there any solution to this except moving the apps to the internal memory?

Could this be a problem with the regular SD card which is being shipped with the phone?

A colleague has a HTC Desire with a Class 10 SDHC and cannot recreate the problem.

Thanks,

bicefish
[G2 and Desire Z Themes and Apps] neophyte8:
do you guys try re starting your launchers ? i remember i had this problem on my nexus and it was the only way i could get my icons back.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] newsgroupuser2010:
Speech for Wordplayer has been removed from Android Market. This was a freeware application. Does any know where I can get a copy of Speech for Wordplayer? Thanks.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Based on a discussion in this thread, I decided to tackle this little project for removing the notification text from the bottom of the stock HTC Lock Screen.

This way, when you receive a text from girlfriend 1, girlfriend 2 won't accidentally see part of it in while your phone is locked, thus getting yourself in big trouble. This is my "best guess" as to the primary reason for this mod :D. But, I subscribe to a don't ask, don't tell policy.

By removing the notification text, all types of notifications will be removed, including receipt of text messages, missed calls, etc, so be cognizant of this.

I've included the mod as either a flashable zip via recovery or a MetaMorph. Use the flashable zip option if you are running a strictly stock HTC Lock Screen and don't need to worry about over writing any changes you may have made for customizing the lockscreen.

If you have customized (themed) the stock HTC Lock Screen, use the MetaMorph option which will simply modify your existing lockscreen by applying the changes necessary for removing the notification text.

Reference:

HTC Lock Screen No Text <--- Flash via recovery

MetaMorph HTC Lock Screen No Text <--- Apply using MetaMorph

Note: If using the MetaMorph option, once complete, you will need to reboot your phone for the modified lockscreen to take affect.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dadoc04:
thanks....
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] mrcamposd:
Awesome job thank you will try it right now.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] magicalan:
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :) finally!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] koricua74:
Thank You!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] jaseaumont:
Does my phone have to be rooted?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] lopez62:
Great work this will come to be very handy in the future, if we wanted to revert back to gettin the notifications how would we do so?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] dadoc04:
yes.

10 chars
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Restore your nandroid, or pull a copy of the stock HtcLockScreen.apk from your ROM zip, or shell into your phone and backup the existing apk file before applying the mod. Those are just a few ways...
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
You're welcome. Nice to see some familiar faces :)
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Most mods you will see depend on a deodexed system/framework, of which a non-rooted phone typically is not.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] SteelH:
$5 donation sent for this kick a$$ mod! Thanks once again!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
Dude, you're too generous. Thank you for that. Not necessary, but greatly appreciated.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] looneylu:
Jschisurf, if I remember correctly, you were able to port the friendstream widget to the fresh hero. Wondering if you could try to port the epic camera apk. It's nice and shoots panoramic shots....

Sent from yo momma's house!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
I could certainly take a look. The good thing about the FriendStream example is that you are still going from HTC to HTC. Porting from different manufacturers can be more difficult if at all, depending on framework dependencies, etc.

I've got some higher priority stuff I'm working on, but certainly if I get a chance, I can take a peek. Anyone have a link to the apk?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] looneylu:
I will get it for you when I get home

Edit:

Can't wait to see what you have planned for the evo!

Sent from yo momma's house!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] th3b055:
wow... this will come in handy.. thanks
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] treo4life:
nice!

Thank you!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] BrianBaker:
Does the "slide to unlock" notification go away too?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] JsChiSurf:
No, that's not technically a notification.
[Touch CDMA General] Larbo:
I'm running 32659 New Manilla.

How do I get all of the spiffy weather animations on the home screen and the weather tab? (TouchFLO enabled to show on the home screen) Whenever "showers" is displayed, it does the raindrops and window wiper animation, but none of the other ones such as the clouds on a cloudy day.

(First post, about a month long lurker.)
[Touch CDMA General] egzthunder1:
Which device are you using? You shouldn't have the raindrops/wiper animation in the Vogue. The Vogue does not have TF3D/Sense (which is what you are referring to). The version of Manila on the Vogue is M2D (or Manila 2D), which is a less graphical version of TF3D.
[Touch CDMA General] Larbo:
I thought it was strange as well. I had all of the animations when I flashed Super Hero 2.1 RLS1 to the device. I stopped using it and went back to a 6.5 ROM because it couldn't handle it and would lock up constantly.

Ever since then though I've had the raindrop and wipers animation on the Sense weather tab, and nothing more.

I'll try and get a screenshot some time- just have to wait for a rainy day. :p
[Touch CDMA General] jadesse:
I believe that you are right. I have not used Touch Flo, Manila, or what ever you want to call it in a long time. There was some animation with rain drops & wiper blades but not to the degree of Touch Flo 3D.
[Touch CDMA General] egzthunder1:
In Manila 2D? No way...
[Touch CDMA General] daveribs:
Yes way.. I also get it when it's rainy. Animation starts with raindrops and then the wipers comes in.

I never thought there was other animations? Would be cool to see what they look like..
[Touch CDMA General] jmitr:
Jeeeeeeeeezzzzzz,

If your going to be a news writer check your facts before you make statements.

EG your a smart guy and I normally respect your posts, flash your own ROM and set up M2D when it rains............raindrops and wipers......really......it's the only weather animation in M2D but yes it's there, and actually just as cool as the latest Android Sense version.

I know your guys (Lmiller etc) liked to troll the NFSFAN thread and talk about it's irrelevance, but NFSFAN, VIN, and WDM worked hard to perfect manila, including porting different parts of it directly from sense / 3d. This is one reason their ROMs though outdated are still relevant. Everything (especially manila) worked and worked well. Now that I have retired my Vogue I have flashed every latest ROM, they all have the base (not working well) manila files, no tweaks, no extras like the new date picker, calendar, sound profiles etc. Flash your last Vogue ROM, then NFS's and use TouchFlo, you'll see what I mean. I gave my Vogue to my son and he was disappointed, he asked what I did to it. I reloaded NFSFAN's ROM for him and now he's happy showing the phone off and impressing his Iphone toting friends like I used to do (of course he has my latest JMITR mega black theme on it as well).

Not taking away any of the rest of your work from you, I repect ALL fellow XDA'rs, especially devs BUT you guys never took the time to learn and tweak Touchflo / Manila / sense like the "older" chefs.
[Touch CDMA General] egzthunder1:
I am going to be as politically correct as I possibly can here.

First of all, I do not like to be called off like that. Yes, I am a News Writer and in fact, I am one of the Site's Administrators. My knowledge of Manila (or lack thereof) should be no reason for you to treat me like that. A simple "I believe you are mistaken because x y and z" would have sufficed. I don't give people attitude and I don't appreciate being given attitude either.

As far as your comment about LMiller, myself, and others being around in the NSFAN's thread (thing that I haven't done in close to 3/4 of a year), the only reason why we normally go into that thread is because tons of people still go to that thread for advise from an OP that has left that thread long ago. I respect his work as well as Vin's and WDM's (it is no coincidence that NFS rom is still featured in my tutorial thread. I know that there are numerous other newer roms out there, but his is good and bug free enough for anyone out there). I personally don't troll that thread, but rather help people out whenever I see something that I can answer. I cannot think of a less irrelevant thread in the whole Vogue section. That thread is full of useful info, tweaks, and more...

Why we don't go into manila/sense development? Very simple, I personally don't have the knowledge (LUA, among other languages required) nor the time to sit down and code/develop. In fact, I believe that there are very few people actually working on this thing as it is a dying UI. I don't like being called a chef, cause truth be told, I am not. I made a rom with a kitchen, added as many tweaks and useful packages as I deemed necessary and gave the people the chance to use a device for a carrier that does not have many preconfigured roms for. Plain and simple.

Lastly, if I have not seen the rain animation in M2D is probably because I never had data enabled in my account, so I never did use it. The few times I had my weather updated was by having it connected to USB and I only used it to make sure that the fix was working right, and considering I am in Miami, FL, you would have to understand that "rainy" is not exactly the normal weather down here. The only animation I was aware of was the flip clock... again, a mute point as I hardly ever used the weather tab.
[Touch CDMA General] jmitr:
No problems,

If I could take back some of my "tone" I would, you've admited to not having the knowledge of others, and even said you don't like being referred to as a chef.

Takes a man to admit he was wrong, you didn't blast off from my response, you admitted your lack of knowledge in some areas and I can't help but to respect that.

Please accept this humble apology for my tone I set in the previous post.

Also, yep you are a chef, I've tested your ROM and I think there's nothing wrong with it if someone just wants to use titanium, you guys picked up development after NFS and the others literally abandoned it and continued. The Vogue would have died a long time ago in terms of Windows development without you guys. I wish someone was as interested in Manila / sense but.....oh well.

Sorry again,

Jason
[Touch CDMA General] egzthunder1:
Thanks for understanding and apology accepted :p

I should have made some popcorn to enjoy this bit of drama a little better :D
[Touch CDMA General] jmitr:
mmmmmmmmm......... Popcorn!!!!!!!!
[Touch CDMA General] egzthunder1:
here you go
[Touch CDMA General] jmitr:
I'd say, who's that guy???? but good one!!!!!!!!!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tjsooley:
had anyone ever tried to decompile android firmware?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tytdfn:
I never heard of a successful decompiler of complicated code
[XPERIA X10 General] dr.doug:
Android has a long road to catch with iOS4 - im very depressed with the lack of quality control in the Android OS - it sucks - I guess it teaches Google that going from web devolpment to other plataforms is not that easy.

The App Store doesn't have any sort of quality control or centralized payment system.

There isn't a way to remove your Google ID from your phone.

I'm very unhappy with my phone - Iphone is much better. So many cool apps that will never appear on the Android thanks to Google incompetence
[XPERIA X10 General] iead1:
What were you expecting?

Everything is different, if you wanted an iPhone, you should buy an iPhone, not expect a different product to be exactly the same.

This has nothing to do with the X10 though. Is there an "Android" forum on here, not for any particular phone, but for the OS itself?

(Edit: Google Checkout seems pretty "centralized" to me... dunno what you mean about that.)
[XPERIA X10 General] Rockjock007:
Try this

go to settings....

go to Applications...

go to Manage applications...

Scroll down till you find “Google Apps” click on it...

Simply hit the "Clear data"....

ALL YOU CONTACTS AND EVERYTHING GOOGLE RELATED WILL BE GONE

Now navigate back to the main settings window and go to Online service accounts...Google should be free for your new account inputs.
[XPERIA X10 General] jags_the1:
Lol.. get ready to be flamed. You just proved you are a jerk by comparing google platform with iOS4...lol.. omg ppl .. dont even know what they are talking about
[XPERIA X10 General] Snuggl3s:
This guy has to be a troll. Don't give him any more enjoyment from this thread. Mods please close this thread. Thx in advance.

Sent from my G2, XDA app =)
[XPERIA X10 General] dr.doug:
not a troll at all - just plain unhappy with the quality of the whole package - and I'm sure we all agree there is a long road ahead - I was expecting much more from my cellphone.

Yeah - I believe in complaining - I want more and better and I expect much more from Google.
[XPERIA X10 General] dr.doug:
Thanks for the tip : )
[XPERIA X10 General] dr.doug:
Yes - I'm married to a X10 - in the good times and in bad, in sickness and in health. Amen
[XPERIA X10 General] bazzatron:
You mean "smartphone" not cellphone? Looks like its outsmarted you sir!
[XPERIA X10 General] dr.doug:
indeed sir
[XPERIA X10 General] Nankov:
Wow slow down man, a long road for iOS yes, Android is far far far better then iOS. My wife owns an iphone 4 and every time i pick it up to play with it i just feel sorry for it (swipe left, swipe right :() beleive me man Android is for MEN real MEN iphone is for people that have no computer orientation whatsoever it just works and thats it. For me i really cant beleive how much behind iOS is, you cant do anything on it! I dont know wich world you live in but please explain how is android behind? explain man.. Seriously i dont mean to be rude or anything but sometimes when i hear something like that i want to smack myself in the head because i cant beleive there is people stupid enough to claim that kind of thing... iOS is like you bought a house that you cant furnish the way you want, you cant decorate it the way you want, you cant repaint it, you cant do **** with it except open the fridge and eat whatever is in it weather you like it or not, or you want a softer bed but you cant change it, you want a different couch? guess what you cant change it....anything you want to change or have your way you cant! you can only use it however you bought it :eek: .... i hope you get the point. Android keeps amazing me everyday more and more of how you can change anything you want! And modify your phone in so many ways, i have a different look every week :). its just ridiculous the amount if customization you can do. Seriously and to have all that with an good looking phone with great hardware, fast and reliable is just plain amazing. So whats up with that "quality of the whole package" what do you mean? i think you are really confused :confused:, are you?Cause i am. So please explain yourself..