yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] md303:
I did this about 2 hours ago and now ALL I can see is wifi signals :eek:
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DustinBooyah:
I can see my infared light with my bare eye. I gotta add that I've dis-assembled my phone and I probably shouldn't be able to see it, but I see it.

My old Sony camcorder had "night vision" and when you turned it on, you could see those infared lights under the lens when it was on. You can also see the lights in a kinect.

My phone's blinks really fast the whole time, I'm not sure if it turns on or off though when you set it down
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byrong:
As to the claims that "you can't see it because it's infrared," that's only partially true. Yes, humans cannot see light that is 100% within the infrared spectrum (after all, part of the definition of that portion of the spectrum is that it is beyond human vision). With that said, however, it is a lot cheaper to make an LED that is mostly infrared, but still bleeds over into the visible spectrum, as DHowett accurately notes. So most consumer-grade IR LEDs will emit a faint red glow to the naked eye.

One of my DSLRs is converted for IR photography, so I have experimented with a number of IR light sources for it. I've yet to find anything that is truly invisible without spending exorbitant amounts of money.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] illinicj:
Learn something new every day...
[Desire General] cgrec92:
As some of you may know, T-Mobile and Orange are merging

So what are the benefits to T-Mobile customers?

You should be able to get better coverage

Improved signal

Faster Internet

So when do you get these benefits?

NOW - and it's free :)

I've just done it and now instead of 3 bars i get 4 :)

http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/share/

All you have to do is turn on Data Roaming in Wireless & Network Settings
[Desire General] andyb2000:
I did this yesterday, thought it would be good. Seen no difference, not a thing so far!

Anyone know how to keep an eye on if I'm on T-Mobile or Orange cell towers??

Also when you enable "Data Roaming in Wireless & Network Settings" there is a rather nasty warning about potentially incurring charges from other operators, could it hop me over onto other providers without me knowing and getting me cross-network charging? (I'll admit I don't really understand the roaming part of this)
[Desire General] flashflash:
couple of issues with this:

1) 2G roaming only until 2011

2) Orange cell will only be selected if their is zero tmobile coverage. Auto selecting best cell site for signal strength will be next year.

In other words, this is a very basic roaming service.

You can force orange service but then you will only get 2G
[Desire General] str355:
i did this yesterday, will be better when HSDPA is added.
[Desire General] Lennyuk:
At the moment, until sometime in 2011 you will only use the "other" network when you lose your existing signal completely.

In 2011 it will just give you whatever is strongest, but at the moment you have to completely lose all your existing signal.

And it only shares 2g at the moment, so you will not be able to get better 3g signals.
[Desire General] cgrec92:
but still useful for those times when you do in fact lose signal or your signal is low. :)

and if you sign up now then you'll be ready for 2011 :D
[Desire General] Th1rteenth:
First quarter is when 3g/Hsdpa roaming will be enabled.

You can manually select either network at the minute tho
[Desire General] th3:
One benefit is lower power after it locks on to an Orange signal when having lost the T-Mobile signal. Otherwise, mine would be stuck with high power drain searching, checking, verifying and registering to the T-Mobile network consecutively. I definitely now have 1-3 bars with Orange when I had 0 priorly. Very happy at the move.

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- HTC Desire via XDA App -
[Desire General] oursoul:
Get off my network T-Mobile scum! >;P
[Desire General] GANJDROID:
Maybe change the title to include Orange users too?

Did scans today and its a seperate network and goes by the name: Orange T Mobile

HOW GENIUS ARE THEY?! ;)
[Desire General] oursoul:
Incorrect, it will be called 'Everything Everywhere'.

Still a crap name really but there we go.
[Desire General] fredfox_uk:
Yes, it will be called Everything Everywhere but if you're on T-mo and sign up for this, the network will appear as "T-mobile Orange" when you're "roaming" on the Orange network. I think for Orange customers "roaming" on the T-mo network it shows as "Orange T-mobile"
[Desire General] Spannaa:
Yep, that's what I'm seeing ATM
[Desire General] Tawm:
The networks aren't merging, they'll still be seen as two seperate companies under the parent "Everything Everywhere" company AFAIK.

Also, anyone else noticed the damn Content Lock problem? :/
[Desire General] oursoul:
I stand corrected.. twice.
[Desire General] GANJDROID:
Their project is called Everything Everywhere, but the network that you connect to when yours has lost signal is Orange T-Mobile (and vice versa) :)

Edit. Nvm, didn't see someone already said this :p

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Desire General] jannen:
This looks really good.

I never got a T-Mobile signal inside our local supermarket, but now got a full 4 bars under 'Orange T-Mobile'... and as soon as back home, Im back to T-Mobile again. Cool!
[Desire General] ste1164:
I sent the text to have this set up on my iPhone. To get this to work on my desire I will just need to turn on roaming and aromatic network selection won't i?
[Desire General] crash_194:
well orange sent me a text the other day to tell me my phone switched over to the t-mobile network for the first time...

after breaking in to a cold sweat and holding on to the nearest fixed object rather tightly, waiting for aliens to land, or the world to end...

I deleted the text and life went on as normal lol
[Desire General] AdamLC:
I have just set up my phone! Hopefully this should improve Orange's poor coverage :)
[Desire General] ediflyer:
Yep, pretty impressed with this - already used it a few times when I didn't get T-Mobile coverage. Will be even better once it includes 3G and auto-select based on signal strength although its a nice addition as it is (glad they've released it now rather than waiting). Just need to remember to switch off roaming data when I go abroad!

Also, T-Mobile and 3 were already doing work to share data networks - I wonder if this will also then apply to Orange customers?
[Desire General] brummiesteven:
The networks have merged, did a while ago.

They're just keeping 2 separate "Brands" T-Mobile and Orange, Apparently because the T-Mobile brand represents value for money and the Orange brand represents a premium service.

As for this roaming, has anyone else had worse network coverage after signing up for it?
[Desire General] ediflyer:
Interesting that they few themselves that way! I must say I don't really view Orange as a premium brand in any way, just very poor value for money! Have been pretty happy with T-Mobile for a while, but I think that's mainly because I don't like the look of Orange's data tariffs! :)
[Desire General] jannen:
To me it looks only good so far. I usually had bad or none reception for T-Mobile at the back of the house and garden. Now I get 3-4 bars with Orange. Still get emails etc coming in.

All I say good job T-mobile/Orange!
[Desire General] oursoul:
Orange are great if you stick with them.. Their premium ****stomer service is wonderful, never ever let me down. And I'm always paying my bill late.

At the end of last year I downloaded 8GB's via HSDPA and 11GB's the next month. Just testing the theory of unlimited*

(they can stick the fair usage concept up their orange ringpiece).

*unlimited means its unlimited QED
[Desire General] ediflyer:
Wow OK, that seems fairly reasonable! Everything I could see on their website seemed to be saying you only got 500MB/month and after that they charged you. Also they didn't seem to allow non-phone use, therefore presumably not allowing tethering/WiFi hotspot use - I get 3GB/month to use with T-Mobile however I want (including tethering, streaming, etc.) so I'd though Orange were very poor (and O2 like!) in comparison, but it sounds like they're not.
[Desire General] oursoul:
Yeah on paper they are.. I have to say I got on my 'unlimited internet' before there was any metion of fair usages. But in all honesty I will never pay them if they tried to charge me, 750MB is not unlimited, it's 750MB.

As for non-phone use... they can kiss my ass. I've always used my c905 with USB to my laptop, I've done torrents, BBCi the lot.

Had 7 people connected via my hotspot recently too.

**disclaimer*** I'm not suggesting anyone should push these limits, but I did and I will again if I need to. When I'm paying £40+ a month for something that includes 'unlimited' (like my unlimited calls to landlines) then I will use it as much as I need to. If they want a fight, then they will get one.
[Desire General] cgrec92:
thats very noble and what not but if you went into contract knowing full well about the fair usage policies then orange will win your little battle, dont get me wrong i do too, but t-mobile are less up-tight :)
[Desire General] oursoul:
Totally.

But I was never EVER informed of 'fair usage' and I can proove it.

So as long as I stay on my current contract I'm safe :)
[Desire General] ShugM:
Orange has by far the best coverage where i live.

I would guess 75% of people I know are on Orange.

And as the previous poster says, once you are with Orange they are very good.

My tarriff is fantastic value, and last month I got my father a much better deal than any offered on their website just by calling them.
[Desire General] AdamLC:
Well I quite often have signal but experience call drops, texts failing to send and very slow internet. Its not just me though, my brother has a different phone and has exactly the same issues. As well as a couple of my friends. I am so going back to o2 when my contract is up!

Been VERY disappointed with Orange!!
[Desire General] rob111:
Are there any apps or settings that will make the phone use the network with the best signal instead of only swapping over when all signal is lost? Where I live T-mobile is better than my network, Orange so it would save battery power even if it could only be timed or through a location based app like Y5 battery saver does for wifi.
[Desire General] TermyJW:
I'm sure it was announced/stated/commented on somewhere that this functionality is coming early next year sometime. No idea.

I'd like this, because T-Mobile signal is best in my bedroom, whereas it completely drops off, and Orange is best in my living room. Very strange indeed.
[Desire General] dgattenb:
I'm on Orange , phone up Orange , and they said , due to there mast's going down unlocked my phone. ( any sim works ) they said this was for T mobile . I'm in an area where ornage coverage is not very good.... we have a Tmobile mast over the road ... joy!!....

hence my phone goes from T mobile to orange all the time .. T mobile for me is 2G only ... . mind you Orange was only just better than that... 2.5G.... ( edge ) as I have wifi at work and at home .. dont mind . It's fab for Barcodes in shops... trying to find the best deal !!
[Desire General] sp00ge:
3G / HSDPA Speed

What speeds are people getting on Orange's 3G / HSDPA network ?

Using the Speedtest.Net app i've tried doing a test at various locations around the UK and even with full HSDPA coverage I can't seem to get above 1Mbit download :(

Wondering if this is the normal for Orange or have I got a faulty phone.
[Desire General] dgattenb:
LOL I'm in north cardiff .. and get only a few times get 3G ... and thats not stable... I use my wifi at home .. or wifi in coffee shops if it have to .. I have never seen the " H " !! LOL
[Desire General] mercianary:
I get just under 2Mbit most of the time.
[Desire General] Yogimax:
The main issue about the Orange T-Mobile merger is how they treat data roaming.

By default my "Connect to Data services when roaming" is unchecked as I live in Northern Ireland and am frequently about the border with the south (a different country with different tariffs - the equivalent of roaming in France). I would frequently roam onto their networks where coverage from Orange / T-Mobile tails off.

By unchecking the box, I won't incur expensive "foreign" roaming fees. However, because using the T-Mobile network is regarded as roaming as well, I am then blocked from 2G access when in a poor Orange coverage area and get continual messages that I have lost data connectivity.

This is a serioius PITA!
[Desire General] sp00ge:
I'm sure I used to get higher speeds on my Touch HD using 3G or HSDPA.

I was tempted to put a call in to Orange Tech Support but since I have rooted my phone and run a custom ROM, I think I know where they will put the blame :(
[Desire General] eddie0uk:
That is _a lot_. Using speed test I get something like 200kb/s top.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @xDeepS:
Okay is it just me or 3D Gallery lags bad? AM I using a crap rom? I use SuperBad 2.1... You G1 users gimme a shout out as my 3D Gallery lagsreally bad. It moves when i move the device but the pic preview and pics wont load O.o~!!!
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lbcoder:
It can take a while for images to load. It really was developed with hardware image decoding in mind, and DREAM lacks this feature.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] @xDeepS:
So no alternative? Does it lag for you too?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radiohead_freak:
I've been having issues connecting to gtalk when switching from WiFi or sometimes just because. I have to cancel on the connecting screen and try again a good number of times before it'll actually connect. Is this happening to anyone else? Is there an .apk I can use to replace my current gtalk?

Sent from my HTC Evo
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mokash34:
I have this problem every once in a while.... it is annoying. I'm sure you already know that. I can't say I've found a fix for it yet and I have looked...

just wanted to let you know.... you are not alone. and.... radiohead is the sh!t
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ke.t:
Hi guys,

I honestly thing that this is a unique situation. I have done a lot of searching, not just here but on Googlez as well, and no one seems to present a solution for me.

I have a Galaxy S that I received yesterday. I thought this was going to be a new hand set but it has been used. I know this because the previous user has set a pattern lock that I don't know on it.

So I have been trying to wipe this phone so that I can use it. I have tried a lot of avenues and yet nothing has worked. Here is what I have tried:

Reboot Into Recovery Mode : I believe I have tried every button combination to get into the recovery/maintenance mode so I can select wipe. However, when I try a combination (for example holding vol down and power) the phone gets to the initial boot logo, goes black, shows the same logo again, goes back, and repeats this in a loop until I let go of one of the buttons. When I do that it boots normally.

So this seems to indicate that the recovery mode on this phone is broken. Anyone else have any ideas with this bit?

ADB : Ok, so I turn the phone on to the lock screen. Then I plug in the USB cable to the computer. First, the device drive unsuccessfully installs on Win 7 every time. Then I fire up CMD, navigate to my ADB folder, and run 'adb devices' this just returns an empty list of devices attached.

I assume that based on the results of ADB that 'debugging via usb' is not turned no. I cannot turn this on because I'm locked out. Anyone know a way round this?

Special Code : Apparently there's a special code that can be entered on these Galaxy S devices when in the phone normally to wipe it. You have to enter this code via the Dialer (my mate tells me the code is '*2767*3855#'). I can't get to the normal dialer because I'm locked out so I try and use the Emergency Dialer. However, this proves unsuccessful as the phone just tells me that the code is not an emergency number.

At the moment I cannot see a way to fix this phone. It is impossible to find who used this phone before me.

Any ideas are welcome.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenneth131:
Before anyone Calls BS on this "Stolen Phone" its not and it is legit i can verify that the phone is legit and defiantly not stolen.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrBusiness:
If I bought a "new" phone which is actually a "used" phone, I would return it!

And if it is legal, that should not be the Problem.

Anyway:

For the normal way to unlock the phone if you forgott your pattern you need the gmail account.

Without adb or 3-button-mode your phone is kind of useless.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkstriker:
He is just doing the combo wrong if you ask me. Hold the buttons until you see the initial bootscreen and then let go. If it doesn't work, 3 key combo might indeed be disabled
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenneth131:
It was not purchased it was given as a competition and there was nothing stipulating that the handset would be new.

Obviously the competition handset had been used as a demo before being given out as a prize and they had forgot to factory reset the handset before giving it out.

Problem is Gmail, lock pattern, adb (doesn't seem to work as usb debug must have been left of) , and recovery wont work by the looks of things. Also tried to call the handset and press back button but must have updated FW

The people who held the comp have been notified but obviously where there is an android problem you guys know your onions so we ended up posting here.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ke.t:
I was just about to say the same thing as Kenneth. This is indeed a device won through a competition with Samsung them selves.

What combinations of buttons are talking about? I've tried and read about a lot, but would like to what you guys think the combination should be.

Any combination does seem to do the same thing though:

Hold down till the logo appears the release = Normal Boot

Hold down till the initial logo changes to a black screen = Normal Boot
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Darkstriker:
VolUp+Home+Power is the one i am talking about

Wait until u get the white text logo and release as soon as you see it. If it doesn't work, combo is broken and the phone will indeed be useless until you can get the right pattern
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrBusiness:
You should try it like this and stick to the order!

Hold Volume up + Home (sqaure bottun in the midle) + Power on

When Galaxy S (white on black) appears you can release all buttons. It should go to recovery, if not this mode is disabled on your phone.

Even so I would try to swap it! If it is from Samsung itself that should not be a Problem at all.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ke.t:
OH... MY... DAYS!

Ok! The three button combination, and then releasing it as soon as the logo appeared, worked. I have successfully wiped the phone and am in.

Great advice guys. Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenneth131:
Thanks from me as well quick response and always awesome knowledge.

Oddly enough the combinations from vodafone uk and others were different so you guys are amazing.

Cheers Kenny
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usernome:
I am in the same situation and the 3-combo combination doesn't work .

It doesn't communicate either ...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tali_juan:
Hi,

I found a compatible with BST-38 (for the mini pro) Li-ion 3.7V and 1420 mAh (my phone battery is Li-Po 3.6V and 970 mAh), do you think that can be "dangerous" to use one of these batteries? (The brand name is Jin Dian and what worries me is if this difference of 0.1V can damage the mobile, whether it will be more or less good in general) You can see it on ebay (220676929621).

I'm just desperate because I tried autokiller, setCPU, advanced task manager, juicedefender, etc. (droid wall and Wisync didn`t work properly in my phone), but my battery dies in less than 15 hours...I need a solution!

Thanks and sorry for my poor English
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] gammexane:
15 hours using it how? full? idle?

SE says with android 2.1 the battery life will be increased 200%, maybe before to burn your phone you should wait a couple of weeks and try if it is true... xD
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tali_juan:
15 h with data connect on for k-9 email, but without BT, wifi and a couple of calls.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tech_girl:
I bought the same battery and have been using it for the past 4 days. To be honest, it lasts about the same as the stock's. Maybe with a few more cycles, it would last longer.

But does anyone know of any app that could measure the mAH?

There is a BST38 battery with 1930 mAH selling on eBay but will burn a HUGE hole in your pocket!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cchaos:
Doh, got mixed up!
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pabling19:
Have you tried using other launcher/homescreens? Mine lasts 24hrs max before, now it lasts 30+hrs (with helix)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tech_girl:
I used to charge my phone every 2 days. I used it mainly for calls, sms and internet. I dont stay more than ten mins each time Im online which could be 2-3 times a day. I dont have bluetooth, wifi and 3G switched on. But lately the battery life is dwindling...maybe cuz I have more apps now...sigh.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
I am using the Jin Dian brand 1420mAh battery for a week, and it works like a charm. And one more thing - it doesn´t get hot when used.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tech_girl:
How long does your battery last?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
1 day with background data transmission and automatic sync enabled.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] albatros_XDA:
Great, but... can you please check your link?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
Well, the link expired, as it happens on eBay. Here is a new one (won´t be reposting it as I am not affiliated with their sales, and anyone can search on e-bay).

http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-BST-38-...163610?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2a0c03369a
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Fxxxx:
I bought one of this and it is working good.

dinodirect.com/sony-ericsson-s500-business-battery-1500mah-deji.html
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
I am doing a real-time test with three different batteries. Install a 100% charged battery in the midnight and measure the charge at 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00 while using the phone in a normal way - background data and gps on, some mp3, some phone calls, some browsing.

As soon as I am done with it, I will post the results.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] albatros_XDA:
Great, let us know :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] LouCB:
any results yet?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
Done. Check the other thread. Btw. I withdraw my recommendation for Jin Dian - it is as good as BST-38, but not better.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] vlissine:
New test results are here.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12127573
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Klaas1241:
Thank for the test!:)
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] jwoods82:
Just bought my wife a fascinate and sold her iphone. She had videos on her iphone she is trying to play on her fascinate however the player doesnt support the format (.m4v) I know I can recode the videos to a avi or mpg format I just dont want to spend that kind of time.

Is there a video player out there anyone can reccommend that plays other formats outside the fascinate's select few?
[Fascinate Themes and Apps] sonofskywalker3:
M4V is acutally already encoded in MP4, the only difference is the extension. Have you tried playing these files on the fascinate? what specifically are these. videos captured by the phone? Downloads from itunes? i've never had an iphone, but i used itunes to download a video (the free music video fo the week) and put it on my fascinate and it played right away. what is the exact issue you are having? Please be specific.